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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1934

Page

5

Tractors, Trucks Removed From CWA List in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on January 10, 35 workers were dropped from CWA payrolls as six trucks were removed from active use. Dismissals align with family-work restriction and non-eligibility rules, with complaints possible through the Athens Complaint and Adjustment Committee. Buchtel reservoir overhaul for fire protection nears completion, plus several village projects sustaining about 85 workers.

Nelsonville Athens Cline Building Buchtel Victor Oakley Buchtel Village Sayre’s Whch Corporation Main Street Akron Avenue M. E. Church

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Slimy Liver Heal

An ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a harmless liver stimulant to relieve tiredness and bad breath from sluggish bile. It claims the vegetable formula cleanses the liver, corrects constipation, and restores youthful vitality, priced at 15 cents.

Edwards Olive

Murray City Marriage Notices and Local News

Cecelia Byron wed Bert Larsson in a home ceremony with Rev. F Gallerini officiating. The couple is Murray High School graduates. Glenna Boling wed Ralph Forscythe in Pt Pleasant W Va on Jan 6. Local CCC enrollees from Murray spent weekend with families, including Robert Keller of Cincinnati. Jean Stanley visited Athens aunt Maxine Robinson in Murray.

Murray City John Byron Cecelia Bert Lairson F. Gallerini Magdalene Dowson Larsson Murray High School William Thomas Jr Columbus William Thomas Harry Shuttleworth Jr Belford Detroit George Boling Glenna Ralph Forscythe Henry Forscythe Lancaster Pt. Pleasant W. Va Charlies Roberts Andy Mason George Brutvan Terry Bunting Oliver Love Oje Marinko James Dyson Richard Penn This City Robert Keller Cincinnati CCC Camp Hocking Logan Mr. Keller Charles Roberts Jean Stanley Athens Maxine Robinson

Miss Nixon and Nixon Guests Host New Year Watch Party

The Misses Phigena and Mary Jean Nixon entertained 22 guests at a New Year’s Eve watch party with music games and a lunch. Bertha Nixon hosted a birthday for her brother Ralph on Monday night with games contests and refreshments.

Phigena Mary Jean Nixon Bertha Nixon Ruth Nixon Delbert Walls Ralph T. J. Thomas William Shannon Trimble George Baily Ohio Fuel Gas Co Stewart William Coon John Meredith Glouster McDowell

Funeral held for 12 year old Dempsey Smith in Morristown

Nelsonville Jan 10 funeral services were held at 10 30 for Dempsey Smith age 12 at Morristown Church with burial in Hilltop Cemetery Millfield. He died in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after being found in an automobile with his father and brother who were already dead. Double funeral services had been held for the father and brother.

Nelsonville Dempsey Smith Morristown Hilltop Cemetery Millfield Dempsey Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

S H T Club Bridge Night At Helen Devol Home

Miss Helen Devol hosted the S H T Club Monday evening with three tables playing bridge. A two course luncheon followed the game. high scores were earned by Mrs Earl Linscott and Mrs Donald Betts.

Helen Devol S. H. T. Club Earl Linscott Donald Betts

Nelsonville Lights Up With New Street Indicator Display

Merrill Cox announces the display of his newly manufactured street indicator in Nelsonville soon. The device, built by Adam Fisher in St Louis, is being tested in Missouri and demonstrations are planned for Philadelphia Columbus Cincinnati and Bridgeport. Cox aided by the maker markets the machine and explains five years of development since law school at the University of Dayton.

Merrill Cox Nelsonville Adam Fisher St. Louis Missouri Cox Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co Philadelphia Columbus Cincinnati Bridgeport Ohio

Cable Rites Held Tuesday Morning

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Sarah Rannells Cable were held Tuesday at 10 30 AM conducted by Rev. Lloyd Evans of the First Presbyterian Church of which she was a member. The body was buried beside her late husband Eugene J Cable at Greenlawn Cemetery in Columbus.

Nelsonville Sarah Rannells Cable East Columbus Street Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church God the Greenlawn Columbus Eugene J Cable

Social notes and visits across local towns

Mrs. Oscar Matheny and daughter of New Marshfield spent last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. William Hartman. Rev H Mingus of Bremen visited Mr and Mrs Charlies Kinsey Saturday. Guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Ely Monday were Mrs Ossie Howard Mrs Raymond Humphrey and daughter of Conne t t and Leonard Ely of Londonderry. Mr and Mrs Ed Fiske of Carbondale have been attending the protracted meeting here. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hartman were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Charlies Gabriel in Nelsonville. Mrs Ruth Hartman is spending a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Auker of Carbondale. Mr and Mrs Mark Foughty and daughter Chauncey recently visited the former s mother Mrs Betty Foughty. Entertains Bridge Club Miss Irma Wilson entertained the members of her bridge club Tuesday evening. Two tables were used by the players. After the game the hostess served a refreshment course. The club presented Mrs Will Poling a farewell gift. Mrs Leo White and Mrs Donald Lowden held high scores. Mr and Mrs William Poling returned Monday from Columbus and yesterday packed their household goods. This morning they left for Columbus where Mr Poling has purchased a drug store and where they will make their home. Little boy seriously ill Nelsonville Jan 10 Keith son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Scott has been seriously ill from scarlet fever for two weeks at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Oscar Haybron. His condition is reported as favorable.

Herbert Ely Ossie Howard Raymond Humphrey Connett Leonard Ely Londonderry Ed Fiske Carbondale Arthur Hartman Charlies Gabriel Nelsonville Ruth Hartman Charles Auker Mark Foughty Chauncey Betty Foughty Entertains Irma Wilson Will Poling Leo White Donald Lowden William Poling Columbus Mr. Poling Keith Raymond Scott Oscar Haybron Eudora Chapter Order of Easter Star Masonic Temple Christian Church Order Mary E. Bartlett Inez Wilson Grace Kelch Mable Washburn Jean Nelson Temple Athens Vigil Davis Woodrow Avenue Ward W. Hamm Ralph Weymueller C. A. Hooper Hostene Deloras Misa Adrianeles Weymeuller Helen Verity

Local hosting includes Toledo visitors for Tuesday

Mr and Mrs W J McConaha welcomed Mrs Bette Rife Columbus Mrs Jennie Shuttleworth Mrs Helen Wooley and son Emmett Grones and Arthur Dufonttaler all from Toledo as guests on Tuesday.

W. J. McConaha Bettie Rife Columbus Jennie Shuttleworth Helen Wooley and Son Emmett Grones Arthur Dufonttaler Toledo

Py thian Sisters Plan Thursday Meeting With Sugar Social

Members are asked to bring a cup of sugar to the regular Py thian Sisters meeting Thursday evening. A taffy pull will be enjoyed after the gathering.

Pythian Sisters

Willing Workers Sunday School Class Meets at Mrs Morman’s

The Willing Workers Sunday School Class of the Christian Church will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Cecil Morman at 360 Walnut Street. A potluck luncheon will be served.

Willing Workers The Christian Church Cecil Morman Walnut Street

My Neighbor's KITCHEN Cookie Recipe Teaches Rich Treats

Annalea Wilder presents a homey cookie recipe from Mrs. William Connett of 24 East State Street. The drop cookies use brown sugar butter eggs coffee soda nuts raisins and spices baked at 380 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

William Connett East State Street

Crime Pupil Saved by Pursuit of Kidnapped Boy

Police say George W. McDonald 37 lured 11 year old boy from an Omaha orphanage to train him for crime. McDonald admitted aiding a jewel robbery and was previously convicted in Denver in 1916 of a $15,000 robbery.

Bob Walsh Omaha George W. McDonald McDonald Denver

Local citizens reprimanded over coal removal in Nelsonville

Following an investigation by C O Railroad detectives W L Price and I A Greshel, thirteen Nelsonville residents including five minors were ordered to Mayor 8 G Holland's office for reprimand over alleged coal removal from railroad cars. No charges were filed, but future offenses will incur harsher action.

Debate Team Wins Defeats Logan Group In Logan

The Logan debate team, last year’s winner over Nelsonville, falls to Nelsonville at Logan. Coach Julian Yantis praises Barbara Steenrod, Mary Margaret Betts, and Elizabeth Backus. Ohio University professor Raymor McQuiston judged the debate on whether the US should adopt core parts of Britain's broadcasting system. An inexperienced Nelsonville affirmative team will debate Athens negative next Monday at 2 PM in Nelsonville High School Auditorium. Maynard McDaniel coaches the current Nelsonville team. a coin collection will help defray debate expenses.

Nelsonville Logan Julian Yantis Barbara Steenrod Mary Margaret Betts Elizabeth Backus Raymor McQuiston Ohio University United States British Broadcasting System Audrey Stanley Mary Frances Groves Adah Bussey Phyllis Wend Athens Nelsonville High School Maynard McDaniel

Rotary Club Hosts Rev R F Strickler Guest Speaker

Rev R F Strickler pastor of the Christian Church spoke to the Rotary Club urging a return to religious fundamentals to recover society. C D Shafer of the Athens Club attended as a guest.

R. F. Strickler Nelsonville The Christian Church Rotary Club God C. D. Shafer Athens Club

Mail Carriers and Trustees To Meet

Athens County rural mail carriers and township trustees will meet in the civil service room at the Post Office Building in Athens Saturday night at 7 o'clock. Plans for obtaining CWA funds to improve mud roads used by mail carriers will be discussed. The county has 480 miles of mud roads.

Athens County Civil Service Room Post Office Athens CWA

Stolen Woodworth Car Recovered Near Athens

Charles Woodworth reported his automobile stolen from Strathmore Boulevard Monday night. It was found Tuesday on a side road about a mile east of Athens, apparently pushed there by another car. Thieves failed to start the motor.

Charles Woodworth Strathmore Boulevard Athens

Howe Property Damaged By Fire in Nelsonville

Fire at the J. R. Howe residence on West Franklin Street damaged the floor in front of an open grate. Belford Rosser and family awoke to smoke and alerted authorities. Damage is estimated near 25 dollars per Fire Chief Dana Windon.

St Andrew's Church Women Host Benefit Bridge Night

The women of St Andrew's Church hold a benefit bridge and euchre party at the Parish Hall Thursday evening. Play begins at 8 o'clock.

St. Andrew’s Church

Two Rugs Sought for East and West Schools

Nelsonville readers are invited to donate two floor coverings for slippery hall steps at East and West Schools. The preferred sizes are 7 by 9 feet or 9 by 12 feet, with options including Congoleum porch rag or cloth rugs. A cupboard is also requested, and donations can be arranged by calling Margaret Johnson at 355-W.

Nelsonville Margaret Johnson

Red Pimples on Face Healed by Cuticura Soap

Miss Dortha Hall of Byesville Ohio reports severe facial pimples and sleep loss. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment after a free sample and purchased more, then says she was completely healed. The要 note dated June 24 1933.

Cutiura Dortha Hall Byesville Ohio

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