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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

6

Mayor vetoes parking and legal counsel measures in Nelsonville

Nelsonville adopts two hour parking 7 am to 10 pm for Public Square and nearby streets excluding Sunday. A $5 annual fee will reserve spaces for medical professionals. Mayor vetoes a resolution to hire special counsel with disputed fees. council to revisit the issue next week.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew Common Pleas Court Parkng Public Square Hocking St Columbus St Fayette Washington St Cables Alley Mayor and Safety Department Dew Supreme Court Cincinnati Council Judiciary Committee

Who Tagged Bill Keeton In Nal Story

Nelsonville residents learned of a practical joke when a note attached to Bill Keeton’s car demanded he appear in court. Keeton paid a $1 assessment to Mayor C G Dew at City Hall for alleged double parking, received a receipt, and was later deemed innocent. Police investigated the mystery, but no officer witnessed the tag or summons, and all red tags were accounted for after the hoax was uncovered.

Nelsonville Cock Robin Bill Keeton Dew Keeton

Mason Rites Will Be Held in Nelsonville

The body of Ralph Mason will be brought to Stout's Funeral Home in Nelsonville Friday for calling hours and Saturday service at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev W P Clark. Burial at Greenlawn follows. Mason was a former Athens County resident.

Nelsonville Ralph Mason Chicago Stout W. P. Clark Greenlawn Mason Athens County

Meeting Delayed by Industrial Development Association

Nelsonville officials announce postponement of the general meeting of the Industrial Development Association scheduled for Friday evening. Officers are not yet ready to report on several important pending matters, and the meeting is delayed for several days.

Nelsonville Industrial Development Association

Austin Team Beats Stars In City Bowling Loop

Austin Powder Bombers upset the Central Stars to win two of three games behind Lou Berry 638 triple while the Stars stars Wes Grimstead Starkey and Charles Huddy led their teams with high scores. The Mighty Men of Neiman beat the Brooks Shoemen 3 0 with a 2817 team total as Barney Neiman missed time due to a cold. The Meems Gas House Gang face the Joe Thomas Beer and Lunch five to close the week.

Nelsonville Austin Powder Bombers Lou Berry Central Stars Bombers Stars Wes Grimstead the Stars Starkey Charles Huddy Men of Neiman Brooks Shoemen Barney Neiman Joe Thomas

Buchtel Basketball Teams Host New Year Socials

Buchtel girl basketball players held New Year Eve and January social events at homes of Margaret Savage and Miss Savage with dancing games refreshments for a list of guests. A slumber party at Mary Ellen Covert's home followed with five attendees. After Buchtel vs Hollister game, the group enjoyed dancing, games, and a 1 AM buffet supper.

Church Group To Meet In Nelsonville Jan 14

Nelsonville ministers and their wives from the eastern district plan a conference Friday January 14 at 1 am in the Nelsonville M E Church. The first quarterly conference follows Friday January 21 at 7 30 pm with Dr J Ira Jones district superintendent presiding. The pastor will address youth and asks scout girls and boys to stay for the service along with their parents.

Nelsonville M. E J. Ira Jones

Nelsonville social notes and gatherings

Mrs Nelle Spray visits Murray City for several days. Mr and Mrs L T Rhodes attend funeral in Columbus. Mrs Mary Evans hosts Guild to honor her 76th birthday with a surprise party and potluck. Mrs Jack Whyte plans GT Club meeting Friday night at her Poplar Street home.

Nelsonville Nelle Spray Murray City L. T. Rhodes A. S. Bethel Athens Charles Walker Columbus Mrs. Evans Mary Evans Guild Jefferson St Jack Whyte Poplar St GT Club

East PTA To Meet At East School Friday

The East Parent Teacher Association will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at three o'clock at the East School.

East Pta East Parent-Teacher Association East

Lowden Rites Will Be Sunday

Mrs. Anna Lowden widow of late John Lowden and longtime Nelsonville fire chief died Wednesday at her sister’s home in Martinsburg Ohio. Her body rests at Stouts Funeral Home with calling until Sunday noon. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 pm at the Methodist Church. She was active in the Methodist Church and Eastern Star. Surviving are three sons John of Cambridge Paul of Plain City and Donald of Nelsonville plus one sister and two brothers.

Nelsonville Anna Lowden John Lowden Frank Wonderling Martinsburg Stout Methodist Church Lowden Eastern Star of

Mrs. Carson Boudinot Dies in Nelsonville

Mrs. Carson Boudinot, 68, died yesterday at 701 Chestnut Street Nelsonville. Funeral services will be Saturday at 3 pm at the residence conducted by Rev. Ben Awe. Burial is at Greenlawn. Survived by husband Carson Boudinot and adopted son Henry.

Nelsonville Anna Boudinot Chestnut St Ben Awe Greenlawn Carson Boudinot Henry

Methodist sale to fund Sunday School in Hyde Building

The Primary Department of the Methodist Sunday School will hold an all day rummage sale in the Hyde Building on W Washington Street Saturday.

Nelsonville The Methodist Sunday School Hyde Building Barron Building W. Washington St

Athens County Unemployed to Meet in Athens

John Sothers announces a gathering of the Athens County Unemployed at City Hall in Athens on Monday January 17 at 10 a m. The meeting aims to discuss local job concerns and relief efforts.

Athens Nelsonville Athens County City Hall John Sothers

Berean Men Plan Prayer Meeting in Nelsonville

The Berean Men will hold a prayer meeting Friday night at 7 o clock at the home of Eugene Inboden on Kont ner St. Roy Barron will be leader.

Nelsonville Berean Eugene Inboden Kontner Roy Barron

Fawn Recovers After Foot Amputation At State Bird Farm

Canon City reports a fawn recovering from foot amputation after a shattered bone in an accident could not be set. The operation was performed above the ankle. Elsewhere New York notes the chemical industry has 10 000 known substances while 500 000 more lack current use. Improved water, hygiene, and surgery extend English lifespans.

Canon City Colo New York American Chemical Society

Officers Elected At Lodge Group Meeting

Mrs Mary E Bartlett was chosen president with Mrs Flossie Crawford as vice president and Mrs Hattie Jackson as secretary while Mrs Stella Davis serves as treasurer. Mrs Elizabeth Riley and Mrs Hattie Jackson hosted the gathering with a three course dinner at the Masonic Temple.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Riley Hattie Jackson Hattie Hickman Eudora Masonic Temple Eastern Star Mary E. Bartlett Flossie Crawford Stella Davis

Banks Name Officers and Directors in Nelsonville

Annual stockholders meetings re elected directors for the Citizens Central Bank and the Peoples Bank Co. in Nelsonville. New term officers for Citizens Central Bank include S. E. Dean as president and James Sharp as vice president with Philip Weller as cashier. Peoples Bank Co. will keep W. H. Parks as president with J. M. Hyde and John V. Wood as vice presidents and R. W. Parks as cashier.

Nelsonville Peoples Bank Co Citizens Central Bank of Citizens Central Bank S. E. Dean C. E. Welch James Sharp Philip Weller Baird Stuart Stuart Hoodlett Miller Wilson G. W. Lax John H. Saltz The W. H. Parks J. M. Hyde John V. Wood R. W. Parks C. G. O’bleness

Forest Films Series Shown Across Hocking Valley District

The Wayne National Forest's Hocking Valley District will screen Forest Service works and good forest practice lessons at multiple schools in the district. No admission charge. Schedule lists Jan 12 Jobs School 1:30 and 7 p.m. and Jan 13 Monday School with more dates to follow.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Wayne National Forest Forest Service Camp Nelson James Seward Jobs

Assistant to Fire Chief Is Announced

Nelsonville George Godenschwager is named assistant fire chief by Mayor C G Dew to relieve Fire Chief Dana Windon for 24 hours weekly. He succeeds Leonard Bateman who resigned. The position pays $5 for service.

Nelsonville George Godenschwager C. G. Dew Leonard Bateman Dana Windon

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