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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1937

Page

2

Civic affairs urged at Nelsonville Phi Club banquet

Nelsonville Phi Club held its fourth annual banquet at the Methodist Church with 33 members and 3 guests. Speakers included Dr. Hubert Hyde on civic life and education and Oral Daugherty on collective bargaining in industry.

Nelsonville Phi Club Nelsonville Phi Club Clase 41 Club Bob Wend Paul Collamore Eustace Galvin Paul Shearer Harold McCray Collamore D. R. Johnson Charlies Betts Hubert Hyde Dr. Hyde Houseman Dwight ,Kuhn Pia Frank Eddy Joe Spray John Sayre John Peters Jack Haffner Bob Neiman Rex Dilcher Frank Huddy Dick Smith Clyde Fisher Frank Johnson Rex Huffman Robert Wend Dwight Kuhn Harold McCroy Ells’’ Devore Charlies Bett Judson Morrison William Howe Fred Wright Charles Evans George Butt

Nelsonville High Band Attends All-Southeastern Clinic

Nelsonville High School band members attended the All-Southeastern Band clinic at Memorial Auditorium Athens on Saturday. Students listed include Forrest Ruscoe Paul Richards Louise Wolf Charlies Cornelia Dick Cordrey Ity Barber Maxine Midkiff Evry Mann Irene Hoch Rosser trombone Dorothy Wert LaVerne Blackstone lins Principal Kenneth Kinneer and Mrs Lucile Lang attended along with Faith Cordrey and John Geiger from the music department.

Nelsonville Memorial Auditorium Athens Forrest Ruscoe Psul Richards Louise Wolf Charlies Cornelia Dick Cordrey Ity Barber Maxine Midkiff Every Mann Irene Hoch Rosser Dorothy Wert LaVerne Blackstone Lins Kenneth Kinneer Lucile Lang Beatty Faith Cordrey John Geiger Alsc Nual Springs

Mrs Pearce Hosts G. T. Club Meeting

Mrs Haze Pearce of Chestnut Street hosted the G. T. Club Friday evening in Nelsonville. Roll call prompted New Year resolutions, the year’s program was read, and games followed with prizes won by Roy Grace and Mrs Roy Mor. Refreshments were served.

Nelsonville Haze. Pearce G. T. Club Roy Grace Roy Mor- Tne

ME Guild Meeting at Arnold Home Nelsonville

Mrs. E Arnold Mrs. Ed Cramner and Mr. H A Rothrock will host the Methodist Guild gathering Tuesday at 9 30 o clock at the Arnold home Washington Street in Nelsonville to receive members and share arrangements.

ME Guild Arnold Nelsonville E . Arnold Ed Cramner H. A. Rothrock Methodist Guild E. Washington &T

Juniors Beat Glouster Team at Central Bowling Alleys

Nelsonville juniors defeated Glouster juniors by 172 pins at Central Bowling Alleys. Bill Mechem led with 464 total, Blair top single at 172, with Brook Shoe Juniors, Mechem Shoe, and Nelsonville Lumber teams noted for strong weekly scores as rival matchups loom. Blake Mechem rolled 263 for the week.

Nelsonville Glouster Bill Mechem Blair Brooks Shoe Juniors Mechem Godenschwager Junior Cook Mechems Nelsonville Lumber Blake Mechem

James Wilson Dies Friday in Montgomery West Virginia

James Wilson age 34 died Friday at his home in Montgomery West Virginia after a short illness of pneumonia. He had worked as an embalmer for C. L. Stout before moving to West Virginia. He is survived by his wife and one sister Mrs Helen Lawson of this city. Funeral services were held in Montgomery Sunday with burial there.

Nelsonville James Wilson Montgomery W. Va West Virginia C. L. Stout Helen Lawson

St Andrews Parish Hall Hosts Tuesday Evening Party

Members of the St Andrews congregation are entertained with a party at the Parish Hall Tuesday evening. Games will be played and social evening will be enjoyed.

Nelsonville St. Andrews

Two men plead guilty in Nelsonville court

Frank Llewellyn of Fostoria and Clifford Elliott of Nelsonville pleaded guilty on arraignment in the court of Mayor G. Holland. Fines of and costs were assessed in each case.

Nelsonville Frank Llewellyn Fostoria Clifford Elliott

Peters Rites Held at Pilgrim Holiness Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Miranda Helen Peters will be held Tuesday at 10 30 AM at the Pilgrim Holiness Church conducted by the Reverend Awe Burial will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery

Nelsonville—Funers Miranda Helen Peters Pilgrim Holiness Church Awe Greenlawn

Retta Howe Class Meets Tuesday in Nelsonville

Mrs Shelby Barber of 760 Poplar Street hosts the Retta Howe Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church Tuesday evening assisted by Mrs Don Dunkle and Mrs Leonard Bateman for the gathering of members.

Nelgonville Shelby Barber Poplar St Don Dunkle Leonard Bateman Retta Howe The Methodist Church

Carbondale Man Struck While Crossing Street

Nelsonville report says 58 year old Carbondale resident Ed Betts was struck by a car on West Washington Street while crossing from the curb. Police described the impact as unavoidable. Betts suffered severe bruises, was treated by a local physician, then returned home. Lawrence Poling operated the automobile.

Nelsonville Ed Betts Carbondale W. Washington St Betts Lawrence Poling

Geo Evener Dies Sunday in Nelsonville at 70

G. D. Evener 70 died Sunday evening at his Riverside home after several weeks illness. Survived by wife Elizabeth, daughters Nellie Dowler Morristown Lucile Showalter New Marshfield Augusta Johnson Longstreth, sons Robert Nelsonville Guy Gila Bend AZ, sisters Blanche Hays Steubart Luella Hay Columbus, brother Robert Woodbridge NJ, 35 grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Services Wednesday 2 PM at Stout's Funeral Home. Burial Greenlawn. He was a watchmaker jeweler and active in Junior Order and Odd Fellows.

Nelsonville G. D. Evener Riverside Elizabeth Nellie Dowler New Marshfield Lucile Showalter Morristown Augusta Johnson Longstreth Robert Guy Gila Bend Arizona Blanche Hays Stewart Luella Hay Columbus Woodbridge N. J Stout Greenlawn Evener Junior Order Odd Fellows

Mizpah Class to Meet in Nelsonville Wednesday

The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville will gather Wednesday evening with Mrs. Nell Dowler hosting on Jackson Street. Mrs. Mary Brown will lead the devotional and Mrs. Susie Wallace will organize the social program.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Nell Dowler Jackson St. Mre Mary Brown Susie Wallace

Monks Sunday School Class Plans Church Potluck

Members of the Monks Sunday School class at the Methodist Church in Nelsonville will meet Tuesday at 6 30 for a potluck dinner in the church parlors. Members are urged to bring a suitable dish.

Nelsonville Monks Methodist Church

Retail Clerks Benefit Party Set in Nelsonville Hall

A benefit party for local retail clerks will be held at the K of P Hall in Nelsonville on Thursday night at 7 30 o'clock. The event was announced to support clerks in need and to raise community funds.

Nelsonville K. of P. Hall

Mothers Guests at Richland M P Services

Richland Avenue revival continues this week with Tuesday set as Mothers Night. Mothers of the church and community are invited to sit together as special guests while Rev. Ray Huff preaches on Mothers Treasure Chest. Daily prayers sessions held Tue Wed Thu Fri at 2 p m.

Richland Avenue Ray Huff

Birmingham Electric pays city license tax for 1987

Birmingham Electric Co, the city’s largest taxpayer, was among the first to pay the 1987 business license. The annual license fee for the utility totaled 114 thousand 665 dollars and 34 cents.

Birmingham Ala U.P Birmingham Electric Co

Challenge to Shakespeare Saint Mary's College

Father Ben Bowling, student chaplain at St. Marys College Cal OK, promotes a loan program to keep old ties. For ten years he has lent about $10 weekly to students, with only about 2 percent of loans deemed hopelessly lost and all borrowers staying in touch.

Shakespeare Saint Mary's College Cal Ben. Bowling St. Mary's College

Four eyed minnow with dual eyes roams tropical American waters

The four eyed minnow, native to rivers and lakes in tropical America, features an upper and lower eye on each side of its head. This distinctive anatomy helps it scan above and below, aiding navigation and predator detection in murky habitats.

Tropical America

Poston Talks Before DAR in Nelsonville

Mrs. E. Dean hosted the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R gathering at 62 East Columbus Street. Guest speaker Mr. Charles Poston shared an account of Lord Dunsmoor e's trip through the Hocking Valley followed by a discussion. Delegates and alternates were elected to the state convention in Columbus March 20, and Rose Wiegand and Wallace Glenn were chosen for the national conference in Washington.

Nelsonville E. Dean W. L. Hudson Walter Howe Harry Edington Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of American Revolution E. Columbus St Charlies Poston Lord Dunsmoore Hocking Valley Rose Weig Julius Fisher Grace Sheppard Edith Stiers Frank Poston Columbus Rose Wiegand Wallace Glenn Washington

Nelsonville NHS PTA to Host Program Tonight

Nelsonville High School's physical education department led by George Abraham and Miss Helen Shaw will manage the program at the regular Nelsonville High School Parent Teacher Association meeting tonight at 7 15.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School George Abraham Helen Shaw Parent-Teacer Association

Young Miner Mihalek Dies at Happy Hollow Home

Alexander Mihalek aged 25 died Saturday after nearly two years of illness. He was a miner by trade and lifelong Happy Hollow resident. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. William Mihalek and siblings Joe Johnny Stanley Leo Rose Columbus Julia Mary Trautman Akron Edward (address unknown). Funeral plans not announced.

Nelsonville Alexander Mihalek Alexander William Mihalek Happy Hollow Joe Johnny Stanley Leo Rose Columbus Julia Mary Trautman Akron Edward

Demonstration on Cheese Making At Lucy Cowdery Home

LONG BOTTOM Miss Elanor Whitney home demonstration agent gave a cheese making demonstration at Lucy Cowdery’s home on January 12 to about 25 interested women. Present were Helen Emerick Kathryn Williams Myrtle Rose Etta Shumway Lucy Kibble Nora Torrence Anna M Randolph Effie Warren Amanda Chambers Hazel Buckley Wilma Buckley Howard Buckley Mary Chambers Tressa Swain Ella Emerick Leota Hawley Ella Hannum Ruth Pickens Ava Myers Iva Buckley Bess Rose Hazel Curtis Mrs A L Clary and Lucy Cowdery.

Elanor Whitney Lucy Cowdery Helen Emerick Kathryn Williams Myrtle Rose Etta Shumway Lucy Kibble Nora Torrence Anna M. Randolph Effie Warren Amanda Chambers Hazel Buckley Wilma Buckley Howard Buckley Mary Chambers Tressa Swain Ella Emerick Leota Hawley Ella Hannum Ruth Pick

False alarm at former Bon Ton store prompts city fire call

In Nelsonville the Fire Department answered a call at the former Bon Ton Store Building on Poplar Street at 2 30 this morning but found no fire. A stove fire in a neighboring house caused the false alarm after someone saw a reflection and alerted the department. Earlier Saturday a truck owned by Luther Burch burned under the hood on High Street with only slight damage. This marks the third run of the year, per Fire Chief Dana Windon.

Nelsonville Bon Ton Poplar &I High St Luther Burch Dana Windon

Truck Driver Fined for Excessive Load in Nelsonville

Floyd Butts pleaded guilty before Mayor S G Holland Saturday afternoon to hauling an excessive load. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs after state highway patrol affidavit charged him. Butts was transporting a mine motor from Snake Hollow Mine to Corning.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Floyd Butts S. G. Holland Butts Snake Hollow Corning

Blizzard Survivors Rescued After 22 Days in Mountains

A group including Mrs. Prettyman and Poe endured a 22 day ordeal in severe cold after their car became stranded. Rescuers from Las Vegas CCC crews plowed through deep snow to reach the cabin, then transported everyone to safety along the Tonopah Las Vegas highway. Mrs. Prettyman and her cock suffered frostbite, Poe lost a toe, while others escaped serious harm. The report closes with a probabilistic aside about rabbit descendants.

Smith Poe Smith Cabin Prettyman CCC Las Vegas Indian Springs Tonopah Las Vegas

New Way to Hold False Teeth in Place

A new fine powder called Fasteeth keeps false teeth secure without a gummy taste or slippery feel. Sprinkle on plates for a firm comfortable fit and fresh breath. Available from your local druggist in three sizes.

Plans Completed for Glouster President's Ball

Glouster plans a big social event with two dances a round and a mixed dance and a bridge and euchre party to support the fund for protecting local children from infantile paralysis. Vern Lamborn chairs. Phil Robinson, Charles Parks, and Bob Skinner lead round dance mixed dance and card party committees. Tickets are on sale and a town canvass is planned. Orchestras to be announced soon.

Vern Lamborn Phil ¥. Robinson Charles Parks Bob Skinner

Jacksonville Lodge Installs Officers in I O O F

Charles Thomas Lodge in Jacksonville installed officers of I O O F Saturday night with District Deputy Grand Master R I Wolf presiding. New officers include Walter Parks noble grand, Walter Hilt as vice grand, and Will iam Hilt recording secretary. Two candidates received the second degree as refreshments followed.

George Starkey Walter Parks Noble Grand Walter Hilt Pearl Wallace William Hilt Elmer Davis Ira Conway George Householder N. G William Kalt Joe Watson George Luther William Hammond Fred Kempton Edward Oskey James Grimm R. S John Wenger R. H. Kasler John Deal Ralph Hoisington Stewart Jacksonville Odd Fellows

Enrollment Grows in Glouster Grade and High School Totals

Four new pupils enrolled last week bringing Glouster school total to 745. Of this, 393 attend grades and 352 are in high school. Also noted are local moves including the Paskell family moving to Maple Street residence and Floyd Whitehouse relocating to Columbus. Par Kell manages Allison's 6c to $1 Store in town.

Glouster George Paskell Duane New Lexington George Williams Maple Street Floyd Whitehouse Columbus Parkell Allison's

Men of the Church to Hold Special Fellowship Service

GLOUSTER Local Church of Christ hosts a special fellowship service tonight at the church. Neal Crawford from Athens Church of Christ will speak, and the service begins at 7 30. Refreshments follow at the close.

Glouster Church of Christ Neal Crawford Athens Church of Christ

Dorothy Mae Smith Visits Parents in Glouster

Miss Dorothy Mae Smith, a McArthur High School faculty member, was the weekend guest of her parents Mr and Mrs R B Smith in Glouster Ohio.

Glouster Dorothy Mae Smith McArthur High School R. B. Smith

Quiet Weekend, No Arrests Reported by Police

Glouster area police reported a quiet weekend with no arrests. The prior weekend saw three individuals taken into custody by local law enforcement.

Glouster

Kiwanis Club Meets Tuesday at Hotel Gordon

The Kiwanis Club will meet Tuesday evening at 6 30 at the Hotel Gordon. Newly appointed committees will be instructed.

Kiwanis Hotel Gordon

Miss Esta Cunningham Ill In Glouster

Miss Esta Cunningham, member of the Glouster high school faculty, is reported ill.

Glouster Esta Cunningham

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