100-Gallon Still Smashed by Athens Agents in Brown Township
State and Federal officers from Athens smashed a 100-gallon still and nine mash barrels in Hope Hollow Brown Township Vinton County. Luther Burch Jr. 17 and his father were arrested. both to be turned over to Federal prosecutors in Marietta. The bust, the sixth in the district this year, aims to curb bootleg whiskey flowing into Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hope Hollow
Brown Township
Vinton County
Luther Burch, Jr
Nelsonville
Marietta
Burch
Hi Y Club Court Tourney North Athens Drill
The Hi Y Club of Athens Senior High staged its annual basketball tournament in the school gymnasium Monday and Tuesday Four teams led by Basil Gordon George Bogie Harry Entwistle and Don Grones played Entwistle and Bogie led high scorers in the opening 14 7 wins On Tuesday Bogie beat Entwistle 20 14 and Gordon crushed Grones 32 4 Referees Clyde Littler and Paul Dalton officiated the games
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Basil Gordon
George Bogie
Harry Entwistle
Don Grones
Entwistle
Grones
Frederick Kittle
Richard Eddy
Clarence Smith
Robert Inecho
Bob Davis
Roy Slaughter
Jack Fulton
Charles Wheaton
Dwight Riley
Bogle
Gordon
Bob Daggett
Raymond Gibson
Bill Gordon
Chester McKibben
Don Chappelear
John Bailey
John Lockard
Ted Sprague
Entwistie
Orville Pierce
Eddy
Smith
Jack Riddison
Bogie
Daggett
Gibson
Chappelear
Pierce
Higk
Davis
Slaughter
Bruce Lawsen
Fulton
Dick Kircher
Robert Brookins
Lockard
Clyde Littler
Paul Dalton
Athens Group Presents State Young People Religious Drama Festival
The Athens Christian Endeavor Society from First Presbyterian Church of Athens will perform Smoke by Jothy Clarke Wilson at the state festival in Columbus March 27 to 29. Represented districts include 11 Ohio counties. Athens displays Saturday at 3 PM with a dress rehearsal Thursday at 8:15 PM in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Columbus
Athens
Clark
Darke
Franklin
Greene
Hamilton
Licking
Medina
Mercer
Montgomery
Washington
Athens County
Christian Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church of
Jothy Clarke Wilson
Greater
New York
Athens Presbyterian Church
Beam Barker the Sunbeam Dog
A small brown speckled dog sits by the side entrance of The Messenger Building on sunny days. The dog chases a sun reflection shadow, barks furiously, sits on shivering haunches awaiting a door opening, and returns when the sun moves.
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Messenger
Athens HS honor roll lists 68 students for fourth six weeks
Sixty eight students at Athens Senior High School earned a B average or better for the fourth six weeks and qualified for the honor roll. Seniors named include Anna Dunfee Dorothy Gentry Mary Graves Ruth Lewis Janet Mackinnon Bernice McVay Yvonne Meister Martha Meister Nelie Pinkerton Alice Bardin Eugene Cole and others, totaling 31 seniors. Junior and sophomore lists feature students such as Jane Foster Virginia Hayes Mary Louise Wyatt Eileen Yoho Dorothy Hartman Stephen Fuller John Lockard Harry Hess Jack Robinson Anna Gracester Helen Baker Suzanne Danford Delpha Douglas Doris Finsterwald and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Anna Dunfee
Dorothy Gentry
Mary Graves
Ruth Lewis
Janet Mackinnon
Bernice McVay
Yvonne Meister
Martha Meister
Nelie Pinkerton
Alice Bardin
Eugene Cole
Douglas Hall
Eugene Hamer
Fred Krecker
Wilbur Perkins
Myers Faulkner
Beth Cable
Frances Hartman
Helen Haskins
Irma Hayes
Hazel Kelley
Martha Minameyer
Jean Pickens
Virginia Rowland
Charles Leaders
Howard Hahn
Cecil Sutton
Richard Eddy
Emerson Houf
Charles Dalton
Margaret Burt
Jane Foster
Virginia Hayes
Mary Louise Wyatt
Eileen Yoho
Lois Fri
Dorothy Hartman
Stephen Fuller
John Lockard
Clark Biedel
Warren McCilure
Arthur Michael
Peyton Reed
Harry Hess
Bill Root
Jack Robinson
Anna Gracester
Helen Baker
Suzanne Danford
Delpha Douglas
Doris Finsterwald
Madge Glover
Mary Hall
Jean Houf
Mary Elizabeth Lasher
Dorothy Nicholson
Rachael Osborne
Virginia Beasley
Betty Cash
Helen Downs
Jean Finsterwald
Marjorie Harvey
Ruth Hartley
Martha Jones
Marjorie Malone
Lucille McDaniel
Katherine Sherrard
Anna Mae Tall
Episcopal Worship Tonight At Good Shepherd Church
A service is set for 7:30 PM at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church with the student quartet led by Minette Easterly as guest organist. Afterward the Episcopal Student Club meets at the rectory on East State Street. Dr. David R. Covell of Cincinnati, slated speaker, will not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Minette Easterly
Episcopal
E. State St
David R. Covell
Cincinnati
Diocese of
Trepp Honored by Health Association
Joseph P. Trepp of Ohio University was elected chairman of the Research Section of the Mid-West Division of the American Health and Physical Education Association. He also earned a Columbia University diploma for graduate study in supervisor of health education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Trepp
Ohio University
Mid-West
American Health and Physical Education Association
Columbia University
Home Economics Teachers Set Dinner Meeting
The Athens County teachers of home economics and vocational home economics teachers gather at The Plains High School Building for a joint dinner Friday at 6 o clock. Dr Velma Phillips head of Ohio University Home Economics will speak. Dinner served in the home economics room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Teachers of Home Economics
Plains High School
Velma Phillips
Ohio University
Mothers to Attend Athens J S High School Banquet
Members of the Athens Junior-Senior High School Home Economics Department will entertain their mothers with a mother daughter banquet in the home economics department rooms tonight at 6 30 o clock. Miss Ruth Giesen, instructor, is in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ruth Giesen
Faithful Workers' Class to Meet Thursday at Mrs Spencer's Home
Nelsonville reports the Faithful Workers' Class of the Methodist Sunday School will meet Thursday evening at the home of their teacher Mrs Thomas Spencer on Chestnut Street. Assisting hostesses Mr Harry Runion and Mrs Belle Smith will help with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Faithful Workers' Class
Methodist Sunday School
Thomas Spencer
Chestnut St
Harry Runion
Belle Smith
Nine Amateur Radio Stations join Athens Network Tuesday
Nine local amateur radio operators gathered in Athens for an all Athens network exhibition at 4 PM. Stations included WSPFU, WS8PFU, WS8CUF, and others sending three minute broadcasts with names, locations, gear details, and experiences. Professor Green linked telephone lines to radio, enabling a live group listening of a phone conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Network
Professor Green
Dean Johnston
Super Hall
Athens
WSPFU
LDG Undiversity Stlugentranch Vf
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Eldon Drummond
Ohio University Radio Club
Malcolm Odell
Frank Kouri
WSAVT
Paul Houf
WSDUV
Lancaster St
Roger Jones
Francis Fuller
WSMFI
Darrell Tom
Ws8ovo
Wilson Norris
W8pgq
Edward Wise
W8oro
D. B. Green
WSLKY
Paul Hudson
WSCXM
Kouri
Arden Pl
John R. Johnston
Torch Honors four seniors at Ohio University convocation
Four Ohio University men were tapped for Torch, the senior men's honorary, at convocation in Memorial Auditorium. Leaders named include Arthur Lewis Middleport Alvin Merendino Clarksburg WV and Randle Truog Youngstown with President Herman G James given honorary membership. William Turner delivered an oration urging Americans to rethink values and curb killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Torch
Memorial Auditorium
Herman G. James
Forest Hopkins
Arthur Lewis
Middleport
Ohio
Buckeye
Phi Delta Theta
Anton Sinth
Euclid
Kapp Delta Pi
Phi Kappa Fraternity
Mperendino
Alvin Merendino
Clarksburg
W. Va
Phi Beta Kappa
Beta Theta Pi
Kappa Iota Alpha Medical
Randle Truog
Youngstown
Ohioan
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
William K. Turner
Book of Judges Topic Tonight at First Methodist
The Bible lecture series themed The Old Testament in the Life of Today continues at First Methodist Episcopal Church Wednesday at 7 30 pm. The talk this week is The Book of Judges and 22 members who finished the law books course will receive certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Jenkins Endorsed by Unemployed League and Miners
The Nelsonville Unemployed League and the Track Miners Association announce their endorsement of Thomas A. Jenkins for Congress in the Tenth District. League president Henry Windle and secretary Charles J. Hopatetter are named in the release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Jenkins
Nelsonville
Unemployed League
Track Miners’ Association of
Henry Windle
Charles J. Hopatetter
Charies Musk Fined After Athens CCC Camp Incident
Charies Musk received a $5 fine plus costs for intoxication on Tuesday in Athens. Mayor Len B. McCune announced the penalty. Capt. Charles Maple and Night Officer Leslie Bradfield arrested Musk Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charies Musk
Athens
CCC
Len B. McCune
Charles Maple
Leslie Bradfield
Musk
Rufus Putnam Spring Show Ready for University Stage
Colorful costumes and pantomime mark the Rufus Putnam Training School Spring Festival dress rehearsal. The Thursday performance at 7 in Ohio University Memorial Auditorium invites the public. The pageant features primitive figures, Cupid, Mother Earth, Fire Queen, sun and stars, Vikings and Crusaders, Columbus and Indians with an epilogue by Mary Jane Beckley and Ann Dilley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus
Cupid
Mother Earth
Intance
Columbus
Mary Jane Beckley
Ann Dilley
Meigs County Ex residents directory plans announced
Will C. Merritt of Columbus prepares a bulletin series listing former Meigs County heads of families and adults to renew acquaintances and connect with county affairs. A free distribution goal aims to reach all former residents with the first bulletin ready in April and copies available by mail with names addresses and a 3 cent stamp. He plans a similar Athens County bulletin in the same manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Columbus
Will C. Merritt
Garfield Ave
Merritt
Athens County
Sales Tax Case Goes To County Grand Jury
Miss Evelyn Hoffman a Hotel Berry cashier was bound over to the county grand jury under a $100 bond after waiving examination and entering a not guilty plea. State Sales Tax Examiner E R Lama filed the charge. Hoffman posted the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Hoffman
Hotel Berry
T. R. Bennett
Miss Hoffman
E. R. Lama
Community Flood Relief Funds Grow Across Athens County
Athens County residents have donated a total of 292.05 to the Red Cross Flood Relief Fund with gifts including 50 10 and several five dollar contributions. Amesville has given 11 to date and New Marshfield 11.50. A telegram from Admiral Cary T. Grayson noted 387000 people needed food shelter and medical care as flood waters receded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Red Cross
Dwight Rutherford
Amesville
New Marshfield
Cary T. Grayson
National Red Cross
Rutherford
Grass Grows Grene book review tea set for Thursday
Nelsonville hosts a book review tea Thursday night at eight. Hortense Lion's The Grass Grows Grene will be reviewed by Mrs. Joe Davis at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Welch. Assistants include Mrs. Mabel Barnecut and Miss Jo Barnecut. A musical program precedes the review. Tickets at the door or from the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Hortense Lion
Joe Davis
C. E. Welch
Mabel Barnecut
Jo Barnecut
Welch
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Birthday Party for Pauline Wood in Nelsonville
Mrs Clarence Wood entertained at a Saturday birthday party for her daughter Pauline Wood. Guests enjoyed contests and games with prizes going to Betty Wright Dorothy Raine and Shirley Weed. Ice cream and cake were served to Florence Coffey Betty Wright Tommy Wright Bonnie Deer Dorothy Raine Sonny Raine Shirley Weed Jean Evans Francis Ray Billy Cheeseman John Wright and Pauline Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Clarence Wood
Pauline
Betty Wright
Dorothy Raine
Shirley Weed
Charles Wood
Florence Coffey
Tommy Wright
Bonnie Deer
Sonny Raine
Jean Evans
Francis Ray
Billy Cheeseman
John Wright
Pauline Wood
Dinner planned by Glenford Dugan Post 228 and Ladies Auxiliary
Nelsonville notes the annual chicken dinner sponsored by Glenford Dugan Post 228 American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary. It will be held Tuesday March 31 at the Legion Home with serving from 5 30 p m to 8 p m Tickets should be turned in to J D Adamson by Friday of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion
J. D. Adamson
Reverend Strickler Prepares Farewell Sermon in Nelsonville
The Rev. R. F. Strickler, two year pastor of the Nelsonville Christian Church, will deliver his farewell sermon Sunday. He will join his family at their Cuyahoga Falls home early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
R. F. Strickler
Dinner Guests Reach From New York to Athens
Have Dinner Guests Mr and Mrs B M Coakley 180 W Washington St hosted Mr and Mrs Monroe Brown Staten Island NY at dinner Saturday. The Browns accompanied the body of Mrs Brown's mother Mrs Val Davis to Athens Thursday for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
B. M. Coakley
Washington St
Monroe Brown
Staten Island
N. Y
Girl Scout Troops Hold Star Study at Nelsonville Church
In Nelsonville the Pinecone Troops met at the Methodist Church for a meeting opened with songs including The Little Bells of Westminster and Frog Round. Helen Shaw led a stars and planets discussion as Alice Mechem and Mary Cox earned Home Nurse merit badge tests. The Pirate Patrol socialized and Troops I and II gathered outside before Shaw described stars and constellations and their legends. The session ended with Taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Girl Scouts of
Pinecone
Westminster
Helen Shaw
Alice Mechem
Mary Cox
Wisconsin Game Law Terms Clarified for Pike and Perch
In Wisconsin, the phrase pickere means pike, while pike of any variety refers to wall-eyed pike and sauger, which are not true pike but perch family fish. This interpretation affects legal fish classifications and possession rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Flower Sale for Blind Workers Saturday in Nelsonville
The American Brotherhood for the Blind gets consent to sell flowers on Nelsonville streets this Saturday to support sightless services. Mayor Holland, Rev. Evans, Dr. Hyde and others back the effort with Mrs. Doris Horch in charge. Head- quarters at the public library will provide supplies. prizes include cash, roller skates, silk hose, and chocolates for sellers. Purchasers are asked to display flowers to avoid second appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
American Brotherhood For the Blind
Brotherhood
8. G. Holland
John Lloyd Evans
Nelson Dowler
William Kelly
James Knight
J. M. Hyde
H. A. Rothrock
Kenneth Kinneer
R. F. St
The
America
Fitzer Funeral Held in Athens Attended by Family
Nelsonville attendees at the funeral of Charles Fitzer in Athens include his sisters Mrs. Margaret McKee Mrs. Leo White and Mrs. Donald Lowden along with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Charles Fitzer
Athens
Margaret McKee
Leo White
Donald Lowden
Hickman Taken to Mayo Brothers Hospital
P W Hickman who had been ill for two months is removed to Mayo Brothers Hospital in Rochester Minnesota accompanied by his wife Mrs Hickman for medical care and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
P. W. Hickman
Mayo Brothers’ Hospital
Rochester, Minn
Surprise Birthday Party for Helen Washburn
Mrs. C. E. Washburn entertained 23 members of the Business Girls Class of the Christian Church and guests in Nelsonville for the birthday of Miss Helen Washburn. Bingo games with prizes followed by a two course luncheon. An umbrella was presented to the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
C. E. Washburn
Chestnut St
Helen Washburn
The
Christian Church
S. S. Steenrod
Emma Gibson
Nelle Dowler
Katherine Hall
Local Social Roundup of Visits and Returns
Mrs. Dick Coleman and daughter Rosemary of Murray City visited relatives here on Monday. Charles E. Poston returned from Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ingram of Dorr Run hosted their children and spouses from nearby towns. Elden Ingram of Columbus recently stayed with his parents. William Taylor and children Tommy and Leta visited Murray City. William Sisson and daughters of Millfield were guests of Ivan Matheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Coleman
Rosemary
Murray City
Charles E. Poston
Cincinnati
Arthur Ingram
Dorr Run
Edward Heidlitz
Robert Ingram
Dayton
Lewis Ingram
Haydenville
Elden Ingram
Columbus
Business Club Meet In Nelsonville
The Business and Professional Women's Club held a meeting in their Washington Street room on a Tuesday evening. Miss Ellen Bund presided as president during the regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Club
Nelsonville
Washington St
Ellen Bund
Bingo Party in Nelsonville Hosted by Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary to Glenford Dugan Post sponsors a benefit bingo at the American Legion Home basement in Nelsonville. It will start at 8 o clock Thursday evening and is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Glenford Dugan Post
American Legion
John Coleman Pleads Guilty in Intoxication Case
John Coleman of Deanville pleaded guilty on arraignment Tuesday before Mayor S G Holland. He was fined five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
John Coleman
Deanville
S. G. Holland
Spring Arrives as Nelsonville Merchants Flaunt Style
Indisputable signs of spring appear after a harsh winter as kites fly marbles roll and birds sing. Nelsonville shops mark Style Show Day with bright displays and new pre Easter offerings, prompting shoppers to read ads and expect strong interest in spring merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Messenger
Resinol Soap and Ointment Adverts Relief for Eczema
The notice promotes Resinol Soap and Ointment as effective eczema relief. It advises washing with hot water and Resinol Soap, drying and applying Resinol Ointment generously. It claims quick itch relief and kind treatment for tender skin, with free samples offered by Resinol Dept. 61, Baltimore, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept
Baltimore
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Columbia
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