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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1933
Page
6
Nelsonville Ohio debuts a festive Christmas display with decorated shop windows, electric lights, and a towering Public Square tree. CWA payrolls and Civil Works projects bolster the local economy as 370 men are employed, signaling renewed confidence amid holiday preparations.
A description of the Christmas buying season highlights clothing toys dresses books and a wide assortment of items. The piece characterizes the season as abundant and varied for the discerning shopper.
A birthday party for Miss Vivian Sweazy and Arthur Wilson was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Porter Sweazy in Buchtel. Music by Curt Daugherty with William Coakley and Bert Smathers as entertainers. Attendees included local families from Buchtel and several out of town guests from Trimble Nelsonville Crooksville Greens Run New Lexington and Columbus.
William Howard fills in driving the Oak Grove school bus replacing ill Arthur Cage. Athens visits by Rev Charles Wachenschwantz and Mr and Mrs Herbert Bly and Charles Howard last week on business. Nearby residents Benson Adams and Emma Barnhart family travel to Athens and Floodwood with relatives. Wayne Bumgardner and Arthur Hartman guests at Wachenschwantz and Ely homes Friday.
Harold F. Syx aged 23 of Athens and Leona B. Brown aged 21 of Glouster, both listed as applicants, are seeking marriage licenses.
A group of Bucyrus women will study motion pictures to elevate offerings in local theaters on Fridays and Saturdays, aiming to bring a higher type of pictures to town. The effort seeks improved film quality and better entertainment options for residents.
Nelsonville Elks plan their annual charity ball at the Elks Home on Hocking Street Monday night December 18 from 9 to 1 with Patsy Winters' orchestra. Proceeds fund Christmas baskets for local needy families and reflect the lodge's longstanding charitable tradition nationwide.
The Albany Baptist Church Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. Nelson Luckett presiding. They organized a Christmas party for December 21 at Mrs. Adriel Welker’s home with guests, a program, and social features led by named members. Keith Scott’s nineteenth birthday was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Scott with music and games. Marg et Tedrow from Hamden visited Mrs. Wil Cline.
Hobart Scott of the bureau of liquidation said the state banking department approved nearly ten million dollars worth of Home Owners' Loan Corporation bonds from the debtors of liquidating banks.
The Shade Junior Close hosts a car nival at Shade High School on Friday evening December 15 at 7 30. A variety of amusement forms are planned and a large crowd is expected.
A bold remedy claims to end skin itch at once with Peterson's Ointment. It promises overnight relief for itching burning and cracks and says a solo box proves money back. Also advertised for athlete's foot and sores with claims of rapid healing at drugstores.
The Director of Public Service of Nelsonville Ohio invites sealed bids by 12 noon December 20 1933 for supplying black run of mine coal delivered to the Boiler Room of the Water Works and Electric Plant. Bids must show full bidder names and include a 500 dollar bond or certified check. Prices tied to the National Industrial Recovery Act code and hauling basis. The city may cancel with 15 days notice if NRA code is abandoned.
William A Cawley of Logan West Virginia is named in Cynthia A Cawley s divorce petition in Cause No 1 Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio alleging wilful absence and gross neglect with hearing set after January 5 1934 Attorneys for Plaintiff M D Hughes and H J Rose listed. Notice also records John B Zarley appointed administrator of Elisabeth Zortes estate Ath County Ohio dated December 1933.
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