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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1937

Page

2

Women Honored for School Clothes Project at Kimberly Dinner

An appreciation dinner at Kimberly schoolhouse honored 14 local women and the Relief Committee for clothing about 70 children. Judge Louis Tyroler and John Green spoke. plans include WPA sewing-machine loan, Wednesday sessions, and Christmas distribution.

Nelsonville Kimberly Relief Committee of Sewing Circle Charles Welf M. R. Hubbard Thomas Spencer Louis Tyroler John Green Athens

Personal Mentions From Columbus Weekend Visitors

Mr and Mrs Vern H Vorhes and daughter Dorothy spent Saturday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs L N Buchanan Akron were week end guests of Mr and Mrs L A Davis. Arthur Gilliham Columbus spent the week end with his family here. E S Martin Columbus spent Sunday here at the Morgan home. Mrs Martin and daughter Estella who have been guests of Mr and Mrs William Morgan for a week returned home with him. Mrs Doris Horch and daughter Clara Jane were week end guests of the former s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Lee Merrill. They attended the State Texas game. Miss Marie Stowe St Clairsville was the guest over Sunday of Miss Irene McDowell. Mr and Mrs Carl Hartley and children Philo O Mr and Mrs Claude Hall and children Wester ville were guests over Sunday of Mrs Josie Baugh and family.

Vern H. Vorhes Dorothy Columbus L. N. Buchanan Akron L. A. Davis Arthur Gilliham E. S. Martin Morgan Martin Estella William Morgan Doris Horch Clara Jane Lee Merrill Marie Stowe St. Clairsville Irene McDowell Carl Hartley Philo Claude Hall Westerville Josie Baugh

Eastern Star To Honor Robert Morris Tuesday

Eu dora Chapter Order of Eastern Star plans Robert Morris Night at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville Tuesday at 7 30 p m The program honors the founder of the order Tea and social time follow Members should bring sandwiches Miss Marie Hamilton urges Ohio chapters to display a Robert Morris picture and plan related programs for the nearly 200000 members in the state

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Robert Morris Masonic Temple Marie Hamilton Ohio Hamilton

Street curb and pave project starts in Bone Hollow District

Work on three north street sections in the Bone Hollow District began last week as a WPA project. With Oak Street nearing completion, the curbing crew moved to St Charles Street John Street and Grosvenor Street to curb and pave the north sections.

Nelsonville Bone Hollow Oak St St. Charles St. John Grosvenor Sts

Cooksons Entertain Guests in Nelsonville

Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Cookson hosted Sunday guests including Mrs. John Sawyer and son from Newark, Mr. and Mrs. John Cookson from New Lexington, and Dr. J. M. Hyde with his wife of this city.

Nelsonville Corwin Cookson John Sawyer Gon Newark John Cookson New Lexington J. M. Hyde This City

Back to Lodge Night at Red Men Hall in Nelsonville

The W B A holds a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 o clock in Red Men's Hall Nelsonville. A fine program is planned and lunch will be served. All members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville W.B.A Red Men's C'Clors

McKinley Republican Club to Meet in Nelsonville

The McKinley Republican Club will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7 30 at the Legion Building in Nelsonville.

GOP Nelsonville McKinley Republican Club Legion Building

Dorcas Society to Meet in Doanville

Dorcas Society will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 o clock. Mrs Elsie Weaver hosts at Kimberly and members meet earlier at Miss Irene McDowell's home.

Doanville Dorcas Society Elsie Weaver Kimberly Irene McDowell

No Child Auto Deaths in Five Years In Hamtramck

HAMTRAMCK Mich School traffic courts run by students under the Hamtramck Junior Safety Council report no traffic fatalities involving school age children in more than five years. The system uses student judges and penalties such as yard duty or loss of privileges to enforce rules. Officer Neil Neuman credits the program and notes pupils are seen as future drivers learning caution and obedience.

Hamtramck Mich Hamtramck Junior Safety Council Neil Neuman Neuman Junior Safety Council Skippy Skippy Ques

Gospel Musicians To Be at Chauncey on Wednesday

Chauncey residents will hear Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Fish of Columbus gospel musicians Wednesday night September 29 at 7 30 in the Chauncey Church of Christ. The couple travels coast to coast presenting free musical entertainment using seven instruments including soprano saxophone piccolo cowbells musical saw and vibra harp. Public invitation extended.

Chauncey Wilbur Fish Columbus Chauncey Church of Christ Fish Greens Run Taylor Ridge

Glouster Drum Corps Performs at Caldwell Old Soldiers Meeting

The Glouster Drum Corps with six members traveled to Caldwell on Saturday to play at an all day Old Soldiers gathering. R Moody of Bishopville and Christ man of Glouster led the procession in Caldwell, the only two veterans in the area.

Glouster Caldwell R. Moody Bishopville Christman

Groveport Visit By Miss Olive Andrews

Miss Olive Andrews visits Groveport on Saturday to spend time with Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper during the week.

Groveport Olive Andrews John Cooper

Labor and Farmer Alliance Warns Against Fascism

An August issue of The Communist by Clarence A. Hathaway argues a worker farmer alliance can block fascism and reshape farm policy. It criticizes Roosevelt era measures, calls for mortgage relief, drought aid, and government credit to poor farmers, and urges labor to win rural allies while restraining demands.

Hershey Clarence A. Hathaway Stooges Hathaway Roosevelt AAA Bankhead Oriaie Congress Farmers Union CIO People's Front

Chauncey Community News Highlights Weekend Visits

Dr. Robert Nye spent Sunday in Chauncey at his parents home. Several Chauncey residents hosted relatives from Petosky Lisbon Albany Vere Ridge and Athens. About 100 Chauncey Dover high school students attended the Columbus football game with faculty members also present.

Chauncey Robert Nye Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Floyd Nye Jessie Fiske Ruth Bridgewater Petosky Mich George Keeton the Plains Lisbon Ohio F. H. Staffinger George Williamson Indiana Williamson Hill Cemetery Middleport Charles Shields, Jr Columbus Charles Shields Ellis Ave Harry Noble Albany E. L. Bingman Dane Osborne Vere Ridge Hal Osborne Athens Henry Osborne Chauncey-Dover High School

Conference Held at Church by Ohio Mission Secretary

Twenty four persons including church board members and church school officers attended Friday night’s conference at the Church of Christ conducted by Gaines Cook Cleveland secretary of the Ohio Christian Missionary Society. It was one of 300 such meetings across the state led by church teachers.

Chauncey Church School of the Church of Christ Gaines Cook Cleveland Ohio Christian Missionary Society

Mines in district report Monday work count

Twelve mines in the Chauncey district reported work on Monday. They listed Nos 9 267 255 90 219 along with Coonville Kimberly Chauncey N Y 25 Poston No 6 Hocking Carbondale and Lick Run.

Chauncey Coonville Kimberly Chauncey N Y Poston No Hocking Carbondale Lick Run

Irene McDowell and mother return from vacation

Miss Irene McDowell and her mother Mrs Elizabeth McDowell returned home after a three week vacation spent at Winona Lake Indiana and Steubenville Ohio.

Nelsonville Irene McDowell Lizabeth McDowell Winona Lake Ind Steubenville

Married People's Class Meeting at Cameron Home

The Sunday School class of the Christian Church met at the Cameron residence 25 Sunnyside Drive Monday at 7 30 pm. Rev Crawford opened with prayers. Plans for the year were discussed in the business meeting followed by bingo during the social hour. Seventeen members attended with two guests Mrs Vermillion and Mrs Paul Neutzling.

The Christian Church Carlos Cameron Sunnyside Drive Crawford Vermillion Paul Neutzling

Groom a death by own action

Conneaut Ohio report says Gar land Snyder aged 24 killed himself less than a day after his wedding. Coroner Charles Webster stated distress from rebuke by relatives was a factor in the tragedy.

U.P Garland Snyder Charles Webster

Drama Notes and Acts at the Matinee Hour

A varied program features Molly Steinbe Jack and Lo Dalton Brod with Ted Malone and the Army Band. The lineup includes the X-Sisters Singing Strings Amos n Andy Uncle Ezra and the Good Time Society offering a lively afternoon of entertainment at the concert hall.

Hollywood Molly Steinbe Jack and Lo Dalton Brod Ted Malone John Gurney Army Band X-Sisters Amos ‘N’ Andy Uncle Ezra Caro Weyman Top Hatters Good Time Society Jack Armstrong Clyde Barrie Eton Boys Doris Kerr Nora Sterling Bob Newhall Howard Phillips Lowell Thomas Paul Douglas Amos 'N Andy Hall Orch James Orch Jack Fulton Tas Lum Abner Hollace Shaw Freeman Orch Boake Carter Burns Allen Horace Heidts Pat Fibber McGee Legion Radio Theater Kidoodlers Forum Wayne King King's Jesters Paul Sullivan Carl Carmer Panico Orch Golde Orch Rita Rio Rapp Orch Pryor Orch Frederick Orch Busse Orch Jurgens Orch CBS NBC Rhythmaires Escorts Betty Vic Arden Dan Hardings Ruth ‘ Lyon Our Gal Matinee Musicale Wise Man Betty and Bob Joyce Jordan Pepper Young Lorenzo Jones Ma Perkins Guiding Light The O'Neills Mary Marlin Don Winslow Kitty Keene Johnnie Johnston Melodies Bay al Jolson Bernie Ben Benny Goodman Jimmy Fidler Russell Dorr Molina Orch Dailey Orch Blaine Orch Olsen Orch Jerry Blaine

Birthday party honors Mr. La cey McNutt in Steubenville

Mr and Mrs La cey McNutt hosted relatives Sunday for his birthday with Mrs Delia Millinger a sister in law sharing honors. Two birthday cakes and ice cream followed a chicken dinner. Guests included Gates Millinger family Annabelle Stacey Quillen Isaac Colman Jesse Quimby and other relatives.

Chauncey Lacey McNutt McNutt Delia Millinger Steubenville Gates Millinger Annabelle

King's Heralds Meet at Methodist Church Saturday

The first meeting since May of the King's Heralds was held at the Methodist Church Saturday afternoon at 2 00 o'clock. The study lesson on Korean children was led by Miss Anna Louise Legue and Miss Mary Boroff. Afterward the children enjoyed games and contests with refreshments served by Logue and Boroff. attendees included Dorothy Skinner Barbara Dunlevy Genevieve Dunlevy Dorothy Strohmeyer Anna Strohmeyer JoAnn Morris Phyllis Robinson Andrey Dawson Mary Virginia Logue.

Hoffman and Wolf Depart for Games and Work

Eldon Hoffman traveled to Columbus Friday to see the South High versus St. Marys game coached by Kermit Blosser and to the Ohio State Texas Christian matchup on Saturday. Arthur Wolf left last week for Findlay to begin a Clover Farm store position after years with the Davis Clover Farm Store locally.

Glouster Eldon Hoffman Columbus South High St. Marys Kermit Blosser Hoffman Texas Christian Arthur Wolf Findlay Clover Farm Mr. Wolf Davis Clover Farm

Local Woman Returns Home After Appendix Operation

Miss Jennie Ban field returned to her home Friday after an operation for appendicitis last week. Her mother, who had been at the hospital with her, also returned Friday.

Jennie Banfield

Visit in Columbus by Wolf Family

Mr and Mrs George Wolf Bob Wolf and James Wolf visited in Columbus on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Harold Their mother Mrs Wm Wolf who had stayed at the Harold home returned home Sunday evening with them.

Columbus Glouster George Wolf Bob Wolf James Wolf Charles Harold Wm. Wolf Harold

Miss Patty Wolf Weekend Guest of Columbus Parents

Miss Patty Wolf of Columbus was a weekend guest in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Wolf.

Glouster Patty Wolf Columbus Mrs Joseph Wolf

Week End Visit for Robert Clark in Columbus

Robert Clark traveled to Columbus on Friday and remained there for the weekend, according to the report.

Columbus Glouster Robert Clark Columbus

Glouster Troop 76 Boy Scouts Meet at First Baptist

Glouster Boy Scout Troop 76 of the First Baptist Church met Friday evening at the church. Scouts worked on tenderfoot tests under Scoutmasters Andrew Riley, Clifford Johnson, and Homer Johnson. The group finished with songs and games and invited all members to attend the next meeting.

Glouster First Baptist Church Andrew Riley Clifford Johnson Homer Johnson

Hodg es and Darryl Jones Attend Ohio State Texas Christian Game

Miss Louise Hodges and Darryl Jones of this city attended the Ohio State Texas Christian football game in Columbus Saturday.

Glouster Louise Hodges Darryl Jones Columbus

Tom Cats Prepare for New Concord Game in Rigorous Practice

Tom Cats conduct stiff drills and new plays to ready for Friday’s New Concord clash. Coaches Kemeter and Adcock aim for power and speed as Glouster braces for strong opposition. scouts from New Lexington and others study potential Tomcat opponents.

Glouster Howard Dodson Donald Cooper George Healey Ben Douglas Dave Trasin Lewis Koehler Donald Zimmer Kemerer Adcock DeLong New Concord

Birthday Dinner Honors William Echstenkamper

William Echstenkamper was honored Sunday with a birthday dinner. Attendees included Dan Grinstead and daughter Shirley, Marie Echstenkamper and Miss Cecilia Chute of Columbus, Andrew Chute and Mrs. Chute, Henry Echstenkamper and daughter Anna Marie, Miss Mary Chute, Robert Chute of Glouster, Mrs. Josephine Weitzel of Jacksonville, and Mr. and Mrs. William Echstenkamper.

Glouster William Echstenkamper Dan Grinstead Shirley Marie Echstenkamper Cecilia Chute Columbus Andrew Chute Cleveland Henry Echstenkamper Anna Marie Mary Chute Robert Chute Josephine Weitzel Jacksonville

Local miners urged to pay union dues for WPA work

Authorities remind members of Local 1156 that every miner working on WPA or non mining tasks for five days in a month must pay union dues. With the mine active now, space is limited for leaders but dues should remain current.

Glouster Mine Workers Union

Moose Women Plan Potluck Supper Meeting

The women of the Moose invite members to a Tuesday night regular meeting with a potluck supper. Attendees should bring prizes for the game played during the gathering.

Glouster the Moose

Visit Here Sunday Glouster Guests From Columbus

Mrs Harold Coguill and daughter Helen of Columbus arrived in Glouster Saturday to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harold LeFAVOR.

Glouster Harold Coguill Helen Columbus Harold Lefavor

Grandparents Visit Glouster Morris and Doerer Guests

VISIT GRANDPARENTS GLOUSTER Morris Connor and Ralph Doerer of Mansfield were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Morris, grandparents of Mr. Connor, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Morris and family.

Glouster—Morris Connor Ralph Doerer Mansfield George Morris Mr. Connor Wm. B. Morris

Apple Blossoms Reported Blooming in Glouster Yard

Delicate pink blossoms were found on an apple tree at the James Jennings residence in Glouster on Sunday. The discovery was made by Mrs. S. J. Atkinson of Corning, mother of Mrs. Jennings, who is visiting with her daughter this week. The Watkins and Grubb families drove to Zanesville Sunday to spend the day with relatives.

Glouster James Jennings S. J. Atkinson Corning

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Tyroler Green Cooksons Entertain M. A. Kopka Hamtramck School Church of Christ J. E. LE Rossignol Bean College of Business Administration University of Nebraska Camerons Websters Bob Byron Novelteers Sing and Swing Vanity Fair Roth Orch Hoff Orch King’s Heralds Boy Scouts Messenger Zanesville J. M. Watkins Will Grubb Warner Cris Weston See Dixon Hugh Herbert Jane Darwell Allen Jenkins Larry Adler Doctor Rockwell Rey Enright Busby Berkeley Harry Warren al Dubie Matinee
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