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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1937

Page

2

Mayor Holland Opposes Compromise Gas Rate Ordinance

In Nelsonville a special council meeting failed to advance the proposed gas rate ordinance. Mayor S G Holland with Boss and Kep lar opposed the third year rate step up and urged sending the matter to the Public Utilities Commission. The ordinance remains on first reading as no action was read or scheduled.

Nelsonville S. G. Holland Boss Keplar Public Utilities Commission Columbus Portsmouth Galvin Anderson Harry A. Mettler

Waterloo faculty to present Romance In A Boarding House

The Waterloo schools faculty will stage Romance In A Boarding House on Thursday evening April 15. Cast includes Mildred Judy D C McIntorf Charles Sprague Margaret Bridge Bernece McLeod Orpha Dinsmoor Adrian Collins Denver Andrews Calvin Efaw Adelaide Stight Gladys Hoon. Proceeds aid the school.

New Marshfield Waterloo

Collie Named Mike Defies City Dog Rules

Bad Nelsonville Chief George Bateman faced a public relations stumble when his collie Mike disobeyed orders and wandered from home to join a crowd on the American Legion Building lawn. The county dog warden arrived to detain the dog, who sought aid as officers confronted the unruly pet.

Nelsonville George Bateman Mike American Legion

Bowlers Prepare For Second Doubles Meet In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville Joe Stedem and Wesley Grim stead lead the field as 30 bowlers enter the Elks-Nelsonville Lumber league event. The schedule lists matches Friday through Sunday with byes for Clyde Ray and Ray Ashby and notes several high interest duels advancing to round two.

Joe Spray Nelsonville Joe Stedem Wesley Grimstead Millholland M. Whyte P. Davis A. Bean B. Courtney C. Kelley G. Steenrod J. Spray B. Davis H. Cook C. Starkey R. Howe F. Huddy L. Berry S. Weymiller M. Pairan C. Cookson B. Mechem B. Hall J. Johnson D. Newton Clyde Ray Ray Ashby

Ralph Eliott Guest Of Honor at Party

Ralph Travis Eliott, aged seven, hosted a party from 6 to 9 with 25 friends in Nelsonville. Prizes went to Lois Grace Bateman, Kenneth Potts, Donald Powell, Lewis Johnson and Joan Fellum. Guests included Charles Fiske, Ralph Fiske, Jean Fiske, and out of town guest Ann Lee Eliott of Athens.

Nelsonville Ralph Travis Eliott Lois Grace Bateman Kenneth Potts Donald Powell Lewis Johnson Joan Fellum Eliott Zoe Coakley Tom Bush Ralph Travis Charles Ralph Jean Fiske Raymond Henshaw Jack Joe Bob Bush Helen Lewis Paul Johnson Billy Gerald Blair Billy Keating Ted Thomas Ruth Dorothy Green Virginia Coakley Gladys Bruce Dorothy Keating Ann Lee Eliott Athens

Jolly Circle Club Meets At Blanche Blackstone Home

Nelsonville reports the Jolly Circle Club held a Friday meeting at Blanche Blackstone's residence. Edna Dell Willis performed a guitar solo after the business session. Eight members and seven guests attended a two course luncheon. Elizabeth Ray will host the May 14 meeting at Washington Street.

Nelsonville Jolly Circle Club Blanche Blackstone Edna Dell Willis Elizabeth Ray Washington St

Fragmented Finance Figures From OCR Text

The readable items show cash amounts and numeric records including figures like 621,374 and 1,533.10 with decimals, 566,708.18 and 212,397.00, 9,733.90 and 141,185, 395,088.24, plus references to quality and steer with sums such as 100,000.00 and 364,000.00.

Nelsonville Garden Club Tackles City Beautification Project

Nelsonville residents gather at the Arnold home as the Women's Community Garden Club discusses spring planting and beautification efforts. State Highway Department official Samuel David outlines plans for tree planting, slopes, square landscaping, entrance markers, and a zinnia contest while council president Wilbur Hutchins pledges city support.

Nelsonville Samuel David, Jackson State Highway Department Women's Community Garden Club Arnold E. J. Arnold David Wilbur Hutchins C. H. Bartlett Roy Snackenburg W. W. Warren Fred Wilson C. D. Shafer James Guy P. G. Coakley William Mills

Logan man pleads guilty on DWI charge in Nelsonville

George Ting ler Logan was arrested Sunday by Police Chief George Bateman on operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor S. G. Holland and was bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond.

Nelsonville George Tingler Logan George Bateman S. G. Holland

Poem Night Planned at Nelsonville Methodist

Mrs C G Kreppel and Mrs Dave Stewart will host a poem evening Thursday at 7 in the church parlors. Each member is to present their favorite poem.

Nelsonville C. G. Kreppel Dave Stewart

Quotations on War, Religion and Society From Early 20th Century Letters

A collection of opinions from diverse figures including David Homan in London, Rev H W Hobson in Columbus, Dr Clifford Barborka of Northwestern, Senator Ernest Lundeen, and Frank Marzano in Chicago. Topics range from economic complexity and church outreach to tobacco, wartime votes, and bartender duties.

Senate U. S Ernest Lundeen Minnesota America Frank Marzano Chicago

House considers new taxes to aid relief measures

The House Taxation Committee will review three proposed taxes gasoline tax up one cent sales tax from 3 to 4 percent and a new 3 percent utility tax on utilities to fund relief for the year. Parochial school aid bills await passage in the upper chamber with plans for free textbooks and transportation to private and parochial students under consideration. The Waldvogel education grant awaits House action.

House Taxation Committee House Boards of Education Bart T. McIntyre Cuyahoga State Department of Education Tom L. Gallagher Lawrence A. Kane Hamilton

Junior Clubs Formed Near Nelsonville

Mr Smoot county extension agent reorganized a 4 H club for boys and girls from Monday and Longstreth. Officers elected include Evelyn McManaway president Mary Frances McQuaid vice president Kathryn Harris secretary Merry Maye treasurer Joan Ayers news reporter and Maxine Clary recreation leader. Twenty members attended and more are expected at the next meeting Friday April 16. The group will learn baking and sewing with a recreation period after each meeting.

Nelsonville Smoot Longstrethh Evelyn McManaway Mary Frances McQuaid Kathryn Harris Merry Maye Joan Ayers Maxine Clary

Birthday dinner honors Verna McConaha and Juanita Bowen

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bowen The Plains and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McConaha Nelsonville entertained Sunday with a three course dinner at the Bowen home honoring the birthdays of their daughters Miss Verna McConaha and Miss Juanita Bowen and guest Mr. Pat Curran. The honored guests received gifts including three birthday cakes. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. E. L. McColouge Mr. Pleasant and Miss Mae Adkins Glouster.

Nelsonville L. C. Bowen the Plains W. J. McConaha Bowen Verna McConaha Juanita Bowen Pat Curran E. L. McColouge Mr. Pleasant Miss Mae Adkins, Glouster

Pythian Sisters Sponsor Dance at Buchtel Opera House

Sponsoring dance and floor show Thursday night the Buchtel Pythian Sisters host at the Buchtel Opera House. The Fish and Game Commission in Sacramento boasts California permits a trout in every bathtub and a pheasant in every cage if residents can pay fishing and game permit fees.

Buchtel—Buchtel Pythian Sisters Buchtel Opera House California Sacramento Cal U.P Fish and Game Commission

Miner with 71 years service dies in Shamokin

James Henninger age 80, long time Cameron Colliery miner, died at his Shamokin home after starting work at age nine and totaling 71 years in the mines. He was long regarded as holding the standing record for coal mine service.

Shamokin U.P James Henninger Henninger Cameron

Wage issue to be negotiated in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Retail Clerks Union executive board will meet with a Retail Merchants Association committee to finalize a new contract. The Clerks Union voted to forego arbitration and demand an ultimate settlement within 24 hours, stated Bert Tolliver, union president.

Nelsonville Retail Clerks Union Retail Merchants Association Clerks’ Union Bert Tolliver Clerks’ Group

M H A Club Holds Monday Meeting At Perkins Home

The M H A Club met Monday night at Delore Perkins home in Nelsonville. Helen Morman read a poem as members enjoyed games and refreshments later in the evening.

Nelsonville M.H.A. Club Delore Perkins Helen Morman

Benefit for Nelsonville sponsors weekly event at Red Men's Hall

The Degree of Pocahontas organizes a weekly benefit in Nelsonville at 7 30 p m in the Red Men s Hall to aid a local cause. The gathering features a program and contributions from attendees.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall

Nelsonville Briefs

Mr and Mrs Hess Nichols and family visited the Edys at Marietta over the weekend. Mr and Mrs E L McColouge and Mr Pleasant stayed with the McConahas on Nelsonville Route 3. Mr and Mrs L C Bowen were guests of the Bowens in The Plains.

Nelsonville Hess Nichols Louise Warren Everett Eddy Marietta E. L. McColouge Pleasant W. J. McConaha L. C. Bowen the Plains

Constipation Relief Adierika Ad Campaign Testimonial

Mrs. Mabel Schott attributes thirty years of constipation relief to Adlerika. The ad claims quick action within thirty minutes, cleansing the bowel where laxatives fail, improving sleep and well being, with endorsements from Dr. H L Shoub of New York and availability at Athens and Nelsonville pharmacies.

Adlerika Mabel Schott Adierika H. L. Shoub New York

California Counties Grow Nation’s Artichoke Crop

The United States artichoke supply comes entirely from five California counties. The statement highlights a pivotal regional concentration in the industry.

United States California

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