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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1936

Page

2

Aged Nelsonville Man Fatally Injured in Traffic Crash

John Fisk, 78, Nelsonville resident, died after a Sunday collision on State Rt 81 near his home. Frank Bartoe of Columbus said Fisk stepped into the road while crossing. Fisk died at Cherrington Hospital after skull fracture and leg breaks. Services expected at Warren's Funeral Home Tuesday.

Nelsonville John Fisk Cherrington Hospital Logan State Rt. 81 West City Limits Fisk George Bateman Frank &. Bartoe Columbus Bartoe Lucius Fisk Ed Fisk Warren

Nelsonville Carnival names crown and court winners

At the Nelsonville high school carnival Friday night, Evelyn Wolfe was named carnival queen and Tom Keating carnival king. Jean Allen and Frances Reeves were second and third for queen, Harry Westfall and Jimmy Knight were runner ups for king. Prizes included silk hose candy boxes handkerchiefs and pencils donated by local merchants. Steenrod of the Majestic Theater gave each of the 32 candidates guest tickets amid thanks to donors and voters.

Nelsonville Evelyn Wolfe Tom Keating King Jean Allen Frances Reeves Queen Harry Westfall Jimmy Knight Hub E. J. Arnold Gem Pharmacy J. D. Adamson Steenrod Majestic Theater

Notices of Appointment and Public Works Grant in Nelsonville

Multiple public notices state Roger J. Jones and Iva L. Kempton named administrators of estates in Athens County. A Nelsonville City Council resolution approves a Federal grant covering 45 percent of a municipal light plant project with deadlines in 1937 38 and requires documents to be filed with the federal agency.

Roger J. Jones Athens Ohio Frederick H. Nice Waterloo Township Athens County M. Johnson Said Iva L. Kempton Glouster Curtis W. Kempton Unsonville Nelsonville United States of America Federal Emergency Administration OF Public Works Washington, D. C Thens County Elsonville PWA Emerenc Smerrency Sqd Horatio B. Hackett Nejconville Ber l L. Hutchins Tteet Irvin Pritchard G. Holland

Lewis Lee Figley Honored at Birthday Party

Nelsonville celebration marked the fifth anniversary of Lewis Lee Figley with games contests for girls and boys. Guests included Jerry Cavanaugh, Wanda Runion, Robin Mathews, Jimmy Figley, and Athens attendees Jack Gold and Betty Stanley. Prizes went to Wanda Runion, Susan Emish, and Robin Mathews. Grace Lewis attended as grandmother.

Nelsonville Lewis Lee Figley Harold Figley Franklin Sr Franklin Stedman Jerry Cavanaugh Suzane Emish Wanda Runion Paul Silcott Phyllis Ann Wood Donna Levering Carol Jean Lewis Jimmy Figley Athens Jack Gold Betty Stanley Ella Lee Riley Patty Ann Laziman Bobby Rizer Robin Mathews Grace Lewis Susan Emish

Will Give Supper Nelsonville Joint Meeting Change

Illness prevents Mrs Mann state field director of the WBA from attending in Athens Tuesday evening. A pot luck supper will be held at the Red Men's Hall Tuesday night at 7 o'clock with Athens Nelsonville members urged to attend and bring a dish as important business will be discussed.

Nelsonville

Birth of Julia Ann Howe in Logan

Mr and Mrs Ralph Howe announce the birth of a daughter Julia Ann at Cherrington Hospital Logan Friday Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Murphy and Mrs Retta Howe.

Nelsonville Ralph Howe Julia Ann Cherrington Hospital Logan Frank Murphy Retta Howe

Lehman Called to Columbus by Sister's Death

Mrs. Vesta Lehman was summoned to Columbus on Sunday following the death of her sister, with passing noted in local notices.

Columbus Nelsonville Vesta Lehman

Joseph in Egypt as Early Economic Adviser

An analysis of Joseph's handling of the seven fat and seven lean years. The author argues Joseph failed to suppress the economic cycle, neglected price stabilization tools, and missed modern policy options like land banks and subsidies, while noting his limited resources and lack of contemporary expertise.

Joseph Egypt Nile Valley

Nelsonville Reports October Fund Balances Across Departments

City auditor E. F. Devore released figures showing total funds across Nelsonville departments reached 39,842.39 on Oct 31, down from 44,549.80 at the prior meeting. October receipts totaled 4,881.88 with 9,589.29 disbursed. general fund stood 894.45, gasoline 601.43, water 146.88, electric 186.19. Special light improvement 3,936.33, auto registration 177.08, street fund 157.52, sewer and street bond fund 33,652.51 after October disbursements.

Nelsonville E. F. Devore Electric Light Balce Special Light Improvement

Girl Scouts Showcase Club Program in Nelsonville

Twenty five Hyperion Club members responded to roll call Saturday afternoon as Miss Ruth Eberle hosted in the Presbyterian Church parlors. Under Miss Helen Shaw and Mrs. W. H. Badger direction the Scouts led demonstrations and spoke on the organization aims and duties, then served cookies and candy baked by the group, with tea poured in Scout color decor.

Nelsonville Hyperion Club Ruth Eberle Presbyterian Church Jack Pritchard Helen Shaw W. H. Badger

Local Guests Highlight Weekend Visits Across Columbus and Huntington

Isaac Barnhart and two sons joined Mr and Mrs Lew Ludwig as Sunday guests of Mrs F Bean. Arthur Vorkes of Columbus visited friends D N Gorsuch and daughter Mary Lillian of Huntington. Mrs A R Jones of Columbus stayed with her daughter Mrs Phillip Weller. Mrs C C Slater of Columbus spent the weekend at her home. Jo Barnecut also visited Sunday.

Nelsonville Isaac Barnhart Lew Ludwig Stewart F. Bean Arthur Vorkes Columbus D. N. Gorsuch Mary Lillian Huntington Mabel Haffner A. R. Jones Phillip Weller C. C. Slater Jo Barnecut

Eudora Chapter CES Holds Officer Election Night

Nelsonville events note officer elections at 7:30 PM in the Masonic Temple. C L Stout A L Pritchard and Mia Mary E Bartlett will entertain the Past Matrons and Patrons Association Wednesday with a turkey dinner at the Dew House at 6:30 PM. Call for absentees tonight.

Nelsonville C. L. Stout A. L. Pritchard Mia Mary E. Bartlett

Veteran Republican Believes Party Will Rise Again After Defeat

Wesley Wonn, a longtime Republican, wore a sunflower badge during a Saturday downtown turnout. He says his party lost last week but will reorganize and regain power and prestige.

Logan Wesley Wonn

Stars Say Forecasts Caution Yet Spark Romantic Turns

A routine day is forecast with slight unrest possible in work and social life. Sudden or surprising developments may affect romance and private affairs, with unusual traits hinted for a child born today and potential adventures in music or art.

Annual chicken supper and village contests at Nelsonville

E. E. Club members held their annual chicken supper at Mrs. J Warrington’s Walnut Street Friday evening. Members answered roll call with songs or readings, then played bingo. Ice cream and cake were served later by the hostess. The WCTU will meet Tuesday evening at Mrs. Charles Monks’ Chestnut Street. Fred Flowers and Thomas McCallister were arraigned for intoxication. guilty pleas and fines of five dollars plus costs each were imposed.

Nelsonville E. E. Club WCTU Charles Monks Chestnut St Fred Flowers This City Thomas McCallister Carbon Hill G. Holland

Logan Women’s Club to Hear Ohio History Speaker

Logan Business and Professional Women’s Club will hear Ohio History presented by Miss Velva Bra—shares at the Tuesday evening meeting. Next Sunday members will travel to Nelsonville for the district meeting as officers finalize programs for the year.

Logan Ohio Logan Business and Professional Women’s Club Velva Brashares Nelsonville

Resignation Accepted. Mrs Agnes Sines Named Matron

Resignation of Miss Phoebe Matheny as rest room matron was accepted by Service Director R. R. Loomis. Mrs Agnes Sines was announced as provisional matron for a 90 day period.

Local man returns home after hospital stay

Leo Kulakowski of Taylor Ridge leaves White Cross Hospital Columbus after ten days recovering from leg muscle surgery. He is accompanied home by his father John Kulakowski.

Glouster Leo Kulakowski Taylor Ridge White Cross Hospital Columbus John Kulakowski

State Leader Seeks 500 New Members This Year

Miss Elizabeth Anne Cahill, state membership chairman of the Business and Prof clubs, aims for a new club in every district and 500 net members in 1936. She will outline her plan at the District No. 3 gathering in Nelsonville on Sunday November 15 at 10 30 in the First Christian Church parlors.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Anne Cahill Miss Cahill Lexington Middletown Elizabeth Anne Crystal Tissue Co First Christian Church

Chauncey High Honor Roll Omission Corrected

Charlies Pendergrass was omitted from the Chauncey Dover High School Honor Roll last week, causing the seniors to be listed with second honors. The error was acknowledged and corrected after discovery.

Chauncey Charlies Pendergrass Chauncey-Dover High School

Chauncey Personal News from Lancaster and The Plains

Chauncey area social notes list Mr and Mrs James Rankin Lancaster spending the weekend with Mr Rankins parents Mr and Mrs Peter Rank in Converse Street The Plains see Miss Marguerite McGee return home after eight weeks in Kir t land Ohio with Mrs Addie Davis and daughter Mrs Marie Howard Others visiting include Mrs Alva Greene Bartlett at Mrs Kenneth Powells The Plains and Mrs Thelma Linscott The Plains visiting Columbus with Mrs Jennie Finney Howells Edith Moore visiting cousin Rose Dahl in Columbus The Plains hosted Mrs Grant Michael and Mrs Henry Evans for Thursday night at Mrs Nora Graves in Columbus Chauncey group from Trimble Greens Run and Taylor Ridge attend the men s meeting then depart for Chauncey at 6 45 PM.

Chauncey James Rankin Lancaster the Plains Jennie Finney Howells Columbus Edith Moore Rose Dahl Grant Michael Henry Evans Nora Graves

Bridge Club Meets at Marthann Heckman Home

TRIMBLE The Just-a- Mere Bridge Club met at Marthann Heckman’s home Wednesday evening. High scorers were Evelyn Joseph and Peggy McCune with Irene Koons surprised by a birthday cake and gifts. Members present included Alberta Morrison Elizabeth Dunlevy Nora Hoce Marjorie Anderson Winnie Joseph Evelyn Joseph Marthann Heckman Medrith Jarvis Dorothy Rainey and Leona Belle McLain.

Trimble Just-a- Mere Marthann Heckman Evelyn Joseph Peggy McCune Irene Koons Alberta Morrison Elizabeth Dunlevy Nora Hoce Marjorie Anderson Winnie Joseph Marthamn Heckman Medrith Jarvis Dorothy Rainey Leona Belle McLain

Ten Thousand Books on Napoleon Span 112 Years

A sweeping reflection notes a vast literature on Napoleon Bonaparte, estimating about ten thousand books since his era, roughly one volume every 98 hours over 112 years, illustrating enduring fascination with the French leader.

Napoleon

Chauncey Faces Finances as Football Season Dangles

Chauncey Blue Devils may be the last Dover school football team if finances and small squads force cancellation. Officials say public support via game patronage could keep the sport alive, with Armistice Day game against The Plains shaping season hopes.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils Dover Blue Devils Plainsmen Plains

Couple Wed in Chauncey Near Millfield

Clarence Stem and Miss Jennie Colyborne, both residents near Millfield, were married last Thursday at 1 PM in Chauncey at the home of Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ. They plan to reside near Millfield.

Chauncey Clarence Stem Jennie Colyborne Millfield Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ

Loyal Woman's Bible Class Meet in Chauncey

The CHAUNCEY Bible class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday afternoon at Conver se Street home of Mrs Rankin with Mrs Charles Sweeney as program leader. Mrs Floyd Nye will conduct the business meeting. All women of the church invited. Shirley Joy born to Mr and Mrs Elmer James Chauncey at Mill Street home. Grandparents Norval James Millfield and Lena Christiansen Clinton Iowa. Mrs Christiansen has spent the summer here with the James family.

Chauncey—Loyal Woman's Bible Church of Christ Peter Rankin Converse St Charles Sweeney Floyd Nye Church Chauncey Elmer James Shirley Joy Mill St Norval James Millfield Lena Christiansen Clinton Iowa Christiansen James Home

Bingo Party To Aid Junior Order In Nelsonville

The Junior Order will host a weekly benefit bingo at 8 p m Tuesday in the IOOF Hall Nelsonville.

Nelsonville IOOF

Chauncey Dover High Sophomore Class Party

Chauncey-Dover High School sophomores held a Friday night party in the school music room from 7 to 10 pm with faculty present Paul Theisen and Paul Fiske. Betty Heffkin Betty Jane Courney and Betty Jane Dickerson led games. A potluck lunch followed. Officers listed: President Jack Smith, Vice President Gerald Willis, Secretary Julia Johnson, Treasurer Betty Jane Dickerson.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Paul Theisen Paul Fiske Betty Heffkin Betty Jane Courtney Betty Jane Dickerson Jack Smith Gerald Willis Julia Johnson

Chauncey Alumni Plan November Meeting for New Officers

An alumni gathering of Chauncey Dover is set for November 11 at 7 30 PM in the High School. Members will elect new officers and finalize plans for the Thanksgiving Day Reunion. John Howard Payne wrote Home Sweet Home in Paris in 1822.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover John Howard Payne Paris

Fasteeth keeps dentures in place with new powder

False Teeth Stay Put Fasteeth is a powder that prevents plates from dropping or slipping and leaves no gummy feeling. It sweetens breath and provides all day comfort praised by users and dentists. Available at druggists in three sizes.

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