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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1934

Page

9

Presbyterians Observe 125th Anniversary in Southeastern Ohio

The oldest church in the region marks its 125th year with an elaborate weekend program. Highlights include an historical paper by J. M. Foster, greetings from former members, and music by the Westminster Chorus and University Trio. A bond dinner precedes Sunday services led by Rev. A Y Wilcox and Rev. Reed J Downs.

Hens Presbyterian Church Southeastern Ill Ana Clark E. Williams Ohio University J. M. Foster Court of Claims Ces Westminster Chorus Church Queryi Phillip Peterson University W. Ingerham J. Hellebrant Mr. Wilwill

Castle Fire Causes Noton Disaster Report

Investigation attributes Morro Castle blaze to rapid spread after fire alarm failure and delayed SOS. Passengers and crew faced chaotic evacuation as steamer inspection lapses came under scrutiny. Police and maritime authorities assess responsibilities and safety measures.

NOTON Morro Castle

Stormont Celebrates Twenty Years Service in Navy World Tour

Floyd Stormont chief torpedoman marks two decades in the U S Navy in 1932. His career spans ships and ports from Norfolk to Mare Island to Panama, with duties on submarines and a collision near the Langley. He notes seeing ships depart San Francisco as a pivotal moment.

Gallipolis Floyd Stormont Stormont Pago Pago Samoa Saigon French Indo-China A. J. Stormont Navy Cincinnati Young Stormont Norfolk Navy Yard Wheeling Central Jaiv West Indies Mexico Australia Robert Smith Langley San Diego Mare Island California Smith Nicaragua Henderson Manilla Canopus Panama East Coast New York City Hampton Roads U. S. Navy Anal Golden Gate

Social visits and event at Silver Ridge School

Clarence Nicholas and Edith Harper visited relatives in Athens and with the Harper family. Isaac Hoffman stayed with his mother in East Liverpool. Keene Barnhart Clarice Barnhart Amber Cozart visited in Sumner and East Shade. Betzing couple spent Sunday in Marietta. Louise Dale Cozart also visited. A pie social is planned at Silver Ridge School House on Friday evening November 9. Jacob Weber assisted Charles Betzing with cistern construction.

Isaac Hoffman East Liverpool Emma Hoffman Keen Clarice Barnhart East Shade Amber Cozart Sumner Edna Thelma Harper C. F. Betzing Marietta Louise Ruby Dale Cozart Clarice Merna Shafer Silver Ridge Jacob Weber Charles Betzing

Sevenfold objectives guide Nelsonville public schools

Nelsonville City Schools outlines seven goals for students including a sound mind and body, happy democratic home life, reading and thinking skills, earning a good living, constructive use of free time, informed citizenship, and strong spiritual character, urging community cooperation.

Nelsonville City Schools

Chocolate Is Dressy Touch For a Dessert

Dessert tips from Mary Ef. Dague suggest using chocolate to upgrade puddings. A peppermint chocolate bread pudding variation with tapioca and milk is detailed, including steps to heat, fold in egg whites, chill, and serve very cold for a refined finish.

Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast and Dinner Recipes

Readable menu item lists breakfast lunch and dinner options with a veal entree take on baked winter pears and a homemade chocolate sauce. Includes storage guidance for eight servings and scattered notes on fruit salads and side dishes.

Mattress factories to be moved to Nelsonville

Nelsonville will host the combined NELSONVILLE FERA units from Gallipolis and Athens. About 60 winter inside workers will be employed at the former YMCA building as equipment from other plants is relocated. J D Garrett noted the heating plant and county relief plans while M Spang announced the move at the Rotary Club meeting.

Nelsonville Fera Mattress Gallipolis Athens Rotary Club M Spang County Relief Directo

Wallace Glenn and guests attend Gray bridge club night

Mrs William Gray entertained her bridge club in Nelsonville with Mrs Wallace Glenn Mrs Leonard Cooley Mrs George Barrows Miss Irma Wilson and Mrs Stanley Dew as guests. Dinner at the Dew House preceded bridge at the Gray home with Mrs Donald Shafer and Mrs Arthur Burgess taking high club scores and Mrs Cooley high among guests.

Nelsonville Wallace Glenn Leonard Cooley George Barrows Irma Wilson Stanley Dew William Gray Dew House Gray Donald Shafer Arthur Burgess Cooley

Circle of Ruth Meets at Presbyterian Church Social

The Circle of Ruth gathered in the church social room on Monday for a 6 p m chicken dinner hosted by Edith Stiers Arthur Burgess Elizabeth Edington Irene McDowell Ella Burnell. Twenty five members and three guests attended. Presentations covered The Ashville Farm School and Liam by Ethel Knight and Freda Smith. Roy Sayers gave the Year Book of Prayer and Lou Shafer led devotions. Dues will be collected at the December meeting.

NELSONVAL_LE Ruth Presbyterian Church Edith Stiers Arthur Burgess Elizabeth Edington Irene McDowell Ella Burnell Ashville Farm School Liam Ethel Knight Freda Smith Roy Sayers Lou Shafer

Mrs Stalter Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club Night

Mrs R R Stalter was the sole guest as Mrs C E Bennett entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club. Three tables were in use with high scores earned by Mrs Walter Mechem Mrs Cecil Shafer and Mrs Harry Kelly.

Stalder Nelsonville R. R Stalter C. E. Bennett Walter Mechem Cecil Shafer Harry Kelly

Chauncey Briefs Chronicle Local Visits and Illness

Mrs Kathleen Ferguson of Charleston and other locals spent weekends visiting relatives in Chauncey and nearby towns. Families include the Fergusons, Bradfields, Willocks, Linscotts, and Gabriels. George Gabriel Sr. is reported seriously ill at his Lower Plains home.

Chauncey Kathleen Ferguson Charleston W. Va James L. Ferguson Leslie Bradfield Frieda Willock Athens Charles Bradfield Leonard Koenig Murray City Edgar Burt Athena Thomas Oliver James Gabriel Lower Plains Leslie Davies Willoughby Davies Edward Anderson James Ferguson Fiora McHarg George Gabriel Sr

Hollister PTA Carnival Honors Top Costume Winners

Anita Cooper Rees Davis James Took Mrs Henry Adams and Mia Ellen Hrosmahan won prizes for best ugliest and prettiest costumes. Music by Albert Richards Billy Yount Charles Robinson and Clifford Hook. Nearly 30 dollars was cleared.

Glouster Hollister P. T. A Anita Cooper Rees Davis James Took Henry Adams Mia Ellen Hrosmahan Albert Richards Billy Yount Charles Robinson Clifford Hook

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