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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1934

Page

5

Arbondale Leads in Nelsonville Twilight Loop

In a rain drenched Nelsonville Twilight League game Arbondale took the lead in the second half as Brooks Shoe faces, Chesser and C. Iss, Haddox and Hilleary contributed key hits while defensive plays kept the score tight. Sadler and Carlin helped in the late innings as the team battled through weather delays and tight pitching to claim the edge.

Arbondale Nelsonville Brooks Shoe Eavy Sky Ing Hannahs Filleary Haddox X. Chesser C. Iss H. Chesser Carlin

Oak Grove Opens School With Local Teachers

Oak Grove's new school opened on Monday with Miss Mildred Wena and Mrs. Blanche Malone as teachers. Nearby residents shared Sunday visits and family gatherings along the Muskingum River and at homes of the Hartman Lowery and Wachenschwanz families.

Oak Grove Mildred Wena Blanche Malone Earl Mourne Hamley Run Charles Gilpin William Hartman Muskingum River Floyd Lowery Eugene Wolfe Floodwood Morris Lowery Charles Wendell William O'Hara Marion Clifford Hartman Charles Wachenschwanz Nancy Davis Carbondale Nora Cagg

Nelsonville Rotary hears on American Constitution history

Athens attorney R. D. Williams spoke at Nelsonville Rotary about early constitutional theories. He contrasted Hamiltons centralized federalism with Jeffersonians who defended reserved powers for states and the people. Williams noted 150 years of national growth under this principle.

Nelsonville R. D. Williams Athens Rotary Lab Ralph Henry Williams Alexander Hamilton Jefferson

Local notices and personal updates from Nelsonville area

Mrs C A Stover and daughter back from a three week vacation in Petoskey Michigan. Mrs Charles Cunningham of Ann Arbor visiting her parents in Nelsonville. Miss Mayme Keplar in Columbus for her cousin Joe Smith funeral. Mrs R F Strickler visiting from Cuyahoga Falls. Mrs Florence Barron in Columbus. Fred Edington on business in Pittsburgh. Nelsonville couple Paul and Jennie Scott announce birth of daughter Carol Jean. Vivian Dowler set to issue hunting licenses daily 1 to 5:30 pm. Garnet Lash taken to St Francis Hospital Columbus for appendectomy. mother Mrs William Lash accompanies her.

C. A. Stover Lillian Petoskey Mich Charles Cunningham Ann Arbor Walter Mechem Mayme Keplar Columbus Joe Smith R. F. Strickler Cuyahoga Falls Fort Street Nelsonville Garnet Lash St. Francis Hospital William Lash Miss Lash Nelsonville High School

Kimberly Beats Nelsonville All-Stars 6 4 in Local Ballgame

Kimberly pitchers Browning and Woodson lead a 12 hit attack as the locals edge the Nelsonville Colored team 6 to 4 on their field. Browning goes the distance allowing five hits with one walk while fanning all opponents. Williams and Woodson drive Kimberly offense. Chatty Woodson stars for Nelsonville with three hits. Kimberly heads to Glouster next Sunday.

Kimberly Nelsonville Browning Cecil Woodson Dexter Woodson Hope Woodson Watkins Williams Robert Kennedy Glouster Miners

Carrier pigeon found at Buchtel with bands on legs

An exhausted carrier pigeon dropped in the yard of Rev. Father J. F. Carney in Buchtel Tuesday afternoon. The bird wore a German silver leg band inscribed ES8K and a red rubber band on the other leg. It is being fed and prepared to resume flight amid notes it came from an unusual route.

Nelsonville J. F. Carney Buchtel

Nelsonville man pleads guilty to intoxication

Carl Wend of this city pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor 8 G Holland yesterday. He was fined five dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Carl Wend G. Holland

Tree Planting Drive Launched by League

Izaak Walton League urges chapters to gather walnuts hickory nuts and butternuts for spring planting to fight soil erosion. Slogan If the nation saves the trees the trees will save the nation backs the drive. Top soil loss in the county is four hundred million dollars annually and may take over a millennium to replace one inch.

United States Izaak Walton League League

Izaak Walton League Sells Licenses at Local Stores

The Izaak Walton League sells hunting and fishing licenses this fall at Kerr and Wheaton Hardware Stores in Athens with part of profits returned to the League for game feeding. Last year 25 cents per license helped buy 50 pairs of Missouri rabbits and ten bushels of grain. Farmers near Athens were paid to leave crops for wildlife to improve hunting.

Izaak Walton League Kerr and Wheaton Hardware Athens Missouri

Democrats Promise Constructive Program

At the Ohio Democratic state convention in Columbus the party pledged a united front in November with the New Deal as the keynote. State Chairman Francis J. Poulson said the Democrats would offer the people of Ohio a constructive program rather than a jumble of words, contrasting with the Republican platform.

Columbus Francis J. Poulson Ohio

Waterloo Township Man Bound After Plea Of Not Guilty

Alone, Waterloo Township, held to Athens County Grand Jury on assault charges against Jake Milliron. Pleaded not guilty before Magistrate C. H. Porter and posted a $400 bond.

Waterloo Township Athens County C. H. Porter Jake Milliron

Worship Services Resume at Athens Presbyterian Church

The Athens Presbyterian Church will resume evening services tonight at 7 30 announced by Rev A Y Wilcox. The pastor will title the period The Mos lem Faith in the Orient Today highlighting a focus on religious themes for the gathering.

Athens Presbyterian Church A Y. Wilcox Orient

Primary Vote Cast Tuesday

New Hampshire Republicans and Democrats backed the status quo renaming Rogers and Tobey. The Colorado Democratic race saw Miss Josephine Roche lead early but fall behind with fuller returns. Arizona split with Senator Ashurst gaining on incomplete counts while Isabella Greenway was renominated as congressman at large. Georgia votes loom for Talmadge, Connecticut GOP picks a target to oppose Cross, Maryland and New York primaries also noted.

New Hampshire Rogers Tobey H. Stiles Bridges John L. Sullivan Colorado Josephine Roche Edwin C. Johnson Nate C. Warren Henry F. Ashurst Arizona Sidney P. Osborn Ashurst Isabella Greenway Roosevelt Democrats Hunt R. C. Stanford Georgia Eugene Talmadge Connecticut Wilbur L. Cross Maryland New York

Russell Reunion Draws 150 Descendants at Coolville Camp Grounds

The Coolville Russell reunion gathered 150 descendants for a Sunday event featuring dinner and old-time music. Attendees planned to meet again at the same site next year with extended family visiting from Carthage and Spencer. A marriage occurred in Pt. Pleasant, W V, and local visits filled the weekend. The Carthage Church Homecoming marks its 50-84th anniversary on Sept 16 with Messenger to announce details.

Russell Coolville Ray Smith Jennie Smith Middleport Clyde Parrish Larson Russell Burdette Carthage P. H. Burdette Spencer W. Va Alva Harper Frances Tanborey Pt. Pleasant T. G. Hildare Netta Lee Indian Run Hildore Edward Galbreath Alda Larson Amos Place Parrish Cabin Hockingport Road Carthage Church

Bighouse Family Funeral in Columbus at St Sylvester’s

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Towell Bighouse of Columbus were held at St Sylvester’s Church. She had lived in Zaleski much of her life. Her husband William Bighouse died about three months earlier. Surviving relatives include two stepdaughters and a stepson. Several relatives travelled between Columbus South Vienna and Poca hontas for visits and vacations.

Anna Towell Bighouse Columbus St. Sylvester's Church Pocahontas W. Va Ulysses South Vienna Albert Donald McKibben Roanoke FE. H. Robertson Joe Robertson Charleston Vansky Schneider Elizabeth Robertson Ira Diles

Local News Roundup From Athens and Nearby

Clarks Chapel residents Mrs B K Forman and grandson Robert returned from Akron after visiting Russell Forman and family. Carl Frische heads to Waupaca to join parents for a Waxahachie wedding trip. Wilbur Young and daughter Janet with siblings toured Lancaster to visit Mrs Minnie Woods. Rock Riffle School opens with A B Collins and Villa Tippie as instructors.

B. K. Forman Robert Akron Russell Forman Athens Carl Frische Waupoko Waxahachie Texas John Ruth Liggett Wilbur Young Janet Edward Mary Esther Phillips Lancaster Minnie Woods Mary Phillips Woods Rock

Chauncey Dinner Honors Mrs Ferguson Guests

Mrs Arthur Burchfield entertained at a Monday dinner in Chauncey complimenting cousin Mrs James Ferguson. Covers were set for Mrs Ferguson Mrs F M McHarg Mrs Harry Moore Melvin Moore Gladys Shields and Mrs Burchfield.

Chauncey Arthur Burchfield James Ferguson Ferguson F. M. McHarg Harry Moore Melvin Moore Gladys Shields Burchfield

Glouster Urged to Seek FERA Recreation Ground

Glouster community leaders urged Tuesday to pursue a FERA project for a public recreation ground. Gordon K. Bush urged merit in proposals, noting FERA provides labor while locals supply materials. Athens figures Beasley Campbell Davis touted a playground need at a noon Kiwanis meeting in Hotel Gordon.

Glouster FERA Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon K. Bush Athens Messenger Bush State Relief Commission Carl Beasley Athens F. J. Beasley Milling Co R. H. Campbell Cincinnati Basil Davis Hollister Hotel Gordon

Catholic Ladies Study Club Meets at Mrs Hedfelt Home

The Catholic Ladies Study Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Mary Hedfelt’s residence. Mrs John Exenkamper read Bible history, Mrs George Vermaaten recited a poem A Loaf of Bread, Miss Mary McCann spoke on The Movies, and Mrs Carl Orndorf read An Old Lady's Rosary. Refreshments were served. guests included Mrs Mary Minor of Columbus and Mrs Gertrude Hermey of Corning.

Glouster Catholic Ladies’ Study Club Mary Hedfelt John Exenkamper George Vermaaten Mary McCann Carl Orndorf Mary Minor Columbus Gertrude Hermey Corning

Millfield Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Movements

Millfield residents report weekend visits and relocations. Vaughn Earich and family stayed with Mrs Earich's parents Mr and Mrs William Cole. Julia Mingus returned home from Schenectady to Ames Township to begin Ohio University. D M Sawyer C H Boudinot attended a farm bureau picnic near Nelsonville. Mrs Albert Dust of Trimble spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Caroline Hartman at Modoc.

Millfield Vaughn Earich Trimble Albert Dust, Trimble Caroline Hartman Modoc

Program TRIMBLE Young People's Class Meet at Church

The September meeting of the Young People's class at the Church of Christ was led by president Dennis Addington in the social rooms. The devotional focused on Friendship from Ruth, read by Lawrence Sands, with Betty Johnson leading prayer. After business, games and refreshments by Oscie Sharp’s committee followed, with several visitors and many members listed.

Trimble Church of Christ Dennis Addington Ruth Lawrence Sands Betty Johnson Oscie Sharp Miss Mendenhall Miss Doughty Paul Richard Sands Norman Earich Christman Dennis Ben Addington Gerald McClelland Harry Sharp Frank Forgoress Tinker Hamilton Bill Grimm Marie Hamilton Minnie Grimm Treva Lantz Thelma Koons Fay Walton Bartha Chadwell Nora Hall Don Burton Dick Skinner

Homer P T A Holds First Meeting On Finances

MOUNTVILLE The Homer Township P T A opened the school year Monday at the high school with President Lucile Carter presiding. County Superintendent Mallett discussed school finances, focusing on Homer Township, as committees for membership and program were formed.

Mountville Homer Township Lucile Carter Mallett Morgan County Lena Phillips Mary Smith Thelma Bowersock Muriel Pedicord Jennie Hambel Gardner Murrel Pedicord

Binderbasins Visit Relatives in Millersburg Trip

Mr. and Mrs. John Binderbasin and Harold and Helen Binderbasin returned Tuesday from Millersburg where they were guests of Mrs. Binderbasin s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Henry Huebner for a few days.

Glouster John Binderbasin Harold Binderbasin Helen Binderbasin Millersburg Binderbasin Henry Huebner

Legion Auxiliary to Meet and Quilt at Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hall Thursday afternoon at 1 o clock to quilt. At 6 o clock a pot luck dinner will be enjoyed.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Kasler Linscott Families Reunite at Hooper Ridge

The Kasler Linscott reunion gathered nearly 300 people at Hooper Ridge on Sunday Sept 3 with a noon cafeteria meal and a program of songs talks and readings. Officers were elected: President A R Linscott Amesville vice president Fred C Linscott Nelsonville secretary treasurer Frances Clark Trimble committee on arrangements Asa Kasler Spicer Keirns Homer Linscott committee on entertainment Bessie Keirns Sylvia Keirns Adaline Kasier. The 1935 reunion will be at Hooper Ridge the Sunday before Labor Day. Warren V Kasier aged 85 was the eldest member present.

Glouster Kasler-Linscott Hooper Ridge A. R. Linscott Amesville Fred C. Linscott Nelsonville Frances Clark Trimble Asa Kasler Spicer Keirns Homer Linscott Bessie Keirns Sylvia Keirns Adaline Kasier Warren V. Kasier

Taylor Ridge Ladies’ Aid Society Meeting Notes

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Gladie Kempton's home with hostesses Mrs. Cora Davies Mrs. Bess Sayre Mrs. Flora Harrison and Mrs. Carl Hildebrand assisting. President Mrs. Bertha Heffken led the business session and birthdays for Mrs. Cora Davis Mrs. GIadie Kempton and Mrs. Lena Mulpas were celebrated with a handkerchief shower. Refreshments served to 17 members and four guests. October meeting set for Mrs. Lena Mulpas’s home.

Taylor Ridge Ladies’ Aid Society The Church of Christ Gladie Kempton Cora Davies Bess Sayre Flora Harrison Carl Hildebrand Bertha Heffken Mis Cora Davis Giadie Kempton Lena Mulpas Charles White Jacksonville William Oakley Ruth Nelsonville

Jacksonville notices list church and auxiliary meetings

The U M W of A Auxiliary schedules a Monday 7 PM meeting at I C O F Hall with biweekly sessions. Mrs Linnie Rummell and Mrs Mary Jones return to Minersville after visiting sister Mrs Lulu Mills. The Deus Filiae Class of the M E Sunday School meets Tuesday at 7 50 PM at Miss Mary Alice Hallam’s home.

Linnie Rummell Mary Jones Minersville Lulu Mills M. E Mary Alice Hallam

Court News IN PROBATE COURT Marriage Licenses

In probate court the marriage license applications list Herper Saunders, 19, Athens, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Saunders, and Mary Pettiford, 21, Athens, daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Pettiford.

Herper Saunders Athens Samuel Saunders Mary Pettiford Anthony Pettiford

Cheshire Mine Operators Win After Adjournment for Lunch

Max McMurray of the Bituminous Coal Code Authority of Ohio testified that district coal prices are $2.25 per ton f.o.b. mine for two inch milt coal and $1.95 for mine run coal. Switzer argued to restrain six operators to protect others, while Hall defended the need to curb a few. The Gallipolis School Board seeks party defendant status after contracting coal for schools at $1.87 1/2 per ton. Hall notes similar injunctions were granted in Harrison County on Thursday.

Max McMurray McMurray Bituminous Coal Code Authority of Ohio Cleveland Coal Code Authority Hall F.o.b Switzer Gallia County Gallipolis Board of Education Bert Scott Douglas Durst Harrison County

Foxes Raid Flocks Hit Local Farms

Foxes raided poultry flocks in Millfield district killing 100 chickens owned by Allen Chadwell and 75 by Joe Massaros. Hooper Ridge farmers also report poultry losses in the same period.

Millfield Allen Chadwell Joe Massaros Hooper Ridge

Peterson's Ointment for Eczema Quick Relief

An advertising notice touts Peterson's Ointment as fast relief for eczema itch and skin irritation. It promises soothing cooling action within minutes, diminishing redness, softened crusts, and easy removal. Also marketed for pimples and toe cracks with overnight relief. money back if it fails.

Peterson All Druggista Ady

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Smith Odena Pen Odenthalen Hilleary Dogie Gaded Evans Chesser Hilleary Chesbit Willing of the Christian Sun Lora Woods Edith Patton Dalton Assis Rascal Wayne Wayne Oak Grove News Paul Lewis Jennie Tennihill Scott Street Carol Jean John Tennihill Grace Lewis Vivian Dowler York Township High Street East End Umgirl Lionel Barrymore Franchot Tone Esther Vern Bennett Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Wend Walton League Zaleski Clarks Chapel Hedfelt Millfield Briefs Homer P. T. A Legion Auxiliary Taylor Ridge News Jacksonville News Court News Cheshire Luckoff Palmolive Blue Steel Blankven Srede Kotex Hope Muslin Messinger
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