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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville Greyhounds Open Season at Lancaster

Nelsonville high school football previews its season with nine key regulars departed. Coach Avraham, a Willaoia University alumnus, faces a tough opener Friday at Lancaster as veterans and recruits fill out starting positions.

Nelsonville High Lancaster Joe Spray Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Avraham Willaoia University Abraham Tom Galvin Ken Cope Butts Shaw Denny Elliott Kuhn Pyle Spray Bob Bish Elimes Auflick Horton Weltzheimer Staller

Dr Butt Begins New Residence and Office in Nelsonville

Local physician and surgeon Dr L E Butts broke ground on a brick one story residence and office on Fort Street near Public Square. Groundwork for the full basement started Monday. Occupancy expected in 90 days with eight rooms and bath on one level. Pete Keasey of Chauncey is general contractor.

Nelsonville L. E. Butts Fort Street Public Square Pete Keasey Chauncey

Birth Announced for Daughter Lote Ellen Blackford

Nelsonville announces the birth of a six and three quarter pound daughter named Lote Ellen to Mr and Mrs Robert Blackford Vivian Joy. Grandparents are Mrs Stella Joy Nelsonville and Mrs L J Blackford Chauncey with great grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed Joy Lancaster. Sun day Sept is referenced in the text.

Nelsonville Robert Blackford Vivian Joy Lote Ellen Stella Joy L. J. Blackford Chauncey Ed Joy Lancaster

Nelsonville Social Personal Mention

Miss Alia Burnett visits sister Mrs Leighton Aumiller. In Columbus Mrs T Spray of Petersburg Indiana visits her mother. Monday Mrs Vloyd North and children Max Tanny and Jean attend Carbonal homecoming.

Alia Burnett Leighton Aumiller Columbus T. Spray Petersburg Int Vloyd North Max Tanny Jean

Mrs. Bayless Named President of Auxiliary

Mrs Gilatys Bayliss was elected president of the Woman s Auxiliary of Glenford Dugan Post at the annual meeting. Other officers include Mrs Ber nice Barrows first vice president Mrs Rose Vaughn second vice president Mr Lillian Betts secretary and Miss Irma Wilson treasurer. The president Mrs Ruby Cooley presided during the session as 20 members enjoyed a potluck dinner after the meeting.

Nelsonville Gilatys Bayliss Glenford Dugan Bernice Barrows Rose Vaughn Lillian Betts Irma Wilson Ruby Cooley

Lodge Group To Open Activities of Season

Nelsonville story notes the Past Matrone and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star begins its fall season with a meeting at Mrs Grace Kelch home. Hostesses include Mrs Mable Washburn Mrs Louise Feltz and Mrs Margaret Riley A dinner is planned for 6 o clock.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Grace Kelch Mable Washburn Louise Feltz Margaret Riley

Expect Larger Enrollment At J F School This Year

Trimble High School opened with 136 pupils in 4 grades. Seniors 20 juniors 24 sophomores 40 freshmen 43. Enrollment may rise by 12 to 15 by week’s end. Nineteen in auto shop. Last year’s total 146. Faculty includes Crawford Willis Pride Guthrie Anderson Bryson Spangler Cosgrave with subjects listed.

Trimble Jacksonville-Trimble High School Helen Crawford Sara Willis Hazel Pride Forrest E Guthrie W. M. Anderson M. M. Bryson Herbert Spangler Dorothy Cosgrave

Jacksonville Mothers' Club meets on Children's Books topic

Jacksonville Mothers' Club opens its new year with a 7:30 pm meeting at Rev. J. G. Deeds home. Members will respond to a call by naming a book for the children's shelf as part of the discussion Our Children's Books.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Mothers’ Club J. G. Deeds

Mrs E M Roberts Convalesces After Major Operation

Mrs E M Roberts who had major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens two weeks ago arrived Monday evening at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W A Craft to convalesce and recover at their house in Glouster.

Glouster E. M. Roberts Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens W. A. Craft

Miss Dorothy Mae Smith Joins McArthur High School Staff

Miss Dorothy Mae Smith became English instructor and senior adviser at McArthur High School. She traveled to McArthur Sunday and assumed duties Monday. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Smith.

Glouster Dorothy Mae Smith McArthur McArthur High School Miss Smith R. B. Smith

Voigt Undergoes Toast Operation in Cleveland Hospital

Ted Voigt informed his parents that he had a toast operation in a Cleveland hospital and was recovering rapidly.

Nelsonville Ted Voigt Fred Voigt Cleveland

Class No 2 Meets at First Baptist Church

A Class No 2 gathering at First Baptist Church on Republic Avenue opened with singing and prayer. Mrs. Lucinda Brooks was added to the class roll. visitor Mrs. Harry Viney attended. Contests yielded prizes. table decor was red blue and yellow. Next meeting set for September 14 at Mrs. Bertha Binford’s Morgan Street home.

Glouster First Baptist Church Republic Avenue Lucinda Brooks Harry Viney Jesus Anna Mayles Helen Leach Mary Straughter Josephine Williams Ethel Riley Bertha Binford Beulah Morris Gladys Viney Effie Brown

Glouster Unit to Hold Regular Meeting Thursday Night

Glouster Unit No and Unemployed League will hold a regular meeting at Glouster High School Thursday at 7 30 PM. All members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted.

Glouster Glouster Unit No. & Unemployed League

Smiths Welcome Patricia Ruth In Peru Family

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith of Peru Indiana are the parents of a daughter Patricia Ruth born September 3. Mr. and Mrs. R B Smith of this city are the grandparents.

Mrs Ernest Jones Plans Three Week Stay at Magnetic Springs

Mrs Ernest Jones travels to Magnetic Springs near De laware for a three week stay accompanying Miss Thelma Jonas. The outing reflects a social visit in the Blended era local scene.

Glouster Ernest Jones Magnetic Springs Delaware Thelma Jonas

Gospel Tent Services Continue in Chauncey

A large Sunday night audience attended Chauncey gospel tent services under the Church of God. Rev. H. C. McClanahan of Middletown Ohio leads with Rev. Clarence Way, the local pastor, assisted by John Marshall and his daughter Margaret as pianist. Services run nightly at 7:30.

Chauncey Church of God H. C. McClanahan Middletown Ohio Clarence Way John Marshall Margaret Marshall

Maravan Flying Snake Glides Between Trees

The Maravan flying snake does not fly but flattens its body to glide from one tree to another, demonstrating unique locomotion. Its behavior highlights adaptation for travel and predation in forest habitats.

Changes in Residence Made In Chauncey in Last Week

Chauncey records show multiple families relocating last week. Flor ence Minister moves from Ellis Avenue to Athens. daughter Eleanor and son Elbert join her there. Bennie Ferrel moves to Pontiac Michigan. Ferrer Store apartment now occupied by Dee Daugherty and family from Athens. Vic tor Grinstead relocates to Howard Brookins property. Vic tor’s wife keeps beauty shop with parents Shafer. George Adkins moves from Staten property on Mill Street to four room cottage owned by Andrew and Mrs McKinney near McKinney Store. Kenneth Nye family leaves Floyd Nye residence for Athens. Paul Fiske family moves from Beaumont to Chauncey, settling in Henry property on Converse Street.

Chauncey Florence Minister Ellis Avenue Athens Eleanor Elbert Bennie Ferrel Pontiac Mich Ferrer Store Dee Daugherty Chawnecey Victor Grinstead Howard Brookins Grinstead John Shafer George Adkins Staten Mill Street Adkins Andrew McKinney McKinney Kenneth Nye Floyd Nye Paul Fiske Beaumont Henry Converse Street

Birthday Celebrated for Mrs Jennie Jackson in High Street Party

A surprise party was held at Mrs Jennie Jackson’s High Street home honoring her birthday anniversary. Guests included Albert Jackson and family, Andrew Jackson and daughter Margaret Marie, and many friends who enjoyed gifts and a plate lunch.

Chauncey Jennie Jackson Albert Andrew Jackson High Street Donnie Johnson Alice Julia Tussell Johnson James McCollum Burg Johnson William Beckley Ewood Daugherty M. O. Bryan Margaret Marie D., Jackson Josephine Lott Clyde Lott Pe ® Porter Albert Jackson

Degree of Pocahontas Bingo Night at Red Men Hall

The Nelsonville unit of the Degree of Pocahontas hosts a bingo party at Red Men's Hall on a Wednesday night. The game begins at 8 15.

Nelsonville—Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Chauncey Residents Attend Visits and Services

Chauncey visitors include Mr. and Mrs. An drew Jackson and daughter Margaret Marie, and Mr. and Mrs James McCollam from Chauncey. Local families hosted dinners in Chauncey and Haydenville, with guests from Canaanville and Salem. Rev James T Maffin of Marion conducted a Holiness tent meeting in Glouster and preached at Morristown Holiness Church.

Chauncey Andrew Jackson Margaret Marie James McCollam Nelsonville M. O. Bryan Albert Jackson Rutters Haydenville Fred Burch Mary Esther Canaanville J. T. Maffin Marion Joe Bridgewater Harry Webb Salem Webb Richard Waldis May Avenue Charlies Tippie Steve Johnson Ted Tippie Deniel Tippie Athens James T. Maffin Ohio Glouster Morristown

Friendship Bible Class Meeting at Chauncey Church

The September meeting of the Friendship Bible Class at Chauncey Church of Christ will be held Wednesday night in the Sunday School room. Andriew Simpkins will conduct the meeting with Lucille Rivers leading devotions and Mary Stalder in charge of the program. Afterward the group will have a wiener roast at the church.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Chauncey Church of Christ Andriew Simpkins Lucille Rivers Mary Stalder Wiener Rossi

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