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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1936

Page

6

Creek Enclosure Project Advances in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports the Jiggleburg storm sewer improvement as a WPA project. Work to enclose Jiggleburg Creek from Franklin Street to Grover Street is set to begin next Monday with an estimated cost of 13 002 dollars. Brick and an arch top will align with existing work, aiming to reduce flood damage to nearby properties and gardens.

Nelsonville Jiggleburg Creek Franklin St Grover St

Oral Daugherty To Wed Ruth M. Klotz

Engagement announced for Ruth Marie Klotz of Columbus and Oral Daugherty of Nelsonville. Klotz, superintendent of nurses at Grant Hospital, nursing graduate and Columbia BS, member of the nurse examining committee of the Ohio State Medical Board. Daugherty is general superintendent of the Sunday Creek Coal Company and resides in Nostomville. Wedding date not yet set.

Nelsonville Ruth Marie Klotz Columbus Oral Daugherty Sunday Creek Coal Company Nestomville

Mystery aboard ship deepens with missing Kokinor diamond

On a cruise, Nora Lane asks protection from her lawyer Mr. Blake as a blackmail theory and a theft suspect loom. The purser struggles to solve the crime while Nora discovers the Kokinor diamond is missing from her trunk, signaling a dangerous turn.

Nora Lane Snowshoes Mr. Blake Mannie Jackson Nore Lane

Funeral Rites Held for Miss Caroline Alexander in Zaleski

Miss Caroline Alexander 60 died Wednesday at home in Zaleski after months of poor health. Funeral services were conducted at the M E Church with Rev. Deeds officiating and burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Surviving relatives include eleven nieces and nephews and three siblings. The article also notes related local notices and events from Zaleski and Chillicothe.

James Toledo Lulu Webb New Marshfield Charles Napper Hawks Frank Fort Billy Wellaton E. T. Ansel Hazel Ansel McArthur Benjamin Sands Chillicothe Zajeski Katherine Murphy Athena Margaret Webb Cherrington Hospital Logan

Surprise Party At Haydenville Home

A birthday surprise hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waugh Tuesday evening February 2 drew many guests including Mr. and Mrs. William Wollett Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Vancuren and family and numerous neighbors. Lunch followed a social hour and gifts were exchanged. Also announced is the birth of a ten pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Pearl MacGatheny on Tuesday February 25. Mrs. Vera Waugh and daughter Erma were in Logan on Tuesday.

Haydenville Fred Waugh William Wollett Elmer Vancuren Ileane Robert Hutchinson Leota Freda Harvey Angle Guy Bailey Jesse Bougher William Greason Olive Thomas E. C. McQuaid Lee Marie Moore Waugh Erma Charlies Avis Mary Lou Helen Pearl MacGatheny Vera Waugh Logan Tuesaday

Mrs Mildred Kontner Hosts Friendship Circle Meeting

Mrs Mildred Kontner hosted the Friendship Circle on Wednesday in Nelsonville. President Mrs Eliza Smith led the business session and a two course dinner followed for members including Mrs Jennie Powell Mrs Lizzie Austin Mrs Ida Aufflich Mrs Bertha Willis Mrs Ethel Beverage Mrs Beatrice Shafer Mrs Filen Ervin Miss Imelda Smith and guest Edna Willis hostess will host next meeting at Poplar Street.

Nelsonville Mildred Kontner Friendship Circle Eliza Smith Jennie Powell Lizzie Austin Ida Aufflich Bertha Willis Ethel Beverage Beatrice Shafer Filen Ervin Imelda Smith Edna Willis

Ross Blake 75 Dies at Home Near Mineral

Nelsonville obituary notes Ross Blake aged 75 died Wednesday at his home near Mineral. The body goes to his old home near Coolville for funeral and burial. He is survived by his wife and several children.

Ross Blake Mineral Nelsonville Coolville

Nelsonville Band Boosters host weekly bingo at K of P Hall

The Band Boosters Club sponsors a regular weekly bingo party in Nelsonville at the K of P Hall. Play begins Friday night at o'clock.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club K. of P. Hall

Retta Howe Class Meets at M. E. Church

Sixteen members and one guest attended the Retta Howe Sunday School Class gathering at the Nelsonville Methodist Church in the church parlors. The meeting opened with a covered dish dinner at 6 30 and then routine business followed.

Nelsonville Retta Howe Methodist Church

Girl Scout News Notes from Nelsonville Troop Meeting

Nelsonville Pine Cone Troop 1 met at the Methodist Church scout rooms for songs and bird tales. Members discussed first and second class tests, cookie sale plans, and a future scout cabin while Troop 2 reports 26.enrolled with ten pursuing second class and Mary Jane Howe on first class.

Nelsonville Pine Cone June Hoffman Shirley Knight Betty Barber Helen Shaw Mary Cox Alice Mechem Helen Pritchard Pirate Patrol Ruth Bayless Jeanette Davis Betty Dodds Dorothy Lowden Adda Frances Butt Troop 2 Mary Jane Howe

Dorothy Boyd to Speak in Nelsonville Revival

Dorothy Boyd, a girl preacher, will deliver Am I My Brother's Keeper at the Salvation Army revival tonight at 95 W. Washington St in Nelsonville. The 7:30 p.m. service follows a brass band from the Marietta post and is expected to run through Sunday, according to Adj. Walter Hinshaw.

Nelsonville Misa Dorothy Boyd Salvation Army Washington St Marietta

Funeral for Dr. Allison Jones Held in Columbus

Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Julius Fincher Mrs. Garnet Bennett Charles Poston Mr. and Mrs. BE Dean Mayor S. G. Holland and Mrs. R. R. Staiker at the Columbus funeral Burial took place at Bremen.

Nelsonville Julius Fincher Garnet Bennett Charles Poston BE. Dean S. G. Holland R. R. Staiker Allison Jones Columbus Bremen

Cheshire Groups Share Meetings and Visits in Local Notes

The Pythian Sisters held a regular meeting with valentines exchange and refreshments. W. W. A. members enjoyed a Friday night gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Grover’s home with Evelyn Yeanger assisting. P T A met at the school with Mrs. Boothe of Gallipolis giving a talk. Numerous visits and reflections follow, including Mrs. Elmer Hern and Mrs. Ray Rupe visiting relatives, Miss Cora Rowley recovering from illness, and extended family visits to Athens and Columbus. Anna Ida Rife attends a Michigan hospital position. Ladies Aid set to meet March 5 at Mrs. Mabel’s.

Cheshire Pythian Sisters Ivan Grover Evelyn Yeanger P.T.A Boothe Gallipolis Elmer Hern Ray Rupe Addison Clara Ward Ella Rothgeb Baptist Church Clara Randall Bertha Cora Rowley K. B. Hensley Francis Charlies Butcher Ohio University F. W. Butcher Billa Ely Mabel Butcher Louisa McAllister George Athens Orin Smith Henry Ward Evelyn Max Wilbur Swisher Corning

Cosmopolitan Club Plans Friday Meeting in Nelsonville

The Cosmopolitan Club will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Waiter Wolf on Poplar Street in Nelsonville. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming events and club activities.

Nelsonville Cosmopolitan Club Waiter Wolf Poplar St

Daughters of America Set Friday Practice for Inspection

All members are requested to attend a meeting Friday evening in Nelsonville to prepare and practice for the upcoming inspection by the D A organization.

D. A Nelsonville The Daughters of America

Lambert Rites At Wilkesville Held Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Lawrence Lambert age 18 were held Sunday at the Presbyterian Church Wilkesville with Rev John Spires officiating. Burial was at Wilkesville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Mccormick Lawrence Keck Arthur Steel Kent Campbell Ivan Kessler John Baird.

Wilkesville Lawrence Lambert White Cross Hospital Columbus Presbyterian Church John Spires Bill McCormick Lawrence Keck Arthur Steel Kent Campbell Ivan Kessler John Baird Messrs. Hansen Strausbaugh Wells Waltz Lambert Ben Kruskamp Alice Wilkesville High School R. D. Harrison Lottie Kruskamp Grace McCormick Blanche Penn Louis Woltz B. S. Wells Bob White Eliza Lewis P.S. Rhodes Ronald Wells H. M. Wells Athens Hospital Raymond Jones Wellston Frank Woods Warnie Steel Yankee St Lowe House Truman Phillips Steels Shirley Spires Don Gene Lorna Calvin Dora Reed Grove City J. A. Strong McArthur Helen Miller Salem Center Bur! Steel George Bishop Pomer

Fasteeth Powder Keeps Plates From Dropping

Advertising copy for Fasteeth powder claiming no gummy feeling and fresh breath. Promotes daily comfort with dentures, praised by users and dentists, urging readers to purchase at local druggist. Three sizes offered in the ad.

Wildlife feeding in district sustains quail and squirrel

Deputy Game Protector Edward Eberst reports 800 pounds of grain seven bushels of nuts donated by mills and sportsmen kept wildlife alive during cold weather. Grain was spread countywide for quail and nuts sent to woodlands for squirrels. farmers contributed heavily.

LOGAN Edward Eberst Eberst

Seed Corn Is Judged Unfit By R. D. Lewis

Ohio State University agronomy professor R. D. Lewis warned of the worst seed corn season in Ohio since 1918. Germination tests across counties show high unfitness rates with Madison County at 493 of 590 cars unfit and Clark County with 52 of 68 bad. Muskingum Meigs County results varied, citing poor kernels due to moisture and cold winter. He estimated 500000 to 600000 bushels of seed corn needed to plant 3 million acres.

Columbus Ohio R. D. Lewis Ohio State University Madison County Clark County Muskingum County Meigs County

Missionary to Show India Film at Nelsonville Church

Members and friends of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville may view a 1600 foot reel of Rev. Charles F. Lipp's moving pictures from southern India. The event features narration and a free will offering to cover expenses and is open to the general public tonight at 7 o'clock.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Charles F. Lipp Lipp India

League Will Give Party for Dr Lipp

Nelsonville article notes Dr C F Lipp missionary from India will be honored at a church social tonight at 7 in the First Methodist Church social rooms. Epworth League fourth department under Miss Helen Shaw organizes with games and refreshments planned for Methodist Young People to attend.

Nelsonville C. F. Lipp India Epworth League Helen Shaw

Past Councilors Hold Benefit Bingo at IOOF Building

Nelsonville residents attend a benefit bingo at the IOOF Building on Thursday. The party starts at 8 PM with special prizes announced for players.

Nelsonville IOOF

Faithful Workers Class to Meet Friday in Nelsonville

Members of the Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet Friday night with Mrs. George Evans of Walnut Street. Mrs. Sam Frank will assist as hostess.

Nelsonville Faithful Workers Class The Methodist Church George Evans Walnut St Sam Frank

Causes and use of liquid laxatives in hospital care

A promotional note claims hospital doctors favor liquid laxatives like Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to treat constipation. The text extols gradual dosing, notes no habit formation, and urges patients to consult doctors and pharmacists for dosage guidance.

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Jiggleburg Ito Ruth M. Klotz Crutscow Deck Morgan NEA Serce, Inc Alexander Zaleski M. E. Church New Edington Girl Scout Dorothy Boyd Jones Cheshire Aid Society Majestic Myrnal Myrna Loy Talmase Tracy Oe Rere Maire Goldwye Maver Prvince Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy Rose Marie Alexei Grigoryevitch Stakhanov Russia United States American Medical Association OSU Lot Rain Capes Raineos Ork Alu Creas Poplar Street Nelsonville, Ohio Dr. Lipp Americas Wier Mechem’s Shoe Store
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