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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1936

Page

2

Stores in Nelsonville Reach Hours Pact With Clerks Union

Nelsonville merchants and Retail Clerks Union No. 887 reached an agreement on store hours effective Monday February 17. Miners locals pledged support for union stores and a publicity campaign urges residents to shop at union approved outlets. A special Clerks Union meeting is set for tonight at 7 30 at the K ef PL Hall.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Merchants and Retail Clerks Union Nelsonville Merchants Association Retail Clerks Union No. 887 United Mine Workers of America Unemployed League American Legion Clerks Union Merchants Association Retail Clerks Union Merchants Committee J B. Preston J. D. Adamson Stewart Hoochett C. &. Mechem Jack Davis C. BE. Norris Ernest Hoskine Charlies Wachenechwanz Granville Green Pat Garvin Hardld Dupler Charles Wolf Cutton Groce Unemployed League Sylvester Davis Retail Clerks Union No D. J. Marquis Infhmnations Ivan Matheny Joe Bredem Frank Bette Bheiley Barber Ellen Burnelle Charlies Glenn Leonard Newman Oscar Hartley American Federation of Labor J. B. Preston Frank Betts Ir Kef PL

Lodge Hosts Farewell Party for Mrs Henry in Nelsonville

After Fadora Chapter of Fastern Star meeting in the Masonic Temple Tuesday night a farewell party was held for Mrs Ralph Henry who with Mr Henry will move to Columbus. Washburn presented a dresser set as a gift and the group enjoyed cake ice cream and coffee.

Nelsonville Fadora Fastern Masonic Temple Ralph Henry Henry Columbus Washburn

Local Couple Wed in Nelsonville Area

Miss Louvina Teel of Dorr Run near Nelsonville and Albert Cairelli of Glouster Rt. 5 were married Saturday afternoon by Mayor O G Holland at his City Building office. They will reside in Glouster where the groom is employed.

Nelsonville Louvina Teel Dorr Run Albert Cairelli Glouster Rt. 5 G. Holland

Mrs. Rothrock Hosts Club Meeting in Nelsonville

Mrs H A Rothrock hosted the Business and Professional Women's Club dinner and program at the Dew House. Gloria Hoodilett and Catherine Barron performed two tap dances in clever costumes. The group planned future events including a bridge tournament, a Tri Psi Sorority move, and a district meeting in Athens with birthday cake decor.

Nelsonville H. A. Rothrock Orient Ann Lindbergh Business and Professional Women’s Club Blanche Moorehead Mre Pothrock Dew House Rose Shay Ainner W. Washington St Mise Ellen Burnell Catherine Gray Toulse Skinner Austin Ball Frances Bennett Hasie Keeton Ruth Hale Irene Powell Clara Mix Lemees Tri Psi

Army Services Prove Attractive in Nelsonville

Largest attendance to date attended Salvation Army services at 95 W. Washington St in Nelsonville last night. Envoy and Mrs Walter Jackson performed a horn duet and vocal duet. Tonight the Athens string band assists with music by Envoy and Mrs Jackson and Mrs Hinshaw. Public invited to 7:30 p m services all week.

Nelsonville Salvation Army Washington St Walter Jackson Athens Envoy

Central Alleys Triumph In City League Bowls

Central Alleys won two of three games in the City League at Mac Chevrolet bowlers. C Huddy posted a high score in the contest.

Nelasonville Mac Chevrolet C. Huddy Kelly C. Muddy Hudson Davis - Ne Davia Courtney Wee F. Huddy

Jobe School Sponsors Hinge Event Tuesday Feature Fifi

Teachers and patrons of Jobe School sponsor a hinge to be held at the school Tuesday. Among the features will be Fifi the Mystery Tit.

Jobe School

Willard Day Observed by WCTU in Nelsonville

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a memorial service for Frances Willard at Mrs. Thomas Spencer's Chestnut Street home. Mrs. Sam Starkey read her life story and the group discussed Willard's legacy, mottoes, and the Frances Willard fund before a Valentine Day social.

Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Thomas Spencer Chestnut St Spencer Charles Monks Frances Willard Sam Starkey WCTU Ida B Wise Smith Miss Willard

Bingo Party Planned by Ladies Auxiliary in Nelsonville

The Ladies Auxiliary will host a regular bingo party at the Legion Home on Thursday evening. The public is invited to attend.

Nelsonville Ladies Auxilary Legion Home

Linton Pleads Guilty in Indecent Exposure Case

Carl Linton Madison Sr. charged with indecent exposure of person pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor S&S. G. Holland court. He was fined ten dollars and costs with the fine suspended on promise of good behavior.

Nelsonville Carl Linton Madison Sr S&s. G. Holland

Valentine Party Hosted by Tri Psis in Nelsonville

Tri Psis members held a Valentine party at their home on W. Washington St. in Nelsonville. Thirty members enjoyed a buffet style covered dish dinner then sat at small tables for dessert and social time. A Valentine box and gifts were shared.

Nelsonville W. Washington St Tri Pei

Birth of Son Wilbur Junior to Kleinebrier Family

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Kleinebrier of Nelsonville announce the birth of a son Wilbur Jr The grandparents are George Beecher of Hamilton and Mr and Mrs William Kleinebrier of Nelsonville Rt 2 The child’s great grandmother is Mrs John Wilson of Nelsonville Rt 2.

Nelsonville Wilbur Kleinebrier Wilbur Jr George Beecher Hamilton William Kleinebrier Sonville John Wilson Rt. 2

Daughters of America Lodge Members to Practice Tonight

Nelsonville dispatch says all Daughters of America members are requested to attend Friday night for inspection practice. A potluck lunch will follow the meeting.

Nelsonville The Daughters of America

Mother Recovers After Stroke Near Norwood

Friends of Mrs. Tena Snackenburg report she is recovering after a slight stroke suffered last week at the home of her daughter Mrs. C. H. Roudebush in Norwood Ohio. Mrs. Snackenburg is mother to Roy Snackenburg of this city.

Nelson Ville Tena Snackenburg C. H. Roudebush Norwood Snackenburg Roy Snackenburg

Guests of Courtneys Chauncey

Mrs William Blackston and her son Joseph Blackston of Columbus visited Mrs Alice Glancy and Jaly in Orbiston. They were guests Sunday of Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney in Chauncey. The Risekston family formerly lived in Orbiston.

Courtneys Chauncey William Blackston Joseph Blackston Columbus Alice Glancy Jaly Orbiston Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Risekston

Chauncey Senior Class Carnival Tuesday at Chauncey-Dover High

Chauncey Dover High School seniors host a carnival in the school gym on Tuesday night February 18. Three door prizes, food booths, fish pond and other attractions are listed along with a play titled All In the Dark performed by senior boys and a motion picture comedy. Cast includes Erle Bridgewater Jr Richard Daugherty Woodrow Patton Willard Border Eli Laboski DeWitt Walker Bert Smith and Frederick Ross.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Erle Bridgewater Jr Richard Daugherty Woodrow Patton Willard Border Eli Laboski DeWitt Walker Bert Smith Frederick Ross

Naomi Bible Class Met at The Plains M E Church

The February Naomi Bible Class meeting at The Plains M E Church was hosted by Mrs. Jeanette Tipton with Mrs. Audra Kail assisting. Led by president Thelman Linscott, devotions by Faye Selby, readings by C J McCullough and George Shamer, and a vocal duet by Linscott and Marjorie Powell. Prize awards to Mrs. McDaniel and Frances Lyons. mystery prize to Clara Slater.

Chauncey Naomi Bible Plains M. E Jeanette Tipton Audra Kail Thelman Linscott Faye Selby Tipton C. J. McCullough George Shamer Linscott Marjorie Powell Elizabeth Winefordner McDaniel Frances Lyons Clara Slater Mrs. Powell Mrs. Linscott Anna Slater Thelma Linscott Helen Nelson Georgie Shamel Bernice Humphrey Marie Michael Jeane Porter Neva Thompson Lola Yates Mary Evans Edith Barrows Helen Michael Mra. McDaniel Mra. Wagoner Mra. McCullough

Two Children Stricken by Pneumonia in The Plains

Anna Lee Wright four years old of Chauncey is seriously ill at home in The Plains with pneumonia after three weeks of illness. Gerald Smith also of The Plains is ill of pneumonia.

Chauncey Anna_ Lee Frank Wright the Plains Gerald Everett Smith The Plains

Young Yates Girl Recovers After Surgery in Sheltering Arms

Wilma Yates, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Yates of The Plains, underwent surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital a week ago and is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery.

Wilma Yates Guy Yates the Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mines Active in Chauncey District on Wednesday

Twenty two mines in the Chauncey district were in operation Wednesday. The list includes No. 5 No. 9 No. 10% No. 15 No. 24 No. 28 No. 69 No. 107 No. 219 No. 25s No. 267 Ohio No. 1 Chauncey N Y 25 Poston No. 6 Hocking Luhrig Kimberly Black Diamond Lick Run Carbondale Coonville and Salem Hollow.

Chauncey Ohio No. 1 Chauncey N. Y Poston No Hocking Luhrig Kimberly Black Diamond Lick Run Carbondale Coonville Salem Hollow

Birth announced for Chauncey couple’s nine-pound son

Mr. and Mrs. Ja cob Way announce the birth of a nine-pound son at their Chauncey home. Grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Way and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kelzenburg, Chauncey.

Chauncey Jacob Way Florence Kelzenburg Clarence Way Theodore Kelzenburg

Visits With Parents Chauncey

Miss Freda Graham of Columbus spent the end of the week in Chauncey at the home of her parents Rev Guss Graham and family Converse Street.

Chauncey Freda Graham Columbus Guss Graham Converse St

Chauncey hosts Theisen family at Millfield dinner

Mr and Mrs William Theisen of Chauncey Millfield entertained Sunday with dinner guests Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Sr of Millfield and Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Jr of Chauncey.

Chauncey William Theisen Millfield Herman Theisen

Catholic Ladies Study Club Installs New Officers

In Glouster the Catholic Ladies Judy Club installed officers at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Joe Wolf. Installing officer Mrs. F P Kientz presided with President Mrs. Will Wolf, Vice President Mrs. Fred Smith, Secretary Mrs. George Vermantin, and Treasurer Mrs. Carl Orndorf. A luncheon followed for members and guests.

Catholic Ladies Study Club Gloust McAllister Mudrie McCreanor Chute Orndorf Fred Smith Lucille Joseph Agnes Clark Will Wolf George Vermantin Josephine Hedfelt Mary McCann Joe Wolf

Trimble Hosts Chauncey Teams in Final Trimble Court Games

Jacksonville Trimble high school faces Chauncey High boys and girls teams Friday night on their home court. Chauncey won both previous meetings on Chauncey High court in January.

Trimble Jacksonville Trimble High School Chauncey High Chauncey

Anania Woman Taken to University Hospital for Observation

Mrs. Joe Anania was taken to University Hospital Columbus in a Glouster ambulance for several days of observation. She was accompanied by her husband and young daughter.

Oakdale Joe Anania University Hospital, Columbus

Karpela Taken to Hospital for Examination

Glouster resident Uno Karpela was transported by local ambulance with his wife to White Cross Hospital in Columbus for an examination on Tuesday and returned home that evening. He had been admitted January 7 and underwent major surgery on January 27.

Glouster Uno Karpela Redtown White Cross Hospital Columbus Karpela

Death called Mrs. Gertrude Rainey and Jonathan Rainey to Columbus

The Rainey family mourns as Gertrude Rainey and Jonathan Rainey are summoned to Columbus by news of the death of their son born to Mr. and Mrs. John Rainey on February 7.

Trimble Gertrude Rainey Jonathan Rainey Columbus John Rainey

Union Representatives Return From Mine Workers Convention

Clarence Willis and William Sisson who represented the local at Poston Mine No 6 Millfield at the biennial Mine Workers convention in Washington DC have returned home. Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Sr also return from two weeks in Washington DC where Mr Theisen attended the convention.

Chauncey Clarence Willis William Sisson Poston Mine No. 6 Millfield Washington D. C Herman Theisen Sr Theisen

Sanders Return From Morgan County Visit

Mr and Mrs Ches ter Sanders return from a two week visit with their son Fred Sanders and family in Morgan County to resume home duties.

Chauncey Chester Sanders Fred Sanders Morgan County

UMWA backs Local 908 in Gloucester clerks dispute

A statement from UMWA officers asserts 908 as the sole recognized clerks union for Gloucester retailers in the dispute with the Clerks Local Union No. 908. The group confirms Washington guidance to reaffiliate with Local 908 and warns against recognizing other clerks groups or stores not displaying Local 908 union cards. Signed by Morris and four other UMWA representatives.

U.M.W.A Glouster Washington, D. C Pres. Jones Local 908 Washington William Morris W.M.W.A Arthur Wolfe Clerks Local Union Mr. Morris Wolfe

Kiwanis Club Meeting At Hotel Gordon

Large Kiwanis attendance at the Hotel Gordon Tuesday noon with Rev. David P. Morris winning the attendance prize. The session focused on business affairs and several club matters were discussed at length.

Meeting Delayed by Death of Board Member Relative

The Trimble Township Board of Education postponed its regular meeting due to the death of Joseph Gaskalia Sr father-in-law of member Morris Cartwright. The session was rescheduled for Saturday night.

Glouster Joseph Gaskalia Morris Cartwright Trimble Township

Resinol Ointment and Soap Offer Quick Skin Relief

Embarrassing itching is quickly subdued with Resinol Ointment and Soap. A first application brings comfort and continued use helps restore skin to a healthy condition. Free samples available by writing Resinol Dept 71 Baltimore Md.

Dept Baltimore

Dr May Returns From University Trip In Maryland

Dr F Hini of Glouster with his brother in law Dr E Little Massillon returned Monday after a week at the University of Mary more to study graduate dentistry. They visited clinics using Hartman solution for dentine. Hartmay a Columbia University professor claims to have discovered four matches of drilling teeth that eliminate all pain.

Glouster F. Hinicity E. Little Massillon University of Marymore Hartman Hartmay Columbia University May

Valentines social at church basement to gather comics

The M FE Church class will host a Valentine social in the church basement on Thursday at 7. Members are asked to bring comic valentines and a potluck dish. Glouster The Willingne

M. FE Glouster

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