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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1936

Page

2

Hobbies Highlight Juvenile Delinquency Talk At PTA

Nelsonville Junior-Senior PTA hears Rev. Albert Jenkins of Ohio University argue hobbies keep youths busy and reduce delinquency. He cites wood carving stamp collecting ventriloquism and magic as examples and notes many notable figures have hobbies. The meeting included routine business a nominating committee and awards for room participation.

Nelsonville Albert Jenkins Wesley Foundation Ohio University Athens PTA Jenkins Roosevelt King George Eddie Bexfield Reese Davis Nelle Dowler C. A. Nuffzigger Maxine Hall H. A. Rothrock Roy Washburn

Ward Pleads Guilty to DUI in Nelsonville

Eugene Ward of Nelsonville changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on a charge of operating an automobile while under the influence. He was fined $100 and costs and had driving rights suspended six months. Roy Tigner and Pete Bowers also pled guilty to intoxication complaints and were fined $5 and costs each. Irvin Pritchard rents a corner IOOF building room to open a furniture repair shop with picture framing, following his years in his father’s shop recently sold to Arthur and Andrew Allen.

Nelsonville Eugene Ward G. Holland Roy Tigner Pete Bowers Irvin Pritchard IOOF W. Columbus

Nelsonville Visit Includes Chapman and Ervin Families

Mr and Mrs L G Chapman of Columbus spent Saturday in Nelsonville visiting Mrs Chapman and her parents Mr and Mrs Ervin. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Earl Butterman. The Nelsonville Mothers Circle of Conservation League meets tonight at 7 30 with Mrs Bernard Goss on Myers Street.

Nelsonville L G. Chapman Columbus Mr. Chapman C Chapman Chapman Ervin C. C. Ervin Earl Butterman Mothers’ Circle Mothers’ Circle of Conservation League Bernard Goss Myers St Mose Keeney Donald Keeney Inet Lancaster

Weekend Guest Mary Sanner Stays With Mrs Windon

Miss Mary Melle Sanner Lancaster visited over the weekend as a guest of her aunt, Mrs Dana Windon, in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Mary Melle Sanner Lancaster Dana Windon

St Andrews Church Hosts Benefit Bingo in Nelsonville

Women of St Andrews Church announce a bingo fundraiser at the Parish Hall Wednesday night at o'clock with proceeds for parish repairs.

Nelsonville St Andrews Church

Entertain Local Loyal Workers Class in Nelsonville

The Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Sun 68 Erhool will be entertained Friday night at the home of Mr. Clara Potts. Mrs. Fanny Williams will assist her. Members are asked to bring with them a letter for their capsule friend.

Nelsonville Methodist Sun- 68 Clara Potts Fanny Williams

George Brooker 68 Dies at Murray City

Nelsonville report says George Brooker age 68 died at his Murray City home this morning. Funeral services are set for Friday afternoon with burial at Greenlawn. He is survived by his wife Blanche, three children Clifford Detroit Michigan Howard and Ruth at home, two sisters Elizabeth Dane and Clara Gears, one brother Ambrose Longstreth and four grandchildren.

Nelsonville George Brooker Murray City Greenlawn Blanche Clifford Detroit Mich Howard Ruth Elizabeth Dane Clara Gears Ambrose Longstreth

Martins Cleaners roll past Shafer five in three tight matches

Nelsonville report of Central Alleys bowing night where Martins Cleaners defeated C. D. Shafer five in three games. Gormley led with 599 and Patton triumphed with a 224 in one match. Sprayed and Peters filled in, scores included 853 925 932 totals for the Martins.

Nelsonville Martin Cleaners C. D. Shafer Central Spray Hall Haffner Howe Martins Knight Johnny Peters Gormley Jack Haffner Jimmy Patton Blake Mechem Clarence Davis Central Alleys Mac Chevrolet C. D. Shafers Shafer Patton Davis Hemsley Gormley i Peters

Nelsonville Masons To Have Annual Inspection

Nelsonville Masons prepare for annual inspections by St Bernard Chapter No 156 R A M and Haybrow Council No 119 R and R M at the Masonic Temple on Thursday March 19. The chapter opens at 4 pm with one degree, dinner at 6 pm, and a 7 pm session where royal and select masters degrees are exemplified. Harry H Jackson presides the chapter Ray C Cook heads the council and C G Pritchard is secretary-recorder for both groups.

Nelsonville St. Bernard Haybrow Council Masonic Temple Harry H. Jackson Ray C. Cook C. G. Pritchard

Mizpah Class Meet Hosted by Mrs Washburn

Mrs. C. E. Washburn will host the Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church Wednesday evening at her Chestnut Street home in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville C. E. Washburn Methodist Church

Home Missionary Society to Meet at Blanche Moorehead Home

Nelsonville activity notes the Methodist Church home mission society meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at Miss Blanche Moorehead's residence. Mrs C D Shafer conducts worship and Mrs J M Heyde presents the program and study book.

Nelsonville Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Blanche Moorehead C. D Shafer J. M. Heyde

Women Spend Saturday in Columbus Visit

Mrs Dana Windon and Mrs Leota Thompson of Nelsonville spent Saturday in Columbus for the day.

Columbus Nelsonville Dana Windon Leota Thompson

Reedsville Briefs: Marriage, births, and local notices

Bergle daughter of C H Hamilton of Reedsville marries Charles Powell at the First United Presbyterian Church in Dayton and will reside there. Members of the Methodist Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs Frank Ehumway’s home. An epidemic of whooping cough and mumps affects children. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs William Bailey. Fr Humphrey of Belleville spent Thursday with his son C F Humphrey. Fred Fulton and Wyatt Landon visited John L Landon and family. Mrs Rose Worthen’s daughter Mary Worthen visits here.

Reedsville Bergle C. H. Hamilton Charles Powell First United Presbyterian Church Dayton A. BE. Bayer Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society Frank Ehumway William Bailey Humphrey Belleville W. Va C. FE. Humphrey Fred Fulton Radnor Wyatt Sylvester Landon Cardington John L. Landon W. Worthen Missouri Vie Marjory Ely M. G. Woods Sheltering Arms Hospital Fillmore Taylor Martha Hanning Nelsonville McKittle Fred Newton Charles Newtan Haydenville Harry Elaw Hockingport E. W. Carmen Charley Hibbard Paul Hibbard Mineral Charley Bodkins Rose Nill Piqua W. D. Shingler Alton Hanning Mildred Webb Lightfritz Fred Webb Athens William Jenkins Washington, D.C Chester Lightfritz Lightfritz Austin Hawk Sam Scott Elmo Dick Scott Glenn Scott Wayne McAfee Baby George Chesser Mae Lowry Clyde Sickles Jack Paul Sickles M. L. Karr Jamnita Vera Hubert Karr Albert Stump Verda Philips Henry Phillips Hanson Martin Marion Llwellyn Charles Hawk Francis Chesser Howard Carmen Roy Gilham Katherine Gilham Octa Crow Lulu Webb Hazel Hawk

Maid and the Golden Slipper three act operetta at Monday Schools

The Monday Schools present The Maid and the Golden Slipper a three act musical at Carbon Hill Gym Friday March 20 at 730 pm. Pupils ages 6 to 14 perform with colonial costumes and choruses of Lords and Ladies. Ward Rural Band will play before and during intermissions.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill Cinderella Nellie Stone

Murray City Socials Include Town Visitors and Travel

Murray City notes long list of local residents hosting and visiting relatives. Names include Mrs. Mary Newman Mrs. George Brooker Miss Edith Mahoney and Mr and Mrs. Marion Shelton among others with trips to Columbus Nelsonville Athens and Bethel referenced alongside hospital and family visits.

Buchtel Briefs Friendly Circle Meets at Sayre Home

The Friendly Circle met at Miss Pauline Sayre's home Wednesday evening with 12 members present. Refreshments followed, and next meeting is set for Miss Jane Ervin's home. Several local residents and visitors were listed among weekend guests and visits in Chillicothe, Lancaster, Crooksville, Akron, and Columbus.

W. Va Ethel Day Arthur Newman Elaine Dearing Wilbert Deary Marilyn Kay Chillicothe Dearing

Coolville School News Highlights Local Activities

Coolville students prepare for county boys track competition and county track tournament in May at Athens. The science club plans a Kodak project and printing classes. The WPA cistern project wraps up next week. The school operetta Gypsy Rover advances, with staff members attending a county teachers’ meeting.

Coolville Volle Hall Troy Athens Bova Kodak Mary Jo Amsbry Charles Chase Don Deerter Louis Clark Glenden Webb WPA George Williams A. Z. Penrose Roy Thompson K Gillilan

Portland Briefs Highlights Community Events And Appointments

The M E Ladies Aid held an all day quilting gathering at Mrs. Harry Swan home with a full attendance and potluck dinner. Postmaster Mrs Edythe Badgely takes over from Mrs Wenn Middleswart, with Mrs Lillian Moore staying as assistant. Rev Stump of Racine preached at the M E B Church Tuesday evening.

Portland M. E. Ladies Aid Society Harry Swan Cleland S. J. Lee Dam 21 E. E. Browning Rutland P. E. Browning Paul Browning Parkersburg Mary Jo Gallipolis Nude Wallace Ashland Fred Ritchie Eugene Milo Rhoades Spiller Wenn Middleswart Lillian Moore M. EB. Church This Place

Mineral Personal Mentions in a Busy Local Week

Local notes report whooping cough affecting attendance with several pupils ill. Community events include visits, church sermons by E M Larsson, and singing by his three sons. Marriage, births, hospital stays, and farewells feature among people such as Fillmore Taylor, Martha Hanning, Charles Newtan, and the Lightfritz departure.

Hemlock Grange program and seeds to follow meeting notes

Hemlock Grange No. 2049 met with large attendance. Program included music, constitution reading, rope splicing demo, and a contest won by Smith Clark Porter Midkiff H E Perry and Avery Nelson. Next meeting plans seed corn testing by Dayton Tubbs and William Heilman plus Irish readings. Lunch featured pie sandwiches pickles and coffee.

Hemlock Hemlock Grange No Grange Herman Beards Maud Tubbs Dana Cummings Next Grange Smith Clark Porter Midkiff H. E. Perry Avery Nelson Dayton Tubbs William Heilman St. Patrick's

G-Men Motion Picture Night Sponsored by John E. Fickel

G-Men entertainment featured Monday evening with showings by John E. Fickel. The program included depictions of the Supreme Court in session and the operations of several government departments for Rotarians.

Logan—Rotarians John E. Fickel G-Men Supreme Court

Greendale Social Notes Include Logan Visits and Hospital Start

Greendale residents share news of Logan visits and calls. Pauline Spires finds Logan employment while Alma Burt visits with Burt family members. Several local couples and their relatives stop by, attend quilting gatherings, or visit kin in Gore Carbon Hill and Gallipolis. Mrs Saunders of Haydenville, an O E S teacher, is hospitalized in Columbus with well wishes from her Greendale class.

Jennie Dye Ethelbert Horn John Lehman Carbon Hill Raymond Mills Sonia Hopstetter Buchtel Mona Allen Logan Ellsworth Biggs William Drayton William Clapp Evanston Ill William Cozad Billy Clarence Cozad Odell Cozad Joe Blosser Lizzie Stacy Jesse Devol Frank Webb William Briley Howard Wissman Clarence Lehman Isaac Blosser Don Dawley John Dehmen Ross Binsley Pattonville Pearl Keck John Saunders Haydenville Greendale St. Francis Hospital Columbus

China Silent on Arms Imports Reported by State Dept

Washington reports China as the largest purchaser of American ammunition and implements amid a January showing. Germany ranks third in non military aircraft engines revolvers and related gear.

Washington United States Germany

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