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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1938

Page

2

Tom Thumb's Wedding thrills packed house in Deanville PTA show

A pupil cast directed by Mrs. Edith Hardy staged Tom Thumb's Wedding for the November meeting of the Buchtel York P T A at the Deanville Schools. The audience laughed through antics from the janitor humming the wedding march to the mother of the bride sobbing as she marched. Rosemary Reynolds and Junior Robinette sang selections. Betty Warren drew applause with O Promise Me as others performed fine piano and vocal numbers.

Buchtel Tom Thumb Deanville Edith Hardy Buchtel-York P.T.A Bobby Cobert Bobby Hunter Max McGuire Billy Warren Dick Six Fred Linscott Ben Wagner Robert Beckler Clarence Heft Selby Murphy Carl Campbell Jo Donley Susie Thompson Joan Ossman Virgie Thomas Vivian Robinett Mary Ann May

Iowa wedding witnesses dressy pews and dolllike flower girls

In Iowa held under the Wachenschwanz family, bridesmaids wore pastel frocks with matching hats. Shirley Wallace wed Tommy Reynolds with Father Billy Cox and Minister Gerald Warren present. Guests included Mary Ellen Donley and many pupils. a post program business meeting followed and attendance banners were awarded to Mrs. Rife and Mrs. Campbell's rooms.

Shirley Wallace Billy Cox Gerald Warren Tommy Reynolds Donald Simmons Mary Ellen Donley Floyd Merriman Billy Pyatt Bobby Six Billy Kenney Freddie Cullison Ralph Keiffer Harold Pancake Paul Cullison Harold Woolever Jack McLain Charles Hoover Howard Wachenschwanz Kenneth Simms Jack Simmons Bobby Merriman Jack Robinett Billy Fultz Junior Robinett Arlene McLain Sadie Vansickle Bernadine Warren Callie Huffman Norma Green Mary Shingler Lois Belle Cox Clara Savage Betty Warren Susie Thompson Erma Maffin Katie Wolfe Mabel Coleman Ruth Hoskins Mary Lou Wallace Caytha Koon Rosemary Reynolds Doris Jean Hoskins Mrs. Rife Mrs. Campbell

Philippine Company Volunteers Receive Shanghai Medal

Seventy four members of the Philippine Company Shanghai Volunteer Corps are awarded the Shanghai Municipal Council 1937 Emergency Medal for service during the Chinese Japanese hostilities last year.

Manila P. I Philippine Company Shanghai Volunteer Corps Shanghai Municipal Council

Beery Rooney Duo Scores Hit in New Picture

Beery and Rooney debut as co stars in Stablemates at the Athena Theater. Beery plays a former veterinarian framed for murder and Rooney portrays a stable boy who befriends him. They tour with a race horse to Hollywood Park for a big race, uncovering the true culprit behind Beerys frame up as the drama builds.

Beery-Rooney Athena Athena Theater Wallace Beery Mickey Rooney Beery Rooney Hollywood Park Harry Rapf Hollywood Inglewood Seabiscuit Dauber Specify Indian Broom Lloyd Pan Arthur Hohl Margaret Hamilton Marjorie Gateson Sam Wood

School Carnival Set for November 19 at Carbon Hill

The annual fall carnival at Carbon Hill Gymnasium will be held Saturday evening November 19 to raise funds for Carbon Hill, Monday, and Sand Run Schools. Events include a Floor Show, Games, Ring the Ducks, Flower Garden, Balloon Throw, with a door prize and small admission fee.

Carbon Hill Carbon Hill Gymnasium

Armory Opens Wide For County Youth Sports

The WPA Recreation Center at the Athens Armory welcomes all visitors with a growing schedule of activities including basketball volleyball dodge ball soccer indoor baseball and table tennis. A county Boy Scout basketball tournament is planned. players on the main floor must wear basketball or tennis shoes. Open daily with varied hours.

WPA Athens Armory Armory

Evangelist D H Hadwin To Speak At Revival

Evangelist D H Hadwin of Belpre will speak at the Church of Christ No 6 Stimson Ave on The Church as Christ Prayed for It. The sermon launches a nation wide unity discussion with two more talks on Friday and Saturday evenings. Services start at 730 PM and a question box will collect inquiries.

D. H. Hadwin Belpre Church of Christ Stimson Ave Christ

Byers Seeks Advance in Competitive Examinations

W H Byers Navy recruiting officer at the Athens Post Office Building will travel to Cincinnati on November 24 to participate in competitive examinations for advancement. The recruiting office will close until November 28. Marrow Addresses Scouts

W. H. Byers Navy Athens Cincinnati

Nelsonville Social Notes PTA Meeting and Trip Plans

Central P T A will meet Friday at 2 o clock for half an hour to discuss special business. Young People plan to attend the Presbytery gathering at Gallipolis with Emily Sharp coordinating. committee includes Josephine Sharp, Betty Snackenburg, Ruth Matherson, and Polly Johnson. Mrs. W S Webb of Toledo visits J B Preston. Mr and Mrs L B Moore return to New Matamoras after a several days stay with Mrs Frank Moore.

Central P.T.A Young People’s Presbytery Gallipolis Emily Sharp Josephine Sharp Betty Snackenburg Ruth Mathewson Polly Johnson

Sally Armstrongs Eleventh Birthday Party

Sally Armstrong celebrated her eleventh birthday with an after school party from 3 30 to 5 30 p m prizes awarded to Tad Grover and Sally Fisher for the first game Wallace La Baw and Geraldine Josten for the second game and Donald Bingman and Sue Rowland for the third game. Refreshments included chocolate cake ice cream and chocolate treats with Thanksgiving themed plates and cups. Guests listed include Ursula Green Sally Fisher Bartha Jo Kinsel Sue Rowland Alice Vercoe Margaret Chapman Donald Bingman Danny Smith and others.

Sally Armstrong Rachel Armstrong Tad Grover Sally Fisher Wallace la Baw Geraldine Josten Donald Bingman Sue Rowland Ursula Green Bartha Jo Kinsel Alice Vercoe Margaret Chapman Danny Smith Francis Frebault Jack Stewart F. J. Beasley Bobby Cable Kathryn Hess Donna Lee Poling Joan Algeo Marilyn Covert Deanue McPherson Dicky Dotty Silvus

Minstrel Show Promised for Central School Festival

Nelsonville central school festival features Alexanders Rag Time Minstrel with Martin Alexander as interlocutor and Bob Bingman on Hammond organ. The show runs three times from 8 p m Friday, with first grades presenting a play in the afternoon and evening.

Nelsonville Alexanders Martin Alexander Bob Bingman

Nine Chapters For Your Book Of Charm

A guide to timeless personal charm detailing grooming. The girl maintains individuality, dresses to flatter her features, and avoids fad colors. She hem adjusts skirts, daily hair care, weekly shampoo, and meticulous details. She uses deodorant, keeps smooth skin, manicures, and speaks clearly with poise.

Memorial honors Army and Navy nurses at Arlington

Laura Jane Peeple of the Navy Nurse Corps stands beside the new monument at Arlington National Cemetery during its unveiling. The ceremony honors nurses who served in both the Army and Navy branches.

Arlington National Cemetery Army Navy Laura Jane Peeple Navy Nurse Corps

Open deer season yields 1259 bucks for 9968 hunters in Porterville

In Porterville California during the 1938 open deer season in Sequoia National Forest an army of 9 968 licensed hunters brought back 1 259 bucks about one deer per nine hunters indicating strong harvest figures for the season and location.

Porterville Calif Sequoia National Forest

Squirrel Bite Epidemic Reported in Wilmington

In Wilmington Delaware the board of fish and game commissioners reports an unusual epidemic of squirrel bites with four people attacked over a 10 day period. Authorities noted the wildlife incidents as they investigate possible causes and preventive measures.

Huff Wilmington Del Board of Fish and Game Commissioners

Eagles Reorganize Offices as Membership Drive Surges

Nelsonville Eagles move into former White probate offices to host Secretary Gilbert Smith Treasurer Fred Davis and trustees Chas Hoce James Odenthal and Clifton Grose. Four captains top 116 new members with two weeks left. Cosmopolitan Club to meet Friday at 7:30 with Misses Lee and Mona Lane.

Nelsonville Eagles Francis White Gilbert Smith Fred Davis Chas Hoce James Odenthal Clifton Grose Frank Kirk Alva Daugherty Floyd Steenrod Nelsonville Aerue Cosmopolitan Club Misses Lee Mona Lane

End Nightly Revival Meetings This Sunday

Nightly revival meetings continue at the Independent Holiness Church in Nelsonville led by evangelist Rev. William Biernes and pastor Rev. Albert Selbee. Sessions start at 7 o clock daily with a Sunday address at 2 30 on The First Resurrection and a Sunday evening close to the series.

Nelsonville Independent Holiness Church William Biernes Albert Selbee

Avoca Removes Rings with Water Softener Cost

Virtually all traces of rings in Avoca bathtubs have disappeared as the city spent 32,500 dollars on a modern water softener to please housewives.

Avoca

Meteor Globed Glare Over Three States Sparks Calls

Residents report a green glowing meteor last night over multiple states prompting numerous calls to police and airports while authorities investigate. Also notes a separate hoax claim by Edgar Allan Poe about a dirigible crossing the Atlantic to sell papers. Notice of Appointment announces John P. Kelso as administrator of Herb Carsey estate in Hebbardville Athens County Ohio with four month creditor claims deadline.

Los Angeles John P. Kelso Nelsonville Ohio Herb Carsey Hebbardaville Athens County Louis Tyroler Said County Joh

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