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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1935

Page

2

Rotarians Attend Joint Meet in Logan with Rotary International Director

Nelsonville Rotary Club President Ralph Henry led local members and their ladies to a joint meeting with Logan McArthur and Nelsonville clubs in Logan. Guest speaker was Karl H. Barfield of Tucson Arizona, a Rotary International board member. Attendees from Nelsonville included Mrs Henry and numerous couples and individuals.

W. H. Badger D. R. Johnson William Mills Florence Wood Harry A. Mettler H. H. Harding Clarence Naffinger

Esther Class Sews at Church Thursday

Nelsonville report Esther Class meets at the Christian Church Thursday for sewing with a 6 PM potluck dinner and a subsequent important business meeting. All members are urged to attend.

Esther

Keating Adds Meat Department to Cooley Grocery

Nelsonville J W Keating owner of Cooley Grocery on Fort Street announces new meat department. Electric equipment installed to support meat department now open to the public.

Nelsonville J. W. Keating Cooley Fort Street

Women Club Plans Holiday Activities in Nelsonville

Members of the Woman's Business and Professional Club meet at Miss Ellen Burnell's home to plan events through Christmas. A Nov 19 dinner features Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins as speaker with guests from the Garden, Athens and Logan clubs. They vote $5 for tulip bulbs and rent space at Phi Psi Sorority for two meetings monthly starting Dec 10, which will host a benefit bridge party for charity. A Christmas party Dec 15 includes gift exchange, a 5 PM dinner, and initiation of new members.

Nelsonville Woman's Business and Professional Club Ellen Burnell Thomas A. Jenkins Woman's Community Garden Club Athens Logan Mary Sharp Sigrid Love Frances Bennett Garden Club Phi Psi Sorority West Washington Street Vivian Coakley Irma Wilson Margaret Johnson Helen Jackson Blanche Moorehead Washington Street

Eastern Star Elects Officers at Nelsonville meeting

At the Eudora Chapter Eastern Star regular gathering in the Masonic Temple Nelsonville, officers were elected for the new term. Worthy matron is Mrs Retta Lennox, worthy patron Clarence Washburn, associate matron Mrs Tessie Ridenour, associate patron Annet h Kinneer, secretary Mrs Itha Evans, treasurer Mrs Margaret Galvin, conductress Mrs Eula Slater, associate conductress Mrs Emma Cook, trustee Mrs Nell Dowler. Installation is planned for December.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Retta Lennox Clarence Washburn Tessie Ridenour Anneth Kinneer Itha Evans Margaret Galvin Eula Slater Emma Cook Nell Dowler

Police Benefit Ball Set For Nelsonville Elks Club

Police Chief George Bateman announces the Police and Firemen’s Benefit Ball with Dutch Zimmer’s Orchestra at the Elks Club on Friday November 22. Dancing runs 9 to 1, proceeds fund equipment and accessories for the force.

Nelsonville George Bateman Dutch Zimmer The Elks’ Club

Band Boosters Club to Meet Thursday in Nelsonville

The Band Boosters Club holds its regular meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 in the Nelsonville Senior High School Building. A large attendance is urged by organizers.

Nelsonville

Birth of Dixie Lee Lewis in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Paul Lewis Franklin Street announce the birth of a daughter named Dixie Lee on Friday November.

Nelsonville Paul Lewis Franklin Street Dixie Lee

Organization of Grange To Be Discussed at Chauncey

Mansfield, deputy master of Athens County, will address Chauncey residents about forming a Chauncey Grange at the Chauncey high school tonight at 8. A number of Chauncey and surrounding community members have been visited about organizing the Grange and are expected to attend.

Chauncey Athens County Merwin Mansfield

Chauncey Mines Active List Names Seventeen In Region

Seventeen mines are operating today in Chauncey and surrounding districts. The active list includes No. 9 No. 24 No. 255 No. 219 No. 107 No. 10X Ohio No. 1 Chauncey N. Y. 25 Poston No. 6 Hocking Luhrig Lick Run Carbon dale Kimberly Coonville Black Diamond and Salem Hollow.

Chauncey Ohio No Chauncey N. Y Poston No Hocking Luhrig Lick Run Carbondale Kimberly Coonville Black Diamond Salem Hollow

Chaun ce y Dover High Armistice Day Observance

Chauncey Dover High School held Armistice Day events with student readings by Ruth Schoonover Billie Ford Maxine Hartley Juanita Brown Margaret Marsh and others. Freshman Girls Sextette included Geraldine Mullins Esther McKinney Juanita Bowen Maymie Lou West Julia Johnson and Virgene Palmer. A boys group presented a song with Billy Simmers John Porter Eddie Russell Delbert Adams Floyd Martin Ralph Waiters Richard Osborne Victor Leffler and Delbert Tedrow.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Ruth Schoonover Billie Ford Maxine Hartley Juanita Brown Margaret Marshall Geraldine Mullins Esther McKinney Juanita Bowen Maymie Lou West Julia Johnson Virgene Palmer Mary May Dunkle Mildred Nagle Martha Nye Helen Keasey Irva Rivers Billy Simmers John Porter Eddie Russell Delbert Adams Floyd Martin Ralph Waiters Richard Osborne Victor Leffler Delbert Tedrow

Plains High Downs Buchtel 7-0 in Friday football clash

THE PLAINS The Plains defeated Buchtel High School 7-0 as a slippery field limited both teams. C Nelson returned a punt 50 yards to the Buchtel 20 in the fourth quarter, setting up a final Plains TD by Coley and a successful extra point. The Plains close the season against Murray City and bid farewell to nine seniors.

Plains Buchtel High School Buchtel Th Plains Nelson Buchte Coley The Murray City C. Nelson Art MacDonald Joe Manda Dean Don Nida Alfred Gabriel Reno Haines Clyde Perry Shirley Buffington

Chauncey Church to Host Men’s Bible Class Meeting

Chauncey Church of Christ will hold the Every Man's Bible Class meeting Thursday night with president Dannie Johnson in charge. Carson Sanders Sr. will give a talk on men's class work, followed by program, business, and refreshments. All men are urged to attend.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Dannie Johnson Carson Sanders

Rutland and Crooksville Added to Home Basketball Schedule

Chauncey Rutland on December 14 and Crooksville on February 28 have been added to the home basketball schedule. Season tickets will be placed on sale next week.

Chauncey Rutland Crooksville

Former Chauncey Resident Caroline Baker Dies at 75

Caroline Baker 75 a longtime Chauncey and Buchtel resident died last week at her daughter Jennie Park’s home in Springfield Ohio Her husband died nine months earlier Funeral services were held Thursday at Jennie Park’s home and Rev Cline of Bellefontaine led the service Burial was in Memorial Park Rose Hill She survived by children Jennie Park Thomas Baker Julia Kimletz Nora Sheets and William Baker eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Julia Kimiletaz returned to Chauncey after visiting Springfield A Pocahontas sponsored bingo party is planned in Nelsonville Red Men Hall with play starting at 4

Chauncey Caroline Baker Chauncey and Buchtel Jennie Park Springfield Ohio Baker Cline Bellefontaine Memorial Park Rose Hill Thomas Baker Julia Kimletz Nora Sheets Greenfield William Baker Bicknell Ind Julia Kimiletaz

Willing Workers Set Thursday Meeting in Nelsonville

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church in Nelsonville will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Frank Murphy. Assisting will be Mrs Edith Patton and Miss Mable Dalton.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Frank Murphy

Nelsonville Briefs: Toledo Visit and Willoughby Stay

Mr and Mrs Harold Robinson and two children have returned to Toledo after visiting relatives and friends in Nelsonville. Gerald and Elwood McCreary of Willoughby spent the end of the week here with friends.

Harold Robinson Toledo Gerald Elwood McCreary Willoughby

Kiwanis Club Meeting Discusses Sanitation District

At the Hotel Gordon on Tuesday noon the Kiwanis Club met with good attendance and two visitors present Roy Gay and son from McConnersville. The session focused on the sanitary district project now being developed, with no special program planned.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Roy Gay and Son McConnersville

Winners in Contest At Marshfield Picked

NEW MARSHFIELD A Prince of Peace program at the Christian Church Sunday evening was co sponsored by the church and Water loo High School The six participants were Iris Katzenbach June Shingler Margaret Baker Helen Martin and Marion Llewellyn Helen Martin won first place and June Shingler second The judges were Jessie Doolittle Mildred Dixon Luhrig and C H Copeland A similar program will be held at the Methodist Protestant Church next Sunday night at 730 with contestants Robert Barker Milda Rosser Adelaide Stright Doris Dicken and Elgie Brandenberg

New Marshfield Christian Church Church Waterloo High School Iris Katzenbach June Shingler Margaret Baker Helen Martin Marion Llewellyn Jessie Doolittle Carbondale Mildred Dixon Luhrig C. H. Copeland Stewart Helen Kay Pig Ohio June Robert Barker Milda Rosser Adelaide Stright Doris Dicken Elgie Brandenberg

Chauncey Personal Guests From Several Towns

Chauncey residents hosted weekend visitors from Newark Wellston Camden Columbus and Amesville among others. Families included the Webers Barber family Edmunds Willison and Osborne groups with children and relatives. Local health updates note Mrs Linscott improved from an ankle injury and Mrs Cunningham slightly better.

Chauncey Raymond Savage Warren Weber Julia Frances Newark Ohio Adam Barber Jo Ann Wellston Barber Thomas Deal Clive Misheck Camden N. Y Elza Edmunds Cleveland Cedric Willison Elan Ann Barbara Elsie Columbus L. C. McNutt Henry Osborne Mill Street Dane Osborne Richard Florence Ann Osborne Alva Everetts Amesville D. H. Linscott Vint Cunningham Floyd Stanley Joseph Stanley Billy Joe Floyd Leroy Pomeroy William Robinett Billie Lee Norma Jean

Elect Officers for Lodge at Marshfield

Eastern Star Chapter in Marshfield elects officers for the new year. Nora Frank as worthy matron and Albert S. Davis as worthy patron lead a slate that includes Dorothy Frank as associate matron and Milfred Judy as secretary with Mary Knowlton as cashier and Emma Brewer as trustee. Attendance noted from Athns and Chillicothe visitors.

New Marshfield Eastern Star Chapter Nora Frank Albert S. Davis Dorothy Frank A. E. Judy Milfred Judy Effie Bridge Teasurer Mary Knowlton Couctress Virginia Rankin Emma Brewer Dorothy Clara McKibben Lillian Jones Athns Eastern Star Meeting James Warf Florence Cutwright Ella Thacker Chillicothe Will Quinn Quinten Murray City Adrian Douglas Athens Josie Scott Gertrude Andrews Mary Rome Mace

Special Program At Taylor Ridge Church On Fathers Day

Taylor Ridge observed Father’s Day Armistice Day during Sunday services. Miss Elizabeth Hildebrand led the youth program with songs poems and soldier tributes by Mrs. Mary Wahl. Rev. G B Courtney gave a short talk and gifts were given to each father. Community fellowship night set for November 20 at Church of Christ with music recitations and talks by Mrs C M Anglin and Rev Courtney. Additionally local notices include hospital surgery and various visits and gatherings among area families. Governor Davey appoints William H Dittoe to state water conservation board in Columbus replacing H W Warwick who resigned.

G. B. Courtney Oren Justus Helva Kytta Sheltering Arms Hospital Dora Heffken Fred Heffken Glouster Theodora Heffken William Davis Chester Davis Raymond Davis Nellie Ohio Evan Davis Davis Gilbert Strausbaugh Philo Chance Coey Strausbaugh Ovid Jayjohn Homer Strausbaugh Red Town Emil Sainey Lancaster Mr. Sainey Carl Sainey Bob William Poole Arnold Lisholum C. C. C. Camp Athens Felix Linholum Russel Poole John Wenger Wilbur Risley Jean Minnie Keck Dixie William Billingsley Mary Wahl Carl Wahl Chariean Wahl Corning

Glouster High Fans Get Special Train to Middleport Game

New York Central Lines will run a 10 coach special train from Corning at 4 45 p m to Middleport for Glouster High School vs Middleport football on Friday night. Return trip departs Middleport at 11 p m with a coach for the squad. Round trip fare is 1. Tickets available at depots Chauncey and high school building.

Glouster New York Central Lines Middleport Glouster High School Corning Trimble Jacksonville Millfield Chauncey Glouster High Tomcats

Jacksonville Women Hold November Club Meeting

The Past Noble Grands' Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge met at Mrs. William Hallam’s home with President Mrs. Martha Elioh presiding. First prizes went to Mrs. Frank Dunlevy and Mrs. Lydia Watkins. consolation to Mrs. William Kalt and Mrs. Frank Dunlevy. Guests included Mrs. Orville Sample and Roger, Columbus, Mrs. Robert Grimm, the Misses Zelma Watson Betty June Dunlevy Mary Alice and Vivian Hallam. Members present listed. December meeting at Mrs. Lydia Watkins’s home will elect 1936 officers and include a 10 cent gift exchange.

Jacksonville Noble Grands Nineveh Rebekah Lodge William Hallam Martha Elioh Frank Dunlevy Lydia Watkins William Kalt Orville Sample Roger Columbus Robert Grimm Zelma Watson Betty June Dunlevy Mary Alice Vivian Hallam Joe Watson Harold Phillips Martha Kioh Walter Hill Maude Davis Ida B. Davis

Get-To-Gether Club minstrel at Townhouse Friday

Bishopville event details a minstrel show by the Get-To gether Club at the townhouse Friday night at 8 oclock. A quilt will be given away during the evening.

Bishopville

Retail Clerks To Elect New President Tonight

Tonight the Retail Clerks Union meeting at Odd Fellows Hall opens at 9 due to store hours. Clyde Mason resigns presidency to start a business. J D Marquis of Akron will attend as organizer. A new president will be elected and other important matters discussed.

Nelsonville K. of P. Hall J. Marquis Akron

Funeral services for CCC enrolle killed in accident

Funeral services for Howard McAllister CCC camp enrollee killed in a motor accident will be held Thursday at 9:00 AM at Holy Cross Church. Rev. Father A V Kessler will conduct the service. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The body was brought to the city Tuesday afternoon to the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas McAllister.

Glouster Howard McAllister CCC Holy Cross Church A. V. Kessler Calvary Cemetery Thomas Mc. Allister

New Store GLOUSTER Opens in Telephone Building

GLOUSTER Mason's Market a new grocery and meat market in the Telephone building is set to open Thursday. C. E Palmer of Athens, a former Glouster resident, will run the meat department after years with Union Grocery Co. in Athens.

Glouster Mason’s Market C. E Palmer Athens Palmer The Union Grocery Co

Elmer James Marries Clara Christiansen in W Va Church

Announcement reports the marriage of Elmer James son of Mr and Mrs Norva W James to Clara Christiansen of Clinton Iowa. The ceremony occurred Saturday Nov 2 at St Marys Church in West Virginia with Rev J M Dawson officiating. The couple will reside with the bridegrooms parents in Chauncey.

Chauncey Elmer James Norva W. James Clara Christiansen Clinton Iowa St. Mary's Church W. Va J. M. Dawson Mrs. James

Plan Uhigh GLOUstop the Da of the wary win

Plan to stop the da in the wary win at Legion Haj SUPPer. The article notes an invite during the event and references a high school or local group.

Legion

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