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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1934

Page

3

Nelsonville High School Band and Masonic Glee Club Tonight

Nelsonville hosts a presidential program at the school auditorium featuring the N H S Band and the Masonic Glee Club. The program includes Moonlight and Dreams, Sailors March, The Spangled Banner, and The Nile Waltz among pieces by Wilson, Lane, Lincke, and others.

N. H. S. Band Masonic Glee Club Nelsonville Glee Club Roosevelt Nelsonvi Masonic Moonlight and Dreams Wilson Little Brown Wilson Corwin Cookson Ohio the Nile Kingankee Doodie Junior Shafer William Mechem Glenn Smith Lincke Cedars Weildt AR Spangled Banner

Bride in Tragedy Near Mount Holly Aims at Bank Heist

Mrs Edna Mae Edouard 47 tells Burlington County jail of a couple travelling from California to New York. Her husband 13 days after their wedding stopped the car on a roadside near Mount Holly and shot himself with her pistol while she dozed. She says he planned to collect 110000 dollars from a bank.

Mount Holly N. J Edna Mae Edouard Burlington County California New York

Plan for Young Group Meeting at Oak Grove Pilgrim Holiness

A young people group meets Thursday at 7 p m at Oak Grove Pilgrim Holiness Church. Rev B H Pugh of Athens is the special speaker. Features include papers reading special music and singing. Open to all ages.

Oak Grove Pilgrim Holiness Church B. H. Pugh Athens

Former Resident Had Famous Ancestors

Nelsonville reports reveal Martha McDaniel Shanley McLaughlin's lineage as a Revolution granddaughter. She died at 97 in Logan, lived in Nelsonville on West Franklin Street, and was widow of James Shanley and Michael McLaughlin. Her grandfather James W. McDaniel fought for Washington, enlisted 1778, fought Guilford Court House, and served as Indian scout until 1792. He moved from Virginia to Ohio in the early 1800s, helped found Jackson County grand jury in 1816, taught near Oak Hill, and is buried near there. The Ch is remembered at his grave marker. The obituary notes Mrs. McLaughlin attended his funeral in 194?

Nelsonville Martha McDaniel Shanley McLaughlin Logan Frank Shanley McLaughlin West Franklin Street Levi McDaniel Frances Massie James W. McDaniel Rebecca Lewis James Shanley Michael McLaughlin George Washington Virginia Thomas Arthur James Calloway Guilford Court House Greenbriar County Edward Hale Hugh Caperton Guyandot Coal Mr. McDaniel Ohio Jackson County Oak Hill Joseph Phillips Jackson Mre. McLauelin

Charles C Conley Dies Resident of Bachtel

Nelsonville Jan 30 Charles C Conley aged 64 died at his home in Bachtel early today Survived by wife Mollie three daughters and three brothers Funeral arrangements not completed

Nelsonville Charles C. Conley Bachtel Mollie

County 1934 Salaries and Budget Totals Revealed

The county outlines 1934 appropriations totaling $86,351.44 for salaries with detailed entries for courthouse offices, road and bridge funds, bond retirements, charity, soldiers' burials, and agricultural and miscellaneous expenses. Major costs include courthouse salaries, jail operation, maintenance, and new construction allocations, plus insurance, repairs, and equipment budgets.

Jalil Commissioners Board of Elecons Commonieas Court Heriff Board of Revision Soldiers’ Burial Fund Soldiers’ Burial Committee Agriculture Fund Agricultural Societies and Farmers’ Institutes

Nelsonville School Tax Talk Planned By Legion

Nelsonville figures include Supt. E J Arnold of Nelsonville City Schools to explain proposed state tax legislation affecting schools at Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion gathering Wednesday night. Legion officials urge post members to attend. Frank Judy will report district post membership.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Arnold State Department of the American Legion Robert Kinney Frank Judy

Work Commended County Health Nurses Visit Many Homes About Oak Grove

Oak Grove authorities laud Miss Clara Cavanaugh and Miss McHarry county health nurses for extensive home visits and school clinic work. They coordinated with teachers for physical exams at Oak Grove School and a dental clinic at Kimberly School.

Oak Grove Clara Cavanaugh McHarry Kimberly School Miss Cavanaugh Theda Dishong Athens Beatrice Hartman Crotti Columbus Goitre Cavanaugh Charles Levering Nelsonville Vaughn Foughty Betty Foughty Ed Carpenter

Oak Grove News Notes Highlights Local Church Visits

Mrs Charlies Hartman and daughter Beatrice traveled to Columbus for an examination. Rev Wachenschwants and Rev Hook preached at New Pittsburgh Church. Frev and Mrs M C Kittle and Mr and Mrs D Lanning of Murray City attended services. Mrs William Davie and Jennie Brooks from Kimberly joined Sunday evening services. Mrs Thomas Reynolds and son from Lancaster visited Irvin Howard's home. Sunday guests included Mrs Edward Finn and Mrs Bertha Snyder of Columbus. Mr Howard is seriously ill.

Charlies Hartman Beatrice Columbus Charlies Wachenschwants Charles Hook New Pittsburgh M. C. Kittle D. Lanning Murray City William Davie Jennie Brooks Kimberly Thomas Reynolds Lancaster Irvin Howard Mr. Howard Edward Finn Bertha Snyder Howard

Dinner Entertainment At Nelsonville Home

Mr and Mrs W J McConsha of Nelsonville Route 1 hosted dinner with guests including Mrs Joe Garlinger and Rodland from Steubenville and Mrs Ned Stanley from Steubenville. Ted Shaffer of Bailey Run joined Mrs Pearl Allman and others. Mr and Mrs John Currens announce the birth of Roy Lee Currens in Murray City.

W. J. McConsha Nelsonville Murray City John Currens Roy Lee William Currens

Reverend Hook to Preach at Holiness Church Saturday

New Pittsburgh News reports Reverend Charles Hook will deliver a sermon at the Holiness Church Saturday evening with services starting at seven o'clock. Several local visits and family updates follow including Blanche Bloom from Toledo visiting her mother, Mrs. George Canter. Charles Gene was named for the new five pound baby born to Mr. and Mrs. William Withem. Eugene Canter spent the weekend with his sister in Buchtel.

Charles Hook Holiness Church Blanche Bloom Toledo George Canter George Goodlet Wallace Dane Longstrethh Albert Phillips William Withem Charles Gene Eugene Canter Mrs Clarence O' Nail Buchtel

Standard Bearers Elect Officers in Nelsonville Meeting

The Standard Bearers held their first year meeting at Mrs. H A Rothrock s home. Officers elected for the year include Imogene Brown president Mary Adelyn Wilson vice president Agnes Hillen secretary Marjorie Hickman treasurer and Kathryn Lee press reporter Plans for year work were made and refreshments served by Mrs. Rothrock assisted by Mary A Wilson and Ruth.

Nelsonville Jan Standard H .A. Rothrock Imogene Brown Mary Adelyn Wilson Agnes Hillen Marjorie Hickman Kathryn Lee Rothrock Mary A. Wilson Ruth Rothrock

Birthday Party for Charles Alien Reese at Pritts Home

Mrs. Charles Pritts hosted a Monday afternoon celebration from 2 to 4 for her grandson Charles Alien Reese. Guests enjoyed a three candle birthday cake and refreshments at 4, with Valentines as favors. Attendees included Anna Bruech Alma Jean Dewhurst Mary Jack Patricia Stanley Nelson Kenneth Bussey Andrew Mays Walter Stanley Charlie Kuhn and Jack Herbert Lanning of New Floodwood.

Charles Pritts Charles Alien Reese Anna Bruech Alma Jean Dewhurst Mary Jack Patricia Stanley Nelson Kenneth Bussey Andrew Mays Walter Stanley Charlies Kuhn Jack Herbert Lanning New Floodwood

Missionary Society Meeting Set at Mrs Mechem Home

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will meet Thursday at 7 PM at the home of Mrs. Stanley Mechem. Mrs. Mechem will be assisted by Mrs. Fred Juniper and A. G. Mechem. Mr. Ben Janes leads the devotions and Mrs. Lane presents the program.

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church Mra Stanley Mecherm

Nelsonville couple hosts dinner with regional guests

Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Allman of Nelsonville Route 3 entertained today at dinner. Guests included Mr. Joe Garlinger and son Rohiead, Mrs. Ned Stanley and daughter Jo Ann of Steubenville, and Mrs. W. J. McConata and son Eu.

Pearl Allman Nelsonville Route 3 Joe Garlinger Rohiead Ned Stanley Jo Ann Steubenville W. J. McConata Eugene

Degree Work Wednesday Knight Rank at Valley Lodge

There will be degree work in the Knight rank at the Valley Lodge No. Se K of P meeting Wednesday night in Nelsonville. Two candidates will receive the degree. Refreshments will be served. Visiting members are welcome.

Nelsonville Valley Loder Na. Se. K

Local visitors and family notes from Nelsonville area

Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs John Humphrey and John Jackie Shawnee with Mrs Humphrey’s parents Mr and Mrs Fred Juniper. Dr Lowell Burnelle Bexley spent Sunday with his parents. Will Poling Columbus visited Murray City relatives. Willis Reese Dayton spent the week with his wife and child at Mrs Charlies Pritts home.

John Humphrey John Jackie Shawnee

Buchtel Euchre Party Postponed to A Later Date

The euchre party at St Patrick s Parish Hall Buchtel scheduled for Wednesday January 31 has been postponed to a later date.

Buchtel St. Patrick's

Past Noble Grands Club Meeting Set for Jan 31

The Past Noble Grands Club will meet Wednesday night January 31 with Mrs. Lena Port at 516 Chestnut Street A potluck supper will be served Members should bring their needle and thimble.

Noble Grands Club Lena Port Chestnut Street

Nelsonville Man Pleads Guilty To Intoxication Charge

Otto Saunders of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge at arraignment in Mayor 8 G Holland's court. He was fined and costs.

Nelsonville Otto Saunders G. Holland Costa

Church Appointed Traffic Officer in Athens

Carman Church named traffic officer in Athens by safety director Scott Haney. He will start Feb. 1 replacing Dwight Robinson. Church, a veteran of World War I MP service, previously ran a Court Street novelty store and now lives with his parents on North Congress Street.

Carman Church Athens Scott Haney Church Dwight Robinson Court Street France Cleveland EB. L. Church North Congress Street

Rackham Trustees Give $50 090 to Warm Springs Foundation

Detroit attorney and philanthropist Horace H Rackham died last June. Trustees presented 50 090 as a birthday gift to the Roosevelt administration for the Warm Springs Foundation in Detroit.

Detroit Roosevelt Horace H Mary A. Rackham Warm Springs Foundation Rackham

Pomeroy Souders Rites Scheduled for Wednesday

Funeral for William M. Souders aged 39 from Middleport will be held Wednesday at 9 am at Sacred Heart Church in Pomeroy. Burial follows in New Lexington.

Souders Pomeroy William M. Souders Middleport Sacred Heart Church New Lexington

Funeral for Mrs. Alice Swearingen Held at Nease Settlement Church

Funeral services are set for Mrs. Alice Swearingen Wednesday at 2 PM at Nease Settlement United Brethren Church. Burial will follow in Gilmore Cemetery.

Pomeroy Alice Swearingen Nease Settlement

Obituary notes W DeVinny and CWA administrator transport

W DeVinny aged 80 died at his Vine Street home after infirmities of age. Survived by son Carl and daughter Mrs G F Reynolds of Cuyahoga Falls with several grandchildren. Mrs Reynolds arrived to help with funeral plans. Henry Corridini, CWA administrator of Meiga County, went to Columbia on relief-work business and planned to return by Wednesday.

Middleport W. & DeVinny Vine Street Carl G. F. Reynolds Cuyahoga Falls Pomeroy Henry Corridini CWA Meiga County Columbia

To End a Cough In a Hurry Mix This at Home

A home cough remedy trend uses 2 ounces Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar and water to form a syrup. No cooking needed. quick action loosens phlegm and soothes throat inflammation, advertised as a cheaper alternative to medicine. Pinex is described as pine extract from Norway and promises prompt relief or money back.

Omy

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