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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1933

Page

3

Nelsonville Merchants to Review NRA Code Compliance

The Nelsonville Merchants Association meets today at 7:30 PM to discuss implementing the National Recovery Administration code and to review signed employment agreements. Local post office quotas and certificates indicating agreement adherence will be addressed as part of the open meeting.

Sonville Merchants’ Association Ets Ts Association of Neleats Ame Post Office Peo Citizens den

Pains! German pody Relief washes out pol gas and nerves

An ad in a Cut Rate Store promotes a German powder product claimed to relieve gas pain and nervousness. The line emphasizes upper and lower washes and suggests quick relief with dramatic claims.

Rally at Oak Grove Draws Large Local Crowd

A July 20 rally for youth led by Helen Francis of Nelsonville drew many attendees in Oak Grove. Speakers included Rev. Elliott of Owosso and Rev. John Guy, with a Columbus trio performing and a lunch served at Birch Hollow Grove.

Oak Grove Helen Francis Nelsonville Elliott Owosso Mich John Guy Holstein Columbus Birch Hollow Grove Ethel Sample Betty Foughty Neal Swain Marion William Hartman Frank Wolfe Carbondale Thelma Ely Flo Hankinson John McLain Mark Raymond Flood Barbara Lee Floodwood Mark Foughty Raymond Foughty Charles Kinsey Lula Wolfe Leonard Hartman

Past Grand Club Dance Hosted by Mrs Eliza Smith

Mrs Eliza Smith hosted the Past Noble Grand Club at her Poplar Street home in Nelsonville on Friday night with President Mrs Lenna Port leading the business portion. Mary Reeves presented readings The Little Dog Under the Wagon and A Boy's Pledge, followed by a two course luncheon for guests Pearline Glenn Jeanette Reeves Kathleen Morris Cassie Fay Edna Willis and Raymond Henshaw and members Ellen Ervin Flossie Crawford Golden Glenn Mary Reeves Martha Davis Ida Auflick Lenna Port Mildred Kontner Ethel Beverage Beatrice Schaefer Bertha Willis Eliza Smith Imelda Smith.

Nelsonville Eliza Smith Noble Grand Club Poplar Street Lenna Port Mary Reeves Pearline Glenn Jeanette Reeves Kathleen Morris Cassie Fay Edna Willis Raymond Henshaw Ellen Ervin Flossie Crawford Golden Glenn Martha Davis Ida Auflick Mildred Kontner Ethel Beverage Beatrice Schaefer Bertha Willis Imelda Smith

Keplar Charged With Intoxication Not The Dew House Patron

Nelsonville dispatch reports that the Carl Keplar charged last week with intoxication is not the Karl Keplar who is associated with the Dew House.

Nelsonville Carl Keplar Karl Keplar Dew House

Nelsonville Home Economics Girls Complete 1933 Projects

Fifty three Nelsonville High School Home Economics students completed year long projects under the George Reed bill. Projects cover meat planning clothing care and home beautification with several redecorating bedrooms. The program runs February through summer with a full time teacher, Doris Horch, available for homes and community work.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School George Reed Doris. Horch Marie Hall Marjorie Simonton Mary Catherine Miller

Columbus Cravens Drag Nine In Sixth To Beat Merchants 7-5

Columbus Cravens defeated the Nelsonville Merchants 7-5 on Sunday afternoon. Koetz hit a three run homer and a double in four plate appearances, driving in five runs. Jake Carlin and Robinson stifled by seven hits in a pitchers duel. Peanut Klein added a triple and a single for the victors. The Merchants had seven safeties spread among seven batters.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Merchants Jake” Carlin Columbus Cravens Koetz Merchants Carlin Robinson Columbus Devaney Eustace Galvin Klein

Dickinson pleads not guilty in liquor possession case

Bert Dickinson of Spencer West Virginia denies possession of intoxicating liquor after arraignment in Nelsonville mayor's court. Ray Starcher pled guilty to possession charges. Dickinson was driving the car with the two. Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Starkey had earlier pled not guilty to operating houses of ill fame and were sentenced to 90 days in county jail with suspensions conditioned on leaving the community and future good behavior.

Nelsonville Bert Dickinson Spencer W. Va J. W. Hickman Dickinson Tom Bush Ray Starcher Starcher Cora Tucker Ida Starkey Walnut Street Tucker Starkey

Ancient Mariner Reviewed by Young People Society

Mary Lou Hudson reviewed the Ancient Mariner at the Presbyterian Church Young People's Society meeting in Nelsonville on Sunday night. The discussion covered Coleridge the author and the creation of the poem as led by the 1932 high school graduating class.

Nelsonville Mary Lou Hudson Ancient Mariner Coleridge Young People's Society of the Presbyterian Church Mar

Community program features readings songs and discussions

Garet Weltzheimer gave the scripture reading Lois DeVol played a piano solo The memory drill was conducted by Miss Wood Margery Vorhees sang a solo accompanied by Jean Freer Open forum discussions were led by Treva Oakley and Joan Rider Mrs Frank Knox group leader commented on the arranged program The boys quartet Elwood McCreary Joe Galvin Harold McCray and Charlies Evans sang the closing song.

Garet Weltzheimer Lois DeVol Miss Wood Margery Vorhees Jean Freer Treva Oakley Joan Rider Frank Knox Elwood McCreary Joe Galvin Harold McCray Charlies Evans

Buchtel Teachers Named by Linscott

Nelsonville July 31 Fred C Linscott superintendent of Buchtel schools announced the board has completed hiring for the coming year. High school teachers named include Rose Shay Charles V Christman Carl Campbell Wayne Matthews Ruth Eberle Hall Lena White and others. Grades teachers include Mary King Edith Kinneer Elsie Bookman Althea Whitemore Anna Gray with Julia Jackson as substitute grade teacher. Raymond Connett and Alfield Johnson named music supervisors.

Nelsonville Fred C. Linscott Buchtel Schools Buchtel Board of Education Rose Shay Charles V. Christman Carl Campbell Wayne Matthews Ruth Eberle Hall Lena Whitemore Mary King Edith Kinneer Elsie Bookman Althea Whitemore Anna Gray Julia Jackson Raymond Connett Alfield Johnson

Martha Class Potluck Dinner at Methodist Church Parlor

Martha Class of the Methodist Church holds its annual potluck dinner in the church parlors at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Martha The Methodist Church

W. B. A. Set to Meet Tuesday Night at Hall

W. B. A. will hold a meeting Tuesday night at their hall. After the gathering a family night will be observed.

D O Club Social Hosts Miss Patton Evening

The D. and O. Club met with Miss Gertrude Patton Thursday night. Music and contests were enjoyed and refreshments served. Miss Mary Rittenmeyer will be the next hostess.

D. & O. Club Gertrude Patton Mary Rittenmeyer

Local Residents Return from Visits and Trips

Pete Shough motored to Dayton Sunday and brought home Mrs. Shough who stayed several days. Miss Merle Pedigo visits Haydenville. Ed Cramner and daughters Jeannette and Jessie White, with E. W. Harvey of Zanesville, return from a World’s Fair trip. Ed and Ruth Mills of Zanesville visit Athens relatives.

Pete Shough Dayton Shough Vs. Dorsch Summit Roger Merrell Merle Pedigo Charles McMillin Haydenville Ed Cramner Jeanette Jessie White Nelsonville E. W. Harvey Zanesville Ed Mills Ruth Edward Dott Davis Elien Bob Athens T. J. Davis Charlies Stack Columbus Chauncey George D. Helane BE. L. Funk Youngstown

Local Social Notes Reach Jackson Ville And Columbus Visits

Mrs. J Shumway and Mrs Floyd Lowry noted as ill but improving Leonard Ely stayed with his uncle Michael Ely Wednesday night Mr and Mrs Charles Wendell visited Meigs County with Mrs Stotts Mrs Frank Wolfe and two children spent several days in Columbus with Mr and Mrs Clifford Wolfe

J. Shumway Jacksonville Leonard Ely Michael Ely Floyd Lowry Charles Wendell Meigs County Stotts Frank Wolfe Columbus Clifford Wolfe

New York Central Calls Back 245 Men

A. F. Schaff general manager announces 245 workmen added to Collinwood and Linndale shops in 10 days due to rising business. The four shops now employ 2 450 men.

New York Central Cleveland A. F. Schaff New York Central Lines Collinwood and Linndale Schaff

Frigidaire Announces Wages Boost Across Dayton Plants

Frigidaire Corporation says a 10 percent pay raise will take effect Tuesday for all hourly workers at its two Dayton plants and 20 branches nationwide. Salaried employees earning under 1800 dollars annually will also receive a 10 percent increase, announced by E G Biechler president and general manager.

Dayton Frigidaire Corporation General Motora E. G. Biechler

Seaplane Fleet Delayed by Atlantic Weather Return Flight

Poor weather over the North Atlantic hindered Italo Balbo’s fleet of 24 Royal Air Force seaplanes from starting the return flight to Italy toward Valentia Ireland. The delay extends uncertainty of the voyage from Shoal Harbor Newfoundland.

Marshfield Grange to Present A Potpourri Night

The Athens Grange will stage a program at New Marshfield Grange Hall on Thursday night featuring Mrs. Selby Glazier’s Orchestra and Mrs. Helen May singing. A three act comedy The Gay Pretender will also be performed. Cast includes Vernon Shaw Flossie Young Naomi McNeal E R Jacoby Isabel Haller Nell Westfall and county extension agent Tom Johnson.

Selby Glazier Helen May Athens Grange New Marshfield Grange The Grange E. S. Haller Vernon Shaw Flossie Young Naomi McNeal E. R. Jacoby Isabel Haller Nell Westfall Tom Johnson

Four Die in Fire As Auto Overturns In Vienna

Four people died in a highway crash near Vienna five miles west of Warren when an auto struck a truck and ignited a reserve gasoline tank. Victims were Helen Adams 18 Virginia Sens 18 Willis Say 32 all of Youngstown and Gabriel Sebok 22 of Struthers. Truck driver Oscar Henry Warren sustained minor injuries.

Warren Vienna Here Helen Adams Virginia Sens Willis N. Say Youngstown Gabriel Sebok Struthers Oscar Henry

Fifth Haga Homecoming Set At Haga Church August 6

The fifth annual homecoming for the Haga community takes place at Haga Church near Stewart next Sunday August 6. Rev. Winn Plummer from Logan will speak and a basket dinner is planned at noon. Many former residents are expected to attend.

Haga Stewart Winn Plummer Logan

Centenarian Civil War Vet Reuben Knapp Dies

Wellington report states Reuben Knapp 100, Civil War veteran, died at his home aged 100.Born in a log cabin in Loratn County, the centenarian’s passing closes a long life that began in a rural era of the state.

Wellington Reuben Knapp Knapp Loratn County

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