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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1937

Page

5

Local Hospital Notices Include Admissions and Discharges

At Sheltering Arms Miss Betha Mathews of 240 Richland Ave entered Sheltering Arms Hospital for observation. D G Haley of 125 W State St underwent a minor surgical operation. Alfred Craft of Glouster and Martha Morella of Carpenter were discharged Tuesday.

Betha Mathews Richland Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital D. G. Haley W. State St Alfred Craft Glouster Martha Morella Carpenter

Miners Plan Dance To Help Baseball Team

Millfield Local 1201 United Mine Workers of America announces a Friday night dance at the Mayfair from 8 30 to 1 to aid its baseball team. Twenty five percent of proceeds go to the Nut ter triplets fund. Dutch Zimmers Orchestra will play and admission is 50 cents per couple.

Millfield United Mine Workers of America Mayfair Nutter Dutch Zimmer

Death of R L King Father of Athens Resident

R L King aged 79 died at his Minot North Dakota home after a long heart illness. Born in Athens on April 14 1858 he was the son of W M King who fell in the Civil War. He married Ellen Territer in 1883 and later moved to Minot with seven children surviving.

R. L. King John King Athens Minot N. D Mr. King W. M. King Ellen Territer Ohio

Miners to Hear John L. Lewis Friday Evening

Thousands of Hocking Valley miners and families will gather around radios Friday May 14 to hear John L. Lewis international president United Mine Workers of America speak coast to coast on CBS from 9 45 to 10 p m.

Hocking Valley John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Columbia Broadcasting System Mr. Lewis

Athens County Typing Contest at The Plains Friday

The annual Athens county typing contest will be held at The Plains High School on Friday at 1 p.m. under Miss Helen Reynolds of Ohio University. First and second year competitors from multiple towns will vie for medals in each division.

Athens County the Plains High School Helen Reynolds Ohio University Helen Zglewski Clara Hildebrand Greens Run Rosalie Shaffer Ben Evans the Plains Bernarda Danford Ralph White Jacksonville-Trimble Maxwell Daley Howard Chapman Troy Helen France Arthur’ Rorick Waterloo Thelma Smith Mary Connor Ames-Bern Nora Hall Elizabeth Dunlevy Pauline Goodwin Doreen Martin Iris Katzenbach June Shingler Amanda Howard Bernard Jones Albany Shade

Law Student Francis White Honored At Ada Banquet

Francis White of Carbondale a senior in the College of Law at Ohio Northern University was one of 30 honor students invited to a faculty and president banquet in Ada on Monday. He has maintained an average above 2.3 quality points per hour of three possible.

Francis White Carbondale Ohio Northern University Ada White

Millfield Man Held on Refusing Support Charge

James Mackie of Millfield appeared before Magistrate T. R. Bennett in common pleas court and pleaded not guilty to a charge of refusing to support his pregnant wife. He was held to bond of $500.

James Mackie Millfield Common Pleas Court T. R. Bennett

Central School Scooters Carnival Set For May 14

Central School pupils anticipate the annual Scooter Carnival to be held Friday may 14 at 4 p m on Lorene Ave with events on scooters wagons roller skating backward skate bicycling scooter bike slow bike and tricycling expected to draw participation from all schools.

Central School Lorene Ave

AHS Coronation Recreates London Ceremony At School

The Athens High School coronation reenacts London’s ceremony inside the auditorium. Students, teachers, and a crowd witness King George VI and Queen Elizabeth figures crowned, with aloft regalia, choirs, oaths, and royal pageantry.

George VI Bob Covert Elizabeth Grace Foster Canterbury Paul Slaughter George

Glouster Kiwanis Name Delegates to Convention

Glouster Kiwanis delegates to the International Kiwanis convention in Indianapolis were chosen. President Al Craft will serve as delegate with secretary Martin Murphy as alternate. A committee is authorized to buy 20,000 stickers promoting Burn Ohio Coal while Craft recovers from surgery.

Glouster International Kiwanis Indianapolis Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon al Craft Martin Murphy Ohio Phil F. Robinson Sheltering Arms Hospital

Glouster Wins Last Game of Season

Glouster earned a 13 to 3 victory over The Plains in the final game of the season. Pitcher Zimmer struck out 15 for Glouster while The Plains pitcher Coley fanned eight. Glouster and The Plains are tied for the league championship. Harper collected three hits for Glouster.

Glouster the Plains Zimmer Coley Plains Harper Gloustien Oak Pere Gree Weaandccasees Howard Jauchlus Leis Ee Plains Abrhoak Ness Savage

Church Classes Meet With Mrs. Brown

First Baptist Sunday School classes met at Effie T. Browns home in Glouster Monday night. Officers elected include President Helen Leach and Vice President Gladys Viney. Secretary Effie Brown and other officers were chosen. refreshments were served. next meeting set for May 17 at Ethel Rileys home.

Notice of Discharge in Bankruptcy for Alfred Richardson

The District Court of the United States Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division case No 12458 lists Alfred Richardson as bankrupt who on March 3 1937 was adjudged bankrupt and has filed for discharge to be heard June 7 1887 at 10 00 AM in Columbus Ohio court room. Creditors and interested parties may appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted.

District Court of the United States Southern District of Ohto Alfred Richardson United States Court Room Columbus Ohio

Allen Hosts Young Married People Social in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Orville Allen entertained the Young Married People's Class of the Church of Christ on Saturday evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Alfred Morris Mrs Louise Gladden Mr Gene Galloway and Mr Alfred Morris. A lunch followed for several couples including the hosts and guests.

Glouster Orville Allen Church of Christ Alfred Morris Louise Gladden Gene Galloway David Richards Carl Dupler Ben Vaughn Charles Williams Effie T. Brown Virgil Tucker Columbus Ferne Tucker Margie Houston Buchtel W. J. Holland Glouster Friends Gene Bingman Bob Johnson Rankin Brunton Jack Zimmer Athens Bert Sorrel Marguerite Smith June Robert Angle Jack Martin Gene Jones Frank Heard San Diego Cal John Nelson Blanch Strohmyer Dave Owens Elizabeth Janet Akron Strohmyer Joseph Richards

Glouster social notes cover visits and a church contest

Glouster social column lists many visits including Miss Ferne Tucker and guests from Columbus and Akron. It notes a Church of Christ contest between Loyal Co Workers and Young Married People with a banquet for the winners. Also mentions a Science Club wiener roast on Shale Hill with Ralph Richey supervising.

Glouster Church of Christ Science Club Shale Hill Ralph Richey

Bowsher To Speak at Shade High Graduation

FE L Bowsher state director of education will speak at Shade High School Friday May 14 at 8 PM in the new gym auditorium. The ceremony for 19 graduates will include an introduction by Kenneth C Ray county superintendent of schools and an expanded school orchestra led by Virgil Miller, Shade principal.

Shade High School FE. L. Bowsher Bowsher Kenneth C. Ray Raymond Connett Virgil Miller Shade

Mrs Lucy Totman 77 Dies at Cameron Home

Mrs Lucy Ogg Totman 77 died at the Cameron home after a paralytic stroke ten days earlier. Survived by two daughters Mrs Carlos Cameron and Mrs Harry Henry of Amesville, two sons Roy Totman of Chesterhill and R S Totman of Lancaster, and five Ogg brothers. Funeral Thursday at 4 p m at the Cameron home 25 Sunnyside Drive. Burial in W Union Street Cemetery.

Lucy Ogg Totman Carlos Cameron Harry Henry Amesville Roy Totman Chesterhill R. S. Totman Lancaster E. E. Ogg Portland Ore W. W. Ogg Sharpsburg Arthur Ogg Sharon

New Marshfield Scout Meet Draws About 120

Meeting at the New Marshfield high school auditorium gathered about 120 parents and children from New Marshfield and area. Roy Dupler and EF S Haller outlined plans to form a local scout troop with about 30 boys showing interest. Ada Kennedy explained the program. attendees included Miles E Hoon, E L Wilson, Professor McIntorff, Dan Straight, and F C Steinmeyer. An organization meeting is set for next Tuesday evening.

New Marshfield Roy Dupler EF. S. Haller Ada Kennedy Miles E. Hoon E. L. Wilson McIntorff Dan Straight

Fire Prevention Merit Badge Class In Athens

Thomas Bailes of the Athens Fire Department led five Boy Scouts through the first session on fire prevention at the local fire station. The course continues Thursday May 13 and concludes Tuesday May 18 at the fire station.

Thomas Bailes Athens Fire Department

Death of Mrs. Susan Wilkes Beckler

Sudden death of Mrs. Susan Wilkes Beckler of Hiram Ohio is announced. Funeral and burial 예정 in Hiram Thursday at 2 p.m. Attending are Mr. and Mrs. D A Bardin and Mrs. A C Verity along with Mrs. Faith Williams.

Susan Wilkes Beckler G. L. Beckler Hiram, O Hiram D. A. Bardin A. C. Verity Faith Williams

Glouster Graduates Hospitalized After Appendicitis

Two members of Glouster’s graduating class underwent appendicitis operations. Charlene Wolf left White Cross Hospital after a two week stay. Dorothy Seckinger, operated on Saturday, is improving at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus and cannot attend commencement. Boydie Pride has returned home from Mount Sterling after a nerv ous collapse recovery.

Glouster Charlene Wolf White Cross Hospital Dorothy Seckinger St. Francis Hospital Columbus Boydie Pride R. G. Weber

Boy Scout Troop 72 Reschedules Meeting Night

Glouster Boy Scout Troop 72 sponsored by the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday evening instead of Thursday.

Boy Scout Troop 72 The Church of Christ

Glouster Temple 560 Pythian Sisters Prepare for Inspection

Glouster Temple 560 Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting Thursday night to practice for the upcoming inspection. Members are reminded to attend and participate in rehearsal.

Glouster

Garage Workers Force Strike Threat Over Athens County Session

Athens County auto workers of the Automobile Workers Union of America threaten a strike Thursday morning if no wage and policy agreement is reached at a meeting tonight in the Armory Athens. The 115 to 120 eligible members have started unionizing since late March with Watkins of Glouster as president and Silcott of Nelsonville as secretary treasurer.

Athens Athens County Automobile Workers Union of America William Morris Glouster United Mine Workers of America CIO Morris Watkins William Silcott Nelsonville

Waterloo Democrat Club Meeting Draws 65 in New Marshfield

Sixty five members of the Waterloo Township Democratic Club attended a meeting at the Grange Hall in New Marshfield on Monday night. Speakers included George Banks B F Beckler Jr Charles Jordan and John Greene. Representatives from several other county Democratic clubs were present. Charles Walker chaired a committee to arrange a supper and entertainment on June 14.

Waterloo Township Democratic Club Grange Hall New Marshfield George Banks B. F. Beckler, Jr Charles Jordan John Greene Charles Walker

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