Death of Mary E Cox at 88 in Nelsonville
Mrs. Mary E Cox 88 widow of Leslie Cox died Tuesday at 281 Washington St after years of declining health. She moved from Noble County 76 years ago to Connett then to Nelsonville, active in First Presbyterian Church. Survived by seven children including John in New York and several Nelsonville residents. one brother J N Collins. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 p m at the family home, Rev. Lloyd Evans officiating, burial Greenlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mary E. Cox
Leslie Cox
Washington St
Cable Farm
Route 31
Cox
Hocking Valley
First Presbyterian Church
John
East Aurora
N. Y
Co. H
Columbus
Minnie Bryson
Buchtel
W. D. Wolfe
Will Herold
Adda Hohenadel
Ralph
Carrie
J. N. Collins
New Marshfield
Nellie Weymueller
Robert Oakley Honored on 80th Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Oakley entertained at dinner honoring Robert Oakley on his 80th birthday. The guest list included H. H. Oakley and son H. H. Jr., and great grandson Dick Oakley of Logan West Virginia. Oakley has eight sons and one daughter.
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Nelsonville
P. G. Oakley
Robertuakley
Buchtel
H. H. Oakley
Dick Oakley
Logan
W. Va
Oakley
Nelsonville Personal Notes Update Abroad and Local Visits
Nelsonville notices list L G Chapman Columbus visiting here at week’s end. Mrs Estel Crabtree and daughter Diane Rochester NY guests of Carl and Verna Linton. Mr and Mrs Henry plan Arizona summer. Effie Thompson and grandson Gene Columbus guest of Will Simington. Abbie Jane Rose in Columbus and Delaware guest of Helen Banda. Paul Weltzheimer and Nancy Sue Battle Creek Michigan on two week vacation with C E Weltzheimer and V Weltzheimer's relatives in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
L. G. Chapman
Columbus
Estel Crabtree
Diane
Rochester
N. Y
Carl Linton
Ralph Henry
Henry
Arizona
Effie Thompson
Gene
Dancer Phyllis Jane wins prize in Columbus review
Mr and Mrs JC C Ervin and Mrs Mary Beagle returned from Columbus where Phyliss Jane and Bill McLean and Bob Nixon participated in a dance review. Bob Nixon made his first appearance at four, Phyliss Jane won a prize a pair of tap shoes.
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Nelsonville
JC. C. Ervin
Mary Beagle
Columbus W
Phyliss Jane
Bill McLean
Bob Nixon
Bob
Mrs Stewart to Host Faithful Workers Class Meeting
Mrs Dave Stewart will host Friday at 7:30 pm for the Faithful Workers Sunday School Class at the Methodist Church. She is assisted by Mrs Frank Neikirk. The gathering will be held at her home on Jackson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Dave Stewart
Frank ,Neikirk
Faithful Workers
Methodist
Jackson St
Birthday Dinner Honors Lulu Parry in Nelsonville
Mrs Hannah Parry hosted a dinner Sunday in Nelsonville for her daughter Miss Lulu Parry. Guests included Mr and Mrs Herman Ohlinger and Mr and Mrs Thomas Longstaff with Miss Beth Verity and Charlie Longstaff at the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Hannah Parry
Lulu
Herman Ohlinger
Thomas Longstaff
Beth Verity
Charl
Broad Vacation Notice for Athens County Road Viewings
A petition signed by at least 12 freeholders requests vacation of a public road in Rome Towns and the Athens County area. The board fixes viewing for July 7 1937 at 1 00 PM and hearing for July 19 1937 at 11 00 AM at the county commissioner office. Notices will be published in The Athens Messenger on June 16 and 30 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens County Board of Commissioners
Band To Rehearse In Summer At Nelsonville High
Nelsonville announces summer band rehearsals with Martin Alexander in the high school band room after-noons each Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Tuesday and Wednesday rehearsal runs 1 30 to 4 30 p m while Thursday extends 1 30 to 6 p m. Private lessons are offered on Tuesday and Thursday and all members should report next Wednesday for rehearsal and arrange instrumental instruction with Mr Alexander.
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Nelsonville
Martin Alexander
Alexander
Garden Club to Hold Year-End Meeting at Oakley Home
Nelsonville report says the Garden Club will meet Friday at 6 pm at Mrs. P. G. Oakley’s new home. A covered dish dinner is planned along with several business matters and a free will offering to cover financial obligations before summer close. Guests should report to menu chairman Mrs. Roy Snackenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Garden Club
P. G. Oakley
Menu
Roy Snackenburg
Hatch Rites Thursday for Floyd M Hatch at New Marshfield
Floyd M Hatch aged 44 Baker Settlement died after several weeks illness. Survived by wife and four children Wade Hatch Anita Lloyd Joan at home. Also mother Mrs Edna Hatch Canton OK and brothers Glen Bert Joe of Kansas. sisters Mrs Harvey Lathrope Mrs George Chittenden Kansas and Mrs Howard Snyder Toledo. Funeral 2:30 p m Thursday Methodist Protestant Church New Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd M. Hatch
Baker Settlement
Wade
Hatch
Washington, D. C
Anita
Lloyd
Joan
Edna L. Hatch
Canton
Okla
Glen
Bert
Joe
Kansas
Harvey Lathrope
George Chittenden
Howard Snyder
Toledo
Evans Boy Fractures Arm After Fall Near Home
John Lloyd Evans, son of Rev and Mrs J L Evans, fractured his right arm above the elbow in a fall on the sidewalk near their Nelsonville home Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
John Lloyd Evans
J. L. Evans
Paper Drive Planned by Nelsonville Ladies Aid Society
Nelsonville paper drive by the Methodist Church Ladies Aid on Friday asks residents with papers or magazines to leave them on the front porch by Friday morning and notify Mrs. Ed. Crouse or Mrs. C. Ge Kreppel before noon for pickup in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ladies Aid Society
the Methodist Church
Ed. Crouse
C. Ge"Kreppel
Edna Donley Hosts Birthday Party for Jo Donley
Mrs. Edna Donley entertained a group of boys and girls Tuesday evening in Nelsonville for her daughter Jo on her eleventh birthday. Attendees included Harry Colegrove Joan Huffman Nora Jo Mc ire Susie Dick Thompson Kenneth Weaver Bob Hunter Arlene Bucher Mary Ellen Donley Jo Ellen Tennihill and Jo Donley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Edna Donley
Harry Colegrove
Joan Huffman
Nora Jo Mc@ire
Susie
Dick Thompson
Kenneth Weaver
Bob Hunter
Arlene Bucher
Mary Ellen Donley
Jo Ellen Tennihill
Jo Donley
Honor Pastor and Wife at First Presbyterian reception
Nelsonville church invites all members to a reception for Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd Evans to be held Thursday evening at 8 in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
First Presbyterian Church
Lloyd Evans
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Edna Donley in Deanville
A group of friends surprised Mrs Edna Donley at her Deanville home Saturday night June 12 for her birthday. Guests included Mrs Lila Tippie Mrs Vergie Hickman Mrs Bessie Bland Mrs Agnes June Mrs Myrtle Tennihill Mrs Maude White Mrs Eunice Green Mrs Lenore Berry and Mrs Louise Whitmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Edna Donley
Deanville
Lila Tippie
Vergie Hickman
Bessie Bland
Agnes June
Myrtle Tennihill
Maude White
Eunice Green
Lenore Berry
Louise Whitmore
Church Women Host in Nelsonville Meeting
Mrs L A Whitmore and co hosts Mrs Joe B Davis and Mrs Elizabeth Davis plan a Thursday evening gathering for members of the Woman's Home Missionary Society at the Methodist Church in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
L. A Whitmore
Joe B. Davis
Elizabeth Davis
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church
Miss Margaret Clark Returns to Nelsonville
Miss Margaret Clark returns to Nelsonville after spending the winter with Mrs. Margaret Parks in Middleport as she resumes residence in her home town.
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Nelsonville
Margaret Clark
Margaret Parks
Middleport
Ohio University summer term enrollment in state notice
H C Paulus and daughter Ruth Ann from Lakewood and John Paulus of Woodsfield have enrolled at Ohio University for the summer term and are guests of Mr. and Mrs. L R Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio U. Nelsonville
H. C. Paulus
Ruth Ann
Lakewood
John Paulus
Woodsfield
Ohio University
L. R. Powell
Nelsonville man recovering after appendicitis operation
William Courtney is reported to be recovering satisfactorily at Mercy Hospital in Columbus after undergoing an appendicitis operation on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William Courtney
Mercy Hospital
Columbus
Boy Scouts Enjoy Trip to East Branch
Boy Scout troop 71 of the M. E. Church with Scoutmaster John S. Blower met at East Branch Monday evening. They cooked dinners open air and swam in East Branch. Hike participants included Wendel Dunlevy Florence Delicontino Reese Davis Calvin Davis Bob Emerick Bill Cobb Jack Echstenkemper Jean Skinner and Charles Hinton. Next meeting set for Monday night at 7 in the social room of the M.E.F. Church.
Braddock Louis Title Fight Preview At Comiskey Park
Henry McLemore reports from Grand Beach Michigan on James Braddock and Joe Louis days before their heavyweight title defense at Comiskey Park Chicago. The writer notes Braddock’s training, rumors of a perfected left hook, and plans to verify Louis’s punch during a forthcoming camp visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McLemore
Grand Beach
Mich
U.P
James Walter Braddock
Joe
Dark Angel
Black Lightning
Louis
Comiskey Park
Chicago
James Walter
Braddock
Montana
Vittorio Campolo
Jimmy Johnston
Joe Louis
United Press
Mrs Bryson Hosts Bridge Tea In Urbancrest
Mrs W W Bryson entertained a group of friends at her Urbancrest home on Tuesday with a one o clock luncheon. The afternoon included social time and bridge with Mrs Frank Harden earning the high score prize. Guests included Mrs Buellaby Mrs Clinton Webb Mrs Charles Lutz Mrs Harley Whitcraft of Logan and others from Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Whitcraft
Logan
C. M. Pico
B. R. Angle
C. M. Clark
Hariette Weymueller
Glouster
Bridge Club Social Hosted by Mrs Johnson
Mrs William Johnson entertained her bridge club Wednesday evening with eight members and guests. Three tables were in play. High score went to Mrs Homer Morris, low to Mrs Emmett Andrews. Guest prize was awarded to Mrs Harold Cornwell. Guests included Mrs Virgil, Miss Edith Wolf, Mrs Harold Cornwell and Miss Laberta Lynch. A delicious lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Virgil
Edith Wolf
Harold Cornwell
Laberta Lynch
William Johnson
Bridge Club
Homer Morris
Emmett Andrews
Garage Moves to Modern New Location
Fred Sayers has moved his garage to a new site now open for operation. The building is modern with a basement and furnace and a hydraulic lift installed for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Fred Sayers
Grass Run-Side Hill Social and Personal
Social notes from Grass Run Side Hill describe numerous visits and gatherings. Families including Saxton Nicholson Will Amos Folden and Chase joined dinners and visits at homes in Dexter Nelsonville Harrisonville and Mt. Union. Seth Nicholson attends Ohio University summer session and Pomeroy High School graduates were honored with local family presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grass Run
B E. Saxton
Artie Gardner
William Nicholson
Seth F. Nicholson
May Taylor
C. F. Anderson
Ross Halliday
Near
Dexter
Clyde Will
Rock Springs
G. O. Will
Galen Will
Charles Haning
Lancaster
B. E. Saxton
W. R. Amos
Harrietta
Evelyn
Kenneth Weaver
F. C. Folden
Parker Run
Harry Saxton
Harley Amos
Jesse Nelson
Max Nelson
Old Dexter
C. H. Amos
Ohio University
Pearlie Ralph
Hysell Run
Alma
Leona Chase
Shoeless Burglar Suspect Found at Scene in Dallas
Dallas police investigate a burglary and find prints in a flower bed linking a shoeless suspect to the crime. Officers note the burglar moves quietly and wears stocking feet during the break in. The badge team questions the possibility the burglar is married.
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Dallas
Tex
Mrs Julia Secking Spends Monday in Columbus
Mrs. Julia Secking spent Monday in Columbus. Her daughter Betty Ann, a student at Good Shepherd School, returned home with her for the summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Julia Seckinger
Columbus
Betty Ann
Good Shepherd School
Flower Girl Keeps Selling After 53 Years in Cleveland
Marie Winterfield began selling flowers after her husband died and now at 80 still sells red and white carnations to the same customers, proud to accept charity years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Marie Winterfield
Mrs. Winterfield
Miss Goldie Boring Funeral Held in The Plains
The body of Goldie Gladys Boring 40 died in Lansing Mich was brought to The Plains for services held Monday at 2 30 pm at The Plains M E Church Rev A H Beckett officiated and a quartet from Chauncey sang three hymns Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery She is survived by four sisters Tillie Boring Millie Zeiner and Mrs James Terre Lansing Mich Mrs Whetstone The Plains and two brothers Charles Boring and Harley Boring The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Goldie Gladys Boring
Ephriam Boring
Lansing
Mich
Richard Whetstone
the Plains
Plains M. E
A. H. Beckett
Greenlawn Cemetery
Miss Boring
Millie Zeiner
Tillie Boring
James Terre
Whetstone
Charles Boring
Harley Boring
Social Notes Highlight Lancaster and The Plains Visits
Chauncey guests include Isabelle Coe, Lettie Coe Hintz, and Gloria Hintz with Oliver Hintz. The Channells of Mansfield visited their parents William and The Plains. Ida Pendergrass and son George from Chauncey visited sister Minnie Koons in Columbus recovering from injuries. Roy Pendergrass and daughter with Gloria Hintz spent Wednesday in Columbus. Floyd Matheny of The Plains travels to Columbus for an indefinite visit. Bobby Hawk, son of Walter Hawk and Lela Hardy, underwent tonsil surgery in Chauncey. Ray Shafer family spent weekend in Coopersdale visiting Dwight Axline. Wilma Axline will stay with the Shafer family.
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Isabelle Coe
Lettie Coe Hintz
Gloria Hintz
Oliver Hintz
Lancaster
Glenn Channell
Dale Channell
Mansfield
William C. Channell
the Plains
Ida Pendergrass
George F. Pendergrass
Chauncey
Columbus
Pendergrass
Minnie Koons
Chaunce
Lela Hardy
Ray Shafer
Cooperdale
Dwight Axline
Wilma Axline
Shafer
Aborigines Trek 650 Miles to See a Movie in Darwin
Seventeen thin and hungry Aboriginal people wandered into Darwin seeking a first real meal in weeks. By finger talk they explained they came from Mullumgimbi, about 650 miles away, to see a film.
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Darwin
Mullumgimbi
Outlook rosy for grads at Penn says jobs will exceed 1929 levels
Information from potential employers in business and industry leads University of Pennsylvania Placement Bureau to forecast the best graduate employment season since 1929. A separate Budapest tram delay results in a fine for a municipal director.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Budapest
M. Alexandre Patz
Plans trailer camp for Howard College summer school
Birmingham Alabama plans for a trailer camp for students who want to bring their own homes while attending Howard College summer school. Professor Oscar S. Causey, director of the summer school, outlines the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Howard College
Oscar S. Causey
Chauncey Mine 25 Work Details At Manhattan Coal Co
The Chauncey Mine 25 of the Manhattan Coal Co is being worked with superintendent Captain Smith urging all workers to take part. Those who have not yet worked are asked to report to Mr. Smith.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Mine 25
Manhattan Coal Co
Cap. Smith
Bell & Co
Dallas Goff and Anna Mae Keeney Wed in Iowa
Announcement of the marriage between Dallas Goff of Broadway and Miss Anna Mae Keeney in Iowa. Both students at the Church of the Nazarene College in Olivet Illinois. They recently returned to the Goff home on Broadway and Rev Drell Goff plans two weeks with his parents while aiding work at the N Y P S Tabernacle at Columb us Camp Grounds.
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Chauncey
Dallas Goff
Broadway
Drell Goff
the Nazarene Church
Anna Mae Keeney
Iowa
Church of the Nazarene College
Olivet
Ill
Clarence Goff
N. Y. P. S. Tabernacle
Een Camp Grounds
Columus
Revival at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Sees New Members
Revival services at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ continue with strong attendance. Five persons united with the church Sunday night and three joined Monday night. Pastor Rev. Gilbert Courtney is assisted by evangelist Rev. O W Williams of McArthur. Services begin nightly at 7 30 and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Taylor Ridge Church of Christ
Gilbert Courtney
O. W. Williams
McArthur
Corson and See Families Announce Births in Ohio Towns
Mr and Mrs Ward Corson announce the birth of a son David Charles at their Curtice residence on June 10. Mrs Corson is a granddaughter of Anna Syx Toledo and a niece of Mrs John Ley Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Francis See announce a daughter Marilyn Ann at The Plains on June 9. Grandparents are James and See The Plains and Thomas Logan Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ward Corson
Ruth Thimmel
David Charles
Curtice
Ohio
Corson
Anna Syx
Toledo
John Ley
the Plains
Francis See
Marilyn Ann
James See
Thomas Logan
Detroit
Mrs. Radford's Birthday Surprise Held At Fisher Home
A surprise picnic dinner on the Radford lawn near Fisher honored Mrs. Radford's birthday. Attendees included J. A. Morris. Verne Ackley and family. Pratts Fork and The Plains residents. Charles Moore. Ray Moore. Mary Moore and baby. Howard Figley. Mary Glenn. and R. D. Radford and Homer Radford families. Guests enjoyed home made ice cream, cake, and strawberries after a noon dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Homer Radford
Fisher
Radford
Esta
Clarence
Pearl
Ernest
Bobby
Pratts Fork
Job King
the Plains
Charles Moore
Ray Moore
Mary Moore
Baby
Howard Figley
Mary Glenn
R. D. Radford
Arbor Meeting Near Morristown Church Opens With Evangelist
A brush arbor meeting is held near Morristown School by the Holiness Church. The new arbor host Rev Ray C Snow of Shoals Ind as evangelist. Special music marks the services and the public is invited to attend. Regular pastor Rev John Peel assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHAUNCEY—A _ brush
Morristown
Holiness Church
Ray C. Snow
Shoals
Ind
John Peel
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Belmont Park
L. I
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Oklahoma City
Maj
Ol Williams
Major Williams
Mrs. Donley
Boy
East Branch
Mrs. Bryson
Chauncey Social Notes
Iht
Madge Evans
Kas Keu
Gallian
Jack Oakie
Gene Raymond
Lily Pons
Paris
Rev. Goff
W. C. Channell
Benny Harrison
Jack Coon
Mrs. Radford
Hold Arbor Meeting
Asish
Good Housekeeping
Athens Bottling Works
Yardley
Parker Vacuumatic
Kaywoodie
Bill Folds
Pythian Building
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville, Ohio
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