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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1935
Page
11
Memorial services Sunday at First Church to honor Civil War veterans with a sermon at 10 30 oclock on Republic Avenue. Local Legion and American Legion post members led by J L city and W D Christman plan to attend alongside Civil War veterans and the community.
James Brush, resident and head of a major Arizona firm, tops a Phoenix business listing with the largest department in the state. The piece notes Brush's office manages numerous separate entries on county assessment rolls and mentions plans by Williams and partners to open a fore and plumbing shop on High Street under manager Rogers, who ran a local shop a year ago.
Preparations are in place for an all day quarterly meeting at Mountville M B Church next Sunday. Featured speakers include Dr. Donald Timerman from Zanesville district Dr. Frank McElfresh of Columbus a retired minister and former district superintendent and Dr. C M Coulter of Dayton a former Mountville pastor and longtime First M B Church pastor in Athens.
Women from Frank McCann Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will man the streets all day Saturday for Poppy Day. Paper flowers will be offered in exchange for contributions to aid living war victims. No price is asked. donors may give any amount and receive a small poppy in return.
Miss Marcella Jonas, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jonas of this city, is a member of the Ohio State University chorus of 100 voices. The group will perform at the university in the men's gymnasium Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock. Prof Louis H Diercks directs the chorus.
The Bishopville church choir will present a musical program at Ferndale church Sunday evening starting at 7 30. No admission fee or collection will be charged.
The United Lutheran Synod of Ohio passed an emphatic protest against state aid for parochial schools at the convention's closing session in Cleveland on Thursday calling for adherence to church funding principles.
A miscellaneous shower was held for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Douglas at the Hartinger home. Guests listed include the Douglas and Hartinger families and local residents. Decoration Day program planned in Burlingham with talks by Rev. Cowen and Wade Radford, plus children’s entertainment and a noon basket lunch.
Chauncey brief notes six mines active in the district on Friday. The listed mines include No. 9 No. 15 No. 107 No. 68 No. 10X and Ohio No. 1. Evan Morgan Jr returned from Lancaster after visiting his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Eddie Gerkin. Mr Gerkin, formerly at Lancaster Hospital, has returned home.
A thorough re check of Ohio relief rolls has begun for about 1,200,000 persons. The purpose is to ensure equitable aid and remove those not entitled to relief from the lists.
Miss Esther Sears, 28, a prominent Boston society girl, died Thursday from injuries after a plunge from the third floor bedroom of her home. Dr. George Burgess Magrath, medical examiner, ruled the death an accidental fall while she apparently walked in her sleep. A quip notes a man should weigh 28 pounds per foot of height.
Celia Foughty of Ock Grove marries Gerald Jacobs of York with Rev. Father Kelly officiating on May 19. Guests at the wedding supper include Mr. and Mrs. William Jacobs and other relatives. Parish services and local visits follow as the community notes unfold.
Katharine and Zoe visit the Blue Sky Bath Club on Dr. Kaye’s card. The opulent scene draws them into a decadent atmosphere with glittering guests while Gibbs Larkin and a striking companion exchange a telling glance. The chapter ends on a hinted confrontation.
Pearl Chapel reports funeral services Sunday for Mrs. Charlies Woodgerd of Hebbardsville. Survivors include husband three daughters Mrs Hilah Barnhill Mrs Pearl Nicholson and family in Athens Columbus and Millersport with grandchildren. Mrs Woodgerd died after pneumonia illness.
Chauncey High School class in the Church of Christ Bible School met Tuesday night at the Chauncey church. Christine Brown teaches the class with Erle Bridgewater Jr in charge. Devo tions led by Alice Johnson. Ray Johnson reported on membership. Jack Smith led entertainment. Pot luck supper served. Attendees included Johnsons, Bridgewaters, Pickering, Keasey, Waiters, Smiths, Nye, Hale, Osborne, Williams, Baughman, Tippett, and teacher Christine Brown.
Morristown Holiness Church hosts a Sunday night gathering at 6 with Vera Bridgewater delivering a talk on Abraham and Isaac. Pastor Rev. Charles Hook preaches at 7 30. Rev. Maurice Finger, staying with the Bridgewaters during revival, has left for Oak Grove for a two week meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Kinsey.
Services Sunday May 26 at Chauncey Church of Christ begin 9 30 a m with Bible School followed by communion and morning worship led by minister Gilbert Courtney. Preaching at Greens Run Church of Christ Sunday night. Baptismal services Friday night at Nelsonville Church of Christ for Greens Run revival converts group leaves Greens Run at 7.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Tate 76 widow of Joseph Tate and former Hocking resident were conducted Thursday at The Plains M E Church by Rev. Calvin Haines. A Chauncey quartet sang and burial followed at Hocking Cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs A J Maina and Mrs Mary Hensel. sons William Tate George Tate and Charlie Tate. brothers Edward and Homer Barker.
The commission authorizes Central Oh Light and Power Co to amend commercial light and small power schedules. The new rates represent a small reduction and affect Wayne Stark Holmes Ashland and Tuccar awas Counties.
Chauncey residents share Sunday visits with Athena and Chauncey neighbors including Mrs W J Brooks Mrs Sidney Easler Mrs Frank McGranor Mrs George Ford Mrs Lydia Bean and Miss Elia Maracle. Others return from Columbus Detroit and Sheltering Arms Hospital with updates on family health and travel. Science notes more than 20000 ocean creature varieties.
A 1935 public notice argues the Rayburn-Wheeler Bill would raise gas and electric costs, harm investors, slow utility development, and extend federal control. It urges citizens to protest, urging calls to President Roosevelt and two U.S. Senators to oppose the legislation.
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