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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1934

Page

2

Rotary hears Athens County relief director presentation

Nelsonville Rotary Club welcomed Rev. Lloyd Evans as he introduced Athens County Relief director who detailed CWA activity. Spang noted over 200 projects funded in the county. $485,000 in payroll payments during four months under CWA. He described postwar relief and the shift to FERA with $500,000,000 for new agency operations. County bonds and gas funds supported relief efforts.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Athens County CWA Spang FERA

Crabtree All Stars to Clash With Twilight League Team

Nelsonville fans will see Crabtree's All Stars play a local Twilight League selection Sunday at 2:30 pm. Este Crabtree will choose the lineup, with Bob Cline and Gordon Hinkle among the participants, along with Fritz Ostermuller and other International League players.

Nelsonville

Whitlatch Declines Campaign Opening Invitation

Mrs Gladys P Whitlatch Democratic nominee for county recorder was invited as an honor guest at the campaign opening in Aeron but cannot attend. She is regent of the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the D A R, which acts as hostess to the convention today.

Nelsonville Gladys P. Whitlatch Aeron Elizabeth Zane Dew D. A. R. Here

Rev Lloyd Evans Teaches On Japan At Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville notices a second class by Rev Lloyd Evans on the subject Japan to be held tonight from 7 to 8 at the Presbyterian Church. The season topic is Common Folk.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Japan Presbyterian Church

Funeral arrangements announced for Mrs Martha Davis

A special meeting of Faithful Rebekah Lodge No 48 is scheduled tonight at seven o clock at the home of Jake Smith in Poplar to make funeral arrangements for the late Mrs Martha Davis.

Nelsonville Martha Davis Rebekah Lodge Jake Smith Poplar

Leaders visit Nelsonville benefit group for pageant plans

Mrs. Jennie Little supreme captain from Port Huron Mich guest of honor at the W E A Review No 240 meeting in Nelsonville. Miss Ina Hoover district manager announced Nelsonville to host Southern Section District rally in November with Mrs Nellie Heppert Akron as guest of honor.

Nelsonville Jennie Little Port Huron Mich W. E. A. Review Ina Hoover New Salem Ivan Matheny Bessie Bland Freda Marie White Rosemary Smith Margaret Lowden Joe Galvin Jane Fisher United States Supreme Mise Hoover Mra Nellie C. V. Heppert Akron

Order of Pocahontas District Schools Convention Guests Entertained

Nelsonville reports the Order of Pocahontas district schools conventions in Athens and Coalton with Miss Hazel Wallace hosting state officials. Attending guests include Mrs. Neilie Mae Curtis Troy Ohio and other Great Pocahontas members from Ohio towns. Nearby, Girl Scout Troop No. 1 held a fall hike and camp fire service with seven new members sharing why they joined.

Nelsonville Order of Pocahontas Athens Coalton Hazel Wallace Neilie Mae Curtis Troy Pocahontas Mable Gamble van Wert Ida Binns Springfield Ciara Cunliff Murray City Ella M. Browning Uhrichaville Allie Stephene Ann Runk Dayton Eloise Badjeer Esther Hawk Jo Sharp Kathleen Kourt Betty Snackenburg Ruth Morris Peg Barber

Cincinnati man visits relatives in Nelsonville area

Carl Fiemer of Cincinnati, a former Nelsonville resident, is visiting Aunt Mrs. Charlies Vore on Myers Street and cousin Fred Wilson on Washington Street.

Carl Fiemer Cincinnati Nelsonville Charlies Vore Myers Street Fred Wilson Washington Street

Chauncey Blue Devils Face Tough Roseville Test

Chauncey enters Friday’s game 2 1 with 2 wins 1 loss and several injuries. Roseville brings a heavy experienced squad fresh from a scoreless Crooksville tie. Porter and Stanley show improvement at end as Chauncey prepares at High School Field.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils Roseville Buchtel the Plains Rutland Blue Devils Crooksville Patton Linscott Hashman Carter Porter Stanley

Assembly Program at Nelsonville High School Today

Regular weekly assembly at the Nelsonville high school featured Call to Colors led by Jack Pritchard with flag bearers George Ridenour and Mark Herrold. Rev. Lloyd Evans spoke on making New Years resolutions at the start of the school year.

Nelsonville Jack Pritchard George Ridenour Mark Herrold America Edison Hickman Martha Galvin Wilma Scott Alice Mechem John Huddy Lloyd Evans Margaret Howe

Nelsonville Board of Trade to elect officers and discuss winter program

The Nelsonville Board of Trade will hold a re organization meeting at the American Legion building on Thursday night October 4. A 6 15 PM dinner is complimentary for members and retail business owners urged to attend to keep a strong local retail sector.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Trade American Legion

Willard Simington Takes Over Chestnut Street Station

Nelsonville report states Willard Simington has taken over the 8. Clair filling station on Chestnut Street, previously operated by Ira Swingle. Simington now operates at his new location.

Nelsonville Williard Simington 8. Clair Chestnut Street Ira Swingle Mr. Simington

Chauncey Church of Christ Home Coming

Chauncey Church of Christ hosts a home-coming on Sunday October 7 with a 9:30 a.m. church school service followed by communion and a home-coming sermon by Rev. G B Courtney. A noon basket dinner and 1:30 p.m. program feature Rev. O W Williams as speaker and greetings from former members with special music by the church orchestra and choir.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ G. B. Courtney O. W. Williams

Local Folks Visit, Travel, and Recoveries in Chauncey Area

Chauncey brief mentions Mrs Lillie Boling and daughter Ruth Warner visiting from Lancaster. L W Sanders of Millfield in Columbus. Dr C N Sanders spends Monday there. Mrs Owen Morrison and children from Shelby visit C W Ferrer family. Morrison returns home. Ode Jackson recovering after surgery in Columbus hospital. Rev V Ahibrand and wife plan Allensville trip to visit aged father. Floyd Nye family back from Charleston WV. Mrs Annis Salyer returns from Columbus weeklong visit.

Chauncey Lillie Boling Ruth Warner Lancaster Floyd Stanley L. W. Sanders Millfield Columbus C. N. Sanders Owen Morrison Shelby C. W. Ferrer Morrison Ode Jackson St. Francia Hospital

Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Ease Martin at Home

Twenty relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Ease Martin Monday night for her birthday anniversary. A large cake baked by Mrs. Ivor Uppie. a potluck supper was served. The honor guest received many gifts as music from a stringed orchestra provided dancing music.

Chauncey Ease Martin Ivor

District mines Report Active Operations Today

Ten mines in the district are operating today. The list includes No. 219 No. 107 No. 9 No. 24 No. 68 Ohio No. 1 Lick Run Black Diamond Salem Hollow and Kimberly.

Chauncey Ohio Lick Run Black Diamond Salem Hollow Kimberly

Get-To-Gether Club to Meet at Lucy Pedicord’s Home

Bishopville area social notes report weekend visits among the Day family from Columbus and locals including the Smiths of Glouster, Hambel family, Milhoan relatives, and guests of Will Hoon. The Get-To-Gether Club will meet Thursday October 11 at Mrs. Lucy Pedicord's home.

Chris Day Columbus Floyd Milhoan J. M. McDonald Don Withem Glouster Harry Wagner Spencer Ridge Lucy Pedicord Will Hoon Miles E. Hoon Marilyn New Marshfield Clara Gottschalk Frank Hoon Clark Bartlett John Clark Lena Blackburn Belpre T. F Davis

Room 203 Leads Attendance Contest at Athens High

Room 203 tops the Athens High School attendance chart with 21 stars for perfect days this semester. Room 100 trails with 20 stars, while rooms 308 and M1 tie for third with 17 each. A 0 star credit earns a half day vacation. several rooms won three such holidays last year.

Athens

Battery C 134th Field Artillery Inspected for October Inventory

First Lieut. Paul Hall led a Tuesday night inspection of Battery C, 134th Field Artillery, in preparation for the unit inventory. Pay checks were issued.

134Th Field Artillery Paul Hall

Nelsonville clergy and clubs schedule funeral and meetings

Eastern Star members to meet at the Masonic Temple Thursday at 1 30 PM to attend Mrs Martha Daviss funeral at the M E Church at 2 PM A Pythian Sisters meeting Thursday evening includes a potluck supper Haythorn Council regular meeting Thursday evening 7 30 at the Masonic Temple

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters Martha Davis Eastern Star Masonic Temple M. FE Haybhorn Council

Miss Sylvia Matheny Leaves Bell Telephone Chief Operator

Miss Sylvia Matheny chief operator at Bell Telephone Company left St. Anthony Hospital Ge lumbue today. She plans to visit friends and return home about Friday.

Nelsonville Sylvia Matheny Bell Telephone Company St. Anthony Hospital Gelumbue Tumbus

Corn Hog Vote Set Across Five Centers in Athens County

Athens County corn hog growers vote Saturday on the 1935 Agricultural Adjustment Act program. Ballots are at five meetings, with results counted in Athens and sent to national headquarters. Local organizers include F W Vernon Amesville and Stewart, Carthage Troy school sites, Albany, and Athens Grange Hall.

Athens County National Planning For Agriculture Amesville F. W. Vernon Edgar Dixon Frank Pugh Carthage-Troy Lee Elliott Albany Fred E. Dorr Stewart E .&. Haller Clarence Morris Athens Fairgrounds

Salvation Army officers visit Athens to conduct services

Brig. Claude Bates commander of the Salvation Army division with Mrs. Bates remained in Athens yesterday to direct services. They left this morning for Marietta where they will conduct similar services. Mrs. Bates directed the Home League yesterday afternoon.

Claude Bates Ohio Northeastern Kentucky Salvation Army Bates Athens Marietta

Beltz and Easler Wed in Canton Home Ceremony

Mr Henry Beltz of Canton and Miss Garnett Easler of Glouster wed Friday night Sept 28 in the home of Rev J M McDonald. Best man was George McCarthy and maid of honor Miss Florence Neal with witnesses including Hazel Beltz Edward Beltz and others. The couple plan to reside in Canton and guests joined a weekend visit by Rae Ahile Malta and others.

Bishopville Henry Beltz Canton Garnett Easler Glouster J. M. McDonald George McCarthy Florence Neal Hazel Beltz Edward Beltz Art Kasler

Taylor Ridge Guests Attend Birthday Surprise Dinner

Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis of Jacksonville and Mr and Mrs John Davis traveled to Chillicothe to visit Mrs Gladie Davis and daughter Eileen. They joined a birthday surprise for Mrs Gladie Kempton with about sixty guests from multiple towns. Mr and Mrs Forest Kelly and their son visited the Hanning family in Glouster on Sunday.

Jacksonville Groveport Columbus Portsmouth Adelphia Tucson Forest Kelly Glouster Robert Hanning

Trimble Township Couple Weds in Glouster Church

Miss Elsie Jauchius married Eugene Galloway in a simple noon ceremony at the bride’s Glouster home. Rev. David P. Morris officiated. reception followed with a fall flower décor. The couple plan a West Virginia and Washington DC honeymoon trip.

Glouster Elsie Jauchius Eugene Galloway David P. Morris Church of Christ H. L. Janchius Glouster High School R. C. Galloway Paris Hollister High School Christene Galloway J. V. Galloway David P. Morrie Alfred B. Morris Faye Jauchius Emma Arthur Richard Jauchius L. Jauchius Jessie Caroline Jauchius This City John Maher Baby Zanesville

Cunningham Family Picnic At Glouster Sets Annual Reunion

A Glouster gathering at Miss Esta Cunninghams on Main Street drew twenty five attendees from Wellston Athens Chauncey Marietta and local cities. The group shared a noon picnic dinner and decided the reunion would become an annual affair.

F. W. Everett Kenneth Everett Helen Thomas Josephine Maxwell Wellston Gerald Cunningham Phyllis Athens Dora Watkine Chauncey Grant Wallace Zern Cunningham A. Cunningham Juanita F. D. Kinney Ruth Lois Phyllia Ann Esta Cunningham Helen Green This City Mildred Clayberger Marietta

Home-Coming Musical and Religious Tableau Held in Bishopville

The home-coming Sunday drew many attendees as the Spencer Ridge choir led by Mr. Haskins of Corning with Russell Shepard on piano presented vocal solos. In the evening Mountville Epworth League under Mrs. Lena Withers offered music and religious tableaux to a large audience.

Bishopville Spencer Ridge Haskins of Corning Russell Shepard Haskins Mountville Epworth League Lena Withem

Will Serve Millfield Rev Miles E Hoon To Preach

Rev Miles E Hoon of New Marshfield will preach part time at the Millfield Church of Christ and twice monthly at Airline Church. He will continue his duties at New Marshfield, where he has served half time for two years.

Glouster Miles E. Hoon New Marshfield Bishopville Millfield

Indo-Vin Praised By Local Resident In Athens Ad

Mrs. Mary Francis of Dayton Ohio, longtime resident, endorses Indo-Vin the medicinal plant juice now sold at The Athens Pharmacy. She reports improved nerves, better sleep, weight change, and increased energy after using the product. Indo-Vin is being introduced locally and distributed by druggists across the region.

Mary Francis Kings Highway Dayton Ohio Athens Atv

Professor Gentry to speak at First Presbyterian Church

Professor John Gentry of Ohio University will address the mid week service at 7:00 PM in the First Presbyterian Church. His theme is A Psychologist Gives His Views on the Subject Prayer. Reverend Wilcox will preside.

John Gentry Ohio University First Presbyterian Church Wilcox

Fatal hunting accident claims Charles Hor munt in Napoleon

Charles Hor munt aged 57 died instantly when a shotgun discharged as he crawled through a fence during a hunt in Napoleon. The fatal injury occurred on October 3, leaving no other details available.

Napoleon Charles Hormunt

Birthday Party For William Henry At 8Ching Honor

Last Friday afternoonmates of William Henry enjoyed a party at 8Ching in honor of his birthday. Guests brought many gifts and shared cream cake and candy. An Epworth League meeting and reunion plans were noted for the evening at eight o'clock.

William Henry Joe Barrey Barrett Junior Evans Jack Billy Lowery Dicky Mingus Emma McFarland Johnberta Southard Billy Tinkhan Bert Russell Wilma McNabb Marcella Bryan Ernest Jimmy Bycofski John Davis Geary Elmer Handa Fred John Mtayskella Billy Nig John Ridge Jack Whitlateh Chappelear Freda Koster Dieg Rison Donna Seckinger Lebanon John Goodman William Forsbach Epworth League

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County Relief Organization Crabtree Reverend Evans Peterson Majestic Weniou Et Wareers Sylvia Sidney Mae West Cary Grant Inexperienced Chauncey N. H Sylvester Cora Davis Squire H. E. Donley LODGE John Lee Athens Home Telephone CO Bishopville News Room AAA E. 8. Haller Brig Taylor Ridge News Jack Wayne F. J. Beasley Co Athens, Ohio Trimble Township Glouster Church Cunningham Christ Church Presbyterian Group Jacksonville Ney The GEM Pharmacy Prestons the Peoples Bank Co Nelsonville, O Cotton and Lancaster Hickman Citizens Central Bank Southern Ohio Electric Company Hoodletts Mechems
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