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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1935

Page

2

Ralph Henry elected president of Nelsonville Rotary Club

Nelsonville Rotary Club elects Ralph Henry as president for the new year starting July 1 at a board meeting Tuesday night. The new board includes Dr. Marty Raden O A Fadler Frank Smith and H H Harding with O A Rider shifting to vice president.

Nelsonville Ralph Henry Rotary Club Marty Raden O. A. Fadler Frank Smith H. H. Harding O. A. Rider H. H.rting R. Johnson Athens County Glouster High School Glouster Ens Huddy Bob White Nelconine High School

Lodge Supper Attended by Local Masons in Nelsonville

Members of John A. Logan Council U A M Nelsonville attended a supper in Logan organized by Hocking Valley lodge. Notable attendees included Floyd Brown Arthur Kennedy W 8 Mc Kibben Fred Ellinger Henry Sayers Henry Bardin Wilbur Dusky Harry Stage Carl Dusky and other members. Four candidates received the oriental degree during the initiatory ceremony. The Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday night at Mrs. C. H. Hannahs with Miss Blanche Linton assisting.

Welsonville John A. Logan Council United American Mechanics Nelsonville Logan Hocking Valley Cil Floyd Brown Arthur Kennedy W. 8. McKibben Fred Ellinger Henry Sayers Henry Bardin Wilbur Dusky Harry Stage Carlos Glenn Carl Dusky The Methodist Church C. H. Hannahs Blanche Linton

Choir Organized at M E Church Seeks Male Voices

Albert Schively leads the organist Olive Stephen son and a choir at the M E Church. MrBehively says more male voices are welcome. Regular choir meetings are held each Wednesday evening.

Remove Three Men To Jail in Athens

NELSONVILLE Dewey Cave naugh James Crabtree and Jesse Hammond were arrested on intoxication charges. They could not decide who broke a city jail window during confinement Monday night. On arraignment before Mayor H. G. Holland Tuesday all three admitted intoxication. Fines of 15 dollars and costs were assessed and they were sent to the county jail at Athens pending settlement.

Nelsonville Dewey Cavenaugh James Crabtree Jesse Hammond G. Holland Athens

Community Meeting at M. B. Church Friday Night

A meeting at M. B. Church will occur Friday night with Rev. J. L. Householder as guest speaker. A splendid program is planned and lunch will be served.

Funeral services for Marian Deer in Nelsonville

Marian Deer, killed Monday evening when struck by a C. & M. passenger train in Nelsonville, will be buried at Greenlawn after funeral services at the Christian Church Thursday at 2 PM. Rev. Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey will conduct the service.

Nelsonville Marian Deer Christian Church Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Greenlawn

Nelsonville Women Plan 1935 City Work Program

The Woman's Community Club outlined its 1935 plan at a supper hosted by Mrs. J. M. Hyde. The group focuses on spring clean-up, plant life study, and town improvements including cleaner yards and parks. FH A cooperation with schools and a prize program for better home exteriors were discussed, with meetings moved to Mondays.

Woman's Community Club Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Fort Street

Girl Scout Troop II Welcomes Three New Members

Forty three girls met Tuesday night for Girl Scouts Troop II in Nelsonville. Mary Louise Lowden Emily Sharpe and Imogene Sayre joined the troop. The group prepared a constitution compiled by the Court of Honor. Arbor Day plans include wild flower boxes for patrols and Elaine Nichols was chosen leader of the Senior Patrol. Meanwhile the Buchtel M E Church Men’s Sunday School Class will build a fence Saturday with church ladies serving dinner to workers.

Nelsonville Girl Scouts Troop II Mary Louise Lowden Emily Sharpe Imogene Sayre Court of Honor Elaine Nichols Buchtel Buchtel M. E

Five tables used in Stella Krotche euchre gathering

Stella Krotche hosted a March 31 euchre club with five tables. Prizes for high score went to Mrs. Mary Colbert and Dr. A. K. Walker. low score prize to Mrs. Harvey. Refreshments by Sayre and Jacob Wagner.

Weir Attacks Guffey and Wagner Labor Bills

Weirton Steel Company executive labels the Guffey Coal Control Bill a move to stabilize coal resources by forcing employers to bargain only with national unions. He calls the Wagner bill vicious and says it would outlaw employee representation not tied to the AFL, risking industrial operation and worker support.

Steel Executive Weirton Steel Company Guffey Joseph F. Guffey Pennsylvania Weir Wagner American Federation of Labor

Is Epilepsy Inherited and Cure Possibilities

A free booklet from the Educational Division, Dept. A 446, 545 Fifth Ave., New York, NY, presents physicians’ opinions on whether epilepsy is inherited and if it can be cured. Readers may request this limited offer.

Dept Fifth Ave New York N. Y

Birthdays Fall on Same Date Twice

The Oo. A. Donley family sees two coincidences on March 29. Mr Donley turns 64 and two daughters are born to relatives, Mrs Gabriel and Mrs Pierce, both being Mr Donley’s daughters. The day marks a birthday double event for the family.

Shower Honors Miss Lillian Howe Before Her Wedding

Mrs Ralph Howe and Miss Dorothy Howe hosted guests at Elizabeth Street for a shower in honor of Miss Lillian Howe sister of the honoree who will wed Dr Lorenzo Butts on April 14. Thirty five guests attended and gifts for the bride were shared at the end with refreshments served.

Nelsonville Ralph Howe Dorothy Howe Elizabeth Street Dorothy Lillian Howe Lorenzo Butts

Birthday Party Honors Jimmy Whyne in Nelsonville

Mrs. Jack Whyne hosted a Saturday afternoon party from 2 to 4 to celebrate her son Jimmy’s second birthday. Easter baskets served as favors and guests brought gifts. Refreshments were provided for Pattie and Elizabeth Ann White, Jodey Leah of Buchtel, Virginia Rosalie, Marion and Dickey Potts, Athens, Phil Finsterwald, Pattie Partlow, Jimmy Robinson and Charles White of this city.

Nelsonville Jack Whyte Jimmy Pattie Elizabeth Ann White Jodey Leah Buchtel Virginia Rosalie Marion Dickey Potts Athens Phil Finsterwald Pattie Partlow Jimmy Robinson Charles White

Martha Class Sees Devotions and Musical Program

Mrs Ed Crouse hosted the Martha Class of the Methodist Church with 17 members present on Chestnut Street. Mrs Henry Lancaster led devotions and Mrs James Sharp, class president, ran the business session as musical performances and a social hour followed.

Nelsonville Ed Crouse Thomas Bush Harry Davis Isa Johnson Martha Methodist Church Chestnut Street Henry Lancaster James Sharp Pete Shough Alva Patton Cadman Whit

Nelsonville Theo Ladies Auxiliary Hosts Contest Meeting

The Nelsonville Theo Ladies Auxiliary of Glenford Dugan Post held a Monday night contest with captains Mrs. Orville Midkiff and Mrs. Glenn Allen. Edith Stiers Irma Wilson Pete Barrows Gene Berry and W. W. Kelly arranged the entertainment and lunch featuring roller skating and bingo.

Nelsonville Theo Glenford Dugan Post Orville Midkiff Glenn Allen Edith Stiers Irma Wilson Pete Barrows Gene Berry W. W. Kelly

Large Saving To Taxpayers In Predicted Foundation Aid Plan

The state would provide extra aid to cover the difference between the five mill yield and the foundation rate. The foundation program becomes effective January 1, 1936, with state aid districts handled under the Kiefer bill provisions during 1935. From July 1, 1935, to January 1, 1936, five mill levy calculations continue, with additional aid based on a $45 to $67.50 foundation, plus transportation and tuition costs.

Kiefer

State funds clarified for 1935 distribution details

The text notes a 1935 distribution using state funds of 31.99 and indicates eligibility for additional aid through June 30. It references a cigarette tax and borrowed funds, with H. R. 334 from the Stacy/Dew House Taxation Committee noted in connection to the reform.

Sion

Nelsonville Event Honors Joe Matheny’s First Birthday

Mr and Mrs Matheny of Nelsonville hosted a birthday party for their son Joe. Attendees enjoyed games and refreshments at the home gathering.

Nelsonville Mr. and T. Matheny Joe

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