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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1937

Page

8

Cast Reunites For 1917 Prairie Rose Play At Dyesville

The Dyesville Church hosts a Sunday July 4 reunion of the cast of The Prairie Rose staged 20 years ago to aid a war fund. Cast members from Columbus to Pittsburgh plan to attend and rehearse the old production. A series of local engagements, marriages, and community notices fill the rest of this Meigs County update.

Dyesville Carpenter War Chest Columbia Harrisonville Dexter Frank Farley Pataskala Harold Romine Carl Caster Oakley Wiseman Columbus Garnet Caster Steward Pittsburgh Fay Stansbury Kitzmiller Millersport Lulu Harmon Miller Langsville Frank Currey Glouster Mina Nichols Dudgeon Glenn Cline Erma Vale G. B. Radekin Dena Leslie Hoffman Lenore Durst Lancaster Columbia High School Radekin

Albany Democrats Meet at Home for July Program

The Albany L ee Alexander Democratic Club met Monday night at Mrs. J. H. Ayler’s home with Judge Tyroler Charles L. Jordan of Athens and Mr. Wilson of New Marshfield as speakers. Refreshments of home made ice cream and cake were served to over 100 attendees. The next meeting will be the last Monday night in July.

Albany Albany-Lee- Alexander Democratic Club J. H. Ayler Tyroler Charles L. Jordan Athens Wilson New Marshfield Lawrence Mitchell Floyd Mitchell Zanesville Buckeye Lake M. E. Church William Collison Billy Wilmington Del M. H. Macfarlan F. J. Long Roland Vance Springer Robert Harrison Paul Barnes Columbus Sam Bolin Bolin Ewing Walters Joan Margaret Ohio Caverns Edna Whiteman Irene Lawrence Goodwin Holly Goodwin Greenup Goodwin Albany High School The McBee Company

Education must meet leisure challenge says Colorado College president

Dr. Thurston J. Davies, president of Colorado College, cites the need for modern education to address leisure challenges in Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs Colo Thurston J. Davies Colorado College

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison narrates a slice of social farce as Lillian orders packing for a camp journey. The two women maneuver housekeeping, mock command, and banter about Canadian college boys while plotting uninterrupted conversation away from prying suitors.

Adele Garrison

Celebration Planned at Letart Falls

Letart Falls hosts an all day community celebration on July 5 sponsored by local Boy and Girl Scout troops. Notable speakers include Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins Judge C. E. Peoples Sheriff Roscoe Fowler and Representative Floyd Mees. The program concludes with refreshments and amusements.

Letart Falls Thomas A. Jenkins C. E. Peoples Roscoe Fowler Floyd Mees J. D. Law Coal Grove Garon Roush Law W. B. Caldwell Ft. Des Moines Iowa Carrie Wynn Wichita Kans Eva Roberts Mattie Custer Earl Scott Delaware W. R. Stewart Logan J. E. Stewart F. W. Wagner Clara Day OHE Gallipolis F. S. Norris Chariton Norris Edith Allen W. J. Boston Ola Mildred Toronto E. M. Chapman Otto Boston Walter McDawk Columbus Alpha Hayman Cleveland Grace Crow Chillicothe Elizabeth Alexander H. B. Powell E. W. Decker Racine Carnegie Gas Company Mannington W. Va Quillin J. A. Quillin Leechburg

Government Bonds Bulletin Notes and Prices

A compact listing of government bond prices and yields with multiple issues, including 3 percent bonds and various government securities. Entries show bid and ask levels, price quotes, and settlement dates across several issue codes and dates.

Tuppers Plains 4-H Club Hosts Roast and Meeting

The Tuppers Plains 4-H Club met June 23 at Mrs. Hoffman’s home to plan the year. They decided not to exhibit at the Meigs Fair and enjoyed a wiener roast in Hostotter field. Several local residents and visitors attended events around town including anniversaries, births, and birthday celebrations.

Tuppers Plains Clinton Calaway Newark Harter William Arbaugh Madileine Bacus Nelsonville J. W. Arbaugh Edith Baker Eden Ina Springer Stewart M. Summerfield V. C. Shields Parkersburg Charles Keller Garth Athens Mary Guerra Alma Smith O. A E. E. Parker L. L. Lyons Virginia Middleport Ora Caldwell Evelyn Reno J.C. Parker George Parker Pomeroy Dwight Kim Success U. B Chester Albers E. Newell Edward Williams Hoppstetter’s

Cheshire Social Notes Chronicle of Weekend Visits and Events

Cheshire notes list visits between families from Vinton, Columbus, Mt. Pleasant, Gallipolis, Akron and Rutland. A California departure by Harold McGhee and Marvin Thomas precedes a Children's Day program at the Baptist Church. Delbert Little’s birth is recorded. funeral for Mrs. George Noble honors Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Cheshire Ed McGhee Vinton Carl Gould Columbus Homer McCarty Fred Davis Huggins Ella Hausher Mt. Pleasant Vinton County Clara Ward Harold Mack Fred Mack Marvin Thomas Floyd Thomas California Roy Grapes Parkersburg The Baptist Church Garrett Kerns Marlin Charles Boster Gallipolis Earl Grapes Akron William Grapes O. N. Roush Bert Vance Rutland Kate Sayre Cora Rowley Cuba Little Delbert W. C. Chapman Huntington George Mulford Electa Hoffman Merrill Grover Turkey Run Helen Vanzant George Vanzant George Noble Methodist Church Gravel Hill Cemetery

Federal Creek Area Hard Hit by Storm

A cyclone in Federal Valley heavily damages property in the Federal Creek area. Henry Loeffler’s barn is demolished and the family dog dies hiding there. The Loeffler house roof is blown off and the North Bethel Church is demolished. Several barns, livestock, and crops are damaged. Relief workers clear debris as repairs begin.

Federal Federal Valley Henry Loeffler Mr. Loeffler Herman Brown Fred Philip Ernest Loeffler Lena Bean Vick Hubler

Dr Robert Nye Internship in Marietta Osteopathic Hospital

Chauncey native Dr Robert Nye son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Nye recently graduated from the College of Osteopathy and Surgery Kirksville Mo and has gone to Marietta for an internship at the Osteopathic hospital. Since graduation he has visited his parents here. A native of Australia a spider measuring only one fortieth of an inch is said to be the smallest of its class.

Chauncey Robert Nye Floyd Nye College of Osteopathy and Surgery Kirksville Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Australia

Chauncey Dover Teacher Takes Westward Tour

Miss May Howard, Chauncey-Dover teacher, left Saturday for an extended westward tour. She plans weeks with her brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Mrs. Howard of Artesia California, visiting Grand Canyon Pike's Peak Garden of the Gods Boulder Dam and other western cities. She will return for Ohio University's post session in August.

Chauncey May Howard Chauncey-Dover West Ralph Howard Artesia Calif Grand Canyon Pike’s Peak Garden of the Gods Boulder Dam Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Denver San Francisco Los Angeles Howard Ohio University

Chauncey Social and Personal Brevities

Chauncey notes report Frank Ogan fractured left wrist after a fall in Chauncey Mine. Local visits feature Ray and James Duffee of Athens and others from Glouster and Chauncey. Health updates include Mrs Anna Taylor in critical condition and C C Fry’s recovery from illness. Social items cover a Zion Church Sunday School outing to Old Man's Cave and Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge meeting. A chauncey move and a tonsil adenoid operation in Indianapolis are also listed.

Chauncey Frank Ogan Chauncey Mine Manhattan Coal Co Thomas Hamilton Dean Mound St Ray James Duffee Athens Hall Kittle Anne Harper Glouster Hazel Childress C. C. Fry Fry Happy Hustlers Zion Church Earl Grant Old Man's Cave Anna Taylor Clyde Harmon Taylor Frances Weber Warren Weber Julia Carl Fred Weber Newark Dwight Mace Larry Ray Carbondale Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Mila Stalder Main St Harry Linscott West Chauncey Billy Preston E. Thompson Indianapolis

Birthday Surprise Celebrates Chauncey Man

Ralph Kirkendall of Chauncey marked his birthday with a family gathering and chicken dinner hosted by his mother Mrs Hershal Kirkendall. Attendees included Luther Spitzer Joe Noland families and several children from Athens Sugar Creek and Chauncey.

Chauncey Ralph Kirkendall Selebent Hershal Kirkendall Luther Spitzer Joe Noland Frances Barbara Lee Dora Jo Carr Mildred Martin Clais Martin Joe Martin Athens Homer Kirkendall Alberta Jean Bobby Leonard Kirkendall Jerry Sugar Creek Ralph George Dale Kirkendall

Philip Cole reunion gathers sixteen in Coolville

Social notes report the Philip Cole reunion held at W. T. Gardners Sand Hill with sixteen attending. Guests came from Briggs Marietta and Coolville. Numerous relatives and friends are listed visiting and staying with local families as church services and community events are noted.

Barn Stands 90 Years On Garnavillo Farm

Garnavillo farmer Otto H Mann says his barn on the farm near here has been in constant use for 90 years. The massive hand hewn oak timbers, used by builder Mark B Sherman, show little deterioration.

Garnavillo Otto Hamann Mark B. Sherman

Langsville Social And Personal Notes

Mrs. Anna Miller extends visit with her niece Mrs. Maynard Davis in Charleston West Virginia. Don Savage returns to Malden West Virginia after vacation with his mother Mrs. Grace Savage. Evelyn Hill spent weekend in Huntington West Virginia with sister Mrs. Earl Bailey. Mrs. Frank Braley of Fostoria fractured her hip at home. Braley family former Langsville residents. Mrs. W. E. Wright ill and resides with daughter Mrs. Harry Lang in Point Pleasant West Virginia. F A Miller attended Standard Oil Co convention in Portsmouth. F C Taylor and family spent weekend in Columbus while J A Heiser and family of Cuyahoga Falls visit their mother Mrs. Rosa Barnes. Dorothy Ledlie spent Friday night in Athens with Margaret Wells. Mrs. Elizabeth Ward aged 92 is ill. Richard and Roger McKnight recover from measles at grandparents Clyde McKnight and wife.

W. E. Wright Harry Lang Pt. Pleasant W. Va F. A. Miller Standard Oil Co Portsmouth F. C. Taylor Columbus J. A. Heiser Cuyaehoga Falls Rosa Barnes Dorothy Ledlie Athens Margaret Wells Elizabeth Ward

Stocks rise as rails and steels lead late morning trade

New York stocks edged higher despite a French financial scare with rails and steels pushing gains. Early losses narrowed as U S Steel and related issues recovered, with Westinghouse Electric Montgomery Ward Douglas Aircraft Youngstown Sheet and Tube and DuPont all advancing by a point or more.

New York Westinghouse Flecetric Montgomery Ward Douglas Aircraft Youngstown Sheet and Tube DuPont Woolworth Erie Nano Wen X. Y. O A.rs Indeaemene N. Pac Peona Ee Texas Corp Owen Aenee Enees Pac Can Aethantipesiasangwenanininnen Steels Industrials Am. Roll. Mills Rad St. San Motors Briggs Sugar A. T Chrysler Crosley Radio Goodyear Abr Nash Kelvinator U. S Enna Sen Sen Libbey Owens Ford Nickel Mont. Ward Kennecott Maerey Biscuit Schenley Datiree Carbon & Carbide Ener E Ohio

Toledo and Cincinnati Produce and Grain Prices Report

Grain and livestock prices from Toledo and Cincinnati markets show No. 1 red wheat 131-132, corn 12549-12614, oats 52-54. Pittsburgh butter values range around 31 to 31½ cents. eggs and egress prices listed, with live poultry and fowls detailed across Ohio markets. Wool prices in Boston remain quiet, with nominal, mostly firm quotations as buyers show little interest.

Toledo Boston U. S. Agriculture Department

Cincinnati Livestock Prices Mixed With Wide Range

Hogs and cattle show varying values across weights with price drops for some hog ranges. In Cincinnati buyers report top hogs 180-225 pounds around 12.10 per hundred and various weights priced to 11.70, while sows trend lower. Cattle and calves bring mixed results, with top steers near 13.25 and cows down to 4-7.50. Sheep activity weak, lambs softer. Gallipolis shows hogs at 11.80-12.10 for 220-250 pounds, light weights 10.50-11.85, sows 9.50-9.85, cattle steers 6.30-10.00, veal tops 10.25. Treasury figures list year-to-date expenses and receipts, with gold reserves and public debt cited. Markets in Germany watches and clocks noted as key exports to multiple nations.

Cincinnati Gallipolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messenger Theodore Rupert Jackson Alfred Foster Edmund Foster Wilma Emily Foster Joe Turner Louis Cottrill Lovina Griffin Freda Kennedy Wanetta Radekin Eddie Lou Howery A. R. Caster Fontelle Caster F. E. Wood Elda Starkey B. A. Howery Leona Chase Paul Jeffers Radcliff Robert and Harry Bowen Wales Mills L. F. Radcliff Wayne Turner G. C. Swearingen Lillian Dicky Williams Madge Harry Point Camp Dicky-bird Marion Carolyn Bilbao Spain Tuppers Plains 4-H Federal Creek Dover Miss May Howard Coast State Chauncey Man Coolville Philip Cole W. T. Gardner Sand Hill J. J. Stout Catherine Clair Stout Dayton Alexander Caldwell R. J. Runion William Riley Bertha Starkey Topeka Clyde Blizzard Ireland Coolville M. E S. T. McBride E. F. Rose G. R. Gunder Gertrude Roberts W. B., Roberts Gertrude H. M. Walden Kenneth Mars Ladies Aid Society E. M. Pierce Dorothy Etta Ora Dunfee Kilvert Addie Warren Welch A. Z. Penrose Detroit J. E. Meredith A. B. White E. M. Daugherty Charles Daugherty the Plains George Polster W. G. Polster Hamilton Polster Richard and Roger McKnight Mrs Clyde Mce Knight Kentucky Leghorn Chicago Pittsburgh Livestock U. S&s. Treasury Argentina Canada China Great Britain India Netherlands United States
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