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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1936

Page

2

Roosevelt Wins Eight of Nine Nelsonville Precincts

Nelsonville voters propel President Roosevelt to leads in eight of nine city precincts with a 3,000 plus turnout setting a new record. Bricker and Davey split gubernatorial results. Pritchard tops local totals with 2132 votes while Bayless and Stratton also post strong showings.

Roosevelt Nelsonville H. Bartlett Athens County Landon John W. Bricker Martin L. Davey Bricker Davey Thomas A. Jenkins Congress O. J. Kleffner Wilson Beckler Beckier A. L. Pritchard Dr. Pritchard L. F. Jones Bayless Stratton

Ohio Inland Lakes to Expand by Muskingum Dams

Ohio will gain 26 square miles of inland lakes when 14 Muskingum River dams are finished in 1938 creating 11 lakes with permanent flood water covering 120 square miles. Senecaville hosts the largest lake at 3550 acres. Dover Dam hosts the smallest at 350 acres. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, created in 1933, governs 11 recreation-centered lakes with public use under safeguards. Board members include W. O. Littick, T. J. Haley, Newton Mansfield. Bryce C. Browning is secretary-treasurer and Co. C. Chambers is chief engineer.

Ohio Muskingum Seneca Ville Dover Dam Muskingum Watershed

Future Homemakers Meet at Nelsonville High School

The Future Homemakers Association of Nelsonville High School met Monday evening at the high school. Officers were installed by retiring officers. New members listed include Eloise Badger Esther Barron Ruth Bayliss Louise Burchfield June Carter Jeanette Davis Evelyn Jo Fiske Majorie Kelly Birdie Pierce and Audrey Albaugh. Refreshments were served to the group.

Nelsonville Homemakers Association Nelsonville High School Eloise Badger Esther Barron Ruth Bayliss Louise Burchfield June Carter Jeanette Davis Evelyn Jo Fiske Majorie Kelly Birdie Pierce Audrey Albaugh

Personal Notices and oddities from Springfield to Tokyo

Personal mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hellyer hosting in Springfield and the Woods returning from a New York Baltimore visit. Stanley Norris recovers after a threatened operation in Columbus with family by his side. Charles McMahon reports a bolt spared one horse during a lightning event near Bancroft while three died. Tokyo police see an application to build Japan’s largest geisha house ahead of the 1940 Olympics.

Paul Hellyer Springfield Harry Davis John V. Wood New York Baltimore Bolt Bancroft Kan U.P Charles McMahon Tokyo Japan

South Family Picnic At Athens Home

The Souths hosted a family gathering at their Athens Route 3 home on Sunday. Relatives from Athens Mansfield Shawnee and nearby areas arrived with baskets for a noon picnic. Participants included the Tuckers Cornell Kelley Tucker and South families and friends among others.

John South Athens Route 3 Charles Tucker Helen Mansfield Ben Cornell Frank Mary Gladys Shawnee J. L. C. Kelley Hazel

Sorority Buffet Halloween Party Held by Alpha Xi Delta

Alpha Xi Delta entertained actives and pledges at a Halloween buffet supper in the chapter house. A paper pumpkin and yellow candles decorated the serving table, with candies adding to the festive scheme. After supper the group sang sorority and popular songs before the 7 p.m. meeting. House-mother Mrs. Mary J. Hitchcock and house manager Miss Phyllis Breidenbaugh directed the plans.

Alpha Xi Delta Mary J. Hitchock Phyllis Breidenbaugh

Spook Party Hosted by Miss Cabeen at 406 Richland Ave

Miss Mary Kathryn Cabeen entertained guests at a Saturday night spook party at her home 406 Richland Ave. attendees dressed as ghosts and were led through Dark Hall haunted by specters. water refreshments were provided by the hostess.

Mary Kathryn Cabeen Richland Ave Spook Street Pauline Potts Doris Coon Helen Moore Ralph West Thelma Moore Mamie Lou West Howard Davidson Olive West Delores Scott Bernadine West Melva Fields Maxine Brewer Rosalind Weise Margaret Mann Annalie Hotsington Floyd Householder, Jr Edward Hoisington Mary Knight Donald Holsington Gilbert Knight Hazel Pullins Mae Jean Dailey Martha and Ruth Cabeen

Eagles Enjoy Party and Lunch In Nelsonville Meeting

Seventy five F. D. E. members met at Eagle Hall for a dutch lunch while receiving election returns. Fifteen applications for membership were filed. Dewey the Eagle Goat is in Edson Dean’s care who must secure a new member before relinquishing the goat. A bingo party with floor show by Betty Koenig of New Lexington is planned for Nov. 6. Refreshments to be served.

Nelsonville Eagle Hall Dewey Edson Dean Betty Koenig New Lexington

Albany Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings and Events

Albany social notes recount visits and dinners among residents and guests from Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. A Halloween birthday party for C. H. Jewell’s daughter, school honor rolls, fall festival plans, and community speeches mark the week. many names and addresses reflect local life.

Missionary Tea Set By Nelsonville Church Group

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will hold its annual Missionary Tea at the home of Mrs. H. J. Long on Thursday evening at 7 30.

Nelsonville Missionary Society of the Christian Church H. J. Long

Aged Mother of Nelsonville Woman Dies in Bus Collision

Mrs. Margaret V. Linscott 75 died at Mt. Carmel Hospital after being struck by a trolley bus at Avondale and Sullivant Aves Columbus. She lived at 94 12 Avondale Ave. and was formerly a Nelsonville resident. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of her son Dean Linscott. Survivors include four children: Mrs. Royal Oxley, Mrs. Lloyd Harvey, Jack, and Dean.

Nelsonville Margaret V. Linscott Mt. Carmel Columbus Columbus Railway Power and Light Co Avondale and Sullivant Aves Linscott Avondale Avenue Dean Linscott Chestnut St

Birch undergoes operation in Nelsonville transfer

Andrew Birch had his field removed Monday and was taken to Cherrington Hospital Logan where Tuesday he submitted to an operation.

Nelsonville Andrew Birchfield Cherrington Hospital Logan

Adl erika Relief Described In Stomach Gas Ad

An ad claims Adlerika relieves severe stomach gas affecting eating and sleep and says the first dose gives relief. It states Adlerika acts on stomach and bowels and is available at leading druggists with a testimonial from Mrs. Jas. Filler.

Adlerika

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