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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville Returns Highlight Nelsonville Primary Results

Governor Davey carries seven of nine precincts in Nelsonville with 518 votes while Sawyer gains two. Bricker leads Republican field. total Nelsonville vote 1 832 with Republicans 963 and Democrats 869. Local races show Mechem top for representative and DeVore written in for city auditor. central committee results also listed.

Nelsonville Martin L. Davey Charles Sawyer Oral Daugherty Sawyer Davey John W. Bricker Tuestov Verner Metcalf Thos. J. Herbert Herbert S. Duffy Robert J. Bulkley George White Arthur H. Day U. S. Senate Robert A. Taft Stanley Mechem General Assembly Dr. FE. LeFever Thos. Hoover, Jr George Banks Francis D. White Harry A. Mettler White Rose Newcomb Pierce Mettler Tyroler Keenan Charles Stratton Frank Minner Edmundson Bobo Sands Fetch Democratic Wilson Koons Burdiss Clyde ©. Gibson E. F. DeVore Thos. A. Jenkins Congress King Kelliner Stanton H. T. Phillips F. J. Peavy State Central John Call Harold E. Rowe Mary C. Gallagher Agnes B. King J. Sanford Evans Edwin Davis Mary E. Bartlett Nora W. Atkinson Mill County Central Committee First Ward Mayme Keplar Peter Barrows Arthur Kennedy C. W. Monks Ed C. Evans W. L. Cooley Winnie Howe Harry Kelly Nona Lane Orville Midkiff Joe Porter Dean Linscott Earl Mender Frank Brown Wes Davis C. E. Hutchins Precinec Alonzo Figgins Joe Daugherty Joe Verity L. A. Davis Frank Poston Mable Shafer

Patrolman Displays Two-Pound Giant Tomato in Nelsonville

Patrolman James Cope was seen on the streets Tuesday lugging a Giant Colossus tomato from his garden. The tomato weighed two pounds five ounces and measured 18 inches in circumference, with Cope noting the displayed fruit is a smaller specimen awaiting full ripening.

Nelsonville James Cope Cope

Unclear OCR list of names and ages in fourth ward race

Fragmentary OCR shows names John Call 55 Clarence Waybourn 58 Pat Galvin 58 Hazel Koon 44 Thos Spencer 56 tied for second in a fourth ward race.

Ond John Call Fourth Ward Clarence Waybourn Pat Galvin Hazel Koon Thos. Spencer

All Stars and Greys Battle to 5-5 Twilight League Tie

Dr. Walker's All-Stars and the Nelsonville Greys played to a 5-5 draw in twilight action Tuesday. The All-Stars led by four runs after the first inning while the Greys tied it in the sixth. the game ended due to darkness. Errors plagued both sides as Toth, a noted left-hander, pitched until the game was called. Brooks Shoes and All-Stars are set to clash tonight.

Nelsonville Dr. Walker Nelsonville Greys Greys Toth Ohio Brooks All-Stars

Nine year old bitten by snake at Sugar Creek

John William Loraditch age 9 son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Loraditch Robbins Rd is recovering after a snake bit his arm at his grandparents home Sugar Creek The non poisonous snake disappeared after the bite first aid was given at home and he was taken to a Chauncey physician for treatment

Nelsonville John William Loraditch Clarence Loraditch Robbins Rd Sugar Creek Chauncey

Ohio State Fair dress chosen from Sunset Valley 4-H

Miss Hulda Horst of Ohio State University served as project judge for Sunset Valley 4-H on Monday afternoon. Thirteen of the sixteen members completed their projects and one dress was selected for exhibition at the upcoming Ohio State Fair.

Longstreth Hulda Horst Ohio State University Sunset Valley

Former Mine Engineer Franklin Ray Dies at 76

Nelsonville Ohio February death of Franklin A Ray 76 emeritus OSU mining engineering professor since 1927 at Granville after a heart attack. Former chief engineer for Columbus and Hocking Coal Congo Coal Sunday Creek Coal Co later consultant. Served on Ohio fuel conservation board 1916 17 Russian oil reserve investigator 1917 18. Survived by wife and two daughters.

Nelsonville Franklin A. Ray Ohio State University College of Mining Engineering Granville College of Mining Ohio State Columbus & Hocking Coal and Iron Co Congo Coal Mining Co Sunday Creek Coal Co State Board of Fuel Conservation of Ohio Russia Hocking Valley

Mrs. Schenz Dies in Hospital

Mrs. Alice Schenz of Nelsonville 54 wife of Henry Schenz Shafer Wholesale Co died at Grant Hospital Columbus after ten days of observation double pneumonia caused her death She moved with family from Buchtel ten years ago Survived by husband two sons Walter and Tom two grandchildren of Athens two sisters Mrs Nettie Schenz and Mrs Adam Snyder Columbus one brother John Gillis Columbus Funeral arrangements pending

Nelsonville Alice Tude) Schenz Henry Schenz Shafer Wholesale Co Grant Hospital Columbus Schenz Buchtel Walter Tom Athens Nettie Schenz Adam Snyder John Gillis

Hold Benefit Tonight in Nelsonville at IOOF Hall

The Rebekahs sponsor a weekly benefit entertainment tonight at 8 o'clock at the IOOF hall in Nelsonville. Proceeds support local needs.

Nelsonville The Rebekahs Ioof Hall

Aged Woman Nancy Dupler Dies in Nelsonville

Mrs. Nancy Dupler 87 widow of George Dupler died Tuesday evening at her Poplar Street home after a short illness. A charter member of the Nelsonville Church of Christ she belonged to the Loyal Women’s Class and the Ladies Aid Society. Survived by daughters Alice Hall May Bland and Gertrude Merc Orlando plus nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Nelsonville Nancy Dupler Poplar St Gertrude Merc Orlando

Nelsonville Girls to Teach in Hocking Co

Miss Helen Washburn a Ohio University graduate has been chosen as Home Economics teacher in Union Furnace Schools. Two other Nelsonville girls Miss Betty Howe and Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger will join the faculty this fall.

Nelsonville Helen Washburn Ohio University Union Furnace Betty Howe Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Smithfield

Eagles Nearing Quota In Membership Drive

Nelsonville sponsors report the Avenue of Eagles donated 25 dollars to the high school football fund the largest contribution so far. Organizers hope further gifts sustain the drive and build the squad.

Nelsonville Aenue of Eagles

Eagles members to attend state and national conventions

Nelsonville group from Aerie No. 391 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will travel to Cincinnati for state and national conventions. Travelers include Howard Call past worthy president Gilbert Smith secretary Clifton Grace trustee Harry Chester worthy president Earnest Keplar Gene Dickinson Clyde Ray and Bill Matheny.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Cincinnati Howard Call Gilbert Smith Clifton Grace Harry Chester Earnest Keplar Gene Dickinson Clyde Ray Bill Matheny

Stars Align For August 19 Zodiac Outlook

The lunar transits suggest a day of high activity and potential risks from reckless moves. If energies are channeled constructively, profitable achievements and bold adventures may follow, with birthdays shaping a future path and a child born that day possibly masterful, ambitious, and adventurous.

Bradford News Briefs Visit Passages in Time

Mrs Myrtle Russell and Mrs Elizabeth Humphrey arrived Sunday from Akron. Mrs Russell will visit her mother in law Mrs Jessie Russell a few days while Mrs Humphrey stays longer with her sister Mrs Lydia Hysell and relatives. William Wagner recently in Grafton West Virginia spent Sunday with Charles Buck. Arthur Koehler from Tuppers Plains spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Charles Lambert. Mr and Mrs Charles Buck Bailey Run spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Lydia Hysell. Miss Mary Might West Rutland visited friends here Sunday evening.

Bailey Run Lydia Hysell Mary Might West Rutland

Taylor Ridge Hosts Several Families for Entertainment

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph West Jr hosted last week with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keiser and children of Dayton, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Whaley and daughter of Trimble, Frank West of Trimble, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Barrett and sons of Trimble, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Allen of Glouster. Guests were served homemade ice cream.

Taylor Ridge Joseph West, Jr Henry Keiser Dayton Joseph Whaley Trimble Frank West Francis Barrett Walter Allen

Miller-Barton Families Reunion Set for Aug 28

Annual Miller-Barton reunion scheduled for Sunday August 28 at the Gallia County Fair grounds per secretary Cora D Webb.

Gallipolis Miller-Barton Gallia County Cora D. Webb

Pritchard In Line For High School Janitor Job

J Irvin Pritchard of the Central school building has been certified by the civil service commission as eligible for appointment to the high school janitor position to replace John S. Mooney. Pritchard scored 92.5 percent in the exam. Carl Coakley and G W Pearce also took it. The Central building vacancy will be filled from the eligible list.

Nelsonville J. Irvin Pritchard City Board of Education Civil Service Commission John S. Mooney Pritchard Carl Coakley G. W. Pearce

Eagles Aiding Nelsonville Membership Drive Advances

Nelsonville Eagles report continued interest in its membership drive. At Tuesday’s meeting 18 new members were approved, with 20 remaining to meet the year quota. Nelsonville leads District 4 in new members, planning a banquet for the new class later this month.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Aerie

Nelsonville Social Notes and Scout Camp Highlights

Nelsonville social notes announce the Willing Workers class of the Church of Christ Bible School meeting at Mrs. Leonard Reynolds home on Walnut Street Thursday at 7 30 p m with a pot luck lunch. ScoutTroop 65 members Bob Wilson Jack Mulligan and Don Harmony return home after a week at Camp Kinshuta Chester Ohio.

Church of Christ Bible School Leonard Reynolds Walnut St Bob Wilson Jack Mulligan Don Harmony Troop 65 Boy Scouts Camp Kinshuta Chester Ohio

Rio Grande Ladies Aid elect new officers

Newly elected officers of the Rio Grande Ladies Aid Society are Mrs. Joe Wood president Mrs. B Lewis Jones vice president Mrs. Ray Troth secretary Mrs. W A Lewis treasurer Mrs. L F Allen chorister and Mrs. Finley Richards pianist.

Gallipolis Rio Grande Ladies Aid Society Joe Wood B. Lewis Jones Ray Troth W. A. Lewis L. F. Allen Finley Richards

Thaxton Family Reunion Sets Home of George Family

After a Thaxton reunion at Campaign Baptist Church plans announce next year’s gathering will be at Mr. and Mrs. C. F. George home in Bubaville on the Sunday before Labor Day.

Gallipolis Thaxton Campaign Baptist Church C. F. George Bulaville

Resumption of Wayne National Forest work eyed

Dann Taber secretary of the Ohio Valley Civic Council says national forest officials will visit Gallia County to discuss land purchase and development aimed at restarting Wayne area forest projects. The 14 county region plans to break the deadlock and bring forest benefits to agriculture and community life.

Gallipolis Wayne National Forest Dann Taber Ohio Valley Civic Council Gallia County Ohio Valley Forestry Service Wayne National Forest Preservation Board Ohio

Rio Grande College Phi Sigma Epsilon Holds Reunion

Canters Cave in Jackson County hosted the Rio Grande College Chapter Phi Sigma Epsilon Sorority annual reunion on August 9. A picnic supper swimming games and a brief program were enjoyed with members listed including Marcella Kiser Marie Langdon Wilma Snider Bowling Genevieve Hartwig Ana Lee Hanger Carolyn Jenkins Helen Maerker and many others.

Gallipolis Canters Cave Jackson County Rio Grande College Phi Sigma Epsilon Sorority Marcella Kiser Marie Langdon Wilma Snider Bowling Genevieve Hartwig Analee Hanger Carolyn Jenkins Helen Maerker Helen Pierson Martha Saunders Jane Rothgeb Dorothy Robinson Avenelle Hall Mareenla Clark Donna Daniels Thelma Nichols Faye Alban Virginia Maerker Martha Anne Streich Thelma Whitely Betty Marsh Betty Hamrick Georgia Langdon Paulie Neal Lucille Nash Maxine Massie Martha Jean Williams Ruth Evans Lillian Newberry Ruth Davidson Avenelie Sisler Helen Paul Betty Myers

Ecker Donates Doors for Rio Grande College Science Hall

Col. Horace B Ecker donates the entrance doors for the new Science Hall at Rio Grande College and also provides handwrought hardware. A bronze plaque by him will be placed in a door bearing the inscription Work for the Night Is Coming.

Gallipolis Horace B Ecker Rio Grande College

Switzer Family Reunion Planned at Fair Haven Park

Miss Fila Rothgeb announces the Switzer family reunion set for Sunday August 21 at Fair Haven Park between Gallipolis and Kanauga. All relatives are invited to gather for the annual event hosted by the family secretary.

Gallipolis Fila Rothgeb Switzer Fair Haven Park Kanenga

Gallipolis Nearby August Weddings Seen Matching June Surge

Probate Judge J. S. Clark says near record weddings in Gallipolis-August may match June and July. Recent marriage license applicants include Troy Martin 21 and Ival Watts 24 of Barboursville West Virginia, Nace Fierbaugh 54 and Judith Bates 44 of Gallipolis, Chester Workman 21 and Emma Oldaker 18 of Gallipolis, Cecil Thevenin 22 and Helen Clark 21 of Bladen, George Woodyard 19 and Pauline Montgomery 21 of Crown City, Armon Bates 23 and Mildred Burnett 18 of Gallipolis, Clyde Sherman Cornell 30 and Eulah Persinger 25 of Gallipolis, Wendell W. Roush 24 and Arlene Saunders 22 of Mercerville.

Gallipolis J. S. Clark Troy Martin Ival Watts Barboursville W. Va Nace Fierbaugh Judith Gene Bates Chester Workman Emma Oldaker Cecil Thevenin Helen Clark Bladen George Woodyard Pauline

Heavy Vote Cast in Gallia Special Ballot

Mrs. Helen Russell, clerk of the Board of Elections, reports 527 absentee and disabled ballots cast for the primary, an unprecedented figure reflecting county wide interest.

Gallia Gallipolis Helen Russell Board of Elections

Car wreck near Gallipolis injures Mulford and two others

Stanley Mulford of Cheshire drove south of Gallipolis when his car struck a guard rail and was practically demolished. Mulford sustained head and arm cuts treated at Holzer Hospital and returned home. Two neighbor youths, Long and Hysell, were slightly injured in the crash.

Gallipolis Stanley Mulford Cheshire Mulford Holzer Long Hysell

Dupre Family Holds 21st Anniversary Reunion in Ohio

The Dupre family reunion arrives at Keystone once the site of the first settlement in Ohio for the Dupre line. This marks the 33rd annual gathering of the pioneer descendants, with spellings Dupre Duprey DuPre and Dupree. Last year’s meeting was at Fostoria.

Gallipolis Keystone Dupre Ohio Duprey Dupree Fostoria

Wife Seeks Divorce in Gallia County Court

Mrs. Isabelle Johnson files suit for divorce from Howard Johnson alleging neglect and failure to provide. Married June 1 1935 the couple has one child for whom the mother seeks custody and support via court order.

Gallipolis Isabelle Johnson Howard Johnson

Local Boys Begin Eastern Tour in Vintage Fords

Ten local boys in two vintage Fords left Gallipolis Saturday night at 11 p.m. for an eastern tour. They have reached Niagara Falls and will proceed to New York City.

Gallipolis Niagara Falls New York City

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Dinner Bridge event

Gallipolis social items note Mrs. Joe Moch hosted a dinner bridge in the Lafayette Hotel palm room with twelve tables and prizes for Mrs. Colonel Campbell Mrs. W. G. Sibley and Mrs. J. C. Butz. The column lists out of town guests local visits and residents attending weeklong gatherings and family movements across Ohio and Michigan.

Gallipolis Joe Moch Lafayette Colonel Campbell W. G. Sibley J. C. Butz Far! Dailey Los Angeles H. FE. Schrammel Empor

Local families host and visit in Marietta area reunions

A long list of reunions and visitors fills the Marietta area social page. Families from Phoenix, Columbus, Gallipolis, Vinton and St Louis join local residents at homes of Evans, Myers, and Ward among others. Journeys include a motor trip to the West and visits to Iowa Oregon Virginia North Carolina.

Lioyd S. E. Myers West Wallowa Ore John Ivor Richards G. E. Richards Johnstown Virginia North Carolina H. Benton Gollehan J. J. Hampton Belmont Sanchez Patricia New Orleans Paul Myers Claude Helmick Betty Jean. Columbus Julia Conklin H. A. Keener Delaine Suzanne Durstine Loren Thomas Marietta Millard Myers Hugo Colo Gallia County Isabel Carter Carol Cattanach Cleveland H. J. Ward Morris Haskins Marie Meadows Donald Wallace Portsmouth Lowell Fish Red House W. Va J. C. Watters Marilyn Mayo Bobbie White Detroit J. C. Butz Albert Hazeltine Florence

Vacation notices and social notes from Granville to Zanesville

Miss Louise Boggs enjoys a two weeks vacation from Holzer Hospital with time at the Baptist Assembly Granville and camping at Racoon Creek. Mrs Leo Bean and daughters Betty and Nancy visit relatives in Zanesville. Alma McCormick hosts the Kill Kate Klub with Ruby Hedges Anne Bradbury Tom Woodward and Winifred Huntington as guests. After bridge games three tables, high score prize goes to Mrs G B Gillingham. Refreshments follow.

Louise Boggs Holzer Hospital Baptist Assembly Granville Raccoon Creek Leo Bean Betty Nancy Zanesville Alma McCormick Kate Klub Ruby Hedges Columbus Anne Bradbury Tom Woodward Winifred Huntington G. B. Gillingham

Mr. John D. North Hosts Birthday Gathering at Ingelside

Mr. John D. North entertained 40 friends at Ingelside on Rac coon Creek Sunday to celebrate his birthday. A noon chicken dinner was served and guests enjoyed a pleasant day.

John D. North Ingelside Raccoon Creek

Betz Hosts 25th Wedding Anniversary Dinner

In observance of their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday Mr and Mrs Edward Betz entertained a large number of relatives and friends at dinner at their home at Harris A party included Anne and Elva Nibert Kathryn and Louise Boggs Georgia Langdon Helen Pierson and her guest Miss Anna Mae Hughes of Pedro has been enjoying a weeks vacation camping at the Herman Condee summer home near Wood's Mill

Edward Betz Harris Anne Elva Nibert Kathryn Louise Boggs Georgia Langdon Helen Pierson Anna Mae Hughes Pedro Herman Condee Wood's Mill

Camp Visitors Return From Keystone 4 H Club

Back from a week at Keystone 4 H Club Camp are Geraldine Evans Charlotte Lloyd Paula Switzer Fileen Jo Wells Patsy Betty Haskins Miss Maggie McClurg spends a month with sister Mrs Frank Cox of Charleston Charles Price and sons Kermit Clyde visited Clarksburg West Virginia over the weekend Emma Elizabeth Wallace Columbus vacationing with her parents E R Wallace and plans a motor trip east Ethel Collett returns to Dayton after visiting Mr and Mrs Garland Gillingham Mrs Mabel Deardorf and Mrs Anna ...

Geraldine Evans Charlotte Lloyd Paula Switzer Fileen Jo Wells Patsy Betty Haskins Keystone Maggie McClurg Frank Cox Charleston Charles Price Kermit and Clyde Clarksburg W. Va George DeWitt Emma Elizabeth Wallace Columbus E. R. Wallace Ethel Collett Dayton Garland Gillingham Mabel Deardorf Anna

Social scatter of visits and a royal oak marriage noted

Local gatherings include Mr and Mrs Henry Kerns hosting a Sunday dinner for guests from Iowa Ohio and Huntington plus visits by Mrs R R Starbuck and daughter Ellen. The piece also lists travels and a June 27 marriage of Mrs Helen Martin Beridge to Harry D Wauger with ties to Royal Oak and Little Rock.

Henry Kerns Reuben Sibley Iowa C. C. Hay Reuben Hay Ray Baker Huntington Kate Harrington Thivener S. E. Gilbert Gallipolis R. R. Starbuck Ellen Marengo Paul Williams

New York City Guest Visits Rio Grande Family

Miss Gertrude Matthews of New York City visits her mother Mrs. Evan Rees near Rio Grande. The social note highlights a brief regional visit by a city guest staying with relatives.

New York City Gertrude Matthews Evan Rees Rio Grande

Mossman to Help Plan Next Fall Festival

Homer D. Mossman of Bidwell secretary of Gallia County Pomona Grange is chosen to represent Grangers on the Gallia County Fall Festival committee. The festival date is not set but likely late September. Gallia County plans to host Jackson County Pomona Grange for a special meeting at Vinton Town Hall Monday night September 12 with Fifth Degree exemplification.

Gallipolis Homer D. Mossman Bidwell Gallia County Pomona Grange Jackson County Vinton Town Hall

Funeral for Albert Hanning Held in The Plains

Funeral services for Albert Hanning died after a heart attack while en route to Sheltering Arms Hospital will be at The Plains M E Church Thursday at 2 p m. Friends may call at Chester Hanning’s home until the service. Burial in The Plains Cemetery. Survived by wife four children and a sister.

Nelsonville Albert Hanning Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital the Plains M. E Chester Hanning Rt. 1 the Plains Cemetery Hanning Ica Calehoon Rio Grande Flora Kelzenberg Chauncey Chester White Hall Earl the Plains Alice Steadman Springfield

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