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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1933
Page
3
In Mille town today representatives of miners and operators from Kern Ohio District including Hocking Pomeroy and ice fields meet to work on new code and scales for collieries. Capt Perey is among the officials involved in the discussions.
Tetlow, president of District 6, U M W of A, will be in attendance at the joint meeting.
Kathryn Moe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moe, wed Oscar Elkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Elkins of Buchtel, in Catlettsburg Kentucky on September 30. The ceremony was led by Reverend A. S. Cooper of the Methodist Church. Attendants were Mary Moe Norman Hall and William Dean. They reside on Myers Street.
Jubilee Week sponsored by the Drum and Bugle Corps of Glenford Dugan Post American Legion draws large crowds each evening at the carnival grounds on Hocking Street. Howard's Carnival provides varied entertainment. midway features three rides and eight large shows. The carnival runs through Saturday night.
Mrs Arthur Hartman spends week with her parents in Carbondale. Edna Mae Guy Wolfe and Ruth McKnight guests of Fd Wolfe. Leonard Ely Londonderry and Martin Howard guests of Michael Ely. Margaret Jones Nelsonville spoke to local youth. Vernice and Chester Wolfe visit grandparents near Carbondale. Verna France from Carbondale visits. Edith Wolfe and Carrol Everett visit Arley Howard. Guy Adams and daughter from near Connett visit Brooks in Carbondale. Hartman Bryan and Barbara Ann Nelsonville visit Ely family. Lula Phyllis Wolfe visit Wolfe family.
Phillip Moore aged 36 died last evening at Grant Hospital Columbus after a surgical operation. He had been ill three weeks. Funeral services set for 1 30 at Haydenville M E Church Saturday conducted by Rev G C Nutter. He leaves a wife and eight children.
The Athens County Home Economic Association met Tuesday at Glouster High School with a dinner prepared by home economics students under Miss Grace Batterson. Mrs. T. M. Wolfe spoke as the president outlined the year’s program. attendees included Dr Velma Phillips and several members.
The Esther Class of the Christian Church in Athens gathered Monday evening at 93 Maplewood Drive, hosted by Mrs. William J. Davidson and led by class president Mrs. Frank Watkins. Mrs. Harry Bennett conducted devotions and the program. Lotus Elkins sang, Natalie Slaughter played violin, readings by Mrs. Church. Refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs. D. K. Seward and Miss Nelle Sands.
Thelma E. Grandy wed Melvin Tolbert at Pt. Pleasant with guests Irene Johnson and James Kearns in attendance. Tolbert works for Hocking Mining Co. and the couple plan to live with the bride’s mother due to illness. A belated neighbor gathering followed.
Funeral services for Hiler Steenrod were largely attended in Nelsonville with a Glenford Dugan Post American Legion military escort from home to First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Lloyd Evans led the service as two hymns were read, and taps sounded at the grave. The flag was presented to Mrs Steenrod. No vocal music accompanied the ceremony.
Mrs Rose Weigand Mrs Homer King Mrs Frank O Mara and Mrs C A Chute attended the Daughters of Union Veterans convention in New Lexington yesterday as part of a regional gathering.
Twenty one members of the Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church answered roll call Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Asa Hammond on Chestnut Street. Mrs. Ben James led devotions and Mrs. Fred Juniper presided over the business session. Refreshments followed.
Nelsonville observer notes an evening service at Locks tonight at seven led by Rev. Fred Sperry with special music featuring stringed instruments.
Nelsonville residents learn the Band Boosters plan an important special meeting at 7 o clock this evening in the high school.
Nelsonville report states Mrs. Roy Bagley gave birth to a nine pound daughter named Joan Melvina on October third. Grandparents are Robert Bagley of Nelsonville and Ervin Keeney of Buchtel. Great grandparents listed include Charles Bagley of Nelsonville and Roye F. Weaver of Deanville.
Scoutmasters and assistants of Troops 45 46 and 51 meet to form a leaders association and recruit for this month’s achievement roundup. They will rally at the Methodist Church next week for a potluck get together with troops providing beans potato salad pickles and sandwiches.
Nelsonville notices an upcoming class on nutritious low cost meals and economical buying at the high school building. All women in relief families are asked to attend Friday at 2 30 PM, with others welcome.
The Rainbow Class of the Christian Church will meet Friday evening with Miss Sigrid Love.
Elza Brannon aged 63 died yesterday in Chauncey after a stop in Nelsonville. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 o clock. He is survived by a sister and several brothers.
In Pomeroy on October 5 a petition in error was filed after Judge Harley Whitcraft ruled for the Martin Ebersbach Company in a five year Meigs County tax dispute seeking over 100000 dollars. The appeal targets Sybil Ebersvach the former court reporter and comes as the first argument in the Case to the Court of Appeals.
The YWCA at Ohio University will stage "Mother Earth and Her Children" Friday October 6 at 7 pm in Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Townspeople and students are invited to attend the first open meeting production of the year. Cast includes Irma E. Voigt Edith Wray Catherine Sweeney Delia Dorsey Mary Niederaurer Martha White Larry Sheffer. Mary Helen Lee will sing before the show with Helen Shaffer. Florence Smith will introduce cabinet members.
Meigs County Pomona Degree team led by H. EB Starkey conferred the fifth degree on 11 candidates before about 200 spectators at the Fairgrounds Grange meeting. Recipients included Judge S M Jolneon and Mr and Mrs Dan Bardin among others. refreshments followed.
State Master Walter F. Kirk will address Athens Grange Farm Bureau members and Athens County farmers at a joint picnic at the Fairgrounds on Saturday October 7. Committee includes John Hope chairman Jeff Tewkaberry Eben Gillespie and Tom Johnson. Stunts and games will provide entertainment.
Mrs. William Van Meter was fined ten dollars and costs by Magistrate Carl H Porter for failing to send her daughter to Hollister Consolidated School since Sept 5. The fine was suspended on her promise to keep the girl in school, based on an affidavit by county school attendance officer James G Russell.
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