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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1933
Page
3
The Nelsonville school board approves about $5,000 in improvements funded by direct government aid and $3,600 via bonds. Projects include interior painting of East and West buildings with CWA labor, cement walks, and hiring a school nurse through CWA. Supt Arnold reports last summer’s repairs cost about half of contractor estimates, aided by relief labor.
A careless match sparked by escaping gasoline fumes from a valve box near the Ohlinger and Wolfe store on Chestnut Street caused a small blaze yesterday evening. The valve on the gas line from Auto Tire and Gas Company to the pumps was involved. No damage occurred and the fire department responded.
A birthday party was held at Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gears home on Friday November 17 for their daughter Joys fifth birthday. Attending were Ralph Garner Buddy Beal Denver Mohney Gifford Mohney Floyd Camp Warren Dupler Johnny Potter Rose Mary Camp Norma Dupler Leta Camp Eva May Nutter Eva Garner and Irene Beal. The evening featured games and refreshments.
Nelsonville High School begins basketball practice as six football regulars join the candidate squad under Coach Yantis. With Bob Stalder the lone returning regular, the Greyhounds must form a cohesive unit ahead of the December 15 opener at Lancaster.
Mrs. Florence Kern Knight of Millfield died at Cherrington Hospital Logan after typhoid fever complications. Her body moved to Warren Funeral Home Nelsonville pending funeral set for Sunday. Survived by husband Hubert and daughter Ilene. husband’s mother Anna Knight among local relatives.
Hocking Street Church of God Society Class Four met at Mrs. Clarence Duncan's home 106 Maplewood Drive for a class party. Donnal Duncan, Ray Ramsey assist, and a group of members enjoyed games and refreshments.
Miss Ardis Collins entertained a group of friends at her home in Five Points near Albany Wednesday evening. The gathering featured games and refreshments, with guests including Phyllis Carbaugh Clifford Douglas Betty Jane Howard James Rickey Virginia Ross Elmo Scott Mary Alice Worley Keith Scott Sidney Douglas Louise Dickson Arlene West Rax Allen Robert Gibson Marguerite Crabtree Dale Scott Helen Dowler Bettina Collins Bryan Phillips Gladys Collins Delmer Sams and Mr. and Mrs Byron Phillips and Mr. and Mrs George W Collins.
Nelsonville officials speed up street repair requests to the Civil Works Administration. Mayor J W Hickman and Service Director W H Bar toe prepare applications for re laying Myers and Poplar Streets with Fort and West Columbus Streets to follow. The plan uses 10 percent for materials and 90 percent for labor and aims for rapid start after approvals.
Mrs Gladys Cuckler at 425 12 Chestnut Street entertained the A B A Club with Mrs Goldie Kuhn Anna Foss and Myrtle Tennihill assisting. Mrs Billa Anderson won the capsule prize and refreshments were served during the social hour. The W B A Club will meet tonight with Mrs Edna Donley at 110 East Franklin Street.
Civil Works Administration payroll checks for Nelsonville and York Township will be available at the relief office on Columbus Street Saturday morning. John A. Fish, CWA administrator, announced. Men who worked on CWA projects the first four days this week should present themselves at the office before noon.
Seventh grade pupils join Sixth Grade in Buchtel School program The Soul of Priscilla with Rosemary Sayre as Priscilla Flora Six as Columbia The show also features Look Out For Louisa performed by Jane Ervin Eva Lafollette Alma Whitmore and Billy Schmey Proceeds go to finish paying for the grade’s piano directed by Miss Alfield Johnson and Miss Mary King.
Saturday at 2 30 Girl Scouts Patrol Two Troop One meet at Elea nor Ray home West Washington Street. They hike to Coxs farm for a wiener roast and candy making. Candy sales Saturday evening benefit the troop.
Mr and Mrs R J Burroughs with two young daughters from Alberta Canada arrived for a visit with Mrs Burroughs parents Mr and Mrs J J Crumley. They drove over 3000 miles facing ice and snow taking about 18 days. Mr J T Cavanaugh of Pittsburgh and his son Thomas of New York City stay with Mr and Mrs Andrew Cavanaugh in CenanVille. Mrs George Pennell and daughter Ann Pennell attended a funeral in Trimble, with Mrs Arthur Palmer and Mrs Bessie Hahn also present. The Rev Charles Buckley will preach at Luhrig Mission Church Sunday at 2 pm. A bake sale by the Ladies Aid Society of Clarks Chapel Church is set for Saturday morning at the Strawn plumbing shop on North Court Street.
Nelsonville on November 4 reports a city wide gathering of four youth groups to mark the 450th birthday of Martin Luther at 6 o’clock in the Presbyterian Church main auditorium. The program includes songs readings prayers addresses duets and talks by local pastors and students. Teachers and all young people are urged to attend. FE. E. Club members were hosted by Mrs. Charles Bagby with sewing games and refreshments.
Nelsonville church members attend a Wednesday meeting to raise funds for a regular pastor. The board chair urges incomplete pledge letters be returned by Sunday morning for a definite announcement.
Miss Freda Smith hosted a D. C. Club gathering with bingo and card games for members. Guests included Mrs. Frank Jackson and Miss Lucile Verity. A Thanksgiving themed refreshment course was served during the event.
City school superintendent Harper C. Pendry will speak to the Higley Class of the First Christian Church at 9 30 Sunday morning, as announced.
A letter from a reader claims long lasting relief from chronic constipation after starting Att-Bran. The product is described as providing bulk to exercise the intestines and vitamin B to tone the intestinal tract, with two tablespoonfuls daily recommended and a note to consult a doctor if not relieved. Kellogg’s Att-Bran is credited with iron fortification and is produced in Battle Creek.
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