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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1936
Page
2
Nelsonville city council discussed rehabilitating the municipal electric light plant by buying and installing a new generating unit at about $12,000. An ordinance banning music and dancing in beer parlors moved to second reading, with bids to be invited for brick and materials tied to a $37,000 bond issue.
At the regular meeting of Lick Run Local Union No. 127 held Saturday Feb 29 a resolution was passed urging all members to buy only union products and patronize union merchants where possible. The resolution was signed by President Don Windle Secretary Frank Brown Treasurer Pat Galvin and committee members Harold Dupler Willard Allphaugh Barney Hamel.
The council authorized the director of public service to advertise for sealed bids to furnish brick and other materials for street alley and storm sewer projects funded by the $87,000 bond issue approved by voters. Funds from the bond sale would be available within days. Councilman L Keplar was excused from the special meeting.
Nelsonville seventh graders present the operetta Wind Millia of Holland in the high school auditorium Friday at 8 o'clock. Reading roles include George Godenswager as Mynheer Hertogenbosch and Freida White as Vrow Hertogenbosch. Alice Dusky and Irene Hoch star as Wilhelmina and Hilda with other cast members and choruses. Tickets are on sale.
Nelsonville city man Rudolph Bryan pleaded not guilty on arraignment to quarreling and fighting and intoxication. He changed to guilty and was fined 10 dollars and costs on each charge and sent to the county jail until settlement. Police took him to Athena Monday night. Warren Hanning of Laurel Run was committed to the county jail Sunday awaiting settlement of a fine and costs, later arranging to pay Monday and being released.
Nelsonville and Carbondale notices report Frank Arnett age 67 died Monday at St Francis Hospital Columbus after weeks there. Body to Stouts Funeral Home with calling hours planned. funeral arrangements pending. The Nelsonville Presbyterian Session meets Tuesday at 7 18 in Mr Evans study with church elders.
Nelsonville launches NYA work program for about 75 youths aged 16 to 25. A survey of community needs is underway as spring activities begin with outdoor tasks including work at Fort St Cemetery and school grounds. Eligible youths must be out of school and from WPA families, contact the county office for a work slip before assignment by the city advisory council.
In Nelsonville the Woman's Community Garden Club met at Mrs. James Beard’s home on Fayette Street for a spring gathering. A six o'clock dinner preceded a program and discussion of city flower plantings and trees between the city limits and Greenlawn. thirty members and guests attended.
Mrs. Cora Sunderman age 81 of near Mt Zion died Monday at her home. The body was taken to her niece Mrs. Fred Conners in East Clayton. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Conners residence with burial at Greenlawn. She is survived by her husband Henry Sunderman a sister Mrs. Dora Hickman and two brothers Charles Wolfe and Columbus Wolfe.
Mothers of the Nelsonville high school football and basketball players are urged to attend a Wednesday 2 pm meeting in the K of P club rooms. The gathering aims to organize the regular athletic banquet and emphasizes the importance of each mother’s presence.
Nelsonville Troop 06 Boy Scouts meet at West School at 7 pm with Leslie Cox named assistant troop scripe and Floyd Barber leading the Eagle Patrol. Knot board projects finished. patrols now build bird houses due by March 17. Mrs Jacob’s influenza illness noted.
Nelsonville membe rs host Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple. Dinner is served at 6 30. Members unable to attend should phone a hostess today.
St Andrews Parish launches fundraiser to repair and paint the church. The first donor is J A Isselstein of Deanville contributing $30. Organizers hope to reach the total by Easter with more gifts to follow.
The speaker outlines Japan’s 16th century but notes military dominance remains. He cites Manchuria’s 1931 events as a turning point and predicts either total military rule or full civilian restoration. The talk ties Japan’s fate to early national history and mentions a new book on colonial questions.
The Farm Management Group of Smith Hughes high school under H H Pickering hosts a weekly evening class on farm problems in Scipio High School agriculture rooms. Poultry topics lead the upcoming meetings with all interested invited.
Charies Bowen attended a young peoples conference in Zanesville as a Dexter Christian Church delegate. Mrs. Carrie Smith hosted the Ladies Aid Society Tuesday night. Donald Amos and wife from Gloucester visited Dexter. W R Amos and family hosted guests. Mrs. Sarah Folden and others traveled to Gallipolis. Several residents listed as ill or visiting hospitals and relatives across Rutland Dyesville Middleport and Carpenter areas.
Local society notes list Logan visitors and daily visits across Gore, Haydenville, Massillon, Union Furnace, and nearby towns. Families such as Arnett, Hood, Nutter, Starr, Burgess, and Seckman are recorded with relatives, church groups, and social events including a Sewing Club meeting and Eagles' dance.
Nelsonville report of a benefit bridge held Monday night in Central School kindergarten rooms by the PTA. Three tables played contract and three played auction with high scores by Mrs. Mary McCune and partners. other top auction honors went to Mrs. Roy Snackenburg and Mrs. Kessinger with Mrs. Gibson. Public speaking system fund received proceeds. Mrs. Edward Sharp chaired the event.
An ad promotes a 25 cent test to flush impurities causing bladder irritation and restless nights. It advertises Bukets tablets as a laxative-like bladder aid and promises a 2 percent refund if not pleased within four days, noting Cline Pharmacy Ady.
Bradbury notes Max Russell of New York Central Yards Columbus spent the weekend with family. Mrs Marcella and Dora Russell returned from Columbus after attending the funeral of Mrs Frank Russell. Roy Pierce and Morgan Carsey opened the fishing season. first day catch not yet reported. Winfield Scott fractured hand after an accident. Howard Little called to Chesire for ill brother. Russell Baily and wife visited Columbus for business. Bible School turnout at Bradbury and Bradford reported. revival slated for March 29 postponed. Verna Hysell visited with the Gobles in Bradford.
Nelsonville reports a regular weekly benefit event for the Degree of Pocahontas to be held Wednesday night at o o clock in the Red Men's Hall.
Mr and Mrs Harrold with two children Doris and J¢ Toledo have returned after visiting relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Jackson Merry from Mitt Station were guests of their daughter Mrs Doris Hy. Mr and Mrs William Graysen spent the end of the week at their Ravenna Ohio home. Mrs J M Hyde went to Athens this morning due to the illness of her sister Mrs G I Putnam.
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