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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1936

Page

2

Young Republican Club Forming in Oak Grove Tonight

Nelsonville residents from Kimberly Oak Grove and Floodwood districts plan a 735 gathering at Oak Grove schoolhouse this evening at 7 30 to form a Young Republican Club. The group targets ages 17 to 35 and aims to enroll all eligible Young Republicans in York Township.

Young Republican Club Oak Grove Kimberly Floodwood Nelsonville Yak Township York Township

Citizens urged to join clean politics group in Nelsonville

Wilbur D. Mender, chairman, says the young citizen should vote and help push for economical government. He urges eligible men and women to join the organization committed to good American government. Next session set for 7 8 p m Monday April 20 1936 at Nelsonville High School.

Wilbur D. Mender Organization Nelsonville High School

Past Matrons and Patrons Dine with Eudora Chapter

Mrs John Saltz Mrs Anna Faine and Mrs Inez Wilson hosted the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville. A 6 30 p m three course chicken dinner followed bingo with five small tables centered by Easter flowers. Entertainment for May planned by Charles Walker Florence Lowry Hattie Hickman Adda Hawk and Walter Lennox.

Nelsonville John Saltz Anna Faine Inez Wison Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Charles Walker Florence Lowry Hattie Hickman Adda Hawk Walter Lennox

Bingo benefit at St Andrews Parish Hall in Nelsonville

A benefit bingo party at St Andrews Parish Hall in Nelsonville will raise funds for a church remodeling. The four piece bedroom suite will be awarded as the prize. The event starts at 7 30 tonight.

Nelsonville St. Andrews

Mrs France Dies at 81 in Carbon Hill

Mrs. Nancy France widow of Nelson France died at her Carbon Hill home Wednesday evening at 5 30 after a brief heart illness. She was 81. Survived by four children Wayne Columbus George and Mrs. William DeVol of Nelsonville and Mrs. Webb Hanns of Yorkville. Funeral Sunday at home with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville.

Carbon Hill Nancy France Nelson France Wayne Columbus George William DeVol Nelsonville Webb Hanns Yorkville Greenlawn Cemetery

Nelsonville Bridge Club Sees Three Tables In Session

Mrs C F E Welch and Mrs R R Braiter subbed Wednesday for a three table bridge event hosted by Mrs Stanley Dew. Mrs Welch, Mrs Kelly and Mrs Cecil Shafer posted high scores as the meeting continued in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville C. F E. Welch R. R. Braiter Stanley Dew Wednesday Welch Kelly Cecil Shafer

Demonstration at Nelsonville High School Friday Night

The Ath letic Demonstration at the Nelsonville high school Gym Friday at 7 30 features gymnastic stunts such as pyramid building rolling tumbling boxing wrestling and relay games. Dancers will perform to Naffziggers Rhythm Makers with amusements, a fish pond, a Jubilee Fiddlers show, a door prize, and the healthiest boy and girl in the high school announced as the highlight.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Mothers Club Holds Spring Dance Friday

The Nelsonville Mothers Club sponsors a spring dance on Friday May 1 at the Elks club. Proceeds go to the Child Welfare committee and will aid public welfare work run by Mrs Tessie Cavanaugh.

Nelsonville Mothers’ Club Elks Club Child Welfare Committee Tessie Cavanaugh

Douglas Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Court

Clel Douglas pleaded guilty to intoxication and assault and battery on arraignment in Mayor Holland's court. He was fined five dollars with costs for intoxication and ten dollars with costs for assault, with Ross Sackett filing the affidavit in the assault case.

Nelsonville Clel Douglas G. Holland Ross Sackett

Rock Springs Social Notes Recap of local visits and a wedding

Dana Young recovering at home after Sheltering Arms Hospital operation. Athens residents Rev. Ward Radford family visit his mother Flora Radford. Mabel Humphrey returns from Pontiac to visit relatives. Local families hosted and visited across Bunker Hill Middleport Springfield Pomeroy Darwin Hemlock Grove. Henry Euler noted as a well known former T errell Mine employee. Ethel Remine wed at her family home and plans to reside here.

Rock Springs Dana Young Athens Road Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Athena Ward Radford Flora Radford Mabel Humphrey Pontiac Mich Joe Meyersmiller Springfield Nancy Story Ross Jones Pomeroy Reed Jenkinson Herman Grueser Sophie Whitlock Pomeroey Henry Euler Terrell Ethel Remine

Festival to Feature District High School Orchestra and Glee Club

The Festival at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium in Athens will showcase the Orchestra and Glee Club from local high schools. Sponsored by the Ohio Music Education Association and the Southeastern Ohio Music Teachers Association, about thirty schools from the region will participate. Mr. A Naffziger will accompany the groups and serves as secretary of the Southeastern Music Teachers Association.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Athens Ohio Music Education Association Southeastern Ohio Music Teachers’ Association Southeastern Ohio A. Naffziger Naffziger Southeastern Music Teachers’ Association

IHT Club Dinner Sparks Bridge After Dining

Members of the IHT Club dined Monday night at the Cottage Tea Room in Athens. Afterward the group returned to Nelsonville and three bridge tables were played at Mrs. Estell Crabtree home. High scores were by Mrs. Crabtree and Mrs. Roy Sayers.

Nelsonville IHT Club Athens Estell Crabtree Crabtree Roy Sayers

Revival Planned at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Murray City

Revival begins Sunday night April 19 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Murray City with evangelist Rev. Co. A. Marshall of Phillipsburg. Special singing each evening. Rev. C. L. Wachenschwanz serves as pastor.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Murray City Co. A. Marshall Phillipsburg C. L. Wachenschwanz

WCTU Holds Nelsonville Meeting Seeks Growth

The Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Marie Ashworth's home on Walnut Street. The group sang All Round the World, read scriptures, and heard notes from county president Mrs. T. A. Copeland and state worker Mrs. Kate Blake. A special April 21 meeting at the MEB Church was urged. Mrs. Blake to visit Athens County to boost membership.

Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Marie Ashworth Walnut St Thomas Spencer T. A. Copeland Kate Blake Columbus MEB Copeland Blake Athens County Nelsonville Union Sam Starkey Ida B. Wise Smith WCTU

Pythian Sisters Hold Logan Inspection Event

Mrs Myrtle Lin Scott and three other attendees joined the Pythian Sisters inspection in Logan Tuesday night. Susie Wallace, Lissie Hannas, and Fanny Williams were among those present at the event.

Nelsonville Myrtle Linscott Susie Wallace Lessie Hannas Fanny Williams Pythian Sisters Logan

Kyger Social and Personal Mention

Attendance at Sunday School was 47. After Class No. 1 taught by Dorothy Spires, a picnic followed. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Mack and daughter Bucyrus were weekend guests of the Mack and Stone families. The F H C Club plans a wiener roast Friday. Various local visits and moves are noted, including the Tidmans and Bradburys, Tiptons, Lemelys, and Charlies Robinson. Flags presented by D A Lodge. Emma Boice spoke.

C. A. Bradbury Delmer Dorst Charles Tipton Carl Lemely Charlies Robinson West Virginia Virginia Carson Rutland Lydia Rife D. of A. Lodge Emma Boice

Mrs Arnold Hosts Band Boosters in Nelsonville

Mrs. E. J. Arnold and Miss Esther Verity entertained Band Boosters Club members at the Arnold residence assisted by Mrs. Walter Green and Mrs. Will Simington along with Betty Verity. Band master C. A. Naffzigger outlined plans for band work. Refreshments were served.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Esther Verity Band Boosters Club Arnold Walter Green Will Simington Betty Verity C. A. Naffzigger

Local Women Return and Visit Family Ties

Mrs Adda Thompson returns home to North Canova Ohio after weeks visiting sister Mrs A L Pritchard. Mrs Sam Hanley of Columbus visits sisters Mrs Gay Aumiller and Miss Hazel Edington. Miss Betty McClain from this city will travel to Columbus to spend the weekend with her mother Mrs Liene McClain.

Sam Hanley Columbus Gay Aumiller Hazel Edington Betty McClain Liene McClain

Mrs Whitmore Hosts Easter Breakfast in Nelsonville

Mrs L A Whitmore entertained Easter morning after sunrise service at First Methodist Church. Guests included Eva Davis Bill Davis Harry Jackson Bertha Nixon Ruth Nixon with place cards. Also note WBA Juniors meet Friday at 6 30 pm at Mrs Carl Duskey home for all juniors.

Nelsonville L. A. Whitmore First Methodist Church WBA Carl Duskey

Get That Kruschen Feeling Daily Health Ad

Dizzy spells linked to excess acid and sluggish bowels. Kruschen Salts offer a daily pinch to keep intestines clean, kidneys active, and headaches away. Take one third teaspoon in hot water before breakfast for steady bowel action and a younger, more active feeling.

Adv

Nelsonville Scout Meeting Set Friday Evening

Troop 66 will meet Friday at 7 at West School and members should bring handbooks. Patrol leaders for the next quarter are Billy Barker Clarence Coakley Jimmie Pierce and Floyd Barker. A second session of Scout leaders training will be next Monday at the high school auditorium. Negro evangelists Rev and Mrs E R Robinson from Columbus will aid Salvation Army street services revival Saturday night in Nelsonville with solo and duet Negro spirituals.

Nelsonville West School Billy Barker Clarence Coakley Jimmie Pierce Floyd Barker E. R. Robinson Columbus Salvation Army

Backache Relief Promised By This Old Treatment

Many sufferers misattribute back pain to other causes. The article claims tired kidneys cause frequent bladder issues and restless nights. It promotes Dean's Pills as a 40 year remedy to flush kidney tubes and relieve swelling fatigue and pains.

Dean

PTA To Meet Nelsonville Central Building

Central Parent-Teacher Association plans Friday 3 pm meeting at the Central Building with two parts the students program and a talk by Mrs Doras Horch on her work with girls. Monday features a penny bingo party at Monday schoolhouse with a fortune teller, pop sandwiches and ice cream available.

Nelsonville Central Parent- Teacher Association Doras Horch

G T Club Meeting Hostess in Nelsonville

Mrs Jack White of Poplar Street will host Friday night for the G T Club. Venezuela is described as having 20 states two territories and a federal district with an estimated population of three million.

Nelsonville Jack White Poplar St G. T. Club Venezuela

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