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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1934
Page
6
Nelsonville reports a bridge tournament to benefit Troop 46 Walter Whitlatch Memorial Troop. A six game series starts Oct 17 at 7 30 pm with silver cup to top scorer and formal ceremony after the final game. Knights of Pythias sponsor and Troop 46 is led by Scoutmaster W D Mender.
Troop Scribe Billy Mechem announces all members meet Saturday at 7 10 PM at the K P Building headquarters. Scouts should wear uniforms and bring handbooks flags and flashlights. Jimmie Linsecott named Panther Patrol leader Paul Wright leads Kangaroo unit Jack Pritchard heads Senior Division Everett Woody to Tenderfoot rank Earl Wachenswantz to Second Class.
The Willing Workers Sunday School Class of the Christian Church will meet at 7 tonight with teacher Mrs. Frank Murphy on Poplar Street. Hostesses are Mrs. Emily Reed and Mrs. Gladys Duckler.
Nelsonville hosts a high speed clash Sunday October 14 at the City Playground with a Columbus squad scouted by Fred Hunter of the St. Louis Cardinals. Hunter aims to evaluate local prospects and try out players signed for next year. Game at 2:30 p.m. admission mirrors regular Sunday prices.
Mrs Hal Row wife of Athens County executive committee chairman and other political spouses host Monday at 10 30 am Legion Building Nelsonville honoring state Republican candidates wives Mel Harbaugh Hocking County Executive Committee Chairman arranged a Logan party to join the caravan and escort the visitors into the city
Nelsonville personals list guests visiting from Columbus Chicago and West Franklin Street plus village residents. Lick Run union exonerates two committee members after ox roast probe. Camp Logan vs Nelsonville Tigers clash set for Kimberly field on Oct 14 with free admission. Birth announced for James Standley Gastin with grandparents named.
Trimble Oct 11 A Halloween party is planned by Jacksonville Trimble High School to cut the football fund deficit. About 300 dollars was pledged last year for equipment but bills exceeded estimates and some pledges were unpaid, leaving about 135 dollars in debt to be reduced by party proceeds.
Glouster High hosts New Concord High in a Friday league game at the local field. The Tomcats seek revenge for last year's title defeat on New Concord’s ground amid disputed ref calls. In Jacksonville, the Ladies' Auxiliary plans a wiener roast Friday at 7 pm with members bringing children. The M E Church class will serve a chicken supper on election night November 6.
The October Hi-Tri Society meeting at Carma Heffner’s home drew 17 members with Frances Hall leading the program. A Cosmopolitan Club fall kickoff, garden flower needs for a Republican breakfast, a hospital-to-home transfer, and several church and club notices follow including a G T Club meeting at Lenore Berry’s home.
Guthrie receives checks for shop exhibit winners at the Ohio State Fair. From 18 local school entries 11 placed, with Stanford Evans first on table lamp and magazine basket, George Duncan first on martin box, James Welling first on flicker box, Glen Chalfant first on table lamp crate, Walden Deal second on potato crate and second on turned projects, Otis Johnson third on drawing table, Harold McClellan third on magazine basket, Pat Barret third on wren house, Leo Konikowski first on third house.
Glouster I O O F members plan a Jacksonville lodge meeting Friday night in the Odd Fellows hall. Work planned in the second and third degrees. A McArthur lodge team will confer the third degree to a large class, drawing visiting Odd Fellows from the region to witness the ceremony.
A chicken dinner at William Davis's Taylor Ridge home Sunday drew a large gathering from this city and nearby communities. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Murphy and family plus numerous relatives and friends from Trimble Jacksonville and nearby areas.
Local residents details weekend World’s Fair trip with names including Raymond and Thelma Standley, John Standley Jr., Don Standley, Arenee Ahle family, Rae Abie, and others. A second group visited Dean Moody household near Elliott. Odessa Day, Edna Allman, Frank Bishop of Columbus, Frances Day spent the weekend at the country home. Ralph and Betty Lou Robinson stayed with grandparents Duncan at Joy.
The Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society of the Church of Christ met at Lena Maipas home with 14 members and five visitors. Bertha Heffken chaired the session as Helen Willeke sang and contests awarded first to Willeke second to Ida Chalfant. Refreshments were served by Mulpas and assist. A chicken supper was planned at John Davis home. Trimble M E Church Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Bima Leadinghaus home at 7 30 pm.
Mr and Mrs A H Moore move from Decatur TL to Glouster to join their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs M M Murphy for the winter stay in the city.
Glouster Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary announce a series of card parties at the American Legion Hall starting next Wednesday night.
A Hackensack reader endorses Kruschen and claims a 10 pound loss in two weeks after taking a half level teaspoon daily. The letter cites better appearance and health while noting price and local availability through Clines Pharmacy Co Quick's Store and others.
A long list of Athens County youths selected for the Civilian Conservation Corps appears, with towns including Glouster Nelsonville Chauncey and Millfield. Alternates Edward Wolfe Ralph Leighty Drennern Goldsberry and Donald Laughlin are named.
Clint Slater and his mother visited Del Larkins in Long Bottom on Sunday. Wayne and Paul Orr left Sunday for a westward horse buying trip. Edyth Stout spent Sunday afternoon with Ruth Orr. Marl Trussell and Lyda Pearson vacationed with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Griffith at Antiquity. G W Moorhead of Belleville visited his daughter Mrs. Paul Orr. Hellen Morris from Middleport vacationing with Tom Bailey's family. John Sanborn of Columbus stayed several days with his sister Mrs. Dave McElroy.
Catherine Warehime and her mother hosted a Past Chiefs Association gathering with a three course chicken dinner. Ten members and two guests attended. Bunco awarded high scores to W. W. Gibson and Beile Lancaster. Louise Pearce and Florence Coakley had the low scores. Nelsonville Band Boosters meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Senior High School band room.
Mr. Walter Jackson of Valley Pike Dayton Ohio voices strong endorsement for Indo-Vin a new medicinal plant juice mixture. He claims five years of poor digestion liver headaches bilious spells and loss of appetite improved after consuming three bottles. He says meals digest well now and energy returns with better complexion and vitality. Indo-Vin being introduced at The Athens Pharmacy and by druggists in nearby towns.
Chauncey with improved blocking and tackling since defeat to Roseville, showing stronger ball handling. Linscott remains injured and will miss Friday’s game against Buchtel. team in fair physical shape and wary of a tough matchup.
Chauncey-N. W. Jinks of Way Addition in St. Francis Hospital Columbus is reported to be recovering well after an oil stove exploded in their kitchen days ago. Jinks burned on feet and legs. Chauncey Nine mines report work in the district today with several idle sites listed.
Mr and Mrs Jake Chapman and family relocate from Millfield to Chauncey and take the Glass property on Main Street. Mr and Mrs Lanz Woods move to Chauncey from Murray City.
Chauncey M rs Walter Cubbi, who had been at Mercy Hospital Columbus for several weeks after surgery, was brought home to Chauncey on Tuesday.
Fasteeth powder keeps dentures from slipping, prevents gummy feeling, and freshens breath. Endorsed by users and dentists, it promises all day comfort. Available in three sizes at your druggist.
Morristown Holiness Church closed three week revival services led by Rev. Charles Hook with Rev. James Wallace assisting. Wallace returned to Oak Hill with Hook and accompanying visitors. Eight converts were baptized near the White Ash mine including Frank Walton Audrey Barnhart Mrs Blaine Bullock Mrs Lorenzo Manning Susie Manning Eileen Manning Thelma Jackson and Hershal Smith.
Mrs. F. H. Swanson from Cleveland visits Chauncey to attend the Chauncey Church of Christ annual homecoming and spend time with her mother Mrs. Thomas Witham and relatives.
Mrs. C and daughter Donna J visit relatives near Marion while Pauline Potts comes from Lower Pailing to see her sun. Chauncey Church hosts a Men's Bible Class meeting at 7 30. M B Tucker has improved after illness. Families from Columbus Nelsonville The Plains and Chauncey gather at homes and property changes occur with the Ludwig and Smith families moving in.
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