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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
2
Total collected in the shoe factory campaign reaches $7,033.75, announced by Rev. Lloyd Evans, chairman. The drive seeks cash donations of $10,000, with $2,000 still needed and a final appeal planned to local citizens and business leaders to meet pledged amounts within days.
Kill Bogie Tribe No 179 announces the Improved Order of Red Men will install officers at the next regular meeting Friday evening February 7. The great sachem of Ohio will attend and refreshments will follow. All Red Men are welcome.
Mrs Evelyn Crowell Duryea, widow and former Follies beauty, sues William Duryea, a New York clothing merchant, alleging she believed he was her first husband. The case shows her press appearance in court as she seeks annulment.
In Nelsonville Mrs. Belle Lancaster hosted a three course dinner for 12 members of the Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters. Following the meal bingo was played with Mrs. Eddy winning high score and Miss Louise Pearce the guest prize. Catharine Warehime received a gift for calling the games and Mrs. Mary Wion earned the low score award.
Nelsonville hosts an amateur program organized by the Band Boosters Club on February 14 one week after the carnival. Clarence Nuffziger will MC and a range of home talent is secured with room for more acts. Twenty five dollars in cash is awarded among contestants. first prize is 7.50 with the rest divided among winners. The band will play during the event. Members of the Band Boosters Club and Nelsonville High School Band sell tickets.
Mrs Kenneth Orwilder hosted a small bridge party in Nelsonville complimenting Mrs Ralph Henry who departs soon for Columbus. Eleven guests attended with Mrs Edward Sharp, Miss Freda Smith and Mrs Miller Wilson posting high scores. The honored guest received the best award as red and white carnations decorated the setting and a candle light refreshment course followed. More parties are planned before the couple moves to their new home.
Nelsonville city officials schedule a special meeting at 7 p.m. to address two ordinances correcting discrepancies in bond legislation passed last November. The bonds, $30 000 and $9 000, fund local projects with a major aim to advance a storm sewer project along the canal. New legislation is needed due to misdated maturities on the bonds.
Nelsonville residents report social visits and travels. Attorney C. M. Gibson of Columbus visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gibson. Miss Eilean Wilson and Miss Mary Francea Groves spend the week in Chillicothe. Mrs. Rarph Henry plans a Columbus trip to arrange an apartment. W. Gibson of Delaware visits his parents. Mrs. Walter Quigley heads back to Columbia after a stay with her in the Riley household. Dr. and Mrs. C. EB. Welch spend the day in Columbus.
Relatives from Cleveland Chilliothe Cambridge Columbus Pomeroy and others returned home after gathering for the death of Mrs Frank Keys. The list includes Mrs J P Carew Misa Mary Keys Mr and Mrs William Davis Mr and Mrs Joe Keya and John Keya.
Mrs. William Mills entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with three tables played Wednesday night in Nelsonville. High scores were earned by Mrs. Rice Mrs. Mechem Mrs. Cecil Shafer and Mrs. Milia. Guests included Mrs. Co F Welch and Mrs. William Morgan.
New Marshfield district reports 204 books and 36 magazines loaned last month. Librarian Joe Gulley asks patrons return books within two weeks to keep circulation steady.
A statement detailing secret negotiations with the War Department to establish ROTC at Ohio University says plans were kept from faculty and public until later. Protests from church officials, parents, and alumni followed, with a hastily called trustees meeting approving ROTC and a request for rehearing.
Doctors advocate a three step approach using a liquid laxative to restore natural bowel regulation. Start with a cleansing dose, then taper daily, until the bowels require no help. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin combines senna and cascara for a gentle, non habit forming effect.
Mrs Dean Lin Scott hosted the Wednesday Card Club with a covered dish dinner at her Nelsonville home. High scores were earned by Miss Fisther Verity, Mrs Linscott, and Mrs Paul Allen. A tasty supper followed the games.
The reply urges action by readers to protest where effective and to seek resolutions from connected groups urging trustees to rescind their action. It emphasizes civic engagement and organized advocacy as immediate steps.
Russell James Waugh age 16 months died Wednesday at his Haydenville home son of Mr and Mrs Fred Waugh Rev G C Nutter will conduct funeral services Friday at 2 o clock at Haydenville Church The parents have six other children.
Nelsonville event at the K of P hall Friday night offers a special door prize. Patrons are asked to bring their tickets from the last five weeks.
Advertising copy claims thousands in Athens have ended corn and callous troubles using END-O-CORN. It promises fast relief tonight with a dramatic claim of high value for a low price and urges readers to try the remedy to remove corns.
Mrs Walter Quigley and others joined Mrs Frank Jackson for a bridge club dinner at the Colonial in Nelsonville Columbus area. Four tables of pledges formed, with guests dining at 6 30 before moving to Mrs W H Hyde s home for the plays.
A garbled OCR snippet discusses bladder issues and remedies. Mentions options like buchu leaves and a four day plan. Provides unclear product references and pricing, with casual marketing tone and abrupt phrases.
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