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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1936

Page

7

Central Ohio baseball champions meet Glouster Sunday

The Faster Packers of Columbus, state amateur champions from the Central District final, travel to Glouster to face the Ohio Collieries Merchants team. D. Davies boasts a 460 season batting mark and J. Owens has 10 wins in 15 starts. A small admission buys grandstand access. game starts 2:30 pm.

Glouster Packers Columbus Ohio Collieries Merchants D. Davies J. Owens McAllister Winn Rankin Gyure Hill Zimmer Halbert Butsko

Bishopville Set for Home-Coming on September 27

GLOUSTER The annual Bishopville home coming will be held at the Bishopville Church Sunday September 27. Many former residents are expected to return for the reunion of old friends and neighbors. Sunday school and church services will be in the forenoon and a basket dinner will be shared at noon. A program is planned with details to follow.

Glouster Bishopville

Zaleski Brief Social Notes

Frederick Zaleski, about 70, died from injuries after a fall at his daughter's home. Survived by three daughters and two sons. wife predeceased. Funeral at Hope with burial in Keeton Cemetery. Local social notes list visits, travels, and school openings plus staff appointments.

Shade Personal and Social News Notes

Mr and Mrs Dudley Burnsides and daughter and Mr and Mrs Harold Burnsides from Pom eroy were guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Jeffers on Sunday. Rev Earl Cowen returns from Ohio M E annual conference and will continue as pastor for the year. Jack Burson returns to Columbus for next year of school. Clyde Smith teaching Freeport High School spent weekend with family. Mr and Mrs Sam Forman visited Roseville. Rev and Mrs Cowen attended Quivey family reunion at Burlingham Church and visited Mrs Cowen's great aunt Mrs Derinda Statts. Russell Wilson attended 4 H Congress in Columbus as a delegate. Mr and Mrs Merwin Mansfield Mr Frank Halbirt Canaonville and Mr and Mrs Roy Pierce and Mrs Malone Athens were guests of the Lodi Grange Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Aaron Brown and son Verl Dutch Ridge attended Shade grange Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Boyd Angel and Mrs Kenneth Krenth Ashland Kentucky are visiting relatives there.

Shade Dudley Burnsides Harold Burnsides Pomeroy Paul Jeffers Earl Cowen Toledo Ohio M. E Cowen M. E Jack Burson Columbus Clyde Smith Freeport High School Sam Forman Roseville Forman Quivey Burlingham Church Derinda Statts Russell Wilson R. E. Wilson Merwin Mansfield Frank Halbirt Canaonville Roy Pierce Malone Athens Lodi Grange Aaron Brown Verl Dutch Ridge Grange

Dunnett Chosen to Represent Local Union at Ohio Labor Meet

Sam Dunnett of this city will represent Local Union 648 UMWA at the Ohio Federation of Labor state meeting in Springfield. The gathering begins Sunday and is expected to adjourn Friday afternoon. Dunnett travels to Columbus Saturday and will stay through Sunday with his son and daughter in law Everett and wife.

Glouster Sam Dunnett Ohio Federation of Labor Springfield Dunnett Columbus Everett Dunnett

Play Benefit For Bill Smith Fall Ball Match Reports

In Glouster Ohio the Millfield Sun Kings faced the Glouster Collieries Merchants in a benefit game for Bill Smith of Millfield who was hospitalized weeks earlier. The Merchants won 4 to 1 and about 22 dollars was raised for Smith as both teams thanked the fans for their support.

Glouster Bill Smith Millfield Columbus Millfield Sun Kings Glouster Ohio Collieries-Merchants Bill SUN Kings AB R.H E. BiMmoson H.E. Stephenson McAllister Winn B. Smith Gyure Dalton Toth Halbert Ture Cp China

Mrs. Cooper Hosts Daughter Anita's Fifth Birthday

Mrs. Floyd Cooper hosted a birthday party for daughter Anita celebrating her fifth birthday. Guests enjoyed gifts, ice cream, and cake. Attendees included June Vaughn Betty Mathews Alberta Mount Betty Cooper Shirley Adams Mary Ann Martha Jean and Elizabeth Yount and many others plus helpers Louise Vaughn Ada Thomas Pauline Swartz and Mary Holland.

Jacqulyn Ley Lee Swartz Bobby Thomas Lelia Hambel Charlene Stockdale Jean Ruth Ann Bailey Mary Virginia Logue Marilyn Lantz Mary Isabel Marjorie Bryson Eddie Harry Dorothy Holland Kay Virgene Swart Donald Lee Adams Virgil Lee Holland Diane Swart Cooper Louise Vaughn Ada Thomas Pauline Swartz Mary Holland Elizabeth Gayton

Sermons and church services in Glouster churches

Rev. David P. Morris of the Church of Christ selects Good Intentions and Doings for the morning sermon at 10 o'clock after the Lord's Supper. An evening topic A Separated Life at 7:30. Sunday school 9. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7:30. M E Church Rev F G Boroff speaks Conference Echoes at 10:30 with The Man of Galilee for 7:30 service. Epworth League 6:30.

Glouster David P. Morris Church of Christ Christian Endeavor F. G. Boroff M.E. Church M. E Epworth League

McClelland Girl Weds Skinner at St Marys Virginia

Louise McClelland of Greens Run married William A Skinner son of Judd Skinner of Derthick at St Marys W Va on Sept 12 officiated by Rev Carl B Johnson. Attendants were the bride’s parents and siblings Glen and Mrs Glen McClelland Glouster.

Glouster Samuel McClelland Louise Greens William A. Skinner Judd Skinner Derthick St. Mary's W. Va Carl B. Johnson Glen McClelland

Rutland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Rutland residents share family visits with relatives in Columbus and Marietta. Mrs. Bernice Winn undergoes appendicitis surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital and recovers. Dwight Brown and Blanche Miller wed on August 24 in Lancaster. Rutland High opens football season Friday at Middleport. Bradford Powell heads to Lebanon to enter a military academy.

Rutland Harry Williamson Columbus Walter Bennett Newark Tennessee Mitt Spires Dana Hysell Tom Quickle Vinton O. O. Patterson Bernice Winn Sheltering Arms Hospital Dwight Brown Blanche Miller Lancaster C. O. Chapman Marietta Clair Taylor Athens Ollie Lyle Wilkesville Marion Wood Elizabeth Anne Chapman Ohio University Isaac Humphreys Cincinnati Fred Winn Rutland High Middleport Bradford Powell Lebanon Tenn Dorothea Hall Wendell Phillips Gallipolis Edith Bean

Syracuse Social Notes Highlights Local Assignments and Visits

Rev. William Bar toe assigned United Brethren pastorate at Syracuse for 1936 37. Rev. C D Copley returning to Syracuse M E Church. Locals include hospital convalescence for Anna Mae Ackley, teaching moves for Edna Whetstone, university enrollments for George William Rea and Eleanor Karr, and various visits and moves among Syracuse residents. Chauncey mine group marked for work includes eight mines in the district.

Syracuse William Bartoe Wellston United Brethren C. D. Copley M. E Toledo Syracuse M. E Anna Mae Ackley Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Gladys Crooks Asbury M. E. Church George William Rea Ohio University Athens Eleanor Karr Edna Whetstone Letart Frank Clark Toronto Patricia Karr Middleport Irving Karr James Clark Marietta College Pomeroy High School Thomas Clark George Rea Annie Hilber David Salser Cora Grueser M. Tripp R. B. Sellers Lawrence Bernice Stowe Betty Rollins Covington

Revival at Morristown Holiness Church Gains Attendance

Revival services led by Rev. John Peel and his wife Mrs. Ruth Peel run nightly at 7 30 at the Morristown Holiness Church near Chauncey with three sermons scheduled Sunday Sept 20 at 9 30 2 and 7 30 led by Rev Peel Special music by local participants noted Rev Victor Glenn of Bedford Ind visited the meetings with Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney. The average room weight fact is included as an odd aside.

Chauncey Morristown John Peel Ruth Peel Victor Glenn Bedford Ind Andrew McKinney

Thelma Brookins Honored on Eighth Birthday

Chauncey hosts Thelma Jean Brookins at Converse Street residence for her eighth birthday. Thelma Jean receives gifts and flowers as family members and relatives join the celebration. Guests include Elmer Bingman Anna Lee Channell Zina Wharton Walter Jr. and Dale Wharton Olive Brookins John Shafer Guy Brookins and others. Later Mrs Mary Meinhart entertains nieces and nephews from South Point Ironton and Ashland.

Chauncey Guy M. Brookins Converse St Thelma Jean Brookins Elmer Bingman Anna Lee Channell Athens Zina Wharton Walter, Jr Dale the Plains Olive Brookins Millfield John Shafer Guy Brookins Mary Meinhart Cora Jones Mae Jones South Point Ohio Richmond Jones Ironton Sarah A. Jones Ashland

Chauncey Personal And Social Notes

Mrs. Evelyn Young of Jackson visits her parents and brother in Chauncey. W. H. Hines reports his father Mayor W. D. Hines ill but improving in Burr Oak. Clarence Russell spends Tuesday in Columbus with Mrs. Russell in Mercy Hospital. George Wilson shows improvement after days of illness. Ray Tucker family moves into Beebe property on Converse Street. J. C. Atkinson family attended funeral of Mrs. Linton in Nelsonville with Mrs. Atkinson. Virgil Fierbaugh Greens Run attends grandmother Mrs. Linton's funeral in Nelsonville.

Chauncey Evelyn Young Jackson A. E. Watkins Albert Watkins W. H. Hines W. D. Hines Burr Oak Clarence Russell Columbus Russell Mercy Hospital George Wilson Ray Tucker Beebe Converse St Peter Keasey J. C. Atkinson Nelsonville

Mrs Neva Barnhart Taken To Mercy Hospital For Major Surgery

Chauncey resident Mrs Neva Barnhart was moved to Mercy Hospital Columbus this week to undergo a major surgical operation scheduled for Wednesday.

Chauncey Neva Barnhart Mercy Hospital Columbus

Women of Chauncey Class Hold Church Meeting

Loy al Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Floyd Nye's home on High Street. President Mrs. Nye led the business meeting with secretary Mrs. John Shafer. Devotions by Mrs. Rankin and lesson by Mrs. Burg Johnston. Social hour led by Mrs. Schoonover and Mrs. Shafer. Awards to Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Johnston. Next meeting at a Chauncey home.

Chauncey Loyal Woman's Bible Church of Christ Floyd Nye High St Nye John Shafer Peter Rankin Burg Johnston Lee Schoonover Carl Shafer Thomas Hamilton Johnston

Church notices and coal production figures

Mrs. William A Hartley and others attend a meeting followed by church services. Rev J N Rice preaches at Canaanville Guysville and Stewart with Bible study schedules on Wednesday and Thursday. Canada produced 18 864 000 short tons of coal in 1935 versus 13 810 000 in 1934.

Guysville J. N. Rice Guysville-Stewart Canada

Council Meets Tonight in Glouster A Regular Session

The Glouster city council will hold a regular meeting at the city building tonight at seven o'clock. Members will discuss local matters and vote on items scheduled for the agenda.

Glouster

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