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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1935

Page

4

Nelsonville Legion Plans Big Fourth Celebration

Nelsonville veterans and Auxiliary members met at the Legion Building with guests from Athens K T Crossen Post. Plans include a Fourth of July program with national speakers and an automobile giveaway, plus a July celebration week hosted by Glenford Dugan Post.

Nelsonville American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Building Ladiew K. T. Crossen Post Athens 8. G. Holland Ruth Beckier Gloria Roochett W. H. Hyde Hyde M. C. Morrison K. T Glenford Dugan Post Ohio State Department of the Legion American Legion Itelf Post

Mechem Family Plans Ann Arbor Visit

Mr and Mrs Walter Mechem left Wednesday for Ann Arbor Michigan Their daughter Mrs Charles Cunningham will accompany them home for a visit.

Michigan Nelsonville Walter Mechem Ann Arbor Mich Charles Cunningham

Mrs. T. J. Thomas Undergoes Surgery in Mercy Hospital

Mrs. T. J. Thomas was rushed by Stout's Ambulance to Mercy Hospital for a serious operation and is slowly recovering.

T. J. Thomas Stout Mercy Hospital

Cable Home Is Sold To Bert Walburn

Nelsonville news notes Mrs. C W Cable sold her Westlumbus Street residence to Bert Walburn. Mrs. Cable moves to Columbus to reside. Walburn takes possession and will remodel before moving his family to the new home.

Cable Home Bert Walburn Nelsonville C. W. Cable Westlumbus Street

Tragic Bicycle Death Of 12 Year Old In Middletown

Joe Francis Mulligan twelve of Middletown died when a truck struck him while cycling home from church. Funeral services set for Saturday at nine o clock in Middletown with burial in the same city. He was the eldest of three sons. his father Glenn Mulligan worked for American Rolling Mills Company. relatives from Nelsonville attend.

Nelsonville Joe Francis Mulligan Glenn Mulligan Middletown Thomas Mulligan Joe Francis American Rolling Mills Company Fanny Mullivan Rosemary Smith Ned Smith

Eastern Star Officers Meet in Nelsonville Dinner

The Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville with a 6 o'clock dinner attended by Ed Betts and wife C EB Washburn Dr A L Pritchard Grace Reich Stella Davie Margaret Galvin Stella Roberts Flossie Crawford Nell Dowler Inez Wilson Anna Raine Roy Sayers Mary Lines Hattie Hickman Margaret Riley Wesley Hawk and Lizzie Riley. Initiation followed by a social period.

Nelsonville Eudora Eastern Star Masonic Temple Ed Betts C. EB. Washburn A. L. Pritchard Grace Reich Stella Davie Margaret Galvin Stella Roberts Flossie Crawford Nell Dowler Inez Wilson Anna Raine Roy Sayers Mary Lines Hattie Hickman Margaret Riley Wesley Hawk Lizsie Riley

Bridge Club Hosts Dinner Before Evening at Club

Eight members of the Wednesday Bridge Club dined at the Dew House Wednesday evening then moved to hostess Mrs. William Barrows home for bridge. A bowl of Easter blossoms graced the table as Mrs. Arthur Slater and Miss Adeline Ray posted high scores.

Miss Verity Nelsonville Lucile Verity Mra Dean Linscott Miss Eather Verity Dew House William Barrows Bridge Arthur Slater Adeline Ray

Nelsonville Elks Plan Birthday Celebration on July 12

Nelsonville Elks Lodge No. 543 marks 35 years since its 1900 founding with a banquet and program to honor surviving charter members. Most living members will be named honorary life members. eight original members still reside in Nelsonville, with others deceased or relocated.

Nelsonville Elks Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge B. P. O. Elks B. P. O. Ellis Ohio

Pension Group to Discuss Old Age Laws in Nelsonville

Athens County Association for the Protection of the Aged will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 in the Buckeye Building Nelsonville. President H A Sines says the session will cover state old age pension laws and a review of the Townsend Plan.

Nelsonville Athens County Association For the Protection of the Buckeye H. A. Sines Sines

Champion Belgian Horse Acquired by Finsterwald Farm

Boer Renfleur, a two year old Belgian stallion over 1800 pounds, was purchased by H. J. Finsterwald of Columbus and placed at Finsterwald Farm near Athens Route 31. He has claimed top honors at Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana state fairs and earned major placings at the American Royal, National Belgian Show, and the International.

H. J. Finsterwald Columbus Finsterwald Athens Ohio Illinois Indiana Kansas City Waterloo Chicago

Ohio post office clerks convention to meet in London

The state convention of the Ohio branch United National Association of Post Office Clerks will be held here May 28. Visitors will inspect London's new post office London Prison Farm and manufacturing plants.

London Ohio United National Association of Post Office Clerks

Crawford County appoints four relief investigators

Crawford County relief commission announced the appointment of four investigators to crack down on relief fraud. Previously the county employed only one investigator, as the effort to curb chiselers expands.

Bucyrus Crawford County The County Relief Commission

Note Increase in Marriages Perry County

In New Lexington area Perry County the marriage license office reports 47 licenses issued so far this year up from 43 in the same period last year. The finding signals a rising trend in marriages in the county.

New Lexington Perry County

Community Guests and Local Life in Dutth Ridge Area

The note card records visitors and social events across Dutth Ridge and nearby townships. Guests include Emmett Swisher, W A Barnhill, Lelia Brandeberry, Captain C D Barnhill of Cleveland arriving by plane, Dr Crawford, and relatives in Nelsonville. Births, dinners, and school notices detail family gatherings and local movements.

Lottridge Emmett Swisher W. A. Barnhill Lelia Brandeberry John Pernhill Dutth Ridge C. D. Barnhill Cleveland

Nelsonville High School Assembly Highlights Contest and Demonstrations

Nelsonville High School held its weekly assembly featuring a Community Club contest for home beautification with photos before and after improvements. Fannie Glenn spoke on the History of Physical Education, a stage scene titled The Marriage Shoppe was performed, and students demonstrated safety belt use and volleyball serves.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Jeanette Cramner L. T. Powell Doris Horch June Huffman Janice Lines Louise Vaughn Bob Green Clarence Kerr James Shafer Annabelle Ruth Beckier Gene Connor Bill Bowen James Elliot Robert Auflick Dale Stage Ronald Denny Hallie Bruce Betty Stewart Mary Bunthoff Mary Elizabeth Cope Elmo Robson Mary Joe Keating Bernadine Adkins June Garner Mary McKibben

Bessie Shafer Dies Thursday in Nelsonville

Miss Bessie Shafer age 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs James Shafer of Poplar Street died Thursday morning at Cherokee Hospital Logan after an operation failed to save her. She graduated Nelsonville High School three years ago and helped at her father’s filling station. Survived by parents seven sisters and two brothers. No funeral plans announced.

William French Aldo McKinley Coke Lawson New Asbury Zina McDaniel Lawson McKinley Wayne Sharp Laurelville R. L. Sharp Russell Barnhart Car Iuincade Nora Watkins Inlaw Perie Kramer Frank Caldwell Netta Nichoson L. T. Runnion Haller Miss Laverty Athens Celia Kinnen Meredith Cheste Pearl Pitts Haymond Reynolds Akron Pearl Robinson Strouds Run Charley Reynolds C. M. Swartz Harry Carleton Sand Ridge W. A. Barnhill M. W. A. Lodge Alfred Stewart Snyder Clark Tuppers Plains Pearl Woodruff Mise Ava Hamer Wellston John Gaston Freda Bean Waysville Oma Gaston Daisy Levoy Elizabeth Potter Catherine Bowers Earl Kincade Fred Vandyke Thes O. L. Davis William Lawrence the Plains Frank Lawrence Nelsonville Bessie Shafer James Shafer Poplar Street Cherrington Hospital Logan Fourth and Chestnut Streets First Methodist Church

Presbyterial Sessions Attended by Marietta Delegates

Miss Freda Smith Mrs Edward Sharp Miss Anna Chapman Miss Irene McDowell and others attend the Athens Presbyterial sessions in Marietta, held Thursday and Friday with local and visiting church women from Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Freda Smith Edward Sharp Anna Chapman Irene McDowell Delbert Walls Roy Sayers Albert Barker James Knight Edith Stiers Mable Haffner Marietta Athens

Bingo Party in Nelsonville Hosted by Rebekahs

The Rebekahs will entertain at the I. O. O. F. Hall with a bingo party on Saturday night. The game begins at 8 15.

Nelsonville Rebekahs I. O. O. F. Hall

Mrs Aumiller Hosts Bridge Club Night

Mrs Gay Aumiller entertained the local bridge club with Mrs C B Welch as the sole substitute. High scores were earned by Mrs L P Rice Mrs Walter Mechem and Mrs Wallace Glenn.

Nelsonville C. BE. Welch Gay Aumiller L. P. Rice Walter Mechem Wallace Glenn

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Nelsonville Legion Legion Home Joe Mulligan Arly Mechem’s Shoe Store Stresa Italy Europe Conference of Foreign Ministers France Great Britain Benito Mussolini W. F. Bort James Sharp J. S. Pritchard George Bethel Ed C. Evans C. E. Leslie C. E. Welch Ralph Shugart Ebon Wilson Isaac Warner R. H. Schroeder E. J. Rosser H. E B. Towe Frank Cooley James T. Shepard J. N. Howell James Haughee O. L. Aumilier H. M. Pemberton William Wolf George Johnson F. A. Morgan Chas. L. Baird M. Kaelin James McVickers John C. Baird J. Howe L. D. Poston B. J. Kessinger G. L. Hendren C. J. Coe D. Preston Geo. D. Ridenour L. D. Lampman Joe Slater BE. R. Lash, Jr Frank H. Logan A. Murphy L. F. Carpenter Pension Group Finsterwald Farm Woman's Home Companion Don B. Millikan DIAL Athens, Ohio Oaks Wiwashette Lottridge and Carthage Shafer City Armstrong Nelson Avantage Mary Vicinity Weene Pade Mrs. Aumiller Sau Nelsonyville Hall Majed Theatre Nelyg Aptery Priday Uris Adrian Boucle Preston
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