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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1936

Page

2

Roosevelt rally in Nelsonville with parade and amateur hour

The Nelsonville Democratic Club announces a Roosevelt rally on the Public Square Saturday evening June 27 starting at 8. A street parade amateur hour and concert comprise the program. Roosevelt will deliver a speech accepting the Democratic nomination and a recess will pause local entertainment for the address. A public address system will broadcast the speech and prizes will be awarded for the amateur contest based on applause.

Nelsonville Roosevelt County Democratic Club Franklin D. Roosevelt United States

Fictitious word puzzle with mythological clues and missing letters

A scrambled crossword style puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues about mythological figures bodies and colors with many garbled entries. The page mingles hints for gods mortals and objects, with several incomplete entries and typographical errors throughout.

Nelsonville Scouts Promote Water Safety

Nelsonville scout notes urge water safety as drownings rise during warm months. Rules emphasize lifeguards on shore, buddy swimming, near by rope, CPR knowledge, and waiting two hours after eating. Troop 66 camp plans, new members apply, and Jamboree candidate Coakley named for Camp Kootaga event starting June 28.

Nelsonville Clarence Coakley Camp Kootaga West Virginia

Eber Starkey Dies in West

Mrs Enos Starkey of Nelsonville announces the death of her brother in law Eber Starkey age 58 June 18 at his Longmont Colorado home. A former Athens resident, he moved West 15 years ago leaving two brothers James and Frank in the West and a third Herbert in Columbus. Enos Starkey, twin of Eber, died last August.

Nelsonville Enos Starkey Eber Starkey Longmont Colorado Starkey Athens West James Frank Herbert Columbus Eber

Fanciers of Bird Dogs Hold Picnic Outing

Members of the Hock-Hocking Bird Dog Club and guests enjoyed an outdoor meeting and picnic at Castle Farm near Haydenville Thursday afternoon and evening. Bird dog owners and fanciers from over the district attended.

Nelsonville Hock-Hocking Bird Dog Club Castle Farm Haydenville

Club Holds Picnic at Rock House Thursday

Members of the Hyperion Club their husbands and guests enjoyed their annual picnic Thursday evening at Rock House. The group left the city in time to reach the picnic grounds by 5:30 o'clock. After supper the grounds was explored.

Nelsonville Hyperion Club Rock House

Pythian Sisters to Attend Mrs Evans Funeral in Nelsonville

All members and officers are asked to meet at the K of P Hall Saturday at 1 pm to attend the funeral of Mrs. Margaret Emish Evans. The officers will perform their ritual funeral service at the home and cars will transport members from the hall.

West School Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Margaret Emish Evans

Plains Social And Personal Notes Picnic Honors Mrs Wallace

The Plains hosts a Sunday picnic dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wallace home honoring Mrs. Mary J. Wallace on an indefinite Los Angeles stay with daughters Mrs. Melvin Harris and Mrs. Wilma Tracey. Attendees include Carl and Deanville Wallace families, Sallie Johnston, Pearl Romine, Rowland Thorn, R. C. West, Henry Frost, Willard Wallace, Mary Harris, Willis Tracey, Idabelle Wallace, and others.

the Plains Joe Wallace Mary J. Wallace Los Angeles Calif Melvin Harris Wilma i Tracey Carl Wallace Deanville Giarry Wallace Sallie Johnston Pearl Romine Athens Rowland Thorn R. C. West Henry Frost Willard Wallace Mary Harris Willis Tracey Idabelle Idabelle Wallace Flint Detroit Mich Barberton Ohio

Birthday observed for Nelsonville man 67

Pearl McDonald of Old Floodwood celebrated his 67th birthday on June 24. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones and daughter of Nelsonville, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Browning and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron McDonald of Floodwood. Supper seats were for 24. He has lived with his son Pearley McDonald for two years.

Nelsonville Pearl McDonald Old Floodwood W. E. Jones Elmer McDonald Abner Browning Aaron McDonald Floodwood McDonald Pearley McDonald

Ohio county youths train in recreation supervision program

More than 150 young men and women from all nine WPA districts in Ohio gathered to receive instruction in recreational supervision. Astronomers note a star cluster measured in 1935 as about a billion trillion miles from Earth.

Delaware U.P WPA Ohio

Convention Sidelights at the Democratic Nominating Meeting

Report from the convention notes entertainment by the Philco Glee Club and Norma King Ewing of Utah. Delegates discuss Vic Donahey’s campaign plans while officials scramble for credentials and humorous misrepresentations surface among hotel lobbies.

West Virginia Grover Cleveland Thentown Philco Glee Club Norma King Ewing Utah Vic Donehey Yendig Athens Dav A. Bardin Donahey Ohio Farter National Committee

Carnival Spirits Rise as Iowa Delegates Await Arrival

A lively carnival mood surrounds the arrival of Governor Davey who is expected Friday morning. Officials anticipate a warmer reception as the Iowans’ corn cob antics elicit mixed reactions and amusement for bored delegates.

Davey

Women’s Club Installation Night In Columbus

Misses Catharine Newman Rose Shay and Mrs Mary E Bartlett attended the annual installation dinner of the Business and Professional Women Club at the Columbus Country Club. State president Miss Virginia Fletcher installed the officers.

Mnelsonville Catharine Newman Rose Shay Mary E. Bartlett Columbus Business and Professional Womans Club Columbus Country Club Virginia Fletcher

Old Timers Lose to Millfield Sun Kings in Rain-Shortened Game

Old Timers fell to the Millfield Sun Kings 4 to 1 on Millfield grounds in a rain halted five inning game. The Sun Kings travel to Buchtel for a return match next Tuesday. Carlton Hill visits Buchtel July 3 for a Veterans game as Old Timers drop to 5 losses in 18.

Buchtel Dr. Walker Sun Kings Millfield Millfield Grounds Carlton Hill Veterans Organization

Ward couple guests of Mrs Jo Kelly in Colum

Mr and Mrs J R Ward and Lucile Spray were recent guests of Mrs Jo Kelly in Colum. The visit highlighted social ties among local families with light conversation and hospitality noted by the paper.

Nelsonville J. R. Ward Lucile Spray Columbus Jo Kelly

Buchtel Church to Hold Rededication Homecoming

The Buchtel M E Church repair and redecorating program is advancing quickly. Officials plan a rededication and homecoming once the auditorium is completed, with former pastors expected to attend. Services continue on the lawn and basement during repairs. Church ladies asked to clean the auditorium on Wednesday July 1 using buckets brooms and rags.

Buchtel Buchtel M. EB

Drum Corps Invited to Play at Cincinnati Game

The Nelsonville Legion Drum Corp directed by Stanley Mechem is invited to attend the basketball game between Cincinnati teams and perform before the game. The group will depart Athens on the 2.2 train Monday afternoon, with members asked to report tonight at 7 30 p m at the Lion Hall.

Nelsonville Legion Drum Corp Cincinnatine Stanley Mechem Athens Lion Hall

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