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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1936

Page

2

Divide Groups To Take Trail Next Tuesday

Nelsonville community program to sponsor a Treasure Hunt on Kentner Hill Tuesday Aug 25 at 6 pm. Participants divided into Indians with red bands and Cowboys with yellow bands. leaders Carrol Lines and Dick Hubble. markers Louis Keplar Richard Denny. treasure bearer Harley Jo Hubble. 15 minute starts for each group. winner by most bands remaining. all join for treasure hunt at City Playground at 5 45 pm.

Nelsonville Kentner's Hill Carrol Lines Dick Hubble Louis Keplar Richard Denny Harley Jo Hubble

Bayless Rites Will Be Held Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Bayless age 76 who died Aug 19 at the home of her son John in Columbus will be held Saturday morning at 10 30 o clock at Warren's Funeral Home. The body was brought to the Warren home where friends may call. Mrs Bayless born in Pomeroy married to James Bayless in 1882. She leaves her husband three sons George of Williard John of Columbus and Charles of Nelsonville and one daughter Mrs Edith Briggs of Williard Ohio three grandchildren and one sister.

Nelsonville Susan Bayless John Columbus Warren’s Warren Edith Briggs Williard, O

Plan McNabb Rites for Mrs Nancy McNabb Held Saturday

Services are set for Mrs Nancy McNabb Saturday at 2 PM at Stouts Funeral Home with calling hours until 1 PM. Burial will follow at Greenlawn cemetery.

Nelsonville Couple Wed In Lansing Baptist Church

Mr J W Shaner of Nelsonville announces the marriage of his daughter Virginia to Mr Charles Montsinger of Lansing Michigan. The ceremony was conducted at the Baptist Church in Lansing by Rev Toy on August 12 1936. The bride is a Nelsonville High School graduate class of 1930. The couple will reside in Lansing Michigan where Mr Montsinger is employed.

Nelsonville J. W. Shaner Virginia Charles Montsinger Sarah Montsinger Lansing Mich Baptist Church Toy Nelsonville High School Montsinger

Krieg Funeral Sunday for H. D. Krieg in Nelsonville

H. D. Krieg died suddenly at his home Thursday morning. Funeral held Sunday at 4 at the residence 182 Fayette St with Rev. Lloyd Evans officiating. Private burial Monday at Oak Grove Cemetery Logan. He led Nelsonville Lumber Co. with brother M A Krieg and was active in First Presbyterian Church and K P Lodge. Survived by widow Fanny Adams Krieg two children L I Krieg and Mrs Floyd Duffy, four grandchildren and four Krieg brothers plus Miss Lucy Krieg.

Nelsonville H. D. Krieg Fayette St Oak Grove Logan Mr. Krieg Logan High School Nelsonville Lumber Co M. A. Krieg Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Krieg K. of P. Lodge Fanny Adams Krieg L. I. Krieg

Eagles Set To Face Crooksville Team At Eagle Park

Nelsonville Eagles meet Manhattan Coals of Crooksville at Eagle Park on Sunday August 23 at 2 30 PM. Crooksville touts a strong season while Nelsonville rides a 13 game win streak 20 wins in 22. Frosty Johnson from St Augustine should appear in the Eagles lineup with Toth or Johnson at battery and Robey for Crooksville with Smith and McIntyre.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Manhattan Coals Crooksville Eagle Park Eagles Johnson St. Augustine Eagle Toth Robey Smith and McIntyre

Visit in Carbondale and Nelsonville Bake Sale

Mr and Mrs Harry Wickensmer of Gahanna and Mr and Mrs James Lowry of Columbus visit Mrs Emma Lowry in Carbondale. Nelsonville's Christian Church Business Girls Class holds a bake sale at Wilson Bros Grocery Saturday from 9 a m.

Carbondale Harry Wickensmer Gahanna James Lowry Columbus Emma Lowry Nelsonville The Christian Church Wilson Bros. Grocery

Mrs. Daisy Sapp Erb Dies Suddenly in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes Daisy Sapp Erb age 25 died at her Walnut Street home Thursday. A Nelsonville High School 1920 graduate she lived here all her life. Funeral Sunday at 1 at Pilgrim Holiness Church burial Green Lawn. Survived by husband Lewis Erb parents Frank and Daisy Sapp and brother Harry Sapp all of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Daisy Sapp Erb Walnut S&t Erb Nelsonville High School Lewis Erb Frank Sapp Harry Sapp

Mrs Ball Hosts Mizpah Class at Methodist Church

Nelsonville Mrs Harry Ball was hostess Thursday evening to the Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church. Miss Howard absent as secretary. Miss Pearce acted in that capacity. Miss Margaret Clark led a devotional. August motto was Judge not that ye be not judged. A social hour followed with refreshments.

Nelsonville Harry Ball Methodist Church Miss Howard Pearce Margaret Clark

D of A Bingo Party Set Friday Night in Nelsonville

The D of A chapter will host its regular bingo gathering Friday at 8 o clock in Nelsonville. Members and neighbors are invited to attend for an evening of games and prizes.

Nelsonville D. of A's

Aid for the Aged to Meet in Evening in Nelsonville

Nelsonville group shifts its Aid for the Aged meeting to Saturday evening at 7 30 at the Latter Day Saints Church due to work conflicts. New officers will be named and members urged to attend. Also in Nelsonville Pickerington Creamery Co. paid a $1 fine for double parking in Mayor Holland’s court Thursday.

Nelsonville Aid For the Aged Association R. H. McCray Latter Day Saints Pickerington Creamery Co Pickerington Ohio S. G. Holland

Nelsonville Vacation and Daily Visits Report

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Orwiler and daughter Ann take a two week vacation in Detroit. Mrs W I Webb of Toledo visits J B Preston family and returns with grandchildren Jimmy and Ann Preston. Mrs L P Rice and daughter Louise visit Charleston West Virginia. William Brooks spends end of week at Magnetic Springs Ohio.

Nelsonville Kenneth Orwiler Ann Detroit W. I. Webb Toledo J. B. Preston Jimmy Ann Preston L. P. Rice Louise Charleston W. Va William Brooks Magnetic Springs

Birthday party for Ann Orwiler draws 18 guests

In Nelsonville on a Wednesday afternoon Aug 19 Ann Orwiler celebrated her birthday. Her mother Mrs. Kenneth Orwiler hosted 18 children for a 2 to 5 party with a movie outing games and refreshments.

Nelsonville Ann Orwiler Kenneth Orwiler Orwhler

Mrs Hyde entertains bridge club guests in Nelsonville

Mrs. W. H. Hyde hosted her bridge club in Nelsonville with Mrs. Arthur Burgess Mrs. Fanny Gibson and Mrs. R. H. White among the guests. Miss Dorothy Vorhes and Miss Catherine Spencer captured high scores in the play portion of the evening. Bulls are color blind a red flag will not madd en a bull any more than a black one.

Nelsonvile Arthur Burgess Fanny Gibson R. H. White Athens W. H. Hyde Bridge Club Dorothy Vorhes Catherine Spencer

Defiant Li Tsung Jen and Pai Chung Hai Rally Militia

Li Tsung jen and Pai Chung hai defy Chiang Kai shek by mustering 300000 militiamen to aid their 40000 strong force in southern Kwangsi. They aim to topple Chiang as a first step to unite China against the Japanese invasion.

Li Tsung-jen Pai Chung-hai Chiang Kai-shek Nanking Pai Chunghai Kwangsi Province China

Early Start on Flight Is Ordered

Freeman All berry, inspector of the United States Department of Commerce, orders an early start for Miss Irene Crum of Huntington West Virginia to attempt a world altitude record in a 439 pound Aeronca plane. The climb is set for Sunday at 10:30 a m with an official barograph and an observer to verify the ascent.

Gallipolis Freeman Allberry United States Department of Commerce Irene Crum Huntington W. Va Miss Crum Aeronca National Aeronautical Association

Tennis Players In Tournaments In Ohio Cities

Five Gallia County tennis enthusiasts compete in Columbus and Chillicothe events this week. Henrietta Cherrington Betty Henke and William James seek singles doubles and mixed title at Chillicothe Southern Central meet finishing Sunday. John Janes and Richard Holzer travel to Columbus for the junior tournament. Mt Zion Ladies Aid Society hosted by Mrs Oscar Rogers with fifty attendees along Route 35.

Gallipolis Columbus Chillicothe Henrietta Cherrington Betty Henke William James Cherrington Miss Henke Bill Janes John Janes Richard Holzer Mt. ‘Zion Oscar Rogers Route

Regatta Inspires Sudden Surge in Local Dining

Gallipolis restaurants prepare for weekend visitors as regatta crowds grow. One eatery served 600 last year, and supplies are stocked to meet similar demand this Sunday.

Gallipolis

Infant Ralph Darnell Dies in Gallipolis

Funeral services were held for Ralph Darnell two parishioners mourn his passing as the nine month old son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Darnell Ruth Ramsey He died Wednesday night at their First Ave home Edna Lee and Dorothy Joan survive along with the parents Rev E C Venz led the service and burial was to take place at Maddy Cemetery

Gallipolis Ralph Ralph Darnell Ruth Ramsey First Ave Edna Lee Dorothy Joan E. C. Venz Maddy Cemetery

Thousands Flocking to Gallipolis Air Water Regatta and Show

Gallipolis hosts the eleventh annual regatta and air show at Holzer Airport on Sunday drawing 25 speed boats and 51 airplanes. Notables include three governors and John W. Bricker who will present trophies. the American Legion manages the event with traffic control tickets and concessions.

Gallipolis

Commodore Tim Lewis Leads Regatta Air Show Sunday

Gallipolis prepares for a regatta and air show on Sunday August 23 with Commodore Tim Lewis of the city as the lead figure. A pioneer of Ohio River outboard races Lewis is known for parachute jumps from balloons in 1898 and 1899 and has a scarred temple from an earlier accident. He built the start clock for the boat races and it will be visible on the official barge in the river center where 25 boats are registered.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley Tim Lewis Commodore Ohio River Lewis Ohio Outboard Association Union McKeesport Tim

Sunday Services in Gallipolis Churches

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church will hear Rev. H. H. Wilbur speak on The Kingdom Law with a junior sermon The Home of the Wheat. Other churches hold regular services. Rev. George B. Sagen, traveling between summer and winter services, expected to return today from Springfield after addressing a Baptist Association meeting.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Episcopal Church H. H. Wilbur George B. Sagen Springfield Baptist Association

Press Box Authorized for Regatta Events at Airport

Dr. Charles E. Holzer funds a press box at the airport for Sunday's regatta events in Gallipolis. Reporters will receive iced soda pop cigarettes and cigars and regatta helmets titled Bring Em Back Alive. solid carbon dioxide is shipped to New York for refrigeration.

Gallipolis Charles E. Holzer Regatta Association New York

New Students in Gallia County Told to Register at High School

Gallia Academy High School will host all eighth grade graduates planning to attend the school on Tuesday September 1 and Wednesday September 2. Principal Carl C. Byers urges urgent registrations with morning 9 to 12 and afternoon 1 to 4 hours both days. Students needing schedules or information should also attend.

Gallipolis Gallia County Gallia Academy High School Carl C. Byers Byers

Two Highways Added to State Road System

Emmett D. Keeler announces two new county roads joined the state highway system. Route 775 runs 17.2 miles from Rio Grande through Vinton to Bowlesville, and Route 776 covers 21.5 miles from Rio Grande through Harris Bidwell Eno and Kyger to Cheshire.

Gallipolis Aay Tor Emmett D. Keeler Rio Grande Vinton Bowlesville Harris Bidwell Eno Kyger Cheshire

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