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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1937

Page

2

Directors Plan Reopening Of Nelsonville Cereal Beverage Co

Robert Kramer outlines plan to reorganize the Hocking Valley Cereal Beverage Co at an adjourned stockholders meeting in Nelsonville. A new seven member board was authorized and a 1934 building committee was discharged. directors will meet Saturday to organize as the firm resumes possible plant reopening. Mrs Allen Riley travels to Rock Island and Tulsa for Supreme Shrine sessions with her sister.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Cereal Beverage Co Robert Kramer Cincinnati Jackson St L. I. Krieg Henry Kelch John Rider Lillian Ruble Ira Blackstone John Edington William F. Patton Hocking Valley Brewing Co Oklahoma Allen Riley Rock Island Ill Elizabeth Butt Riley Butt Tulsa Okla Supreme Shrine

Phillips Rites Thursday

Mrs Jennie Rosser travels to Columbus after the death of her aunt Miss Rachel Phillips Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10 am at the Columbus residence with burial at Jackson Miss Phillips was a well known Nelsonville figure who visited the Rosser home often Byron Phillips a former Nelsonville resident is a brother.

Nelsonville Jennie Rosser Columbus Rachel Phillips Jackson Miss Phillips Rosser Byron Phillips

Nelsonville Apparel Stores To Open Thursday Afternoons

Dry goods clothing and shoe stores in Nelsonville will open Thursday afternoons through June under a new agreement. From June to mid September stores close Thursday afternoons and resume all day Thursday openings in the latter half of September.

Nelsonville Apparel Group

Gospel Musicians Wilbur Fish to Visit Doanville Nelsonville

Nelsonville and Doanville host gospel musicians Mr and Mrs Wilbur Fish traveling coast to coast. The duo perform Sunday April 25 with a 10 am Community Center show in Doanville and a 7 30 pm union church service in Nelsonville. A one hour program features hymns and varied instruments including Ivory Palaces Musical Glasses O Little Town of Bethlehem Vibra Harp Master the Tempest Is Raging Piccolo Cowbells Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior Musical Law What a Friend We Have in Jesus Vibra Harp The Old Rugged Cross Accordion.

Nelsonville Wilbur Fish Doanville Methodist Episcopal Church of Christ Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Little Town of Bethlehem Jesus

Pinochle Club Hosts Evening In Buchtel

Miss Mary King entertained the Pinochle Club Friday evening. Anna Gray won high score and Althea Whitmore low. Guests included Miss Jane Krakau of Cleveland and Nancy Whitmore. Krakau is staying with Mrs. Charles Jackson. Mrs. Walter Tripp arrived to care for her mother Mrs. Kate Maurer, with Jennie of San Francisco alerted about the illness.

Buchtel Mary King Anna Gray Althea Whitmore Jane Krakau Cleveland Nancy Whitmore Charles Jackson Walter Tripp Chillicothe Kate Maurer

Rainbow Class Members to Meet at Allen Home

Mrs. Lu Allen aided by Miss Amy Jo Bowers and Misses Anna and Ruth Butt will host the Christian Church Rainbow Class gathering Thursday night at the Allen home.

Nelsonville Lu Allen Amy Jo Bowers Anna Ruth Butt Rainbow The Christian Church Allen Home

The School at Cantelope Center at Doanville

Doanville School presented The School at Cantelope Center at the Community Center Monday night. Cast included Alice Thompson Clarence Warren Bernard Willis Gerald Warren Betty Lou Tignor and many others. Tiny Tots and choir aided. Leonard Wallace and Tippie Koon directed stage and scenery. A considerable sum was raised for the Community Center.

Doanville Canteloupe Center Doanville School Alice Thompson Clarence Warren Bernard Willis Gerald Warren Betty Lou Tignor Herman Mayles Charles Pancake Robert Dishong John McGuire Jake Hawk James Wallace Cecil Vansickle Margaret Dishong Leslie Cox Vanetta Savage Pauline Tolliver Nora Jo McGuire Lucille Warren Mary Robinett Betty

Mine Group Attends Safety Meeting in Columbus

Members of the United Mine Workers divisional officers and local unions join Ohio State Safety Congress sessions in Columbus this week. Attendees include officials Herman Theisen H T Rainey William B Morris from the district and representatives from major coal companies. The Sunday Creek Co engineering staff minesuperintendents and foremen travel for Tuesday sessions.

Nelsonville Ohio State Safety Congress Columbus Herman Theisen H. T. Rainey William B. Morris United Mine Workers Sunday Creek Co Oral Daugherty Frank G. Smith L. R. Powell H. J. Parker Charles Walker Seigel Johnson Sylvester Ross Earl Baker Glenn Allen Glenn Tharp Shelby Barber Phillip Ong R. C. Cook New York Coal Co D. R. Johnson The Southern Ohio Electric Co

Weatherboarding Fire at Johnson Residence in Nelsonville

Nelsonville fire crews were called to John Johnson's Walnut Street home Tuesday afternoon to extinguish a blaze likely started by a blow torch used to remove exterior paint. The fire damaged weather boarding and spread to the attic before discovery.

Nelsonville John Johnson Walnut St

Nelsonville Mayor Fines Three Plea Guilty in Court

Mayor S. G. Holland arraigned William Davis and wife Victoria on intoxication charges, both fined five dollars plus costs. J. E. Conley of Columbus pleaded guilty to failing to transfer a registration certificate and was fined ten dollars plus costs. William Poling and his family return from Phoenix after seven months away for ill health and will reside with Poling's mother in Logan.

Nelsonville William Davis Victoria S. G. Holland J. E. Conley Columbus R. L. Doebel William Poling Phoenix Ariz Poling Logan

Buchtel Alumni to Meet for May Banquet Plans

The Buchtel Alumni Association will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m in Buchtel High School to finalize arrangements for the May alumni banquet. Nelsonville reports illness among faculty member Roger Wolfe with Miss Spencer substituting.

Buchtel Buchtel Alumni Association Buchtel High School Nelsonville Roger Wolfe Nelsonville School Spencer Wolfe Maxine Hall

Eastern Star chapter invited to Chester Hill inspection

Members of the Eudora Chapter are invited to attend the annual inspection of the Chester Hill Ohio Eastern Star Chapter on Friday evening April 25 at 8 o'clock.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Eastern Star Chesterhill Ohio

Ginger Rogers extortion case shocks Chicago authorities

Auto mechanic John Buzas, 18, allegedly sent a photo and a correct Chicago address to actress Ginger Rogers to extort $500. He reportedly told Rogers, I’ve been expecting you, as federal agents prepared the arrest. He was held on bond pending a mental examination.

Ginger Rogers John Buzas Chicago Buzas

Telephone Poles Are Moved From Street Washington Street Removal

Ohio Bell Telephone Co. completes removal of poles and lines from Washington Street by placing new transmission lines in alleys. Twenty five poles are being taken down. The improvement draws wide favorable comment and is noted as a significant street modernization.

Nelsonville Ohio Bell Telephone Co Washington St

Safety film shown at Rotary Club meeting in Nelsonville

A talking safety film on highway safety sponsored by the Ohio State Safety Council was presented to the Rotary Club on Tuesday evening by D. R. Johnson from the program committee. The film is part of an educational drive approved by the Safety Council to reduce Ohio highway accidents.

Nelsonville Ohio State Safety Council Rotary Club D. R. Johnson The Safety Council Ohio

Buchtel Teams Honored at Friday Banquet and Dance

Will Banquet Teams Buchtel High School and coaches Mr. Campbell and Mr. Tipton be honored Friday evening. The banquet and dance sponsored by the players' parents will be served in the auditorium and the Opera House dance is open to the public with parents admitted free.

Buchtel Campbell Tipton Buchtel High School Opera House

Nelsonville Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Scout Meeting

Rev and Mrs H A Sayers from Circleville were guests here Tuesday. Mrs Delphia Wolfe hosted relatives from Zanesville. Leo M Hans of Akron visited Coakley and Hoodlett homes. Audrey Ailes of Cleveland stayed with Amos and Mrs Ailes. Edith Walker began a job in Athens. Albert Donaldson and Kathryn Vernon visited Pearl Seaman. Troop 65 Boy Scouts plan a Thursday 7 PM meeting. all members urged to attend.

Nelsonville H. A. Sayers Circleville Delphia Wolfe Pearl Harvey George Zanesville Leo M. Hans Akron B. M. Coakley John Hoodlett Audrey Ailes Cleveland Amos Ailes Edith Walker Athens Albert Donaldson Kathryn Vernon Pearl Seaman Boy Scouts

Youth Meet Planned at Nelsonville in April

The South easter Disciples' Youth Meet heads to Church of Christ Nelsonville from April 23 to 25. It marks the sixth Ohio event sponsored by the Ohio Christian Missionary Society and the Ohio Christian Women's Society, postponed from January due to floods. About 200 youths from five counties are expected, with leaders including Gilbert Courtney Chauncey J Neil Crawford Athens and Leland Goodman Nelsonville. Local meal reservations close Thursday noon.

Nelsonville Gilbert Courtney Chauncey J. Neil Crawford Athens Wood B. Cundiff Crooksville Leland Goodman Irene McDowell Deanville Herbert Smith Belgian Congo Africa Myron Spencer Cincinnati Orville W. Williams Mca

Nel sonville Pupils Named For District Tests At Athens

Nel sonville District plans to send 30 students to the Athens tests on May 1. Nine 9th year selections include Dor othy Lowden and Eloise Badger in Latin and Gilbert Smith in General Science.

Nelsonville Athens Dorothy Lowden Eloise Badger Robert Rothrock Charlotte Smith Gilbert Smith James Arnold Josephine Sharp Jeanette Davis Anna Gallagher Shirley Knight Sam Howe Annabelle Starkey Margaret Deszo Savilla Laird Jean Betts Robert Wilkins Louise Duskey Evelyn Ogg Chas. Levering Mary Coope Sam Dexter Edith Lehman Wanda North Peggy Freer Paul Wight Irvin Badger Mary Mulligan Irma Cagg June Garner Elmo Robson

Eighth Graders Prepare for State Tests Friday

Nelsonville Schools eighth graders will take the State Tests Friday morning at the high school. Senior Class members, about 60, took the Ohio State Paschological Test this morning. Tryouts for the Senior Class play Guess Again are underway for a May 21 performance directed by Miss Jackson and Mr. Washburn.

Nelsonville

Vendor helps man from Chauncey feel better after week

Mr. George W. Smith of Chauncey Ohio says after taking Vendol for a week his pains sleep and digestion improve. He reports relief from aching legs back and arms and says constipation and dizziness disappear. He urges others to try Vendol and notes Athens Pharmacy and Hickmans Pharmacy in Nelsonville stock it.

Chauncey Vendol George W. Smith Ohio The Moore Co Athens Nelsonville Hickman's

Winged box cars and the boom in Canadian air freight

The article describes early methods of loading cargo onto aircraft by strapping items to wings or pontoons and removing seats to increase space. It notes pilots safely completed many takeoffs and landings as air freight grew, with mining driving 90 percent of traffic and one company shipping 3,000,000 pounds in 1936 across 1.25 million miles without a single life lost.

Canada Northland

Nelsonville benefit party at IOOF Hall

D of A plans a Friday night benefit party at 8 o clock in the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville. Proceeds will support local good works and community relief efforts.

Nelsonville D. of A IOOF

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