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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville Club birthday dinner honors Miss Fletcher

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women s Club observed its second anniversary on Sunday February 7 at the First Christian Church social parlor. Miss Virginia Fletcher Xenia state president spoke on women s roles in the lives of famous February born men and the aims of women professionals. Guests from Athens and Logan attended and six new members were welcomed.

Nelsonville Virginia Fletcher Xenia Business and Professional Women's Clubs Nelsonville Club First Christian Church Athens Logan Miss Fletcher Geraldine Hope Vashti Jones Zanesville Hulda Murphy Marietta Ellen Burnell Margaret Johnson Carrie Jacob Bond

Former Nelsonville Mayor Father of New Baby Son

Lieut and Mrs J W Hickman announce birth of a son Sunday Feb 7 at Cherrington Hospital Logan. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs P W Hickman and Mrs Ben Fielder Chauncey. Great grandmother is Mrs Wesley Bates a Nelsonville pioneer. Lieutenant Hickman, former mayor, is now stationed at Carlisle Ky.

Nelsonville J. W. Hickman Cherrington Hospital Logan P. W. Hickman Ben Fielder Chauncey Wesley Bates Lieutenant Hickman Carlisle

William Hall of Dorr Run Dies After Illness

William Hall of Dorr Run died early today at his home after a long illness. He leaves his wife Mae and a large family of children. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Nelsonville William Hall Dorr Run Mae

Entertains at Bridge in Nelsonville

Mrs. Gay Aumiller hosted her bridge club on Wednesday evening with Mrs. Frank Freer as the sole guest. High scores were claimed by Mrs. Marty Kelly, Mrs. L. P. Rice, and Mrs. Freer.

Nelsonville Frank Freer Gay Aumiller Marty Kelly L. P. Rice Freer

Fragmented Puzzle List Reflects Mixed Clues and Wordplay

A long OCR readout lists numerous clues and partial answers for a vertical and horizontal word puzzle. Items include slang terms, musical notes, body parts, plant names, and foreign words, with scattered numbers suggesting grid positions and cross-references.

Business Men To Meet At K. of C. Hall Nelsonville

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association will meet Tuesday night February 9 at 7 30 at the K of C Hall replacing the Legion Building as previously announced.

K. of C. Hall Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association of Legion Building

Hyperion Club Meeting Hosts Mrs Wood in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Hyperion Club held a Saturday afternoon event with hostess Mrs John V Wood. Mrs W H Hyde gave the English lesson and Mrs H A Rothrock reviewed Around the World in 11 Years, noting 12 year old Patience Abbe as co author. A discussion concluded the program.

Nelsonville Hyperion Club John V. Wood W. H. Hyde H. A. Rothrock Patience Abbe

Penny Social Planned by Nelsonville-WBA Group

Plan for Nelsonville-WBA Review No 240 to entertain members with an old-fashioned penny social on Tuesday night February 9. Members urged to attend bring a favorite dish and pennies for the event.

Nelsonville WBA

Poston Plans European Tour Next June with Party

Nelsonville’s Charles FE Poston will lead another European itinerary with a party next summer. The group is slated to depart New York aboard Saturnia on June 19 and return aboard California on August 20.

Nelsonville Charles FE. Poston New York Saturnia California

Joseph Bowen 83 Dies At Home In Murray City

Nelsonville reports Joseph Bowen age 83 died Sunday at his Murray City home. He leaves his wife three daughters Margaret Johnson Fayette City Pa Carrie Look California and Mary Spangler Zanesville and a son Clifford Rochester Pa Funeral arrangements not yet completed

Nelsonville Joseph Bowen Murray City Margaret Johnson Fayette City Carrie Look California Mary Spangler Zanesville Clifford Rochester

Nelsonville Social And Personal Notes

Roy Washburn of Wooster visited family in Nelsonville at week’s end. Mrs. William Morgan stayed with her son Vance Morgan and family in Milwaukee. Miss Bertha Nixon and Miss Ruth Nixon visited Columbus on Sunday. Miss Octa Powers and Miss Mercedes Keaton, both of Columbus, were weekend guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Keaton.

Nelsonville Roy Washburn Wooster William Morgan Vance Morgan Milwaukee Bertha Nixon Ruth Nixon Columbus Octa Powers Mercedes Keaton William Keaton

Enters Hospital Nelsonville Veteran Moved To Dayton

Neal Crawford age 49 World War veteran from near Camp Nelson was moved to Dayton Soldiers Hospital today for treatment. He was accompanied by Dr A L Pritchard and Mr W W Warren. Anita Hall returns to Columbus after weekend visit with her mother Mrs George Hall and has secured a job in the State Office of the Unemployment Insurance Commission.

Nelsonville Neal Crawford Dayton Soldiers Hospital Crawford Camp Nelson Dayton A. L. Pritchard W. W. Warren George Hall Anita Hall Columbus Hall The Unemployment Insurance Commission

Deaf and Dumb Act Wrecked By Question of Police Chief

Earl Green of Youngstown posed as a deaf and dumb man to solicit aid via a subscription paper. When Police Chief George Bateman pressed him for origins he replied Youngstown, ending the act. Green pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses, was fined 10 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in Athens County Jail. Rudolph Bryan faced intoxication charges and was bound over to the grand jury on 50 dollar bond. Walter Johnson and Barney Pearson Jr. pleaded not guilty to fighting, were released on bond for a mayor's court hearing Thursday at 2 PM.

Nelsonville Earl Green Youngstown George Bateman Green S. G. Holland Athens County Rudolph Bryan Walter Johnson Barney Pearson, Jr Charles Thompson Mayor's Court

M. E. Guild To Give Colonial Tea Tuesday

Nelsonville Methodist Guild will host a Martha Washington Tea at 184 Jefferson St. on Tuesday evening February 16 from 7 to 9 30. Colonial atmosphere will be reflected in decorations, dress, and entertainment.

Nelsonville Methodist Guild Martha Washington R. W. Parks Jefferson St

Torch Brief Social Notes

School resumed after two week flood closure. Mrs. Rex Anderson hosted Baptist Church societies. Raymond Gladwell travels to Cleveland to visit his sister. A. B. Bean and Mrs. Bean visit from Athens on business. Patrick Moran reported ill and hospitalized in Parkersburg. Mr. and Mrs. E B H Stout and son Francis of Coolville RD and Howard Stout of Athens spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. G C Jones. Mrs. Silas Baker of Marietta returns after flood stay with Mrs. Hobart Cunningham at The Ritz. Homer McDonald funeral held at M E Church with Troy High School classmates and teachers attending. interment at Parkersburg. Attending burial from here included Mrs. Fern Dye and Misses Lucy Coleman, Mary Johnson, Gladys Hall. Mr. and Mrs. James Criss and son visit A N Criss’s in Zaleski. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shoemaker spend vacation with daughter Mrs. Finnear McArthur. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Webster and daughter Thelma visit Rev. and Mrs. B. H. Wilson at Carthage farm.

Rex Anderson Baptist Church Raymond Gladwell Maple Grove Inn Cleveland A. B. Bean Athens Patrick Moran Parkersburg H. Stout Francis Coolville R. D Howard Stout G. C. Jones Silas Baker Marietta Hobart Cunningham Ritz Homer McDonald M. E Frank Shoemaker Fin McArthur Morris Webster Thelma B. H. Wilson Clair Carthage

Merchants and clerks plan joint contract talks

The chapter will meet Tuesday evening at 1:00 for a regular session. A joint session with merchants and clerks follows at 7:30 in the hall to negotiate a new contract.

C.E Glouster

Ohio Leads in 1936 Federal Grants Except California

Ohio received 11.72 million in grants under the Social Security Act in 1936, second only to California, with old age assistance totaling 10.32 million. Additional funds supported aid to the blind, dependent children, public health, maternal and child health, and child welfare. The 7.16 million public assistance budget for the first six months of the next year signals larger security program spending ahead.

Washington U.P Ohio California The Security Board

Buchtel School to Present Pickles operetta in new auditorium

Buchtel High School will stage the operetta Pickles or In Old Vienna directed by Miss Pauline Whitlatch. The new auditorium stage will feature a cyclorama for the production. Flood relief donations total $25.31 with the high school contributing $12.93 and the grades $12.38.

Buchtel Buchtel High School Old Vienna Pauline Whitlatch Raymond McBride William McBride Sheltering Arms Hospital Brooks Longstreth Conkle New Richmond George Lees Florence Hook Mercy Hospital Columbus Alice’ Smith Tiny Long Lola Nutter Mae Smith Roberta Smith Charles Colbert Bart Smith Jimmy Colbert Orin Miller Pat Chapman Charles Nutter Lucille O'Neil Happy Hollow Bookman Will King Wellston Hugh King

Ohio Cagers In Two BAA Loop Games

Ohio University basketball, after a 45-36 win over Case, prepares for two Buckeye Conference games this week. Johnny Malakas starred as the Bobcats led early, then held on despite fouls and ejections, with Freddie Peoples anchoring the center post as Ohio extends its unbeaten run in league play.

Case Ohio University Buckeye Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Dayton Bishops Delaware Johnny Malakas Ohio Weiss Hood Rinta Shingleton Peoples Totels Sthiamenines l Aiita Mickovsky Hayman Walters Lyle Grothaus

Purdue Bids For Lead In Big Ten Showdown

Purdue jumps back into the Big Ten race with a comeback bid for the lead against top spoiler Minnesota. A win would tie Purdue for first and set up the February 15 clash with Illinois, as Illinois sits out this weekend.

Chicago Notre Dame Purdue Minnesota Boilermakers Illinois

Ohio Schools Mar Weekend Without Undefeated Quintets

Ohio college basketball saw no perfect team remaining after a weekend of action. Case upset by Ohio University 45 to 36 ended Case’s six game win streak while Toledo defeated Western Reserve 51 to 50 in three overtimes, extending its best run to eight straight wins. Xavier beat Indiana Central Norman 36 to 27 led by sophomores Donovan Neary and Howe scoring 27 points. Denison beat Bowling Green 47 to 31, Wittenberg edged Kent State 40 to 36, Findlay topped Hiram 30 to 19, Fenn beat John Carroll 84 to 31, Rio Grande edged Cedarville 27 to 25, and Oberlin fell to Rochester 37 to 36.

Case Ohio University Bobcats Ohio Clevelanders Muskingum Muskies University of Toledo Toledo Heidelberg John Carroll Rockets Western Reserve Otterbein Wooster Buckeye Ohio U Marshall College Miami Marshall University of Dayton Ohio Wesleyan Dayton Wesleyan Bishops Cincinnati Xavier University Demon Xavier Donovan Neary Howe Musketeers Denison Bowling Green Wittenberg Kent State Findlay Hiram Fenn Rio Grande Cedarville Oberlin University of Rochester

Yarman Sets Scoring Record for Rittman High

Ward Yarman, star forward for Rittman High, placed his scoring mark on the block after a 50 point game against Orrville High. He made 19 field goals and 12 fouls in the 61 to 41 win, challenging others to beat his record.

Rittman Ward Yarman Rittman High School Yarman Orrville High School

Bombproof bed perfected by German inventor

A German inventor patented a bomb four poster bed at the Reich Patent Office in Berlin. The device promises protection against blasts while allowing sleep and rest during air raids.

Berlin U.P Reich

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