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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1938

Page

2

Sunday Creek coal district safety talk in Nelsonville

Nelsonville hosts an illustrated address on mine safety for Sunday Creek Co superintendents and foremen. The program, arranged by Oral Daugherty and Frank Smith, featured Tom Gettings presenting Mine Safety Advances of Pittsburgh. London notes show confidence men face losses in Britain. Tennis records trace the game back centuries.

RPA Athens Messenger Athens Sunday Creek Co Nelsonville Fremen Sunday Creek Coal 'O Oral Daughrty Frank Smith Tom Gettings Pittsburgh

How To Curb Reducible Varicose Veins Plan Ad near Adama

A promotional offer invites readers to mail name and address to Box 310 Adama NY to receive an up-to-date plan. It promises relief from reducible varicose veins and claims a 15 day trial with no loss of work time.

Adama N. Y

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Local Events

Nelsonville residents report a benefit party at Red Men’s Hall hosted by Nelsonville Social Notes TO GIVE BENEFIT W B A. Ohio University Home Coming guests Warren Badger Irving Badger Bob Lancaster William Kiig and Francis Bailey visited their families. Halloween events abound with parties, dinners and showers hosted by Ohio Bell traffic department Philadorian Lodge and Wil ling Workers Class.

W.B.A Red Men's Hall Warren Irving Badger Bob Lancaster University of Cincinnati William Kiig Francis Bailey Ohio University

Party plans and club meetings in local society notes

Mrs. Carl Coakley hosted the Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters with 10 members attending a 6 30 dinner and plans for a Christmas party. Cosmopolitan Club moves its Friday meeting to Grace and Mildred Roberts on Saturday evening. Loyal Women’s Class of the Christian Church, led by Mrs. Fred Juniper, held a potluck dinner and social with 23 members present. Mrs. J L Webb to host Hyperion Club Saturday afternoon replacing Miss Florence Cook.

Arthur Ingram Pearl Keiffer W.R.W. Women's Club W.R.W. Club Nelsonville Longstrethh William Deer Betty Edward Herdlitzka Irvin Brooks Louise Whitmore Robert Herdlitzka Carl Coakley Chiefs’ Association of the Pythian Sisters Coakley Cosmopolitan Club Misses Grace and Mildred Roberts Loyal Women's Class The Christian Church Fred Juniper Juniper Ben James J. L. Webb Hyperion Club Florence Cook J. M. Hyde Martha Methodist Church Wesley Hawk Harry Jackson

Chauncey Church Plans Wiener Roast for Young Members

The Christian Endeavor Society at Chauncey Church of Christ invites Nelsonville Church Young People Department members aged 15 to 23 to a Friday night party at the Chauncey parish house. Kicking off at 7 pm, transportation may be provided for those without a ride.

Chauncey Christian Endeavor Society

Enjoy Luncheon for Wednesday Bridge Cub at White House Logan

Members of the Wednesday Bridge Club held a 1 pm luncheon at the White House in Logan. After lunch three tables played contract, honoring guests and noting Mrs. P. W. Hickman’s Florida winter plans. Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Shafer posted high scores.

White House Logan P. W. Hickman Florida William Brooks Mills Kelly Shafer

Nelsonville Woman's Granddaughter Dies

Mrs. C. H. Monks learns of the death of her granddaughter Dona Lee Sines in White Cross Hospital Columbus. She was the daughter of Charles and Marjorie Sines of 734 East Fifth Avenue Columbus. Funeral services set for Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church on Goodale Street. Isaac Six is cited as a great grandfather. Red tennis balls noted for visibility in late afternoon matches.

Nelsonville C. H. Monks Dona Lee Sines White Cross Hospital Columbus Charles Marjorie Sines Fifth Ave Goodale St Isaac Six

Quiz Group Skit Presented In Assembly

Nelsonville notes a Wednesday morning assembly featuring the High School Orchestra led by Mr. Franks with call to colors and pledge. The program included a skit The Anti Gossip Club and a Professor Hagen Quiz Group led by Bob Howe with multiple student participants and a dismissal march.

Nelsonville Miss Stover Mr. Franks Don Sanders Rosella Hitchings Pauline Warren America Marjorie Kelley Arnold Kineer Bob Howe Jeanette Davis Rita Emish Jo Fiske Ruth Higgins Alma Galvin Dorothy Lowden Eloise Badger Betty Dodds Gloria Hoodler Jo Sharp Lewis Vaughn Jean Sharff Professor Hagen John Johnston

Scouts Hold Mystery Meeting Tonight

Scouts of Troop 66 in Nelsonville plan an 8 oclock meeting at West School, with instructions to wear old clothing for an outdoor event. No flashlights or axes will be needed, and all members should be present on time for a 10 oclock dismissal after finishing their homework.

Nelsonville Troop 66 West School

Family Night Friday Planned by Eagles

Nelsonville plans for Family Night at the Eagles Friday include new tables and chairs to expand game space. Children will attend a picture show, a floor show by Pappy Stewart and his Gang is arranged, and Eagles officers plus steering committee members are to meet tonight to discuss the Thanksgiving feed and other matters.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Pappy Stewart The Eagles

Enrollment Open for WPA Art Class in Nelsonville

Enrollment remains open at the Nelsonville High School building for a Works Progress Administration art class. Instruction by Mrs. Redempa Sines Goodrich covers oil, pastel, charcoal, and water color media with home art and decorating phases included.

Nelsonville Works Progress Administration Redempa Sines Goodrich

Townsend Lecture in KP Hall by Mr Whittermen Nov 5

Townsend Unit No 1 sponsors a Townsend lecture in KP Hall on Saturday evening November 5. Principal speaker will be Mr Whittermen of Columbus. Business men are urged to attend. A round table discussion and old time music will accompany the meeting which starts at 8 o clock with R H McCray as secretary.

Nelsonville Townsend Whittermen Columbus Townsend Unit No R. H. McCray

New Marshfield FFA Sponsors Radio Program

At its final meeting the New Marshfield FFA voted to sponsor a radio program. Hank and Slim from WHKC Columbus will appear at the high school auditorium Friday evening Nov 4. Darrel Burson, a sophomore, received a leather belt and will move with his parents to a farm near Rutland. After the meeting 26 members enjoyed cider and doughnuts. In Visalia California gold prospecting moves into dentists offices as thieves rob three clinics for gold.

New Marshfield

Worker Honored with Paris Study Scholarship

Howard G. Swanson, a Cleveland Institute of Music graduate and postal worker, receives a $1500 Julius Rosenwald fund scholarship for a year of study in Paris to advance cultural and sociological development of the American Negro. Rutgers and Princeton universities first played football in the United States.

Cleveland Howard G. Swanson Cleveland Institute of Music Paris Julius Rosenwald Fund Rutgers Princeton United States

Homecoming Carnival Prep At Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville students and teachers prepare Friday night carnival in the high school auditorium. Teachers set up booths and games while students rehearse for the style show and queen contest. Flyers posters and tickets are being prepared as decorations and concessions take shape.

Nelsonville Mr. Kinneer Maxine Hall Mr. Figley Mr. Abraham Miss Fierce Mrs. Long Miss Jackson Miss Moorehead Miss Sharp Miss Stover Mr. Wolfe Mr. McDaniels Miss Shaw Miss Nelson Mr. Washburn

Moonshiner Used Mine Base Near Lake in Prohibition Era

A moonshiner allegedly used a water inlet and an old mine room as a hidden distillery site. He allegedly paddled a boat between lake and mine, lying on his back to propel it as agents destroyed the still. WPA later blocked the site with concrete to prevent future use. The article also notes a Canberra note on a new government loan bank offering 12 percent annual interest, repayable in 12 monthly installments.

Hidden Lake WPA

Colored Club Expands at New Buchtel Headquarters

The Big Four Colored Club of Buchtel met at its new headquarters on Buchtel Road opposite Whitmore Cemetery on Saturday Oct 29. Sixty three new members joined from Buchtel Logan Lancaster Rendville and Nelsonville. The club began with eight members on Oct 14 1934 and now counts 150. Frank C. Smith and John Huston spoke to new members. After the meeting dancing and refreshments followed. Officers: Frank C. Smith president Ralph Woods vice president John Huston secretary Top Curry treasurer.

Buchtel Big Four Colored Club of Buchtel Road Whitmore Logan Lancaster Rendville Nelsonville Frank C. Smith John Huston Ralph Woods Top Curry

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