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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1935

Page

2

Storm Sewer Bond Issue Is Debated In Nelsonville

Nelsonville voters failed to approve the $30 000 storm sewer bond issue by 670 to 385. Republicans place two nominees for council at large on the November ballot while Alonzo Figgins faces no opposition for a second term. Officials consider re submitting the bond proposal to voters and possibly changing its form for clarity.

Nelsonville Tcket Frank Johnson Walter Gadbury U of City Counan Gadbury Johnson Alonzo Figgins County Board of Elections G. Holland

Entertains at Bridge in Nelsonville

Mrs John Law son was the only substitute player Wednesday eight when Mrs William Mills entertained the members of the Wednesday Bridge Club. Mrs Mills, Mrs Rice and Mrs Glenn held high scores.

Nelsonville John Lawson Wiliam Mills Mills Rice Glenn

Mrs Riley Hosts Birthday Party For Elizabeth Ann

Mrs Thomas Riley entertained Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 4 for her six year old daughter Elizabeth Ann. Guests enjoyed games and a refreshments course with a candle light cake at the center table. Thirty six guests attended the gathering.

Nelsonvilli Thomas Riley Elizabeth Ann Guetta

Nelsonville Social Personal Mention

Nelsonville notes list Mrs Larry Yoman of Columbus as a weekly guest for Miss Clauche Moore head. Earl and Misa Helen Washburn visit relatives in Wooster and Barberton. Rev and Mrs H A Rothrock travel in Northern Ohio for a few days. Johnny Bob Jewett underwent adenoid removal surgery in Columbus with his mother and grandparents joining.

Larry Yoman Columbus Clauche Moorehead Earl Washburn Misa Helen Washburn Wooster Barberton Rev Mra H. A. Rothrock Ohio Nelsonville Johnny Bob Jewett Bob Jewett John Riley

Hoover Seeks GOP Support in New York Tour

Former President Herbert Hoover arrives in New York to test sentiment among Eastern Republican leaders and discuss the party stance on the constitutional issue raised against President Roosevelt. He declines to outline his own political plans.

Herbert Hoover New York Roosevelt

Nelsonville Proposes Street Paving Plan With WPA Aid

Mayor and G Holland submit tentative plan to WPA in Athens to relay pavements on ten streets and alleys in Nelsonville totaling about one mile. Public Square included. If approved, project would give relief recipients in Nelsonville months of work.

Holland Nelsonville Mayor & G. Holland WPA Athens

Wagner Infant Dies At Home In Buchtel

Ferne Mariene Wagner six weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Wagner died last night at the parents home in Buchtel Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday morning at 10 o clock conducted by Rev Fr Steiker Burial will be in St Patricks Cemetery The parents have several other children.

Nelsonville Ferne Mariene Ben Wagner Buchtel Steiker St. Patricks

Miss White Hosts Weekly Board Club Night

Regina White hosted the Wednesday night board club in Nelsonville with Mrs Jack White as guest player. After the game, the hostess served refreshments. High scores went to Mrs Leiland DeVove y and Miss Esther Verity, while Mrs Dean Linscuit had the low score.

Nelsonville Regina White Jack White Leiland DeVovey Esther Verity Dean Linscuit

L. T. L. Meeting Held at Kathleen Simonton Home

The L. T. L. met at Kathleen Simonton’s Walnut Street home in Nelsonville with Anna Mae Allen presiding. The program featured a piano solo, a reading, a duet, and a story. Five new members joined. eleven members and one guest attended. next meeting set for September 5 with Leora Allen.

Nelsonville L. T. la Kathleen Simonton Walnut Street Anna Mae Allen Katherine Lehman Anne Mae Leora Allen Kathleen Saimonton Chestnut Street

Dixon announce birth of daughter Shirley Ann

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dixon Nelsonville Rt 2 announce the birth of a daughter on August 15. She is named Shirley Ann. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Conner Nelsonville Rt 2 and George Dixon Buchtel.

Nelsonville Lawrence Dixon Nelsonville, Rt. 2 Shirley Ann Fred Conner Nelsonville Rt. 2 George Dixon Buchtel

Jobs Home-Coming Event Set for Sept 1 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville announces a Jobs home coming on Sunday September 1 inviting all former residents to attend. A basket dinner will highlight the reunion with activities and community gathering elements for attendees.

Nelsonville

Marry Margaret Roby to Marley Saylor in Albany

Wed at St Marys Frank Roby announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Roby to Marley Saylor of Albany Route 1 at St Marys West Virginia. Adg Whey are now at home to Albany.

Nelsonville Frank Roby Margaret Marley Saylor Albany St. Marys W. Va W. Whey

Services at Pilgrim Church Announced

Nelsonville Sunday services at Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street begin 10:30 with congregational singing and prayer. Rev D C Shearer preaches at 11. Young People meet 6:30 led by Miss Margaret Jones. Evening evangelistic service features special singing and preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 and cottage meeting Friday 7:30.

Nelsonv'lle Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street Rev D. C. Shearer Margaret Jones

Esther Class Sewing Day At Christian Church

Nelsonville church group Esther Class of Sunday School held an all day meeting and sewing party with a business session led by Miss Ethel Rosser and devotions by Mrs Anna Wolfe. Dinner and supper were served for 26.

Nelsonville Esther Clase Christian Sunday School Ethel Rosser Anna Wolfe

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