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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1936

Page

2

Chevrolet Team Wins Nelsonville City Bowling League Title

The Chevrolet bowling team clinched the second half title by routing Martin 129 pins in the opening game and finishing with a 200 pin lead after three games. Gormley led Martin with 268 in five games, while Frank Huddy led Chevrolet with 897.

Nelsonville City Chevrolet Tean Gormley Huddy Joe Spray Nelsonville Chevrolet Martin Bob Hall Bill Davis Frank Huddy Lew Berry Bill Courtney Mechems Chevrolet Boys Chevrolets

Gallipolis Firms Weigh Memorial Day Hours

Gallipolis merchants consider keeping stores open on Memorial Day with many favoring a full closure for the day and opening only until 9 PM the prior evening. Chamber committee chair Craig Slagle says most merchants back a collective decision and clerical staff deserve the full holiday. Some plan to close regardless to honor deceased locals, including soldiers. Grocery stores likely to close if adopted.

Gallipolis Craig Slagle Chamber of Commerce Slagle

Loyal Women Class to Meet at Otis Home Tuesday

In Nelsonville the Loyal Women's Class of the Christian Church will gather at Mrs J J Otis home Tuesday evening at 7 30 for a potluck dinner and fellowship.

Otis Nelsonville Loyal Women's Class The Christian Church J. J. Otis

Martha Clase Meeting at Arnold Home Tuesday Night

The Martha Clase of the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. E J Arnold Tuesday night at 7 30 o clock with Mrs Julius Fischer and Mrs Harry Davis assisting hostesses.

Nelsonville Martha Clase Methodist Church E. J. Arnold Julius Fischer Harry Davis

Eagles to Elect Officers in Nelsonville Meeting

Nelsonville Aerie No. 391 Fraternal Order of Eagles will elect officers Tuesday night at the lodge on W Washington S&I. The regular meeting will include light refreshments and a large attendance is expected.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles W. Washington S&i

Nelsonville social notes report visits and trips across Ohio

Local residents travel to Cleveland Lancaster Columbus Athens and Louisville for reunions birthdays and business. Notable absences include Bess Lutz and Dr Martin Lutz returning from New York and Cleveland after family deaths. A Kentucky Derby weekend trip is noted along with a new dashboard socket battery charger on the market.

Nelsonville Earl McCune Cleveland Ohio Leonard Cooley Lancaster Ruscoe J. Dew William Morgan Cecil Shafer Columbus Margaret Johnson Logan Mary Louise Bowen Bowen William Brooks Bess Lutz New York Martin Lutz G. G. Orchler Detroit Michigan Kenneth Orwiler Freda Smith C. H. Cook Athens J. Warrington Frank Johnson Sam Gilliam Alfred Johnson Clyde Fisher Albany Bryan Phillips L. E. Butts Don Sheffield Louisville Joe Edwards R. R. Stalter Bob Misa Marcil Reese Ohio Wesleyan University Frank G. Smith Sunday Creek Coal Co Cincinnati L. A. Davis Sunbury Wallace Glenn Sadie Nixon Carl Tippo Charles Ervin Mary Beagle

Hyperion Club Hosts Busy Summer Session

Mrs Julius Fischer hosted the Hyperion Club at her Franklin Street home with eighteen members present. Talks covered the retirement of Arturo Toscanino the Queen Mary Locarno Treaty and the Philippines in an informative program signaling a fall resume after summer recess.

Nelsonville Julius Fischer Hyperion Club Franklin &I Fighteen Edward Sharp Arturo Toscanino William Mille Queen Mary Jiner Frances Scott D. R. Johnson The Philippines

Hob Goblin House juniors stage play success

Nelsonville junior class theater Friday night in the high school auditorium drew a large audience. Bill Mechem as caretaker delivered a standout oddball performance while Pat White and Alberta Shafer provided effective comic color. Pearl Shanner impressed as the English housekeeper with a strong brogue and Jack Pritchard acted as the maniac. Proceeds fund the Junior-Senior Prom.

Nelsonville Bill Mechem Pat White Alberta Shafer Pearl Shanner Henglish Jack Pritchard

Oral Daugherty and Ruth Klotz Honored

In Nelsonville a Sunday Creek Coal Co. event honored Oral Daugherty the mines superintendent and his fiance Ruth Klotz bride to be of May 14. One hundred and three guests dined at a Berry Hotel informal dinner with dancing and a clock gift presented by Frank G. Smith on behalf of the employees.

Nelsonville Sunday Creek Coal Co Oral Daugherty Sunday Creek Ruth Klotz Berry Hotel Athens Horseshoe Frank G. Smith Miss Klotz Mr. Daugherty

Mrs Pedigo to Be Honored at Nelsonville Meeting

The Hi Tri Society will meet at Miss Joanna Cook's home in Fayette on Monday at 7 30. An election of officers will occur and all members should bring coin holders. Mrs B E G Pedigo of Athens will be the honored guest of the evening.

Nelsonville The _ Hi-Tri Society Joanna Cook Fayette ,&J

Young Republican Club Meets Tonight in Nelsonville

The Young Republican Club plans a meeting at Nelsonville High School Auditorium tonight at 7:30. Members and local residents are invited to discuss party activities and upcoming events.

Nelsonville

Sunday Moon Prompts Secretive Creative and Curious Ventures

The horoscope predicts a fair to favorable period with strong pull toward mystical ideas and writing. Birthday natives may enjoy a fortunate year in publishing and promotional work, while secret business or diplomatic intrigue could be profitable amid irritability and impulsive behavior. A lively child may excel with writing and legal matters.

Gallipolis School Bond Debt Calculation Shown

Gallia County records reveal that if every resident in the Gallipolis School District donated 24.31, the bonded debt could be paid in full. Of the bonds for Gallia Academy High School and Washington School, 100500 remains due, partly not until 1953. Six of eleven mills fund operating expenses, five mills the debt, yet local taxes plus state liquid fuel and sales tax distributions support 81300 for school operations in 1935.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Washington

Former Resident of Vinton Buried Today

Mrs. Mary C. McCarley former Vinton resident died in a Charleston West Virginia hospital from injuries in an auto accident in Putnam County. Surviving are husband George McCarley and sons Max M. McCarley and Claude. Body to Butler Funeral Home Vinton. services held today. Stanley Evans and Morris Haskins to represent Gallipolis Rotary at Cincinnati conference.

Gallipolis Mary C. McCarley Vinton Charleston W. Va Putnam County George McCarley Vinton Mill Wellston Stanley Evans Morris Haskins Rotary Club Cincinnati

Three Appear Before Mayor of Nelsonville

Nelsonville. William and Roy Birtcher, this city, charged with intoxication, pleaded not guilty at arraignment Sunday in the mayor’s court. They were bound over to the grand jury under $100 bond each. Fred Dresher was committed to the county jail for failure to pay a court-ordered fine and costs. He did not return after leaving to obtain the money and was re-arrested by the police.

Nelsonville William and Roy Birtcher G. Mu Aney Fred Dresher Holland Dresher George Bateman

Mrs. Leslie Hager Dies at 89 in Alum Creek

Mrs. Leslie Hager age 89 mother of Mrs. Tilda Spurlock of Gallipolis died Friday at her home in Alum Creek Kanawha County West Virginia.

Gallipolis Leslie Hager Tilda Spurlock Alum Creek Kanawha County W. Va

Mrs Anna Wolfe Taken For Examination In Columbus

Mrs Anna Wolfe of near Maxville was taken to Columbus on Saturday for examination. She spent the night there with relatives and returned home the following day.

Logan Anna Wolfe Maxville Columbus

One Accident Noted In Saturday Traffic

Gallipolis merchants reported robust Saturday activity with higher purchases than since Christmas sales. Police logged a single traffic incident at 10 p m on Third Street near state involving 14 year old driver George Kaufman, who was uninjured. his sister sustained a dislocated thumb and Donovan Dillon had facial cuts.

Gallipolis George Kaufman Third St Donavan Dillon Ferry Dillon

Funeral services for Mrs Alda Shenefield Cottrell

Funeral services were held Sunday at the Salem Center Church for Mrs Alda Shenefield Cottrell 67 widow of Wilson Cottrell of Danville Meigs County. A son Wally and a daughter survive along with a brother C E D Shenefield retired merchant of Morgan Township. Burial was at Salem Center.

Gallipolis Salem Center Alda Shenefield Cottrell Wilson Cottrell Danville Meigs County Wally C. E. D. Shenefield Morgan Township

Golf Season Opens at Gallipolis Course in Splendid Condition

Gallipolis golf course opened Sunday with players reporting splendid condition. The course was crowded from early morning until sunset.

Gallipolis

Show Boat Opens Summer Season At Gallipolis

Bryant's Show Boat returns for summer with productions echoing the gay nine ties. After 14 weeks in New York, 18 in Chicago, and five years on the Cincinnati river, the cast posters list O. O. McIntyre Irving S. Cobb David Warfield Bruce Barton Fannie Hurst Charles Dana Gibson Rupert Hughes Howard Chandler Christy James Montgomery Flagg Charles Francis Coe Gene Tunney Gilbert Swan and Al Smith.

New York City Chicago Cincinnati O. O. McIntyre Irving S. Cobb David Warfield Bruce Barton Fannie Hurst Charles Dana Gibson Rupert Hughes Howard Chandler Christy James Montgomery Flagg Charles Francis Coe Gene Tunney Gilbert Swan al Smith

Route Changes In Rural Mails From Oak Hill

Gallia County readers learn routes out of Oak Hill will be discontinued in winter when roads are impassable. Route 5 is split between Routes 1 and 4. Cris Crabtree stays on Route 4 while David Morgan takes 10 miles of Route 4. Edgar Lewis gains 12 miles of Route 5 for a 38 mile route.

Gallipolis Oak Hill Gallia County Cris Crabtree David Morgan Edgar Lewis Centerville Emery

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