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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1936

Page

2

Logan Jurist Addresses Nelsonville PTA on YouthProblem

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft warned that lack of parental restraint drives youth crime, noting 80 percent of criminals are 18 to 25 and 85 percent of inmates break major commandments. He urged moral and religious training alongside education, stressing example from adults and character building. District PTA plans and Founders Day program were announced.

PTA Nelsonville Harley M. Whitcraft Logan Whitcraft Ohio Nelle Dowler Louise Duskey Jack Pritchard Billy Parks Hugh Webb Jean Allen

Mrs Vaughn Hosts Social Evening in Nelsonville PTA Update

Mrs Isaac Vaughn hosted a club gathering with games and contests followed by a late refreshment course for twelve members. The PTA awards monthly to the room with the highest parent attendance and Mrs Doris Horchan announced a vocational home making class meeting for Tuesday at 7 PM. Judge Whitcraft spoke and refreshments were served in the home economics room after adjournment.

Nelsonville Isaac Vaughn PTA Doris Horch

T C L Club Meets With Mrs Kesterson

Ten members responded to roll call as Mrs John Kesterson hosted the T C L Club birthday gathering. Prizes went to Mrs Mable Jones and Mrs James Kuhn, and a three course lunch was served. Next meeting a Valentine party with Mrs Mabie Jones.

Nelsonville John Kesterson T. C. L. Club Cranville Green J. W. Stanley Charles Dresher James Kuhn Ira Whitmore Charles Finnis Matt Adkins Charles Robey Mable Jones

Cleaners Sweep Brooks Bowl Co In City League Night

Nelsonville Martins Cleaners won all three games against Brooks Shoe Co. at Central Alleys in the City Bowling League. Gormley's 551 led the high totals with strong showings from Hempel and Parrian as teams posted 643 621 675 series. Tuesday night features C D Shafers rolling Mac Chevrolet at 7 30.

Nelsonville Martin Cleaners Brooks Shoe Co Gormley Martins

Mrs. Oliver Hosts Birthday Dinner for Son George

Mrs. John Oliver hosted a birthday dinner Sunday honoring her son George. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Oliver and daughters Jean Leah and Doris, Mr and Mrs Edward Oliver and son Paul, Mr and Mrs Fred Spence and daughter Jeanette, Haydenville and Mrs John Oliver and sons Bobby and Art.

Nelsonville John Oliver George George Oliver Jean Leah Doris Edward Oliver Paul Fred Spence Jeanette Haydenville Bobby Art

M. FE Ladies Aid Postpones Meeting Date

Albany report says the M. FE Ladies Aid will meet on Wednesday January 29 with Mrs. H. J. Aylor instead of January 22.

Albany M. FE Ladies Aid Mra. H. J. Aylor

Bus driver William Kemper dies after helping free bus

Wil liam Kemper age 65 of Alexandria dies from a heart attack while attempting to dislodge a school bus stuck in deep snow. He had lived on a farm at Alexandria and formerly resided in Deanville and Happy Hollow. Funeral services set for Wednesday at his Alexandria home and Greenlawn Cemetery. He leaves a wife, three sons, a daughter, a twin brother, and a sister.

Nelsonville William Kemper Alexandria Deanville Happy Hollow Kemper Greenlawn Florence Sargent Wesley Columbus James William George Albert Doris Grace William Albert New Straitsville Ella Highly Near Logan

Riley and Edna Richardson Tie Wedding at St Marys

Nelsonville announces the marriage of Robert E. Riley son of Mr and Mrs Frank Riley to Edna Mae Richardson daughter of Mrs Nobie Richardson at St Marys West Virginia on Tuesday January 14. The groom is a truck driver and the couple will reside in the city.

Nelsonville Frank Riley Robert E. Riley Edna Mae Richardson St. Marys W. Va Nobie Richardson

Card Party At Nelsonville Hosts Grand Social

Mr and Mrs Renzo Erb entertained at a card party at their home Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lewis Erb Sanford D upper Mr and Mrs Earl Green and daughter Marjorie Ann. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Nelsonville Renzo Erb Lewis Erb Sanford Dupler Earl Green Marjorie Ann

Ladies Auxiliary Benefit Bingo At American Legion

The Ladies Auxiliary hosts a benefit bingo party Thursday night at 7 30 at the American Legion Home located at Columbus and Fulton Streets in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Ladies Auxilary American Legion Columbus and Fulton Sts

Chauncey Revivals End Due to Cold Weather

Cold wave cancels evangelistic services at the M. E. Church in Chauncey this week. Rev. Ray Green will preach next Sunday at 7 PM, with the Jacksonville M. E. Church Junior Choir to sing. Ladies Aid to meet Thursday for a soup dinner and all day quilting. Members urged to attend.

Chauncey M. E Ray Green Jacksonville M. E Ladies Aid

Dexter Lodge Officers Are Installed In Amber Lodge

At a regular Amber Lodge No. 817 IOOF meeting W H Swan installed Ralph Swan as noble grand and other officers including Worley Francis Emmet Davis F C Folden Charles Amos H C Smith Bob Betz and others. A lunch followed. Mrs Maggie Brown longtime member died after a stroke and funeral services were held at Midway Church. Burial was in Miles Cemetery. She belonged to Pauline Rebekah Lodge and Eastern Star. The report also notes local visits travels illnesses and minor moves among residents.

Dexter Amber Lodge W. H. Swan Ralph Swan Noble Grand Worley Francis Emmet Davis N. G F. C. Folden Charles Amos H. C Smith Bob Betz Homer Marchington Peter Nelson John Nicholson F. C. Dennison Guardian Maggie Brown Midway Church Miles Cemetery Pauline Rebekah Lodge Eastern Star Harrisonville Nellie Nelson Garnet Dunfee Rutland McMillen Hospital Charleston S. C. Cook Elwood Caster Gallipolis G. L. Wilson Forest McCann G. S. McCann Doug Chaney Denny Beckley H. C. Smith Emmett Davis Hog J. C. Anderson Point Pleasant Ray Anderson Will C. Merritt Columbus Ollie Anderson Harold Smith Bruce Max Smith Huntington Norma Queen Rowdy Russell Ella Nelson Albany William Gillogly Claude Dulaney Hubert Nelson

Death of Dr W M Deeley reported in Nelsonville

Dr W M Deeley has died suddenly. Dr and Mrs FE Welch and Mrs Mable Barnecut are advised. Deeley was connected with the Ohio Wesleyan circle at Delaware where Miss Mary Deeley and Miss Jo Barnecut were friends.

Nelsonville FE. Welch Mable Barnecut W. M. Deeley Vernon Mary Deeley Jo Barnecut Ohio Wesleyan Delaware

Legion To Discuss Soldiers Bonus At Meeting

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion will hold a meeting Wednesday night to consider matters related to the soldiers' bonus. Commander Glenn Allen invites all ex-service men in the city to attend, members or not, followed by a lunch after the business session.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Glenn Allen

Shirley Knight Hosts T. N. T. Club Evening

Miss Shirley Knight entertained the T. N. T. Club on Friday evening with games and bridge and served a refreshment course to 12 guests.

Nelsonville Shirley Knight T. N.T. Club Shirley

Degree of Pocahontas to Hold Weekly Bingo Night

The Dority of Pocahontas will stage a regular benefit bingo party at Red Men's Hall in Nelsonville on Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. Proceeds support the group and hall activities.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall

Community Notes From Rio Grande Gleanings

Rio Grande residents have visitors and illnesses to report. Local students and teachers travel for programs, including Cedarville and Alfred Holbrook colleges. Social events include bridge and pot luck suppers, with plans for district conferences and church activities upcoming.

Loyalty movement sweeps Heath MBB Church in Middleport

In Middleport the Heath MBB Church reports a new loyalty movement taking root and proving effective within the local congregation. The plan is described as working well and generating interest among parishioners.

Middleport The Heath Mbb

Mrs Charles Armstrong Injured in Fall at Home

Mrs Charles Armstrong of N Walnut Street sustained injuries in a Monday afternoon fall at her residence. Medical examination showed no fractures.

Pall Logan Charles Armstrong Walnut St

Former Chauncey Resident Minerva Norris Buried in Nye Cemetery

Mrs. Minerva L. Norris 81 a former Chauncey resident died in Columbus after an operation. Funeral services were held at Fourth Street Church of Christ and burial took place in Nye Cemetery. She is survived by a son and four daughters, 29 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Her husband Corbin Norris died years ago in Chauncey yards.

Chauncey Minerva L. Norris Columbus Nye William Davis Mattie Norris

Civille and Mason Tie January Church Knot

John H. Civille of Chauncey married Kathryn Mason of Nelsonville on Friday January 17 at St. Pauls Catholic Church rectory with Rev. Dowd presiding. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Civille and works at Luhrig Company store.

Chauncey John H. Civille Kathryn Mason Nelsonville St. Paul's Catholic Church Dowd John Civille Luhrig Company

Chauncey Hosts Weekend Houseguests from Local Area

Rev and Mrs V Ablbrand hosted guests at their High Street home last week. Visiting were Prof and Mrs J R Gentry with three daughters, Mrs Gentry's mother Mrs Gerry, and Miss Gentry of Athens. Also present were Mr and Mrs Jesse C McCall of Lancaster formerly Chauncey, Mr and Mrs Ervin Pidcock formerly Beaumont, and Mrs Morris of Glouster.

Chauncey V. Ablbrand High St J. R. Gentry Mrs. Gentry Yerry Mr. Gentry Miss Gentry Athens Jesse C. McCall Lancaster Ervin Pidcock Beaumont

Chauncey Area Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Chauncey residents report visits and illnesses. Ned Stanley and wife care for Mrs. LuLu Smith Glass in Steubenville after a broken knee. Chauncey couples attend events in Columbus and Cheshire. Local clergy Rev Guss Graham and son Otto Graham aided by travel to Cheshire. James Rankin returns to Chauncey from Lancaster. Gabriel Pencelli, formerly of Chauncey, moves to Florida after living near Albany.

Chauncey Ned Stanley Steubenville Mr. Stanley Lulu Smith Glass Main Lee Schoonover Columbus Schoonover Herbert Cramer F. H. Staffinger Converse St James Lock M. B. Tucker Guss Graham Albany Florida Riley Tedrick Gabriel Pencelli

Junior Order sponsors benefit bingo in IOOF hall

The Junior Order hosts a benefit bingo party at the IOOF hall in Nelsonville tonight with games starting at eight o'clock.

Nelsonville Junior Order J IOOF

World Mourns Death of King

Capetown reports the death of the king with native drumming and royal memories. Madrid, Berlin, Shanghai, and Washington expressed sympathy while Vatican City telegraphed to the new king Edward VIII. The annual Congressional reception was postponed. Buenos Aires and others sent messages to the British Embassy.

Capetown Africa Madrid Shanghai Berlin Washington Roosevelt Mary Buenos Aires Argentina Vatican City Pope Pius Edward VIII

Chauncey Simmers Returns to White Cross Hospital

Chauncey Simmers of Columbus is back at White Cross hospital for treatment of a leg infection from a mine injury five years ago. He has undergone six operations on the limb.

Chauncey Clarence Simmers White Cross Hospital Columbus Mr. Simmers

Miss Nellie Reuter Visits in Nelsonville

Miss Nellie Reuter of Lancaster was the weekend guest of her sister Mrs. Martin Ohlinger in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Nellie Reuter Lancaster Martin Ohlinger

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