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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1933

Page

8

Nelsonville and York Township Benefit From Red Cross Roll Call

Nelsonville and York Township report cash benefits from the American Red Cross exceeding 10 000 for the year ending May 1 1933. Distributions included 21 600 sacks valued at 8640 clothing valued at 1106 50 and yardage goods totaling 279 40. The local Roll Call opened with a committee listing and a slate of canvassers led by Mrs Ward W Hamm and others.

Nelsonville Red Cross York Township American National Red Cross Red Cross Agency Ward W. Hamm Roy Snackenburg Walter Howe Tom Mathewson William Keeton B. M. Coakley Sam Thomas William Poling John Riley Hubert Lancaster Miller Wilson O. P. Bingmen Albert Barber Frank O'Mara Mary Kessinger Earl Baker Leland Powell L. J. Eberle

Good News for Kidney Sufferers

Fragments claim relief for bladder and kidney discomfort with quick soothing effects. Text mentions pain relief, burning sensation, and activity comfort though readability is poor and details are unclear.

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Phi Club Plans Strong Independent Basketball Team

Nelsonville audience learns the Phi Club will form a strong independent basketball team for this winter. A meeting at 7:30 PM Friday will invite prospective players including ex Nelsonville High and College stars from Wooster College Rio Grande Otterbein and Meade Whyte. New uniforms will be ordered and games set against semi pro teams in the district and Columbus quintets.

Nelsonville Phi Wockle’ Howell Mutt" Hudson Wooster College Chet” Hannahs Rio Grande Steve” Yantis Otterbein Broaddus College Estell Crabtree Meade Whyte Michigan Joe Evans

Intermediate Board Considers Differences At Nelsonville

The Hocking mining district intermediate board met in Nelsonville to address contract interpretation differences unresolved between miners and mine operators. Members present included John Owens and Herman Theisen for the mines and P. C. Morris and Fred Essex for the operators.

Nelsonville Hocking John Owens Herman Theisen P. C. Morris Fred Essex

Funeral for George Hall Held at Residence

Funeral services for George Hall were conducted at his home by Rev. Herman Sayre and Rev. H A Rothrock, with two hymns sung. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville. Numerous out of town relatives attended from Columbus Xenia Dayton Athens Logan and other towns.

George Hall Greenlawn Nelsonville Herman Sayre Circleville H. A. Rothrock Jesus Savior Greenlawn Cemetery Enoch Pugh A. C. Hall Arthur Hall Earl Hall Fred Seibert Carson Gordon Joe Max Keating William Dixie Wilbert Hall Dave Bennett Elmo Higgins Xenia Robert Cole Dayton Charles Mills Athens Stanley Baker Logan C. A. Emish Middleport John Huddy Gordon W. Va James Hartley Toledo Dave Evana van Wert

Faculty Dinner Brings Board Members and Spouses Together

In Nelsonville on November 16, the Junior and Senior High School faculty hosted a dinner for 40 guests including both old and new school boards and their spouses. The event featured a long table in the home economics room with scarlet and gray decor, and ended with a round table discussion on school ethics led by E. J. Arnold, followed by games and contests. Samuel Boling of New Boston, Ohio, died Tuesday after a three month illness, leaving five children and a sister.

Nelsonville Old School Board New Horsch E. J. Arnold Samuel Boling New Boston Lincoln Dalton Joe Larison Massillon Doc. Boling Murray City William Boling Chauncey Lisle Boling

Oil Causes Fire In Windle Home Thaw Incident

An exploding can of motor oil placed on a heating stove at Ro Windle’s Church Street home in Nelsonville caused a fire alarm. The oil did not ignite. a window exit left Mrs Windle with two children injured by a severe hand cut.

Nelsonville Ro Windle Church Street Windie

Doanville Church Women Host Soup Supper for Hymn Books

Doanville Church women held a soup supper on November 6 to raise funds for hymn books. Sunday School teachers plan a meeting at Irene McDowell’s home on Thursday November 16 at 6 p.m., followed by the Women’s Bible Class. The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR will meet Saturday afternoon at Mrs Martin Ohlinger's home.

Doanville T. J. Thomas South Canaan Irene McDowell Edgar New Plymouth Tom Williams George Baily Lancaster C. P. Nixson Columbus Lloyd Evane Supt Arnold Mary Jean Nixon Helen Shackett Nelsonville High School Luela Laudner Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of American Revolution Martin Ohlinger

Fifteenth Birthday Surprise for Kathleen Hayden

A surprise party honored Kathleen Hayden on her fifteenth birthday hosted by Mrs. Ethel Hayden. Music by Jimmy Daugherty and Emmet Keplar followed by games and refreshments for a guest list including Mary Daugherty Juanite Zerwick Anna Riley Thelma Bartoe Susie Gillilan Ruth Daugherty Ruth Bean and others.

Kathleen Ethel Hayden Jimmy Daugherty Emmet Keplar Hayden Mary Daugherty Juanite Zerwick Anna Riley Thelma Bartoe Susie Gillilan Ruth Daugherty Ruth Bean Louise Poling Jonnie Daugherty Emmett Keplar Robert Clark Aaron Harper Rex Clark George Clark George Hayden Charles Hayden Dean Keplar Raymond Bartoe Donald Bartoe

Funeral Held for George Martin in New Straitsville

Funeral services were held at the Pentecostal Church for George Martin age 58 who died after being struck by a car driven by a Murray City woman. Martin leaves a wife six sons and two daughters. Burial followed at New Straitsville Cemetery.

New Straitsville Pentecostal George Martin Cherrington Hospital Logan Murray City Martin Oroville New Straiteville Sam Hartman Canton Charles Lawson Edward Lawson Woodbine Rebekah Lodge Margaret Lemon Columbus Betty Rothman Sam Rothman Miss Rothman Ohio University At Athens Irene Irwin Mack McQuade Shawnee The American Legion Corning Straitsville

Postpone Troop No. 51 Meeting

Troop No. 51 of the Boy Scouts scheduled for Friday at the Presbyterian Church has been postponed until further notice.

Boy Scouts Presbyterian Church

Campbell Is Seriously Ill in Nelsonville Home

8 D Campbell of Madison Street is seriously ill at his Nelsonville home on November 16.

D. Campbell Nelsonville Madison Street

New Deal Forms Federal Press Intelligence Division

Washington on November 16 reports the Division of Press Intelligence began daily bulletins to monitor newspaper coverage. The agency compiles condensed contents from about 400 papers coast to coast, totaling 60 to 70 pages.

Washington Federal Intelligence Agency Division of Press Intelligence

Community note roundup from Athens area events

Local families visited relatives across The Plains Crooksville Lancasett Union Ridge and Carpenter. Sawmill moved on Sam Scott farm with sawing to begin. Revival services at Weaver Chapel continue with nightly singing. Several residents attended The Messenger Cooking School in Athens last week.

Swartz Brothers Carpenter Emmitt Wingett Lucile Harry Faulkner Stewart Robert Hawk Richard Scott al Downard London Farrabee Akron Denver McVay Weaver Chapel Maud Wyant Flora Arbaugh Messenger Cooking School Athens

Albany Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses

Henry Steinmetz 55 and Flora M. Tom 53 both of Albany apply for a marriage license. David T. Lyons 24 of Morristown and Dorothy E. Gillespie 17 of Morristown apply. Leland Ward 24 and Glenna B. Thompson 26 both of Athens apply. Oliver C. Harner 32 of Athens Route 1 and Lillian W. Ashcraft 35 of Athens Route 1 apply.

Henry Steinmetz Albany Flora M. Tom David T. Lyons Morristown Charles Lyons Dorothy E. Gillespie Michael Gillespie Leland Ward Athens William Ward Glenna B. Thompson Silas Syx Oliver C. Harner Lillian W. Ashcraft

Cheshire birthday party for Mary Elizabeth Thomas

Mr and Mrs Charlies Thomas hosted a surprise birthday gathering for daughter Mary Elizabeth at their Cheshire home Sunday evening. Attendees included Juanita Lucille Scott Geneva Roush Ethel Roush Dorothy Athey Alberta Reynolds Betty Swisner Mae Rothgeb Mary Jenkins Fae Thomas Vera Thomas Mildred Roush Ura Grover Francis Grover Brady Ballard Wendell Roush Ura Swisner Kahle Vance Maurice Brown George McAllister Clyde Bradbury and grandparents Will Jacobs. Lunch was served. The Ladies Aid Society plans a 6 o clock chicken dinner benefit on Nov 22 in the Home Economic Room. Agriculture Engineering students repair a drain grill belonging to Cari Jenkins for hands on experience.

Charlies Thomas Mary Elizabeth Cheshire Juanita Lucille Scott Geneva Ethel Roush Dorothy Athey Alberta Reynolds Betty Swisner Mae Rothgeb Mary Jenkins Fae Thomas Vera Thomas Mildred Roush Ura Grover Francis Grover Brady Ballard Wendell Roush Ura Swisner Kahle Vance Maurice Brown George McAllister Clyde Bradbury Will Jacobs Ladies Aid Society Home Economic Room

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Sewing Social

Members of the Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs. Carl Welling’s home for a sewing day. Attendees included Minnie Keck Della Olbers Ida Chalfant Gladys Kempton Bertha Heskin Vernice Smith Cora Davis Clara Golding McGee Myrtie Olbers Emmett Jr and Mrs James Harrison along with visiting relatives and friends.

Ladies’ Aid Society Carl Welling Minnie Keck Della Olbers Ida Chalfant Gladys Kempton Bertha Heskin Vernice Smith Cora Davis Clara Golding McGee Myrtie Olbers Emmett Jr James Harrison William Billingsley New Lexington Grace Musziski Athens Helen Kilcoski Gilouster John Wenger Roland Mulpas Fred Olbers Perry Chalfant Chauncey Church of Christ O. W. Williams Millfield Opal Campbell Evan Davis Dave Swartz William Swartz Freda Jacksonville William Davis Jackson

Sunday Guests Reported Across Bishopville and Nearby

Bishopville families hosted relatives and friends in Sunday visits. Guests included Dwight Smith and Floyd Smith from Taylor Ridge, Roy Harrison family from Fairview, Herman Jones of Giouster, Rev Miles E. Hoon and others from New Marshfield, Mountville, Ferndale, and Mountville.

P. M. Smith Dwight Smith Taylor Ridge Floyd Smith Roy Harrison Fairview Jesse Withem Herman Jones Giouster Fred Hambel Will Hoon Miles E. Hoon Carmi Shafer Ralph Shafer Richard New Marshfield Jessie McDonald Don Withem Don Murphy Mountville Dean Pedicord Harold Harald

Local Notables and Visits Highlight Weekend

Jesse Withem showed some improvement with friends visiting including Sheariey Northup Derthick Miles E Hoon and Will Hoon from New Marshfield. Jessie McDonald joined by Dorothy Lowery and Helen Lengyel spent Saturday in Athens. Hartleyville residents Raymond Robinson family visited relatives in Federal. The Get-To-Gether Club met for an all day potluck at Jennie Pedicord home. Rev Miles E Hoon to preach at Bishopville Church biweekly with next appointment November 26.

Jesse Withem Sheariey Northup Derthick Miles E. Hoon New Marshfield Will Hoon Jessie McDonald Athens Dorothy Lowery Helen Lengyel Hartleyville Raymond Robinson Federal Jennie Pedicord

Weekend visits span Huntington Flora and beyond

Alfred Miss Leola Follrod and Charles Findling hosted with Earl Person of Huntington, and Arthur Morris from Dayton dined with Albert Morris. Rex Bentz from Huntington and Cash Bentz of Delaware joined parents C D Bentz and Willi Bentz for the weekend. Guss Van Nest and Alfred Hawk of Flora joined Charles and Katharine Woode for Sunday dinner. Pie Social at Silver Ridge drew several locals. Reva Douglas of Flora visited Nina Follrod Tuesday night. Will Story of Burlington and Harry Guthrie with daughter Maxine hosted by Stella Watkins. John Hayes and Emerson Hayes visited Mrs. Stella Watkins. Dan Swartz and son were also guests.

Leola Follrod Charles Findling Earl Person Huntington W. Va Arthur Morris Dayton Albert Morris Rex Bentz C. D. Bentz Cash Bentz Delaware Willi Bentz Guss van Nest Alfred Hawk Flora Charles Woode Katherine Woode Silver Ridge Reva Douglas Nina Follrod Will Story Burlingham Harry Guthrie Maxine John Hayes Emerson Hayes Stella Watkins Dan Swartz

Connecticut Appeals Court Delays Gordon Case in Street Charge

A Connecticut Court of Appeals delays a charging decision involving Phine Gordon tied to a street cottage case. The appeal concerns legal questions over the prosecutor’s authority and venue. Local officials expect a ruling within weeks as parties prepare briefs and arguments.

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