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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1936

Page

2

Miners to Finish Candidate Records Probe Tonight in Nelsonville

Legislative committees from 18 to 20 mine locals in the district meet in Nelsonville to finish reviewing labor records of candidates from both parties for state district and county offices in the May 12 primary. A favorable candidate list will be published. Special locals meetings will precede the primary as the report is submitted. The effort, led by Kimberly Local 3905 UMWA, marks a first in active local union political involvement. M. R. Hubbard chairs the joint committee with Pat Galvin as vice chair and W. L. Hutchins as secretary.

Nelsonville Kimberly UMWA State Federation of Labor M. R. Hubbard Pat Galvin W. L. Hutchins

Child Welfare Benefit At Elks Club In Nelsonville

Tickets for the child welfare benefit at the Elks Club in Nelsonville are on sale. The organizing committee invites patrons to spend the evening as they wish with bridge and bingo available and another group to dance. Bridge and bingo begin at 8. Auction and contract bridge are also planned.

Nelsonville Elks’ Club

Paroled Man Held In Nelsonville Jail

Guy Tanner, recently paroled from Mansfield Reformatory, is jailed in Nelsonville after attempting to take a car owned by Merril Simmons without consent. The incident followed his arrest by Nelsonville police with Chief George Bateman stating the parole status. Also, Ethel Keplar pleaded guilty to intoxication charges and was fined ten dollars plus costs in Mayor Holland’s court.

Nelsonville King Guy Tanner Elsonville Tanner George Bateman Mansfield Reformatory Merril Simmons Myers Crossing Fort St Ethel Keplar S. G. Holland

Kenneth White Becomes Bridegroom in Michigan Ceremony

Kenneth White and Beatrice Milligan wed in Michigan on April 26 with Rev. Klossen officiating. Attendants were Alice Hall and Ray Thompson. Kenneth, a Nelsonville High School graduate of 1933, and Beatrice, a teacher, will reside in Michigan.

Nelsonville Fiverett White Kenneth Beatrice Milligan Clarence Milligan Near Jackson Mich Rev. Klossen Alice Hall Ray Thompson Kenneth White Michigan

Salt Rubs and Lemon Juice Soften Elbows

A fashion and beauty note suggests lemon juice and salt rubs to soften elbows and arms. It advises rubbing a lemon half on hands and arms, applying tissue creams, and massaging with rough towels or cloths to reduce roughness and goose flesh.

Alicia Hart

Love Washed Out as Bathroom Encounter Turns Lawsuit

Michael Farber sues for 25000 after wife Georgia finds him in a bathtub with Charles Parker and Parker’s aid in a party mishap. Parker testifies he had a fleeting urge and could not reach his back. The incident occurred during a Saturday night gathering.

Michael Farber Georgia Charles Pop

Goode Placed On Probation Over Abbreviated Garb

W Kars shorts to classes and is expelled. W J Goode a Rice Institute sophomore was put on probation by the dean. The pre law student insisted on wearing the abbreviated garb because clothes irked him.

W Kars W. J. Goode Rice Institute

Financial outlook advised caution amid speculative risk

The astrology piece notes promising money prospects yet warns of adverse conditions and employment anxiety. It advises safeguarding employees, avoiding speculation and risky propositions, and exercising caution with strangers and new ideas. A birthday reader may see money gain through practical effort.

Genevieve Kemble

Mothers Tea Planned for Tri Si Sorority

Nelsonville readers are invited to a Mothers Tea hosted by the Tri Si Sorority. The event takes place Sunday from 3 to 5 p m in the Hydé Apartment rooms, with mothers and friends welcome.

Nelsonville Tri Si New Hydé

Will Establish Sick Fund for Clerks Union

NELSONVILLE a committee from Clerks Union No 887 led by Frank Betts Leonard Newman and Charlies Glenn has solicited merchants to fund a hospital sick benefit. They report $223 raised in merchandise and cash and plan a bazaar and prizes to support the fund. The note adds that wild cherry timber is in demand by cabinetmakers.

Nelsonville Frank Betts Leonard Newman Charlies Glenn Clerks Union No. 887

Lancaster Coca Colas Open Season at Nelsonville

The Lancaster Coca Colas meet the Nelsonville Eagles in the opening game of the local baseball season at Eagle Park on Buchtel Road. First pitch is at 2 30 Sunday afternoon May 3.

Nelsonville Lancaster Coca Colas Nelsonville Eagles Eagle Park Buchtel Road

Miss Sharp Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Miss Florence Wood Miss Freda Smith and Mrs Arthur Burgess attended as guests Wednesday night when Miss Mary Sharp entertained her bridge club in Nelsonville After a 6 30 dinner served at the Colonial the players moved to the hostess home Mrs Mary McCune and Mrs Edith Stiera held high scores.

Miss Sharp Nelsonville Florence Wood Freda Smith Arthur Burgess Mary Sharp Colonial Mary McCune Edith Stiera

Ellen Patton Taught in Nel sonville for 40 Years

In Nelsonville, city schools closed Thursday afternoon so teachers could attend the funeral service for Ellen Patton who taught in the Nel sonville schools for over four decades. The service at her Chestnut Street residence was led by Rev. Herman Sayers and Rev. H. A. Rothrock. Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the D A R attended, Supt. E J Arnold praised her influence, and burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Ellen Patton Herman Sayers Circleville H. A. Rothrock Chestnut S&t Elizabeth Zane Dew E. J. Arnold Miss Patton Nellie Allen Adams Logan Greenlawn

East Clayton School Plans Benefit Show Tonight

Nelsonville reports East Clayton School pupils present Uncle Joe's Minstrels at 7 30 tonight to raise funds for school equipment and improvements.

East Clayton School Nelsonville Uncle Joe's Minstrels

Evans guest of relatives at Long Reach West Virginia

Nelsonville report notes Mrs. Lloyd Evans visiting relatives at Long Reach W V. She is staying with family.

Long Reach Nelsonville Lloyd Evans W. Va

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