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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1935

Page

6

Chauncey to Face Murray City in Deciding League Clash

Chauncey Blue Devils, all 15 players in top shape, meet Murray City Friday at 3 PM in a pivotal league game that could decide the title. Both sides boast wins over Buchtel and J.-T with one league loss each. many seniors play final scholastic game.

Chauncey Murray Chauncey Blue Devils Murray City the Plains Blue Devils Buchtel J.-T Blue Devil

Greens Run Fall Frolic Set for Friday Night

The Greens Run School hosts the second annual fall frolic on Friday night with a five cent admission. A free minstrel, fortune telling, milk bottle throw, pet show, vaudeville of stunts, eight prize drawings, and a cake walk cap the event sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association.

Chauncey Greens Run Parent-Teacher Association

Esther Class Meeting at Dorothy Blackford Home

The Esther Class of the M. E. Church met Tuesday night at Dorothy Blackford's home on Mound Street. President Mae Tennihill led the gathering followed by a pot luck supper. The next meeting will be hosted by Lizzie Harvey on Ellis Avenue. Members present included Mae Ten nibul Lisaie Harvey Winnie Skinner Addie Tippie Helen Nicholson Elizabeth Simmers and Dorothy Blackford.

Chauncey Esther M. E. Church Dorothy Blackford Mound Street Mae Tennihill Lizzie Harvey Ellis Avenue Mae Tennibul Lisaie Harvey Winnie Skinner Addie Tippie Helen Nicholson Elizabeth Simmers

Appointment of Administratrix for Hitchcock Estate in Ohio

Notice that Mary Hitchcock of Athens Ohio is appointed Administratrix of the estate of Rimore Hitchcock deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated October 2 1935. Probate Judge John Johnson signs with official seal.

Mary Hitchcock Athens Ohio Rimore Hitchcock Athens County Johnson Said County

Nelsonville to Issue 30000 Bond for Storm Sewers

Resolution 206 proposes issuing 30000 in Nelsonville Ohio to construct and extend storm sewers funded by a general obligation bond. The plan seeks voter approval at the November 1935 general election under House Bill 544, with bonds issued December 1 1935 at 4 percent interest, payable semiannually. The city requests audits and levies from Athens County to cover interest and retirement across the bond life.

Nelsonville Ohio State of Questen Athens County Generals Assembly Counc Board of Elections Athena Wilber Hutchins Irvin Pritchard Merk Nsonville Nesonville Paii General Assembly Athens Oho Conuneil G. Lland Alayor

Chauncey-Dover Students Earn Half Day Vacation

Chauncey The following students at Chauncey Dover High School who were neither absent nor tardy during the first six weeks are eligible for a half day holiday. Seniors and juniors list numerous named students. freshmen and sophomores also named for eligibility.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Helen Burton Willard Border Richard Daugherty Mary Mae Dunkle Anna Pearl Earich Gretchen Edwards Anna Ruth Gretz Sophia Guy Maxine Hartley Kresanthy Keasy Eli Labosky Bert McQuade Margaret Marshall Louise Nagle Fredrich Rows Helen Russell Esther Simpson Andy Benyi Erle Bridgewater Margaret Chiki Ruth Cruickshank Pat Curran Carmen Kozma Roscoe Locke Florence Blackford Elizabeth Burchfield Hazel Childress Jesse Ruth Close Blanche Davis Marian Earich Pauline Handa Betty Hanning Helen Keasey Virgeia Nagle Edith Northrop Margaret Rodgers Ruth Shafer Lorena Sisson Helen Williams Venice Hunter Julia Johnson Helen Kollar Elaine McKinney Geraldine Mullins Virgine Palmer Edith Rodgers Irene Ross Amy Jo Sanders Ruth Schoonover Helen Tope Magmie Lou West William Ford Edward Cunningham Carl Max Martin Jack Mingus Junior Mingus Oliver Riley Pearl Showalter James Staley

Chauncey and Nelsonville notes spanning visits and bonds

Local social notes from Chauncey include visits by Mrs Sarah Wilson and family to Cleveland, and gatherings with Parkersburg guests. Girl Scout Troop 1 plans an outdoor hike with a campfire ghost-story meal. Nelsonville passes Resolution No. 17 authorizing 9000 dollars in general obligation bonds for street and alley improvements funded by future levies, with election timing noted and official approvals recorded.

Local residents mark birthdays and events in Rio Grande

Mrs. W P Myers celebrated a surprise birthday with relatives and friends after church. A Loyal Friends class Halloween party featured music and games. Many locals attended district meetings, visits, and church events across Athens and nearby towns.

Newlyweds Honored With Church Shower

Chauncey and Mrs Harry Bradbury were honored at a miscellaneous shower Saturday night at Mrs Agnes Cooney's home. Ellen Cooney and a large group of friends attended a social evening with gifts and refreshments.

Chauncey Harry Bradbury Ellen Cooney

Karns Recovering From Appendicitis Operation

Chauncey V Karns remains in Mercy Hospital Columbus three weeks after an appendicitis operation. Complications arose slowing recovery and he is likely to stay at least two more weeks with his mother Mrs Hattie Karns assisting in care.

Chauncey Charles V. Karns Mercy Hospital Columbus Hattie Karns

Halloween Parties and Bowling Reports From Meigs County

Billy Knight hosts a Halloween party on East Main Street with games led by Miss Virginia Reibel and masquerade costumes. Middleport hosts bingo with prizes. Ellen Jane Mygatt's class held a Halloween party at the Baptist church. Pomeroy Bowling: Court Street Terrors vs Recreation Room, Pom eroy Class A and F vs Gallipolis, McCulloughs Pharmacy defeats Clark's Barber Shop in the Business Men's League.

Pomeroy Billy Knight A. R. Knight East Main Street Virginia Reibel Knight Nancy Gilmore Billy Zeiher Rosemary Ward Jack Frances Allison Gibson Jack Lewis Mary Ann McCroba Oma Jean Billy Zah Mimi Misamore Martha Jane Kerr Lily Blazewitez Jimmy Charlies Lochary Bob Ditter Wally Tate Migatt Middleport Ellen Jane Mygatt Court Street Terrors Pomeroy Recreation Room Pomeroy Recreation Rooms Jake Zeiher Kelly Grueser Ottie Scholl Ote Tracy Roy Betsing Ernest Maxwell George Joachim Dick Brown John Fisher Jim Fontana Gallipolis Pomeroy— McCullough’s Pharmacy Clark's Pomeroy Business Men's

Girl Scouts Hold Masquerade Party on Lincoln Hill

Twenty five members and friends of Troop No. 2 gathered at Mary and Ann McCroba’s Lincoln Hill home for a masqued Halloween party. Decorations games and refreshments were organized by troop committees with prizes given for best costumes. Miss Frances Dye leader attended.

Pomeroy Girl Scouts Mary and Ann McCroba Lincoln Hill Frances Dye

Albany R. D. No. 1 Social Personal Mention

Albany R D No 1 social notes list Dale Dickson visiting from Canal Winchester and Dale Scott from Columbus spending weekends with their families. Also mentions Milton Steanert and Clifton Pearman families hosting, Ardis Collins employed in Athens, and Roy Steinmetz death after a Parkersburg hospital automobile accident. Court news notes Alfred A Morrison appointed librarian and marshal of the Ohio Supreme Court.

Albany Dale Dickson Canal Winchester James Dickson Dale Scott Columbus George Scott Milton Steanert Pearl McVay Clifton Pearman Margaret Byron Phillips Ardis Collins Athens G. W. Collins George Climer Roy Steinmetz Guysville Parkersburg Lester Cordray COURT State Supreme Court Alfred A. Morrison Cincinnati Morrison The University of Cincin

Meigs County Budget Warns of Tight Year

County Auditor Daniels reports Meigs County has a total balance of 25456.68 across 27 funds as of September 3. Revenue for the year looks weak until December taxes arrive and many current bills may go unpaid. Salary cuts of 10 percent are unlikely to be restored.

Dorcas Society Meeting and Local Social Notes

Middleport community notes report Dorcas Society of First Baptist Church will meet Friday evening for their November season. Several visitors from Rio Grande, including Mrs. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Aleshire, attended a Woman's Music Club program. Dr. T Grogan slowly recovers. his son Frank Grogan remains janitor at Pearl Street School during recovery. Local resident Raymond Crist of Washington D C returns for a few days. plans to relocate to Middleport. Rev and Mrs F C Kreager returned after absence caused by a sister in law's death. Mrs Elizabeth Jenkins from New Lexington visits her sister Mrs Louis Seyfried. Mrs Dana Lambert and granddaughter Marjorie Hughes and family visit Parkersburg. Miss Paulie Tuckerman ill but recovering at home. Mrs Vance Stewart returns to Logan after visiting Mrs Frank Abbott.

John Bane Myers Isaac Thornton J. H. Thornton H. H. Bane Ed Roth Calhoun Jennie Harbour B. L. Call Aleen Imogene Arthur Cooper Paul Helen Clark Buell Clark Neal Blane Willard Cali Jane Ann Bonita Ann John L. Clark Loyal Friends Sunday School Methodist Church Finley Richards W. L. Stafford C. H. Harris L. F. Allen Hollis Martin J. Paul Helen Barridge Royal Oak Mich Athens Fran Richards Columbus Jackson Fox Hunters Association Beulah Chapman Chapman Perry Lowks Cadmus Fintey Brookman Ottis Sewell Clay Center Kan Howard Brewster Hannah M Randall Jerry Kirkendall Wellston Paul Hamm Springfield Hamm C. W. Hutchison Carrie North Ruth Baker Lronton Harry Anderson Hillsboro L. T. Cottrell Trenton Paul R. Lyne Joan Cambridge Wilkesville Lyne Bethany College The Baptist Church Garnet Altizer Niday Willis Aleshire Anderson Rio Grande Herbert Chambers Woman's Music Club T. Grogan Frank Grogan Pearl Street School Grogan Raymond Crist Washington, D. C New Gas Company Middleport F. C. Kreager Annesville Elizabeth Jenkins New Lexington Louis Seyfried Dana Lambert Marjorie Hughes Max Glenn Lambert Chester Parkersburg Paulie Tuckerman South Third Avenue Vance Stewart Frank Abbott Logan

Masquerade Party At Pomeroy Church Hosts Social

Pomeroy hosts a masquerade party this evening by Magnolia Temple of Pythian Sisters with a regular business meeting to follow. Guests include Charlies Gilkey from Gallipolis and Dolly Delay of New York City visiting local families. Junior Federated Church’s Junior Department will hold a 6 30 masquerade at Peace Evangelical Church directed by Mr and Mrs Fred Bilnettar for all members.

Jacob Elberfeld Mulberry Avenue Federated Church Peace Evangelical Church Fred Bilnettar

Stoecklein Building to Become Modern Theater in Glouster

Remodeling of the Stoecklein Building on Depot Square into a modern theater progresses under owner John Crawford and aims to open by Thanksgiving. The plan lowers the first floor to meet ceiling height, creates a 48 by 96 foot theater space with a 20 by 26 foot stage, two rest rooms, and 500 seats.

Glouster Stoecklein Depot Square John Crawford Crawford J. W. Stoecklein

Spiritual singers to perform at Fern Dale Church event

Glouster First Baptist Church choir directed by Mrs. Ethel Riley will sing Sunday evening at 7 o clock at Fern Dale Church. The public is invited to attend.

Baby Daughter Dies in Hartleyville

Sophia Walchak six weeks old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Walchak Hartleyville, died early this morning. Funeral at 2 pm Friday at home with burial in Hartleyville. Survivors include Leo Jr. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Thomas Walchak Hartleyville and Mrs Gertrude Snyder McConnellsville.

Glouster Sophia Leo Walchak Hartleyville Leo Jr Thomas Walchak Gertrude Snyder McConnellsville

Halloween Party For True Blue Girls At Cun ningham Home

Miss Juanita Cunningham hosted the True Blue Girls on North Street for a Halloween party with orange and black decor. Winners were Mary and Jessie Jauchius, and a lunch was served to Joan Beshara Jois Kinney Mary Jauchius Mary Elizabeth Clark Phyllis Jago Phyllis Kleinman Phyllis Dyer and the hostess.

Glouster Juanita Cunningham North Street Mary Jessie Jauchius Joan Beshara Jois Kinney Mary Jauchius Mary Elizabeth Clark Phyllis Jago Phyllis Kleinman Phyllis Dyer

Glouster hostess entertains friends with games and cider

In Glouster on a recent evening, Mrs Bradley hosted friends for a social gathering. Guests included Lois Baldor Ris, Annabelle Weym, Maryland Richardson, Kenneth Bingman, Gail Bingman, Dean Peugh, G Swartz, and Master Ta Jat.

Glouster Bradley Lois Baldorris Annabelle Weym Clark Maryland Richardson Kenneth Bingman Gail Bingman Dean Peugh G Swartz Jat

Honoring Jessie Clark and guests at a Gloster event

Alocal gathering honored Miss Jessie Clark and guests with a day night program. Winners Phyllis Beth Clark and Phyllis Jago received prizes while Lois Cunningham Laura Dyer and Betty Clark were among attendees. Dr JH Davis and Mrs Adda Maxwell attended with Mrs Harvey Maxwell in Glouster.

Glouster Whit Columbus Wedness Davis J. H Adda Maxwe Harvey Max

Rocksprings Elects Off Rocksprings Election Fragments

Friday meeting in Rocksprings discussed electing candidates and party activities. The text mentions Miss Alice Euler of Pomeroy and Miss Ethel Romine with Charlies Romine, along with several local residents visiting relatives in Charleston and Pomeroy.

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Smith Patton Carter Bridgewater Walker Ross Hashman Moody Simpson Locke Sapp Kollister Osborne Russell Tedrow Holland Totw Corning Max Wilson Carroll Tippett Charleston Troop 1 A. R. McKnight W. P. Myers Karns Correll Canyon California San Juan Capistrano Los Angeles Malibu Beach Meigs Co Mes. Whitlock Fred Whitlock Seventh Avenue Igh Pete Stace B. O. Gilfillen James Arnold Stace Whitlock Pharmacists Albany R. D Meigs Dorcas Society of First Baptist Church Lews Brothers Lowe Brothers Carpenter Hardware Co Glouster Nelsourilie Bradley Home Rock Springs Alice Euler Ethel Romin Charlies Romine Edna Terre Herman Magnesia Castoria Dt Ak Athens Pharma North Court Street
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