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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1935

Page

8

Jacksonville-Trimble Carnival Planned at High School Gym

Preparations are complete for a carnival at Jacksonville-Trimble High School gym Wednesday evening. Faculty and P T A Finance Committee assign events to leaders including wrestling boxing and a battle royal. A musical program basketball foul shooting masquerade and other contests will entertain with a door prize for attendees.

Trimble Jacksonville-Trimble High School P. T. A. Finance Committee

Baptist Church Class Holds Meeting at Harris Home

A First Baptist Church Class No. 2 met at Mrs. Mary Harrie’s home with president Mrs. Hirlen Leach presiding. Prizes were awarded for best attendance. Four new members joined: Mrs. Betty Viney, Mrs. Rachel Bland, Harry Viney, and Andrew Viney. Mrs. Bertha Binford won for best costume. Next meeting set for November 4 at Mrs. Josephine Williams’ home on Mine Street.

Betty Viney Rachel Bland Harry Viney Andrew Viney Bertha Binford Helen Leach Mary Streughter Beulah Morris Gladys Viney Josephine Williams Mra Anna Magiles L. D. Morton Effie Brown Ethel Riley Gloria Williams Alverna Johnson Andrew Riley June Woods Wiley Morris Clifford Johnson Mine Street

Willing Workers meet at M E Church for October session

The Willing Workers Class of the M E Church held an October meeting at Mrs. Reese's home with assist ing hostesses. Mrs. Gertrude Pride led the session, prayers and songs followed, two contests awarded to Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Bryson, 26 members attended, and the November meeting will be at Mrs. Stiff's Spring Street home.

Glouster M. EK David P. Reese Mooper Davey Dunnett C. B. Bingman Gertrude Pride Reese Stanley Bryson John B. Stiff Spring Street

Mayor issues final warning over Halloween property damage

Jacksonville Mayor H. R. Phillips says parents will be financially responsible for damage caused by their children on Halloween. He will overlook innocent pranks only for that night but emphasizes parents must cover any destruction or damage.

Jacksonville H. R. Phillips Phillips

Mrs. Rilla Wade Dies From Injuries After Fall

Mrs. Rilla Wade died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter near Bishopville from injuries suffered in a fall on October 6. She died on her 2nd birthday and is survived by two children Nathan Wade and Mrs. Williams. Her husband Charles Wade died last November. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Pledge of support to Retail Clerks Union noted by Local 3955.

Glouster Rilla Wade Zack Williams Bishopville Floyd Easier Wade Williames Nathan Wade Charles Wade Ringgold Mr. Wade J. W. Stoecklein Jacksonville Ohio Mine 1 Joe Judson H. A. Jenkins G. A. Shust

Plans Made for Cooking School Here

Mrs Thurn promotes a four day free homemaking cooking school opening Tuesday at 2 pm. She will discuss new home equipment electrical and non electrical and labor saving devices. Free recipes and market baskets will be given, with bigger gifts at week’s end.

Bank Visit Sets Up New Chapter in Jean and Sandy

Jean escorts Sandy to her father the bank and introduces him as a Dover friend. Mr Hobart approves the small loan after Sandy jokes about the Jackson gang. They part with plans to meet again in Dover, leaving Jean unsure what to tell Bobby.

Sandy J Onny Randy Siedy Hit Jean Mr. Mobart Jackson Mr. Hobart Dover Dunn Ellen

Senorita Class Halloween Meeting at Hollister

The Senorita Class of Hollister U B Church met at Mr and Mrs Ralph Deems home for a Halloween gathering. Members unmasked before the business session and games with prizes awarded to Mary Mount Mrs Ed Phelps and Rosa Lee Mitchell. Refreshments were by Daisy Deem with help from Genevieve Banfield and Annette Hodgson. a next meeting is set for Nov 20 at Emma Adams home.

Hollister HollIster U. B Ralph Deem Mary E. Mount Ed Phelps Rosa Lee Mitchell Daisy Deem Genevieve Banfield Annette Hodgson Mary Mount Thelma Adama Olive Bethel Loretta Cairelli Emma Adams Mrs. Phelps Annetta Modison

Brakeman Crushed When Fell From Coal Train Near Jacksonville

Corning brakeman Tippett fell from a coal train near Doty and was run over by wheels. He was treated in Corning and transported to Columbus hospital where doctors expect to amputate most of his right foot. Tokio population cited as 5,000,000.

Glouster Summerfield Tippett Corning New York Central Lines Doty Jacksonville Columbus

Greens Run P T A Meeting Focuses on Study Clubs

Greens Run P T A held a well attended session in the high school auditorium led by President Mrs. Angie Fiennaugh. discussion covered what makes a P T A and what a study club is. New faculty member Miss Walzak introduced. library book drive and membership campaign announced. Meetings are on the third Monday. officers listed.

Chauncey Greens Run Parent-Teacher Association Angie Fiennaugh W. H. Fierbaugh Treva Black Homer Simons Mary Cartwright

Sweeney Masquerade Party at Local Home

Halloween masquerade party for Mary Helen Sweeney held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweeney on High Street. Children enjoyed refreshments. attendees included Peggy Shields, Wanda BumGardner, Margaret Smith, Ina Cunningham, Elizabeth Rupe, Jo Ann Leiber and many others.

Chauncey Charles Sweeney High Street Mary Helen Sweeney Peggy Beulah Shields Wanda Bumgardner Margaret Ellen Smith Ina Jane Cunningham Elizabeth Mae Rupe Jo Ann Leiber Donna Skinner Mary Carolyn Bricker Pauline Nellie Agin Margaret Jackson Jasola Galbraith Helen Abby Schoonover Geraldine Marilyn Parry Dorothy Dickerson Dorothy Stalder Leatha Collins Jeanette Blackford Marjorie Rivers Charles Walters Dwight Ferre

Halloween Masquerade Hosted by Greens Run Church Ladies Aid

The Ladies' Aid Society of Greens Run Church of Christ held its annual Halloween party Friday night at the parish house with strong attendance. Mrs. Lena Leake, the society president, led the event featuring games contests and refreshments.

Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society of the Greens Run Church of Christ Lena Leake

Startled Woman Drops Dishpan Scares Thief

Mrs. C. W. Ferrel of Chauncey went onto her back porch to pour dishwater and surprised an intruder in the yard carrying two hens. In fright she dropped the dishpan and the thief dropped the hens and fled. The hens were returned to the roost and the pan to the kitchen.

Chauncey

Concord Briefs Local updates and social notes

Mrs Pearl Wicks is seriously ill of appendicitis. Mr and Mrs John Annie and daughter Betty visited the Stone family in Murray City. A Sunday School class meeting is set for Nov 8 with Mrs Esther Eckard hosting. Jackie McMahon from Jacksonville visited the Antie family. Edna Sayre hosts a Christian Endeavor masquerade on Thursday evening Oct 31.

Concord Pearl Wicks John Annie Betty Joe Stone Murray City Esther Eckard Jackie McMahon Jacksonville Cecil Antie Jackie Christian Endeavor Edna Sayre

Dinner at Greens Run Church Thursday for all

The Serve Weekly Dinner by the Ladies Aid Society at Greens Run Church of Christ will be served at the church parish house on Thursday at 11 a.m. The meal is offered to teachers students and any person who wishes to buy a dinner.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Greens Run Church of Christ

Chauncey Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Simpkins hosted a dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Nye of Athens and Ruth Leffler of Columbus at their Main Street home. Ruth Leffler spent Sunday in Chauncey with her Chauncey- based parents. Darrel Witham and family from Glouster were in Chauncey visiting Marshal and Mrs. Parke Witham. Earl Thompson of The Plains visited his mother in Chauncey.

Chauncey Andrew Simpkins Main Street Kenneth Nye Athens Ruth Leffler Columbus Charles Leffler Darrel Witham Glouster Marshal Parke Witham Earl Thompson the Plains Inlaw Mary Meinhart

Drivers Benefit By War Gas Price Drop

Motorists profited from a gasoline price decrease labeled a war effort, with fuel costs falling from 18 cents a gallon to about 14 percent cents.

Shelby

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