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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1936
Page
2
Members of the Circle of Ruth and their children held their annual picnic at Birch Hollow Grove after gathering at the church. Four o clock start, 64 attendees enjoyed supper games and balloon favors with Rev. Lloyd Evans leading his boys class and a four ball game as entertainment.
The annual meeting of The Mother Church in Boston elected Elizabeth Cadwell Tomlinson of Boston as President, succeeding Dr. Frank C. Colby. Reports highlighted World Peace work, growth to 2751 branches and 55 university groups, and widespread relief and publishing activity across 14 states and beyond.
Harry Kelly J H J Mechem and J W Wilson left early to attend the Republican national convention in Cleveland today.
Nelsonville Class Number 21 of the Methodist Church is asked to come to the church Wednesday morning to bake cookies. Members should bring their lunch and stay all day.
Arthur A Josten of 2421 Powell Ave Columbus Ohio is appointed executor of the estate of Peter Josten deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated May 20 1936. 8 M Johnson Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio 5 26 30tw
Public notices announce a July 13 1936 sheriff sale of Athens County real estate in partition action No 16351 with cash terms and 1 400 appraised value. A separate June 24 1936 hearing in Logan Ohio will consider adding the Nelsonville Carbon Hill Western Road to state highways with alternate routes possible.
Mr. and Mrs Clyde Ray announce the birth of a son Walter Allen on Saturday June 6 in Nelsonville. Grandparents are Mrs Mary Ray and Mrs Louretta Moore. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Hunter.
Twenty Carbon Hill High seniors with Supt. Byers and several faculty members returned home after a safe bus trip through Washington DC Annapolis Gettysburg and other sites. Drivers Evans and Lowes kept the journey accident free funding came from school events leaving $10 to the bus operators. They attended a Supreme Court session toured White House grounds and met notable figures including Mrs Roosevelt.
A free community dance will be held at the YMCA Building in Nelsonville tonight. The NYA workers sponsor the event with a four piece orchestra. Ice cream cake and lemonade will be sold. Dancing starts at 8 o'clock.
The Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a bingo party in Nelsonville at Red Men's Hall on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Proceeds go to the sponsor’s charity drive and community programs.
The Esther Class of the Christian Church in Nelsonville gathered at Mrs. Mabel Shaner’s home Friday evening to honor her birthday. The group gave a gift and served refreshments to 24 members and several guests including Mrs. L. A. Davis, Mrs. William Matson, Mrs. Lena Matson and son, Mrs. Edith Border and daughter, Mrs. Leonard Matson and two sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Border and daughter from Millfield.
A special meeting for Troops 65 and 66 of the Boy Scouts at West School starts at 7 30 tonight. Scouts attending the Parkersburg circus Thursday must be present and Troop 66 will rehearse acts and take part in drills. Troop 66 members with tickets should turn them in tonight. Thursday morning they meet at the high school at 9 45 to go to Parkersburg.
Dr Francis H Keck of Columbus and Mrs Henry Myers of Cincinnati visited Chauncey to witness the Ohio University graduation exercises. Their sister Miss Pauline Keck received a Bachelor of Science in Education during the ceremony.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church will meet at the church Thursday for an all day quilting session. Each member is asked to bring a favorite dish for a potluck dinner.
The Higri Society will meet with Carma Haffner at 5 30 o clock Wednesday evening to hold a Wiener roast. Members are asked to attend and bring a guest.
New concrete steps to the Gallipolis courthouse were opened Monday morning. Dr and Mrs C E Holzer bought the stone used for the old steps and porch for thirty dollars.
The White House announces President Roosevelt signed the Citron Bill authorizing state compacts in New England and the Ohio Valley for flood control and purification work.
R. W. Pin sterwald of Athens Ohio appointed Administrator of the Estate of Jane Wilkinson deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated May 23 1934 by G M Johnborn.
Nelsonville officials elected L. J. Eberle as president of the Hock Hocking Bird Dog Club. R. E. Swope is vice president and J. H. Inderrieden treasurer. A June outdoor picnic plan was announced and a committee on arrangements was named for the June 29 event. The club, formed a month ago, has 3 members and will hold field meets and trials over the summer.
Mr and Mrs Will Dunn of Zanesville hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs W C Poston. Mary Jacqueline Vanbibber of Haydenville returned from a two week visit with her aunt Miss Cora Vanbibber in Muncie Indiana. Mr and Mrs Pete Shough and Mr and Mrs W C Poston spent Monday in Columbus.
Lottridge residents and guests share weekend visits across towns. Families including the Chases, Figleys, Nichosons, and Carsons visit relatives in Parkersburg, Cario, Columbus, and Coolville while memorial services and church events are announced for June 14 at Orange Christian Church.
The Garden section notes a two day service arranged at Mt Zion for June 13 and 14 with Rev Foltz and Rev Garth Beal in charge. Other local items report visits, hospitality, and family gatherings among residents of Burling ham Athens and Guysville, including Carios McCrum family and Ward Cunningham group.
Mr and Mrs C F Betzing and family spent Sunday with Vern Shumway Alfred. Gerald Cole and son Lancaster visited G W Christy family Saturday. Virgil Beal and Ton Pomeroy with C F Betzing visited Harry Swank Monday night Tuesday. Athens Harper Parkersburg visited her parents Raymond Harper. Guy Johnson Columbus visited Saturday evening with nit Men.
Judge Adolf Henke and Stormont city officials unveil ten safety rules for motorists and cyclists in Gallipolis. Rules cover parking, U turns, stopping at signs, avoiding alleys during meetings, left turns, wheel to curb, traffic light observance, speed and lighting, no double parking, and bicycle riding prohibition on sidewalks near Second Ave between Court and Locust Streets.
Mrs. Harold G. Smith visited Hyde home in Hyde Park with guests from Williamstown West Virginia Parkersburg and Athens for a joyful reunion. She and Col. Harold Smith planned westward travel to Inglewood California after visiting Zanesville.
Nelsonville NYA workers invite the public to a Community Night on Wednesday June 10 starting at 8 o clock. The program features singing instrumental music and talks with refreshments on the grounds.
The Happy Hollow PTA will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening June 9 at 7:30. All members are urged to attend.
In Nelsonville Frank Gill Walnut Sr. pleaded not guilty to assault and battery and was bound over to the grand jury on a $100 bond after an affidavit by Mrs. Leonard Whitmore alleging Gill dumped a bucket of water on 4 year old David Whitmore. Francia Higgins New Plymouth pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with insufficient rights and was fined $5 and costs.
Post No. 3467 Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a meeting Tuesday night at 7 30 oclock in the American Legion building.
Hollister society column lists visits and dinners with guests from Zanesville Dayton Barberton and other nearby towns. Families including Harman Hill McLaughlin Robison Thompson Waldeck Bailey and Smart are mentioned with weekend and Sunday gatherings.
Kyger grades presented a musical program last Thursday night that drew a large audience. The event featured performances by students under the Kyger school, reflecting a lively community gathering.
Frost notes weekend visits from Mr and Mrs Okey Dixon of Columbus and from Mr and Mrs Guy Richardson and son of Cincinnati. Vera Clark travels to Cleveland with Junior Richardson for several weeks. Ray Root of Beebe paints and papered at P R Runsel home. L A Parsons Waterford and Charlies Ellis Watertown with J H Parsons Frost host Sunday guests. The word Gethsemane is Hebrew for wine press.
Honoring her daughter Alice who wed Young of Rutland on Monday in Gallipolis the couple are graduates of Rutland High School and now reside with friends in Rutland. Local families, trips, and visits across Columbus Wellston Detroit are noted in a family-centered social page.
Funeral services conducted for Cynthia Wallace by Rev Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ at the family home near Hollister. Burial followed in Glouster Cemetery. Cynthia Wallace was sister to Elmwood Wood and Mrs Luman, with ties to Chauncey and Athens.
Logan L. P. Mooney of this city gave the memorial address for the Modern Woodmen at the Spring Bank Cemetery near Yellow Bud on Sunday afternoon. He was accompanied there by Mr. and Mrs. Melrose Harbaugh.
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