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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1936

Page

2

Youth to Play Large Part in Drive at Nelsonville Meeting

Robert J. Barton of Columbus, executive secretary of the League of Young Republican Clubs of Ohio, urged vigor and vision from young Republicans at an Nelsonville open meeting. He noted growth of Ohio Young Republican clubs from 16 to 18 and called for cooperation with older groups to ensure a safe, sane, economical government amid the coming campaign. Dr H T Phillips of Athens spoke briefly on the campaign. The program included selections by the Half Moon Trio and refreshments followed.

Nelsonville Robert J. Barton Columbus League of Young Republican Clubs of Ohio Cleveland Young Republican Club York Township Tom Sheppard Barton H. T. Phillips Athens General Assembly Half Moon

Nelsonville YR Club sets age limit and plans new United GOP

The Nelsonville York Township Young Republican Club limited membership to ages 18 to B and voted to organize a United GOP Club drawing members from all local Republican groups. A summer outing is planned for the last Sunday in July at Rising Park Lancaster with Second Vice President Mill dred Bussey in charge of arrangements.

Nelsonville Christian Church Young Republican Club York Township Rising Park Lancaster Milldred Bussey

Cheswick Doctor Visits Nelsonville Guest of Hyde Family

Dr. A. M. Lamb of Cheswick Pennsylvania arrived by train in Newark Ohio on Wednesday and was met by Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde. He will stay in Nelsonville for a time as a guest of his sister Mrs. Hyde.

Nelsonville A. M. Lamb Cheswick Newark Ohio J. M. Hyde

Edward Wicks Funeral Services in Floodwood

Funeral services for Edward Wicks will be held Thursday at 1 o'clock at the residence in Floodwood. Burial will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Edward Wicks Floodwood Greenlawn

Degree of Pocahontas Bingo Night in Red Men’s Hall

The Nelsonville based Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a weekly benefit bingo party tonight at 8 in Red Men’s Hall. A special registration prize will be awarded.

Nelsonville—Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Giants Set to Meet Union Furnace at City Playground

Nelsonville report states the Hocking Valley Giants will play a Union Furnace team Thursday evening at 5 30 at the City Playground.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Giants Union Furnace City Playground

Olympic makers shine in AAU finals action

Stars from the United States dominated the AAU championships in Providence and Palmer Stadium. Helen Stephens of William Woods College set a world mark by winning the discus and shot put events. George Varoff of San Francisco cleared 14 feet 6 1/2 inches to lead the pole vault. Forrest Towns of Georgia tied Percy Beard by running the 110 meter hurdles in 14.2 seconds.

United States Helen Stephens William Woods College Missouri Providence A. L George Varoff San Francisco Palmer Stadium Princeton N. J Forrest Towns Georgia Percy Beard

Smith Announces Rotary Committees

Nelsonville Rotary Club names standing committees for the coming year. Aims and objects include Orlie Rider Harry A Mettler L N Krieg William Morgan. New directors are Frank G Smith Harry A Mettler Ortie A Rider Leland I Krieg William Morgan. Guests included Harold Chamber Co D Shafer and Jack Pritchard Ro tarian for July.

Nelsonville Frank G. Smith Rotary Club Orlie Rider Harry A. Mettler L. N. Krieg William Morgan Harry Mettler D. R. Johnson Charlies Walker Cc. H. Bartlett W. H. Badger L. I. Krieg William Harold Chamber Logan Club D. Shafer Athens Club Jack Pritchard

Uniliary to Entertain Nelsonville at Legion Home Bingo

The Women’s Auxiliary hosts a bingo party at the Legion Home on Thursday night at 8 o’clock. A special registration prize will be awarded.

Auniliary Nelsonville Women's Auxiary Legion Home

Mrs Ida Au Flick Ill at Home on Ashton Avenue

Mrs Ida Au Flick is seriously ill at her home on Ashton Avenue in Nelsonville with reports of her condition causing concern among neighbors and family.

Nelsonville Ida Auflick Ashton Ave

Nelsonville Scout Troop Plans Overnight Camp

Nelsonville Boy Scout Troop 66 led by Scoutmaster Wilbur D. Mender schedules an overnight camp Thursday. The unit meets at East End Grosvenor and Poplar to reach Reservoir Hill camp. Kangaroo Patrol, led by Acting Senior Patrol Leader Munroe Francis, will set up tents and collect firewood.

Nelsonville Wilbur D. Mender East End Grosvenor and Poplar Sts Reservoir Hill Munroe Francis

Kes and Wilson Spend Week at Magnetic Springs

Mrs. Mary Kes and Mrs. Emma Wilson left Tuesday evening to spend a week at Magnetic Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Berry accompanied them and later returned.

Nelsonville Mary Kessinger Emma Wilson Magnetic Springs Gene Berry

Sommers Family To Move To Tucson For Health

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sommers and daughter Fleetta left this morning for Tucson Arizona to spend the coming year as they move for Mr. Sommers health.

Nelsonville Raymond Pie) Sommers Fleetta Tucson Ariz Arizona Sommers Heath

Missionary Society to Meet in Nelsonville Church Thursday

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will gather in the church social rooms on Thursday at 7 30 p m. in Nelsonville for an evening meeting.

Nelsonville Missionary Society of the Christian Church

John H. Rosser Dies at Home in Nelsonville

John H. Rosser 64 died at his home in District 29 Nel sonville Tuesday after a long illness. He leaves his wife and children George Jeff Eugene Floyd Martha Margaret Betty all of Nelsonville. May Ramel Watsonville California. John West Yellowstone Montana. three grandchildren and one brother. Funeral services pending.

Nelsonville John H. Rosser District 29 George Jeff Eugene Floyd Martha Margaret Betty May Ramel Watsonville California John West Yellowstone Montana

Local Visitors and Travels Mentioned in Social Notes

Wallace Dennison of Middleport and Mrs. J. N. Collins of New Marshfield with Mrs. Z. A. Courtney of The Plains were Sunday guests of the Misses Verity. Louise Duskey returns from Huntington W Va. Mabie Evans spent the Fourth with parents near Logan. Marjorie Ely went to Apple Creek Ohio to visit Ralph Ely and family. Mrs E E Bell returns from Marion visit. Pearl Betts and Enid and Bobby Price of Cleveland visiting here. A note says early theologians and Linnaeus stated a white shark swallowed Jonah.

Nelsonville Wallace Dennison Middleport J. N. Collins New Marshfield Z. A. Courtney the Plains Verity Louise Duskey Huntington W. Va Mabie Evans George Evans Logan Marjorie Ely Apple Creek Ralph Ely E. E. Bell Marion Clarence Price Pearl Betts Enid Bobby Cleveland

New Pythian Officers Are Installed Monday

Glouster Lodge No. 336 Knights of Pythias installed new officers at a regular meeting Monday night with 8 S. Underwood acting installing officer. After installation a social hour and ice cream were served. New officers include Chancellor commander Clyde Mason and vice chancellor Raymond Robinson.

Glouster Glouster Lodge Knight of Pythias S. Underwood Clyde Mason Raymond Robinson Hubert Bailey John 8. Brower Lance Trainer James McLain

Return to Chicago after visit with Yocums

Mrs. Emmett Stevens and her young daughter have left for Chicago following a three week stay with her parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Yocum, in this city.

Chicago Emmett Stevens Stevens Frank Yocum

Church Group Meeting in Nelsonville This Thursday

The Willing Workers Sunday School Class of the Christian Church will meet at Mrs. Amos McCullum’s home on Route 2 in the Factory area Thursday night at 7 30. A potluck lunch will be served and members are asked to bring a letter for her capsule friend.

Nelsonville Willing Workers The Christian Church Amos McCullum

President of Glouster Civic Club Presents Convention Report

Glouster Kiwanis Club president L. E. Richardson reported on the Kiwanis International convention in Washington DC at the Tuesday meeting in K of P Hall. Mayor C. F. Wallace led a song session, Dr. B. B. Backley of Jacksonville won the attendance prize, with the next gathering at Hotel Gordon featuring lecturer 8. S. Lappin of Pittsburgh.

Glouster L. E. Richardson Glouster Kiwanis Club Kiwanis International Washington, D.C K. of P. Hall Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters C. F. Wallace B. B. Backley Jacksonville Clyde Mason Hotel Gordon 8. S. Lappin Pittsburgh

Murphy Family Returns From Month in Mexico

Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Murphy and children returned Monday from Mexico Missouri where Mrs. Murphy and the children stayed a month with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Moore. Mr. Murphy joined them for the final week of the visit.

Glouster M. M. Murphy Mexico

Past Noble Grands Club Meeting at Marcellite Rebekah Lodge

The July gathering of the Past Noble Grands Club of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge met at Mrs. R. C. Galloway’s home in Paris. Twelve members and four visitors attended with prizes won by Mrs. Clara Morris and Mrs. Florence Vaughn. Luncheon followed. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Freda Pickering’s Broad Street home.

Hahn Family Reunion at Trimble Home

A Trimble gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hahn’s home included a chicken dinner and an afternoon motor ride. Lewis Hahn of Athens hospital visited during the day. Miss Jean Matthews visits Camp Mt. Oval near Circleville for three weeks. Barbara Richardson Cynthia Richardson and Diane Blower attend Camp Wildwood near Westerville.

Trimble Jacob Hahn Lewis Hahn Athens Hospital Glouster Jean Matthews Camp Mt. Oval Circleville Barbara Cynthia Richardson Diane Blower Camp Wildwood Westerville

John Price 82 Dies At Home In Thurston

John Price 82 a former Glouster and Morgan County resident died at his Thurston home after months of illness. He had two marriages with his second wife formerly Mrs. Lillie Jasper. Survived by his wife and three sons A. J. Price Allison Price and Alvah Price. Funeral plans not announced.

Glouster John Price Morgan County Thurston Columbus Mr. Price Lillie Jasper A. J. Price Allison Price Corning Alvah Price Mountville

Women of the Moose Install Officers in Glouster

Officers were installed at a Tuesday evening meeting of the Glouster Moose chapter. A post installation social with ice cream and cake followed. Future Tuesday night meetings will begin at 7 30.

Glouster—Women of the Moose

Ray family visits, returns home from Glouster trip

Bert Ray of Zanesville returned home after visiting his wife Anna Ray and family in Glouster. He called on friends at Trimble. Carl Ray and Nellie Eby with three daughters also visited Glouster and have returned to Zanesville.

Glouster Bert Ray Zanesville Anna Ray Trimble Carl Ray Nellie Eby

Catholic Study Club Meets in Glouster

A regular meeting of the Catholic Ladies Study Club was held at the home of Mrs. T McAllister. After a brief business session a program featured Bible history by Mrs. John McCreanor, a talk on The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost by Mrs. William Wolf, It s in the World But You by Mrs. George Vermaaten, and Smile Wherever You Can by Mrs. John Clark. Lunch was served to members and guests including Mrs. Francis McAllister.

William Wolf George Vermaaten Carl Orndorf John Mc. Creanor George Thompson Josephine Hedfeist Margaret Stoecklein Francis McAllister

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. J. Barton Majestic Karoo Cortit Marguerite Coven Uliam Chas. Chic Ball Olympic Smith Rotary Mrs. AL Flick John Rosser York Linnaeus Nelsonville Home & Savings Association Federal Home Loan Bank Athens County John H. Saitz Nelsonville Home and Savings Association John H. Saltz Sgh A. D Freda M. Smith James Sharp R. R. Staller H. D Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Company R. R. Stater H. D. Krieg Davis Stores Odren Uts Oxfords Ance Clark Davis Pythian Glouster Civic Club Richardson East Hahn Bell Pharmacy Goodrich Auto Tire & Gas Co Cor. Chestnut & Harper Sts Catholic Study Club Adamson Nelsonville, Ohio Allen Bros
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