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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1937
Page
2
Nelsonville health officials and the Parent-Teacher Association schedule a free physical examination for all new pupils at the Central Building on May 26 and 27. Clinics run 9 to 11 30 a m and 1 to 5 p m with pupils from West and Central districts urged to attend.
In Nelsonville the revival meetings led by Rev. C. B. Clendenen and evangelists Harry and Mrs. Fagan, run May 3 to May 23, closed Sunday night. Eight new members joined the church, and more are expected. Sunday School attendance set a record with 101. A capacity audience filled the final night as six people came to the altar after the closing message on Procrastination.
Examinations are scheduled for Wednesday from the East district and Thursday from the West district. Parents are asked to attend if possible. Beginning pupils and distant residents will be transported to the clinic upon a parent request to the district grade building principal.
Garden Club members in Nelsonville re elected all officers led by President J M Hyde and Vice President C D Shafer. Secretary Egbert Whitmore assisted by W W Warren and E J Arnold. Treasurer. Next meeting planned at Mrs P G Oakley’s home. Service director Raine coordinated plant collection for beautification.
Nelsonville Carl Allman faced three charges in Mayor S G Holland's court. He pled guilty to intoxication and was fined. he pled not guilty to resisting officers and carrying concealed weapons with bonds set at 200 and 500 dollars. He was jailed for failing to post bond after arrest by Patrolmen Cope and Thompson. Tolliver pleads not guilty to operating a vehicle under alcohol influence with 500 dollar bond. both men were taken to Athens Monday night.
Nelsonville report says Paul Shannon four year old son of Mrs. Elizabeth Shannon Oak Street was badly burned Saturday after slipping and falling into a tub of hot water. His back from neck to thigh sustained burns.
Miss Besse Love of Akron Ohio was the weekend guest of relatives and friends in Nelsonville.
Gordon B. Grey of Athens Ohio appointed Administrator de bonis non with will annexed of Ella Tedrick deceased in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with fiduciary within four months or be barred. Dated May 71 1937 Louis Tyroler Probate Judge.
G D Gorham as Treasurer of Athens County Ohio files petition in Court of Common Pleas Cause No 18818 seeking sale of real estate in Athena Ohio to satisfy tax and special assessment liens on lots 2201 and 2202 McKinstry and Parkers Highland Park Addition. Clifford Douglas of The Ann Arbor Hotel is named as defendant with answer due by July 15 1997. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Foster Cornwell represents plaintiff.
Nelsonville Greys beat Dr. Walker's Old Timers 4-3 after manager Bill Gray reshuffled the lineup. Galvin pitched all nine innings with 12 strikeouts and four hits allowed, Dane Vet also went the distance. Stage led the offense with two of three hits. CCC faces Hocking Valley Giants Wednesday at 5 30.
Mrs. Flossie Crawford district president of the Ohio Rebekah Assembly has returned after a state meeting at Sandusky. She calls a meeting of all officers of district No. 52 for next Friday evening at her home to arrange the district meet ing in this city Wednesday June 23. State officers will attend including Mrs. Anna Bennett state president and Mrs. Anna I Henderson grand secretary of Columbus and Representative Mrs. Margaret McHarg of Athens.
Nelsonville Wilbur D. Mender, a Young Republican, announces his bid for the Republican nomination for council president at the August 10 primary. Arthur Kennedy, who had also announced, has withdrawn from the race.
Nelsonville officials say the National Honor Society will run the special assembly tomorrow at 8 15 in the morning. Parents and friends are invited as the society announces its awards during the program.
Mrs. Lydia Branston spent Sunday with her daughter Miss Mary Walker. Miss Edith Walker of Athens visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrences Walker. Miss Mable Evans stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Evans near Logan at week’s end.
The Degree of Pocahontas hosts a weekly benefit party at 7 PM Wednesday in Red Men’s Hall. Patrons are asked to bring their May tickets.
Nelsonville reports the Tri Psi Sorority divided its membership into four groups to plan separate benefit events. Group chairmen are Miss Adaline Ray Miss Ruth Butts Miss Treva Shaw and Miss Agnes Hillen. Ray's group ran the Mother's Day dinner for the Business and Professional Club. Butts' group hosts a bridge benefit Friday in their club rooms. A birthday party is planned for Monday June 14. Nelsonville Pythian Sisters announce a potluck supper after their regular meeting Thursday night.
More than 80 men and women gathered at the Lafayette Hotel for a campaign kickoff led by Dr. C. E. Holzer of Rio Grande College Forward Movement. A $25,000 pledge was announced before the drive began, with $50,000 sought from 1,700 Gallia County prospects by June 15, then to reach Jackson County. Daily progress reports will be shared at dinner meetings.
Mrs Gertrude Haning Bowles 75 daughter of the late Rev ILI and Mrs Irene Wood Haning died Monday at a daughter’s home in Huntington after a year of illness. She helped found Rio Grande College, was a graduate and later a trustee. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at the Caldwell residence Huntington with burial at 4 pm Calvary Cemetery Rio Grande.
Middleport society notes detail visits by Josie Johnson and Josephine Calkins from Worthington to W. W. Leonard and Marion Allens, plus Orville Chambers from Columbus staying with his parents. Mary Hackett returns to high school after illness. Nellie Mackin and Francis Andrews’ first banns read at Sacred Heart Church. Mackin resigns from Meigs County Green House. Andrews buys and remodels farm near Long Bottom for future marriage in June.
A CIO meeting is set for Thursday at 7:30 PM on the Public Square in Nelsonville. Organizer George DeNucci of Columbus will speak, and all interested in the CIO movement are urged to attend.
Nelsonville high school Problems of American Democracy seniors plan a trip to Columbus on Friday to tour state institutions including the penitentiary the state hospital for the feeble minded and the state hospital for the insane. E G Cliffton and Principal J K Kinneer will supervise if transportation is arranged.
Nelsonville reports the WBA will host a birthday dinner Tuesday evening at 7 30 o'clock in Red Men’s Hall with community attendance and a festive program.
Mary Alice Davis two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Spencer Davis of Greens Run died Monday at two in the morning. Funeral services were held at the Davis home Tuesday at 2 30 p m with Rev Little of Ath ens officiating Burial was in Taylor Ridge Cemetery. The church of Christ mid week service Thursday 730 p m Ernest Jones leads Loyal Womens Class meets at Mrs Flo Henry home cars provided for those unable to climb the hill Members will meet at the church
Mr and Mrs L F Richardson host the visitor Mr Richardson's father from Newark as a house guest, staying at their home.
Glouster Council sold the town’s old fire truck to Bert Hall for 300. It also approved buying 300 feet of hose for the fire department. A total of 365 was moved from the general fund to settle current bills. All outstanding bills were ordered paid and officers’ reports approved. No settlement reached on the Love and North right of way on Mound Hill. both owners attended.
Mr and Mrs John M Yaw and others from Adrian Mich visited J V Yaw. Mrs J C Sampson Columbus and Mrs E P Chenoweth Lancaster were guests of Howard Ellitt. They attended the Jacksonville Trimble alumni banquet with Chenoweth a former graduate.
The last meeting of the Progressive Study Club was Monday night at Mrs. W. W. Bryson's home. Mrs. Ruth Watkins presided with fourteen members present. A music program by Mrs. Harriett Weymueller and Mrs. Carl M. Pico used Oley Speaks compositions. Light refreshments were served. Mrs. C. M. Clark attended as a guest.
Rev and Mrs David P Morris and family and Mrs Herman Janchius attended the Ohio Convention of Disciples of Christ held at Canton in the Church of Christ on Tuesday.
John Creachbaum visits his parents Mr and Mrs Lewis during a six day leave from the Nelsonville CCC camp.
Use juniper oil and pucha leaves in small green buckets to flush the kidneys as you would the bowels. A test package is available at Clines Pharmacy to help nature eliminate waste and acids that irritate and cause waking at night, scanty flow, or frequent urge.
Three men robbed M. M. Bryson after commencement exercises last Friday night, taking his pocketbook containing $45. Bryson did not recognize his assailants and police were notified.
Mrs Anna Cox was honored with a surprise party at her home Friday night for her eighty fifth birthday. Guests included Nora Cox and daughter Friday, Ethel Holland and daughters Juanita and Grace, Walter Cox, Mary Featherstone and granddaughter Marylin Brancomb, Lulu Barbin and daughter Betty, Martha Betts and daughter Phyllis. Cox, in good health, quiltsed several quilts last winter and does her own work.
The Frank McCann Post American Legion will convene at 7:30 pm to arrange Decoration Day plans and present an audit report on flood relief funds. Mrs James, wife of William James, is gradually recovering from a several week illness at home.
Calvin V. Miller aged 75 died Sunday night at his son Vance Miller's home after a heart attack. He was born in Caldwell County North Carolina and moved to Glouster in 1900. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Church of Christ with burial in the city cemetery. Survivors include Vance George and Dave Miller of Glouster and Lulu Ruth of Lakewood Michigan Fannie Peugh of Greens Run Minsda Payne of China Grove. Ambrose Gibbs Miss Margaret Ann Davis Julius Pico and others travel to Greenville Ohio for Mary V Noon commencement Friday night.
An ad touts Adlerika for stomach gas and bowel cleansing claiming relief from gas and headaches. It cites a Mrs. Jas. Fillgr testimonial and notes Adlerika acts on both upper and lower bowels, unlike ordinary laxatives, with mentions of Dr H L Shoub and pharmacies in Athens, Ball, and Nelsonville.
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