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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1936

Page

2

Dr Hyde and Dr Raden Take Over Local Block

Nelsonville reports a major real estate transfer as W T Bean sells the Bean Block on W Columbus to Dr H Hyde and Dr Harry Finden. The two story brick building, home to the Boot Shop, dates from about 1916 and will be remodeled into modern flats. One five room unit is occupied with plans for three more five room units and two three room units. Also in Nelsonville the Degree of Pocahontas hosts a benefit bingo at the Fed Men’s Hall tonight at 6 with prize drawings and tickets.

Nelsonville W. T. Bean W. Columbus &T H. Hyde Harry Finden Bean Fed Men's

York Township board meeting at Kimberly Schoolhouse

The York Township Board of Education invites the public to a meeting tonight at 7 o'clock in the Kimberly Schoolhouse. Logan Clerks to Meet. Retail Clerks plan a 7 o'clock gathering at the Junior Hall with organizer J Marquis representing. Nelsonville guests attend commencement. Mrs Morris and Mrs Kreppie co-host with Mrs Meartin for Don Martin’s nephew’s graduation. Monks class meets Wednesday at Mrs John North’s. bring a letter for capsule friend.

Mellonville York Township Board of Educathon Kimberly LOGAN J. Marquis Nelsonville Grace Morris Fannie Kreppie L. D. Meartin Don Martin Monks The Methodist Church John North

Marines topic to headline Memorial Day service

Nelsonville native Norman Ervin and Murray City’s Clarence Hardy will speak at Greenlawn Cemetery Memorial Day decorates at 10 o clock. Hardy will discuss The Marines and Paris Island while Ervin, before honored for bravery as a World War I dispatch runner, shares public recollections. Additional speakers will be announced in The Messenger.

Nelsonville Clarence Hardy Murray City Greenlawn Cemetery Morial Marines Paris Island Hardy Norman Ervin Ervin Glouster Dew Cemetery Burr Oak

Retail Stores To Stay Open In Nelsonville

The Retail Merchants Association will hold its final dinner meeting at the American Legion building Wednesday evening. Nelsonville stores will stay open all day Thursday May 2 and open late Friday night before Memorial Day, while Indiana stores close all day Saturday May 3.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association American Legion Orlock Incal

Nelsonville Couple Announce Richards Staten Marriage

Mr and Mrs Everett Crane of Nelsonville announce the marriage of their nephew Richard Staten of Lancaster, formerly Nelsonville, to Miss Eleanor Barnes of Lancaster. The wedding was at St Marys Cathedral Covington Kentucky on April 14 by Rev Father Wimmers. The couple reside at 125 West Allen Street Lancaster. Staten is employed by Lancaster Brewing Co.

Nelsonville Everett Crane Richard Staten Lancaster Eleanor Barnes Margaret Barnes St. Mary's Cathedral Covington Wimmers Staten W. Allen St Lancaster Brewing Co

Dr Mees To Speak At Nelsonville High Commencement

Dr Otto Mees president Capital University Columbus will give the keynote address at Nelsonville High School’s 58th annual commencement Thursday evening at 8. He recently spent a year and three months in Europe costing about 410 dollars, and previously borrowed 500 dollars to study abroad. Mees has been a sought after lecturer, delivering speeches at Ohio State and many Columbus high schools.

Nelsonville Europe Otto Mees Capital University Leipzig University of Berlin Columbus Ohio State Columbus Senior High School Columbus Coliseum

Derby Day Blues Strain Marion and Ronald In Youth Tale

Adele Garrison depicts Marion and Ronald facing separation over a Derby Day conflict. Ronald laments financial strain, fears failing family duties, and contemplates jobs in garages as he longs to help, while Marion's mother, Lillian, is drawn into supporting him. The note ends with a cliffhanger about his possible crisis.

Ronald Carolyn Marione Sam Brixton Herself Marion Lee Chow Brixton Madge Lillian Jane Forsyte

Eagles Defeat Rivals Sunday

Nelsonville Eagles beat Lancaster Hocking Glass 9 to 4 on Sunday with strong pitching by Steve Toth and 15 safeties, nine for extra bases. Withem led at bat with a double and two singles, while D Mohney and Grayvam added two safeties each as Collins handled catching duties.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Lancaster Hocking Glass Steve Toth Crist and Lathey Toth Haines Smith Crist Lathey Nelsonville Brhoa Dupler Garner Mohney

Boston Milk Suit Seen As Test Of New Deal

Federal District Judge Elisha H. Brewster in Boston held under advisement a key New Deal case on the Boston price fixing milk salt. The suit involves small independent dealers resisting the order, arguing the plan favors large dealers who can process surplus milk into by products, while small dealers rely on whole milk.

Boston New Deal Elisha H. Brewster Hoosac Mill Emall

Ford Account Increased in 1938 Profits Reserves

Ford Motor Co reports an increase in its profit and loss accounting reserves for 1938 by 8 3 617 compared with 1934, signaling a stronger financial position and larger reserve buildup.

FORD Boston Ford Motor Co

Senior Class Members Are Honor Guests

Nelsonville High School seniors who attend the Methodist Church were honored at a Saturday 10 o'clock breakfast in the church parlors. The event featured blue and silver decorations, a white rose at each place, and a program with songs by Ralph Parks and remarks from NHS faculty and class president Don Martin.

Nelsonville Ralph Parks Margaret Coliina Jeannette Cramner Nell Dowler Kathleen Ennis Rowena Fors Doris Frank Elsie Freer Mary Grace Jean Hannahs Lillian Kirk Wanda Lee Elizabeth Monks Elaine Nichols Marjorie Simonton Betty Tignor Rosser Bateman Earl Crouse James Eliott Tom Higgins Delbert Kuhn Don Martin

Three Arraigned in Court at Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports three defendants appeared in Mayor Holland s court. Glennis Swyers pleaded guilty and paid 10 dollars plus costs for reckless driving. Everett West pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined eight dollars plus costs. A N Ward pleaded not guilty to reckless driving and was bound over to the grand jury under a hundred dollar bond.

Nelsonville Reckleas J. H. Gorham State Highway Patrol Glennis Swyers S. G. Holland A. N. Ward Fioodwood R. L. Doebel Everett West Buchtel James Cope Holland

Birthday Celebrated for Curtis Walter in Nelsonville

A surprise dinner marked Curtis Walter's 60th birthday on Sunday May 24 in Nelsonville. His daughter Mrs Bartie Reinshell provided a large birthday cake. Mrs Curtis Walter and the guest of honor Mr Walter received many gifts as the afternoon passed pleasantly.

Nelsonville Curtis Walter Bartie Reinshell Mr. Walter

Mrs Cook Honor Guest At Pretty Function

Mrs Ruth Eberle Hall hosted a Saturday afternoon dessert bridge shower for Mrs Chester Cook at 39 Washington St Nelsonville. Guests included Mrs Frank Jackson, Mrs Mary McCune, Mrs Florence Barron, and out of town guest Miss Jean Rauch of Athens. High score went to Mrs Mary McCune, with Mrs Florence Barron second and Miss Louise Rice low.

Nelsonville Ruth Eberle Hall Chester Cook Elizabeth Edington Washington St Patricia Lou Hall Eberle Mary McCune Florence Barron Louise Rice Cook Frank Jackson Catherine Spencer Freda Smith Herman Ruble Harry Kelly, Jr John Edington Fred Edington Leland Kreig James Preston Rose Shay Helen Jackson Corwin Cookson Mary Sharp Edward Sharp Arthur Burgess Louise Rise Jean Rauch Athens

Buchtel Church Plans Memorial Day Home-Coming

Plans for the Buchtel annual home-coming and chicken dinner on Memorial Day at St. Patrick Parish hall are nearly complete. Mass at 7 will be for all deceased parish members, followed by an all day reunion inviting the public to attend and reconnect with old friends.

Buchtel St. Patrick

Personal Mention in Nelsonville and Urbana Socials

Dr. and J. M. Hyde and Mr. and Mrs. don win Cookson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cookson at Urbana. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Staten Lancaster spent the end of the week in Nelsonville visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Crane. The Woman's Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Building Wednesday at 7 PM to make wreaths and poppies.

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Donwin Cookson Charles Cookson Urbana Richard Staten Lancaster Everett Crane Woman's Auxiliary Legion Building

Nelsonville seniors tour Columbus visiting state institutions

Fifty members of Nelsonville High School’s senior class left by bus and car for a day in Columbus. Accompanied by J. K. Kinneer and F. G. Clifton, they planned to visit sites including the Ohio Penitentiary the State Feeble Minded Institution and the School for the Blind.

Nelsonville High School Columbus Ohio J. K. Kinneer F. G. Clifton High Achor Ohio Penitentiary School For the

Birch Hollow to Meet Plains on Saturday in Nelsonville

Birch Hollow baseball hosts The Plains at The Plains Saturday afternoon with a 2 o clock start. The Carbondale team will also play at Birch Hollow on Saturday and Sunday, facing New Straitsville Saturday and the Springfield Giants Sunday, with a possible away game Sunday. contact manager G. E. Walton, Nelsonville Rt. 8, for interest.

Birch Hollow Plains Low Carbondale New Straitsville Springfield Giants G. E. Walton Nelsonville Rt. 8

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