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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1935

Page

18

Nelsonville Sets Safety Week Meetings Across County

Nelsonville hosts a Safety Week series coordinated by Mrs Gladys Whitlatch with school and civic groups. Cincinnati safety official Charles F P Miller notes high highway accident costs and urges careful driving, citing 50000 US fatalities in 19 and 2035 in Ohio. Guests HH M Spang and Harry A Metier attend Rotary Club gathering.

Nelsonville Charles FP. Miller Cincinnati State Highway Department Rotary Club Athens County Gladys P. Whitlatch Miller United States Ohio HH. M. Spang Harry A. Mettier New City

Last Home Game Friday in Melsonville

The Greyhounds host Jackson Friday night for the season’s final home game. A win could boost Nelsonville’s league percentage or drop them to sixth place. One game only starts at 7:00 pm due to a welfare event at the Elks Club.

Melsonville Greyhounds Jackson Nelsonville Elks’ Club

Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Mechem’s Home

Nelsonville group gathers at the home of Mrs Stanley Mechem on Friday night at 7 50 for the Missionary Society of the Christian Church.

Nelsonville Missionary Society of the Christian Church Stanley Mechem

Miner Struck When Mine Car Jumped Track in Nelsonville

William Biffie a Wimberly miner suffered a crushed foot when a loaded mine car jumped the track Monday afternoon. He was removed for treatment to White Cross Hospital in Columbus Tuesday.

Nelsonville William Biffie Wimberly Wee White Cross Moepita Columbus

W C T U Members Hear Talks Tuesday

NELSONVILLE The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs Clarence Stewart's home on Jackson Street Tuesday afternoon. President Mrs Sam Starkey read the 91st Psalm and led prayer. Excerpts from school Temperance Day papers were presented by Mrs Starkey. Mrs Fannie Williams led the program with talks on Frances Willard Anna Adams Gordon and Lillian Stevens. A duet Victory Bells by Anna Gordon was sung by Mrs Williams and Mrs Spencer. Refreshments were served.

Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Clarence Stewart Jackson Street Sam Starkey Thomas Spencer Starkey Fannie Williams Frances Willard Anna Adams Gordon Lillian Stevens Anna Allen

Parole Violator Returns to Mansfield Reformatory

Nelsonville resident Pat Allen, a parole violator, was returned to the Mansfield Reformatory by Parole Officer F. P. Martin. Allen was arrested by Police Chief George Bateman after allegedly taking a car owned by Dillon Trout of New Marshfield from East Columbus Street on January 26, driving to Logan and returning the vehicle the next day. The car was recovered on East Columbus Street.

Nelsonville Pat Allen Mansfield Reformatory F. P. Martin Logan Allen George Bateman Dillon Trout New Marshfield East Columbus Street E. Columbus Street

Ticket Sale Satisfying For Nelsonville Benefit Fete

Nelsonville reports a satisfactory ticket sale for the Friday night child welfare benefit organized by nurse Tessie Cavanaugh at the Elka Home. Dutch Zimmerman’s orchestra will provide music, with Bill Lowther performing a special dance plus tap acts from several local performers. Prizes in door, dance, bridge, and bingo have been donated by merchants.

Nelsonville Tessie Cavanaugh Elka Dutch Zimmerman Bill Lowther Field Minstrels Jerry Cavanaugh Gloria Hoodlett Ellen Davis Catherine Margery R Barron Freda White Mary L. Lowden Rosemary Sayers

Daughter of local family transferred home from Columbus

R McDowell was summoned to Columbus on Monday by the illness of his daughter Louise a student at Capital School of Cosmetology She was moved to her home here Mrs McDowell visiting in Columbus when she took ill with influenza and complications Her condition is reported improved

Nelsonville R. McDowell Columbus Louise Capital School of

Pisther Class to Attend Funeral for C A Dilcher

Pisther Class of the Christian Church will meet Thursday at 1 45 p m at Miss Ethel Rosser's home to attend the funeral in a body for C A Dilcher. Mrs Dilcher is a member of the class.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Ethel Rosser C. A. Dilcher Dilcher

M M Glass Methodist Meeting Postponed to Thursday

The M M Glass group of the Methodist Church postpones the meeting from Wednesday to Thursday at 7 PM. It will be hosted by Miss Virginia Green on College Avenue with Miss Dorothy Hannaha assisting. The lesson covers the story of Daniel.

Nelsonville M. M. Glass The Methodist Church Virginia Green College Avenue Dorothy Hannaha Daniel

Kiddies Create Themed Valentines At Central School

Central School celebrates Valentine season with grade by grade activities. First graders make gingerbread man rabbit and chicken cookies for parents baked by the Home Economics department. Second graders plan Valentine exchanges and a School of the Air program. Third graders stage Magic Cottage with leading roles, mothers invited. Fourth grade plans a party and Valentine box. Fifth and Sixth grade Valentines exchanges. Eighth grade girls plan Valentine boxes and parties with snacks. Seventh grade to exchange valentines.

Valentine Louise Young Home Economics Ardilia Shuster School of the Air Helen Moriarty Jean Tryon Jean Mickle Bob Jones Garry Stephenson Dana Connett Wanda Coots Raymond Dunfee Bernice Kayser Bertha Albert Edna Zick Ruth Giesen

Club Benefit Draws Many Monday Night

NELSONVILLE The Woman's Community Club hosted a large Monday night benefit at the president Mrs J M Hyde home. Guests included Mayor Holland and city officials, the council and school board, the board of health, the fire chief and police patrolman. Five tables played contract, four played auction with bingo and a table did anagrams. Prizes went to Edward Sharp and Blanche Linton for high contract and high auction scores, Mrs Steve Holland and Roy Snackenburg for bingo, and Mrs C L Stout for the anagram prize.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Club J. M. Hyde Bertha Nixon Ohlinger Holland Board of Health Edward Sharp Blanche Linton BE. J. Arnold Steve Holland Roy Snackenburg C. L. Stout

Welch and Freer Sub In For Bridge Club Play Night

Mrs. C. E. Welch and Mrs. Frank Freer substituted to complete three tables as Mrs. Walter Mechem hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club. High scores were posted by Mrs. Harry Kelly, Mrs. Cecil Shafer, and Mrs. Welch.

Nelsonville C. E. Welch Frank Freer Walter Mechem Harry Kelly Cecil Shafer Welch

Funeral services for C A Dilcher set for Thursday

Funeral services for C A Dilcher will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian Church conducted by Reverend Strickler. Burial will be at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville C. A. Dilcher The Christian Church Strickler Greenlawn

Loyal Woman's Class Meeting Postponed in Nelsonville

The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church in Nelsonville, led by Mrs. Effie Lamborn, has postponed its Thursday gathering due to the death of C. A. Dilcher.

Nelsonville Loyal Woman's Class The Christian Church Effie Lamborn C. A. Dilcher

Local bankers meeting wraps up in Columbus

Nelsonville reports that Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parks have returned home after attending a Columbus bankers meeting.

Nelsonville James Sharp Ralph Parks Columbus

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets promise a safe alternative to cathartics for clearer skin and improved energy. Taken nightly, they claim to cleanse the bowels, reduce dark breath and dull complexion from constipation, with a lightly olive colored tablet sold for 60 cents.

Det. Edwards

The New Anne Adams Spring Pattern Book

The advertisement touts a new Anne Adams spring pattern book with dresses and suits for street, afternoon, home, and evening wear. It promises proper lingerie, designs for fuller figures, children's frocks, wedding gowns, fabrics, and accessories in forty illustrated pages.

Marietta College Observes Its 100th Anniversary

Marietta College celebrates its centennial with an 9 30 a m assembly and a noon luncheon. Speakers include Miss Margaret Porter of Ohio University Pan Hellenic Council and Pi Beta Phi and Eugene Batten of Delta Tau Delta. The college began as an academy and sits in Marietta, Ohio, founded 1788.

Ohio University Margaret Porter Pan Hellenic Council Pi Beta Phi Eugene Batten Delta Tau Delta Marietta College Miami University Ohio Marietta

Clifford Rizer Leaves for Hospital Treatment

Clifford Rizer of 619 High Street was admitted to Grant Hospital today for treatment and possible surgery after being injured last April at Mine No. 6 Floodwood when a fall of rock struck him.

Nelsonville Clifford Rizer High Street Grant Hospital Riser Floodwood

Carbon Hill PTA to Meet with Special Program

Nelsonville notice that the Carbon Hill Parent-Teacher Association will convene Thursday night February 14 at 7 30. A special program is planned and the school bus will run to outlying districts.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill Parent-Teacher Association

Death in Canton Calls Mrs Crouse and Mrs Patton

Mrs Ed Crouse and Mrs Alva Patton travel to Canton after the death of Mrs Ella Waddell, sister to Mrs Crouse. The brief notice records the familial connection and the summons to Canton.

Nelsonville Ed Crouse Alva Patton Canton Crouse Ella Waddell

Heidelberg Wine Tun Of 1751 Aged For Heavy Bottles

The Heidelberg wine tun built in 1751 could store 285200 bottles or 800 hogshead. Its iron bands weighed 11000 pounds, holding the staves together in sturdy timber.

Heidelberg Germany

Probate judge rules estates of Athens residents not subject to inheritance tax

Estates of Alice Francis Mabel Lawrence Francis Marion Bilis B A Cunningham and Thompson E Woodyard of Athens County were declared by Probate Judge 8 M Johnson today to be exempt from the inheritance tax.

Athens County 8. M. Johnson Alice Francis Mabel Lawrence Francis Marion Bilis A. Cunningham Thompson E. Woodyard

Subsidies Awarded to French Sports Across Range

French government funds several sports with subsidies from about 11400 dollars for rifle shooting to 80 dollars for baseball. The report notes the tiger shark as the most dangerous shark capable of attacking swimmers and even canoes, thanks to a large mouth and throat.

Case Goes to Jury Today in Hauptmann Trial

Defense and prosecution voiced confidence as the case headed to a verdict. Edward J. Reilly, chief of Hauptmann's staff, blamed a clergy member for compromising Wilentz's final argument. Reilly announced intentions to appeal if convicted and warned of funding hurdles for an appeal.

Edward J. Reilly Hauptmann Wilentz Bruno Hauptmann Vincent G. Burns Teaneck Reilly Will Case New Jersey

School Superintendent Back in Old Quarters

Kenneth C. Ray Athens County schools superintendent, James Russell attendance officer, and Eleanor Minister secretary returned to their freshly painted ground floor office in the courthouse after a two week period of doubling up while FERA workers completed redecoration. J. W. Wilson county surveyor moved back into the room he had left when work began.

Kenneth C. Ray Athens County FERA Ray James Russell Eleanor Minister J. W. Wilson

Athens Grange Valentine Party At Grange Hall

The Athens Grange hosts a Valentine Party tonight at the Grange Hall to honor members with January and February birthdays. Members bring one favorite dish for a potluck dinner and a Valentine box will feature in the event.

Athens Grange Grange Hall

Public Invited To Hear Legion Safety Speaker

The public is invited to the American Legion Hall at 7:30 tonight to hear Charles E. Miller Ohio safety manager speak. M C Morrison, commander, announced the talk as part of Miller's Safety Week tour through Athens and Nelsonville.

American Legion Hall Charles E. Miller Ohio M. C. Morrison K. T. Crossen Post Miller Athens Nelsonville

Giant Dirigible Macon Sinks Off California Coast

The airship Macon sank in the Pacific off Point Sur while returning with a fleet near California. Commander Wiley reported the vessel fell apart as ballast was dumped. 81 aboard were rescued, 64 aboard the Richmond, 11 on the Concord, and 6 on the Cincinnati with two missing.

Macon Pacific California Wiley J. M. Reeves Richmond Concord

Extortion Case Up Tomorrow In Athens Court

The Fourth District Court of Appeals in Athens will hear extortion appeals tomorrow led by the Harry Hudson case. Hudson pled guilty to writing threats to William H. Logan and was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory on January 2. The court will review whether he was sentenced under differing Ohio law sections.

Harry Hudson Athens Mansfield Reformatory Fourth District Court of Appeals Peter J. Blosser Chillicothe William H. Middletown Waverly Russell K. McCurdy Portsmouth Appelate Hudson Athens County William H. Logan Ohio

Neutral zone agreed between Italy and Ethiopia

Ethiopian and Italian governments reach agreement to establish a neutral zone where hostilities occurred and to appoint a boundary commission after days of talks in Addis Ababa. The representatives from both nations announced the accord on February 13.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Call Special Grange Meeting for Thursday

Athens County Pomona Grange schedules a special meeting at the Athens Grange Hall Fairgrounds Thursday night at 8 o clock. Pomona degree to be conferred on several candidates and important business will be discussed. Grangers asked to bring food for the supper.

Athens County Pomona Grange Athens Fairgrounds John T. Hope Pomona

Truck Hits Light Standard on North Court Street

A truck driven by Joseph Goldfarb of Columbus backed into a curb light on North Court Street near Washington Street at noon, wrecking the post. This marks the third light standard damaged in local traffic accidents in the past two weeks.

North Court Street Washington Street Joseph Goldfarb Columbus

Arm to Hold Different Kinds Be Handled It Os Ing

Fragmentary text suggests discussion of handling various arms or devices and potential past tense phrasing. No clear events, names, or dates readable to establish a coherent news item or person.

Justice T. R. T. Open at Cline Building

Justice T. R. Bennett of Athens County announces he will open a commission of peace in the Cline Building, with a deputy wing of the admin Charles H. Stratt. successor to be named later.

T. R. Bennett Athens County Tho Cline Building Charles H. Stratt

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