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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1934

Page

8

Nelsonville Legion Post Sponsors Junior League Baseball

Nelsonville Ohio April 19 the Glenford Dugan Post American Legion reports passing the quota net by the State Department plans to attend the Eighth District Convention in Athens May 13 and to sponsor a Junior League baseball series this summer. T. F. Mulligan named baseball committee chairman as the post plans to form at least four teams for the city championship. Milligan to announce further plans later this week.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion State Department Athens T. F. Mulligan Legion Milligan

Eagles Rally Speakers Set for Murray City District Meet

M L Brown state secretary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Henry J Berrodin campaign manager will speak Sunday at Murray City as District No 4 lodges gather. A 1 15 p m street parade features the Nelsonville Legion Drum Corps Athens K of FP Band Marietta German Band Zanesville Eagles Band and Murray City children's drum corps. Initiation follows at the Eagles Hall with the Athens delegation leaving at 11 30 a m.

M. L. Brown Springfield Order of Eagles Henry J. Berrodin Murray City Nelsonville Legion Athens K. of Marietta German Zanesville Eagles Murray City Children's Eagles Hall Athens

Night Mine School Class To Meet

Nelsonville reports a continuing discussion on Mine Fane and Fan Perfor mance, the first session held last Friday night. A. W. Seabright announces the class will meet again Friday night April 26. Lick Run Local Union No. 5127 will hold a meeting at the I O O F Hall Nelsonville Saturday April 21 at 12 30 PM with Capt Percy Tetlow district president U M W of A in attendance.

Nelsonville A. W. Seabright Nelsonville.-Lick Run 1. O. O. F. Hall Percy Tetlow Dietrict Nelsonville— York

King Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge in Nelsonville

John King of Athens pleaded guilty before Mayor G Holland to an intoxication charge. He was fined five dollars and costs and committed to the County Jail pending settlement.

Nelsonville John King Athens G. Holland

Nazarene Revival Continues at A. M. Church

In Nelsonville the Nazarene revival at the A. M. Church on Poplar Street continues through next week. Rev. Otto Grace spoke last night on And He Said Tomorrow. Rev. Walter Chanay is scheduled to speak tonight at 7 30.

Nelsonville A. M Poplar Street Otto Grace Walter Chanay

Girl Scout Troop I Reports Progress and Activities

Nelsonville Girl Scout Troop I members passed class rank and merit badge tests and learned new Indian sign language words. Patrols I II presented skits on trust helpfulness loyalty and animal kindness with prizes awarded to Elaine Nichols Margaret Gandee Lillian Kirk and Doris Frank. Captain Helen Shaw plans a nature study hike Saturday at 2 from the Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Patrol I Mary Hanna West Washington Street Elaine Nichols Margaret Gandee Lillian Kirk Doris Frank Helen Shaw

Jack Monks Dies in San Bernardino Cal

Nelsonville brief notes the death of Jack Monks in San Bernardino California. He was the son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Frank West of Nelsonville and husband of Myrtle West. He leaves two sons Ralph and Jack. Funeral and burial will be held in California.

Nelsonville Frank West Jack Monka San Bernardino Cal Monks Myrtle West Ralph Jack

Bridge Club Hosts Structured Night in Nelsonville

Mrs Paul Allen of Chestnut Street entertained the bridge club on Wednesday night. Two tables played. Luncheon followed the game with Mrs B S Steenrod and Mrs Carnes Hickman posting high scores. Hickman also won the traveling prize.

Nelsonville Paul Allen Chestnut Street Steenrod Carnes Hickman

Four Tables Play Hostess Wins For Tuesday Bridge Club

Nelsonville notes the Tuesday Bridge Club gathering with Mrs J L Webb. High scores went to Mrs Frank Jackson and Miss Mary McFadden among guests and to Mrs Miller Wilson and Mrs O P Bingman for the club.

Nelsonville J. L. Webb Frank Jackson Mary McFadden Miller Wilson O. P. Bingman

Kimberly News Briefs: Injured Pedestrian Fire and Moves

Marion Davis 9 suffered severe bruises after stepping in front of a car during a snowstorm. A cellar between the Pickett homes was destroyed by fire. Sanitary outside toilets work has resumed. The Harry Dishong family moved to Connett and Willard Dishong moved from Old Filoodwood.

Kimberly Marion Davis Pickett Harry Dishong Connett Willard Dishong Filoodwood

Oak Grove Residents Host Visitors and Guests

Sunday guests at the Hartmans included Arthur Hartman Margaret Traugh Helen Traugh Nelsonville and Thelma Ely. Frank Johnson from Nelsonville attended church services with his family. Rev Charles Hook from Kimberly and Snowden Johnson of Floodwood visited Rev Wachenschwanz. Electa Davia and Jennie Brooks from Kimberly attended services. The Howards hosted Raymond Humphrey and children Connett and Len Lewis from Nelsonville. Bert Davie moved his family to the Arey Howard property at Five Points. Charles Wendell and Floyd Lowery hosted at their home.

Oak Grove William Hartman Arthur Hartman Margaret Helen Traugh Nelsonville Thelma Ely Frank Johnson Electa Davia Jennie Brooks Kimberly Arley Howard Raymond Humphrey Connett Len Lewis Bert Davie Arey Howard Five Points Charles Wendell Floyd Lowery

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meeting at Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes show the Methodist Church Women planning a Friday night gathering hosted by Mrs J M Hyde with assistance from Mrs Ralph Henry and Mrs L D Johnson. A L Barker leads devotion and Gladys Whitlatch handles the Mite boxes at this meeting.

Nelsonville Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. M. Hyde Ralph Henry L. D. Johnson A. L. Barker Gladys Whitlatch

Keplar Birth Announced in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Clarence Keplar announce the birth of a son Ralph Lee. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Andrew Keplar and Mr Wesley Skiver.

Nelsonville Clarence Keplar Mabel Skiver Ralph Lee Andrew Keplar Wesley Skiver

Kimberly B C Day Promotes Fast Baseball Team In Kimberly

Kimberly B C Day, promoter and manager, aims to field a fast team in Kimberly with a ready baseball field, seats, and a large backstop. Athens County Unemployed League convened Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. William Searls Jr. welcomed a newborn son.

Kimberly B. C. Day Athens County William Searls Jr

Mrs Jennie Shunkwiler Hurt in Yard Fall

Mrs Jennie Shunkwiler sister of Mrs Fannie Williams and mother of Thelma Huchinas sustained cuts and bruises from a fall in her back yard.

Nelsonville Jennie Shunkwiler Fannie Williams Thelma Huchinas

Street Opened and Myers Street Project to Start

The Poplar Street improvement work, unfinished under CWA, resumed last Friday and opened to traffic last night. Street Commissioner Ed Dewhurst leads crews today to straighten the DeSteigner Street intersection before starting the Myers Street project, slated for completion after CWA activity ends. Mrs. Harry Mills and son visit, and Madison area residents attend Athens convention. Central P T A to meet Friday at 3 PM at Central School.

Nelsonville Poplar Street CWA Ed Dewhurst DeSteigner Street Myers Street

Battery E Heads to Camp Knox After Drill

Battery E 134th Artillery of the Ohio National Guard held a regular drill at the Armory. Members received quarterly pay. The session focused on NCO training in issuing orders and close-order drills with equipment inspection. Lieut. Paul Hall announced the unit will go to Camp Knox in August.

134Th Artillery Ohio National Guard Paul Hall Camp Knox

Chauncey Men Plead Not Guilty to Assault

Chauncey men Charlies Davis and Don Cunningham pleaded not guilty to assault with intent to kill before Magistrate Carl H. Porter. Desmond Whaley and Rosie Whaley signed affidavits alleging they were beaten. Davis and Cunningham bound over to the grand jury on 800 bond each. arrested by Constable Frank White.

Charlies Davis Don Cunningham Chauncey Carl H. Porter Desmond Whaley Rosie Whaley Davis Cunningham Frank White

Fresh Vegetable Dishes From A Home Kitchen

A home cook shares simple ways to prepare fresh spring vegetables. Recipes include beet and cabbage bake with tomato cheese layer, buttered carrot sauce with mustard, and a creamy lettuce heart salad with cream cheese and Worcestershire sauce. Also notes broccoli prep and a plain butter sauce.

Cale

Nelsonville Bridge Club Honors Hosts and Guests

Mrs. Gay Au Miller hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with guests Mrs. R. R. Staller and Mr. C. E. Welch. Three tables played, and high scores went to Mrs. Cecil Shafer, Mrs. Harry Kelly, and Mrs. C. E. Welch.

Nelsonville Gay Aumiller R. R. Staller C. E. Welch Cecil Shafer Harry Kelly

Nelsonville Quilt Gathering Attended by Local Women

Mrs. Homer Warehime hosted an all day quilting event on Wednesday in Nelsonville. Attendees included Mrs. Clara Butts Mrs. Margaret Woolery Mrs. Myrtle Linscott Mrs. Fannie Williams and Mrs. Agnes Woodard with Mrs. Faye Howard Baird from Baird's Farm and Mrs. Connett from Connett.

Nelsonville Homer Warehime Clara Butts Margaret Woolery Myrtle Linscott Fannie Williams Faye Howard Baird Agnes Wooderd Connett

Rainbow Clan meeting with Dorothy Rustoe at Connett

Rainbow Clan of the Christian Church meets Friday evening with Dorothy Rustoe at Connett. Members assemble at the YMC A. or Bachus Lumber Company at 6 o clock and are asked to bring their favorite dish.

Nelsonville Rainbow Clan of the Christian Church Dorothy Rustoe Connett YMC. A. Or Bachus Lumber Company

Inheritance tax set for G. E Goodspeed estate in county court

Athens County Probate Judge S. M. Johnson fixed the inheritance tax at 530.26 on the G. E Goodspeed estate with a gross value of 11,786.84 and 8,956.04 subject to tax. Estates of S. K. Burson Phoebe L. Lockhart and Ellen M. Dew are not taxed. In Common Pleas Court three delinquent tax judgments were awarded against Robert Porterfield Ervin Karns Lillian Karns and M. Holliday. Sheriff's sale of property was ordered in each case. two other cases were dismissed after payments.

G. E Goodspeed Athens County S. M. Johnson S. K. Burson Phoebe L. Lockhart Ellen M. Dew Johnson Common Pleas Gordon B. Gray O. F. Rowland Common Pleas Court Robert Porterfield Ervin Karns Lillian Karns Holliday

Neurologist Describes Nerve Growth Experiments

Dr. Carl C. Speidel outlined observations on nerve actions in living tadpoles at Ewing Auditorium. He showed growth cones extending from a single neuron and described how nerves innervate target tissue, including effects of alcohol and extreme temperatures in film demonstrations.

Carl C. Speidel Ewing Auditorium Speidel University of Virginia Sigma Xi Science Fraternity Ohio University Ohio State University Marietta College Berry Hotel Edwin Watts Chubb Speider

Typical April Days Prevail in District

The weather has fluctuated with cool spells requiring coats and warm periods in lighter attire. Temperatures rose to 74 yesterday, dipped to around 60 this morning, and showers occurred in the Athens district with a misty afternoon followed by heavier rain at night.

Athens

Municipality's Rights Over Utilities Affirmed

The U S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a municipality may construct an electric light and power plant, overruling private utility franchise rights already serving the area. The decision underscores municipal authority to pursue public power projects.

Louis Aleady U. S. Circuit Court of Appeal Apg

Pleasanton Man Grant Bolin Dies at 70

Grant Bolin aged 70 died suddenly at his Pleasanton home at 10 30 p m Wednesday after a year with Brights Disease He drove home with his wife Emma after visiting friends and died of a heart attack Funeral services were set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Pleasanton M E Church with burial to follow He leaves a wife a son Charles G of Akron three brothers Mountvil George of Albany R D and W D Bolin of Langaville two sisters Mrs Charlotte Hudnall of Albany R D and Mrs Sadie Jack of Athens He was a longtime business man shipping stock and handling wool born near Downington Meigs County

Grant Bolin Pleasanton Bright Pleasanton M. E Ward Radford Emma Martin Bolin Charles G Akron Mountville George Albany R. D W. D. Bolin Langaville Charlotte Hudnall Albany R. D Sadie Jack Athens Bolin Downington Meigs County

Four-year-old girl injured after porch fall on Herrold Avenue

Four-year-old Jean Fierce fell five feet slipping beneath a back porch railing on Herrold Avenue. She struck her head on a cement block and sustained a forehead wound requiring surgical attention.

Herrold Avenue Jean Fierce Gerald Fierce

Chauncey Friends Honor Danners With Shower At Minister Home

Chauncey Miss Eleanor Minister entertained friends at her Ellis Avenue home Saturday night in honor of Mr and Mrs James Danner Esther Fiske. Guests from Baltimore Athens Greens Run Millfield and Sand Ridge attended. Mrs Mingus hosted a chicken dinner for Herbert Mingus birthday anniversary.

Minister Home Danners Chauncey Eleanor Minister Ellis Avenue James Danner Esther Fiske Edward Minister Herbert Mingus

Mrs Renzo Wilks Hosts Potluck Honor In Wheeling Visitor

Mrs Renzo Wilks entertained Monday night with a potluck supper and party honoring her sister Mrs McNallen of Wheeling West Virginia. Dancing and music provided entertainment. Twenty three guests attended.

Chauncey Renzo Wilks Mrs. McNallen Wheeling W. Va

Mt Hermon Cemetery Association officers elected

B E Armstrong was elected president of the Mt Hermon Cemetery Association Sunday. Ella Thompson named secretary, Maria Grimes treasurer, and Herschel Carpenter custodian. Mrs Leota Strode and children visited her brother Webb McPeak near Pennsville Sunday. Mrs John Kerns and son returned to Columbus with Mr Kerns after visiting his parents Oliver Edgerton Plantsville is seriously ill. Several friends from this district called on Mrs C E B Endicott of Plantsville who is ill last Sunday.

Sharpsburg B. E. Armstrong Mt. Hermon

Weekend Visits Across Local Families Reported

Broadwell and family from Columbus visited the Harkins. Sedwick of Amesville spent Sunday with the Whites in Dow. Joe Young and daughters stayed with Ross Hoon in Chesterhill. Leonard Ogg visited Delbert Ogg in Lathop. Holdcraft and Lisle White with son from Westland visited Frank Parsons.

Broadwell Walter Foutch Columbus Orville Harkins Basil Sedwick Amesville Dow White Joe Young Ross Hoon Chesterhill Leonard Ogg Delbert Ogg Lathrop Charles Holdcrift Lisle White Westland Frank Parsons

Millfield Last Meeting Recap At East Building

Theisen and Gilterpig School Millfield 7 held a meeting in the East Building. Vice President Oscar A. Gram presided as fourth and fifth grades presented four songs. Ebon Gillespie spoke on school finance and the need to support teachers amid financial handicaps.

Theisen and Gilterpig Millfield Oscar Agram Theisen Ebon Gillespie

Local family visits span several towns

Chauncey and his children Norma Jean of Columbus visit relatives in nearby towns as Mrs. James Long and Mrs. Ray Gardner of Columbus join a Middleport trip. Other relatives include Mr. and Mrs. Ry son Bunkey of Chauncey and Mrs. Ida Sherman with Peter Coy visiting Corning.

Chauncey P. Chauncey Iinnett, Jr Norma Jean

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Nelsonville Legion Post Post Eagles’ Rally Lick Run Moone Emerald Ol Quick Cut Rate Adv Orpheum Xa Theure Hepburn Lowier Amer Ruddy Roosevelt Pauline Girl Scout News Jack Monks Tupesday Club Oak Grove News Charles Hook Snowden Johnson Floodwood Charlies Wachenschwanz Carbon Hill Robert Wilkenson Kate Gerald Kimble Buchtel Neva Nutter John Bernard Shawnee Bernard Guy Stedman William Dixon Goose Run Arthur Dawley Louise Lowes Frank McClure Grange Boot Shop Harry Mills Walter Hill Raymond Mills Greendale Lester Ekiver Nellie Wion Mary Wion Central P. T. A Central Parent-Teacher Association Central School Knox Rebecca Yalger Concordi Carrots CLUB Mrs Warehime Dr. Wirt Indiana David C. Coyle Mary Taylor Alice Barrows Court News Love Brothers Garpenter Chauncey, Millfield Dover Township Actty Sherpsburg Dingto Millfield P Ajestj Neder Toni and Frida EL Na Guat Ito
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