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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1936

Page

2

Union Clerks Picket Nelsonville Groceries for Uniform Hours

Peaceful picketing of about six local groceries by the Retail Clerks Union continues to seek 100 percent local agreement and uniform opening and closing hours. The Unemployed League co operates. Prizes from the sales contest will be awarded February 29 on the Public Square if weather allows, with proceeds going to the shoe factory fund.

Nelsonville Retail Clerks Union Shoe Factory Fund

Three Games Won by Chevrolets Tuesday

In the City Bowling League at Central Alleys the Mac Chevrolets defeated Brooks Shoe men in three games. Weymiller of Brooks had the top single game at 205 while Courtney led Chevrolets with a 587 series.

Nelsonville Mac Chevrolets Brooks Shoemen Weymiller Brooks Courtney Chevrolets Ocean Sail Cits Bee SR Brooks Tuitimens Ie Verymilller Gory Lou Martin Cleaners

East School Observes Founders Day Program

Nelsonville students in fourth and fifth grades present Founders Day program at East School Friday night at seven o'clock. Miss Howard and Miss Jones teach the pupils and oversee the event at the school auditorium.

Nelsonville East School

Mizpah Class Meeting Delayed in Nelsonville

The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville announced that the planned meeting for tonight has been postponed. No new date was provided in the notice.

Nelsonville Methodist Church

Rainbow Class Hosts Evening at Pierce Residence

Mrs Hazel Pierce and Mrs Gertrude Ray will host Rainbow Class members of the Christian Church Thursday evening at the Pierce residence on Chestnut Street.

Nelsonville Hazel Pierce Gertrude Ray Rainbow The Christian Church Pierce Chestnut St

Thermometer Show Mixed Readings in Nelsonville

Local readings from the C. and O. Railroad yard office show temperatures fluctuating around zero. Midnight levels were several degrees below zero, dipping to minus ten by six this morning and rising to minus four later, with hope for a warmer day.

Nelsonville At & O

Mills Speaks To Rotary Club

Nelsonville report notes William Mills telling Rotary Club members about Williamsburg Virginia the restoration of colonial William and Mary College’s home site funded by John D Rockefeller Jr and millions spent to return buildings gardens and streets to original colonial appearance Williamsburg about 160 miles south of Washington DC work in progress for years and nearing completion

Nelsonville Williamsburg William and Mary College Rotary Club William Mills Virginia John DD. Rockefeller, Jr Washington, D. C

Mrs Snedden Dies at Murray City

Mrs. Sarah Snedden, 82, widow of Alex Snedden, died Tuesday at her Murray City home. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Murray City Methodist Church, Rev. G. C. Nutter to conduct. Burial at Greenlawn. Survived by three daughters, five sons, and brother Dr Barrows of Lancaster.

Nelsonville Sarah Snedden Murray City Alex Edden Murray City Methodist Church G. C. Nutter Greenlawn Barrows Lancaster

Born Here Nancy Lee Shaw Is Born With a Tooth

Mr and Mrs Darius Shaw announce the birth of a 10 pound daughter Nancy Lee born with one tooth. The unusual newborn is from Nelsonville and the family shares the milestone with relatives and neighbors.

Nelsonville Darius Shaw Ruth Catherine Kuhn Nancy Lee

Juniors To Meet Nelsonville Wba Tonight

Juniors will meet tonight at 7 oclock at the home of Mrs Carl Dusky.

Nelsonville WBA Carl Dusky

Bonnie Waymer Celebrates Third Birthday at Chauncey Party

Bonnie Eileen Waymer, granddaughter of Mrs. Anna Waymer, marked her third birthday with a party at Chauncey home. Guests included Ralph MacCathran, Jessie Shaner, Flossie Douglas, Samuel Waymer family, Arthur Burchfield and others as five birthday cakes and gifts were enjoyed.

Chauncey Anna Waymer Bonnie Eileen Waymer Flossie Douglas Junior Athens Samuel Waymer Pauline Almeda Donnia Mae Beaumont Arthur Burchfield Kenneth Lower Plains Ernest Junior Burchfield Sugar Creek Effie Waymer

Twenty-Four Mines Active in Chauncey District Work Report

A Wednesday work report lists twenty four active mines in the Chauncey district. The facilities include No. 267 255 219 107 6 28 2 10X 9 5 81 82 Ohio No 1 Chauncey N No 25 Poston No 6 Hocking Kimberly Black Diamond Lutrig Lick Run Coonville Carbondale No 15 and Baler Hollow.

Chauncey Ohio Chauncey N Poston Hocking Kimberly Black Diamond Lutrig Lick Run Coonville Carbondale Baler Hollow

Baby Patricia Ann Schoonover Born in Chauncey Family Notice

Mr. and Mrs. James Schoonover Chauncey welcomed a daughter Patricia Ann on February 14 at their Main Street home weighing eight and a half pounds. Grandparents are Mrs. Etta Schoonover and Charlie Scott, Chauncey.

Valentine Chauncey James Schoonover Chauncey Valentine Patricia Ann Mrz Etta Schoonover Charlie Scott

Ill Boy Remains Undaunted in Bailey Run Home

Boy 18 III Chauncey Conation of Delmas Bullock age 14 son of Mr and Mrs John Bullock seriously ill at their Bailey Run home has been ill for several weeks and remains unchanged.

Chauncey Delmas Bullock John Bullock Bailey Run

Chauncey Personal Visits and Local Moves

Chauncey residents and relatives are visiting family in Chauncey The Plains and Hooper Ridge while others relocate locally. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Powell move to Way Addition Lower Plains. Several families visit relatives in Chauncey The Plains Ellis Ave and Hooper Ridge.

Chauncey Eddie Linscott Frank Sands Floyd Linscott the Plains A. M. Linscott Hooper Ridge Kenneth Powell Plains Addition Lower Plains Charles Jack Linscott Charlies Shields Jimmy Charles C. Shields Ellis Ave

Former Pastor Speaks at Morristown Holiness Church

Rev. Chas Hook of Kimberly delivered the Sunday night sermon at Morristown Holiness Church. The weekly cottage prayer meeting will be held Friday at 7 PM in the home of Mr and Mrs George Adkins.

Chauncey Chas. Hook, Kimberly Morristown Holiness Church George Adkins

Church Guild Celebrates Sixth Anniversary Dinner

Thirty members gathered at the Nelsonville Methodist Church for the Guilds sixth anniversary. Hosts served a chicken dinner at a blue and gold decorated table as devotions, a book review, music, and a history of the group filled the evening.

Nelsonville Methodist Florence Coakley Blanche Ogg Bee Adamson H. A. Rothrock Eva Davis Alice Louise Duskey Floretta Sommera Bessie Stephenson Jack Pritchard Mistese Donald Betts

Hand Injuries Reported From Electric Wringer

Mrs. John Lightfoot Sr. of Myers Street suffered painful injuries when her right hand was caught in an electric wringer. Flesh on top of the hand was torn to the wrist. Nelsonville notes also announce the Past Councilors Club weekly benefit bingo party postponed due to cold weather to be held next Thursday if conditions permit.

Nelsonville John Lightfoot Myers St

Marriage License Issued at St Marys for Nel sonville Pair

A marriage license was issued at St Marys West Virginia to Austin Allen 24 and Forest Staley 22 both of Nelsonville. The couple resides in Nelsonville and will wed in the near future.

Nelsonville St. Marys. W. Va Austin Allen Forest Staley

Daughters of America Call Members to Friday Practice

All members are urged to attend Friday night practice in Nelsonville ahead of an upcoming inspection. The notice emphasizes punctuality and full attendance for the group’s preparation.

Nelsonville The Daughters of America

Todd Rites Held At Asbury Church

The body of Mrs. Amos L. Todd arrived in Nelsonville from Royal Oak Michigan and was taken to Mr and Mrs John Todd Asbury Ridge. Funeral services were held at Asbury Church at 2 this afternoon with burial in Asbury.

Nelsonville Amos L. Todd Royal Oak Mich Todd John Todd Asbury Ridge Asbury Church Asbury

Nelsonville Legion Auxiliary Hosts Benefit Bingo Night

The American Legion Auxiliary will stage a benefit bingo party on Thursday at 8 o'clock in the Legion Building. Proceeds support local programs and veterans services.

Nelsonville American Legion Auxiliary Legion

Columbia High School Pupils Win Gregg Typing Awards

Columbia High School typing class members receiving Gregg awards include June Jordan and Georgia Nell Radekin at 34 words per minute, Emily Foster and Dorothy Morrison at 30 WPM. Several local residents and family mentions follow, with multiple illnesses, injuries, and visits to hospitals noted in a brief society style roundup.

Carpenter Columbia High School Gregg June Jordan Georgia Nell Radekin Emily Foster Dorothy Morrison Thelma Galaway Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Sam Cook Ney Carpenter Worley Jordan Hobson Nora Robinson Emma Dye Columbus Dale Dye J. L. Rawlings Bernice McCall Lancaster Chauncey Staneart Mr. Rawlings Wesley Bobo Chil- Heathe L. V. Lowther Evelyn Ward R. S. Vaile James Nicholson John Radekin Donaid Swearingen Wayne Turner R. Vale A. W. Rupe

Chesterhill News Notes Highlights Local Illness and Accidents

Chesterhill notes report Ernest Rowland lost his eye after a gas line thawing accident and removal at Memorial Hospital in Marietta. Other items include illnesses, visits, a 1500 barrel c s tern project for fire protection, births, recoveries, and a severe heart attack in Route 1.

Chesterhill Ernest Rowland Chester Rowland Memorial Hospital Marietta Rowland The River Gas Company

Miss Boyd to Speak at Nelsonville Revival

Salvation Army officials plan a Young People's Night revival at 95 W. Washington St. led by Dorothy Boyd of Athens. The program features a string band to provide music for the evening service despite cold attendance.

Nelsonville Salvation Army Washington St Dorothy Boyd Athens

Regular weekly bingo party in Nelsonville tonight

The Degree of Pocahontas sponsors the regular weekly benefit bingo party in Nelsonville, held tonight at 8 o clock as usual.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas

Funeral services for Richard Brown in Nelsonville

Rev. H A Roth Rock will conduct the funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence on Campbell Street. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Veon Joins Husband in Cleveland for Orchestra Engagement

Mrs. Robert Veon travels to Cleveland to join her husband Mr. Veon as his orchestra accepts an engagement there.

Cleveland Nelsonville Robert Veon Mr. Veon

Birth of Phillip Keith Simms Reported

The parents announce the birth of a son named Phillip Keith Simms born on Tuesday February 18.

Nelsonville George Simms Phillip Keith

Bradbury Brief Notes Highlights From Bradbury Community

Bradbury notes report Max Russell leaving for Columbus for New York Central Yards. A wreck shaken Hanning brothers and John Hanning and Philip Russell returning from No 16 work. Several families ill and a large Bradbury youth rally wins the church banner with 47 Bradbury participants. PTA met. local school progress praised under Principal Lawrence Chapman.

Bradbury Max Russell Columbus New York Central John Hanning Philip Russell Leonard Hanning No. 16 Cecil Hoffman Dora Russell John Black Bradford Rutland Dexter PTA Sanford Dodson Pomeroy Junia Piece Russell Baily Val Hysell Clay Evans Bailey Earl Moore Pleasant Hill Road Lawrence Chapman

Glouster Clerks Leaders Visit Hollister Meeting

Glouster president Richard Jones and D J Marquis attended Local Union 202 UMWA in Hollister Tuesday night. Local 202 voted to continue support of Local 908 and approved a $54 donation for its campaign. Malcolm Davis urged support for union made bakery products. A special Local 908 meeting was called for tonight at 7 in the Odd Fellow hall.

Glouster Richard Jones Reuben Sweeney Guardian Ward Bailey Retail Clerks D. J. Marquis Union 202 UMWA Hollister Jones Mr. Marquis Local 202 Local 908 Malcolm Davis Giouster Bakery Workers’ Union

Straitsville News Briefs Highlights Local Socials And Events

Miss Delphos Evans from Columbus visited her parents in New Straitsville. A sixth grade Valentine party was hosted by Mrs Lottie Porter. Rev E C Hardin and Mrs J B Hardin visited locals. Bessie Forester and Lloyd Guernhart wed Feb 5 in Lancaster. Birthday party for Mr Ernest Wilson celebrated. Local ill spells for Henry Lemon. Funeral attendees from Logan for Myrtle Lowney. Ida Romans and Dora Blankenship visited Henry Lemon. Gertrude Strain's tenth birthday party featured games and gifts. Mrs Charles Breeze ill. O W Forester recovering. Erma Pierce hosted her club. John Whitmer Jr spent time with parents. Perry County tournament set Feb 20 22 at New Lexington High School gym. New Straitsville and Junction City play Feb 20 at 7 pm. Body of Mrs Hugh Dalremple brought from Crooksville for burial. Rev Davis conducting revival at Oreville.

New Straitsville Delphos Evans Columbus Charlies Evans Lottie Porter E. C. Hardin J. B. Hardin Fultonham O. V. Forester Bessie Lloyd Guerninehart Lancaster Ernest Wilson Kermit Davis Edward Burke Robert Wilson Henry Lemon Sherman Sprankel Goldie Otstor Robert Blankenship Myrtle Lowney Logan Ida Romans Dora Blankenship Helen Strain Gertrude Charles Breeze Forest Coakley O. W. Forester Erma Pierce John Whitmer, Jr Morgan Shawnee Perry County New Lexington Junction City Hugh Dalremple Crooksville Davis Oreville

Glouster Study Club Valentine Party Night

Glouster The Progressive Study club held a Valentine party at the home of Mrs Esta Harper on Fairlawn Ave. Guests enjoyed a three course dinner served by Mrs Howard Young and Miss Olive McKee. A gift exchange and prize contests honored Mrs Mary Bryson and Miss Eva Kientz.

Grace Ochs Jennie Jones Gladys Hoon Ora Kittle Mae Dunnett Ruth Watkins Bess Henshaw Garnet Drury Sara Williams Mildred Davis Hazel Janchius Bertha Angle Eva Kientz Esta Cunningham Lalla Danford Merle Danford Harper

Glouster Druggist Injured in Auto Crash Near Coolville

Glouster physician M. M. Le Favor suffered numerous bruises when his car left the road near Coolville and struck a pole while returning from Belpre to Glouster. He was treated by a Coolville doctor and remained at home with painful but not serious injuries.

Glouster M. M. le Favor High St Coolville Belpre C. H. LeFavor LeFavor

Unemployed to Meet Glouster Unit at High School

Unemployed League Unit No will hold a regular meeting at the high school building Thursday night at 7:30 oclock. State President Truax is expected to attend and reports of delegates will be presented. Music will be provided.

Glouster—Unemployed League Unit No Truax

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