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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1935

Page

2

Limit All Armed Forces To Home Defense Clarke

The Rev L W Clarke rector of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, during a Memorial Service sermon on War and Peace urged limiting armed forces to home defense. He argued youth should decide about war and proposed an international peace model with Christian pacifism and a World Court. He urged contemplating soldiers who suffered in war while choosing approaches to peace.

L. W. Clarke Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Clarke

Stauffer Files Petitions for Athens Council Seat

Mrs. Anna L. Stauffer of the First Ward filed petitions to run in the August primary for Athens City Council. Clerk C. L. Jordan confirmed she is a Republican.

Anna L. Stauffer Athens City First Ward C.L. Jordan Stauffer

Athens County 4-H Clubs Grow as Plans Expand

Twenty-two 4-H clubs have been organized in Athens County with additional planning meetings. County extension agent 58 C Hartman announced. Clubs list officers and members from Mt Hermon Plantsville Oakdale Nimble Thimble Grow It All Albany and Toppers Coalville. Upcoming meetings set for Wednesday at 1 pm Oakdale School Building and June 6 at 6 pm.

County Extension Office Coolville Athens County C. Hartman Mt. Hermon-Plantsville Denver Harris Dave Aldridge Vennie Sephus Margaret Lawrence Bobby Quinor Charles Sepbus Bonnie Fischer Lucinda Hill John Lewis Eva Lawrence Ruth Lawrence Zelica Lewis Opa Keirns Helen Love Oakdale Nimble Thimble Club Delores Felter Bernice Barnes Faye Nott Virginia Love Elizabeth Christman Arzella Frasier Myrtle Felter Dorothy Loomis Sarah Renkin Evelyn Christman Freda McClellan Grace McClellan Marjory Standley Myrtle Barnes Beatrice McClellan Oakdale Albany P.m Olive Parish Mar Garet Conklin Coalville High School Coalville Paul Stewart Hockingport Troy Coolville High School Robert Bobo Arthur Enien Hdward Keirns Robert Barker Fred Hayes Harold Terrell Charles Wilson

Lives Are Spoiled in Speed Scramble-Downs

The Rev. R. J. Downs of the First Christian Church urged that home life shapes character as the foundation of civilization. He warned that modern life’s rush erodes opportunities for quiet, meaningful moments and called fathers to be trusted companions to their sons.

R. J. Downs First Christian Church

Athens Works Office to Open Next Week

H M Spang reports the Athens District 5 Works Progress Administration relief office will likely open next week. Federal field men may arrive Monday to inspect office space, with the unit run by an engineer and separate from the county relief organization. The Athens District serves eight counties: Athens Meigs Lawrence Jackson Gallia Vinton Hocking Washington.

Athens Works Progress Division New Relief Organization H. M. Spang Athens County Spang Meigs Lawrence Jackson Gallia Vinton Hocking Washington

William Masterton Struck by Automobile

William Masterton, 46, of on Earth Carpenter Street, was severely injured Saturday night when struck by an automobile driven by Robert Hutchins on Central Avenue. He suffered a crushed right leg and fractured right arm and was taken to a Columbus hospital where surgeons hoped amputation would not be needed. He was crossing the street in front of the Knights of Pyth ing Hall on North Court Street.

William Masterton On Eart Carpenter Street Robert Hutchins Central Avenue Masterton North Court Street Columbus Knights of Pything Hall

Religion at Home Is Big Need, Fowler Says

The Rev. Wilbur H. Fowler of the First Methodist Episcopal Church urged in a Children's Day sermon that families need more religious training of children at home. He said parents especially fathers are busy with work and neglect duties to their children and should share responsibility with the church in shaping religious life.

Wilbur H. Fowler First Methodist Episcopal Church

Mrs Mary M Lee Dies At Albany Home

Mary M Lee age 85 longtime Albany resident died at her Albany home Monday morning at 7. Her husband Travis W Lee died years ago. She was sister of L T Rossetter Chandler Rossetter and Mrs Matty Lindley. Funeral services will be held at her home in Albany time to be announced.

Mary M. Lee Albany Travis W. Lee L. T. and Chandler Rossetter Matty Lindley J. T. Rossetter James A Howard Rossetter

Remodeling Underway at Hotel Berry

Remodeling work at the Hotel Berry includes complete redecorating and modernization. Louis R. Shaw says the project covers the coffee shop dining rooms kitchen and upstairs room with completion expected within a month after Ohio University commencement.

Hotel Berry Louis R. Shaw Shaw Ohio University

Local Music Memory Winners At Buchtel School

Robert Buchtel Schenz Billy Shively Eva Lafollette Betty Pol liver Audrey Davis and Charles Russel won a music memory contest led by Alfield Johnson at Buchtel school. Winners toured Old Man's Cave after the event. Martha Sheppard hosted a danc ing party for twenty four friends celebrating her sixteenth birthday in Nelsonville. The Tedrows of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter at Grant Hospital with grandparents listed.

Buchtel Robert Schenz Billy Shively Eva Lafollette Betty Polliver Audrey Davis Charles Russel Alfield Johnson Buchtel School Misa Johason Old Man's Cave Thuseday Nelsonville Martha Sheppard Frank Tedrow Columbus Grant Hospital James Sharp

Nelsonville Man Jailed After Night Arrest

Alva Rutter drew a revolver when Night Patrolman James Coope arrested him Saturday night. He pled guilty to intoxication and concealed weapon charges, with fines and jail time. Rutter held to grand jury on pointing firearms charge. Other locals—William Coakley Ernest Dowler Carl Kepler—charged with intoxication or related offenses with varied fines. Kepler faces assault hearing.

Nelsonville Alva Rutter James Coope S. G. Holland Rutter William Coakley Ernest Dowler Hamsey Run Carl Kepler Jackson Street Nelsenville Kepler Roy Norris

Poppy Sale Opens Strong in Nelsonville With Dance Planned

The Legion and Auxiliary poppy sale in Nelsonville opened well on Saturday with Mrs. Kate Pettit in charge and continuing until Decoration Day. A public Poppy Dance is set for Tuesday night at the Legion Building to boost proceeds.

Nelsonville The Legion Kate Pettit

Grade Cards To Be Ready on Wednesday

Nelsonville teachers wrap up the term preparing grade cards for final distribution. Students will gather in homerooms at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning to receive their records.

Nelsonville

Lodge To Nominate Nelsonville Officers At Meeting

Jr. O U A M meeting set for Tuesday night at the I O F Hall will nominate lodge officers. The funeral benefit department annual report was read and discussed at the last meeting. The Ohio Michigan Beneficiary Degree picnic is planned for Sunday June 9 at the National Junior Order Home in Tiffin Ohio with expected turnout from the local district.

Nelsonville I. O Ohio Michigan National Junior Order Tiffin

W. B. A. Juniors Meet At Wilms Bishop Home

Nelsonville party gathers Friday night at Wilms Bishop home after business. Contests and games entertain guests and refreshments are served by the hostess.

Nelsonville Wilms Bishop

Mose J. Evans, 84, Dies in Nelsonville

Mose J. Evans died at his Nelsonville home after a long illness. Born in Wales, he came to America at age 12 and lived in Nelsonville 29 years. For nine years he ran the Imperial Coal Co and led Masonic orders for 54 years. Survived by wife, three children, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, two sisters, and a sister-in-law. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at his church. Also notes W. R. C. meeting and Memorial Day preparation in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Mose J. Evans Wales Short Street America Ironton Jackson County Hocking Valley Evans Imperial Coal Company Masons Arthur Rosser Lucile Gordon Athens Dave Columbus Lizzie Skyles Wellston Anna McKee The Methodist Church

Nelsonville Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Travels

Miss Myrtle Dow of Columbus visits her niece Mrs. Phil Kelch in Nelsonville. Fern Sims Craig returns to Zanesville after attending her NSA class of 1925 reunion. Amos Guess comes home healthier after five weeks in Grant Hospital. Athens residents William Powell and T. EF. McFarland return from an eastern motor trip visiting Washington, Atlantic City, Gettysburg and other points.

William Craig Fern Sims Zanesville N.H.S Amos Guess Grant Hospital William Powell T. EF. McFarland Athens Washington, D. C Atlantic City Gettysburg

Accident Injures Dr and Mrs Hurt in California Crash

A car collision near San Francisco injures Dr and Mrs Hurt while en route to tend to a Presbyterian minister. Both sustain rib and bruise injuries as medics assist at the scene. Authorities report no serious wounds and the couple is expected to recover.

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