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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville PTA names new officers for coming year

Mrs James Knight was elected president of the High School Parent-Teacher Association in Nelsonville for the upcoming year. Offiers named include Kenneth Kinneer first vice president Mildred Roberts second vice president Mrs Clarence Kelley secretary Anna Riley treasurer. Nominating committee members were Mrs Eddie Johnson Mrs R A Snackenburg and L A Davis. The group met Monday evening, had dinner, and heard two vocal solos by Faith Cordrey with piano by Alice Mechem.

Nelsonville James Knight Kenneth Kinneer Mildred Roberts Clarence Kelley Anna Riley Eddie Johnson R. A. Snackenburg L. A. Davis Blanche Moorehead Nelson Dowler

Mrs Burnell Bitten by Dog in Nelsonville Incident

Mrs. William Burnell of W. Washington Street was severely bitten Saturday afternoon as she crossed Cables Alley. She suffered multiple lacerations below the knee and her dress and stockings were torn. County Warden Porter Dicken examined the dog and ordered it kept confined for 20 days for observation.

Nelsonville William Burnell W. Washington Sr Cables Alley Porter Dicken

Meeting Notes Acknowledge Contributions and Treasury Plan

The committee expressed appreciation for contributions. It was proposed that after paying all association bills for the year, any cash in the treasury over $25 be devoted to the public address system. Maynard McDaniel’s room had the highest parent attendance according to the room count.

Association Treasury Maynard McDaniel

DAR Hosts To Clubs in Nelsonville

DAR members from the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R met at the Glenn home in Nelsonville to hear a talk on syphilis by Dr W H Hyde and discuss upcoming committee assignments for the year. The gathering opened with The Star Spangled Banner and the Lord's Prayer followed by a flag lesson by Miss Lu Lane. A Flag Day picnic is planned at Miss Hattie Bairds Riverside home.

Nelsonville Hyperion Cosmopolitan Wallace Glenn Frank Poston George Johnson P. W. Hickman Gladys Whitlatch Elizabeth Zane Dew Glenn Short St Lu Lane Hattie Baird Riverside Rose Weigand National Defense Committee M. H. Weigand Lettie Coe Hentz Miles Q. Shepard Julius Fischer Mary Kessinger L. D. Martin FE. E. Bell C. E. Welch S. E. Dean Wilford Stiers Gay Aumiller John Wood Margaret Johnson E. E. Bell W. H. Weigand W. H. Hyde

Choir Practice Tonight at Church Auditorium

The Church of Christ choir in Nelsonville will meet tonight at 7 o'clock for practice. Director C. E. Poston leads the session in the church auditorium.

Nelsonville Church of Christ C. E. Poston

Mrs Pritchard Hosts Circle of Ruth Class Night

Mrs E C Pritchard hosted Friday night for the Circle of Ruth Sunday School Class of the Presbyterian Church. The evening featured games and contests with a refreshment course served at the close.

Nelsonville E. C. Pritchard Circle of Ruth The Presbyterian Church

Eagles to held funeral service for John Smith tonight

Nelsonville Fraternal Order of Eagles conducts ritualistic funeral for John Smith at Warren Funeral Home at 8 15 PM. Members urged to attend services.

Nelsonville Order of Eagles John Smith Warren Funeral

Troop 66 Scout Rally Holds Wiener Roast on Hill

Boy Scouts of Troop 66 meet at West School at 7 30 PM for a wiener roast and second class cooking tests. Members should come prepared to pass cooking requirements.

Nelsonville

Snyder and Son Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin in Nelsonville

Nelsonville hosts Murray Snyder and his son John of Marion Ohio for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ervin and John Snowden. Snyder worked as a telegraph operator in youth and spent his early life in the district.

Nelsonville Murray Snyder John Marion Ohio Charles Ervin John Snowden Snyder

Nelsonville Jr. QUAM Benefit Party Set for Tuesday

The Jr. QUAM will host a benefit party Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the IOOF Hall. The event aims to raise funds for club activities and community programs in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville the Jr. Quam IOOF

M. H. A. Meeting Held In Nelsonville

The M H A held its regular meeting Monday night at Bernardine Perkins home with refreshments and games enjoyed by attendees.

Nelsonville Bernardine Perkins

Smith Wolfe announce birth of a son

Nelsonville announces the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Donald FE Smith with Mary Elizabeth Wolfe as the mother. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W D Wolfe and Mrs. Jessie Smith. great grandmother is Mrs. Leslie Cox. A Mizpah Class meeting at the Methodist Church was postponed.

Nelsonville Donald FE. Smith Mary Elizabeth Wolfe Asgon W. D. Wolfe Jessie Smith Leslie Cox Methodist Church Clara Caldwell Walnut St

Local families spend weekend at Murray City home

Mr and Mrs Donald Shunhurler and children of Willoughby and Mr and Mrs John Thomas and family of Detroit visited Mr and Mrs Chas Shunhurler in Murray City for the weekend.

Murray City Donald Shunhurler Willoughby John Thomas Detroit Chas. Shunhurler

Holcomb Rites Sunday in Holcomb Cemetery

Body of Judge A. T. Holcomb who died at his Portsmouth home will be interred in Holcomb Cemetery at Vin ton Sunday May 23 at 11 o clock. Gallipolis Bar Association members will attend the rites.

Gallipolis A. T. Holcomb Portsmouth Ohio University Holcomb Vinton Gallipolis Bar Association

Building boom in McCarleyville near Gallipolis

McCarleyville, the rapidly growing village near Gallipolis, sees Oscar Wood and Frank Plymale constructing two new cottages while work progresses swiftly on a new hall.

Gallipolis McCarleyville Oscar Wood Frank Plymale Ee Hall

Car fires scorch two vehicles in Gallia County

A new car owned by Tom Hillman near Waterloo burned after leaving the highway Saturday night by the John W. Gill farm. Sunday night Evan Richards of Cora reported an older car fire in the same area and manner.

Gallipolis Tom Hillman Waterloo John W. Gill Evan Richards Cora

UC Library Adds Complete Aviation History Film

University of California expands its visual education collection with a full aviation history film tracing development from the Wright Brothers and Bleriot to the latest crash.

Berkeley Calif University of California

Girl Scouts To Hold Leader Training Class

Nelsonville reports the fourth of six leader training sessions for Girl Scouts will be Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the Christian Church. The course is sponsored by Hyperion Club and Business and Professional Clubs with Miss Helen Shaw assisted by Mrs. Thor Olson in charge. A few new members enrolled last week and more can join.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Hyperion Club Helen Shaw Thor Olson

Ruth Shunhurter and Sam Costello Marriage Notice

Ruth Shunhurter of Murray City and Sam Costello of Willoughby Ohio were married May 8 at the Methodist Episcopal Church Logan by Rev Shank. Ruth is a Murray City High School graduate and the couple will reside in Willoughby where Costello is employed.

Murray City Charles Shunhurter Ruth Sam Costello Willoughby Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church Logan Shank Murray City High School

Letart Rally Date Set For May 23

LETART FALLS The Letart Epworth League will hold Rally Day services May 23 with sunrise services 5 30 to 6 30 a m led by Wilma Roush, breakfast at Community Hall, Sunday School 9 30, church 10 30, round table at 2 p m led by Dr. Foster. All county leagues to be present and a 5 p m potluck supper at the hall. Home Coming plans are under way for the remodeled community hall and a chicken dinner.

Letart Falls Letart Epworth Wilma Roush Hazel Allen Kate Roush Mary Shuler Dr. Foster C. A. Allen F. S. Norris Calbert Allen Charleston Wilson Slaughter Durst Apple Grove Letart Herbert Shields Earl Robinson Williamson W. Va Lavina Lawson New Haven A. E. Roush T. W. Wagner Clara Day Gallipolis D. T. Binns Columbus Harvey Adams Leota King Akron W. A. Wolfe Grace Crow Chillicothe W. O. Crow Chester Roy Pooler Robert Chapman Pittsburgh William Chapman Charles Rowe Detroit Charley Rowe Hobart Hayman Gayle Wagner Mary Virginia Wolfe Gladys Hayman Gail Manuel Mary Slaughter Edwin Burnem Colter Hayman Raymond Robinson Gilbert Spencer Walter Parsons George Heiney Quentin Hayman Eddie Burnem Earl Adams Robert Shank George Hayman Lester Roush Richard Norris Herbert Roush Howard Norris Clarence Parsons Hayman Barnitz Edward Robinson Chester Durst Harold Hayman Clarence Roush

Five Teams Form Ball League In Nelsonville

Representatives from five groups met to form a city softball league in Nelsonville. An eight team league is expected, playing Tuesdays and Thursdays with a split season and a best of three final. Entry is 3.50 per round to cover balls, due by May 26. A board of governors will be formed June 1.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Methodist Church Retail Clerks Carbon Hill Grange Phi Club Presbyterian Church Buchtel CCC

Zones Re Marked on Public Square and District

Parking and safety zones on the Public Square and in the business district are being re marked this week by Street Commissioner Raymond Raine and a corps of helpers. Limited and no parking zones also are indicated.

Nelsonville Raymond Raine

Nelsonville and Lancaster Guests Spend Weekend

Sunday guests include L N Rowland of Lancaster with Nelsonville acquaintances. Mrs Charles Martin returns from Phoenix visit. Dr and Mrs Robert Reed of Osborn Ohio visit Mr and Mrs Joe Porter. William Lodge of Indianapolis visits Mr and Mrs William Brooks. Mrs Charles Wade and daughter Mildred of Akron visit Mrs Miles Howe.

Nelsonville L. N. Rowland Lancaster Ed Dugan Charles Martin Phoenix Arizona Robert Reed Osborn Joe Porter William Lodge Indianapolis William Brooks Charles Wade Mildred Akron Miles Howe

Two Births Announced in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Reese Kennedy announce the birth of Clyde Michael with Thelma Evans as mother. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Guy Evans of Mill Street and Mr and Mrs Chas Kennedy of Adams Street. Mr and Mrs Clarence Wood announce the birth of an eight pound son Clarence William with grandparents Mrs Dora Scott of Springfield and Mr William Wood of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Reese Kennedy Thelma Evans Clyde Michael Guy Evans Mill St Chas. Kennedy Adams St Clarence Wood Clarence William Dora Scott Springfield William Wood

Young People League to meet at Church of Christ

Nelsonville program committee of the Young People's League meets tonight at 8 in the Church of Christ study. Miss Mary Margaret Betts is chairman of the committee. Elaine Nichols, Mercy Hospital student nurse, had appendix removal Saturday and is in satisfactory condition with her mother beside her. York Township eighth grade commencement set for May 20 at 1 pm in Buchtel auditorium with bus transportation announced.

Nelsonville Young People's League Church of Christ Mary Margaret Betts Elaine Nichols Mercy Hospital York Township Buchtel Auditorium

Benefit at The Plains Alumni Association Dance

A dance and party for the Plains Alumni Association is set for Wednesday May 19. The event is open to the public per Very Whetstone, president, and Bennie Harrison, secretary treasurer of the graduate group.

Plains the Plains Plains Alumni Association Very Whetstone Bennie Harrison

Birth of Daughter for Verne Hinerman and Thelma Todd

The parents of Verne Hinerman of New Straitsville announce the birth of an eight pound daughter at Cherrington Hospital Logan this morning.

Nelsonville Verne Hinerman Thelma Todd New Straitsville Cherrington Hospital Logan

Boy Scout Leaders Conclude Glouster Conference

The Third Annual Hock Hocking District Leadership Conference ended with a banquet at Glouster High School. About 135 attendees heard Rev. Neil Crawford stress Scouting as character building and civic service. Patrols performed stunts, Wolf and Donkey patrols won top honors. Eight Holy Cross Church boys joined in the investiture ceremony led by John Sikorski. Prizes included Scout Handbooks for all patrol members.

Glouster Athens County Glouster High School M. H. Macfarlan Albany E. J. Arnold Nelsonville Neil Crawford Athens Christian Church United States Crawford G. A. Stevenson Parkersburg Paul W. Handel Kootaga Wolf Patrol the Holy Cross Church John Sikorski

Ladies Homemaking Group to Meet at High School

On Wednesday the Ladies Homemaking Group will hold a meeting in the high school home economics room at 6 30 p m.

Glouster

Noon to attend Mining Congress in Cincinnati

A. T. Glouster will travel to Cincinnati Monday to participate in a conference of the American Mining Congress with other industry representatives.

Glouster T. A. Noon Cincinnati American Mining Congress

Class to Meet Nelsonville Faithful Workers

The Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Thomas Spencer.

Nelsonville Faithful Workers The Methodist Church Thomas Spencer

Glouster Briefs Visitors and Guests Listed

Glouster brief notes list visitors over the weekend including Grace Herald Virginia and Betty Wolf and Calvin Benedict of Columbus. Leslie Pierce of North Lima stayed with his sister Mrs William Golding and family Sunday. Mrs Gladys Viney hosted her parents Albert Allen Sr Romeo Allen and Nelson Allen of Detroit and Mrs Emil Edwards with James Scott of Rendville Sunday.

Glouster William Wolf Grace Herald Virginia Betty Calvin Benedict Columbus Leslie Pierce North Lima William Golding Gladys Viney Albert Allen Romeo Nelson Allen Detroit Emil Edwards James Scott Rendville

Scouts Award Certificates At Hoot Owl Patrol Event

Certificates of completion for the Scout training course were presented to a list of names including Earl Wachenschwanz Frederick Lenczyk Bennie Sterling J E Anderson E J Arnold A M Bennett C A Bingman E K Bryson and others. The evening ended with taps and the Scout benediction.

Hoot Owl Earl Wachenschwanz Frederick Lenczyk Bennie Sterling J. E. Anderson E. J. Arnold A. M. Bennett C. A. Bingman E. K. Bryson Bill Butts Walton Davies Ralph L. Dalton T. E. Donahue T. W. Figley Paul Lisk Jack Gardner Robert George Robert Williams Max Wilson Roy L. Dupler W. D. Withem

Eighth Grade Commencement Slated in Jacksonville

GLOUSTER Jacksonville eighth graders will graduate at the M E Church on Thursday May 20 at 8 pm. This marks the first Jacksonville schools commencement for eighth grade in several years.

Glouster Jacksonville M. E

Concert meeting of cooperative workers in Logan

Mrs. Carl Pico and Mrs. Harriette Weymueller attended a Cooperative Concert Association Workers meeting in Logan Monday evening. A dinner preceded the conference in the M. E. Church social room.

Glouster Carl Pico Harriette Weymueller Logan Cooperative Concert Association M. E

Don’t Get Up Nights Test Uses Natural Flush

Use juniper oil and buchu leaves made into small green buckets to flush the kidneys as you would the bowels. A test package is available at drug stores to help nature eliminate waste and acids that cause irritation and nighttime awakening. Get a test size package at Clines Pharmacy. Adv.

Clines Pharmacy

Scouts Meet Outdoors at Church Wednesday Night

Glouster Boy Scout troop 72 sponsored by the Church of Christ plans an outdoor meeting Wednesday night in front of the church at 7 o clock. Assistant Scoutmaster Elmer Jones will lead the gathering.

Glouster Church of Christ Elmer Jones

Jacksonville Ladies Home Making Group Meeting Notice

Jacksonville Ladies Home making Group will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday at 1 p m in the Jacksonville grade school. Election of officers is on the agenda and members are urged to bring a guest.

Jacksonville

Funeral services for Mrs F P Kientz set Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs F P Kientz who died at her home Saturday night will be held at Holy Cross Church Thursday morning at 9 o'clock.

Glouster F. P. Kientz Holy Cross Church

Two Columbus Guests Visited Athens Luncheon Host

Miss Merle Dare ford hosted Miss Charlotte Wolfe and Miss Gladys Muntz of Columbus for a weekend, sharing a luncheon with Mrs. Lola Antle in Athens on Saturday.

Glouster Merle Dareford Charlotte Wolfe Gladys Muntz Columbus Lola Antle Athens

Don’t Sleep When Gas Presses Heart Adierika Ad

An advertising notice promotes Adierika as a quick scientific cure for gas and bloating caused by constipation. It claims gas pressurizes the heart and lungs, cleanses poisons from both bowels, and removes harmful bacteria without griping or habit forming effects. Athens Pharmacy Ball Pharmacy Neksonville carry it.

Adierika Athens Ball Pharmacy Neksonville

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