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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1929

Page

3

Nelsonville Halloween Play Sets Prizes For Costumes

Virginia Hill arrives in Bueh tel to direct the three act musical comedy Cool Knights at the PTA event. Local prizes and a parade schedule are announced with wide participation by students and cast, including many regional names and a long list of awards for age groups and makeup contests.

Virginia Hill Buechtel Nelsonville Mabel Thorne Marcia Vottiner Handsome Flurry Malachy Byron Olive Branch Mary Connor Percival Stew Sweezy Tomboy Lake Margaret Scheng Prof. Grey Arthur Calvert Dora Dean Hazel Taylor Sam Wilbur Stevens Atrons W. A. Hepron Columbus Will Prasent

Sunday School Class Hosts Halloween Masquerade at Church

The Christian Sunday School class taught by Mrs. Harold Mechem held a Halloween masquerade party Tuesday evening in the church social rooms. Thirty two members and guests enjoyed games contests and music. Refreshments were served.

The Christian Sunday School Harold Mechem Hallowe'en

Sunday School Meeting At Mrs Potts Home In October

The Sunday School of the Methodist Church taught by Mrs Charles Monks will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening October 51 at the home of Mrs T R Potts Poplar Street. Members are urged to pay September October dues and attend in mass. Wear a costume and bring a dish for the Mantheon. a prize will be given for the worst looking costume.

Methodist Church Charles Monks T. R. Potts Poplar Street

Circle of Math class party for Presbyterian Church members

The Circle of Math Class at the Presbyterian Church held a birth day Hallowe en party Monday at Mrs. Albert Barber's West Washington Street home with 62 guests including Mrs. Samuel Ambrose and Mrs. Andrew Gill. Prizes for costumes awarded to Mrs. Ethel Knight and others. a five‑girl style show entertained. black and orange decorations and a two course luncheon were served by the hostesses.

The Presbyterian Church Albert Barber West Washington Street Barber Carl Petiit Mabel Heffner Edward Sharp Freda Smith Samuel Ambrose New Straitsville Andrew Gill Colum Ethel Knight Emma _ Hill Trene McDowell Misa Mabel Shafer J. L. Wilson F. J. Kessinger

Presbyterian missionary meeting postponed to November 7

The missionary meeting of the Presbyterian Church scheduled for Thursday evening October 31 at Mrs. E J Kess ger home is rescheduled due to the death of Henry McCulloch.

The Presbyterian Church E. J. Kessger Henry McCulloch

Freer Sisters Host Hallowe'en Masquerade on Madison Street

Misses Elsie and Peggy Freer acted as hostesses at a Hallowe'en masquerade party on Madison Street Monday evening. Games and contests entertained guests, with refreshments served. Prizes were awarded to Alice Mechem, Erle V Pedigo, Loretta Coakley, Jilma Scott, Elizabeth Backus, and Helen Pritchard.

Elsie Peggy Freer Madison Street Alice Mechem Erle V Pedigo Loretta Coakley Jilma Scott Elizabeth Backus Elen Pritchard

Funeral Friday for J Henry Weiuiloch in Nelsonville

Services for the late J Henry Weiuiloch 66 who died Tuesday morning after a heart attack will be held Friday at 3 PM at the Presbyterian church. The Rev Lloyd Evans will conduct the rites under the auspices of the Masonic Order. Burial will be at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville J. Henry Weiuiloch Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Masonic Order Greenlawn

Young Peoples Class Halloween Party at 1st Baptist

The Young Peoples Class of the 1st Baptist Church held an allowe en party hosted by teacher Mrs Beatrice Jones at her father W G Woodsons home. Cards music and contests entertained. Prizes for masquerade costumes went to Anna Mae Colbert and Williard Tyrunston. Class members present included Anna Mae Colbert Roxie Dempster Ruth and Goldie Woodson Edna Chapman Edith Walker Henry Norman Williard Brunston and Ernest Norman. Guests included Katherine and Margaret Green Laura Norman Bernard Miller James and William Colbert Robert Davis Jasper and Preston Dexter Hope and Chapman Woodson Herman Stevens Charleseen Raymond Brunston Cecil Son Charles Jones Jas John Celbert Colbert Raymond Pour Mathew Jones John Husteh and Floyd Saunders.

Young Peoples 1St Baptist Church Beatrice Jones W. G. Woodson Anna Mae Colbert Williard Tyrunston Roxie Dempster Ruth Goldie Woodson Edna Chapman Edith Walker Henry Norman Williard Brunston

Halloween masquerade at Mechem home with Troop 51 guests

Mechem entertained 23 attendees and guests of Troop 51 Boy Scouts on Mort Street Monday evening. Hallowe en decorations and masquerade costumes were worn. Refreshments were served. Miss Velma Cordell has left for Columbus after a transfer to the Ohio Bell Telephone exchange from the local exchange.

of Mechem Troop 51 Boy Scouts Mort Street Hallowe'en Velma Cordell Columbus Ohio Bell Telephone Exchange

Local visits and hospital update spill from Columbus area

Mr and Mrs H S Sands of Columbus hosted a week end visit with Mrs Potts and Miss Emma Johnson. Potts returned to Columbus and visited her husband at White Cross Hospital where his condition is reported much improved. J H Sands of Cincinnati stayed with his sister for several days. Others noted include visits by Mr and Mrs Fred Wilson and Mr and Mrs Rh M Henry to Columbus to see Blossom Time. Mrs Martha Spangler returned to Mt Cory. Joe Cook and family and Henry Hale were Columbus visitors. Mrs Charles Newton returned to Charleston W Va after a several day visit. Mrs Eugene Berry visited Athens. Williard Brenner of Lancaster was a Nelsonville business visitor.

Rh. M. Henry Columbus Hartman Theater Martha Spangler Mt. Corey Ohio Joe Cook Henry Hale Charles Newton Charleston W. Va Eugene Berry Athens Williard Brenner Lancaster Nelsonville

The Princess Silhouette Pattern From 1778 Design

The Athens Messenger presents pattern 1778 for a princess silhouette frock. Details include tailored revers linked cuffs two inverted pleats and a flared slim skirt in tweed wool crepe covert cloth or velvet. Sizes 14 16 18 20 32 34 36 with yardage and simple instructions. price 15 cents pattern 10 cents with pattern order.

Andress Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Family keeps Messenger tradition through Stephenson heirs

In Doanville Oct 30, the Athens Messenger passes through the Stephenson family. James Stephenson now carries the paper after taking over from his brother Donald who served about two years. Their sister Evelyn also carried the Messenger for a similar period.

Doanville Athens Messenger Laura Stephenson James Stephenson Donald Evelyn Athens

Relatives Gather For Miller Ver kin Dinner in Wheeling

A large family gathering honored Mr and Mrs Frank Miller at their Wheeling West Virginia home. Attendees brought baskets and shared a chicken dinner. Guests included relatives from Wheeling Newark Orbiston Murray City Nelsonville and other nearby towns.

York Grange Meeting at Oak Grove School

York Grange No. 2488 will meet Friday evening November 1 at 7 39 o clock at Oak Grove School.

York Grange No Oak Grove School

Funeral for C. J. Hanning Held at Fayette Street Home

Funeral services for C. J. Hanning, 73, who died early Tuesday at his Fayette Street home, will be held Friday at 1 PM at the residence with Rev. H. A. Sayre of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonvilile C. J. Hanning Fayette Street H. A. Sayre Methodist Church Greenlawn

Groves Family Reunion Honors Birthday at Chestnut Street Home

A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Groves on Chestnut Street celebrated a birthday for a germer. Lunch at noon, gifts given to the guest of honor. Attendees included Clara Scott and son Fred Starr, George Hunsaker and wife, William Bethel and wife from Nelsonville Route 2, Frank Groves and daughter Mary Kranees of Nelsonville, Charles Weis and granddaughter Betty Kaassler of Logan, Addeesie Groves and sons Theodore and Robert from Union Furnace, Clara Groves, Mary Woodyard and sons Max and Billy of Columbus, Noel Groves of Barberton, Jesse Lawson and son Max of Athens.

Jesse Groves Chestnut Street Germer Clara Scott Fred Starr Mra George Hunsaker William Bethel Nelsonville Frank Groves Mary Kranees Charles Wei

Hallowe'en Party at 454 Madison Street

Mrs Noble Richardson hosted a Halloween gathering Tuesday evenings at her home 454 Madison Street guests included Mrs Mattie Tennyhill and children Margaret Roland Gilbert Mrs Frank Whitehead and children Anna Mae Dora and Frank Jr Mrs Charles Scott and son Roger Mrs Julius Smith and children Edna Selby Dick Edna Alice and Alfred Richardson Refreshments in Halloween style were served.

Noble Richardson Madison Street Mattie Tennyhill Margaret Roland Gilbert Frank Whitehead Anna Mae Dora Frank Jr Charles Scott Roger Julius Smith Edna Selby Edna Alice Alfred Richardson

Loyal Women Meet at Christian Church Social

The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church held its regular meeting and annual dollar social at Mrs. Belle White's Clinton Street home Tuesday evening. Refreshments were served to guests and class members.

Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church Belle White Clinton Street

Dore Bennett Dies Early This Morning

Dore BR Bennett an 80 year old retired farmer died at 12 15 am Wednesday from a complica tion of diseases in Amesville He was the father of 13 children eight sons survive Gilbert A Dore F Alva A Edward H Thomas R and Harry M of various towns in Ohio and Florida Also surviving is his widow Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Amesville Dore BR. Bennett Bennett Gilbert A Dore F Alva A Columbus Edward H Lakeworth Fla Thomas R Harry M Athens John W Tridelphia Ira A

Heiress Actress Spurns Publicity in Chicago Show

Laura Harding heiress to the $7,000,000 Harding estate quits a Chicago stage role after her identity as J Horace Harding's heiress became known. The New York banker’s fortune drew attention as she chose privacy over spotlight during the production.

Laura Harding J, Horace Harding New York Chicago

Grange Benevole Box Social Planned at New Marshfield

The public is invited to a box social at Grange Hall in New Marshfield on Tuesday evening November 5 to benefit the Grange. The Grange will also serve dinner on election day.

Grange Hall New Marshfield The Grange

Civil War Veteran Henry Smith Sr Dies in Mountville

Henry Smith Sr. a Civil War veteran, dies at Mountville home after a brief illness. He leaves four children Charles Smith of Mountville James Smith of Columbus Frank Smith of Los Angeles and Clara Chappelear of Swift. His wife and a daughter Jennie Smith have died. Funeral arrangements unavailable.

Glouster Henry Smith, Sr Mountville Smith Charles W. Smith James K. Smith Columbes Frank Smith Los Angeles Calth Clara Chappelear Swift

Halloween Party at Eagles Hall in Glouster

A Halloween party at the Eagles Hall in Glouster featured costumes and dancing. Music by Eileen Sayre Alfred Morris and Charles Duncan. chaperones Mrs Dana Heck and Mrs Agnes Clark. Attendees included Robert Eddy Elizabeth Morria Alfred Craft Florence Clark and others.

Become Members of Association at Coolville Test

Adam Brandeberry W Kh Clark and M F Nist have joined the Cow Testing Association at Coolville. Their farms will be visited for the first test in November, said County Agent T H W Johnson.

Adam Brandeberry W. Kh. Clark M. F. Nist Coolville T. H W. Johnson Johnson

Mrs Annie Frame Called by Death

Mrs Annie Frame died at her granddaughter’s home on Highland Avenue after a three week illness. She was born in Canaanville and leaves a son Evay of Canaanville, four daughters in Athens Ashland and Zanesville, plus three brothers. Funeral arrangements not completed. She belonged to the Nazarene Church.

Annie Frame Evay Canaanville Mary Griffith Athens Owen Baker Frank Tooney Perse Adams Ashland George Heed Morganville John and Hugh Reed Zanesville Frame The Nazarene Church

Glouster Team Wins Games in Local Bowling Series

Glouster Palace Fives beat Dodge Brothers of Logan on Colbert Brothers alleys as S Dennison earned high score and high average. Gilouster downed Nelsonville 2400 to 2286 with Gormley top score and Cunningham top average. In five pin, Glouster beat Roseville 706 to 242. Glouster issues challenge for a three game series. Also a Halloween masque party planned by Willing Workers Class at M. ks Sunday School at Mr H W Hawk home on Spring Street.

Glouster Dodge Hrothers Logan Glouster Palace Thinetty S. Dennison Jagan TAS Gilouster Nelsonville Burns Ryan Gormley Cunningham Roseville

Sunday Visit List From St Clairsville Residents

Thome visits Jacksonville on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Mathew Heck and a large group of relatives from St Clairsville including Charities Hipacher Fred Hipacher and son Charles Marie Hipscher Willian Heck Adolph Hipscher Bernice Pearl Brown Fred McCellen at Greens Run Glouster and Truetown. Ag noon hour chicken dinner was served.

Akron Family Returns After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Hen Roush and their children and Clarence Mason have returned to Akron after spending the end of the week with Mr and Mrs George H Manon.

Hen Roush Clarence Mason Akron George H. Manon

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