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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1931

Page

3

Arnold Urges P. T. A. Members To Promote 9 Month Term

Nelsonville October 6 The new school superintendent E. J. Arnold addressed about 100 members at the Nelsonville Junior Senior High School Parent Teacher Association opening meeting. He urged public support for extending the current eight month term to nine months. The drive for new members is planned for next week as the group reports over 50 members.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Associaton Tom Smith L. E. Buell Arnold Marjorie Rutledge Mildred Oberts Smith Albert Barber Ward W. Hamm

Local guests and hospital note featured in Nelsonville area

A string of social visits unfolds through Nelsonville and surrounding towns with Mr. and Mrs. Brandenburg hosting in Crooksville, Leonard Hewitt visiting Lancaster, and multiple gatherings in Wellston Columbus and Logan. Howard Henson’s injury prompts hospital trip. Ed Hall, former Nelsonville resident, dies in Columbus.

Local society notes and visits across Ohio

Stewart and Mrs. C. E. Ogg hosted Sunday guests. Mrs. R. H. Jackson visited Columbus with daughter Helen a student at Ohio Wesleyan. T. S. Blackbur and T. S. Bush were Columbus visitors. Mrs. Edward Wiley and family of Cambridge visited with her parents. Elizabeth McDowell and daughters Irene and Helen returned from a Pennsylvanian and Eastern Ohio trip with Angeline Adams and daughter Allie from Steubenville.

Irene Helen McDowell Pennsylvania Ohio Angeline Adams Allie Steubenville

Nelsonville High girls tennis opens round robin tourney

Nel sonville High School girls tennis tournament began at Myers Street Court under Miss Helen Shaw with 12 players in the upper bracket. Players compete in a round robin format across three of five games per match to determine the winner by highest set percentage. Monday results include Rosser def. Frank 3 0 and Howe 8 0, plus several close scores. Matches for Tuesday feature French vs Shelton and other pairings among Betts, Sayre, Wilson, Pierce, and Heselden.

Nelsonville Helen Shaw Myers Street Court Margie Rosser Doris Frank Mary Margaret Betts Wilma Scott Betty Sayre Barbara Steenrod Mary Adelyn Wilson Elizabeth Pierce Dorothy Howe Opal Rogers Eleanor Ray Joana Cook Margaret French Faye Shelton Audrey Bean Morill Sayre Mary Lou Hudson Mary Shelton Jane Cramner Eleanor Heselden Mary Rosser

Willing Workers Class Plans Thursday Meeting

The Christian Sunday School group will gather with teacher Mrs. Frank Murphy on Chestnut Street Thursday at 7 PM. All members should attend and bring a letter for their Capsule friend. A brief business meeting will follow.

Willing Workers’ Class the Christian Sunday School Frank Murphy Chestnut Street

Rally Day Observed at Greens Run Church

The Greens Run Church of Christ Bible School held Rally Day on Sunday Oct 4 in Chauncey. Souvenirs were given to attendees. birthdays for Mrs. Lottie Cannon and W H Fierbaugh were noted. Beatrice Hixson sang solo. Doris Fierbaugh Ada Leake sang duet. a children's chorus directed by Carrie Smith sang. Pastor Rev G B Courtney preached both services.

Chauncey Bible School The Greens Run Church of Christ Lottie Cannon W. H. Fierbaugh Beatrice Hixson Doris Fierbaugh Ada Leake Carrie Smith G. B. Courtney

Wolfe Descendants Hold Reunion in Chauncey at Athens

Chauncey residents reported the annual Wolfe descendants reunion on Oct. 4 at the Athens Fairgrounds with a large turnout. A picnic lunch followed a business meeting. next year’s reunion will be in Concord. Attendees from Chauncey included Elizabeth Knode Helen Howard and the Brookins family and Olive Brookins from Millfield.

Chauncey George Wolfe Athens Fairgrounds Conard Elizabeth Knode Helen Howard Uy M. Brookins Thelma Jean Milton Rookins Olive Brookins Millfield

Blancett family visits Chauncey and reflects on loss

John and Charles Blancett of Crestline Ohio visited Chauncey old friends and reported the death of their mother Mrs John Blancett in Crestline last September. The Blancetts, four sons William John Charles and Leo, once lived in Chauncey over 28 years ago and keep ties with neighbors like the Pendergrass and Keasey families.

Chauncey John Charles Blancett Crestline Ohio John Blancett Blancett Pendergrass Keasey

Edward Minister family visits Fairport Harbor plans stadium tour

Chauncey residents Edward Minister Sr and his children spent Sunday in Fairport Harbor Ohio with their son and brother a local schoolteacher and attended the dedication ceremony for the new Fairport Harbor High School stadium confirming the family’s ties to the area and events there.

Chauncey Edward Inister Elbert Minist Fairport Harbor Fairport Harbor High School

Entertain Neighbors Mr and Mrs Clary Host Dinner

Chauncey Oct 6 Mr and Mrs William Clary entertained with a fried chicken dinner at their country home near Chauncey. After dinner the women flailed a bushel of beans and the man worked on the Carys new home. Attendees included Alva Karns C L Cunningham Iris Cunningham Esther Clary Hester Nelson Loree Ice Donald Cunningham Russell Cunningham and Mrs Lewis Sanders and family.

Chauncey William Clary Carys Alva Karns C. L. Cunningham Iris Gabriel Pencelli Esther Clary Hester Nelson Loree Ice Donald Cunningham Russell Cunningham Lewis Sanders Mil

Eight Mines Active in Chauncey District

Chauncey on October 6 reports eight mines in operation including No. 69 on Bailey Run No. 24 No. 28 Poston No. 6 and No. 119 at Millfield L. D. Poston north of Chauncey Black Diamond and No. 90.

Chauncey Bailey Run Millfield L. D. Poston Black Diamond

Chauncey Hostesses Honor Guests from Ohio and Columbus

Mrs. Edward Minister Sr. entertained Sunday at Ellis Avenue Chauncey with guests including sister Mrs. Frank Weaver of Xenia Ohio Victor Weaver of Columbus Mr and Mrs Dave Reese of Glouster and Clarence Reese of Columbus The gathering reflected a cordial local social event with family and friends from nearby cities.

Chauncey Edward Minister Ellis Avenue Frank Weaver Xenia Ohio Victor Weaver Columbus Dave Reese Glouster Clarence Reese

Chauncey Area Families Visit Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Everett Bingman and family hosted guests at their Ellis Avenue home. The Emmer son Daugherty Eileen and Leland from near Coolville visited. Ernest Bingman and sons Kenneth and Gilbert from Glouster came. Other local visits included Dane Osborne returning from Columbus to Chauncey, William Robinett Jr and Billie Lee from Columbus staying with Floyd Stanley’s family, James Love Clarence Sanders and Charles from Millfield in Athens, Grover C Patton from Millfield in Athens, Virgil Earl Jr and Betty Thompson from The Plains visiting Mary Meinhart in Chauncey, and Lawrence Reeves with children from Nelsonville visiting relatives in Chauncey.

Everett Bingman Chauncey Ellis Avenue Emmerson Daugherty Eileen and Leland Coolville Ernest Bingman Kenneth and Gilbert Glouster Dane Osborne Columbus Grant Hospital William Robinett, Jr

Nelsonville City Funds Report Shows Satisfactory Balances

City Auditor Ralph Elliott reported Nelsonville's year end funds balance as of December 31 1931 after adding estimated receipts to current balances and deducting projected expenditures. General Fund shows a final balance of 936.69 and other funds such as Water Works Electric Light Gasoline Auto Registration and the Sinking Fund reflect varied balances and transfers to meet bonds and obligations.

Nelsonville Ralph Elliott General Fund Council Elliott

Local social notes from Saginaw and area residents

Ted McClure of Saginaw is vacationing with his parents in town. The Plains hosts Mr and Mrs Fred Nida visiting with Lee Denny. Warden Rummer of Greens Run spent Friday with friends here. Mabel Sowers and son Glen shopped in Nelsonville. Michael Fearns and wife from Johnstown Pa visit his mother and brothers. Maud Farmer taught in Lulu Smith's absence due to Mrs Dell Buffington's illness. Arthur Wetzel of Buchtel visited Jobs Saturday night. Rudolph Camp of Orbiston spent Sunday with former’s parents Roy and Mrs Camp. Otis Powers of Millfield visited Lee Denny and family Sunday. Tom Palmer near Lancaster visits Clyde Grinsted. Ivan Morton and Clarence Cartwright on business trip to Jobs. Amos Sorrel of Orbiston visiting relatives in Jobs.

Ted McClure Saginaw Mich Frank McClure Fred Nida the Plains Lee Denny Warden Rummer Greens Run Mabel Sowers Glen Nelsonville Michael Fearns Johnstown Maud Farmer Lulu Smith Otis Powers Millfield Tom Palmer Lancaster Clyde Grinsted Ivan Morton Clarence Cartwright

Birthday party honors Bobby Lee Andrews in Buchtel

Mr and Mrs Ralph Andrews hosted a birthday party for their son Bobby Lee Andrews on Friday afternoon in Buchtel. Guests included Doris Corwin Vivian Murphy Mary Lou Murphy Regina Taylor Bertie Lou Taylor Mary Margaret Wright Rosemary Sayre Jean Bruce Nellie Worden Betty Shesky Margie Stevens Zella Ora Pauline Pierce Betty Andrews Clarence Sayre Lindy Syx Laurie Harris Eugene Harris Jimmie Bruce Thomas Sayre Bobby Bookman Dickey Taylor and other friends.

Eugene Harris Jimmie Bruce Thomas Sayre Bobby Bookman Dickey Taylor Bobby Lee Andrews Ralph Andrews Clarence Sayre Paul Taylor Lucille Sayre Ed Stevens

Plymouth R F D News Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Robert Hysell and daughter Genevieve of Pomeroy spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Mike Largent. Mrs Etta Largent visits Mrs Robert Hysell of Pomeroy. Albert Exline rents Ernest Carters house. they moved Wednesday. Thomas Largent and son Floyd attended the Hope school meeting Saturday. Pearl Stanley and Howard Bever age of Carbondale visited Mike Sargent Saturday. Eunice McDaniel spent Saturday evening with Beatrice Waters. Pie social at Campbell school drew many locals Friday night. Andrew Kisor of Nelsonville visited Art Largent Saturday.

Robert Hysell Genevieve Pomeroy Mike Largent Etta Largent Albert Exline Ernest Carter Thomas Largent Floyd Hope Pearl Stanley Howard Beverage Carbondale Mike Sargent Eunice McDaniel Beatrice Waters Campbell School Andrew Kisor Nelsonville Art Largent

Warn Against Fever Check Disease

Nelsonville officials urge strict fever containment as Scarlet Fever cases reach about 20. Health board asks parents to keep sick children home until quarantine ends and to prevent school attendance in affected families to avoid broader restrictions.

Nelsonville Board of Health

New Teacher Hired at Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville gains Miss Janice Paydon as English history and mathematics instructor. She is an Ohio State University graduate with AB and MA degrees and seven years teaching experience. Duties begin Wednesday per Superintendent E J Arnold Manday.

Nelsonville Janice Paydon Columbus Nelsonville High School E. J. Arnold Manday Miss Paydon Ohio State University

Granddaddy Pumpkin Grows Big at Myers Crossing

FR F Katzenbach harvested a giant pumpkin weighing 67 pounds with a 5.5 foot waist at Myers Crossing. The vegetable, described as the granddaddy of all pumpkins, will be exhibited at the Lancaster Fair.

Nelsonville FR. F. Katzenbach Myers Crossing

Business Girls Class Meet at Madison Street

The Christian Sunday School class for business girls will gather Wednesday evening with Misses Esther and Lucille Verity at 431 Madison Street. President Miss Margaret Johnson has called an important business meeting.

the Christian Sunday School Esther Lucille Verity Madison Street Margaret Johnson

Misses Lin to Host October Standard Bearers Meeting

Helen and Grace Lin ton will host the October meeting of the Standard Bearers at their Jefferson Street home Wednesday at 7 pm. Members planning to attend should call Edith Campbell at 341-1 by Wednesday noon.

Helen Grace Linton Jefferson Street Edith Campbell

Euchre Party at St Phillip’s Newi Church

A euchre party will be held Thursday evening at 8 o clock at St Phillip’s Newi Church in Murray City. The public is invited to attend.

St. Phillip’s Newi Church Murray City

Old Timers Fall to Ohio West Virginia Team

The Old Timers, a veteran squad from Washington County led by Dr. Walker, lost 15 to 2 to an Ohio West Virginia team. The defeat follows twelve years of matchups in the area and ends a long run of stronger years for the Old Timers who plan to regroup next spring and field football and basketball again.

Walker

Circle of Ruth Class meets at Presbyterian Church

The regular Circle of Ruth Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School held a Monday evening meet in the church social rooms. Twenty four members answered the roll call with several guests attending and a 6 o'clock dinner served by hostesses.

Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Sunday School Angeline Adama Steubenville E. B. Acomb Athens Stapleton C. H. Hannahs Bean Marjorie Rutledre Tom Mathewson Donald John

Drill Team Meeting Notice

All members of the drill team are asked to be present at the regular meeting of the W B A Wednesday evening at 7 o clock.

Appeal From College Suspension To Be Heard

In Columbus an appeal from an injunction that blocked Miami College Oxford officials from susp ending Miss Jean West last year for poor scholastic standings will be heard by the first district appellate court October 4. Attorney General Bettman appealed, arguing the injunction sets a precedent prejudicial to school disciplinary rights.

Columbus U.P Jean West Miami College Oxford First District Appellate Court Bettman

Praises Dairy Farmers of Athens County for Quality Milk

Athens County dairy men led by MH R Jacoby of the Hocking Valley Cooperative Sales Corporation report rapid progress. They built dairy barns and milk houses and now supply a Columbus firm for baby food and other products. The community attributes demand to strict sanitary laws and cooperative efforts among state, local governments, health departments, extensions, distributors, and farmers.

Athens County MH. R. Jacoby Hocking Valley Cooperative Sales Corporation Columbus Athens State of Ohio Athena County Commissioners Athens City Council County Extension Department Athens City Lawa

Inspection Held By Salvation Army Leader at Athens Branch

Major C. B. Bates, divisional commander for the Southern Ohio District, visited Athens today for an inspection of the local Salvation Army branch. He spoke at the Athens County Ministerial Association meeting at the Athens Methodist Episcopal Church as the headquarters books at 92 West Union Street were audited this afternoon.

C. B. Bates Cincinnati Salvation Army Southern Ohio Athens Bates Athens County Athens Methodist Episcopal Church West Union Street

Cascarets Promise Quick Relief for Constipation

When you feel achy dizzy bilious with coated tongue and bad breath and loss of appetite Cascarets offer relief. Take a Cascaret tonight and again tomorrow night to rid the system and restore regular bowel action, with the claim that doctors say cascara strengthens bowel muscles. Ten cents at drug stores.

Test Company L Drill Prepares for November 23 Test

The 166th Infantry Ohio National Guard held a Monday night drill at the Armory. Major D R Smith outlined the upcoming test set for November 23. Capt Thearle W Shafer supervised inspection while Sgt J R Williams and Sgt L D McBride led training in weapon care and riot duties.

166Th Infantry Ohio National Guard D. R. Smith Thearle W. Shafer J. R. Williams L. D. McBride

Salvation Army Held Old Fashioned Gospel Meeting

Major C B Bates divisional commander of the Ohio division will conduct an old fashioned gospel meeting at the Army Hall at 7 30 tonight. The public is invited Adjutant Bernard Stone announces dedication of Kathryn Jean Gates during the service. Gates is superintendent of Salvation Army Sunday School.

C. BE. Bates Cincinnati Ohio Salvation Army Army Hall Bernard Stone Kathryn Jean James Gates Bates Gates

Espinosa Named Golf Pro at Portage Country Club Akron

Al Espinosa of Chicago signed as golf professional at Portage Country Club succeeding George Currie who led the club for eight years. Espinosa will arrive Saturday and Don Boyd of Chicago was announced as head greenkeeper at Portage.

Akron U.P al Espinosa Chicago Portage Country Club George Currie Fispinosa Currie Don Boyd

Interdenominational Council to Discuss OU Affiliations Meet Tonight

The Interdenominational Council schedules a meeting at the First Christian Church to discuss Ohio University student affiliate memberships in Athena churches. Sanford Kearina of Oak Hill serves as president and David Titua of Watkina Glen is vice president.

Ohio University Athena Interdenominational Council First Christian Church Sanford Kearina Oak Hill David Titua Watkina Glen

Athens County Commissioners Approve Bills for 7000+

Athens County Commissioners approved bills totaling just over 7000 dollars including final payment of a 1100 bond for a project at the county infirmary building damaged by fire and rebuilt at cost 3400 dollars. They authorized about 6000 dollars for road material labor and equipment used during the summer with a next regular meeting set for October 18.

Athens County Athens

Russell Injured Northwestern Fullback Cleared for Notre Dame

Northwestern coach Dick Hanley said Rob Russell would be ready to play against Notre Dame after missing practice due to an injury sustained in the Nebraska game. The Wildcats practiced behind gates to sharpen their high powered offense.

Evanston Rob Russell Northwestern Dick Hanley Russell Ren Notre Dame Nebraska Wildcats

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M. T. Brandenburgh Frank Oakley Elda Gail Wanda Jean Crooksville Leonard Hewitt Charles Scott A. A. Gibson Elizabeth Patton D. F. Gibson H. B. Gibson Wellston Clarence Sowers Thomas Auflick C. H. Bartlett Wolfe Concord C. 8. Bradfield, Jr the Plains and Millfield Mr. and Mrs. Clary Jobs News Amos Sorrel Orbiston Plymouth R. F. D. News Granddaddy Pumpkin Seion of Gourd Euchre Party O Cunningham Wd KR. C. A Gadbury Electric Shop Ohio-W. Va Dave Evans Mabel Shafer Freda Smith Edith Stiers Petitt Mra. Metfner Hoodletts H. R. Jacoby President Valley Sales Corporation FE. Bates Tanspects Salvation Army Barbere and Druggiata National Guard Espinosa Coats Luckoft’s Fred R. Beasley Nelsonville, Ohio Nelsonville Drug Co Glen D. Thomas Nelsonville Sin Sami Booth Tarrington Leon Janney Junior Coghlan Matt Moore Dorothy Peterson Zasu Pitts Hollywood Vitaphone Matt Actil Ae C Theodore Dreiser Phillips Holmes Sylvia Sidney and Frances, Dee
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