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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1933

Page

3

Sonville Manual Arts Exhibit Displays Skill of Grade Students

At Nel pigh school manual arts classes showcase furniture pieces by tenth and ninth grade pupils under supervision. The Friday night display features items such as wall tabs, magazine stands, cedar chests, end tables, and radio stools created by students like Millard Poole and Leslie Farrow, among others. A separate Methodist class program led by Mrs. Charles meet includes arrangements by Mrs. Adda McAfee and Margaret Riley with helpers Mrs. Fay How ent.

Millard Poole Leslie Farrow Dale Jack Reeves William Parks William Pedestal Dallas Farrow Richard Stratton Maga Ralph Starkey Cedar Cis Methodist Charles Adda McAfee Kent Rebecca Nut Margaret Riley Fay Howent

Pool Ready Saturday at Nelsonville Y M C A

William Howe and Ray Green are placed in charge of the Nelsonville Y M C A pool and showers. The facilities will be conditioned and open Saturday with a nominal user fee. Competent swimming instructors will run the pool and regular schedules for boys and girls will be set.

Nelsonville William Howe Ray Green

Nelsonville May 4 Patriot Remembrance Flower Tour

America's flower of patriotic remembrance will travel through Nelsonville on May 4 delivering tribute to veterans and community supporters. Local volunteers will coordinate displays at public spots and parade routes, inviting residents to honor service members.

Nelsonville America Nel

Nelsonville Seniors Rout Juniors in Local Exhibition

Nelsonville High School seniors defeated the juniors 20 to 5 at the city playgrounds in a quirky exhibition game. Fritz Voight Sonny Shafer and Gerald Thomas pitched for the seniors while Rex Dilcher and Dix Powell did so for the juniors. Elwood McCreary scored the run and Paul Hudson, Shorty Butts officiated.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Fritz, Voight Sonny Shafer Gerald Thomas Rex Dilcher Dix Powell Paul Hudson Shorty Butts Elwood McCreary

Residents greet guests and cancel church meeting

Miss Ruth Prickman returned Tuesday after a three week visit with Miss Frances Lawson. William Sharp of Jeffer son Medical School visits home for a few days. Mrs Gladys Whitlatch leaves for Rav enswood West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Dean Linscott and Mrs Glenn Allen were in Columbus Monday. No Young Peoples Meeting so all may attend the baptismal sermon Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church.

Ruth Prickman Frances Lawson William Sharp Jefferson Medical School Philadelphia Dean Linscott Glenn Allen Columbus Presbyterian Church

Mrs Esta Will Dies After Sudden Heart Attack In Pomeroy

Pomeroy May 2. Mrs Esta M Will 65 died suddenly Tuesday evening at her Lincoln Hill home after calling a neighbor. She is survived by husband E D Will two sons Fred Akron and Frank clothing store manager two daughters Dorothy Parkersburg and Mrs H D Defenbacher Columbus one sister Ella Wolfe Chester and one grandson. Funeral Friday at 3 from Peace Evangelical Church with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Esta M. Will Lincoln Hill Will Mary Ohlinger Meigs E. D. Will Fred Akron Frank Dorothy Will Parkersburg W. Va H. D. Defenbacher Columbus Ella Wolfe Chester The Peace Evangelical Church Beech Grove

Arbaugh sues on mortgage note in Pomeroy court

William Arbaugh filed a suit in common pleas court in Pomeroy seeking $1 538.22 on a mortgage secured note. The action was filed this morning and names Arbaugh as plaintiff against an unnamed defendant.

Pomeroy William Arbaugh Common Pleas Court

Mrs Higgins Dies in Nelsonville at 73

Nettie Higgins 73 wife of E S Higgins died at home on Mill Street. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Myra Millholland and Mrs Inez Courtney both of Nelsonville three sons Arthur of Athens William of Toledo and Fred of Glouster one sister Mrs Emma Williams of Fort Benning Georgia Funeral services scheduled for 2 PM Friday at the residence with burial at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Nettie Higgins E.S. Higgins Mill Street Myra Millholland Inez Courtney Arthur Athens William Toledo Fred Glouster Emma Williams Fort Benning Greenlawn Cemetery

Arbitration appeal over Industrial Commission denial in Ohio

John Jackson files appeal from an Industrial Commission of Ohio order denying further participation in the State Insurance Fund for Ethel M. Arbaugh and J W Arbaugh.

Ethel M. Arbaugh J. W. Arbaugh Order of the Industrial Commission of Ohio John Jackson

Fire Hits Home in Middleport

Fire started by a short circuit damaged the Harley Cunningham home at South Fourth Avenue and Main Street early today. Discovered about 1:30, no one was home. A bedroom and furniture burned. other items saved or carried out. The house belongs to Edward Allen of Columbus and insurance partly covers the loss.

Middleport Harley Cunningham South Fourth Avenue Main Street Edward Allen Columbus

Personal mentions from Pomeroy and surrounding towns

Fred Knowles and sister Mrs Ef f ie Warren of Reedsville and Mrs Mary Reeder of Coolville visited in Pomeroy. Theron Ohlinger of Pomeroy left for Akron this morning where he is employed.

Fred Knowles Effie Warren Reedsville Mary Reeder Coolville Pomeroy Theron Ohlinger Akron

Death of Edward A. Eaton in Tampa area crash

Edward A. Eaton, formerly with O. B. Sloane and J. D. Raw dry goods firms, was killed when struck by an automobile near Brandon, Florida. He was buried near Tampa where his wife died six years ago. The Eaton family left Athens years ago and include two daughters Mrs. John Finnicum and Mrs. Alex Kieboe.

Edward A. Eaton O. B. Sloane J. D. Raw Dry Goods Brandon Fla Tampa Eaton Athens John Finnicum Alex Kieboe

Probate Court Admits Wills of Clark and McKinley

In Athens County probate Judge 5 M Johnson admitted the will of Francis E Clark of Carthage Township probate provides widow and Ivan W Clark receive 1000 each while James R Clark takes livestock farm tools. The vault burial plan is included. The will of Mary A McKinley Jacksonville leaves entire estate to husband Daniel J McKinley. Separate Athens County Common Pleas suit seeks 853.54 with 7 percent interest and foreclosure against Clayton L Stone and Dorothy H Stone on a promissory note.

Francis E. Clark Carthage Township Athens County 5. M. Johnson Ivan W. Clark James R. Clark Mary A. McKinley Jacksonville Daniel J. McKinley Johnson Athens Savings and Loan Association Clayton L. Stone Dorothy H. Stone Athens County Common Pleas Court

Fraternity Honors Member At Terrill Funeral

Phi Delta Theta members from the local chapter attended Hubert Terrill's funeral at the Terrill home in Zanesville. Dean J. R. Johnston and several brothers accompanied by other attendees joined in the burial ceremony conducted by about fifty fraternity members who sang a group song near the end. Honorary pallbearers included Earl Mawhinney and others.

Phi Delta Theta Hubert Terrill Terrill Zanesville Dean J. R. Johnston Richard Glick Robert Falconer Dave Matson William Rea Robert Colley John Matson Newell Harvey Richard Smith Earl Mawhinney William Frazier Jay Goetz Donald Sharp Dale Hawkins Charlies Reamer

Township welfare rule bans beer and poolroom spending

Goshen Township Mechanicsburg trustees declare welfare recipients must abstain from beer. They also state relief will be denied to anyone found spending township funds in poolrooms.

Mechanicsburg U.P Goshen Township

Yesterday's Heroes guide Braves to win in 10th

Randy Moore delivered a bases loaded single in the 10th driving in two runs for the Braves. Bob Johnson snapped a tie in the sixth with a two run single for the Athletics. Firpo Marberry held Washington to three hits for the Tigers.

Randy Moore Braves Bob Johnson Athletics Firpo Marberry Tigers Washington

Voigt Pleads Not Guilty On Worthless Check Charge In Nelsonville

Fred C Voigt, arraigned before Mayor J W Hickman in Nelsonville, pleaded not guilty to issuing a worthless check. He was held to the grand jury under a $500 bond, posted. The affidavit was filed by W W Kelly.

Nelsonville Fred C Voigt J. W. Hickman W. W. Kelly

Presbyterian Missionary Society Meets at McCullough Home

Mrs Henry McCullough and Mrs C G Sheppard host the Presbyterian Missionary Society Thursday afternoon at the McCullough home. Mrs M H Ohlinger leads the program. Members are urged to bring their books for opening.

Henry McCullough C. G. Sheppard Presbyterian Missionary Society McCullough M. H. Ohlinger

Church Leaders Attend Auxiliary Luncheon in City

Mrs. Robert W. Baggott and Mrs. James H. Sarber of the Southern Diocese Woman's Auxiliary were luncheon guests of Mrs. J. J. Crumley at 176 Mill Street. They attended an afternoon meeting of the Church of the Good Shepherd Auxiliary with Miss Amy Allen as assistant hostess at Mrs. L. V. Brown’s West Washington Street apartment.

Robert W. Baggott James H. Sarber Episcopal Church J. J. Crumley Mill Street

Practice Night Friday With Potluck Dinner

A note invites attendees to be present Friday evening at 7 30 for practice. A potluck dinner will follow the practice.

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