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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville Greyhounds Open Season at Middleport

Nelsonville High School Greyhounds start their season Friday night at Middleport under coach George Abraham. With only four lettermen returning, Abraham built a versatile squad from 11 capable players and will not reveal the starting lineup. Middleport’s Yellow Jackets, lost to Wahama W Va, pose a tough opener challenge for a Scarlet and Grey squad seeking an early victory.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Middleport George Abraham Abraham Middleport Yellow Jackets Wahamna W. Va Ward Moore Entsminger Harley Hackett Bennett Lohse G. Bennett Butcher Rauch Burdette

District Commander to Address Glenford Legion Meeting

District Commander Everett Eland of Crooksville will be guest at Glenford Dugan Post at the Legion building tonight at 7 30. All World War veterans are urged to attend as officers elected for the year will be installed and the district commander will speak to ex service members.

Nelsonville Everett Eveland Crooksville Eighth District American Legion Glenford Dugan Legion

Guild Holds Meeting in Nelsonville Corn Roast

A Methodist Guild met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Carl Coakley’s home in Nelsonville. Attendees included Mrs. Adamson and Miss Shaw with a post roast program featuring a handkerchief shower for Mrs. H. A. Rothrock. Guests included Mrs. Williard Sheridan and Mrs. James Knight and Mrs. Charles Byless of Athens.

Nelsonville Methodist Guild Carl Coakley Coakley Adamson Miss Shaw H. A. Rothrock Williard Sheridan James Knight Charles Byless Athens

Emma Evans Weds Edson Shaw in Amanda Ohio

Announcement notes the marriage of Miss Emma Evans of Carbon Hill to Edson Shaw of South Bloomingville Ohio in Amanda on Sept 1 1937. Rev L A Donley officiated the single ring ceremony. The bride and groom are graduates of Carbon Hill High School class of 1934 and South Bloomingville Schools class of 1930, 1934 respectively, with the groom serving as principal of South Bloomingville Schools and planning to move to a new home around Nov 1.

Nelsonville Harold Wiseman Carbon Hill Emma Evans Frank Evans Edson Shaw Ben Shaw South Bloomingville Amanda Ohio L. A. Donley First Methodist Church Carbon Hall Ohio University

Couple Announces Marriage of Eugene McConaha and Erma Hull

Nelsonville couple Mr. and Mrs. W J McConaha announce the marriage of their son Eugene to Miss Erma Hull of Alliance Ohio. The ceremony took place in Wellsburg West Virginia on September 14 with Rev. Frank M Billingsly officiating.

Nelsonville W. J. McConaha Eugene Erma Hull Alliance, O Wellsburg W. Va Frank M. Billingsly

Notice of Real Estate Auction in Glouster Bank Liquidation

Public auction of real estate assets from The Glouster State Bank Glouster Ohio to be held September 7 1907 at 8 00 PM in the Banking Room at Glouster Bank Parcels include banking house Cannon property Katherine Weber K P Lodge building Henry Taylor Nettle Palmer lot and more all with minimum bids filed at Athens County Clerk of Courts office Cash terms supervised by the State Bank Superintendent in charge of the liquidation Auction date and parcel list appear in the notice with legal description references

Glouster State Bank Glouster Obie Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Katherine Weber Jai Keonville Henry Taylor Nettle Palmer Red Town Univ. Pervel No Elore Neieonville Hfe Clerk Athene County Athens H. &Q KE State of Uster State Bank

Rural Phone Service To Be Improved In Nelsonville

Nelsonville area rural subscribers will switch Monday Sept 27 from magneto to common battery service. About 100 lines will get Nelsonville type instruments and 1100 numbers instead of 2100. Conversion proceeds line by line to avoid outages and ends before the Nov 1 Nelsonville directory with new rural numbers listed.

Nelsonville A. C. Wirth Ohio Bell Telephone Co Wirth Manager Wirth

Eight-Month-Old Kennard Dies in White Cross Hospital

Evelyn Ruth Kennard eight months died Tuesday night at White Cross Hospital at 7 30 pm. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Kennard two sisters Juanita six Hazel three her grandparents Mr and Mrs F F Drescher Truetown and Mrs Alice Mingus Greens Run. Services will be held Friday at 2 pm in Asbury Church near Carbondale with Rev Boroff officiating. Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery. Friends may call at John S Blower Funeral Home until noon Friday.

Glouster Evelyn Ruth Kennard White Cross Hospital Herbert Kennard Juanita Hazel F. F. Drescher Truetown Alice Mingus Greens Run Asbury Church Carbondale Frank Boroff Asbury Cemetery John S Blower

Plan Double Funeral for Saddlers in Nelsonville

Mrs Eliza beth Ann Saddler 87 died at home near Mt Zion. Her husband David Saddler who died last Wednesday is held awaiting her condition. Double funeral at Connett Church Thursday 2 PM with burial at Greenlawn. Surviving daughter Margaret Wooley Nelsonville and brothers Martin and Irvin Howard near Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Ann Saddler Mt. Zion Saddler David Saddler Connett Church Greenlawn Margaret Wooley Martin Irvin Howard

Pilgrim Holiness Revival At Goose Run Church

Nelsonville revival begins Sunday at Goose Run Church with nightly services at 7. Evangelist Rev. Charles Wachenschwanz leads the meetings led by pastor Rev. Donald Wilson. The church invites the public to attend for two weeks.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Goose Run Charles Wachenschwanz Donald Wilson

Religion in the Making of a Nation Tonight

Nelsonville mid week prayer meeting at the Church of Christ discusses religion in national formation. Service starts at 7 30. The church education committee meets at 8 30 in the church study.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Nelsonville man pleads not guilty to assault charge

Roy Morris of Nelsonville pleaded not guilty at arraignment Monday in Mayor S. G. Holland’s court. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond after an affidavit by Harve Denny.

Nelsonville Roy Morris S. G. Holland Harve Denny

Grace M Rardin Appointed Administratrix in Athens County

Grace M. Rardin of Athens Ohio is appointed and qualified as Administratrix with the Will Annexed of the estate of Daniel A Rardin deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated this 22nd day of September A D 1937. Louis Tyroler Probate Judge.

Grace M. Rardin Athens Ohio Daniel A. Rardin Athens County Louis Tyroler Said County

Poston Outlines European Observations for Rotarians

Charles E. Poston spoke to the Rotary Club on his 20 years of crossings and a recent European tour. He noted postarmistice Coblenz service, England's minimal changes, and a London 24 story building under construction marking a shift from prior ten story limits. Dr. Harry Eastman and Clarence Heine attended as Logan club guests.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Charles E. Poston Poston Coblenz Germany England British Isles London France Italy Harry Eastman Clarence Heine Logan Club

Local Social Notes Highlight Mont-based Visitors and Trips

Mr and Mrs E J Williams of Great Falls Montana are guests of Mr and Mrs C E Washburn. Miss Verna McConaha of Nelsonville Route 3 has returned from Columbus where she stayed three weeks with Mr and Mrs John Johnson and daughter Joyce Ann and other relatives. Mrs Harry Matheny and son Dick from Detroit are guests of Mr and Mrs Phil Kelch. Mr Horace Mender and daughters Audrey and Cecil have returned home after a week with Mrs Francis Claypool at Woodstock Ohio.

E. J. Williams Great Falls Mont C. E. Washburn Verna McConaha Nelsonville Columbus John Johnson Joyce Ann Harry Matheny Detroit Phil Kelch Horace Mender Audrey Cecil Francis Claypool Woodstock Ohio

Wilson Oil Co Buys Lehman Filling Station in Nelsonville

The Wilson Oil Co has purchased the Lehman Filling Station with residence property and cabins on State Route 31 west city limits. The station and property were leased back to Joe Hardy who has taken over management in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Wilson Oil Co Lehman State Rt. 31 West City Limits Joe Hardy

Rothrocks Leave Nelsonville as Pastors Relocate

The Rothrock family departs Nelsonville for Middleport with Rev H A Rothrock and wife. Rev M P Clark and wife from West Carrollton Ohio will arrive in Nelsonville later today. The pastor changes were approved at the recent Ohio conference session.

Nelsonville H. A. Rothrock Middleport M. P. Clark West Carrollton

Mary Adaline Wilson Leaves for OSU Engineering

Miss Mary Adaline Wilson departed Tuesday to begin her junior year in engineering at Ohio State University.

Nelsonville Mary Adaline Wilson Ohio State University

Nelsonville benefit party at IOOF Hall Friday night

The D of A will host a benefit party at the IOOF Hall starting at 8 o clock. Patrons are asked to bring their September tickets. Mrs Anna Nelson and Mrs Mary Robertson will entertain the Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church at Grover Street Friday evening.

Nelsonville D. of A.'s IOOF Anna Nelson Mary Robertson The Methodist Church Grover St

Pythian Sisters Benefit Party Set for Thursday

In Nelsonville the Pythian Sisters announce a benefit party Thursday evening at 8 oclock in the K of P Hall. Proceeds will support their charitable activities and community service.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Meeting Date Of Cheshire Aid Changed

CHESHIRE The regular meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church has been postponed and will be held at the home of Mrs. Clara Ward Thursday night Sept 30 All members and their families are invited Refreshments will be served Rev H N Snider pastor of the local church conducted the funeral services for George Arthur who died in Cincinnati last week Services were held in the Baptist Church at 230 pm Saturday Interment was made in Gravel Hill cemetery Funeral services for Mrs Electa Hoffman were held at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at three o'clock George Sagan pastor of the Baptist Church in Gallipolis assisted by Reverend Snider had charge of the services Among those from out of town who attended were Alpha Hoffman Mr and Mrs Harry Hoffman Youngstown Mr and Mrs T J Perkins Gallipolis Mr and Mrs Delbert Hoffman Charleston W Va Mr and Mrs Harley Rhodes New Brighton Pa Mrs Mattie Arthur and Miss Josie Swisher Cincinnati Miss Ella Rothgeb and Mrs Clara Ward were Sunday evening callers in the home of Mr and Mrs J E Vanzant near Wesley Chapel Rev and Mrs 8S A Phillips Charleston spent the week end with friends here Mrs Fielding Hawkins and daughter are spending a few days at Corning Mrs Howard Little Roseville spent the week end here with relatives Members of Siloam Lodge No 456 F and A M their families and Eastern Star members celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution at the Lodge Hall Friday night Sept 17 The meeting was presided over by Clair O Hara After the invocation by Rev H N Snider an interesting program was given after which all went to the second floor where ice cream cake and coffee were served.

Electa Hoffman The Baptist Church George Sagan Gallipolis Snider Alpha Hoffman Harry Hoffman Youngstown T. J. Perkins Delbert Hoffman Charleston W. Va Harley Rhodes New Brighton Mattie Arthur Josie Swisher Cincinnati Ella Rothgeb Clara Ward J. E. Vanzant Wesley Chapel A. Phillips Fielding Hawkins Corning Howard Little Roseville Siloam Lodge No Eastern Star Clair O'Hara H. N. Snider Letart Falls M. E. Church Earl Scott Ladies Aid Society Ohio Valley Grange Scott South Webster C. L. Thayer Eureka Etta German New Haven A. E. Roush H. M. Allen Ramona Edith Allen M. E. Ladies Aid Society Betty Amos Waldo Keistling Parkersburg Hartman Marl Ashley Zetta Ashley Bertha McDade Canton Beaver Falls Monodha Vernon Dana McDade R. E. Grimm Mariah Elmer Grimm Henry M. Sayre Nancy Sayre Chicago Boulder Colo J. D. Roush C. E Sheets Bladen C. E. Bibbee Athens J. E. Stewart Frances Mary Jane Charley Rowe Kaylong Stewart A. I. Edwards Gilbert Spencer Illinois Olivet Nazarene College Lowell McNickles

Letart Falls Pastors Honored With Farewell Dinner

In Letart Falls the M E Church held a potluck farewell for Rev Earl Scott and his wife. The Ladies Aid Society gave them dish sets while the Sunday School Class No 5 presented silver spoons and the Ohio Valley Grange gave a Madonna picture. Rev Scott leaves for South Webster. Rev C L Thayer will move here.

Marriage Announcement and Local Visit Notes in New Straitsville

Notes from New Straitsville dated Sept 22 report visits by John Jones Wellston to his mother Mrs Jennie Jones. Allen Alexander, injured eight weeks ago on a fire project, was discharged from Cherrington Hospital. Several families from Columbus Shawnee Charleston and Athens appear in brief social notes including deaths and visits. The Racheimacker Co suffered an oil tank loss in a fire Tuesday.

New Straitsville John Jones Wellston Jennie Jones Allen Alexander Cherrington Hospital Harry Hoy Columbus Charles Hoy Milton Campbell Edward Burke Shawnee From Snider Thelma John Miller Earl Dent Charleston W. Va Heck Littler Athens Robert Wilson The Racheimacker Co

Lake Shore residents weigh reward for teen and dog

Residents on Lake Shore Boulevard consider a reward for 15 year old Robert Kiplinger and his dog Rex after the youth reportedly caught a Peeping Tom by the seat of the pants.

Cleveland Lake Shore Boulevard Robert Kiplinger Rex

Rock Springs Social And Personal Mention

Reverent Bert O Connor filled his regular appointment here Sunday evening. He was recently returned to this circuit by the Methodist conference. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ashworth Columbus visited over the weekend at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Homer D. Ashworth. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Eichinger and daughter Betty and Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Leifheit and little son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sennet Harrisonville. W. R. Bailey of West Shade visited Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Bailey Wednesday evening.

Rock Springs Bert O'Connor Bernard Ashworth Columbus Homer D. Ashworth W. H. Eichinger Betty Earnest Leifheit Charles Sennet Harrisonville W. R. Bailey West Shade Wilbur Bailey Ernest Leifheit and Will Eicheinger S. Ruth Helen Bobby Nickeson Bill Spurling Ruth Roger Morgan Nickesons G. W. Joachim Athens Road Leonard Campbell Susie Toll R. T. Burdette Laurel Cliff Ralph Sternberger Wellston Willie Young Pomeroy Will Wells Ball Run Frank Lieb Clyde Douglas Gallipolis Charles Grueser W. G. Kesterson Kesterson Nora Roush Minersville Emma Wickham Alden Illinois Harry Stahl Mary Rawlings Nelsonville Florence Heilman Bull Run Joe Weyersmiller Sydney Crew Cincinnati A. E. Crew Joe Grueser Florence Hull Rutland L. V. Reuter Herman Grueser Sophie Whitlock Ross Jones Reed Jenkenson Amos Leonard Gallia County Donald Collins Ohio University At Athens Better Health Club

Kanauga Briefs Highlights Local Visitors and Arrivals

Miss Hilda Oliver and her brother James returned from Charleston to stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs T J Oliver and attend school. Mrs A W Pullins returned from Dayton where she attended the M E Church Conference. Mr and Mrs Arthur Gorsuch of McArthur visited their aunt Mrs Emma Comstock. The Saunders reunion was held at the fair grounds with Mr and Mrs C G Houck in attendance. Mrs Homer Sowards returned from Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Mike Adams and baby visited friends in Huntington. W H Comstock left for a sailing trip aboard the Samuel P May as engineer. Robert Hatfield of Pittsburgh visited his brother in law and sister. Rev H N Snider is reassigned to the Cheshire Kananga charge for another year. Mrs Wm Messler of Charleston spent the end of the week here. Junior Raike returned to Ravenswood to resume school after visiting his parents. Roy Barnett and family of Rio Grande visited Walton Brownell and family. Mr and Mrs Robert Vickers of Follawsbee were guests last weekend. Mr and Mrs Truman Burnett announce the arrival of a son Woodrow Ward. Woodrow Ward born recently in Paintsville visited relatives here. John Vickers, aboard the steamer Julius Fleischman, visited homefolks over the weekend before returning to work.

Kanauga Hilda Oliver James Charleston T. J. Oliver A. W. Pullins Dayton M. E Arthur Gorsuch McArthur Emma Comstock C. G. Houck Saunders Fair Grounds Homer Sowards Cincinnati Mike Adams Baby Huntington W. H. Comstock Samuel P. May Robert Hatfield Pittsburgh Myrl Roberts H. N. Snider Cheshire-Kananga Wm. Messler Junior Raike Ravenswood Roy Barnett Rio Grande Walton Brownell Robert Vickers Follawsbee W. Va

Glouster Kiwanians Plan Lyceum Course

Glouster Kiwanians met at Hotel Gordon with many members present. President Al Craft led the business session discussing a lyceum course for November and December. Rev. F. G. Boroff spoke on the Constitution. Dr. W. D. Witham won the attendance prize.

Glouster

Daughters Birthday Observed by Weymueller Group

Mrs Harriette Weymueller entertained a group of young people at her home Tuesday evening in honor of her daughter Miss Anne Weymueller on her birthday. The event featured dancing cards monopoly and fiddle sticks with a long table and a large birthday cake. Guests included Neva Golding Lois Balderson Virginia Morris Gloria Heck Phyllis Morris Catherine Hinton Margaret Dunlevy and others. Miss Weymueller received a gift from the guests. Assisting hosts were Mrs Wm Morris and Mrs B R Angle.

Bill Vaughn Rodney Linscott Bill Peugh Jack Munden George Tolliver Scott Lent Dick Swart Arnold Maxwell Bob Wolf Jack Croushere Miss Weymueller Weymueller Wm. B. Morris B. R. Angle

Birthday Party for Jerry and Barbara Dunlevy

Mrs. Gerald Dunlevy hosted a birthday party at her Morgan Street home Friday for Jerry and Barbara Dunlevy. Thirty five young guests enjoyed lawn games and gifts were given to the honorees. Ice cream and cake were served in the afternoon.

Glouster Gerald Dunlevy Morgan St Jerry Barbara Dunlevy Barbara Mrs. Dunlevy

Car overturns on Drakes Road near Glouster

A car driven by John Fydroski of Route 4 overturned six miles north of Glouster on Drakes Road early Sunday. All three occupants were uninjured. The other vehicle failed to stop. Fydroski’s car sustained slight damage.

Glouster John Fydroski Route 4 Drakes Road Fydroski

Mrs C M Clark Hosts Luncheon Guests

Mrs C M Clark entertained at her home Tuesday with luncheon guests Mrs B R Angle Mrs Emmett Eddy Mrs W W Bryson and Mrs Hariette Wey mueller in attendance.

Bryson Clark and Achauer Visit Columbus

Mr and Mrs W W Bryson Mrs C M Clark and Mrs B F Achauer are spending the day in Columbus visiting several local points of interest and meeting community residents.

Columbus Glouster W. W. Bryson C. M. Clark B. F. Achauer

Golden Rule Sunday School Class Hosts Friday Event

Mrs Frances Stage assisted by Mrs Dora Matheny Mrs Lucile Weaver and Mrs Pearl Bishop will be joint hostesses Friday evening at Monroe Street home for Golden Rule Sunday School Class members of the Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Frances Stage Monroe St Dora Matheny Lucile Weaver Pearl Bishop Golden Rule The Methodist Church

Fire permit lapse causes brush burning accusation

In Oroville California H M Rother discarded a cigarette stub without a permit and faces charges for burning brush, stumps, logs, fallen timber, pine needles and trash, prompting a string of complaints about fire causes.

Oroville Cal California H. M. Rother

Mrs E L Jones Hosts Progressive Study Club Meeting

Mrs E L Jones welcomed members as host of the Progressive Study Club at her home Tuesday. New president Mrs Clyde Harper announced the district convention delegate and alternate to Lancaster on Oct 5 and 6. Miss Lalla Danford read a paper on Its a Women s World. Beulah Bennett and Mrs W B Balderson joined as new members.

Beulah Bennett W. B. Balderson C. M. Pico

Rush Reunion at Spencer Ridge Honors Rush Family Heritage

In Glouster the fourth annual Rush reunion gathered at Ernest Rush’s Spencer Ridge home. Guests included Walter Foy and family, Edith Boyd, Douglas Foy and son, Derenburger of Columbus, Swindell and Maxwell families, Knott and Kinder members, and many Rush relatives from Glouster and Spencer Ridge. A noon chicken dinner preceded a visit to the grave of Shep Tinker nearby.

Walter Foy Honare Rush Foy Edith Boyd Douglas Foy Billy Derenburger Columbus Carl Swindell Canton Betty Jane Rush Trimble Orville Allen Katy Lou Ashley Morton Maxwell Jack Blower Elyria Tom Blower Harley Will Easler Mary Catherine Prudence Knott Martha Kinder Joe Swindell Edward Rush Charles Glora Bobbie Nease Maxwell Glouster Ernest Rush Spencer Ridge

Birthday Observed At Cecil Clark Home

A double birthday party marked a pleasant Saturday afternoon at the Front Street home of Cecil Clark to celebrate Beverly and Ronnie Clark. Guests included Cynthia Lou Vernon Jo Ann Darling Donna Rogers Jimmie Jo Bragha Roy Dean Rogers Jean Nida Gilbert Bingman Bobby Angle Bobby Kelly and the birthday honorees.

Glouster Masonic meeting canceled by master

The special communication for Glouster 607 F and A M was canceled by Worshipful Master H L Kittrell scheduled for Wednesday night.

Glouster H. L. Kitrell

Johnsons Move to Albany Area Farm

Mr and Mrs George Johnson moved to a farm near Albany at week’s end after relocating from their previous farm several years ago when Johnson became agent for the New York Central lines. He has recently retired. Truck Leaves Road on Oak Street. A wrecking crane was needed to remove the vehicle.

Glouster George Johnson Albany Mrs. Johnson Mr. Johnson New York Central Lines Oak Street

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