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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1935

Page

6

Nelsonville completes College Avenue paving project

Nelsonville reports College Avenue from Fort to Oak finished as an FERA project. Mayor Holland said work will begin Thursday on Watkina Street between Chestnut and Jackson with two small intersections also slated for improvement. About 90 000 full brick and 10 000 bate were stockpiled at the playground this week and removed from the State Route 31 project below Greenlawn Cemetery. The materials will be used on local streets and alleys.

Nelsonville College Avenue FERA Mayor & G. Holland Fort Oak Watkina Street Chestnut Jackson Greenlawn Cemetery

Townsend Plan To Be Urged in County

Nelsonville reports reorganizing the Athens County Association for the Protection of the Aged into the Dr Townsend Old Age Pension Club of Athens County. Ellis Jones chairs, C A Shaffer is secretary, H A Sines and Everett Wagil named district organizers and solicitors. A nationwide Townsend plan discussion from Los Angeles was read. The group plans a Nelsonville county meeting with a national speaker.

Nelsonville Athens County Association For the Protection of the H. A. Sines Buckeye Building C A Shaffer New Marshfield H A. Sines Everett Wagil Athens County Sines Wagil Los Angeles Townsend Atate

Legion Drum Corps Plans Dover Trip For July Meet

WESSONVILLE A postponed Friday practice shifts to Monday as Legion Drum Corps eyes a Tri-State competition in Dover Ohio on July 14. Corps Commander C B Mechem reports invitation to join top state units for the summer opener, likely sparking a road trip to start the season.

Wessonville Legion C. 8 Mechem Dover Ohio

Flower Mission Service Held by W C T U in Nelsonville

The Wo man s Christian Temperance Union observed its Flower Mission Service at Mrs Fannie Williams home on Poplar Street with scripture reading and songs. State worker Mrs Kate L Blake spoke from Columbus about Ohio s rising membership and a five point educational program funded by a $500 000 drive.

Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Fannie Williams Poplar Street Onward Christian Soldiers Thomas Spencer Charles Monks Sam Starkey Paul Allen Kate L. Blake Columbus Ohio

Carbon Hill Social Personal Mention at Elvado

Carbon Hill reports visitors from Elvado including Mr John Evans Mrs Ivy Brown and Miss Bernice Brown who visited Mr and Mrs Henry Kammerling and family. A funeral in Murrey City drew local friends and business contacts to honor Charles Strum.

Carbon Hill John Evans Mra Ivy Brown Bernice Brown Elvado, I Orville Duncan Cincinnati Henry Kammerling Brown Kammerling Murrey City Charles Strum

Past Matrons and Patrons Meet at Masonic Temple

Past officers gathered for a regular monthly meeting on Wednesday at the Masonic Temple. A covered dish dinner at 4 pm fed 24 members and guests, followed by contests games and bingo.

Nelsonville Masonic Temple

Carbon Hill Graduates Tour Nation's Capital

Carbon Hill 1935 graduates completed a three day trip to Washington accompanied by three faculty members and three guests. Leaders included Gilbert Underwood and his secretary Mr. Rogers guiding a tour of buildings and events with seniors Denzel Blake Alma Lucas Florence Duper Marjorie Joyce Garrett Barber Floyd Pierson Oleta Dane Ralph Rutherford Pauline Spires Kermit Swaim Gerald Horn Donald Willis Vergil Reynolds Donald Jewell Mary Easterlin.

Carbon Hill Gilbert Underwood Me G. Underwood Mr. Rogers Carbon Hill High School Denzel Blake Alma Lucas Florence Dupler Marjorie Joyce Garrett Barber Floyd Pierson Oleta Dane Ralph Rutherford Pauline Spires Kermit Swaim Gerald Horn Donald Willis Vergil Reynolds Donald Jewell Mary Easterlin Mildred Clark Mary Ruth Krinn Floyd Pence Miss Smith Madeline Kitchen Earl Carrothers Jease Kitchen

Club to Meet Friday in Nelsonville

The GT Club will gather at Mrs. Leah Fick’s home in Nelsonville on Friday June 14. Members are asked to memorize a verse.

Nelsonville Leah Fick

Honor Graduate Dugan of Murray Receives B A S From Dayton

Murray resident Charles F Dugan earned a B A S in chemistry and education from the University of Dayton on June 10. He made the honor roll for four years and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He was commissioned as second lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corps after four years of ROTC training. Dugan active in intramural athletics band orchestra and glee club serving as president of the glee club senior year.

Gan University of Dayton Dugan Officers’ Reserve Corps Ro.t.c

D A R To Dedicate Marker in Cemetery

Nelsonville chapter of the D A R plans to dedicate the marker at Elizabeth Zane Dew's grave in Dew Cemetery near Buchtel with ceremonies Friday at 2 30 pm The picnic after ceremonies has been postponed.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of American Revolution Dew Buchtel

Schrader Birth Announcement for Daughter

Mr and Mrs A H Schrader announce the birth of a daughter Wednesday at the home of Mrs Grace Martin, the mother of Mrs Schrader.

Nelsonville A. HM. Schrader Pauline Martin

Old Time Ball Club Opens Season With Win Over Buchtel

BUCHTEL Dr Walker's Old Timers defeated Buchtel 9 to 7 in their first action of the season on home ground. Highlights include Mohney's homer Wagner's hitting and a Texas leaguer by Dr Walker. Several veterans were absent or injured, with changes noted in the lineup and a forecast of a strong year ahead.

Buchtel Dr. Walker Hocking Valley Garner Kimble Mohney Newman Smith Graham Sohn Wagner Collins Phillips Lewis Walker Clyde Gibson Ed County Wm. Taylor Joe Taylor Ed Smathers al Dilcher Inal Mohney Campbell West Virginia

William E. Butts Dies at 63 in Nelsonville

William Eu gene Butts aged 63 died Wednesday. The body is at Stout's Funeral Home with funeral services Saturday at 1 PM and burial at Greenlawn. Survived by brother George Butts and sister Mrs. Kate Harrold of Nelsonville. Also notice a Christian Endeavor kid party at the Christian Church Friday at 7:30 featuring a kid dress theme and potluck lunch.

Nelsonville William Eugene Butts Stout's Funeral Home Greenlawn George Butts Kate Harrold Christian Endeavor The Christian Church

Nelsonville church service noted with attendees from Ohio

A church service for the Nelsonville group and the Sonary Society was held at 7 30 o clock with Mrs Adda James acting as retiring officer Readers from Ohio attended including De Ware and Ohio State remarks referenced during the event.

Nelsonville The Sonary Society Christian Adda James Wif Ohio de Ware Ohio State

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