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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1937

Page

2

Pyle and Whitt Wed in Columbus Church Ceremony

Milton Pyle son of Mrs. L. M. Pyle Nelsonville and Miss Mary Whitt daughter of the Rev and Mrs. James Whitt Columbus were married by Rev John Clutter at a Columbus home ceremony attended by Mr and Mrs James Whitt Jr A reception followed at the bride's home The couple resides at 956% W Broad St Columbus Mr Pyle works at Jeffreys.

Nelsonville Milton Pyle L. M. Pyle Mary Whitt James Whitt Columbus John Clutter M. E. Church R. E. Young Cleire James Velinus James Delilah Pinney Hope Ira Pinney Frank Coe Zed Thomas R.F.D Rufus Thomas Woodrow

Forget-Me-Not Girls' 4 H Club Meeting Recap

The Forget-Me-Not Girls' 4 H Club met at their adviser’s home on Thursday evening. Members sang, answered roll call with flower names, worked on their books, discussed the County picnic, and played games. The next meeting is set for July 29 at 6 p m.

New Coal Code Shifts Prices in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the coal market warms early as households stockpile fuel amid a new bituminous coal code. Residents note rising prices and foresight buying as summer heat contrasts with impending winter costs. Local dealers anticipate price shifts extending beyond the mining district.

Nelsonville Hocking

Surprise party honors Mrs. Courtney in Nelsonville

Mrs. Carrie Courtney was surprised Friday evening with a chicken dinner in her honor hosted by her sister Mrs. George Briggs. Ice cream and cake followed. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Carrie Courtney, Mr. and Mrs. George Briggs, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hewlett and daughter Mary Louise, and Mr. and Mrs. Rex Chutes and son Jerry Rex.

Nelsonville Carrie Courtney George Briggs Everett Hewlett Mary Louise Rex Chutes Jerry Rex

Gardeners Swap Odd Bug Repellent Tales and Tips

Nelsonville notes a gardener, G D Ride Nrough, testing a powder said to banish bugs from beans, with cans hanging on poles as alleged bug deterrents. Councilman Tom Spencer showcases a two and three quarter inch black currant, plus sunflowers near beans, and S S Frank reports a giant spider found by 600 Chestnut St. Mary Sharp helps classify local insects.

Nelsonville G. D. Ridenour Chestnut St Greens Run Chestnut Sr Tom Curly” Hubbard Oklahoma Mr. Spencer Sam Mary Sharp High School Biological Department

White Family Holds Nelsonville Reunion

The annual White family reunion gathered Sunday at Mrs. H. S. Sayre’s home in Buchtel with many relatives from Ohio and Michigan attending. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Michael Colbert and their children, the Leake and Whyte families, and several White descendants from Cincinnati, Detroit, and Illinois. several members could not attend.

Nelsonville H. S. Sayre Buchtel John Rosemary Michael Colbert Roland Bernard Mary Margaret Porter Shiviey Bill Floyd Leake Jody William White Billy Patty Elizabeth Ann Barbara Jane Walter Smathers David Monica John Byron Lawrence Colbert Jerry Susanne John Clark Bob Florence Mary Elizabeth Jean Ann Glouster Joanna Johnyboy Eileen White Cincinnati Ed Pertier Bobby Jackie Peggy Betty Lou Byron Detroit Mich Leo White

Birth announced for Tucker couple daughter Donna Sue

Mr and Mrs Lowell Tucker Nelsonville R D announce the birth of a daughter Donna Sue at their home on Friday July 2 The York Grange held its regular meeting Friday evening with Master Ed Howard in charge discussing new business concluded with a literature program and lunch in the dining room.

Nelsonville Lowell Tucker Dorothy Bookman R. D Donna Sue York Grange News York Grange Ed. Howard Guild Pomeroy Grace Guild the Episcopal Church Ralston Russell Harry Feiger Racine

Oak Grove Briefs from Floodwood and Hamley Run

Oak Grove notes record visits and visits between families in Floodwood Chauncey Hamley Run Marion Nelsonville and Nelsonville including Mr and Mrs Walter Carpenter Mr and Mrs Vaughn Foughty and others Mrs Royal Hartman is reported critically ill in town The Junior Chamber of Commerce in Middleport held a short meeting focusing on a membership drive and a city playground suggestion.

Oak Grove Walter Carpenter Floodwood Vaughn Foughty Willard Dishong Dishong Charles Wendell Harry Allen Adda Wachenschwanz Betty Bob Donald Edith Lowery Lena O'Hara Robert Remona Bill Marion Ralph Taylor Utah Ridge William Howard Jimmy Nelsonville George Dishong Hamsey Run Thomas Barnhart Butler Barnhart York Herbert Ely Garnett Hartman Charley Hartman Charles Levering Royal Hartman Junior Chamber Middleport Junior Chamber of Commerce K. of P

Kimberly Triumphs Over Carbon Hill 7-4 in Softball

The Kimberly softball team defeated Carbon Hill 7-4 Friday night after going scoreless until the fifth inning. Kimberly collected seven hits and seven runs in the rally led by Rizer and Deszo two-baggers while Devol powered Carbon Hill with a three-base hit and a two-base hit.

Kimberly Carbon Hill Grange Carbon Hill Rizer Deszo Patton Chuteb Wolfe Jack Riner Forbes Hank Kbd Mortios Wong Streesa Crouroe Es I Pe Sckstaeckns Crooks Eveeeateneas Thompson Bidawates R. Blosser Wilkinson Rutherford Ccceeseues

Zaleski Girl Fractures Leg After Fall At Play

Five year old Anne Zaleski daughter of Clyde and Elizabeth Martin suffered a fracture of the right leg just below the hip in a fall at neighbors home. Dr Wills of McArthur treated her and she was placed in a cast at White Cross Hospital Columbus. The injury is reported healing as her mother stays at the hospital. Local family visits and church notes fill the rest of the page with social items and a caution about electric shock when skin is moist.

Clyde Jr Elizabeth Martin R. O. Walthall Flora Dill Columb

Hocking Valley Truck Mine Operators to Meet in Nelsonville

The Hocking Valley Truck Mine Operators Association will convene at the Spray building Nelsonville Tuesday evening July 20 at 730 announced secretary treasurer John P Kelso. Members not yet receiving Washington coal code acceptance acknowledgments are urged to attend. A beetle wrecked a plane at Climax Michigan in 1931 when it became lodged in the gas line.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Truck Mine Operators’ Association Spray John P. Kelso Washington Climax, Mich

Return of Buckeye Lake visitors ends holiday stay

Mrs G W Lax of this city and Mr and Mrs Arthur Philabaum with son Billy of Pittsburgh have returned to Nelsonville after staying at the Lax cottage at Buckeye Lake since July 4. After a week they will go home. Mr and Mrs Donald Shafer and son left for Akron to visit relatives. No act by any person under seven years of age is a crime.

G. W. Lax Arthur Philabaum Billy Pittsburgh Lax Buckeye Lake Nelsonville Philabaum Donald Shafer Akron

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