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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1936

Page

2

York Township Republicans to hear Barton speaker

All York Township Republican groups join forces with the Young Republican Club for a 7:30 PM meeting at the Christian Church social rooms. Robert J. Barton will speak, serving as executive secretary of the Ohio Young Republican Clubs and touted as an able speaker.

Nelsonville Bricker-Landon Club Woman's Club Young Republican Club The Christian Church Robert J. Barton York Township Barton Ohio Young Republican Clubs

Evans Family Has Reunions

Evans family reunions held in Nelsonville and West Jefferson Ohio. Attendees include Ira C. Evans and wife from Detroit. Donald A. Evans and Lucille Smith. Charlies E. Evans and wife and son. Catharine Evans and James McCop pin. Joseph H. Evans and Marian Patton. Ed C. Evans family and guests. Additional relatives from Columbus Washington and Akron attended.

Nelsonville Ed C. Evans Elizabeth St Ira C. Evans Detroit Donald A. Evans Lucille Smith Charlies E. Evans Columbus Catharine Evans James McCoppin Joseph H. Evans Marian Patton Washington, D. H William Dean Elizabeth Evans Dean Guy Harry Evans Paul Evans Chris Evans T. F. Adelisberger West Jefferson Ohio Charlies W. Evans Mary Matheny Claude Evans Athens William Malone Akron Clara Evans Elsie Uhrig Cleveland

Love Family Hosts Gathering at Nelsonville Home

Mr and Mrs Ed Love and Miss Sigrid Love entertained Sunday with a family gathering and picnic at their Nelsonville home. Guests included Dr and Mrs Gilbert Love Mrs Hannah McGaughy Miss Louise McGaughy Mr and Mrs Alton Smith and daughter Selma Miss Hilma Johnson of Columbus and Mr and Mrs John Love of this city.

Nelsonville Ed Love Sigrid Love Gilbert Love Hannah McGaughy Louise MccGaughy Alton Smith Selma Hilma Johnson Columbus John Love

Loyal Women’s Class to Meet Tuesday at Lydia Johnson Home

Nelsonville report states the Loyal Women’s Class of the Christian Church School will gather Tuesday at 7:30 PM at Mrs. Lydia Johnson’s home on W Franklin Street for a community meeting and study.

Nelsonville Loyal Woman's Class The Christian Church School Lydia Johnson W. Franklin

Veterans Are 11-6 Victors in Home Win

BUCHTEL Dr Walker and his Old Timers defeated Carbon Hill 11 to 6 on their home field Friday evening. The Veterans improve to a .700 winning percentage after 20 games. batteries were Garner Jonas Taylor and Bruce for the Vets and Gaston Dawley Johnson for Carbon Hill. Umpires Rutherford and Newman. A rematch is set for Tuesday July 7 at Carbon Hill.

Buchtel Dr. Walker Carbon Hill Garner Jonas Taylor Bruce Gaston Dawley Johnson Rutherford Newman

Holiday Baby Arrives in Nelsonville Family

Mr and Mrs Marion Campbell announce the birth of a daughter Jane Elouise at their home in Baltimore C July 4 The note also mentions that green gold is generally an alloy of gold and silver.

Nelsonville Marion Campbell Thelma Howard Jane Elouise Baltimore, C

Pedigos Entertain Guests In Nelsonville gathering

Mr and Mrs M B Pedigo hosted a Saturday reception at 315 Cross Street with guests including Mr and Mrs Preston V Haller and son Edward of Barbeston Ohio Mrs Clarence McMiller and daughter Norma and Miss Katy Gray of Haydenville Mr and Mrs Harry Taylor Mr and Mrs Clarence Hopstetter and sons Billy Lee and Russell and Mr and Mrs John Pedigo all of this city.

Nelsonville M. B. Pedigo Cross St Preston V. Haller Edward, Barbeston Clarence McMiller Norma Katy Gray Haydenville Harry Taylor Clarence Hopstetter Billy Lee Russell John Pedigo

Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen Dies After Illness

Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen aged 42 died at her Mason City Hill home after a short illness. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2:30 at her sister Mrs. Ethel Hayden’s home with burial in Connett. She leaves her mother seven children three sisters and three brothers. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Hayden Lawrence Dailey George Harve Dailey Mrs. Ellen Wood and Mrs. Letha Hartsock.

Nelsonville Bertha Elizabeth Bowen Mason City Hill Ethel Hayden Connett Hayden Lawrence Dailey This City George Harve Dailey Ellen Wood Columbus Letha Hartsock Canada

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Weekend Guests

Local residents hosted visitors from several nearby towns and states. Numerous families welcomed relatives and friends from Columbus Port Clinton Clarksburg Toledo Athens Steubenville Westerville Akron and Cadiz during a long weekend with updates on return visits and extended stays.

Nelsonville W. T. Hilleary Dana Windon Port Clinton Bob Hilleary Clifford Campbell Orlando Howson Ed Howard Milliard Howard Jean Campbell Baltimore Ohio W. J. McConaha Route 3 W. J. Allman Clarksburg W. Va Earl Bruning Cral Greffin James Bruning Mary Kessler Toledo Miles Howe Rose R. Devore Office of Auditor of State Joe T. Tracy Columbus L. A. Whitmore Fred Hooper Curran Drive Athens Charles Brown William Howe Lancaster Alva Lamb Westerville Mr. Lamb Ray Lamb J. W. Stanley James E. W. Cox Byesville Walter Floto Steubenville Vern Vorhes Martha Sarah EB. Davis Sunbury L. A Davis Clyde Rodda Walbridge Stanley Dew J. R. Thompson Charlene Toy Rusaell Robert Coffman A. S. Bethel Will Bethel L. T. Rhoades Margery Vorhes Ohio State University Thurman Dow Chillicothe Phil Kelsh Leo White Mule Harve Sayers Lake Erie White Eugene Shafer R. L. Tomlinson John Bigger Cadiz Mary E. Kessinger Mary Elizabeth Will Tedrow Roseville Charles Tedrow Leo Hans Rhea Akron

Birthday honors in Nelsonville for Mrs Margaret Allman

Nelsonville party honors Mrs Margaret Allman with guests Edgar and Charles Garlinger of Smithfield Ohio and Mr and Mrs W J Allman of Clarkburg West Virginia visiting Sunday to celebrate the birthday occasion hosted by Mr and Mrs W J McConaha Route 3 Nelsonville.

Nelsonville W. J. McConaha Route 3 Edgar Charles Garlinger Smithfield W. J. Allman Clarkaburg W. Va Margaret Allman

Infant son buried in Nelsonville churchyard

The infant son of Mr and Mrs William Stufflebean was buried at Mt Zion Church in Nelsonville on Sunday.

Nelsonville William Stufflebean Mt. Zion

Negro Killed in Fourth of July Car Truck Crash Near Gallipolis

Chauncey Bunch a 31 year old Kerr Station Negro died at Holzer Hospital four hours after his truck collided with a car driven by Floyd Washington a negro working in a downtown drug store. Jerry Hill owner of the truck was thrown clear and escaped with minor injuries. Washington suffered cuts on the left hand.

Gallipolis Chauncey Bunch Kerr Station Holzer Hospital Floyd Washington Jerry Hill Bunch Hill Washington

Fireworks Display Sponsored by Judge White at Chickamauga Park

Judge William R. White sponsored a fireworks display at Chickamauga Park Saturday evening to delight Bobby and other boys. Art Carty treasurer helped the judge organize the event with the accompanying youths.

Gallipolis Bobby William R. White Chickamauga Park Art Car Tty

Gallia County Fair Skips Horse Races This Year

Gallia County Fair will run September 15 to 17 without horse racing due to CCC camp buildings blocking most of the track. Fair board official A C Safford notes disposal promised by July 1 has not occurred. 4-H clubs have organized displays under Doris Allen to fulfill club work requirements, while amusement operators seek rights for rides.

Gallipolis Gallia County A. C. Safford Fair Board CCC Doris Allen Safford

Traffic Chief Recommends Signals After July Travel Surge

Police Chief John Fraley described the Fourth of July travelers as the heaviest traffic seen. He advised removing the Front and Sycamore light, installing a stop sign for northbound Front Street, and adding a light at Sycamore and Second to control routes via Second Street and Route 7.

Gallipolis John Fraley Front Sycamore Front St

Firecracker Damages Gallia Auto Store Window

A giant firecracker placed near the Gallia Auto Store on Court Street in Gallipolis shattered plate glass and bent the steel frame of the show window. The store had opened two weeks earlier after the Maskins Davies Company moved in.

Gallipolis Gallia Auto Store Court Street Mask

New Car Wrecked in City Traffic Crash

Going north on Second Ave Fred Singleton's car from Columbus collided with Glenville McGuire's at the Second and Sycamore Sts corner at 2 pm Saturday. No injuries reported. Both vehicles were badly damaged, Singleton's car was new.

Gallipolis Second Ave Fred Singleton Columbus Glenville McGuire East Gallipolis Second and Sycamore Sts Singleton

Man Arrested At Scene After Vow to Kill Officials

Roy Peppers was arrested by Gallipolis police at the Washington Bunch accident scene near the stockyards after shouting he would kill the white people who sent his brother to the electric chair. He had just visited Eddie Peppers gravesite in Pine Street Cemetery, near the stockyards.

Gallipolis Roy Peppers John Fraley Dale Russell Peppers Eddie Peppers Park Central Pine Street

Injured Negro Taken To Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis police report a man named Albert Tate, a Negro of Chambersburg Ohio near Athens, was slashed on the neck and admitted to Holzer Hospital at 7 o clock Saturday night. He refused to name his assailant, hospital staff said.

Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Albert Tate Chambersburg Ohio Athens

Ten Arrested by City Officials Late Saturday

Gallipolis city police arrested 10 people for intoxication Saturday night. Sheriff E. E. Hatfield said countywide venues were in exceptionally good order after checks of dance halls and other amusement places.

Gallipolis E. E. Hatfield

William Abrams Surrenders on Petit Larceny Charge

William Abrams of New Straitsville surrendered at the Hocking County Jail Sunday morning. He will be taken before Magistrate B. Whitehart for arraignment today.

Logan William Abrams New Straitsville Hocking County B. Whitehart

Orry Kellys Cherry Printed Coat Designs Bold Emphasis

Hollywood designer Orry Kelly created a silk coat over a blue corded silk frock. The double breasted silhouette features a narrow collar revers and wide cuffs with a cherry drenched pattern in red green and blue.

Hollywood Orry Kelly

Barker Motor Freight seeks route expansion in Ohio

Barker Motor Freight Inc has filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to amend Public Convenience and Necessity certificate No 885 to extend routes. The proposed extension runs from Buckeye Lake through Hebron to Newark via SR 79 and 204, through Glenford to Zanesville, Laurelville to Athens via SR 56, and other connections including Fultonham, Circleville, and Union Furnace. Floyd Barker, president, Columbus Ohio.

Barker Motor Freight, Inc Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Buckeye Lake Hebron Newark Millersport Zanesville Glenford Fultonham Laurelville Athens Mound Crossing Adelphia Circleville Union Furnace County Floyd Barker Columbus Ohio

Exiled Siamese King Prajadhipok Flies From London

Former King Prajadhipok of Siam, who abdicated after clashes over liberal reforms, is seen piloting a plane outside London. The anecdote highlights his shift from crown to cockpit as he learns to fly his own aircraft.

Prince Prajadhipok Siam London

Nelsonville court fines man for intoxication plea

Harry Merriman of Deanville pleaded guilty on arraignment Sunday in Mayor Holland ang s court to intoxication and was fined 5 dollars and costs. A Bessie Stephenson Orchestra benefit bingo party is set for 7 30 tonight in the Johnson building with a special registration and a door prize.

Nelsonville Harry Merriman Deanville G. Holland Ang Bessie Stephenson Johnson Building

In re Estate of Adam Shaner Presumed Dead

Probate Court of Athens County Ohio will hear evidence July 1 1936 at 9:00 AM on the absence of Adam Shaner last domiciled in Sugar Creek Athens County Ohio to establish legal presumption of death. Judge S M Johnson by Deputy Clerk Dorthy Frank.

Adam Shaner Athens County Ohio Sugar Creek S. M. Johnson Dorthy Frank

Harry Westfall Victim of Steam Boiler Accident

Nelsonville fireman Harry Westfall suffered facial and chest burns when steam escaped while washing out a boiler at the municipal electric light and waterworks plant. In a separate item, Mr and Mrs William Schmitter announce the birth of a 10 1 2 pound daughter.

Harry Westfall Nelsonville Harry Westefall Municipal Electric Light and Waterworks William Schmitter

Legal Notice in re Estate of Debby Ann Woolman

The Probate Court of Millfield Ohio will hear evidence on July 8 1936 at 9 00 A M to establish the death presumption of Debby Ann Woolman after 21 years absent from her last domicile Millfield Ohio Judge B M Johnson Probate Judge authority announces proceedings in the estate matters.

Also Mentioned on This Page

GOP Evans Love Home Ruth Schroeder Brooklyn EF. D. Turnverein Pedigos Nelsonville Social Notes B. M. Coakley John Hoodlett Hans Negro Gallia Callipolis Brother Philo Vance Debby Ann Woolman Millfield M Johnson Mr. J. Edgar Hoover Messenger Jim Clarks Chapel Jim Pilcher McArthur
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