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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1937

Page

2

Study Work of Federal Corps In York Areas

About 250 locals toured Camp Nelson CCC unit near Nelsonville for an Open House marking the fourth CCC anniversary. The camp, now at 136 men, plans to reach 168 with arrivals April 15 to 20. Camp Superintendent John W. Crown outlined forest program details as four Te n buildings were noted for their work clearing roads and grading sites.

Nelsonville Camp Nelson CCC Robert L. Bradbury Forest Service John W. Crown

Hyperion Club Hosts English Lesson And Talks

The Hyperion Club met Saturday with Mrs. Charles Huddy leading The Practical English lesson. Mrs. W H Badger entertained as two papers on New Zealand and Russia were given by Mrs L A Whitmore and Miss Frances Scott.

Nelsonville Charles Huddy Hyperion Club W. H. Badger L. A. Whitmore Frances Scott New Zealand Russia

Plan Program Of Spirituals In Nelsonville

A group of young men singers from Piney Woods School, 14 miles from Jackson Mississippi, will present a program of Negro Spirituals and plantation melodies at the Men's Auditorium Church of Christ Wednesday at 7 30 pm. This is the fourth in a series of union meetings by local churches. Piney Woods School teaches academics and practical skills including cooking farming laundry and cobbling to rural Black students.

Nelsonville Piney Woods Jackson Miss Church of Christ

Nelsonville Launches Light Crashers Traffic Campaign

Nelsonville police inaugurated a campaign to stop red light violations and reckless driving. Patrolman James Cope arrested three drivers at Harper and Chestnut Streets, while Mayor Holland fined several for running red lights and intoxication.

Nelsonville James Cope Kear Keplar Cecil Fellem Walter Johnson

Friendship Club gathers at Willis home for meeting

Nelsonville report says the Friendship Club met at Bertha Willis’s home last Wednesday. Mrs. Eliza Smith led the business session with ten members present. Several songs were sung and a two course dinner served. The next meeting will be at Ida Au’s home on Ashton Avenue.

Nelsonville Friendship Club Bertha Willis Eliza Smith Ida Au Ashton

Age Pensions Discussed

A crowded meeting debated old age pensions with speakers noting support for a pension plan and critiquing current policy. miners’ advocate Charles Wolf urged a miners advisory group with the county board to curb abuses. Aged miners on aid would gain $6 yearly for burial funds to preserve benefits amid concerns over fund dissipation.

Charles Wolf Miners’ Committee Pes

Plan Potluck Dinner in Nelsonville

The Loyal Women's Class of the Christian Church School will be entertained Tuesday night at 7 30 at the home of Mrs. Belle White Clinton St. There will be a potluck supper.

Nelsonville Loyal Women's The Christian Church School Belle White Clinton St

Nel sonville woman suffered ankle fracture in fall

Mrs. Cora Hall of Watkins Street wife of the late John Hall a Nel sonville resident sustained an ankle fracture Saturday evening after she fell on Jackson Street while visiting the Ralph Elliott home.

Nelsonville Cora Hall Watkins St John Hall Jackson St Ralph Elliott

Ill of Pneumonia Reaches Jennie McKinney in New Straits ville

Mrs. Jennie McKinney remains seriously ill with pneumonia prompting her sister Mrs. William Burnell to travel from Nelsonville to New Straits ville to be with her.

Nelsonville William Burnell New Straitsville Jennie McKinney McKinney

Merchants Meeting Tonight in Nelsonville

The Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association announces a 7 30 p m meeting at the Legion Building. The Church of Christ official board meets tonight at 7 at the church for the regular monthly session. The Junior Order United American Mechanics hold a benefit party Tuesday at 8 in the IOOF Hall.

Nelsonville — Retail Merchants Association The Legion Bldg Nelsonville Church of Christ Order United American Mechanics IOOF

Mrs Cora Auffick 62 Dies in Cherrington Hospital

Mrs Cora Auffick aged 62 died Sunday evening at Cherrington Hospital Logan where she had been for a week of treatment. She is survived by her husband James and five daughters and four sons with two sons predeceasing her. Funeral services will be at Pilgrim Holiness Church Wednesday at 10 30 AM with burial at Green Lawn. Shrine meeting attendance noted in Columbus in White Shrine of Jerusalem ceremonies.

Nelsonville Cora Auffick Cherrington Hospital Logan James Auffick Pilgrim Holiness Church Greenlawn

Matheny Heads State Retail Clerks Association

Ivan Matheny of Nelsonville was named president of the State Retail Clerks Association at the state convention in session at Zanesville on Sunday April 4. Representing Local No. 887 Nelsonville were Frank Betts and Matheny. Other officers named for the year include Mr. Woodworth of Toledo as vice president and D. J. Marquis of Akron as secretary-treasurer.

Nelsonville Ivan Matheny State Zanesville Frank Betts Matheny Mr. Woodworth Toledo D. J. Marquis Akron

Local Clerks Meet Tonight at KP Hall for Convention Report

The report will be presented to clerks at KP Hall this evening. Officers named include O'Hara, Stokes, Coffman and others from Bellaire Akron Barberton Glouster Coshocton Reigle. Additional business will be discussed and all clerks urged to attend.

O’hara Bellaire Stokes Akron Barberton Coffman Glouster Reigle Coshocton KP Hall

Scouts Visit Wolf Hollow Cave On Weekend Trip

The Wolf Patrol of Troop 66 enjoyed a Sunday noon trip to Wolf Hollow Cave led by Asst. Scoutmaster Earl Wachenschwanz. They hiked through the Carbon Dale Forest to Lincoln Reservoir before returning.

Nelsonville Troop 66 Wolf Hollow Cave Earl Wachenschwanz Carbondale Forest Lincoln Reservoir West School

Young People Discuss Problems at Church

In Nelsonville the Young People's League held a discussion on Racial and Cultural Contributions after a worship program led by Louise Rothrock. Mrs. Dee Lewis with Mrs. Topsail sang Negro spirituals, adding to the event. Discussions were led by the Rev. Lloyd Evans the Rev. H. A. Rothrock and the Rev. Leland Goodman.

Nelsonville Young People’s League Louise Rothrock Dee Lewis Topsail Lloyd Evans H. A. Rothrock Leland Goodman

Martha Class to Meet Nelsonville Church Tonight

All members of the Martha Class of the Methodist Church are asked to meet at the church Tuesday evening at 7 30 oclock.

Martha Nelsonville The Methodist Church

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