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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1934

Page

3

Nelsonville City Coal Contract Hinges On Jaulage Price

At a special city council session Wil Barrows announced bids for supplying coal to municipal electric plants through June 30, 1934. The city seeks lowest and best bid for clean, black run of coal with right to reject all bids. Bowers Brothers previously held the contract at 1.18 a ton. current code price is 1.80 per ton plus hauling. The council also approved a state lease to place electrical pole lines along the abandoned Canal to enable transmission along the canal and its extensions.

Lsonville Wil Barrows Ity Council Ity Reny Nd Bowers Brothers Bowers Holland State Board of Public Works Berme

Boy Scout Troop Si Plans Session At Presbyterian Church

Members are invited to a Thursday night meeting at the Presbyterian Church to recruit new Scouts and boost the troop. Organizers say the group aims to grow, improve leadership, and become equal to the other city troops with active planning led by Wil organ, troop chairman.

Kat the Presbyterian Church Wilorgan

Funeral planned for infant son of Ray Scott

PONVILLE Jan 17 William ear old son of Mr and Mrs Ray Scott died Tuesday at Factory Three weeks old. Prayer services set for Thursday at 1 pm at Green Cemetery. Besides parents, grandparents Mr and Mrs William Ruerta of Woman's Home Missionary Society will host the service with Mrs James Beard and A Rothrock assisting. Mrs I Sharp to lead devotional with Miss Bertha Nitton and program on Ladies Missionary Work for subscribers.

Ponville William Ear Mm Ray Scott Fle D. C Woman's Home The Methodist Church James Beard A. Rothrock Frank Isharp Bertha Nitton Paome

Is It Husband Garbo Sees

Hollywood gossip swirls around Greta Garbo and rumored fiancé Roubin Mouloulian during a Arizona motor trip. The Swedish star and the high-profile director remain tight lipped as romance chatter continues.

Husband Garbo Greta Garbo Roubin Mamoulian Arizona Sphinx

Phi Club Observes First Anniversary in Nel sonville

Phi Club in Nelsonville celebrated its first anniversary with a Founders Day banquet and dance at the American Legion Halls. About 40 members attended a dinner featuring speakers former State Senator L J Eberie and Dr Hubert Myde.

Nelsonville Phi Club American Legion L. J. Eberie Hubert Myde Eberie

W C T U Observes New Crusade Day in Nelsonville

Nelsonville officials report a New Crusade Day observance by the W C T U at Mrs W H Bartoe's home on Monroe Street. The program led by Mrs Sam Starkey featured sermons by local pastors and calls for alcohol education and civic responsibility.

W.C.T.U Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union W. H. Bartoe Monroe Street Sam Starkey

Rites for C. C. Sharp Held at First Presbyterian

Nelsonville mourns Charles C. Sharp with funeral at First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Lloyd Evans. City schools closed in his honor after eight years on the Board of Education. Active and honorary pallbearers included church deacons and elders. burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Charles C. Sharp First Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans CWA Sharp Mr. Sharp Greenlawn

Mayor Names Powell To Board of Health In Nelsonville

Mayor G. Holland appoints William Lewis Powell to the Nelsonville City Board of Health for a five year term. Powell replaces Frank Anderson as the board's member. The health board includes Everett Crane Mrs. Peter Barrows Harry Rodda and R. E. Gibson with Dr W H Hydela health commissioner and William Linn sanitary officer. The board meets on the last Friday of each month. Holland also announces Orlando Mitcholland to the City Civil Service Commission joined by Raymond Sommers and Mrs Tenna Campbell.

Nelsonville G. Holland William Lewis Powell City Board of Health Powell Frank Anderson Health Everett Crane Peter Barrows Harry Rodda R. E. Gibson W. H. Hydela William Linn Board of

Miller's Grocery Formed After Miller Buys Partner Interest

Nelsonville reports P. N. Miller purchases the 13 year stake of Clarence Butta in Miller & Butts Grocery. The Public Square store will now operate as Miller's Grocery under Miller's ownership starting immediately.

Nelsonville P. N. Miller Clarence Butta Miller & Butts Grocery Mr. Butts Public Square Miller's Grocery

Nelsonville Coach recalls coin toss that chose school

Nelsonville High School coach Julian Yantis told the Phi Club Founders Day Banquet that a coin flip decided his college choice among rivals, and he has never regretted the decision.

Nelsonville Julian Yantis Nelsonville High School Phi Club Yantis

Elliott Dry Cleaners Move to Larger Quarters

Nelsonville report says Elliott Dry Cleaners expanded by moving one door east into larger space in the Warner Building on Columbus Street.

Nelsonville Elliott Dry Cleaners Warner Columbus Street

Local Visitors Headline Week’s End in Nelsonville Area

Mr and Mrs Clarence Slater of Columbus spent the weekend here. Mrs G A Ham and son Paul of Lancaster were in Nelsonville Tuesday.

Clarence Slater Columbus G. A. Ham and Son Paul Lancaster Nelsonville

Parson Families Visit in Local Churches This Week

Mr and Mrs Spencer and two children and Mrs M C Kittle from Murray City attended church Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Frank Wolfe Jr and children from Nelsonville visited the former's parents near Carbondale. Mr and Mrs Hubert Parson were guests of Mr and Mrs Jesee Parson. Merle Standley and family from Bishopville recently visited the latter's parents, Simon Parson. Rev M C Kittle preached Sunday night.

Spencer M. C. Kittle Murray City Frank Wolfe Jr Nelsonville Frank Wolfe Carbondale Hubert Parson Jesee Parson Merle Standley Bishopville Simon Parson

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting At Buchtel With Infant Shower

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the U M W of A are asked to attend the regular meeting in Buchtel Thursday at 7 pm. An infant shower for a member will follow the business session, then a free pie supper for all members.

P. T. A. Meets Thursday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes a High School P. T. A. meeting in the Junior Building study hall Thursday at 3 oclock. The program will be led by Mrs. S Steenrod, Mrs. Joe Galvin, Mrs. C 8S Mechem and Miss Ruth Hyde. Refreshments will be served and a business discussion follows.

Nelsonville S. Steenrod Joe Galvin C. 8S. Mechem Ruth Hyde

Home Cooking Notes From Neighborly Recipes

A collection of home kitchen tips and simple recipes. Readers share family favorites and budget friendly ideas for casseroles muffins and desserts with instructions for mixing cooking sauces pies and fillings.

Gandhi follower travels to New Orleans for simple living

William Harrison Goodell, a traveling disciple of Mahatma Gandhi arriving from Panama, brings Gandhi light to the United States. He promotes simple living and modest dress while urging Americans to embrace restraint.

Mahatma Gandhi William Harrison Goodell New Orleans Panama

Nelsonville Man Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge

James Red Auflick of Nelsonville pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor 8 G Holland. He was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville James “Red” Auflick G. Holland

Class No 19 Sunday School to Meet Thursday Evening

Class No 19 of the M F Sunday School taught by Mrs Howe will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at Mrs Nelle Warners home on West Columbus Street. Assisting hostesses are Helen Largent and Elinore Kelly.

M. F Howe

Pasture Fertilization Emphasized For Dairymen

E 8 Halley of Gallipolis told Southeastern Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association in Meigs County that intensive pasture fertilization boosts cattle output. He urged fertilizing half the pasture for spring and fall feed while using the rest for summer growth. Ivan McKellip discussed dairy cattle selection and milk production. Association officers were re-elected: President Harold Carnahan, VP William Greenwood, Sec-Treas Edson Roush.

Pomeroy Halley Gallipolis Southeastern Ivan McKellip Association Harold Carnahan Racine William Greenwood New Port Edson Roush

Edward Anderson Dies After Illness at Home

Middleport on January 17 Edward Anderson died at his North Third Avenue home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and a son Ralph of Cleveland. Funeral arrangements are being handled by local undertakers.

Middleport Edward Anderson North Third Avenue Ralph Cleveland

Max Smith Dies in Columbus Hospital Funeral Arrangements Pending

Max Smith son of Harry Smith of Long Hollow died Tuesday afternoon at St Francis Hospital in Columbus. He had worked in Steubenville. His body was brought home to Pomeroy for burial and funeral arrangements were being completed today.

Pomeroy Max Smith Harry Smith Long Hollow St. Francis Hospital Columbus Steubenville

Pomeroy Couple Granted Marriage License

Carl Hood 21 and Lucille Doerfer 17 of Pomeroy received a marriage license in probate court Tuesday afternoon. Consent of Lucille's mother Mrs Lena Doerfer was provided.

Pomeroy Carl Hood Frank Hood Lucille Doerfer Lena Doerfer Miss Doerfer

Funeral services for Warren B. Koons announced

Chauncey Ohio January 17 funeral plans set for Warren B Koons 45 former Chauncey mayor killed in Lancaster accident. Services Thursday 2 pm at Schroyer Funeral Parlors Columbus burial Obetz Junction Cemetery. Survived by wife Elda three sons mother and siblings.

Chauncey Warren B. Koons Columbus Lancaster Schroyer West Broad Street G. B. Courtney Chauncey Church Elda Strausbaugh Koons Lowell Curtis Elmo Minnie Koons Tiffin Ohio Frank Koons Edith Patton Ida Spooner Audrey White Toledo

Amiliary Meeting with Chaunin Chaunton Leader

Mrs. Pearl Schoonover presides as Chaun minor group holds January meeting. Members discuss local affairs and plan upcoming community outreach events in the town.

Union dues rule at Chauncey mine meet

At a Local Union No. 4267 gathering near Chauncey the state secretary George Savage ruled that members working five days or more in a calendar month must pay dues or lose membership. Reinstatement requires full initiation fee. Members unable to work should notify Secretary John Lester monthly.

Chauncey United Mine Workers of America L. D. Poston Mine George Savage John Lester Millfield

Return to Pittsburgh after family visit in Chauncey

Mrs J Edward Minister and her son Billy plus relatives traveled from Chauncey to Pittsburgh, Pa, following the death of her brother Boyd Pritchard. They were aided by Mrs Edward Minister, Miss Eleanor Minister, and Elbert Minister who accompanied them part of the way and returned Sunday.

Chauncey J. Edward Billy Boyd Pritchard Edward Marie Pritchard Athens Pittsburgh Eleanor Minister Elbert

Father of 19 Children Is Buried at Glouster

Kiwanis Club meetings introduce a two minute member business talk feature at Tuesday lunch in Glouster. Atty. George W. Rose spoke on municipal law while Mrs. Vera Kinney performed a piano solo. Attendance prize went to El. Jones.

Don Kiwanis Club George W. Rose Vera Kinney George H. Campbell EL. Jones

Runaway Girls Detained for Investigation in Pomeroy

Ruth Bradshaw and Retha Richmond, both 15 years old, believed to be runaways from New Comerstown Pennsylvania, were brought to the county jail in Pomeroy on Tuesday night and are being held for investigation.

Pomeroy Ruth Bradshaw Retha Richmond New Comerstown

Middleport transfer head taken to Columbus hospital

John Zerkie of a Middleport transfer company was hospitalized in Columbus this morning with ailment not announced. Ben H. Ewing remains at home on West Main Street in Pomeroy for several days due to Hinens.

John Zerkie Middleport Columbus Ben H. Ewing West Main Street Pomeroy Hinens

State Sends County Relief Funds for Nursery, Clothing

Athens County received state relief totals totaling 726.49 to cover nursery school teachers salaries and relief clothing purchases. The largest portion 505.99 buys emergency clothing. 04 came from the County Emergency Fund. Checks are ready in County Auditor J Clyde Edmundson’s office for eligible recipients.

Athens County J. Clyde Edmundson

Radfords Visit Westerville Veteran son Wilbur Reeves

Mr and Mrs H E Radford and Mr J B Radford with Mr and Mrs A F Reeves of Pearl Street traveled to Westerville Tuesday to visit Wilbur Reeves a World War veteran. He was found to be greatly improved.

Radford Fisher A. F. Reeves Pearl Street Westerville Wilbur Reeves

Birth of grandson to Prof and Mrs Glen O Gillett

Mr and Mrs John Gillett of Pittsburg announced the birth of a son to their son and daughter in law Prof and Mrs Glen O Gillett. Prof Gillett teaches at Adams School.

John Gillett Thcey Glen O. Gillett Pittsburgh Gillett Adams School

Kings Daughters and Wesleyan Service Guild Meet at Church

Members of the King’s Daughters and Wesleyan Service Guild Class plan their January meeting at the church on Thursday evening at 7 30.

King’s Daughters and Wesleyan Service Guild

Relief Corps to Meet at Red Men’s Hall Friday

Columbus Golden Woman’s Relief Corps will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at Red Men’s Hall for officer installation and initiation. A Pocahontas Lodge meets tonight at 7 30 also at Red Men’s Hall with initiation and after business refreshments served.

Relief Corps Columbus Golden Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall Pocahontas Lodge

Williams of Glouster Fathered 19 Children Laid to Rest

William H. Williams, a Wales native who died recently, was father to 19 children with 13 surviving. His funeral at the Church of Christ drew 25 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, some traveling from Indiana and Illinois. Known as Zaleski Bill after moving to Glouster over 20 years ago.

Glouster William H. Williams Church of Christ Indiana Illinois Willamete Mr. Williams Wales Zaleski William Williams

Carpenter Hardware Stockholders Meet

The Carpenter Hardware Co held its annual stockholders meeting at Athens office. Directors elected: S. B. Carpenter, O. A. Carpenter, Charles Roberts, A. H. Carpenter, Andrew Allen, and Arthur Allen. Officers re elected: President S B Carpenter, Vice President A H Carpenter, Secretary Treasurer O A Carpenter, GM W A Carpenter. Store managers listed for Athens Nelsonville and Logan.

Logan Arthur Allen Nelsonville Andrew Allen Carpenter A. H. Carpenter O. A. Carpenter W. A. Carpenter

Fourteen Mines Active in Chauncey Millfield District

CHAUNCEY Jan 17 Fourteen mines in this district are reported on the working list today. They include Chauncey No 25 Poston No 6 Hocking Luhrig Coonville Carbon dale Lick Run Ohio No 1 No 267 No 219 No 24 No 68 No 28 and No 15.

Chauncey Millfield Chauncey No Poston No Hocking Luhrig Coonville Carbondale Lick Run Ohio

Loyal Women of Trimble Elect Officers for Year

The Loyal Women's Class of the First Church of Christ in Trimble has elected officers for the year. Teacher Mrs Gertrude Rainey is president, secretary is Mrs Susan Heckman, treasurer Mrs Alice Eddy, and Mrs Nina Johnson serves on the flower committee. The class is split into three groups with Rainey’s group set to lead the next meeting February 4 at Mrs Johnson's home.

R. F. Strickler Christian Church G. B. Courtney Church of Christ of Chauncey Rothrock Strickler Courtney Williams Paul Allen Bertha Barker George Evans Barker Leyal Trimble Mra Rainey Loyal Women's Class First Church of Christ Gertrude Rainey Susan Heckman Frances Clark Alice Eddy Nina Johnson Mra. Rainey

Chorus Is Entertained by Urbancrest Hosts

The Men’s chorus of the Church of Christ met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Ervin in Urbancrest on Monday night. After an hour of song practice, lunch was served to L. D. Corwin E. K. Peugh W. W. Wallace Elza Morris Stacey McDonald Charles Swartz Zern Cunningham Grant Wallace Ernest Jones Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Balderson Mrs. Ellen Gayton and Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Kinney.

Loyal Daughters Class meets at Sara Williams home

The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ will gather Friday night at Mrs. Sara Williams residence instead of Mrs. Bess Henahan as previously announced. Members should study the draft chapter of Hebrews.

Head noises relief prescription for hearing loss

Growth of deafness and head noises urged readers to use Parmint double strength mixed in hot water with sugar, take a tablespoon four times daily, claiming quick relief and easier breathing. The ad notes low cost and ease of preparation and urges those threatened with Catarrhal Deafness to try it.

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