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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1936

Page

2

District 3 Business and Professional Women Meet in Nelsonville

Final plans for the District No. 3 B P W clubs gathering in Nelsonville on Sunday November 15 are set. Attendees include clubs from Portsmouth Ironton Gallipolis Athens Jackson Logan Nelsonville Marietta with invitations to Circleville Columbus Newark Springfield and Zanesville.

Nelsonville Circleville Columbus Newark Springfield Zanesville Geraldine Hope Athens Hulda Murphy Marietta Toledo Florence Bort Logan Miss Hope Miss Murphy Bart Ewlizabeth Pixley Portsmouth Christian Church Bess Mutchmore Logan Club Elizabeth Cahill Middletown Bort The Florence Wells

Guarding Secrecy of Vote Questioned in County Precincts

The article reports concerns over ballot secrecy after a vote where numbered stubs were not detached, potentially exposing how individuals voted. Officials cite possible procedural lapses in some precincts, while others kept proper practice. Roosevelt’s call for voter autonomy is quoted amid debates on safeguarding ballots and preventing disclosure. A local man mocks instruction to voters versus election mechanics.

Nelsonville Roosevelt

Freshman Latin Club Hosts First Meeting at Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes the Freshman Latin Club held its first meeting on Wednesday led by chairman Dorothy Lowden. The group sang America in Latin and discussed Roman games and theater with Bob Howe and Catherine Kouri presenting. Officer elections named Jo Sharp president Dorothy Lowden vice president Ruth Higgins secretary Eloise Badger treasurer.

Nelsonville Dorothy Lowden America Bob Howe Catherine Kouri Rita Charlotte Smith Ruth Blackstone

Powell Family Visit From Argentina Plans Return

Nelsonville notices Gerard C Powell and his wife and son Donnie of Buenos Aires are guests of Mr and Mrs W F Powell and Mr and Mrs Donald W Powell in Nelsonville. Powell to depart Nov 21 for South America while Mrs Powell and Donnie stay with her Toledo parents and sail home Jan 2.

Nelsonville Gerard C. Powell Donnie Buenos Aires Argentina South America W. F. Powell Donald W. Powell Covington, Ky Gerard Powell

Community Council Set for Monday Meeting in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports the Community Council will meet Monday evening at 7 30 in the high school Home Economics Room. The executive committee has discussed possible problems for consideration and urges a large attendance. A benefit bingo party by the Pythian Sisters is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. at the K of P Hall.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Sunday Night Service Starts at Doanville

Doanville church begins preaching nightly at 7 o'clock this week with Rev. John Sharp of Martins Ferry Ohio announced as next week's minister known as The Children's Bishop. Large attendance expected in Deanville. Darwin's estimate notes England earthworms yield about 320 million tons of soil annually.

Doanville John Sharp Martins Ferry Ohio Sharp Deanville Charles Darwin England

Nelsonville Social Notes

Mrs. C. J. Bartels of Parkersburg is guest of her mother Mrs. Joshua Spencer. Mrs. Bertha Evans and Mrs. Bob Hilleary spent today in Columbus. Ralph Betts and his child from Ashtabula were called by the death of Ralphs grandfather William Wright. Miss Eleanore Ray in nurses training at Mercy Hospital Columbus visits her mother Mrs. Mary Ray until Sunday.

Nelsonville C. J. Bartels Parkersburg Joshua Spencer Bertha Evans Bob Hilleary Columbus Ralph Betts Ashtabula William Wright Eleanore Ray Mercy Hospital Mary Ray

Hyperion Club Meeting Set for First Presbyterian Church

The Hyperion Club will hold its November meeting Saturday at 2 PM in the parlors of the First Presbyterian Church. Girl Scouts will exhibit their work and serve tea after the program. Miss Ruth Eberle is the hostess and will receive new members. A large attendance is expected.

Nelsonville Hyperion Club First Presbyterian Church Ruth Eberle

Springfield Shrine 98th Anniversary Attended by Notables

Nelsonville group led by Mr and Mrs C E Washburn joins Springfield Shrine celebration. Mrs Nelle Dowler Mrs Gertrude Long Mrs Mary Bartlett Mrs Grace Kelch Mrs Bertha Evans Mrs Emma Cook Mrs Margaret Riley and Mrs Harriett Sayers travel to participate. Mrs Long N P of Athens Shrine on program. Mrs Bartlett helped in the founding ceremony nine years ago.

Nelsonville C E. Washburn Nelle Dowler Gertrude Long Mary E Bartlett Grace Kelch Bertha Evans Emma Cook Margaret Riley Harriett Sayers Springfield Long N. P Athens Shrine Bartlett

Guild Plans Tea in Nelsonville With Musical Program

Members of the Methodist Guild announce a musical tea next Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. W. W. Warren. The group promises an unusually fine program followed by tea during the event.

Nelsonville Methodist Guild W. W. Warren

Bridge Club Opens with Substitutes in Parkersburg

Mrs Wallace Glenn hosted her bridge club with substitutes tels Parkersburg and Mrs C E Welch Wednesday night. High scores were earned by Mrs Rice, Mrs Mechem and Mrs Edington.

Nelsonville C. J. Bartels Parkersburg C. E. Welch Wallace Glenn Rice Mechem Edington

Phillips Powell Nuptials of Nov 1 Announced

Nelsonville couple announces the marriage of Donald W. Powell to Helen Phillips in Covington Kentucky on Sunday November 1. The groom arrives from Nelsonville and studied at Ohio University in Athens. They will reside in Latonia Kentucky where Mr Powell is employed.

Nelsonville W. F. Powell Donald W. Powell Helen Phillips Covington Latonia Powell Ohio University At Athens

Murray City Parish Bingo Night at St Phillip Neri

The St Phillip Neri Church congregation will host a bingo party Saturday at 8:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Proceeds benefit church activities.

Murray City St. Phillip Neri

Wright Rites Saturday in Nelsonville

Funeral services for William Wright will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the Christian Church. Burial will be made at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville William Wright The Christian Church Greenlawn

Cottrill Rites Set Saturday at Holiness Church

Orville C. Cottrill will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Holiness Church on Chestnut Street. Burial will be at Greenlawn.

End-O-Corn promises pain free walking

An Athens Pharmacy advertises END-O-CORN as a safe corn treatment. The ad claims no pain and quick relief for corns, warning against other cures and urging readers to buy today for fifty cents.

Athens

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