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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1936

Page

2

Auxiliary Engine Wreck at Nelsonville Plant

An auxiliary engine at the Nelsonville municipal electric plant was wrecked early Thursday. The piston broke through the cylinder head but no one was injured. The main engine was used during repairs, with service expected to resume normal operation within days as bids are sought for a new unit.

Nelsonville Municipal Nelsonville Municipal Electric Light Plant Melvin Sheppard William Barrows

Visitors Dates and Addresses in Ohio and Pennsylvania

Mr and Mrs Pete Shough visited Columbus on Monday. Mrs Arthur Philabaum and son Billy from Pittsburgh are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs G W Lax and were met in Newark Friday by Mrs Lax. Mrs Earl Baker spent Wednesday with friends in New Lexington and Corning.

Pete Shough Columbus Arthur Philabaum Billy Pittsburgh G. W. Lax Newark Lax Earl Baker New Lexington Corning

Second Birthday Party for Patty Held in Welsonville

Mrs Hubert Mender entertained Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 at her home in Welsonville for Patty Yvonne Mender's second birthday. Pink and green decorations influenced the refreshments and Easter favors were given to each guest. Attending were Mrs Hazel Millis Melvena Mills Jane Stoughton John Stoughton of Sugar Grove Anne Simonton Diane Crabtree Ralph Brown Chubby Davis Jimmy Reeves and their mothers.

Burial Planned for Amos Robinson at Greenlawn

Amos Robinson longtime Nelsonville resident and former first Ford dealer here died in Jacksonville Florida Wednesday night. Funeral services will be held at Kleiver Funeral Home Washington D D H Saturday at 10 30 AM with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville Saturday afternoon. The funeral party is expected to arrive around 1 30 or 2 PM. Robinson left the Ford agency to Fred R Beasley around 1915 16 and later sold his garage to Dean Linscott. He lived in Columbus then wintered in Florida and the South. He is survived by his son Clifford Robinson of Pittsburgh and daughter Mary Davis of Geneva Illinois plus a sister niece and two Nelsonville nephews.

Nelsonville Amos Robinson Jacksonville Fla Kleiver Washington D. H Greenlawn Cemetery Robinson Ford Chestnut St Linscott Fred R. Beasley Dean Linscott Columbus Florida Clifford Robinson Pittsburgh Mary Davis Geneva Inl Mary Hannahs Thomas Spencer Jack and Ross Hannahs

M. F. Club Hosts Anne Popoczy for Bridge Night

Members of the M. F. Club gathered at the Murray City home of Miss Anne Popoczy Thursday evening. After dinner at eight, they spent the night enjoying a bridge game.

Nelsonville M. F. Club Anne Popoczy Murray City

Friendship Circle Meets This Evening With Mrs Jacob Smith

A notice states the Friendship Circle will hold a meeting this evening hosted by Mrs Jacob Smith of Poplar Street.

Nelsonville Friendship Circle Jacob Smith Poplar St

Logan County highway drag teams push to repair roads

Surveyor Orla Wolfe reports highway crews are concentrating on dragging roads into condition this week. Maintainers employ various types of drags and about 40 men are engaged in the work.

Logan—County Orla Wolfe

Cotton seed meal promotes lawn fertilizing use

Extension agents recommend cotton seed meal as a lawn fertilizer this season. Property owners increasingly use the material as a substitute for commercial fertilizers with an 800 pound application applied to lawns at the central school group this week.

Logan Central

Women of the Good Hope Grange Comedy in Rockbridge

The Logan group presents a comedy titled Crazy to Reduce at Rockbridge Gym at 8 p m Tuesday with music and other entertainment. Oren Miller Nelsonville appeared before Magistrate B Whitehart to change his plea to petty larceny and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. The six defendants in the Price filling station robbery all pleaded guilty and were fined. Middleport High School operetta In the Garden of the Shah postponed to April 2 and 3. directed by Miss Vesta McCoy with Girls and Boys Glee Club.

Logan Women of the Good Hope Grange Rockbridge Oren Miller Nelsonville B. Whitehart Price Middleport Middleport High School Vesta McCoy

No Opposition Voiced at State Road Hearing

Nelsonville hearing on the Zaleski Nelsonville Road annexation drew no opposition from local citizens or officials. Harley Calvin of Marietta represented the state highway division as attendees from Nelsonville and nearby areas listed Victor Oakley Cash Stratton County Engineer J W Wilson County Commissioner Frank Minner Mayor S G Holland W E Evans and John McClain.

Nelsonville State Highway Department Zaleski McArthur Harley Calvin Marietta State Highway Division Vinton County Hope Hollow State Rt Starr Township Hocking County Lick Run Johnson Hill Carbon Hill Greendale Victor Oakley Cash Stratton J. W. Wilson Frank Minner S. G. Holland W. E. Evans John McClain

Amateur Program at Buchtel Opera House Friday

Nelsonville hosts an amateur program followed by a dance at the Buchtel Opera House on Friday evening April 3. Music will be provided by C A Nuffzigger’s orchestra. Applications from amateurs are being received by the Buchtel High School Alumni Association sponsoring the affair.

Nelsonville Buchtel Opera House C. A. Nuffzigger Buchtel High School Alumni Association

Nelsonville Birth Announcement for Billy Dee Green

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Green of Zanesville announce the birth of a son named Billy Dee born on Saturday March 21. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Green of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Bill Green Zanesville Billy Dee Frank Green

Tedrow Baby Born At Roseville Home

Nelsonville announces the birth of an eight pound son to Mr. and Mrs. William J. Tedrow at their Roseville home. Grandmother is Mrs. Elizabeth Tedrow of this city.

Nelsonville William J. Tedrow Roseville Elizabeth Tedrow

Benefit bingo in Nelsonville at K of P Hall

Band Boosters Club sponsors a community bingo night in the K P Hall Nelsonville. Doors open at 8 and a special door prize will be awarded. Players are asked to bring March tickets for the game night event.

Nelsonville K. of P. Hall Band Boosters

Death of John Fout in Nelsonville residence

John Fout age 70 died early today at 89 E Columbus St Nelsonville. Surviving are his widow two daughters Mrs Eric Bell of Lancaster and Mrs Lucille Long of this city two grandchildren Charles Long and Virginia Bell and a brother Ezra Fout of Beaver Ohio. Funeral services will be private due to illness at the home. He was born September 17 1865 in Jackson County and lived there before moving to Athens then Nelsonville. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Wellston.

Nelsonville John Fout Columbus St Mr. Fout Jackson County Athens Fout Lucille Long Baptist Church Wellston Eric Bell Lancaster Long City

Nelsonville Bakery Installs New Bread Wrapping Machine

The Nelsonville Bakery on W. Washington Street installed a new automatic bread wrapping and slicing machine and related equipment. The system is designed to minimize handling of the bread and improve efficiency for the modern bakery.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Bakery W. Washington St

Quilting Party Hosted by Mrs Bessie Warehime in Nelsonville

Mrs Bessie Warehime hosted a quilting party at her Nelsonville home on Wednesday. A three course chicken dinner was served to Elsie Weaver Kimberly Dorothy Ruscoe Agnes Woodard Connett Clare Potts Marguerite Woollery and Fanny Williams.

Nelsonville Bessie Warehime Elsie Weaver Kimberly Dorothy Ruscoe Agnes Woodard Connett Clare Potts Marguerite Woollery Fanny Williams

Faithful Rebekah Lodge to Sponsor Bingo Night

Nelsonville group Faithful Rebekah Lodge No. 48 announces a benefit bingo party in JOOF Hall on Saturday night March 28. Games start at 8 o clock.

Nelsonville Rebekah Lodge Joof Hall

To Play Bingo Nelsonville The Pythian Sisters Plan Event

The Pythian Sisters in Nelsonville announce a regular bingo session. Proceeds support lodge activities and community programs. Attendance is open to members and guests with modest event fees.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters

Services Announced For Nazarene Church Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Church of the Nazarene outlines Sunday schedule with 9 30 a m Sunday School led by Assistant Superintendent Lloyd Patton. A 10 30 a m business session votes on pastoral arraignment for the new church year starting September 1 1936. At 11 a m Pastor Dwight G Plymire preaches from Psalm 121 “Dwell High My Soul.” Evening services include Young People at 6 with evangelistic service at 7. Cottage prayer Tuesday 7 and mid week prayer Thursday 7 at the church.

Nelsonville

Pastor Honored by Esther Class in Nelsonville

The Esther Class of the Christian Church hosted Reverend R. F. Strickler in Nelsonville as he prepares to leave for Cuyahoga Falls. A two course chicken dinner followed a 6 pm seating, with 20 class members and guest of honor present. Mrs. Guy Ridenour, class president, presented a gift to the pastor.

Nelsonville Esther The Christian Church R. F. Strickler Cuyahoga Falls Guy Ridenour Strickler

Farmers Own 58 Percent of Automobiles in U S

Farmers hold 58 percent of all automobiles operated in the United States, reflecting a strong farming sector stake in national vehicle use. The figure underscores rural ownership dominance across the country.

United States

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