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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1935

Page

2

Roosevelt-Davey Club Organized in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Roosevelt-Davey Club of Athens County formed at Buckeye Building with nine township reps. Dr. C. G. Dew elected chairman and H A Lines outlined organization plans. Officers include vice chair Grover Sutton and secretary Frank Bryson Trimble. The group endorsed Governor Martin L. Davey’s relief policy and aims to organize subclubs countywide.

Nelsonville Roosevelt- Davey Club Athens County Donahey-Davey Club County Democrata Buckeye Martin L. Davey C. G. Dew H. A. Sines Grover Sutton Canaonville Frank Bryson Trimble John Preston Athens Hoa. Lines New Club Gordon Tolliver York Township Fred Leach Trimble John Wilson Dover Michael Collins Amos White Bern George Brewer Waterloo Ed Cole Carthage H. V. Carpenter Ames Charlies Kincaid Canaan Trig Roosevelt-Davey Club

Test of City Water Is Declared Satisfactory

Nelsonville health officials announced that recent water tests by the Board of Health and state laboratory analysis show the city water meets satisfactory sanitary quality. Dr. W. H. Hyde, health commissioner, released the findings on Monday.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Board of Health State Laboratory W. H. Hyde

School Leaders Meet Monday in Nelsonville PTA

The Nelsonville high school PTA met in the senior auditorium to discuss Truthfulness and Honesty. Reverend R F Strickler spoke from a ministerial view, with Mrs W H Badger and Miss Mary Sharp presenting parental and teacher perspectives. A lively discussion followed, seventy five attendees, social hour and refreshments completed the meeting.

Nelsonville R. F. Strickler The Christian Church W. H. Badger Mary Sharp Nelson Dowler

Nelsonville Social Notes

Local social column lists visits from I F Carpenter Belford Carpenter and others to Fayette Street. Many residents and friends travel to Columbus Athens Newark Newcastle Shadyside and Amesville for weekend gatherings and family visits.

Marriage of Miss Jennie Fugitt to Marion Bruce

Announce the marriage of Miss Jennie Fugitt to Marion Bruce of Buchtel. Ceremony held at Point Pleasant West Virginia on Saturday March 23 1935. Couple to reside at 175 Shepard Street Nelsonville after a large wedding dinner at the Fugitt home.

Nelsonville Join Fugitt Jennie Marion Bruce Buchtel Point Pleasant W. Va Fugitt Bruce Shepard Street

Canal Right-of-Way To Be Leveled In Nelsonville

Nelsonville mayor announces the canal right-of-way, now city-controlled under a state lease, will be leveled and re-graded soon. A county grader will also smooth unimproved streets, and residents are ordered to clear debris and stop dumping.

Nelsonville State Department of Public Lands 8. G. Holland Holland

Athens Social News Counts Nelsonville Guests

Mrs E B Acomb of Elmwood Place Athens hosted Nelsonville friends on Monday night with Mrs Charles Stratton as a guest. Attendees from Nelsonville included Mrs William Morgan Mrs Wallace Glenn Mrs Mabel Haffner Mrs Joe Barrows Mrs Edith Stiers Mrs Miller Wilson Mrs O P Bingman and daughters Freda Smith Irma Wilson Fanny Mulligan. In the bridge game prizes went to Mrs Bingman first Miss Mulligan second and Mrs Barrows low. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Harry Taylor M. B. Pedigo Merie Charles Edward Pedigo New Athens P. V. Holler Edward Barberton William Huddy Shadyside Edith Bowen Pomeroy Ohio University Athens Henry Mce Culloch Edith Stiers Miller Wilson O. P. Bingman Irma Wilson Columbus Don Betts Martha Amesville Cliff Hartley Jean Park Byers Leighton Aumiller Nelsonville E. B. Acomb Elmwood Place Charles Stratton William Morgan Wallace Glenn Mabel Haffner Joe Barrows Freda Smith Fanny Mulligan

Nelsonville High Orchestra to back operetta Bitter Sweet Anne

Nelsonville high school orchestra will accompany singers and dancers in the operetta Bitter Sweet Anne to be performed Friday night March 29 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. The group includes violins Marjorie Hickman Cornelia Scott Betty Stewart Mary Goodspeed Garnet Midkiff flute Lewis Vaughn clarinet Ruth Patton saxophones Kathryn Wolfe Elizabeth Monks horns Helen Gande James Arnold trumpets Joseph Galvin Jack Pritchard trombone Samuel A Hawk basses Robert Mann Daniel Woody percussion William Mechem piano Margaret Howe Clara Galvin Alice Mechem.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Jack Pritchard Samuel A. Hawk Robert Mann Daniel Woody William Mechem Margaret Howe Clara Galvin Alice Mechem

Birthday honors for Pauline Wood in Nelsonville

Mrs Clarence Wood hosted a Saturday party for Pauline Wood's eighth birthday from 2 to 4 PM in Nelsonville. Janet Cope played piano selections while Betty and Tommy Wright, Maxine and Janet Cope, Waveline River, Shirley Weed, Bonnie Deer, Mary Fisk, Frances Ray, Dorothy Anne Cheesman, Clarence Coffey, Catherine Warren, and Pauline Wood received refreshments and presents.

Nelsonville Pauline Clarence Wood Janet Cope

Mrs. John Fisher recovering after surgery in Columbus

Mrs. John Fisher is reported to be recovering satisfactorily at White Cross Hospital Columbus after a recent surgical operation. Her husband Mr Fisher, daughter Jane, and other relatives visited her at the hospital Sunday.

Nelsonville John Fisher White Cross Hospital Columbus Fisher Jane Clyde Fisher Clift Fisher Jean

Pocahontas Benefit Bingo Set At Red Men’s Hall

Members of the Degree of Pocahontas sponsor a benefit bingo party at Red Men’s Hall on Wednesday night starting at 8 15 o clock.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Surprise Birthday Party in Nelsonville

Mrs. Howard Warner hosted a surprise party on Saturday night at her Columbus Street home honoring Mrs. Jo Kelly. Three bridge tables were set for play and Mrs Kelly received many gifts. A two course luncheon was served by Mrs Warner.

Nelsonville Howard Warner Columbus Street Jo Kelly Bridge Kelly Warner

Eight new school zone standards arrive in Nelsonville

Nelsonville installs eight new standards to mark school zones. Signs read Slow School with a running boy drawing on yellow backgrounds. Centers of streets near four buildings will feature two standards each, installed by janitors each morning and removed after sessions. PTA urges safer marking.

Nelsonville Parent-Teacher Association

Nelsonville Bird Dogs Win at State Shows

Nelsonville bird dog enthusiasts report strong results from recent statewide events. Hillearys Polly owned by W T Hilleary took first in Columbus, while a Gadbury owned dog earned second. Lady owned by J H Inderrieden of Nelsonville won second at Cincinnati field trial. The Fairfield County Bird Dog Club plans a field trial in Albany Ohio on Sunday April 7 with many local entries expected.

Nelsonville Columbus Hilleary Polly W. T. Hilleary Walter Gadbury Cincinnati J. H. Inderrieden Fairfield County Bird Dog Club Albany Ohio

Meigs County Couple Weds in Pomeroy Ceremony

Miss Isabelle Fick daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Fick Lincoln Hill became the bride of Nease Powell son of Mr and Mrs Ross Powell Middleport at Peace Church Pomeroy Tuesday morning with Rev R C Pitter officiating They will honeymoon three weeks at Miami Beach Florida before residing in Middleport after their return

Pomeroy Isabelle Fick Arthur Fick Lincoln Hill Nease Powell Ross Powell Middleport the Peace Church R. C. Pitter Fick Miami Beach Filia G. V. Wallace Pomeroy Bend

Global Youth Populations by Country Highlight Ages

Report notes 50 percent of Russia’s population is under 20, 31 percent under 20 in France, and 9 percent under 20 in the United States, illustrating demographic differences. The figures imply varied future labor force and consumer markets across nations.

Russia France United States

Bradbury Church to Hold Services Next Sunday

Bradbury will host morning and evening services led by Reverend Crawford of Byesville on Sunday March 31. Bible School attendance at Bradbury March 2 stood at 71, Bradford 6, with community updates on local residents and visitors throughout the week.

Bradbury Crawford Byesville Bradford William Russell Shannon Russell Safford Dodson Delbert Russell Ohio State University Columbus G. C. Russell Ithoda Hoppes Herald Russell Charleston Eugene Watson Cheshire Charles Autherson

Reunion at Louis Lowes Home Honors Two Birthday Matrons

A family reunion at the Louis Lowes home on Thursday night honored the birthdays of Mrs. Lowes and Mrs. Lou Nutter. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank McClure, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dixon and sons, and several other local families. Refreshments were served.

Louis Lowes Lowes Lou Nutter Frank McClure Wm. Dixon Billie Dickie Teddy W. E. James Daisy Taylor Murray City George Brown New Pittsburgh Walter Shaw Logan Shaw Charles March Harry Farmer Elmer Gears Pat Lanning Lanning Albert Matheny Rudolph Camp Denny Orbiston Roy Camp Arthur Brown Bernice Phyllis Wilma Columbus Robert Canter

Syracuse Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Illnesses

Mrs. Walter Reich and sister Mrs. Lillian Moore hosted a gathering in Syracuse honoring Mrs. Earl Fort with about 25 Loyal Helper M. E. Sunday School members present. Hospitalization and illness include Mrs. Curt Lallance undergoing an appendix operation in Parkersburg and Emmett Bartels injured by a horse.

Syracuse Walter Reich Lillian Moore Earl Fort M. E Helen Bartels Carrie Sellers Methodist Aid Society Don Houdashelt John Gilmore, Jr Kenneth Wiggins Curt Lallance St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Mary Karr Marcia Karr Columbus Helen Underhill A.E. Williams Helen Grace Williams Emmett Bartels Frank Harris Melvin Grimm Marvin Roberts Eleanor Karr Athens Rittman John Jones Margaret Swearingen Cleveland C. D. Copley Asbury Methodist Church Ellen Morgan Turtle Creek Elizabeth Jones Clara Eichinger Rock Springs William Houdashelt

Mrs. Rickman Hosts Nelsonville Bridge Club

Mrs. J. W. Hickman led the event with guests Mrs. W. H. Hyde and Miss Audrey Ailes. Three tables played bridge. Ailes won high score, Kelly second, Hyde received a guest prize. Luncheon followed with spring flowers on tables.

Rickman Nelsonville J. W. Hickman W. H. Hyde Audrey Ailes Harry Kelly Hyde

Cunningham Property Sold in Sheriff Sale in Rome Township

In Rome Township Cunningham and Villa Cunningham were sold at sheriff's sale by Sheriff Charles W. Stratton to George Tedrow for 3425. The property, appraised at 2500, was sold to satisfy a claim by the First National Bank of Amesville. W D Robinson bid 800 for Carthage Township land owned by the Barnhill heirs to satisfy a partition suit brought by John W Barnhill against Burn Barnhill and others.

Eimerow Cunningham Villa Cunningham Rome Township Charles W. Stratton George Tedrow First National Bank of Amesville W. D. Robinson Alfred Carthage Township Barnhill John W. Barnhill Burn Barnhill

Senate Group Meets Secretly

The House adopted a bill to replace the property tax on grain handling with a tax of one half cent per bushel on wheat and flax and a quarter cent on other grains. The measure goes to the governor.

House Pat Dunn Tuscarawas Senate Ohio

Reedsville And Olive Two Social Notes

Local residents and visitors are listed in an extended social notes row with names and places including Chester Parkersburg Gallipolis Vienna Long Bottom Bannock and Marietta. The item ends with a national statistic noting 600000 smallpox cases in the United States from 1920 to 1930.

United States

Chauncey PTA Plans Friday School Benefit Social

Chauncey PTA meeting in Chauncey High School auditorium, led by Paul Fiske, approved a Friday night social to raise funds for a school printing press. Proceeds to cover printing equipment while foods will be sold. Jackson-Johnson String Ensemble provided the music after the business session.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Paul Fiske Jackson-Johnson

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Chauncey residents share weekend visits with relatives and friends. Mrs. Cecil Hughes and children from Columbus visit her parents, and visit siblings in Crookesville. Lucille Jackson and Irene Jackson from Columbus visit family in Chauncey. Abe Wilson returns from Cleveland to visit family, while Harry Bobo and family visit in Strouds Run and Jerseyville. Kenneth Reeves stays with grandmother Anna Waymer in McDougal. Guy Brookins and daughter visit his parents in Millfield.

Reedsville Virgene Knight Kathryn Bailey Chester Fay Pickens Icy Osborn Parkersburg Delmar Osborn Edna Stewart Emma Sisson Middleport R. H. Horden J. W. Emrick Melen Nile Barnett Racine L. D. Watson A. C. Stout Arthur Fellows Long Bottom Everett Barnhart Bannock Edd Cottle Marietta Caroline Cottle Chauncey Cecil Hughes Columbus B. B. Carter Hughes Martin Crookesville Lucille Jackson S. D. Jackson Irene Jackson John Cox Nelsonville Cap Smith Abe Wilson Cleveland Dan Friedberg Harry Bobo Strouds Run Lois Stage Charles Bobo Jerseyville Kenneth Reeves Anna Waymer McDougal Guy Brookins Thelma Jean Millfield

Dinner Guests At Chauncey Hosted By Mr. and Mrs. Mullins

Chauncey hosted a Saturday night dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. James Mullins and their son. Mrs. Charles Messel and son Milton Messel of Bicknell Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Green of Vincennes. Mrs. Charles Tittle of Bloomington. Edw Green and Ben Green of Bicknell. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mullins and sons Billy and Leroy of Jacksonville. Mr. and Mrs. George Van Meter of Vore Ridge. and the Mullins family including Marion Mullins John Mulins Frank Lands Kenneth Lands Frank Jr Jeane Landis Naomi Anna Geraldine Nellie and Dorothy Mul lina Chauncey.

Chauncey James Mullins Charles Messel Milton Messel Bicknell Ind Dave Green Vincennes Charles Tittle Bloomington Edw. Green Ben Green Roy Mullins Billy and Leroy Jacksonville George van Meter Vore Ridge Marion Mullins John Mulins Frank Lands Kenneth Lands Frank Jr Jeane Landis Naomi Anna Geraldine Nellie Dorothy Mullina

Past Noble Grands to Meet Nelsonville

Past Noble Grands' Club will meet Wednesday evening March 27 at the home of Mrs. William Glenn on Myers Street.

Nelsonville

Honor Students Named at Olive Orange School

TUPPERS PLAINS The honor roll for six weeks lists students across grades from One to Twelfth. Names include Billy Sommer Robert Sanders Vernon Swartz Margaret Henderson Evelyn Chevalier Norma Jean Torrence Clara Murphy Betty Jo Humphrey Mary Lou Gale Gladys Bahr Nola Jean Bahr and many others.

Tuppers Plains Olive Orange Siece Billy Sommer Robert Sanders Vernon Swartz Margaret Henderson Evelyn Chevalier Norma Jean Torrence Clara Murphy Betty Jo Humphrey Mary Lou Gale Gladys Bahr Nola Jean Bahr Virgie Mae Swartz Roxie Jean Russell Betty Hawk Betty Eileen Stiles Guy Everett Springer Calvin Hawk Dorothy Matlack William Carr Frank Henter Edgar Randolph Cash Albn Bahr Geneva King Mildred Bentz Jean Collina Fred Smith Ariene Cowdery Grace Baker Robert Kim Carl Matlack Esther Parker Rachel Humphrey Wilma Griffin Inez Clair Keebaugh Maxine Spurlock Eilene Damewood Gladys Osborn Carleton Fellrod Betty McNickle Doris Cowdery Ardith Cowdery Sarah Connolly Jessie Crawford Rex Argubrite Dail Worthen Elsie Bahr Wilma Bahr Sarah Findling Ruth Miller Evelyn White Robert Halsey Eloise King Floyd Milhone Edna Harper Hazel Partlow Bernice Betzing Ida Sommers Clyde Baxter Alta Harper Wilma Summerfield Eilene Bahr Edward White

Revival Service At Trimble Church Draws Choir

Trimble revival services continue with a small choir and Miss Una leading a young people's group. Evangelist Fred spoke on What Jesus Says and the evening includes special numbers by an eight-member choir. Intermediate and pie’s classes will attend and the choir will provide music. Services begin at ti.

Una Young People's Choir Mr Man Fred Jesus

Community Notes From Chauncey And Nearby Areas

Residents of Chauncey and nearby towns gathered for visits and hospital news. Ralph McCathran Col, Arthur Bu Plains, and Waymer families joined Mrs Lillie Boling and Ruth Warner of Lancaster in Chauncey. Floyd’s daughter Floyd gently returned from hospital. Helen Pyson of Columbus visited Cary Brookins, who has shown improvement after a lengthy illness.

Chauncey Ralph McCathran Arthur Bu Plains Ana Waymer Mer Lillie Boling Ruth Warner Lancast Floyd Stanley Clared Chauncey Earl Donglus Helen Py Son Columbus Dale Channel Kiam Channell Cary Jack Brookins

Orbiston Couple Wed in Chauncey Home Ceremony

The marriage of Harry D. Banfield and Peret Fearns took place in Chauncey at the residence of the officiant Rev. Gilbert Courtney of Christ. The couple had the ceremony attended by the brides attendants. Banfield plans a move to Orbiston.

Chauncey Harry D. Banfield Peret The Officis Gilbert Courtney of Christ Banfield Orbiston

Chauncey Mine Operations Update on Tuesday

An OCR read shows Chauncey Mine No 6 and related entries listed as active on Tuesday. The fragment references multiple mines including Black Diamond and Hocking among thirteen on the active list with various numbers and labels.

Chauncey Poston Chauncey Mine No Mondsy Black Diamond Chau Luhing Hocking Kim No. 6 Lick Run

Piqua official charged with improper license

An affidavit filed in Municipal Judge Smiths court charges a Piqua man with driving with an improper license and alleges violations of practicing law after court proceedings.

Piqua — IP Wil Smith

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