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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1934

Page

3

Gunsett Bill Foundation Program Labeled Too Low

A Nelsonville meeting of civic groups including the American Legion Board of Trade Rotary Club and PTA endorsed the Gunsett Bill for school relief in principle but said the foundation funding is too low risking curtailed district operation. Supt E J Arnold, who spoke in Columbus, outlined needs of weak districts. A county committee was recommended and Legion posts will bolster advocacy. A county teachers meeting was announced for Hollister tonight.

Nelsonville Gunsett American Legion The Board of Trade Rotary Club Parent- Teachers Association of E. J. Arnold Senate Taxation Committee Columbus Legion Hollister

Society To Meet For Methodist Women Friday Night

NELSONVILLE The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will be entertained Friday night at 7 30 at the home of Mrs James Sharp Miss Jennie Powell and Mrs Gladys Whitlatch will assist Mrs Sharp Mrs L A Whitmore will lead the devotions and Miss Bertha Nixon is program leader The Lenten offering will be taken at this meeting.

Nelsonville Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church James Sharp Jennie Powell Gladys Whitlatch Sharp L. A. Whitmore Bertha Nixon

17 Year Old Wife Dies Near Chauncey

Mrs. Evelyn Vincent Hayborn aged 17 died Tuesday at her home near Chauncey. The funeral is at Floodwood Church Thursday with burial at Chauncey. She is survived by husband Frank Hayborn, her parents Mr and Mrs John Vincent two brothers and four sisters.

Evelyn Vincent Hayborn Nelsonville Chauncey Stouts Funeral Floodwood Church Frank Haybhorn John Vincent

Surprise Twenty First Birthday Party in Carbon Hill

Louise Hughes hosted a surprise party at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Hughes Saturday evening for Atlee H Davis celebrating his twenty first birthday. Music and games led to lunch for a long list of guests including Marie Dawley Alice Coe Viola Bound Carrie Greene Adrian Dodds Emma Evans Elizabeth Ayres Elizabeth Blosser Irene Bennett and several others.

Carbon Hill Harry Hughes Louise Hughes Atlee H. Davis Marie Dawley Alice Coe Viola Bound Carrie Greene Adrian Dodds Emma Evans Elizabeth Ayres Elizabeth Blosser Irene Bennett Atlee Davis Reuben Lowes Rudolph Blosser Kay Blosser Phillip Smith Leslies Evans Earl Johnson Carl Robey Byron Hughes Russell Dawley Louise D. Hughes Peary Keck Clifford Bennett Mrs. Hughes

Pearley W. Shepard 50 Dies at East Branch Home

Pearley W. Shepard, 50, died at his East Branch home on Tuesday at 12 10 PM after two years of failing health. Surviving are his wife, a daughter Naomi Louise 10, a stepson Dwight Steffy, and two sisters Louise Kirkbride and Stella Updike. He was a member of Magic City Lodge I O O F Barberton Moose. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 PM at Bishopville Church with Rev. O P Smith officiating. Burial in Dew Cemetery near Burr Oak.

Glouster Pearley W. Shepard East Branch Naomi Louise Dwight Steffy Louise Kirkbride Glouster R. D Stella Updike Ringgold Shepard Magic City Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Barberton Bishopville O. P. Smith Dew Burr Oak

N. T. Club Awards for Sewing Carpet Rags

The N. T. Club met at Mrs Grace Holzschuh's home on Walnut Hill with eight members. They sewed carpet rags. Mrs Zimmer won for sewing the smallest amount and Mrs Winn for the largest amount. The next meeting with Mary Johnston is March 23.

N. T. Club Glouster Grace Holzschuh Walnut Hill Zimmer Winn Mary Johnston

Willing Workers Meet at Glouster Campaigning for March 27

The Willing Workers Class of the Church of Christ in Trimble held a Tuesday night meeting led by president Carl Stahl. Mrs Eva Gooding and her committee wrapped up the program with games and lunch. Attendees included multiple couples and individuals such as Viola Kuhne Hester McCune Bertha Grandy Lavada White Irene Koons and others. The next gathering is set for March 27 at the church with Mrs John Heiser and her committee in charge.

Eva Gooding Trimble Church of Christ Carl Stahl Viola Kuhne Hester McCune Bertha Grandy Lavada White Irene Koons Bill Shirey Bernadine Sawyer Courtney Pettit Cart @tahi Noah Brown Homer Pierpoint Mike Dudash Earl Johnson L. R. Gooding John Heiser Oliver Steinmetz Doc Karich Raphael Kasier

Young Married People Class Plans Chauncey Revival Trip

The Trimble Church of Christ youth group will travel to Chauncey tonight for evangelistic services. Last Thursday about 35 members joined instructor Mrs. M. E. Christman and Sunday School supervisor Miss Hazel Raber for a Chauncey visit, performing several vocal numbers.

Chauncey. Trimble Church of Christ Chauncey M. E. Christman Hazel Raber

Moose Hall gathering for Loyal Order of Moose

The Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose invite members and families to a get-together at the Moose Hall on Friday night with Athens Lodge members also invited for the event.

Glouster Loyal Order of Moose and Families Women of the Moose and Families Moose Hall Athens Lodge

Drive for Scouting Approved for City

Nelsonville Rotary Club heard a report on Scouting goals and the push for a stronger program. Speakers urged more funding local sponsorship and leadership as the district committee noted Nelsonville has two troops and could add three more.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Southeast Area W. H. Badger District Commission Delbert Pugh Marietta H. A. Derr Marietta Paint and Color Company H. W. Hahn Columbus Donald Shafer George Butts C. D. Shafer Athens Club Bob Stalter Rotary

Nelsonville-A social at Kimberly schoolhouse Thursday

A social will be held at the Kimberly schoolhouse Thursday night at 7 30 for the benefit of the local school. Music will be furnished by local talent.

Nelsonville Kimberly

Nelsonville I H T Club Hosts Bridge Night

The I. H. T. Club met at Mrs. Roy Sayres home for bridge Monday night. Three tables played with Mrs. Will Barrows winning high score and Miss Blanche Moorehead second. St Patrick day greens and whites used in decorations.

Nelsonville I. H. T. Club Roy Sayres Will Barrows Blanche Moorehead St. Patrick's Day

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Cleansing Remedy

Promote Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel cleanser that acts like calomel but with gentler effects. Claims include clearer skin, relief from bad breath, dull feelings, constipation, and torpid liver after a few nights of use. Multiple price points listed 15c and 30c.

Dr. Edwards

Eastern Star guests host Athens Chapter in Nelsonville dinner

Eudora Chapter Eastern Star held a regular meeting in Nelsonville with Athens Chapter as special guests. A six o'clock covered dish dinner for 75 was served in green and white decor. Committee members Mrs. Mable Washburn, Mrs. Margaret Riley, Mrs. Mary Lines, Mrs. Emma Gibson, and Mrs. Stella Davis led the event. One candidate was initiated after the meal.

Nelsonville Eudora Eastern Star Athens Mable Washburn Margaret Riley Mary Lines Emma Gibson Stella Davis

Fox Hunters Dance in Murray City Saturday

The Athens Hocking and Perry County Fox Hunters Association will hold a dance at the Eagles Hall Murray City on Saturday night March 17. Music will be provided by Lena Johnson's orchestra.

FOX Hunters Nelsonville Athens, Hocking Perry County Fox Hunters’ Association Eagles Hall Murray City Lena Johnson

Dance Tonight in Nelsonville by the Unemployed League

The Unemployed League hosts a dance tonight at 8 o'clock in the I O O F Hall with music by the Hocking Valley Fiddlers. A League meeting starts at 7 o'clock.

Nelsonville I. O. O. F. Hall Hocking Valley Fiddlers League

Nelsonville Couple Married at Lancaster Parsonage

Miss Doris McManaway and Hubert Stage both of Nelsonville were wed at the Lancaster Methodist parsonage in a noon ceremony March 3. Rev. W. G. Seaman officiated with ring ceremony. attendants were Edna and Dale Stage. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Emily McManaway, is Nelsonville High School class of 1932 alumna. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stage. They will live in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Doris McManaway Hubert Stage Lancaster Ohio W. G. Seaman Mia Edna Dale Stage Emily McManaway Nelsonville High School Clarence Stage

Kiwanis Club Hosts Ford Dealer At Gordon Hotel

Kiwanis Club meeting at Hotel Gordon featured motion pictures led by M. M. Murphy, local Ford representative. Vera Kinney performed a piano solo. Attendees included Waygood and visitors William Horndorf of Cincinnati and Roy Gay of McConnelsville. Attendance prize awarded to B. KR. Angie.

Modeon Pictures Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon M. M. Murphy Ford Vera Kinney Waygood William Horndorf Cincinnati Roy Gay McConnelsville George W. Rose B. KR Angie

Jacksonville school names third and fourth grade teams

Health and physical education competition teams announced for third and fourth graders in Jacksonville. Cowboys include Gerald Koster captain and Mary Alice Phillips. Indians list Alta Rollins captain and Margaret Withem. Torzens led by Dick McMenamy with Iris Stoltz. Tigers captained by Eleanor Matsykella with Lloyd Shannon. Also reports a Glouster woman injured in a collision and hospital treatment for a broken collarbone.

Jacksonville Gerald Koster Charlies Withem Junior Mingus Mary Alice Phillips Kathryn McNabb Doris Brooks Jane White Helen Kapawoski Alta Rollins Margaret Withem Iris Stoltz Ruth Faye Morrison Charles Riley Raymond Smathers Jack Tinkham Erma Draper Junior Draper Torzens Dick McMenamy Carl Grubb James Judson Rodger Hooper Betty Tinkham Helen Erwin Edna Brooks Lillian Barrett Tigers Eleanor Matsykella Lioyd Shannon Ernest Stoltz David Cox Eli Jenkins Dorothy Hartley Mary Roman Delbert LeMoine Mary Erwin

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