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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville Proclaims Poppy Day Honoring World War Dead

Mayor 8 G Holland issues a Nelsonville proclamation urging citizens to wear the American Legion and Auxiliary memorial poppy on Poppy Day to honor fallen soldiers and support living veterans by donating to Legion and Auxiliary welfare funds. The proclamation sets Saturday May 25 as Poppy Day in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville 8. G. Holland France American Legion Auxiliary G. Holland American Legion and Auxiliary

Buchtel Boy Ill With Bronchial Pneumonia

Eugene Murphy son of Mr and Mrs Selby Murphy is ill with bronchial pneumonia. Leonard Lafollett Melvin Losey Charlies Moe and John Wade returned Sunday to the Athene CCC Camp after visiting their parents here. Mrs Dorothy Richardson spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Frank Oakigg at Rose Farm near Crookeville. Mrs Elizabeth Ramsey Mrs Sadie Nixon Columbus and Wilbur Snow den Akron visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Snowden.

Buchtel Eugene Murphy Selby Murphy Leonard Lafollett Melvin Losey Charlies Moe John Wade Athene

Vivian Ogg Weds Ernest Same in Covington Ky

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Vivian Ogg to Mr. Ernest Same in Covington Kentucky on March 2. Rev Harsell officiated. Miss Ogg is daughter of Carlos Ogg of Nelsonville and a Nelsonville High School graduate.

Nelsonville Vivian Ogg Ernest Same Covington Harsell Vivian Carlos Ogg Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville business trip notes in Cincinnati

Ralph Henry spent Wednesday in Cincinnati on business dealings and meetings. He traveled from Nelsonville to engage with local firms and conduct professional matters.

Nelsonville Ralph Henry Cincinnati

Ex King of Greece Seeks Return in Greek Elections

Former King George reenters politics as candidate for throne amid agitation over restoration of monarchy. Greek patriots favor his resignation from exile as elections approach.

Grece George

York eighth grade commencement honors York Grange hall

In Nelsonville the York Town ship eighth grade commencement was held at the York Grange hall on May 2. Rev DPD C Shearer delivered the address. Each school contributed, with a combined girls chorus singing When Irish Eyes Are Smiling and Sylvia.

Nelsonville York Township York Grange Hall Dpd. C. Shearer Pilgrim Holiness Church Sylvia Kimberly Eunice E. Brown Rachel B. Hook Willard Adama East Clayton June Johnson Robert Dresher Oak Grove Vernice Wolf Marjorie Dishong Willian Wolfe Charlies Wachenschwanz Doanville June Katgenbach Lillian Coon Frances DeLong Nath Hickman Wanda Hoskins Eben Hutchinson Verna Betty McGuire Opal Wicks Earl DeLong Clarence Dishong Carl Dailey Floodwood Thelma Hughes John Kovaleski York Vera Beliford

Nelsonville Card Club Dines Then Plays Bridge

Members met at the Dew House Wednesday for dinner at six followed by bridge at Mrs. Carnes Hickman’s home. Eather Verity led with high score, Paul Allen was second, Suede Verity finished low.

Nelsonville Dew House Carnes Hickman Miss Eather Verity Paul Allen

Prospect Good To Open Plant In Nelsonville

Stockholders approved progress on the reconstruction of the local brewery in Nelsonville at a meeting of the Hocking Valley Cereal Beverage Company. A new board was elected to carry on the work, with directors including John Rider L J Krieg John Edington John Acker Dr R J McGuinness Joseph Scharfeneker Harry Ambrose and others. The board will meet Tuesday night May to organize and select officials.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Cereal Beverage Company John Rider L. J. Krieg John Edington John Acker R. J. McGuinness Joseph Scharfeneker Columbus Harry Ambrose New Straitsville At & O'Clock

Buchtel Social Personal Mention

Mr and Mrs Michael Denko and daughter of Greens Run visited the Hayden family. Mr and Mrs Ira Whitmore were in Logan Saturday. Mrs James Mahaffey returned from Detroit to dine with Miss Belle Kinneer. Mr and Mrs Richard Duncan and daughter of Glouster visited the Taylor home. Mrs Charles Jackson hosted Roy Krakau and sister Jane of Cleveland. Dick Bryson home welcomed Wade Cox and children of Nelsonville.

Arthur Taylor Charles Jackson Roy Krakau Jane Cleveland Dick Bryson Wade Cox Nelsonville

Society meeting at Mrs. Jackson's in Nelsonville

The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets Thursday at 1:30 PM hosted by Mrs. Harry Jackson with Mrs. John Williams assisting. Mrs. J. M. Hyde leads devotions and Mrs. Thomas Spencer directs the program. Carrie Courtney is recovering at home after surgery at Mercy Hospital, Columbus.

Nelsonville Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Harry Jackson John Williams J. M. Hyde Thomas Spencer Courtney Carrie Courtney Mercy Hospital Columbia

Three Wanderers Cared For by City

A Nelsonville youth asked at the City Building to sleep for the night. Officials arranged cots for him his mother and a dog named Mixed Atredaic and Poodle. They spent the night there and woke to warm breakfasts Wednesday morning.

Nelsonville West Virginia North Baltimore Ohio

Campbell Rites Held for Charles Campbell in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Charles BE Campbell were held Tuesday at 2:30 PM at the Warren Funeral Home in Nelsonville. Attendees traveled from Athens Columbus Glouster New Lexington South Charleston and Corning among others. Burial followed at Greenlawn. The Hyperion Club plans a Saturday meeting at 2 PM with Mrs. Elizabeth Davis and Mrs. Joe Davis.

Nelsonville Charles BE. Campbel Warren Funeral Home Reverend Strickler Dave Davis John Davis Glen Davis Joe Davis Ella Scotts Cambridge Fred Fisher Richard Rogers William Rogers Frank Chariton Eva Rogers George Corning Glouster B. F. Grisey Mary Bennett Columbus Frank Phillips John McEuay D. BE. Barr L. Z. Herron Jennie Robertson Athens Greenlawn Hyperion Club Elizabeth Davis

Policy Breaks From New Deal Theme At National Convention

Henry J. Alien former Kansas governor and senator criticized the New Deal while praising Britain’s economic program. He argued Britain's credit recovery shows democracy’s progress and hailed budget balance via economy and self denial. Hull warned isolating economics fuels global fear and urged reciprocal treaty policies to speed recovery.

Henry J. Alien Kansas Herbert Hoover Alien Britain England Hull

Local Social Roundup: Fishing Trip and Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Elkins enjoyed a fishing trip on the Hocking river recently. Mrs. Carl Worthington and daughter of Columbus were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Worthington. Mrs. Ray Turner hosted a Monday evening gathering for several friends including Mrs. Oscar Elkins and family. After a pleasant social evening, refreshments were served.

Johnny Call Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Case

Johnny Call, charged with intoxication in Nelsonville, pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor G. Holland. He was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Johnny Call G. Holland Costa

Missionary Society to Meet in Nelsonville

Mrs. B. L. Sanders of Columbus spent Tuesday in the city. The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will meet at Mrs. Glenn Allen’s home Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

B. 8. Sanders Columbus Nelsonville Missionary Society of the Christian Church Glenn Allen

36 Children Are Given Tests at Buchtel Pre School Clinic

Thirty six children were examined at the pre school clinic held Friday afternoon at Buchtel School. Thirteen came from Buchtel with other pupils from Deanville Connnet Kimberly Old Floodwood East Clayton and Happy Hollow. Nurses Miss Morgan and Miss Rankin supervised the clinic. Doctors from Columbus Athens and Nelsonville performed the physical examinations. Teachers assisting included Anna Gray Althea Whitmore Elsie Bookman Edith Kinneer and Kathryn Wolfe.

Buchtel Buchtel School Deanville Connett Kimberly Old Floodwood New Floodwood East Clayton Happy Hollow Miss Morgan Miss Rankin Smith Columbus Higgins Athens Pritchard Nelsonville Anna Gray Althea Whitmore Elsie Bookman Edith Kinneer Kathryn Wolfe Connett School

Past Chiefs of the Degree of Pocahontas Meet Thursday

The Past Chiefs of the Degree of Pocahontas plan a 7 30 gathering at Miss Mabel Dalton's home with Mrs Mable Eyre assisting.

Neusonville Pocahontas Mable Dalton Adams Street Mable Eyre Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Mabel Dalton

Sales Tax examiner to aid Nelsonville vendors

The Sales Tax Section arranges an examiner in Nelsonville on Tuesday May 7 to assist vendors in preparing their period ending April 30 return. The examiner is authorized to notarize the returns and headquarters will be in the American Legion Building.

Nelsonville American Legion

Nelsonville High School 1925 graduates meet Friday

An important business meeting of the Nelsonville High School class of 1925 members will be held Friday at 7 30 PM at 76 Jefferson Street the home of Miss Ruth Kelch.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Ruth Kelch Jefferson Street

Fasteeth Promises Daylong Teeth Comfort and Fresh Breath

An ad promotes Fasteeth powder claiming it prevents plate slipping and dropping dentures, leaves no gummy feel, freshens breath, and provides all day comfort. It touts strong user praise and states the product is a druggist item with three varieties.

Asteeth Simes Adyv

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