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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1934
Page
3
Work on CWA projects resumed this morning in Nelsonville with men engaged on Fort Myers and Poplar Street improvements. Permits for weather-related tasks and street filling are noted, as crews prepare to re lay pavement and restore block sections along Poplar Street.
Detours are set on Chestnut and Walnut Streets while the Fort Street relay job progresses. No new work is planned until the existing sections are completed, according to officials this morning.
Sanford Van Sickle aged 50 or 59 died after a week of illness at his New Floodwood home. He leaves a widow Mary a son a step daughter two brothers and a sister. Funeral Sunday at 1 pm at New Floodwood Church with burial at Green Lawn.
Scoutmaster of Troop 46 postpones the regular hike. Scouts must assemble at the headquarters in the K P Building or Central school grounds for inspection of dress and equipment. Unready scouts will be refused permission to participate.
Mr and Mrs George Rutledge of Mt Sterling Ohio announce the birth of a daughter on March 4. The child weighed six and a half pounds and has been named Ann. Mr Rutledge is a former Nelsonville resident.
Doanville reports Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson appeared on a Clover Farm program broadcast from Zanesville WLAR. In other notes, Ralph Reynolds’ children suffer mumps, Mrs. Charles Thompson and her son visited Athens on Monday, and Thomas Williams is reported ill.
Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Welch are spending several days in Cincinnati enjoying the visit and sightseeing.
The Nelsonville Unemployed League met at the I O O F Hall with 96 in attendance. It plans an old-time dance on Wednesday night March 14 at the same hall, with a small admission fee, as it cooperates with county relief agencies on relief programs. William Buttermore of Nelsonville and William Braker of The Plains spoke to the group.
The Business Girls Class of the Christian Church in Nelsonville honored Mrs George Hartley at her mother Mrs Pete Barrows home. Miss Vivian Dowler and Mrs Thelma Starkey led the social hour as 15 members and four guests attended.
Miss Helen Verity entertained the Nelsonville bridge club on Wednesday night with three tables in play. A 6 o'clock dinner featured St Patrick's Day table arrangements. Guests included Mrs C A Hooper Mrs Virgil Davis of Athens Mrs Ralph Weymeuller and Miss Frances Bennett. High scores went to Mrs Sylvester Ross and Miss Lucile Verity with Mrs Weymeuller achieving the high guest score.
Doanville reports 62 attendees at Sunday School last Sunday with 30 regulars present in February. Phyrenia Nixon returns from Columbus visit as Mrs. Walter Long hosts relatives in Chauncey. New son born March 4 to Mr and Mrs John Meredith of Glouster. Irene McDowell and Mrs Fred Thompson visited the Meredith home. Mrs T J Thomas and son John visited Mr and Mrs William Shannon Tuesday evening.
Hubert Trago, 72, of Jackson, died in Holzer Hospital after an operation to relieve a critical condition. Ralph Carney of Canton, Camp Gallia CCC member, had appendix removed. Hollis Queen, city, had a tonsil operation. John H. Sproul of Jackson admitted for observation. Ralph Jones of Harrisonville discharged.
Senator Gerald Nye of North Dakota urged a Republican Party overhaul and the removal of Everett Sanders as chairman of the Republican National Committee. He argued a total leadership shift was necessary for victory in future elections.
The speaker argues the Republicans face a tough comeback and must change leadership from the party chairmanship downward to win in 1934 congressional elections and 1936 presidential contests. The piece notes strategic emphasis on the Middle and Far West as key regions. Charlies Hashman and evangelist A. Cook to conduct Baptist Church services Sunday at 2 PM, inviting public attendance.
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Juniper will be held Saturday at 2 PM at Stouts Chapel conducted by Rev Rothrock. Burial will take place at Greenlawn beside her husband who died January 7 in Nelsonville. George Badwell hospitalized in Logan for nasal hemorrhage. expected treatment for two to three weeks.
James Edward Cottrell age six son of Mr and Mrs EB L Cottrell Porter died Wednesday midnight in Holzer Hospital after an 11 day illness from pneumonia. He was born April 25 1928 in Porter and leaves three brothers Harold Donald and Ferris plus his parents. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM in Porter M E Church with Rev J L Stephenson officiating. Burial in Vinton Burial Park. Gallia County trustees meet at Courthouse Saturday at 1 PM to discuss relief needs.
Mrs H Lawrence and daughter Marie crossed a river ice at Muses Bottom West Virginia returning from Kelly Bigley funeral. Ice moved as they neared shore and could have caused serious harm if delayed. Funeral of George Gattenby held at M E Church, burial in Sand Hill Cemetery. Ida Jenkins and Harry Jenkins from New Brighton attended.
The mine in this district continues full time operation despite cold conditions as snow plows work busy. Mr. and Mrs. George McBride were in Nelsonville Saturday evening. Mr. Don Gabriel and son Jr. of Athens visited relatives here Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Withers and
Clara Louise and Helen Holland attended Baker Settlement Sunday School. Lloyd Cooper visited Athens on Monday. Walter Stephenson hosted a Monday evening prayer meeting with Rev. William Prudent Mr. Powell Rev. and Mrs. Bernard Pugh and Elsie Richardson among attendees. Clara Louise joined Zionberg meeting led by Fred Fields of Athens. Israel Chesser moves into Chris Woods property atop Luhiig Hill after fire. Clyde Moore family had recently vacated. Rev. Davidson of New Marshfield preached Sunday morning. Mrs. James Penrod notified of sister Mrs. William Cooper illness in Athens. Elmer Gabriel, fracturing arm at Lubrig, is slowly improving.
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