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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1936

Page

2

Nelsonville City Funds Increase in April Total Balance

Nelsonville city funds end April with total balances of 47 220 34 up from 44 730 44 last month. April receipts total 7 391 69 with disbursements 4 901 89. General fund receipts 2 472 58 disbursements 1 101 93. Gasoline fund ends April at 445 waterworks 9 41 electric 7 522 89 autos 1 205 64 street funds 119 38 and street bond 47 220 34 after month end.

Nelsonville E. F. DeVore Electric Light Department

Birch Hollow Opens Season Versus Nelsonville Giants

Birch Hollow baseball teams from Carbondale Connett and Kimberly meet the Nelsonville Giants in a Sunday afternoon game at Birch Hollow Park with a 1 30 kickoff. Dr Walker's Odd Timers face Birch Hollow at 5 pm on the Kimberly Carbondale Road in a separate night contest.

Nelsonville Birch Hollow Carbondale Connett Kimberly Nelsonville Giants Birch Hollow Park Giants

Oak Grove Brief Personal Mention

Oak Grove residents share social visits across nearby towns. Charlies Wendell and family visit Henry Wendell in Nelsonville while others gather with Dishong and Shumway families in Jacksonville and Connett. Arthur Hartman and Charlie Howard travelers visit kin in Nelsonville and Athens area.

Oak Grove Charlies Wendell Henry Wendell Nelsonville Harry Dishong Thomas Shumway Jacksonville George Dishong Glen Ebon William Howard Charlies Howrd Spencer Adams William Clavish Charleston W. Va Andy Clavish Leonard Davis Harold Barrows Wingett Chapel Charlies Howard Erelyn Dishong Raymond Humphrey Connett Arthur Hartman William Hartman Earl Mourne Charles Gilpin Verna France Carbondale Herbert Ely Charles L. Wachenschwanz Athens Harry Dishong and Son Jake Hoodiet New Straiteville

Donation to Child's Welfare from Mother's Club

Nelsonville group thanks Mother's Club for a generous donation from last week's Elks Hall dance. Funds will be used to benefit the children served by the Child's Welfare Association and improve local welfare efforts.

Nelsonville Child's Welfare Association Mother's Club Elks Hall

Shaw Held To Grand Jury On Reckless Driving Charge

Otho C. Shaw of Walbridge faced reckless driving charges in Mayor Holland's court after a collision with C L Shill’s car and trailer, near Chestnut and I streets. Shaw pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under a $100 bond.

Nelsonville Mayor & G Holland Otho C. Shaw Walbridge Asa Hammond Chestnut &I C. L. Shill Dayton Shill Giouster Wade Shaw Edward Dunn Greens Row Hammond

Girl Scouts Meet on Kontner Hill Tuesday

In Nelsonville Troop One hosted Troop Two on Kontner Hill May 5. Emily Sharp lit the campfire to earn the second class badge. Miss Helen Shaw read poems and Miss Betty Dodds told a pirate story. Tenderfeet named Ruth Morris Josephine Wareheim Ruth Mathewson Delores Mender Mary Virginia Thomas Alice Duskey Leonia Allen Betty Jane Ross Emily Sharp. The gathering closed with toasted marshmallows.

Nelsonville Kontner Hill Emily Sharp Helen Shaw Betty Dodds Ruth Morris Josephine Wareheim Ruth Mathewson Delores Mender Mary Virginia Thomas Alice Duskey Leonia Allen Betty Jane Ross

Reverend Cecil Mender Leads Sunday Coe Chapel Services

Nelsonville announces Rev. Cecil Mender will conduct services at Coe Chapel each Sunday evening at 7 50 with improved roads for easy car access. Special music will be offered at all services and Sunday School begins at 10 a m. The evening sermon topic is Behold Thy Mother.

Nelsonville Cecil Mender Coe Chapel

Eagles and Giants Clash at Eagle Park in Nelsonville

The Nelsonville Facies and the Springfield Giants, strong semi pro teams, meet at Eagle Park on Nelsonville Buchtel Road Sunday May 10. First pitch at 2 30 pm. Eagles seek revenge after a loss to the Lancaster Coca Colas. management promises a stronger lineup.

Nelsonville Springfield Giants Eagle Park Nelsonville- Buchtel Road Eagles Lancaster Coca Colas

Quick Way to Relieve Constipation and Dizziness

Athens man credits new Vendol medicine with ending years of constipation and dizziness. Reports by Clifford Radabaugh of Ohio Fuel and Gas Co. claim regular relief, fewer headaches, and improved digestion after weeks of use. Vendor sold at Athens Pharmacy and other local druggists with no charge for talk.

Athens Clifford Radabaugh Ohio Fuel & Gas Co Vendor Alan Seld Hickman Nelsonville Obie

Nelsonville Briefs Highlight Local Visits

Mrs J W Wood holidaying in Columbus visiting sister Miss Mae Harris and son Harris Wood. Mrs L D Johnson and Miss Virginia Lou Eberle were Columbus visitors Thursday. Alonzo Figgans and Robert Neiman also traveled to Columbus on business.

Nelsonville J. W. Wood Columbus Mae Harris Harris Wood L. D. Johnson Virginia Lou Eberle Alonzo Figgans Robert Neiman

Epworth League Plans Mother's Day Service

Epworth League of the Methodist Church will observe Mother’s Day with a Sunday evening service on May 10. Mrs Neal Wyatt Kyle will speak and Mrs Alva Patton will lead a group of songs. Members are asked to bring a flower for the closing service. A 2x3x4 inch block of wood is requested to supply pulp for the 24 page edition.

Nelsonville Epworth League of the Methodist Church Neal Wyatt Kyle Alva Patton

Pythian Sisters to Hold Regular Bingo Party

Nelsonville group announces a Saturday bingo session with play starting at set time. A special registration perk will be given to attendees for the event.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters

Retta Howe Class Is Entertained Thursday

NELSONVILLE The Retta Floone Sunday School Class was entertained at the home of Mrs. Hubert Mender Thursday evening. After the business meeting an enjoyable social hour was held. Twenty members answered to roll call. Mrs. Chas Walker, Mrs. Charlotte Hubbell and Miss Sylvia Matheny assisted hosts.

Nelsonville Retta Floone Hubert Mender Chas. Walker Charlotte Hubbell Sylvia Matheny

Young People Direct Sunday Service Pageant at Nelsonville

The Church of Christ in Nelsonville will hold a Sunday service led by the Young People department with a pageant titled Hail Motherhood. Teachers and several pupils will present it and the choir will provide special music. Flowers for mothers may be sent between 9 and 9 30 in the morning. No evening service.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Miss Wood Hosts Washington Street Contract Club

Florence Wood hosted a contract club gathering on Washington Street Thursday evening with Mrs. Harry Kelly Jr. as substitute. High scores went to Mrs. Fred Edington and Miss Mary Sharp.

Nelsonville Florence Wood Washington St Harry Kelly Jr Fred Edington Mary Sharp

Roosevelt Community Club organized in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports the Roosevelt Community Club a local colored group organized by Rev. C. G. Dorsey held its first meeting at 537 High St. Officers elected include Oren Miller president Ralph Wood treasurer and Samuel Davis secretary Talks by officers covered welfare plans and a proposed community center It was voted to hold a picnic after establishment.

Nelsonville Roosevelt Community Club C. G. Dorsey High St Oren Miller Ralph Wood Samuel Davis

Young Republicans Rally Attended by Finsterwald and Sheppard

Charles Finsterwald and Tom Sheppard traveled from Nelsonville and York Township to Columbus to join the state wide rally of Young Republican Clubs at the Neil House and Memorial Hall.

Nelsonville Charles Finsterwald Tom Sheppard Columbus Young Republican Club York Township Neil House Memorial Hall

Great Wall of Peru Discovered Beyond 1,500 Miles

The discovery claims a vast ancient structure in Peru extends over 1,500 miles. Researchers describe it as a colossal wall system possibly linking major regions, with details sparse and awaiting verification.

Peru

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