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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1937

Page

2

Best Talent in District Plans To Seek Prizes

Nelsonville prize night hosted by the Band Boosters Club and Esther Verity with the Music Department at the high school. John Geiger says Dr. W H Hyde will MC the March 19 program at 7 30 PM. Amateurs may still enter for cash prizes and door prizes. Contestants listed include Billie June Foughty Kathleen Smith Sylvia Auflick Gene Fiske Melvina Hall Virgene Midkiff Mary Tennehill Betty and Fritz Buck Bailey Spencer Randall Parsons Helen Louise Odenthal and others.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club Esther Verity John Geiger Geiger W. H. Hyde Mr. Geiger Billie June Foughty Kathleen Smith Sylvia Auflick Gene Fiske Grange Melvina Hall Songbird Virgene Midkiff Mary Tennehill Betty and Fritz Buck Antiquity Ohio Victor Radio Schines Athena Athens Gallipolis Bailey Spencer Carbon Hill Randall Parsons Letart Falls Helen Louise Odenthal

Program of WCTU Is Given at Meeting

The monthly Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting was held at Mrs. Jesse Bryan's home on Myers Street. President Mrs. Bernice McDowell led Scripture and prayer, members reported work such as 71 visits to the sick, 28 garments given, 570 pages of literature distributed, and discussed The Effects of Alcohol.

Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Jesse Bryan Myers St Bernice McDowell A. G. Cotton McDowell Fannie Williams Thomas Spencer Jerry Bryan Bertha Barker

Huddy Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club Session

Mrs. Huddy entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club with three tables last evening. Guests included Mrs. Tom Sheppard, Mrs. William Sharp and Miss Jo Riley. High scores went to Miss Charlotte Acker, Mrs. Clarence Huddy and Miss Riley. Mrs. Sharp had the low score.

Nelsonville Tom Sheppard William Sharp Jo Riley Charles Huddy Charlotte Acker Clarence Huddy Miss Riley Sharp

Jasper Frazee 86 Nelsonville Resident Dies

Jasper Frazee 86 longtime Nelsonville resident died at his West Union Street home Athens early today. Funeral plans not yet announced. Survived by three daughters Edna Deland at home Anna Hamrick Shawnee CO and Florence Matheny New Straitville.

Nelsonville Jasper Frazee West Union St Athens Edna Deland Anna Hamrick Shawnee, CO Florence Matheny New Straitaville

Willing Workers Class Plans March Meeting at Moe Home

Nelsonville report states the Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church schedules its March gathering on Thursday at 7 pm at Mrs. Charles Moe’s Poplar Street residence. Members are asked to bring a silver offering.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Charles Moe Poplar St

Doanville Dedication Begins on Thursday

Nelsonville notes a dedication ceremony for the new Doanville Community Center starting with a 6 pm dinner Thursday hosted by local women. Dinner for 150 seats. attendees from other communities urged to notify Miss Irene McDowell at Nelsonville 2116-R-4 before Thursday.

Nelsonville New Doanville Irene McDowell

Athens Elks Plan To Visit Nelsonville

Nelsonville Lodge 43 hosts Athens Lodge officers and members Thursday March 18 for a special meeting with dinner and an initiatory ceremony led by the Athens degree staff. Nelsonville hosts New Lexington Lodge Friday March 12 for a dance is planned by its dance committee. Nelsonville to hold annual officer election Tuesday March 16 after nominations in March.

Nelsonville Elka Lodges Ohio Nelsonville Lodge Athens Lodge Athens Degree New Lexington Elks

Road Rebuilds Planned for City Garbage Site

Nelsonville announces repair of the New Road garbage dump to improve access and enforce anti-dumping rules. Mayor G. Holland says a contract with Emmett Vanfossen and Lewellyn Rogers will provide exclusive salvage rights while WPA workers grade parkways and sow grass along the canal area.

Nelsonville 8. G. Holland City Board of Health Holland Emmett Vanfossen Liewllyn Rogers WPA

Nelsonville Briefs: Local Visits and a Foot Injury

Nelsonville briefs note visits by Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Edington and son John of Xenia, and by Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Thacker and Lloyd Morris and son John of Columbus. Gay Aumiller spent Sunday in Columbus. John Edington visited Chester Cook in Columbus where Cook is recovering from a foot fracture.

Nelsonville T. N. Edington John Xenia Orrin Thacker G&j Lloyd Morris Columbus Mra C. G. Shepperd Gay Aumiller John Edington Mrs Chester Cook

Benefit Party In Red Men's Hall Tonight

A benefit party sponsored by the Degree of Pocahontas will be held tonight at 7 30 o clock in the Red Men's Hall at Nelsonville. Proceeds support local community causes and activities.

Nelsonville Red Men's Hall Degree of Pocahontas

Vendol advertised in Athens and Nelsonville drugs

A testimonial from Mrs Selah Wade of Chauncey extols Vendol for back pains constipation and headaches noting quick relief after taking three bottles. The Vendol Man at Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Pharmacy in Nelsonville sell the remedy with claims of lasting rest and improved sleep.

Chauncey Vendol Athens Selah Wade Nelsonville Hickman's Per Ady

Pastor to Address Nelsonville Students Thursday

Nelsonville High School will hold its assembly Thursday morning with Rev. John Sharpe of Martins Ferry as speaker. Reverend Sharpe attends the Deanville Community dedication ceremony Thursday evening and represents the Presbyterian Mission Board in that ceremony.

Nelsonville John Sharpe Martins Ferry Sharpe Deanville Presbyterian Mission Board

Mrs Auflick Undergoes Nelsonville Operation

Mrs. James Au flick underwent surgery at White Cross Hospital in Columbus last Monday after being taken there from Nelsonville for treatment last Friday. She was accompanied by daughters Mrs. Howard Fisk and Mrs. Edgar Auflick and Mrs. Emanuel Auflick, with Mrs. William Wilson of Marion also in Columbus. Visitors at the hospital on Sunday included Mrs. Fred Loudner and family, Deanville, and James Auflick Jr Emanuel and George Auflick. Mrs Auflick has lived in Nelsonville for 61 years and is well known there.

Nelsonville James Auflick White Cross Hospital Columbus Howard Fisk Edgar Auflick Emanuel Auflick William Wilson Marion Auflick Fred Loudner Deanville

Legion Posts to Hold Anniversary Meeting in Glenford

Glen ford Dugan Post will meet at headquarters tonight at 7 30 for plans to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the American Legion. Nelsonville Legion Auxiliary hosts a benefit party at the Legion building Thursday evening at 7 30.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion Auxiliary Legion Building

Scout executive named for local district speaks to Rotary

Nelsonville report says G B Ashwill of Athens spoke to the Rotary Club Tuesday about the new scouting program in the area. Phases of the program were outlined. Also notes.CLASS MEETS FRIDAY Mrs Charles Reynolds of Myers St will host Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church Friday evening at her home. CHURCH GROUP TO MEET The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will meet at Mrs Leland Devore home Thursday at 7 30 PM.

Nelsonville G. B. Ashwill Athens Rotary Club Charles Reynolds Myers St Faithful Workers Methodial Church Missionary Society of the Christian Church Leland Devore

Notice of Petition to Transfer Funds in Rome Township

On March 3 1937 the Rome Township Board filed a petition in Athens County Common Pleas Cause No 16761 requesting $8004 be transferred from the Bond Retirement Fund to the General Fund with a hearing set for April 12 1937 Trustees John Featherston and Elmer E Brandeberry sign the notice. Sealed bids for a 14 ton dual wheel truck chassis drive away are due March 18 1987 to the Athens City Director of Public Safety with a $50 bond and bid guarantee. bids may be rejected and bids must meet contract conditions.

Board of Township Trustees Rome Township Athens County Ohio Court of Common Pleas Oard John Featherston Elmer E. Brandeberry Scott Haney City of Athena

Scout Leaders Visit Nelsonville Troops

G E Ashwill district field scout executive and Roy Dupler district scouting commissioner visited Nelsonville Boy Scout Troop 65 last night. Troop 65 re registration due by Thursday as tenderfoot tests were taken. Troop 56 led by Wilbur D Mender to register a colored troop at Nelsonville soon under the colored church sponsorship. Helen Fretts Athens County Child Welfare Director aided plans for a possible New Marshfield troop with Ashwill.

Nelsonville G. E. Ashwill Roy Dupler Elks Lodge Ronald Pierce C. M. Smith Ashwill Dupler Wilbur D. Mender Colored Church Helen Fretts Athens County New Marshfield

Taylor Ridge Church Group Meets Friday

Taylor Ridge Ohio March meeting of the Ladies Aid Society will be held Friday night at the home of Mrs. Hermen Kempton. Several families and visitors from Glouster Jacksonville Greens Run Millfield Columbus Chillicothe and Clifford Olbers were noted as recent guests or residents. Mrs. Iva Johnson of Glouster, a former Taylor Ridge resident, is seriously ill in St Francis Hospital Columbus after an appendicitis operation.

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Hermen Kempton William Davis Sam Wyatt Trimble Clarance Winn Glouster Mary Jane Swartz Jacksonville Evan Davis Charlene Wahl Columbus Mary Wahl Fred Leake Greens Run Henry Heffken Betty Millfield Theodora Heffken Dora Heffken Carl Welling Dwight Smith Rolland Mulpas Frank Davis Edward Cartwright Roger Kempton Deloras Bille Norman William Kempton Chillicothe John Davis Clifford Olbers Dayton Fred Olbers Iva Johnson St. Francis Hospital

Printer Henry Hoeflick Injured In Local Press Accident

George Hoeflick, a printer at the local newspaper, remains in hospital after his right arm was caught in the printing press last Friday. Doctors believe the arm may be saved as he slowly improves at Holzer Hospital.

Pomeroy George Hoeflick Holzer Hospital

Court Plan Is Demanded by President

President Roosevelt argues before Senate and the public that the Supreme Court has acted as a policy making body and demands a plan to reform the court He rejects claims of dictatorship and says he will appoint justices who are true judges not legislators He cites two opposing groups debating constitutional amendment as the only alternative.

Senate Roosevelt Supreme Court Congress

Reverend Campbell Preaches to Large Mt Hermon Congregation

SHARPSBURG The Reverend Campbell preached at Mt Hermon Sunday morning to a large congregation. Mr and Mrs Campbell attended a pastors rally at Morning Star Church near Racine Tuesday. Dale Aldridge ill with pneumonia. Mrs Leota Strode visited Stockport with her children and called on Mrs Marie Jaynes who is ill. Mrs Hattie Harris critically ill. Visitors to the Aldrige home included Wesley Cars ey Joe and Earl White and children from Athens. Ladies Aid at Mt Hermon met with Mrs Minta Dille. fourteen attended. Rana Waggoner former resident now in Layman was a guest. Carlos Lovell and four children and Mr Sterling spent the weekend with Asa Dille. Ric Grimes ill with influenza.

Sharpsburg Campbell Mt. Hermon Morning Star Church Racine Carl Beard Hermon Joy Dale Aldridge Leota Strode Ebright Stockport Marie Jaynes Hattie Harris Harry Aldrige Wesley Carsey Joe Earl White Nina Boots Keith Shirley Athens Ladies’ Aid Society of Minta Dille Rana Waggoner Carlos Lovell Sterling Asa Dille Ric Grimes

Glouster Kiwanis to vote on meeting times

A Kiwanis Club business meeting at the Hotel Gordon discussed changing meeting times. Members will vote next Tuesday on restoring evening meetings or keeping alternate noon and evening sessions. Attendance prize went to Dr. B. B. Backley of Jacksonville.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon John 8 Blower B. B. Backley Jacksonville

Concord Class Has Program in Kasler Home

Concord School classes met March 5 at the home of Mr and Mrs E C Kasler. Mrs R H Werner led devotional and business sessions in the absence of officers. Guests and participants included many Sayers Wemner Antle and Eckard family members with refreshments served. Grand total listed include Lance Edward Russell born March 3 at 100 pounds.

Concord E. C. Kasler R. H. Werner Joe Antle Alice Sayers Eckard Easler E. A. Sayers Guysville John Antle L. P. Myers C. A. Antle Earl Lewis Milford Sayers Ed Sayers Sayers Michigan Phyllis McAtee Athens Babe McAtee Maynard Sayers Orland Mercy Hospital Columbus Concord Sewing Circle Mildred Howard B. McAtee Phyllis William Russell

Ill health prompts Nanna family visit in Nelsonville

Irwin Nanna remains seriously ill at home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. H V Nanna of Pittsburgh and Mr. and Mrs. John Withers of Port Clinton. Condition later reported much improved as relatives and friends gather in Nelsonville for prayers and support.

Nelsonville H. V. Nanna Pittsburgh John Withers Port Clinton Herbert Swingle Union Furnace Irwin Nanna Nanna Withers Ida Ortmah D. McCoy Waller Chillicothe Vivian Nanna New Marshfield W. Awe Charlies Hook N. T. Brandenburg Forrest Erma Brandenburg Noel Bishop Co. EB. Patton Carl Frank Carbondale Wes Woodard Nellie Wend

New Books Arrive at Glouster Library

The Glouster Library announced new books and magazines this week, aiding patrons with fresh titles. Librarian Mrs. Fred Brown invites parties with donations to contact her at 15 Braun St.

Glouster Fred Brown Brown Braun

Chumps defeat Barkers in City League bowling clash

In Glouster on Tuesday night the Chumps took two of three games against the Barkers. High single score belonged to Cunningham of the Barkers with 236. David Roberts, Glouster High School Class of 1936 graduate, is now employed at Pittsburgh Valve and Fitting Co in Barberton and living with his father D M Roberts.

Glouster Chumps Barkers Cunningham B. Morris Martin P. Ullmark F. Hemsley David Roberts Glouster High School Barberton Pittsburgh Valve and Fitting Co David D. M. Roberts

Molnar Buys Home in Sheriff Sale on Fairlawn

GLOUSTER A city resident A J Price residence on Fairlawn Ave was purchased by Alex Molnar at sheriff sale. Molnar paid two thirds of the appraised value totaling 385 dollars. Mrs Emmett Earich is seriously ill at her Mason Street home.

Glouster Alex Molnar A. J. Price Fairlawn Ave Molnar

East High Athlete Named to All High Basketball Team

George Richards of East High School Colum bus son of Mr and Mrs W G Richards was picked as a guard on the Ohio State Journal All High basketball team for 1937 He captained the East High football squad last season and is regarded among the school's top athletes.

Glouster George Richards East High School Columbus W. G. Richards Ohio State Journal George East High

Used Furniture Store Opens in Glouster by S A Cunningham

S A Cunningham opens a used furniture store in his North Street building just north of Gamwell Grocery. The Rothwell Club meets Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs P J Stanley’s home on Main Street in Glouster.

Glouster S. A. Cunningham North St Gamwell

D. of A. Benefit Party In Nelsonville

Mrs Tessie Ride nour returned from Columbus where her mother Mrs Charles James was ill. Members sponsor a benefit party Friday night at the ICCF Hall. The play begins at 8.

Nelsonville Tessie Ridenour Columbus Charles James D. of A 1.C.C.F

Crawford Theater Receives Modern Exterior Redesign

GLOUSTER. A black and white modernistic front has been installed at the Crawford Theater. Interior redecorating was completed Tuesday with imitation marble lower walls and richly colored top walls and ceiling. A new indirect lighting system is also installed. TRIMBLE Mrs Eldon Antle of Columbus spends the week with her parents and grandparents in town.

Trimble

Birthday Party Honors Sue Ann at Glouster Gathering

Mrs Edward Harry hosted a Monday birthday party for Sue Ann marking her fifth year with games from 3 to 6 pm and ice cream cake. Attendees included Donna Mae Brunton Ruth June Dixon Alice Belle Dixon Barbara Ann Norma Jean Nott Jo an Christman Josephine Buffa Francis Vatsson Chevetta Dew Royal Deal Billy Harry and Mrs Homer Laffler.

Glouster Edward Harry Sue Ann Donna Mae Brunton Ruth June Dixon Alice Belle Dixon Barbara Ann Norma Jean Nott Joan Christman Josephine Buffa Francis Vatsscn Chevetta Dew Royal Deal Billyy Harry Homer Laffler

To Work in Richmond GLOUSTER

Mr and Mrs O K Rogers moved from Akron to Richmond Virginia where Mr Rogers has been transferred by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co He spent the last month at the company main office in Akron and visited Mrs Rogers parents in the town before leaving.

Mrs. William Brown Leaves Mercy Hospital After Appendicitis Operation

Mrs. William Brown returned Tuesday from Mercy Hospital in Columbus after an appendicitis operation. Her condition is satisfactory.

Hospital Glouster William Brown Mercy Hospital Columbus

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Dr. Hyde WCTU Mrs. Huddy Doanville Nelsonville Briefs Cook Home Lelah Wade Mary Astor Manuel del Campo Miss Astor Toluca Lake del Campo Mexico Eastern Legion Taylor Ridge Church Printer Allen Brothers Bargain Basement Glouster Kiwanians Hotel Gordon Little Jack Horner Jim Rothwell P. J. Stanley Main St Unaea Cesta Ourine Gem Pharmacy Crawford Theater Richmond Bellans Majestic Jorothy
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