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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1936

Page

2

Republican Rally to Bring Bricker to Nelsonville Sept 22

Nelsonville hosts a five county gathering September 22 with state candidates led by John W. Bricker arriving at 4 PM. A tea for wives follows at the Bartlett home, a 6 PM dinner at the Christian Church, and Bricker’s 7:30 PM address on the Square if weather allows.

Nelsonville Hocking Vinton Athens Meigs Morgan John W. Bricker Bartlett Mia Anna K. Price Harry Kelly, Sr London- Bricker Club Country Central Committee C. G. Sheppard Tom Sheppard Young Republican Club C. E. Welch Margaret Johnson Fred Johnson State Central Committee Christian Church Rand Republican Bricker Ohio

Nelsonville Benefit Bingo For Bessie Stephenson Orchestra

Bessie Stephenson's Orchestra will entertain Saturday night at 8 o'clock in the IOOF Hall for a benefit bingo party to aid a local cause.

Nelsonville Bessie Stephenson

Rail Time Card Listings and Airplane Service Details

The notice lists daily train times for New York Central South and North routes and Chesapeake & Ohio, Baltimore & Ohio lines with arrivals and departures on weekdays and Sundays. It also notes Albens Municipal Airport air taxi service from sunrise to sunset with multiple through-ethnic ticket options and connections with T W A and AA Airlines at nearby airports, plus Athens area departure times.

NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Chesapeake & Ohio Albens Municipal Airport Airtaxi Athens

Rev. Shearer Accepts Marion Pastorate

Nelsonville notes that the Rev. D. C. Shearer has moved to Marion Ohio to serve as pastor of the First Pilgrim Holiness Church. The former Nelsonville church pastor, Rev. Benjamin Awe, and his family have relocated here to lead the Nelsonville church. Also mentioned are the return trips of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hough and Miss Bessie Lorre from Akron to attend H. D Krieg's funeral.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church D. C. Shearer Marion Ohio Shearer Benjamin Awe Napoleon Chestnut St Leslie Hough Bessie Lorre Akron H. D Krieg

California woman challenges rival Grandmother title claimant

Mrs. M. C. Borges of Tulare issues a challenge to a Los Angeles woman who claims the world’s grandmother champion with 34 living grandchildren. Borges, age 63, runs a store at 40, and seeks to contest the claim.

Tulare Caiif M. C. Borges Los Angeles

Vendol touted as quick relief for joint pains and digestion

A testimonial from Franklin E. Craig of Buchtel near Athens praises Vendol for dissolving stomach issues and systemic aches. The ad claims Vendol cleanses poisons from the system, relieves constipation, and improves sleep and appetite, with quick, pleasant stomach and bowel effects. It promotes Athens Pharmacy and Hickman's Pharmacy in Nelsonville as sellers.

Vendor Athens Franklin E. Craig Buchte Athen Sunday Creek Coal Co Bie Nelsonville Hickman's Ady

Eagles to Meet Red Sox at Eagle Park

Nelsonville Eagles schedule a Sunday August 30 game against the Columbus Red Sox at Eagle Park. The Red Sox boast one of the top records among Columbus semi pro teams while Nelsonville rides a 21–23 season and a 14 game win streak led by star lefty Toth with relief from Frosty Johnson.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Columbus Red Sox Eagle Park Red Sox College State Columbus Eagles Toth Johnson St. Augustine Meade White Mansfield All Stars

Rutland And Syracuse Circuit Services Schedule

Circuit services on the Rutland Syracuse circuit list Bethel Roseville Rutland and Syracuse locations with Sunday School times, epworth league sessions, and worship sermons. The Rutland church anniversary is postponed due to incomplete decorating. Syracuse services include the church worship and junior epworth league with Mrs Holter leading.

Rutland-Syracuse Bethel Elizabeth Tuspann Roseville Harold Mitter Church Save Society Rutland George E. Carson Epworth League Syracuse Harvey Holter Holter L. W. Coplet Lancaster

Herbert W Chapman Weds Lena Runyon in Charleston

Mrs A W Matters announces the marriage of her brother Herbert W Chapman to Lena Runyon in Charleston West Virginia. The ceremony took place August 21 and the couple will reside in Charleston. Chapman previously lived in Athens.

Herbert Chapman Charleston A. W. Matters Herbert W. Chapman Lena Runyon W. Va Chapman Athens

Zaleski Social News Notes Highlights Local Guests

Zaleski society notes recount guests visiting from Charleston Wellston Columbus Mobile and Mobile Alabama. Families enjoy visits from the Vansky Schneider Thomas James and McKibben households with travel to Toledo Cincinnati and Chillicothe. A lightning strike damaged a elm near Walthall Martin and birth of Frederick Herbert Marks is recorded.

Zaleski E. H. Robertson Joe Robertson Charleston Clarence Robertson Clarence, Jr Oak Hill W. Va J. A. Jones Mobile Ala Vansky Schneider

Alfred Social and Personal Mention

Alfred residents and visitors figure in a string of social notes. Dr A J Guthrie and son Billie of Huntington W V called on his mother Sun day while Mr and Mrs Owens of Pasadena Calif visited Dr C F Guthrie. Charlies Findling and family toured Shenandoah Valley last week. Allen Tucker and family Gary Ind visited Wade Tucker. Mildred Swearingen of Hockingport is visiting Emerson Stout. An all day meeting at Orange Church Aug 30 with a basket dinner is announced. Mrs William Robinson of Alfred is ill and taken to Parkersburg City Hospital. Oscar T Adams 29 of San Jose Calif, a salesman, waved a red lantern to avoid cars and was jailed two days.

Charlies Pullins Delaware County Ross Hawk Helen Keebaugh Sumner Charlies Findling Shenandoah Valley Owens Pasadena Calif C. F. Guthrie Allen Tucker Gary Ind Wade Tucker Mildred Swearingen Hockingport Emerson Stout Orange Church William Robinson Alfred Parkersburg Grace Stout Clark Ireland Ohio San Jose U.R Oscar T. Adams Public Works

Demolition Scene Warns Pedestrians to Drive Cautiously

A steel car wrecks against a brick wall near a plant as a bystander on the sidewalk avoids harm. The caption urges safer driving and care for pedestrians including children and families in the wake of the crash.

Nelsonville Woman Held to Grand Jury

Nelsonville report notes May Roof charged with intoxication pleaded guilty on arraignment and fined five dollars. Her husband H Willis Roof accuses neglect and torture of their four year old daughter. she is bound over to the grand jury on two hundred dollar bond. Roof jailed after failing to post bond. transported to Athens by police. Oak Grove item: bingo party at York Grange Hall on Monday evening Aug 31. Public invited.

Nelsonville May Roof S.S. G. Holland H. Willis Roof Athens George Bateman Roof Oak Grove York Grange Hall

Plan Murray Benefit at Murray City Church Lawn

A benefit bingo party is held on the Catholic Church lawn in Murray City on Saturday evening August 29. Play starts at eight o'clock and the public is invited to attend.

Murray City

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs. Aumiller

Nelsonville notices a bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs Gay Aumiller with guests including Mrs Allen D Ruppersburg Mrs R H Jackson Mrs C E Welch and Mrs Frank Freer. High scores were earned by Mrs Rice Mrs Glenn and Mrs Harry Kelly.

Nelsonville Allen D

Services at First Baptist Church Middleport

The First Baptist Church of Middleport led by Rev F C Kreager hosts Sunday School at 9 15 a m with L D Diles as superintendent Morning worship at 10 15 a m on the Spirit Voice B Y P U at 6 30 p m for all young people Evening services at 7 30 p m with Two Words Unto Power Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m

First Baptist Church Middleport F. C. Kreager L. D. Diles Spirit Voice B.y.p.u

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Bricker D. OF A. Benefit The D. of A.s IOOF Diplomat Baltimore & Obio West Bound National Limited Casecap Dwight R. Rutherford Athens County Red Cross Arthur Cornwell Athens County Fairgrounds Buchtel Pranklin FL Hollister U.P George L. Wright Preston East Side Public Square R. H. Thomas Shuber Ruth Bowers Woodrow Thomas Mabel Shingler Percy Snyder Wellston Ulysses James South Vienna Epent Cielie Velmus James James Ruth Engle New Paris Thomas A. James Raymond Johnson Ernest Peters Chicago Blanche Potter Orville Marks Hope Frederick Herbert John Bedinghaus Toledo W. G. Betz L. D. Rickey Donald McKibben Helen McKibben Cincinnati Thomas Welch Earl Donald Murphy Segbers Flora Dill Harry Sands Charles Dudley William Ottman Chillicothe Ottman A. J. Guthrie Billie Huntington Red Lantern Worf J. D. Adamson Nelsonville, Ohio Bobby Jones Ray Billows Poughkeepsie Frank Strafaci Brooklyn Winged Foot Mamaroneck N. Y Billows Strafaci Elliott Dry Cleaners Bridge Club Hoodlet W. Washington, Nelsonville Nelsonville Brick CO Baptist Church Ken Popeye Cartoon Chas. Chase Darkest Africa ATER Fair Store Glouster
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