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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1936

Page

2

Nelsonville Democratic Club Organized at Meeting

An enthusiastic Nelsonville Democratic Club was formed at Nelsonville High School with about 160 attendees from York Township and Athens area. Mayor Holland and Mayor McCune spoke, and officers were elected: Paul Collamore, chairman. Margaret Butts, vice chairmen. Rex Huffman, secretary. Howard Butta, treasurer. An executive committee and other posts will be named within days.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Democratic Club York Township Athens G. Holland Len McCune D. A. Bardin George Banks Oral Daugherty B. C. Day Harry Mettler John Preston Pat Galvin Colliamore

Stamp Collecting Enthusiast George Smith Shares Passion

Hobbyist and Columbus Rotary Club former president George K. Smith detailed his world class stamp collection and the stamp trade at a Rotary Club meeting. He noted laws against photographing U S stamps and showcased foreign issues with stereopticon slides while naming several local guests.

Mellonville George K. Smith Columbus Columbua Rotary Club Sunday Creek Coal Co Smith Rotary Club U. S Oral Daugherty C. D. Shafer Athena Club Walter Leonard George France Logan Club Bob Lancaster William Butt

Collamore Plans Push to Grow Club Members

Collamore stated he will devote efforts to securing new members and perfecting the club’s organization. At a later date a large rally will be held.

Man Collamore

Mrs Kyle Speaks to Young Republicans in Nelsonville

Nelsonville York Township Young Republican Club met at the high school with President Tom Sheppard. Mrs A J Kyle spoke on The Constitution What Is It and Why Do We Have It. The group limited membership to ages 18 to 35 and set meetings for the first Tuesday monthly. They urged all eligible voters to turnout at the May 12 primaries. The club plans active efforts to boost voting.

Nelsonville Young Republican Club York Township Tom Sheppard A. J. Kyle Yount Republicana

Railroads gain 18 percent rail rate hike in Ohio

The state utilities commission granted railroads an 18 percent increase in rates for the transportation of fueling and related articles in Ohio.

Columbus Ohio

Aged Candidates Told to Attend Nelsonville Meeting

Nelsonville R H McCray announces a meeting of the town's aged residents at the Latter Day Saints Church on Jackson and Harper Streets Thursday May 7 at 3 28 oclock in the afternoon. All candidates are requested to attend. McCray says none will be required to declare themselves and the gathering will be a friendly talk over matters.

Nelsonville R. H. McCragy Latter Day Saints Jackson Harper Sts McCray

Tri Phi Sorority Hosts Mothers Tea in Nelsonville

Tri Phi Sorority welcomed thirty mothers and friends at a tea on Sunday afternoon May 2 from 3 to 5 at their home. Each guest received a rose. Tea table decor featured green and white, the sorority colors, with president Vivian Coakley pouring. Reception committee members were Ruth Nixon Wilma Scott Rosemary Smith and Ruth Cookson.

Nelsonville Tri Phi Mises Vivian Coakley Ruth Nixon Wilma Scott Rosemary Smith Ruth Cookson

Old Timers to Take On Carbon Hill Friday

Dr. Walker's Old Timers were defeated at Carbon Hill Friday evening, 9 to 3. Errors by Veta players were blamed for the loss, but the team remains optimistic and plans more games. Carbon Hill visits Buchtel Thursday. Old Timers meet Carbondale at Birch Hollow Park Friday.

Carbon Hill Buchtel Dr. Walker Veta Carbondale Birch Hollow Park

Wedded at St Marys Nelsonville WV licenses issued

Marriage licenses issued at St Marys West Virginia to Cloyd Drake 22 Ruth Hanning 21 both of Nelsonville to Alli son Barber 27 Carbondale and Nellie M. Davis 21 Nelsonville to Worley Orme 24 and Laura E Jenkins 20 Trimble to Ernest EB Williams 32 and Elia M Curl 28 Jacksonville to Leonard Grover 19 Congreve and Marbelle M Garrett 16 Stewart

Nelsonville St. Marys W. Va Cloyd Drake Ruth Hanning Allison Barber Carbondale Nellie M. Davis Worley Orme Laura E. Jenkins Trimble Ernest EB. Williams Elia M. Curl Jacksonville Leonard Grover

East PTA to Meet Friday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes the East PTA will meet Friday at 3 o clock with a program by the First and Third Grades. Important business matters will be discussed and a large attendance is expected.

Nelsonville East PTA

Jack Whyte To Lead Eagles of Nelsonville

Nelsonville Aerie No. 291 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles elected Jack Whyte as worthy president for the coming year at the annual lodge meeting on W. Washington Ave Tuesday night. Other officers named were Meade Whyte as worthy vice president chaplain Ira Whitmore secretary Gilbert Smith treasurer F A Davis worthy conductor John Linton inner guard Charles Bowers outer guard Sam Raybould trustee C H Hoce. Charles Bowers named delegate to the state convention with Gilbert Smith and Charles Sayers as alternates.

Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles W. Washington &I Whyte Meade Whyte Ira Whitmore Gilbert Smith F. A. Davis John Linton Charles Bowers Sam Raybould C. H. Hoce Charlies Bowers Charles Sayers

Boy Scout Notes Focused Training for Troop 66 Leaders

In YELLONVILLE a council for scout leaders and assistants of Troop 66 will meet at 7 15 at the West School. Scoutmaster W D Mender directs patrol leaders and assistants to attend as the first session of the training school begins tonight. Bring handbooks and notebooks. Leonard Powell Bennie Sterling and Bob White are assigned to troop program and field activities. Troop 66 meets Friday night at 7 15 at the West School. every member must be present.

Yellonville West School W. D. Mender Leonard Powell Bennie Sterling Bob White

Four Added to Vestry of Episcopal Church

Four new vestry members join St. Peter's Episcopal in Gallipolis at the annual meeting. Frances Dunbar Caldwell now in Florida and Mrs. W. W. Sigler are named with Harold Mackenzie T. L. McNealey and KE. W. Mauck forming the group alongside Robert Mackenzie FE. 8 Spears as junior warden. Miss Bertie Cubbage named treasurer and Mrs. Lottie Abbott reelected missionary treasurer.

Gallipolis Frances Dunbar Caldwell Florida W. W. Sigler St. Peter's J. B. Halliday Robert Mackenzie Spears Harold Mackenzie T. L. McNealey KE. W. Mauck Bertie Cubbage Lottie Abbott

Former U S Presidents Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary

Hayes and Taft, former presidents of the United States, marked their silver wedding anniversaries at the White House in a formal ceremony. The event highlighted longstanding ties between the ex leaders and the nation.

Hayes Taft United States White House

Novel Hi Y program at Nelsonville assembly

A Hi Y program led by Mr Washburn opened with the high school orchestra and a Call to Colors by Garth Lightfoot. The procession featured flag bearers Paul Wolfe and Billy Watkins, followed by an America sing led by Earl Crouse. The lesson, talk, and demonstrations included Hi Y emblem display, a play Sliced Bread, a drum duet, and cooking methods. Delbert Kuhn announced a Hi Y pin for Mr Washburn. The closing included the pledge and N H S loyalty song. Doris Horch hosts Circle of Ruth class Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Nelsonville Washburn Wednesdy Garth Lightfoot Paul Wolfe Billy Watkins America Earl Crouse Irvin Badger Arnold Delbert Kuhn Ned Smith Gienn Smith Bill Mechem Paul Wright N.H.S

Birth announcement Beverly Ann Whyte in Poplar & J city

Mr and Mrs Jack Whyte announce the birth of an eight and a half pound daughter on May 5 in Poplar J She is named Beverly Ann Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Herbert Baird Athens and Mrs James Whyte City A Liverpool man facing tax arrears says his only asset is a lion

Jack Whyte Poplar &J Beverly Ann Herbert Baird Athens James Whyte Liverpool Eng

Nelsonville Visitors Draw Columbus Hosts Briefly

Mrs. Orren Thacker Mrs. Lloyd Morris and Mrs. James Sheppard of Columbus were visitors in Nelsonville Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hanley and daughter Joan also from Columbus spent Tuesday there with relatives.

Nelsonville Orren Thacker Lloyd Morris James Sheppard Columbus John Hanley Joan

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