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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1934

Page

6

Nelsonville Legionnaires Elect W W Warren as Commander

W W Warren was elected post commander of Glen ford Dugan Post No 228 American Legion in Nelsonville, succeeding Robert Kinney. Other officers named include C O Steenrod, F O Linscott, Glenn Allen, J D Adamson, C S Mechem, John Keller, Isaac Vaughn, Orland Millholland, C S Hoochett, Preston Thompson, Ray Elliott, Thos O Lax, and Robert Kinney as trustee. Over 200 service cases were reported by Thompson, with $800 applied to post debt. A luncheon for 42 members followed.

Nelsonville W. W. Warren Robert Kinney Glenford Dugan American Legion C. O. Steenrod F. O. Linscott Glenn Allen J. D. Adamson Cc. S. Mechem John Keller Isaac Vaughn Orland Millholland C. S. Hoochett Preston Thompson Ray Elliott Thos. O. Lax W. F. Cooley Thompson C. 8. Hoodlett

Queen Esther Society Meets at Wanda Lee Home

The Queen Esther Society of the M. E. Church held a meeting at Wanda Lee’s home with eighteen members and one guest Polly Johnson. Mary C. Miller led the business session and discussed the year book A Cruise With Christ. Lotto prizes went to Margaret Bland Vivian McCombs and Mary C. Miller. refreshments followed. The Methodist Guild hosts an autumn tea tonight at Mrs. C. L. Stout’s home with a silver offering.

Nelsonville Queen Esther Society M. E. Church Wanda Lee Polly Johnson Alva Patton Mary C. Miller Christ Margaret Bland Vivian McCombs Methodist Guild C. L. Stout

Nelsonville doctor home after appendectomy for child

Dr Steenrod, son of Mr and Mrs Steenrod, was removed to his parents in Nelsonville from Grant Hospital after an appendectomy. His parents spent the past month with him. In Nelsonville Mrs Vern Bennett entertained the Esther Class of the Christian Church at her country home with thirty members and guests arriving at 2 pm. A covered dish dinner followed by a corn roast was served at 6 pm.

Nelsonville Spence Steenrod Mra Grant Hospital Vern Bennett Esther The Christian Church Bennett

Nelsonville Band Boosters Call Meeting Tonight

The Band Boosters Club of Nelsonville calls a 7:30 PM meeting in the high school band room due to important business. Members urged to attend.

Nelsonville

Masons and Eastern Stars to Meet in Nelsonville

Nelsonville area Masons and their spouses and Eastern Star members and their husbands will gather Friday at the Masonic Temple. Eudora Chapter O E S hosts the eighty sixth anniversary of Phil Dorian Lodge No 157 with a 6 p.m. dinner led by Mrs C E Washburn. Uninvited members should contact Mrs Washburn for dinner. A brief program will cap the evening.

Nelsonvill7 Eudora Chapter Masonic Temple Philordorian Lodge No. 157 C. E. Washburn

Benefit Dance for Buchtel School Kids Planned

First in a series of dances to aid needy Buchtel children will take place Tuesday night October 2 at the Buchtel Opera House. Music by Montana Meechy and his cowboy band of Columbus. Proceeds fund clothing for deserving Buchte district students.

Buchtel Buchtel Opera House Montana Meechy Cowboy Band of Columbus Buchte

Crabtree Returns Home After Pro Season

Estel Crabtree, after a successful season with the Rochester Red Wings in the International League, returned to Nelsonville yesterday with Mrs. Crabtree. This marks his first trip home since leaving last spring for Florida training camp.

Nelsonville Estel Crabtree Rochester Red Wings Crabtree Crabby Florida

Local Notes on Visitors and Illness at Nelsonville

Mrs A L Pritchard has been called to South Point Ohio due to the illness of her sister and brother. Mr and Mrs Frank Bonifield and their daughter from CarmichaeI PA arrive tomorrow to visit Mrs Bonifield's parents Mr and Mrs A B Johnson for the weekend. Mrs Frank Merrell returned home to Summit Junction after visiting her daughter Mrs Doras Horsch.

A. L. Pritchard South Point Frank Bonifield Carmichael, Pa Frank Merrell Summit Junction Doras Horsch

Walters Hosts Bridge Gathering at Verity Home

Mrs. Marie Bean Walters entertained 24 guests at the Verity residence where she stayed for the summer. Pink garden flowers decorated rooms with five bridge tables and a refreshment course. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Walter Floto of Steubenville and Mrs. Gene Shafer of Athens. High scores went to Mrs. John Edington and Mrs. L. L. Krieg. Nelsonville notice: at Mrs. Danna Windon’s home Betty McClain hosted three tables of bridge with lunch afterward. Joan Rider and Betty Pettit led in scores.

Nelsonville Marie Bean Walters Verity Walter Floto Steubenville Gene Shafer Athens John Edington L. L. Krieg Floto Betty McClain Danna Windon Windon W. T. Hilleary Joan Rider Betty Pettit

WwW B A Juniors to Meet Nelsonville Friday

The W. B. A. Juniors will meet Friday night at the home of Carma Heffner on West Washington Street.

B.A Nelsonville Carma Heffner Weat Washington Street

German steel magnate and Hitler financier puzzle

A crossword style puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues including references to a German steel magnate, a key phrase about Hitler’s financier, and various biographical hints. The grid centers on names, places, and terms from German industry and wartime era.

CCC Tests Are Planned for Ages 18 to 25

The notice outlines eligibility ages 18 to 25 for CCC enrollment. Candidates must bring a birth certificate or parent letter. Restrictions include prior service disqualification, one son per family, and priority for relief families, with Athens County quota set at 60 and possible adjustments to account for exam pass rates. Preliminary exams are scheduled for Oct 9 in Perry and Vinton, Oct 10 in Gallia and Meigs, and Oct 15 in Hocking.

Corps Athens County Shafer Marietta T. H. Morgan

Federal Veterinarian To Explain AAA Plan

A. J. DeFosset, federal veterinarian in Ohio, will visit Athens Grange Hall Friday evening October 5 to explain the AAA program for testing dairy herds for Bangs disease. The meeting, organized by county agent Thomas H. Johnson, aims to clear doubts about testing and offers free testing funded by federal AAA. Owners may have questions answered. diseased animals yield $20 for grades and $50 for purebreds over salvage.

A. J. DeFosset Ohio Athens Fairgrounds AAA Bang Athens County Thomas H. Johnson DeFosset Johnson

Bean Dinner Celebrations Linked to Local School Fund

Harrisonville plans a bean dinner and homecoming on September 29 with a 9:30 a.m. softball game between the local high school and Columbia Township High School and a 3:00 p.m. playoff. A plowing contest offers cash prizes from two to five dollars, followed by a team pulling contest. Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins to speak. Prizes funded by area merchants. Proceeds benefit the school athletic fund.

Harrisonville Columbia Township Thomas A. Jenkins Here Pomeroy Downington Presbyterian Methodist David Williams Methodist Church Methodist Church of Albany Vinton Scipio Township Vinas Ada Wilson Clarice Waggoner Ohio University Smith-Hughes Agriculture State Farm Carpenter Haley Knopp Rutland James Edwards Hysell Run S. A. Wyatt Jerry Warner Washington D. H

Grangers Hear State Master Address and Program

The National Master’s address was read by E. B. Haller. Edith Jacoby described Grange benefits. The program opened with officers’ drill and flag salute. A humorous play His Soul delighted the audience followed by music and mime. Nell Westfall recited Out To Old Aunt Mary’s. A group photo of officers and the agricultural exhibit was taken.

Haller Edith Jacoby Grange W. H. McClain Mary Nell Westfall

Record Tuber Grown On Marshfield Road

Mrs. Della Shaw of New Marshfield Road dug a Nancy Hall sweet potato weighing 3 pounds. The giant tuber fed four people and Mrs. Shaw remarked they are not light eaters.

Marshfield Road Della Shaw New Marshfield Road Nancy Hall

Chicken supper at Canaan Grange Hall tonight

The Canaan Grange hosts a chicken dinner in the Grange Hall at Canaanville tonight. Proceeds support local activities.

The Canaan Grange Grange Canaanville

Weekend visits fill town with relatives and friends

Bashan Mr. Myers visited his daughter in town this week. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey left for Elkins West Virginia to visit relatives for a few days. George Ashley and family were guests of Ebbin White. Walde Spencer and Bertha Holler visited Jim Frank. Elbert Vancooney and daughters Lena and Lois, from Paden City, stayed with William Vancooney and Hattie Powell. Stanley Trussell and Albert Pearson visited Omar Carmier. Raymond Ervin and Will Stetham from Mt. Olive visited S R Rairden. Robert Bailey and Floyd Bailey spent Sunday with Tom Bailey and family. Russell Bailey has been ill two weeks. Neva Wells started work at Mrs. Ebersbach’s home in Pomeroy.

Mr. Myers John Johnson H. Bailey Elkins W. Va George Ashley Clifford Highcole Ebbin White Walde Spencer Bertha Holler Jim Frank Elbert Vancooney Lena Lois Paden City William Vancooney Hattie Powell Stanley Trussell Albert Pearson Omar Carmier Antiquity Raymond Ervin Will Stetham Mt. Olive S. R. Rairden Robert Bailey Floyd Bailey Tom Bailey Russell Bailey Neva Wells

Democrats Plan Rally at Courthouse Meeting

The Young Men's Democratic Club met at the Courthouse Wednesday night to discuss plans for a Democratic rally. The Young Men's Republican Club will meet tonight to outline its campaign work.

Pomeroy Young Men's Democratic Club Young Men's Republican Club

Music and Art Added To Extension Courses

Ohio University will add music and art to the extension program with night classes this fall and winter. Miss Melvin Danielson will teach music at 6 p.m. and Miss Catherine Bedford will lead the art class at 8 p.m. both in Ellis Hall. first sessions are Friday night.

Ohio University Ellis Hall Catherine Bedford

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