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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1938
Page
2
Nelsonville schools reopened after a three month break. Enrollment figures will be released soon, with attendance expected to be slightly below last year’s opening level.
Two meetings are announced at Lat ter Day Saints Church at Jackson and Harper Streets. Tonight Elder A B Kirkendall speaks on The Vision of Daniel at 7 30. Wednesday night Elder Joseph Baldwin speaks on The Kingdom of God as Built by Jesus Christ at 7 30.
Mr and Mrs Ray Mond Malpas mark their 80th wedding anniversary on September 11 at their home near Sawyer Grove and the Dorman place. Neighbors and friends may call after 2 p m.
The Glouster IOOF Lodge will conduct first degree work Friday night with six candidates from Jacksonville and Glouster. The Glouster team will confer the degree.
The official Church of Christ board in Nelsonville will meet at 7:30 pm in the church study to discuss fall and winter program activities. The church choir will meet at 7 pm in the auditorium to plan a choir picnic and get-together.
Nelsonville sponsors a regular weekly benefit party at 8 o'clock Wednesday night in the Red Men's Hall. The event supports the Degree of Pocahontas with community gathering and fundraising activities.
NELSONVILLE The Nelsonville Eagles won one and lost one in weekend games. Sunday they defeated Longstreth 10 to 2 at Longstreth as Garner pitched four hits allowed and 13 safe hits by Eagles. Harrison Dupler starred with six chances fielding and three hits in four plate appearances.
The G A Hartley family reunion was held at the Hartley home on Riverside. Dinner served noon cafeteria style for members including Hartleys from Ohio and nearby towns. Commodities relief supplies for York Township clients to be distributed at Township House Wednesday at 1 pm.
Nelsonville local Charles Shafer showcases a giant sunflower on Church Street. He reports counting 250 blooms on the stalk and estimates at least 300 blooms in total on the towering plant hosted at his home.
In Nelsonville, Charles Breeze Willard Adams and Raymond Davis pleaded guilty before Mayor Co. G. Dew to removing parts from a car to steal the spare tire. Each was fined 50 dollars plus costs. fines suspended on costs payment and good behavior. A separate case against Paul Raine for threats was dismissed after a preliminary hearing. Carl McDonald pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined and costs.
R. H. McCray secretary of Unit No 1 Townsend Plan Nelsonville announces a 7 30 pm meeting on the Public Square with Rev P H Williams of Cambridge as speaker Tonight in Nelsonville and a similar gathering is planned for Wednesday evening in Coolville in front of the Wolfe Restaurant.
Nelsonville Rotary Club members plan an evening picnic at Ash Cave. In Nelsonville, the Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ meets with Mrs Effie Lamborn Tuesday at 7 30 with Mrs Lydia Johnson as assisting hostess.
Nelsonville reports the Happy Hollow baseball team defeated Camp Nelson 16 to 11 Thursday night at Eagles Park on Bessemer Road. The win adds a high scoring victory to the season with Happy Hollow stats and key players not listed.
The Frazier, Johnson and Dishon family reunion was held Sunday, Sept. 4, at Rising Park, Lancaster. Present were numerous families from Lancaster and nearby towns, with officers elected: Lindsey president, McCoy vice president, Blanche Palmer secretary-treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Charles Brooks of Glouster announce the marriage of their daughter Deloris to William Dodson of Corning. The service was read at 11 am Saturday at the U B Church parsonage in Corning by Rev Arthur C Shonkwiler. Dodson is a son of Mr and Mrs John J Dodson of Corning and is employed by the New York Central Railroad. They will reside at 36 Oak St Glouster with the bride's parents.
The Jones Phil lips reunion was held in Reed's Grove at Bishopville Monday. A basket dinner was served at noon. Officers chosen were president H. E. Jones Glouster, vice-president A. E. Jones Glouster route 3, secretary Mrs. Edna Kasler Glouster route 2. Next reunion set for Waterworks Park McConnelsville.
Charles Duncan 25, formerly of Glouster, and friend Thomas Stover Barberton bound, died when their new plane crashed after takeoff from Barberton Airport. Cause blamed on faulty aileron. Aeronautics inspector investigates. Duncan, a 1930 Glouster High grad, married Mary Jurich Christmas. He leaves wife, parents, two brothers Paul and Bobby, and sister Mrs. E B Mathews. Burial in Athens W Union St Cemetery after Barberton funeral.
GLOUSTER The ten Scout members of Troop 73 who attended the Ohio State Fair last week returned Saturday evening. They stayed in two Ohio National Guard tents and one of their own. Travelers included Leo Matyskella Tim Mee Menamy Fred Thomas George Thomas Paul Beshara James Bailey Dick Heiskell Gene Rice Charles Carter Glen Mathews. Leaders were Bob Clark Bob Carter and John Roback. They thank Rev Fr A V Kessler and all who helped financially. Troop 73 will meet Tuesday at 7 pm to plan attending the National Brands picnic in Athens.
Attending the interment service of Charles Duncan at Athens Monday afternoon were Mr and Mrs M M Bryson Mrs L E Richardson Mr and Mrs W A Craft Al Craft Mrs Phyllis Roberts Clyde Sellars Mr and Mrs F D Kinney Mrs Charles Clayberger Miss Esta Cunningham.
Ralph and Fred Darling and Charles Sorrel left Saturday for Richmond Kentucky to enter Eastern State Teachers College for athletic training. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Charles Darling and their son Frank who returned to Glouster Sunday. Past Chiefs and the Pythian Sisters will meet Thursday at Mrs William Embrey's home for an all day meeting.
The Maxwell reunion will be held next Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs George Provin 44 Wing St Newark Coffee served by the hostess. Nelsonville The v1 OUAM will entertain with a benefit party Tuesday evening at 8 o clock at the IOOF Hall.
Glouster fans witnessed six bouts with Morris stopping Irish Kelly in six, Malone beating Ervin in five after absorbing punishment, Gaston drawing with Gaston a draw with Gaston knocking out Matheny, and Tedrow decisioning Faine. A four round draw opened the card and promoter Buhla plans a Sept 23 event with Willie Russell possibly meeting Alan Ervin.
Trimble Mason Lodge to hold a special meeting this evening to confer the Entered Apprentice Degree. The event gathers lodge members from Glouster local area for a ritual and degree conferral.
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