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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1937

Page

2

Referendum Petition Filed Over Nelsonville Light Plant Bonds

In Nelsonville 901 signatures were filed with City Auditor E F DeVore asking to refer a 90 000 mortgage revenue bond issue for the municipal light plant to voters for decision. The petition on file allows withdrawal of signatures during a 10 day inspection period.

Nelsonville E. F. DeVore Nelsonvile DeVore County Board of Elections Board of Elections

Pastor on Vacation Travel Plans Mentioned

Nelsonville reports the Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Rothrock and sons taking a two weeks vacation with relatives at Upper Sandusky and Fostoria, with a stop at Lancaster Campgrounds. Rev. R. E. Bayliff of Ohio University will speak at Sunday service at 10 30 at the Episcopal Church.

Nelsonville H. A. Rothrock Upper Sandusky Fostoria Lancaster R. E. Bayliff Ohio University Athens Episcopal Church

City Softball League Tonight Matches Scheduled

Clerks meet the Phi Club at diamond one Methodists face Carbon Hill at diamond three Church of Christ plays Buchtel at diamond two all games in Nelsonville tonight with local league action.

Nelsonville Clerks Phi Club Methodists Carbon Hill Church of Christ Buchtel

intoxicated man pleads guilty in mayor’s court

Clepha Smith of Glouster pleaded guilty to intoxication in the Mayor S G Holland court. He was fined five dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Clepha Smith Glouster S. G. Holland

Let There Be Light and the Light Plant Bond Debate

A Nelsonville editorial questions a $90,000 mortgage for rehabilitating the municipal electric light plant arguing for a public vote and openness rather than emergency-ruled financing. It recalls past pledges of federal aid and asks who profits from current terms while urging nonpartisan management.

Nelsonville PWA

Cranmer Rites Held In Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs. Claude Cranmer were conducted Wednesday at the Madison Street residence. Rev. Leland Goodman of the Church of Christ officiated. Two duets by Mrs. Loren North and Mrs. Glen Allen preceded burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Claude Cranmer Madison St Leland Goodman Church of Christ Loren North Glen Allen Greenlawn Miles H. Howe Columbus Glen Cofman Canal Winchester Cofman Ruby Miskell Howe

Woman's Missionary Society Meets in Nelsonville

The Woman's Missionary Society will meet at 7 30 this evening in the social rooms of the Church of Christ. This will be the last meeting of the society during the summer months.

Nelsonville Woman's Missionary Society Church of Christ

Juniors Hold Picnic at Birch Hollow Park

NELSONVILLE WBA Juniors held a Wednesday picnic at Birch Hollow Park. Fifteen members and two guests attended Miss Wanda Hitchings of Huntington West Virginia and Keith Duskey of Wyandotte Michigan joined the group. Games and contests followed by a delightful picnic supper.

Nelsonville WBA Birch Hollow Park Wanda Hitchings Huntington W. Va Keith Duskey Wyandotte Mich

Kimberly Wins And Loses In Twin Softball Games

Kimberly and Broadwell split a Sunday doubleheader at the local field. Broadwell won 14 4 as Kimberly committed 11 errors. Kimberly came back to win 10 8 in the second game behind strong hitting including three baggers by D Rizer and Hall.

Kimberly Broadwell Forbes Searles R. White E. Patton J. Rizer Wolfe Hawk Chutes Hall Brown Kimberly Brown D. Rizer F. Hall H. Driggs L. White FE. Patton

Appointment of Administratrix for Mathew Weisenbach Estate

Mary Weis enbach of Quysville Ohio has been appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Mathew Weisenbach, deceased in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated July 148th, Probate Judge Louis Tyroler.

Mary Weisenbach Quysville Ohio B.C Mathew Weisenbach Tate Athens County Louis Tyroler Jedb-Botw Said County

Hocking Valley Giants Defeat Greys 9 3 in Twilight League

Nelsonville report: Hocking Valley Giants extend win streak by beating the Greys 9 to 3. Cece Woodson limits hits, dominant through six innings. Shoemakers face Giants Friday at 5 30 p.m. in a key race for first place.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Giants Greys Giants Cece” Woodson Reech Tucker Woodson H. Woodson Ib Hughes P Ray Wagner Lancaster Seissisars Etsie Secane

Nelsonville Evangelist Morman Leads 10 Day Singing Tour

Delbert E. Morman evangelistic singer from Nelsonville leaves Friday evening for a ten day tour with Evangelist C. H. Featherston of Decatur Illinois. The itinerary includes Decatur Springfield Chicago and Michigan City Indiana for conventions. Relief Corps Meets Nelsonville The Woman's Relief Corps met Monday evening at IOOF Hall with usual business and refreshments honoring Mrs Adda James on her birthday.

Nelsonville Delbert E. Morman C. H. Featherston Decatur Ill Springfield Chicago Michigan City Ind Relief Corps Woman's Relief Corps IOOF Adda James

Past Chiefs Club Meeting in Glouster

The Past Chiefs Club of Glouster Temple 560 met at Mrs. William Lawson’s home Wednesday evening. Members answered roll call with readings and planned a Buckeye Lake trip for August 5. Twelve members and four guests enjoyed a luncheon after songs and games. winners included Mrs. Embrey, Mrs. Lunsford, Mrs. McLain, Mrs. Seiler, Sr., and Charlene Webb.

Glouster Chiefs Club Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters William Lawson Buckeye Lake William Embrey C. G. Lunsford Carl McLain Frank Seiler Charlene Webb

Accident Victim Is Released From Hospital

Norman Brown of Glouster returned home Tuesday after weeks in Cherrington Hospital Logan following a motorcycle accident. Harold Lamborn, injured in the same crash, is much improved with a severely cut arm set in a cast and to remain in hospital two weeks. Columbia University was founded in 1754 as King's College.

Glouster Norman Brown Cherrington Logan Harold Lamborn

Birth of Preston Denver Kisor in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Fred Kisor Sr announce the birth at their E Franklin Street home on July 12 of a 10 pound son named Preston Denver. The couple already has Frederic Jr Sylvia and Arvella as children. Kimberly Local No 3905 UMWA will meet Saturday at 1 pm at the Red Men Hall per president Wilber Hutchins and secretary Ernest Hoskins who urge all members to attend.

Nelsonville Fred Kisor, Sr E. Franklin Sr Kimberly UMWA Red Men's Hall Wilber Hutchins Ernest Hoskins

D A Plans Benefit in Nelsonville at IOOF Hall

The Daughters of America sponsor a benefit party at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville Friday night with play starting at 8 o clock.

D. OF A Nelsonville The Daughters of America Ioof Hall

Past Matrons and Patrons Picnic in Nelsonville

Twenty four members of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Eu dora Chapter No. 72 Eastern Star Nelsonville joined a picnic at the Athens home of Dr. and Mrs. P. J. Huffman on Wednesday evening. Guests included past matrons and patrons from the Athens chapter. A lawn picnic dinner was served with readings games and contests enjoyed by all.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of the Eastern Star P. J. Huffman Athens Huffman

Mrs Marjorie Ely Returns Home After Appendicitis

Miss Marjorie Ely has returned to her home from Mercy Hospital in Columbus where she recently underwent an operation for appendicitis.

Nelsonville Marjorie Ely Mercy Hospital Columbus

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