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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1936

Page

2

Death Claims V Widely Known Sports Leader

Nelsonville, Lou Wend died at 74 after a stroke. A famed Nelsonville Citizen and former baseball star, he ran a W Columbus street news stand and billiard hall for 30 years. Wend managed the Nelsonville Grays and teams in Lancaster and Circleville, playing short stop and guiding early state baseball history with teammates like Frank Juocke and Davey Wyatt. Services set for Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Stout's Funeral Home with burial in Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Louis Wend W. Columbus St Louie Perley Wend Stout Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Greenlawn George Millfield Wend W. Columbus Frank Juocke Davey Wyatt Jack Taylor Jack Crane Dick Collins

Picnic Cancelled by Eudora OES Chapter Postponement

Nelsonville notice says the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter OES postponed the Wednesday picnic and guest night due to road repairs.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter

Nelsonville Orchestra Hosts Benefit Bingo at Johnson Building

Bessie Stephenson and her orchestra announce a regular benefit bingo party at the Johnson Building tonight at 7 30 o clock. A special registration prize will be awarded.

Nelsonville Bessie Stephenson Johnson Building

Nelsonville Sealed Coal Bid for Light and Power Plant

The City of Nelsonville Ohio invites sealed proposals for clean run of mine machined coal for the Light and Water Works Plant from July 1 1936 to January 1 1937. Bids due June 19 1936 at 12 00 A M and opened publicly by the Service Director. Bid must include bidder names mine location and bond per Board of Control. City reserves right to reject all bids. Raymond Raine Director of Public Service.

Nelsonville Athens County Ohio Light Andater Works Pengares Board of Control Service Ohto Raymond Raine

Bride Elizabeth Caren to Wed Kennedy at St Catherine’s

Nelsonville couple Mr and Mrs Robert Caren attended a Columbus party honoring Elizabeth Caren and Thomas William Kennedy with their wedding planned for Saturday morning June 20 at St Catherine’s Church Bexley. Mrs Caren named matron of honor and Elizabeth Caren sister of the groom.

Nelsonville Robert Caren Columbus Joseph E. Ryan Juliet Connors Elizabeth Caren Thomas William Kennedy St. Catherines Church Bexley Miss Caren

York Township Sees Heated Board Meeting Over Teacher Hiring

Four of five York Township education board members attended a Kimberly meeting where legality of a recent teachers hire was ruled invalid by the state. Citizens pressed for changes including ending janitor aid for fuel and oil, and a PWA cistern project at Happy Hollow.

Kimberly York Township PWA Happy Hollow

Nelsonville Mothers Club Meeting Tuesday Night

The Nelsonville Mothers Club will hold an important meeting Tuesday night at o'clock with Mrs Rex Huffman.

Nelsonville Mothers Club Rex Huffman

Revival Opens at New Pittsburgh Church

A revival opened at New Pittsburgh Church on June 8 conducted by Rev. Frank Wolfe Huntington. A home coming is planned for July 5 at New Pittsburgh. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Oiler and son and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Oiler from Dayton. Lester Cook visits his parents in New Pittsburgh. Ruth Shunkwiler of Willoughby and Grace Shunkwiler and mother from Murray City visit Ernest Martin family.

New Pittsburgh Frank Wolfe Huntington Ernest Martin Clyde Oiler Clarence Oiler Dayton Lester Cook Ruth Shunkwiler Willoughby Grace Shunkwiler Murray City

Benefit bingo by Junior Order in Nelsonville hall

A benefit bingo party sponsored by the Junior Order will be held Tuesday night in the I.O.O.F. hall at 8 o'clock. Patrons are asked to bring their May tickets.

Nelsonville Junior Order C.F

Alumni Banquet and Dance Held at Buchtel

About 200 alumni and guests attended the Buchtel High School alumni banquet and dance at the opera house on Saturday night May 30. Victor Oakley acted as toastmaster. Olive Stephenson represented the oldest class. The William Glover family was honored for producing the most Buchtel graduates. New officers were elected including Malachy Byron Jr as president and Kenneth Kinneer among others.

Buchtel Opera House Kenneth Ray Kenneth Kinneer Nelsonville High School Carl Campbell Fred Linscott Buchtel High School Porter Schiveley, Jr Trenton N. J Victor Oakley Olive Stephenson William Glover E Buchtel Verna Lowe Lucille Funk Walter Glover Columbus Sylvia Featherstone Billy Grover Dayton Lillian Katefield Galion Malachy Byron, Jr Bert Tolliver John

Birth announced for Charles Hoce son to Mary Louise Pritch ard

Parents Mary Louise Pritch ard announce the birth of a son named Charles Hoce early today.

Nelsonville Charles Hoce Mary Louise Pritchard

Simon ton Attends Dinner for Sinclair Dealers

Williard Nelsonville Simon ton is seen attending a 6 o'clock dinner tonight at the Athens Country Club hosted for district Sinclair dealers. The note mentions codfish catches in the western North Atlantic have averaged about 1.1 billion pounds annually for four decades.

Nelsonville Williard Simonton Athens Country Club Sinclair North Atlantic

Garden Clubs Set Flower Show in Albany

Albany garden clubs plan a community flower show at the high school auditorium on Saturday June 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Invitations extend to nearby clubs and district flower enthusiasts, with committees guiding preparations and details.

Albany Grover Sams Athens E. H. Stratton C. L. Jones Harold Guigher Alta Ann Wilson Columbus

Mineral Briefs and Visits Across Sugar Creek and Barberton

Mineral notes list visitors to Sugar Creek and Barberton including Avery Nell Lowry with the Lowrys, William Sickles with Gerald McWhorter’s family, and Anna Mae Shingler with her son visiting Ed Sheridan. Ronald Lane Ely born to Orland Ely is announced, plus health updates on D T McAfee.

Avery Nell Lowry Russell Lowry Sugar Creek William Sickles Gerald McWhorter Lima Anna Mae Shingler Ed Sheridan Barberton Annie Pike George Sickles George Shingler Orland Ely Ronald Lane Frances Martin Merritt Martin Crockaville Cash Martin New Marshfield Helen

Miss Etelia Linton Visits Parents in Nelsonville

Miss Etelia Linton, a teacher in the Cleveland schools, is the guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Linton in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Etelia Linton Cleveland Charles Linton

Street department marks lanes in business district

Nelsonville officials report the street department is re marking parking and safety lanes in the business district to improve traffic flow and safety for pedestrians and drivers.

Nelsonville

Activities Suspended by Nelsonville Scout Group

Troop Committee No. 65 led by Scout Master Bob Smith announced that all outdoor activities are suspended until further notice.

Nelsonville Bob Smith

Miss Newman Hosts Sunday Dinner Party in Nelsonville

Miss Catharine M. Newman entertained friends at a Sunday dinner at the Dew House. The long pink and green table setting featured a cut glass bowl of sweet peas and rose buds, pastel candles, and mini crystal bouquets at each place. Guests included Mrs. Charlene Booth, Pasadena. Mrs. E. M. Poston. Mrs. J. L. Murphy. Miss Ella Marquard. Miss Pauline Donley. Miss Mildred Cahill. Miss Ellen Saling. Miss Florine Schimmel. Miss Geneva Neal. Mrs. Robert Caren. Miss Bertha Nixon. Miss Mary Coleman. and the hostess. After the meal, Mrs. E. M. Poston spoke of a trip to New Orleans, Mexico City, California, and the western states on the way to Columbus with her daughter and sister.

Miss Newman Charlene Booth Pasadena Calif E. M. Poston J. L. Murphy Ella Marquard Pauline Donley Mildred Cahill Ellen Saling Florine Schimmel Geneva Neal New Orleans Mexico City California Columbus Miss Mary Booth

Logan Girl Becomes Wife of T. R. Mills

Miss Helen Rochester becomes Mrs. Thomas R. Mills at St. Pauls Episcopal Logan in a 4:30 PM ceremony. The couple plans to live in Nelsonville where Mills is in business with his father, architect William Mills. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Fred Rochester, is a Logan High and Ohio University graduate and former Hocking County Relief Office investigator.

Nelsonville St. Paul's Episcopal Church Logan Helen Rochester Thomas R. Mills Rochester Fred Rochester Lucile Wright Charles Poston William Mills

Business Girls Class to Meet Tuesday at 8

Members of the Business Girls Class of the Christian Church will gather Tuesday night at 8 oclock at Mrs. Gladys Simonton home on Watkins I. There will be a potluck lunch.

Nelsonville Business Girls The Christian Church Gladys Simonton Watkins &I

Appointment of Hal H Rowland as Executor in Athens Ohio

Hal H Rowland of Athens Ohio is appointed executor of the estate of Henry P Hoodler deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated May 28 1936. Probate Judge 8 M Johnson sign.

Hal H. Rowland Athens Ohio Henry P. Hoodler Athens County M. Johnson Said County

Appointment of Administratrix for Schloss Estate in Ohio

Anna M. Schloss of Athens Ohio named Administratrix with the will annexed of Edward C Schloss deceased of Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred Dated June 8 1936 5S M Johnson 6 8 30tw

Anna M. Schloss Athens Ohio Edward C., Schloss Athens County M. Johnson

Notice to Creditors in D. Zenner Company Reorganization Case

In the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division creditors and stockholders are notified of a June 23 1936 hearing before Judge Mell G Underwood to confirm or modify the appointment of T W Craig and Co Cornell as trustees. Claims or interests must be filed by June 25 to avoid bar.

District Court OF the United States Southern District OF Ohio Efastven D. Zenner Company United States Court For Eastern Division Mell G. Underwood United States United States Court Federal Columbus Ohio T. W. Craig and Co Cornell Zenner Tun & It

Adamson and Lancaster Visit Powell at St Anthony

Mr and Mrs J D Adamson and Mrs Belle Lancaster spent Sunday with Mrs Maria Powell at St Anthony's Hospital Columbus. Powell is slowly recovering from a recent surgical operation. Mr and Mrs Leonard Powell who have stayed with her since last Thursday returned home last evening.

Nelsonville J. D. Adamson Belle Lancaster Maria Powell St. Anthony’s Hospital Columbus

Business Club Set for Tuesday Night Meeting

Nelsonville notes no dinner this Tuesday as the Business and Professional Woman's Club holds its regular session at 7 30 pm. Members will respond to roll call with If I Were President and the retiring president will review 18 months of work. New officers will present plans for the year and committees will be named, with dues collected at the gathering.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Woman's Club

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter to Meet Tuesday Evening

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter No. 72 Order of Eastern Star will convene at 7 30 oclock Tuesday night in the Masonic Temple for a regular meeting.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Delores Watkins Leaves for Summer Visit in New York

Miss Delores Watkins travels with her grandmother Mrs. Jane Watkins to Olean New York to spend the summer as a guest of Mr and Mrs Bill Buckley.

Nelsonville Delores Watkins Jane Watkins Olean N. Y Bill Buckley

Clerks Plan Local Unions Meetings Logan and Athens

D J Marquis to organize Retail Clerks International Protective Association meetings in Logan on Tuesday at 7 30 pm Red Men s hall and in Athens on Wednesday at 7 30 pm venue to be announced. Union activity spreads with existing locals in Glouster New Straitsville Nelsonville and surrounding towns and 200 members in Nelsonville.

Logan Athens D. J. Marquis Red Men’s Hall Glouster New Straitsville Nelsonville Trimble Murray City Buchtel Chauncey

New Comfort for Those Who Wear False Teeth

Fasteeth offers a greatly improved powder that tightens dentures without gumminess or pasty taste. It deodorizes and provides comfort across three sizes. Available at your druggist.

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