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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1933

Page

3

City Plans Speed Civil Works Projects In Flsonville

Officials accelerate Civil Works Administration projects in Flsonville focusing on street reconnections and water line renewals from Washington to Chestnut. About 20 to 25 workers will be employed, with rails removed from Jefferson Watkins and Chestnut Streets and sold by December 18. Additional plans include a storm sewer along the Canal route and street extensions as the city cleans up the canal right of way.

Nelson Washington, Mass Chestnuttery Council Water Connect Ing Relief Committee Jefferson, Watkins Chestnut Streets Civil Works Committee Columbus Street West Washington Street Civil Works Administration

Runaway Pittsburgh Youth Held En Route to St Louis

A 15 year old boy named Paul Wuenster from Pittsburgh was found en route to St Louis and turned over to Nelsonville officials by Mrs. Cecil Mean der Horn. He left home Monday morning and told Police Chief George Bateman of his plan. Bateman notified Pittsburgh Police and the youth is detained in Nelsonville.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Nelsonville Mar Cecil Meander Horn Paul Wuenster J. A. Wuenster George Bateman Bateman Pittsburgh Police Department

Elks Lodge Hosts Ferd M Pickens Inspecting Officer

Ferd M Pickens of Circleville district deputy grand exalted ruler served as inspecting officer at Nelsonville Lodge B P O Elks meeting. A turkey dinner capped the program with Earl Baker presiding. Orai Daugherty had recently resigned. Strong attendance and commendations noted.

Nelsonville Ferd M. Pickens Circleville Nelsonville Lodge B. P. O. Elks Earl Baker Orai Daugherty

Plan Joint Union Service by Local Church Youth Groups

Representations from the city’s four young people societies met at Mrs. Frank Knox’s home to plan a union service Sunday night at the Presbyterian Church. The program begins at 6 o’clock. full details will be announced Friday.

Nelsonville Frank Knox Presbyterian Church

Birth of Grandson Charles Robert to Lansing Couple

Nelsonville news reports the arrival of a son, Charles Robert, born November 1 to Mr and Mrs Robert Scott of 325 Grace Street Lansing Michigan. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Scott of Madison Street.

Charlies Scott Nelsonville Charles Robert Robert Scott Grace Street Lansing Mich Charles Scott Madison Street

Mrs. Hannah Deer Funeral Tomorrow

Hannah Ellen Deer 73 wife of Fred Deer died November 21 after a 12 year illness. Mother of ten children and grandmother to Lelia Mae, she is survived by her husband and eight children in Ohio and West Virginia. Funeral by Rev. Rothrock at 2 pm Thursday at 440 Jackson Street with burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Hannah Ellen Deer Fred Deer

Tri Psi Sorority Hosts Open House at Thomas Jewelry

Members of the Tri Psi Sorority hold an open house Monday night at their quarters, inviting guests and showcasing activities at the Thomas Jewelry Store location.

Tri Psi Sorority Thomas Jewelry Store

W B A Club Meeting Tonight Led by Mrs Duckler

The W B A Club will meet tonight at 7 30 led by Mrs Gladys Duckler on Chestnut Street.

W. B. A. Club Gladys Duckler Chestnut Street

Miss Lillian Dean Visiting by Dean Family Guests

Miss Lillian Dean of Guysville is here this week as guest of Mr and Mrs Edson L Dean at 931 Chestnut Street.

Lillian Dean Guysville Edson L. Dean Chestnut Street

Mrs Webb Hosts Bridge Club Night

Mrs. J. L. Webb entertained her bridge club with three tables in play last evening. Lunch was served after the session and high scores were earned by Mrs. Fanny Gibson and Mrs. William Gray.

J. L. Webb Fanny Gibson William Gray

Gooding Guests of Powell Family in Delaware

Mr and Mrs 8 M Gooding of Delaware are guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs L T Powell.

8. M. Gooding Delaware L. T. Powell

Mrs Whitmore Hosts Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs C E Whitmore entertained her bridge club on Tuesday evening with two tables in use. Lunch followed the game. Mrs Glen Allen won high score while Mrs Sylvester Ross held low.

Whitmore C. E. Whitmore Glen Allen Sylvester Ross

Oak Grove Family Visit Highlights Local News Notes

Oak Grove residents report small social visits and home moves. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ely and guests from Nelsonville attended a Monday evening affair at Lane Ely's home. Frank W. Wolfe moved his family to Nelsonville Tuesday. Mrs. Charlotte Dishong returned to her son Harry Dishong's home after weeks with Henry Breeze at Minker Run.

Herbert Ely Michael Ely Eugene Hankinson Lane Ely Nelsonville Henry Breeze Minker Run Charlotte Dishong Harry Dishong Frank W. Wolfe Arley Howard Raymond Humphrey Connett Homer Davis Carbondale Arthur Cagg Charles Levering Martin Howard Simos Parsons Jesse Parsons

Deanville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Irene McDowell and her mother traveled to Steubenville. George Bailey and wife and children visited Lancaster for Mrs Bailey's treatment. Wilbur Martin of Athens joined L J Thomas family for Sunday. Mary Jean Nixson hosted Sunday School class. Fred Thompson taught the class. L J Thomas and children visited William Shannon in Trimble on Sunday. Josephine Thompson visited Nelsonville relatives. Sunday School attendance was large. Women’s Bible Class met with Irene McDowell. Teachers to meet with Fred Thompson to plan Christmas program after Thanksgiving. Lewis W Watz and son visited daughter Mrs George Bailey.

Irene McDowell Steubenville George Bailey Lancaster Bailey Wilbur Martin Athens L. J. Thomas Mary Jean Nixson Fred Thompson William Shannon Trimble Lewis W. Watz

Carbon Hill Briefs Show Local School Attendance High

Despite illness among children, attendance at the Carbon Hill school and Sunday Schools remains large. Guests include Mrs. Ralph Arick and children from Grove City. Local events feature a cooking demonstration by Arnold of Cleveland sponsored by the M E Church Ladies Aid. Family illnesses and recent operations are noted, with several residents ill or recovering and a few visits and dinners reported.

Frank Hawk Ralph Arick Grove City Arnold Cleveland Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Hayborn Whote Ella Guees Edith Chute Sylvia Dodds Lancaster Ted Nutter Herbert Echols Arthur Echols Malta City

Sprague Announces Treasury Departure and Dollar Move

Washington news reports Dr. Sprague resigns as a treasury adviser prompting debate over depreciation of the dollar to spur prosperity. The administration aims for higher gold prices to lift commodity costs while financial markets push down government bonds amid concerns about debt and financing.

George F. Warren Secretary of Treasury Henry L. Morgenthau, Jr Sprague Washington U.P Treasury Morgenthau RFC Jones United States Wall Street Dr. Sprague

To Ask Improvement Of Waterloo Forest

CHILLICOTHE November 22 Application has been made to the Civil Works Administration by State Forester O A Alderman for general woods improvement work in the Scioto Trail Forest. Today he will apply for similar projects in the Waterloo State Forest Athens County and other state forests in Southeastern Ohio. Alderman says the forestry department hopes to use between 400 and 500 men this winter with little material needed.

Waterloo Forest Chillicothe Civil Works Administration O. A. Alderman General Woods Scioto Trail Forest Waterloo State Forest Athens County Ohio Alderman Forestry Department

Dent Fined for Hunting Without Non-Resident License

Co. R. Dent of Charleston West Virginia pleaded guilty before Magistrate C H Porter to hunting without a non resident license. The railroader was fined $25 and costs after arrest by state game protector B F Swarts and conservation officer Clyde L Brose.

Co. R. Dent Charleston W. Va C. H. Porter Dent B. F. Swarts Clyde L. Brose

Glouster Plans CWA Work to Employ Fifty Men Four Weeks

Glouster officials outline projects under the Civil Works Administration to keep 50 men busy for four weeks. Proposals include installing 50 water meters lowering mains in No 6 District and Spring Street Hill, interior waterworks work, and road work on Barbour Street in the Walsall Addition. The plan moves to the Ohio Civil Works Administration via county director Bel ford Nelson for action.

Glouster Council Board of Public Affairs CWA Ohio Civil Works Administration Columbus Belford Nelson Athens No. 6 Alfred Morris Spring Street Main Street Barbour Street Walsall

Lee Will Speak At Convocation At Ohio University

Thomas F. Lee of New York City will be guest speaker at a Thursday convocation in Memorial Auditorium at 9 40 am. He is an engineer and entrepreneur with 25 years in Latin America and Mexico and plans to publish five books after retiring.

Thomas F. Lee New York City Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Mexico Central America South America Mr. Lee Llanos Wall Street Lee Manzanillo Latin America New York United States Anglo America Rio Grande Valley Salvador

Past Noble Grands Club Meeting In Jacksonville

A Past Noble Grands Club gathering was held Saturday night at Mrs. Frank Dunlevy’s home with president Mrs. William Kalt presiding. Guests included Mrs. Nay Hartley and others, while members present named several named ladies. The December meeting will be at Mrs. Lydia Watkins’s home for a gift exchange and officers for the coming year will be elected.

Jacksonville Noble Grands Club Frank Dunlevy William Kalt Nay Hartley Bob Grimm Emma Parker Flora Grimm Mary Alice Vivian Hallam Ruth Ann Phillips Sue Ann Harry Betty June Dunlevy Maude Davis Ed Harry Martha Kloh

Loyal Daughters Class to Meet at Pedicord Home

The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ will gather Thursday night at Mrs. J. A. Pedicord’s Madison Street home. Mrs. Wilbur Balderson to lead the Bible study.

Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ J. A. Pedicord Madison Street Wilbur Balderson

Legion Auxiliary to Hold Special Meeting in Glouster

A special meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary is set for Thursday night at 8 o'clock in the American Legion Building on High Street. Important business will be considered.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary American Legion High Street

Plan Potluck Dinner for Glouster Temple Sisters

Glouster Temple No. 560 Pythian Sisters will host a potluck dinner at Thursday night meeting. Important business will be on the agenda.

Glouster Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters

Masons Plan Glouster Lodge Meeting Tonight

Two candidates will receive the entered apprentice degree at Glouster Lodge No. 607 F A M in a communication tonight. Visiting Masons will be warmly welcomed, according to the notice.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

Olive Tablets Offer Vital Liver and Bowels Boost

An Ohio physician Dr Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a gentle effective vegetable remedy to tone the liver and cleanse the bowels. The ad claims a sallow complexion dark circles dull eyes and bilious look improve with the olive colored tablets priced in nickel and dime formats.

Edwards Ohio

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Flsonville America Bell-ans Ge” Nelsonville Dmance Rogers E Sidney Porsday, Freday Evelyn Brent Circleville Cisits Warren Funeral Home Nelsonville, Ohio John Blower Khigh Glouster, Ohio Nyo Wes Pnoange Cary Grant Hannah Deer TRI Psi Mrs. Webb Oak Grove Deanville News Mrs. Josephine Thompson Carbon Hill U.S. Treasury Hunter Glouster Cwa Financial World Ohio University Assembly Chiefs Club White Rose Temple Ezra Weaver Masons Luckoff Coats Genuine Hope Maslin, Yd Nectingn Pa Oan Aline Be Raise & Com Erich Hagenlocher Camel Covantann
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