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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1933

Page

3

Nelsonville Greyhounds Show Strength After McArthur Game

Punting remains the main weakness for Nelsonville High as they prep to face Murray City. The Greyhounds’ defense has held up well, with line play improving after Athens and Chauncey losses. Notable players include Bob Stalder, Bob White, Dale Stage, Art Chute, and sophomore Austin Coepe as a rising star in the backfield.

Athens Bulldogs Chauncey McArthur Greyhounds Bob Stalder Nelsonville Bob White Dale Stage Art Chute Austin Coope Coepe

Local People News and Family Visits

Mrs. M. H. Nickols returned to Middlebourne West Virginia after two weeks with her son Hess Nickols and family. Miss Leona Wells left to visit her sister Mrs. W. H. Grady in Louisville Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Lanning spent the weekend in Dayton as guests of their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Silaughter.

M. H. Nickols Middlebourne W. Va Hess Nickols Leona Wells W. H. Grady Louisville, Ky Elgin Lanning Dayton Wilbert Silaughter Laura Stevenson James Lancaster Howard Bush Jock Parks H. C. Miller Columbus Tom Bell Charles Strum, Jr Mary Newman Marietta Bert Wooten Cecil Rachael Fostoria Gerald Wooten George Gears James Ferrer C. BE. Davis Richard Coleman Lewis Maud Penn Ruth Penn Richard Penn Edwin Barker Logan Ruth Strauss Laurelville George Brooker Ruth Helen Virginia Brooker Boys’ Industrial School Guy Marlowe Derwent Art Eckels Fred Collins Charles Denny Jimmy Mary Spangler Zanesville Dan Simmers Sand Run Charlies Ralph George Potts Paul Potts Ed Cunliffe Bridgeport Rebecca Harrison the Plains Frank Williams Helen Black Cleveland Alec Emery Cincinnati James Emery

Women of Legion Post Install New Officers

In Nelsonville on Tuesday 29 members attended the annual installation of officers for the Woman's Unit to Glenford Dugan Post at the Legion Home Mrs R H Jackson served as installing officer Officers installed included president Mrs Frank Jackson vice president Mrs Leonard Cooley second vice president Mrs Joe Barrows secretary Mrs Glenn Allen treasurer Miss Irma Wilson sergeant at arms Mrs Duskey chaplain Miss Fanny Mulligan historian Mrs Robert Kinney A social time with refreshments followed the meeting.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Legion Home R. H. Jackson Frank Jackson Leonard Cooley Joe Barrows Glenn Allen Irma Wilson Duskey Fanny Mulligan Robert Kinney

Membership Roundup Set for Three Boy Scout Troops

Nelsonville reports Troops 45 51 and 46 will meet Thursday at the Methodist Church for a membership roundup with new recruits as guests. Commissioner Kinneer seeks 100 percent attendance with refreshments. Troop 46 details its officers and an inter-troop meeting will precede regular sessions. The Eu Dora chapter OES marks 37 years with a dinner and a rehearsal for past Matrons Patrons.

Nelsonville Scouts of Methodist Church Kinneer Clayton Lee Sam Hawk Paul Wright Monroe Francis Charles Smith Roger Scott Bill Mechem Bob Blair Rodney Linscott Eudora Masonic Temple

Former School Friends Honor Two Brides at Home

Former classmates honored Mrs. Darrel Moore and Mrs. Howard Beveridge with a double towel shower Monday evening October 9 at the home of Mrs. Beveridge’s parents on Myers Street. Both brides entered Central School together and graduated with the 1931 Senior High class and have worked the past year at William Brooks Shoe Co.

Darrel Moore Louise Hanning Howard Beveridge Geraldine Rosser

Ww. B. A. Club Meeting This Friday Night

Ww. B. A. will meet with Myrtie Tennthill Friday night.

B. A Myrtie Tennthill

Plan Benefit Social Promises Music in I C O F Hall

The D A R plan benefit social will be held Friday night at the I C O F hall. Good music is secured and the public is welcome to attend.

D. T. Club to Meet With Mrs Bland This Thursday

Members of the D. T. Club will meet Thursday night with Mrs Beasie Bland at the organization’s gathering.

D. T. Club Beasie Bland

East P. T. A. to Meet at East School

East End P. T. A. will hold the first fall meeting at East School Friday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Faithful Rebekah Lodge No. will have a called meeting Thursday night Oct. 12 at the I. C. O. F. hall. The degree staff is urged to attend as preparations for inspection Oct. 16 will be made.

East P. T. A East End East Rebekah Lodge No 1. C. O. F. Hall

Local Families Visit in Columbus and Torch

Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Keyes of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Blackburn with daughter Ethel and Clifford Dixon of Torch were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Blackburn.

Eddie Keyes Columbus A. A. Blackburn Ethel Clifford Dixon Torch Blackburn

Greendale Couple Welcome Son John Richard

Mr and Mrs John Williams of Greendale celebrate the birth of a son named John Richard born October 6. The family announces the new arrival.

John Williams Greendale John Richard

Missionary Tea Planned by Christian Church Group

Missionary Society of the Christian Church will hold its annual missionary tea on Thursday night at 7 30 at the home of Mrs. John Love. Mrs. Verna Lane and Mrs. Inez Courtney assist. Mrs. Josie Baugh leads devotions and Mrs. Fern Hickman directs the program. A silver offering will be received and good attendance is hoped from members and guests.

Missionary Society of the Christian Church John Love Verna Lane Inez Courtney Josie Baugh Fern Hickman

Missionary Society Outing in Nelsonville Tomorrow

A combined outing of the Athens Nelsonville and Logan districts of the Missionary societies of Athens Presbytery will gather in Nelsonville tomorrow. Attendees to bring own sandwiches and lunch will be served at 1 o'clock. The program opens at 1 with speaker Miss Anna Scott personal secretary of the nation's board based in New York City. All friends of the church are invited to hear.

Athens Nelsonville Logan Missionary Societies of Athens Presbytery Progra Anna Scott New York City Church Scott

Epworth League Plans Evening Walk to Pine Grove

Epworth League members will meet in front of the Methodist Church at 6 tonight and proceed on a 6 PM walk to Pine Grove, stopping along the route as planned.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church Pine Grove

High School P T A Plans First Meeting of Year

Nelsonville Oct 11 The High School Parents Teachers Association will meet Thursday Oct 12 at 3 PM in the study hall of the Junior Building. Topics include limiting extracurricular activities for pupils and a Home Economics display by girls under Mrs Horch. All parents urged to attend.

Nelsonville Parents-Teacher Association Horch

Meaning of NRA to Church Is Explained

The Rev. H. A. Rothrock, new pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, spoke to the Nelsonville Rotary Club about the NRA’s meaning for the church. He urged church backing of the President’s program and helping the Forgotten Man, stressing concern for others. Attending were Clarence Matheny, Dr. J. D. Francis, and Harold Chambers of the Logan Club.

Nelsonville NRA H. A. Rothrock Rotary Club Methodist Episcopal Church Clarence Matheny J. D. Francis Harold Chambers Logan Club

Nelsonville City Water Declared Sanitary Safe

The local Board of Health approved the Fuel City water supply after tests by the Ohio State Laboratory. Samples from various parts of the system were analyzed, and on October 9 the water was found to be of satisfactory sanitary quality, announced by City Health Commissioner Dr. W. H. Hyde.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Local Board of Health Ohio State Laboratory State Department W. H. Hyde

Missionary Tea and Pythian Sisters Meeting Announced

The church schedules its annual missionary tea for Thursday night October 12 at 7 80 at Mrs John Love home with Mrs Verna Lane and Mrs Inez Courtney leading. Josie Baugh leads devotional and Fern Hickman directs program The Country Places of America. The Pythian Sisters plan a large Thursday night meeting at K of P Hall titled Past Chiefs Night with a secret bour ie and potluck lunch after.

Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Legion Auxiliary installs new officers

American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday night October 10. Officers for the year were installed. Mrs. Nettie Wend, a gold star mother, spoke of her trip to France and visiting her son’s grave from World War I. Mrs. Helen Jackson and Fannie Mulligan reported on the national convention in Chicago. After business, lunch for 28 members.

American Legion Auxiliary Nettie Wend France Chicago Helen Jackson Fannie Mulligan

Murray City Anglers Land 4 Nice Salmon

Henry Seidenfeld and Clarence Hardy landed four salmon at McConnelsville Dam on Sunday weighing 5 pounds 4 ounces, 5 pounds 1 ounce, 3 3-4 pounds, and 2 pounds 7 ounces. The piece notes community visitors and weekend travel across Murray City, Lancaster, Columbus, and surrounding towns with multiple names and dates.

Murray City Henry Seidenfeld Clarence Hardy McConnelsville Dam

Sleep sickness claim claims Troy man in Ohio note

Harry Tooley aged 23 died in Troy Ohio on Tuesday from sleeping sickness after a three week illness. Local reports note the sudden demise of a young resident amid an outbreak affecting the community.

Troy Harry Tooley

Christmas Seal Drive Urges Higher State Tuberculosis Fight

Dr. Robert G. Paterson announces in Athens that the district aims to sell 1767 dollars in seals to fund publicity, patient care, and nutrition programs. Authorities note a rising TB trend and delays in vital statistics, with events from November 2 to December 16 planned across nine counties including Athens and Meigs.

Robert G. Paterson Columbus Ohio Public Health Association Athens Hocking Meigs Monroe Morgan Noble Perry Vinton Washington W. L. Gard Athens County Arthur H. German State Organization Paterson

Portage youths killed in railroad car crash at Cuyahoga Falls

Three Portage County youths died in a train automobile crash at the Front Street crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Cuyahoga Falls last night.

Akron Portage County Pennsylvania Railroad Cuyahoga Falls

Putnam Team Defeats Central Pin Kickers in opener

Rufus Putnam defeats Central 31 to 22 in the girls Kick Pin Ball League opener at Rufus Putnam Training School. Captain Norma Jean Kempton and Virginia Bobo led scoring for Rufus Putnam with roster details and upcoming schedule listed.

Rufus Putnam Central Putnam Central School Cora Rosa Coury Carolyn Barnhart Evelyn Edmundson Joan Woolley Geraldine Christman Jane Wamsley Frances Smith Clarice McKibben Emma Sprague Norma Jean Kempton Virginia Bobo Martha Mansfield Betty Gibson Betty Henderson T Loutse Blackford Grace Chism Elizabeth McGuire Ann MacCombs Phyllis Beam Frances Malone Mechanicsburg East Side

Plan Institutes At Oct 17 Meeting For District Farms

Officers of farm institutes in this district will meet with W. W. Brown, field supervisor of extension, Tuesday afternoon, October 17, in the Athens County extension office to plan eight community institutes to be held again this year.

W. W. Brown Athens County

Change in funeral hour for Mrs Beama Buxton

Funeral services for Mrs Beama Buxton were moved from 2 00 PM to 3 20 PM on Thursday. Burial will take place at Hebbardevilla.

Mra. Beama Buxton Hebbardevilla

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