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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1936

Page

2

Pay raise for Nelsonville service safety director bill stalls

Nelsonville City Council on first reading discussed Mayor Holland’s proposal to raise the service and safety director’s salary to 1800 dollars a year. The vote to suspend rules failed, delaying final passage. funds are said to cover until year end, with doubts afterward. The contract for the electric light plant awaits a full-time director to execute documents.

Nelsonville G. Holland Nel Boonville Anderson Galvin Boss Cali Spencer Nelson Keplar Rutes Bols Finance Committee FE. F. DeVore DeVore William Barrows

Young Republicans Hear National Officer July 7

Robert L. Barton executive secretary of the League of Young Republican Clubs of Ohio will speak at an open meeting of all Republicans in the Christian Church social rooms on Tuesday July 7 at 7 30 p m He attended state and national conventions and is a friend of John W Bricker He will share highlights on Alf Landon After the meeting refreshments will be served.

Nelsonville Robert L. Barton League of Young Republican Clubs of Ohio Christian Church Barton John W. Bricker Alf Landon

Old Timers Fall to Millfield Sun Kings in Tough Game

Old Timers lost to the Millfield Sun Kings 4 to 3 Tuesday. Regular Vets were out. relief players were drawn from fans. Batters for the Vets were Jonas Mohney and Bruce. for the Sun Kings Kytta and Hike. Mohney held the Visitors scoreless in the last six innings. Friday evening Carlton Hill faces the Old Timers at Buchtel.

Buchtel Dr. Walker Millfield Sun Kings Battry Jonas Mohney Bruce Kytta Hike Carlton Hill

Notice to contractor state of Ohio highway project bid request

Bid proposals for Athens County Coolville Bridge Road improvements in Lodi and Canaan townships are invited. Projects include grading drainage structure work and paving with specified widths and lengths. Estimated cost about 23 870.75 dollars with 80 working days for completion and 22 140 man hours. Bidders must meet wage requirements and submit a 5 percent certified check.

Ohio State Highway Director of Columbus Athens County Coolvilleidge Road Lodi Canaan United States Arthur M. Howard Lancaster Thomas Ixenbaugh City Hall Athens Otte Stor Mdson Jaster. JR

Canton Company Is Awarded Contract for Nelsonville Post Office

The federal department awarded the Nelsonville post office project on June 29 to George H. White Construction Co. of Canton Ohio. Bids opened June 23 for a $49830 contract. Building slated for 270 calendar days with work start mid July after bond completion.

Nelsonville Federal Department George H. White Construction Co Canton Ohio Thos. A. Jenkins

New Classes Added to Recreation Program

Nelsonville adds clay modeling box making book binding and toy making to the Community Recreation Program starting July 6. Enroll mornings 9 to 11 at the YMCA. The playground period moved from Tuesday night to tonight 6 to 8 due to rain.

Nelsonville YMCA

Two Plead Not Guilty Before Mayor Holland

Nelsonville summonses two defendants on June 20 Chestnut Street collision. Jay Dyson of Murray City pleads not guilty to motorcycle reckless driving and is bound over to the grand jury under a 100 bond. Henry Kerns of The Factory pleads not guilty to assault and battery and is bound over to the grand jury. He filed charges against Mrs. Fultz for menacing threats. she pleads not guilty and is bound over to the grand jury.

Nelsonville Jay Dyson Murray City G. Holland Roy Bookman Chestnut St Henry Kerns George Fultz Kathryn Fultz Kerns Fultz Court of Justice of the Peace Kathleen Smith

Sunday Homecoming at New Pittsburgh Holiness Church

Sunday July 5 will be observed as home coming day at the New Pittsburgh Holiness Church in Nelsonville. The pastor Rev Charles Hook will preach at 10 30 AM with a praise service and special music in the afternoon. Everyone is invited to bring a basket and spend the day.

Nelsonville New

Visiting Friends In Nelsonville Area Brief

Mrs Alice Leiberman and Bertie Sharf ter visited friends in Nelsonville area including Mrs Sharp and Mr Jackson for a few days.

Nelsonville Alice Leiberman Bertie Sharfter Ann Pianeane Gaughbeen Ant Ta Jackson Ae Sharp

Illary Announces Restrictions at Bingo Party in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville a bingo party is planned tonight at the Legion Home at eight. Patrons are asked to bring tickets for a special sale and a prestigious prize.

Nelsonville Illary the Legion Home

GOP Women Organize Nelsonville Club in Campaign Push

A group of women met at 356 Adams Street to form a Woman’s Republican Club. Mrs Della Lewis elected president with Mrs Grace Chapman as secretary. James Mann attended. The club will meet fourth Thursday monthly and plan campaign work and a future membership drive.

Nelsonville Della Lewis Adams St James Mann

Miner Charles Wolf Injured at Kimberly Mine

Charles Wolf, a worker at the Kimberly Mine in Nelsonville, is recovering from injuries sustained in an incident on June 25. He suffered fractures in two bones of his left foot.

Nelsonville Charles Wolf Kimberly

Coal Block Crushes Worker in Defective Hoist Incident

A worker was injured when a coal block pinned him under a large coal stack during unloading. Emergency responders transported the injured person to a nearby hospital for treatment. Further inspection will determine the cause of the hoist failure.

Williard Bronson Returns From Chautauqua Visit

Williard Bronson has returned home after spending a few days at Chautauqua New York where he attended events and visited friends.

Williard Bronson Chautauqua, N. Y

Church Schools Hold Last Meetings of Year

Closing programs at three Daily Vacation Church schools wrap up after three weeks of sessions. The Central and Fast schools in Nelsonville share a 7:30 p.m. program at the Christian Church. Haydenville closes at 7:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church, and Murray City plans a 7 p.m. program at the Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Christian Church Haydenville Murray City

Install Officers in Nelsonville Daughters of America

Installation of officers announced for Friday night at the I O O F hall. All officers urged to be present for the ceremony.

Nelsonville D. of A's I. O. O. F. Hall

Attendees at State Republican Convention

Supt and Mrs BE Arnold Mr and Mrs Miller Wilson and Mrs J W Wilson attended the state Republican convention in Columbus on Wednesday night.

Nelsonville BE. J. Arnold Miller Wilson J. W. Wilson Columbus

NYA Sponsors Dance in Nelsonville Tonight

The National Youth Administration sponsors a benefit dance at the YMCA building tonight at 8 o'clock. Admission will be charged.

NYA Nelsonville National Youth Administration YMCA

Africa's Water Power Potential and Obstacles

Africa holds the most potential water power among continents, yet numerous waterfalls are positioned in ways that limit practical use for energy generation.

Africa Continent

Birch Hollow to host Pittsburgh team Sunday game social evening

The Birch Hollow baseball club will face a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania team Sunday afternoon at two at the Birch Hollow field. Friday night there will be a social with old-time games and music at the field.

Pittsburgh Nelsonville Birch Hollow

Doanville Vacation Bible School Ends with Speaker

Commencement exercises for the Doanville Vacation Bible School will be held Friday at 7 p m in the high school building. Students perform a program and Hazel B Foster professor of Bible at Chicago Presbyterian School of Religious Education will speak. Bert McKee is principal.

Nelsonville Doanville Hazel B. Foster Presbyterian School of Religious Education Chicago Bert McKee

Albany Village Sealed Bids For Refunding Bonds

The Village of Albany Ohio invites sealed proposals by July 16 1936 for refunding bonds totaling 1100 dollars issued June 16 1936 payable in 9 months to 4 years 3 months at 5 percent interest. Bids must be for par plus accrued interest with 10 percent certified check and may be rejected. Albert Leadinghaus Village Clerk.

Albany Ohio Sai Village Vilage of Albany Village Albert Leadinghaus

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