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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1936
Page
2
Mrs. John E. Zeller died Saturday at the home of her daughter in Zanesyi. The report notes ruins of a long-perished city where mummified forms suggest giants seven feet tall and pygmies three feet tall lived together. Ethnologist Paxson C. Hayes, who spent seven years exploring the upland wastes, uncovered the mummies.
Evelyn Zeller 60 widow of John E B Zeller long a Nelsonville resident died at 5 PM Saturday at her daughter Mrs Fred H Johnsons home on Tab Locust Ave Zanesville after about six weeks illness She leaves a son John B Zeller two brothers and four grandchildren Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Johnson home in Zanesville with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville The Past Matrons and Patrons Association will meet Wednesday at the Masonic Temple Dinner at 6 30 PM then initiation The article notes the birds caretaker a real estate man of birds theory.
Advertisement touts Creomulsion for chest cold bronchial irritation promising quick relief. It claims the drug reaches the seat of trouble, loosens phlegm and heals membranes with a druggist guarantee and money back if not satisfied from the first use.
Nelsonville mourns as Mrs Lillie Hill Reynolds, her daughter Charlotte, and Charlotte's husband die in a Denver Christmas Day automobile accident. Surviving relative is cousin Mrs E E Bell of Nelsonville. Reynolds daughter of the late Ben Hill, a former Nelsonville miner and the Hill family left for the West years ago.
Lem Valkinburg aged 51 died Sunday at Cherrington Hospital after Christmas Eve operation complications. He worked 13 years for Ohio Fuel Gas Co. Survived by wife Bessie Clary two children Max and Lovey Adams two grandchildren and many siblings. Funeral at Christian Church Tuesday at 2. Red Men to attend. Public schools resume after vacation with exams January 22 and 23.
A regular W. E. A. Review No. 240 meeting in Nelson Ville will install officers and host a December birthday dinner. Birthday guests in December are invited as special attendees.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger returned Sunday to Smithfield after visiting her mother during the holidays. Mr and Mrs George Johnson and daughter Margaret were called to Zanesville Sunday by the death of Mrs John Zellar. Supt and Mrs FE Arnold returned Saturday after visiting relatives in Wilmington Ohio. Books are sacred to central Tibet tribes who worship them as the source of knowledge.
An old patent medicine ad touts Thoxine as a throat remedy to ease night coughs. It promises relief in 15 minutes with one dose and claims it loosens phlegm while also preventing throat cold symptoms. The copy notes bottle sizes 350 600 and 1.00 at Clines Drug Store and Quicks Drug Store.
President Roosevelt outlines a projected 1937 deficit amid New Deal aims to cut relief costs, boost tax revenues, and spur recovery. He cites a 716.7 million rise in 1937 tax receipts and a 0.5 billion income tax increase over 1936, with total gross receipts at 5.564 billion and outlays at 6.753 billion.
Gore area social notes list visits among residents from Nelsonville Moon Run Logan Shawnee and Mt. Pleasant Mich. Revival meetings at U B Church led by Reverend Kahler with Ruth Cramer on piano. PWA work delayed by bad weather.
Bruce Barnes of Austin Texas ends a two year absence from professional tennis and rejoins competition. A veteran money player, he joined Bill Tilden's troupe six years ago.
1936 report notes Adolf Hitler aims to draft all German boys and girls aged 10 to 18 into a state youth organization serving national socialism. Nelsonville item lists Loyal Woman's Class meeting at 7 PM with Mrs. Ida Rosser for monthly business and officer elections.
The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Case No 15870 G D Gorham Treasurer plaintiff v Donald R Poston et al defendant. An auction will be held January 27 1936 at 1 30 PM at the courthouse Athens for a 33 acre York Township parcel bounded by fractions and lines with terms cash and two thirds minimum bid.
Dr. Edith Beechel of Ohio University speaks at the Hyperion Club in Nelsonville on child development and the home community church and schools as key factors shaping capable youths. Ralph Henry of Ford Motor Co. presents The Greenfield Village. club officers are elected. Red Cross drive and Ohio Commission for the Blind display noted. annual dinner follows.
Mrs. Mary Churry 55 a native of Hungary died at her Corning home Saturday after arriving in the United States 35 years ago. Survived by husband John and six sons John Julius Albert at home and Paul Frank William in Columbus. Funeral services at Corning M E Church Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in New Lexington.
The Junior Order holds its regular weekly benefit bingo party Tuesday night at 8 in the I O O F Hall.
The Commission orders District Boards in Minimum Price Area No 1 to establish rules for coal sale and distribution by Code members. Boards must coordinate proposals, submit by Jan 13 1936, hold hearings Jan 16 1936, and publish notice to affected parties. The meeting and coordination aim to align rules with the act and prepare for Commission approval.
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