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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1937

Page

2

Evangelist E Howard Cadle Draws 1500 in Nelsonville Address

Nearly 1,500 people attended Rev E Howard Cadle in the Nelsonville Church of Christ auditorium. The famous Indianapolis Cadle Tabernacle founder shared life stories and preached The Reality of Sin inviting thanks. Curt Davis and Arnold accompanied with Mrs Cadle sending greetings from home.

E. Howard Cadle Nelsonville Curt Davis Arnold Dayton Ohio Cadle

New Tags On Sale Planned For March First

D H Shafer deputy registrar will travel to Marietta Saturday to attend a district deputies meeting and receive instructions on selling 1937 automobile license tags. The new plates are expected to go on sale March 1.

Nelsonville D. H. Shafer Marietta

Bowling Dream Realized as Wilder Rolls 800 Series

Hartford reports George H. Wilder achieved a lifelong goal by bowling an 800 series with big pins. He closed the first two games with strikes and opened the third with a strike to complete 14 straight perfect bowls.

Hartford Conn George H. Wilder

O. G. McCain Dies in Columbus

Nelsonville residents and relatives travel to Columbus after the death of their brother-in-law O. G. McCain. Mrs. T. R. Potts Mrs. Jean Sweeny and J. H. Sands attend the funeral circle. the McCain sister was formerly Mrs. A. J. Steincamp.

Nelsonville T. R. Potts Jean Sweeny J. H. Sands Columbus O. G. McCain McCain A. J. Steincamp

Mary Eckles Dies Suddenly in Nelsonville Home

Miss Mary Eckles died this morning at the home of her sister Mrs. Retta Howe in Nelsonville where she had lived for years. Born in Washington County she spent much of life with her sister and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survived by sister Mrs. Howe and brother Lucius Eckles of Connett Ohio. Funeral plans not yet completed.

Man Who Came Back Regrets Life After Miracle Heart Cure

Joseph Krehmar, once near death from angina, became the first patient to undergo a pioneering heart operation by Dr. Claude Beck in Cleveland. Four months after the operation he returned home hoping to work again, but he faces lasting limits and asks for light, nocturnal employment to support his family.

Chardon U.P Joseph Krehmar Krehmar Lakeside Hospital Cleveland Claude 8. Beck Harvard Medical School Beck Dr. Beck American Medical Association

Probate Court suspends hearing on guardians and executors accounts

In Athens County Ohio the probate court suspends hearing on guardian and executor accounts until March 1 1937 at 9 a m. Listed are guardians R W Finsterwald Gertrude Mulligan George Holdren Bank of Athens Guy Morrison Albert M Coates Bank of Athens NBA FL Thomas William Peters Thomas Walczak Bank of Athens NBA executor James D Brown Melvin Dunfee and others with final accounts filed in January February 1937. Interested parties may file written exceptions by February 33 1937 for hearing continuation.

Athens County Ohio R. W. Finsterwald George Hat Gertrude Mulligan Mary Gertrude Mulligan George Holdren Edne Sharp Bank of Athens NBA Otis Bean Guy Morrison Clara M. Perry Albert HM. Coates Albert Maywood Price N.B.A Peter Connelly FL. Thomas Melvin Dunfee Sarah Derby DepTy

Insulin Tally Reaches Vast Number For Iowa Boy

Harold Billings, eight and a half, has had about 11 680 insulin injections since age three. He will enter University Hospital at Iowa City for a new treatment noon. The boy has given many injections himself.

Shenandoah I.p Harold Billings University Hospital Iowa City

Said Pasha Demonstrated Courage Walking Gunpowder Path

Said Pasha, viceroy of Egypt from 1454 to 1863, publicly demonstrated his courage by walking over a layego of gunpowder a mile long and a brazed pipe in his mouth.

Said Pasha Egypt

Logan Team Defeats Elks to Capture City Bowling Crown

In Nelsonville Logan Team defeated the Elks three straight games to win the city bowling race. Struble starred with scores of 162 and 183 as Logan took the crown.

Nelsonville — Shines Beer Logan Elks Struble Johnny Johnson Charley Huddy Logan Crew Central Stars Mechems Ralph Howe Steenrod

Mother of Eight Dies in Columbus Hospital

Mrs. Cora Wyskiver, 55, widow of Frank Wyskiver of Murray City, died Wednesday night at St. Clair Hospital in Columbus. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Orbiston Church with burial at Greenlawn. The family lived at Orbiston and she is survived by three sons and five daughters.

Nelsonville Cora Wyskiver Frank Wyskiver Murray City St. Clair Hospital Columbus Orbiston Church Greenlawn Orbiston

Rehearsal Planned for Nelsonville Orchestra Sunday

A rehearsal of the combined high school and community orchestra will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church. John Geiger, director, announced the plan for a concert at the church on March 7.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church John Geiger

Funeral set Sunday for Perley W. Hickman of Nelsonville

Funeral services for Perley W. Hickman aged about will be held Sunday at 2 p m at Stouts Funeral Home Fayette Street conducted by Rev H A Rothrock with Spanish American War Veterans in charge Burial in Greenlawn Friends may call at his late residence on West Washington Street until Sunday morning Hickman born in Nelsonville spent life here son of the late Willis Gaylord and Loraine Wolfe Hickman He graduated Nelsonville High School in 1895 and attended the University of Michigan pharmacy He was active in Republican politics and was appointed postmaster by President Taft before entering the family drug store His brother Robert and sister Emmie preceded him in death a sister Mildred Hickman lives in Cleveland

Nelsonville Perley W. Hickman W. Washington St Stout Fayette 8&T H. A. Rothrock M. E. Church Greenlawn Mr. Hickman Willis Gaylord Loraine Wolfe Hickman Nelsonville High School University of Michigan At Ann Arbor Willis G. Hickman Athens County P. W. Hickman Taft Robert Emmie Mildred Hickman Cleveland

Nelsonville Elder Dickson to Lead Three LDS Services

Elder 8 E Dickson of Lancaster Ohio will conduct three services at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Jackson Street in Nelsonville on Sunday February 28. Meetings are scheduled for 10 30 a m 2 p m and 7 p m.

Nelsonville Leland Goodman Church of Christ, Fort St Wilma Scott Catherine Courtney Jesus Young People’s League Bob Lancaster Mary Cope Alice Mechem Loyal Women's Aid Esther Aid Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall E. Dickson Lancaster Ohio Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jackson St

Warning Flasher Installed on City Fire Truck

A red flasher signal light designed for fire trucks was bought and fitted on the left front fender of the city truck by Fire Chief Dane Windon. It will be used after dark to warn motorists and pedestrians of the approaching vehicle.

Nelsonville Dane Windon

York Orange Benefit Party At Local Hall

Members sponsor a bene fit party at their hall tonight February 27 starting at 8 o'clock to raise funds.

Nelsonville York Orange

Mrs Patience Windle Dies in Columbus

Mrs Patience Windle 50 died Thursday night at Mercy Hospital Columbus She is survived by her husband Ralph Windle eight children Albert Florence Smathers Lucy Shorts Chester Carl Ruth Elsie Martha three grandchildren three brothers John Ernest James Smith and two sisters Anna Windle Mary Lafollette all of this city Car mileage in the United States gained 12 billion miles in the first seven months of this year compared with 1938.

Nelsonville Patience Windle Mercy Hospital Columbus Ralph Windle Albert Florence Smathers Lucy Shorts Chester Carl Ruth Elsie Martha John Ernest James Smith Anna Windle Mary Lafollette United States

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