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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1936

Page

2

Funeral Services for Mrs Evans in Nelsonville Saturday

Nelsonville will host a funeral service Saturday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. C. L. Johnson of Columbus at 201 Ashton Ave for Mrs. Margaret Emiesh Evans, a respected local resident who died Wednesday morning. Her brother John Emish of Mineral is named in the notice, and her husband William Evans is reported seriously ill at home.

Nelsonville C. L. Johnson Columbus Ashton Ave Margaret Emiesh Evans

Doctors Attend Medical Meeting in McConnellville

Nelsonville doctors A L Pritch ard J L Webb N Hill W E Howe and C C Butt of this city with A K Walker of Buchtel are in McConnellville today for a medical meeting at the Rocky Glenn Sanitarium.

Nelsonville A. L. Pritchard J. L. Webb N. Hill W. E. Howe C. C. Butt A. K. Walker Buchtel McConnellville Rocky Glenn Sanitarium

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Local Meetings

Doris Horch returns from Cedar Point where she attended a vocational home economics conference. L R Kelch and daughter Ruth join Sun Gay’s Spanish War Veterans session in Columbus then attend a Capital City meeting Tuesday evening. Austin Flegel of Portland Oregon visits Mrs L A Whitmore. Patrons urged to bring June tickets Friday night for the D of A benefit bingo party at LOOF Hall opening at 8.00.

Nelsonville Doris Horch Cedar Point L. R. Kelch Mise Ruth Sun Gay Columbus Capital Austin Flegel Portland Oregon L. A. Whitmore D. of A

Straitsville Children Give Good Program

Straitsville’s M. E. Church program drew well on Sunday night as the Primary Department presented the show. Guests included Richard Carneil, Miss Glady Orndorf, and families from East Fultonham and Lancaster. Several locals visited relatives in Akron Columbus and nearby towns amid updates on illnesses and travel.

Help Nelsonville Paint Up Effort Seeks Reports

The Woman's Community Garden Club asks residents to report newly painted houses or garages this season. They request callers to telephone 122 to tally progress and support the community effort.

Nelsonville

Masons Meet In Gallipolis District Assembly

Two hundred Masons from Jackson Centerville Oak Hill Eureka South Point Harrisonville Middleport Racine Cheshire and Chester attended the Twelfth District meeting in Gallipolis Wednesday night with Grand Master Dr Elmer R Arn of Dayton present with his son and senior grand deacon Charles B Hoffman and lecturer W T McKinney of Dayton A C Safford gave welcome a Jackson speaker recited Masonry history Hoffman spoke music came from Oak Hill and Gallipolis John Thomas sang a solo Arthur Robert led the program Clarence Brumfield presided Thirty visitors and locals dined at the Hotel Lafayette and were escorted to the hall by a Drum and Bugle Corps refreshments were served by the Eastern Stars and lodge songs were sung afterward

Gallipolis Jackson Centerville Oak Hill Eureka South Point Harrisonville Middleport Racine Cheshire Chester Elmer R. Arn Dayton Charles B. Hoffman W. T. McKinney A. C. Safford Hotel Lafayette Masonic Hall Drum and Bugle Corps Assembly

Guysville Social Notes

Social notes from Guysville list week end guests and local visits. Names include N M Harbert Doyle Alkire J Fortney R L Fortney Frank Croy Virginia Coleman Eliza Coleman Blanche Bean Hattie Kincade Eda Chesser Eva Norris Clarice Cunningham Archie McCune Eleanor Fuller Blanche Fuller Ed Cullum Leonard Bean Merwin Bryson Esther Mary Lawrence Garnet Bretz Pauleta McLaughlin W P Richmond and others. events include Ladies Aid meetings and Children’s Day exercises with cream and cake on the Dr L D Robinson lawn.

Guysville N. M. Harbert Doyle Alkire Fortney Lumberport W Va R. L. Fortney Columbus Frank Croy Glouster Clarence Fuller Virginia Coleman F. E. Kimes Athens Noah Conant Taylor Dutch Ridge Eliza Coleman Nel Smart Belpre Blanche Bean Hattie Kincade Eda Chesser Eva Norris Clarice Cunningham New England Archie McCune Stewart Ladies' Aid Society of Anna Snow Emma Bean Mayme Ashcraft Freda Bean Laura Barnett Gladys Fuller Virgene Pierce Corrine Robinson Mabel Rice Eleanor Fuller Ladies’ Aid Society Pauleta McLaughlin W. P. Richmond Moundsville W. Va Bert Kiehl Florida Misa Myrtie Roea Calbert

First soldier bonus checks arrive in Gallipolis

First soldier's bonus checks arrived in Gallipolis on Wednesday and post office officials expect most remaining checks to be received by week’s end.

Gallipolis Post Office

Lottridge and Carthage Two wedding announcement

Mr P H Rams burg announces the marriage of his daughter Miss Erma Pauline Ath ens to Edward Price of Dover Ohio. The wedding took place at the Price home June 7 1936. They will make their home in Dover. The bride has been employed the last three years in Athens.

Oberlin Kan Atlantic City Harvey Persons Emerson Stout Ira Robinson Bessie Mary Willet John Riffee Guysville Minnie Harvey Akron Albert Sarsons Hazel Parrish Fox Walter Tucker Athens Emmett Swisher Artie Mansfield Cunningham South Canaan Esmond Brandeberry L. B. Bailey Lola Carter Fargo North Dakota Sylvia Daugherty C. W. Townsend Stewart Herman Ahart Eileen Near Enterprise Nora Watkins Oryn Watkins Billy Amesville L. T. Runnion Harry Willet Edwin C. V.foster Hockingport Rexal Boggs Harry Smith Morgantown W. Va Glen White L. A. Townsend Bula John Gaston Okey R. M. Allen D. Vause Snyder Snyder Lona Clark

Portland Personal And Social Notes

Portland society column lists visits and guests across multiple families. Entries include Gilbert McDade and family in Portland from Pleasant, Michigan, John Lee and son in Cleveland visiting relatives, Jack Talcott and Rufus Talbott with parents in Steubenville, Mary Jo Swan returning from Columbus, siblings joining, Marvin Swan and Hubert Price in Columbus, John Wheaton returning from near St Marys, Okey Paynter and family at Plainview, Belle Wilford of Marietta visiting, Kate Mills called to Holzer Hospital, Wilson Slaughter and family from Apple Grove, and Irene Theiss with the Theiss family in Dorcas.

Portland Gilbert McDade Mr. Pleasant Mich Mra WY. E. McDade John Lee Cleveland J. Lee Dam Mia Jack Talcott Rufus Talbott Steubenville Belle Wilford Marietta J. A. Siders Huntington Kate Mills Holzer Hospital Wilson Slaughter Durst Apple Grove Herman Irene Theiss Edna Edith Wolfe James Roswick Dorcas James Slaughter

Woman Fined for Intoxication in Nelsonville Court

Mrs. Gladys Deer of Buchtel pleaded guilty to intoxication in the Nelsonville mayor's court. Judge G. Holland fined her $5 plus costs after arraignment on Wednesday.

Nelsonville Gladys Deer, Buchtel Mayor & G. Holland

Bake sale to aid church group in Nelsonville

Mrs Edna Back and her division of the Business Girls Class of the Christian Church sponsor a bake sale in Nelsonville on Saturday to raise funds for their church activities.

Nelsonville Edna Back- Us Business Girls The Christian Church

Adverse Influences Highlight Friday Star Reading

The Stars Say for Friday June 26 warns of adverse influences affecting business, employment, and personal life. Genevieve Kemble advises caution in dealings with authorities and in new ventures, urging restraint and self control, with a note on a notable nativity: Lord Kelvin.

Bishopville Social Notes A round of visits and moves in Bishopville

Miss Lucille Carter of Rio Grande and Mrs. Nora Gardner visited Mrs. Russell Morgan in Ringgold on Monday. Mrs. Charles Milhoan spent Tuesday in Malta with Mrs. Ralph Householder. Stacey McDonald and family from Gloucester visited the McDonald home Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. E A Joseph have moved to the Lena Blackburn property. Elmer Shaner hosted Frank Shaner Roy Shaner and family from Canton Sunday. Floyd Milhoan and children visited John Milhoan at McLeish Saturday. P E Jones family from Lancaster were Sunday guests. Ira Kasler relapsed and was moved to his son Miles Kasler’s home. Garnett Reed and sons hosted Glenn Reed, Reuben Ball, and others from Rocky Glen Sanitarium and Jacksonville, plus James Hawk of Gloucester and Reuben Kittle and family visiting McConnelsville and Zanesville Monday. Callery at A. B. Phillips home included Pedicord children Ferndale Orel Daryl Jones and others. Miles Easler and children and Marguerite McDonald. Charles Milhoan and daughter Dorothea visited Ralph Householder in Malta Monday. Sunday guests at N S Gardner’s included D D Roberts family from Columbus, M F Hawk family from New Marshfield, F E Mathews, Athens, O Linscott and Bessie Linscott from Amesville.

Bishopville Lucille Carter Rio Grande Nora Gardner Russell Morgan Ringgold Charles Milhoan Malta Ralph Householder Stacey McDonald Herbert Martha Ann Glouster J. M. McDonald E. A. Joseph Lena Blackburn Elmer Shaner Frank Shaner Roy Shaner Canton Floyd Milhoan John Milhoan McLeish P. E. Jones Lancaster Ira Kasler Miles Kasler Garnett Reed Glenn Reed Reuben Ball Rocky Glen Sanitarium Josephine Reed Faye McKinley Hoye Seckinger Jacksonville James Hawk Reuben Kittle Athens Gardner McConnelsville Zanesville A. B. Phillips Dean Pedicord Ferndale Orel Daryl Jones Miles Easler Marguerite McDonald Dorothea D. Roberts Columbus M. FB. Hawk

Nelsonville High Band Rehearses for Democratic Rally

All members of the Nelsonville High School Band will meet Friday night at the high school to rehearse for their performance at the upcoming Democratic rally in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville

Frozen Prune Whip Dessert Idea

A summer dessert using prunes combines prune pulp with cream and citrus. The method creates a light frozen prune whip with orange zest and lemon juice, folded into whipped cream and frozen without stirring, finished with orange segments.

Delegates View Theater Of Roosevelt Era Convention

The article describes a Democratic convention scene with hidden microphones and cameras, famed visitors like McConnelsville attendees, and a GOP taunt from Gov George Earle. It notes lackluster attendance, ticket chaos, gold chairs for big donors, and diverse notorieties from Dizzy Dean to Eddie Dowling. It laments WPA displays fueling anti-Roosevelt sentiment amid a photo rich, festive atmosphere.

McConnelsville George H. Earle Pennsylvania Roosevelt Joseph F. Guffey Dizzy Missouri

Dissatisfied conventioner cites expense over shovels

A convention delegate complains that buying shovels to lean on is excessive, arguing the plan goes too far. The remark reflects frustration with resource allocations and the symbolism of new tools.

Hyde Dinner Hosts D C Area Visitors in Athens

Dr and Mrs J M Hyde entertained at dinner Wednesday evening with guests Mr and Mrs G I Putnam and their daughter Harriett Putnam from Athens, and Harriett’s friend Miss Mary Wheeler both Denver teachers spending summer at the Putnam home. Also present were Mrs William H Clark and daughter Sally of Columbia Mo who arrived by motor with Mrs Clark’s sister.

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde G. I. Putnam Athens Harriett Putnam Mary Wheeler Denver Colo Putnam Home William H. Clark Sally Columbia

Nelsonville Delegation to Attend Logan Meeting Tonight

Nelsonville plans to send several residents to Townsend Plan session in Logan tonight at Pocahontas Hall. Speaker will be Mr. George L. Brehens of Columbus.

Nelsonville Logan Pocahontas Hall Tha City George L. Brehens Columbus

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