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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
6
Nelsonville police and fire departments host a carnival and spring festival the week of May 27 to June 1 with Gooding's Carnival on the Baird Lot near the depot. Proceeds support the equipment fund for both departments including a police car, a fire truck windowfield, and bullet‑proof vests.
Mrs. Gladys Bayless Mrs. Reneva Pritchard and Miss Geneva Geers hosted the Meth odist Church Guild Society gathering Monday at Myers Street. President Mrs. Lillian Bette presided as talks covered missions hymns and Methodist institutions. Ten members attended and plans for the June 3 annual picnic were discussed.
The Euchre Club met at Mrs Marvel Sayre s home Sunday evening with five tables in play. Mrs Agnes McDonald and Mayor Krotche won prizes for high score while Walter Smath ers and Mrs Dora Wagner took prizes for low score. The hostess served lunch after the games.
The Elizabeth Street project with cement curbing paving salvaged brick is done. Workers now lay brick on College Avenue linking Elizabeth and Fort Streets, a short street that will be completed soon.
A surprise party honored the fourteenth birthday of Miss Margaret Jacobs at her parents home in Nelsonville Route 3. Guests enjoyed music and games with refreshments.
Nelsonville notices list Sylvester Ross and Paul Allen visiting Beaver Falls with Mrs. Allen Ross returning home. Mrs Phebe Clements spent Tuesday in Logan. Mrs. Jessie Smith and family hosted Ralph Orr and wife in Granville. Elwood McCreary and Paul Courtney came back from Bedford. Washington D. H. and Dr J W Wilson hosted guests. William Mallon and wife of California, visiting Atlantic City, stopped with sisters R Beckler and Elsie Weaver on their way home.
Miss Celia Foughty and Mr. Gerald Jacobs were married Sunday at 4 15 in the Catholic Church rectory with Father Kelly officiating. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents in Nelsonville Route 3 for the time being.
Miss Lucille Sayre hosted the Priscilla Club gathering on Friday night. Officers were elected with Vera Stevens as president Ada Marie Rife as vice president Venus Turner as secretary and Pauline Sayre as treasurer. Songs and games followed then refreshments were served.
Buchtel an impressive program planned for Memorial Day by Alfield Johnson music instructor at Buchtel School. The observance includes a ceremonial marching by children and adults to nearby cemeteries. Mr and Mrs Dana Bookman and son Clayton visited in Logan and saw Mrs Will Lewis at Cherrington Hospital. Mrs Lewis recovering after two leg surgeries for a diabetic infection. They also visited John Ludden recovering from an appendicitis operation.
Mrs Claude Green and Mr and Mrs Nelsonville announce the marriage of their daughter Evelyn to Mr Howard Lax of Carbon Hill. The wedding occurred at Pt Pleasant West Virginia on Saturday May 18.
Isabelle Sheskey of Buchtel pleaded not guilty to intoxication charges during arraignment in the Nelsonville court of Mayor 8. G. Holland. She was bound over to the grand jury under a 200 bond which was furnished.
Twenty four seniors in D. F. Pulten’s social science class at The Plains High School toured the Athens State Hospital and the Athens County Courthouse on Wednesday. At the Courthouse they met probate Judge J. M. Johnson who described juvenile work and probate court functions.
War games near Midway involve Black and White fleets as a patrol plane crashes with six crewmen lost. Rescue efforts locate wreckage and oil slick at dawn, while other collisions and near misses mark the dangerous maneuvers. The fleet heads toward Hawaii with patrols resuming the return flight.
Happenings around Buchtel and Nelsonville mention visits by Mrs. Robert Corwin Doris and Victor Corwin at Riverview Inn Chillicothe. Ruth Stevens visiting relatives. Mrs. Gerald Shepherd from East Canton. Kenneth Kinneer and Gladys visiting Rev Householder. Elmer Bennett and family with William Wade. Betty Andrews from Murray City. Chris Russell hosting Merle Higgins Frances Sheskey and son from Lancaster. Clyde Tolliver and family visiting Crooksville. A Nelsonville benefit bingo by the Daughters of America is set for Friday 8:15 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall with a lodge session preceding.
Members of the Wednesday Card Club plus guest Mrs Glenn Allen met at Mrs Paul Allens Chestnut Street in Nelsonville. Prizes of high scores went to Helen Verity first and Dean Linncott second. Refreshments followed the game.
Chanel designs a simple dinner dress in dotted black mousseline featuring a veiled decollete and soft clinging lines favored by the designer. The creation emphasizes understated elegance and refined silhouettes.
Murray City hosts Poppy Day on May 25 as disabled veterans craft the poppies and support veterans. wreaths for graves are also made. Decoration Day on May 30 features a parade from the high school at 8 30 a m to Murray Cemetery with a salute and taps led by the drum corps. school children will receive a small gift.
Nelsonville notices list Sunday morning services at Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street with 10 30 singing and prayer, 11 o clock sermon by Rev. D C Shearer, Sunday School at 9 30 led by Walter S Primmer, Young People's meeting at 6 30 led by Miss Marguerite Jones, evening evangelistic service at 7 30 with special singing, prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30, and Friday cottage meeting at the same hour.
Mrs Lawrence Lehman hosted the Nelsonville bridge club with Rachel Wilson at Carbton Hill. Cues player Mrs Raymond Raine won first prize and Mrs Arthur Slater took second high prize.
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