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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1935

Page

2

Rally Night Set for October 31 at Nel sonville Auditorium

Nelsonville school patrons logged strong turnout for National Education Week visits with 800 attending Monday and Tuesday sessions across city buildings. A rally program at the high school auditorium opens at 7 15 with orchestra and a 7 30 entertainment block, featuring W R B Bilas of the Ohio Education Association discussing the school foundation program.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Arnold W. R B. Biias Ohio Education Association Columbus

Queen Esther Society Holds Halloween Party

Queen Esther Society members led by Mrs. Alva Patton enjoyed a Halloween party at the Nelsonville Methodist Church. The room featured orange and black decor with witch decorations and fodder sheaf centerpieces. Prizes went to Mary C. Miller for ugliest costume and Martha Galvin for prettiest. refreshments included cider and doughnuts.

Nelsonville Queen Esther Society Alva Patton Methodist Church Mary C. Miller Martha Galvin

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Earl Lowden of Columbus spent Sunday in Nelsonville with friends. William McEntire from Warren was weekend guest of Miss Lillian Brower. Mr and Mrs Ralph Henry visited Amesville relatives over Sunday. Miss Martha Jones of Ohio University stayed with Miss Elizabeth Sheppard. Mr and Mrs John Lowden and Bonnie Jean visited Lancaster family. Miss Mary Nelle Lanner visits Columbus after two weeks with the Windon home.

Nelsonville Earl Lowden Columbus William McEntire Warren Lillian Brower Ralph Henry Mr. Henry Amesville Martha Jones Ohio University Elizabeth Sheppard John Lowden Bonnie Jean Lancaster

Hints on Planting Tulips for roadside viewing

Nelsonville Woman's Garden Club answers practical tulip questions. They advise planting in evergreen shade for best roadside visibility, planning window boxes or beds, and suggest buying in groups of six in any color to create effective displays.

Nelsonville Woman's Garden Club

Three Injured In Car Crash

Mrs. George Badwell of 633 Chestnut Street fractured a pelvic bone after a collision at Grosvenor and Poplar Streets Tuesday involving cars driven by her son Clarence and Bob Lancaster. Lancaster, a West Washington Street high school student, suffered a broken tooth and cut lip, while Bill Mechem sustained a sprained arm. Mrs. Badwell, her son, and Mrs. J. G. Claypool were en route to Woodstock, Ohio, when the crash occurred. Mrs. Badwell was treated at Cherryington Hospital before returning home.

Nelsonville George Badwell Chestnut Street Clarence Bob Lancaster Washington Street Grosvenor Poplar Streets Lancaster Bill Mechem Mra. Badwell and Son Mra J. G. Claypool Woodstock Ohio

Teachers Host Masked Halloween Meeting in Nelsonville

Thirteen Primary Department teachers of the Christian Church met at Miss Elizabeth Sheppard’s home for a monthly gathering. The event featured a masked paper cat contest won by Ruth Butte, a Red Riding Hood costume, a biblical contest won by Inez Courtney, a treasure hunt won by Anna Butts, and high bingo scores by Walter Morrion. A potluck dinner followed. guest Martha Jones, Ohio University student, stayed as hostess’s guest. Meanwhile Bernard Powell reports their son William, recently enlisted in the CCC, is stationed in Idaho and enjoys it.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Filizabeth Sheppard Ruth Butte Ethel Wallace Red Riding Hood Inez Courtney Anna Butts Walter Morricon Misa Martha Jones Ohio University Bernard Powell William CCC Idaho

Mrs Kennard Hosts Bridge Club Night

Mrs Charles Kennard entertained the members of her bridge club at her Fort Street home. Only guest was Miss Mary C Connors of Buchtel. After the play Mrs Jack Powell held high score and Mrs Jack Raybould had the low. The hostess served a refreshment course.

Nelsonville Mary Connors Buchtel Charles Kennard Fort Street Jack Powell Jack Raybould

Girl Scout Week Observed in Nelsonville Activities Planned

Nelsonville marks National Girl Scout Week with an exhibit at Southern Ohio Electric Company. Wednesday hosts a party at Elewise Badgers home. Thursday dinner for Home Ee Class. Friday tulip planting with Woman's Community Garden Club. Saturday bake sale to close activities. Townsend Club meeting Saturday at Odd Fellows Hall features Chicago convention report. William McCall seeks interest in organizing Townsend Clubs in nearby towns.

Nelsonville Southern Ohio Electric Company Elewise Badgers Woman's Community Garden Club R. H. McCray Townsend Club Odd Fellow Hall Chicago Townsend Clubs William McCall Chestnut Street

Fall Carnival at Monday School in Nelsonville Thursday

The annual Fall Festival at the Monday School in Nelsonville will be held at the school house on Thursday evening October 31 starting at 7 o clock. An amateur contest for adults and children with singing and dancing will determine winners. Proceeds fund school equipment.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Couple Granted Marriage License in St. Marys

A marriage license was issued in St. Marys West Virginia to Max Williams 23 and Oneda Simmons 21 both of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville St. Marys W. Va Max Williams Oneda Simmons

Rotary Hears Talks Tuesday in Nelsonville

Frank L. Groves of the Southern Ohio Electric Company told Rotary members that rate making applies to all business and that cost is the base for prices whether for electricity or boots and shoes. Athens County relief director H. M. Spang urged support of a $60,000 bond issue funded by utility excise taxes to aid 600 unemployable relief cases while reporting progress in WPA projects and relief rolls.

Nelsonville Frank L. Groves Southern Ohio Electric Company Rotary Club W. H. Badger H. M. Spang Athens County Relef Spang

Local children undergo surgeries at area hospitals

Dwight Davis, son of E. Ogg, was treated for acute appendicitis at Marietta Clinic Hospital Tuesday and reported satisfactory this morning. Jean, daughter of Mrs. Kathleen Scott, is recovering from an appendectomy at Cherrington Hospital Logan after an operation Monday.

Nelsonville Co. E. Ogg Dwight Davis Marietta Clinic Jean Kathleen Scott Cherrington Hospital Logan

Peter Gloeckner Dies in Meigs County

Peter Gloeckner aged 4 died at 5 o’clock Tuesday evening at his Mulberry Avenue home. Survived by wife Anna Mary Gloeckner who died in 1922, children Joseph Fort Thomas Ky Edward East Liverpool Charles Pomeroy Rev. Father F. W. Gloeckner Ironton Albert Alton Ills Anna Pomeroy Albena Philadelphia, sisters Miss Mary Gloeckner Sophia Clauter Columbus, 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church Thursday morning with Rev Eugene F. Dunn. burial Sacred Heart Cemetery. Body at residence until funeral time.

Pomeroy Peter Gloeckner Mulberry Avenue Anna Mary Gloeckner Joseph Fort Thomas Edward East Liverpool Charles F. W. Gloeckner Ironton Albert Alton Til Anna Gloeckner Albena Gloeckner Philadelphia Mary Gloeckner Sophia Clauter Columbus John Belland Sacred Heart Church Eugene F. Dunn Sacred Heart Cemetery

Brigham Young V Sets Sail for European Mission

Brigham Young V travels from New York to Europe with thirty missionaries to spread LDS gospel. He notes that every 25 years in the last century a Brigham Young has gone abroad for a missionary term in England.

Brigham Young V New York Europe Church of Latter Day Saints Young Brigham Young England

Car Deal Abandoned In Favor of Liquor

Earl Marks of Vinton County pleaded guilty to intoxication in Nelsonville Mayor Holland's court. He was fined five dollars plus costs after confessing he planned to trade savings for a car but bought liquor instead. Ora Powell of Kimberly also pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined five dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Earl Marks Vinton County G. Holland Marks Pearl Allman Ora Powell Kimberly Allman

Red Men Sponsor Benefit Bingo in Nelsonville Hall

The Red Men sponsor a benefit bingo party at their hall in Nelsonville on Thursday evening, October 31.

Nelsonville Red Men

Chauncey-Dover Seniors Tops Honor Roll in Six-Week List

Chauncey-Dover High School reports 40.8 percent of seniors on the honor roll for the first six weeks, leading juniors at 20 percent, sophomores 10.7 percent, and freshmen 85 percent. Eligible students earn a half-day holiday. List includes seniors James Carter Eli Labosky Richard Daugherty Gresanthy Keasey Margaret Marshall Clara Misner Louise Nagel Woodrow Patton Frederick Ross. Juniors Andy Benyi Erle Bridgewater Ray Chadwell Alice Johnson Charles Pendergrass. Sophomores Ruth Close Helen Ferrer Betty Finda Virginia Nagle Ruth Shafer Chester Simpson. Freshmen Helen Beddow Betty Jane Courtney Juanita Bowen Betty Heffkin Julia Johnson.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School James Carter Eli Labosky Richard Daugherty Gresanthy Keasey Margaret Marshall Clara Misner Louise Nagel Woodrow Patton Frederick Ross Andy Benyi Erle Bridgewater Ray Chadwell Alice Johnson Charles Pendergrass Ruth Close Helen Ferrer Betty Finda Virginia Nagle Ruth Shafer Chester Simpson Helen Beddow Betty Jane Courtney Juanita Bowen Betty Heffkin Julia Johnson

John Tippie Seriously Hurt in Mine Accident

John Tippie of Chauncey was seriously injured at Chauncey Mine No 25 of Manhattan Coal Company when run down by three cars. He was taken to Shelter ing Arms Hospital Athens. Tippie, a trapper now working as a machine man, had just recovered from an operation. he is married with two children.

Chauncey John Tippie Charles Tippie Chauncey Mine No. 25 Manhattan Coal Company Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Tippie

Chauncey Personals from Chauncey and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Dean Linscott with son Jimmy Nelsonville reunite with Mr and Mrs Clarence McCafferty and daughter Dorothy Jane after a weekend motor trip to White Sulphur Springs West Virginia and other points of interest. Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne host at Mill Street home with Hal Osborne Athens and Pearl A Miller The Plains. Dane Osborne Chauncey hosts Sunday guests including Mrs Osborne s parents and sisters Albert Keirns Audrey Hines Gladys Brown Tilton Newark.

Chauncey Dean Linscott Jimmy Nelsonville Clarence McCafferty Dorothy Jane White Sulphur Springs W. Va Henry Osborne Mill Street Hal Osborne Athens Pearl A. Miller the Plains Dane Osborne

Local families share visits across Circleville and surrounding towns

Keno Earl Wolfe and family join Mrs. Wolfe’s sister in Circleville while Mont Osborn and kin visit Mt. Olive with Emmett Stetehm. Dozens of local households host relatives over the weekend as residents plan moves to Bellwood Louisiana and other towns amid social visits and a note on DeWitt Clinton High School’s large enrollment in New York.

Keno Earl Wolfe Circleville Mra. Wolfe Jacob Weber Mont Osborn Emmett Stetehm Mt. Olive Olive Woode West Shade Henry Weber John Gorrell August Weber Elizabeth Newell Charles Reed New Hope Hilda Weber Cheater Robert Coleman Long Bottom Ott Coleman Reed Crary Marmet W. Va M. A. Adams Bellwood Louisiana Jobs Smith Smith Pulling Kerre Rua Albert Swatzel Toledo Estell Halli Carl Ritchie Pine Grove H. W. Ritchie Val Swartz Alfred DeWitt Clinton High School For New York America

Appointment Notice for Athens Administratrix

Mary Hitchcock of Athens Ohio is appointed Administratrix of the estate of the late administrator in Athens County Ohio. Dated October 29 1935 Judge M Johnson probate court.

Mary Hitchcock Athens Ohio Ens County M. Johnson Said County

Greens Run Fall Frolic Sponsored by P T A

Greens Run P T A sponsors a Fall Frolic Friday night Nov 1 with minstrel show fish pond basketball throw milk bottle throw and surprise programs. Sandwiches pie and home made candy will be sold. Admission buys a numbered ticket for a chance at five free season basketball tickets and three groceries baskets. Eight lucky numbers drawn. Large crowd expected.

Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Greens Run

Sunday School Masquerade Planned by Local Classes

Four Churches of Christ Sunday schools including Friendship Chauncey Progressive and Trimble Young Married People Bishopville and Co-Op Greens Run join at Greens Run School auditorium for a Halloween masquerade Wednesday night with Greens Run hosting. Games contests and a program will be offered and the Co-Op Class will serve refreshments.

Chauncey Churches of Christ Trimble Bishopville Greens Run Greens

Kemper Relatives Attend Athens Teachers Institute

Frances Chauncey and Frances Beth Kemper of Navon near Portsmouth visited Athens for a teachers institute last week and were hosted by their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Wm C Channell at The Plains.

Chauncey Frances and Elizabeth Kemper Navon Portsmouth Teachers Institute Athens Wm. C. Channell the Plains

Rev Green to Preach at Chauncey M. E. Church Tonight

The Rev. Green will preach at 7 o'clock tonight at Chauncey M. E. Church. The Ladies Aid plans an all day quilting party at the church on Thursday.

Chauncey Green Chauncey M. E Ladies Aid

Bishopville Church Plans Father s Day Program and Events

A Father s Day program is set for Sunday at the Bishopville church with Rev. Charles Crawford leading preaching services. The Get-Together Club will stage a minstrel at the Townhouse on Nov 15 and a quilt will be given away. Local residents, gatherings, and visits are noted including Miss Marguerite McDonald and several families in Glouster and Athens.

Bishopville Charles Crawford Byesville Marguerite McDonald Orel Jones Selby Gardner Eleanor Athens N. J. Moody Charle Baker Route 78 Baker Charles Milhoan Walter Parks Walter Lee Glouster Don Withem J. M. McDonald Sunshine Bishopville Sunday School Orel Daryl Jones Garnett Reed

Holy Mission Tabernacle Project Underway in Jacksonville

A lot donated by Dan McKinley funds the Holy Mission Tabernacle in Jacksonville. The building will serve the public, with dedication to Christianity. Donations are being solicited for flooring siding roofing doors and windows cement brick and sand. Trustees A. J. Lemons George Stem and William Lucas of Trimble lead the drive.

Jacksonville Holy Mission Tabernacle Dan McKinley A. J. Lemons George Stem William Lucas Trimble

Chauncey Wynona Bridgewater Returns After Visit

Chauncey Wynona Bridgewater, a student at God's Bible School Cincinnati, returned Monday after spending the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Bridgewater in Chauncey.

Chauncey Wynona’ Bridgewater God's Bible School Cincinnati Joe Bridgewater

Missionary Plains To Missionary Plains To wt ar

Missionary Plains to Missionary Plains to war era notes describe a movement or relocation pattern during a period of unrest. Details are fragmentary but indicate a community and possible calls to action amid conflict.

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