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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1937

Page

2

Solicitors Rally Funds For Boy Scout Drive

At the close of the third day, Nelsonville reports $348.50 pledged toward a $750 goal for Boy Scout activities. Don Johnson leads with $156, followed by E. J. Arnold $42, C. R. Tomlinson $37, and Dr Tom Donaghue and Don Sheffield each $33. A banquet at the Dew Hotel Friday at 6 15 p m will honor workers and prize individuals. Scoutmasters Wilbur Mender and Rolland Pearce will attend.

Nelsonville Harry A. Mettler Dew Hotel Don Johnson E. J. Arnold C. R. Tomlinson Tom Donaghue Don Sheffield Wilbur D. Mender Rolland Pearce

Guy Kineer Leaves Columbus Hospital

Nelsonville reports foreman Guy Kinneer of Lick Run Mine was discharged to his home from Grant Hospital in Columbus after seven weeks following an operation. He was badly injured at the mine in early September.

Nelsonville Guy Kinneer Lick Run Grant Hospital Columbus Mr. Kinneer

York Grange to Host Meeting with Potato Roll Fundraiser

Nelsonville York Grange No 2436 hosts a regular meeting Friday at 7 30 pm. Members are asked to bring potatoes for the potato roll. Saturday November 20 County Pomona Grange dinner at noon followed by officer elections.

Nelsonville York Grange County Pomona Grange

Garden Club Meeting Postponed to November 29

Nelsonville reports the Garden Club meeting has been postponed one week to Monday November 29. The group will meet with Mrs. William Morgan at the rescheduled session.

Nelsonville Garden Club William Morgan

Social Notes from Millfield Care for Circle Plans and Illness

Social notes recount Faithful Circle Bible Class at Church of Christ with hosting by Mrs. Garnet Blower and business led by Mrs. Maxine Boudinot. New members Avanelle Crabtree and Alice Theisen join. prize winners named. donations planned for a needy family. December meeting to feature officer elections and gift exchange.

Garnet Blower Faithful Circle Bible Church of Christ Maxine Boudinot Mae Boudinot Lois McClead Eleanor Sharick Viola Sanders Avanelle Crabtree Alice Theisen Eda Heffkin Madeline Boudinot Sharma Ellen Mamie Boudinot Bernice Benjamin Misner Guy Sams Hugo Theisen Athens Wayne Border Warren Border Sunday Creek Mine Mercy Hospital Columbus James Love Florida Guy Griffen Bruce Russell Millfield Charles Reeves Glouster

Benefit parties announced in Nelsonville notices

The Daughters of America plan a benefit party Friday night at 8 in the IOOF Hall. Oak Grove School teachers host a benefit social Monday November 22 at 7 30 at the school, inviting the public.

Nelsonville D. of A IOOF Oak Grove

100 Per Cent Club Pledges Go To Chest Fund

A long list names 100 percent club pledges from Athens area employers and institutions. Included are Athens Bottling Works, Rufus Putnam School, Ohio U departments, The Athens Messenger, banks, retailers, restaurants, and service firms pledging support to a chest fund. Names cover prop owners, shop staff, professors, and city offices across Athens and surrounding communities.

Athens Bottling James Josten Rufus Putnam E. F. Sells Co Mechanicsburg Ohio U. Music Hall U. Home Economics Central School West Side East Side Berry Ohio U East Wing Foster, Jr. Jacobs B. M. Covert Cornwell McHenry’s Ladies Apparel J. L. Beckley The Athens Messenger David Farrell Swanson Furniture Co Ohio Cleaners North Grill Athens Credit Bureau Mansfield Ohio U. West Wing Katherine Figg J. J. Sisler Co van Dyke Bauer Grocery Ohio U. Library Carpenter Hardware the Bank of Athens Kerr Hardware Zenner E. H. Sprague T. H. Morgan Wheaton’s Hardware J. T J. R. Sprague Sheltering Arms Athens Ice & Storage Co the Plains Steppe’s Green and White Buckeye Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co College Inn Steve Tatalos Prop Silvas Algeo Motor Sales American Dry Cleaners Phillips Furniture Co Carl D. Heck Frank R. Murphey and Son Slaughter’s Davies Drs. Merwin and Goldsberry Ohio U. Science Hall Walsh Electric Co Logan's Murphy’s Bakery Athens Cornell's Summers and Son Powers U. Cutler Hall U. Carnegie Hall Walker's Grocery Chick Hatchery Quick’s Clerk of Courts Probate County Recorder's Office Prosecutor's Varsity Hixson's Wunder Antoinette’'s Parker Bros Milldeck KeKee Drug Co Cash Shoe Miller’s Ladies FE. R. Walker, Inc la Mode McCoy Cox Bros Fred Lee Tom Porter's City Loan Co Ford Hack Auto Supply Co Athens County Buick Co Schine Athena Ohio Theater Connett Greenhouse White's Luster Fought and Co Athens Wrecking Co Michell M. B. Wright Bennett Co White Clover Farm Ohio State Liquor

Retta Howe Sunday School Class to Hold White Elephant Sale

Mrs Charles Walker assisted by Mrs Hubert Mender and Mrs Shelby Barber host the Retta Howe Sunday School Class at the former home Friday night. Members are asked to bring articles for the White Elephant Sale. A free dance with round and square dancing will follow at Grand Cafe.

Nelsonville Charles Walker Hubert Mender Shelby Barber Retta Howe Methodist Church Grand Cafe Ady

Nelsonville Assembly Hears Rev Vernon P Martin Talk

Nelsonville High School held its weekly assembly with Rev Vernon P Martin of Georgetown Ohio, moderator of the Presbyterian Synod of Ohio, as speaker. He addressed Things we can learn from the painting The Angel while the program featured orchestra procession flags pledge of allegiance singing and musical numbers by Ruth Patton Bob Wilkins and others.

Nelsonville Vernon P. Martin Georgetown Presbyterian Synod of Ohio Nelsonville High School Shirley Knight Ruth Patton Bob Wilkins Ruth Kelly Evelyn Ogg Mr. Franks Don Sanders William Parks Louise Dusky Mae Wright NHS

Will Rogers Jr Heads to Claremore on Vacation Flight

Despite his father Will Rogers Sr. dying in a Alaska plane crash, the genial young Rogers is pictured boarding an airliner in Los Angeles for a vacation to Claremore Oklahoma. The resemblance to his famous father is notable around the eyes and a lock of hair on his forehead.

Alaska Young Will Rogers, Jr Los Angeles Claremore Oklo Young Rogers

Frances Shaw 107-Year-Old Negr o Woman Picks 100 Pounds of Cotton

A Mississippi resident Frances Shaw, age 107, reportedly harvests about 100 pounds of cotton daily and notes she reads without glasses, hears well, and has good teeth. Separate document notes a US Interior National Bituminous Coal Commission order from Washington DC dated November 11, 1937 and amended through 1957 regarding intrastate coal transactions in Ohio and their effect on interstate commerce.

Water Valley Miss United States Department OF the Interior National Bituminous Coal Commission Washington, D. C Ohio State of Commission Federal Register F. Witcher McCumlolgh

Banks Speaks At York Club Meeting

Representative George A. Banks was the guest speaker for the Women’s Democratic Club of York Township in the Buckeye Building. The meeting approved a recreational hour after each program and set the next gathering for Friday night December 10.

Nelsonville George A. Banks Women's Democratic Club of York Township Buckeye Garnet Powell

Buckley’s Mixture Promises Fast Relief for Bronchitis

Advert describes Buckley’s Mixture as triple acting for bronchitis and lingering colds. It claims rapid tightening relief, cessation of coughing, and easier breathing, with the product sold in first class drug stores across cold wintry Canada and requests readers to buy Buckley’s.

Buckley Canada

Dinner Guests Attend Colu mbus Event Honoring Duckmiller Pair

Nelsonville residents Dr. and Mrs. Co. E Welch and Mr. Charles Poston joined Mrs. C C Slater in Columbus Wednesday night for a dinner at the Maramor honoring Mr. and Mrs. John Duckmiller and Margaret Lax.

Nelsonville Co. E. Welch Charles Poston Columbus C. C. Slater Maramor John Duckmiller Margaret Lax

Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Meeting at K of P Hall

Important business will be transacted this evening at the regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters at the K of P hall at seven o'clock. A remark notes lemon juice on melon can improve taste.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Lose Bad Breath Keep Your Friends

In spite of many writings about bad breath thousands still lose friends due to it. Sour stomach and constipation cause bad breath and loss of appetite. Maintain regularity and consider Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to aid digestion gently. They mildly stimulate bile flow without harsh drugs and are sold by druggists in 15 50 60 cent sizes.

Nature

Mrs Johnson Hosts Nelsonville Bridge Club

Mrs C E Welch was the only substitute when Mrs A B Johnson entertained the members of the Wednesday bridge club. Mrs Rice, Mrs Glenn and Mrs Aumiller held high scores.

Nelsonville C. E. Welch A. B. Johnson Rice Glenn Aumiller

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