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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1933

Page

8

Plains Commencement Honors 53 Graduates

The Plains High School will hold its commencement Friday night in the Grade School Auditorium. Kenneth C. Ray will give the class address, Rev. N. Grace will offer the invocation, and M. O. Bryan will present diplomas. Evelyn Cooper will deliver the salutatory and Flora Hanning the valedictory.

Chauncey the Plains High School Kenneth C. Ray N. Grace The Holiness Church M. O. Bryan Board of Education Evelyn Cooper Flora Hanning

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Foot Relief

An advertisement urges readers to buy Moone's Emerald Oil at Quick's Cut Rate Store or any druggist. The first application allegedly provides relief and repeated use leads to lasting foot comfort, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The oil is described as a clean penetrating antiseptic that does not stain or grease.

Quick Cut Rate Moone

Chauncey Funeral Attendance For Mrs Sears

Mrs T R Hamilton Mrs H F Kittle and daughter Ruth Anna of Glouster attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs Racheal Sears aged at her daughter’s Malta home.

Chauncey T. R. Hamilton H. F. Kittle Ruth Anna of Glouster

Grace Carr Granted Divorce in Meigs County Court

Grace Carr of Sugar Creek has been granted a divorce from Charles Carr in Meigs County Court, announced today in Chauncey.

Millfield Minstrels to Perform at Sander's Theater Tonight

Chauncey residents learn Millfield minstrels return engagement at Sander's Theater in Millfield tonight sponsored by the Boy Scouts.

Chauncey Millfield

Standard Bearers Meet Chauncey Church Group

May 25 Standard Bearer Society of The Plains M. E. Church met at Miss Bernadine Bricker home with Miss Nora Spen cer presiding. Ruth Darnell led the program and visitor Inez Smith attended. refreshments were served to Ruth Darnell, Eleanore Darnell, Mildred Michael, Mary Michael, Nola Spencer, Opal Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Helen Coon, Gladys Sherwood, Evelyn McDonald, Genoa Stauffer and Margaret Powell.

Chauncey Standard Bearer Society of the Plains M. E. Church Bernadine Bricker Nora Spencer Ruth Darnell Inez Smith Ruth Eleanore Darnell Mildred Mary Michael Nola Opal Sarah Spencer Helen Coon Gladys Sherwood Evelyn McDonald Genoa Stauffer Margaret Powell

Plain family visit extended by several relatives

Mrs Vera Whitlatch and her daughters Elaine and Wilma and Carl Mills of Portsmouth spent Sunday visiting friends in The Plains. Wilma remained for a longer visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Michael. Mrs Pat Moore and daughter Evelyn of Akron are in The Plains for a two weeks visit with Mrs Moore's sister Mrs Floyd Linscott and family.

Vera Whitlatch Elaine Wilma Carl Mills Portsmouth Plains Ray Michael Pat Moore Evelyn Akron Mra. Moore Mra Floyd Linscott

Nelson's Ledges a Symphony in Stone in Ohio

Northeastern Ohio offers a scenic tour through Nelson's Ledges a labyrinth of rock clefts grottos and mini canyons. Visitors wander stone walls on twisting paths cross tiny brooks climb tree shaded ledges and explore caves with famed features like the Devil's den Old Maid's Kitchen and an underground waterfall.

Ohio Nelson’s Ledges Nelson's Ledges

Only Hat in Cabinet Sparks Congressional Debate

A trio n hat worn by Frances Perkins as labor secretary becomes a flashpoint among lawmakers. Some praise the hat for dignity and focus while others note women in Congress generally avoid hats during sessions. Perkins defends the practice citing habit and formality.

Miss Perkins

Local social notes from Columbus and surrounding towns

In Columbus they were greeted by Mr and Mrs Linscott. Miss Haze La Hugh of Millfield visited Mrs G B Courtney in Chauncey this week. Audra Circle of Racine is staying with her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Gilbert Circle at The Plains.

Miss Shields Chauncey Homer Shields L. F. Romine Robert L. Davia Harold Ogg Greenfield Ohio Greenfield High School Loretta Shields Davie Homer Shields, Sr

Canal Winchester Man Found Dead in Cornfield

Samuel H. Saylor aged 74 of Canal Winchester was found dead Tuesday evening in a cornfield about a mile southeast of Canal Winchester. The death was discovered in Lancaster area and authorities were notified.

Lancaster Samuel H. Saylor Canal Winchester Cornfield

Rail Time Card Schedule for Athens Trains

Daily train departures and arrivals listed for Athens with lines from Chesapeake and Ohio Hocking Valley and Baltimore and Ohio routes. Times include No 8 9 3 4 37 30 12 43 6 44 33 with notes on daily except Sunday and local variations.

Baltimore & Obilo Natl Weorsecense

Pocahontas Meeting in Glouster Friday Night

A Pocahontas Degree lodge gathering is planned at the Red Men Hall on Front Street in Glouster Friday night with a potluck lunch to be served.

Glouster Red Men Front Street

Dr Pride Relocates Dental Office to South High Street

Dr W A Pride, a dentist with over forty years in the city, has moved his practice from the Sayre Building near the bridge to a residence on South High Street three doors south of the ice plant. He will reopen his office at the new location on Friday.

Loyal Daughters Class to Meet Friday at Walnut Hill

The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ will meet Friday night at the home of Mrs. Ernest Jones on Walnut Hill. Members are asked to read the third and fourth chapters of Acts before the meeting.

Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Ernest Jones Walnut Hill Frida

Local Odd Fellows to hear Rev Carpenter lecture

A group from Glouster and nearby towns travels to McConnelsville for an illustrated talk at the Odd Fellow hall led by Rev. Carpenter pastor of the First Church of Christ Zanesville.

Glouster Odd Fellows Rebekahs McConnelsville Odd Fellow Hall Carpenter First Church of Christ Zanesville

Guysville Masons to Be Inspected Friday

Inspection of the Guysville Masonic Lodge will be held Friday night with a chicken supper for the public at the Masonic Hall. Proceeds benefit the M E Church Ladies Aid Society. Repairs continue at local homes with J W Arbaugh and Mrs Villa Cunningham projects led by Clarence Fuller.

Guysville

Car overturns injuring two near ice plant in Glouster

A car carrying Mort McClelland of Trimble and a Jacksonville youth named Shannon overturned near the ice plant in Glouster about 11 PM Wednesday. McClelland sustained a left arm fracture. Shannon escaped with bruises. McClelland was taken to a Jacksonville physician for fracture reduction. The vehicle ran onto the curb and bank before turning over twice and stopping by the ice plant.

Glouster Mort McClelland Trimble Shannon Jacksonville McClelland

Arrest of Carl Allroyd on intoxication and insulting women

GLOUSTER May 25 Carl Allroyd of Drydock was arrested by Marshal C. W. Fischer after 9 30 Wednesday night on charges of being intoxicated and insulting women on the street. He will be arraigned today.

Jacksonville Eagles Launch Summer Membership Drive

Jacksonville aims to recruit 25 new members in a state wide drive conducted by Ohio Eagles to maintain the state’s lead in national Eagle membership. W. M. Hartley announces plans with a flying squadron led by captain Winifred Wemmer and members C. F. Davis C. H. Shirkey Fred Jansen and Arthur Shumway.

Jacksonville Ohio Eagles Ohio United States W. M. Hartley Jacksonville Eagles Winifred Wemmer C. F. Davis C. H. Shirkey Fred Jansen Arthur Shumway

Services for John Run to honor fallen veteran in Glouster

May services for John Run, killed by Chauncey, will be held at the local church Sunday at noon with J Batterson delivering. American Legion chapter members will meet in a body at 1:30 pm for the services, burial at Buchtel. The event follows a Frazee home incident involving John Varegan and Buster Phillips.

Bridge Club Dinner Draws Messy, Names Gaps

The report notes a Bridge Club dinner in Athens at Eastwood with Trimble hosting. Miss Ford earned second high and Mrs received third high, but several name details are missing or unclear.

Trimble Eastwood Athens Bridge Club Missford Miss

Meeting Set For Women’s Class Of Christ

The women’s class at Christ will meet at evening with Mrs. Glouster. The event is scheduled for a day-time or night-time session, details shared with attendees.

Christ

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