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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville readies Tuesday vote amid apathetic campaign

In Nelsonville the municipal contest closes with light turnout expected despite 22 township trustee hopefuls. The Democratic ticket fields Mayor G Holland and council lineup, while Republican slate led by mayoral candidate Dr N Hill includes Bartoe Barker and others. Norman Ervin runs as independent for mayor. Seven seek seats on the City Board of Education with listed nominees Fronk Brown and Wilbur Evans among them.

Nelsonville Iget G. Holland Wilber L. Hutchins Harry A. Mettler E. F. DeVore Alonzo Figgins L. Keplar Charles Ceen Frank Anderson Thomas Spencer G. W. Pearce Win Bole Pat Galvin Robert Eddy John Cai N. Hill W. H. Bartoe Will L. Barker Gilbert Smith Gerald Nelson Charles L. Pensy Walter McKibben James A. Frangs Don Danke Leve Norman Ervin City Board of Education Fronk V. Brown Wilbur Evans William Keeton Donald B. Lowden

Doctors Right to Use Liquid Laxatives Like Syrup Pepsin

Doctors favor a three step approach to constipation using a reduced liquid dose to aid natural relief. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin combines senna and cascara, non habit forming and palatable for adults and children.

Dr. Caldwell

Elect Club Officers Named In Nelsonville Church Group

Nelsonville Miss Slean Patton hosted the Business Girl Class of the Christian Church. Officers elected include Lucile Verity as president, Thelma Starkey as vice president, Ethel Thorpe as second vice president, Helen Washburn as secretary, and Helen Verity as treasurer. A pollueck dinner followed with 20 members attending.

Nelsonville Slean Patton C Lass The Christian Church Lucile Verity Thelma Starkey Ethel Thorpe Helen Washburn Helen Verity

Local election features bond requests and re election bids

Voters will consider several issues Tuesday including two bond questions for 30000 and 9000 to fund storm sewer extensions and street improvements with federal grants. Meade Whyte Lowden and Monks seek re election along with candidates for local offices. The city board of education asks approval to place bonds and interest for a new high school outside the ten mill limit arguing past errors and current limits constrain financing. A yes vote would not raise overall school taxes above the current level.

W. Monks Wilbur D. Mender Meade Whyte Lowden Monks City Board of Education

Nelsonville Area Briefs Attend Guests in Columbus and Morgantown

Local notes list visitors including Mr and Mrs Vancey Morgan and son William Fisher from Columbus, Glenn Weymueller of Washington DC, Dr Lowell Burnell of Bexley, Victor Keller of Longacre West Virginia, Dr William Laird of Morgantown, and Mrs Shard plus guests. The Shard party attended the State Notre Dame game in Columbus. William and Mrs Morgan also spent the weekend in Columbus for the game.

Vancey Morgan and Son William William Fisher Columbus William Morgan Glenn Weymueller Washington D. C C. A. Stover Lowell Burnell Bexley Victor Keller Longacre W. Va William Laird Morgantown Edward Sharp

Nelsonville Mission Society Plans Evening Meeting

The High Missionary Society meets tonight at 7:30 at the home of Betty and Jane Figgins 520 West Washington Street.

Nelsonville High Missionary Society Betty and Jane Figgins West Washington Street

Loyal Workers Class Social Night at Methodist Church

Nelsonville report says the Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church was entertained Thursday night by Mrs Pat Galvin and assistants. After a brief business session led by Class President Mrs Margaret Riley, members enjoyed a social evening with fortune telling and games. Lunch was served to 17 members and 4 guests.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Pat Galvin Woolery Higgins Sheldon Margaret Riley

Band Roosters Club to Meet Tuesday Evening

The Band Roosters Club will hold an important meeting Tuesday night at 7 oclock in the Senior High School building.

Band Roosters Nelsonville

Boy Scout Workers Active This Week In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville activities begin with Miss Rosemary Smith winging Thursday night before the play. Wednesday features a countywide Court Review where Scouts may earn badges. Athens County commissioners and local scout committee form the official board. Friday Troop 65 visits the Athens Boy Scout Camp three miles from Athens, departing 5:30 PM from the Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Rosemary Smith Boy Scouta Athens County Athens Athena

Church group meets tonight in Nelsonville for potluck program

The Business Girls' Class of the Christian Church will gather tonight at teacher Mrs. Steenrod's home for a potluck dinner and program. In Athens, Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp, Mrs. L. D. Martin and Vern Vorhes attended the funeral of Ashley Cook near Lubrig, buried at Greenlawn. Ashley's sisters Flo and Ella Cook had died within a day of each other last year. Rev. T. S. Williams of Wellston will lead revival services at 7:30 pm at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Jackson and Harper Streets with themes Faith Repentance Laying on of Hands and The Restoration.

Nelsonville Cluss The Christian Church Steenrod James Sharp L. D. Martin Vern Vorhes Athens Ashley Cook Near Lubrig Greenlawn Williames, Welleton Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Jackson and Harper Streets

Nelsonville Methodist Orchestra to host bingo party

The Methodist Church Orchestra invites the public to a bingo party tonight at 7 30 in the Johnson building on Washington Street. Proceeds support church activities.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Orchestra Johnson Building Washington Street

Sunny Skies to Open Tuesday in Nelsonville Play

Nelsonville parents plan a home talent production Sunny Skies opening Tuesday night November 5. P T A says clever dialogue music and costumes will carry the show with a business style show between acts featuring local merchants and demonstrations by Ford Chevrolet Pontiac and Buick dealers. Patrons should be seated by 7 45 for prologue by kindergarten and primary students.

Nelsonville Parent-Teacher Association of Mechems Philly-Rae Holland Tigner Gibson's Floral Company Nelsonville Floral Company Kroger’s Ford Chevrolet Pontiac Buick John Lightfoot

T. R. Potts Dies Sunday In Columbus Hospital

Nelsonville reports the death of 63 year old T R Potts who died Sunday at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus after three weeks of treatment He previously spent time at Mercy Hospital Columbus for observation and had recently returned home He was married eight years ago to Mrs Clara Johnson of Nelsonville and funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Fort Street residence

Nelsonville T. R. Potts Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Potts Mercy Clara Johnson Fort Street

Opening Crowds Pack Mac Chevrolet Demonstration

Manager J C Hallet of Mac Chevrolet Fayette Street led a large opening demonstration of new models. The Nelsonville High School Band headed a city parade in the afternoon, followed by a free dance Saturday night to close the event.

J. C. Hallett Mac Chevrolet Fayette Street Nelsonville

Mrs Fischer Hosts Nelsonville Peace Club Event

Mrs Julius Fischer welcomed members of the Myperion Club in Nelsonville as advocates of World Peace were the response to the roll call Saturday afternoon. Papers by Mrs Piecher, Mrs W H Hyde and Mrs Frank Poston discussed Trends Toward Peace in engaging talks.

Fischer Nelsonville Julius Fischer Myperion Club Piecher W. H. Hyde Frank Poston

Throat Relief Claim With Thoxine Advertised

An advertisement touts Thoxine as a quick internal throat medicine for sore throats. It promises relief from tickle soreness and difficult swallowing in minutes, plus cough help, with a money back guarantee and lists Cline's Drug Store and Quick's Drug Store as outlets.

Cline Quick

Burial Held for M. M. Kasler at Greenlawn Cemetery

Nelsonville residents attended the burial of M M Kasler a former coal operator from the Hocking Valley. Kasler who lived alone at Zaleski was found dead after a bicycle accident the night before he carried groceries and glasses but could not reach them His wife and two daughters Gretchen and Fredericka survive His funeral was held at McArthur and he was buried in Greenlawn. Corps Drum meets Wednesday after the Legion meeting.

Nelsonville Greenlawn Cemetery M. M. Kasler Hocking Valley Kasier Zaleski Kasler Vella Haines Gretchen Fredericka McArthur

Meeting of Truck Miners Local 318 in Nelsonville

Truck Miners Local Union No 318 plans a meeting at the Spray Building West Washington Street Nelsonville on Tuesday evening November 5 at 730 o clock.

Nelsonville Spray West Washington Street

Boy Scout Notes Nelsonville Memorial Troop 46 Meeting

Walter Whit latch Memorial Troop 46 meets Tuesday evening at 7 30 at West End School Scoutmaster Wilbur D Mender asks Scouts wear old clothes and bring handbooks Patrol leaders must have 100 percent attendance Junior officers will aid in first aid training marking start of an intensive instruction period Friday’s hike ended with cider and doughnuts served at a campfire Aiding the scoutmaster were Thurman O Harrow C R Mender Gilbert Moler Bil Lawson and Bob Patton all former scouts

Nelsonville Walter Whitlatch West End Wilbur D. Mender Thurman O’harrow C. R. Mender Gilbert Moler Bil Lawson Bob Patton

Three arraignments for intoxication plead guilty in Nelsonville

Mayor 8 G Holland court heard three intoxication arraignments Sunday. James Naughton Andy Hammond and Frank Wiewell all pleaded guilty with fines five dollars plus costs. Readers note Ella Burnell Blanche Moorehead Margaret Johnson Lucile Verity Helen Verity Sigrid Love Frances Bennett and Regina White attended an Athens Women’s Club dinner at the Berry Hotel. Moonlight is better than flood lights for landing an airplane.

Nelsonville G. Holland James Naughton Andy Hammond Frank Wiewell Athens Ella Burnell Blanche Moorehead Margaret Johnson Lucile Helen Verity Sigrid Love Frances Bennett Regina White Athens Woman's , Business and Professional Club Berry Hotel

Nelsonville Election Message From Mayor Hopeful

A mayoral candidate urges voters to go to the polls tomorrow to decide city leadership amid plans for a federal relief program that could boost employment and business while funding improvements. The candidate promises full cooperation from the national administration and thanks supporters and volunteers.

Nelsonville

Martha Class Meeting At Nelsonville Church

Mrs. W C Poston will host the Martha Class of the Methodist Church Tuesday night with Mrs. L A Whitmore and Mrs. Fred Wilson assisting.

Martha Nelsonville W. C. Poston The Methodist Church L. A. Whitmore Fred Wilson

Florine Corner Birthday Party at Hillcrest

Mrs. Opal Cotner hosted a Halloween birthday party at Hillcrest for Florine Cotner who turned six. Guests masked, with prizes for longest unmasked identities, while whistles served as favors and a pumpkin centerpiece held fruit and candy.

Hillcrest Florine Don Finsterwald Jane Watkins Ellis Lee Shafer Curtis Janssen Conner T. H. Morgan Mary Sluts Mabel Olson

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