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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1936

Page

2

Nelsonville Phi Club observes Founder's Day

The Nelsonville Phi Club marks its fourth year with the third annual Founder's Day banquet and dance at the American Legion Hall. About 80 attendees enjoyed dinner and dancing to Dutch Zimmer and his orchestra. Guest speaker Dr. Hubert Hyde spoke on heredity environment education and experience as keys to happiness and growth.

Phi Club American Legion Hall Dutch Zimmer Evenog Hubert Hyde Dr. Hyde John Cwillie Dan Civille William K Hiowe Robert Vore Sustace Galvin George Pautts Tom Wolfe Paul Collamere American Legion Auxiliary John Jackson Robert Wemb George Butts Paulg Collamore Fuay Jace Galvin Paul Shearer John Civille Charles Evans Robert Neiman Jordon Campbell Robert Hilleary Robert Vare Howard Butts Pete Prldergrass Tom Shafer Bill Reed Rex Dilcher Dix Powell Richard Smith Jacob Powell Ralph Horton William Howe Edweard Howe Wendell Howell Rex Huffman Claude Fisher Arthur Chute

Roberts Funeral In Nelsonville Sunday At Home

The body of Les lie EB Roberts who died in Tacoma Washington last Friday was brought to 508 Chestnut Street Nelsonville. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 PM at the Roberts home with Masonic Fraternity in charge and burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Family members from Tacoma include the widow Mrs L FE Roberts a daughter Mrs Beulah Barker and son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Raymond Roberts and their daughter Elicanor Ruth. A benefit bingo party by the Daughters of America is planned for Saturday night at the Odd Fellows Hall ground floor.

Nelsonville Leslie EB. Roberts Tacoma Wash Roberts Chestnut St Ocloeck Greenlawn L. FE. Roberta Beulah Barker Raymond Roberts Elicanor Ruth Daughters of America Odd Fellows Hall Ciara Backus

Notices of Inventories and Debts for Multiple Estates

Inventories and appraisements and schedules of debts have been filed for the estates of Agnes Cary Winning Sarah L. Poston Helliday Cline Mary A. Parry Lorain Coe Cary Wirsing Debbie Dunfee and others. The hearing is set for January 27 1838 before Probate Judge B M Johnson with deputy clerk Dorothy Frank. Interested parties may file exceptions before the hearing.

Agnes Cary Winning Sarah L. Poston Helliday Cline Mary A. Parry Lorain Coe Cary Wirsing M. Johnson Dorethy Prank

Study Group Looks at Home Management Topic

Nelsonville meeting of the Central Parent-Teacher Association studied home management. Mrs James Knight led the Thursday session and the group plans weekly Thursday 2 oclock meetings to discuss the subject.

Nelsonville Central Parent-Teacher Association James Knight

Nelsonville Railroader C E Reynolds Dies at 75

Nelsonville resident C E Reynolds a longtime railroad man died at his Myers Court home after a stroke two weeks earlier at age 75. He worked 6 years with Hocking Valley and C&O systems and once led the Shotgun run. Funeral Sunday 2:30 p.m. at his residence. He leaves his wife four daughters one son and two sisters.

Nelsonville Charles FE. Reynolds Myers Ct Reynolds Hocking Valley Chesapeake & Ohio Systems Philadorian Lodge Athens Knights Templar

Weekley Rites Held At Home Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Weekley were held Thursday at the family residence on Mil St. Attendees included members of the Daughters of America and the Degree of Pocahontas. The D.A. and Degree of Pocahontas services were conducted at the residence with the grave service at Greenlawn. Rev. H. A. Rothrock officiated. Soloists Mrs. Pete Shough and Mrs. W. C Poston performed songs.

Nelsonville Mil) St Mattie Weekley D. of A Degree of Pocahontas Daughters of America Greenlawn H. A. Rothrock Pete Shough W. C Poston

Funeral services for Bert Coakkey held in Nelsonville

Funeral services were held at 2 30 afternoon for Bert Coakkey who died in Columbus at his brother Alonzo Coakley home. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. An earlier notice incorrectly claimed the service would be Sunday.

Nelsonville Bert Coakkey Columbus Alonzo Coakley Greenlawn Yeasterday

Hauptmann Death Delayed By Reprieve

The governor will sign a reprieve for Bruno Hauptmann delaying his execution beyond the planned time. News sparked crowds at the prison and inside the facility, Hauptmann remained calm, and lawyers report he expects further action. A new execution date could be set four to eight weeks later, likely mid March to mid April.

Hauptmann Statehouse Attorney Fisher Justice Trenchard

Benefit Planned by Nelsonville Garden Club in 1936

The Woman's Community Garden Club in Nelsonville will host a benefit at Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde's home on Monday night January 20. Local officials and businessmen attended last year and a spirit of friendliness followed. Activities include Ringo, bridge, and anagrams with chairs arranging players. entry is 25 cents per person and proceeds fund garden club improvements in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Garden Club J. M. Hyde Ringo Edward Sharp Corwin Cookson Ralph Parks James Beard Percy Oakley Hubert Hyde Wilber Hutchins Ellsworth DeVore C. H. Bartlett Cecil Shafer C. E. Welch William Morgan

Mrs Dowler Hosts Mizpan Class At Methodist Church

Nelsonville reports Mrs Nelson Dowler entertaining the Mizpan Class of the Methodist Church on Wednesday evening. Miss Bessie Deer led the devotionals in Mary Brown’s absence. Susie Wallace organized the social program. Prize winners included Ella Patton Bertha Howard and Louise Pearce. Nell Dowler aided her mother in serving refreshments to 10 members.

Nelsonville Nelson Dowler Mizpan Methodist Church Misa Bessie Deer Mary Brown Susie Wallace Ella Patton Bertha Howard Louise Pearce Nell Dowler

Small Boy Struck by Truck in Nelsonville

Billy Monks aged 10 son of Mr and Mrs C W Monks and pupil at West School escaped with minor bruises after a truck from an Athena firm struck him at Madison and Washington Sta as he walked home from school. The vehicle failed to stop before the light. the driver aided the boy after the collision.

Nelsonville Billy Monks C. W. Monks the West School Madison W. Washington Billy Athena

Two Cars Damaged In Nelsonville Collision

A coupe driven by Paul Hudson struck a machine owned by Egbert Whitmore on Chestnut Street in Nelsonville Wednesday night. Hudson admitted responsibility. his car suffered a broken spring damaged tire bumper smashed fender light and windshield. The parked car also sustained damage.

Nelsonville Paul Hudson Egbert Whitmore Chestnut St Hudson James Cope

Inter-Class High School Basketball Opens In Nelsonville

The seventh and eighth grade girls opened inter-class basketball with Jr.11 defeating Jr.21 2 to 2 in a low scoring game. Ruth Bayless led with four baskets as Jr.25 beat Jr.23 14 to 2, with Reeves Pierce White and Mann each scoring twice or once. The Senior High teams are set to play Friday evening as strong interest continues.

J. Reeves M. Pierce F. White Mann

Athens lawyer chosen delegate to Ohio Bar convention

Nelsonville note: City Solicitor Harry A. Mettler left Thursday for Toledo for the Ohio State Bar Association convention. He was chosen as delegate by the Athens County Bar Association.

Nelsonville Harry A. Mettler Toledo Ohio State Bar Association Mettler Athens County Bar Association

Townsend Meeting Set With Visitors And Music

Nelsonville Townsend Unit 1 will hold a regular meeting Saturday evening January 18 with visitors from Union Furnace. A string band will entertain, and Reverend Woodgeard is slated to speak at a later announced date.

Nelsonville -- Townsend Nelsonville Union Furnace Woodgeard

Nelsonville Dog Tag Sale Ends Soon

Nelsonville and York Township officials urge dog owners to purchase 1936 dog licenses without penalty by Monday January 20. Deputy clerk Miss Vivian Dowier will be at the township office on Hocking Street Saturday January 18 and Monday January 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to issue licenses.

Nelsonville York Township Vivian Dowier Hocking St

Class No 11 Meets Monday at Methodist Church

Mrs Bessie Warehime Route 31 will host Monday night for Class No 11 of the Methodist Church Assisting hostesses are Mrs Vess Woodard and Mrs Margaret Wooley Members are asked to bring letters for their capsule friends

Nelsonville Bessie Warehime Route 31 The Methodist Church Vess Woodard Margaret Wooley

Quick Cold Fight Advised by Doctor Figure

A physician endorses a pictured regimen to counter colds and sore throat. The suggested method includes externally visible steps and internal Bayer Aspirin to speed recovery, describing it as perhaps the quickest, easiest approach for a cold.

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