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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1935

Page

8

Albany High School Alumni Banquet and Dance Held

Albany High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet and dance at the school auditorium. Wesley Webb welcomed the class of 1935, Lawrence Goodwin spoke for the senior class, and officers were elected. A dinner followed by a floor show and square dancing capped the evening with about 75 attendees.

Albany Albany High School Wesley Webb Lawrence Goodwin Lucy McLaughlin Wallace Gillogly Donna Stanley Betty Jane Howard Ninle Frank Arthur K Clase Ernest Cash Adair Cash Brothers Fussell Ernest Association Home Economics Department Mias Webb Jimmy Littler Athens George Lowe Sam Goodin Worley Webb Odta Gillogly Agnes Ross George Bailes T. W. Coe Mere EK. V. Springer Mra. Huffman P. G. Coe Eon Alien Harold Coe Sylvester Luckett Newark JL. A Tewksbury Parkersburg Dean J. A

Local Life Notes in Bishopville and Surroundings

Bishopville and nearby communities share a Sunday of visits and calls. Families including Phillips Pedicord Watkins and Milhoan travel between Fern Dulce Akron and Gilouster while others, like Robison and Duncan, host relatives. Students from here attend Mountsville High School for a McConnelsville festival practice.

Gibisonville Honors Close Of School Year Activities

May 3 marks the end of the school term with a pupil program at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium supervised by Miss Groves Mr Risch and Miss White. A 12:00 noon dinner in Home Economics Rooms precedes a 1:30 p.m. football game Hexboro vs local team. Seniors are honored at a Thursday banquet. baccalaureate is Sunday night May 5 by Rev J R Love. Commencement Tuesday May 7 features address by Rev Fields and the high school orchestra.

Gibisonvill Gibisonville J. R. Love U. B. Church Janet White Reverend Fields M. E. Church Logan M.G. Harbarger Supt J. W. Coleman Velva Brashares Opal Wyle Otterbein VU. B. Church Lancaster William Moore Harold Columbus

Family visits and weekend gatherings in Silver Ridge

Silver Ridge residents report a flurry of Sunday and weekend visits. Charles Betzing and family joined Harry Swank and family in Athens while others hosted or visited relatives in Sumner Nel sonville Marietta Pomeroy and Alfred with several people greeting friends and noting colds in the community.

Silver Ridge Charles Betzing Harry Swank Athens Charles Chaffie Sumner Bert Smith T. W. Shafer Elvin Bean Nelsonville Leona Myers F. Betzing Mies Lhlaine Swarts Marietta Mildred Christy Edna Thelma Harper Pomeroy Raymond Harper Karl van Meter Alfred Emma Hoffman Allie Fish Jessie Tuppers Plains Medtiiinis Reed Altrea

Local Visitors and Family Gatherings in Bunker Hill

Mr and Mrs Sidney Jordan and sons of Harrisonville visit Mr and Mrs Gilbert Michael. J M Will and daughters seen with Dale Smith, Naylors Run. Various families including Thoma Howett Beal and Welker circulate among Upper Kingsbury Chester and Canada with illness in one household.

Bunker Hill Sidney Jordan Harrisonville Dylvan Michael Gilbert Michael J. M. Will Dale Smith Naylors Run Oliver Thoma Thoma Beal Upper Kingsbury Jack Howett Everett Howett Canada Dave Welker Dana Chester Bobby Howett Ruth Ruby Carman Harold Mildred Metimes Ralph Fiora Marie Cart William Swanger Lian Carman Sylvia Golda Heilman

Surprise party honors Harry Roush at Racine home

A surprise birthday gathering for Harry Roush was held at his Fifth Street home in Racine. Attendees included relatives and friends from Whitesburg Kentucky, Dorcas, Sycamore Grove, Portland, Apple Grove, and Columbus, with extended family visiting others over the weekend.

Racine Harry Roush Fifth Street Arthur Banka Whitesburg Charles Beegle Guy Beegle Dorcas Maud Gibbs Gary Lee Sycamore Grove Lacy Roush Walter Roush Portland Bob McKelvey

Fruit Crop in Trimble Two Not Damaged

A Trimble area report notes fruit blossoms suffered little damage from recent low temperatures. Farmers anticipate a fair cherry and apple crop aided by rains and favorable weather. Local activity includes planting a wider variety of crops and fruits.

College Hill James Mackie Mercy Hospital Columbus A. H. Boudinot Millfield L. L. Howard

Sunday Guests Visit as Community Notices Count

New Straitsville residents host Edward Lawson family and relatives from Columbus. Hazel Ottey of Lima funeral held at M E Church with Reverend Hardle in charge. Reverend Hardin conducts services for 77 year old Charles Wesley Ray. Revival at M E Church continues with Mrs Walker leading Monday night. James Campbell and family visit Newark relatives. Ladies' Aid to meet after services Tuesday night. Josephine Hardin returns from Hannibal. Dr. Winters and family from Columbus visit locals.

New Straitsville Edward Lawson Charles Lawson, Jr Ada Glass Groves Wise Columbus Hazel Ottey Lima M. E Hardle Ottey Hardin New Lexington Charles Wesley Ray M. E. Church Walker Lewis Campbell Newark James Campbell Ladies’ Aid Society Syracuse Josephine Hardin Hannibal Winters

Aviation minister reveals Atlantic air route plan

Paris Victor Densin, aviation minister, announced plans for an air route linking the Buoy of the Ancres and Bermuda. He said completion is expected within three to four years.

Paris Victor Densin Ancres Bermuda

Coolville Baccalaureate services set for May 5

Coolville Troy Township High School will hold baccalaureate Sunday night May 5 at 8 o’clock. Rev. E J Williams will deliver the address. Seniors include Edward Campbell Robert Dixon Joe Logue Clair Lucas Harold Richards Jedd Smith Franklin Thompson Ernest Travis Elizabeth Bailey Sylvia Bailey Alda Barnhart Mabel Calloway Anita Campbell Murphy Thelma Chute Thelma Cowdery Eileen Doughtery Lucy Gibbs Beulah Groves Elizabeth Hammer Mary Lou Holdren Myrtle Murphy Eilean Reynolds Mildred Swearengen. Post graduates are Oville Bibbe Ralph Cole Frank Jones Mary Belle Barnhart Marjory Davis Dorothy Russel. Eighth grade Troy Township graduates: Marjorie Blake Vesta Blake George Norman Juanita McCaillock Marty Trippet Faye White Frances Scott Joan Bailey Edward Hammer Vernon Blue Maxwell Bailey Donald Wolfe Winnie Fred Travis Hazel Smith Lillian Reed Florence Pullins William Malone Paul Kennedy Charles Hayes Nina Dixon Doris Deeter Elsie Davis Roscoe Burdette Keith Brandeberry Mrs Marie Callaway and her children Mr and Mrs Ralph Callaway of Parkersburg Miss Myrtle of Athens Carl Harold and Mabel at home Miss Grace Mercer of Parkersburg visited Galena Ohio and the Cole family.

Coolville Troy Township E. J. Williams Edward Campbell Robert Dixon Joe Logue Clair Lucas Harold Richards Jedd Smith Franklin Thompson Ernest Travis Elizabeth Bailey Sylvia Bailey Alda Barnhart Mabel Calloway Anita Campbell Murphy Thelma Chute Thelma Cowdery Eileen Doughtery Lucy Gibbs Beulah Groves Elizabeth Hammer Mary Lou Holdren Myrtle Murphy Eilean Reynolds Mildred Swearengen Oville Bibbe Ralph Cole Frank Jones Mary Belle Barnhart Marjory Davis Dorothy Russel Marjorie Blake Vesta Blake George Norman Juanita McCaillick Marty Trippet Faye White Frances Scott Joan Bailey Edward Hammer Vernon Blue Galena Ohio Everett Cole D. of A Marietta Ralph Chevalier W. E. Travis Mary Wilcoxen Vietta Springer Ina Springer Hilda Stiles Tappers Pininshk W. Chapman Leona California Homer Smith Athens M. E Willimes Williams R. J. Wolf D. of A. Lodge B. B.bridgette McCall Raecine

Easter Vesper League Play Praised by Hockingport Audience

A sunrise Easter service at Hockingport Methodist Episcopal Church was led by D. O. Blake. The vesper league staged an evening playlet featuring Kenneth Gillilan Esther Batley Wilma Cowdery Marguerite Efaw Robert Lynch and Harry Efaw.

Hockingport Hockingport Methodist Episcopal Church D. O. Blake Vesper League Kenneth Gillilan Esther Batley Wilma Cowdery Marguerite Efaw Robert Lynch Harry Efaw Myrta Adams Leasie Dumper W. C. Whitlateh Mildred Swearingen Fluelia Norman Margaret Gabriel J. H. Bailey League Lessie Dumper

Langsville Birthday Celebrations and Community News

Mrs. Martha Bat ricks hosted Marys twelfth birthday party April 24. Mrs. T. M. Pickens held Fuths fifteenth birthday April 27. Rev. Perk ine preached at Langsville Church. Neighbors and relatives from Dexter Morgan Center Huntington Rio Grande New Lexington Pomeroy Gallipolis and surrounding areas visited and attended events and services. Harman Wyeth and several residents are noted with health updates.

Langsville Martha Batricks Mary T. M. Pickens Futh Perkine Miles Nelson Joseph Nelson Dexter H. E. Miller R. L. Grapes J. T. Ledlie Dorothy William Ledlie Dale Ward Morgan Center Imogene Queen Huntington W. Va Bernice Ledhe J. L. Miller Dale Miller Rio Grande Alice Miller J. E. Chase Ferry Chase Shumaker New Lexington Morgan Pomeroy F A. Miller Emma Roush Gallipolis Rosa Barnes Harman Wyeth

Bandits Rob Jewelry Store on Madison Ave

Two armed bandits invaded a Madison Avenue jewelry store near 87th Street on Tuesday, trussed the proprietor with wire and escaped with jewels valued at $10 000. The report notes a stray, unrelated line about snakes and voice fees.

New York Madison Avenue 87Th Street

Letart Falls League Topics Include May Events

Local notes cover Eva Roberts presenting an Epworth League talk on The Great Missionary in India May 5. Girl Scouts plan a United States quilt project and various Letart residents attend events, travel, and family gatherings across the week in Letart Township Ohio.

Dexter News Notes Week-end Guests and Illnesses

Dexter notes multiple social visits including Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Smith. Illnesses affect Mrs. Nellie Nelson and Mrs. Maggie Vele. Emmett Davis assists Finley Dennison on a house project. Elwood Caster of Ohio Hospital Epiceptics spends the weekend with the G. L. Wilsons.

Dexter Harold Smith H. C. Smith Nellie Nelson Jacob Roller Pomeroy Homer Marchington Emmett Davis Finley Dennison Maggie Vele Elwood Caster Ohio Hospital Epiceptics Gallipolis G. L. Wilson Emma Bowles

Community notices from Lottridge and surrounding towns

Local social page lists visits and gatherings among residents of Akron Stewart Coolville Athens Parkersburg and nearby areas. Individuals and families such as Jeffers Gaston Bailey Swartz Britton Calvert Robinson and Ackley appear with hosting and visiting details. A final line notes a Homer manuscript on serpent skin in a Constantinople library.

Constantinople Istanbul

Epworth League Rally at Murray City church program Sunday

Murray City Epworth League of the M E Church will lead district rally May 4 at the M E Church. Children under Mrs Eva Roberts Mrs Opal Lanning and Miss Mabel LeFever will present afternoon and evening programs. Rev Nutter will select a speaker for Sunday evening. Public invited. Other towns represented.

Murray City Epworth League Murray Howard Beougher Columbus Ethel Velma Popoczy Orvin Burgess Orletta Buchtel Dan Langley Dorothy Riggs Logan Sally Riggs Doraspencer Maud Penn Harry Hamer Ruth Penn James Hamer Nelsonville Paul Person Glouster E. A. Person Mary Shaffer Walter Anderson Dicky Lee Henry Perkins Lizzie Stiff Floyd Stiff Edward Albaugh New Straitsville George Vansickle Clarence Vansickle Athens Bobby Lewis Cincinnati Cora Walters Frank Walters Nelle Hamer Jack Slater Jack Elizabeth Winefordner David Arthur Slater John Walters Charlies Walters Madaline Jonas William Bracken Mary Donoghue Ohio State University

Chester Is G Tip Wolfe and from WCHS

Attendance at School last Sun 110 at the auditorium drew interest from Chester Is G Tip Wolfe and WCHS.

Tip Wolfe WCHS

Washington VP Hines Likely to Back VA Facility Expansion

Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines of the veterans administration indicated willingness to consider expanding veterans facilities at Chillicothe, provided the load is not shifted by renovations at Danville, Illinois. The statement links federal support to firmer capacity plans and signals a possible broader hospital enlargement within the VA system.

Washington Frank T. Hines Veterans Administration Veterans Chillicothe Danville

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