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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1935

Page

2

Death notice for Fernh Matheny in Nelsonville area

Miss Fernh Matheny 35 of Schumbus died Saturday night in Lancaster City Hospital from a skull injury after a vehicle struck a bridge abutment south of Lancaster near Sugar Grove. Funeral at Fort Street Christian Church Thursday at 2 PM. Burial Greenlawn. Survived by father William Matheny and four brothers Earl, Harry, Ivan, Guy. mother Della (deceased).

Nelsonville Fernh Matheny Schumbus Lancaster City Lancaster Sugar Grove Fort Street Earl Matheny Coltumbue Harry T. Matheny Floodwood Ivan Matheny Guy Matheny California Della Matheny

Faithful Workers Claga of the Methods Dinner Meeting

In Nelsonville the Faithful Workers Claga of the Methods held a 6 oclock dinner in church parlors with Mrs Thomas Spencer supervising. Mrs G Kreppel led the business session and Wreppel announced the Christ Mae party at Mrs Conrad Wien s Chestnut Street with Mrs Anna Nelson assisting. Members enjoyed teeding stunte contests prayer roll call Bible quotes and gifts including candy turkeys for each member and guest.

Nelsonville Thomas Spencer G. Kreppel Wreppel Conrad Wien Chestnut St Anna Nelson Hestews John Riley George Evans Gueate Charles Monks Hattie Gilbert

Funeral services for F. J. Bouders held at Stout's

Funeral services for F. J. Bouders age 71 who died Saturday at Athens State Hospital were conducted at 2 p.m. at Stout's Funeral Home with burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville F. J. Bouders Athens State Hospital Stout Greenlawn

CCC Boys Consume 58 Cars Of Food in U.S. Each Day

Washington reports Army Quartermaster figures on Civilian Conservation Corps meals showing daily consumption of about 58 carloads of food for 600,000 workers. Beef leads intake at 9,375,000 pounds monthly, with thousands of cans and bottles of flavorings, butter, syrup, jam, and coffee. Budget runs roughly $6 million per month, meals include Thanksgiving turkey provisions and a long menu, while daily rations average 45 cents per man.

CCC U.S Washington Civilian Conservation Corps Army Quartermaster Corps CDC Army

Revival To Continue In Nelsonville Church Services

Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene enters a third week of revival with Rev. Cc. W. Perry of Cincinnati preaching nightly at 7 oclock. His Monday topic is Must We Sin. Dwight G. Plymire becomes church pastor. Parents announce birth of son Charles Arthur on Nov 21 at Snow Fork Junction. grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Mov and Mr and Mrs William Elkhins.

Nelsonville Decear Elkins Snow Fork Junction Charles Arthur Charles Mov William Elkhins Buchtel

Fasteeth Powder Promises All Day Comfort for Dentures

A vintage advertisement touts Fasteeth powder to secure dentures tighter and longer with no pasty taste. It claims rock and drop resistance, keeps false teeth stable while sipping and speaking, and delivers confidence all day. Available from druggists, marketed with three sixes as a packaging cue.

Feel Years Younger Since Taking Vendol Says Farmer

A Fairfield County farmer, Harvey Lindsey, claims Vendol improved digestion, sleep, and energy after four bottles. He recounts years of stomach trouble, dizziness, and nausea, then credits Vendol with regular bowels and stronger farm work abilities. Vendol is marketed by Athens Pharmacy with an in-person agent explaining benefits.

Tairfield Co. Farmer Harvey Lindsey Strickler Athens

Autos Sales Hit Record Heights In 1935 Outlook

Detroit reports the 1935 motor car industry may near 4,000,000 cars and trucks sold this year with plants ready for any demand. Eight months show 3,000,000 units and final quarter could reach about 925,000 as winter demand boosts retail orders highly. Industry rebuilt capacity after 1929 boom, now riding positive consumer demand.

Detroit

Telephone Employes at Nelsonville Party Honors Birthdays

Nelsonville Ohio Bell employees held a Thursday social in the Washington Street building room. Birthday anniversaries for Mrs Charlotte Hubble and Mrs Emma Connors were celebrated with pitze gifts presented by Mrs Frances Stage. Bingo produced a tie for first prize between Miss Ruth Butts and Miss Florence Hick, while Mrs Jessie Baker won the full house prize. Refreshments were served by committee members Mrs Stage and Miss Butts to staff including Miss Sylvia Matheny chief operator and others named.

Nelsonville Ohio Bell Telephone Company Washington Street Charlotte Hubble Emma Connors Pitze Frances Stage Ruth Butts Florence Hick Jessie Baker Stage Miss Butts Sylvia Matheny Minnie Laughlin Bertha Starkey Dora Matheny Ruth Butta

Mrs Verna McConaha Honored by Willing Workers Club

The Willing Workers' Class of the Christian Church of Nelsonville hosted a birthday party for Mrs Verna McConaha at New Floodwood on Thursday. Attendees included Grace Figgins Columbus and many members who enjoyed a three course luncheon and games. A handkerchief shower was given for the guest of honor.

Nelsonville Willing Workers The Christian Church Verna McConaha New Floodwood Grace Figgins Columbus Juanita Williams Pauline Wood Clara Murphy Emily Reed Rosa Reynolds Goldie Hardy Goldie Kuhn Olive Seibert Gladys Duckler Anna Pospichel Laura Wood Viola Keplar Cora Davis Harriet Gray Margaret Allman McConahy McConaha

Nelsonville Social Notes and Holiday Benefit

Nelsonville social items note attorney C M Gibson visiting relatives in town and several residents at a Band Boosters Club bingo. Visitors include Mrs Georgia Kilpatrick and Mrs C A Hooper with Athens ties. A Thanksgiving festival at St Andrew's Parish Hall begins at 7 39 tonight with bingo and prizes including chickens and a turkey.

C. M. Gibson Columbus W. W. Gibson Georgia Kilpatrick C. A. Hooper Richard Mansfield Villa Tippie Athens Band Boosters’ Club Pete Shough W. C. Poston Zanesville James Cavanaugh Chillicothe Toledo Groler Cavanaugh Phil Reich Washington St Wil Matheny Nelsonville St. Andrew's Parish

School Grades See Bias Against Boys in Classrooms

A St Louis study by George R R Johnson finds no consistent grading standard with teachers using subjective judgments. Women teachers tend to rate boys lower, and boys excel on general achievement tests while underperforming in Latin and mathematics. The report says grading practices penalize high-ability students and discriminate against boys.

ST. Louis Johnny George RR. Johnson St. Lowia Johnson

Nelsonville Epworth League hosts weekly devotional program

A large group of local youths met in the M. E. Church League Room for devotion led by Lillian Kirk. Rev. H A Rothrock presented his sixth Bible talk on How to study the Bible. Helen Shaw spoke on Pigskins and Principles. Sue Arnold sang Little Town of Bethlehem. Mrs Ruth Dawson discussed the State Drama Festival finals in Columbus March 27 28 29.

Nelsonville M. E. Church Lillian Kirk H. A Rothrock Helen Shaw Columbus Dawson Don Martin Booth Epworth League

Predicts Good Duck Shooting for Ohioans

New Philadelphia VP James W. Stuber of the State Conservation Department says inland lakes from the Muskingum Conservancy District will create a waterfowl haven. He notes ducks and geese from Canada will find ample water and food, with sanctuaries and large lakes boosting wing shooting throughout the fall.

New Philadelphia James W. Stuber State Conservation Department Muskingum Conservancy District Stuber Canada Lake Erie Ohio Muskingum Valley

Creomulsion Promise Soothes Coughs And Clears Phlegm

An advertisement claims Creomulsion cures chest cold bronchial irritation by soothing inflamed membranes and loosening germ laden phlegm. It asserts quick relief within the first night and urges satisfaction or money back.

Townsend Club at Moose Hall Elects Officers

Townsend Club in Glouster organized at the Moose hall Friday night after overturning a previous illegal group. Elected: President J W Slick, Vice President William Sivil, Secretary C E Sellars, Treasurer Edward Faires. Two speakers from Nelsonville and one from Akron spoke. membership grows with others invited to Friday meeting.

Glouster Townsend Moose Hall J. W. Slick William Sivil C. E. Sellars Edward Faires Nelsonville Akron

Glouster Post Office to Close on Thanksgiving Day

Glouster observes postal holiday hours with the lobby open 9 30 to 12 30. General delivery and all other windows close for the day. Lockbox holders may access boxes during lobby hours. No bus mail. City rural carriers off. Mail on trains only.

Glouster

Homer PTA Meeting at Mountville With County Agent Talk

Homer Township PTA will meet Wednesday evening at this place. County Agent Hum will speak and there will be special music. A large attendance is requested with an invitation extended to all to attend.

Mountville Homer Township PTA Hum

Lion's Benefit Association Meets in Nelsonville

The Lion's Benefit Association will meet Tuesday night at 7 o'clock at the Red Men's Hall in Nelsonville. The November birthday dinner will be served after the meeting.

Nelsonville Lion's Benefit Association Red Men's Hall

Townsh Institute to Host December Ship Show and Contests

Homer Townsh announces an event at the Mountyie building this Friday December 6 featuring state speakers and attractions. A gram Saturday night display will award prizes including a quilt for the best item and other top awards.

Glouster Mountyie

Nelsonville Guild Wits Meet at J Arnold House

East Nelsonville group gathers for a 7:30 pm meeting at J Arnold residence hosted by Mrs Rose Vaugha. Members address cases and assemble a package for the sale.

Nelsonville Guild J. Arnold East Rose Vaugha

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