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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1936

Page

8

Missionary Society Opens Athens Presbytery Meeting at Gallipolis

The Women's Missionary Society of the Athens Presbytery opened its first annual session at the First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis with speakers Miss Gertrude Vint of New York and Mrs. F Lester Gary of Cincinnati. Sessions cover discipleship budget youth and children work with plans to elect officers and close with a consecration prayer.

Gallipolis Women's Missionary Society of the Athens J. L. Evans Hich C. L. Masters C. E. W. Downie Vint Gary Freda Smith Anna B Chapman Nelsonville H. H. Lupton Seth Sloan Logan Clyde Campbell Marietta J. E. Barker J. T. Merwin Garnet Lupton L. W. Gishier Presbyterian Church Mise Vint Puerto Rico Clara Worman Stanley Huntington J. R. Smith Mary Bratt A. N. Crowe McConnelsville T. E. Leonard Merwin Miss Vint Charlies Tedrow F. H. Eccles Albany Lupton Irma South Carolina Herwin Annie B. Chapman Clinton Webb A. P. Thomas O. WU. Terril Maude Maxwell Joseph E Cowan Miss Smith Barker Leonard Gard Crowe Campbell Sloan Remley Tedrow Eccles Alberta Grones

Mrs Violet Brooks Oakfield Native Dies in Glouster

Mrs Violet Brooks wife of Rolland Brooks died at the family home 37 Atkins St Glouster at 6 pm Monday after a heart attack Born in Oakfield she lived there and in New Lexington She married March 26 1920 and they had nine children four died A survivor list includes husband three sons Kenneth Billy Harold two daughters Colleen Doris stepson Charles Brooks Springfield Ill and sister Lily Cater Zanesville Funeral at Phil F Robinson Funeral Home Thursday at 2 pm with Rev F G Boroff in charge Burial in Glouster cemetery

Colleen Doris Charles Brooks Springfield Ill Lily Cater Zanesville Phil F. Robinson Main St F. G. Boroff M. E. Church Glouster Cemetery

Mrs Jay Blazer Dies of Pneumonia at 67

Mrs Jay Blazer aged 67 died at her home near Bid en of pneumonia. Funeral services were set for this afternoon at Bethel Church with Rev C L Thayer officiating, burial in the church cemetery. Survived by husband three daughters and a son including Cleo Halley Beatrice Day Marion Blazer and Mildred Blazer at home.

Gallipolis Jay Blazer Biaden Bethel Church C. L. Thayer Cleo Halley Beatrice Day Marion Blazer Mildred Blazer

Foreclosure suit filed over Morgan Township land mortgage

C. V. Casto sues Hollis C. and Adda Strausbaugh and the Vinton Banking Co claiming $582 due on a note secured by 1 acre in Morgan Township. Bank is alleged to have some claim in the property now mortgaged by the Strausbaughs.

Gallipolis C. V. Casto Hollis C Adda Strausbaugh Vinton Banking Company Morgan Township Strausbaughs

Flood Water Drops as Refugees Return to Homes in Ohio County

The Ohio River fell noticeably after days of rise, letting East Gallipolis evacuees move back home under the Gallia County Relief Department led by Loren Thomas and Othneil Jones. Relief crews distributed about 35 bedding sets in exchange for old mattresses, with a bonfire planned for today. State Route 7 near Addison opened to traffic, while five houses remained threatened by water. no major highway undermining reported. Agricultural damage is undetermined though lowland crops suffered, including winter wheat and alfalfa. some farmers faced flooded corn and livestock moves by boat.

Gallipolis Ohio East Gallipolis Gailia County WPA Addison No. 7 Here Huntington W. Va R. R. Starbuck George Thompson Cheshire Ed Bind Thompson

Hospital Training School Reorganized at Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis Ohio Holzer Hospital reorganizes its training school effective Monday with Mies Hazel Richard named director of nurses replacing Mrs Jd E Murdock who will move to Chesapeake. Miss Marie Isselstein becomes principal of the training school and director of education after leading classes last year. Ruth Pfann returns as instructor after a year's leave. Elizabeth Ray Ella Johnston remain as Supervisors. Mrs Roma Taylor remains operating nurse.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Mies Hazel Richard Jd. E. Murdock Murdock Ida Belle Howatt Chesapeake Marie Isselstein Ruth Pfann Elizabeth Ray Ella Johnston Roma Taylor

Porter and Wood trust fund suit verdict in Gallipolis

Judge W. R. White awards $1,195.80 to Luther B. Porter and Harry A. Wood as trustees of Rio Grande College trust fund against Leslie V. Cauldwell Ina Cauldwell Buell W. Swain and Gertie Swain. Three days from decree filing granted for payment or mortgage. 44 cents on the property ordered foreclosed.

Gallipolis W. R. White Luther B. Porter Harry A. Wood Trust Fund Rio Grande College Leslie V Ina Cauldwell Buell W Gertie Swain

Funeral Services for John Hazlett Held at Okey

John Heenan Hazlett age 75 died in Guyan Township. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Ira J. Sheets were held this afternoon at Okey with interment there. Surviving are widow Sarah Shively Hazlett and eight children William in Vermont Ernest in Hilliards Ohio Sidney in Huntington W Va John at home Gertrude Trautman Pittsburgh Ella Neal Smithers W Va plus two sisters Nyas Hazlett and Mrs Syd Trotter Gallipolis and William Hazlett Iowa.

Gallipolis John Heenan Hazlett Guyan Township Okey Ira J. Sheets Sarah Shively Hazlett William Hazlett Vermont Ernest Hazlett Hilliards Ohio Sidney Hazlett Huntington W. Va John Hazlett Gertrude Trautman Pittsburgh Ella Neal Smithers Nyas Hazlett Syd Trotter Iowa

Settlement Ordered for Dodrill Minor Heirs in Vance Suit

Judge J. S. Clark of Probate Court filed an order in Common Pleas Court directing Ruth Dodrill James Dodrill Edith Dodrill Garfield Dodrill Norma Dodrill and Robert Lee Dodrill minors to receive 50.53 each through their mother Bessie C. Dodrill as guardian. The payment stems from a judgment in the suit of Bessie C. Dodrill against David N. Vance.

Gallipolis J. S. Clark Probate Court Common Pleas Court Ruth James, Jr Edith Garfield Norma Robert Lee Dodrill Bessie C. Dodrill David N. Vance

Mrs George Hill Informs Of Nephew Harry Hoover's Death

Mrs. George Hill received a message Monday that her nephew Harry Hoover aged 40 died in Cincinnati where he had moved sixteen years ago after leaving Gallipolis.

Gallipolis George Hill Harry Hoover Cincinnati

Chauncey-Dover Class Presents April 1 Comedy

Chauncey-Dover High School senior class stages a three act comedy For Pete's Sake in the school auditorium on Wednesday night April 1. Woodrow Patton plays Peter Pepperdine and Mary Dunklie is Aunt Sarah Pepperdine with a summer Palestine tour and a mansion rental plot.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Pete Woodrow Patton Peter Pepperdine Sarah Pepperdine Mary Dunklie Palestine Mary Dunkle Bert Smith Gresanthy Keasey Richard Daugherty Frederick Ross Anna Pearl Earich Clara Misner Louise Nagle Gloria Hintz Willard Border Bert McQuade Pearl Henry

Death calls Hawk family to Ferdinand

Mr and Mrs Charles Hawk of Athens and Mrs Charles C Shields and their son Lawrence Shields of Chauncey return from Ferdinand Indiana after attending the death and funeral of Miss Rose Ohlinger aged 61. Requiem high mass followed by burial in St Ferdinand cemetery. Surviving siblings include Matt Rev Eberhard Chas Ohlinger and Mrs Chas Muth and Mrs Joseph Petry. Mrs Hawk is employed at Athens State Hospital.

Mrs Phillips Recovers After Major Surgery at Mercy Hospital

Mrs Clara Phillips of Chauncey has undergone a major operation at Mercy Hospital in Columbus and is recovering. Doctors expect a return home within a week as her husband Abner and sons Denzill and Harry Phillips visit her Sunday at the hospital.

Chauncey Clara Phillips Mercy Hospital Columbus Abner Phillips Denzill Phillips Harry Phillips

Ladies' Aid at Chauncey M. E. Church Plans Dinner and Quilting

The Chauncey M. E. Church Ladies' Aid Society will hold a potluck dinner and an all day quilting session at the church on Thursday. Members are urged to bring dishes and sewing supplies for the event.

Ladies’ Aid Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society Chauncey M. FE

Auxiliary to meet Chauncey workers at K of P hall

Chauncey Ladies' Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will hold a special meeting at the K of P hall on Tuesday night at 7 30. All members are urged to attend.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies United Mine Workers K. of P Hall

Guthrie Rites Held

Funeral services for Wayman Guthrie age 49 who died at his Columbus home were held at Kerr Monday. Survived by wife Fannie mother Florence Cordell two brothers Stanley and Zennan and four sisters Glenna Manney Ira Smith Nellie Winston and Anasteen Guthrie. He was son of the late Jack Guthrie whose widow later married George Cordell.

Gallipolis Wayman Guthrie Parsons Ave Columbus Kerr Fannie Guthrie Florence Cordell Stanley Zennan Guthrie Glenna Manney Mia Ira Smith Nellie Winston Anasteen Guthrie Jack Guthrie George Corde

Distribution Made in Gallipolis Common Pleas Court

Proceeds distribution in the Carnie Clark versus Charlies H. Smith et al case in Common Pleas Court allocates amounts to the treasurer and clerk of courts and individual heirs and claimants. Totals include 857.53 to several parties, 15.04 to the treasurer, 84.20 for court coats, and 28.79 to Hazel Owens and Pearl Smith Roberts. Charles Smith purchased the property for 502.

Gallipolis Carnie Clark Charlies H. Smith Common Pleas Court Charles H. Smith Bessie M. Scott Toria Wilkes Nelson T. Smith Lewis Lafayette Smith Hazel Owens Pearl Smith Roberts Charles Smith

Return from Solth Gallipolis funeral visit

Mrs. Emily Piymale and her mother Mrs. Emily Langley returned from Mobile Alabama after attending the funeral of Mrs. Langley’s brother.

Solth Gallipolis Emily Piymale Emily Langley Mobile Ala Langley

Woman from Chauncey in Hospital After Illness

Mrs. V. Ahil brand of Chauncey relays that her daughter Mrs. Paul Williams, confined in a Detroit hospital, is improved and able to air briefly each day. Williams couple planned ninth wedding anniversary as their six month old daughter Jo Ann died suddenly after March 15 illness. Mrs. Williams fell ill following the infant's death and remains hospitalized.

Chauncey

Chauncey Mine 25 Noted for Reopening in District

Mine 25 Chauncey at Manhattan Coal Co. operated Monday and scheduled more work Tuesday after a single Friday shift last week. Nine district mines were marked up for work on Tuesday including No 9 No 24 No 107 No 255 Ohio No 1 Chauncey No 25 Lick Run Carbondale and Hocking.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Manhattan Coal Co Ohio No Chauncey No Lick Run Carbondale Hocking

Straw Hat First Seen in Chauncey Streets

The first straw hat of the season was seen on Chauncey streets Saturday worn by Roy Newman of May Ave. The spring fashion moment captures local style as summer approaches.

Chauncey Chauncey Streets Roy Newman May Ave

Ladies' Aid Quilting Session at Greens Run Church

The Greens Run Church of Christ Ladies' Aid plans a regular meeting at the Parish House on Wednesday night April 1. Members are asked to come early to work on quilting before the business meeting.

Ladies’ Aid Ladies’ Aid of the Greens Run Church of Christ

Chauncey Chauncey Personal Visits and Local Guests

Chauncey residents hosted and visited relatives from Wheeling Columbus and Circle Hill over the weekend. Guests included Mrs. Charlies Reed and sister Louise Dew while Mr. and Mrs Nile Dew returned from Chauncey to Wheeling. Others visiting or visiting Columbus included Francis Keck Pauline Keck Ruth Gardner Floride Sprague and families of Keck Lock Childress Reynolds Morgan McKnabb and Love.

Chauncey Charlies Reed Alice Dew Wheeling W. Va Louise Dew Columbus Noah Harvey Ellis Ave Reed Nile Dew Thomas Dew Francis Keck Geo. M. Keck Pauline Keck Ave James Lock F. H. Staffinger Logan Flem Lock Abner Phillips Denzill Harry Phillips Athens Woodrow Reynolds Denzill Phillips Melvina Reynolds Athens State Hospital Nell Morgan Agnes McKnabb

Gilda Lang Captivates as Tim Plans Escape Night Out

In a crowded club, Toby watches the stunning Gilda Lang, her ringlets and blue sheath drawing admiration, while Tim grows restless and urges departure. A familiar Carol Marsh at another table raises old memories, leaving Toby uneasy about Tim and the evening. (To Be Continued)

Gilda London Hollywood Toby Gilda Lang Tim Carol Marsh Carol Carol

Rev A G Jenkins Speaks at Chauncey Church Night

Rev A G Jenkins pastor of the Athens Methodist Church spoke at Chauncey M E Church during the community night service held last Thursday. A Wesley Foundation group performed a musical program and Rev Ray Green chaired, announcing another church night for the last of April.

Chauncey A. G. Jenkins Wesley Foundation Athens Methodist Church Chauncey M. E Ray Green Green

Glouster WFM S Meeting Held at Mrs Wallace Home

The W F M S will gather at the home of Mrs John Wallace on Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock for their meeting.

Glouster W.f.m-S John Wallace

Correction issued for Raymond Cope arrest listing

Police report a Saturday arrest list published Monday erroneously named Raymond Coop er. The correct surname is Cope, according to officers.

Funeral services for Mrs Susan Danko held at Buchtel

Funeral services for Mrs Susan Danko were held Monday morning at the Buchtel Catholic Church with burial in the local cemetery. She died the previous Monday at her Modoc home while services were delayed awaiting the arrival of her son Joe, a CCC worker at Fort McArthur California.

Murphy Pays Fine for Intoxication in City Court

Merle Murphy appeared in police court Monday and paid a $5 fine on a charge of intoxication. He had been arrested Sunday by local officers.

Glouster Merle Murphy

Corning Woman Amy Triplett Dies at 77

Mrs Amy Triplett of Corning died Sunday at midnight after a cerebral hemorrhage at 730 pm. She had been in poor health three years. Survived by three children Mia Jeff Latta Ella Verian and John Triplett. Husband and two children predeceased her. Service by Rev C P Statler assisted by Rev Dickey at Corning M E Church. Burial in New Lexington cemetery.

Crooksville Dickey Corning M. E New Lexington

Funeral draws Kasler kin from many towns

Among those from out of town for Abram Kasler's funeral were Charles Kasler of Detroit and many others including Mr. and Mrs. Max Johnston Akron Mrs. Adda Davis Springfield Mrs. Lucy Herbert and sons Terre Haute Ind Mr. and Mrs. Will Kesler Crooksville Mr. and Mrs. James Kasler Columbus Mr. and Mrs. Hoye Seckinger and Mrs. Reed Jacksonville Mrs. Ethel Baby son McConnelsville Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook Cleveland and Mrs. Guy Faires Akron.

Sunday visitors at the Darling home

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Darling included Eva Grady Otto Speary and family Noah Coffict and daughters Harriet and Marlene Joan Darling Frank Darling and children George Turley and son Monty Lee in Glouster and Springfield.

Glouster Charles Darling Eva Grady Otto Speary Noah Coffict Harriet Marlene Springfield John Darling Joan Frank Darling George Turley Monty Lee

Mrs Bulloch Returns Home After Appendectomy

Mrs. Andrew Bulloch was brought to her home from St Francis Hospital Columbus in a Glouster ambulance. She underwent an appendicitis operation three weeks ago and is making a splendid recovery, officials said.

Jacksonville Andrew Bulloch St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Plan Molnar Rites

Funeral service for Frank Molnar who died Sunday night in Logan hospital will be at Hollister Church Wednesday at 3 o clock with burial in Hollister cemetery. He was born in Hungary and came to the United States 43 years ago. Survived by wife, son Julius at home, daughters Esther and Angeline of Cleveland, and three brothers Steve and Joe in Hunterdon and Julius in Hungary.

Glouster Frank Molnar Logan Hollisterb Hollister Mr. Molnar Hungary Julius Esther Angeline Cleveland Steve Joe Hunterdon

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Society of Athens Presbytery New York Tion W. L. Gard Violet Brooks Oakfield Sephew Japan Navy Osami Nagano Koki Hirota Takakichi Kawasaki Commerce and Industry Chauncey-Dover Class Mrs. Phillips Chauncey, In Hospital Laura Lou Brookman NEA Service Lan Rev Isaac Wilson W.F.M.S Raymond Cope lIn Raymond Cooper Corning Messenger Daily Buying Guide For
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