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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1936

Page

4

Mrs Rose Ann Farmer Dies at Home in Jobs

Nelsonville obituary for 56 year old Mrs Rose Ann Farmer who died Wednesday evening at her Jobs home. She is survived by husband Harry and three daughters Lelia Byrd Tessie Camp and Clara Grimstead. Funeral arrangements pending. Central PTA to meet Friday Nov 13 at 3 pm at Central School.

Nelsonville Rose Ann Farmer Jobs Harry Farmer Lelia Byrd Willoughly Tessie Camp Murray City Clara Grimstead Orbiston

Visit in Columbus Highlighted by Local Names

Mr. and Mrs. John Bircher Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Whitmore James Warren and Mrs. Anna Barker are visiting in Columbus.

Columbus Nelsonville John Bircher Lewis Whitmore James Warren Anna Barker

Jerry takes top honors at Fairfield County field trial

Nelsonville owner Frank O Mara's Jerry won first in the all age class and was named best dog in show at a Fairfield County Bird Dog Club field trial held at Lancaster. Hillearys Lady, a 1936 puppy, finished third in the puppy group. owned by W T Hilleary. A large number of dogs entered across classes.

Nelsonville Frank O’mara Jerry Fairfield County Bird Dog Club Lancaster Hilleary W. T. Hilleary

Final roll call for Fall Festival urged in Nelsonville

All members of the Woman's Community Garden Club are urged to attend the final roll call at the home of Mrs J M Hyde at 8 o'clock Saturday night November 14 for the Fall Festival.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Garden Club J. M. Hyde

Club Meets Friday in Nelsonville Hostess Home

Mrs. L. R. Kelch will host the Cosmopolitan Club Friday night at 7 30 at her Nelsonville home for the members meeting time and venue.

Nelsonville L. R. Kelch Cosmopolitan Club

Armistice Day Program Aids Legion Ceremony at High School

Nelsonville community observes Armistice Day with a Glenford Dugan Post American Legion ceremony at the high school. The Home Economics Department led by Mrs. Doris M Horch presented a three part program including a pageant The Crowning of Peace a reading and talks by Legion officers. Standout participants included Madeline Bruce and Betty Standall as flag bearers and Eloise Badger delivering the scripture lesson and prayer.

Nelsonville Home Economics Department Doris M. Horch Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Jack Pritchard Madeline Bruce Betty Standall John Geiger America Eloise Badger Supt BE. J. Arnold Amy Jo Dewhurst Legion Goddess of Liberty Bernadine Whyte Juanita Hunter Bernadine McCray Jeannette Davis Jo Fiske Hariette Davis W. L. Cooley Lloyd Evans Geiger

Methodist Guild Presents Unusual Musicale at Warren Home

Nelsonville notes a Musical Tea by the Methodist Guild at the Warren home. Charlies EB. Poston at the organ and Mrs. Ralph Parks at the piano led an ensemble with Miss Phillip Weller a mezzo soprano and a brass trio. Mrs. Walter Brehm Logan and Mrs. J D Adamson presided. Tea followed.

Nelsonville Methodist Guild Warren Charlies EB. Poston Ralph Parks Walter Brehm Logan Phillip Weller John Geiger Garth Lightfoot Jack Pritchard Geiger Guild J. D. Adamson

Nelsonville P T A Rummage Sale Planned

Nelsonville High School Parent-Teacher Association set a rummage sale for Saturday November 21 in the Carnes Building Washington Street. Volunteers are assigned to district sections to collect clothing and shoes and donations may be arranged by calling committee members.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Parent- Teacher Association Carnes Washington St Lillian Stover Frank Lowry Raymond Raine Roy Snackenburg Eli. J. Arnold James Bland Carl Shaw Helen Shaw Blanche Moorehead Paul Allen C. H. Ruble Cecil Shafer L. A. Davis Harold Figley

WCTU Meeting at Mrs Charles Monks Home

Nelsonville reports a WCTU devotional led by Mrs Bernice McDowell at Mrs Charles Monks Chestnut Street with 48 sick visits 38 garments 14 bouquets and one new member Mrs Kate Herrold. Rev H A Rothrock read scripture and announced the week of prayer.

Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Charles Monks Chestnut St Bernice McDowell H. A. Rothrock Mae Cotton Fannie Williams Kate Herrold Canton Sam Starkey Rothrock McDowel Los Angeles Bessie Warehime Ladies Aid WCTU Poplar St

Former Lodge Leaders Dine at Dew House Armistice Day

In Nelsonville the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter No. 72 gathered at the Dew House on Armistice Day for a three course turkey dinner. Silk flags marked each place and high school band members in uniform performed as a surprise. Afterward the group returned to the Bartlett home for bingo and bridge. All members attended for the first time in two years.

Nelsonville Glenn Thomas Mulligan Eudora Dew House L. Stout A. L. Pritchard Mary E. Bartlett Dr. Pritchard Bartlett Stout

East PTA to Meet Nelsonville

East Parent-Teachers Association holds a regular meeting Friday at East School at 3 o clock. The fifth grade will present a program.

East Pta Nelsonville East Parent-Teachers Association East

Endo Corn Promises Quick Relief for Corns and Calluses

An Athens Pharmacy ad touts Endo Corn as a reliable remedy for stubborn corns and calluses, claiming it works on old cases when others fail. The promotion urges readers to buy for fifty cents and be free from discomfort tomorrow.

Athens

Doanville School Armistice Program Highlighted

Doanville School held an Armistice program at 10 30 AM with Rev John Sharp as guest speaker The event featured student readings including Youth Prays for Peace What Is War Who Wants War Measuring the Cost of War Raising a Lion What Is An Armistice and Prayer for the Spiritual Union of Mankind A patriotic song group followed under Miss Pauline Whitlatch’s direction.

Doanville John Sharp Shirley Evans Bernard O’ Willis Alice Mae Simmons Betty Jane Covert Betty Lou Tignor Alice Thompson Nora Jo McGuire Pauline Whitlatch

Four Appear Before Nelsonville Mayor

Nelsonville four defendants plead guilty on a mix of charges in the court of Mayor S. G. Holland. Joseph Taylor faced school-absence charges, James Colbert Jr. admitted petit larceny tied to auto theft, while Dean Coakley and Sheldon Anders pleaded intoxication guilty. Raymond Smith home burned, private losses noted.

Nelsonville Joseph Taylor Grosvenor &J S. G. Holland Acheo James Colbert, Jr Colbert Ruby Evans Dean Coakley Sheldon Anders Haydenville

Business Women To Hold Annual District Meeting

Large turnout anticipated for the District No. 3 meeting of Business and Professional Women at the First Christian Church in Nelsonville. Sessions start at 10 o'clock with Miss Elizabeth Pixley coordinating, followed by devotions led by Mrs. Bess Muchmore and a series of arranged committee duties for table setting, reception, decorations, and ticket sales.

Nelsonville First Christian Church J. M. Hyde Elizabeth Pixley Portsmouth Bess Muchmore Logan Verna Hand Adeline Ray Frances Bennett Esther Verity Kyle Freda Smith Miss Smith Irma

Garden Club Accepts Athens Club Invitation

Members of the Woman's Community Garden Club will be guests of the Athens Garden Club next Tuesday evening November 17. The meeting will feature guest speaker Prof. Victor Reese of Ohio State University's Horticulture Department, a gardening expert and writer for Better Homes and Gardens. The meeting place will be announced in Sunday's Messenger.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Garden Club Athens Garden Club Athens Club Victor Reese Ohio State University Reese

Best Cough Remedy You Can Mix at Home

A home mix beats store bought remedies for coughs from colds. Dissolve sugar and water to make a syrup, add Pinex Norway Pine concentrate, bottle to make a pint. It soothes throat and bronchial membranes, loosens phlegm, and aids sleep with guaranteed refund if not pleased.

Bayer

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