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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1936
Page
4
Nelsonville city finances show a jump in total funds from $9 411 90 on February 29 to $44 730 44 on March 31 after selling $37 000 in street and sewer bonds at par plus $37 466 22 accrued interest. March receipts were $41 728 16 with $6 409 22 disbursed.
Paul Callamore has returned from Columbus where he studied for a position with John Hancock Insurance Co. Islands in a river shift due to headwater erosion washing soil downstream.
Mrs Merida Pierce 71 died at home Saturday April 4 after months of failing health. Survived by widow, one sister Erma Steubenville, several nieces and nephews. two sisters preceded. Funeral at Baptist Church led by Rev O W Williams. Buried Oak Grove Cemetery. Communion at M E Church preceded by sermons. Easter bazaar planned Saturday April 7 by church ladies. CCC enrollment includes Leo Murphy Gerald Woods Leonard Kale Charles Rhodes Jr. Meetings at M F Church to resume next week. Ladies' Aid met at Mrs John Florence's home. Local residents visited family and friends in Columbus Athens McArthur. Camp Zaleski quarantine for mumps removed Thursday. Various local visits and moves noted including car purchase and property changes.
Mrs. R. H. Dutrow oldest daughter of F. E. G. Biddison died March 24 at her Columbia South Carolina home after six months of illness. Her sister Mrs. Charles Bill and brother Mark Biddison traveled to Columbia for the funeral and returned with them to Athena.
Sixteen members and two guests attended the Loyal Woman's Class gathering at the Christian Church hosted by Mrs Allie Dil cher and Mrs Josie Baugh. Mrs Fred Juniper led a business session and Miss Hyla Harrold conducted devotions before a refreshment social.
A laughter club is formed in Prague Czechoslovakia with weekly meetings. Members pledge to tell or perform one joke every day, aiming to spread humor and morale among participants.
Large crowd attended the Wednesday funeral at First Methodist Church for Mrs. Jane Wilkinson. Rev. H A Rothrock led the service and Greenlawn Cemetery received the burial. the Woman's Relief Corps joined in the rites. Mrs Pete Shough and Mrs Henry Lancaster accompanied by Charles E Poston sang Nearer My God to Thee Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Chinese women face new edicts restricting unstockinged legs permanent waves lipstick low backed gowns mixed dancing and bathing.
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