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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

6

Glouster Kiwanis Pledges Back Burn Ohio Coal Plan

Glouster Kiwanis Club votes unanimous support for a local Burn Ohio Coal Association project to be organized Thursday night at the high school auditorium. Al Craft to serve as official representative. program features a film from L. E. Richardson. Reeded items include Kroger manager Harold Kittrell inducted into the club.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Burn Ohio Coal Association al Craft Kiwanis Club L. E. Richardson C. E. Haskins, and Scenic Co Tennessee Smokyountains Florida Cuba Harold Kittrell Kroger G. W. Rose C. J. Wilson Logan

Eta Sigma Phi Awards Medal To O. U. Co-Ed

Glouster Ohio junior Lucille Richardson receives Eta Sigma Phi high school medal as she graduates from Ohio University in June. Ber Nadine Wolf, senior at Glouster High School, earns honor as valedictorian for 1939. The 177 on honor roll include seniors Alice Thomas Ber Nadine Wolf and others across grades with A and B averages.

Glouster Eta Sigma Phi Lucille Richardson Ohio University Miss Richardson Harry Richardson Madison St G. H Bernadine Wolf Glouster High School Miss Wolf Joe Wolf Maple St Alice Thomas Edith Summers Jane Cox Lois Kinney Shirley Roberts Marijorie Halbert Andrew Dawson Juanita Williams Barbara Lent William Figley Lee McDonald Evelyn Ogg Dolores Jones Ira Wolf Mabel Halbert Eunice McGrew Mary V.croushore David Trasin Jimimie Thompson David Pickard Irene Stahl Frances Douglas Ruth Lent Neil Roberts Bob Skinner Delores Stansberry Charles Hinton Clara Summers Juanita Duncan Kathryn Strumm Bob Bryson Florence Shepard Mary Lee Thompson Dorothy Stahl Mary V. Logue Jo Lavon Faires Lucy Giacomo Bernadine Kirby Junior Strum Richard, Williams Betty Ann Nelson Laurella Tippie Jack Sharlike David Cox Mary Stahl Kathleen Roberts Anna Echstenkamper

Glouster Club Hosts Whist Evening and Lodge Games

Mrs Garnett Brooks hosted a whist club with Louise Tucker winning high score and a travel prize. Guests included Josephine Williams Pearl Riley Anna Howard Eunice Misner Ed Cardwell Willie Misner and John Henry Brooks. Knights of Pythias and Fraternal Order of Eagles plan a tourney deciding game tonight at the Eagles Hall Glouster.

Knights of Pythias Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagles Glouster Eagle Club

Glouster Boxers Win Bouts at Lancaster

Glouster A. C. boxers nabbed wins and draws at Lancaster in a Wednesday show. Dick Gaston of Athens defeated Jim Keller of Bremen in the main event under promoter Sports Arena Amateur Club. Chet Van Dibber won by technical knockout over Blondie Thompson. Tom Ervin drew with Kid Cornwell. Charles Coury tied Bob Courtney. Chuck Viney drew with Bud Burnside. Glouster cadets were guided by manager F A Bubbl a.

Glouster Lancaster Sports Arena Dick Gaston Athens Harry Stout Chuck Powell Jim Keller Bremen Larry Jonas Glouster A. C Paul Mack Chet van Bibber

Former Athens County Teacher Dies in Texas

Shade-Dr. G. A. Woodworth, World War veteran and Ohio University graduate, died recently in San Antonio Texas. He served as principal of Shade High School from 1912 to 1914 and left his medical practice in Niles Ohio four years ago due to ill health. He had many Athens County friends and taught former pupils including ex-Sheriff Wayne Wingett Roscoe Orr Siegel Coen Edson Hawk and Robert P Lowther.

Shade G. A. Woodworth San Antonio Texas Ohio University Shade High School Athens County Wayne Wingett Roscoe Orr Seigel Coen Edson Hawk Athens Post Office Robert P. Lowjther Department of the Interior Salt Lake City Utah Woodworth Niles, C

Fire department investigates Allen Street blaze

Firemen were called to the home of Clarence Whaley on Allen Street Wednesday morning to a spot fire that caused no damage. A district town meeting will be held at Moose Hall Sunday at 2 PM with Rev P H Williams of Cambridge as speaker.

Glouster Loyal Women Church of Christ Clarence Whaley Allen St Moose Hall P. H. Williams Cambridge Main St Pt. Pleasant W. Va Stansbury Drug Co Middleport R. E. Hall

Swan Funeral Conducted at Long Bottom

Mrs. Rhoda Swan, 76, died Sunday at her Portland home. Funeral by Rev. O Riley at Mt Olive Church, burial in Mt Olive Cemetery. Also notes death of Henry Pryor, 98, in Harriettsville with funeral attendance. Local society events, visitors, and family updates follow.

E. L. Clark Ohio River Eloise German Weirton W. Va Bert ‘German Mary Sheldon Moundsville Virginia Smith Nelsonville Mary Hooper New Cumberland Leo Smith Port Homer R. L. Larkins J. D. Hawley Jimmie Orville Brown Holzer Hospital C. S. Swan J. E. Torrence Fostoria Joseph Connolly

Chesterhill News Briefs Reflect War Vet Returns and Local Happenings

World war veteran Ernest E. McElfresh at Chillicothe hospital will return soon improved. Mr and Mrs G O Michener of Bronson Iowa visited Chesterhill after the death of Mrs Micheners father William Taylor. A daughter born March 13 to Ross and Mrs Mayle was stillborn. Several relocations are noted including Clyde Shook moving near Plantsville and others moving within Morgan County. Influenza illness affected students as Supt B E Workman was absent for illness. Donna Mae Harris aged 10 is seriously ill with pneumonia. Notables include James Omer Devitt's funeral in Stockport and visits by Cleveland residents to Morgan County families.

Ross Mayle Clyde Shook N. M. Wood W. O. Shook Plantsville B. E. Workman Workman Warrior Coleman Dale Donna Mae Pauling Harris A. H. Campbell Cleveland Heights Stockport James Omer Devitt Morgan County Cleveland Roy Murray Zanesville L B. Nutter Lewis Gibbons Ohio State University F. E. Gibbons Columbus

Krogers Win Two In Contested City League Match

In a tight City League contest, Krogers defeated league leader Blowers as J Wolf Sr led with 237 and 606 for Blowers while Krogers posted strong contributions from E Wolf and A Gamwell. Final tallies show Krogers 2632 and Blowers 2655 with Krogers winning one of the two matches.

Glouster Krogers Blowers J. Wolf, Sr N. Parks L. McAllister M. Hemsley J. Zimmer E. Wolf E. Yount FE. Kittrell A. Gamwell J. Johnston

Corning Social Notes Brighten Local March Events

Mrs Charles Morgan hosted a 58th birthday party with euchre and Chinese Checkers. St Patrick color lunch decor featured a cake and white carnations as gifts flooded in from friends including Barnett Baldy Fitzer and Loretta Esselstein.

Ralph Fitzer Hemlock Loretta Esselstein Zanesville Morgan Catherine

Albany Church Program Shown By Ninety Nine and Men Classes

Albany community notes describe the Ninety and Nine Class and the Men s Class program at the M E Sunday School with readings by Mrs J S E Woodyard and a Clarence Vorhees letter from overseas. Performances included a piano solo, Irish poems, readings, a duet, and a clever contest amid St Patrick s Day refreshments.

Albany M. E J. S. E. Woodyard Max Zimmerman Donald Hoffee Clarence Vorhees Earl Stanley Frances Cline Shaver St. Patrick Bettina Collins Virginia Michael Freda Schafer William Edgar Michael Woodrow Barnes Paul Springer St. Patrick’s Day Lester Brentzer Charles Shaver Frank S. Perry Patricia Ann Desta Marlene S. G. Nichols Audrey Knowlton Ira Boyer W. E. Reeves Carpenter, O

Visit Niagara Falls With Dayton Girls Frigidaire Club

Chauncey residents Chauncey Mary Lee Savage and Sadie Huston recently returned from a trip to Niagara Falls with the Dayton based Girls Frigidaire Club. The club includes 200 members and aims to foster group travel and fellowship among young women.

THE Athens Messenger Athens Eeem OO Ohio Chauncey Mary Lee Savage Samuel Savage Sadie Huston Beaumont Dayton Niagara Falls Girls Frigidaire Club

Harrisonville High Plays Mixed Basketball Game

A Friday night entertainment feature had Harrisonville high school teams in a married men’s game with the purple squad led by Greenler Bryson and Carsey scoring six, four and two. the white team led by Seiple Day and Diehl with six, four and two. The 12 to 12 final reflected no prior basketball experience for any players. Contests followed with Downington centers in a variety of games. Saturday visitors planned for Harrisonville Center with recreation leaders overseeing.raquo

Harrisonville Williams W. S. Greenler G. W. Smith B. E. Carr Hobart Bryson Elda Carsey Fred Moore R. A. Diehl John Jewell E. R. Carr Bill Day Dwight Seiple Greenler Bryson Carsey Seiple Day Diehl Downington Shuffelboard Glen Haning Mark Clark Clint Hudwell Carl Blackwood Grafton Stout Bob Alkire Merle Hull Clinton Gilkey Morris Haning Gearold Reeves Glenn Hanning Harold Hull Graftond Stout Clinton Galkey Clayton Dixon Bob Selby John Dye Harrisonville Center Dale Howell Howard Hull Pete Eggleston Charleston M. F. French Garnet Graham Joe Clark Lilly Jewell B. E. Carl Virginia Alkire Joan Finlay Earnest Knight Chester Earl Knight Frank Gibson Magnetic Springs Delaware Columbus Ray Alkire P. Y. Moore Robert Prince John Moore Opal Smith Blaine Miller Parkersburg Bud Douglas Bertha Hod Williams

Eastern Stars Friendly Night at Shawnee

A group of 33 Sunflower Chapter of Eastern Stars members attended the Friendly Night program at Shawnee on Monday. Frances Belle Wilson left Grant Hospital Columbus Tuesday night and will return home Sunday.

Roland Stought Columbus Fred Stought Sunflower Chapter of Eastern Stars Shawnee Frances Belle Wilson Grant Hospital Bryan Gormley Amy Selby Cambridge Will Jones Anna Pearron Somerset Richard Jones Glouster Robert Pearron Frank Kryanik Hannah Rodgers Mary Adeline Rodgers Ruth Angle William Rodgers

Carpenter Social Notes Summary

Carpenter Baptist Church hosts quarterly birthday meeting with roll call on Wednesday. Ohio University youth conference in Athens features Miss Kinsey on social customs. Community groups Columbia and Laurel Granges held programs and degrees. Several residents travel to Columbus and Pomeroy for family events and funerals. Hospital stay for Cliff Wood remains critical.

Columbia Grange Wesley Green Laurel Grange Emerson Bigony G. B. Radekin Columbus Burchfield Cincinnati Georgia Nell J. B. Radekin G. A. Radekin R. S. Vale John Stiles Pomeroy Mr. Stiles Hull Charles McCall Lancaster J. L. Rawlings Rawlings H. E. Starkey Wanda Roy Wiseman Chillicothe Ardis Cummings W. E. Reeves S. G. Nichols I. O. Boyer Audra Knowlton Athens Frank Perry Albany Miss Knowlton Clemma Vale Fulton T. A. Vale O. A. McDonald Glouster I. M. Swett C. E. Hufford Cliff Wood Sheltering Arms Hospital William Gregory Dayton

Bradford Social and Personal Mention

Bradford social notes describe visits among Hager family members and friends from Pomeroy Bradbury Minersville and Columbus. Mrs Lambert, Mrs Burt and Mrs Russell host or visit relatives with extended family in Akron and nearby towns.

Bradford Haze Hager Sadie June Foster McClure Pomeroy Ed Cambron A. L. Hysell Bradbury Charles Lambert

Junior Girls Sweep Season With Close Tournament Wins

The Junior girls beat the Senior girls 15 to 12 on Tuesday and then defeated the Freshmen 19 to end the tournament on Friday. The Senior and Freshmen teams posted 13 and 12 or 13 points respectively in the other games.

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