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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1936

Page

2

Nelsonville Scouts Honor Late Walter Whitlatch at Greenlawn

Nelsonville Troops 65 and 66 along with former Scouts and leaders held a Memorial Day tribute at Greenlawn for Walter W. Whitlatch, longtime Boy Scout leader. Scoutmaster W. D. Mender led the ceremony with Rev. H. A. Rothrock delivering the address and wreaths placed on the grave by Gladys Whitlatch and aides. Taps was sounded by Legionnaire Bob Kinney after the benediction.

Nelsonville Walter W. Whitlatch Greenlawn W. D. Mender H. A. Rothrock Gladys Whitlatch Clarence Coakley Bill Keaton Bob Smith Rothrock Taps Legionnaire Bob Kinney

Procurement notice for U S P O at Nelsonville Ohio bid details

The Procurement Division Public Works Branch Washington announces sealed proposals in duplicate will be opened at 1 P M on June 23 1936 for construction of the U S P O at Nelsonville Ohio. Drawings and specifications are available free on request. extra sets may be purchased for 5 dollars and must be returned. W E Reynolds Assistant Director of Procurement.

Public Works Branch Washington, D. C Nelsonville Ohio U. S Chambers Oat Commerce W. E. Reynolds

Ohio hospital addition remodeling bid notice 1940s

Sealed proposals are invited by the Ohio Department of Public Works for furnishing labor and materials for the addition to Athens State Hospital and remodeling of women’s wards in Athens Ohio. Plans may be obtained from the State Architect and Engineer, with bids due by 2 PM EST on July 1, 1936. all bids must include a 100 percent bid bond.

Director OF Public Works Division OF State Ohio Departments Columbus Athens State Hospital Athens Ohio John P. Schooley the Auditor of State Ohioene Department of Public Works Division of State Architect and Engineer Carl G. Wahl

Old Timers Beat Jack Taylor's Foxhunters in Murray City

The Old Timers coached by Doctor Walker defeated Jack Taylor and his foxhunters 11 to 8 at Murray City Field in the season opener. Key players included Graham Elkins and Doctor Walker with three hits. Foxhunters featured Smoky Garner Jonas and Jack Taylor. Deanville will face the Old Timers at Buchtelfield Tuesday evening.

Rbuchtel Doctor Walker Jack Taylor Murray City Graham and Elkins Smoky" Garner Jonas Graham Paul Taylor Ben Wagner George Garner Paul Wagner Sohn Joe Taylor Vets Foxhunters Smoky Garner Clarey Harold Carsner Monhney Christian Dyson Deanville Buchtelfield

McGill Rites Held for Mrs Lizzie McGill in Nelsonville

Rev H A Roth Rock led funeral services for Mrs Lizzie McGill at Stout's Funeral Home in Nelsonville this afternoon at 1 30 o clock Burial followed at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Lynn Funeral Today

Nelsonville notices funeral services for Mrs. Allie Lynn held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Stout's Funeral Home conducted by Rev. H. A. Rothrock. Burial followed at Green Cemetery.

Nelsonville Allie Lynn Stout H. A. Rothrock Greenlawn

Six Infant Dies at Morristown Home

Nelsonville report states Pearl Edward Six, 18 months old, son of Mr and Mrs Le Roy Six, died Sunday at the Morristown home. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 3 30 PM at the family residence with burial at Greenlawn. The parents have three other children.

Nelsonville Pearl Edward le Roy Morristown Greenlawn

Draper Funeral To Be Held Tuesday In Nelsonville

Rev Shingler will conduct funeral services Tuesday at 2 PM at the Independent Holiness Church corner of Poplar and Watkins for Andrew Draper. Burial will be at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Shingler Independent Holiness Church Poplar and Watkins St Andrew Draper Greenlawn

Nelsonville Events Include Benefit Bingo and Meetings

Bessie Stephen son orchestra hosts a benefit bingo tonight at 7 30 oclock in the Johnson Building. WBA Review No 240 officers and guards urged to attend lodge hall Tuesday evening at 6 30. Circle of Ruth picnic postponed one week in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Bessie Stephenson Johnson Building WBA Review

Those Days Are Gone Forever Remembered by Helen Townsend

The reminiscence recalls the razing of the old M. F. Church and the home of Hon. E. H. Moore to build the new church. It recalls Hastings family band on summer evenings by the river, the East Bridge vantage, a watering trough fed by a spring under a thorn tree, and WA students drawing water. It also mentions Judge Teane Barker’s Colonial Garden near College Street and Mill Road.

Hastings East Bridge Teane Barker College St Mill Road Helen M Townsend

What a Joy To Be Free of Dizziness Says Local Lady

Mrs H V Carpenter of Cheeterhill near Athens describes years of dizziness headaches and indigestion from a sluggish liver and constipation. After using Vendol she reports regular bowels better sleep and relief from back pain and fatigue. Vendor is sold by Athens Pharmacy and Hickmane Pharmacy with local agent available.

Athens Alan Nelsony Tite Hickmane Pharmacy Ady

House with Medieval Tower Showcases Distinctive Design

A feature house stresses individuality through simplicity and a medieval style. The design highlights a circular tower and oak entrance, softened by a large studio window. interior ceiling rises into the tower. It contains 22 900 cubic feet, fits a 50 foot frontage, and costs under 601 dollars to build. Plans and specs are available from the Building Editor referencing House A 221.

Brighten Walls With Paint and Paper Choices

Colors, plaster, and wallpaper tips guide room refresh. For painted walls, one coat may suffice if in good condition, two coats if shifting from dark to light. Repair cracks, apply undercoat, then two final coats on old walls. Wallpapers: try two to three strips on wall, balance floral patterns with plain backgrounds. Use warm tones in north rooms, cool tones in south, and bright cheerful colors in children's spaces.

Former Minister Heads Auto Union

Homer W. Martin of Kansas City an ex-pastor is described as a progressive and now heads the United Auto Workers of America the independent elected president of the AFL international union and a leader in organizing the auto industry.

United Automobile Workers of America A. F. of L. International Union Homer W. Martin Kansas City

Leisure time danger time warns of crime risk

E. W. Lester of the Los Angeles Police Department Crime Prevention Bureau cautions that free time can breed crime and delinquency, urging communities to promote constructive activities and supervision to reduce incidents.

E. W. Lester Crime Prevention Bureau Los Angeles

Notice of Application for Amended Certificate by CMF Ohio

Public notice states Commercial Motor Freight Inc filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to amend Certificate No. 300. It seeks authorization to transport property over amended intrastate routes linked to existing interstate routes, using 27 twenty one ton and 93 eleven ton vehicles and 135 trailers, with daily service. Interested parties may obtain hearing details by contacting the commission in Columbus.

Commercial Motor Freight, Inc Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Cleveland Youngstown Coshocton Akron Ottawa Wooster Columbus Newark Lancaster Enterprise Portsmouth Zanesville Pomeroy Athens Cincinnati Toledo Greenville Bucyrus Mansfield Sharonville Marion Middletown Kenton Eaton Points Ohio Commercial Motor Freight INGC

Will Graduate Buchtel Class Tuesday Night

Fourteen will graduate from Buchtel High School Tuesday night June 2 at 8 oclock. Dr W S Gamertsfelder of Ohio University will deliver the address. Elmer Rizer president of the board of education will present diplomas. Principal Fred Linscott will present the class. John Vice will give the salutatory and Mary Alice Wagner the valedictory.

Buchtel Buchtel High School W. S. Gamertsfelder Ohio University Elmer Rizer Board of Education Fred O. Linscott John Vice Mary Alice Wagner Lillian Dixon Edith Lewis Kathryn Harris Alice Risco Margaret Newman Enid Robson Howard Collins James Lewis Paul Cherniak Willard Wright Glen Garlinger Thomas Davis

Evans to Officiate Niece's Latty Nuptials

Reverend Lloyd Evans travels from Scott Ohio to visit his parents then returns to Latty Ohio to officiate the marriage of his niece Elizabeth Evans to Frank Jefferys scheduled for today. The ceremony marks a family union with Evans presiding at the event.

Two Are Fined by Nelsonville Mayor

Arthur Bartoe of Carbon Hill pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Mayor S G Holland s court. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and his driving rights suspended six months. Rudolph Bryan of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 10 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Arthur Bartoe Carbon Hill S. G. Holland J. H. Gorham State Highway Patrol Rudolph Bryan

GOP Meeting Planned at Nelsonville Township Club

Nelsonville Township Republican unit announces a Tuesday June 2 meeting at 7 30 PM at the high school. Officers listed include President Tom Sheppard First Vice President Wilbur f Vice President Mildred Evans and others with committee members invited to attend entries show reorganization and membership drive potential.

Nelsonville Youn Publican Club Nelsonvil Township Tueasda Hig Tom Sheppard Wilbur F Mildr Harry Evans Arthur Kennedy Fred Wright Lawson Charles Finsterwald Nelson Earnest Hoskins Orlay Cook le-Yory Y Rigby Contac

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Boy Scouts W. Whitlatch McGill First Methodist Church Lizzie McGill Lynn WBA Will M. F E. H. Moore Bishop Moore H. V. Carpenter Auto Union Martin Lice Department York Village Rev. Evans YD. U. V Daughters of Union Veterans Charles Martin Myers St Wheatstone Morse Alcock Brown Atlantic Lindbergh Colorado Pikes Peak Mt. Evans Sam Morse Colonel Athens Ice & Storage Co GOP Nelsonvil Jel Goldwyn Miriam Hopking Edw G. Robinson Joel More Janet Atwill Irene Hervey Taymond Walburn Stuart Erwin Loring Louis Hayward
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