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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1936

Page

2

Partial Operation Resumes at Athena Brick Plant Nelsonville

Reconditioning at Athena Brick Corporation Nelsonville moves to allow some departments to operate and start preliminaries in floor brick manufacture. Repairs across all departments are underway with full staffing expected soon. The plant, idle for about two and a half years, was acquired last November by R D Bond and associates, with plans to produce salt glazed brick and floor tile.

Nelsonville Athena Brick Corporation Athena R. D. Bond and Associates

Martin Cleaners Win Two Of Three In City Bowling

Nelsonville report says Martin Cleaners defeated Mac Chevrolet on Central Alleys Monday night as part of the league’s second week of the last half. Hemsley led with a 222 single and a 556 series.

Nelsonville Martin Cleaners Mac Chevrolet Hemsley Martins

Warner Cottage on Muskingum River Burns in Nelsonville

The summer cottage owned by H. D. Warner of Nelsonville burned Sunday night on the Muskingum River near Lake Chute. Fire partly covered by insurance. locals prevented spread to other cottages. Origin undetermined. the camp was closed last fall. Warner visited Monday and said the destruction was total.

Nelsonville H. D. Warner Muskingum River Lake Chute Warner

Daughters of America to Officiate Funeral in Nelsonville

Members are asked to meet tonight at IOOF halls at 6 o clock to prepare for the funeral of Mrs Mattie Weekly. The Daughters of America will conduct the funeral service Wednesday evening at the Kentner Street residence at 7 15 attended by friends relatives and neighbors.

Nelsonville Daughters of America Mattie Kentner St

Walter Evans Hurt In Kimberly Mine

Walter Evans of Carbon Hill, a machine man at Kimberly Mine, suffered a fracture of his left leg at the ankle Monday afternoon when his foot slipped as he prepared to step on the short-wall machine. He was moved by ambulance to a local physician for treatment.

Nelsonville Walter Evans Carbon Hill Kimberly Evans

Women’s Bible Class Meets Friday After Services

The Woman’s Bible Class of the Buehtel M B Church will meet Friday evening, following church services, instead of Wednesday as previously announced. The public is welcome.

Buchtel Woman's Buehtel M. BE

Mechem To Lead Glenford Post Drum Corps In 1936

Nelsonville report states Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps elects Co. Mechem again as Corps Commander for 1936. Other officers elected include Isaac Vaughn vice commander Robert Kinney secretary treasurer and trustees J W Hall Glenn Allen Eugene Berry and W F Gray. Rehearsals set to start January 27 to prep for summer events with 28 members present.

Nelsonville Drum and Bugle Corps Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion Co. &. Mechem Isaac Vaughn Robert Kinney J. W. Hall Glenn Allen Eugene Berry W. F. Gray National Convention of the American Legion Cleveland Mechem

Nelsonville Young People League Meeting Plans 1938

A large group gathered at the M E Church League room for Sunday evening services. Mary Eunice Goodspeed read scripture, Rev H A Rothrock led prayer, and Martha Galvin led a Safety discussion with active participation. Minutes of the first cabinet meeting were read by Lillian Kirk. Four vice presidents formed committees for League work in 1938, with three Athens guests attending.

Nelsonville League M. E Mary Eunice Goodspeed H. A. Rothrock Martha Galvin Lillian Kirk Athens

Nelsonville man pleads not guilty to assault charge

Vernon Covert of Nelsonville pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Mayor G Holland's court. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $200 bond after an affidavit by Mrs. Sarah Murphy.

Nelsonville Vernon Covert G. Holland Sarah Murphy

Jaspers Rites Held In Nelsonville Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Jaspers were conducted at St Andrew Church by Rev Father Kelly in Nelsonville at 9 30 am. She died Saturday night at her daughter Mrs Everett Cranes home 1070 Walnut Street. Burial followed at St Patrick Cemetery Buch tel. She is survived by three daughters and one son.

Nelsonville St. Andrew Father Kelly Gertrude Jaspers Everett Crane Walnut St St. Patrick Buchtel

Class Opens Tonight At Nelsonville Senior High

WPA adult education offers free typing and shorthand classes starting 7 p m in Room 18 at Nelsonville Senior High. Misa Evelyn Sid die leads the program. January 14 marks the start for all interested adults.

Nelsonville WPA Misa Evelyn Siddie

Charming wool dress pattern for early spring wear

Pattern No 2803 offers a lightweight wool blend dress with a crepe vestee for a refined neckline. Sized 36 to 48 bust, fabric needs 47-8 yards of 39 inch material plus 5-8 yard of 35 inch contrasting. Send 15 cents for pattern and 10 cents for the Fair and Winter Fashion Book, with address details to Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department Fifth Avenue New York N. Y

Radio issue sparks party clash over licensing and free speech

The Republican National Committee and CBS NBC voice sharp reactions to radio control and campaign broadcasting. Spanger charges New Deal dictatorships threaten license revocation while CBS NBC outline free time for party spokespeople and caution against overdramatization influencing voters. Fletcher counters with a sharp jab at presidential rhetoric.

Harrison E. Spangier Republican National Committee Roosevelt America CBS NBC Columbia William & Paley Edward Klauber

Plan Regular Party Nelsonville Benefit Bingo

The Degree of Pocahontas will hold a regular benefit bingo party at the Red Men’s Hall in Nelsonville on Wednesday evening. The play will start at 7 o'clock.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Barker Trial Opens as Testimony Describes Shooting

Tom testified that Barker fired at him wounding him below the chest and that Barker beat him and forced him down stairs before neighbors carried him to a hospital. Rolland Ruth and Myrtle McKibben corroborated accounts, with McKibben noting Barker's agitation and threat to “fix Tom.”

Tom Barker Davenport Ruth Rolland Ruth Secret Service Myrtle McKibben Gerald Tucker

Old Time Spelling Class Plans February Bee

Esther Class of the Christian Church met with new president Mrs. Tessie Ridenour after roll call Monday night. A potluck dinner followed with a business session planning an old fashioned spelling bee for February. Mrs. Tillie Hall sang solos. Fundraising plans were discussed and the meeting ended with group singing and a social hour.

Nelsonville Esther The Christian Church Tessie Ridenour Tillie Hall

Weekly Funeral for Mrs Mattie Weekly Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs Mattie Weekly are planned Thursday at 2 p m conducted by Rev H A Rothrock. She belonged to First Methodist Church Daughters of America and Degree of Pocahontas The Pocahontas order will perform graveside rites at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Mattie H. A. Rothrock First Methodist Church Daughters of America Degree of Pocahontas Greenlawn

Postponed bingo party by Glen ford Dugan Post Auxiliary

Nelsonville reports the Auxiliary to Glen ford Dugan Post has postponed the Thursday bingo party to the following week, as announced today.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan

Mizpah Class Meets Wednesday in Nelsonville

The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church will meet Wednesday night with Mrs. Nelle Dowler.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Nelle Dowler

Benefit Bingo Tonight in Nelsonville IOOF Hall

The Junior Order will hold a regular weekly bingo party in the IOOF Hall tonight at 8 o’clock. Proceeds support local community activities.

Nelsonville Junior Order

Shoughs Spend Monday in Columbus and Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Pete Shough spent Monday in Columbus and Nelsonville visiting relatives and viewing local sights. They were seen in Columbus and Nelsonville during their brief excursion, returning home by evening.

Nelsonville Mrs Pete Shough Columbua

Mrs Walker Newell Buried in Nelsonville

The body of Mrs. Walker Newell a former Nelsonville resident was brought to Nelsonville for burial at Greenlawn. Mrs Newell died at her home in Cambridge Ohio.

Nelsonville Walker Newell Greenlawn

Miss Evelyn Ogg Returns Home After Surgery

Miss Evelyn Ogg daughter of Mr and Mrs Merrill Ogg returns home after an appendectomy at Cherrington Hospital Logan. She is recovering rapidly in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Evelyn Ogg Merrill Ogg Cherrington Hospital Logan

Ohio Road Jobs exams set across eight days in February

The State Civil Service Commission will hold annual examinations for highway service positions on February 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13 and 14. Tests cover highway superintendents, laborers in charge, assistant engineers, highway inspectors and bridge inspectors in Cincinnati, Columbus, Portsmouth, Toledo, Mansfield, Cleveland, Chillicothe, Dayton, Lima, Marietta, Cambridge, Canton and Youngstown. A bulletin outlines qualifications, duties, and exam times.

Columbus State Civil Service Commission Commission Cincinnati Portsmouth Toledo Mansfield Cleveland Chillicothe Dayton Lima Marietta Cambridge Canton Youngstown

Burlingham U. M. W. of A. installs new officers

Burlingham lodge of the United ancient order installs new officers on Friday January 10. Two new members Miss Pauline St Clair and Fred Riggs are initiated. Oyster social follows. Next meeting January 24 with examination site to be announced. Bulletin and application forms available from the State Civil Service Commission Columbus Ohio or county auditor offices for posting.

Burlingham Burlingham U. M. W. of A Pauline St. Clair Fred Riggs State Civil Service Commission Columbus Ohio

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