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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville Aims Major Municipal Projects Under Canal Plan

Nelsonville outlines plans for canal area improvements including sanitation sewers on Factory Road and Second to Fourth streets, curbing, sidewalks, and a central parkway. Other projects cover a storm sewer along the canal, a Jiggieburg Run culvert, and new sanitary sewers on High and Jackson streets with a total initial estimate of about $187,080.27.

Nelsonville G. Hollands H. M. Spang Athens Holland Hocking Canal Fulton Street Factory Road Faltory Street Watkins Street Bone Hollow Washington Street Grover Street Juggieburg

Nelsonville Pair Buy Dave Evans Plumbing Co

Watson Wolfe and Max Bartoe have purchased the Dave Evans Plumbing Co and taken possession of their new business Mr Wolfe has eight years as a plumber for the company and Mr Bartoe is a former employee of the Ohio Fuel Gas Company.

Nelsonville Watson Wolfe Max Bartoe Dave Evans Wolfe Bartoe Ohio Fuel Gas Company

City sewer and playground projects advance plans

Officials outline extensions of street sewer lines on Second and Chestnut Streets with depths differing on Jackson Street. The City Playground calls for 12,272 in total with labor 10,377, including river bank rip-rap and a new dressing building. Further FERA projects and new proposals will be submitted after detailed plans are finalized.

Second Street Jackson Street Chestnut Holland FERA

Phi Club Divides Honors At Newark Sunday

The Phi Club from Nelsonville traveled to Newark on Sunday June 16 to play two games against Buchanan Oil Company. They lost 2 1 in the opener due to late errors by Nelsonville in the fifth. In the nightcap Donaldson pitched a shutout as Galvin doubled home the winning run and Walling added a single.

Nelsonville Phi Newark Buchanan Oil Company Hayes Donaldson Galvin Walling

Nelsonville Briefs Highlight Faculty Moves and Visits

Nelsonville notes Miss Blanche Moorehead and Miss Mary Sharp of the high school faculty left Monday for post graduate work at Ohio State University. Harriett Castle and Paul Heiger from Springfield were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis. Dr. Lowell Burnell of Bexley spent the end of the week at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Farl Butterman and Mrs. Sadie Nixon were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ervin with Mrs. Mary Beagle joining for a weeklong visit. Miss Norma Jean McMillen of Haydenville visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Pedigo.

Blanche Moorehead Mary Sharp Nelsonville High School Ohio State University Harriett Castle Paul Heiger Springfield Harry Davis Lowell Burnell Bexley Far! Butterman Sadie Nixon C. C. Ervin Mary Beagle Norma Jean McMillen Haydenville M. B. Pedigo

Ten Arraigned in Mayor Holland's Court

Ten men appeared in Mayor Holland's court on intoxication charges and related offenses. Clem Keplar and Robert Stufflebean pleaded guilty and were fined with costs, while Shan Ward and others faced fines or bond as proceedings continued.

Nelsonville G. Holland Clem Keplar Robert Stufflebean Atheny County Shan Ward Chauncey Chester Windle John Windle, Jr Costa Raymond Windle Mayor's Court Holland Aud Brannon William Covert Fioodwood Merle Walker Raymond Butler Kimberly James Sayres Fach

Racine Man Graduates From Georgetown University

RACINE Mr and Mrs Charles Crow returned home from Washington DC where the former graduated from Georgetown University on Sunday They visited briefly with Mr and Mrs C B Crow then left for Detroit to stay with Mrs Crow's parents Mrs R D Quillen Maurice Lott left for Athens to join a summer course Mrs W H Jones and sister of Wakeman arrived to visit Mrs Jones mother Mrs Myrtle Curtis Mrs J J Duff of Freedom PA arrived to visit her sister Mrs C D Crow Mrs Amelia Parrott and two daughters of Columbus arrived to spend a week with Aunt Mrs A B Croas

Local residents register at Logan for police program

Greendale figures Floyd Carson Glendon Jew ell Edwin Spencer Roy Schneider Charlies Courtney and Lester Bond registered Monday at Logan for the cop. Miss Juanita Hupp returned to Dexter City after weeks with Delbert and Hupp. Jacob Alien and two daughters of Logan and Rudolph Sutton of Union Furnace visited Ellsworth Biggs. Raymond Mills visited Buchtel Thursday. William Drayton and friends visited Shawnee Sunday evening.

Floyd Carson Glendon Jewell Edwin Spencer Roy Schneider Charlies Courtney Lester Bond Logan Cop Juanita Hupp Dexter City Delbert Hupp Jacob Alien Rudolph Sutton Union Furnace Ellsworth Biggs Raymond Mills Buchtel William Drayton Shawnee

Family Reunion Held at Chauncey Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Joseph Thompson of Chauncey hosted a family reunion at May Avenue. All children attended except Solomon Thompson of Newport. A picnic was served and photos were taken with many relatives from Indianapolis Newport Kentucky New Marshfield Columbus Mineral Akron in attendance including Preston Thompson Headley Conkey and Hughes families.

Chauncey Joseph Thompson May Avenue Solomon Thompson Newport Preston Thompson Roberta William Earl Indianapolis Ind Charles Headley Brice Reena Austin R. Conkey Jackey New Marshfield Wesley B. Hughes Telitha Keturah Betty Dwight Jimmy Columbus Harold Thompson Irene Bonnie Howard Harold Jr Henry Thompson Jo Ann Doris Freddie

Church Youth Attends Marietta Conference

Chauncey Church of Christ delegates Chauncey group Chauncey leader Rev Gilbert Courtney attend the Church of Christ Young People's Conference in Marietta this week. Taylor Ridge Greens Run Trimble church groups join the event with several students and faculty, returning next Sunday.

Chauncey Dix Pickering Betty Jane Courtney Alice Johnson Mary Stalder Chauncey Church of Christ Church of Christ Young People's Conference Marietta Elizabeth Hilderbrandt Della Chalfant Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Thelma Fierbaugh Nell Bell Cannon Greens Run Hazel Raber Betty Johnson Elizabeth Dunlevy Trimble Gilbert Courtney Betty Jean Courtney

Rainbow Class Meeting at Christian Church Tonight

Nelsonville reports the Rainbow Class monthly meeting and party Monday night June 17 hosted by Mrs. Lucile Newman on Myers Street.

Nelsonville Rainbow Class of the Christian Church Lucile Newman Myers Street

Chauncey Personalities Visit Nearby Families

Chauncey residents host and visit relatives during weekend trips and long journeys. Chauncey hosts include Mr and Mrs Ralph Ferrel with children from Pontiac Michigan visiting Watt Ferrel and family and Mr and Mrs Clarence Russell.

4-H Club Hosts Social Evening For The Merry Mixers

Pauline Daugherty entertained her 4-H Club The Merry Mixers at her home on Friday night. The social gathering featured a refreshment course served by the hostess with help from her mother Mrs Ollie Daugherty. Members present were Lurene Matthews Frances Adams Fic Hankeison Mildred Mitchell Pauline Daugherty and guests Mrs T M Wolfe Ruth Atkinson.

Ghauncey Pauline Daugherty Ollie Daugherty Lurene Matthews Frances Adams Fic Hankeison Mildred Mitchell

New Nelsonville W C T U Forms Child Temperance Group

Mrs. Kate L. Blake a state WCTU worker spent a week in Nelsonville securing 18 new members. She organized a Loyal Temperance Legion for children ages 5 to 14 with officers Anna Mae Allen president Leora Allen secretary Catherine Lehman treasurer Cathleen Simington. The group meets at homes on the second Thursday monthly.

Nelsonville Kate L. Blake Loyal Temperance Legion Gertrude Allen Chestnut Street Allen Anna Mae Allen Leora Allen Catherine Lehman Cathleen Simington

Pythian Sisters Host All Day Union Furnace Party

The Pythian Sisters of Union Furnace held an all day quilting and dinner at their hall last Friday. Attendees at dinner included Mrs. Ira Duffee Mrs. Walter Mc Ghee Mrs. Clarence King Mrs. Don Ties Miss Aretta Iles Mrs. Fred Murray Miss Freda Murray and Mrs. E. L. Coulter. After noon other members joined for quilting. Mrs. Lloyd Hinerman is convalescing at home after appendicitis. The Truth Seekers Class met at the U B Church on Wednesday June 12 led by president Mrs. Harold Wyskiver who opened with scripture.

Union Furnace Pythian Sisters Ira Duffee Walter McGhee Clarence King Don Ties Aretta Iles Fred Murray Freda Murray E. L. Coulter Lloyd Hinerman

Local meeting features Kennedy solo and visiting members

William Kennedy sang a solo as Mrs Chester Smith and Mrs Vernon Todd joined the class. Visitors included Mrs J R McGuire, Mrs Alva Bickle, Mrs John Bickle, and Miss Ruth Vickers of Logan. Meeting ended with lunch and social hour. Kathryn Ingmire, studying at Ohio State University, visited home of parents Bert and Mrs Ingmire before returning to Columbus for a position at University Schools. Ruth Ingmire spent time at home and has a new job line noted.

William Kennedy Chester Smith Vernon Todd J. R. McGuire Alva Bickle John Bickle Ruth Vickers Logan Kathryn Ingmire Ohio State University Bert Ingmire Columbus Ruth Ingmire

Firestone Gum-Dipped Tires Offer Extra Protection

The ad explains gum dipping a Firestone tire process that soaks cords and insulates strands with liquid rubber to reduce internal friction and blowouts. Citing 1934 accident figures, it claims Firestone tires resist skidding and blowouts better than others and presents three Q and A items to help buyers choose.

Firestone

Mrs. Carl Keirns Dies in Ames Township

Mrs. Carl Keirns 24 died at home in Ames Township Saturday night after a two week illness. She leaves husband and eight year old son William, parents Mr and Mrs Herb Smith near Liberty Hill, three brothers Aivah Charles Dewey, two sisters Mrs Wendell Holmes and Dorothy Smith, Funeral at Bishopville Church Tuesday at 2 pm led by Rev David P Morris, burial Hooper Ridge Cemetery.

Glouster Carl Keirns Ames Township William Herb Smith Liberty Hill Aivah Charles Dewey Wendell Holmes Chillicothe Dorothy Smith Dorothy Smith of Near Liberty Hill Bishopville David P. Morris Hooper Ridge

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Crosses Gulf Solo Voyage

A ruby-throated hummingbird completes a 500 mile Gulf of Mexico crossing in a remarkable migratory display. This nonstop journey highlights the stamina and navigational skill of a tiny bird undertaking a major migration segment.

Gulf of Mexico

School Census Completes Count in Glouster

The city lists 849 school age children with 433 boys and 416 girls, eight handicapped pupils and 54 boys plus eight older girls in the 16 to 17 age group. There are 17 more boys than girls overall and more youths 14 to 18 in school than last year.

Glouster Man Hurt When Struck by Car

Glouster resident Ben Hooper was struck by an automobile at about 8 p.m. Saturday near the Glouster Ice Plant and suffered head and right ankle injuries. He was taken to a physician for examination, which found injuries not serious. The car was driven by Rachel Darnell of Hooper Street Athens.

Glouster Ben Hooper Hooper Rachel Darnell Hooper Street Athens

Street Repairs Complete on Front Street in Glouster

Relief workers finished removing and relaying brick along Front Street from the railroad crossing to High Street. A small dip at Woodrow Avenue was filled, and traffic will resume once a top dressing is applied. Mrs. John Reed, 62, was moved from Shelter ing Arms Hospital Athens to University Hospital Columbus after a Monday incident.

Glouster Front Street High Street Woodrow Avenue John Reed Hartleyville Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens University Hospital Columbus

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