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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1933

Page

3

Nelsonville High School Cast Prepares Friday Play

Nelsonville High School students rehearse the class play “peeing up the ’ to be presented Friday night. The production stars Char ob Wend Arlene Betts Taas Martina Geen y Smith and others under Ward’s direction with music by Martina Geen y Smith. Mrs Lucile Long Ruth Hyde and Earl Washburn lead the staff with stage settings set for 3 30 pm showings and reservations handled by 7 Powell.

Nville Nelsonville Burie Europe Cope H Owever Char_ob Wend Arlene Betts Taas Martina Geenter Jopitner Ralph Parks, Jr Wene Helen Washburn Pierce Mary Jo Haffner Fon Martina Geeny Smith Howe Nelsonville High Rn Ward Wil Lucile Long Ruth Hyde Earl Washburn

Judge Fines Eight On Assault Charge

McARTHUR May 23 Pleading guilty to charges of assault and battery eight Athens County citizens were fined 15 dollars and costs each and sentenced to 60 days in the work house yesterday by Judge Jones in common pleas court here. Work house sentences were suspended provided fines and costs are paid. The eight defendants are Floyd Carnes Abner Katzenbach Denzil Phillips Ab Phillips Frank Cunningham Clarence Oliver Wilbur Powell Everett Hashman. The cases were an outgrowth of assaults allegedly made on workers at the Thompson Mine near Radcliffe Vin ton County March 38 1932.

City Man Will Be Buried Thursday Afternoon

George TR years died early this week at his Murray City home. Services set for 2 p m at the residence with burial in Bethel Ridge Cemetery. He leaves two daughters and eight sons. one son and one daughter preceded him in death. The family asks that flowers be omitted. Guests may attend dinner Sunday at the Lafayette Hotel hosted by Mrs C D Shafer and others from Huntington and Nelsonville.

George TR Murray City Bethel Ridge C. D. Shafer Sunthe Lafayette Hotel Galli L. B. Moore Dickey Huntington W. Mra Frank Moore Mary Nelsonville

Community Club in Garden Discussion in Nelsonville

Nelsonville May 23 The Woman's Community club met at Mrs L J Eberle and Mrs L D Johnsons home to discuss repairing damage from heavy rains. Mold pests from floods were noted and control ideas shared. A wash the house not paint movement grows locally and a garden picnic is planned for June 15 at the Parks lawn with menu by Mrs Wohlinger and Mrs Wood.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Club L. J. Eberle L. D. Johnson W. H. Parks E. Washington St M. Wohlinger John Wood

West Pleads Guilty in Malicious Destruction Case

Tom West pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property in Nelsonville court. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with the sentence suspended on good behavior. The charge stemmed from removing steel bars from a rear window of the Pastor Store on Poplar Street late Sunday night.

Nelsonville Tom West J. W. Hickman West Poplar Street

Elaine Nichols Birthday Party Honors a Sixteenth

Mr and Mrs Hess Nichols entertained a group of friends for Elaine Nichols sixteenth birthday Saturday night Games were played and refreshments served to Betty Tignor Isabell Easterling Helen Call Eileen Hughes Louise Nichols Eleanor Heselden Mary Catherine Miller Evelyn Hughes Bill Weller Francis Cox Pat White Tom Galvin Abe Simon Don Martin Gene Connor Paul Galvin Frank Rosser Alfred Johnson.

Hess Nichols Elaine Betty Tignor Isabell Easterling Helen Call Eileen Hughes Louise Nichols Eleanor Heselden Mary Catherine Miller Evelyn Hughes Bill Wellaheimer Francis Cox Pat White Tom Galvin Abe Simon Don Martin Gene Connor Paul Galvin Frank Rosser Alfred Johnson

Mrs Ida Auflick Hosts Past Noble Grands Evening

Mrs Ida Auflick will entertain the Past Noble Grands Wednesday evening at her Harper Street home.

Ida Auflick Harper Street

Window display promotes Poppy Day by American Legion Auxiliary

Public attention centers on a Southern Ohio Electric Company show window depicting In Flanders Fields to support Poppy Day observances by the American Legion Auxiliary this Friday and Saturday.

Southern Ohio Electric Company Flanders Fields American Legion Auxiliary

Mrs Warrington Hosts Year End E E Club Meeting

Mrs W J Warrington entertained the final E E Club meeting of the year on Friday evening. The evening was spent sewing and during the social hour a refreshment course was served by the hostess.

W. J. Warrington E. E. Club

Band Boosters to Meet Nelsonville

May 2 band group invites all members to meet at 8 p m Thursday night in the High School Building and to bring needle and thread for a sewing session.

Nelsonville

Concrete curbing project underway on Clinton Street

Property owners on Clinton Street contracted John Fellem to build concrete curbing along the full length of the street. The installation work is currently in progress.

Nelsonville Clinton Street John Fellem

Tail-Enders Triumph In Nelsonville Softball Doubleheader

In Nelsonville on May 23 the Shoe Factory defeated the Thomas Jewelers 8 to 1 as Lent lessened to a near no-hitter with Hud son taking the Jewelers lone hit in the seventh. Johnson's All-Stars shut out the Phi Club 8 to 0 behind Al Dilcher pitching as Clyde Ray sparked with two triples. Roy Davis now holds undisputed first place after the results, with Javia’s team set to meet the Jewelers Thursday.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Recreation League Shoe Factory Thomas Jewelers Johnson Phi Club Lent Jewelers Hudson Clyde Ray Shoe Factory Nine al Dilcher Phi Collamore Roy Davis Naw Javia The

Twilight Ball Loop Opens Wednesday In Nelsonville

Nelsonville kicks off the Twilight League with The Shoe Factory and Dr. Walker's Old Timers meeting at 5 30 p m Wednesday night. The Shoe Factory is favored, while Walker's lost many stars to Murray City. Friday pits Phi Club against Murray City as the new City League debuts. The Baseball commissioners say City Playgrounds are in excellent shape for openers if weather cooperates.

Nelsonville Shoe Factory

Woodyard Sentenced to Ohio Penitentiary

Jesse Woodyard former Guyan Township constable was sentenced by Judge W R White to one to fifteen years for a statutory offense. He was convicted by a petit jury. A motion for new trial by Henry Cherrington and Harry Miller was overruled. Woodyard is taken to Columbus today.

Guyan Township Gallipolis Jesse Woodyard Ohio Penitentiary W. R. White Henry Cherrington Harry Miller Woodyard Columbus

Finch and Houck Attend State Jr. O U A M Meeting

Mr and Mrs Dave Finch and Mr and Mrs HH E Houck attended the state board meeting of the Jr O U A M in Columbus Ohio on Sunday Preparations were made for the national council meeting of the order

Gallipolis Dave Finch HH. E. Houck State Board of the Jr. O. U. A. M Columbus National Council of the Order

Elks Circus Delights Hundreds in One Ring Charity Show

The All-American Circus under Elks auspices drew 700 plus attendees for a 90 minute charity performance. Highlights included the Riding Rooneys on two white horses with daring stunts, Captain Curtis and trained animals, the Lavenia Sisters in trapeze, and Lapetite Corrine. The crowd praised the lively acts and humor.

the Elks Rooneys Ringlings Captain Curtis Lavenia

Chesterhill Woman Rebecca Zumbro Dies in Marietta

Rebecca Zumbro aged 66 native of Chesterhill and long time Second Street resident died Saturday night at the Washington County Infirmary after an extended illness. Survived by sister Kate Zumbro and brother John Zumbro both of Marietta. She belonged to the United Brethren Church. Funeral services were held this morning at Liberty Church near Chesterhill.

Marietta Rebecca Zumbro Chesterhill Second Street Washington County Infirmary Miss Zumbro Kate Zumbro John Zumbro United

Local visitors share Sunday at Oak Hill and nearby

Mr and Mrs Sam Pastor spent Sunday at Oak Hill. Mr and Mrs Leighton Aumiller and son Dick visited with home folks. Will Burnell joined them for a short stay. Rev A M Lamb from Pittsburgh, en route to the General Assembly in Columbus, arrived to visit his sister Mrs J M Hyde for a few days.

Sam Pastor Oak Hill Leighton Aumiller Will Burnell A. M. Lamb Pittsburgh General Assembly Columbus J. M. Hyde

Local residents visit families across region

Albany R D No 1 Mrs. John Heliot of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Saylor. Mr and Mrs Sam Scott are hosted Sunday by the Scotts' parents Mr and Mrs Silas Nichols in The Plains. A T Townsend of Cleveland spends weekend with Arch Arbaugh family. Dora Canade of Union Ridge visits her Davis grandparents. Byron Phillips hosts Frances Cox Alfred Johnson Mary Miller Vivian Beagle and Rosser Bateman from Nelsonville. Allen Richey of Athens visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Harvey Saylor.

John Heliot Columbus Harvey Saylor Sam Scott Silas Nichols the Plains A. T. Townsend Cleveland Arch Arbaugh Dora Canade Union Ridge David Davis Byron Phillips Frances Cox Alfred Johnson Mary Miller Vivian Beagle Rosser Bateman Nelsonville Allen Richey Athens

Local Social Notes From Hebbardsville and Surrounding Areas

Hebbardsville and Par kersburg residents shared Sunday visits with neighbors including Mrs Jane Pratt. Charleston guests included Mr and Mrs Lee Kirby and daughter with Mr and Mrs Earl Simmons. Howard Dowler and children visited McDougall. Martha Blackwood hosted Arthur Reeder and Hazel Reeder from Columbus. Darrell Collins of McArthur called on his brother Olan Collins Monday afternoon.

Gus Pratt Parkersburg Jane Pratt Lee Kirby and Daughter Charleston Earl Simmons Howard Dowler Ozro O'Neal McDougall Martha Blackwood Arthur Reeder Hazel Reeder Columbus Darrell Collins McArthur Olan Collins

Local families relocate and visit in Decatur area

Little Hocking residents H D Ross and wife move to a Decatur farm and repair their house. G B Ross and C H Martin host and visit relatives in Parkersburg and Frost. A son named Howard Gale is born to Ned Simpson, with Mother’s Day services at Decatur drawing attendance.

H. D. Ross Fairmont W. Va Decatur F. W. Glazier Earnest Runnels George Runnels Little Hocking C. H. Martin Stanley Martin Emall Eleanor Louise Frost Guy Martin Parkersburg G. B. Ross Floyd Cole Berley Helen Glazier Martin

Mrs Mae Cornell Dies in Trimble at 49

Mae Cornell aged 49 died at home in Trimble Monday afternoon at 1 30 from heart trouble after a year of declining health. She leaves son William and stepson Elza Cornell of Columbus. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W H Johnston early Trimble residents. Funeral at M E Church Wednesday at two led by Rev F J Batterson Glouster and burial in Maplewood Cemetery.

Trimble Mae Cornell William Elza Cornell Columbus F. J. Batterson Glouster Maplewood K. of P. Hall Mae Nelson Crooksville Daniel Hooper Dei Filiae Methodist Church R. E. Davin Harold Rothery

Weekend Guests From Local Families

A series of weekend and Sunday visits were noted among local residents. Roy Miller and Grace Six hosted. Albert Campbell visited George Slay. Cody Lewis called on Stire McClellan in Greens Run. Pearl Juniper and Newark visitors saw Silas Juniper. Lee Lane with two children visited Joe Moody. Alfred Andrews hosted M. Hamilton and son Donald from Akron. William White of Corning and Goldie Hayden visited Mary Hayden. Russell Faust has been i of ton silitis.

Roy Miller Grace Albert Campbell George Slay Cody Lewis Stire McClellan Greens Run Pearl Juniper Newark Silas Juniper Lee Lane East Millfield Joe Moody Alfred Andrews M. Hamilton Donald Akron William White Corning Goldie Hayden Mary Hayden Russell Faust

Epworth League ice cream social and dances announced

Epworth League members plan an afternoon and evening ice cream social with home made goods and church lawn sales. Proceeds support Epworth Heralds for services. A free dance sponsored by U M W of A Auxiliary and a new orchestra debut are also noted.

Epworth League Epworth Heralds

Vacation Bible School opens with 155 attendance

GLOUSTER May 23 The Daily Vacation Bible School sponsored by the M. E. Church and the Church of Christ opened at the latter church Monday morning with an attendance of 155. Four divisions Kindergarten primary junior and intermediate. Hours 8 00 to 11 90 a m with a 20 minute recreation 10 30 to 10 50 Handwork and manual training 10 50 to 11 25 Pupils line up at 11 25 to march out of the building.

Glouster M. E. Church Church of Christ

Sound Equipment Improves Palace Theater Experience

New sound gear installed at the Palace Theater has pleased patrons, says manager John Crawford. The equipment, in use since Saturday, shows vast improvement during a 30 day trial and may be removed if not satisfactory.

Glouster Palace Theater John Crawford

Thea Chapter C E 8 holds regular meeting tonight

Thea Chapter C E 8 meets at 7 30 this evening with a call for good attendance. The group also sponsors a flower sale at the T R Reese store through Decoration Day.

Glouster Thea Chapter T. R. Reese

Ladies Aid Meeting Honors Mother's Day at TRIMBLE

The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church met at Mrs. Barstow’s home with 20 members present. The program featured tributes to mothers, readings by Mrs. Brown, and songs. Refreshments followed. next session will be at the church with Mrs. Ella Morrison and Mrs. Sylvia Phillips arranging the program.

Trimble Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Barstow Brown Ella Morrison Sylvia Phillips

Homer Club Elects Virginia Gardner President of Mountville Group

The Homer Town ship Home Agriculture Club in Morgan County elected Virginia Gardner as president with Winifred Van Horn as vice president Ruth Triplett as secretary treasurer Marie Chappelear and Donna Shepard as recreation leaders Maxine Chappelear as news reporter and thirteen members enrolled. The next meeting is May 31 at 1 30 p m at the high school.

Mountville Home Agriculture Club Homer Township Morgan County Virginia Gardner Winifred van Horn Ruth Triplett Marie Chappelear Donna Shepard Maxine Chappelear

Stiff family attends funeral of John Reese in Shawnee

Mr and Mrs John B Stiff Seibert and Theodore Stiff traveled to Shawnee this morning for the funeral of Mr Reese John Reese died Sunday morning He was about 52 years old Ancestry shows the Stiffs attending the service for their nephew in the city.

Glouster John B. Stiff Seibert Theodore Stiff Shawnee Stiff John Reese Mr. Reese

Ferndale Church Plans Thursday Meeting for Song Practice

In Ferndale on May 23 a church meeting is scheduled Thursday night to organize song practice and elect three trustees. Piano will be provided to aid the work.

Ferndale

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