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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1937

Page

2

Dr C G Dew Wins Nelsonville Mayoral Race By Wide Margin

Dr C G Dew a Democratic candidate defeated Republican Harry R Kelley by a two to one margin in Nelsonville city election taking 1692 of 2405 votes. Pool bond issue failed by about 139 votes while electric light plant bonds were approved by a 1 234 to 899 vote across nine precincts. Republicans gained two council seats and the solicitor post.

C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville C. G. Dew Harry R. Kelley Dew Kelley White Francis White John P. Kelso Kelso First Ward Fleet Alonzo Red” Figgins Frank Huddy Gerald Nelson Robert Eddy William Glenn Leonard Newman Pat Galvin William L. Barker William Anderson

Nelsonville High Awards Essay Contest Winners

Miss Freda Smith of the Women's Business and Professional Club awarded cash prizes to six students in the essay contest Why Nelsonville Needs a Swimming Pool. Winners named include Gerald Forbes and Ruth Galvin in lower grades, Polly Johnson and James Selby in 9th, Walden Bruce 10th, Jean Scharff 11th, and Alice Mechem 12th.

Nelsonville Freda Smith Women's Business and Professional Club Gerald Forbes Ruth Galvin Polly Johnson James Selby Walden Bruce Jean Scharff Alice Mechem C. H. Bartlett Dorothy Wightman A. J. Kyle

Nelsonville to hand out 150 grape baskets at City Hall

Nelsonville mayor S G Holland announced 150 baskets of grapes will be given to relief clients at City Hall on Thursday. The effort aims to aid residents in need and reflect local relief actions announced today.

Nelsonville City Hall S. G. Holland

Nelsonville WCM Society to Meet Thursday Night

The Women's Christian Missionary Society will meet Thursday night with Mrs. Will Bland on Fort Street at 7 30 o'clock.

Nelsonville Women's Christian Missionary Society Will Bland Fort St

Miss Grimes Weds Donald Ohlinger in Rutland

Rutland hosts the Oct in high noon wedding of Miss Juanita Grimes to Donald Ohlinger son of Mr and Mrs O T Ohlinger Middleport with Rev Don McMillan officiating The couple leaves for a wedding trip before settling in Middleport and other local events are noted.

Rutland Roy Grimes Juanita Donald Ohlinger O. T. Ohlinger Middleport Don McMillan George Kennedy T. Ohlinger Orval Royal Grimes Irvin Mitchell Columbus Milford Ohlinger Joan Bradbury Melvin Hogan Bremen Sidney Roy Ed Molden Charles Grate Mollie Frank Hill Zanesville Harley Garvin Dorothy Whittington Junteece Ohlinger Carlos Snowden Holzer Hospital Addie Johnson Toledo Maude Bennington Cleveland Bertha Raiboure Eleanor Amsbury Webb Hall Virginia Pond Anne Chapman Maxine Folan Eleanor Armsbury Lizzie Hoppes Nelle Hansen Mason City Herman Hoppes John Taylor Dexter Joe Young Mr. Garvin Joe Smith Albany Grey Tating Brdegioony

PSO Members Meet at President’s Home in Nelsonville

On Monday November 1 PSO members gathered at president Virginia Lanning’s home. Attendees included Helen Galvin Ruth Galvin Betty Kesterson and Jean Fiske. The next meeting will be at Helen Galvin’s residence.

Nelsonville PSO Virginia Lanning Helen Galvin Ruth Galvin Betty Kesterson Jean Fiske

Art Class Opens Under Raymond Paul In The Plains

The Plains notes the Art Class led by Raymond Paul began on Monday October 24 with 25 students enrolled. First graders held a party on October 28 with jack o lanterns and games plus refreshments.

the Plains Raymond Paul Melvin Moore Dayton Plains Faculty Women's Club Ohio University Charles Martin Jake Martin Sand Ridge Herbert Shrieves Agnes Powell Gladys Grandy Clarice Coon Aberham Eniis Hocking Ohio Stage’s Mound Donald Staugger Wilford Hanning Charles Linscott Wyona Stauffer Emmitt Lee MacDonald Carl Tinkham Bernard McGraner Elizabeth Airchney Margaret Kostival Mary Harrison Luella Lafollette Lucille Cullison Ella Matson Eva Olson Helen Schoonover Elmer McKibbon Billy Evens Margie Darnell Wilma Lyons Sarah Beckly John Lopez Boyd Yates Norma Samuel Darnell Morris, Ill Hershal Darnell Hershal Elizabeth McGraner Elvie Lower Plains Carl Tinkham Jr Mardo Corbett Edward Napper Hamden Ben Napper Wellston Dale Goldsberry Columbus Leslie Taylor Ladies’ Auxiliary Perl Coon Iva Rutter Clarise Coon Nora Corbell Selia Shrives Verna Tinkham Marie Hanning Ruby Howard Allie Vernon Garnet Taylor Margery Corbell Esther Yeager Kathleen Taylor Cade Breaker Kirvesti Parfitt Yeager Helen Gibson Leon Glass Melvin Talbert Albert Hanning Earl Hanning Dude Grandy Hocking Hill George Potts Martin Hunter

Pythians Welcome Supreme Chancellor Fred H. Jones

Large crowd attends meeting in Gallipolis as Fred H. Jones of Los Angeles California, Supreme Chancellor of the order, is welcomed. Fred Ervin to lead midweek Church of Christ study and devotional service Thursday at 7 30 pm.

Gallipolis Fred H. Jones Los Angeles Calif Ervin Glouster Fred Ervin Church of Christ

Rail Time Card Airplane Avice

Airport Airtax service available from sunrise to sunset with connections to T. and W. A. and A. A. airlines at main airports. Leave Athens West 10:46 am. East 6:58 am and North 6:12 pm.

AVICE Athens Municipal Airport A. A Athe West

Mrs. Allie Bartoe Dies at 62 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Mrs. Allie Luella Bartoe 62 wife of James Bartoe died Tuesday night at 718 Chestnut Street. Survived by husband of 44 years and one daughter Lucile. Also survived by sisters Lora Daugherty Newark and Minnie Davis Nelsonville. brothers Fred Bryan Newark Richard Bryan Buchtel and Frank Barbersville. Two children preceded her in death. Member of Pythian Sisters Logan. Friends may call at residence through Friday noon. Funeral at Warren Funeral Home Friday 2 PM.

Nelsonville Allie Luella Bartoe James Bartoe Chestnut St Lucile Lora Daugherty Newark Minnie Davis Fred Bryan Richard Bryan Buchtel Frank Barbersville Pythian Sisters Logan Warren Funeral Home

Church Activities Announced in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the mid week prayer meeting is set for tonight at 7 in the Church of Christ. Rev Goodman starts a study of personal evangelism. The Church of Christ fellowship committee meets Thursday at 7 in the church study with Esther Verity as chair. Rev W P Clarke leads noon services at Haydenville Fire Proofing Company with talks at the clay mine from 11 to 11 15 and at the machine shops 11 55 to 12 10. Several ministers accompany him. Rev Goodman also leads Thursday night services at Camp Nelson.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Goodman Esther Verity W. P Clarke Haydenville Camp Nelson

Prank Removal of Car Parts Found on Fayette St

Eighteen radiator and gas tank caps believed stolen by Halloween pranksters were found on Fayette Street Tuesday by Ted Iles and Harry Stage. Caps taken to City Hall. owners can recover by calling Police Chief George Bateman to identify property.

Nelsonville Fayette St Ted Iles Harry Stage City Hall George Bateman

Cosmopolitan Club Meets at Roberts Home

Misses Grace and Mildred Roberts host Cosmopolitan Club members Friday night at their Nelsonville home.

Nelsonville Misses Grace Mildred Roberts Cosmopolitan Club

Missionary Society to Meet at Hyde Home

Nelsonville gathering announces the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs J M Hyde. The Pythian Sisters plan a weekly benefit party Thursday night at 8 in the K of P Hall.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Pomeroy Social Notes

Local social notes list overnight guests and visits from Miss Helen Rhodes, Edgar Irvin, Mrs. Florence Rayburn, Miss Sisson, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Russell, Mrs. J. P. Shum ate and Miss Lela Snyder, and others. Activities include Federated Circle, Garden Club, and a Halloween party hosted by Mrs. Denver Smith with games and refreshments for local families.

Pomeroy Helen Rhodes Minersville Nora Tracy Lincoln Hill Edgar Irvin Columbus Florence Rayburn Genevieve Sisson Middleport Sisson Norman Russell W. Main St J. P. Shumate Chicago Lela Snyder Philip Killinger Akron Elmer Killinger Pleasant Ridge Margaret Jones Cecil Eiselstein Osborn St John Baker Syracuse Raymond Parker Butternut Ave William Baker Union Ave Fannie Amberger Louis Gloeckner Athens W. R. Finsterwald Federated Circle Charles Price Minnie Neutzling Denver Smith Condor St Drew Smith Emma Doris Mildred Junior Kaptina Carl John Donald Hannell Viola Hughes Helen Hysell Aaron Bobo Emma Mae Mary Kathryn Hoover Phil Bill Ohlinger Eugene Eddie Hood Norman Ray Smith Geneva Satler Junior Rhodes

Funeral of Dr. Scheele Held Saturday in Jacksonville

A weekend funeral for Dr. Christian Von Scheele drew distant mourners from To ledo Columbus Athens and Portsmouth. Local and visiting families gathered for services and a homegoing meal as communities remembered the physician.

Dr. Scheele Geraldine Hoilington Jacksonville Christian von Scheele James Welling Toledo Gail Noe Gordon Denson William Leonard Clarence Woodhouse J. F. Parkins D. S. Mills Columbus James Knight Merle Nelson Nelsonville E. S. Koons Rex Lena Swain Jennie Shrigley R. J. Kittle Athens John Sheets Coolville

POMEROY NCO PROMOTION AT OHIO UNIVERSITY ROTC

Edward A. Leitwiler, son of Mr and Mrs John Leitwiler of Pomeroy, earns corporal chevrons in the first Ohio University ROTC non commissioned officers promotion for aptitude and leadership.

Pomeroy Edward A. Leitwiler John Leitwiler Ohio University Reserve Officers Training Corps

Logan Team Beats Mechem In City League Action

In Nelsonville the Logan Shines Beer quintet defeated Mechems of the home city in a double victory set. Red Casto led with a 591 three game total while Blake Mechem and John Columber added strong scores for Mechem. Brooks Shoe men won two of three against the Gas House Gang with Pairan pacing a 553 triple and Ralph Howe totaling 597. Tonight the Shines Beer face Austin Powder Bombers and a Neiman Auto Parts vs Central All-Stars clash is teased for Thursday.

Nelsonville Shines Beer Logan Mechems Casto Paul Wright Blake Mechem Johnny Columber Brooks Shoemen Matt Pairan Steenrod Shoemakers Ralph Howe Maples Beer Five Austin Powder Bombers Neiman Auto Parts Central All-Stars BEER H. Columber J. Foreman H. Casto W. Connors J. Columber Mechems Stedem HGR Wcanors Haffner Brooks Pairan Odenun Wymiller Mechems Wright Ttea Oweawiahkua

Willing Workers Dinner in Nelsonville at Church

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church will host its annual chicken dinner Thursday at 7 pm at the church. Members are urged to attend. An Educational Division booklet on epilepsy cures by famous doctors is available free to readers who write to 551 Fifth Avenue New York Dept N-515.

Arthur Jonas Dayton William Gibbs Edward Welling Jerry Welling Glouster Welling Elsie Welling Athens Faye McKinley Mary Roman Wilbur Kempton Bernice Stoltz Inez Stoltz David Cox Bob Talbert Billy Woods James Judson Leoma Cochram Dorothy Kasler Kathryn Kuhne Eileen Morrison Verda Faye Morrison Mary Alice Phillips Jimmie Shumway Jane White Frances Allen Lillian Barrett Marcella Barrett Betty Bycofski Mary Jo Chappelear Irma Draper Dorothy Hartley Delores Leasure Eleanor Matyskella Frances McClelland Alta Rawlins Janetta Evelyn Deal Kathryn Blankensop Parkersburg W. Va Leslie Pyle Nelsonville The Christian Church Fifth Avenue New York N. Y Dept

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Dr. C. G. Dew Nelsonville City GOP Anderson Huddy Sylvester Davis John Reed L. Keplar Thomas Spencer Keplar Fred Juniper Spencer James Johnson Mill County City Board of Education Nelle Dowler Ralph W. Parks C. E. Washburn Charles Shafer Max Krotche Bert Smathers Ben Wagner Edward Sohn York Township East Clayton Happy Hollow Deanville Kimberly Miss Grimes Bernice Winn Evelyn Nicholson McMillin Hospital Charleston Rutland High School Alumni Association O. O. Patterson the Plains Social Briefs Baltimore & O Diplomat National Limited Chesapeake & Ohio NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Mrs. Bartoe Pomeroy Social Notes Entertains Club R. V. Ebersbach Pomeroy Garden Club J. O. Roedel Ralston Russell W. R. Farnham A. N. Rosenbaum David Evans and Stanford and Junior Guysville Perry Judson L. A. Morrison Carl Mills Vera Whitlatch Portsmouth Robert Frazier Laura White Roma Hartman Duncan Falls Aya Mechem P.T.A Murray City Cincinnati Baltimore & Ohio Easons Ronald Reagan June Travis Eddie Acuff Ben Welden Robert Barrat Nick Grinde Warner Bros Morton Grant Rey Chensia G. E Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Boston Davis de Sy Pt. Pleasant Pr. S Endicott-Johnson One Lo& Children's West Oxfords Joe EE Anown Naivie Guy Kibbee Florence Rice Edward Sedgwick Rko-Radio Pictures Elmer Lane Saturday Evening Post Richard Macauley
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