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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1936
Page
2
Nelsonville city schools prepare for the fall term with a September 14 opening. Teachers meet September 10 at 9:30 a.m. and duties begin September 12. Students receive free text books throughout the system for the first time, with grades 1-8 and 9-12 text distributions planned.
Kimberly and Carbondale split a Sunday doubleheader at lat ter field with a 4-1 final for each side. Nelsonville fire department responded to a smoke-filled store room at Union Grocery on W Columbus Street about 9:15 PM Tuesday after meat was left in a bucket on a hot plate. no damage occurred.
Nelsonville highlights include Edgar Landen of Pittsburgh visiting Dr. and Mrs. C E Welch. Roseville residents Will Tedrow and family return home with Mrs. Charles Tedrow joining them. The Pritchards return from Washington D C with Helen Pritchard. Jean Betts arrives from Ash tabula to visit Ralph Betts and family. Several others are noted visiting or returning to Columbus and nearby towns.
Tickets went on sale today for a Republican rally dinner to be held Tuesday September 22 at 6 o clock at the Christian Church. The dinner committee includes Harry Kelly Jr Tom Sheppard Jack Kerr Bill Nelson Charlies Finsterwald Arthur Kennedy Mildred Bussey Harry Evans Bill Lawson and Wilbur Mender. Five counties Hocking Vinton Athens Meigs and Morgan will be represented and tickets for Nelsonville are expected to sell quickly. John Bricker will make his last Southeastern Ohio appearance before the election. Plans for the afternoon and evening activities will be announced soon.
William Roegge 64 died at his Sand Run area farm early today. Friends may call at the farm residence until Friday noon. Funeral at Stouts Funeral Home Nelsonville Friday 2 PM. Burial at Greenlawn. Survived by wife Etta Newton Roegge and three sons Clarence Frank and Raymond, one granddaughter Mary Roeges Mingus, sister Mrs Lon Coburn Auxier Ky and brother Frederick of Oklahoma. Five children preceded him in death.
John H. Saltz, secretary of Nelsonville Home and Savings Association, explained at a Rotary Club meeting that the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation recently accepted the association into membership. He noted depositors in affiliated associations are protected up to 5 000. Guests included George Carr and D Shafer. Harry A. Mettler presided in Frank Smith's absence.
Nelsonville notices the Woman's Republican Club will gather Thursday at 7 30 pm at 455 Patton Street the home of Mrs Celia Christian a large attendance is expected from members.
Syracuse notes detail visiting relatives from Canton Parkersburg New Haven and Middleport with church events a hamburger fry and a Meigs County Pioneer meeting. Names include Emma Leiter Lucile Williams C L Arnold Evelyn Rocksprings Martha Echols William Adama Mrs Van Johnson T A May Mollie Clark and others with several Sunday visits luncheons and circus trip mentioned.
Nelsonville reports George Bate man Jr a Messenger carrier suffered a fracture of the left arm at the wrist during a friendly boxing bout with another boy at the City Playground on Tuesday.
Nelsonville residents are invited to Coe Chapel at the Sand Run Y on August 30 for a full day of worship and fellowship. Sunday School begins 9:30, morning service 10:30, basket dinner at 12:30, and afternoon services at 1:30 with music talks and guest speakers. Former residents and friends are urged to attend.
Mrs Hubert Hyde Mrs Clarence Huddy Mrs Stacey Sharp and Mrs Frank Jackson attended Ruth Eberle s bridge club Tuesday. In the play Mrs Harry Kelly Jr Miss Audrey Ailes and Mrs Hyde had high scores. An invitation goes to the local Business and Professional Women s Club to join Cleveland Club on Business and Professional Day at the Great Lakes Exposition on Sept 12.
Mrs Neal Wyatt Kyle entertained 14 friends at a noon luncheon in her Columbus Street apartment to surprise Miss Esther Verity for her birthday. Guests offered gifts after lunch, which was buffet served.
Mr and Mrs Allen Knopp and family joined the annual Roush and Allied families reunion at Lutheran St Marys Church in Mt Jackson Virginia The event was described as the largest ever with about 1000 cars entering the grounds The Knops then toured the East spending much time in Washington DC noting it was their longest trip since their marriage twenty two years ago
The Smith family reunion took place Sunday at Pythian Park with good attendance. Attendees included Mrs. Kent of Charleston Mrs. Lyman of Omaha J K Smith FE L Smith Mrs L L Carney and other relatives. Nate Harman Columbus and Miss Edna Dodd were guests. A picnic dinner was served.
Richard Beards of Chicago and Edna Wolfe, 21, of Pomeroy obtained a marriage license in probate court on Monday. Rev. lL. T Lewis was appointed minister to officiate the wedding.
Nine heirs of Albert Welge aged 68 of North Clark Street were excited over the prospect of dividing a $500000 share each, amid a complex settlement.
Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Channell hosted a dinner at The Plains to honor Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stolzenburg Ellen E. Graham. Dayton wedding occurred Saturday night at the Channell home. Attendants included Vernoll Hoisington Cecil Dayton Clara Mace Ida Bricker and Bernadene Hoisington plus Glenna Bill and Dale Channell and sisters Mrs Silas Hoisington Mrs Mace.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tucker have returned from Indianapolis where Mr. Tucker attended a mail carriers convention and the couple were guests of their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Preston E. Thompson and Della Tucker formerly of Chauncey.
The funeral for Walter D. Backus age 50 longtime Chauncey resident was led by Rev Gilbert Court ney and Church of Christ singers. He died at his Hamden Ohio home from dropsy after illness since June. Burial followed at Green lawn Cemetery. Survived by wife Anna and son John from a previous marriage. The service was held at the M E Church Friday.
A. B. Pryor and Mrs. Pryor move from Portsmouth Ohio to Chauncey occupy the Pencilli property on Jacobs Ave replacing former Supt Wesley Walburn. The Walburns have vacated the premises.
Chauncey social notes list visits among residents. Mrs Clarence E McCafferty and daughter Dorothy Jane visit Columbus area relatives. Chauncey hosts guests from Floodwood and Columbus. Dr L D Nelson The Plains improved and back to office practice after serious illness.
Cheshire The Ladies Aid Society held its annual picnic at Miss Ella Rothgeb's home with many local families attending. Officers elected for the coming year were President Jessie Kerne Vice President S S V Sayre Secretary Dorothy Kennedy and Treasurer Ina Bing.
Mr and Mrs rrett Davis and family visited the last week with Mr and Mrs CFE Williams. The Davis family is moving from oe to Athens where Mr Davis will work with the Mc Kee Pharmacy in that city.
Mrs. Ida South and granddaughter Geraldine Hoisington returned from a four week Dayton visit to their home with Carl South and family. Additional social items note church meetings, birthday celebrations for Mrs. Hoisington, and weekend visitors from Lansing and Nelsonville plus a Townsend rally trip by local residents.
The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ met in the church social rooms with Mrs. Bertha Carpenter presiding. Prayers, scripture, contests, and prizes marked the session. 39 members and one visitor attended. Hostesses named. Bible School picnic announced for D. M. Sawyer Grove. Roy Byers announce birth of daughter. Willing Workers Class to meet Friday at 7 at Mrs. J. V. Yaw's home.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Lautenschleger of Akron announce the birth of a daughter Dorothy Mae born Sunday. The mother was formerly Miss Minnie Zimmer of Glouster. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Williark Zimmer of Glouster.
Max Wilson of Chauncey writes from Los Angeles with his sister Lena Wilson niece Dorothy Elaine Wilson and Barney Neiman visiting Mr. and Mrs. Saul Wilson. The group says the western trip is fine and they will be away about a month while enjoying Chauncey news from The Messenger.
A bird’s nest inside an electrical sign at the Whitehouse, Ohio, short circuited wiring and triggered the fire alarm, but no fire was found. The incident prompted a routine inspection of the affected equipment.
GLOUSTER The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ met on the porch of Mrs. Cassie Vaughn with Miss Sabra Armstrong assisting. Ruth Watkins led in president's absence. prayers, scripture from First Corinthians and musical readings were observed. A social hour included a winner in a unique contest and a luncheon for several members and guests.
A store manager transfer shifts command at Luckoff Stores with Barney Brandwene moving from Glouster to Nelsonville. W G Lewis of Nelsonville becomes in charge of the Glouster store and occupies the former Brandwene residence with his family.
GLOUSTER Local Union No 648 U M W of A to hold a special meeting at Greens Run school Saturday at 1 pm unless Mine 255 operates first. The goal is to elect a delegate to attend the Labor Non-Partisan League Convention in Memorial Hall Columbus Sunday at 10 am.
All boys at J T High School interested in football should report to the high school building at 7 30 PM tonight where Coach Anderson will meet with them.
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