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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1931

Page

3

Jenkins Denounces Communism In Nelsonville Speech

Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins of Ironton denounced Communism before 110 men at a Nelsonville Methodist Church dinner. He warned of Soviet influence in the U S and claimed 600 000 to 1 000 000 present spreaders in the country. He also outlined federal tax usage and public finance, and noted military spending and church primacy in government.

Nelsonville Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Men's Brotherhood Methodist Church Jenkins United States Russia Civil Liberty Union American Legion Cc. E. Welch Bill Hickman H. A. Sayre Ralph Parks Victor Herbert Francis Kouri Joe Galvin Elwood McCreary Herbert Woody

Halloween Social At Happy Hollow School Sets Attendance Record

The PTA Halloween social drew the largest crowd in Happy Hollow School history. Walter Yates, once a radio entertainer, and the Nelsonville Quartet provided the musical program. The Berean Bible Class will host an orchestra under Ward Hamm at Sunday 9:30 AM in the church auditorium with W. B. Evans teaching.

Parent-Teacher Association Happy Hollow Walter Yates Nelsonville Quartet Ward Hamm Christian Church Orchestra Berean Church Auditorium W. B. Evans

Classified Ads and Circulation Information Card

Classified ads and circulation contact details appear for local readers. The note directs callers to telephone 412 W for an experienced representative and mentions a staff correspondent and society news.

Boy Scouts Troop Plans Meeting and Reorganization

Nelsonville November 13 Troop 51 Boy Scouts will meet Friday at 7 pm in the M E Church. Reorganization and a drive for new members are planned along with winter scouting activities. Black Bear patrol hikers found a large hornet nest at the Scout camp in Buchtel, to be displayed then moved to Scout headquarters.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts M. E. Church Black Bear Buchtel

Social Notes From Middleport And Columbus Visits

Miss Margaret Louise Stephenson returns home in Middleport after a visit with Miss Louise Pearce and W. G. Pearce. Several Columbus visitors include Mrs. 8. S. Steenrod Mrs. R. M. Henry and Miss Lucille Verity. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bennett visit Columbus for days. Nona Lane spends week end in Columbus with friends. Mrs. Thomas Bush visits Columbus. Hyler Steenrod and wife depart for Pekin Illinois to visit his sister Mrs. Charles Cutting and family. Dr. Evans Hudson Vernon Ohio and Paul Hudson Shreves Ohio stay with their parents W. L. Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Chapman Columbus guests of Mrs. Chapman's parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ervin.

Margaret Louise Stephenson Middleport Louise Pearce W. G. Pearce 8. S. Steenrod R. M. Henry Lucille Verity Columbus C. E. Bennett Nona Lane Thomas Bush Hyler Steenrod Pekin Ill Charles Cutting Evans Hudson Vernon Paul Hudson Shreves W. L. Hudson Lynn Chapman

Cosmopolitan Club to Meet at Weigand Home

The Cosmopolitan Club convenes this evening at 751 Chestnut Street, hosted by Mrs. W. H. Weigand. Roll call will elicit the response Alas ka.

Cosmopolitan Club W. H. Weigand Chestnut Street Alaska

Hi Y Club Elects New Officers at Nelsonville Meeting

The Nelsonville Hi Y Club met at the high school with Rev. Lloyd Evans presiding. New officers elected are President Bob Hail, Secretary George Butts, and Treasurer Gerald McCreary. A banquet and initiations are planned for Monday night. Regular meetings will be held each Thursday at noon.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Bob Hail George Butts Gerald McCreary

Daughters of America Meet Tonight at 7

All members of the Daughters of America are expected to attend the regular meeting scheduled for tonight at 7 o clock.

the Daughters of America

Honor Roll Pupils Named for October at Happy Hollow School

October honor roll at Happy Hollow School lists Room 1 students Leo Mihalek Robert ONail Lowell Donley Opal Altman Hazel Anderson Elsie May Bonnie Bacus and Room 2 students Billy Glover Willard Wright Charles Kettell Lucille ONail Raymond ONail Irene Jackson Johnny Mihalek Homer ONail Eileen McKee Stanley Mihalek Hubert Lowry. Perfect attendance for Room 1 includes Billy Bacus Max Jones Robert ONail Donald May Joe Laird Leo Mihalek Walter Taylor Winifred Bietelschies Margaret Wright Opal Altman Barbara Morris Norma ONeil Katherine Almashy Bonnie Bacus Elsie May. Room 2 attendance ends with Billy.

Happy Hollow School Leo Mihalek Robert O'Nail Lowell Donley Opal Altman Hazel Anderson Elsie May Bonnie Bacus Billy Glover Willard Wright Charles Kettell Lucille O'Nail Raymond O'Nail Irene Jackson Johnny Mihalek Homer O'Nail Eileen McKee Stanley Mihalek Hubert Lowry Billy Bacus Max Jones Donald May Joe Laird Walter Taylor Winifred Bietelschies Margaret Wright Barbara Morris Norma O’neil Katherine Almashy Bonniie Bacus Billy

Notable Names in Local Obituary List

A lengthy list of individuals including Charlies Glover Charles Kettell Charles Mc Donald Audrey Morris Lucille O N ail Wilthard Wright Dorothy Altman Wilfred Anderson Madelene Bacua Virgie Jones Johnny Mihailek Raymond O Nail Lawrence Wright Clarence Anderson Franklin Biete schies Doris Jones Richard Kettel Savilla Laird Sylvetta Laird Hubert Lowry Stanley Mihalek Homer O Nail and Adda Wright appears in the community notice.

Junior High Library Gains 1258 Books From Drive

The Athens Junior High School Library adds 1258 new books after a week long drive. The library now holds 1500 volumes with annual drives planned by Principal M A Grubb. Donors include Virginia Cox Hilda Griffith Bob Davin Doward Calvin Dorothy Dunfee and Dick Acomb.

Athens Junior High M. A. Grubb Virginia Cox Hilda Griffith Bob Davin Doward Calvin Dorothy Dunfee Dick Acomb

Library Receives Notable Group of Donors and Books

A listed group of donors including Freda Kempton Anna McKibben Ruth Kelley Harold Young and others contributed to the library. Donations included Treasury of Travel and Adventure Roy Blakesley s Camp on Wheels Laddie The Sketch Book Alice In Wonderland How Plants Grow and more among children s and classic titles.

Freda Kempton Anna McKibben Ruth Kelley Harold Young Goldie Morris Warren Atkins Mary Lavely Andy Kolenick Dale Gaitton Charles Simpson Kathleen Long Willam Love Geraldine Stauffer George Bogle James Carsey Marjorie Wheaton James Dean Virginia Gillette Sherman Gilmore Bertha Albert Cora Bailey Cassie Sidders M. A. Grubb William Bryant Roy Blakesley Gullivera

History Club Names Martha McVay Head

The Eighth Grade History Club of Athena Junior High School organises with officers elected. Martha McVay named president and as a member of committees. Hazel Kelley elected secretary. Program Committee includes Frederick Krecker Pauline Reynolds Louise Bailey. Constitution Committee lists Kathryn Smith Margaret Burt and Martha McVay.

Athena Junior High School Martha McVay Hazel Kelley Frederick Krecker Pauline Reynolds Louise Bailey Kathryn Smith Margaret Burt Charles Leaders Frances Molar Joe McAfee Wilbur Perkins Cecil Sutton Luise Coffey Bobby Duggett Glen Decker Louise Batley Gerald Haines Betty Gilham Emerson Houf John Frost Ann Guthrie Louise Tucker Champman Ward

Unclear list of names appears in historical notice

A scrambled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names including William Love Paul Jackson Mary Jinks Frances Kasier Hazel Fred Krecker Jess Larche McBride Bernice McVay Fith Meister Martha Minameyer Morris Billy Noble Jean Martha Sams Florence Mary Anna Smith Catherine John Van Dyke Ruth Walmaley Marjorie Wheaton.

William Love Paul Jackson Mary Jinks Frances Kasier Hazel Fred Krecker Jess Larche McBride Bernice McVay Fith Meister Martha Minameyer Morris Billy Noble Jean Martha Sams Florence E mi Mary Anna Smith Catherine John van Dyke Ruth Walmaley Marjorie Wheaton

Auto Crash Kills Two in Municipal Court Patrol

Cleveland authorities report Deputy Clerk O'Brien 4 and Anna Seff 22 killed when their car collided with a street car. The crash occurred in the city during service hours, investigators said.

Cleveland O’brien Municipal Court Mies Anna Seff

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