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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1936

Page

2

Five Counties To Take Part In Festivities

Nelsonville plans Emancipation Day on Tuesday September 22 at the City Playground. Invitations issued to Hocking Vinton Meigs and Morgan Counties for a daylong event with a 6 PM potluck. Afternoon events include games bingo swimming and tug of war followed by a 2:30 PM baseball game Nelsonville Giants versus Zanesville Armco. At 4:30 PM Republican governor candidate John W Bricker and other candidates speak. The day closes with a dance featuring Percy Lowery and his Royal Entertainers.

Nelsonville Hocking Vinton Meigs Morgan Athens County Nelsonville Giants Zanesville Armco Zanesville Ohio John W. Bricker

Giants Defeat Camp Nelson Team 6-3 in Nelsonville

The Hocking Valley Giants beat Camp Nelson 6 to 3 at City Playgrounds Wednesday. A benefit game for injured Veteran player Iaa Mohney is set for Friday against the Old Timers, with a rematch against Birch Hollow Sunday at 2:30. Past Matrons and Patrone district picnic info noted for Sept 13 at Magonic Park, Marietta.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Marietta Magonic Park

Nelsonville Officers Pick Up Runaway Youth

Nelsonville police picked up 17 year old Wade Thomas from Columbus who had been missing since last Thursday. He told officers he had traveled to Middleport and was later returned. his parents learned of the pickup Tuesday night.

Nelsonville Columbus Wade Thomas Herschel Thomas Middleport

Veterans Fall 5 to 4 in Benefit Game at Hagle Park

Birch Hollow beat the Veterans 5 4 with Monyhan Oliver pairing for Birch Hollow and Taylor Christian for the Vets. Taylor held the visitors to one hit and Phil lips collected two. The game was a fundraiser for Inal Mohney with proceeds aiding hospital expenses.

Buchtel Dr. Walkers Birch Hollow Hagle Park Monyhan Oliver Taylor Christian Phillips Hocking Valley Giants Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Carbondale Eagle Park Inal Mohney Longstreth New Strajteville

Control of Mine Fire Is To Be Considered

Murray City Local Union No 1351 Salem Hollow Mine holds a meeting at IOOF Hall on Saturday August 8 at 6 30 PM. President Jack Lanning and Secretary George Reynolds announce two speakers familiar with the Washington approved fire control project for the New Straitsville area. Auditors report and burial fund committee report will be presented. All members urged to attend.

Murray City Salem Hollow IOOF Jack Lanning George Reynolds Washington New Straitaville Burial Fund Committee

Scouts Meet Tuesday in Nelsonville Church

Troop 65 met at 7 o clock Tuesday night in the Methodist Church with attendance doubled. Charles Godenschwager spoke on scouting in large cities while planning for the summer camp was discussed.

Nelsonville Charles Godenschwager Cleveland Roland Pearce Smith

Local Couple Buy Logan Farm for October Move

Mr and Mrs R LaFollette of Nelsonville Rt 2 have purchased the William Thompson farm on Rt 3 Logan Ohio. They plan to move to the new home in October.

Purchase Farm Nelsonville

Bradford Personal And Social Notes

Mrs. Charles Hysell and Mrs. Frank Buck visited Mrs. Sherd Bailey in Middleport Thursday. Frances Johnson and daughter Ruth spent Friday night with her parents in Rutland. Glen Humphrey of Port Clinton, Ohio, spent the weekend with relatives and took home his daughter Betty who had stayed two weeks with Miss Lillian Buck. Oscar Clark spent the weekend at home in Vinton. Vivian Price visited her aunt Mrs. Frances Stansbury in Pomeroy. Edith Forest spent Monday with Olga Smith who is ill. Elizabeth Humphrey and Alice Harding returned to Akron after a two week vacation with relatives here.

Bradford Charles Hysell Frank Buck Sherd Bailey Middleport Frances Johnson Ruth Ernest Harrison Rutland Glen Humphrey Port Clinton Betty Lillian Buck Oscar Clark Vinton Vivian Price Frances Stansbury Pomeroy Edith Forest Olga Smith Elizabeth Humphrey Alice Harding Akron

Personal Mentions Across States Highlight Local Visits

Nelsonville residents visit West Virginia as Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Riley and guests tour nearby areas. Columbus welcomes Mrs. Allison Jones back after a family visit. Mrs. Phillip Weller and Miss Mary Lu Hudson visit Dr. W. E. Evans in New Philadelphia. Frances Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hall, shows signs of improvement after an appendectomy at Cherrington Hospital Logan, despite recent complications.

Nelsonville Rolland Riley Allen Riley C. D. Thomas Elizabeth Butt West Virginia Allison Jones Columbus Phillip Weller Mary Lu Hudson W. EB. Evans New Philadelphia Frances Hall Fred Hall Cherrington Hospital Logan Frances

Delay Wiener Roast Postponed To Monday In Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents organizing a community recreational program postponed the wiener roast from Thursday to Monday at 6 pm at the City Playground upper end. Invitations extended to all. Program details to follow. Parents Barney Pierson announce birth of son Barney Lee weighing 10 1 2 pounds born Tuesday. grandparents include Charles Coakley, Mrs Mary Coakley, and Barney Pierson Sr.

Nelsonville Barney Pierson Barney Lee Charles Coakley Mary Coakley

Miller Smith fifteenth family reunion at Pickerington

Attendees include Phillip Miller and sons Lowell and Charles Ruth and Selby Barber at the Miller Smith fifteenth family reunion in Pickerington 116 people attended full baskets for a noon picnic Pickerington is the Miller family old hometown Next year’s reunion will be in Marion Carnes Hickman hosted dinner guests Marie Hickman T W Greene and son Terry Clara A Carnes Herm and Nancy Jane Hickman The Nelsonville D of A will sponsor a weekly bingo party Friday at 8 in the I O C F hall The Nelsonville Ladies Auxiliary will hold a special registration prize at the Legion Home bingo Friday at 8

Nelsonville Carnes Hickman Marie Hickman T. W. Greene Terry San Pedro Calif Clara A. Carnes Lebanon Harry Hickman Marjorie Nancy Jane Hickman Nelsonville—Ladies Auxiliary Legion Home

Club Meets Friday Nelsonville W B A

The W B A Club will meet Friday night at Mrs. Goldie Kuhn's home on Grover Street. The meeting notes a discussion on beer brewing differences noting American beer uses less hops and a mild cooking step for ceres.

Nelsonville Goldie Kuhn Grover St

Eagles To Hold Family Night in Nelsonville Aug 7

Nelsonville Eagles sponsor a Friday Family Night for members and families at their hall on W Washington St. Ray Lent will lead a musical program with local amateurs. Bingo is planned and refreshments are free. The lodge aims to host monthly Family Night with a large opening crowd anticipated.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Hame W. Washington St Ray Lent

Gallipolis Motor adds Ironton agency and names new manager

Gallipolis Col H B Eck er buys the Iron ton and Russell Chevelet agency at Ironton. Jack Wolfe, longtime Gallipolis Motor Company employee, becomes garage manager after leaving a Charleston W Va post. In Gallipolis the county agent moves to a new Court House basement office as WPA work begins on the second floor. Mrs Anna V Adams returns from Cincinnati aboard the Gordon Greene steamer after a ten day visit. her sister Mrs Sarah Gentry celebrates her ninth birthday.

Gallipolis H. B. Ecker Gallipolis Motor Company Ironton and Russell Chevelet Ironton Jack Wolfe Wolfe Charleston Motor Company Charleston W. Va Court House WPA Anna V. Adams Gordon Greene Cincinnati Sarah Gentry

Obituaries and notices from Vinton and Chauncey Ohio

Mrs Rebecca Wilcox Kirkendall 73 dies at her Vinton home. Survived by sister Mrs James Daniels of Columbus. Funeral Thursday at Mt Tabor conducted by Rev W E Ewing. Prof F G Strickland of Ohio State University to speak at Chauncey Townsend Club Friday at 7 30 PM in K of P Hall. Mr and Mrs Paul Davis announce birth of son in Jacksonville on Tuesday Aug 4.

Gallipolis Rebecca Wilcox Kirkendall Vinton Kirk G Gus) Kirkendal James Daniels Columbus Mt. Tabor W. E. Ewing Mt. Sterling Chauncey Paul Davis Velma Draper Jacksonville

Club to stage plays in Coonville Friday night

The 4 H Club met at Miner's Hall in Coonville on Monday. A group will present plays on Friday night August 7 at 8 p m. Chauncey Mine No 25 idle today after three days of work this week. Nine mines in the district were listed for work Thursday: No 5, No 90, No 219, Black Diamond, Hocking, Poston No 6, Carbondale, Kimberly, and Lick Run.

Coonville Chauncey Black Diamond Hocking Poston Carbondale Kimberly and Lick Run

Chauncey Church Plans Friday Night Special Services

Rev Gilbert Courtney announces Church Night at Chauncey Church of Christ Friday at 7 30 pm with a reception for new members. The program features group singing, special songs by Men and Boys classes, and a quartet performance. Certificates will be given to recently baptized members followed by a social hour and refreshments.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Neil Tippett Margaret Tippett Louise Wharton Charles Sweeney Bible School

Mine No 6 Local Plans Aug 8 Meeting and Reunion

Local No. 1205 Poston Mine 6 schedules a Saturday August 8 1 p m meeting in Chauncey for nominating international officers and hospital committee report with Charles Robinett and Clarence Willis in charge. Also Chauncey hosts Sept 6 Pete Scott family reunion at Rising Sun Park Lancaster. Elizabeth Robinet and Jessie Fulton open Village Restaurant in Millfield Brookins Store Building. California redwood forests rely on fog for moisture.

Chauncey Poston Mine No. 6 Charles Robinett Clarence Willis Millfield Elizabeth Robinett Jessie Fulton Brookins

Mrs. Faun Speelman Dies in Columbus

Chauncey relatives report the death of Mrs. Faun Speelman known as Aunt Faun at her Columbus home Wednesday morning. She had been in ill health a short time and visited the Sanders in Millfield recently. Further particulars will follow.

Chauncey Clarence Sanders Faun Speelman Faun Columbus

Chauncey Personal And Social Notes

Chauncey social roundups list guests visiting from Columbus Burr Oak Wells ton and Dix among Chauncey residents. Visits include Mrs Mary Binderbasin and Mayor W D Hines. James Williamson Sr and Jr with family. Chauncey hosts Mr and Mrs George Williamson and others. Several trips noted to Columbus and Glouster.

Chauncey Charles Scott Raymond and Audry Coalton E. B. Cherrington Wellston Frank A. Cline Mary Binderbasin Burr Oak W. D. Hines James Williamson Columbus George Williamson Gladys Pickering Dix Christine Brown Bunkie T. R. Hamilton Dean Hamilton H. F. Kittle Glouster

Hollister Class Meets at Deem Home

The Senorita Class of Hollister A B Sunday School met in July at Rose Deems home with Olive Bethel presiding. Thelma Adams read scripture and led prayer. Jennie Banfield and Daisy Deem plan a play as a future event. new class songs by Thelma Adams and Mary Mount were featured. Lunch was served. next meeting will be hosted by Mary Mount in Waterford in late August. Florida supplies ten percent of U S cypress lumber for building.

Hollister Hollister A. B Rose Deems Olive Bethel Thelma Adams Wilma K Gibbs Jennie Banfield Daisy Deem Mary Mount Athens

Picnic at Rising Park Brings Lancaster Wharton Family

A Sunday picnic at Rising Park in Lancaster united Mr and Mrs Wharton and family from Chauncey Centrebury Cleveland and Chauncey with Ruth Hedges Edith Henry and others. They are to attend Friday cottage prayer at the Morristown Holiness Church hosted by Edward and wife at Bailey Run.

Chauncey Ah Wharton Johnstown Ohio Rising Park Lancaster Wharton Truman Hedges Ruth Wharton Centerbury Ralph Wharton Cleveland Louise Wharton Donald Henry Edith Henry Morristown Holiness Church Edward Hueston Bailey Run

Hay Fever Relief Ad Promises Free Trial Offer

An Mansfield Ohio advertisement from H A Relief Inc promotes H A Relief tablets for hay fever with a mail to request scenario. The ad offers a free trial until September first and asks customers to mail their name and address and send a dollar if relieved.

H-A Relief, Inc Mansfield Ohio

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City Playground Giants Camp Nelson Goodrich Posture Edington Mechem’s Shoes Pickerington Daughters of America C.F Ecker Chauncey Church Mine No Scotts Pete Scott Rising Sun Park California Jacquard Velour Pastors Department Ben Mullins Clyde Mullins Anna Kulik Esther O'Rourke Marilyn Clarence Mullins Coal Grove John Fletcher Majestic Nelsonville Sen Michael Whalen Jean Muir Stim Summerville Charles Winninger Bom Tracy Deem Florida United States Hoodlet Olsonville Davis Stores SFAIR Boston Fair Store Blue Chambray Ric Oxfords
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