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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1935

Page

8

Permanent Organization To Sponsor Conservation Is Formed at Glouster

A new community group forms to back the East Branch water conservation plan after a Tuesday night meeting at the American Legion rooms in Glouster. Leaders from Athens, Morgan, and Meigs Counties praise Kiwanis backing and discuss plans for a unified valley organization with a paid secretary and engineer survey support.

Glouster Warner Conservation League David P. Warner Kiwanis Club Sunday Creek Ted Rodgers Corning St. F. Kittle J. C. Reedy Ed Vaughn Incal Union Mine 285 Reedy Brack HM. H. Hughes Warner Conservation Association Kiwania Club Bindsay Creek Columbus State Conservation of Water Ohio Warner Ohio State University Wee Davey C. ¥. Wallace P. H Clifford H. F. Kittie Fil Vaughn Roy Gay McConnelaville Charlies White Jacksonville Henry Adama, Jr Hollister F Danford Trimble Lloyd Evans Nelsonville TI. R. Angle H. H. Hr M. M. Tiyson Atty George W. Rose Lantz

Surprise Party Honors H A Holzschuh on Walnut Hill

A surprise birthday gathering at the home of H A Holzschuh on Walnut Hill featured music, cards, and refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Vaughn, Mr and Mrs Harry Vaughn, Mr and Mrs J L Stephen and Elson, and many others.

Local Woman Aids Bedfast Mother in Wisconsin

Mrs Louis Gibbs of Jrevemille Wisconsin assists her mother Mrs Harry E Chiver who has been bedfast for four weeks.

Glouster Louis Gibbs Jrevemille Wis Cvrine Harry E Chiver

Glouster Priscilla Class Meets at Mrs Elias Home

The Priscilla Class of the M E Church will gather Thursday at 7 30 PM at Mrs J H Elias residence on Republic Avenue.

Glouster Priscilla M. E. Church J. H. Elias Republic Avenue

Birthday Party for Opal Liggett at Plains

Mrs. Harry Liggett hosted a Saturday birthday party in Plains for her daughter Opal who turned 13. Prize winners included Margaret Kail Betty Hardy Dolores Liggett Rosalie Shaffer Jean McCullough and Vera Savage. Refreshments were served to a large list of guests including Opal and 20 others.

the Plains Harry Liggett Opal Margaret Kail Betty Hardy Dolores Liggett Rosalie Shaffer Jean McCullough Vera Savage Aileen Shamel Nancy Ellen Jones Agnes Vessalo Marjorie Darnell Elizabeth Alichney Louise Bumgardner Louise Neal Wilma Rutter Eleanor Michael Dorothy Thompson Lois Mulpas New Marshfield Iona Harrison Opal Liggett Methodist Church Dorothy Cade Ruth Shame Marie Aleshire Harold Matheny Asa Cochran Esther Mae Cochran Walbridge Carl Michael Kirtland Mary Michael Alice Roe Athens Harley Wallace Henry Wallace Vera Wallace Columbua Don Nelson Mansfield Elnora Daniel Columbus

Students Represent Churches Of Christ At Conference

Chauncey Taylor Ridge Greens Run and Trimble sent 11 delegates to the annual Young People's Conference of the Church of Christ in Marietta. Rev. Gilbert Courtney spoke on The Meaning of Church Membership and Boy's Life Evaluation. About 100 students attended.

Chauncey Church of Christ Marietta Taylor Ridge Greens Run Trimble Gilbert Courtney Betty Jane Courtney Alice Johnson Dix Pickering Mary Stalder Hazel Raber Betty Johnson Elizabeth Dunlevy Thelma Fierbaugh Nell Bell Cannon Elizabeth Hilderbrand Della Chalfant

M. E. Church Plans Week Day Activities

Rev. J. D. Deeds will preach Wednesday night at 7 30 in the M. E. Church Chauncey. Thursday the Ladies Aid Society will hold an all day quilting. Saturday the Aid will conduct a bake sale at the Chauncey Post Office.

Chauncey J. D. Deeds M. E Ladies Aid Society Aid

Bowen and Pierce Families Host Relatives for Sunday

Chauncey residents recount Sunday visits by Bowen relatives from Lick Run and Batley Run, plus Pierce family from Murray City. Nearby Greens Run and Goose Run connections include North and Gil families visiting with Elwood North and Albert Brooks families.

Chauncey Bowen Mr. Bowen Charles Kesterson Lick Run W. J. McConaha Verna Lacey Floodwood Martin McConaha Edna Verna Evelyn Dondana Batley Run Clyde Pierce Mr. Pierce Thomas Pierce Murray City Pierce Samuel McClelland Greens Run Viola North Florence Gil Willard Gilbert Elwood North Albert Brooks Goose Run

Brotherhood to Meet Trimble Church of Christ

The Men's Brotherhood gathers Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Trimble Church of Christ. Program committee members are Carl Stahl Lawrence Sands Lewis Clark and Gilbert Courtney. All men in the community are invited.

Brotherhood Trimble Trimble Church of Christ Carl Stahl Lawrence Sands Lewis Clark Gilbert Courtney

Townsend Old Age Pension Club enrollment grows at Chauncey

About 300 persons joined the Dr Town send Old Age Pension Club in Chauncey during a Saturday night meeting. President Gus Graham presided as Elmer Allen and Frank Cline represented Chauncey at a district meeting in Nelsonville on Sunday.

Chauncey Dr. Townsend Old Age Pension Club Gus Graham Elmer Allen Frank Cline Nelsonville

Chauncey Personal News From Ohio Towns

Chauncey residents share visits with relatives in Chauncey and nearby areas. Goldie Cunliff spends a week with sister Mrs. W D Smart and notes an excursion to Niagara Falls. Roger Moore is ill with measles at his grandparents home. Dr L D Nelson and Fletcher Hawk enjoy a fishing trip in Michigan. Tillie Anderson visits relatives in Willoughby. Mrs Rose Ferguson visits sister Flora McHarg. John Mullins moves to the Harry Jackson property near Greenlawn Cemetery.

Chauncey Goldie Cunliff Columbus W. D. Smart Michigan Tillie Anderson Sheltering Arms Hospital Nettie Shields Edward Anderson Leslie Davies Ethel Anderson Willoughby Ohio Rose Ferguson Flora McHarg Lower Plains John Mullins Chaun Ecey Harry Jackson Greenlawn Ceme

Birthday anniversaries celebrated at Dowler home

A Sunday picnic dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Renzo Dowler honored Lewellyn Dowler and Howard Ewing on their birthdays. About 25 friends attended, presenting gifts and enjoying ice cream and cake in the evening.

Chauncey Renzo Dowler Lewellyn Howard Ewing

Watkins Family Moves to Chauncey from Athens

Mr and Mrs A E Watkins and their son Albert have moved to Chauncey occupying the Drake property on Converse Street. The Watkins family formerly lived in this area. Mr Watkins runs a filling station at Chauncey. The catfish earns its name from its whiskers and its purring sound when caught.

Chauncey A. E. Watkins Albert Athens Drake Property Converse Street Watkins Mr. Watkins

Albany Church Social Hosts Birthday Party

Albany area reports a Sunday party at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reeder’s Wilkesville Street home for Mrs. Reeder’s birthday. Many neighbors and relatives attended from Albany and nearby towns, with other community events noted including a Baptist Church quarterly social and a birth announcements from the community.

Albany Henry Reeder Wilkesville Street

Five Granges Attend Harrisonville Session

Carpenter Columbia Grange hosted Harrisonville Grange and a literary program with representatives from Harrisonville, Columbia, Laurel, Star, Albany, and Harrisonville Juvenile. Refreshments followed. Upcoming events include Star visiting Columbia for a literary program and Columbia presenting first degree with Star second.

Harrisonville Columbia Carpenter Columbia Grange Harrisonville Grange Star Grange Star

Social Guests and Visits in Silver Ridge Area

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Betzing hosted their family Sunday with guests including Mr. J. Best and Mr. Arthur Lippencott and son of Marietta, and Mr. Dana Swartz family of Alfred. Mrs. Emma Hoffman traveled to Pomeroy. Bernice Betzing visited Thelma Shafer near Athens. Stanley Christy of Athens visited his parents G. W. and Mrs. Christy. Vesta Bentz spent two days with Mable Swartz in Alfred.

Silver Ridge C. F. Betzing Sunady J. Best Arthur Lippencott Marietta Dana Swartz Alfred Emma Hoffman Pomeroy Bernice Betzing Thelma Shafer Athens Stanley Christy G. W. Christy Vesta Bentz Mable Swartz

Kiwanis Club Meets at Hotel Gordon in Omaha

Kiwanis meeting Tuesday noon at the Hotel Gordon discussed organization business with no visitors present. Attendance prize went to E. H. Taylor, announced by B. R. Angie. Omaha, Neb., lies at the junction of three national highways and along 16 interstate routes.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon B. R. Angie E. H. Taylor Omaha, Neb

Summer Sweethearts Continued

Zoe and Gracia clash as Jack the terrier and Prince the bulldog fight near delphinium beds. Dr. Kaye intervenes to separate the animals while Zoe laments the misbehavior and Gracia's presence. The scene ends with Zoe nursing the injured pet and a note that the tale continues.

Cara Jack Tabby Dr. Kaye Prince Zoe Gracia John Kaye

Funeral Services for Ralph Wright Held at Murray

Murray City funeral services were held for Ralph Wright age 22 who died at his home. He is survived by his widow Bertha one son James his parents Mr and Mrs Bert Wright four brothers two sisters and burial was at Greenlawn. Visitors from Baltimore and nearby towns joined relatives at the Wright home and many local residents were noted in attendance.

Murray City Ralph Wright Bertha James Bert Wright Mathew Alfred Hollister Leo Bill Catherine Hannah Lancaster Greenlawn George Acker Earl Ruth Baltimore Wright Margaret Sapp Juanita Martin Columbus

Chester’s Ball id Loses to St. M in Sunday Game

Chester’s ball team lost to St. Mary’s with a final score of 42 at Chester. Attendance was recorded as high at the Sunday event. The report notes local residents and social mentions including Curt Roush’s death and West Shade burial plans.

Chester St. M Chi Curt Roush West Shade Cora Roberts Wells Carol Morris Lowell Carily Kathleen Fick Monda Kathryn Bailey Mar Wood Mildred Baum Pearl Pitts Virgene Mildred Christy Janie Young Mary Rose Wilson Willis

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