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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1936

Page

2

Nelsonville Garage Manager Buys Interest in Columbus Auto Age

Ralph Henry, manager of the F. R. Beasley Ford Garage in Nelsonville for 18 years, buys J. H. Richenbaugh’s interest in the Columbus Ford Agency at 950 E. Main St. The re organized Columbus agency will be Henry Motor Sales at Main St with Fred R. Beasley remaining president. Henry will relocate to Columbus to run the new operation, while the Nelsonville shop continues with J. W. Grover in charge locally and Carloe Ogg, Merrill Ogg, Weldon Brown, J. J. Smith, Ted McDaniel, and Ernest Curtis in key roles.

Nelsonville Ralph Henry F. R. Beasley Ford J. H. Richenbaugh Ford E. Main &T Columbus J. H. Richenbaugh, Inc Mr. Henry Henry Motor Sales Main St Fred R. Beasley Athens Henry Amesville Rotary Club Richenbaugh Beasley Ford Nelsonville Ford J. W. Grover Carloe Ogg Merrill Ogg Weldon Brown J. J. Smith Ted McDaniel Ernest Curtis

Services Announced At Pilgrim Holiness Church

Nelsonville announces Sunday schedule at Pilgrim Holiness Church on E Chestnut St. 10:30 a m morning service with singing and prayer. 11:00 a m sermon by Rev. D C Shearer on Christ Is Coming How We Should Live. 9:30 a m Sunday School led by Walter Primmer. 6:00 p m Young People's service led by Margaret Jones. Evening evangelistic service follows with subject Christ In Coming Prepare. Special singing planned. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m Cottage meeting Friday 7 p m

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Chestnut St D. C. Shearer Walter 8. Primmer Margaret Jones

Evans Dies After Short Illness In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Ohio Mr Thomas F Evans aged 6 died at home on the Nelsonville Logan pike after a few days illness He is survived by his wife Goldie son Gene and daughter Helen plus brothers and sisters Will Evans Cliff and Mrs Charlies Filin Mrs Will Ogg and Mrs C H Cox of Columbus Mrs Charies Cheaher Route 2 and Mrs Charies Bagley of this city Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 PM at Haydenville Church conducted by Reverend Nutter.

Nelsonville Thomas F. Evans Nelsonville-Logan Pike Proute Charies Bagley Haydenville Nutter

Hobson to Enter Columbus Hospital for Operation

Alex Hobson left Thursday for Columbus to undergo an operation at a hospital there.

Ester Hospital Nelsonville Alex Hobson Columbus

Unemployed League at Salem Elects Officers

Local No 12 of the Ohio Unemployed League based in Salem Meigs County will hold a semi annual officer election Friday at 7 in the league hall. President Bed Jacks announced the meeting urging full attendance after a joint session last Thursday with the state president and Salem WPA workers.

Ohio Unemployed League Salem Meigs County League Bed Jacks Salem Wpa

Cost of New Deal Worries Some Solons

Washington faces a growing budget crisis as deficits mount under New Deal policies. Congress scrutinizes relief costs, with unofficial whispers placing the next relief bill around two billion dollars, risking a three billion deficit.

Rival gas firms lift shutoff after court ruling

About 8,000 gas customers in Barnesville were restored to service after a court clash between rival gas concerns. Judge Clifford Belt ordered resumption due to an emergency as hundreds of households lacked heating after supply cuts.

Barnesville Shivering Gas Company Clifford Belt Clermont County

Nelsonville man pleads guilty in intoxication case

Lewis Rutter of this city had pleaded not guilty to an intoxication complaint in Mayor G. Holland’s court and was bound over to the grand jury. He appeared Thursday and changed his plea to guilty. Rutter was fined 8 and costs.

Nelsonville Lewis Rutter G. Holland Rutter

Hillearys Visit Wrights as Father Recovers at Home

Mr and Mrs W T Hilleary were New Lexington visitors Thursday at L E Wright's home. Wright has recently returned from a hospital and is recuperating from an operation at home.

W. T. Hilleary New Lexington L. E Wright Wright

Lottery Case Principals Indicted by Grand Jury

Four men including Albert FE Williams and A B Cole were indicted by a federal grand jury on seventeen counts. The charges allege use of the mails to promote a lottery held a month after four arrests, with first prize offered as either $100,000 or the Antlers Hotel in Lorain.

Cleveland Federal Grand Jury Albert FE. Williams Lorain

Child's Accident Blinds Motorist After Paving Incident

Lang Fullinger of Arkansas City witnessed a child hurled from a car onto the pavement. The shock induced three days of unconsciousness and resulted in a nervous collapse that left him blind. The child escaped injury.

Arkansas City Ark Lang Fullinger

Fire damages roof at Nelson home on Pleasantview Avenue

Fire believed caused by a defective flue damaged the roof of Gerald Nelsons home on Pleasantview Avenue Thursday night. Firemen forced entry to reach smoldering rafters. Damage described as not heavy by Chief Dana Windsor.

Nelsonville Gerald Nelson Pleasantview Avenue Dana Windon

Eden backs League Stand amid European fears of a bloc

Foreign Minister Eden signals armed support from France Yugoslavia Greece Turkey to Britain if Italy attacks under League sanctions. The plan, seen as an iron ring around Italy, aims to fortify Mediterranean lines, widen bases and harbors, and pressure Italy while shaping actions over Ethiopia.

Europe Britain League of Nations Italy Eden France Yugoslavia Greece Turkey Czechoslovakia Romania Little Alliance Jugoslavia Spain Mediterranean Germany Dodecanese Aegean Sea Dardanelles League Red Sea

Governor faces trial move in Hauptmann case amid police feud

The governor, a Republican, remains at odds with Wilentz and Schwarzkopf appointees as Hauptmann's 30 day reprieve nears end. Speculation grows he may use police information to seek a new trial from Justice Trenchard after earlier appeals failed. A Havana report notes an affidavit from Dr Arturo Gonzalez Alfonso about a signed letter requesting cashing of marked money related to the case.

Wilentz Schwarzkopf Hauptmann Thomas W. Trenchard Heuptmann Court of Errors and Appeals United States Supreme Court State Court of Pardons Havana Arturo Gonzalez Alfonso Isidor Fisch Fisch Lindbergh

Four Die in Train Wreck At Blue Hill Bridge Curve

Witnesses heard a blast and saw a blinding glare as the train crossed the curve at Blue Hill foot. Officials suspect boiler explosion but offer no definite cause. Locomotive fell from the span, baggage car blocked highway, three passenger cars in canal bed. one light snow falling as crash occurred.

J. K. Fisher Sunbury Blue Hill Hubbard Beck

Bus and truck collide at Nerrick's Corner Nelsonville

A north bound Valley Public Service Company passenger bus driven by Frank Barber collided with an A. and P. truck at Nerrick's Corner Nelsonville early this morning. No passengers were injured though several windows were broken. the bus was due here at 6 39.

Nelsonville Valley Public Service Company Nerrick's Corner Frank Barber

Old-Fashioned White Shirts Return With Trim Details

New York fashion notes describe old fashioned white batiste blouses with eyelet embroidery resurfacing. Designers showcase white waists paired with short jackets and dark blue suits, contrasted by long black dinner outfits featuring shirred chiffon blouses, as spring styles embrace menswear influences and light coats.

Mary E. Plummer New York Herbert Sondheim

Staley Rites Held Thursday Afternoon

Funeral services for L. B. Ben Staley were held at Stout Funeral Home in Nelsonville with Rev. H A Rothrock officiating. Philadorian Lodge No 157 F A M attended and burial followed at Greenlawn Mausoleum. The body was brought from Whiting Indiana where he had worked for the E J and E Railroad before returning home. Mrs Staley and family accompanied by relatives planned to return to Whiting after services.

Nelsonville L. B Ben) Staley Stout Funeral Home H. A. Rothrock Pete Shough James Beard Rothrock Rev. Rothrock Philadorian Lodge No. 157 Greenlawn Mr. Staley Whiting Ind Staley E. J. and E. Railroad

Mrs Frank Keys Sr Dies In Nelsonville

Mrs. Frank Keys Sr aged 80 and longtime Nelsonville resident died early Friday at her home on St Charles Street. She and her husband Frank Keys married in Poland and later settled in this area after time in Bay City Michigan. The couple had nine children and several grandchildren. Mr Keys died seven years ago. Mrs Keys was active in St Andrews Church. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Nelsonville Frank Keys St. Charles St Keys St. Andrews Church

Westside PTA Members Attend Southeast District Meeting

Representatives from the West Side PTA attended the Southeast District meeting in Nelsonville on Wednesday. Included were Mrs. Homer Brown president Mrs. Jack Kern secretary Mrs. E W Bingman music chairman and Mrs. Glenn Pratt Mrs. Ralph Barker and Mrs. Tom. The group reports a 90 percent membership, a 38 percent gain over the last year.

West Side Pta Nelsonville Homer Brown Jack Kern E. W. Bingman Glenn Pratt Ralph Barker Tom

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