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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1933
Page
5
Helen Washburn Mari Donald Sonny Shafer Eugene Arnold and Courtney join Ohio University for advanced work, continuing ties with the 1933 ferns class of Nelsonville.
A reader letter from Ed. F. in Youngstown New York asserts All-Bran eases constipation and related symptoms after thirty years of pills. The note endorses the cereal as a healthful alternative to medicines, claiming improved appetite energy and regularity with two tablespoons daily.
Murray City hosts a Saturday fox chase and baseball game featuring Dr. Walker's Old Timers versus Athens Hocking and Perry County Fox Hunters. The Fox Hunters promise a top Southern Ohio team as Murray City Legion and Bugle Corps provide music for postgame parade and dogs. Free chicken and noodles will be served to players and drum corps.
Rev. H. A. Rothrock and wife, from Bremen, with four children, are due in Nelsonville today and will reside at the Methodist Parsonage. He will preach at First Methodist Church on Sunday, after being assigned at the Columbus conference. Their children include two girls and two boys with plans for Ohio University and local schools.
Fifteen members attended the Society gathering at Mrs. Jack Pritchard's home on West Washington Street. Officers outlined the year's program, Queen Esthers prepared items for sale, and dues were collected. Mrs. Rose Cook gave devotions. Edith Lee will open a kindergarten at Central School on October 2.
Thirteen members attended Mizpah Class at the Methodist Church with Elizabeth Linton chairing devotional. Officers elected: president Elizabeth Linton, vice president Bess Deer, secretary treasurer Margaret Clarke, press reporter Louise Pearce. social hour led by Mrs Nelson Dowler. Special meeting tonight for Philadorian Lodge set at Masonic Temple.
At Pomeroy Meigs County Fair officials report 6600 paid admissions. Races include 2:24 pace Richard 8 with Dorothy Gano second and West Virginia Girl third, plus 2:16 pace Ann Direct and Electric Wilks in pacing events, and a one mile running race won by Marie Dee with Befine second. Purse totals range from 50 to 200 dollars.
In Hayman v O Neil the defendant confessed judgment for 277.90 plus 10.85 costs in Common Pleas Court. Mildred Darst and Grace Mulford, landowners in Route 7 right of way condemnation, accepted the state's offer and received 32. Three other parcels are under condemnation.
This recounts the Civil War actions around Antietam Sharpsburg and Harpers Ferry with McClelland and Lee facing brutal exchanges. It notes Miles killed at Harpers Ferry, Lincoln viewing graves, and the Emancipation Proclamation issued January 1, 1863 after states in rebellion rejected terms.
Eighty seven members and eight visitors attended Thursday night as Deputy Master Merwin Mansfield inspected Athens Grange at the Grange Hall Fairgrounds. The grange earned a score of 90.5, the highest mark of Mansfield’s term and a strong performance. Three candidates, Mr and Mrs Bardin and Miss Ruth Bur, were noted.
The Meigs Savings and Loan Co. has entered suit for foreclosure of mortgage for $623 against Lewis and Mayme Wolfe, as part of nation proceedings with four others to be brought.
Salvation Army plans a festival and a series of revival meetings to inaugurate the fall religious program. Harvest produce is being gathered, the army hall is decorated, and food will be distributed to needy families Monday night. The revival runs two weeks starting Sunday at 7 30 with outside speakers and music by the Songster Brigade and band.
Donald Harvey led several school cheers during the meeting. Eleanor Hitchcock spoke for the debate team announcing support for the motion picture Voltaire to be shown at a local theater soon. The assembly closed with the song Sons of the Black and Red performed by the band. Ann Beasley presided as student body president.
A short pep meeting at Athens Senior High School gathered students in the auditorium at 11 35 this morning to build enthusiasm for the Athens Zanesville football game. The band performed Normal March and Zenith Overture for the first time this year. Coach P B McKinley spoke briefly about the team.
Bert Meyers aged 67 was killed Monday morning when kicked by a mule in New Plymouth. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the M E Church. Surviving family includes a widow, one daughter, and three sons.
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