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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1935
Page
2
Herbert Farms, formerly of Kimberly, moved by ambulance to St Anthonys Hospital in Columbus after days at the City Building. Young Farms, found on the road above town seriously ill, had undergone an appendicitis operation eight months ago and not fully recovered.
The city will observe Christmas and birth days together tomorrow with children and adults taking part. Bobby Caren turns three, Paul Miller marks his sixth birthday, as families join in the community birthday event. There will be no W. E. A. meeting tonight per an announced schedule change.
NELSONVILLE The city board of control awarded a six month contract to J. A. Herrold to furnish coal for the municipal electric light and water works plants beginning January 1. Herrold bid $1.80 per ton delivered, the lowest of six offers. prior period price was $1.96 per ton.
Accidents trail the Williams family of Buchtel as their car skids on icy pavement hitting an electric light pole near Maron Cit Hill and later another collision near a brick plant bridge with a city truck leaving the bridge. No injuries reported.
The Past Noble Crands Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Beatrice Schaefer's home with eight members and three guests attending a three course chicken dinner. The vice president led the business session and gifts were exchanged. The club plans a New Year’s Eve turkey dinner at Mrs. Jake Smith’s home. Charlies Courtney pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Nelsonville and was fined $10 plus costs.
Nelsonville reports St Andrews Church will hold a public midnight mass tonight. The service welcomes all residents to attend the late hour worship event.
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board calls the home-building picture increasingly favorable. The article states new building has started and notes growing potential demand for homes will drive economic factors higher, asking what to expect for 1936.
The column notes lunar transit brings continued pleasure prosperity and progress with approval from leaders in business and private life. Those born today may see advancement and recognition with help from combines mergers or secret organizations. A child born today is described as free ambitious popular and energetic. Notable activity mentions dramatist Dion Boucicault.
A youth group from the Christian Methodist and Presbyterian churches will sing carols to shut ins tonight. They leave the Methodist Church at 8 PM and return to the Square for a Christmas carol program.
In Nelsonville the Friday Bridge Club held a three course turkey dinner at the Colonial at 6:30. Members then gathered at Mrs. Stacy Sharp’s home for four tables of bridge with a Christmas tree and pepper berries from a California-based sister. Miss Mary Sharp and Mrs. Frank Jackson posted high scores in the play. A gift exchange highlighted the evening.
Nelsonville notes Kenneth Kinneer, high school principal, as delegate to the Ohio Education Association meeting in Columbus December 26 to 28. Faynerd McDaniel is the alternate. Supt E J Arnold chairs the Visual Instruction section and serves on the Educational Council reporting on meetings.
Nelsonville report from the Presbyterian Sunday School Children’s Department held a Christmas party in the church social rooms from 2 to 4 pm. They enjoyed two hours of games songs and stories around a decorated Christmas tree and each child received a treat at leaving time.
The Granda Club of the Rebekah Lodge hosted its annual Christmas party at Beatrice Shafer’s home on Friday evening. Eight members and three guests exchanged gifts before a three course chicken dinner was served. The club’s New Year’s dinner will be at Mrs. Jake Smith’s home on Poplar 81.
The Degree of Pocahontas holds a regular bingo party at Red Men’s Hall in Nelsonville on Wednesday night. Monthly special door prizes will be awarded. The play starts at 7 o'clock.
The Lindberghs intend to move to England amid death threats against their son Jon and ongoing questions about Hauptmann’s execution. U.S. crime levels and perceived failings in punishment are cited, drawing varied reactions from Chicago’s Mayor Kelly, Kansas City’s H F McElroy, and others including parents of kidnapped children.
Nelsonville area residents announce holiday visits and guests. Florence Mulligan of Columbus stays with her mother Mrs James Mulligan. Mary Poston and family from Columbus join Mrs B E Poston at the Caren home for Christmas. Others include Earl Jackson from New York visiting his mother Mrs R H Jackson, Roy Backus with Zanesville relatives, J P Wood from Athens visiting his son John V Wood and family, and Cal Ann Marshall.
F. Bert Allen 54 of Columbus died Saturday afternoon in Mt. Carmel Hospital from uremia. Born in Nelsonville he moved to Columbus 49 years ago. He was assistant manager at the Allen Mercantile Agency for 20 years. Survived by his wife, a son, two daughters, three grandchildren, a brother, and his parents, all of Columbus. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning.
Mr and Mrs Joe Tignor of Zanesville announce the marriage of their daughter Jo Eileen to Mr Charles F Leslie of 1230 F Market St Zanesville The ceremony was held August 2 in Wheeling West Virginia by Rev B F Donley Methodist Church The couple will reside at 1339 Greenwood Ave at the bride’s parents.
In Nelsonville the I. H. T. Club held a Christmas party Monday at the Dew Hotel with twelve members. Former member Mrs. Wilbur Martin from Athens attended as the guest. A three course dinner featured poinsettias and red candles and gifts were exchanged at Mrs. Elsworth Devore’s home. Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Malvern Wilson led in high scores during a group play.
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