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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville Scouters Host Surprise Party and Cabin Hike

Members of Troop 65 Boy Scouts of Nelsonville held a surprise bingo party at the assistant scoutmaster's home after meeting at the Methodist Church. Prizes went to Howard Hanning and Jim Call. They plan a Friday hike to their cabin with meals for the overnight event and will meet at 1 30 at the church.

Nelsonville Troop 65 Boy Scouts of Thomas Auflick Howard Hanning Jim Call Robert Rothrock Warren Nichols Junior Rubie Gerald Hoch Bill Butta

Shafers Lose Two Of Three In City Bowling League

Nelsonville reports the C C Shafers drop two of three games against Central Alleys to begin week eleven. Ed die Johnson tops Shafers with a 236 single and 592 total, Howe adds 574 across three games.

Nelsonville C. C. Shafers Eddie Johnson Shafers Howe

Clerks Admit 18 Members In Nelsonville Lodge

Retail Clerks International Association held a Monday night meeting in the K of P Hall. Eighteen new members were initiated and store cards will be distributed from Ellen Burnette. Next regular meeting is set for Monday evening December 2 at 7:30 in the K of P Hall.

Nelsonville

Local Thanksgiving Visits Noted Across Ohio

Nelsonville brief notes list visits by residents to Columbus Cleveland Warren Lancas ter Ravenna and Zanesville for Thanksgiving. Families like Nease Lawson Washburn Stover Green Sands Backus Sweeney Potter Jerles Trainer and Jackson visit relatives or host relatives in nearby cities including Columbus Fairmont Kirksville Wooster Akron Chillicothe and Ravenna during the holiday week.

Sam Nease William Lawson Columbus B. W. Lawson Fairmont W. Va Roy Washburn Wooster Ming Arme! Higgins Wadsworth Ohio Marie Moreland New Jersey C. A. Stover Lillian Cleveland Warren Walter Green Don John Sands Washington D. H Clara Potts Roy Backus Joe Tignor Zanesville Jennie Sweeney Madge Sands Alley Betty Huckstep Charley Patton Kirksville Missouri

Nelsonville Library Closed for Holiday

Nelsonville City Library in the Central School Building will be closed due to a holiday. All books due on that date may be returned without fine on Friday afternoon from 1 to 5 o'clock.

Nelsonville

Man Pleads Guilty To Non Support Charge In Ohio Court

Everett Williams brought from Columbus by Chief Bateman pleaded guilty to non support in Mayor Holland's court. Bond set at $500, Williams jailed in Athens County. Hoyt Davis also pleaded guilty to intoxication and resisting an officer with fines of $5 and $10 plus costs.

Nelsonville Everett Williams Columbus George Bateman Holland Jeannette Williams Williams Athens County Hoyt Davis

Will Entertain Club Hosts Past Grands at Home

Mrs Ellen Ervin will entertain the Past Grands Club of the Rebekah Lodge Friday evening at her home 864 Walnut St Nelsonville Ohio.

Nelsonville Ellen Ervin Rebekah Lodge Walnut St

Athens Society Notes PTA Study Group Meets at Avon Place

East Side PTA study group met at Mrs E E LaBaw s home to discuss Child Management from a national magazine article. Leaders stressed home atmosphere positive attitude and good physical habits. Next meeting set for Dec 16 at Mrs L C Meade s 86 Franklin Ave with Mrs Francis Frebault leading.

East Side Parent-Teacher Association E. E. LaBaw Avon Place Dwight Triipo L. C. Meade Franklin Ave Francis Frebault

Phi Sigma Upsilon Initiates New Members In Fraternity

Christian Church Fraternity Phi Sigma Upsilon held its initiation Sunday afternoon November 24. New neophytes include Edward Keirns Clarence Mathews Eldon Drummond Staci Wickens J Pratt and Robert Felmly. Elections named Malcolm Odell president Sta cil Whekens vice president Clarence Mathews secretary treasurer Edward Keirns chancellor and Robert Felmly publicity agent. Keirns Drummond and Wickens joined pledging committee. Counselors chosen were Mr Robinson Mr Samford and Mr Vermillion.

Phi Sigma Upsilon Christian Church Fraternity Edward Keirns Clarence Mathews Eldon Drummond Staci Wickens J. Pratt Robert Felmly Malcolm Odell Stacil Whekens Mr. Robinson Samford Vermillion

Marriage Announcements from Ohio and Nearby Areas

Miss Kathleen Carpenter to Dwight Campbell in Newport Kentucky wedding ceremony. Mrs. Campbell is an Ohio University music student. Mr. Campbell teaches music in Crooksville High School. Also notices of the Pummell and Porterfield marriages with details on weddings, gowns, venues, and post wedding plans.

A. Carpenter State St Kathleen Dwight Campbell E. J. Campbell Crooksville Newport, Ky Campbell Ohio University Crookaville High School Peter Erb the Plains Vivian John F. Pummell Cecil Pummell Columbus C. L. Matters ST Marys H. B. Courtney Lowell Guysville Daugter Virginia Courtney Jay Hupp St. Marys W. Va Courtney Rome High School

Nelsonville man pleads guilty in intoxication case

Carl Lanning of Fieedwood pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Mayor Holland's court to an intoxication charge and was fined $50 and costs. John Staten was fined $5 and costs Sunday after arraignment in the same court on an intoxication charge.

Nelsonville Carl Lanning Fieedwood Holland Athens County John Staten

Beauty of Spirit Through Unselfishness

A columnist describes inner beauty born of unselfish acts. A woman quietly gives gifts of understanding and tolerance, writes encouraging notes to discouraged writers, avoids gossip, and strives to be pleasant, creating a lasting beauty that makes others happier than material gifts.

Mountain boy hunted in teacher's killing near Jack's Creek

In Prestonsburg Kentucky a 11 year old Curtis Cook is sought in the shooting death of 45 year old local school teacher at Jack's Creek. The crime marks the third family shotgun death in two years and references a 194? used car price averaging 266 dollars in the United States.

Prestonsburg Curtis Cook Jack's Creek Cook

WAA Hosts Luncheon After Ohio Hockey Victory

The Women's Athletic Association at Ohio University hosted a luncheon at Hillcrest for about 50 attendees after the Ohio A team defeated Wesleyan 5-0 and the B team lost 2-1. Songs followed, with a birthday salute to Audrey Callander.

Women's Athletic Association of Ohio University Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Hillcrest Ohio A Wesleyan Audrey Callander

Red Men bingo series ends with special prizes

Nelsonville notes that Thursday evening marks the finale of a three month bingo series sponsored by the Red Men at their hall. Special door prizes will be awarded and tickets from September October and November must be presented at the party.

Nelsonville Red Men

Bridge Club Hostess Shines At Nelsonville Gathering

Mrs. Robert Jackson hosted her bridge club Friday night on East Columbus Street. Guest player Kath erine Newman joined the session. High score prizes went to Mrs. Frank Freer and Mrs. Walter Mechem.

Nelsonville Robert Jackson Columbus Street Katherine Newman Frank Freer Walter Mechem

Young Girl Dies After Short Illness In Buchtel

Faye Milligan nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Milligan of Buchtel dies after a brief diphtheria illness. She is survived by her parents four sisters and two brothers with three sisters and two brothers preceding her in death.

Nelsonville Faye Milligan Thomas Milligan Buchtel

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