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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1931

Page

3

Halloween Parade Draws Hordes In Nelsonville Festivities

Hundreds of spectators line West Columbus Street and the Public Square for the Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Halloween festival and parade. About 260 masqueraders were judged for prizes including best replica costumes and oddest outfits with merchants donating all awards. Legion members and Boy Scouts directed traffic, with plans to make the parade an annual event and expand next year to involve adults. Oct. 31 notice lists winners and prizes.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Columbus Street Legion Jdges Ruth Lee Elizabeth Shafer Martha Sheppard Kay Deer Onver Betty Burch Josephine Alium June Huffman Sally Jackson Don R. Harmony Samuel Howe Dan Shay Lewis McBride Floyd Shelton Leroy Grose Brian Kirk Kodak Nelsonvile Merchants Boy Scouts The Legion Committee Noeecutss

Nelsonville Group Meeting Set For Monday Night

Nelsonville area parents and teachers are urged to attend the Nelsonville High School Parent-Teacher Association meeting at 7:30 PM Monday. Speakers include Mrs. C. C. Bird of Athens and Mrs. S. H. Bing, with music arranged by Mrs. Ralph Parks.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Votes On Extra Levy To Sustain City Services

An editorial urges support for extending a two mill levy for three more years to cover deficits after five years of general funding. It notes bonds paid on time, full-time police and fire, and warns defeat could curb protections, urging citizens to fund essential city operations. Both mayoral candidates and the city auditor back the plan.

Nelsonvie Poalica Ire Finnes Nelsonville Finance Committee Council

Surprise Birthday for Eugene Shafer in Nelsonville

A Nelsonville Halloween party honored Eugene E. Shafer with a churchful Masquerade surprise at the Bettie Shop room. Family from Nelsonville and Athens gathered to sing, toast, and share refreshments as relatives identified each other. The Shafer clan, led by George Van Sickle Shafer’s legacy, cherishes their history and local stores.

Nelsonville Athens Bettie Shop Eugene Kk. Shafer Cecil Shafer Cecil Margaret Joy Donald Stanley Louise Mabel Shafer C. D Bugese E von Joe Geo. Silcott Dow F Columbus Gaven George van Sickle Shafer Shafer Fayette Street Harve W Shafers Athens County Newersey New Jersey America Cecil S Colonial Donald H Athens Daily Messenger Fred W. Lush C. D. Shafer Edward C Eugene E Shafer Brothers

Mrs Cook To Speak Foreign Missionary At Doanville

In Doanville Ohio Mrs W T Cook Hingking China will speak at the Doanville Church Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. She has spent 27 years on foreign field and will relate experiences. A large audience is expected to hear her. Personal mentions cover visitors and relatives in Columbus Marietta Athens and several other cities with notes on church members and students from Ohio Wesleyan University visiting home for weekend events.

Doanville Nelsonville W. T. Cook Hingking China Will Wallace Columbus Henry Wallace Frank Bonifield Carmichaels R. I. Barron Katherine Margaret Anna Henry McCormick Marietts H. F. Mechem Mary Margaret Joe J. M. Hyde Joe B. Davis H. A. Sayre Elizabeth Davis Chillicothe Ohio Federation of Woman's Clubs George Washington A. P. Lee Millersport Robert Kinney W. A. Donaldson Ruth Simmy Jean W. F. Gray Coskocton Jessie Lloyd Pittsburgh Mary Alice Love Colorado Springs Colorado Betty Craig Brazil Indiana Janice Ault Lorraine Ohio Jo Barnicut This City Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware C. E. Welch Mabel Barnicut Columbus Street George Slicott Louise Mabel Shafer Roy Bowers Don Bowers Madison Street Newman Walbridge Leonard Newman Miles Brandenburg Grand Rapids Mich Mra. M. T. Brandenburg

Classified Ads and Circulation Notice

W Bartlett staff correspondent advertises classified ads and circulation services with a phone number 412-W for expert help in reporting society and local notices.

W. Bartlett Call

One Change Made In Voting Places In City Precincts

City Auditor Ralph Elliott reports only one change in voting locations for Netnonville ahead of the election. Ward 2 Precinct 1 moves to the M. C. G. AAG area. other precincts keep listed sites such as the American Legion building and Christian Church office. Also notes Halloween party events at the Bennett and Oakley homes with attendees listed.

Nelsonville Ralph Elliott Netnonville Joan Owens Christian Church American Legton Freevnot Mayme Gettle Adams Franklin Christian Church Office City Nerrick Jefferson Street Town House Upper End Walnut Street Monks Garage Second Street Chestnut Poplar Crawford Store Fourth Street Walnut

Parlor Heater Offered by Swanson Furniture Co Ath ens

A small messenger advertisement notes a parlor heater offered with a slightly used condition for 28.50 dollars by Swanson Furniture Co in Athens. The terse listing emphasizes value and local supplier.

Swanson Furniture Co Athens

Halloween Parties Highlight Home Gatherings

The Claynas party at Mrs Powell’s 175 Mound Street featured Halloween decorations and an eight-course luncheon. Betty Jane Petit hosted a party at 43 Chestnut Street with games, costumes, and multiple prize winners. Katherine Hall hosted a party on Jackson Street with games and luncheon. Mrs Gray at 1 Madison Street hosted 76 guests with masquerade prizes. The Missionary Society met at East Washington Street, led by Mrs Poston, with readings and a year book review. The Loyal Workers Class hosted a masqued gathering at Shore Street with brief business and devotions. Junior Ruble and friends held a Halloween gathering at a grandmother’s home with pumpkin decor and refreshments.

Miss Auflick Nellie Margaret Auffick St. Charles Street Edith Kontner Elizabeth Merz Mary Jane Bateman Ruth Flunter Bonita Shivers Virginia Wend Mary Yennihil Lucius Warren Loretta Finearty Ralph Devol Jack Auflick Wiliam Powell Bob Auflick Perry Bateman Tom Auflick Bonita Shivers Mary Tennihill Fast Nobles Beatrice Schaefer Post Noble Granda Club Jackson Street Jeanette Pastor Lizsie Ruston Ide Auflick Mary Reeves Jennie Powell Gertha Willis Mary Beagle Martha Davis Biza Smith Mildred Kentner Flossie Crawford Billen Ruin Lenna Port Imelda Smith Betty Figgins Esther Dorst Jane Powell Mill Street Margaret Bland Carma Befiner Pearl Shaner Carma Heffner Betty Jane Hicks Lurene Clifford Jane Verity Evelyn Craig Frances Hall Lilian Huddy Vivian Beagle Garnet Midkiff Harriet Davis Jane Figgins Johnny Figgins Paul Tomlinson Lou Amy Riley Mary Whitmore Betty Jane Petiit Chestnut Street Virginia Keating Gillian Huddy Catherine Dafffy Man Whitmore Rachel Steenrod Betty Hicks Susans Arnold Lillian Huddy Ruth Alathewson Esther Doerat Katherine Duffy Helen Stratton Mary Mulligan Floretta Somers Vivien Beagle Katherine Hall Phyliss Hobson Margaret Connors Kathryn Mason Florence Easterling Mary Katherine Moe Louise McDowell Nelliy Login Eileen Bartley Grace Kuhn Nelen June Bud Wilson Joe Bagtey Gerald McCreary Joe Pritchand Chick Dewhurst John Cloton Earl Bateman Melin Losey Stanley Reed Arthur Latimore Albert Ingram Norman Hall Msilnary Society Preabsterian Church Afre N HI East Washington Street F. W. Poston Rmoup Sra Loutee Shafter Mra John Saltz Pra. Kram Mra Limd Avans Mra. Salts Our Mint Mary Lou Hudson Misa Marjorie Vorkes Mina Loix Devol Inembert Ghee

Teachers Turn To Coloring Of Animals Contest

This week the Animal Editor notes teachers showing interest in an animal coloring contest. Honorable mentions go to Lurene Buck and tenking Blusher for encouraging their classes. Winners include Mary Kempton of Greens Run School and Goldie E Sabo in the younger group with praise for careful shading.

Glouster Lurene Buck Guyaville Betty Miller Athena Ruth Louies Johnson Trimble Goldie E. Sabo

Fragmented Names List From Ohio Town Obscure Mail

A long string of largely unrecognized personal names, towns, and surnames appears in a fragmented local document. Several readers are linked to Berea, Athens, Jackson ville, and Coalville areas, but the text is largely a garbled roster with no clear event or outcome.

Sunday Messenger animals coloring contest rules

The Sunday Messenger announces an animal coloring contest with drawings printed in upcoming issues. Readers visit the Athena County libraries or ask teachers for pictures, color them in natural tones, and mail the finished pieces to the Animal Editor for judging. Prizes include cash awards weekly across two age groups, with deadlines each Friday noon.

Ee Sol A. Stephan Stephen Messenger Watta Conble Athena County Gare Athens Ali Dowé Ell Heya Ory Mbstaenizer Tirat Cank Aece Chocka Mecavenger

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