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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1934

Page

3

Nelsonville Gridiron Rookies Report For Greyhounds

Veterans and 14 rookies report as the Greyhounds prep for fall football. The backfield should resemble last year with 3 starters and two others ready. The first game is Friday September 21 at the local field against Chauncey.

Nelsonville Bob Stalter Bob White Joe Spray Art Chute Austen Coope Harry Cook Junior Dalton Pat White George Lash James Elliott Homer Pyle Bob Ruflick Emory Shaw Bob Butts Delbert Kuhn Russell Lowery Amos McCullum Clayton Lee Bob Blair Dwight Mace Ross Reed Lloyd Elliott Charles Gadenschwager Oscar Hartley Ken Coope Gail Erb Gene Connors Chauncey

Funeral services for Frank Walker in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Frank Walker aged 68 who died Monday at St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Stout's Funeral Home conducted by Reverend H A Rothrock pastor of the Methodist Church Burial will be at Greenlawn Friends may call at the Walker home Mason City Hill until noon Wednesday when the body will be moved to the funeral home

Nelsonville Frank Walker St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus Stout's Funeral H. A. Rothrock Methodist Church Greenlawn Walker Mason City Hill

All Day Meeting Planned at Pilgrim Holiness Church Murray City

An all day meeting is announced at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Murray City on Sunday September 16. Sunday School begins at 9 with preaching at 10 noon dinner at 11 30 and afternoon services at 1 30. Special singing will occur and delegations from Columbus Lancaster Logan Athens Nelsonville McLanen and Greendale are expected.

Murray City Pilgrim Holiness Church Pilgrim Holiness Columbus Lancaster Logan Athens Nelsonville McLanen Greendale

Local social notes from Ayers and Blackburn families

Dr and Mrs Frank E Ayers Celina were guests Saturday and Sunday of Mr and Mrs Garrett Hock and family Mr and Mrs S B Blackburn had as their guests Sunday Mr and Mrs Eddie Keyes Columbus Mr and Mrs Ansie Blackburn Torch Hill Ohio Mrs W W Gibson and Mrs William Morgan left today for Dayton where they will be guests until Friday of Mr and Mrs Charles Partlow Mrs Mary Kessler Fort Wayne Ind is visiting her daughters Delma Barber and Mrs Leola Hutchinson and family here

Frank E. Ayers Celina Garrett Hock Blackburn Eddie Keyes Columbus Ansie Blackburn Torch Hill Ohio W. W. Gibson William Morgan Dayton Charles Partlow Mary Kessler Fort Wayne, Ind Delma Barber Leola Hutchinson

Esther Class Meets at Fort Street Christian Church

The Esther Class gathered Monday night in the Fort Street Christian Church social rooms for a business session after a 6 o clock dinner for 37 members and guests. Guests included Reverend R. F. Strickler Mrs. E B Monce and others from Forest Ohio Oakland W Va Pauline Davis Jane Smith.

Nelsonville Esther Fort Street Beth Verity Lulu Parry Jennie Oakley Shaner Strickler Monce Muriel Stewart Dora Bussey Anna Wolfe

Mrs Meda Kirkendall Dies in Columbus Hospital

Mrs Meda Kirkendall 41 of Buchtel died Monday night in Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus Funeral services will be in the M E Church Buchtel Thursday at 2 PM Burial will be at Buchtel She is survived by Fred Kirkendall husband two sons two daughters four sisters and one brother

Buchtel Columbus Hospital Nelsonville Meda Kirkendall Fred Kirkendall Mt. Carmel Columbus M. E. Church

Troop 46 Names Senior Division and Patrol Leaders

Scoutmaster W D Mender announces Troop 46 senior division leaders and patrol officers for Panthers Kangaroos and associates. Sam Hawk acts as leader. Ned Smith Paul Wright lead their patrols. Junior leaders include Mechem Pritchard Smith and Higgins. National camp at Washington DC next year expected with Roosevelt invitation.

Nelsonville W. D. Mender Sam Hawk Billy Mechem Jack Pritchard Charles Smith Tom Higgins Munroe Francis Roger Scott James Sterling Panther Ned Smith Jimmie Linscott Max Wright Carl Monks Everett Woody John North Paul Wright Charles Parks Billy Parks Donald Sanders Paul Pritchard Lewis Vaughn Wright Earl Wachenschwanz Oak Grove Ray DeFord Harold Lehman Francis Kouri Joe Pickett Roy Thomkinson Harold Figley Bennie Sterling James Barrows Washington, D. C Boy Scouts of America Franklin D. Roosevelt United States

Retailers Plan Nelsonville Merchants Association Meeting

A gathering is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mechem's Store West Columbus Street to reorganize the Retail Merchants Association of Nelsonville. The event invites all city retailers to join and participate in the reorganizing efforts.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association of Mechem’s West Columbus Street

Week of social visits and ailing status noted in Nelsonville

Miss Eleanor Woodard recovering from nurse training visits her grandmother in Columbus while many families travel to Louisville Oshawa and Toledo. Local gatherings include Circle of Ruth at Presbyterian Church with twenty five members and updates on Mrs Patton who has been ill seven months showing slight improvement.

Eleanor Woodard Grant Hospital Columbus Violet Woodard Nelsonville C. C. Butt Mabel Heffner Ada Netherly Frank Lowery Freda Smith Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian Church E. B. Acomb Charles Stratton Athens Eugene Shafer Adda Frances Butt Petty Lowery Lioyd Evans Edward Sharp Acomb J. D. Knight Patton Clint Patton Chestnut Street

Returns To School Nelsonville Miss Helen Francis Heads To Owosso

Miss Helen Francis a former Athens County teacher leaves Nelsonville for Owosso Michigan to resume duties at Bible Holiness Seminary teaching in the high school and theological departments. She is accompanied by sister Mary Elizabeth a Nelsonville high school graduate and by Misses Mable Fair and Ruth West both entering the theological program.

Nelsonille Helen Francis Athens County Owosso Mich Bible Holiness Seminary Francis Mary Elizabeth Nelsonville High School Mable Fair New Marshfield Ruth West McLaney Bibie Holiness Seminary

Broadwell Neighbors Celebrate Jerry Conant Birthday

Broadwell neighbors and friends visited Jerry Conant for his seventy six birthday. A daughter Rosa Alexander of Zanesville brought a birthday cake and another cake was baked by Dorothy. Several gifts were received.

Jerry Conant Rosa Alexander Zanesville Dorothy Clarence Rathburn Joe Young Haga Len Ogg Portsmouth Leonard Ogg Blain Driggs

Birthday for Mrs. Frank Jewell Celebrates 81 Years

Carpenter Mrs. Frank Jewell marked her eighty first birthday on Sunday August twenty sixth with thirty two guests at dinner. Attendants included two grandchildren from New York and relatives from Reynoldsburg Denison Charleston West Virginia and Denison. A benefit play titled when the New Minister Arrives was staged at Mt Union Church on Friday September seventh. Clint Anders of New Lexington visited Elma Steward last Sunday.

Frank Jewell New York Sadie (Jewell) Sadley J. M. Jewell Reynoldsburg Jerry Jewell Denison Jesse Steward Mollie Steward Charleston W. Va H. I. Steward Mt. Union Clint Anders New Lexington Elma Steward

Funeral services for Mrs Kate Bruce at Stouts Funeral Home

Mrs Kate Bruce age 80 died Monday at Enterprise. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Stouts Funeral Home. The Reverend Lloyd Evans of the Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Kate Bruce Enterprise Stouts Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church rGeenlawn

Homecoming visitors gather from across counties

Murray City and Nelsonville communities host a series of Sunday guests and family gatherings. Attendees include Rev. and Mrs. H J Bishop Athens, Rev. and Mrs. Howard Householder Chesterhill, Dr and Mrs Tunis Nunemaker Portsmouth, and many others visiting local residents.

Murray City J. Bishop Athens Howard Householder Chesterhill Tunis Nunemaker Portsmouth Lynn Paden Chillicothe William Bracken Columbus Frank Walters Logan John Walters Frank Bartoe Charlies Shaffer George Brooker Ruth Brooker Clifford Brooker Virginia Brooker St. Clair Hospital

Fair To Show Profit in 1934 Athens Fair

The 1934 Athens Fair reports receipts of 8680.44 and expenditures 6651.73 with final accounting planned at December Fair Board meeting. Revenues include gate admissions privilege fees and 4-H premiums while expenditures cover salaries advertising premiums and fireworks. Ticket sales for season memberships continue 15 days before the Fair Board election with voting rights for buyers.

Fair Board Gates Athens Grange A. E. Graham Harriet Jacoby Clu Dorothy Parmiter Hocking Street Athens Biddle

Murray City Social Notes Highlight Visit Patterns

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Walters of Akron were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Walters. Mrs. Margaret Ritchie of Akron visited Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Brooker and daughter of Columbus were guests of the George Brooker family. Mr. and Mrs. J A Ayers and Mr. Lawrence Ayers with two children stayed with relatives in Columbus recently.

Murray City Ralph Walters Akron John Walters Margaret Ritchie Chas. Hoffman Oliver Brooker Columbus George Brooker J. A Ayers Lawrence Ayers

Glouster and J.T. Teams To Clash Friday Afternoon

Glouster and Jacksonville Trimble High School meet in the first football game of the season at 2 45 p m on local grounds. Glouster, short of a experienced squad, relies on Stephenson and Darling as mainstays while the Marietta game was moved to November 10.

Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble Glouster High Stephenson Darling Marietta

Loyal Women’s Class Holds Picnic at Antle Grove

Thirty members of the Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ enjoyed their annual picnic at Antle Grove north of the city. The day featured races and songs. Mrs. Rachel Jenkins, among the oldest members, sang a Welsh song. Noon guests included Rev. David P. Morris, the church pastor.

Dead Doctor Heals Stomach Ailments

A legend tells of a famed doctor who died yet his cure for ulcers acid indigestion and gas pains remains known as the Udga Treatment. In six years 54169 letters praise the remedy and a free sample is offered by Udga Suite 64 Foot-fchu Ridge St Paul Minnesota with a seven day trial and money back guarantee from Athens Pharmacy.

Udga Suite 64 Foot-fchu Ridge St. Paul Minn

Jacksonville Trimble High School Opens With 143 Enrolled

Jacksonville Trimble High School opened Monday with 143 students and an anticipated 150 by week’s end. Seniors 29 juniors 26 sophomores 35 freshmen 53. 22 enrollments in auto mechanics split 11 per year. Faculty listed with subjects. Trimble grade schools enroll 159, expected about 170. grade teachers named and music programs directed by Miss Una Miller and H. G. Spangler.

Trimble Jacksonville-Trimble High School Helen E. Crawford Sara Willis Bernice Carter F. ©. Guthrie W. M. Anderson M. M. Bryson M. EB. Christman Jonathan Rainey Edythe Wolfe Edra Lantz Hazel Raber Una Miller Dorothy Cosgrove McConnelaville Glee Club H. G. Spangler

Dan Rice Enters St Charles Seminary for Chemistry

Glouster Ohio student Dan Rice son of Mr and Mrs John Rice of Spring Street left for Columbus on Monday to enter St Charles Seminary. He is to specialize in chemistry and was a member of this year’s Glouster High School senior class.

Hoopers Host Birthday Dinner Guests

Mr. and Mrs Ben Hooper entertained at a birthday dinner Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hooper and their children Fred Jr Frank Ben Jim and Jane Miss Marvella Buck Mrs Edward Oles and son Athens and Miss Helen Gawl from Canaanville.

Colemans Nelsonville James Coleman Poplar Street Harry Aughe Janet Oshawa Ontario Canada Wilbur Barnicut George Barnicut Zanesville Richard Coleman Dixie Rosemary Murray City Dorothy Allen Athens Frank Allen Mary Katherine Allen Mary Elizabeth Coleman This City Glouster Ben Hooper Fred Hooper Fred, Jr Frank Ben Jim Jane Marvella Buck Edward Oles Helen Gawl Canaanville

Walton League Regular Meeting Set at City Hall

The regular meeting of the Walton League will be held Tuesday night at 7 30 o clock in the Courses room at City Hall.

Leaal Walton League City Hall

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Greyhounds John Illinger Pheum Felsonville Pitts Holmes Brian Sparks Christian Church Mrs. Kirkendall Boy Scout News Fred R. Beasley Eagles Wellston Orchestra Mr. Davis Cline Lester Patton Parkersburg F. M. Hatch R. D Arson Davis Barbara Lee Floyd M. Hatch Dowler Ridge Church E. Dean W. J. Jones Louisville George Bergdorf N. L. Horton John Horton Janet Aughe Aughe Roy Cook New York City John Cook von, Howard Jane Coakley Crooksville Sam Gilham Grace Scott Toledo Earl Scott Circle OF Ruth Michigan Seminary Broadwell Bruce Murray Glenn John Glenn J. W. Ford John Scheidigger Veona Johnson Maurice Pataskala William Glenn Harry Stage Julia Stage Roy Glenn Clarence Stage Pearl Glenn Mra Fred Kelley Carlie Bess James Barnhart Elmer McDonald Prestons Long Cotton and Lancaster Murray City News J.T Worden Misa Gracia California Los Angeles Hollywood Long Beach Pacific Catalina Island Koster Jacksonville Fredo. Koster United Brethren Churches Hollister U. B Circleville Church of Christ Athens Pharmacy Waltonians PALAS Leon Ayres Alice Faye Emma Dunn Wm. Bakewell Tim McCoy Bulldog Drummond Ronald Colman Loretta Young KOTEX Sale! Women's New Silk Chinchilla Coats
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