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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville Council Increases Pay For Officers

Nelsonville city will raise salaries for the city auditor and the president and seven members of council effective January 1. The ordinances were adopted at a special Monday night meeting held with all members present. Mayor Holland called the extra session to consider salary changes, necessary 306 days before new terms begin. City Auditor E. F. DeVore was elected on November 5 for a new term.

Nelsonville G. Holland E. F. DeVore Council

Benefit Bail Friday Draws Huge Nelsonville Crowd

Local interest grows in the Policemen and Firemen annual benefit at the Filks Club Friday night November 22 with dancing at 9 pm. The article notes salary increases for city officials and auditors, and a council budget rise of 480 per year as new ordinances take effect in January.

Nelsonville Firemen Filks

Class To Offer Movies Friday In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville A. W. Seabright will host Friday and Saturday mine safety film showings at the high school auditorium. Admission is free. The program features Twelve Points on Safety and The Wildwood Mine, a look at a modern Pennsylvania coal mine with up to date safety equipment. Shows start at 7 p.m. each evening.

Nelsonville A. W. Seabright Wildwood Pennsylvania

Central PTA to Meet at Central School Friday Afternoon

Nelsonville report says the Central Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting Friday at 3 PM in Central School. Miss Shafer will lead a kindergarten program and a report on the Fall Frolic will be presented.

Nelsonville Central Parent-Teacher Association Central School Miss Shafer

Past Officers Honor Guests of Eudora Chapter

Mrs Flossie Crawford and assistants hosted the Past Matrone and Patrons of Eudora Chapter Eastern Star in Nelsonville. A four course turkey dinner was served at 6 30 with mums and gum drop turkeys as decor. Entertainment featured bingo contests and bridge with Roy Sayers top scorer and winners noted. twenty two members attended.

Nelsonville Flossie Crawford Nelle Dowler Addie Hawk Roy Sayers Stella Roberts Eudora Chapter Eastern Star Crawford Washburn Harry Hickman Walter Lennox

Athena Plant at Nelsonville to Reopen Under New Management

Mr. Bond will supervise the property with the new owners planning to restart salt glazed brick and floor tile production. Experienced executive BE. H. Pugh will serve as general plant superintendent and William Barrows will head agency contracts and traffic. The firm aims to restore its national reputation and regain markets for its interior finishing products.

Bond BE. H. Pugh Columbus Fond William Barrows Athena

Nelsonville Benefit Events Highlight Friday Activities

In Nelsonville a turkey prize funded by a Band Boosters Club will be given at a Friday bingo benefit on the K of P Hall second floor. The D of A hosts a 4 PM bingo at the I O O F Hall and Home Guards meet at 6 30 PM the Methodist Church. Reverend Woodger of Logan is invited to address the Townsend Club Saturday.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club K. of P. Hall Esther Verity Woodgerd Logan Townsend Club Glouster D. of A I. O. O. F. Hall Home Guards

New Health and Energy for Folks Who Lost Vigor

Advertises Clements Tonic as an iron tonic to restore energy and vigor for men and women. Promises improved sleep, reduced nervousness, and renewed pep within 10 days with a money back guarantee from Athens Pharmacy if not satisfied.

Athens

Mizpah Class entertains at Louise Pearce home

Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church enjoyed a pleasant evening Wednesday with Miss Louise Pearce hosting. Mrs. Bertha Barker led devotions, social program run by several members, and 13 members plus one guest, Miss Eunice Harburger of Logan, attended. Lunch was served. New officers led by Miss Bessie Deer as president pledge to boost meetings and attendance.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Louise Pearce Bertha Barker Beulah Green Allen Bishop Elizabeth Linton Bessie Deer Eunice Harburger Logan Miss Deer

Ward P. T. A. Meeting At Carbon Hill November 14

CARBON HILL The Ward Rural Parent-Teacher Association held its second meeting of the year at the Carbon Hill Gymnasium on November 14 with many parents in attendance. The high school band directed by Mr Harbarger performed, including violin solos. Miss Chute spoke on The Child, the Home and the School. Henry Ford Greenfield Village slides intrigued attendees. J Byers outlined school activities and the upcoming carnival on Friday night November 22. Refreshments were served.

Carbon Hill Ward Rural Parent-Teacher Association Harbarger Chute Henry Ford Greenfield Village J. Byers

Dinner and bridge night at Dew ITouse gathering

The Card Club met Wednesday for a chicken dinner at the Dew ITouse. Eight members then played bridge at Mrs. Paul Allen's home with Lucile Verity winning the high score and Esther Verity placing second, followed by Mrs. Allen.

Nelsonville Bridge Paul Allen Lucile Verity Esther Verity Allen

Nelsonville Briefs Include Local Visits and Travel Plans

Arthur A. Love of Akron visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Love in Nelsonville. Mrs. Allen Riley plans an evening departure to visit sister Mrs. Elizabeth Butt in Rock Island Illinois.

Arthur A. Love Akron John Love Allen Riley Elizabeth Butt Rock Island, Il

Rutland High to Stage American Music Pageant Friday

Rutland High School Music Department will present a pageant of American music Friday November 22 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Students will portray history from the Pilgrim era to jazz, with period costumes and folk songs. Tickets go on sale next Wednesday to Friday at Bartons.

Rutland Rutland High School Chapman Philson Miss Marsh Calvin Manual Arte Miss Smith Bartons

Nelsonville Man Pleads Guilty in In Toxication Charge

George Ossman of Kimberly pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor S G Holland court. He received a five dollar fine plus costs.

Nelsonville George Ossman Kimberly S. G. Holland

Sorbol-Quadruple Goitre Test Ad Claim

Quick test shows Sorbol-Quadruple liniment relieves goitre by twice daily application. Promises rapid thyroid support with no impact on daily activities. Local residents Mrs. Dot Cox in Delaware, Mrs. Carrie Barnhouse in Wellston, Mrs. Prank Beard in Springfield, and Mrs. Pearl Bishop in Columbus share success. McKee Drug Company offers details.

McKee Drug Company Dot Cox Prospect St Delaware Ohio Carrie Barnhouse West C. St. Wellston Prank Beard Karr St Springfield Pearl Bishop Madison Ave Columbus

Lottridge and Carthage Two visitors and guests

Mr and Mrs William Cox of Clarksburg and Mr and Mrs Lee Gaston hosted guests from Thursday to Saturday. Sunday dinners included Rev and Mrs Fox and guests from nearby families. Other visits featured Mrs Carrie Gainer Jess Minerd Esther Grace Roy Bush and more from Coolville Athens and Dutch Ridge.

Ethel Vandyke Athens Emmett Swisher Glen Harold J. W. Barnhill Dutch Ridge Barnhill Carl Barnhill Elbert Midkiff Barl Kincade Herb Bowers Stewart Christina Maine William Blackwood Pittsburgh

Liquid laxatives the remedy for constipated children

A columnist urges mothers to use a liquid laxative to treat constipation in children and adults, advising exact dosing and gradual reduction as bowel movements normalize. It cites Doctors and Hospitals using liquid laxatives and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a widely available, prescription product.

Dr. Caldwell

Benefit bingo aids Nelsonville group at Red Men’s Hall

One hundred seventy five people attended a benefit bingo party Wednesday night sponsored by the Degree of Pocahontas at the Red Men’s Hall. Prize winners included Mrs. Maria Powell Mrs. Ethel Hayden Mrs. Hess Nichols Mrs. Maud Evans Mrs. Myrtle Monks Mrs. Mary Hall Mrs. Bessie Blang and Mrs. Perkins who received eight special door prizes.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall Maria Powell Ethel Hayden Hess Nichols Maud Evans Myrtle Monks Mary Hall Bessie Blang Perkins

Nelsonville PTA to Hold Special Meeting Friday

East P T A schedules a special meeting for Friday November 22 at 3 o'clock and urges every member to attend.

Nelsonville East

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