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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1938

Page

2

Electrical stunning device in use in Budapest Hungary

Financial report of the Ames-Bern Rural School District in Ohio covers the year ending December 31, 1937 with detailed balance schedules, receipts, expenditures, and assets liabilities. The document certifies the report by Ethell e Strode, Clerk of the Board of Education, dated March 19 1938.

Budapest Hungary Board OF Education Ames-Bern County of Athens Amesville Ohio Ethelle Strode Tex Cnevene General Fund Censee Aca Bates Ote Bai- BM Siceesu Ss Enesaues Sa BareNnDiTe Res— Eral Fund Crss Ogre Ays Oes

Bean’s Triple 300s Highlight Nelsonville Bowling Feat

Elvin Bean scored three perfect games in two days at Nelsonville alleys, boosting him to a rare two day feat and possibly the first triple 300 run in the area. The 299 by Cari Cable had long been a standout record, later surpassed by Harry Cook, who now bowls in Akron.

Nelsonville Elvin “Beanie Bean Maples Wes Grimstead Yours Truly Harry Cook Cook Akron Logan Lancaster Jackson Glouster Columbus Cari Cable

Girl Scout Drive Begins In Nelsonville Camp Fund Drive

Nelsonville events mark the start of a fundraiser for a Girl Scout Camp. A window display at Southern Ohio Electric Co and a contributor list aim to reach funding by March 19. Sixteen Brownies join East School Pack. West and Central School Packs organized under Mrs Donald Betts, Miss Margaret Shafer, and leaders.

Nelsonville United States Southern Ohio Electric Co Lorenzo Butts W. W. Warren Verna Hand Edward Sharp Donald Johnson Donald Betts Margaret Joy Shafer

Presbyter ian Church Budget Meeting In Nelsonville

Elders trustees and deacons of the Presbyterian Church will meet Wednesday at 7 PM at the church to review finances. Bills against the church will be read and a budget prepared for the year starting April 1 1938. The every member canvass occurs Sunday March 20.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church

Benefit Party Tonight at St Andrews Parish Hall

A benefit event for Nelsonville will be held tonight at 7:30 at St Andrews Parish Hall. Proceeds support the mentioned cause with attendees invited to join for an evening of fellowship.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Parish

Degree of Pocahontas Benefit Party At Red Men's Hall

The Degree of Pocahontas will host a weekly benefit party at Red Men's Hall starting at 7:30. the event invites community members to support the organization through entertainment and fundraising.

Nelsonville — Degree of Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall

Anniversary flood marks Nelsonville tragedy

Thirty-one years ago Nelsonville faced its worst flood with six deaths and immense property damage. Flood waters peaked March 13 to 15, 193? in Nelsonville. A photo window on Columbus Street shows pictures from that era.

Nelsonville George Kouri Columbus St

Auto Supplies Lead League Sharp in 3-Game Win

Neiman Auto Supply led the league with a 3- game victory over the Rice Tailors at Central Bowling Alleys. Fred Mulligan was absent for the Tailors, Frank Knapp topped the field with a 610 series. Central meets Brooks Shoemen while Mechem faces Powell on Wednesday as standings show week ten results.

Joe Spray Nelsonville Maples Central Bowling Neiman Auto Supply Rice Tailors Tailors Fred Mulligan Frank Knapp Central Brooks Shoemen Mechems Austin Powder Mechem Bean Howe Johnson Spray Allstar Lancaster Austin Powder Bombers Central All-Stars Brooks Shoes J. Spray Neiman Supply Neiman Belis Ta Sr Sa Sa Blair Abraham Spray Wwe Knappoun Td Cn Bae Mulligan Matheny Kelley

Benefit Dinner Tickets On Sale For Athens County Camp

Tickets for the benefit dinner to aid the Athens County Children's Camp are sold by church members and at local shops and banks. Tickets cost 50 cents. Proceeds support the camp. sales close for reporting to Judge Tyroler. Dinner served at First Methodist Church from 5 to 7 PM Friday.

Foundation Rogram— Eg Ikevenenies Ene U. S C.eee G. C Co Regeer Eae Avaiiary AMOR Ck Veeweneess Echool Cme Cox Seho Beauteens Axa Ceroy Cacka Ae Es SAT Caan Ca Pu Eae Eee Kat Ceene Viesk Sdaees Accstes Nelsonville Athens County Methodist Presbyterian Mechems Prestons Colonial Ohio Bell Telephone Office Citizens Central Peoples Banks Tyroler First Methodist

Social at Church in Nelsonville March 19

A social gathering is announced at the Reorganized Church at Jackson and Harper Streets in Nelsonville. The event starts Saturday at 3 p m with sale of fancy work, baked goods, pies, cakes, doughnuts, sandwiches, candy and lemonade.

Nelsonville the Reorganized Church Jackson and Harper Sts

Regular Wednesday Services At Kimberly School

Nelsonville announces regular weekday services Wednesday evening at Kimberly School at 7 o clock. The services have drawn a good gathering and another is expected tomorrow evening. Immediately after the service the regular weekly Bible Study Class will be held.

Nelsonville Kimberly School

Nelsonville Glee Club to sing at Gal lipolis contest

Nelsonville High School’s Glee Club under Faith B. Cordrey will compete in the southeastern music contest at Gallipolis on March 19. The group performs The Snow Legend and The Goslings, with Virginia Awe Ruth Patton and Lillian Huddy in the vocal trio. If rating qualifies, they may advance to the State Contest.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Faith B. Cordrey Gallipolis Virginia Awe Ruth Patton Lillian Huddy

Recital Attendees in Ohio and Columbus

Miss Maxine Hall and Mr George Abraham attended the Sunday voice recital of Miss Mary Frances Groves at Music Hall Ohio University. Mrs Dana Windon, Mrs Will Hilleary and Mrs Leota Thompson spent Sunday in Columbus.

Maxine Hall George Abraham Athens Mary Frances Groves Music Hall Ohio University Dana Windon Will Hilleary Leota Thompson Columbus

Mizpah Class to Meet at Mrs Washburn’s Wednesday

Mrs. C. E. Washburn will host the Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church for a Wednesday evening gathering with members expected.

C. E. Washburn Methodist Church

Mrs Arthur Wallace Returns Home After Major Operation

Mrs Arthur Wallace left White Cross Hospital Saturday after a major operation and is recovering at home in this city. Friends may call on her during recovery.

Arthur Wallace White Cross Hospital

Nelsonville Youth Delegation Attends Mount Vernon Conference

A Nelsonville group of Church of Christ youth workers joins a Mount Vernon conference today led by Dr. Herbert Minard editor of Front Rank Disciples Youth Magazine. Delegates include 14 district Young People's chairmen and workers with Nelsonville attendees Miss Betty Verity Miss Arlene Betts Miss Kelsie Keating and Rev. Leland Goodman.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Mount Vernon Herbert Minard Indianapolis Indiana Disciples Youth Magazine Betty Verity Arlene Betts Kelsie Keating Leland Goodman

Young People's League to Meet at Church of Christ

The program committee of the Young People's League will gather Wednesday night at 8 o'clock in the study of the Church of Christ.

Young People’s League Church of Christ

Wife of Tom Cairns Is Accident Victim

Mrs. Berry Hickman of Nelsonville traveled to Charleston West Virginia to be with her sister Mrs Thomas Cairns who was badly injured in an automobile accident last Thursday Her condition is reported improved Tom Cairns her husband is a former Nelsonville resident and was recently elected president of the West Virginia American Federation of Labor He has lived in Charleston since 1902 and has been acting secretary of the state federation since December He also served as president of Dist 17 United Mine Workers from 1912 to 1917

Nelsonville Berry Hickman Charleston W. Va Thomas Cairns Cairns Tom Cairns Dist. 17 United Mine Workers

Forest Scenes to Be Shown by American Legion Post

Following the Glenford Dugan Post meeting entertainment will be shown including moving pictures of the National Brands picnic and State Parks in Hocking County. Courtesy of C. D. Shafer, the program will feature other scenes. A luncheon will be served and all members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion C. D. Shafer National Brands Hocking County

Deitman Birth Announcement for Charles Reed

Mr and Mrs Charles Deitman announce the birth of a son Sunday at the home of Mrs Deitmans parents Mr and Mrs James Easterling on Poplar Street He is named Charles Reed Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Foss of this city.

Nelsonville Charles Deitman James Easterling Poplar St Charles Reed Fred Foss

Three residents cited for overtime parking in Nelsonville

Police department reports three additional overtime parking citations in Nelsonville. The citizens who paid the $1 assessment are Jack Davis, Kenneth Klotz, and Mrs. Cora Tignor.

Nelsonville Police Department Jack Davis Kenneth Klotz Cora Tignor

Nelsonville Choir Rehearsal Set For 7 O Clock

The Church of Christ choir in Nelsonville will rehearse tonight at seven in the auditorium. All members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Bradbury forms senior Christian Endeavor Society

A new senior Christian Endeavor Society organized at Bradbury Church held its first meeting Sunday evening. Bible School attendance on Sunday March 13 was 82. Several locals reported health updates and recent visits, including births and social gestures among area residents.

Bradbury Christian Endeavor Society Earl Archer Burt Waugh Martha Smith Olan Rife Crooksville Renna Smith Rutland Chas. Garten Charleston W. Va William Horden Griff Russell Virginia Colorado Steve McElhinney Middleport Maggie H

Social Notes of Glouster Glouster GLOUSTER-Get-Together Club

The GLOUSTER Get-Together Club met at Mrs. Hattie Watkins home with a noon covered dish. Ten members shared poems roll call. Ruth Triplett’s contest winner was Mrs. Lucy Pedicord. guest box also to Mrs. Pedicord. Next gathering March 24 at the Bishopville house hosted by Mrs. Jewell and Mrs. Watkins.

Glouster Hattie Watkins Lucy Williams Ruth Triplett Lucy Pedicord Pedicord Bishopville House Gertrude Jewell Watkins

Mrs Everett Post Undergoes Major Surgery in Charleston

Mrs Everett Post entered McMillan Hospital in Charleston West Virginia Thursday and on Friday underwent a major surgical operation. Her husband accompanied her and remained with her several days. her condition is reported as much improved. Mr and Mrs Harold LeFavor were in Cincinnati over the weekend. Mrs Anna Howard will not host a St Patrick 39s Day tea as previously announced.

Everett Post McMillan Hospital Charleston W. Va Post Harold LeFavor Cincinnati Anna Howard

Local Bridge Night Yields Prizes and Travel Award

Miss Josephine Hedfelt hosted a Monday bridge party with three tables in play. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs. O A McDonald and Mrs. Herman Atlas, while Mrs. John Blower captured the traveling prize. A St Patrick themed refreshment course was served to a group including Mrs. John Blower and Mrs. Herman Atlas among others. Also noted are funeral attendance by Mr. and Mrs. Belford Cunningham and son Harper for Wyatt Cunningham in Glouster and Donald Cooper’s return from West Branch Michigan where he stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wiley.

Josephine Hedfelt O. A. McDonald Herman Atlas John Blower W. W. Bryson T. A. Noon C. E. Handley L. K. Heiskell B. R. Angle A. McDonald Lawrence Ley F. H. May Andrew Chute William Hermie Corning

Auction Night by Ladies Auxiliary in Jacksonville

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Miners Union of Jacksonville holds an auction and social event Wednesday night March 16 at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows Hall. The evening features games, sandwiches and pie, plus a stork shower for a member and invites from other auxiliaries. GO TO NEW HOME Mr Nolan Zerker and Mary V Noon were wed February 22 in Greenville Ky.

Ladies Auxiliary Miners Union of Jacksonville Odd Fellows Hall Jacksonville Nolan Zerker Greenville

Texas prosecutors urge end of gun toting frontier refrain

Dallas district attorney Andrew Patton told constituents that Texas is no longer a frontier. He argued that gun carrying by some people makes others fear wild Indians hidden behind every telephone pole, framing the issue as a change in public attitude toward firearms.

Dallas Tex Texas Andrew Patton

Christianity Marches On Highlighted Rio Grande Area Schedule

Mae Calhoun led B Y P U Sunday with Prof Paul Ludlow as guest speaker and George Job presiding. The College Christian Association theme Christianity Marches On was presented by the Deputation team. Various church and campus events are listed with forthcoming prayers, meetings, and guest speakers.

Rio Grande Mae Calhoun Paul Ludlow College Christian Association George Job Ladies Auxiliary Calvary Church James E. Crites Mae Fulton Carrie Shiers Parent-Teacher Association Mary E. Young Europe James Mitchel Esther McClaskey Haldon Thomas Bidwell Pomeroy Kerr McClaskey Bidwell High School Max Thomas Hazel Altizer Norma Jean McCarley Jo Ann Lyne Lorena Jenkins Marylin Watts Pauline McCoy Maxine Shato Dorothy Jones Hope Wiseman Imogene Call Jamnita Wise C. O. Clark Mrs Orville Davis Logan Vivian Spurgeon Columbus Ohio Rural Committee National Progressive Education Association L. F. Allen Allen House Maxie Fowler New Lexington L. O. Clary B. Lewis Jones Anna Wood Clarence McCarley Everett Lewis Holzer Hospital Willard Detroit W. T. Packer P. R. Lyne Dayton Finley Richards John Reese Rodney H. I. Sayre Middleport Billy Lloyd Thurman J. D. Williams St. Mary’s Hospital Huntington Paul Gallipolis Howard Lloyd Jennie Harbour

Glouster Places One Man On Big Six Honorary List

Glouster placed one man Koehler on the Big Six League honorary list after the spring meeting in McConnelsville. First team selections include Pletcher New Lexington guard captain Clifton Malta McConnelsville Hearing center New Lexington Luster Crooksville Fealty New Lexington forward. Second team lists Elliott captain New Concord Davis New Lexington guard Tombaugh Malta McConnel sville Koehler Glouster Moore Caldwell forward. League officers were elected with Lull Caldwell president Dutche vice president Zollinger Crooksville secretary treasurer.

Glouster McConnelsville Koehler Pletcher New Lexington Clifton Malta-McConnelsville Hearing Luster Crooksville Fealty Elliott Malta - McConnellville New

Trimble Township Republicans Plan Membership Drive Updates

The Trimble Township Republican Club met Monday night in Glouster. Leaders reported progress on a membership drive. Next Monday a meeting for all vice presidents and officers is set. The next regular meeting is March 28. Officers without quota should obtain books from Secretary Henry Ley.

Glouster Trimble Township Republican Club Odd Fellow Henry Ley

South African boys urged six day school week

Rev C C Tugman headmaster of St. George's Cathedral Grammar School advocates a six day school week for South African pupils saying the Friday to Monday gap is too long for the boy.

Cape Town C. C. Tugman St. George’s Cathedral Grammar School

Truck Crash In Cadiz Uplifts House Foundation

A heavy truck struck an automobile, climbed an eight foot embankment, and caved in ten feet of house foundation in Cadiz Ohio. All involved escaped with no serious injuries among the truck driver two car occupants and three residents of the house.

Cadiz

Spares Strikes Wolf Bowlers Win Matches

In the Wolf Alleys Saturday morning the Wolf team led by J Hemsley with 488 total won three games against the Nuts. L Wolf rolled the high 562 as the Spares beat the Kids two of three. in city play Wolf beat Union Lunch two of three, B Morris of Union Lunch with 591 top score.

Glouster J. Hemsley Nuts L. Wolf Wolf Union B. Morris

Grade Quints Tangle Tonight for Crown

GLOUSTER Grade school basketball tourney moves to second round after noon. In the 6A opener the Little Giants beat the Red Birds 11 to 6. The Tigers led by Jewell defeated the Little Scrappers 23 to 0 and will face the Little Giants for Grade Championship honors.

Glouster Little Giants Red Birds Tigers Jewell Little Scrappers

Mountville Couple Announce Birth of Son

Mr and Mrs William Foulty of Mountville announce the birth of a son on Monday March 14.

Glouster William Foulty Mountville

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Elvin Bean Girl Scout Majestic Matinee Flood Pictures of Nelson Auto Supplies Lead League Nelsonville Social Notes Legion Lona Family Wnt Citizens Central Bank John H. Preston Treas Mr. Gibson New Society Entertains Club News of Rio Grande Area Owe Oakley Public Square Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
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