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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1936

Page

2

Dr Allison R Jones Former Nelsonville Dentist Dies in Columbus

Nelsonville born Dr Allison R Jones aged 63 died Monday at his Columbus home after several months illness. He practiced dentistry in Nelsonville with his brother Dr W S Jones for years before retirement. Survived by wife Mary Turner a daughter Mrs Phillip Weller a sister Mrs Lyman Mehinch and brother Dr W S Jones. Funeral in Columbus Wednesday at 1 pm with Bremen burial.

Nelsonville Allison R. Jones Columbus Bryden Road Jones W. S. Jones Mary Turner Bremen Phillip Weller Woodsfield Lyman Meihinch S. E. Dean

Marriage on Feb 23 Announced for Anna Nelsonville Couple

Nelsonville announces the marriage of Anna daughter of Mr and Mrs Forest McLaughlin to Erle Morman son of Mr and Mrs John Morman of Nelsonville. The ceremony occurred at St Marys West Virginia on February 23 performed by Reverend Rockliff Church of Christ. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Bob Hilleary. Both graduates of Nelsonville High School Class of 1934.

Nelsonville Forest Mclaughlin Anna Erle Morman John Morman St. Marys W. Va Rockliff Church of Christ Bob Hilleary Morman Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville Townsend Unit I Shifts Meetings to LDS Church

The Nelsonville Townsend Unit No I will hold all meetings at the Latter Day Saints Church at Jackson and Harper until further notice. Two or more speakers are expected for Thursday night this week announced by R H McCray along with a program of songs and instrumental music.

Nelsonville Townsend Unit No. I Latter Day Saints’ Church Corner Jackson Harper Sta R. H. McCray

Dexter District News Briefs Run Through Community Ties

Dexter District notes list visiting relatives from Pittsburgh Charleston and Columbus. Several townsfolk are mentioned including Mr. and Mrs. Race Hill Mr. and Mrs. Forrest McCann and Rev. G W Perkins. Illnesses and hospital stays involve Ollie Anderson and a surgical operation at Athens. Community activities include Ladies Aid at Ed Russell and Amber Lodge IOOF lunch after lodge.

Eleanor Hill Parkersburg Race Hill Ollie Anderson Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Houk Vinton Forrest McCann McCann Clarence Price Rutland Max Smith Harold Smith Columbus G. W. Perkins Christian Church Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Dexter Ed Russell L. EB Enteminger

Bradbury Personal And Social Mention

Local notes record visits and illnesses among Bradbury area residents. Bud Russell family hosted Brad Russell. Mrs. John Fry ill. D. Dodson and W. Russell guests. Edna Swink moved. Ben Morris visited Nathan Canady who is seriously ill. Orin Wears moving to Kerns property near Vulcan Mine. Elmos Philips children ill with scarlet fever. Dr Ellis of Pomeroy visited the school. Bible School attendance noted. Mrs. Frank Knopp visited. Grandpa Powell ill. Richard Reuter hired as truck driver for B. Bally. Rev Perkins preached. revival planned for March 29. Mrs. Tom Hendricks ill. taffy pull at Mary Elen Bissonn. Mrs. Gilmore visited. tree in Ed Gilkey yard froze in severe cold.

Bradbury Brad Russell Letart Bud Russell John Fry W. D. Russell David Dodson Edna Swink Reynolds Middleport Ben Morris Nathan Canady Orin Wears Kerns Vulcan Mine Elmos Philips Ellis Pomeroy Bible School Bradbury Wands Bradford Frank Knopp W. EB. Sayre Grandpa Powell William Sayre Richard Reuter B. H. Ball Ed Gilkey

Brother Returns to Vinton After Eight Years

Brother of Mrs. Ed Raines, Ray Smith, comes home to Vinton after eight years away. Fire at Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Gee home started early Monday. cause unknown. Vinton edged Wilkesville 24 to 21 in a Friday basketball game. girls lost to Wilkesville. Numerous local visits and Sunday gatherings noted around Vinton.

Vinton Ray Smith Ed Raines Charlie Gee Roy Painter Fostoria Nettie Painter Wilkesville Frank Atkinson Marietta Isaac Evans Verna George Everette Gene H. G. McMillen Joe Neal Ashland John Love Cline Gerlach Peggy Lou Ward I. W. Jacoba Donald Wilcox Columbus J. L. Clark Coalton Clem Wilcox Verna Welker Jack Freshcorm Athens Helen Mills Ewan Creek G. Fef. Glenn T. J. Allison Billy Welker Rio Grande J. W. Jacobs Bunday Tom Gray Clyde Eagle E. Denney Maxine Lambert Presbyterian Church Walter Scott Herbert and Junior Joe Amos Vernoka White Kathryn Ryers Helen Quicule Ward Philips Jon Dick Gallipolis Dave Itloyd Jon Evan

Friendship Club Meets Wednesday at Mildred Monier Home

The Friendship Club will gather Wednesday night at Mildred Monier’s residence on W. Washington Street.

Nelson Ville Friendship Club Mildred Monier W. Washington &T

Ames-Bern Beats Hounds in Nelsonville 87 to 27

Ames-Bern trounced the Nelsonville Greyhounds 87 27 on the Greyhounds home court Saturday night. Smith led Nelsonville with five field goals as Ames-Bern pulled away after intermission and widened the lead through the third and fourth periods. The Amesville reserves outplayed the varsity, winning in overtime as Newman's basket capped the late rally. In a separate note, a photo caption features J Edgar Hoover at Miami Beach.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Ames-Bern Hounds Amesville Smith Smith and Company Amenville Chauncey Varsity Pomeroy Reserves Reed

Mrs Bay Hosts Birthday Party For Granddaughter Janet

Mrs Elmer Bay entertained from 2 to 4 pm Saturday Feb 22 in Nelsonville on Chestnut Street for her granddaughter Janet's eleventh birthday. Games contests and prizes filled the afternoon with refreshments served for a group of girls including Anna Mae Allen Norma Barstow Edith Cook Norma Carr Jean Fisk and others. Janet received many gifts.

Nelsonville Elmer Bay Chestnut St Janet Bay Anna Mae Leora Allen Norma Barstow Edith Cook Norma Carr Jean Fisk Joan Fellon Nelvinia Hall Rachel Evelyn Hitchings

Youth Returns To Syracuse from Florida

Louia Flanagan son of Mr and Mrs A L Flanagan and noted Syracuse globe trotter returned from Miami Fla Saturday This is the thirtieth state he has toured in the last two years He relates his travels vividly at gatherings and with local clubs The Loyal Helper Class of Asburs Methodist Church held a potluck dinner Tuesday with Mrs Harvey Holter presiding and Miss Mellie Parker attending Obituaries note Miss Mellie Parker sister of George Parker died of pneumonia at her aunt s home Funeral services for Mrs Presley Turley age 80 who died at home were conducted with Rev C D Copley in charge Burial followed at Syracuse Hall Cemetery and several relatives attended including Naomi Turley and other family members in attendance Rev H V Kyer and daughter plan to return near Akron after visiting Syracuse

Syracuse Louia Flanagan A. L. Flanagan Globe Trotter Miami Fla Flanagan Asburs Methodist Church Harvey Holter Mellie Parker George Parker Pomeroy Lou Taylor Helen Underhill Columbus Mary Karr Marcia Karr Annie Turley Athens Fred Morehead Presley Turley New Haven W. Va Naomi Harry Turley Wellsburg Annie C. D. Copley Methodist Church Syracuse Hall Austin Harbarger Joseph Roy Morehead Charles Ohlinger Elizabeth Hess Max Roller Middleport Charles Nease Floyd Clark H. V. Kyer Homer Roush Akron

Class No 21 Methodist Church Holds Monthly Meeting

Mrs Frank O Mara Mrs Harry Hartley Mrs Earl Weiss Mrs Jack Hannahs and Mrs Joe Galvin hosted the Class No 21 meeting in the Methodist Church parlors. President Mrs Carlos Ogg presided over the business session and a two course lunch was served to 34 members and teacher Mrs Florence Coakley.

Nelsonville Frank O'Mara Harry Hartley Earl Weiss Jack Hannahs Joe Galvin Methodist Church Carlos Ogg Florence Coakley

Retta Howe Class To Meet Tonight

Retta Howe Sunday School class of the Methodist Church will meet tonight in the church parlors. A covered dish dinner begins at 6 30 with members asked to bring a suitable contribution.

Nelsonville Retta Howe Methodist Church

Miss Shepard Honors Mother With Party

Nelsonville Saturday evening Miss Elizabeth Shepard entertained several close friends for her mother Mrs Grace Shepard. Bingo awarded high score to Mrs Elizabeth Bell low by Mrs Rose Weigand and full house to Miss Belle Harrold. Lavender and old lace themed refreshments featured tiny dolls as placards and a centerpiece with white candles. Seven guests and the honoree attended.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Shepard Grace Shepard Elizabeth Bell Rose Weigand Belle Harrold

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Clark At Maple Street Home

A birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John 8 Clark on Maple Street Sunday for Mr. Clark’s birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Angle, Mr. and Mrs. EF J. Eddy, the hosts, and their two sons Robert and Charlies.

School News and Events From Jobs School

Mrs Elmer Gears visited the third grade with daughter Joy a pupil. Sonny Garner won the second grade reading prize for 25 days of work. Carnival treats included ed sandwiches and pop. Second and third graders start a Holland project. A well attended beano party supported by proceeds for a radio or swings. A valentine party was held and programs included songs and dramatizations. The district toured Laurelville Rosemary Camp Leta Ann and Teddy are enrolled for the year. Jobs visitors included Ralph Moorehead and James North of Logan. John Ayers Murray City attended as a business visitor. Mr and Mrs John Vasko joined a St Phillip Nervi Church social in Murray City. Mrs Gladys Jenkins Nelsonville visited with her parents. Roger Sowers visited his mother in Nelsonville.

JOBS Elmer Gears Joy Sonny Garner Holland Laurelville Rosemary Camp Leta Ann Teddy Harry Farmer Ralph Moorehead James North Logan John Ayers Murray City John Vasko St. Phillip Nervi Gladys Jenkins Nelsonville Dan Bateman Roger Sowers William Sowers

Nelsonville Social Personal Mention

Miss Gladys Ashby of Columbus spent the end of the week with her mother in Nelsonville. Mrs. Dana Windon and Mrs. Leota Thompson visited Lancaster Saturday. Mr and Mrs Marion Campbell of Baltimore were guests of Ed and P C Campbell in Nelsonville and Miss Dorothy Howard accompanied them home for an indefinite stay.

Ray Anderson Pleasant Ollie Anderson Loyal Folden Gallipolis Homer Marchington Howard Folden Dyesville Emerson Marchington Roberts Columbus Amber Lodge Ioof Nelsonville Gladys Ashby Dana Windon Leota Thompson Lancaster Marion Campbell Baltimore Ed Howard P. C. Campbell Dorothy Howard

Bingo Night Sponsored by Degree of Pocahontas in Red Men's Hall

Nelsonville hosts Wednesday bingo party sponsored by the Degree of Pocahontas in Red Men's Hall. Patrons should bring February tickets for a special drawings. Play begins at 8.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Beauty Trade Show convention opens in Columbus

Mrs. Cora Tig nor attends the eighth annual Beauty Trade Show in Columbus this week, while other delegates gather for the event.

Nelsonville Cora Tignor Columbus

Jacksonville Trimble schools chief returns after influenza

M. M. Bryson of Glouster serves as superintendent of the Jacksonville Trimble schools and has been off duty several days due to influenza.

Glouster M. M. Bryson Jacksonville- Trimble

Huddy Couple Weekend Guests in Crooksville

Mr and Mrs Clarence Huddy of Crooksville were weekend guests of Mrs Getta Ley and family, the Huddy couple visiting for a family gathering.

Glouster Clarence Huddy Crooksville Mrs. Huddy Getta Ley

Mrs Lalla Dunnett and Ruth Return From Columbus Visit

Mrs. Lalla Dunnett and daughter Miss Ruth returned from Columbus where they stayed several days with Mrs. Dunnett’s son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bernard Swisher and their baby.

Rebekah School of Instruction Planned in Glouster

The Rebekah District School of Instruction will be held with Marecellite Rebekah Lodge in Glouster in mid July according to lodge information. It was originally not planned for a summer date.

Slouster Rebekah District School of Instruction Marecellite Rebekah Lodge Glouster al Lodge

Trimble Party Attended by Trimble Heights Residents

Miss Phyllis Antle entertained with a house party Saturday afternoon at her Trimble Heights home. After games were played lunch was served. Guests included Miss Isabelle Kelley Dorotha Mhring Rowena Duncan Mary Kelley Betty Fierce June McLeod Phyllis Antie and Mrs White.

Trimble Phyllis Antle Trimble Heights Isabelle Kelley Dorotha Mhring Rowena Duncan Mary Kelley Betty Fierce June McLeod Phyllis Antie Mra, White

Jacksonville Lodge Installs Officers and Holds Social

Charles Thomas Lodge I O O F Jacksonville installed officers Friday night with District Deputy Grand Master I R Wolfe of Coolville assisting. Following services, refreshments were served as the social season began. New officers include noble grand William Grandstaff and vice grand Walter Parks.

Jacksonville Charles Thomas Lodge IOOF I. R. Wolfe Coolville Noble Grand William Grandstaff Walter Parks W. C. Hill Elmer Davis John Deal R.S N.G C.E. Speary

Brothers Charged With Obscene Language Hearings

Leo Wright found guilty of using profane language in front of a female. fined $5 and costs. Alfred Wright case dismissed by Justice William Ellis. The hearing occurred Monday evening. charges filed by sister-in-law Mrs. Matthew Wright.

Glouster Leo Alfred Wright Murray City William Ellis Matthew Wright Alfred

Tags To Be Sold In Local Tag Office

GLOUSTER C. E. Handley announces the auto license tag office will be in the Elmer C Morris Singer sewing machine room opposite Hotel Gordon. Hours are 8 to 11 30 a m and 12 30 to 4 p m weekdays. Saturday hours 8 to noon. The 1936 tags go on sale next Monday.

Glouster C. E. Handley Elmer C. Morris Singer Gordon Handley

Rothwell Club Changes Meeting Place

The Rothwell Club will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. John B. Stiff’s home on Spring Street, instead of at Mrs. M. M. Bryson’s on Main Street as previously announced.

Rothwell Club Glouster John B. Stiff Spring St M. M. Bryson Main St

Townsend Club Shifts Meeting to Alternate Fridays

The Townsend Club changes its meeting time from Sunday afternoon to alternating Friday evenings. The next gathering will be held on Friday evening March 6.

Glouster Townsend

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