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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville council orders parking ordinance enforcement

At a special meeting the council directed the service and safety director to enforce the new parking ordinance 870 in the congested business district and authorized updating street markers. The measure limits parking to one hour on Public Square Hocking Street and W Washington and W Columbus Streets noon to 10 pm daily except Sunday.

Nelsonville Anderson Boss Keplar Nelson Call Galvin Spencer Opsing Public Square Hocking St W. Washington W. Columbus Sts Square Cables Alley Holland John P. Kelson Chesapeake & Ohio ‘Railroad Monroe St Service Department

Rotary Hears C. L. Stout on Embalming History

C. L. Stout, member of the State Embalming Board, spoke to the Nelsonville Rotary on embalming from ancient Egyptian practices to modern methods. He traced priestly preservation methods, noted climate factors in Egypt, and contrasted them with Canaries practices and late nineteenth century American innovations now used worldwide.

Nelsonville C. L. Stout Rotary Club Stout State Egypt Canary Islands

Fire crews respond to Haydenville blaze and hay field fire

Nelsonville fire department aided Haydenville and Logan departments in fighting a blaze in three National Fire Proofing Co. dryer buildings. Separately, New York Coal Co. farm at Floodwood lost nine tons of hay when another fire of undetermined origin destroyed two hay stacks discovered about seven o clock.

Nelsonville Haydenville Logan Department National Fire Proofing Co New York Coal Co Floodwood

To Complete Safety Drive Organization

Southeastern Ohio truck mine coal operators plan a meeting at the Red Men's Hall in Nelsonville on Thursday evening November 18 at 730 to finish organizing a campaign to reduce accidents and lower state insurance premiums. Operators from Scioto Lawrence Jackson Vinton Gallia Meigs Athens Hocking Perry Morgan Washington Noble Monroe Guernsey and Washington expected to participate with speakers J W Beall Thomas P Kearns James Berry and Herman Theisen.

Nelsonville Ohio Red Men's Hall Scioto Lawrence Jackson Vinton Gallia Meigs Athens Hocking Perry Morgan Washington Noble Monroe Guernsey

Letart Falls Social Briefs Summary

Mrs. George Sayre hosts M. E. Ladies' Aid Friday afternoon. Obituary notices for Matthew Jacques in Pt. Pleasant. Marie Phillips of Portsmouth to spend winter in Ft. Worth. Families from Athens, New Jersey, and others visit relatives. Apple butter drive by M E Churches raises 36 gallons for Bethesda Hospital. Numerous local visits and short trips noted among Letart Falls residents.

Letart Falls George Sayre M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society A. W. Knoppenberger Matthew Jacques Pt. Pleasant Marie Phillips Portsmouth C. L. Thayer Ft. Worth Texas W.S. McDade Athens C. N. Wagner Hazel Shane Long Bottom Frank Shane E. W. Balsen G. S. Barnhart Ripley W. Va Mattie Shields Lina Hayman East Letart Pomeroy C. B. Shields J. M. Hill Parkersburg Lora Ball Elmer Grimm Leon Betty Amos Louis Miller John Marr J. L. Wolf Harry Love Pleasant West Kester Norman, Pomeroy Ina Noll

Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes

Mrs Emma Gloeckner of Pleasant Valley was Sunday guest of her daughter Mrs Bud Russell. Mr and Mrs Leonard Haning and daughter of Roseville were weekend guests of Mrs Dora Russell. Preaching will be held Sunday at the church. PTA met at the school Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Herald Russell of Charleston were Sunday guests of his father Shannon Russell. Mr and Mrs Joseph Sisson are parents of a 10 pound son named George Roy. Ben Morris spent last week in Pomeroy with his brother George Morris. Mr and Mrs John Goble of Pleasant Valley were Sunday guests of Mrs Lotta Steward. Mr and Mrs George Gilmore of Lancaster were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs S M Gilmore. Mr and Mrs Howard Stover of Middleport spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Milton Russell.

Bradbury Emma Gloeckner Pleasant Valley Bud Russell Leonard Haning Roseville Dora Russell P.T.A Herald Russell Charleston Shannon Russell Joseph Sisson George Roy Ben Morris Pomeroy George Morris John Goble Lotta Steward George Gilmore Lancaster S. M. Gilmore Howard Stover Middleport Milton Russell

Mary Saffel Becomes Constable After Coin Toss in Ohio

Mrs. Mary Saffel wins the constable post in Clay t on Township Perry County Ohio after a coin toss following a six vote write in tally. Her opponent also received six votes and they decided the result by flipping a coin.

Mary Saffel Clayton Township Perry County Ohio

Red Cross Campaign Workers Announced in Nelsonville

Nelsonville leaders name campaign staff for Red Cross Drive. Wilbur Mender chairs with Dr. H. W. Hyde. volunteers by street include Mary Kessinger Columbus Street, Wesley Hawk, Dean Linscott Upper Chestnut, Ralph Eliott Tom Bush Jackson, Vivian Dowler Walnut, Adaline Ray William Barrows Happy Hollow, Arthur Kennedy Bill Lawson Adams and Frederick, Theron Bishop W Franklin, Frances White JM Mender. district covers Public Square. Mrs John North and Mrs Ella Linton host Methodist Class No 11 Thursday night.

Nelsonville Wilbur Mender Red Cross H. W. Hyde Mary Kessinger Columbus St Wesley Hawk Dean Linscott Upper Chestnut St Ralph Eliott Tom Bush Jackson St Vivian Dowler Walnut St Happy Hollow Adaline Ray William Barrows Washington St Arthur Kennedy Bill Lawson Adams and Frederick Sts Thernon Bishop W. Franklin Frances White JM. Mender Public Square

Social and Personal Notes from Long Bottom

Long Bottom residents report visits and guests from Paden City Charleroi Little Hocking Coal Valley Pittsburgh and Belleville. Families mentioned include Grim German Alkire Ferrell Clark Lawrence Stalnaker and Swan with activities from weekend to midweek and plans for moving into a new house.

Long Bottom Ernest Grim Paden City W. Va Fred German Evah Charleroi Coelle Alkire Harrisonville E. L. Clark Kesse Ferrell Child Little Hocking E. L. German Coal Valley O. E. German C. H. Lawrences Percy Curtis Evelyn Stalnaker Pomeroy Gordon Lawrence Pittsburgh A. F. Swan Belleville

Poston Burke Wedding Planned for Saturday

Miss Mary Poston sister of Mrs. Robert Carew will marry Coleman Burke at 4 PM Saturday in St Pauls Episcopal Church. A reception at the University Club will follow hosted by her mother Mrs Elias McClellan Poston. Mrs Carew and children attend prenuptial events in Columbus ahead of the wedding.

Nelsonville Mary Poston Robert Carew Coleman Burke St. Paul's Episcopal Church University Club Elias McClellan Poston Homer C. Howard F. P. Schoedinger

DAR Will Meet Nelsonville Northwest Territory Talk

The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R will hold a Saturday meeting at Mrs Grace Sheppards home Monroe Street Members are urged to attend Prof A E Wagner of Ohio University will discuss The Northwest Territory Murray City American Legion Murray Post will meet Thursday evening November 18 for a rabbit dinner All post members are expected to attend.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Grace Sheppard Monroe St A. E. Wagner Ohio University Northwest Territory Murray City—American Legion Murray Post Post

Pythian Sisters Host Weekly Benefit Party in Nelsonville

The Pythian Sisters plan a benefit party at the K of P Hall in Nelsonville Thursday at 8 pm. The event supports their group with an evening of activities and fellowship.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Rock Springs Grange Elects New Leaders

Rock Springs Grange met at the I C C F Hall in Pomeroy and elected officers including Master Fred Godeglein and Treasurer Mrs Ward Gilmore. They have a long term Floral Hall lease from the Fair Board and are digging under the hall for a furnace with further improvements planned. The next meeting will be at the Odd Fellows Hall in Pomeroy.

Rock Springs I.C.C.F. Hall Pomeroy Fred Godeglein Ed Evans Ethel Grueser Robert Burdette, Jr James Smith W. G. Kesterson Flora Ruth Morgan Gertrude Grueser Homer Ashworth Grange Floral Hall Fair Board The Odd Fellows Hall

Promising Day for Business Gains and High-Level Support

The Stars Say for Thursday November 18 promises exceptional opportunities for coups in business. Prospects favor speculation expansion and cooperation from influential figures. Corporations political and diplomatic and secret organizations appear friendly. Those with birthdays may see a year of progress and prosperity and expansion. Large corporations and big business may provide friendly support for meritorious propositions.

Logan Invades Nelsonville for Final Tilt

Logan Chieftains travel to Nelsonville to face the Greys in the annual clash. The visitors, tied for second in the league with Jackson, bring a potent passing game under Coach Tommy Bender. Greyhounds have yet to win this season.

Nelsonville Logan Chieftains Greys Jackson Tommy Bender Greyhounds Bill Watkins Max Ervin Billy Bateman Sam Dexter Gerald Forbes Greyhound Blair Bateman Landis McManaway Baird Juniper Watkins Ervin Miller Dexter Logan Logan High School Scarlet and Grey Band Brooks Franks

Kanauga Social And Brief Personal Notes

Kanauga social page notes several visits and family events. Mr and Mrs B M Raike and Paul Burns with Max ine Daugherty visited Huntington and Portsmouth relatives. Paul Oliver and family from Charleston plus John Deem and Athens relatives visited. Mr and Mrs George Sheets announce the birth of a 10½ pound son.

Kanauga B. M. Raike Huntington Paul Burns Maxine Daugherty Portsmouth Paul Oliver Charleston Samuel Shue Richfield Ohio W. H. Shelby Wadsworth Shelby Miss Shue E. C. Venz Ralph Frazier George Boardman Kanawha City W. Va Lucasville John Deem Athens George Sheets

Scouts Meet Thursday in Nelsonville Church

All three Boy Scout troops gather Thursday at 7 30 pm in the Presbyterian Church to hear Rowland Schaar district Ranger speak. He is assisted by other rangers and will illustrate the talk with pictures.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Rowland Schaar Schaar

Bellans for Indigestion Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Bellans for Indigestion claiming the stomach digests two pounds of food daily and that poor chewing or nervous eating causes distress. It asserts the product neutralizes excess stomach fluids in five minutes, costing 25 cents per package and sold widely.

Bell & Co

Personal Notices of Guests and Visits

Mr and Mrs George Wallace of Marion Illinois are guests of Mrs James Guy. Charles McManigal of Wooster Ohio visited his aunt Mrs Charles Tedrow at week’s end. Miss Arlene Betts stays with Mr and Mrs Ralph Betts and Rev and Mrs Stewart Radford in Ashtabula and Wickliff Ohio. Mrs William Morgan visits her son and daughter in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

George Wallace Marion, Ill James Guy Charles McManigal, Wooster, O Charles Tedrow Arlene Betts Ashtabula and Wickliff, O Ralph Betts Stewart Radford William Morgan Vance Morgan Milwaukee

District meeting of Women’s Club to hear state president in Marietta

Nelsonville members will attend the annual district meeting of the Business and Professional Women’s Club in Marietta on Sunday. Guest speaker will be Miss Pearl Van Au, state president from Cleveland. Members should call Mrs. Lillian Butts at 117 tonight or by noon Thursday.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Marietta Pearl van Au Cleveland Lillian Butts

Independents Win Over Mansfield In Glouster Match

Glouster Merchants Independent defeated Mansfield Sunday by 19 to 6. Early forced to kick, Mansfield was outpaced. Smith scored the first touchdown for Glouster on a forward pass. In the second half Glouster added two more scores. all extra point attempts failed.

Glouster Glouster Merchants Mansfield Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Council Rotary Hears Victor Moore Helen Broderick Anne Rie Debs Joseph Sentley Albert Lewis Jack Fownley Bert Granet Joe Sere Red Cross Campaign John North Ella Linton Methodist Church DAR Rock Springs Grange the Stars By Genevieve Kemble Turkey By Ross E. Reed Philadelphia Philadelphia Registration Commission Cincinnati Baltimore & Ohio Bargain Hit and Miss Hope Oxfords Brown, Or Melton Coats Nesco Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
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