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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1935
Page
6
A large pep meeting for the Glouster football squad is set at the athletic field tonight at 7 30. The Glouster High School Band will perform and senior class boys will speak. Hundreds are expected to attend. The Big Six League game with New Lexington High is set for 2 30 Thursday and could decide the league championship.
Thomas Jarvis and Miss Lillian Baker of Youngstown were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Sollara Jr. returned to Washington D. C. after a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Shirkey. Sunday visitors of Mrs. George Nasp included James Thomas Sr., Dale Harris and wife from Logan and James Thomas Jr. and son from Columbus.
A lightning strike at 73 Summit Street Glouster damaged a double residence during a Tuesday night storm. Radios were ruined a kitchen ceiling and a window was smashed as the bolt entered via the electric wire through the meter. No injuries were reported. The home belonged to William James Sr and housed Mr and Mrs Jack Bell and Mr and Mrs Clarence Mason.
Mrs A O Wolfe 64 died early today at the family home on Congress Run after years of failing health. Survived by husband two children Ralph Wolfe Portsmouth and Corene teacher Fierce Ridge a sister Mia R H Wemmer Millfield and two brothers I W Brown Akron and Clarence Brown Millfield A Nineveh Rebekah Lodge member Funeral arrangements pending Jacksonville.
Hughes of the Warner Conservation Association spoke at the Kiwanis Club luncheon in the Hotel Gordon. He outlined the benefits of establishing a sanitary district for parts of Athens Morgan and Perry Counties. George H. Campbell awarded the attendance prize to C. E. Haskins.
The October meeting of the Shelton Missionary Society at Mrs. Zoe Herrold’s home drew 16 attendees. Mrs. Susie Kasler led a devotional on Seeking Living Treasures from Mark 6 7 13 with scripture prayer and song and directed a home mission discussion on Treasures at Our Door.
The American Legion Auxiliary prepares its annual Armistice Day dinner in the Legion Hall. The Bishopville Get-Together Club meeting, postponed from Thursday to Friday at 1 PM, will be held at the Town House.
All members of White Rose Temple No. 92 Pythian Sisters are urged to attend a 7 o'clock meeting at the K of P Hall. Important business will be discussed.
Members of Chickamauga Council, Degree of Pocahontas will travel by bus to Adelphia for a day and evening district school of instruction. All who wish to join should be at the bus station by 8:30 Thursday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Corwin of College Hill announce the birth of a seven-pound son, Roger Marvin, born last Wednesday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Corwin of Jacksonville and Mrs. Celia Boudinot of Millfield.
Members adopted a resolution proposing a state law requiring pupils to take an oath to the state and national constitutions twice weekly during the school year. Mrs Sage, an Englishwoman, was the first woman to ascend in an aircraft and accompanied Vincent Lunardi in a balloon on June 29, 1785.
James Dunn and Arline Judge headline Fox Film's Welcome Home a Thursday release at the Ohio Theater. Dunn plays a clever town operator who schemes with old companions to trap a millionaire, only to have plans backfire and be saved by his wits in a rib tickling climax.
Larry explains a highly crafted, armored car may connect State Auto Sales, Inc. to gangster supply. He tasks Bobby to discreetly gather any odd details about the car and its purchase while ensuring Jean stays safe from possible gang influence.
Bobby questions whether Harkins is a gang member while Larry suspects bad company. Agent Watson reports the hangout is the West Park Hotel on West Ninety eighth Street but Lewis and the girl have just left. Larry rushes to reach the site as the story continues.
The reading suggests a high touch of the mysterious may affect business and private life with love letters from an elder adding intrigue. For the day there is advice to beware strangers and to expect perplexing situations in correspondence with elders and a child born today may have a poetic or idealistic life influenced by strategy.
Veterans groups sent resolutions to Governor Davey opposing the proposal to convert the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home at Sandusky into an asylum for the insane. The state survey suggested abandoning the home and placing inmates in federal facilities, but the governor argued most inmates would not be eligible for federal admission.
Twelve mines were marked up for work in the district Wednesday. They were No. 69, No. 9, No. 255, No. 219, No. 107, Poston No. 6, Chauncey No. 25, Kimberly, Hocking, Lubrig, Lick Run and Black Diamond.
Amos Matheny injured his left arm and hand Friday after an iron bar he was using struck him. An X ray showed no broken bones.
Supt Wesley Walburn announces Chauncey Dover Schools will be dismissed Friday to allow teachers to attend the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association meeting in Athens. Joe Bridgewater and Thomas Oliver report a seven pound Muskingum River catch near Swift after a weekend fishing trip.
A dense listing of daily radio programming from WLW including time slots for news, town hall, unsolved mysteries, geography lessons, drama and musical acts. Notable entries feature Rudy Vallee Amos n Andy Paul Whiteman Dark Town Revue Cavalcade Burns and Allen and Show Boat with orchestras, singers and variety programs.
Chauncey seeks payback after last year’s 26-0 defeat to Buchtel as coach Campbell’s squad, coming off wins over Roseville and J-T, faces a strong league test at 3 30 p m Thursday Oct 24 at Buchtel. Theien will pick backfield and line from listed players as reserve depth remains tight.
Mr and Mrs Harmon Keirns announce the birth of a daughter weighing six and three quarter pounds at their home on Sunday October 20. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs McLaughlin Trimble and Mr and Mrs Jeff Keirns Hooper Ridge. Mr and Mrs Conda Webb announce the birth of an eight pound son, adding to their eight children.
Chauncey residents attend a social event at the Osborne in Athens with oyster dinner cream cake and lights. Local clergy Rev Gilbert Key Rev Ed Wynes visit Akron and influenza cases improve as Ladies Aid plans quilting and charitable activities.
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