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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1934

Page

2

Nelsonville Wins First in District Drum Corps Contest

Nelsonville’s Grenford Dugan Post drum and bugle corps claimed first place at the American Legion District contest in Jackson Ohio after a miscalculation flipped the top spot from Wellston to Nelsonville. Final standings showed Nelsonville first, Wellston second, Athens third, Fronton fourth with $250 prize.

Nelsonville American Legion District Jackson Ohio Grenford Dugan Post Ironton Portsmouth Wellston Athens Abe Silverstein Bilverstein

Succumbs Sunday Funeral of Mrs William Standall

Mrs Anna Standall age 78 died at the family home on Chestnut Street Sunday. She was wife of William Standall and mother of three daughters Mrs A D Knight of Delaware, Mrs Vern Davis of Columbus, and Mrs C A Emieh of Middleport, with two sisters also surviving. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the Chestnut Street residence conducted by Rev Rothrock. Burial planned at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Anna Standall Chestnut Street William Standall A. D. Knight Delaware Vern Davis Columbus C. A. Emieh Middleport William Humphrey Grace Baich Rothrock Greenlawn

John Conner Dies in Union Furnace at 21

John Conner aged 21 died Saturday at his Union Furnace home after a week with pneumonia. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM at Starr M E Church with burial in Grove Cemetery. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs William Conner and several brothers.

Nelsonville John Conner Union Furnace Starr M. E Grove Cemetery William Conner

Mrs Parry Admitted to White Cross Hospital for Observation

Mrs. Carl Parry was removed Saturday to White Cross Hospital in Columbus for observation. She was accompanied by Mr. Parry, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pritts, and Mrs. Clara Howell.

Nelsonville Carl Parry White Cross Hospital Columbus

Is This Too Good for Your Cough

An advertisement touts Creemulsion as seven in one for cough relief. It claims quick relief, warns coughs are danger signals, and offers a guarantee if it fails, with higher cost but safety emphasis and authorized drugging.

Nelsonville Observes American Education Week

Nelsonville schools mark the fourteenth annual American Education Week from October 2 to November 3 inviting parents and friends to visit. Night school sessions run one night for grade and one for high school with tours of new reading room and corridor. high school assembly at 8. An assembly program is scheduled and classes run from 6 30 to 9.

Nelsonville

Masked Halloween Party for Nelsonson Twins

Patricia and Stanley Nelsonson hosted about 30 friends for a masked Halloween party. Prizes went to Mary Jack Ruth and Virginia Lee for best masks. Games and contests engaged guests until luncheon at hour, with Lally pope given as favors.

Nelsonville Patricia Stanley Neilson Gerrard Nelson Mary Jack Ruth Virginia Lee Prises

Social guests gather from Indianapolis Columbus and St Paul

Mr and Mrs Paul Restineau and daughter of Indianapolis Miss Florence Shay and Mr and Mrs Harry Shay of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Muttigan last week. Misses Marie Stowe and Catherine Harrop of St Clairsville were weekend guests of Miss Irene McDowell. John Holland has returned home after beauty culture studies in Columbus. R B Stuart visits his parents in St Paul Minnesota.

Paul Restineau Indianapolis Florence Shay Harry Shay Columbus Thomas Muttigan Marie Stowe Catherine Harrop St. Clairsville Irene McDowell John Holland R. B. Stuart St. Paul Minn

Nelsonville Man Attends Grand Lodge of Ohio Sessions

NELSONVILLE H. H. Harding LN in Cleveland is attending the sessions of the Grand Lodge of Ohio Free and Accepted Masons during this period. The event gathers members from across the state for meetings and ceremonies.

Nelsonville H. H. Harding Cleveland Grand Lodge of Ohio F.a& A M

Nelsonville Eagles Meeting Highlights Schedule

At the regular Eagles meeting in Nelsonville Tay night, lunch and ice will follow the event. The session opens at 7:30 o'clock.

Nelsonville Eagles Ice Ich

Birth of Elizabeth Erb in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Roy Erb announce the birth of a daughter named Elizabeth Erb in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Roy Erb Elizabeth Erb

Fox Hunters Gather In Southeastern Ohio

The forty-first annual National Foxhunters Association meet opens in Ohio with the fourteenth Chase Futurity as foxes released on Phillip Johnson’s farm. Huntsmen and hounds begin the trail as events roll into Wednesday with an All-Age Hound Trial and a county fair horse show in Wellston plus a ball and beach show scheduled.

Jackson National Foxhunters Association Ohio Mason-Dixon Line Phillip Johnson County Fairy Grounds Wellston

Honors Her Guest at Nelsonville House Party

Miss Verna Hand entertained a group of old friends for Miss Winona Newison in Nelsonville Saturday night. Cards were played with prizes won by Mrs Carnes Hickman and Mrs Leiland Devore. Refreshments with Halloween decor were served to guests including Miss Newton Mrs Nelson Carr of Piqua Ohio Mrs Leiland Devore Mrs Carnes Hickman Mrs Glen Allen and others.

Nelsonville Winona Newison Mansfield Verna Hand Carnes Hickman Leiland Devore Miss Newton Nelson Carr Piqua Glen Allen Frances Bennett Freda Smith Sigrid Love Adalyn Ray Esther Lucile Helen Verity

Two arraignments on intoxication charges heard in Nelsonville court

In Nelsonville on Sunday Mayor 8. G. Holland presided as James Dupler of Monday and Guy Ervin pleaded guilty to intoxication charges. Each man was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville G. Holland James Dupler Guy Ervin

Masquerade Tonight for M. E. Sunday School Class

The Orpha Class of the M. E. Sunday School will hold a masquerade party tonight at the home of Mrs. Irene Williams on Republic Avenue. Hostesses are Mrs. Ed Cartwright and Mrs. Ward Bailey. The class meets at 7:30 p.m. and members are asked to come masked.

Glouster Orpah M. E Irene Williams Republic Avenue Ed Cartwright Ward Bailey

Bishopville Club Hosts Get Together Thursday

Mrs. Naomi Post hosted the Get Together Club in Bishopville with president Mrs. Bertha Carpenter presiding. New members include Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Shafer. A clothespin pitching contest was won by Mrs. Carpenter and refreshments were served to many local members and guests. Next meeting set for November 8 at Hattie Watkins’ home.

Bishopville Naomi Post Burr Oak Bertha Carpenter Thompson Shafer Jessie Withem Carpenter Maude Smith Glouster Nancy Shafer Clarice Shafer Vera Jean Paris Lucy Williams Lucy Kirkbride Hazel Kassler Hattie Watkins Jo Ann Watkins Hattie. Hoon Lucy Pedicord Mae Stump Charline Edna Standley Mise Geneva Standley Edith Robinson Betty Lou Nora Gardner F Eleanora Mise Maude Gardner Dora Davis Naomi Thompson Barbara Bobby Shirley

Birthday Party Honors Betty Jean Stump in Bishopville

Mrs Louis Stump entertained on Saturday in honor of her daughter Betty Jean Stump with games and contests and refreshments for Helen Vernon Kathleen Vernon Glouster Helen Hail Dorothy Smith Raymond Vess Liberty Hill Anna Kittle Norma Jean Kittle Betty Shaner Pearl Shaner Marjorie Standley Doris Bonna Jean Milhoan Harold Milhoan Ralph Robinson Betty Lou Robinson Mary Jo Bryson Glen Reed Richard Reed Charline Stump and the guest of honor. Miss Mary Jo Bryson had weekend guests Helen Vernon and Kathleen Vernon Glouster. Aldine Wells daughter of Mr and Mrs Alden Wells is ill with diphtheria. Ralph Henry is in charge of the Wells milk route during quarantine.

Bishopville Louis Stump Betty Jean Helen Kathleen Vernon Glouster Helen Jean Hail Dorothy Smith Clarence Raymond Vess Liberty Hill Anna Norma Jean Kittle Lowell Betty Pearl Shaner Marjorie Standley Doris Bonna Jean Harold Milhoan Ralph Betty Lou Robinson Mary Jo Bryson Glen Richard Reed Charline Stump Betty Jean Stump Helen and Aldine Wells Alden Wells Ralph Henry Wells

Mooseheart pictures to be shown at Opera House

The Loyal Order of Moose Glouster Lodge No 1197 presents Mooseheart motion pictures at the Opera House this week Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights. The Citizens of Tomorrow is the film title. Local Moose orphans have benefited from Moose educational facilities and the shows should interest the community.

Glouster Motion Pictures Mooseheart Til Loyal Order of Moose Opera Glouster Lodge

No arrests made in Glouster weekend crowd

Police reported a large Saturday night crowd in Glouster was well behaved with no arrests. Officers noted normal activity and no incidents requiring enforcement actions during the city’s weekend turnout.

Adequate Water Pressure Reaches Walnut Hill

A Sunday water pressure test shows Walnut Hill now have enough pressure for fire protection after extensions of mains and three new hydrants. The pumps increased pressure beyond expectations and tested hoses held without leaks. Council members and Mayor C. F. Wallace observed the test.

Walnut Hill Glouster C. F. Wallace

Mrs. C. E. Haskins Returns from Grand Chapter Visit

Trimble Mrs. C E Haskins attended Grand Chapter O E S representing Thea Chapter in Cleveland and served as worthy matron. Accompanied by Mrs. Lois Cooper who stayed for a visit with relatives in Cleveland.

Glouster C. E. Haskins Trimble Cleveland Grand Chapter O. E Thea Haskins Lois Cooper

Antle Home Hosts Halloween Party in Trimble

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Antle entertained guests Friday night with a masked Halloween gathering at their Trimble home. Decorations featured a standing ghost and a costumed crowd including a colored butler impersonated by W. M. Anderson. Prizes went to Mrs. Arthur Gear and to Mr. Anderson. games included bridge and pedro with six tables. Refreshments served to local residents and friends from Millfield Jacksonville Glouster Trimble and McConnelsville.

Trimble A. W. Antle W. M. Anderson Hans Fritz Arthur Gear Mr. Anderson Bridge Pedro Elmer Davis John Sharrick Millfield Harold Shirkey Jacksonville Glouster Carl Antle Trimble Heights John Heiser Vaughn Earich Faye McKinley James Hawk Lillian Deal Foster Sayre Verna Barstow Frank Howard MceConnelsville

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