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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1936

Page

2

Nelsonville Retail Clerks Unions Urges Buy At Home Push

The Nelsonville Retail Clerks Union announces a permanent campaign to urge residents to shop locally. Members may fine those who buy out of town on Thursday afternoons as a new ordinance study begins with a committee appointed to curb hand-bill distribution and out of town storefront appeals.

Nelsonville Clerks’ Union Nelsonville Retailerks’ Union K. of P. Hall Clerks’ Union J. Marquise International Reresentative Akron Kimberly Miners Teloek Woman's Community Garden Club J. M. Hyde Hyde W. W. Warren Wilbur Hutchins O. P. Bingman Edward Sharp John V. Wood Roy Snackenburg F. M. Brooks H. A. Rothrock Cecil Shafer Stanley Dew C. E. Welch

Flag Lesson Frames DAR Meeting with Play on Independence

The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR met in Nelsonville with regent Mrs. W. H. Weigand presiding. Rev. R. F. Strickler discussed warfare human and divine. A flag play by Margaret and Betty Barber illustrated colonial flag growth as the assemble sang The Star Spangled Banner. Delegates named for state and national DAR conventions.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of American Revolution M. P. Ohlinger W. H. Weigand America J. D. Johnson 5 Lane R. F. Strickler The Christian Church Strickler St. Paul Ephesians D.A.R Margaret Betty Barber Uncle Sam Betty Columbia Eang Gladys Whitlatch DAR Springfield EB. FE. Bell Frank Poston J. M. Hyde Wallace Gienn Washington, D. C Ohlinger Lu Lane Miles Shepard Misa Eben Patton la Lane Nellie Reuter

Little Girl Is Ill Report From Derr Run

Norma Green, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Green of Derr Run, is reported seriously ill at home after being removed from school Monday evening.

Nelsonville Norma Green Harry Green Derr Run

Bingo Party by The Past Councilors Club

The Past Councilors Club will hold a bingo party Thursday evening on the ground floor of the I O O F Hall at o clock.

Nelsonville

Golden Rule Sunday School Class Meets Thursday

Nelsonville group of the Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at the home of Miss Florence Cook.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Florence Cook

Yanks Boot Breaks Leg in San Antonio Incident

In San Antonio Texas M H Duke 36 broke a leg while removing a pool from his boot when he yanked too hard. the injury occurred during a mishap with a new pair of pools.

San Antonio Tex M. H. Duke

York Republicans Plan Bricker for Governor Club Meeting

York Township Republicans convene Friday at 7 p.m. in C. L. Stout’s office to organize a Bricker for Governor Club. All township Republicans are urged to attend.

Nelsonville C. L. Stout York Township Governor Club

City Education Board Accepts New Tax Rate

Nelsonville notes the city board of education approved the county budget commission tax rate at the January regular session. Warren H. Badger took his seat to fill the unexpired term of Donald B. Lowden. The board set six month tuition for out of district pupils and created a service fund allocating five cents per pupil per year to cover officials' travel expenses.

Nelsonville County Budget Commission City Board of Education Warren H. Badger Donald B. Lowden

Tri Psi Sorority Plans Work Evening Event

Nelsonville report details a Tri Psi Sorority gathering at 53% West Washington Street with 28 members enjoying green and white decor and a dinner. Amateur Hour followed business and a Christmas giving report highlighted charitable gifts to families. Also notes visiting Far Butterman couple at Ervin home.

Nelsonville Tri Psi Washington St

New Dealers Initiate Many Investigations

Washington reports that more than 700 studies are underway to probe American life using WPA and federal funds. About 650 approved by WPA, 1,050 disapproved, across 18 subjects from agriculture to wages. Central Statistical Board processed 60 department proposals in six months, rejecting some for lack of value or duplication.

Washington America WPA Central Statistical Board

Warn Children Of New Peril In Coasting

NELSONVILLE Police Chief George Pateman condemns youngsters fastening sleds to rear of automobiles. He appeals to parents and citizens to break up this dangerous practice as cars stop and start on icy streets, risking serious injury to riders behind moving vehicles.

Nelsonville George Pateman Bateman

Salvation Army Holds Evangelistic Services in Nelsonville

The Salvation Army opened a series of services in Nelsonville at the hall on 95 W. Washington. Radio evangelist J. J. T. Keegan from Parkersburg with Adj. and Mrs. W. W. Hinshaw of Athens led the evening, delivering a gospel message and performing on guitar and accordion. A second meeting is set for tonight at 7:30 p.m. featuring a new string band from Athens.

Nelsonville Salvation Army W. Washington

Mrs Hawk Honored by School Band Boosters Club

Band Boosters entertained honoring Mrs. Guy Hawk a former president and active member at Miss Esther Vegity's home. Mrs Hawk will move next Sunday to a new home near Carroll Ohio. A covered dish luncheon followed a pleasant social hour and a gift was presented.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club Guy Hawk Esther Vegity

Fire Damage Slight at Nelsonville Home

Fire believed caused by a defective flue caused only slight damage at the home of Guy Ridenour on East Poplar Street. The fire department was called Tuesday night to respond.

E. Freeman Fyffe Ala Alabama Florida Nelsonville Guy Ridenour

Ohio State Planning Board Studies Population Trends

The Ohio State Planning Board aims to study population distribution and trends to guide a future public construction program based on need rather than politics. Kyle Armstrong says agencies must cooperate to prevent waste, citing a Muskingum Conservancy District bridge plan drowned by a Federal dam project, and Buckeye Lake dike versus drainage projects. The board, made of volunteer prominent citizens, seeks coordinated action across local, state, and Federal levels.

Columbus Ohio State Planning Board Kyle W. Armstrong Armstrong Muskingum Conservancy District State Department Muskingum Buckeye Lake

New King Proclaimed In England

The Proclamation of a new king echoed across London as crowds gathered at important sites. The Duke of York and Duchess, recovering from influenza pneumonia, prepared to join Edward at a Norfolk estate where King George died. The king’s body would lie in state at Westminster Hall before funeral services at St Georges Chapel Windsor Castle.

London George St. James’ Palace Charing Cross Temple Bar Royal Exchange Empire United Kingdom Duke of York Edward Norfolk Westminster Hall Windsor Castle St. Georges Chapel Windsor

Nelsonville Ladies Auxiliary Meets for Officer Election

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen in Nelsonville holds a meeting Thursday at 7 PM with Mrs. Jennie Mender presiding to elect officers and urge strong attendance.

Nelsonville—Ladies Auxiliary Brotherhood of Railroad Jennie Mender

Olive Tablets Claim Youthful Glow From Cleansing Bowels

An Ohio physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle vegetable laxative to restore vitality by purging impurities from the bowels. The ad claims better health and a fresher appearance, selling 15c and 30c packages.

Edwards Ohio

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