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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1935

Page

2

Oakley outlines Ohio motor vehicle law at Rotary meeting

Victor Oakley explained the new Ohio financial responsibility law effective Aug. 20 at a Rotary Club gathering. The rule aims to curb fatalities and shield the public from reckless driving. about 35 percent of motorists reportedly have liability insurance. Existing policies may meet the requirements, and motorists are not forced to insure, but must cover judgments after an accident. The registrar can suspend licenses for specific offenses or unpaid judgments within 30 days. A. Stahl of Columbus attended. Delbert Kuhn and Bill Weltzheimer were introduced as August Rotarians.

Nelsonville Ohio Rotary Club Victor Oakley Oakley Registrar of Motor Vehicles

Enjoy Outing at Sayre Pool in Buchtel

Nelsonville club members and 14 Logan guests attended a swimming party at Sayre Pool in Buchtel. After swimming, a picnic dinner was served as the group discussed Miss Phillips and other events. The article also notes a Lent family reunion planned for Grotto Grounds on Sunday Aug. at 1035 reunion info to follow.

Nelsonville Regina White Sayre Pool Mies Phillips Group of Business Awomen Chautauqua Grotto Grounds Roldie Evans

Buchtel News Notes Visit Highlights Local Families

Mr and Mrs Harod Weissenger and Mrs Estelle Barstow of Cleveland spent the weekend with Weissengers grandparents Mr and Mrs John Kirkendall. Mrs Jake Kirkendall is ill. Dallas Andrews of Whitesville visited Mary Phelps. Dessie Conley of Columbus visited her parents Ed and Mrs Conley. Clayton Bookman and children visited Charles Gaskins in The Plains.

Ed Conley Clayton Bookman Charles Gaskins the Plains

Nelsonville City Funds Reported For July Balances

City Auditor E F DeVore reports July 31 balances across departments total 8865.21 with July receipts 10014.49 and expenditures 8624.92. General, gasoline, waterworks, electric energy, auto registration and Net funds show varied month activity and ending balances.

Nelsonville E F. DeVore

Mrs. Frank Johnson Heads to Marietta for Surgery

Mrs. Frank Johnson of Nelsonville departed Wednesday morning for Marietta to undergo a surgical operation at a hospital there.

Nelsonville Frank Johnson Marietta

Buehtel Brief Personal Mention

Mr and Mrs Les Bryson and family of Luhrig visit Dick Bryson and family Sunday. Ethel Graham underwent surgery for complications at Cherrington Hospital Logan last Friday. Lillian Russell recovering after appendectomy at Cherrington Hospital last Thursday. Mrs Will Lewis walking with crutches after leg amputation for diabetes several months ago. Arthur Taylor spent Sunday with son in law and daughter Dick Duncan in Glouster. Verna Lowe returned to Columbus after visiting with Glovers and Junior Lowe. Mrs Charles Jackson and Mrs Roy Krakau return home after weeks in Cleveland.

Buchtel Les Bryson Luhrig Dick Bryson Ed Campbell Ethel Graham Earl Graham Ethel Cherrington Hospital Logan Lillian Russell Will Lewis Lewis Arthur Taylor Dick Duncan Glouster Verna Lowe Columbus William Glover Junior Lowe Charles Jackson Roy Krakau Cleveland Syracuse J. E. Carleton James Ables Columbus School For the Branch Fleming Middleport Wesley Ferrell W. Va Orville Crooks Thomas Haley Springfield Harry Jones Vernon Robert Robert Athens Lenora Campbell Ohio University Bertha Lawrence Olivier Rollins Covington Foreign Missionary Prayer Circle Marcia Karr Clarence Naylor Indiana Gladys Crookes Charles Nease Dorcas Portamouth Alice Holmes Lillian Moore Marjorie Parkershore Martha Echols Washington, D. C Howard Jeffersonville Ind Irving Karr Eleanor

Doctor Helps Woman Lose Surplus Fat

Mrs H H Long of Clarinda Iowa credits Kruschen for fat loss and improved health after gall bladder and blood pressure concerns. She uses a half teaspoon in hot water each morning and says a jar lasts four weeks at little cost. Athena Pharmacy Athens Ball Pharmacy Nelsonville advertise the product.

H. H. Long Clarinda Iowa Athena Pharmacy Athens Ball Pharmacy Nelsonville

Believed heat causes death of Nelsonville man Enos Starkey

Enos Starkey aged 59 is believed to have died of a heart attack as extreme heat was blamed. His body was found along State Route 41 near its intersection with U.S. North in Sugar Creek. Starkey, longtime Nelsonville Brick Company employee, had been working on a farm near Amenville and left Tuesday morning for home. He leaves a wife six children and is survived by relatives. Funeral services are set for Friday at Clarks Chapel with burial nearby.

Nelsonville Enos Starkey U.S. North Sugar Creek L. F. Jones Athens Starkey Nelsonville Brick Company Everett Moore Amenville Fairview Street Clarks Chapel

Syracuse 4-H Girls Finish Kitchen Accessory Making

Syracuse 4 H Club girls completed sewing aprons towels and pot holders at Friday meeting in the Town Hall. The item list and social visits reflect a small town update with local families and events.

Syracuse 4-H Club

Beatty Seeks Stolen Car After Circus Act

Clyde Beatty, famed wild animal trainer, asked police to search for his automobile stolen during a circus performance Tuesday in Sandusky. He was performing with his circus when the theft occurred.

Sandusky Clyde Beatty

Two New Members In Gallipolis Rotary

Gallipolis Rotary Club welcomed John W. Mootz and Frank Christ at a regular meeting, expanding the club to 36 members. Victor Snyder of the CCC camp led the session as the club unveiled large aluminum welcome signs at city entrances designed by Shug Gerhart, a former state highway engineer.

Gallipolis Rotary Club John W. Mootz Frank Christ Victor Snyder CCC Shug Gerhart State Highway Department

Three Arrested for Stealing Cabbages

In Gallipolis, Hayward and Wayne Johnson and Dallas Wetherholt were fined 6.90 each after pleading guilty in municipal court for stealing cabbages valued at three dollars from the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics garden. They were jailed after Monday night arrest. Police serving a warrant on Homer Nibert for $15 theft from his ex wife Virginia found the money returned. Nibert jailed for intoxication.

Gallipolis Hayward Wayne Johnson Dallas Wetherholt Th Garden Ohio Hospital Homer Nibert Virginia Nibert

Johnson Gets First Ballot for Mayor

Nelsonville report notes Frank Johnson, one of three Republican mayoral hopefuls, has the first ballot cast. His mother voted absentee from Athens. With the primary near, Dr N Hill and Sylvester Davis also seek the GOP nomination while incumbent Mayor H G Holland faces no Democratic challenger.

Nelsonville Frank Johnson Athens N. Hill Sylvester Davis 8. G. Holland

Picnic dinner enjoyed by Nelsonville R D No 2 residents

The Nelsonville R D No 2 community reports a Sunday picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Walter. Attendees included George Walter and family from Gillespieville, Clarence Walter and son Gene from Londonderry, Elmer Walter and daughters Thelma Mary from Vigo, Alfred Walter and daughter Betty of Springfield, Simon Bell and son David of Columbus, John Walter of Chillicothe, James Osler of Gillespieville, Noah Calhoun of Gillespieville, and James St Clair of Londonderry. The afternoon featured games and music. Also mentioned are visits by Verne Hinerman and daughter to Robert Todd, and Mrs. John Rafferty plus a niece from South Carolina staying with Clifford Courter. P. T. Sowers and Virgil Todd hosted guests for a Saturday outing in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Curtis Walter George Walter Thelma Kenneth Robert Lawrence Gillespieville Clarence Walter Gene Londonderry Elmer Walter Mary Vigo Alfred Walter Betty Springfield Simon South Carolina Clifford Courter P. T. Sowers Virgil Todd

Lawn fete ice cream social planned by Nelsonville Legion Auxiliary

If the weather permits the ice cream social set for Thursday night will be held on the lawn at the Legion Home. A rainout will move both the social and bingo party indoors to the Legion Home.

Nelsonville Auxiliary Legion Home

Theodore Roosevelt Jr's Widow Hosts Birthday Beach Supper

A beach supper in Oyster Bay, New York honored Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., widow of the President, marking the seventy fourth birthday anniversary with family and attendees present Tuesday night.

T. Ros Oyster Bay N. Y Theodore Roosevelt, Jr

Contempt for Politics in Banking Legislation Quoted

The quote by U S Senator Carter Glass of Virginia expresses disdain for bringing political considerations into banking law. The remark reflects a stance on legislative restraint in financial policy debates.

U. S Carter Glass Vireile

Ice cream social a success for Kanauga church

The Kanauga ice cream supper last Tuesday night drew a good crowd and earned twenty five dollars for the church. Weather was favorable and attendance strong. Local residents and visitors, including Mrs. Alice Perry and her relatives, shared in the event.

Kanauga Alice Perry Charles Perry Parkersburg W. Va Mollie Denney Belle Carroll Gallipolis Florence Russell Louise Johnson Niagara Falls Leslie Deem James Leslie Thomas French John Butts Athens James Harris Columbus Butts Nanna Weethee Weethee Sidney Stewart Milo Stewart Long Bottom Thomas Reynolds Charleston Randall Forbes Marion Juanita Forbes Great Bend Brady Shaw D. L. McKinney Katie Brewer Georges Creek John Dexter Belpre Woman's Home Missionary Meeting Cheshire Harold Lambert Dickinson Hehre Troy Russell

Nelsonville Club Hosted by Murray City Woman

Nelsonville bridge club met at the home of Mrs. Don Solon in Murray City for two tables of play. Ruth Eberle won high and Ann North second. Numerous guests from Ashtabula Nelsonville and surrounding towns attended.

Nelsonville Club Murray City Don Solon Nelsonville Ruth Eberle Ann North Philena Betts Ashtabula Catherine Spencer Murray New Straitsville Danna Martzolff Athens Thomas Gears Juanita Martin Columbus Gerald Edwards Dora Shelton Leonard Shelton Harold Potts Oroville George Potts Margaret Anne Velma Popoczy Clara Keyes William Sayre William Lloyd Betty Logan Andy Heavener Robert Bell

Victoria Davis Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge

Mrs Victoria Davis of Carbon Hill Road pleads guilty on arraignment in Mayor Holland’s court. She is fined five dollars and costs and committed to County Jail until settlement. Davis and Clifford Pickett, previously fined for malicious destruction of property, were taken to Athens by Chief Bateman.

Nelsonville Victoria Davis Carbon Hill Road G. Holland Davis Clifford Pickett Athens George Bateman

Gallipolis Council Considers Several WPA Road Projects

A Branstetter Heights delegation urged resurfacing and flood repairs plus water main extensions. Residents offered sewer work if WPA labor aided a 450 foot sewer line on Third Avenue. City Manager discussed mill repair work, a new sidewalk, and a proposed four inch water line with hydrants at about 1400 dollars total, city share 300. No action on carnival permits.

Gallipolis Branstetter Heights WPA Third Avenue Court Grape Streets Mill Creek Bridge Route 7 Adolph Henke

Limestone Crushing Bids Sought by Gallia County

Gallia County commissioners decided to advertise for limestone crushing bids needed for WPA road projects after the FERA dissolution. They noted space needs for re employment officials and granted a $15 monthly rent increase, bringing county support to 75 monthly for the re employment office.

Gallipolis FERA Gallia County Derry Wetherholt

Legion Drum Corps Meeting Tonight in Nelsonville

An important Legion Drum Corps business session is announced for tonight at seven o'clock at the Legion Building. All members are urged to attend this short meeting.

Nelsonville Legion

Dead Eye Dick Gallipolis Wins Apple Cutting Challenge

Police Chief John Fraley demonstrated marksmanship by slicing an apple from a tree with a bullet, achieving the feat on his second try. He attributes the success to practice and follows the adage that practice makes perfect.

Gallipolis John Fraley

Gallipolis People and Visitors Gather for Church and Trips

Gallipolis society notes show Mr and Mrs Orin Thomas and Mr and Mrs Delmer Thomas leaving for Mammoth Cave Kentucky. The Cheshire Baptist Church Ladies Missionary Society plans a picnic dinner at the church on Thursday. Local residents hosting relatives include Mr and Mrs Donald Robinson and James Robinson of Chillicothe, and Mrs John Mayes with Mrs Porter McKean visiting Dr and Mrs A G Morton of Clay West Virginia. Pauline Morton and Miss Kathryn Morris of Cleveland visit Gallipolis. Paul Carter and baby from Sunbury visit Mr and Mrs M T Carter. Dave Seltman, accused of defrauding three Gallia County produce firms with bad checks, is brought to Gallipolis from Athens for arraignment today.

Gallipolis Orin Thomas Delmer Thomas Mammoth Cave Ladies’ Missionary Society Cheshire Baptist Church Donald Robinson James Robinson Chillicothe John Mayes Porter McKean Nelle Jeane Mayes

Lodge to Hold Bingo Party in Nelsonville

Kill Eagle Tribe No. 179 will stage a bingo party at the Red Men's Hall on Public Square in Nelsonville Thursday night at 8 30. The public is invited.

Nelsonville Kill Eagle Tribe Red Men's Hall Public Square

Gallipoli Incident Details and Police Tracing

Police traced a Gallipolis led group after a night disturbance. Reports say suspects were picked up near Circleville and transported, with injuries noted and pending charges as the case moves to Columbus for further action.

Gallipoli Smeitzer Ang Gallipo Gallipolis Mina Circleville Columbus

Also Mentioned on This Page

A A. Stahl Delbert Kuhn Bill Weltzheimer Ees Nelsonville Edward Arnold Karen Morley Frankie Thames RKO Pain John Robertran Leokmo Amlas Pendro S$. Berman Louis Carnera Brown Bomber Carnera Buchtel News Notes DeVore Nelsonville Corporation The F. J. Beasley Co Athens, Ohio Buchtel Bible School Venus Turner Susie Newman Phyllis Bryson Ilia Cox Gertrude Maccombs Doris Corwin Marjorie Stevens Freda Marie White Sayre Jean Bruce Betty Tolliver Barbara Jean Corwin Vesper Corwin Moxie Krotche Mary Gusty Joseph Krotche John Williams Billy Margaret Williams Wilmington Anna Gusty Florence Corwin Priscilla Club Beatty Cuil Cornwell's Athens Jewelers Oxford Acee Blue Eagle Oklahoma Johnson Nelsonville R. D Kanauga News A. A. Person E. A. Person Joanna Mudrie John Carroll Anna Simons Robert Peacock Carl Littlejohn Anna Strum Mary Newman Delbert Jones Mark Deitz John Walters Charlies Walters Frank Walters Ohlinger Wolf Gallipolis Comm Rum Corps DEAD William Tell Gallipolis Society Seltman Dave Seltman Gallis County E. E. Hatfield Vinton School Ash Gallipolist McGarvey Ash Tion Morgan Vile Norma Jean F Oak Street Oakley & Oak Public Monee
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