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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1937

Page

2

Final Tributes Paid to Nelsonville Businessman Hickman

A large crowd attended Perley W. Hickman’s funeral at Stout's Funeral Home with burial at Greenlawn. Span ish-American War Veterans led the graveside rites with Taps. The Rev. H. A. Rothrock praised his long business career, charity, and love of nature. Ernest Hoskins sang two hymns with Chas. E. Poston at the piano. Attendees included out of town relatives and friends from Thurston Athens Cleveland Ironton Logan Pleasantville and others.

Nelsonville Perley W. Hickman Stout Greenlawn H. A. Rothrock M. E. Church Hick Ernest Hoskins Chas. E. Poston City W. G. Hickman Mildred Hickman Cleveland John Hickman Westerville Carnes Hickman Ironton John Moore F. Lehman John Coe Charles Wolfe Don Wolfe Thurston John Lee William Keynes A. G. Steinman Logan H. H. Iler Pleasantville Hal Murphy James Smith Wm. Fleck Jessie Sloan Athens

Dinner Meeting To Be Held March 10

Nelsonville event shifts to March 10 to coincide with National Business Week. Bus iness and Professional Women's Club will host regular dinner with guest speaker Mrs Harold Techau presenting The Women of Denmark. Members to report guests by Sunday. guests allowed.

Nelsonville Athens Community Concert Co Athens Harold Techau Denmark

Washburn Named Deputy Inspector in State Audit

Nelsonville Ohio reports Washburn of Nelsonville has begun a six week temporary appointment as deputy inspector in the office of Auditor Joseph Ferguson. He will audit funds distributed for relief across seven counties including Athens Meigs Washington Noble Morgan and Belmont, with a report due before April 15 to the legislature.

Nelsonville C. FE Washburn Joseph Ferguson Athens Meigs Washington Noble, Morgan Belmont City Board of Education

Aged Buchtel Woman Succumbs in Hospital

Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Day 81 will be held Tuesday at 2 30 at the family residence in Buchtel. She died Saturday afternoon in Mercy Hospital Columbus after a fall fractured hip two weeks ago. Rev. H A Rothrock will officiate with burial in Buchtel. Survived by three sons Guy Buchtel John Springfield and Glenn Akron and one daughter Daisy Kil gore Nashville Tenn.

Nelsonville Buchtel Josephine Day Mercy Hospital Columbu Day Columbus Hospital H. A. Rothrock Guy John Springfield Glenn Akron Daisy Kilgore Nashville Tenn

Birthdays and visits mark Nelsonville social notes

Mrs Williard Bimonton hosted a Sunday dinner for Martha Ann and Jimmy Reeves on their February birthdays. The article also lists funeral attendance for Hattie Parks in Rushville, visitors to Mrs Gibson in Nelsonville, and praise for the Colonial Tea organized by the Methodist Guild with Ruth Beckier’s Washington life drama.

Nelsonville W. H. Parks Ralph Parks Doras Pergrin Rushville Mr. Parks Hattie Parks Methodist Guild Washington Ruth Beckier

Martha Class Meets at Ed Crouse Home in Nelsonville

The Martha Class of the M BE Church will gather at Mrs Ed Crouse 641 Chestnut Street on Tuesday evening March 12 at 7 30. Hostesses are Mrs Frank Allen and Mrs Elmer Barr with Mrs Crouse hosting.

Nelsonville Martha M. BE Ed Crouse Chestnut Frank Allen Elmer Barr

Buchtel Notes Offer Plays And Social News

On Monday March 1 the play Discarded Wives will be staged at the Buchtel auditorium with proceeds benefiting the M E Church No PTA meeting due to the party An operetta In Old Vienna or Pickles will be shown Thursday evening in the Auditorium Cast includes Mary Ellen Covert Elaine Burley Madaline DeLong Cleo Sweazy Margaret Savage Mary Jean Nixon Freddie Sayre Don Shirley Walter Murphy Bob Schenz Paul Russell Theresa Culp and Bill Schenz Pauline Whitlatch directs Mrs Marjorie Kirkendall hosted the Priscilla Club Thursday Maxine Spurgeon home after a major operation Several local visits and family events noted including the birth of Barbara Jean to Mr and Mrs William White and updates on relatives in Chillicothe Columbus and nearby towns.

Don Shirley Walter Murphy Bob Schenz Paul Russell Theresa Culp Bill Schenz Pauline Whitlatch Marjorie Kirkendall Priscilla Club Maxine Spurgeon Ed Spurgeon Clyde Tolliver Crooksville James Pierce Albert Pierce Chillicothe Dessie Conley James Corwin Columbus

Car Destroyed by Fire Near Kimberly and Local Happenings

An automobile owned by Eugene Pickett burned near his home while he aided in moving a team of horses. A number of groceries inside were destroyed as well. The Kimberly Mine operated five days last week amid illness and weather damage across the district.

Kimberly Eugene Pickett Pickett Nelsonville E. Howard Cadle Dwight Plymire

Edith Tinker Weds John Sheets in Jenkins Ky ceremony

Miss Edith Tinker and John Sheets wed July 4 1936 in Jenkins Kentucky with Rev Maxwell presiding. Edith is a 1933 graduate. John from Troy High School 1932. Local society notes share wedding details and guests among Jacksonville families.

Jacksonville C. van Scheele van Scheele Edith Tinker John Sheets P. D. Sheets Coolville Jenkins, Ky A. Maxwell Methodist Episcopal Church Sheets Troy High School Clarence Guess Pearl Maxine Terrell James Nixon Frank Teal Logan H. O. Davis Harold R. Phillips White Cross Hospital Columbus Harry Dehman Norma Jean David Evans WCTU H. ©. Davis David Cox Hessie Terell Riley Judson Ladies Aid Society M BE E. C. Shirkey Anna Shirkey Della Landon Ralph Oliver Charles Stratton D. Nixon Carl Blosser James Bremen P. D. Sheeta Simon Leper Jacksonville- Trimble Chauncey United Brethren Church District United Brethren Church Hollister Ray Green Ira Conaway Nelsonville E. Howard Cadle Indianapolis Jacksonville Pta

Cage Tourney Opens Tonight in Toledo District

The Class A state scholastic basketball drive begins tonight at Toledo with four games as 12 teams vie for a direct path to the state meet. Notable opener pits Toledo Central Catholic against Toledo Debris.

Columbus U.P Newark High School Toledo University of Toledo Toledo Central Catholic Toledo Devilbiss Woodward Scott Libbey Point Place Sylvania

Superintendent returns from national education meeting

Supt. E J Arnold came back Saturday night from New Orleans after attending a national meeting of the American Educational Association.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold New Orleans The American Educational Association

Buckeye Title Hopes Shake as Ohio U Loses to Marshall

Ohio University faltered in a 36 to 33 loss to Marshall College, delaying a share of the Buckeye Conference lead. Cincinnati remained in contention with a 40 to 32 win over Miami as Muskingum and Wooster also pressed the standings.

Columbus Ohio University Muskingum College Buckeye Ohio Ohio U Marshall College Bobcat Athens Marshall University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Miami Bearcats University of Dayton Muskingum Muskies Otterbein Wooster New Concord Mount Union Nick Frascella Frascella Case John Carroll Chuck” Chuckovits University of Toledo Chuckovits Toledo Loyola University Quintet of Chicago Oberlin Denison Baldwin-Wallace Western Reserve Hiram Ashland Defiance Hillsdale Mich Heidelberg Capital Findlay Kenyon Slippery Rock Fenn Reaver Epeccinitsien Ole Ui Cincinnati Aerhonerd Davior Acceedaeeens Ohio Wesleyan Ccsmccsene

Five arraigned in Nelsonville mayor court on intoxication

Earl Bagley pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was bound over to the grand jury on $200 bond. Patrolman James Cope arrested him. the car owned by Jake Melman of Lancaster had been removed from Poplar Street. Four others pleaded guilty to intoxication complaints. Harve Denny paid 10 dollars and costs, while James Jackson, George Tolliver, and George Brewer were fined five dollars and costs. A party notice invites a Junior Order benefit Tuesday at 8 PM in the I O O F Hall.

Nelsonville Earl Bagley G. Holland Bagley James Cope Jake Melman Lancaster Poplar St Harve Denny James Jackson New Marshfield George Tolliver George Brewer Athens

Breadon and Dizzy Dean Clash Over 50 000 Salary

Daytona Beach report details Sam Breadon and Dizzy Dean in a public standstill over a possible 50 000 salary. Breadon says no deal exists while praising Deans talent and noting Cardinals cannot pay such a figure. He hints negotiations may occur quietly if ever resolved.

Henry McLemore Daytona Beach Fla Sam _ Breadon Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Zoo Bradenton Dizzy St. Louis Dean Breadon

Cleveland bowlers dominate Ohio State tournament titles

Cleveland entrants swept the 34th annual Ohio State bowling meet. Emil Siperke of Sterling Gas/Cleveland won the Class A singles with 735 including a 299 in game one. Waldorf Golden Bock/Cleveland claimed Class A five-man, while Dreak Cafes/Cleveland won Class B five-man. Niles duo Flute and Almer took Class A doubles. Marion’s A Wintersteller won Class B singles and paired with J Dugan for Class B doubles.

Columbus Cleveland Ohio State Emil Siperke Sterling Gas Siperke Waldorf Golden Bock Dreak Cafes G. Flute J. Almer Niles A. Wintersteller Marion J. Dugan

Rosemont to Return for Next Santa Anita Big Race

Rosemont will bypass the San Juan Capistrano Handicap and rest after winning the Santa Anita Handicap. Trainer Dick Handlen said the horse may race in Belmont Park’s Brooklyn Handicap in midsummer, following a $90,700 score that lifts earnings to $168,750 and keeps him in the hunt for $300,000-plus career total. Jockey Johnny Pollard, riding Seabiscuit, blamed himself for the loss, noting Rosemont’s nose victory after a photo finish.

Los Angeles U.P Rosemont Dick Handlen Foxcatcher Farms Big Bay Santa Anita Brooklyn Belmont Park Johnny Pollard Pollard

Big Ten Title Hopes Rise as Minnesota Michigan Hit Illinois

Minnesota and Michigan push for a share of the Big Ten lead as Illinois holds a half game up. Minnesota aims for a first place tie with Northwestern at home, while Michigan faces Indiana and Purdue eyes a school scoring record in a win over Illinois.

Chicago Minnesota Michigan Illinois Northwestern Indiana Purdue Wisconsin Jewell Young Joe Reiff Iowa Ohio State Illini Johnny Townsend

Ten Year Birthday Dinner Held by Logan Women Club

Miss Dorothy Wightman Miss Helen Jackson Miss Verna Hand Miss Blanche Moorehead Miss Ellen Burnell Miss Frances Bennett Miss Arlene Betts Mrs Mable Haffner Mrs Ethel Ros ser Miss Irma Wilson Miss Sigrid Love and Mrs C H Bartlett attended the Logan Sunday luncheon at the White House for the tenth anniversary of the Logan Business and Professional Women's Club.

Nelsonville Dorothy Wightman Helen Jackson Verna Hand Blanche Moorehead Ellen Burnell Frances Bennett Arlene Betts Mable Haffner Ethel Rosser Irma Wilson Sigrid Love C. H. Bartlett Logan Logan Business and Professional Women's Club White House

New Dental Powder Promises Stable False Teeth All Day

A powder that tightens and lengthens a denture fit, preventing rocking slipping or dropping. No pasty taste or sensation, offering confidence throughout the day. Available as Fasteeth in three sizes at druggists.

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Hickman Old York Bwelsonville Williard Bimonton Martha Ann Jimmy Burnell Reeves Chester Reeves Jimmy Frances Williard Simonton Judith Ann Betts Donna Lu Simonton Gibson W. W. Gibson Attorney ©. M. Gibson T. H Morgan Jane Jessie Crow Raymond McBride Sheltering Arms Hospital Louis Champlin Blanche Hayden Edith Kinneer Hershel McKee Trimble McManaway Glen Swyers Minnie McKee McKee Ansel McKee Jimmie Billy Williams Charlies Conley Charles Conley Wilbert Dearing Cecil Edwards Corning Ralph Wilson Leonard McKinney New Straitasville Clarence Lafollette Roy Smathers Middletown Kimberly. York Briefs Blythe Swartz Albany Friends Mel Ward Floodwood Elmer Kesterson Lick Run Pearl Davis U. S. Army Fort Hayes Homer Mourne Nelsonville R. D Homer Adams Dorothy Kerry Wanetta Hamilton Paul Wood William Davis Shirley Lemay Mineral Melvin Pack Andrew Kilpatrick Robert Kennedy B. C. Day Jacksonville Social Briefs By Geraldine Hoilington Messenger Sports Cincy Clash Bobcats SPORT Brendon St. Joe Houston Gabby Street Gabby Mathewson Johnson Plank Waddell United Press Waterloo Wonders Amesville Athens County Coca-Cola Bottling Co Peery Boilermakers Young Tp Maeh Tiel Hs Alrich By Cooper Jean Arthur James Ellison Charles Bickford Helen Burgess Porter Hall Bruck's Pico Wholesale Company
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