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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

3

Greens Run Graduation Exercises Scheduled Sunday

Greens Run high school will hold baccalaureate services Sunday at 10 30 in the high school gymnasium Rev Gilbert Courtney of the Christian Church will deliver the sermon to the seniors and eighth graders Music by the high school glee club is planned Also the Hollister Senior Class play was performed May 17 in the Greens Run auditorium.

Gilbert Courtney The Cristian Church He Hollister Greens Runnasium Wednes

Glouster High Plans Graduation Ceremony for 36

Glouster High School will graduate 36 students on Friday May 19 at 8 pm in the Auditorium. The program features Lois Balderson Icycle M Craig Mary Virginia Croushore Mary Gladys Dyer Helen L Goodman and other graduates. The theme Life's Challenges includes salutatory Youth's Place Today by Mabel Halbert and valedictory The Challenge of Achievement by Bernadine Wolf third oration The Challenge of Ideals by William Byers with solo by Lois Balderson and a senior girls chorus performing Brahms Lullaby under H M LeFavor direction. Pianists Mrs Harriette Weymueller and Lois Balderson.

Ter High School Lois Balderson Icycle M. Craig Mary Virginia Croushore Mary Gladys Dyer Helen L. Goodman Ae Burnelle Ces Alice Elizabeth Thomas Norma Cordelia Viall Sonne Wolf Ila Annette Wolf Gail W. Bingman Kenneth David Bingman William Franklin Faine Raymond Charles Hambel Arthur C. Jago Glenford L. Lee Errett McDonald Byron J William Byers H. M. LeFavor Harriette Weymueller

Glouster High Bike Race Results May 16

Glouster High School held a nine mile bike race on May 16. In boys competition Dean Peugh won first place with Fred Chappelear second and Jack Vernon third. In girls competition Aldean Wells finished first with Mary Lee Thompson second and Lois Golding third.

Glouster Glouster High School Dean Peugh Fred Chappelear Jack Vernon Albert Jennice Billy Wright Aldean Wells Mary Lee Thompson Lois Golding Evelyn McGirr Lois McGrew

Pleasant Valley Briefs Find Local Travels and Trivia

Mrs. Bessie Pugh left Sunday for Os trander Ohio to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cammer. Bernice Brooks, employed in Parkersburg, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Howe Brooks. Pearl Wood and grandson Pearl Howard Brooks with Harold Jones of Chauncey dined with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Williams at Pratts Fork. About 5 million Americans enjoy table tennis.

Pleasant Valley Bessie Pugh Ostrander Ohio Cammer Bernice Brooks Parkersburg Howe Brooks Pearl Wood Pearl Howard Brooks Harold Jones Chauncey Leonard Williams Pratts Fork

Kiwanians Honor Club Pianist on Ladies Night

The Kiwanis Club held a Ladies Night honoring pianist Mrs. F D Kinney with a chicken dinner at Hotel Gordon. President L K Heiskell presided as a musical program entertained 46 attendees. Gifts, a birthday cake, and tributes followed with visitors from Pawtucket and Logan Kiwanis clubs. Next week the meeting moves to the high school gym and five other Kiwanis clubs will attend.

Gail Wallace Kinney Carl Pico Harriette Weymueller F. D. Kinney Esta Cunningham C. K. Rogers Pawtucket R. I William Martin Logan Kiwanis Club Kiwanians L. E. Heiskell Roger Kittle Dan Kovatch B. R. Angle L. E. Burnelle

Air Lines Set New Records for Safety in 1938

American operated scheduled air carriers set all-time records for miles flown passengers carried and air express. Total revenue miles 81,058,127 up 5 percent from 1937. Passengers 1,536,111 up 21 percent. air express 9,452,600 pounds up 5.22 percent. 345 airplanes in operation. fuel 45,310,192 gallons gasoline and 829,870 gallons oil used. Emcees listed for 13,309 personnel including pilots copilots stewards dispatchers mechanics and more.

Civil Aeronautics Authority Air Express

Mustard and Camphor Guaranteed to End Rheumatic Pains

Advert shows a claims filled remedy urging readers to ask their druggist for mustard and camphor treatment said to end rheumatic pains. No clear dates or sources present.

Birthday party honors Mrs Ed Kurtzman Fee

Mrs Ed Kurtzman Fee hosted a birthday event in her home honoring Poster Harry Foster. The evening featured Chinese checkers and a contest with winners Maxine Mary Dick Heiskell Jenna Mor acne and Mary Lee Thompson. Guests included Florence Seamed Donna Jo Dennison Joan na White Barbara Richardson Margit Halbert Jo Lavon Faires Alice Keith Rita Rice Doris Lois Harry Earl Faires Jr Fred Householder Jr John Cunningham Bobby Bryson Ernest Hawkins Billy Morris Earl Echsten kamper Jack Sharlike and Ben Williams. Jessie Williams of Athens assisted with entertaining and serving. A retirement course was served at the close of play.

Ed Kurtzman Harry Foster Maxine Mary Dick Heiskell Jenna Moracne Mary Lee Thompson Florence Seamed Donna Jo Dennison Joanna White Barbara Richardson Margit Halbert Jo Lavon Faires Alice Keith Rita Rice Doris Lois Harry Earl Faires, Jr Fred Householder, Jr John Cunningham Bobby Bryson Ernest Hawkins Billy Morris Earl Echstenkamper Jack Sharlike Ben Williams Athens Kurtzman Jessie Williams

Madison School Grades Celebrate With Reed's Grove Picnic

Three grades and the primer in the Madison Building held a picnic at Reed's Grove Bishle Tuesday. Games began at eleven, a picnic lunch followed, with teachers Helen Dennison Beulah Bennett Louella Vaughan Eva Kientz and Nelle Belle Williams directing.

Madison Reed's Grove Bishle Helen Dennison Beulah Bennett Louella Vaughan Eva Kientz Nelle Belle Williams The Grove S. S. Taylor Neale Morris W. D. Witham Ernest Parker Joe Beshara Branson Chambers Dave Kennedy John Davis E. K. Pough William Hughes John Crawford Lois Dunlap Hugh Cunningham Charles Hinton Ernest Bingman Herman Atlas

Combined Dance Tonight At Moose Hall

The last dance of the combined Young People’s Dance Club and the alumni association will be held in Moose Hall. A large attendance is urged as weekly turnout has grown.

Young People’s Dance Club Alumni Association Moose Hall

Play Contract Bridge at Bulloch Home Honors Multiple Winners

Three tables of contract bridge were in play at the Bulloch home on Tuesday evening. First prize went to Mrs. Joe Wolfe Jr., second to Miss Maxine Burns, traveling prize to Mrs. Bill Johnston, guest prize to Mrs. J. T. Martin, and consolation prize to Mrs. George Wolf. Guests included Misses Ann and Kathryn Dennison, Mrs. Dave Kennedy, and Mrs. J. T. Martin, with members present such as Mrs. Forrest Totman.

Robert Bulloch Joe Wolfe, Jr Maxine Burns Bill Johnston J. T. Martin George Wolf Ann Kathryn Dennison Dave Kennedy Forrest Totman

Albany Rural Social Notes

Albany Rural Social Notes lists visits and family gatherings across the area. Entries include travel from Cincinnati Athens Dayton Fisher Lancaster and Carey with friends and relatives visiting in Coolville Amesville Hebbardsville and Colum bus area homes. Local events mention a Baptist Church program at Weaver Chapel and a McCay reunion in Lancaster.

Albany R. D. No K. D. Russell Cincinnati Mary Robinett Russell George Scott Dale Scott Columbus Tom Bailes Lucile Carpenter Athens Ed Bailes Kenneth Davis Coolville Frank McCann George Davis Mamie Turner Dale Sarah Louise Dickson Youngstown James Dickson A. Z. Minear Eliza West Charles Clark Arthur Lewellyn E. A. Ee New Marshfield Will West Lawrence West John Keogh Dayton Harold Radford Fisher Leo Hooper Clovis Chesser Pearley West Arthur West Arlene West Merwin Mansfield John West Bell Fought Richard Baughman Arthur Llewellyn John Parmiter Amesville John Rathburn Carey Harley W. Collins Lancaster George Evans George Evans, Hebbardsville, Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Sams George Collins Edna Rickey Lotz Hazel Swan Jeanne Parrish Helen Machan Kent Lee Elliott Denver McVay Walter Harvey McVay Ed McVay Madge McCay Bernadine Steinmyer Findlay The Baptist Church Weaver Chapel Berton Elliott George Brown Creola

Old Mohawk Bitters Ad at Gallaher Drug Store

An old advertisement offers a full refund to anyone who buys Old Mohawk Bitters at Gallaher Drug Stores and finds it not pleasing. It promises relief for stomach acidity rheumatic pains and lazy liver with a two week supply for 49 cents at 16 Court St.

Gallaher Court St Gallaher Drug Stores

Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Meets Saturday Night

Marcellite Rebekah Lodge will meet Saturday night in the IOOF Hall at 7 30. This is social night.

Marcellite Rebekah Lodge IOOF

Moody Family Reunion and Mother's Day in Millfield

A Moody family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moody in Millfield honored Mrs. Moody on Mother's Day with a noon picnic and four large cakes. Guests included numerous Moody relatives from Amesville Newark and Columbus areas. Scarlet fever outbreak concerns and a birth announced in the community are noted among local happenings.

Millfield Moody Joe Moody Jess Moody Newark Raymond Moody Pearl Moody Carl Delores Genevieve Josephine Moody Aldine Loeffler William Matson Charles Marten Jackson Run B. H. Pettitt Patricia Elsworth Cheatem Larry Elsworth William Funk Cheatem Middleport Pearly Wicks Columbus Hiram Searls Baily Run Rebecca Tracy Ladies Aid Society of M. E. Church Mamie Chadwellsday F. W. Wemmer Ebon Gillespie Mae Howard Susie Bell Alice Theisen Gertrude Brown Velma Wemmer Anna Vincent Helen Gillespie Ruby Simpson Everetta Simpson Margaret Simpkins Janet Cole Clara Theisen Lucy James Maggie Dean Ralph Goldsberry Allen Chadwell Pete Sanders C. L. Sanders Herman Theisen Sr Eagle Lodge Nelsonville Thomas Tracy Lewis and Clarence Tracy Carson Sanders Jr Carson Sanders Sr Amy Jo Sanders Chillicothe Hugo Theisen Tyrus Athens Theisen Concord Nellie Mullen James Mullen Nancy Sanders Church of Christ Bible School Garnet Blower

Letart Falls Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Community notes from Letart Falls record visits and gatherings including a Federated Church meeting in Gray, Mother's Day programs at the M E Church, and a May 14 dinner for Rev C L Thayer. Funeral details note Walter Sayre of Marysville buried at Letart Cemetery with relatives from Marysville Wheeling Parkersburg and Columbus in attendance.

Letart Falls Helene Eed Anacon Thayer Federated Church Eray M. E Rachel Chapman Carolyn Miller Walter Sayre Marysville Letart Sayre G. E. Sayre M. E. Sayre Addie Brinker Ella Norris Columbus Redmond Norris John Marple C. L. Thayer Kate Higginbotham Dolly Lucille Halterman Gladys Grace Crow Betty Amos Julia Barnitz Mt. Carmel Hospital Myra Evelyn Sheets Bladen Rosalind Beards Racine Cora Mae Miller Joe Hill East Liverpool Albert Hill St. Clair Hill Roy Burnem Morning Star Irene Miller Delaware Bart Miller L. D. Webb Alonzo Sheppard Dawes W. Va Orion Roush Burton Webb Francis Webb East Letart Community Association

Doan's Kidney Pills Offer Backed Relief

An ad touts Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder discomfort claiming relief from frequent painful urination backache and swelling. It markets the product as trusted by millions for over forty years and suggests its use for kidney function support.

Dean Gene

Concord Social And Personal Highlights On May Weekend

Mr. Riley G. Wolfe recovering from broken ribs after a fall at home. Ruth Sayers cares for him. A wiener roast at the Elza Cole home near Ferndale drew many neighbors and relatives. Several outings included trips to Old Man's Cave and Rockhouse. Mother's Day services in Concord were well attended as repairs proceed at the church.

Concord Riley G. Wolfe Ruth Sayers Elza Cole Golda Cole Ferndale George Kaughman Wayne Hogue Richard van Dyke James Carter Rowena Duncan Neal White Nyle Sayers Ralph Sayers Dean Sayers John Carter Wilma White Ray Sayers Ida Sayers Jess Weekley Old Man's Cave Rockhouse Logan George Lenz John Wolfe Trimble S. J. Sayers L. P. Myers Margaret Opal Roy Strausbaugh Mr. Smith Redtown

Alfred Social and Brief Personal Notes

Alfred Mr and Mrs Glen Robinson were business visitors in Parkersburg Saturday. Mr and Mrs Murray Hopkins visited his mother in West Virginia. Their son Buddy is remaining with his grandmother for a short visit. Miss Maxine Guthrie is ill. The Robinson family spent Sunday in Salem West Virginia. Robert Swartz is building a poultry house on his grandfather s farm. Mrs Nina Robinson has employment in Athens. Her daughter is with her grandparents Mr and Mrs W E Robinson while her son remains at her home. Norwood Knight is attending college at Rio Grande.

Alfred Glen Robinson Parkersburg Murray Hopkins West Virginia Buddy Maxine Guthrie Robinson Salem W. Va Robert Swartz Nina Robinson Athens W. E. Robinson Norwood Knight Rio Grande

Social notes show illness trips visits and a pole fund claim

Several townsfolk are mentioned in visits and illnesses including Mrs John Myers and George Deem ill. Port land visits by Clint Slater and family. Bert Lawrence goes to East Liverpool for work. Portland and Bald Knobs gatherings with Powell Trussell Baker families. Fred Young's daughter ill leads Mt Olive trip. Eliza Hayman visits Long Bottom. Torrence party hosts Myers Swan Tucker and H V Tucker. Archer visits Ervin in Athens. Marion Slater visits Bald Knobs. Will Sorden returns to Milbourne for work. Fred Lawrence eye infection noted. Roald Amundsen raises funds for a North Pole trip.

Warden Ours Bald Knobs Stanley Trussell Oss Baker J. S. Powell Portland Fred Young William van Cooney Mt. Olive Emmet Stetham Eliza Hayman Byron Hay Earl Cozart Will Sorden Milbourne W. Va Fred Lawrence

How To Hold FALSE TEETH

Do your false teeth slip wobble or fall when you eat laugh or talk Sprin kle FASTEETH on your plates This alkaline non acid powder holds teeth more firmly and comfortably No gummy taste or souring Checks plate odor Get FASTEETH today at any drug store.

Adv

Vendor medicine relieves chronic digestive woes in Athens area

Thomas Evener of Route 1 Millfield describes relief from constipation and gas after using Vendor. He credits improved sleep, reduced bilious attacks, and general well being to the root herb and Alka line remedy sold by Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Drug Store, with widespread drugstore support.

Thomas Evener Route 1 Millfield New York Coal Co Athens George Wallace Glouster

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