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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1935

Page

2

Meigs County Men Approve New Coal Code

Nelsonville reports B C Day an organizer for the United Mine Workers says truck miners in Pomeroy District are now union affiliated nearly 100 percent. He notes small Meigs County workings welcome union membership and urges development of a program to improve coal operations among small operators.

Nelsonville B. C. Day United Mine Workers Pomeroy District Pomeroy Bena Day

Don Bimpton Injured in Jefferson Street Crash

A crash at the Jefferson and West Columbus Streets intersection involved Don Bimpton of Nelsonville. His new car struck the curb and ripped a wheel, launching into the Freer property front yard.

Nelsonville Jefferson and West Columbus Streets Don Bimonton Freer

Willoughby Man Fined for Fake Plates

Rheldon Turner of Willoughby Ohio pleaded guilty at Mayor Holland's court to operating with fictitious license plates. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Ms Mabie Campbell and Carl Campbell moved from Myers House Monday to Mrs J W Wion’s Chestnut Street property in Nelsonville Ohio.

Willoughby Nelsonville Rheldon Turner Ohio G. Holland Mabie Campbell Carl J. W. Wion Ott Chestnut Street

C. & O. Safety Car Draws Local Interest

Nelsonville residents observed the C. and O. Safety Instruction Car in town all day Monday. In charge of EB R Potts the vehicle supports living quarters during long trips and Potts spends about ten months of the year on the road. The unit attracted interest from several locals.

Nelsonville EB. R. Potts

Nelsonville Social Roundup and Marriage Notice

Mrs. Thomas McClelland Sr and others hosted visitors from Montgomery Columbus and Denver in Nelsonville. The week closed with Miss Jo Barnecut visiting and Irene Shelton marrying Denver Hawk at Point Pleasant on November 2, with Clyde Hawk of Carbon Hill noted as the groom’s father.

Nelsonville Thomas McClelland Etta Conaway Montgomery W. Va B. J. Rosser Ernest Hall Ed Hall Columbus A. Hall Denver Colo Mayme Keplar Carma Heffner Audrey Marie Frances Hall Washington Floyd Shelton Irene Denver Hawk Clyde Hawk Carbon Hill Point Pleasant

Methodist Church Orchestra Benefit Bingo Tonight

The Methodist Church Orchestra hosts a benefit bingo party this evening in the Johnson Building to raise funds. Local residents are invited to participate and support the musical group.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Orchestra Johnson Building

Harry Jackson Heads Masons In Nelsonville

Harry H. Jackson was elected high priest of St. Bernard Chapter No. 156 R A M at the annual meeting in Nelsonville. Officers named for the year include Guy W. Hawk and Walter W Lennox among others with a slate of 11 leaders. Election of officers for Eudora chapter O BE 8S was set for tonight at the Masonic Temple.

Nelsonville Harry H. Jackson St. Bernard Maasynic Temple Guy W. Hawk Walter W Lennox John G. Snowden MH. H. PF q@ ing Elmer Siddle Royal Arch Malvern Wilson Eudora O. BE Masonic Temple

Mr and Mrs Slater Honored With Dinner At Columbus Event

Nelsonville report describes Mr William Morgan hosting a turkey dinner for twelve at the Colonial transformed private dining room. Guests enjoyed a four course meal with autumn decorations and bingo prizes before ending the evening at the Morgan home.

Nelsonville William Morgan C. C. Slater Columbus Morgan

Armistice Day Observed by Chauncey District Mines

Chauncey District miners observed Armistice Day with Chauncey Mine No. 25 idle. Fifteen district mines resumed work on Tuesday including No. 9 No. 219 No. 0 No. 2% No. 266 No. 10% Ohio No. 1 Black Diamond Luhrig Poston No. 6 Lick Run Mocking Kimberly Carbondale and Salem Hollow.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Manhattan Coal Co Ohio Black Diamond Luhrig Poston Lick Run Mocking Kimberly Carbondale Salem Hollow

Father's Day Observed at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ

The Taylor Ridge Church of Christ observed Father's Day with Florence Hanning giving welcome remarks. The Young People's Choir sang To Our Fathers and recitations were offered by Dorothy Kempton Gladys Hilderbrandt Mary Jane Anglin and Havel Kempton. A piano solo by Jean Heffkin and a duet Daddy Loves Me by June Mulpas and Glenna Manning followed. Elizabeth Milderbrandt delivered a Our Soldiers tribute and Rev. Gilbert Courtney preached a sermon before the Lord's Supper observance. ENTERTAIN GUESTS CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs William Binson and the latter's mother Mrs Elisaabeth Robinett hosted weekend guests including Verne Robinett Haydenville Ivan Matheny Ronald Robinett Judith Ann Amanda and others. ESTHER CLASS MEET CHAUNCEY Esther Class of the MBE Church will meet at Noah S Harvey home Ellis Avenue Tuesday night. Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church will meet Wednesday at the church for an all day quitting.

Cmauncey Taylor Ridge Church of Chauncey Esther M.be Mra Noah Harvey Ellis Avenue Ladies Aid Society M. E

Two Christ Churches Plan Fellowship Nights

Greens Run and Trimble Churches of Christ announce fellowship nights this week. Greens Run hosts Wednesday at 7 with 100 attendees expected and Bible School classes showing new enrollments followed by social activities and refreshments. Trimble hosts Thursday at 7:30 with Athens Church choir performing and a 6 o'clock dinner for choir members. Rev Reed J Downs will speak on Church Loyalty and Rev Courtney will announce the Thanksgiving to Easter attendance campaign.

Chauncey Greens Run Trimble Churches of Christ Bible School Trimble Athens Church Reed J. Downs Athens Courtney

One Year Old Honored at Chauncey Birthday Dinner

Mrs Gerald Class hosted a dinner at the Darnell home honoring Anita Bertine Class on her first birthday. Guests included families from Ironton Wellston Columbus and The Plains plus CHAUNCEY resident Mrs Edward Jones, recently discharged from Shelter Arms Hospital Athens after an operation two weeks ago.

Chauncey Gerald Samuel Darnell Anita Bertine William Newman Clarence Allen Ironton John Everley Betty Goheen Wellston L. D. Smith William Gould Columbus Charles Slater Mary Margaret Bean Raymond Tinkham the Plains Paul Eleanor Ora Marjorie Darne Gerald Glass Anita Edward Jones Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Ellis Avenue

Robberies Reported In Nelsonville Sunday Night

Police say two burglaries occurred Sunday night in Nelsonville. The office of Dr. Charlies C. Butts on West Washington Street was entered with 3 to 4 postage stamps taken and nothing else reported missing. Pearce Spencer’s chicken house on Chestnut Street was raided. seven fowls were killed and seven heads found in the roost and seven bodies on the coal shed.

Nelsonville Charlies C. Butts R. of P West Washington Street Pearce Spencer Chestnut Street

Golden wedding guests in Shawnee attend Hoodiett event

Mrs. J. W. Wion, Mrs. Bertha Evans and Mrs. Joe Wion traveled to Shawnee on Sunday to attend the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoodiett. Mrs. Wion and Mrs. Hoodiett are sisters.

Nelsonville J. W. Wion Bertha Evans Joe Wion Shawnee Charles Hoodiett Wion Mrs. Hoodiett

Chauncey Personals

Mrs Anna Raine of Nelsonville helps care for her ill sister Mrs William Wemmer. William Robinett Jr and family visit Chauncey from Columbus to see Mrs Robinett's parents. Elmer Bingman and John Shafer visit Marietta to view Sunday fire scene. Samuel Savage hosts visitors from Cambridge. Bila Tedrick travels to Columbus for an indefinite stay with sister Margaret Linncott. Lawrence Olson and children visit Chauncey family in The Plains.

Chauncey Anna Raine Nelsonville William Wemmer William Robinett Billy Norma Jean Columbus Robinett Floyd Stanley Elmer Bingman John Shafer Marietta Samuel Savage Mra Walter Savage Bonta Mary Chris Savage Charles Elmer Cambridge Ohio Bila Tedrick Margaret Linncott Lawrence Olson the Plains

Evangelistic Services Continue At The Plains Church

Evangelistic services run nightly this week at 7 o clock in the Church of the Nazarene The Plains Reverend J G Towrias a Canadian preaches the sermons Davie Jackson leads the singing Drell M Goff is the regular pastor of the church

Chauncey Church of the Nasarene the Plains J. G. Towrias Davie Jackson Drell M. Goff

Circle of Ruth Hosts Armistice Day Dinner

Nelsonville report notes Circle of Truth members dine in church hall with 31 attendees. Program includes devotionals by Anna Chapman, piano solo by Josephine Sharp, talks on Liam and Southern Mountain Schools, plus a brief business session led by Mrs Edward Sharp. Guests include Mrs Saltz Gibson Glenn Clifton McCune and Betty Lowry. Class Meets Wednesday at Mrs John Lightfoot home.

Nelsonville L. J. Krieg Albert Barber Frank Lowry Mable Haffner Eugene Pritchard Circle of Truth John Saltz the Missionary Society Anna Chapman John Lightfoot Retta Howe Methodist Church

Commerce data show 26.6 billion loss to U.S. business

The Commerce Department released figures showing that low business sentiment reduced American business by 26.631 billion dollars from 1930 through 1934. The department published the first official tally, outlining the era's economic impact.

Washington Commerce Department

Keller and Claar Admit Illegal Liquor Possession

Jackson officials report William Keller and William Claar pleaded guilty on charges of illegal possession of liquor. Judge Roy Gillen fined each $100 and costs after their arrest a few minutes earlier by Police Chief C. W. Jacobs.

Jackson William Keller William Claar Roy Gillen C. W. Jacobs

Pearl Chapel Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Pearl Chapel residents share weekend visits and relocations. Ray Jordan and Virginia visited Athens Saturday afternoon. Lavern Cheaser moved to Albany. J W Cheadle visited Charles Woodgerd. Gibson family hosted guests including Jerry Goodin Bernice Gibson and L C Gibson in Albany. Arthur Gibson traveled to Louisville. Earl Haning dined with Glen Haning's family. Etta Elliott visited her daughter. Deloria Woodgerd stayed with Belle Gibson. Lloyd Woodgerd and family were guests of the Markins family.

Pearl Chapel Ray Jordan Virginia Athens Lavern Cheaser Albany J. W. Cheadle Charles Woodgerd D. C. Gibson Jerry Goodin Prattsville L. c. Gibson Bernice Arthur Gibson Louisville Earl Haning Glen Haning Frank Gibson Etta Elliott Deloria Woodgerd Belle Gibson Lloyd Woodgerd Markins

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