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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1930

Page

23

Principal Tells of High School Needs

Glouster Sept 10 The Shiwanis Club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Allen Republic Avenue with good attendance A talk on school problems was given by Principal H Holter of Glouster High School Club singing featured Miss Burness Candoo Dutch Zumner and Dick Wiley The Rev F E Roberts attendance prize went to Miss Candoo A fine lunch was served by Mrs Allen Coach Moleski of Glouster High School was a visitor

F. E. Roberts Candoo Allen Coach Moleski Glouster High School

Muskingum Fish and Game Club to Meet in McConnelsville

Glouster notices a Muskingum Fish and Game Club meeting at 7 30 PM Thursday in the Suburban Power Company office at McConnelsville. A brief agenda item follows.

Glouster Muskingum Fish and Game Club Suburban Power Company McConnelsville

Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen Plan Meeting Attendance

The number of Sunday Creek Valley sportsmen who belong to the organization is given, and several members plan to attend the upcoming meeting.

Sunday Creek Sunday Creek Valley

Progressive Study Club Opens Year With Alaska Travel Talk

TELL OF TRAVEL GLOUSTER Sept 10 The Progressive Study Club met at Miss Esta Cunning ham’s Main Street home with outgoing president presiding in the absence of Mrs C A Dillon The year’s study is Around the World in 14 Days Miss Merle Danford of Trimble spoke of a 9000 mile summer trip describing Alaska with kodak pictures maps and curios At meeting noted members include Mrs Mary Bryson Mrs Grace Bryson Mrs Hazel Janchius Mrs Jennie Jones Mrs Lou Munden Mrs Mildred Murphy and others

Glouster Progressive Study Club Esta Cunningham Main Street C. A. Dillon E. L. Jones Merle Danford Trimble Danford Alaska Kodak Mary Bryson Grace Bryson Hazel Janchius Jennie Jones Lou Munden Mildred Murphy Grace

Local Social Gathering Names Guests and Hosts

Ochs Mrs Lelia Roberts Mrs Bess Henshaw Misses Lalia Danford Merle Danford Mildred Vickery and the hostess. Visitors were Misses Helen Green and Virginia Wolfe.

Surprise Doctor Gibson Honored By Family In Surprise Visit

Dr and Mrs H G Gibson were surprised at their Main Street home on a Sunday morning when relatives and friends gathered for dinner bringing their lunches and suppers. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Smith William Williams and family Pleasant City Mrs Hattie Biddison and four children Maria Simmett Belford and William Columbus Mr and Mrs Weysmuller and two children Annabelle and Bobby Logan Mr and Mrs William Morris and three children Phyllis Virginia and Billy.

Sunday School Rally Planning Meeting At Church Of Christ

At the Church of Christ tonight the officers and teachers of the Sunday School will meet with the superintendent to discuss the upcoming rally day and other matters of interest. Those interested in the school are invited to attend.

Glouster Church of Christ

Pastor Glouster: Kemper Reinstated as Gloucester M E Pastor

Sept 10 The Rev Paul Ek Kemper is returned to Gloucester as pastor of the M E Church by the M E B conference in session at Oxford. Revs W H Reitz, A A Turner, and D L Browning are reassigned to Jacksonville Corning and London Madison County for another year respectively.

Glouster Paul Ek. Kemper M. E M. EB Oxford Kemper W. H. Reitz Jacksonville A. A.turner Glouster m Corning D. L. Browning Glouster M. BE London Madison County

Matron Maude James Returns to Columbus Post

Mrs. Maude James assistant matron at the school for the deaf in Columbus has returned to the Capital City to resume duties. She spent the summer in Glouster with her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. George W. Rose.

Glouster Maude James School For Deaf Columbus

Man Hit by Freight Train Dies in Van Wert Hospital

Asa Smith, 46, of Van Wert, died in a local hospital after being struck by a Cincinnati Northern freight train while walking along the tracks.

van Wert U.P Asa Smith Cincinnati Northern Smith

Take X ray Views Show Injuries in Millfield Mine Accident

Chauncey Sept 10 Joseph Kertez of Millfield was trapped by a coal fall in Poston Mine No 6 last week and was taken by ambulance to Athens on Monday for X ray pictures of back and leg injuries. He is staying with Mr and Mrs John Kastret at their home numbered nine.

Chauncey Joseph Kertez Millfield Poston Mine Athens Kertez John Kastret

Regional Disciples Meet in Athens Church September 19

Representatives from Washington Perry Morgan Meigs Hocking and Vinton Counties will gather at Athens Christian Church for the first Southeastern Ohio conference meeting. Theme The Church as the Center. Sessions include seven minute county talks and addresses on The Church and its Resources Pension Movement and The Church of the Future. The event features I J Cahill Cleveland state secretary and local organizers.

Disciples of Christ Churches of Washington Perry Morgan Meigs Hocking Vinton Athens Christian Church Southeastern Ohio I. J. Cahill Cleveland Disciples of Christ Bertha F. Park Ss. E. G. Pedigo Athens Pension Movement Church of the Future C. 8

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge to meet in Chauncey

The regular Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge gathering in Chauncey will be held Thursday evening with a business session and degree staff organization. A birthday party will be observed during the social hour and lunch is planned at the Shady Spot on Main Street. Members are asked to bring a collection.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Main Street

Friendship Class Meeting At Chauncey Church

Chauncey September 10. The Friendship Class of the Chauncey Church of Christ will meet this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Smith on Main Street.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ A. J. Smith Main Street

Local families reconnect and travel notices from Millfield area

Mrs. Douglas Hanlin of Lan caster renews ties with former Millfield residents. Mr. Hanlin a former depot station agent. Several Columbus Athens and Chauncey area residents visit, move, or attend events including a funeral, homecomings, and a K P Club dance. An injured miner improves and hay is hauled to farms.

Douglas Hanlin Lancaster Charles Hanlin Detroit Hanlin Millfield

Nazarene Bible School Picnic Set At The Plains

The annual Sunday School picnic for the Bible School of the Church of the Nazarene The Plains will be held Thursday evening in Hugh Finney Grove. Activities start at 2 PM with a picnic supper at 6 PM. all members are asked to attend and bring a lunch. Carrie Channell supervises arrangements.

Chauncey Bible School Church of the Nazarene the Plains Hugh Finney Carrie Channell The

Chauncey Mines Idle Reopened including ten operating today

Chauncey Mine No. 25 of New York Coal Company resumes work after a brief idle period. Ten mines are active in the district today: Nos. 9, 255, 10, 69, Ohio No. 1, 28, 86, Poston No. 6, and 119.

Chauncey New York Coal Company Ohio Poston

Wiener Roast by Boys Class No. 3 at The Plains Church

The The Plains Church of the Nazarene Sunday School class No. 3 taught by Mrs. Walter Wharton held a wiener roast and marshmallow toast at Hugh Finney Grove. Activities included games, contests, and a fire. Guests included Carl Pierce of Athens and members listed such as Phillip Stauffer Junior Thompson Jack Coon and Charles Nelson.

Chauncey Plains Church of the Nazarene Walter Wharton Hugh Finney Grove Ted Stillwell Junior Coon Charles Nelson Clarence Edward Stalder Junior Wharton Leroy Adams Charles Adams Clarence Savage Orabenson Darnell Wharton Dale Channell

Chauncey Council Schedules Special Meeting

Mayor W. D. Hines announces a Chauncey City Council special meeting this evening at 7 30 in the mayor's office at the city building.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Chauncey City

Salvation Army Lieutenant Visits Home in The Plains

Lieut. Emmett Culver of the Salvation Army Division based in Saratoga Springs New York is spending three weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Culver in The Plains.

Chauncey Emmett Culver Salvation Army Division Saratoga Springs New York George Culver the Plains

Dinner Honors Mansfield Guests at The Plains

Mr and Mrs W Channel hosted a Sunday dinner at their Plains home honoring sons Dale and Glenn and Miss Adaline Hoffman and Miss Betty Faust from Mansfield.

Chauncey Mrs. W Channel the Plains Dale Glenn Adaline Hoffman Betty Faust Mansfield

Morristown Holiness Church Prayer Meeting Tonight

The Weekly prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be held this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Collins in East Millfield.

Chauncey Morristown

Edward OConnor Named Great Incohonee At Council Meeting

Edward O'Connor of Spokane Washington was chosen to succeed Harry Cuthr ie l Portsmouth Virginia as great Incohonee of the Improved Order of Red Men at the 83rd Great Council meeting in Columbus Ohio.

Columbus Edward O'Connor Spokane Wash Harry Cuthriel Portsmouth Improved Order of Red Men Great Council

Coon Reunion Held Sunday at Pow Ell Home

The annual Coon reunion was held Sunday September 7 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Powell in Hocking. Attendees included multiple Coon family members and relatives spanning three generations, with children and spouses listed such as Frank and Clara, Edward and Bessie, Leslie and Eugene, Theo dore Keeny, L J Nelson, Hubert Shrieves, Jay Powell, Kenneth Powell, James Purcell, Lena Powell, and others.

Coon James Powell Hocking Frank Coon Charles Harry Edward Coon Clara Virginia Bessie Boal Cleveland Leslie Coon Eugene Helen Jack Betty Norma Tom Hixenbaugh Tommy Theodore Keen

Ray Thomas Returns Home to Columbus Visit Planned

Reedsville resident Ray Thomas has returned to his home in Columbus after a brief stay here. His mother Mrs. Lillie B. Thomas will visit there for a week then travel to East Liverpool to visit her daughter before returning home. Rev. J. W. Barnes of the local M E Church attended.

Ray Thomas Columbus Lillie B. Thomas Liverpool J. W. Barnes M. E. Church

Jackson Lowther Is Honored Sunday by Friends Gathered

In Carpenter on September 7 Jackson Lowther was feted for his eightieth birthday with bystander dinner at noon and an afternoon of visiting. Attendees included Emmett Webb and family, Albert Cone and family, Perry and daughter Lucy, L V Lowther and family, John Sheppard, Ruth Largent, Tom Gesten and Martha, George Milliron and relatives, Helen McVay, Ralph Watkins, E A McVay, Jed Webster, W E Harman's Fremont visit, Anna Goff and Myra Winfield, Charles McCall, Warren Sisson and Mortimer McKnight, Verlin Howery and Kenneth Saisson.

Tom Gesten Martha Logan George Milliron Athens Milliron Middleport Helen McVay Ralph Watkins E. A. McVay Akron H. Jewell Jed Webster Pomeroy W. E. Harman Fremont R. C. Brandenburg Anna Goff Myra Winfield Dyesville Frank Vale Charles McCall Lancaster Warren Sisson Mortimer McKnight Verlin Howery Kenneth S8isson Harrisonville High School

Kempton Reunion Highlights at Mt Pleasant Park

Taylor Ridge area news notes attend Kempton reunion held Sunday in Mount Pleasant Park Lancaster. Dinner noon program afternoon with Ida Kempton of Dayton delivering talk. Large turnout lists numerous Kempton family members from Utica Columbus Zanesville and beyond.

Taylor Ridge Kempton Mt. Pleasant Park Lancaster Ida Kempton Dayton Roberts Hart McGee Vern Kempton Ralph Kempton Elmer Davis Kermit William Kempton Leroy Kempton Utica Dave Kempton Cleveland H. D. Lefever Elmer Lefever Columbus Ethel Terrell Zanesville Ed Schultz Charles Kempton Brookville Wemmer Toledo Chillicothe Portsmouth Delmer Athens William H. Wemmer Grover Patton Guy White Allie White Millfield William Oakley Nelsonville Ed.Taylor O. L. Taylor Charles White Jacksonville Donald Kempton Lisbon John Davis Emer Ida Leake John Kempton Fred Evan Davis Gladys Davis Eileen Glouster Veil Kempton Kingston Basil Roberts Herbert Kempton Doris Tucson John Graves Dorothy Hermen Helle Valley Trene Golding Mt. Logan School Inez Willeke Lan

Social Roundup Through The Plains Week End

Akron visitor Mrs Abbie Porter spent the weekend with her son Harry Porter. Numerous neighbors and relatives gathered for meals and visits at homes in The Plains and nearby towns including Athens Nelsonville Buckeye Lake and Marion. A fall birthday party for Martha Smith drew friends and relatives with a large guest list and refreshments.

Abbie Porter Akron Harry Harry Porter Julu Smith Carbon Hill Elva Cade Ralph William Sherwood Dan Muskingum River W. J. Hawk Will Shafer Basil James Bell George Walker Athens Dan Bartlett

Local Residents Return as Tuberculin Tests Expand

Mineral Mr and Mrs Chester Lightfritz return home after weeks in Michigan. C Penrod visited New Marshfield. The tubercular test is given to cows across the area with some positives. Several social visits occur with families from Athens Lancaster and Chillicothe staying or calling at Emish Hester Drake and related households.

Chester Lightfritz Here Michigan Clarence Penrod New Marshfield Starling Shingler and P. Sheridan Barberton Shingler Jessie Drake Helen Ruth Athens C. V. Hester Emma Lowry Carbondale James Sickles J. P. Emish Mamie Steel Louisa Mina D. Fry Ardilla Shuster Ruth Drake Emish Lucy Mace Lancaster Iva McAfee Chillicothe C. C. Brooks Tra Brooks Mc. Kibben

Mrs Copeland To Deliver Lecture On Passion Play

Mrs T A Copeland of Athens will give a lecture on The Passion Play at Stewart M E Church Sunday morning September 14 at 9 30 oclock The public is invited. Many Stewart residents visited relatives and travelled to nearby towns including Athens Parkersburg Ameranth Pa Broadwell and Washington D C over the weekend.

Ray Dye Parkersburg Geraldine McBee Memorial Hospital Marietta J. G. Russell City Hospital J. W. Balderson C. E. Norris Martha Petty Bethany William Lee Delmar Billy Charles Wilson Washington D. H Lee Elsie George Ogg George Carl Stewart Gladys Ogg Sand Riock Ameranth Athens H. Ff. Levender Roy Lee W. C. Young Hess Nichols K. Christy Christy Guysville Charles McBee

Stephenson and Spencer Wed at Middleport

Spending Sunday with relatives, David Stephenson and Elsie Spencer were married at Middleport recently. Mr. Stephenson is the son of the late A. J. Stephenson and an employee of the Ohio Southern Electric Company. Ralph and Charles Gibson returned to Lancaster Monday where they are employed. School re-opened September 1 with Erma Judy and Forrest Johnson in charge.

W. Viceroy Lancaster B. Curtis Mary Curtis Nelsonville Ek. Bingman Washington, D. C Zell Douglas Wirtland Chester Hanning Dayton Wilbur McDonald Bluffton Albert Hanning the Plains McDonald Washington D. C American ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company Martha Smith Erlora Hanning Vera McGee Elaine Shrieves Florence Cullison Irene Johnson Ruth Hatfield Geraldine Marks Evelyn Esther Yeager Ethel Johnson Don Henry Smith Edward Martha Hattie David Stephenson Elsie Spencer Middleport Stephenson A. J. Stephenson Ohio Southern Electrc Company Ralph Charles Gibson Erma Judy Forrest Johnson

Vinol Helps 10-Year-Old Girl Eat More, Says Mother

A mother reports her 10-year-old daughter, who had no appetite, began eating well after taking Vinol. She claims the first bottle brought sound sleep and a big appetite. Vinol is described as supplying iron, calcium with cod liver peptone. Gibson's Pharmacy in Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy.

W. Joosten Gibson's Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy

Community Social Notes From East Shade Area

Arthur Watson and son Harold visited East Shade as business callers Thursday evening. The Change met Saturday afternoon. lunch was served. Guests included Professor and Mrs. Christy of Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Chaman. Several locals and visitors stopped by for calls and meals, with Barrett reunion, church events, and dinners at the homes of Arbaugh, Gainer, and Chapman noted.

Arthur Watson Harold East Shade Christy Stewart I. C. Chaman Hess Nickles Tiv Syracuse Kiouk L. L. Keller Emma Snmey Barrett J. A. Barrett Lacey Washington D. H Seldon Jeffers Derre Radcliff J. W. Arbaugh Koster Columbus Leah Jean Ivan Parker Wilkesville Emory Weller Cletus Chapman Rutland My. Gainer F. W. Chapman Leona M. &. Chapman Coolville Abe Burdett Laura Burnett Mr. Andrews Sina

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Holter Kiwanis Club Glopister District Charles S. Bradfield, Jr Disciples of Christ Church Convention Lizzie Postle Will Bartels Mila Ebersbach Edgar Gephart W. H. Wilson William Victor Shaffer Kent Alice Self Edith Metcalf Kanawha Station Bertha Hoffman Mary Round Frank Sprague H. E. Shephard William Whitehead W. B. Cross Racine Cross Reedsville John McKay H. E. Hayes Sallie Congreve Wadesville Jerusha Battin Nat C. Kibble Nat, Jr Lillie Scott Carrie Kibble Rank Sprague Gladys Williams Nelson Torrence Bashan C. V. Buckley Chester Frank Gaul Pontiac William Schultz William Caplinger State School For Deaf Wayne Martin Dravesburg Chloe Mills Amanda Hoyt Edith Millfield News F. E. Boudinot F. E. Wade Edward Wade Clarence Brown Ernest Hayburn H. E. Cramer J. R. Wade George Jackson Howard Marjorie Russell John Hunt Zora Bell James North Claud Westfall Lillie Williams Albert Dodds Oscar Simpson Dover Township Pearl Chase Imelda Smith Joseph Kerter Siday Creek Newton Russell K. of P. Hall Millfield String Orchesta Glenna Carter B. Carter Jefferson Keirns Jackson Lowther Caster R. H. Willeke Clyde Addingto Santay Raymond Davis Belle Valley Minnie Keck Lan Caster James Friend Hermen Kempton Iris Mary Frances Hazel Dorothy Juanita Johnny George Herbst Redtown Joe Gaskella Mary Keck Emma Hanning Forrest Kelly Jed Leake Ray Greens Run Dora Heffkin Fred Heffkin Robert Ward Robert Hanning Pat Bulstrom Deloss Schwiner Chester Antle Ralph Meeks Trimble Heights Della Chalfant Fred Albers Walter Oakley Levi Hale Orla Shrieves Walter Hawk Luke Hardy Fin Cook Lower Plains B. F. Cooper Marion Zine Courtney Ella North George Jacoby John Stocklein C. E. Starr Zell Buffington E. H. McMillan Guy McMillan B. Stephenson J. Howdyshell New Straitsville John Donelson Beulah Hawk Gallipolis Robert Hawk Ed Spencer Vore Ridge Harry Slayback Buckeye Lake McCuneville Hill John Day W. A. Matheney Phillip Briley Near Union Ernest Smith Baby Ruth “Bobo Smith Home George Shafer Beaumont Floyd Shafer S. Scott West Virginia Wilbur Powell Harry Harrison Dave Evelyn Aleshire Cliffton W. Va KB. v. Harrison Ad Edgar E. Hawk Karl Rhodehaver Léonard 8. Bachelder West GA the Fidelity Building and Loan Cos Sam M. Johnson Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co Mrs. Copeland Cuticura Taleum Taleum Potter Chemical Corpora On Malden Masa Va Uppers Plains Lee Sisson Chichesters D&ruggists Raeea Sturmach Baalmann Beecause Bauimann Cline Pharmacy
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