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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1936
Page
8
Mrs. James Whyte of High Street suffered serious injuries Monday when her right hand was caught in an electric wringer. Twelve stitches were required to close the lacerations.
Judge Arthur H Day of the Ohio Supreme Court spoke to about 500 people at a Nelsonville high school rally, defending the Constitution and warning against threats to representative government amid a tense national political climate. He urged unity of midwest citizens to preserve liberty and attacked what he framed as Tammany-like tactics. The event opened by Tom Sheppard of the Young Republican Club, who outlined its aims to back party candidates locally and nationally.
The Nelsonville High Band of 50 members tied for fourth place with Logan in Ohio's Class B state contest in Columbus. Directed by C A Naffzker the group includes 15 beginners and plans the Athens Hand Festival on May 8 featuring a marching contest.
Clel Douglas pleaded guilty to intoxication and indecent exposure in the court of Mayor 8 G. Holland. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication and 25 dollars plus costs for the exposure. Rudolph Bryan and Edward Windle also pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined 10 dollars plus costs each. Douglas and Bryan were committed to the county jail pending settlement.
Phi Club in Nelsonville held a house warming at their renovated W Washington Street home. George Marshall former Nelsonville High coach from Tokyo Japan attended guests as members and friends gathered at 9 pm for dancing cards monopoly pool and ping pong with photos taken and light refreshments served after 10 30 pm
Nelsonville announces two delegates and an alternate will be chosen to represent Townsend Unit No. 1 at the Columbus assembly on the last day of May. Delegates will be named at the regular Latter Day Saints Church meeting on Thursday April 30 at 7 30. Also notes church and lodge meetings in Nelsonville tonight.
Mrs. Rose Parry and Mrs. Guy Hunter hosted a Monday evening event honoring Mr. and Mrs. Jack Parry Ruth Hunter. Music by Riley Brandon and Cecil Chaffin, gifts for their new home. A two course lunch was served to guests including Helen Morman Margaret Keplar Nellie Auflick Cecil Chaffin Norma Ervin Evelyn Aufflick Mrs lice Parry Mrs Floyd North Riley Brandon James Hunter Billie Hunter Leo Ervin Ross Parry Robert Parry Mr and Mrs Guy Hunter and the honored guest.
Troop No. 65 gathers tonight at 7 30. Scouts Robert Rothrock Jim Arnold Gilbert Smith Gerald Hock Dick Bingman Reese Davis Bob Morris and Junior Ruble should arrive by 6. A contest offers a Scout Diary as prize. Junior Ruble replaces Richard Bingman as Black Wolf Patrol leader. rally moved to May 28.
Mrs. Bob Hilleary visited Port Clinton Ohio with her husband at week’s end. Charles Roby a Columbus traveling salesman stayed with his parents. Miss Royal Gilbert of Columbus was Sunday guest of her sister Mrs Don Johnson. Mrs. Bertha Evans and Mrs. J W Wien visited Mr and Mrs Elza Hellyer in Columbus.Frank Roby and son Charles were guests of Mr and Mrs Harley Saylor in Pomeroy.
Florence Wood hosted her bridge club with guests at her West Washington Street home after a 6 o'clock dinner at the Colonial. High scores were earned by Miss Wood Mrs Ruble and Mrs Jones. The Woman's Garden Club hosts bingo tonight at Mrs Cecil Shafer's home to fund tree purchases. Rev Leon Arpee of Athens conducted the funeral for Marion Coakley in Nelsonville Friday.
Valley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias will travel to Lancaster Wednesday night April 29 to witness the confirming of the Knight Park on seven candidates Two Nelsonville candidates will accompany the group Members meet at Castle Hall by 6 30 and those with cars should bring them
Toledo board of trustees approved a resolution to conduct an inquiry into whether Communism existed at Toledo University. In Columbus Mrs. Hume, 66, of Lancaster died from injuries after an automobile she was riding in skidded on Winchestay Road near Bexley.
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