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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville PTA hears state convention report in meeting

Nelsonville High School PTA met with large attendance. Mrs. James Knight reported on the October state PTA convention in Cleveland. The Girls Glee Club sang Morning Country Garden and Big Brown Bear. Treasurer Mrs. Anna Riley noted 34.71, soup sale net 6.50, membership 106, and room counts tied at 14. Mil red Hickman spoke on fathers’ role in child education. Nelsonville boasted 100 percent council membership. refreshments followed. December will feature Christmas carols and a guest speaker.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School PTA Cleveland James Knight Girls Glee Club Faith Cordrey Anna Riley Treasury Herman Ruble Earl Washburn Blanche Moorehead Knight Mildred Hickman

Democratic Women To Meet Friday In York Township

Nelsonville notes announce the York Township Democratic Women's Club will meet at 7 30 P M in the Buckeye Building. Representative George A Banks will be guest speaker. All Democratic women of York Township are urged to attend.

Nelsonville York Township Democratic Women’s Club Buckeye George A. Banks

Sophomore Mothers Arrange Refreshments

The Sophomore mothers are responsible for organizing and serving refreshments.

Fire in Beasley Garage Threatens Vaughn Bros Truck

A fire broke out Monday afternoon in the F. R. Beasley Garage on W. Washington St as mechanics weld a frame on a Vaughn Bros coal truck. Gasoline leaked from a damaged line and fed the blaze. the gas tank exploded, adding about 12 gallons to the flames. Heat damaged roof sheeting and supports before firefighters brought it under control. the truck was badly damaged.

Nelsonville F. R. Beasley W. Washington St Vaughn Bros Dana Windon

L. H. Price Dies Monday in Nelsonville

L H Price age 70 a former Nelsonville businessman died Monday at his daughter Mrs Leo Popes home with whom he had lived since his wife’s death three years ago The body was taken to Stouts Funeral Home friends may call funeral services set for Thursday at 10 30 am Survivors include daughter Mrs Pope three step children Mrs James Francis Mrs Bernard Inman and Sidney Cook all of Nelsonville brother W M Price of Cleveland and sister Mrs Emma Casey of Columbus

Nelsonville L. H. Price Leo Pope Stouts Funeral Pope James Francis Bernard Inman Sidney Cook W. M. Price Cleveland Emma Casey Columbus

Telephone Office Is Completely Remodeled

Nelsonville Ohio Bell Telephone Co the W Washington Street office has been fully remodeled to latest company standards. A removed partition widened space with cream walls and ceiling and light oak furniture. New desk pay station booth and check desk installed with black trimmed linoleum.

Nelsonville Ohio Bell Telephone Co W. Washington St A_ business

Rev Ver non P Martin Conducts Bible Study and Revival

Nelsonville Ohio Rev Ver non P Martin of Georgetown moderator of the Synod of Ohio Presbyterian Church leads a Bible Study at Deanville Community Center at 6 pm and revival services at 7 pm at the Deanville church. He spoke at Carbon Hill high school chapel and will speak at Nelsonville high school assembly Wednesday morning. Charles Ervin timber man at Kimberly Mine was badly crushed Monday afternoon when his right leg was caught by a fall of slate. no bones were broken.

Nelsonville Vernon P. Martin Georgetown Ohio Synod of Ohio, Presbyterian Church Deanville Community Center Deanville Martin Carbon Hill High School Nelsonville High School Charles Ervin, Walnut Sr Kimberly Mine

Pocahontas Benefit Party Set in Red Men’s Hall

The Degree of Pocahontas will sponsor a regular weekly benefit party in the Red Men’s Hall on Wednesday at 7 30 o clock. C A Davis of Marysville Tenn and Mrs Flossie Crawford visited Marietta and Unionville as guests of Mr and Mrs Huce Barnes and Mr and Mrs Ivan Barnes.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Red Men's Hall C. A. Davis Marysville Tenn Flossie Crawford Marietta Unionville Huce Barnes Ivan Barnes

Mizpah Class to Meet at Miss Pearce Home

Miss Louise Pearce will host the Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville on Wednesday Nov 17 at 7 30 PM attendance expected. Akron visitors Mrs Esther King Mrs Mary Durr and Miss Emily Briggs attended Emma Adams funeral in Gloucester.

Nelsonville Louise Pearce Poplar St Methodist Church Esther King Mary Durr Emily Briggs Akron George Briggs Emma Adams Glouster

Film Colony Police Appeal on Possible Connections

The article reports on investigations into the Bruneman murder tied to gambling rackets and blackmail. It cites rumors of an assassination plot, a redacted check, and claimed ties to a high profile crime network. Jewish leaders alleged a meeting in Pasadena with an assassination list described by district attorney investigators.

Eugene Williams District Attorney’s Office Pasadena Williams

Neiman Team Wins Over Mechem Bowlers

Nelsonville report of Neiman Auto Supply bowling team beating Mechem in a league clash. Barney Neiman led with a 232 high game and 958 team total in the series as Cookson and Courtney added strong scores. Ralph Howe and other Mechem players posted solid totals amid the pace of a tight pennant race. Shine's Beer and Lunch and Brooks Shoe teams eye key matches midweek in a tight standings battle.

Joe Spray Nelsonville Neiman Auto Supply Paul Wright Nieman Barney Neiman Cookson Bill Courtney Ralph Howe Shine Logan Central All Stars Brooks Shoemen Central Austin Powder Bombers Neiman P. Wright Haffner

Wood Couple Visit Cincinnati Bound for Weekend

Mr and Mrs John V Wood spent several days at the end of the week visiting Cincinnati and returning home.

Cincinnati Nelsonville John V. Wood

Birth of Hughie Caister Jr in Sand Ridge

Mr. and Mrs. Hughie McCune announce the birth of their son Hughie Caister Jr at home in Sand Ridge on Thursday November 11. He weighed six and a half pounds.

Chauncey Hughie McCune Goldie Wilson Sand Ridge Hughie Caister, Jr

Chauncey Man Injured as Car Leaves Highway

Chauncey resident Glendon Palmer suffered head lacerations arm injuries and other bruises when his vehicle skidded on a muddy road near Modlock Sunday night and went over a steep embankment. The car rolled over badly damaged and motorists Ferried Palmer to a Chauncey physician before he was taken to his mother Mrs Minnie Palmer home. Palmer had been doing shart work with Williamson Contracting Co for several months and returned home last week after completing a shaft at Indiana Pa.

Chauncey Glendon Palmer Modlock Palmer Minnie Palmer Williamson Contracting Co Indiana, Pa

Miss Webb Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Chauncey Juanita Webb has returned to her parents in Sand Ridge from Mercy Hospital Columbus where she underwent an appendicitis operation. She is progressing well. Visitors from Chauncey called on the Webb family as Jake Chapman, ill at the Webb home, remains in serious condition.

Chauncey Juanita Webb Conda Webb Sand Ridge Mercy Hospital Columbus Oscar Adkins George Adkins Luther Cruickshank Webb Jake Chapman Adkins

Chauncey Notes and Local Social Visits

Chauncey events include Illness of Janice Stanley daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stanley Geneva Palmer and Faithful Circle meeting hosted by Mrs Garnet Blower in Millfield Church of Christ. Several visits and fish fry hosts feature Chauncey Sugar Creek Wilkesville Detroit and Murray City tied to local families.

Chauncey Janice John Stanley Geneva Palmer Garnet Blower Faithful Circle Bible Millfield George Cline Main St G. W. Keck Lawrence Jerome Keck John Wilkesville George Keck Pauline Jacobs Ave Sophia Guy Detroit Gene Yankouski Henry Yankouski Joann Frank Sikora Murray City Joe Stanley Fred Taylorville Andrew Guy

The Plains Man Is Honored by Party

Mrs Myrtle Pidcock hosted a surprise party for her brother William Bricker Sr on his 79th birthday at his home November 11 He had been semi invalid since October 15 after a fall but showed improvement The event featured an elaborate potluck dinner and many gifts from relatives and friends including a birthday cake from Hattie Little of Beaumont

the Plains Myrtle Pidcock William Bricker Bricker Hattie Little Beaumont Glouster Bertha Shaffer Rosa Dickerson Chauncey Ardith Bowles Bessie Nickerson Barbara Lee McHenry Nellie McConaha Murel Chatman Granville J. B. Martin Cincinnati Ida Bricker Oscar McGee George Warner Oral Bricker Fred Stilwell The Plains

Rites Held for Chauncey Gun Blast Victim Robert Russell

Relatives and friends attend the funeral of 19 year old Robert Russell son of Mr and Mrs Fred Russell who was accidentally shot in his Chauncey home late Thursday night Rev Gilbert Courtney of the Chauncey Church of Christ delivered the sermon and burial was in Hilltop cemetery Mozelle and Hazel Lahugh sang Does Jesus Care and Ivory Palaces Survivors include his parents four brothers Frederick Edward Donald and Jerry and two sisters Jeanna and Mrs Helen Toth Milford

Chauncey Robert Russell Fred Russell Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Mozelle Hazel Lahugh Jesus Frederick Edward Donald Jerry Jean -Na Helen Toth Milfield

Boy Taken From Millfield To Columbus Hospital

Wayne Border, injured Friday in Poston No. 6 Millfield, was moved by ambulance Sunday night to Grant Hospital Columbus for possible surgery. He was accompanied by his parents Mrs. and Mr Warren Border and Dr C N Sanders.

Chauncey Wayne Border Warren Border Poston No. 6 Millfield Grant Hospital Columbus C. N. Sanders

Veterans Surprise Horns With Salem Visit

A group of Span ish American War veterans and their wives visited Mr and Mrs William Horn in Salem on Sunday. The potluck meal and social afternoon followed, with attendees from Spanish American War Veterans Camp No 78 Athens and Women's Auxiliary No 64, including C W Walker, John McConaha, F H Staflinger, John L Roach, and the hosts.

Chauncey William Horn Salem Athens Woman's Auxiliary No C. W. Walker John McConaha F. H. Staffinger John L. Roach

Bible Class To Meet At Shafer Home

Chauncey Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs John Shafer. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Burg Johnston Mrs Inez Nye Mrs Ev angeline Prior and Mrs Martha Shafer. Mrs Floyd Nye will lead and Mrs Bess Johnston will present the lesson. Women should meet at Mrs Johnston's home for transport to the Shafer residence.

Chauncey — Loyal Woman's Bible Class Church of Christ John Shafer Burg Johnston Inez Nye Evangeline Prior Martha Shafer Floyd Nye Bess Johnston Johnston Shafer

Murray City P T A Benefit Party

The Murray City P T A sponsors a benefit party on Wednesday night at 8 o'clock on the first floor of the school.

Murray City Murray City P.T.A

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