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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1936

Page

2

Senator Metcalf Addresses Nelsonville Boy Scouts on Civic Virtue

In Nelsonville Ohio Senator Verner E Metcalf told Scouts that in twenty years no Scout has faced police court in Washington County for breaking the law He praised the Boy Scouts of America noting their role alongside family church and school in guiding idle time toward constructive activity He cited a London fog rescue as the catalyst for the national movement and urged troops to recruit more boys to reduce crime The program at Nelsonville High School included the high school orchestra and a trumpet solo and closed with prayers and pledges from local church leaders.

Nelsonville Washington County Ohio Verner E. Metcalf Nelsonville High School Senator Metcalf United States Boy Scouts of America Organization London England Metcalf Clarence Naffzinger Golo Holy City Joe Galvin R. F. Strickler Christian Church Lloyd Evans H. A. Rothrock Methodist Church

Arraign Four Before Mayor Nelsonville Court

Four arraignments were held before Mayor 8. G. Holland. Frank Tolliver of this city pleaded not guilty to intoxication and obscene language charges and was bound over to the grand jury on two counts with bonds of 50 and 200 dollars. Charlies Tolliver pleaded not guilty to intoxication with a 50 dollar grand jury bond. Merrill Evans of Hambley Run pleaded guilty to intoxication and fined five dollars plus costs. Charles Stanley of Carbondale pled guilty to intoxication and was fined ten dollars plus costs. All were committed to the county jail pending settlement.

Nelsonville G. Holland Frank Tolliver Charlies Tolliver Merrill Evans Hamiley Run Charles Stanley Carbondale

Veto Overrides Hit Ohio University and State Agencies

Lawmakers stall large appropriations with vetoes across Ohio universities and state agencies. Ohio University loses 94 650 while Kent retains 12 000 wage item. abolition and cuts hit the state bindery and Bureau of Juvenile Research. Welfare funds and capital projects face deep reductions, including Water Conservation Board and multiple state hospitals.

Ohio State University Ohio University Miami Wilverforce Bowling Green Kent Bureau of Juvenile Research State Welfare Department Welfare Department Bureau of Lakes and Parks Bureau of Motor Vehicles Ohio Experiment Station Wooster Buckeye Lake State Water Conservation Board Ohio Topographical Survey Department Dayton Cleveland Columbus Lima Massilion Cincinnati Toledo Mansfield Marvynville Athens State Hospital Lake Alma Jackson County

Farewell Party For Mr and Mrs Ralph Henry

In Nelsonville a farewell party at the new home of Mr and Mrs L E Butts honored Mr and Mrs Ralph Henry who will move to Columbus. The event by 34 friends included games, film clips of Yellow National Park, a toastmaster gift, and a tea towel shower for Mrs Butts.

Nelsonville L. E. Butts Ralph Henry Columbus William Morgan

Mexican Tour Featured for Church Group

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church in Nelsonville hosted a Mexico themed program led by Miss Verna Hand and others. Members heard devotions, sketches from World’s Call, and a letter from a local missionary in Mexico, with musical numbers and a social hour for 17 members and five guests.

Nelsonville Stanley Mechem Fred Juniper Arthur Ingram Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church W. Washington St Mechem H. J. Long Lulu Parry Helen Pritchard Alice Mechem Helen Mechem Huegal Jane Figgins Miss Hand Mexico Able Charlies Misa Sigrid Love Betty Figgins

Cattle rustlers adapt to modern theft methods on West Coast

Arthur Hebbron of the State Cattle Protection Service notes rustlers now steal at night then load cattle into a van and travel by road to dispose of loot. Teletype alerts aid rapid arrests, with four hide and brand inspectors and fee inspectors aiding stockyards and packing centers.

Sacramento California Arthur Hebbrow San Quentin Folsom State Cattle Protection Service California Department of Agriculture Hebbron

Return From East Bushes Visit To New York City

Mr and Mrs T H Bush have returned after a two month stay in New York City. They went there so Mr Bush could receive electrical treatment in a city hospital.

Nelsonville Bush New York City Mr. Bush

Junior Order Sponsors Weekly Benefit Bingo in IOOF Hall

Nelsonville notices a regular weekly benefit bingo party in the IOOF Hall on Tuesday evening. Games begin at 8 o'clock and patrons are asked to bring February tickets for an extra prize.

Nelsonville

Logan Wright Receives Eye Injury After Friday Fight

Logan Bruce Wright of Logan sustained a left eye injury Friday evening during a tussle with a friend. The eyeball was struck but officials hope the injury is not serious.

Logan Bruce Wright

Scout Leader Meeting In Nelsonville

The Hock Hocking District scoutmasters and committeemen met Sunday afternoon at the K of P Building from 2 30 to 5 with Scout Executive Paul Handel directing training on troop camping. Participants included Walton Davies and many Athens locals. next session set for Athens with talk on troop committee responsibilities. Troop 66 Father Son Charter Night is planned for Tuesday at 6 pm at the K of P Building with food assigned, speeches by Rev Strickler and Scout leaders.

Nelsonville Hock-Hocking K. of P Mender Paul W. Handel Walton Davies Paul Handel Thrasher Parkersburg W. Va Dick Atkins Ralph Dalton Athens EB. J. Arnold Roy Tomlinson Jim Patton Eddie Johnson Joe Pickett W. D. Mender Francis Kouri Tom Auflick Leonard Powell Paul Wright Don Sanders Ohio Dean Linscott Isaac Vaughn R. F. Strickler

Fire Damages Roof at Nelsonville Home

Firefighters were called to William Mills on W Washington Street Sunday evening to extinguish a blaze on the shingle roof. Damage described as slight.

Nelsonville William Mills Washington St

Uncle Sam Orders Woolen Flight Helmets for Aces

In winter skies open cockpit flights risk frostbitten noses. The U S Army issues heavy woolen helmets that tuck under coats with eye slits covered and protection for nose and mouth.

Sam

Clean Bill of Health Urged In Marriage

Ohio health director Dr. Walter H. Hartung urged mandatory pre marital exams including a rigid physical, blood tests for men and strict exams for women. He warned of mental or physical defects and family health risks from social diseases and proposed health talks in schools.

Columbus Ohio Walter H. Hartung Toledo Dr. Hartung

Robber Takes New Blanket From Delta Theta Tau Rooms

A burglar broke into the Delta Theta Tau Sorority rooms in the Rochester Building Friday night, smashing a door to gain entry and stealing a new blanket valued at eight dollars. Police are investigating the incident.

Logan Delta Theta Tau Sorority Rochester

Katherine Intervenes to Spare Junior From Tyrannical Antics

Adele Garrison recounts Katherine's quiet act of taking the rap to prevent Junior from resenting his mother. They race to the car as Junior eagerly anticipates a trip to the old man of the mountain. Dicky plans a surprise bow and arrow purchase for the children, hinting at a dramatic reveal at the overlook.

Gether Mums Junior Katherine Soi

Glouster Tomcats Triumph at Nelsonville 40 to 19

Glouster High School Tomcats beat Nelsonville High 40 to 19 on Saturday night. Williams Guinther and Darling led scoring as Glouster built a 14 to 8 first quarter lead, 24 10 at halftime, and 38 16 after three quarters before using reserves. Nelsonville showed brief resistance late.

Glouster Glouster High School Fighting Tomcats Nelsonville Tomcats Greyhounds Williams Guinther Darling Blosser GFT 'Bmith Aperncis Anna Ccm Nene GFT Enna Oe Cali Nahenaiaads McAllister

Hollister J-T Cagers Split Saturday Contests

Hollister High and Jacksonville Trimble split two games at Hollister. The J-T girls beat Hollister 34-18 while the J-T boys fell 34-22. Hollister’s Nott Herbst and Galloway led the win with precise shooting. Galloway scored 14 and Mandrell 11 for J-T.

Glouster Hollister High Jacksonville-Trimble Hollister J-T Nott Herbst Galloway Mandrell

Missing Persons In Paris Outpace All Cities

The record notes that Paris allegedly has more disappearances than any other city with about 260 persons listed as missing each day on the city’s daily missing list.

Paris

Kept From Work Inability to Start Cars Delays Local Labor

In Glouster area cold mornings hinder car starts causing several men to miss days of work at mines several miles away. One man failed to reach Millfield Mine 6 and three companions who ride with him were also idle.

Millfield Mine

Legion helps fill 185 soldier bonus blanks in city

Approximately 185 World War II veteran bonus applications were completed at the American Legion headquarters. Frank McCann Post met at the Legion Hall and assisted veterans in filling out the forms, according to a Saturday evening statement.

Glouster American Legion Frank McCann Post Legion Hall

Thea Chapter OES Sets Tuesday Practice and Meeting

Thea Chapter OES announces a regular meeting and practice for Tuesday at 7 o clock. All officers are urged to attend.

Glouster Thea Chapter Oes

Eddy Family Mourns Grandfather Joseph Gaskalia Sr

Mr and Mrs Robert Eddy of Columbus arrived Saturday after the death of Robert Eddy’s grandfather Joseph Gaskalia Sr at age 83. The funeral was held today at the home of Mr and Mrs E J Eddy where the family remained after the service.

Robert Eddy Columbus Mr. Eddy Joseph Gaskalia, Sr E. J. Eddy

Mrs Clarence Shockley Called to West Virginia

Mrs Clarence Shockley was called to West Virginia in the latter part of the week due to the serious illness of a niece. Her brother-in-law Fd Dewhurst drove Mrs Shockley to the niece’s home.

West Virginia Nelsonville Clarence Shockley Fd Dewhurst Shockley

Scout Executives Gather for Annual Recognition Dinner

In Parkersburg Virginia on Friday night a gathering of Scout executives included Rev Evans Rev H A Rothrock Mender Leonard Powell Ruflick Benny Sterling Gite Moler Bill Lawson Eddy Jo Joe Pickett Jim Patton and Tomlinson. Reports from various councils were presented at the meeting.

Nelsonville Evans H. A. Rothrock But Mender Leonard Powell Ruflick Benny Sterling Gite Moler Bill Lawson Eddy Jo Joe Pickett Jim Patton Tomlinson Parkersbur Nual

Visits Miss Shepard Nelsonville

Miss Eisen of Athens was the guest Thursday of Miss Elizabeth Sh.

Miss Shepard Nelsonville Eisen Athens Elizabeth

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Gentle Bowel Elimination

Poor appetite and tiredness may come from clogged bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable laxative, are recommended to ease elimination and improve energy. Take one or two tablets at bedtime for a week. 60 cents at druggists.

Dr. Edwards Ady

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Tee Boy Scouts of Mrs. Henry Goshen N. Y Walter Cox New England Chase Dean West Coast Pekin Ill American Distilling Company Hartung Adele Garrison Dicky Ernest Glouster High Tomcats Basketeers OFS Plans V. M. Pierce Invalids Hotel Buffalo Dru Dr. Pierce Scout
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