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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1934

Page

5

Nelsonville Faces Gallipolis in First Round of Tournament

Nelsonville draws Gallipolis in the Southeastern Ohio tournament. Hounds lead with a one point win at home but on a neutral floor Haskins of Gallipolis poses a late scoring threat. Marietta looms as a potential second round hurdle after routing Ironton 39 13 on the Greyhounds home court.

Elsonville Gallipolis Grays Blue Devils Nelsonville Hounds Greyhounds Haskins River City Five Ohio U Greys Marietta Tigers Ironton Marietta Quints Tigers Nelsonville Footmen

Bayer Aspirin Promises Quick Pain Relief

Bayer Aspirin claims rapid relief from pain such as headaches neuritis and rheumatism. The ad touts quick action reducing lost hours and emphasizes Bayer as the trusted source for genuine Bayer Aspirin.

Bayer

Funeral for Patty Ann McCulloch Held at Home

Funeral services for two year old Patty Ann McCulloch daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde McCulloch were held at 2 pm at the family home on West Franklin Street. Rev Father Kelly of St Andrews Church conducted the service and burial followed at Greenlawn cemetery.

Nelsonville Patty Ann McCulloch Clyde McCulloch West Franklin Street Father Kelly St. Andrews Church Greenlawn

Loyal Women Meet in Clinton Street Christian Class

Twenty members and three guests answered roll call at the Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church gathering on Clinton Street. Mrs. Belle White hosted, Mrs. Ben James led devotions, and the president conducted business before a social hour with contests games and refreshments.

Nelsonville Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church Belle White Clinton Street Ben James

Child Edith Huffman Moved to Hospital for Fractured Leg

Edith Irene Huffman aged two was taken to Cherrington Hospital after suffering a fractured thigh. The child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Huffman, lies in a leg cast as her grandmother Mrs Guy Huffman cares for her at home on West Franklin Street in Logan.

Nelsonville Edith Irene Francis Huffman Cherrington Hospital Guy Hufman Logan West Franklin Street

Phil McCarty Plays in City on Monday

Phil McCarty of Logan spent Monday in the city, making a brief visit and stopping at local spots.

Phil McCarthey Logan City

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pimples Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as fast relief for skin pimples and itching. It claims one application brings a head to pimples, aids natural healing, and offers a money back guarantee after three years of use.

Peterson Peterson's Dragon

City Auditor Reports February Finances for Nelsonville

City Auditor E. F. DeVore releases February financial statement showing total city funds at 7 437.76 on Feb 28 up from 7 162.96 Jan 31. Month receipts 9 125.19 expenditures 8 850.39 with varying fund balances across general gasoline water electric auto and emergency relief accounts.

Nelsonville E. F. DeVore Water Department Electric Light Department Emergency Poor Relief

Bernadine Perkins Birthday Party in Nelsonville

Mrs Henry Perkins hosted a birthday party for her daughter Bernadine celebrating her thirteenth birthday. Guests included Jack Hartley Gloria Jean Dearth Billy McCollum Dorothy Mundy Joan Hartley Betty Hartley Delores Perkins Rachel Mundy Pearl Hickman Gertrude Dearth Amos McCollum Oscar Hartley Robert Kerns Carlos Linton Phylie Perkins Hazel Wade Gwen Scott Bobby Linton. Games and contests with an apple contest won by Gertrude Dearth. The guest of honor received many nice presents.

Nelsonville Henry Perkins Bernadine Gertrude Dearth Jack Hartley Gloria Jean Dearth Billy McCollum Dorothy Mundy Joan Hartley Betty Hartley Delores Perkins Rachel Mundy Pearl Hickman Amos McCollum Oscar Hartley Robert Kerns Carlos Linton Phylie Perkins Hazel Wade Gwen Scott Bobby Linton

Nel sonville Unemployed League Meeting Tonight

Citizens are invited to the I O O F Hall in Nel sonville for a 7 o clock meeting of the Unemployed League. Old time music will be provided and speakers include Ed Michael The Piains and Mr Braker of Athens.

Nelsonville Unemployed League I. O. O. F. Hall Ed Michael Piains Mr. Braker Athens

W B A Girls Set Meeting at Madison Street Home

The W B A Girls Club will meet at Ladie Scott's Madison Street home at 7 50 PM Thursday.

Nelsonville W. B. A. Girls Club Ladie Scott Madison Street

Huffman Baby Born John Dwight In Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Francie Huffman announce the birth of a son named John Dwight. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Guy Huffman and Mr and Mrs Frank Douglass. Great great grandmother is Mrs Lucy Huffman.

Nelsonville Francie Huffman John Dwight aMere Guy Huffman Frank Douglass Lucy Huffman

Relief System Is Protested County Relief Pay Scales Debated

Township by township pay scales for road relief workers draw complaints. Smith seeks a uniform county scale and cash payments but gains no headway. Porter announces distribution of 10,000 pounds beef, 5,000 pounds butter, and 10,000 pounds smoked pork to merchants, urging immediate use to prevent waste. food orders must be claimed within 24 hours.

Smith C. A. Porter

Women CWS Groups Receive Full Pay Today

Women employed in CWS sewing units, cut off three weeks ago, receive full pay as the state approves $2,330.35 for this purpose. Some CWS activities continue in Athens County including the health department with nurses and the emergency school project.

CWS Athens County Public Health Department

Community meeting at Oak Grove schoolhouse Friday night

Irvin Nanna announces a March 9 meeting at 7 PM at Oak Grove schoolhouse Edward Michaels and Clyde Edmundson will address the gathering.

Nelsonville Oak Grove Irvin Nanna Edward Michaels Clyde Edmundson

Pos ton to enter Boston Clinic

Charles E Pos ton left last evening for Boston to enter the Boston Clinic for treatment and observation.

Boston Nelsonville Charles E. Poston

Nelsonville Bridge Club Sees Three Tables of Players

Mrs Eugene Pritchard hosted the bridge club with Mrs Jack Pritchard as the sole guest to complete three tables. High scores were earned by Mrs Miller Wilson and Mrs Arthur Burgess, followed by luncheon. In Nelsonville the Willing Workers class will meet Thursday night at 9 Walnut Street with Mrs Cecil Morman. members bring a dish and a capsule friend letter.

Nelsonville Eugene Pritchard Jack Pritchard Miller Wilson Arthur Burgess Willing Workers Cecil Morman Walnut Street

Murray City Visits and Local Relatives Gatherings

Ed Jonas of Pickerington visited relatives in Murray City on Sunday. Several families from Logan Columbus Lancaster Nelsonville and Mount Carmel Hospital area spent time with local residents over the weekend including Mrs Lucy Frazee and nurse Ethel Poppery returning to duty after vacation.

Murray City Ed Jonas Pickerington Howard Bush William Bush Logan Phil Devol Charles Russell George Mudrie Columbus Albert Koon Lancaster Irene Koon John Fick Nelle Hamer Nelsonville Don Solo

Rood files divorce petition in Athens County Court

Robert M. Rood sues Thelma Rood for divorce alleging absence for more than three years. Petition filed today in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The couple wed in 1923 and Thelma Rood's listed address is Morgantown West Virginia.

Robert M. Rood Athens County

P. T. A. Holds Meeting at Hollister High School

A regular P. T. A. meeting was held in the Hollister high school auditorium. Mr. R. F. Beckett of Ohio University, Athens, delivered an impressive talk on The Advantages of Education. The program highlighted the sixth grade pupils and the fifth grade earned the attendance banner for most parents present.

Local Social Notes From Bishopville Parish Scene

Mrs Hattie Watkins attended the funeral of C T Levell at Mount ville Monday. Charles Milhoan and Thurman Smith were guests of Mr and Mrs Don Withem in Glouster Sunday. Mr and Mrs Eugene Jones of Glouster visited Mr and Mrs Fred Hamble Sunday. Miss Rae Able of Malta was the weekend guest of Thelma Standley. Mrs Don Withem of Glouster spent Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs J M McDonald.

Hattie Watkins C. T. Levell Mountville Charles Milhoan Thurman Smith Don Withem Glouster Eugene Jones Fred Hambel Rae Able Malta Thelma Standley

No Beef Orders Issued in Nelsonville Until Friday

The Relief Office announces no new beef orders will be written on Thursday. Eligible citizens will only receive already in-store orders until Friday morning. No orders will be refused on Thursday.

Nelsonville

Will Test Sanity Corning Man Calls Officers From New Lex

Corning man Charles Sturgill was committed to Perry County Jail at New Lexington Tuesday pending a lunacy investigation. He allegedly telephoned the sheriff from Corning claiming a warrant and said a man would meet him on a street corner. Officers hastened to Corning and were flagged by Sturgill who said he wished to go to New Lexington for legal information, and he was taken there.

Corning New Lex Glouster Charles Sturgill Perry County New Lexington Sturgill Sheriffs’ Office

Taylor Ridge Announces Bulstram Hooper Marriage

Announcement of the marriage of William Bulstram and Helen Hooper took place at St Marys West Virginia on Saturday February 17. The couple are staying with the bridegroom’s parents for the moment.

Taylor Ridge William Bulstram Pat Bulstram Helen Hooper John Hooper St. Marys W. Va Opal Campbell Wenger Helen Kilcoski Glouster

Murphy Baby Born In Bishopville

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Murphy of Glouster welcome son Jerry Lee born Saturday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jones, former residents. Great grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Kasier, fourth great grandchild in three weeks. Mrs. Agness Artrup and children Bonnie and Bobby return to Columbus after weeks with Lula Grubb and Fred Hambel.

Bishopville Marvin Murphy Bernadine Jones Glouster Jerry Lee George Murphy Herman Jones Ira Kasier Agness Artrup Bonnie Bobby Columbus Lula Grubb Fred Hambel

Mohawk Aerie to sponsor dances for Jacksonville baseball team

Mohawk Aerie EB plans weekly dances in Eagle Hall starting Friday to aid Jacksonville’s baseball team for summer. The group aims to raise most funds before the season opens. GLOUBTER Mazon Council D of P Milifeld holds monthly birthday party Thursday at the lodge hall with members contributing fruit for fruit salad.

Jacksonville Mohawk Aerie, F Eagle Hall Gloubter

J T Operetta Postponed To Next Tuesday Night

Glouster Ohio educational meeting hosted by Frank McCann Post, American Legion, featured Supt Fred Linscott and Supt Thomas W Figley as principal speakers on Education Through the Eyes of a Legionnaire and a Superintendent. The event included colors, pledge, song, a quintette, lunch, and social hour.

Glouster Schoals

Grandparents celebrate sixty-first wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Carrol Eddy and Mr and Mrs Virgil Eddy attended the sixty first wedding anniversary of their grandparents Mr and Mrs O E Eddy, formerly of Glouster, now living near Westerville Ohio The event was celebrated after their move from Glouster to Columbus and then to a rural home near Westerville.

Glouster Carrol Eddy Virgil Eddy Westerville O. E. Eddy Mrs. Eddy Columbus That

Olive Tablets Ad Promises Colorful Health Benefits

An advertisement extols Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetarian remedy to improve skin tone and energy. It claims the tablets act on the liver and bowels like calomel without dangerous effects, stimulate bile, relieve constipation, and produce pink skin and buoyancy. Millions of boxes sold yearly at 60 cents.

Trimble Glee Club Operetta Postponed to Next Tuesday

The Jacksonville Trimble High School Glee Club operetta scheduled for tonight at the J T High School Auditorium has been postponed until next Tuesday night due to extreme cold weather that interfered with rehearsals.

Union Auxiliary Meets Mrs. Mas McLain Gift at Meeting

Mrs Mae McLain Wag received a large dish as a birthday gift at the Ladies Auxiliary No 1 UM W of A regular meeting at Eagle Hall A potluck dinner followed with a contest and bingo Leta Westfall won the contest and Sadie Robinett was second Celia Skinner won the bingo prize The next meeting is scheduled for March WM

Glouster Mae McLain Wag Ladies’ Auxiliary Eagle Hall Leta Westfall Sadie Robinett Celia Skinner

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Marietta Nelson School Southeastern Ohio Nds Greyhoeseg Desventon Jack Beaux Arts Miss Shirley TAY Ilu MR. Marston Real Eal Bayer Aspirin Tex Singer Rogers Shirley Grey Charles Gragan Merna Kennedy Gleason Robe D' Mn Ced Carl Girlsin Paramount Dorothy Wilson Kay Johnson Walter Connolly Atta Edith Huffman John Dwight Huffman Cotton and Lancaster Mrs. Pritchard Murray City News HollIster Bishopville News Taylor Ridge News D. OF Ff Glouster Legion Post America Quintette C. F. Danford E. K. Peugh F. D. Kinney Mike Sharlike Ben Searls Dr. Edwards Union Auxiliary Mas McLain Fred R. Beasley Oakley & Oakley Public
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