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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1939

Page

2

Halloween Social at Mrs Wade’s Hosts Nelsonville Party

Delores Perk and Eileen Keplar hosted a Halloween party at Mrs. Fred Wade’s home. Refreshments were served to a long list of guests including Ann Warner Ruth Arnold Betty Pierce Sadie Smith Elizabeth Gathers Bernadine Perkins Glenna Wade Phyllis Linton Lou Hickman Kathleen Anderson Henry Perkins and many others.

Nelsonville Delores Perkins Eileen Keplar Fred Wade Ann Warner Ruth Arnold Betty Pierce Sadie Smith Elizabeth Gathers Bernadine Perkins Glenna Wade Phyllis Linton Lou Hickman Kathleen Anderson Henry Perkins Chuck Oliver Jay Riser Marion Schoonover Hick Spence Selton McClellan Roy Stainers Russ Vandermark Shi

Esther Church Hal loween party at Edwards St home tonight

The Esther Class of the Church of Christ will hold its annual Halloween party this evening at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. Jef Bowers on Edwards Street.

Esther Church of Christ Jef Bowers Edwards St

Weekend visitors and family mourning in Nelsonville

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith of Columbus visited Mrs. Jessie Smith and will spend the winter in Columbus and at Granville. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hellyer and son Richard Allen of Springfield with Mrs. Mable Hellyer and daughter Mary Margaret were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis. Dwight Davis of Columbus stayed with his parents here. Mrs. Birdie Casey of Wheeling and the Han nahs and Hannahs families from Pomeroy New Plymouth were summoned to Nelsonville for the death of their mother Mrs. Mary Hannahs.

Carl Smith Columbus Jessie Smith

Hannahs Funeral Held Saturday in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Hannahs who died at her home on College Ave were held at Stouts Funeral Here Saturday afternoon. Rev W H Selbie of the Independent Holiness Church conducted the service with hymns It Is Well With My Soul and Abide With Me. Interment followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. Fined by Mayor In Nelsonville Rudolph Bryan pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Mary Hannahs College Ave Stout W. H. Selbie Independent Holiness Church Greenlawn Cemetery C. G. Dew Rudolph Bryan

Poston Social And Personal Highlights

Community social notes list visits among local residents. Mr and Mrs Jake Collins and children Beverly and Billie visited Mr and Mrs Don ald Wolfe. Ashby Bradbury and Adam McLean visited Cynthia Alasky. Chris Handley of Columbus visited his father Allen Handley and his sister and brother in law John and his wife. Rev Charles Marsh moved to Huntington for work. Za leski couple Orville Marks and family visited Mae Marks and Dana Marks. Acie Marks and Bennie Ferrell were also mentioned. Marjoria Rivers receives care with sister in attendance. Donald Wolfe and son Jimmis visited Frank Wolfe in Amesville.

Marjoria Rivers Miss Rivers Donald Wolfe Jimmis Frank Wolfe Amesvile

Fire Damage at Athena Brickplant Near Nelsonville

A fuel line delivering oil to a kiln at the Athena Brick Corporation in Nelsonville burst this morning. Dense black smoke rose as flames were smothered. the line was repaired but officials warn there will be damage to the ware kiln.

Nelsonville Athena Brick Corporation

Mrs Burnam Dies at Racine

Mrs Roy Burnam died this morning at her home near Racine after two weeks of illness from a foot infection that led to blood poisoning. Burial is expected at Ripley West Virginia. Surviving are her husband, son Bob of Letart and daughters Orphan Hill Letart Ollie Thomas Plymouth WV, Guy Burnam Plymouth, Rev Edward Burnam Gallipolis, Mrs Albert McClain Millfield, and Edwin at home.

Pomeroy Roy Burnam Racine Ripley W. Va Burnam Bob Letart Orphan Hill Ollie Thomas Plymouth Guy Burnam Edward Burnam Gallipolis Albert McClain Millfield Edwin

Mrs. Dupler Dies Today

Mrs. Elizabeth Dupler, widow of George Dupler, died this morning at her home in Monday. The body was taken to Warren's Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Dupler George Dupler Warren

Nelsonville Dog Wins at Lancaster Dog earns first in all age class

Nelsonville born bird dog Junior, owned by Frank O Mara of Nelsonville, won first prize in the all age class at a Lancaster field trial. In a field of 17 entrants, Junior has placed four times in five trials over the last two years and again demonstrated championship form.

Nelsonville Frank O'Mara Lancaster Junior

Higgins Couple Welcome Daughter Born Friday

Mr and Mrs Roger A Higgins announce the birth of a seven pound daughter on Friday Oct 27 at White Cross Hospital Columbus The baby is welcomed by Mr and Mrs Homer War ehime of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Ralph Higgins of Columbus.

Nelsonville Roger A. Higgins Vesper Warehime White Cross Hospital Columbus Homer Warehime Ralph Higgins

Mary Keeney Dies at Home in Murray City

Mrs. Mary Keeney 78 wife of Granville Keeney died Sunday evening at her Murray City home. She is survived by two brothers Whitliam Hardy of Cambridge and Thomas Hardy of Murray City. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the M E Church in Murray City with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Mary Keeney Granville Keeney Murray City Whitliam Hardy Cambridge Thomas Hardy M. E. Church Greenlawn Cemetery

Joint Party At Nelsonville Gulford Dugan Post

Glenford Dugan Post American Legion hosted a Halloween party for Auxiliary members and post families. Members decorated rooms, activities included dancing and children’s games, lunch was served, and the event launched a winter series of joint Legion and Auxiliary parties.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Auxiliary Legion

New Straitsville Man Killed in Route 33 Crash

Miles Burke 21, member of Elks and Eagles lodges, died when his car hit a bridge five miles south of Lancaster on Route 33. He left a wife Bernice, mother Mary, four brothers, two sisters, and a New Straitsville home. Funeral at St Augustine Church. Elks memorial at Burke home tonight. Burke had attended the Ohio State Cornell game in Columbus. Cause of death not known.

New Straitsville Miles Burke Elks Lodge New Lexington Eagles Lodge Lancaster Burke Bernice Burke Mary Burke John Thomas Columbus Eddie and Wayne New Straits

Marriage Meddlers In New York Hotel Intrigue

Madge Graham helps Dicky when two men disguised as policemen kidnap him to a hotel suite in New York. Thompson and two aides capture the intruders as Dicky reveals the arrest was a joke. Madge frees them and the couple seeks safety for a calm reunion.

Madge Graham New York City Dicky Lansfield Madge Thompson Thom

Mystery men threaten peace as lovers recall the near danger

Adele Garrison recalls a tense night as Dicky and I narrowly escape a deadly plot. They feared being questioned after a dangerous encounter, and the couple reflects on their decisions and close call, hinting at further revelations tomorrow.

Glouster Boy Scouts Stage Annual Fund Drive

Glouster officials announce the annual Boy Scouts fund drive starting Tuesday October 31 at 7 pm with a kickoff meeting at the high school. The three day drive funds scouting for the year. Emmett Anderson is financial chairman with team captains John Crawford A M Bennett Delmore Gladden and Fred Heck. Local clubs lodges businesses and churches are solicited for support.

Glouster Boy Scouts of America Emmett Anderson John Crawford A. M. Bennett Delmore Gladden Fred Heck Methodist Church John Blower C. A. Bingman Holy Cross Catholic Church John Roback Will Wolf Church ‘of Christ

Glouster Bowlers Win Second Straight Sunday

Glouster Traveling Team defeated Sand's 7 Up at Schmidt Recreation in Zanesville by 218 pins. George Wolf led both sides with a 256 single and 669 series.

Glouster Schmidt Recreation Zanesville George Wolf

Halloween Party At Church Brightens Community Night

Epworth League of the Methodist Church hosted a masked Halloween party for the Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ. Mary Janchius won originality, while Ione Cunningham Jimmie Thompson and Donald Cunningham earned contest awards. Forty eight guests attended including Mrs. Alfred B. Morris, Miss Anna Louise Logue and Miss Iane Cunningham. Refreshments followed.

Epworth League Iane Cunningham

Glouster-Tom Bee in Serious Chicago Hospital Stay

Tom Bee a brother of Mrs. E L Jones and former Glouster resident is in a Chicago hospital in serious condition from heart trouble with no hope for recovery.

Glouster Tom Tot) Bee Divernon E. L. Jones Chicago

Birth of a son announced by Smith family

Richard Smith of Pleasantview Avenue announces the birth of a son born Sunday October 29. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe Dewhurst of this city.

Nelsonville Richard Smith Pleasantview Ave Joe Dewhurst

Glouster Social Notes Recap Of Weekend Visitors

Out of town visitors attended a funeral for Mr Hary Gardner at the Church of Christ including Lewis Gibbs and family from Janereille Wisconsin and many others from Columbus Athens Mt Sterling and Gallipolis. Weekend guests visited Athens Ohio University and local residents including Laura Mildred Lantz Ruth Kinney and the Jones family.

Errett Davis Floyd Easler Athens Herbert Davis Chesterhill C. A. Gladden McConnelsville Elizabeth Blackburn Ringgold William Funk Millfield

Masked Party Given By Junior Group

Junior Christian Endeavor members held a masked Halloween party in the Church basement with black cat and pumpkin decorations. Richard Jones won best mask, Phyllis Ann Kinney best costume, Bobby Thomas funniest. 16 members attended with sponsor Mrs. Iva Pedicord and two C E mothers as guests. Also a note on Chinese water rites and beliefs.

Iva Pedicord C. E F. D. Kinney Robert Thomas

Rail and air schedules list coverage for major lines

Timetables show Baltimore and Ohio routes with East and West bound trains, arrivals and departures, plus Chesapeake and Ohio, New York Central services, and Athens Airways connections. The piece notes daily and Sunday variations, flight options, and charter services for trips to cities nationwide.

Baltimore & Ohio Bor-n Diplomat National Limited Chesapeake Ohio NEW York Central South Ccc- Cates NEW York Central North

Reverend Miller to lead first revival at Lawrence Chapel Church

Lottridge notes long list of community events in Reedsville area. Reverend Miller to begin yearly revival October 30 at Lawrence Chapel Church with fellow ministers assisting. Templeton to lead song. Home Coming at United Brethren Church October 22 drew crowds, with talks by Knights and Coles of Athens and carol from Wesleyan youths. An injured five month old colt owned by C. M. Swartz died after barbed wire contact. Various visits, dinners, and social events described with locals traveling to nearby towns and cemeteries.

Lottridge Miller Reedsville Lawrence Chapel Templeton United Brethren Church Dinen Knight Cole Athens Wesleyan Methodist Church Colt C. M. Swartz Grace Kelly Harvey Persons Persons New Marshfield Roy Gilham West Union Cemetery Carl Kincade Virginia Alice J. W. Kincade Coolville L. H. Allen Ralph Allen City Hospital Parkersburg Grace Jeffers Chester Harry Carleton Sand Hill William Priode Jane Pullins Middleport Harry Willet W. B. Conley Opal Willet Farm Guysville L. B. Glazier Glen White Guy Wilbur White A. R. Butcher Mabel Hope Frank Figley L. T. Runnion Harold Tuppers Plains Reverend Miller Rexal Boggs Rexall Boggs Beryl Bobbie Bertha Hickman Newton Billingsly Bristol W. Va O. L. Davis R. M. Allen Mary Alice Iris Archers L. A. Townsend Point Marion Pennsylvania Morgantown Cairo Aubrey. Bailey Dunbar L. B. Bailey Erma Jean John Chevalier Earl Kincade Will Chevalier Ison Guy Earl White Otis Wade Allen Fred Varner Freeman Varner Daybrook

October benefit party at I O O F Hall in Nelsonville

Patrons are asked to bring their October tickets Tuesday evening for a Junior Order sponsored benefit party at the I O O F Hall. The event opens the regular play at 8 o clock. Montreal aims to recruit for the Royal 22nd Regiment noting many Montrealers served in World War I.

Nelsonville I. O. O. F. Hall Montreal U.P Quebec Royal 22Nd Regiment

Dover School Activities Listed by New Chauncey Principal

Chauncey-Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders hosted a Sunday two course dinner for their daughter Sandra Lou's second birthday. Sugar Creek elementary's new principal Charles Minister reports 136 enrolled in six weeks with 122.27 average daily attendance and 95.22 percent attendance. The district will wire Sugar Creek for electricity and show educational moving pictures for the community. Instrumental and vocal music lessons begin at Sugar Creek with 48 students, taught by Harry McMahen and Christine Brown. The community welcomes school improvements and prudent fund use.

Chauncey Charles Sanders Sandra Lou H. Wemmer Millfield Clarence E. Sanders Grover Patton C. N. Sanders Bob and Bill David Morgan Carolyn Heffken And Beulah Cooley Chauncey—Sugar Creek Elementary School Charles Minister Sugar Creek Chauncey-Dover Board of Education Thomas Wolfe Athens Sugar Creek School Harry V. McMahen Piqua Christine Brown Charles Chauncey-Dover High School

Halloween Party Held by M. E. Sunday School Class

The Children's Class of the M. E. Sunday School hosted a Halloween party at the Skinner home on Ellis Ave. Frances Harvey taught the class. Prizes for best costumes went to Thelma Conrad Monabelle Smith and Janet Nicholson. Mothers present included Mrs Georgia Allen Mrs Lucille Grand staff Mrs Helen Nicholson and Mrs Winnie Skinner. Children listed include Dorothy Stalder Irene Heller Imogene and Barbara Smart Monabelle Smith Grace Ann Wanda Mullins Wilma Allen Everett Patterson Isabelle Doris Graham Dorothy Dickerson Thelma Conrad Lois Ann Cline Marianna Gould Florence Ann Betty Grandstaff Janet L Nicholson Ida Fennell Betty Blackford Barbara McHenry Norma Cunningham Donna Skinner.

Chauncey M. E. Sunday School Frances Harvey Eldon Skinner Ellis Ave Thelma Conrad Monabelle Smith Janet Nicholson Skinner Georgia Allen Lucille Grandstaff Helen Nicholson Winnie Skinner Dorothy Stalder Irene Helyer Imogene Barbara Smart Grace Ann Wanda Mullins Wilma Allen Everett Patterson Isabelle Dorothy Graham Dorothy Dickerson

Alfred Social and Personal Highlights in Alfred Area

Alfred social notes recount visits and family events across the region with Norwood Knight and Gary in Delaware, Ada Vanmeter’s health status, midkiff and Connelly movements, and local hosting among Bentz, Midkiff, and Muzio families. The item ends with a note on eoliths as stone age implements.

Chauncey District Social Highlights Weekend Guest Rotations

Chauncey District social notices list weekend guests from Powhatan Point Ohio and Wilming ton Ohio including Mr and Mrs Charles Bulger and daughter Jane and son Nathan a OU freshman. Elizabeth Waldie returns from Wilming ton. other visits include Derwent and Haydenville residents. Forest Rose Lodge schedules a Chauncey K of P Hall benefit party tonight at eight.

Chauncey Charles Ellis Ave Charles Bulger Jane Powhatan Point Nathan Ohio University Elizabeth Waldie Leon Newman Wilmington Harvey Wade Olive Brookins Derwent Rosa Kendall Wade Vern Robinett Max Carol Sonny Haydenville Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Raymond Brookover Daniel Fulton Parkersburg W. Va W. H. Wemmer Elizabeth Patton Fred Wemmer Toledo Forest Rose Lodge Chauncey K. of P. Hall

Chauncey Council Sets Wednesday Meeting

The Chauncey Council plans its regular monthly session Wednesday at 7 p m in the mayor's office at the city building. Mayor W D Hines and Clerk Burg Johnston will oversee the meeting with councilmen Arthur Smith Luther Cruikshank James McCollum George W Nye Saul Border and F H Staffinger.

Chauncey Chauncey Council W. D. Hines Burg Johnston areArthur Smith Luther Cruikshank James McCollum George W. Nye Saul Border F. H. Staffinger

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