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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1937

Page

6

Sorority Plans First Social Meeting in February Dance

At a Tri Psi Sorority meeting in Nelsonville plans were made for a Valentine dance on February 12 at the K of P Hall. Miss Helen Shaw leads the committee. A $10 donation was sent to Flo Relief and Girl Scouts will collect flood relief clothing. The Happy Hollow School hosts a penny benefit Friday night January 29 with refreshments.

Nelsonville Tri Psi K. of P. Hall Helen Shaw Whic Flo Relief Committee Girl Scouts Happy Hollow

City Groups Co-Operating In Aid Work

Nelsonville forms flood relief committee to coordinate Ohio and Mississippi flood aid. Mayor Holland chairs with Leynard Cooley and others. Red Cross and Legion mobilize clothing, bedding, food, and cash. Scouts collect supplies. depositories listed for donations.

Nelsonville Ohio Mississippi River Holland Leynard Cooley W. W. Warren Wilbur D. Mender Harry A. Mettler H. A. Rothrock Lloyd Evans Ed Cion Red Cross Mender Farl Wachenschwanz Bob Smith Helen Shaw City Light and Water Department Bill Lanning Harry West CCC Pomeroy Merican Legion Red** Cross

Mrs Ken Singer Plans Florida Trip After Visit to Smithfield

Mrs Ken Singer will visit her daughter Miss Mary Elizabeth in Smithfield this week. She will join Mr and Mrs R L Tomlinson for a Florida trip once flood conditions have subsided.

Whoripa Nelsonville

Musical Concert Planned By School Music Organ Concert

Nelsonville expects a community music program organized by John Geiger from the high school music staff. The concert will be at the Presbyterian Church with organ accompaniment and a definite date to be announced. First rehearsal occurred Tuesday and will continue weekly.

Nelsonville Cale John Geiger Presbyterian Church

Club Gives to Flood Needy

Nelsonville club members of the Business and Professional Women donated ten dollars to the Red Cross relief fund at a regular meeting. They announced plans for a birthday celebration at First Christian Church with a dinner at 12:30 featuring Virginia Fletcher of Xenia as guest, Girl Scout demonstrations, and special music. Invitations extended to clubs in Marietta, Athens, Gallipolis, Logan, Circleville, Rolambus, and Zanesville with hostesses Frances Bennett and Ella Burnell and a reception committee coordinating decorations and favors.

Nelsonville Red Cross Relief Fund Chrisian Marietta Athens Gallipolis Logan Circleville Rolambus Zanesville Frances Bennett Ella Burnell Blanche

Glouster Beaten by Nelsonville in Alleys Match

Nelsonville tops Glouster 12 pins to seize a 3-2 lead in the series on Sunday at home. High scores include a 201 by Charley Jed and notable totals by Y Johnson and Brooks as the City League opener unfolds amid high water delaying play.

Nelsonville Glouster Charley Johnson Jed Brooks and Mechems Central Brooks Gloussere G. Wolfe C. Johnson Y. Johnson E Wolfe Wol Steenrod Haffner Wu Spray

Honor Mrs Huddy at Luncheon Saturday

Miss Jo Riley hosted a bridge luncheon Saturday at one o clock to honor Mrs Arlen Huddy whose marriage was recently announced. Twelve guests sat at small tables with bowls of yellow flowers and blue crystal service. Harry Kelly Jr and Mrs Co H Ruble had high scores with Mrs Clarence Huddy low. Mrs Charles Huddy received the guest prize. Mrs W D Quigley of Columbus, the hostess sister, was the only out of town guest.

Nelsonville Jo Riley Arlen Huddy Harry Kelly, Jr Co. H. Ruble Clarence Huddy Charles Huddy W. D. Quigley Columbia

Lehman Rites Planned in Haydenville Church Service

Funeral services for Melvin Lehman will be held Friday at 2 pm at the Haydenville Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery at Togan. He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs Charlies Lehman a brother Clarence and a sister Mrs Inez Poliek.

Nelsonville Melvin Lehman Haydenville Methodist Church Oak Grove Togan Charlies Lehman Clarence Inez Poliek

End Paper Drive Closes This Weekend in Nelsonville

A weekslong paper drive by the Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society ends Friday and Saturday. Residents should place papers on porches and call Mrs. C. G. Krepple or Miss Blanche Moorehead to arrange pickup.

Nelsonville Ladie& Aid Society Methodist Church C. G. Krepple Blanche Moorehead

Cat Rescue Turns Tragedy as Two Bay City Moves Fail

A family tragedy unfolds as a man, Dean, dies while attempting to rescue a cat trapped at a water-filled base. A second trip saves the cat but ends in misfortune for Dean who did not survive. Neighbors describe two risky attempts that led to the fatal outcome.

Dean

Carbondale Responds To Calls Of Needy

Carbondale residents answered the I Serve drive organized by the Red Cross at the local school. Under teachers Mrs. Juanita Johnson and Miss Gene Dunlap, families were contacted, and by Tuesday noon all donations were collected. The Junior Red Cross served as headquarters and the drive raised cash and clothing totals including $20.16 and large boxes of clothing, blankets, sheets, canned vegetables and fruit, milk, shoes, galoshes, towels and other items.

Carbondale Union Red Cross Juanita Johnson Iss Gene Dunlap Hich Red Cross Athens Red Cross

Class 21 Entertained at Methodist Church Parlor

Twenty one members of Class No 21 of the Methodist Church were entertained Monday evening in the church parlors by Mrs Lena Fillinger Mrs Mable Jones Mrs Celia James Mrs Agnes Bateman Mrs Frances Nelson and Mrs Jennie Rosser. The hostesses served lunch after a pleasant social evening. The group planned a Valentine party to be held Friday evening Feb 12 at the home of Mrs Rachel Inman.

Nelsonvilly Methodist Church Lena Fillinger Mable Jones Celia James Agnes Bateman Frances Nelson Jennie Rosser Ned Rachel Inman

Mrs Steenrod Hosts Church Primary Department Event

Mrs Orville Steenrod entertained the Ching jan Church Primary Department teachers and officers. Ethel Wallace and Mrs Sarah Harrison won prizes after evening contests. A two course supper followed with sunshine friends names hidden in table favors.

Orville Steenrod Ching Jan Church Ethel Wallace Sarah Aarison Thursda

Cadle evangelistic meeting postponed by flood

Nelsonville reports the Cadle evangelistic meeting will be rescheduled after flood conditions forced cancellation of the early February date. Local ministers received a telegram from FE Howard Cadle of Indianapolis confirming the postponement and a new date will be arranged later.

Nelsonville Howard Cadle Inianapolis

Creomulsion Relief for Coughs and Bronchial Irritation

The advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for coughs chest congestion and bronchial irritation. It lists ingredients such as Pine Compound Tar wax fluid extract of quince root wild cherry menthol and Beechwood creosote and claims soothing effects on inflamed membranes and germs. It asserts suitability for adults and children and offers a money back guarantee through the druggist.

Glouster Area Raises Funds for Pomeroy Bend Refugees

The Glouster area reports 448.43 in cash donations to the Pomeroy Bend relief fund through the Glouster-Cash Donations Frank McCann Post American Legion. Local unions contribute 250 and 50 dollars, Fraternal Order of Eagles 25 dollars, with ongoing collection at the American Legion Hall. Sheriff Fowler receives guidance on purchases, and a financial statement will be issued after relief ends, with any surplus to Salvation Army.

Glouster Frank McCann‘ Post American Legion Pomeroy Bend Union Mine Monsarrat Mine Order of Eagles Jacksonville American “Legion Roscoe Fowler Pomeroy Salvation Army

Ladies Auxiliary Installs Officers in Local No. 1

Local No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary of the U M W of A installed officers: President Anna Wineford, Vice President Janet Linegar, Secretary Ela Hashman, Treasurer Viva Reeves, Chaplain Nell Hellyer, Trustees Dorothy Trace Winnie Kurkus and France Thompson. Letnestfall was the installing officer. A meeting will be held at the Moose Hall Monday at 7 PM with good attendance urged.

Glouster Anna Wineford Buck Janet Linegar Ela Hashman Viva Reeves Nell Hellyer Dorothy Trace Winnie Kurkus France” Thompson Letnestfall Moose Hall

Start Member Prize GLOUSTER Campaign Inaugurated

The American Legion Auxiliary inaugurated an intensive attend ee campaign in Glouster that will continue through April. Captains named are Vesta Norris and Mary McCann. The losing side will banquet the winners at the campaign’s close.

Glouster American Legion Vesta Norris Mary McCann

Sydney fish market plans free beer with meals

Sydney fish mongers threaten retaliation against publicans who boost sales by giving away fish oysters and turkey to drinkers. The Master Fish Mongers Association proposes to offer free beer with meals in select districts to spur business.

Sydney Master

Study Club Meets at Home of Mrs Angle

Progressive Study Club meeting at Mrs Bertha Angle's home under president Mrs Ruth Watkins with thirteen members present. Hazel Jauciius read an excellent paper on Peace. A Valentine party is planned for Feb 8 at Mrs Mae Dunnett's home with Mrs Sara Williams assisting. Magic City Lodge to initiate at Friggy night.

Bess Henshaw Mildred Davis Sara Williams Grace Ochs Mae Dunnett Madison St

Clerks Eject New Leaders In Local Union

Ten members joined the Jail Clerks Union at a Schdcal 908 meeting Tuesday night electing D. Coffman as president Ar ur West as vice president Wade Bailey secretary treasurer Ira Mae Brunton recording secretary Rob tt Marshall guardian and Rupert Embrey on the executive aid. Proposals for a new contract discussed and merchants to be notified of a joint meeting likely next week. Officers report locals from Mine 267 may oppose nonattending merchants.

Glouster Coffman Clerks’ Union

Scouts Hold Meeting in M E Church Talk on Handicraft

Scout Troop 71 held a gathering at the M. E. Church where Phil F. Robinson spoke on handicraft. Eldon Hoffman was named assistant scoutmaster and Foster Harry passed the tenderfoot test. Members are urged to attend Monday evening's meeting.

Glouster M. E. Church Phil F. Robinson Eave Eldon Hoffman Foster Harry

Unclear City Actions Affecting Present Employees

Fragmentary text notes an action ordered and a report to be filed with the executive Koen. It hints at disapproval from the buying public and a clerk’s claim, but details and context are missing.

Buckleys Mixture Promise for Asthma Relief Ad

Slogan heavy advertisement touts Buckleys Mixture as a cure for asthma and bronchitis though cautions it does not guarantee immediate relief. It promises a restful night for sufferers and offers a money back satisfaction guarantee from druggists.

Buckley Choi

Miss Mulligan To Make Home to Capital

Twenty three Legion Auxiliary members met at Miss Irma Wilson’s home in Nelsonville to honor charter member Miss Fanny Mulligan who is leaving soon to make her home in Columbus. The group presented Mulligan with a purse after a social evening and late lunch.

Nelsonville The Legion Auxiliary Mable

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