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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

2

Injunction Fees Set From Electric Light Plant Fund

Nelsonville city council at a special meeting voted to transfer 500 from the electric light plant operating fund to a special counsel fund for the light plant injunction suit in common pleas court. The measure passed five to one after a disputed notice issue and waivers by four members. Also announced is the birth of a daughter, Charlotte Louise, to Mr and Mrs Charles C Mitchell of Murray City, with grandparents listed.

Nelsonville Common Pleas Court Win Boss Glenn Huddy Nelson Spencer Anderson Barker Keplar Boss Chas. C. Mitchell Audrey Davis Murray City Charlotte Louise Thomas Davis Buchtel Chester Mitchell

Police Tighten Traffic Code Enforcement Ahead of Spring

Nelsonville police said the local traffic code enforcement is being tightened after winter easing. Warning notices have been issued to minor violators since Tuesday. Beginning Friday offenders will be summoned to court and fined per Mayor C. G. Dew. Restrictions on double parking and overtime parking remain in effect.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew

Marriage of Juanita Hunter and Edgar Lee Park

Mrs. Mary Ann Hunter of Nelsonville announces the marriage of her daughter Juanita to Edgar Lee Park of Gladwin Michigan formerly of New Straitsville. The ceremony was held February 8 1939 in Greenup Kentucky with Rev O E Muncy officiating. The couple will reside in Gladwin Michigan where Park works for Bay City Pipe Line Co.

Nelsonville Mary Ann Hunter Juanita Edgar Lee Park Asa Park Gladwin Mich New Straitsville New Straitsville High School Nelsonville High School O. E. Muncy Greenup Janis Lines George Ellison Gladwin, Mich Park Bay City Pipe Line Co

Get Up Nights Solved with Nature’s Danger Signal Test

An advertisement promotes a four day test to aid kidney disorders and reduce excess acids. It claims relief from nocturia frequent or scanty urine burning back pain and irritable sensations. Mentions Buklets 25 cents and local Cline Pharmacy as the supplier with a note praising the retailer.

Cline Pharmacy Mfr's

Ice Company Five Heads to State Tourney in Sebring

Nelsonville reports the Covert Ice basketball squad will close the season at the Northeast Amateur Tournament in Sebring Ohio. They draw a bye and face Chase Brass Co Cleveland first. Notables on the roster include Carl Hump Campbell former NHL star and new Buchtel coach, Paul Whyte Meade Whyte Tommy Galvin Dan Shay Bob Blair Gene Connors Kenny Cooper Bill Watkins and Ross Reed. A practice is set for tonight at 5 30 and a business meeting at 7 30 at the Covert Ice Co office.

Nelsonville Sebring Ohio Chase Brass Co Cleveland Chase Brass Carl “Hump” Campbell NHL Buchtel Paul Whyte Meade Whyte Tommy Galvin Dan Shay Bob Blair Gene Connors Kenny Coope Bill Watkins Ross Reed Covert Ice Co Poplar St

Nelsonville Scoutmaster Honored for Display

Scoutmaster W. D. Mender and Assistant Scoutmaster Donald Sanders attended a leaders training session in Athens. Mender received a blue ribbon for a library window display Feb 8 14. Troop 66 plans to meet at 7 15 tonight and dues will be collected.

Nelsonville Troop W. D. Mender Donald Sanders Athens Mender

Nelsonville Grocer Undergoes Amputation

Nelsonville Fayette Street grocer Harvey W. Shafer was taken to Grant Hospital for treatment and underwent a major operation Wednesday, including amputation of his left leg above the knee.

Nelsonville Harvey W. Shafer Fayette St

Pleads Not Guilty To Assault Charge In Nelsonville

Oney Russell of Nelsonville pleaded not guilty to a menacing assault charge in Mayor Co G. Dew court. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $100 bond. Rudolph Bryan, who had pleaded not guilty to an intoxication complaint, changed to guilty and was fined $10 and costs.

Nelsonville Oney Russell Helen Bumgardner Co. G. Dew Rudolph Bryan

Ohio Travelogue Shown At School Assembly

Nelsonville program features three reels of Ohio Travelogue from the State Department of Education. Sponsor Mr. Kinneer. Orchestra under Mr. Franks with Hugh Webb and Dick Blair as flag bearers. Hugh led pledge, Mary Blimes read scripture and prayer. Shirley Knight hosted. Commodities for York Township to be distributed at Township House Saturday at 1. Carl Pierce services Friday at 2 at Murray City Holiness Church. D of A benefit party Friday 7:45 at IOOF Hall.

Nelsonville Ohio State Department of Education Kinneer Mr. Franks Hugh Webb Dick Blair Hugh Mary Blimes Shirley Knight

Eagles Leaders to Speak at Nelsonville District Lodge Initiation

State president E F Poss and State Secretary M L Brown of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will headline at Nelsonville Avenue on Sunday March 12 as District 4 lodges gather for initiation. Anticipated attendees include delegations from Athens Logan McArthur Murray City Jacksonville Glouster Corning Shawnee Pomeroy and Marietta with Virgil Davis and L E Hillis also expected. Harry Chesher leads District 4 planning.

Nelsonville E. F. Poss M. L. Brown Order of Eagles Nelsonville Aenue District 4 Athens Logan McArthur Murray City Jacksonville Glouster Corning Shawnee Pomeroy Marietta Virgil Davis L. E. Hillis Harry Chesher

Logan minister promotes fellowship at Nelsonville dinner

Rev. Cecil Jones of First Presbyterian Logan spoke to 125 members and guests at Nelsonville Presbyterian Church for an educational dinner. He urged fellowship through understanding and charity and thanked Rev. Lloyd Evans for church cooperation.

Nelsonville Cecil Jones First Presbyterian Church Logan Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Jones Lloyd Evans Reverend Jones St. Patrick Roy Sayers Circle of Ruth Christian Social Service Miss McDowell Miss Riley Rev. Evans Hudson

Nelsonville Community Notes and Birth Announcements

Nelsonville social news covers Martha Class gathering at the Beard home with songs readings and contests. East PTA meets Friday at East School. Birth announcements include Raymond Eugene son of Raymond Davis and Jane Stanley and Sally daughter of W E Hudson. Also social events and Sunday visitors listed from Nelsonville and nearby areas.

Raymond Davis Jane Stanley Nelsonville Raymond Eugene John Stanley Carbondale Homer Davis Santford Littoral Mack Stanley Route 2 Lizzie Cagg Arthur Cagg Oak Grove Thomas Newsome Santford Kitteral Flosisie Davis Dora Ward James Ward Howard Johnston Akron Virginia Jennie Stanley Ethel Smith Santford Littorals

Lenten Meditation At Nelsonville Church

A Nelsonville church drew more than 100 worshippers for the third Lenten meditation titled The Cross Is Heard. The altar featured a six candle candelabrum and a crucifix. Next Wednesday Rev Lawrence Crawford Butler will present The Cross and Bread introducing the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Lawrence Crawford Butler Jesus

Earl Hilleary to Issue Local Hunting Fishing Licenses

Nelsonville residents may obtain hunting and fishing licenses from Earl Hilleary secretary of the Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association designated to handle licenses locally by the State Conservation Department. Immediate applicants may be accommodated by contacting Hilleary or Ed Carter with a full list of designated license sites to be announced soon.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association State Conservation Department Hilleary Ed Carter

Ida Beck 75 Dies in Nelsonville

Miss Ida Beck aged 75 died Wednesday at the home of her nephew R Summers on the Carbondale Marshfield road. Services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Nelsonville Nazarene Church with Rev Dwight Plymale officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn. She leaves two sisters Frances Brehm Sugar Grove and Willa Summers of the home and one half brother Carl Beck Lancaster.

Nelsonville Ida Beck R. Summers Carbondale Marshfield Stouts’ Funeral Carl Beck Lancaster

Boy Injured Falling From Swing At West School

ten year old Guy Hill, living with grandmother Mrs. Clarence Green, fractured two bones in his left elbow when he fell from a swing on the West School grounds Wednesday.

Nelsonville Guy Hill Clarence Green

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