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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1931

Page

3

Dr. McClure Addresses Epworth League on Individual God

Dr. R. V. McClure spoke to the Epworth League of First Methodist Church on Our Individual Interpretation of God. The session featured Miss Marie Wareheim leading discussion on The Value of Prayer in My Life, plus a violin duet by Miss Marjorie Hickman and Miss Edna Laughlin and a solo by Miss Rachel Katherine Coakley. The room was filled with youth as discussions centered on practical daily life issues. Dr. McClure then preached at 7 pm and led the first quarterly conference for the church year.

Nelsonville R. VA. McClure Epworth League of the First Methodist Church Marie Wareheim Marjorie Hickman Edna Laughlin Aven F. Thome Rachel Katherine Coakley Donis McManamay Batswain Isaac ©. Castle U.S. Navy Bo’s'n Castle Navy Department Navy

King's Heralds Meet Saturday Afternoon

The King's Heralds held their monthly gathering at Eleanor Spencer's home in Nelsonville. They sang Thanksgiving tunes, recited the K H Yell, and performed the Penny March. A reading by Helen Sayre and solos by Eleanor Sayre followed the program along with readings by Evelyn Ogg and Ruth Patton.

Nelsonville King's Heralds Eleanor Spencer Ramhal and the Wolves Helen Sayre Eleanor Sayre Evelyn Ogg Ruth Patton Betty Hitchings

Wend Schoonover Nuptials Announced

Mrs Maggie Wend announces the marriage of her daughter Bernice to Charles Schoonover of Lima Ohio. The ceremony was Nov 25 in Covington Kentucky with a ring ceremony. The couple will live in Lima where the groom is employed.

Nelsonville Navy Maggie Wend Adams Street Bernice Charles Schoonover Edward Schoonover Lima Covington

Brothers Injured in Local Auto Accident

Yates Brothers from Buchtel were moved to their home in Stout's ambulance Sunday night after suffering minor cuts and bruises in an automobile accident here.

Nelsonville Yates Brothers Buchtel Stout

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Across Three States

Mr and Mrs A B Johnson of 58 West Franklin Street hosted a Thanksgiving Day dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Grones of Athens and Mr and Mrs Frank Bonifield of Carmichael Pa along with Mr and Mrs Frank Minner, Preston Minner and their son.

A. B. Johnson West Franklin Street Frank Grones Athens Frank Bonifield Carmichael, Pa Frank Minner Preston Minner Frank

Thanksgiving Visits and Obituaries in Ohio Communities

The report lists multiple Thanksgiving visits across Columbus Wellston Columbus and Nelsonville. It notes illnesses improvements and funeral services for Mrs Allie Hawk in New Lexington and mentions relatives from Akron Laurelville Seamen and New York visiting local families.

Catherine Lowes Columbus Headley Lowes Howard Wiseman Wellston John Smith Allie Hawk Lena Horn New Lexington M. E. Church Henry Kammerling John Frazier Jr Akron John Frazier Sr Laurelville Edward Smith William Briley Vivian Johnson Wayne Johnson Clarence Rashun Seamen Jerry Matheny Martha Smith Blanche Carrie Greene Carl Smith Nelsonville Stanley Crook Celia Crook Elmer New York Ollie Hawk Frank S. Hughes Bob Hughes Russel, Ky Harry Hughes

Classified Notes And Local Society Circulation Hotline

Local staff correspondent notes classified ads and society items and offers telephone help via 412-W. The notice invites readers to contact an experienced representative for classified ads and circulation services.

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Eudora Chapter 72 to Install Officers December 8

Newly elected officers of Eudora Chapter No 72 Order of the Eastern Star will be installed at the December 8 meeting. A 6 o clock dinner precedes the ceremony, served by the Band Boosters Club. Members must reserve dinner by calling Margaret Galvin Elizabeth Riley or Adda MacCombs by December 3.

Eudora Chapter Order Eastern Star Ladies of the Band Boosters Club Margaret Galvin Elizabeth Riley Adda MacCombs

Business Girl's Class Meeting at Steenrods for Christmas Exchange

An important meeting of the Business Girl's Class at the Christian Sunday School will occur Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs S S Steenrod's West Washington Street. Names will be drawn for the Christmas exchange to be featured at December party hosted by Miss Adeline Ray. A pot luck luncheon will be served.

Christian Sunday School S. S. Steenrod West Washington Street Adeline Ray

Esther Class Meeting At Lulu Parry Home

The Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School will meet this evening at the home of Miss Lulu Parry on Poplar Street. The annual election of officers will be held during the gathering and a silver offering will be taken.

Esther Christian Sunday School Lulu Parry Poplar Street

Thanksgiving social notes of Barberton residents

Local society column lists residents and visitors over Thanksgiving week. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas of Barberton with Simonton and Murray City relatives, Miss Vernon Bush in New York City, several trips to Columbus and Detroit, and updates on Delawares and Athens visits. one serious illness noted for Hazel Hickman in Delaware Hospital.

Frank Thomas Barberton Willard Simonton City Murray City Vernon Bush New York City Tom Bush Lillian Stover Letha Minner Columbus Gilbert Slater Lake Placid N. Y Elva Applegate Walter Mechem Blake E. W. Allen Raymond Clarence Davis Herrold Gertrude Linniger Detroit Mich James Herrold Frank Davis Miss Linniger Athens Margaret Johnson John Sharp Martins Ferry George Beagle Herbert Condit Indianapolis Ind Elizabeth McDowell Grace Capper George Lowery Elizabeth Lash Mary Lou Thompson Mt. Vernon Arthur Thompson Lulu Thompson Maude, McArthur Nes Preston Minner Elizabeth Ed Fluke Columours Frank Bonifield Carmichaels Bonifield A. B. Johnson Hazel Hickman Delaware Hospital Maria Creighton Agnes Reybould Edith Beagle Merle Pedigo Paul Fdguar Sam Starkey Carl Starkey This City Vernon Starkey Akron Mary Kelley Nora Kelley Ralph Wilson Spencer W. Va Fred Wilson Walter Lines Janice

Newlyweds Take Lone Honeymoon at Donner Summit

Harry Walker, a U S Department of Commerce radio operator, and his bride Miss Clara Dorwaldt married in Reno and planned a private honeymoon at Donner Summit California the high Sierra station 7300 feet up with a cabin wired to withstand extreme winds.

San Francisco Harry Walker United States Department of Commerce Donner Summit California Clara Dorwaldt Alameda Reno

Boy Carvers of Totem Poles Promised Trip

Washington announces a treasure hunt for Boy Scouts skilled with knives who can carve and paint a totem pole. The Interior Department offers three scouts a steamship trip to Alaska and a journey into the interior to study Indians art and lore firsthand.

Washington Alaska United States Department of the Interior Interior

Valuable metals found in Nebraska near Danbury

Red Willow county may soon see commercial mining of gold and platinum. Sand along a road between Danbury and Indianola trails to a pit on the C Brown farm. Samples were sent to an assayer. results pending. Locals think the deposit is small and likely glacial in origin.

Danbury Neb U.P Red Willow Here Indianola C. Brown

Old Suitcase Proves Profitable Investment

Calvin Heeks a Wisconsin tourist bought a second hand suitcase for $2 in a Pueblo store and found a wallet with three worn $20 bills inside. Heeks later learned the bills totaled $60 in value from the discovery.

Trinidad Colo U.P Calvin Heeks Wisconsin Heeks Pueblo

State Catch Fish For Needy Families

Thousands of pounds of coarse fish from lakes near St. Michael Nebraska were made available for needy families by the state game commission. The Salvation Army received and will distribute the fish, taken because carp buffalo and other species threaten game fish populations.

ST. Michael, Neb U.R State Game Commission Salvation Army

Trash Proves Profitable at Memphis Jewelry Factory

Memphis Tennessee trash saved at the souths largest jewelry factory brings in seven thousand dollars, according to the plant manager. The report notes the unusual recycling effort and the resulting profit for the company.

Memphis Tenn U.P South Babe

Babe on voting list shocks Atherton election

A two year old child was mistakenly listed on the voting register in Atherton England and received party candidate addresses before the general election, prompting questions about registration accuracy and security.

Atherton England U.P

Individuality Found Even in License Tags

License tag choices reveal motorists seek unique numbers with patterns like repeated digits and reverse sequences. Athens registrars list examples from residents and outline sale dates for new blue and white tags starting December 10 with old permits expiring December 31.

Athens David Johnson Registrar of Motor Vehicles John Lax Howard Mills Henry Cameron Gibson William Reefer Clark Williams Tom Gibsons Harry Crumley Robert Tompkins Frank Biddle C. O. Gibson C. B E. Collins Arthur Hickman T. W. Gaston Charles E. Cameron L. D. Pierce E. D. Shrout Bernard Stone H. T. Phillips Athens County Mary Hutchinson W. N. Alderman George H. Junod Ellen —. Morman Marie Brooks Franks. Roach Zola Dunfee J.S. Smith H. G. Householder

Reward Paid For Exploding Big Bomb In Marion Ill

In Marion Illinois a bomb found on Shannon Hollands porch near the First National Bank site prompted officials to offer a ten dollar reward for safe disposal. Monroe Owen took the device to an orchard, placed it in a tree fork and fired a shotgun, causing a blast that hurled debris. He received the reward.

Marion, Ill U.rp Shannon Holland First National Bank Marion The County Board of Supervisors Monroe Owen

Big-Footed Youth Needs Custom Shoes in Milwaukee

In Milwaukee Harry Pleszy, 20, a 6 foot 7 inch youth, walked barefoot to the state aid office saying his father is dead and his mother cannot afford shoes. He wears size 184% D, the largest found since the circus, and a shoe maker offered to custom craft them at an estimated cost of 85.50 after two weeks of work.

Milwaukee Wis U.P Harry Pleszy State Aid Office Harry

Youth Slays Father in New Orleans Family Tragedy

Victor Dusang 19 is charged with manslaughter after shooting and killing Sylvant A Dusang 43, his father, in New Orleans following a dispute over a drink. The incident cites humiliation over the son being called a sissy. Other family members stood by as the case unfolds.

Victor Dusang Sylvant A. Dusang New Orleans

Right of Way Drive Aims to Complete Glouster-Murray City Road

In Glouster Ohio committees push to secure extra land for the Glouster-Murray City state highway project raising width from 40 to 60 feet. Most landowners agree citing property value gains while a few refuse. A courthouse hearing in Athens is set for Tuesday to finalize the plan before the state considers the road.

Glouster Glouster-Murray City Athens

Clark Family Ends Glouster Visit Before Returning Home

Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Clark and two sons Walden and Ward left Glouster for Indianapolis Indiana after visiting relatives in Glouster and Bishopville. Mr. Clark, a former Glouster High School principal, later lived in Columbus and for several years has resided in Indianapolis.

Glouster F. P. Clark Walden Ward Indianapolis Ind Bishopville Clark Columbus

Election of Officers to Open Magic City Lodge Event

GLOUSTER Nov 30 With the election of officers at the regular meeting of Magic City Lodge I O O F Friday night an attendance and new member contest will be held. Refreshments will be served after the business session and social season enjoyed.

Glouster Magic City Lodge

Millfield Man Taken to Columbus Hospital for Appendicitis

Charles Tippie of Millfield and former Trimble resident was stricken with appendicitis shortly after 4 am Sunday. An ambulance transported him to St Francis Hospital in Columbus where doctors planned an afternoon operation with his wife present at the hospital.

Glouster Charles Tippie Millfield Trimble Tippie St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Marry Welsch Named Editor at Glouster High School Yearbook

Glouster High School announces the annual yearbook staff with Editor Harry Welsch and Business Manager George Wolf. Advertising manager is Jimmie McCarty, assistant advertising manager Yondell Johnston, society editor Dorothy McDonald, sports editor Robert McCreanor. A junior class editor and advertising manager will be chosen. The yearbook will include a revised Alumni by classes record to boost sales.

Harry Welsch George Wolf Jimmie McCarty Yondell Johnston Socety Dorothy McDonald Robert McCreanor

Officers to Be Elected at Red Men Meeting

Chickamauga Tribe No 44 Ir of Red Men will elect officers at its regular meeting Tuesday night in the Red Men Hall on Front Street. A large attendance is desired as other important business will come before the members for consideration.

Glouster Red Men Front Street

Session To Convene At Presbyterian Church Tonight

The Athens Presbyterian Church Session meets tonight at 7 in the Westminster Fellowship rooms. Rev A Y Wilcox will lecture on Hildebrand and the Early Church, continuing studies in church history. Union Brotherhood meetings begin Thursday at 545 with Dr W S Gamertsfelder presiding. Rev Dr Jesse Halsey to speak on Greece mission. tickets sold by Dr Gamertsfelder. Friendly Society serves dinner.

Athens Presbyterian Church Westminster A. Y. Wilcox Jesse Halsey Seventh Presbyterian Church Cincinnati Halsey Greece Gamertsfelder Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church

Spot Restaurant Manager Injured in Dayton Collision

John Keogh, manager of the Spot Restaurant, was injured Saturday night in a Dayton automobile collision. He suffered facial and hand cuts when thrown against the windshield.

John Keogh Spot Dayton

Son and Mother Reunited By Salvation Army War Cry Story

The War Cry recounts Walter Horneman and his mother Mia, separated since age two in Ludington Michigan. Kidnapped as a child, he drifted into carnival work and street life, ending up in Akron seeking aid at Salvation Army relief. A hospital stay and news from Akron led to his mother finally reaching the Salvation Army and reunion.

Salvation Army Walter Horneman Mia Arady Athey Akron Ludington Mich Salvation Army Relief Hia Ster Milwaukee

Hearing on adding road to Ohio State Highway system

NOTICE OF HEARING NO 1005 Columbus Ohio November 20 1931 Director of Highways of Ohio will hold a public meeting at 2 30 PM EST on Tuesday December 4 1931 in the Court Rooms in Athens Ohio to hear arguments for and against adding a described road in Athens County to the State Highway system beginning on State Route U S 508 going northeast to Stewart and terminating or alternate route in the same area.

Columbus Ohio Aghways of Ohio Athens Athens County Gayesville Stewart D. W. Merre

Hearing on adding 5 mile Ohio highway route in Athens County

Public hearing set by the Director of Highways of Ohio at 9:00 a m eastern standard time on Tuesday December 8 1931 in the Court Rooms Athens Ohio to consider arguments for and against adding a described road to the state highway system located in Athens and Hocking Counties beginning at Murray City S S R 216 through Trimble Township Hollister to Glouster with an approximate distance of 5.00 miles.

Columbus Ohio Aghways of Athens Hocking Counties Murray City Trimble Township Athens County Hollister Glouster W. Merrell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. McClure God King’s Heralds Santa Claus Kentucky Buchtel Men Rbon Hill News Cc. H. Bartlett Your Society Marie Stowe Katherine Harrop St. Clairsville Irene McDowell Tom Hobson Pittsburgh Mary Hobson Baltimore Maryland Nebraska Sissy Virginia Winchester Shenandoah Valley Navy League Chiefs Navy League Washington, D. C William Howard Gardiner Hoover Nelson Macy Walter B. Howe N. M. Hubbard Chicago James W. Wadsworth Theodore Hobinson Glouster-Murray Road Glouster High School Marry Welsch Wil Presbyterian Church Rickard Abey Lesta Clark Gable Jhan Hershost John Milian Laurel & Hardy Mickey Dunn Cisco Kid Warner Baxter Edmund Lowe Conchita Montenegro Nova Lane
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