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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1936

Page

2

District Eagles to Meet in Nelsonville Tonight

Nelsonville Aerie No 391 hosts nine district lodges in a 7:30 p.m. meeting with state trustees and lunch. Friday December 11 district initiation at Nelsonville home on West Washington Street will include a large class from across the district. Trustees seek bids for a new heating plant with bids due by 6 p.m. Tuesday December 15.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Logan Murray City Athens Pomeroy Jackson Marietta Glouster Corning Shawnee W. Washington St

Marriage Announcement From Local Churches

Reverend Lloyd Evans will speak on Are You Getting Your Pay using John 4 36 at 7 pm at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville The choir under Martin Alexander will sing The service will be held simultaneously with Methodist and Church of Christ services

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Martin Alexander Church of Christ

John Miller Rites To Be on Wednesday

Nelsonville John Miller eighty seven died Sunday at his daughter’s home in Jacksonville The body will be brought to his sister’s home in this city Tuesday Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 pm at the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Jackson Street Burial will be at Greenlawn He was a former Nelsonville resident and is survived by several children.

Nelsonville John Miller Shannon Jacksonville Rebecca Curtis Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Jackson St Greenlawn Miller C. G. Dew Leona Wells Louisville W. H. Grady Thurman Dew Chillicothe Phil Kelch E. G. Cliffton Newcomerstown Jack Hannas Hannas White Cross Hospital Richard Donley Shadyside Robert Hock Bellaire Lacy Donley Catherine Harrop Marie Stowe St. Claireville High School Irene McDowell Gene Connor Barberton Charles Cotting Mae Thomas Lewis Detroit Frances Hall Columbus Marie Doral Horch Clara Jane Summit Station Elma Bell, Glouster Elizabeth Bell P. H. Clifford Corning Raymond Clifford New

Virgene Midkiff Elected WBA Juniors President

The Nelsonville WBA Juniors elected Virgene Midkiff president and Alice Dusky secretary and treasurer at a Friday gathering hosted by Mary Lu White. The group enjoyed bingo before a refreshment course. The Christmas party will be at Alice Duskey's home.

Nelsonville Mary Lu White Virgene Midkiff Alice Dusky Alice Duskey

Class Will Plan Party for Holiday

Mrs. Flossie Whitmore will host the Retta Howe Sunday School Class at the Methodist Church Tuesday night at 7 30. Members should attend as plans will be made for the Christmas party with help from Mrs. Retta Howe and Mrs. Nettie Clark.

Nelsonville Flossie Whitmore Retta Howe Methodist Church Nettie Clark

Two Are Fined by Nelsonville Mayor

Following Thanksgiving night quarrels two arraignments on assault and battery in Mayor Holland's court resulted in guilty pleas and fines of 10 dollars plus costs. Ralph Wright faced charges from James Shivers and John Rife. Nelsonville resident Robert Clark was assaulted by Carbon Hill resident Nelsonville. A church bingo benefit is planned by St Andrews Church parish hall Tuesday at 7 30 PM.

Nelsonville G. Holland Ralph Wright James Shivers Carbon Hill John Rife Robert Clark St. Andrews Church

Nelsonville Social Notes

Nelsonville residents and visitors share Thanksgiving greetings and weekend visits. Dr C G Dew and Miss Leona Wells returned from Louisville to this area to visit relatives, with multiple local comings and goings among families and teachers.

Hanning Weds Wright in Logan and Plans Nelsonville Home

Mr and Mrs Oakley Hanning of Nelsonville announce the marriage of their daughter Iva May Hanning to Robert Wright of Logan. The ceremony occurred in Logan on Sunday November 22 and the couple will reside in Columbus where Wright works for Columbus Motor Express. Hanning previously worked for William Brooks Shoe Co in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Oakley Hanning Iva May Hanning Robert Wright Logan Columbus Wright Columbus Motor Express William Brooks Shoe Co

Mrs Roy Glenn Seriously Ill With Double Pneumonia

Nelsonville report states Mrs Roy Glenn of this city is seriously ill with double pneumonia. She is under care by her mother Mrs Lon Traugh.

Nelsonville Roy Glenn Lon Traugh

Accident Injures Local Woman on Route 31

Mrs. Blanche Tanner of this city suffered painful bruises after being struck by a car Saturday on State Route 31 at the east city limits. The driver stopped and took her to a local physician. police report the injuries are not serious.

Nelsonville Blanche Tanner East City Limits Tanner

Nelsonville to Host Benefit Bingo in 10.C.F. Hall

The Junior Order U A M plans a benefit bingo Tuesday night at 8 in the 10 C F Hall. Patrons are asked to bring November tickets.

Nelsonville U.A.M 10.C.F. Hall

Death of Mrs Sadie Bobo in Logan North district

The body of 58 year old Mrs Sadie Bobo was found dead in bed at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Mason in Logan Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 o clock at Stouts Funeral Home with burial at Smiths Chapel.

Nelsonville Sadie Bobo Charles Mason Logan Stout's Smiths Chapel

Mrs Retta Thompson Funeral Services Held in Nelsonville

Brief funeral services were held at Stout's Funeral Home Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Retta Thompson who died Wednesday in Columbus. Services were also held in Columbus at 1 o'clock and burial followed at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Stout Retta’ Thompson Columbus Greenlawn

Pocahontas Benefit Bingo in Red Men's Hall

The Degree of Pocahontas hosts a benefit bingo party on Wednesday evening at 5 30 in the Red Men's Hall. A special registration prize is offered for attendees.

Nelsonville Red Men's Hall

Reedsville Social Notes Thanksgiving Visits Across Towns

Reedsville social notes list Thanksgiving visits among residents and relatives. Mrs. 8 E Fields spent Thanksgiving in Parkersburg with great granddaughter Mrs Emma Whitehead. Fred V Rice visited friends in Cincinnati. Families from Columbus Parkersburg Belpre Morning Star Racine and Coolville joined gatherings.

Reedsville 8. E. Fields Parkersburg Emma Whitehead Fred V. Rice Cincinnati Packard Moore W. D. Moore Phyllis Jack and Jerry Columbus L. K. Packard Ethel Bob Hunter E. M. Sprague M. A. Shumway A. L. Clary Union Tuppers Plains Ernest Barton Ralph Belpre Kate L. Kibble Kathryn Williams Middleport Carrie Hoyt Effie Warren Rockland C. F. Smart Eugene Coleman Rio Grande J. H. Coleman Warren Pickens Ohio University Harry Pickens C. E. Humphrey L. D. Watson Canaanville Ada Miller Garrett Reed Coolville J. L. Rose Morning Star Janis Buckley Racine James Buckley David Smith J. M. Smith Richard Co. W. Buckley Ida Kibble Win C. D. Buckley J. D. Kibble Laura Williams Herbert John L. Landon P. W. Beam Anna Lawson New Castle Clyde Emrick Washington, W. Va L. B. Sisson

Half Acre in Eden Advances in a Village Drama

An artist McDougall moves to a village house tied to a half acre sign and a social whirl. He contemplates love and loneliness as he awaits a dinner invitation from Dorothy Osborn and her mother. To be continued.

Stagecraft Guild Sellera McDougall Marcia Chicago Mr. McDougall

Homer Collins Dies In Traffic Tragedy

Homer J. Collins age 23 of Winchester Jackson County was killed when struck by a car on a Richmendale road near the Gallia County line. Dexter Souders of Wellston was arrested as the investigation continued. Loren Fraley, a Columbus worker and son of the local police chief, arrived soon after.

Winchester Jackson County Gallia Richmondale Collins Dexter Souders Wellston Souders Loren Fraley Columbus John Fraley

Divorce Granted in Gallia County Case

Isaac N. Edwards obtained a divorce from Lulu B. Edwards on wilful absence with Judge W R White presiding. In the Mullen versus Mullen suit William Mullen ordered to pay $50 attorney fees.

Gallipolis Isaac N. Edwards W. R. White Lulu B. Edwards Mary Mullen William Mullen

Unclaimed School Articles Aid Needy Students

At Washington School a collection of unclaimed items includes gloves, several caps, tams, fountain pens, rulers, combs, and pencils. Articles are kept in Supt. E. E. Higgins' office for a few days and will be distributed to children in need if not claimed.

Gallipolis Washington School Supt E. E. Higgins

Rosenberg rites attended by Maggies in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Myer Maggied and Harry Maggied attended the funeral of Ben Rosenberg of Athens in Columbus Friday. Mrs. Rosenberg is a sister of Myer and Harry Maggied, and Harry remained in Columbus several days. Mr. Rosenberg died in an automobile accident near Athens Thursday.

Gallipolis Myer Maggied Harry Maggied Ben Rosenberg Athens Columbus

Administrators Appointed for Two Gallia Estates

Probate Judge J S Clark names Mary Woods administrator of the Williams S Woods estate and F T Gemeinhardt administrator of the Pearl B Gemeinhardt estate in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis J. S. Clark Mary Woods Williams S. Woods F. T. Gemeinhardt Pearl B. Gemeinhardt

New Ohio Dam Near Gallipolis Will Not Affect Homes

Gallia County engineer-elect E N Leonard says the seven million dollar dam near Gallipolis will not affect any residences in the Gallia district. He notes river products include coal iron petroleum and salt and cites Col John L Vance’s role in canalizing the Ohio. Leonard says Eureka dam completion will raise the river stage to 30 feet with homes safe above flood levels.

Ohio Gallipolis Gallia Ohio River E. N. Leonard Gallia County Leonard John L. Vance Congress Colonel Vance Vance Ohio River Improvement Association Theodore Roosevelt Eureka

J C Carter Dies in Gallipolis Retired Manager

J C Carter, retired businessman and former Huntington city manager, died Friday in Gallipolis. He was a native of Eureka in Gallia County.

J. C. Carter Gallipolis Huntington Eureka Gallia County

Lewis Rites To Be Conducted Tuesday

Mrs Barbara Scott Lewis 73 died of pneumonia in Holzer Hospital and will be buried in Pine Street Cemetery Tuesday after home services at 814 Fourth Ave Gallipolis. Survived by five daughters Lena Howell Lillie Williams Viola and two sons Carl and Fred Lewis all of Gallipolis Nora and Florence Lewis Homestead Pa. one son Harry Lewis died six weeks ago. one brother Charles Scott and three sisters Mrs Eliza Eaves of Gallipolis and Mrs Alice Jenkins Mrs Rose Wiggins Columbus.

Gallipolis Barbara Scott Lewis Holzer Hospital Pine Street Fourth Ave Lewis Lena Howell Lillie Williams Viola Carl Fred Lewis Nora Florence Lewis Homestead Harry Charles Scott Eliza Eaves Alice Jenkins Rose Wiggins Columbus

Teachers Plan New Programs for Professional Growth

City Superintendent E E Higgins announced monthly growth meetings at Washington building to stimulate teacher interest and cross discipline understanding. Mrs Kathryn Kircher will host with two assistants. November session included panel on health in schools led by health teachers. December hosts Clark Gillingham and Helma Weaver. Christmas program planned by Langdon Meal Lutz and Kircher.

Gallipolis E. E. Higgins Washington Building Kathryn Kircher Dwight Wetherholt Marie Langdon Kircher Fred Stone C. M. Davis Anna Wiseman Clark Gillingham Helma Weaver Marie Meal Kathryn Lutz

Countywide state tests set for Gallia on Dec 4

Gallia County will administer state reading tests for the first time on December 4. Tests will target primary and elementary grades with regular teachers supervising in each school.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Bustle Factory Opens in Oregon City for Territorial Days

A bustle and hoop factory was established in Oregon City to entertain and employ women during a territorial days celebration, bringing a retro flair to the festivities.

Oregon City Orc

Trapper Fined in License Violation Case

Gallia County resident Ray Lemley of Poplar Ridge pleaded guilty to trapping without a license in Justice Fred Milliser’s court Saturday. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Gallipolis Ray Lemley Poplar Ridgs Fred Milliser

Washington School plans Christmas programs committee named

The committee to plan Christmas assembly programs home room programs and parties at Washington School includes Supt E E Higgins Miss Garnet String Miss Garnet Smith Miss Clara Worman Miss Anna Wiseman Clark Gillingham and B R Evans.

Gallipolis Washington School E. E. Higgins Garnet String Garnet Smith Clara Worman Anna Wiseman Clark Gillingham B. R. Evans

One Grill Room May Be Closed in Gallia

Gallia county report says one of Gallipolis five licensed grill rooms could lose its liquor license after inspectors investigated alcohol sales in the area in the wake of a Wellston bar shooting. The probe found illegal dispensing at one of the five Gallipolis establishments.

Gallia Gallipolis Liquor Department Ohio Wellston State Liquor Department

West Rites To Be Held at The Plains

Mrs. Sarah Margaret West, 84, died Saturday at her Chillicothe home. The Plains widow of J. B. West, a former local resident. The body will lie in The Plains M E Church for funeral Tuesday at 1 30 p m. Burial in West Union Cemetery Athens. Survived by son John West and daughters Mrs Daisy Nelson and Mrs Myrtle West, all of Chillicothe.

the Plains Sarah Margaret West Chillicothe West J. B. West Plains M. E. Church West Union Cemetery Athens

Dinner Entertainment Hosts Noted Guests

Harry Davis entertained Sunday with a turkey dinner. Covers were laid for Mrs Ina Hall and her daughter Miss Audrey, Virginia Hellyer, Billy Keating, Carl LeRoy and Elizabeth Ann Silscott.

Nelsonville Harry Davis Ina Hall Audrey Virginia Hellyer Billy Keating Carl LeRoy Elizabeth Ann Silscott

County rich in oil under Martinez California

Contra Costa oil experts estimate the county alone yields one eighth of the world’s refined petroleum output, highlighting its massive role in global energy.

Martinez Cal U.P Contra Costa

Hen testifies in court in Alameda trial

In Alameda the courtroom saw Bridget the red hen carried by Patrolman William Pries as a witness in Herbert Lenz’s abduction trial. Lenz was fined $100 and Bridget remained still, unflustered by the proceedings.

Alameda Cal U.R Bridget William Pries Herbert Lenz

Charcoal fuels blaze in Troy fire destroys frame building

A Troy fire gutted a frame building with 150 bags of charcoal stored in the cellar burning to ashes before firefighters could control the flames. No injuries are reported.

Troy N. Y U.P

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