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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville drives drive to fund Fresh Air Camp support

Nelsonville area publics gather at the American Legion Building to back a Fresh Air Camp for underprivileged children. Wilber Hutchins and Perry Colegrove lead the canvass with Scouts organizing house to house solicitations for cash food and clothing.

Nelsonville Yee Run American Legion Glenford Dugan ‘Post Wilber Hutchins Harry Kelley Jsr Carl Pettit Perry Colegrove Deanville Irene McDowell Floodwood

Holiday Guests Bring Noticeable Company

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Beverage hosted holiday guests including Mr. and Mrs. Earl Washburn and Mrs. Laura Washburn of Columbus. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parfitt from Youngstown, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lairson and children Phylena Dorothy Billy and June from Jackson Michigan, Mrs. Lizzie Larby and granddaughter Pearl of Lancaster.

Nelsonville Jesse Beverage Earl Washburn Laura Washburn Columbus Sam Parfitt Youngstown Albert Lairson Phylena Dorothy Billy June Jackson, Mich Lizzie Larby Pearl Lancaster

Benefit party for Nelsonville planned at hall

The 1D of A will host a benefit party in the IOOF hall Friday at 8 o’clock to aid local residents. The event aims to raise funds and bring the community together in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville

Johnson Will Head Library in Nelsonville

D R Johnson was elected president of the Nelsonville Public Library for the ensuing year at a board meeting Tuesday night. Officers named include Frank Smith as vice president Fred Mulligan as secretary treasurer and members Irma Wilson Mildred Roberts Helen Mechem and E J Arnold. Dorothy Wightman will remain librarian with Mrs Nelson Dowler as assistant librarian. The library closed its first year with strong public response and June circulation topping 5200 volumes, over half to adults.

Nelsonville D. R. Johnson

Nelsonville Public School Janitor Exams Planned

Nelsonville Civil Service Commission will hold a competitive examination for two janitor vacancies at the City Building on July 27. Applications are available from the City Auditor. O. T. Millholland presides, Don Bowers is secretary.

Nelsonville City Civil Service Commission Central West Building O. T. Millholland Don Bowers

Vacation Bible School Ends in Nelsonville Night Program

Nelsonville closes its Vacation Bible School with a public program at the Christian Church tonight. Haydenville follows with a Friday program at Haydenville Methodist Church. Local helpers and visiting teachers from Schauffler Training School contribute to three weeks of activities and student work.

Nelsonville Christian Church Haydenville Betty Graf Dorothy Hardendorf Schauffler Training School Cleveland Murray City Methodist Home Mission Board Irene McDowell Deanville Presbyterian Church Mission Board The Martha King Crooksville William Cooper Cuyahoga Falls Everett Woody Louise

Velma White Stone Passes After Surgery in Columbus

Mrs Velma White Stone 27 died last night at St Anthonys Hospital Columbus where she had a surgical operation a week earlier The body will be brought to the family home 88 Poplar Street She is survived by husband Fred Stone two sons Emerson and Paul Frederick her parents Mr and Mrs Everett White and seven brothers and sisters Mrs Clem Thompson Mrs Chester Six Kenneth and Paul Funeral arrangements not yet made

Legion Kelley Hutchins Nelsonville Velma White Stone St. Anthonys Hospital Columbus Poplar St Fred Stone Emerson Paul Frederick Everett White Henry Todd Clem Thompson Chester Six Kenneth Paul

Old Timers Defeat Grays in Twilight League Tilt

Nelsonville notes the Old Timers powered to 11 runs on 10 hits to topple the Greys 11 3 at City Playground. Blackford hit his third homer for the season as Garner started for the Old Timers and Taylor relieved in the fifth. Box score lists players from both teams with umpires Johnson and Doolittle.

Nelsonville Dr. Walker City Playground Greys Bill Hughes Blackford Garner Taylor Vets CCC Carbondale Byron Eovves Odebeoves PHISH Grange P Dane Christan Clary Greys Lee K. Cope BOTA Tasece Cope I Wagner Ray Ana Hughes Thas Acends Johnson and Doolittle

Former Nelsonville Resident Plans Westward Trip

Mrs. David A. Evans of 142 S Ardmore Rd plans a month long trip through the west. The Junipers from Reno will join her, visiting Boulder Dam Bryce Canyon Zion National Park and Yosemite before Mrs Evans returns via Yellowstone en route home. Dr N Hill of Nelsonville will accompany them to Nevada.

David A. Evans S. Ardmore Rd West J. G. Juniper Reno Nev Evans Columbus Canada New England Junipers Nevada Boulder Dam Bryce Canyon Zion National Park Yosemite

Missionary Society Meeting Delayed In Nelsonville

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church in Nelsonville postpones tonight's meeting by one week due to the Vacation Church School commencement at the church.

Nelsonville the Missionary Society Christian Church

City Loan Opens Athens Office the 53rd in State

City Loan opens a new Athens office at 35 Court St as the 53rd in Ohio. Fred Sanders named manager with an extended loans focus and financing for appliances and autos. The remodeled office features modern fittings and expects to serve Athens County residents with personal finance services.

City Loan Court St Athens Bart Davidson Ohio Fred Sanders Lancaster Sanders Athens County T. R. Schoonover

Broadwell Edges Kimberly In Tenning Softball Thriller

Broadwell defeats Kimberly 10-9 in eleven innings after a 9-9 tie. Harkins scores on a fly to left for the deciding run as Broadwell rallies from a 9-5 deficit. Truetown visits Kimberly tonight at 6 p.m. and Scouts plan a wiener roast Friday at 7 p.m.

Kimberly Broadwell Harkins Smith Drigs Kimberly Diamond Truetown L. White R. White P. Rie Door Coere S. White W. White G. Kenny Kimberly EB. Patton Cocsaissagster Couture Brown Cvcscceeve Porbes Srccoscescetes & O'S J. Riser Oce OH A. Patton Ort Searles Medley ORG

Dinner Honors 20th Birthday Of Dorothy Howard

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Howard entertained Sunday with a two course dinner honoring Dorothy Howard and Mrs. Estella Cagg. Covers were laid for Vernon Cagg and Bernice and James Cagg plus the Howards and honored guest Lloyd and Dean Howard.

Nelsonville Edward Howard Dorothy Estella Cagg Vernon Cagg Bernice James Howard Lloyd Dean Howard

Ida Barber Undergoes Surgery at Charlottesville Hospital

Mrs Ida Barber underwent a surgical operation Wednesday evening at Charlottesville Hospital in Logan. Her condition is fair today. Mrs E J Kessinger is with her sister at the hospital.

Nelsonville Ida Barber Cherrington Hospital Logan E. J. Kessinger

Picnic Postponed by Nelsonville Methodist Societies

Nelsonville two missionary societies postpone their joint church picnic to July 15. Both groups announced the delay and urged members to note the new date.

Nelsonville Missionary Societies of the Methodist Church

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