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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1936

Page

2

78 Year Old Buchtel Woman Killed by Car

Mary E Graham 78 of Buchtel died after being struck by an automobile about 7 30 Saturday night near her home. Lawrence Hopkins of Bessemer was cleared of blame after patrol and marshal investigations. She leaves sons Orrin Harry Frank and Charles all of Buchtel and daughters Mrs Bess Connors and Mrs Mabie Vanbibber. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at the late residence with burial at Whitmore Cemetery.

Nelsonville Mary E Graham Buchtel Barney Graham Marshall Ed Sohn Graham Orrin Harry Columbus Frank Chris Charles Graham Bess Connors Mabie Vanbibber William Jennie G. C. Nutter Methodist Church Whitmore

Kimberly Triumphs Over Nelsonville Jewelers 5-1

Kimberly softball team defeated Nelsonville Thomas Jewelers 5 to 1 on the local diamond Thursday evening. Errors helped Kimberly score several runs as Hudson allowed three hits and Forbes yielded four hits.

Kimberly Nelsonville Thomas Jewelers Hudson Jewelers Forbes

Shafer Birth Heralds Lu Evelyn in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Charles Shafer announce the birth of daughter Lu Evelyn on August 13 at the mother's home. Grandmother says this is the first stork visit in 27 years. The list of relatives includes Monks Clarkes, Shafers, Beans and Dunkles spanning Athens Floodwood and Columbus.

Nelsonville Charles Chuck” Shafer Audrey Bean Lu Evelyn John Monks the Messenger D. Shafer City Dave Shafer Beaumont George Schoonover Floodwood Clinton Bean Athens Herb Bean Stewart Carrie Bean Dave Dunkle Monica Walter Manus Columbus Evelyn

Nelsonville Social Notes

Nelsonville residents and relatives host and visit across states with guests from Pontiac Cincinnati Sandusky and Detroit. J B Preston returns home from Grant Hospital after treatment.

Frances Hall Released to Home Recovery in Nelsonville

Miss Frances Hall was sent home Saturday evening from Cherrington Hospital Logan where she had been recovering after a recent operation and ensuing complications.

Nelsonville Frances Hall Cherrington Hospital Logan

Mizpah Church Members Plan Wednesday Meeting

Nelsonville notes say Mizpah Clans of the Methodist Church will meet Wednesday evening with Mrs. Harry Ball at 550 Poplar Street.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Harry Ball Poplar St

Mrs. Gertrude Fins termocker Visits Shields Family

Mrs. Gertrude Fin stermocker of Columbus visits her brothers Chaun ce y Shields and Homer Shields and their families during a recent trip.

Chauncey Gertrude Finstermocker Columbus Tein Charles Homer Shields

Beer ideal energy source says doctors

A brief health note argues that beer provides quick energy and offers benefits, citing doctors who support its use in moderation as a rapid energy source. The claim contrasts with cautions about alcohol effects and advises balanced intake.

Cutler Social And Personal Highlights From The Week

Local notes report Young People's Sunday School class party with ice cream and pie. Numerous visits and gatherings include Virginia Grubb staying with grandfather J T Grubb, families at Filmore and Moxahala Park picnic, and a funeral for Charles William Harris at Cutler Church with interment Kilvert Cemetery.

Cleveland Zanesville James Carr Trvin Andrew Nellie Lou Carothers Wilmington Del James Carothers William Root Stewart Frank Root Ida McAfee Lloyd Remely Lura Garnet Goddard Ohio Fuel Gas Co Moxahala Park Harold Gill Liverpool W. Va Frank Gill Hollie Nugum Geneva Ravenswood Leslie Cross Ilona Hart D. M. Weekley New London W. FE. Gill Louise Place J. V. Leya Charles William Harris William Harris Cutler Church Kennedy Kilvert Cemetery

Nelsonville Lodge Meeting Postponed Tuesday Night

Regular meet ing of the WBA Review No. 240 will be held Tuesday night at the lodge hall. Members having August birthdays are guests. The meeting opens promptly at 7.50.

Nelsonville

Chauncey Woman Mrs George Sofronco Dies at 66

Mrs George Sofronco age 66 longtime Chauncey resident died Saturday at 8 pm after a diabetes illness. Rosary at home this evening at 7 o'clock. Funeral Tuesday at 9:30 from St Pauls Catholic Church Athens. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Anna Earich Millfield and Mrs Elizabeth Dickerson and son George Sofranco Jr Chauncey.

Chauncey George Sofronco St. Paul's Catholic Church Athens Sofrance Anna Earich, Millfield Elizabeth Dickerson George Sofranco, Jr

Loyal Women Will Meet in Chauncey

The Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Thomas Hamilton's home. Hostesses include Mrs. Sam Tippett Mrs. Frank Sands Mrs. James Ferguson and Mrs. Guy Brookins. Mrs. Floyd Nye president elect will lead. program by Mrs. Guy Gardner. All church women invited.

Chauncey Loyal Woman's Bible Church of Christ Thomas Hamilton Sam Tippett Frank Sands James Ferguson Guy Brookins Floyd Nye Guy Gardner Church

Miss Ferrel Hosts Class of Chauncey Girls

Eva Ferrel hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering at her High Street home for the Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday School Primary Department. Wilma Ferrel assisted with refreshments as members Jo Ann Leiber Donna Jean Seiber Immogene Smart Barbara Smart Irma Faye Canter Thelma Jean Brookins Jo Ann Cass Betty Lou Landa Jasola Galbraith Jo Ann Ward Jeane Nye Ina Jane Cunningham Terry Cunningham Freddie Cunningham attended the program games and fellowship.

Chauncey Eva Ferrel High St Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday School

Nine Mines Report Activity in Hocking Valley District

Chauncey Mine No. 25 and eight other mines in the Hocking Valley area reported activity on Monday. The active list includes No. 5, No. 28, No. 90, No. 219, No. 267, Chauncey No. 25, Lick Run, Carbondale and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Manhattan Coal Co Chauncey No Lick Run Carbondale Black Diamond

Sisson Family Guests Visit in Zanesville

Chauncey Mr and Mrs William Sisson and daughter Lorena Mae visited Zanesville at the end of the week as guests of Mr and Mrs James Omen who formerly lived in Millfield. Mrs Sisson's mother Mrs Elizabeth Robinett also accompanied them.

Chauncey William Sisson Lorena Mae Sisson Elizabeth Robinett Zanesville James Omen Millfield

Faithful Circle Bible Class to Meet Tuesday at Millfield

Mrs Eleanor Sharrick to host the Faithful Circle Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ at the August business and social meeting, to be held Tuesday night at the Millfield site.

Millfield Eleanor Sharrick Faithful Circle Bible Millfield Church of Christ

Bowen Family Visiting Chauncey Guests

Mr and Mrs Law rence Bowen and daughter Juanita of The Plains were guests last week of Mr and Mrs Joe Bridgewater and daughter Wynona of Chauncey.

Chauncey Lawrence Bowen Juanita the Plains Joe Bridgewater Wynona

J. M. Davis Dies Saturday in Gallia County

J N M Davis 77 of Bladen died at Holzer Hospital after a stroke. longtime Gallia County educator and clerk of the board, famed for memory. Survived by widow three sons Walter Will Lowell and two daughters Mrs Emmett Sheets and Mrs Emmett Church.

Gallipolis J. N. M. Davis Bladen Holzer Hospital Davis Board and Education Gallia County Walter Davis Will Davis Lowell Davis Emmett Sheets Guyan Township Emmett Church Ohio Township

Nine Arrests Reported By Gallipolis Police

Gallipolis police arrested nine individuals over a weekend spanning twelve hours. Willie Runyon, on Second Ave, faced a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence while on parole from the penitentiary for auto theft. Charlie Rose and Harry Harrison were charged with intoxication. Eagle Gordon, a Gallipolis resident, was charged with possession of illegal liquor after an arrest at the stockyards and will appear before Municipal Judge A. J. Stormont.

Gallipolis Willie Runyon Second Ave Ohio Penitentiary Charlie Rose Harry Harrison Harrison Township Eagle Gordon A. J. Stormont

Young Mother Sues for Divorce in Gallia County

Ada Ward of Gallipolis files for divorce from Woodrow Ward through her father Ross Harding. She seeks alimony and custody of two minor children Grover 18 months and Glenn six months. She alleges gross neglect of duty and failure to support wife and children. marriage dated December 25, 1933, location Poplar Ridge.

Gallipolis Ada Ward Ross Harding Woodrow Ward Grover Glenn Poplar Ridge

Finger Crushed Off In Box Car Door Incident

Harry Romaine of 846 First Ave an employee at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics lost a finger when it was crushed by a box car door. He is receiving treatment at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Harry Romaine First Ave Ohio Hospital Holzer Hospital

Three Gallipolis Negroes Sought After Bridge Attack

Warrants were issued for the arrest of three Gallipolis men accused of attacking Denver P. Stewart of Clarksburg West Virginia on Silver Bridge early Sunday. Stewart said the assailants struck him and threatened to cast him into the Ohio River as he crossed toward Pt. Pleasant. Police reported the suspects were returning from a Pt. Pleasant party and may be locals near the Portsmouth Road.

Gallipolis Denver P. Stewart Clarksburg W. Va Stewart Gallia Silver Bridge Pt. Pleasant Ohio River Fred Daley Columbus Charles Willard Clagg Erva Clagg Claggs Portsmouth Road

Miss McCabe Hosts Nelsonville Club Meeting

Miss Ruth McCabe entertained the WBA Club of Nelsonville at her Carroll area home on Friday night for sister Mrs Lila Tipple. Eight e n dinner served to 18 members and one guest. Bingo followed with winners Mrs Virgie Hickman and Mrs Gladys Pearce. Mrs Rebecca Hartley and Mrs Evelyn Pollock will host the next meeting on Friday August 21.

Nelsonville Ruth McCabe WBA Carroll Lila Tipple Virgie Hickman Gladys Pearce Rebecca Hartley Evelyn Pollock

Three Face Mayor Court in Nelsonville Intoxication Cases

Three arraignments for intoxication were held in Mayor G Holland’s court Sunday in Nelsonville. Each defendant pleaded guilty and received a $10 fine plus costs. Names were Jesse Llewellyn of the city, Thomas Nash of Carbondale Road, and Phillip Delong of Floodwood.

Nelsonville Holland Jesse Llewellyn This City Thomas Nash Carbondale Rd Phillip Delong Floodwood

Virginia Bane Named New Music Teacher in Gallipolis

Miss Virginia Bane daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Bane has been elected music teacher for Gallipolis grade schools for the coming year replacing Paul Ward who resigned Ward will teach at Hilliards next year Bane is a Gallipolis High School and Ohio University graduate and was county instructor of music for one year

Gallipolis Virginia Bane W. W. Bane Paul Ward

Swope Becomes Vacationing Express Co Agent

Nelsonville report notes R E Swope of the American Railway Express Co on a three weeks vacation. Pearl Timberlake of Logan fills in as agent during his absence.

Nelsonville R. E. Swope American Railway Express Co Pearl Timberlake Logan

Two Men Held for Petit Larceny in Meigs County

Gallia report: Denver Potts and John Farley both 20 and 23 living near Cheshire were arrested by Meigs County sheriff on affidavits by Maynard and Pleas Ellis charging petit larceny. Maynard Ellis is also jailed on the same charge for stealing mining tools near the Meigs County line.

Gallipolis Denver Potts John Farley Cheshire Meigs County Maynard Ellis Pleas Ellis

William L. Niday Dies in San Diego

Gallipolis reports the death of William L. Niday a Gallia County native and educator aged 62 at his California home following abdominal surgery for a glandular ailment. He was survived by wife Stella Humphrey Niday and two sons Richard and Elmer both in California. Niday's brother Victor a State Representative. other siblings Chauncey G. of Columbus and Pearl Grube of Groveport. Burial occurred in San Diego.

Gallipolis William L. Niday Gallia County San Diego Callif Victor Niday Stella Humphrey Niday Richard Elmer California Chauncey G Columbus This County Pearl Grube Groveport

John Bott Dies in Oklahoma Saturday

John Bott of Okmulgee Oklahoma died Saturday at his home after a long illness. Surviving are his widow and six children three daughters and three sons. He was an oil driller and contractor who moved from Pennsylvania to Oklahoma in 1916 after living in Chesire Ohio. Mrs. Horace Ecker, his daughter, illness prevented her from attending the funeral. Burial will be in Oklahoma. He had been an invalid since 1928 following an injury.

Nelsonville EB. Weltzheimer Helen Paul Weltzheimer Pontiac Mich Akron Cuyahoga Falls Theodore French Marolyn Jean Paul Eugene Barberton John Monks H. 8. Jones Redlands Calif Florence Cook Dorothy Mary Louise Lowden Lowell Taylor Cincinnati Donald Lowden Phebe Fitzer Sandusky Miss Fitzer Fitzer A. R. Johnston Massillon Bertha Nixon Glenna Zeiner Dale Richard Brilliant Fred Flowers Jacky Pearson Detroit West Virginia Margaret Whing Ironton Julius Fischer Gallipolis John Bott Horace Ecker Okmulgee Oklahoma

Three Couples Secure Licenses To Marry

In Gallipolis Judge Clark issued three marriage licenses Saturday. Herbert Sheets, 26, a bus driver from Northup, and Jewell Sheets, 22, from Bladen, were authorized to wed. Walter C. Myers, 48, a Colum bus restaurant man, and Alma Fay Ridgeway, 26, of Bidwell, received licenses. Donald O'Delle Fisher, 26, of ChesHire, Putman County, W V, and Mary Ellen Little, 21, of Cheshire Meigs County, also obtained licenses.

Gallipolis Clark Herbert Sheets Northup D. E. Sheets Jewell Sheets Bladen J. W. Sheets Walter C. Myers Columbus Albert Myers Alma Fay Ridgeway Bidwell John P. Wiggins Donald O’delle Fisher Cheshire Putman County W. Va T. W. Fisher Mary Ellen Little Meigs County M. D. Brickles

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