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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1935

Page

2

Training for Leaders Will Be Discussed

An interdenominational series of institutes is announced for Ohio during April and May by the Ohio Council of Religious Education. Ministers and county councils of religious education are seating. The Nelsonville district institute will be held Wednesday April 3 in the First Methodist Church. The aim is to train teachers and leaders for vacation church school work and to equip Sunday School workers. Last year 1,000 enrolled workers received training. The program centers on theme Happy Summer Mornings For Our Children with multiple leaders from Cincinnati Dayton Mansfield Columbus Franklin and others.

Nelsonville Ohio Ohio Council of Religious Education First Methodist Church Lydia Perin Cincinnati Helen Wickes The Ohio Baptist Convention Florence Martin Dayton Lester 8. Norris Columbus Dorothy LaCroix Hill Cincinnati Area Methodist Episcopal Church Helen Duhamel Mansfield Margaret Huffman Wills Webb Franklin Ann M. Sandy

Mrs Levi Ogg Dies At Sand Rock Sunday

Nelsonville widow Mary Ogg 73 wife of Levi Ogg died Sunday at her Sand Rock home. Survived by husband, son Carl Grandstaff, two stepchildren Mrs Copeland and Carlos, and two grandchildren. Lived in Athens County. Funeral Tuesday at 2 at Sand Rock Church.

Nelsonville Mary Ogg Levi Ogg Sand Rock Carl Grandstaff W. H. Copeland Stewart Carlos

Fishermen Bring in 82 Catfish Sunday

Nelsonville report details Emerson Chesser and Joe Bagsey stopping town traffic with two strings of catfish totaling 82 on Saturday noon. Also notes Rev. Jack Donovan of Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville sharing his life story Monday and Tuesday at 7 PM.

Nelsonville Emerson Chesser Joe Bagsey Jack Donovan Pilgrim Holiness Church

Isselstein To Take Doanville Postoffice

Nelsonville reports J A Taselstein will serve as acting postmaster at Doanville after Mrs John Tennil resigns after 12 years in charge. The Civil Service Commission announces an examination at Nelsonville for the Doanville fourth class post. Applications close April 5. blanks and rules available locally or from the Commission.

Nelsonville J. A. Taselstein Doanville Mra John Tennihil U. S. Civil Service Commission Nelsonville Post Office U. S. Commission Commission

Franklin Street Wall Approved as Project

The State Relief Commission approved a $3791 FERA project for water main extensions at Alliance with 62 workers to be hired if funds are available. Other counties approved projects include Athens with 1254 to build a retaining wall on Franklin Street at Nelsonville.

Columbus State Relief Commission Alliance Monday Athens Franklin Street Nelsonville

Mrs Charles Tedrow Leaves for Garrettsville

Mrs Charles Tedrow departs for Garrettsville to visit her brother Dr Lawrence McManigal who is ill. The trip is prompted by his illness and family concern.

Garrrettsville Nelsonville Charles Tedrow Garrettaville Lawrence McManigal

What's On The Air Late Night Radio Schedule

A dense listing of radio programs and performers with times from 3 pm to 2 am. Features Vic and Bacr Ma Perkine Dreams Come True Bacourts Quartet John Barker Organ Life of Mary Sothern Jeannine Macy Tom Mia Jack Armstrong Tim Healy Bachelor of Bong Impromptu Serenade Lowell Thames Variety Show Red Davie Dangerous Paradise Jen Garber's Club Creator Minstrels Music at the Haydns Corn Cob Pipe Club Press Radio News Las Trovadores Jelly Coburn's Orch Art Jarrett's Orch Leonard Keller's Orch Phil Harris' Orch Moon River Buck Rogers Bobby Benson The Shadow Myrt and Marge Just Plain Bill The ONeill Boake Carter Diane Kate Smith's Revue Lucretia Bort The Big Show Wayne King's Orch LaLa Time The Four Aces Cilen Gray's Orch Arnheim's Orch Merbie Kay's Orch Scott Pisher's Orch Claude Hopking's Orch Leon Navaeras Orch

Vic and Bacr Ma Perkine Bacourts Birnbryer Betty and Bob John Barker Mary Sothern Jeannine Macy Tom Mia Lady Jack Armstrong Tim Healy Impromptu Be The Haydns Corn Cob Pipe Club Press Radio News Las Trovadores Jelly Coburn Orch Sender Art Jarrett Leonard Keller Phil Harris Moon River Bobby Benson the Shadow Radio Myrt Marge Just Plein Bill the O'Neill Boake Carter Diane Edwin C. Mill Kate Smith Luccretia Bort Wayne King Lalac Four Aces

Tuesday Radio Schedule with Name Drop Heavy Lineup

The list outlines a dense 24 hour broadcast slate featuring Ginger, Ed Wynn, Phil Harris, Moon River, Jo hanny Green, Bing Crosby, Glen Gray, and Orville Knapp among others with times from morning tea through midnight, including dance parades and orchestral sets.

Crime Clues Ed Wynn Beauty Box Theater Preas Radio News Phil Harris Orch Moon River

Governor's blistering wire blasts Hopkins over Ohio relief

The governor denounces Hopkins in a transmitted message calling his relief program ruthless and wasteful. He accuses federal agents of dictating relief and claims no involvement in inauguration finances or personnel. He urges public accountability and challenges Hopkins to confront him in Ohio.

Mrs Sheskey Dies at Buchtel Widow of John Sheskey

Nelsonville notices announce the death of Mrs Anna Sheskey 76 widow of the late John Sheskey at her Buchtel home. Funeral a Tuesday 9 AM at St Patrick Church with burial at St Patrick Cemetery. She leaves five children including Joseph Sheskey and James Novak. Also obituary items for nearby events.

Nelsonville Anna Sheskey John Sheskey Buchtel St. Patrick Church Father Steiker St. Patrick Cemetery Sheskey Joseph Sheskey James Novak Ann Nearman Bay City Mich Tom Corbitt Mike Sheskey Zanesville

Nelsonville Girl Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Miss Pauline Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Johnson Nelsonville Rural Route No 2 recently underwent a surgical operation at Cherrington Hospital and was moved to her home in Warren by ambulance. She is improving.

Nelsonville Pauline Johnson Homer Johnson Cherrington Hospital Warren Johnson

Class 11 Meet at Chestnut Street Home

Nelsonville Class 11 of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday night at Mrs. Charles Monks home on Chestnut Street. Hostesses include Mrs Emma Dailey and Mrs Amy Green. Members bring a package for the jitney sale and a greeting or letter for their capsule friend.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Charles Monks Chestnut Street Emma Dailey Amy Green

Nelsonville PTA Style Show Promotes Spring Styles

The Nelsonville High School Parent-Teacher Association hosts a Monday night auditorium event featuring Mechems The Boston Store Philly Rea Shop and Pastors showcasing the latest spring styles in a community style show.

Nelsonville Parent-Teacher Association Mechems Boston Philly

Four arraignments on intoxication charges heard in Nelsonville court

Mayor 8. G. Holland presided as Albert Tress Ernest Williams and L. J. Rier of Hocking County pleaded guilty. All were fined and costs. James Naughton of this city also pleaded guilty and was fined $10 plus costs.

Nelsonville G. Holland Albert Tress Ernest Williams L. J. Rier Hocking County James Naughton

Nelsonville Briefs Highlight Local Visits

Miss Marjorie Mathewson of Bliss Business College Columbus spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Mathewson. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Nolte and daughter Sue and Miss Elsie Voigt ritter Lancaster. Mr and Mrs C M James and son John Barberton were end of week guests of Mrs J D Andrews.

Marjorie Mathewson Bliss Business College Columbus Tom Mathewson Harry Nolte Sue Elsie Voigtritter Lancaster

Class 11 Meets Monday Nelsonville

Class No 21 of the Methodist Sunday School will meet Monday night in the church parlors with Mrs Elizabeth Hannahs Mrs Bee Galvin Mrs Janice Hartley and Mrs Nora Weiss as hostesses.

Nelsonville Methodist Sunday School Elizabeth Hannahs Bee Galvin Janice Hartley Nora Weiss

Local residents plead guilty to intoxication fines

Emory Crow of Athens R D 7 Pearl Moore of Ath R D 5 and Lod Barnhart of Guilsville pleaded guilty to intoxication charges before Mayor Len B McCune Saturday night. Each was fined five dollars and costs.

Emory Crow Athens R. D Pearl Moore Ath R. D Lod Barnhart Guisville Len B. McCune

Marriage Licenses Listed for Millfield Athens Area

Court notices show Jack Gleason and Josephine Mayles seeking marriage licenses in Millfield. Wilford Burnside and Sarah Barnhart also filing. Ruby Wallon sues for divorce from Charles Wallon Jr in Athens County Common Pleas, citing willful absence and seeking custody of a minor child.

Jack Gleason Millfield Burt Gleason Josephine Mayles Ray Maylen Wilford Burnside Athens Leon Burnside Sarah Barnhart Athena Charles Barnhart Common Pleas Court Ruby Wallon Charles Wallon, Jr Athens County

You Can Wear False Teeth With Real Comfort

Fasteeth powder keeps teeth firmly set and deodorizes with no gummy taste. Enjoy eating and laughing in comfort by sprinkling on plates. Get it today from your druggist. Three sizes available.

Apostle's Creed Is Interpreted By Rev. Fowler

Rev. Wilbur H. Fowler of the First Methodist Episcopal Church spoke on God the Father Almighty. He argued that the Creed affirms a wise benevolent deity despite evil and suffering, tracing humanity's brutal history to a purposeful divine plan. He described God as creator and sustainer, with the cross showing God’s active participation in suffering love to fulfill His purpose.

Rev. Fowler Wilbur H. Fowler First Methodist Episcopal Church God the Father Fowler God Father Heaven Earth Almighty Dr. Fowler

Reach Half Way Mark In Attendance Contest

The Church of God attendance drive started three weeks ago has surpassed half its goal with 179 at Sunday School. The target is 2580 by Easter. A Young Married versus Young Unmarried class contest runs close with banners won on March 10 and 17. Easter homecoming and spring revival services will feature Rev. C. H. Featherston in Athens.

Church of God Churches of God Hocking Valley Athens Church Hocking Street C. H. Featherston Decatur

Temperature swings in Athens District over weekend

Temperatures ranged from 68 to 20 degrees across the Athens District with the high on Sunday and the low Sunday night. Monday saw temperatures in the upper 30s and a forecast of cloudy warmer weather for Monday night and Tuesday with occasional rain on Tuesday.

Athens Mercury

Wilcox Urges Loyalty to Church Over Lodges

Rev. Dr. A Y Wilcox told the Presbyterian congregation that the church faces sustained fire from critics yet remains powerful in eternal spiritual realities. He warned that loyalty to the church should outweigh fraternal lodge ties and urged action that yields real, lasting impact.

A. Y. Wilcox

Izaak Walton League to Meet at Waterloo Cabin Tuesday

The Izaak Walton League holds a regular meeting at its Waterloo Cabin on Tuesday night at 7 o clock. Refreshments will be served.

Izaak Walton League Waterloo

Ohio Assembly To Act On University Salary Restorations

The Ohio General Assembly may restore part of university salary and wage cuts for 1935-36 if it approves the requested appropriations. Bevis trimmed the university figures, lowering salaries, maintenance, and additions requests, with a total recommended budget of 1 253 000 vs 1 635 158 asked. Governor Davey backs continued pay reductions for state employees.

Ohio University General Assembly Howard L. Bevis Bevis

Former Athens Man Dies on Coal Tipple

Noah Shannon aged 24 died at a Linwood Kentucky coal mine tipple two days earlier. He was the eldest son of Mrs. George Rickey of Athens and Emmett Shannon of Linwood. Shannon lived in Athens until last Christmas and was a former coal truck driver. He married Ethel Watts of Linwood after leaving Athens and attended local schools. He was the sole child of Mrs. Rickey and Emmett Shannon. Mrs. Rickey also has a son, Andy Hall, from a second marriage.

Noah Shannon George Rickey Depot Street Athens Linwood Shannon Ethel Watts Rickey Emmett Shannon Andy Hall Hall Kentucky

Degrees Conferred at Athens Grange Session

The Athens Grange conferred the first and second degrees on Mrs. Clarence Shaw and Mr. Harry Campbell at a special Thursday meeting. Guests from Albany and Meigs County Granges spoke and refreshments were served. In the Philippines tiny fish are baked into batter cakes.

Clarence Shaw Harry Campbell Athens Albany Meigs County

Test Chri Downs A Service

The Rev spoke on a life devoted to service linking faith to daily life and history. He urged a path of sacrifice and duty, citing David Livingstone and other figures as models for community and household life.

David Livingston Africa Eli Whitney Samuel Telegraph Jesus

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. EF. Church Hoople Major Hoople Ruth Clark Waukegan Ill Germany Isselstein Franklin Street Wall Vonday’s School of the Air Dick Tracy Columbia System Marie Helen Trent Cobina Wright Latile House Family Pate’ Walters Skippy Buck Rogers Understanding Music Radio News Just Plain Bill Jerry Cooper Lavender and Lace Melodisma Bing Crosby Isham Jones O Keele Glen Gray Captain Dobbsie Voice of Crusaders Frank Datley Johanny Greens Orville Knapp Ohio School of Au Antonis Lowell Thomas Barney Rapp Lam and Abner Science Service Dick Messner Ier Co Oakley & Oakley Tumlic Square McPherson W. Union St Hopkins Democratic Committee Florida State Committee Congress Henderson General Henderson Walls W. A. Walls Relief Administration Mr. Hopkins Anna Shesky Nelsonville Briefs Court News Tew TSA the Security Bank Athens, Ohio Lawrence Woodell Ravenna Portage County Fish and Game Society Woodell Wilcox Lodge Waltonians Bock Bruck Pico Wholesale CO Glouster Ohio Assembly Philippines
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