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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1936

Page

2

Margaret Emish Evans Dies at Nelsonville Residence

Margaret Emish Evans, 75, died at her Ashton Avenue Nelsonville home at 3 AM after years of poor health. She lived in Nelsonville 53 years with husband William Evans and left two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Scott and Mrs. Clyde Dunlap, a son Guy Evans, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Surviving siblings include sister Miss Hanna Evans and brother Frank Emish. She was active in the Christian Church and Pythian Sisters. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Nelsonville Margaret Emish Evase Ashton Ave Guy Evans Clarence Scott City Clyde Dunlap Corning Hanna Evans George Stuart Frank Emish Evans Christian Church Loyal Woman's Class Ladies Aid The Pythian Sisters George White Francis Poulson Earl Hanefeld State Agricultural Department Agnes B. King Ironton Athens Congress F. J. Weber Marietta Amesville George Fleming William Pickrel Myrna Smith Davey Frazier Reams Toledo Roosevelt

Final Meeting Of Year Held By Local Club

NELSONVILLE Nineteen members attended the final meeting of the year for the Business and Professional Women's Club in Hyde Apartments rooms at 7 30. Five members were initiated. Miss Margaret Johnson sang The Golden Key. Club birthday date changed to February 18. A swimming party at Mrs Harve Sayers home in Buchtel is planned for July 21 with picnic dinner, Logan club invited. Dues paid. next meeting September. Also notes of visiting relatives in Greenlawn and Columbus.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Hyde Apartments Margaret Johnson Regina White Harve Sayers Buchtel Logan Club

Queen Esther Society Meeting Slated Tonight in Nelsonville

The regular meeting of the Queen Esther Society will be held tonight at 7 o'clock at Miss Nell Dowler's home on Jackson Street. All members are urged to attend as the mite box will be opened during this gathering.

Nelsonville Queen Esther Society Nell Dowler Jackson St

Arnold Describes New State School Funding Plan

E J Arnold superintendent of schools spoke to the Rotary Club on the state foundation funding system. He outlined shifts in wealth across the state, the 1918 and 1935 beginnings of state aid, and the current plan based on 45 dollars per elementary and 67 50 per high school pupil. Local districts receive 6 000 to 8 000 dollars less than under the old aid, with averages around 60 and 90 dollars per pupil. Fifty percent of sales tax receipts go to the state equalization fund, and guests included Dr Laccok Charles Achauer Ross Reed and Charles Godenschwager.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Rotary Club Arnold Dr. Lacock Charles Achauer Logan Club Ross Reed Charles Godenschwager

Death notices and illness touch Nelsonville area

James Hallett was informed yesterday of the death of his brother in law Charles Myrtle at Lancaster. Mr and Mrs Hallett will attend the services. Dorotha and James Pickett children of Mr and Mrs Emmett Pickett formerly of Chauncy are reported seriously ill at their Floodwood home.

Nelsonville James Hallett Charles Myrtle Lancaster Chauncey

Man loses foot in rail accident at Nelsonville depot

Harry Sapp age 35 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sapp Walnut Street was seriously injured Tuesday evening when he jumped from a moving passenger train at the Nelsonville depot. His right foot was mangled and later amputated above the ankle at St Francis Hospital Columbus. He regained consciousness and was described as having favorable prospects for recovery by Dr A L Pritchard.

Nelsonville Harry Sapp Frank Sapp Walnut Nel Sonville St. Francis Hospital Columbus Sapp A. L. Pritchard Carl Keplar Athens

Birchers Fall 6 to 5 in Tight Ninth Inning

Dusky batted for Desto in a Zaleski Woodmen Athletics exhibition. The well known semi pro club tops Birch Hollow next Sunday with Stewart slated to play on the Birch Grove field July 4.

Zaleski Woodmen Athletics Birch Hollow Stewart Birch Grove

Fight Fails To Develop at Caucus

Ohio Democrats opened a party caucus with few clashes as A A Horstman and Walter F Heer withdrew leaving Charles Sawyer to run unopposed for national committeeman. Mrs John Jaster won national committeewoman over Mrs Motle Ketterer. About 280 attendees, unity between Davey and Sawyer camps noted amid a lively convention mood.

Ohio A. A. Horstman Dayton Montgomery County Walter F. Heer Columbus Charles Sawyer Cincinnati John Jaster Mo Tle Ketterer Monroe County Sawyer Davey

Plan All Day Meeting Chauncey Ladies Aid

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church will hold an all day quilting session on Thursday at the church followed by a potluck dinner. The gathering focuses on communal sewing and shared meals in Chauncey.

Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society of the M. E. Church

Birthdays Honored by Zion Church Class

Members of Zion Baptist Church Happy Hustlers Class, taught by Flora Grant, gathered at Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dicken for a double birthday celebration for Florence Dicken and Kenneth Langel. Gifts were given, games played, and refreshments served before the next class meeting on July 14 at Mrs. Grant’s home.

Chauncey Happy Hustlers Zion Baptist Church Flora Grant W. E. Dicken Florence Dicken Kenneth Langel Grant Melvin Moore Kenneth Reeves Roy Langel Christine McGranor Ruth May Pauline Potts Betty Guseman Marian Guseman Grace Dicken Roger Moore

Farewell Party for Mrs Marie Pullen at The Plains

Attendees at a farewell party for Mrs Marie Pullen, hosted by the Naomi Bible Class and Mrs C J Mullough at The Plains, included many local women and the host family. A second note lists Chauncey dinner guests hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Chalfan with relatives from Wellston and Chauncey.

the Plains Marie Pullen Naomi Bible C. J. McCullough Helen Michael Ethel Shields Olah Shamel Mary McGee Jeane Porter Mary Evans Faye Selby Elizabeth Winefordner Jeanette Tipton Neva Thompson Bernice Humphrey Thelma Linscott Thelma McAllister Frances Lyons Bernice Lyman Lola Yates Ruth Cade Edith Barrows Audra Kail Clara Slater Anna Slater Clara Wallace McCullough Pullen

Benefit Bingo at Glenford Legion Thursday Night

The Woman's Auxiliary of Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post announces a regular weekly bene fit bingo party at the Legion Building at 8 o'clock Thursday night There will be a special registration prize.

Nelsonville Woman's Auxiliary Glenford Dugan Post Legion Building

Nine Sons Clyde Rutter Announce Ninth Son

Nine Sons Clyde Rutter announce the birth of their ninth son, Charles Guy, at their home in Sand Ridge near Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Rutter are the parents of nine sons and one daughter.

Chauncey Charles Chalfan Hamley Run A. H. Williams William Williams Homer Bert Rupe Clifton Cardwell Charlies Hughes Wellston, O Lydia Chalfan Pearl Harvey Chalfan Alta Weakley Freddie Clyde Rutter Sand Ridge Charles Guy Rutter

Chauncey Honors Henry Osborne on Father's Day

On Father's Day Chauncey residents gathered at Mr and Mrs Dane Osborne home in Glouster to honor Henry Osborne. He received gifts as family shared home made ice cream and cake with attendees including Henry Osborne, Miss Millie Osborne, the Nobles, Bingmans, and Richard and Florence Ann Osborne.

Chauncey Henry Osborne Dane Osborne Richard and Florence Ann Osborne

Hyperion Club Picnic Set for Rock House Day

Nelsonville report says the Hyperion Club will hold its annual outing Thursday with members and guests asked to depart the city to reach Rock House by 5 30 p m for supper to be served.

Nelsonville Hyperion Club Rock House Memopers

Mrs Maria Powell Recovers After Surgery at Home

Nelsonville report says Mrs Maria Powell is recovering satisfactorily at her Franklin Street home following a recent operation at St Anthony's Hospital.

Nelsonville Maria Powell Franklin St St. Anthony's Hospital

Nelsonville entertains Mrs Pidcock on birthday

In Nelsonville a surprise birthday event was planned Tuesday evening for Mrs Gus Pidcock with guests including Mrs Archy Clinton and the couple's son from Detroit. Mr and Mrs Edward Pedigo and others attended as the celebration proceeded. The report notes Mrs Ross nahs has been moved home after an operation at White Cross Hospital.

Nelsonville Gus Pidcock Pidcock Archy Clinton Little Son Detroit Edward Pedigo Leaves Hospital Rossnahs White Cross Hospital

Hold Family Outing at Old Man's Cave Chauncey event

Mrs Noah Harvey, Mrs Mary Dew and Mrs Bess Cunningham with their families joined a Sunday picnic at Old Man's Cave. Present were Noah Harvey and daughter Mary Helen, Ira Cunningham and Betty Dickerson Chauncey, Nile Dew and Lorene Harvey Warwood WV, and Louise Dew Columbus.

Chauncey Noah Harvey Mary Dew Bess Cunningham Old Man’s Cave Noah Harvey Mary Helen Ira Cunningham Betty Dickerson Nile Dew Lorene Harvey Warwood W. Va Louise Dew Columbus

Fulton Return From Columbus Visit to Millfield

Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton have returned home to Millfield after two weeks in Columbus with their daughter Mrs Bernard Bowers and Mr Fultons brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs James Carroll. En route they paused in Belpre for Sunday. They were accompanied home by Mr and Mrs Carroll who have gone back to Chauncey.

Chauncey Daniel Fulton Millfield Columbus Bernard Bowers Mr. Fulton James Carroll Belpre Mrs. Carroll

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