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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1931

Page

3

Frank Patton Dies at 76. Nelsonville Noted Resident

Nelsonville observed the death of Frank Patton age 76 at his home on East Columbus Street after acute dilation of the heart. He was a longtime saloon operator, mine partner during the war era, and manager of Hocking Valley Cereal Beverage Company. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM from his residence, with burial at Greenlawn. survivors include wife Mary Howe Patton and three children.

Nelsonville Frank Patton Columbus Street Mr. Patton Wolf’s Basin Eden Patton Patton Oklahoma Snake Hollow Hocking Coal & Land Company East Ind Hocking Valley Cereal Beverage Company Lillian Patton Nellie Lee Millersport William F. Patton Agnes Barron C. H. Ruble Mary Howe Patton Felix Jonas Mary Troxel Kansas Presbyterian

Girls Visit Stores Home Economics Students Inspect Merchandise

Nelsonville on September 30 twenty two vocational home economics students from Nelsonville High School visited Mechems and Prestons dry goods stores. The class observed prices, qualities and colors in fall wool materials and saw garments made up in new fall styles. Each girl plans to sew a fall dress under Margery Rutledge, home economics teacher.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Mechems Prestons Margery Rutledge

Hunter pediatric appendicitis operation in Columbus

Nelsonville report notes Paul Hunter son of Mr and Mrs William Hunter St John Street was moved to St Francis Hospital Columbus for an appendicitis operation. Mr and Mrs John Green Columbus visitors and Mrs Hunter accompanied him to the hospital.

Nelsonville Paul Hunter William Hunter St. John Street St. Francis Hospital Columbus John Green Hunter

Presbyterian Junior Endeavor shifts to Thursday meetings

The Junior Endeavor of the Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday afternoons this winter, directed by Miss Rebecca Sharp and Miss Elisabeth Edington. The moving picture The Boylem Solved will be shown tomorrow. The Intermediate Endeavor met today under Mrs. J. H. Saltz. Sunday School children are invited to Wednesday meetings while Thursday sessions are open to all city children.

The Presbyterian Church Rebecca Sharp Elisabeth Edington Torrow J. H. Saltz Presbyterian Sunday School

Nelsonville Girls Tennis Club Plans City Tournament

Nelsonville High School begins preparations for a girls tennis tournament with fourteen members training daily at Myers Street Court and the high school gym under Miss Helen Shaw. Proficiency points will count toward a girls athletic letter. Members include Mary Lou Hudson Margaret French Mary L Sayre Opal Rogers Wilma Scott Dorothy Howe Mary Adelyn Wilson Margie Rosser Audrey Bean Jeannette Cramner Poana Cook Eleanor Ray Eleanor Heselden Betty Sayre.

Nelsonville Myers Street Helen Shaw Mary Lou Hudson Margaret French Mary L. Sayre Opal Rogers Wilma Scott Dorothy Howe Mary Adelyn Wilson Margie Rosser Audrey Bean Jeannette Cramner Poana Cook Eleanor Ray Eleanor Heselden Betty Sayre

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Dailey in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Dailey aged 93 will be held at Stouts' Funeral Home Friday morning at 10 o'clock after her death Tuesday at her St. John Street home in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Sarah Dailey St. John Street Stouts

Charles Craig Pleads Not Guilty to Reckless Driving

Llonville resident Charles Craig appeared before Mayor Bill Hickman and pleaded not guilty to a reckless driving charge. He posted a $100 bond for appearance before the Grand Jury. the affidavit was filed by Roy Glenn.

Llonville Charles Craig Bill Hickman Roy Glenn

Surprise Shower Honors Mrs. Clarence Green at West Washington

A miscellaneous shower was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Clarence Green on West Washington Street. Neighbors planned the surprise event for Gertrude Hill, with thirty five guests enjoying a social hour and presenting many gifts to the honoree.

Clarence Green Gertrude Hill West Washington Street

Sunday School Class Delights Methdist Church Group

Mrs Besse Warehime and Mrs Fay Howard hosted their Methodist Church Sunday School class on Thursday evening. The program featured readings and a dialogue by several members, with devotion led by Mrs Alex Nelson and a luncheon served. Guests included Mrs A N Ward and Mrs Adda MacCombs among others.

Besse Warehime Fay Howard Methodist Church Besse Bland Alex Nelson Warehime George Brady Fannie Williams Adda MacCombs Mrs. Howard Thelma Howard Marie Vesper Warehime A. N. Ward Phillip Moore Kathleen Vesper Ruth Warehime Thelma Lloyd Howard Charles Monks

Misses Johnson Host Methodist Class Gathering

The Business Girls' Class of the Christian Sunday School met at the Johnson home on Jackson Street Tuesday evening. Margaret Johnson read the scripture, Mrs Grammer offered prayer, and Mrs Ralph Henry presented the secretary's report.

Margaret and Ethel Johnson Business Girls The Christian Sunday School Jackson Street Margaret Johnson Charles K. Grammer Ralph Henry Paul Allen Vivian Dowler Paul Frances Bennett Imelda Smith Esther Lucille Verity

Corbin announces daughter Ethelyne wed to Kenneth Jerew

Mr and Mrs Harry Corbin of 214 Madison Street announce the marriage of their daughter Ethelyne to Kenneth Jerew son of Mrs Katharine Jerew of Marion Ohio. The ceremony was held Monday September 28 in Greenup Kentucky with Mrs Owen Jackson of Baltimore Ohio witnessing and the service read by Reverend Harsh.

Harry Corbin Madison Street Ethelyne Kenneth Jerew Katherine Jerew Marion, O Greenup Kentucky Owen Jackson Baltimore Ohio Harsh

Thelma Hall Hosts Wiener Roast on Robbins Hill

Mrs Thelma Hall entertained ten friends Tuesday evening on Robbins Hill. Guests included Mrs Louis Snyder from Richwood Ohio in the small gathering.

Thelma Hall Robbins’ Hill Louis Snyder Richwood Ohio

Birthday celebration honors Elsie Dalton at Green home

Mr and Mrs Harry Green entertained Saturday evening for the 24th birthday of Miss Elsie Dalton. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lincoln Dalton, Evelyn Green, Elsie Ingram, Vivian Green, Elsie Dalton, Kathleen Ingram, Pearl Hill, Elden, Donald and Dick Ingram, Jack and Harold Green, Lisle Dalton, and Miss Lorie Dalton Logan.

Harry Green Elsie Dalton Lincoln Dalton Evelyn Green Elsie Ingram Vivian Green Kathleen Ingram Pearl Hill Elden Donald Dick Ingram Jack Harold Green Lisle Dalton Lorie Dalton Logan

Joint meeting of Buchtel and Murray City Councils

A joint meeting of the Buchtel and Murray City Councils of the Degree of Pocahontas is scheduled for Friday October 2 at the K of P Hall in Murray City. All members have been asked to attend.

Buchtel Murray City Pocahontas K. of P. Hall

Church Group to Meet for Opening Missionary Social

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde Thursday at 7 pm. The opening church year social aims to collect dues and welcomes nonmembers. the church choir will provide special music.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. M. Hyde

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Towns

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parmiter and children of Columbus visited relatives including Mrs. T. C. Riddleburger. Mrs. M. V. Lackey and Zelma and Marion Lackey of Gore spent Sunday with Mrs. T. C. Riddleburger. Clarence Reeder and family attended a birthday dinner for his mother. Nellie Riddleburger and Opal Reeder were seen in Logan Monday.

Frank Parmiter Joan, Richard and Wesley Columbus M. V. Lackey Zelma Marion Lackey Gore T. C. Riddleburger Clarence Reeder Nellie Riddleburger Opal Reeder Logan

Nelsonville Greyhounds Ready for New Boston Battle

Nelsonville High School fans expect a closer game with New Boston after a rain affected 13-0 loss to Middleport. The Greyhounds show passing promise with a light backfield and aerial attack, aiming to score on their home field. Season tickets for football and basketball are on sale, with a time plan and rewards for the selling room.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Greyhounds New Boston Middleport Yellow Jackets Middleport Greyhounds Greys Hounds Helen Shaw

Regular WBA Meeting Tonight at Junior Order Hall

The regular meeting of the W. B. A. will be held this evening at 7 30 oclock at the Junior Order Hall. A birthday dinner will be served after the meeting.

Residents Visit Relatives in Columbus and Nearby Areas

Mrs. W F Powell visits relatives in Columbus. Mrs. Martin Ohlinger leaves for Detroit to see daughter Mrs Floyd Rosser. Mrs. James McKee and Mrs Harold Mechem with son Joe spend time in Columbus. Miss Jessie Schlingerman of Corning visits sister Mrs Paul Allen. Clyde Cranmer visits relatives in Columbus and with the Cranmers. Mrs M H Lutz visits friends in Columbus. Lis McLaughlin spends days with relatives in Columbus. J H Cuckler and family attend funeral in Allensville for T M Reisinger. Claude Cranmer and others visit Wilbur Hutchins in Athens. Mrs J L Donley visits daughter Mrs C E Ogg in Fort Street. Carl Linton and Mae Linton visit in Columbus.

W. F. Powell Columbus Martin Ohlinger Floyd Rosser Detroit James McKee Harold Mechem Joe Jessie Schlingerman Corning Paul Allen Clyde Cranmer Claude Cranmer Ed Cranmer M. H. Lutz Lis McLaughlin J. H. Cuckler Allensville T. M. Reisinger Mary Hutchins Mary Eunice Goodspeed Wilbur Hutchins Athens J. L. Donley C. E. Ogg Fort Street Carl Linton Mae Linton

Are You a Whistler Then You're a Moron

New York September reports Professor Charles Gray Shaw of New York University derides whistling as a sign of low intellect. He argues no great mind whistles and cites Einstein Edison Mussolini and Hoover as examples who do not.

New York U.P Charles Gray Shaw Gray Mare Maggie Shaw New York University Einstein Edison Mussolini President Hoover Hoover White House

Ex Justice Clarke to Move from Cleveland to San Diego

After 34 years in Cleveland former associate justice John H Clarke of the U S Supreme Court plans to move to San Diego California on November 1 officials said Clarke who served on the high court during his tenure will relocate with his family and begin new duties in California

Cleveland U.P John H. Clarke United States Supreme Court San Diego Calif

Betty Fulton Receives Honor in Temperance Essay Contest

Betty Fulton aged five from 173 East State Street earned an honorable mention for a temperance essay written last June for the Department of Scientific Temperance Instruction. The local Athens WCTU contest selected four winners across grades four to six, with Betty winning fourth grade first prize locally and advancing to the state level.

Betty Fulton Oscar Fulton East State Street Department of Scientific Temperance Instruction M. T. Ensign Athens A. B. Sias Betty East Side School Ellen Shannott

Man Who Saw Lincoln Shot Dies in Findlay

Findlay Ohio September 30 William H Roberts 85 longtime survivor of the small group that witnessed Abraham Lincoln shot to death died yesterday He had been in a Michigan Civil War regiment and went to Ford s Theater on April 13 1865 thirty feet from the president in a high box Roberts described the muffled shot Booth s fall and volunteers dashing after the assassin He helped track Booth down and said the memory gave him a distinction beyond his Civil War service.

Wilkes Booth Booth Roberts

Five-Cent Beer Would Be Mencken's Ambition

H L Mencken told The United Press that if he ruled the world his first act would be to bring back five cent beer, a big quart glass for a nickel. He said this would restore liberty and derided Wells as chasing utopias.

Baltimore U.R H. L. Mencken United Press Today H. G. Wells Mencken Wells

Athens High School Tops Ohio Teacher Association Membership

Athens High School reports a 100 percent teacher enrollment in Southeastern Ohio Educational Association, Ohio Educational Association, and National Educational Association for the second straight year.

Ohio Athens High School Southeastern Ohio Educational Association Ohio Educational Association National Educational Association

Poison May Figure in Judge's Death Exhumation Ordered

In Ann Arbor Judge Darwin Curtiss will be exhumed on suspicion of poisoning. The motion comes as Judge George W. Sample probes Miss Keller connected to the Ypsilanti torch slayings and the fate of Helen Curtiss, said to be adopted by a touring family.

Ann Arbor Mich Darwin Curtiss Kate Keller George W. Sample Miss Keller Ypsilanti Municipal Ypsilanti Municipal Judge Exhumed Last Night. Judge Curtiss Helen Curtiss Helen Ypsilanti Fred Smith Wayne-Washtenaw County Line

East Side School names home room officers

East Side School announces home room officers for grades four through six. Sixth grade officers are President Suzanne Dan ford Vice President Clifford Cor nell Secretary Ira Shafer. Fifth grade officers are President Grace Ellen Foster Vice President Jean Forsythe Secretary Betty Fulton. Fourth grade officers are President Shirley Betz Vice President Ellen Davis Secretary Hamilton Old field. Student Council officers are President Harry Hess Vice President Virginia Beasley Secretary June Baird.

East Side School Home Room Suzanne Danford Clifford Cornell Ira Shafer Grace Ellen Foster Jean Forsythe Betty Fulton Shirley Betz Ellen Davis Hamilton Oldfield Harry Hess Virginia Beasley June Baird

Athens High Hosts Tea for 195 Girls at School

About 195 Athens High School girls visited the Girl Reserves for an informal tea in the auditorium Tuesday afternoon. The hall was decorated for the event and the girls spoke with Miss Mary Connett, dean of women, during a brief orientation. New students were introduced.

Athens High School Mary Connett Athens High

Salvation Army Sale To Benefit Harvest Festival Fund

The Ladies Home League of the Salvation Army will hold a fundraiser sale on Saturday at 38 North Court Street, former Rowan's Variety Store. Goods include household items novelties and pastries for sale to support the Harvest Festival Fund.

Ladies Home League of the Salvation Army Salvation Army Harvest Festival Fund North Court Street Rowan’s Variety Store

Gallia County Family Killed At Grade Crossing

A Gallia County family perished in a grade crossing collision near Arnold Station Union County when a northbound New York Central passenger train struck their car. The victims were Mia Shoemaker 9 Laura Shoemaker 63 Isaac Shoemaker the blind brother-in-law. The crash occurred Tuesday near Jerome Township while they were riding with John Shoemaker.

Marysville Mia Laura Shoemaker John Shoemaker Jerome Township Isaac Shoemaker Coallia County New York Central Arnold Station Union County

Athens Girl Teaches French at Charleston High School

Athens girl Misa Marian McClure daughter of Mr and Mrs J Ho McClure teaches French at Charleston High School in Charleston Ohio She recently graduated from Ohio University in June 1931 where she joined Phi Mu sorority Also teaching there are Ohio University graduates Misa Keadbel Ruehmund Cardington and Bernice Bollenbocker Lima.

Charleston Tih High School Misa Marian McClure Mra. J. Ho McClure Athens Mias McClure Ohio University Phi Mu Sorority Misa Keadbel Ruehmund Cardington Bernice Bollenbooker Lima Charleston High School

Hunters Warned as Season Dates Begin

Conservation Commissioner W. Thompson of Elido warns hunters statewide to follow updated duck and geese season dates from October 1 to November 15. State and Federal officers will enforce the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and related orders.

W. Thompson Elido Nod Conservation Council of Ohio

Joint Library Conference Opens in Marietta Tonight

A joint conference of the Library Association Ohio Tile Trustees Association and Virginia Library Association opens in Marietta with a general session and business meeting. The event begins this evening and continues through the next day.

Marietta A Library Association Ohio Tile Trustees Association Virginia Library Association

Senator Robert J B Tour Attracts 200 Farmers In Town Hall

More than 200 farmers and merchants attended a meeting with Senator Robert J. B. in Jefferson at the town hall as he tours the state to study farm conditions.

Jefferson U.F Robert J. B Town Hall Bullet

Meeting Called for Glouwster State Bank Reorganization

A meeting of the Depositors and Stockholders interested in reorganizing the Glouwster State Bank will be held at the Bank Building Thursday evening October 14 at 7 20 P M.

Glouwster State Bank

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