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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1936

Page

2

Phillip Weller Named Successor at Citi Gens Central Bank

Nelsonville reports the resignation of James Sharp after seven years as cashier and the immediate appointment of Phillip B. Weller as his successor. Weller, with 12 years in banking and a State Banking Department endorsement, will serve as president while Sharp remains as executive vice president. Weller hails from New Lexington and has ties to Woodsfield and Columbus.

Nelsonville James Sharp Citigens Central Bank Phillip B. Weller 8. E. Dean Sharp Weller New Lexington American Institute of Banking Steubenville American Institute John R. McKee Federal Reserve System State Banking Department Woodsfield Ohio Monroe Bank

York Township Board Meets Under Legal Scrutiny

York Township Education Board president Elmer Rizer reports a letter from Prosecuting Attorney Harold Rose stating a May 18 adjourned meeting was legal for all purposes after consultation with a state attorney general staff member. Rizer cites erroneous publications about teachers’ status not discussed at board meetings.

Nelsonville Elmer Rizer York Township

All Day Union Meeting Set for July 4 at Athens Nazarene Tabernacle

NELSONVILLE announces an all day union class meeting on July 4 at the Nazarene Tabernacle in Athens. First service begins at 9 o'clock Saturday morning. Shingler Singers of Mineral and Paul Trysell of Piqua will attend with music and songs. Attendees are asked to bring dinners and spend the day.

Nelsonville Nazarene Tabernacle Athens Shingler Singers Mineral Paul Trysell Piqua

Glenford Dugan Post drum corps wins fifth at Crosley Field

The Glenford Dugan Post American Legion drum and bugle corps returned from Cincinnati after a Reds hosted visit. Eight visiting corps competed in the drill before the Reds versus Chicago game, with Glenford Dugan Post earning fifth place and a 91.75 percent score. Competing units included groups from Cincinnati Norwood Newport Dayton and Lima.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Cincinnati Crosley Field Reds Chicago Norwood Newport Dayton Lima

Many Attend Evans Rites At Nelsonville Funeral

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Emish Evans were held Saturday at 2 PM at the family home 201 Ashton Ave. The Pythian Sisters, of which she was a charter member, attended in a body and led the ceremony. Local clergy Rev. C L Johnson delivered the service reading the song Life Weaving. The service drew relatives from across the region, including Dayton and Columbus, along with friends from Mineral, Chauncey, Corning, Drakes, Logan, Glouster, Marietta, and Middleport.

Nelsonville Ashton Ave Margaret Emish Evans Pythian Sisters Evans C. L. Johnson Christian Church Ernest Foraker David Amos McGriff Fred Schmitt Ben Lasuer Dayton Joan Emish Charles Charles Hester Mineral Clarence Reich Athens Staufner Selwyn Jackson Chauncey George Stuart Frank Emish Catherine Margaret Beucher Barbara Wilford Emish Dave Woods Columbus Homer Burt Gillespieville Elizabeth Wilders Akron Clyde Dunlap Edna Louise Elizabeth Thomas Theisen Everett Dunlap Betty Billy Corning William Reich Joe Drakes Isabell Murray Congo John Theis Helen Ruth Daugherty Marietta Gus Emish Middleport Alva Price Glouster Fred O Stracke Logan

Republican convention attendees in Columbus gather at dinner

Nelsonville figures Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelly Dr. and Mrs. C E B Welch J W Wilson Merrill Cox Mrs C H Bartlett and Tom Sheppard attend the state Republican convention in Columbus This evening Mr Kelly and Mrs Kelly Mrs Bartlett and Tom Sheppard join host John W Bricker at the Columbus Athletic Club for dinner The Bible School commencement at Jobs will be held Thursday at 7 o clock with speaker Mrs Frank Knox Nelsonville and a social to follow

Nelsonville Harry Kelly C. EB. Welch J. W. Wilson Merrill Cox C. H. Bartlett Tom Sheppard Columbus Mrs Kelly Bartlet John W. Bricker Columbus Athletic Club Jobs Bible School Frank Knox

Mayor fines woman in Nelsonville court

Mrs Gladye Deer Buchie pleaded guilty to intoxication on arraignment Tuesday in Mayor G. Holland's court in Nelsonville. She was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville G. Holland

Nelsonville YMCA to host poster making gathering

Community recreation program members meet at the Nelsonville YMCA Thursday 2 to 3 pm to prepare posters for the county wide event on July 11 at The Plains. Participants should bring cardboard pencils paints or crayons with prizes for the best designs.

Nelsonville YMCA the Plains

Eagles Fish Fry Mark Reopening Of Nelsonville Club Rooms

Nelsonville Eagles will host a fish fry at their home Friday night July 3 to celebrate reopening of the club rooms after remodeling. Ray Lent led the work with Thomas Raine and Buck Trough assisting. the rooms are now among the district's finest. Bonus veterans affiliated with Nelsonville Aerie sponsor the stag and smoker as part of the program. committee members include Harry Harvey, Ray Lent and Turk Lowery.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Ray Lent Thomas Raine Buck Trough Eagles Bonus Nelsonville Aerie Harry Harvey Turk’’ Lowery

Nelsonville Scout Notes

Nelsonville Patrol Leaders Bill Barber Floyd Barber Jimmie Pierce and Acting Patrol Leader Bob Bardin meet at Troop 66 K P Building tonight at 7 15 PM Junior assistant Scoutmaster Earl Wachenschwanz Munroe Francis and Assistant Scoutmasters Bennie Sterling and Bob White also attend to plan the overnight camp Thursday night Most of the troop gathers at Central School Thursday at 4 30 with Sterling to travel to Reservoir Hill to set up camp The rest meet at 7 to report to camp site with Scoutmaster Mender Patrol leaders direct equipment and food Troop 66 Committee meets at 8 at the K P Building to plan a family picnic day for scouts and parents Present Roy Tomlinson Joe Pickett Bill Lawson Eddie Johnson and Jimmie Patton Troop 66 meets Friday at 7 15 at West School Scouts told to bring two triangular bandages Mrs Ralph Henry to leave Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati for home 984 Cassingham Road Columbus Thursday after sinus operation two weeks ago.

Nelsonville Bill Barber Floyd Barber Jimmie Pierce Bob Bardin Troop 66 K. P Earl Wachenschwanz Munroe Francis Bennie Sterling Bob White Central School Sterling Reservoir Hill Mender Roy Tomlinson Joe Pickett Bill Lawson Eddie Johnson Jimmie Patton

Frank Smith Named New President of Nel sonville Rotary

Nelsonville Rotary Club selects Frank Smith as president for the year starting July 1. He succeeds acting president Orlie Rider who stepped in after Ralph Henry was removed. Directors for the year include Rider, L. J. Krieg, Harry A. Mettler, and William Morgan. Walter Leonard of the Logan Club attended as a guest. Ross Reed and Charles Godenswager, high school Rotarians for June, thanked the club for the invitation and attendance.

Nelsonville Frank Smith

Miss Betty Snackenburg Hosts Fifteenth Birthday Farewell

Miss Betty Snackenburg entertained fifteen guests Friday at her home to celebrate her fifteenth birthday and bid farewell to Miss Floretta Sommers. Sweet peas and snap dragons decorated the table as gifts were presented for Miss Sommers who is moving to a new home. out-of-town guest Helen Stratton attended.

Nelsonville Betty Snackenburg Floretta Sommers

Lodge Group to Hold Annual Picnic July 8

The Past Matrons and Patrons Association Eudora Chapter of Eastern Star will host its annual picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Lennox on July 8. Dinner will be served at 6 30 oclock. Each member may bring an adult guest and should bring their table service.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Walter Lennox Lennox

Will Drill Test Well In Nelsonville WV On Minner Property

Paramount Natural Gas Corp of West Virginia has selected a rig and is preparing to drill a test well on the Frank Minner property in the western part of Nelsonville. The move marks an early stage in local gas exploration with expected site preparation already underway.

Nelsonville Paramount Natural Gas Corp West Virginia Company Frank Minner

Personal Notices From Columbus and West Unity

Personal mentions include Mrs. A R Jones of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Phillip Weller as guests of Julius Fisch and family in Columbus area. Guests of Nellie Clifton at West Unity include Mr and Mrs EB Clifton and Mrs Clifton. Dave Solomon of Columbus visited during week with Walter Gadbury family. Ray Andrews and daughter Mary Louise left for Gothenburg Nebraska after June visit to Nelsonville. Miss Margaret Crooksville visiting at the home of Mrs Sam Gilham and Mrs B Michell.

A. R. Jones Columbus Phillip Weller Julius Fisch E G. Clifton Nellie Clifton West Unity Ohio Dave Solomon Columus Walter Gadbury Ray Andrews Mary Louise Gothenburg Neb Nelsonville Sam Gilham Margaret Crooksville Sam Giham

Seeking Fund To Build Water And Sewer Lines

Nelsonville merchants non affiliated with Retail Merchants Association will seek donations today and tomorrow to fund water and sewer pipe for extending service lines from the corporation to the CCC Camp site northeast of Nelsonville. About $200 is needed. government labor will handle installation and no major fundraising difficulty is expected. Also, Miss Margaret Clark Mrs Beryl Wallace and G W Pearce are summoned to East Bank West Virginia due to their aunt Mrs Henry Stephenson's death.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association CCC The Merchants Association Treasury Ward West Virginia Margaret Clark Bery Wallace G. W. Pearce East Bank W. Va Henry Stephenson

Nurse Head Leaves Gallipolis Hospital School of Nursing

Miss Marie Isselstein, principal of Gallipolis Holzer Hospital School of Nursing, resigns to become superintendent of Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Huntington West Virginia. She will stay until a successor is named.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Marie Isselstein Memorial Hospital Huntington W. Va

Lear Roberts and Frank Johnson Fined in Municipal Court

GALLIPOLIS Lear Roberts and Frank Johnson were fined ten dollars each plus costs by Judge A J Stormont in the Municipal Court on Tuesday for intoxication.

Gallipolis Lear Roberts Frank Johnson A. J. Stormont

Coupe Stolen From Garage Near Hotel Libby

Gallipolis resident Wayne Blackburn reported his coupe stolen from Day Night Garage near Hotel Libby after 9 o clock Tuesday morning. He discovered the loss Tuesday afternoon upon finishing his rounds as a city mail carrier.

Gallipolis Wayne Blackburn Libby

Property dispute over leased land leads to $2300 suit

In Gallipolis 5 W Thomas sues Warren and Blanche Thomas claiming the property was advertised free from encumbrances but was actually leased to an oil company. The case seeks 2300 dollars in damages.

Gallipolis W. Thomas Warren Blanche Thomas

Mehl Fined Costs On Intoxication Charge

Edwin Mehl was fined the eight dollars and twenty eight cents costs in the court of Justice Fred Millisor for an intoxication charge.

Gallipolis Edwin Mehl Court of Justice Fred Millisor

Ex-Service Gallia County Men Hold Special Meeting

Gallia County ex-service men over 600 invited to Lafayette Post American Legion meeting at 7:30 P M Wednesday in Legion Hall Ohio Valley Bank Building three hundred expected. special entertainment and refreshments planned Mrs Asa W Wiatt of Welch W Va dies reported by sister Mrs Glade Jones of Garfield Ave Gallipolis

Gallia County Gallipolis Lafayette Post of the American Legion Legion Hall Ohio Valley Bank Wiatt Asa W. Wiatt Welch W. Va Glade Jones Garfield Ave

Ball Player Recovers At Gallipolis Hospital

Gallipolis report lists Hollis Elliott with a fractured skull from a collision chasing a fly ball at Addison. Other patients include Mrs. Bert Waddell who survived major surgery, Mrs. S. C. Church under observation, Mrs. R. B. Carson for a minor operation, and patients Miss Lillian Volz, Mrs. Anderson Robinson, and Mrs. Elizabeth Heckar. Jackson city school board says superintendent position is open as H. L. Bates retires. Orin W. Davis expected to apply.

Gallipolis Hollis Elliott Earl Taylor Addison Holzer Hospital Bert Waddell Green Township S. C. Church Crown City R. B. Carson Leading Creek Meigs County Lillian Volz Anderson Robinson Elizabeth Heckar Pomeroy Jackson City H. L. Bates Orin W. Davis

Bean Dinner Planned at Vinton Aug 1

GALLIPOLIS The first announcement of a bean dinner has been made at Vinton where the annual affair will be held Aug 1 Bryce McClaskey will receive bids for the stand privileges at 8 o'clock Monday night July 6 at Butler Hall.

Gallipolis Vinton Bryce McClaskey Butler Hall

Army Corps Sends Reserve Officers to Training Camps

Members of the Officers Reserve Corps depart this week for training camps. Major Oliver Lyle heads to Fort Sheridan near Chicago, Dr. N. A. Martin to Carlisle Barracks Carlisle Pa, and Edward B. Kime to Fort Knox Kentucky.

Gallipolis Officers Reserve Corps Oliver Lyle Fort Sheridan Chicago N. A. Martin Carlisle Barracks Carlisle Edward B. Kime Fort Knox Kentucky

Court Revenue Law in Gallia

Gallipolis, 1935 records show Justice Fred Millisor comments on unpaid fines while noting $961.65 of about $3,000 in fines and costs paid. He oversaw 184 cases that year with $360.62 deposited to the county treasury. the rest covered costs for the court and arresting officers. Other justices reported minimal collections, including several with no fines.

Gallipolis Fred Millisor Emmett D. Keeler Justice Milliser’s Court Justice’s Court Milliser's Court Keeler E. E. Niday Guyan Township T. J. Moore Springfield Township John J. Jones Perry Township I. M. Russell Morgan Township W. F. Chambers Clay Township Emory Bostic Ohio Township J. T. Mooney

Gallia Works Offices Close Over Holiday

Gallia County National Reemployment Service office will close Saturday for Independence Day. Ferry L. Dillon in charge may be reached at his Portsmouth Road home or by calling 282-R if needed. NRL director Derry Wetherholt will depart Saturday for a 10 day vacation.

Gallipolis Gallia County National Reemployment Service Ferry L. Dillon Portsmouth Road NRL Derry Wetherholt

Gallipolis Music Supervisor Enrolls in Rochester Summer Term

Gallipolis supervisor of music Robert D. Price has enrolled in the Eastman School of Music at Rochester for a five week summer term. He is a Wellston High School graduate and earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University where he studied music under Dr. Clarence C. Robinson.

Gallipolis Robert D. Price Eastman School of Music Rochester New York Wellston High School Ohio University Clarence C. Robinson

Foreclosure Suit Over Oxen Named Sam and Tom

In Gallipolis, Thomas H. Lewis sues J. S. Prater to recover 77.25 on a promissory note. The action seeks foreclosure of a chattel mortgage on a yoke of oxen named Sam and Tom.

Gallipolis Thomas H. Lewis J. S. Prater Sam Tom

Heber Henke Weds GALLIPOLIS and Bellefontaine couple wed

Heber Hunt Henke and Mrs Elizabeth Aiken Bannon of Bellefontaine married June 23. Henke brothers Adolf and Robert Henke of Gallipolis connected to Ohio Hospital for Epileptics projects. Father S Q Henke of Bellefontaine. Henke home long based in Athens. George Shaffer plumber and Spanish American War veteran leaves for Veterans Hospital Huntington W Va for treatment.

Gallipolis Heber Hunt Henke Elizabeth Aiken Bannon Bellefontaine Mr. Henke Adolf Robert Henke Ohio Hospital S. Q. Henke Henke Athens George Shaffer Veterans’ Hospital Huntington W. Va

Gallia County Weather Sparks Rain Expectation

Rain prospects rise in Gallia County as a weather observer notes scattered showers after a hot spell. The Gallipolis area records suggest limited rainfall with lingering heat and a windy afternoon.

Gallipolis Perature Mick

Gallipolis Th team 14s 12 to 5 victory noted

Local sports brief reports Gallipolis Th team 14s defeating opponent 12 to 5 with Haley Gilkey and Holz credited for strong hitting. Nearby civic notes mention repairs and courthouse activities plus a church meeting in Wooster. The piece lists several names and local events across Gallipolis and Wooster.

Gallipolis Haley, Gilkey Holz Ae Capital Group Hos- Gallipolis Fred Halliday

Vendol Relief Promises Easy Digestion And Sleep

In Athens a testimonial promotes Vendol as a superior remedy for bloating gas cramps heartburn and constipation. Mrs Edna Ormiston describes relief after using Vendol with longer term benefits including better sleep and increased regularity. The ad notes Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Pharmacy in Nelsonville carry Vendol.

Edna Route 8 Ormiston Thena Phens Athens Nelsonville Hickman Adv

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