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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1935

Page

2

Hocking Valley Mayors Push Federal Grant for Survey

Nelsonville Ohio officials and five county groups vow united effort to obtain a $25,000 WPA grant for an engineering survey of the Hocking River watershed. The aim is flood control water conservation and a lakes system to aid industry while avoiding duplicative local plans.

Nelsonville Hocking River United Hocking Valley Grange and Farm Bureau Hocking David Warner H. H. Hughes Water Conservancy Board State of Ohio Hocking Valley Mayors’ Association The Hocking Watershed Association Ohio Water Conservancy Board Miami Muskingum WPA Hughes United Action Charles Moyer Adolph Raab Lancaster Len B. McCune C. W. Gross Scott Haney Athens Fred Surgeon Murray City John Lovett Trustees’ Association of Hocking County L. EB. Richardson Glouster C. E. Hoskins Trimble

Old Timers Suffer Defeat at The Plains

Buchtel score 7 to 6 as Dr. Walker with his Old Timers lose to The Plains in a Tuesday night game. Mohney Garner and Jonas spark the Vets while Bobo and Slater pace The Plains. Early errors hurt the visitors and Nelson’s crew plans a rematch in two weeks. Keene Ramsey pleads guilty to intoxication and is fined. Nelsonville hosts a benefit bingo tonight and local social updates follow.

Doctor Nelson Buchte Longstreth Vets

Marconi claims advance in ultra short wave warfare tests

Guglielmo Marconi, the wireless telegraphy inventor, announced in Italy that experiments using ultra short waves to paralyze aircraft, warships, and motorized land equipment are in an advanced stage. He made the revelation as he volunteered for army service in East Africa, noting potential revolutionary effects on warfare.

Guglielmo Marconi Italy East Africa

End Western Trip by Mr and Mrs Frank Freer

Nelsonville P V Verity reports Mr and Mrs Frank Freer returned from a western motor trip visiting Mrs Marie Bean Walters in Albuquerque New Mexico. They toured the Boulder Dam Yellowstone and other points en route home. The Happy Hollow 4 H Club hosts an ice cream social at Happy Hollow School Friday Aug 30 with refreshments and a display of club work.

Nelsonville P. V. Verity Frank Freer Marie Bean Walters Albuquerque New Mexico Exposition San Diego Calif Boulder Dam Yellowstone Happy Hollow Mother's Helpers Buchtel

Roosevelt Approves Interstate Oil and Gas Conservation Pact

President Roosevelt gave final approval yesterday to an interstate compact aimed at conserving oil and gas by preventing wasteful practices. The measure seeks to coordinate energy policy across states to protect resources and ensure fair access.

Washington Roosevelt

Winant Departing for Washington as Social Security Board Chief

John G. Winant, newly named chairman of the Social Security Board, leaves Geneva for Washington this week to assume his post. In GLOUSTER, Junior Loyal Girls of the Church of Christ meet Friday at Maxine Smith’s home on New Street. In NELSONVILLE, Mr and Mrs Clavie Mahaffey announce the birth of a ten pound son named Larry Clayton. Hangchow authorities order all residents to learn 1000 Chinese characters in 1933.

Geneva John G. Winant Social Security Board Washington Glouster Church of Christ Maxine Smith New Street Nelsonville Clavie Mahaffey Larry Clayton Hangchow China

Ohio nursing training entry rules for high school girls

Nelsonville report outlines State Medical Board of Ohio requirements for admission to nurses training. Students must complete four years of English and history each, two years of science and two or more years of electives, with limits on commercial courses. Strongly recommended are two years of a foreign language and two home economics courses. If subjects are missing, visit the junior office to check records and arrange makeups.

Nelsonville State Medical Board of Ohio Nurses’ Training Powell

Tedrow Rites Held in Nelsonville Funeral

Rev. H. A. Roth Rock conducted the Wednesday funeral at Warren's Funeral Home for Frank Tedrow a lifelong Nelsonville resident. Two hymns were sung How Firm a Foundation and Abide With Me. Burial followed at Greenlawn with relatives from Columbus Nashville and Athens attending.

Nelsonville H. A. Rothrock Warren Frank Tedrow Greenlawn Laura Tedrow Columbus Violet Briggs Nashville Ida Gibbs Athens Aaron Head Cleveland W. W. Kelly, Sr

Mrs Warrington Wins Sears Contest Medal

Mrs J Warrington receives a medal from Sears Roebuck and Co for the National Make It Yourself Contest recognizing her crochet curtains entry.

Nelsonville J. Warrington Sears Roebuck and Co

Corning Audiences Hears of Flood Control Benefits

Corning speakers David Warner and H H Hughes outlined the East Branch dam project to local residents. A large crowd including Junior Association members heard how a steady water supply would attract industries and provide recreational advantages, with Corning residents voicing strong support.

Hughes Corning

Baptist Church Group Meets With Mrs. Brown

GLOUSTER A regular meeting of Class No 2 of the First Baptist Church was held at Mrs Effie Brown s home on Morgan Street The time of meetings was changed to the first and third Mondays of each month A get together meeting at the church next Thursday evening was planned with each member to bring another person A vocal and piano solo followed the business session with wife and husband calling contests won by Mrs Beulah Morris and William Wright Lunch was served to a long list of attendees

Alverna Johnson Ferne Tucker Beulah Morris William Wright Helen Leach Bertha Binford Mary Straughter Kate Johnson Frances Viney Gladys Viney L. D. Morton Thomas Brown Virgil Tucker

Rally Draws Hundreds to Ohio Rebekah Assembly Session

About 175 attended the special session of the Ohio Rebekah Assembly and School of Instruction of District 52 held with Nineveh Rebekah Lodge in Jacksonville. A 6 pm dinner followed a 1:30 pm program led by state officers and local officials with elections for district posts.

Jacksonville Ohio Rebekah Assembly School of Instruction Nineveh Rebekah Lodge This Place M. KF America Martha Kloh Faye McKinley Lucile Carter Edna Hagans Anna Henderson Columbus Margaret McHarg New Marshfield Road Ruth Caraner Murray City Nellie Goldine Glouster Essie Jonas Buchtel

Mrs. W. H. Stahl Dies At Home In Glouster

Mrs. W. H. Stahl, 60, lifelong Glouster resident, died at 5 p m Wednesday at her Summit Street home after a heart attack. A member of several local groups she is survived by husband, son Carl Stahl of Trimble, sister Mrs. Clara Davis of Columbus, and brother W G Allen of Basil. Funeral is Saturday at 1 p m at the home with Rev. David C Morris officiating. burial in Glouster Cemetery. friends may call after 6 p m tonight.

Daughters of Union Civil War Veterans Carl Stahl Trimbie Clara Davis Columbus W G. Allen Basil David ¢. Morris Glouster Cemetery

Leases Glouster Opera House for Picture Show Deemed

Jo Beshara owner and manager of the Palace Theatre has leased the Glouster Opera House this week. He will make improvements and plans a picture show on Saturday Sunday and Monday nights. Opening likely by late September. Santiago police issued card warnings in public parks reading Please restrain your ardor to petting parties.

Glouster Jo B Eshara Palace Theatre Glouster Opera House Opera House Beshara Santiago

Jacksonville church hosts ice cream and cake social

Jacksonville U B Church announces a home made ice cream and cake social this Friday August 30 at the I O O F corner inviting neighbors to attend and enjoy desserts in a communal event.

Jacksonville Jacksonville U. B. Church

Weekend visitors gather at Rollins home

Mr and Mrs William Rollins hosted eight weekend guests including Etta Wade with sons Waldo and Billie and granddaughter Dot Adians from Springfield Ruth Gustin and daughter Ida Mae of Ironton William Ridge from Camp Athens and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Antle with children of Jacksonville

Jacksonville William Rollins Etta Wade Waldo Billie Dottie Adians Springfield Ruth Gustin Ida Mae Ironton William Ridge Camp Athens Wilbur Antle

Nelsonville Personal Notices Highlight Local Travel and Visits

Miss Irene McDowell and her mother left for a month long vacation. Ed Williams and his wife stay in Eastern Ohio for a week. Harris Wood from Columbus visited his parents in Nelsonville, son Buddy extending his visit. Rev Lloyd Evans and son Lloyd Jr visited Scott. Frank O Mara traveled on business to Robertson Illinois. Gerald Bundy of Carlton hosted by Mrs Bean. Oliver Welling and Mrs O Mary spent a day at the State Fair. J Warrington returned from Youngstown visiting John Standall. Verity sisters and Regina White returned from Forrest. Clyde Anderson of Cleveland visited Mrs North with her parents. T J Bowers and Allison Bowers visited Don Bowers in Columbus.

Irene McDowell Elizabeth McDowell Ed Williams Ohio Harris Wood Columbus John V. Wood Buddy Lloyd Evans Lloyd Jr Scott Frank O'Mara Robertson, Ill Gerald Bundy Carlton F. Bean Oliver Welling Frank O'Mary J. Warrington Youngstown John Standall Helen Lucile Verity Betty Jane Verity Regina White Forrest Clyde Anderson Cleveland Anderson John North T. J. Bowers Allison Bowers Don Bowers

Lodge School Held at Jacksonville in Nelsonville district

A district school of instruction for Rebekah Lodges was held at Jacksonville on Tuesday. Attendees from Faithful Rebekah Lodge No 48 Nelsonville included Victoria Hale Mary Reeves Cora Birge Eliza Smith Ellen Ervin Lizzie Ruston Bertha Willis Emily Stephenson Beatrice Schaefe Mary Beagle Lillian Neiman and Imelda Smit. The next district meeting is set for Glouster Ohio. A call was made for Leipzig smokers to donate one cigarette or cigar per pack for those unable to afford them.

Nelsonville Rebekah Lodges Jacksonville Rebekah Lodge Victoria Hale Mary Reeves Cora Birge Eliza Smith Ellen Ervin Lizzie Ruston Bertha Willis Emily Stephenson Beatrice Schaefe Mary Beagle Lillian Neiman Imelda Smit Glouster Ohio

Birthday of Little Jack Hillis Honored

Nelsonville notes that Mr and Mrs John Hillis hosted a birthday party for their son Jack turning six. The afternoon included pink and white decor ice cream and cake games with winners Billy Wolfe and Bobby Call and a guest list of Helen Chasher Mary Margaret Bacley Norma Jean Call Pauline Keen Virginia Lanning Virginia Wolfe Donald Frank Bobby Wolfe Billy Lanning Willard Call Bobbie Call Alyce Jane and the honored guest Jack.

Nelsonville John Hillis Jack Billy Wolfe Bobby Call Helen Chasher Mary Margaret Bacley Norma Jean Call Pauline Keen Virginia Lanning Virginia Wolfe Donald Frank Bobby Wolfe Billy, Lanning Williard Call Bobbie Call Alyce Jane

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