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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville announces Saturday parking limits for business district

New parking rules take effect on Saturdays with one hour parking from noon to 9 PM on Public Square Hocking Street West Washington and West Columbus Streets between Cable's Alley and Public Square. Police will monitor compliance. Signs added near the Post Office on W Washington Street. Daily 10 minute parking applies from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM in that area.

Nelsonville Public Square Hocking St West Washington West Columbus Sts Cable's Alley W. Washington St

Autos Crash In Nelsonville Details Reported

Cars driven by Herbert J. Bell of Cleveland and Louis A. Woolery of Nelsonville collided at East Washington and Jefferson Streets in wet rain. Woolery’s car skidded into the Cleveland vehicle. Bell’s wife and child and Woolery’s sister Vivian were involved with Vivian sustaining two fractured ribs. Both cars suffered Fender damage.

Nelsonville Herbert J. Bell Cleveland Louis A. Woolery Second St East Washington and Jefferson Sts Woolery James Cope Bell Vivian

Local To Meet at New Straitsville

New Straitsville notice from Mine Fire Barrier Local Union No. 7450 United Mine Workers of America calls a meeting at Red Men's Hall on Sunday afternoon July 11 at 2 o'clock. James Harvey president and George Reynolds secretary announce speakers representing the CIO and discuss important business. Workers urged to gain good standing.

New Straitsville Mine Fire Barrier Local Union United Mine Workers of America Red Men's Hall James Harvey George Reynolds CIO

Ida Jewett to Celebrate Eightieth Birthday in Nelsonville

Mrs Ida Jewett a lifelong Nelsonville resident will turn 80 this Saturday An open house will be held at the Methodist Parsonage hosted by Rev and Mrs H A Rothrock from 2 to 5 in the afternoon inviting all her friends to join the celebration.

Nelsonville Ida Jewett H. A. Rothrock

Children Are To Be Heard In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church on July 17 Dr J Roy Weakland will present the Dillenbeck Melody Makers from Whitney Point N Y. The five child performers ages four to thirteen will also lead the Sunday service July 18. They tour with parents Mr and Mrs Ray Dillenbeck. Broadcast on WHIO Dayton July 10 at 2 30 p m.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church J. Roy Weakland Cleveland Dillenbeck Melody Makers Whitney Point N. Y United States Ray Dillenbeck Weakland First Christian Church of Athens WHIO Dayton

Nelsonville Social And Personal Mention

Nelsonville notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hick of Columbus and other locals. James Monk and friends toured the Alleghenies and Route 50 through West Virginia Virginia and Maryland. Clinton Hick family hosted by Mrs Mary Hick with Lillian May remaining. Eva Jane Elson to return home. Robert Parker accompanied his wife from here after a month with her grandmother Violet Woodard.

Nelsonville Mark Hick Columbus James Monk Pete Bond Ted Bond Allegheny Mountains Washington, D. C West Virginia Virginia Maryland Clinton Hick Mary Hick Lillian May Eva Jane Elson Robert Parker Violet Woodard

Mrs Coakley Hosts Pythian Sisters Group

Mrs Florence Coakley welcomed eight members including Mrs Myrtle Eddy Mrs Belle Lancaster Mrs Fanny Williams Mrs Stella Davis Mrs Susie Wallace and Miss Catherine Warehime to the Past Chiefs Association gathering in Nelsonville. After luncheon at 8 pm the group enjoyed a social evening and a planned picnic August meeting.

Nelsonville Myrtle Eddy Belle Lancaster Fanny Williams Stella Davis Susie Wallace Catherine Warehime Louise Pearce Florence Coakley Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters

Stone Funeral Held Saturday in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Stone were set for Saturday at 2:30 PM at the Christian Church conducted by Rev. Ben Ane. Survived by husband two children Kenneth and Paul a stepson Richard her parents two brothers Kenneth and Paul and grandparents Thomas Spencer Miss Marie Spencer Charles Robert Glenn Harold Spencer Miss Jane Sarick Akron and Mrs Birdie Casey Columbus.

Nelsonville Fred Stone Christian Church Ben Ane Thomas Spencer Marie Spencer Charles Robert Glenn Harold Spencer Jane Sarick Akron Birdie Casey Columbus Old Man's Cave

Italy Storing Wheat as Australia Exports Rise

Italy has begun laying up large stores of Australian wheat. Official figures show December and January purchases totaling 4,574,265 bushels, making Italy Australia’s second largest customer after Great Britain which bought 4,663,098 bushels.

Italy Canberra Australia Great Britain

Monument planned for Capt. William Dampier in Australia

Canberra announces a memorial to Capt. William Dampier, who landed on Australia’s northwest coast in 1688. The cabinet decided to honor him two and a half centuries later, recognizing his historic voyage.

Canberra William Dampier Australia

Last Services This Sunday At Pilgrim Holiness Church

Nelsonville church announces a 9:30 Sunday School rally at Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street followed by a 10:30 morning sermon by Dr. Moran of Newark. A 15-year-old boy preacher will speak at 2:30 at the Baird Lot Canal Street tent, with a baptismal service afterward near Factory Bridge. The final tent service is at 7 p.m. all are welcome.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Moran Newark Baird Lot Canal St Factory Bridge

Eagles Face Columbus Nine Sunday Afternoon

Nelsonville Eagles meet Grand View Independents of Columbus Sunday at City Playgrounds. Manager Pappy Stewart reshapes the lineup with new players and a new treatment plan. James, a promising pitcher, may appear. game starts at 2 30.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Grandview Independents Columbus

Marriage of Daisy Kathryn Moravy and Nolan Mace

Irvin Moravy and Union Furnace announce the marriage of their daughter Daisy Kathryn to Nolan H. Mace son of Mr and Mrs P Mace Carbondale Ohio The ceremony was June 20 in Greenup Kentucky officiated by Rev W S Cooper of the Methodist Church Attendants were Miss Agnes Hillen and Pearl Stanley They will reside on Fort Street Nelsonville Ohio Also notes of a weekend gathering at Joe Adams home with relatives from Nelsonville Columbus Springfield and Lafferty Ohio and a return trip for Dan Adams family.

Nelsonville Irvin Moravy Union Furnace Daisy Kathryn Nolan H. Mace P. ©. Mace Carbondale Ohio Greenup W. S. Cooper Methodist Church Agnes Hillen Pearl Stanley Fort St

Circle of Ruth Picnic Planned at Smith's Filling Station

Nelsonville reports the Circle of Ruth annual picnic on Monday at 5 PM at Smith's Filling Station. Attendees should bring food for their families. For transportation or information call Mrs. John Knight at 535 J.

Loyal Women's Class Holds Picnic Meeting at Church

Nelsonville reports the Loyal Women's Class of the Christian Church gathered at Mrs J J Ottis home with Miss Hyla Harrold devotional leader and Mrs Fred Juniper class president leading a brief business session. Fourteen members enjoyed a picnic dinner. Reverend Cecil E Mender preached The Faith of Abraham at Coe Chapel Sunday night with Sunday School at 10 am and night service at 8 pm.

Nelsonville Hyla Harrold Fred Juniper Loyal Women’s Class of the Christian Church J. J. Ottis Coe's Chapel Coe Chapel Cecil E. Mender

Camp Drive Opens Today for Fresh Air Camp Drive

Nelsonville campaign for the Fresh Air Camp at Strouds Run opens with Wilber Hutchins of Glenford Dugan Post American Legion leading the effort. The drive covers Nelsonville and Carbondale plus Oak Grove Old Floodwood and Lick Run districts as Boy and Girl Scouts run a tag sale through Saturday. Citizens may donate money clothing food and other items by calling the American Legion building.

Nelsonville Strouds Wilber Hutchins Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Carbondale Oak Grove Old Floodwood Lick Run Hutchins

Camp Over Holiday at Lewis Farm Near City

Joe Tignor and son Bob with Mr and Mrs J G Johnston and others from this city spent the holidays camping at the Lewis Farm nearby. The group included Mr and Mrs George Godenschwager and children, Mr and Mrs Ira Roscoe, Mr and Mrs Raymond Roscoe of New Straitsville, Mr and Mrs Joe Cox and Mr and Mrs John Triscary of Columbus.

Nelsonville Joe Tignor Bob J. G. Johnston George Godenschwager Ira Roscoe This City Raymond Roscoe New Straitsville Joe Cox John Triscary Columbus Lewis Farm

Benefit party planned by GA Club in Nelsonville

The GA Club will host a benefit party at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville on Saturday night at 7 45 oclock to raise funds for a local cause.

Nelsonville GA Club Ioof Hall

John Price Dies at Home Near Nelsonville at 72

John C. Price aged 72 died at noon Friday at his daughter Edith Price Cox’s farm home a mile north of Nelsonville after two months illness. He had lived with his daughter since his wife’s death six years ago. A blacksmith by trade he once ran a general store with his brothers in Nelsonville East End. He is survived by his daughter two brothers L H of Columbus W M of Cleveland a sister Emma Casey of Columbus and six grandchildren.

Nelsonville John C. Price Edith Price Cox Mr. Price L. H Columbus

Birth of Donna Jean Azbell in Nelsonville area

Parents Mr and Mrs Charles Azbell of Nelsonville announce the birth of daughter Donna Jean on July 4 at 1056 Chestnut Street Nelsonville. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmer Beitelschies Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Oscar Lovsey Nelsonville Rt 1 are also named as great grandparents.

Nelsonville Roy Azbell Mary Beitelschies Chestnut St Donna Jean Charles Azbell Elmer Beitelschies Chauncey Oscar Lovsey Rt. 1

Cabin Boy Makes Good at Hobart Banquet Claim

Lieut. Gov. Sir John Evans boasted at a Hobart Marine board banquet that he first came to Tasmania as a cabin boy, challenging the notion that the United States is the only land of opportunity.

Hobart Australia United States John Evans Hobart Marine Board Tasmania

State vs Dragnet Docketed in Santa Cruz Court

The case of State vs The Big Dragnet is on the docket in Santa Cruz Superior Court. The net was found in waters where fishing is prohibited and is expected to be condemned.

Santa Cruz Cal Superior Court

CIO Is Rapped On Two Sides

The article reports on criticisms of the CIO for strikes in auto and steel, noting two main reasons for failure: a minority of workers were organized and public opinion rose against the CIO’s tactics. It cites Green and urges AFL to oppose restrictive labor legislation and compulsory arbitration.

Cio Lewis C. S O Committee For Industrial Organization Green Co. L O American Federation of Labor

Mrs Beard Hosts Martha Class In Nelsonville Meeting

Mrs James Beard hosted the Martha Class regular July meeting in Nelsonville aided by Mrs Margaret McGee. The business session was led by president Mrs Harry Jackson with devotions by Mrs Ed Crouse. Mrs Pete Shough and Margaret Galvin provided a solo before 17 members and one guest enjoyed contests games and refreshments.

Nelsonville James Beard Margaret McGee Harry Jackson Ed Crouse Pete Shough Margaret Galvin

Grandpa the collie begs for dinner at Lake Erie College

At 5 15 each afternoon a distinctive howl echoes from the Lake Erie College kitchen as Grandpa a large black and white collie sits in his chair at the waitresses table and asks for his dinner.

Painesville, O Lake Erie College Grandpa

Infant survives wild dive in Tex. crash

Ray Herndon, 2, was hurled through a car windshield and across the hood in a collision near Goose Creek Texas but escaped injury. The incident left him unscathed despite the dramatic impact involving his mother’s vehicle and another car.

Goose Creek Tex Ray Herndon

Labor Action Comment Sparks Debate Over CIO Penalties

A statement argues against penalizing all organized labor for the errors of the CIO. The remark frames accountability around specific actions instead of broad punishment and calls for measured response.

Bond and Henthorn wed at St Marys in West Virginia

Miss Audrey Bond daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon Bond Nelsonville and Willard Henthorn of Beallsville were married June 10 at St Marys West Virginia They will reside in Beallsville after the ceremony

Nelsonville Audrey Bond Simon Bond Willard Henthorn Beallsville St. Marys W. Va

Mayor's Court Finds Guilty In Quarrel Case

A man changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in Mayor's Court on a quarrel and fighting complaint. Charles Bowers presided in Nelsonville this Thursday and he was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Charles Bowers

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Signia Washington George Washington Ann Madison Washington Paris Rich Bennett's Mrs. Coakley Stone Sugar Creek Athens County Union Boston David Binkley David Eagles Adams Richardson Baking Co Glouster and Marietta John Price Athens Bottling Works Mrs. Beard Martha Whitehouse Milk Arran Clover Farm Voile A Lessies PAY CK Tg Robert Kent Joan Davis Sally Blane Urday Dame May Whitty Madge Evens Lewis Elissa L Bayard Venler George B. Seitz Iminded Elk Lynn Shores May Robson Irene Hervey i Dean Jagger Dick Tracy Matinee
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