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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1937

Page

2

Labor Council to Meet in Nelsonville Aug 17

The Labor Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys will hold a special meeting at the American Legion building in Nelsonville on Tuesday evening August 17 at 7 30. President John Cope says important matters will be considered.

Hocking Sunday Valleys Labor Council Nelsonville Labor Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys American Legion John Cope

Nelsonville Social Briefs

Miss Bertha Nixon and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patton spent Sunday at Byesville. Various local residents and guests visited relatives in Columbus Akron Canton and Dublin. Mrs. Davis and daughter attended a birthday reunion in Dublin while others traveled to Dayton and Cedar Point.

Nelsonville Bertha Nixon Albert Patton Byesville Anna Robinson Jennie Albro Sue Clemens H. D. House Delaware Thomas Spencer Harold Spencer Akron Walter Keating Carl Wallace Buckeye Lake Catherine Newman Pauline Margaret Don Jey Cedar Point Henry Crawford Cleveland Flossie Crawford Marie Spencer Charles Glen la Donna Lloyd Murray City Birdie Casey Columbus Gordon Crawford Marie Hall Tommy Noble Harry Davis Mary Ralph Starkey Nellie Johnson Mary Starkey Annabell Starkey Marysville Harriett Clayton Shriver Dublin Dayton Neal Crawford Veterans Hospital

Miner Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Harry Schroeder, who suffered a badly mashed left leg and foot in a mine accident 13 weeks ago, returned Saturday to his Nelsonville home from Grant Hospital. His leg is in a cast and he is recovering satisfactorily.

Nelsonville Harry Schroeder Grant Hospital

Kelch Family Hosts Nelsonville Social Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Baker hosted Kelch family members at their Nelsonville home on Sunday. Attendees included L. R. Kelch and family, Ruth Kelch, Max Hoskins, S. P. Kelch, Henry Kelch, Edward Murphy with Maxine North, Walter Morrison and Marguerite Morrison, Judson Morrison, Sally Humphrey of Selby Ohio as guest, Joe Kelch and family, Mary North, Rittenhouse family with Charles, Fred Snyder and children Helen Margery and Robert, Buelah Tomlinson and daughter Marion, John Baker and Luetta Baker, Laurence Daft and four daughters Martha Virginia Grace and Betty, Marion Chapman and Freddy, Lillian and Martha Riddle.

Nelsonville Wesley Baker Hattie Daft Columbus Sally Humphrey Selby Joe Kelch Joe Jr Thomas Kelch Mary North R. K. Rittenhouse Charles Fred Snyder Helen Margery Robert Buelah Tomlinson Marion John Baker Luetta Baker Laurence Daft Martha Virginia Grace Betty Marion Chapman Freddy Lillian Martha Riddle Akron Mr. Macfarlan Elaine Althea Ballinger Harry Hoffee E. V. Springer Mr. Hoffee Mr. South Walter McVey Ed Lash Betty Lou Barbara Ewing L. R. Nelson Vaughn Chase Mildred Riley Tommy Martha Jane Cleveland J. W. Chase James Beard Mary Hutchins Flo Hutchins Joe Burdette Lowell Chase Kate Burdette M. E. Church EF. T. Stanley Orville Ewing Carl Stanley Belleville Orvill Ewing A. D. Merrill Sadie Miller Zanesville MacFarlan Virginia Davis Lancaster May Frances Gillogly Fleanore Ewing Nita Ewing Athens Rachael John Elliott Athens County Fairground Fred Elliott Albany Guy Wingett City Park Chillicothe Winnie Baughman Chester H. ©. Young W. H. Elliott Patricia Virginia Maye Elliott Ina Trout New Marshfield C. RB. Stanley Harold Stanley Bellville Frank Masure Lee Elliott Charles Elliott James Jean Joan Ftta Elliott Lois Charles Guy Fred Filiott Miss Bolton Richard Elliott Carl Johnson

Bartlett Hosts Sun Day Guests From Dayton Marietta

C. H. Bartlett entertained Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Gaylord of Dayton and attorney and Mrs. D. J. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Silas B. Dixon of Marietta, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lawrence of Columbus.

Nelsonville C. H. Bartlett F. A. Gaylord Dayton D. J. Bell Silas B. Dixon Marietta W. H. Lawrence Columbus

Doctor Hill Returns From Six Week Western Motor Trip

Nelsonville reports Dr. N Hill back Sunday after a six weeks motor journey through the West. He accompanied home Mr and Mrs Guy Juniper Lena Blake Reno Nevada after an eastern trip. Mrs Dave Evans Columbus was also in the party.

Nelsonville N. Hill Guy Juniper Lena Blake Reno Nevada Dave Evans Columbus

Kimberly Softball Drops Two Close Games at Home

The Kimberly team lost to a Buch Tel Nelsonville and Deanville squad on Birch Hollow field Sunday afternoon by 10-8 in 10 innings and 4-3. Kimberly played without Brown Searles and Ossman, hurting its offense and defense.

Kimberly Buchtel Nelsonville Deanville Birch Hollow Brown Searles Ossman Kimberly H KB Patton Rizer Hutehinaon Wolfe Tolliver Newman Tignor Collins Byron Ssvmenasees Bacanis Retta Eery Turner If Buchan Balla Forbes S. Newman Lowery Betts Patton Nn Rizer Chutes Colling Shively Spurgeon

Two Are Held to County Grand Jury on Buchtel Burglary

Nelsonville reports Ed die Hook and Ralph Craig of Buchtel faced county grand jury after arraignment for breaking and entering a C and O railroad toolhouse at Buchtel. Hook pleaded guilty Craig pleaded not guilty. Bond set at 8500 each. failure to bond sent to County Jail. I A Greshel C and O detective filed affidavits. Police say four to five gallons of gasoline were stolen.

Nelsonville Buchtel Eddie Hook Ralph Craig G. Holland Hook Craig I. A. Greshel

Misfortune Strikes Twice in Short Span

Mrs. Elzie Hellyer of Columbus underwent a major operation at Grant Hospital in Columbus Saturday. Her condition Sunday was satisfactory. Their daughter Mrs. Wien, widow of J. W., residing with Hellyer, suffered a serious stroke Sunday morning.

Nelsonville Elzie Hellyer Columbus Grant Hospital

Mrs James Keating Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mrs James Keating of this city underwent a successful appendicitis operation at St Francis Hospital in Columbus on Friday. Her condition is reported as satisfactory.

Nelsonville James Keating St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Daughters of America meeting attendees head to Toledo

Convention Amos Steenrod and son John and Mrs Walter McKibben travel Sunday to Toledo for the state meeting. Mrs McKibben as representative and Mrs Steenrod as alternate will attend. The Steenrods plan to visit relatives in Toledo. Nelsonville hosts guests at the Martin home with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Martin Athens returning from a Canadian camp trip bringing Rene Knight and Billy Birch Detroit. Other guests include Mrs Fanny Krepple and Mrs Grace Morris Chicago.

Nelsonville Amos Steenrod John Walter McKibben Toledo McKibben Steenrod The Daughters of America Steenrods Martin L. D. Martin Wilbur Martin Athens Rene Knight Billy Birch Detroit Fanny Krepple Grace Morris Chicago

Junior Order Benefit Party Planned in IOOF Hall

Nelsonville reports a benefit party to be held Tuesday night at o o'clock in the IOOF Hall to raise funds for a local cause.

Nelsonville IOOF

G. A. Club Benefit Tonight in Nelsonville

The G. A. Club will hold a benefit tonight at 8 o clock in the JOOF Hall in Nelsonville. Proceeds support the club’s charitable work and community events.

Nelsonville G. A Joof Hall

Teeth and a leg figure in Athens mystery

Police in Nelsonville report a lower plate of false teeth found on Myers Street near the Shoe Factory. The Messenger notes a first class set of uppers found on North Congress Street in Athens. A detached female leg was reported near the old swimming hole in Athens a week earlier.

Nelsonville Myers St Department of the Messenger N. Congress St Athens Ole

Boy Scouts Start Camp in Cave Region

In Nelsonville Troop No. 66 camps a week at Old Man's Cave with Scout master W. D. Mender and assistants Earl Wachenschwanz plus Bill Lawson. Participants include Bob Howe Max Valkinburg Donald Jonas Bob Tignor Guy Barber Clarence Coakley Don Sanders Bill Barber Floyd Barber and John Johnson.

Nelsonville

Scout Troop 65 Heads to All Night Camp on Hill

Nelsonville Boy Scout Troop 65 meets at 6 30 PM at the Methodist Church tonight. Scoutmaster Roland Pierce asks members to come prepared for an overnight camp on the hill.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Roland Pierce

Doanville Dorcas Society Plans Church Picnic

Doanville Dorcas Society met Tuesday at the Community Center to finalize plans for next week’s church picnic. Members expected to attend and urged others to join.

Doanville Dorcas Society

Hyde Return From Pittsburgh and Chautauqua Visit

Dr and Mrs J M Hyde returned Friday evening after visiting Pittsburgh and Chautauqua New York traveling westward with travel notes and experiences shared upon return

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Pittsburgh Chautauqua, N, Y

Monday Stars Promise Promotion and Caution in Forecast

The forecast predicts strong opportunities for advancement through supportive bosses and influential figures, but warns of deception and possible loss from tangled private affairs. Expect beneficial writings, publicity, and a possible romantic prospect. birthdays bring notable prospects amid treachery. A child born today could be brilliant but risk exaggeration if misdirected.

Jinx Buried at Buckhorn Mine Burial Marker

Eureka Arizona miners buried their broken mining gear described as a jinx in a fenced plot near Buckhorn mine. A wooden cross bears the inscription Here lies the Jinx marking the small grave in the camp northwest of Eureka.

Eureka Ariz Buckhorn Mine Fureka Cratis Vna fraAheni“siinicne amlaAa

Garden Club hosts large Albany party at Rest Haven

Sixty members and guests of the Albany Garden Club gathered at Rest Haven, the home of Mrs. Howard Ayler, for a Friday garden party. A two course luncheon followed by a brief business meeting featured poems, a musical program, and a flower exhibit.

Albany Albany Garden Club Rest Haven Howard Ayler O. D. Dailey Amy Chase Harrisonville Ada Kennedy New Marsh P. H. Sweeney George Sweeney George Albert Patsy Emmett Sweeney Dayton Thornbelle Baughman Columbus E. M. Baughman

Glouster Social Roundup Records Week of Visits

Glouster residents host and visit relatives in Cleveland Akron Columbus Logan and other nearby towns. Families including Jones Foyers Dyre Vernon Golding Sharp Boroff Logue Lefavor Phillips Craig Morris and Parker span Ohio cities during a week of visits and a Morris family reunion in Pleasant City.

Glouster Robert Jones Cleveland Richard Jones Miles Dyre Harold Vernon June Norma Akron Lois Neva Dorothy Pearcy Goldings Columbus Frank Butts W. E. Coburn Clyde Clinton Ind Forest Denniss Glenn Hemlock Ralph Phillips Delores James Phillips Trimble Old Man's Cave Logan Jessie Sharp James Williams Chesterhill F. G. Boroff Mary Anna Louise Logue Michigan Toledo Metamora Bloomingburg Co. P. Smith Katherine Smith Glouster Methodist Church Doris Powell Kenton Boroff Home Carol Lefavor Reading Jimmy Phil Robinson Phyllis Billy Robinson Minnie Hartley Charles Wilson David Cincinnati M. M. Bryson Charles Craig Ohio Mr. Craig A. J

Girl Bicycle Rider Victim of Accident

Norma Orahood age 13 daughter of Mrs Goldie Orahood suffered bruises and cuts on the knee when her bicycle collided with the right front fender of an automobile at Second and Poplar Streets Sunday night. The driver James McGarvey Murray City had no blame attached. The child apparently did not see the machine ahead.

Nelsonville Norma Orahood Goldie Orahood Second and Poplar Sts James McGarvey Murray City

Modoc Man In Critical Condition After Accident

Vess Danko of Modoc is in critical condition after being taken by C. F. Wallace ambulance to White Cross Hospital Saturday for observation and treatment. The Hollister A. B. Church Willing Workers Sunday School class rescheduled to Thursday at 7:30 p.m. meeting at Mrs. Hazel Davis for a handkerchief shower.

Glouster Vess Danko Modoc White Cross Hospital C. F. Wallace Willing Workers Hollister A. B. Church Hazel Davis

Athens County Sheriff Sells Two Rural Lots in Public Auction

Public sale of real estate in Athens County scheduled for August 30 1937 at 1 40 PM at the east door of the Athens Court House. First property lies in Hudsons Addition lot 779 Home Street Athens city with no appraisal value listed. Second property in Berntown Township Section 18 Town 7 Range 12 featuring 38 40 acres with 57 50 acres net after reserving 0 9 acre and subject to rights of The Ohio Fuel Gas Co and The Preston Co appraised at 150 00 dollars with two thirds minimum bid. cash only.

Andrew Walker Court House Athens Ohio Towit Fred Hil Berntown Ohio Company Noutheast Ohio Fuel Gas Company Preston Company Seale Charles W. Ratless Athens Counts R. Gross Gordon B. Gray Harvey Douglas McKinstry and Parker Highland Park Grosvenor Street Charles W. Bayless Athens County Esther B. Gross Foster B. Cornwell State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus State Highway Iirector of Athens-Hockingport Logan-Athens Lancaster Street City of Sean United States Arthur M. Howard McSweeny Building Iy West Main Street Lancaster Thomas Hixenbaugh City Hall Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department Department of Highways PSVA Common Pleas Wood County Bank of Parkersburg W. Va Va. Co. C. Anderson Athena Waterloo Carbondale Andersen Minnie R. Anderson Esther R. Gross M. PD. Hughes Qohlo Lexington- Athens Dover Towneship United States Employment Service West Main Street Ciatriet John Jabter

Three Men Fined by Mayor Wallace in Glouster

James Lantz fined 32.60 plus 2.75 costs total 35.35 for disturbing the peace and intoxication and jailed. George Kempton fined 33.80 plus 2.75 costs total 36.55 and jailed 30 days for intoxication and indecent exposure. Raymond Cope arraigned for intoxication and destruction of property. fined 33.80 plus 2.75 costs total 36.55 and jailed 30 days.

Glouster James Lantz Fred Heck Lantz George Kempton Marshal Heck Wallace Raymond Cope Wallace

Mrs Weldon Honored At Handkerchief Shower

Mrs. Weldon guest of Mr and Mrs A H Chute honored at a handkerchief shower and bridge party. Three tables of bridge played after presentation of many handkerchiefs. Prizes went to Mrs. Lawrence Ley first and Mrs. John Blower second, with Mrs. C M Pico consoled.

Glouster Mrs. Weldon A. H. Chute Chute Weldon Lawrence Ley John Blower C. M. Pico W. W. Bryson F. H. May John Clark, Jr C. E. Handley Will Drury Tom Noon Josephine Hedfeldt

Handkerchief Shower for Mrs. Seiler at Gamwell Home

Mrs Ansel Gamwell entertained the Orpha Class of the Methodist Church with a handkerchief shower for Mrs Frank Seiler Thursday evening. The house held garden flowers and many handkerchiefs were given to the guest of honor. A luncheon buffet followed for eight attendees.

Glouster Ansel Gamwell Frank Seiler Orpha Methodist Church Seiler Phil Robinson W. D. Witham Bill Johnston, Jr Carson Vernon Donald Howard Margaret Gamwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Legion Building Nelsonville Social Briefs Eee Jean Muir Beverly Roberts Warren Hull Sesenh Groban Clare Glendon Robert Young Ann Sothern Idaho H. A. Robertson Buhl Robertson Kelch Bartlett DR. Hill Cave Region Sher IFF REAL State of Ohio Common Pleas Court G. D. Gorham Hudson Home St Charles W., Bayless Sherife Ber Hee State of M. G. Ross Paul Jeffers Shade Dorothy Ann Jeffers Louis Tyroler Said EF. M. Jones John Lones Gorham Walter Shook H. J. Huffman Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Trana Second St Ray Shafer Public Utilities Commission of City of Athens Sheriff's Sale OF Real
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