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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1935

Page

10

Plans Completed at Nelsonville Birthday Ball

Nelsonville will host the President's Birthday Ball at the Elks Club with Jack Dalton and his Athens orchestra providing music Friday night January 25. Mayor Holland chairs the event as plans are complete and a large attendance is expected. Proceeds support infantile paralysis research and victim rehabilitation through a national committee.

Nelsonville Jack Dalton Athens Elks’ Club 8. G. Holland

Nelsonville trio pleas and fines in city court

Floyd Wade of Goose Run pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with fictitious plate and was fined 25 dollars, affidavit by J A Bower. Neisie Bishop charged with assault pleaded guilty and fined 10 dollars and costs by Mayor Holland. Everett Shivers, who had pled not guilty to a quarrel and fight complaint, changed to guilty and was fined 10 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Floyd Wade Goose Run G. Holland Coats J. A. Bower State Highway Patrol Neisie Bishop Harmon Dupler Holland Everett Shivers

Columbus Residents Visit Nearby Friends and Return Home

Mrs O J McCain and Mrs Dorothy Nissiey return to Columbus after visiting Mr and Mrs T R Potta Mrs Ernest Thomas and two daughters Marcia Lu and Jackie Bue Mrs Thelma Kail and John Rainey Columbus Jonathan Rainey and Harold Morrison Trimble were Sunny guests of Mrs J D Andrews Mrs Thomas and children stayed to visit Mrs Blanche Delph Akron guest of Mrs T R Potta CH Cox Columbus visited his mother Mrs Leslie Cox every Sunday.

O. J. McCain Dorothy Nissiey Columbus T. R. Potta Ernest Thomas Marcia Lu Jackie Bue Thelma Kail John Rainey Jonathan Rainey Harold Morrison Trimble J. D. Andrews Thomas Blanche Delph Akron CH. Cox Leslie Cox

Benefit dance at Buchtel Opera House Monday night

RBUCHTEL A benefit dance will be given at the Buchtel Opera House Monday night. Joyvee's orchestra will provide music. This is one of a series of dances scheduled for each Monday night. MURRAY CITY The Eagles at Murray City will hold a cache and bridge party at their hall tonight starting at 30 o'clock. The public is invited.

Buchtel Opera House Joyvee Murray City Eagles Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Legion

Funeral rites held for Charles H. Martin in Nelsonville

Funeral services conducted Monday afternoon at the family residence on Myers Street honored Charles H. Martin. Rev. Lloyd Evans led the rites with two hymns and Alfred Richardson read a tribute poem. Burial followed at Greenlawn, with many from Columbus Athens Lancaster Amesville Chauncey Hemlock Grove and other areas attending.

Nelsonville Charlies H. Martin Myers Street Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Evans Alfred Richardson Martin Greenlawn William Groce Wilford Frank Collins Bob R. C. Graham Grace Morris Columbus Wilbur Martin James Jonas Chas. Stratton George Raigan Athens George Burns Lancaster Nelson Clifford Amensville Charles Shafer Beaumont Wilford Henry Donald John Schoonover Chauncey William Midelff Frank Clark Hemlock Grove

Nelsonville High presents Back to the Farm three act play

The Nelsonville public speaking class will stage Back to the Farm at the auditorium this Saturday night February 23. The three act play follows the eldest son who leaves home to seek college education for the farm then returns to modernize the homestead and prove there is no place like the farm. Casting is underway led by Joanna Cook Delores Watkins and Dorothy Howe.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Joanna Cook Delores Watkins Dorothy Howe

Mrs Mary McKee Dies In Nelsonville Home

Mary McKee 62 died at her Nelsonville home in Happy Horon. Funeral at 1:30 p m Thursday at the family residence with burial in Green lawn. Survived by James McKee and six children. Also note Rev Lloyd Evans and Mary Reese related events in Long Beach and local church circles. Funeral was held for Alice Dye in Carbondale with burial in Brooks Cemetery.

Nelsonville Mary McKee Happy Horon Greenlawn Lloyd Evans Long Beach W. Va Henry Dye Carbondale Alice Brooks

Pignaping Case Solved by Bateman in Nelsonville

Police Chief George Bateman investigated a missing pig in East End. He concluded a lighthearted mystery with the fifth pig returning, wearing a necktie of rope, ending the case as a playful local puzzle.

Nelsonville George Bateman East End

Athens High Debaters Defeat Oak Hill Team

The Athens Senior High School affirmative team won the season’s final contest against Oak Hill. Judge G Harry Wright praised Athens for polish while Oak Hill showed nerves in its first debate. Robert Bird stood out for earnest speaking as Athens prepares speeches for February patriotic assemblies.

Athens High Oak Hill Athens Senior High School Athens Wright Robert Bird Athens High School

Governor proposes state wide decentralized commissions

The governor urges breaking up the industrial and utilities commissions into junior appointees stationed across the state. The plan envisions an appellate board with masters at strategic points to take testimony and make recommendations to the main commissions.

Industria Commission Utilities Commission Industrial Commission Ohio Fort R. Lewis Belmont County Senate

Nelsonville Methodist Class Elects Officers

Nelsonville Class No. 21 of the Methodist Church met in the church parlors with Mrs Mable Janes Mrs Celia James and Mrs George Bateman as hostesses. Officers elected were President Mrs Blanche Ogg Vice President Mrs Jeanette Hartley Secretary Mrs Mary Lines Treasurer Miss Irma Wilson Press Reporter Mrs Tisha Dilcher Flower Committee Mrs Neva Dresher. A social hour followed with refreshments for 24 members.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Mable Janes Celia James George Bateman Blanche Ogg Jeanette Hartley Mary Lines Irma Wilson Tisha Dilcher Neva Dresher

Nelsonville Business Girls hear roll call and luncheon

Twenty three members and one guest Mrs Harrold Figley answered roll call as the Business Girls Class of the Christian Church was entertained by Mrs Franklin Stedam. Miss Bennett led the business session and during social hour a two course luncheon was served to twenty four. Mrs Steenrod acted as close usher.

Nelsonville Harrold Figley The Christian Church Franklin Stedam Bennett Steenrod

Court News in Common Pleas Court Delinquent Mortgage Suit

The Mutual Home and Savings Association seeks $1 867 83 plus interest in Athens County Common Pleas Court against Harvey A Cone Ethel Cone Elmer Tom Jacob Weisenbach Norman Haning Faye Haning and Lou Weisenbach for arrears on a 1925 mortgage of 2500 with 1812 06 remaining. damages for insurance and repairs 55 77 and accrued interest. A separate suit by G D Gorham seeks 36 68 for delinquent land taxes against Jasper N North and unknown heirs.

Mutual Home and Savings Association Athens County Common Pleas Court Harvey A. Cone Ethel Cone Elmer Tom Jacob Weisenbach Norman Haning Faye Haning Lou Weisenbach Athens G. D. Gorham Jasper N. North

Eleven arraigned before Judge Rowland in Athens County

Ten men and one woman indicted by the January term of the Athens County Grand Jury appeared today in Athens County Common Pleas Court before Judge O F Rowland. Dewey Cavenaugh pleaded guilty to assault and battery and failure to provide for minor children. Remaining defendants pleaded not guilty with charges and bonds listed: Ray Windle petit larceny and receiving stolen property 250 dollars, Harry Rush grand larceny 500, Willard Hinl grand larceny 900, Donald McGarva Grand larceny 500, George Rush breaking and entering and larceny 800, Evie Colbert keeping a house of ill fame 100, Carl Kep lar petit larceny 200, William Colbert pointing firearms 500, Donald Wright petit larceny 200, Alex Castle grand larceny 500.

Athens County Grand Jury O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court Dewey Cavenaugh Ray Windle Harry Rush Willard Hinl Donald McGarva George Rush Evie Colbert Carl Keplar William Colbert Donald Wright Alex Castle

O U Senior Appointed First Grade Teacher at East Side

Miss Margaret Cronin aged 62 of Franklin Avenue is named to replace the late Verna Danford Beck as first grade teacher at East Side School. She will start at the second semester and is currently a senior at Ohio University. Cronin previously taught eight years at Jacksonville while Fay Francis has served as substitute following Mrs Beckwith's death.

Margaret Cronin Franklin Avenue Verna Danford Beckwith East Side Harper C. Pendry Athens Miss Cronin Ohio University Jacksonville Beckwith Fay Francis Pine Place

Moscow Expected Reply On Prewar Soviet Claims

Washington reports that Moscow is poised to respond within a week to a U.S. proposal addressing prewar claims tied to restoring Soviet trade. The development comes as Washington seeks to boost American sales to the Soviet Union while managing the Russian debt issue.

Washington Moscow United States

Sales Tax Program in Ohio Explained at Athens

Ohio explains sales tax basics at Athens with Judge Wynegardner detailing revenue allocation, exemptions, and tax rates. The plan allocates funds first to relief, the aged, then administration, with schools receiving 60 percent of remaining funds and other subdivisions 40 percent. The article notes exemptions for farms, food, milk, bread, newspapers, utilities, and casual sales, plus rules for cash and credit transactions and penalties for nonpayment.

Ohio Athens Wynegardner Mobile T&ment

Final Examinations Schedule Noted at Athens School

Fragmentary notice indicates exams begin Thursday at the Athens School with sessions affected by conflicts. Some students with conflicting schedules were told to attend a later Friday session.

Paisley Shawl sale advertised in Medina notice

A Medina Ohio classified fragment offers 80 square percale quilts in fast color prints and plain materials with ready stock. The ad notes same day mail and telephone order shipping and asks if Paisley Shawl still on sale with COD shipping to Akron Ohio.

Akron

Paisley Quilt Order Request to Peter Pan Blocks

Brief note from McMem's Nelsonville Ohio sending a money order for a Paisley Quilt and requesting Peter Pan style plain blocks. The message thanks the recipient.

Paisley Shawl Quilt Order and Payment Note

A postcard from Dayton Ohio dated January 11 confirms a payment of 2.75 dollars for the Paisley Shawl material and pattern. The sender asks for prompt shipment to the provided address and thanks the recipient for a quick reply.

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