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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1936

Page

4

District Eagles Meet and Initiation Slated in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Aerie No. 591 will host a district meeting on Tuesday night December 1 at 7 30 p m with state trustees aboard and lunch served. Lodges from Logan Murray City Athens Pomeroy Jackson Marietta Gloucester Corning and Shawnee to attend. A district initiation is planned for Friday December 11 at the Nelsonville home with a large candidate class. Bids for a new heating plant in the business block are 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

Reverend Lloyd Evans To Speak At Evening Sermon

Nelsonville reports that Rev Lloyd Evans will discuss Are You Getting Your Pay using John 4 36 at seven o clock worship at the Presbyterian Church He will be joined by the choir conducted by Martin Alexander with concurrent Methodist and Church of Christ services.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Martin Alexander Church of Christ

John Miller Rites To Be on Wednesday

Nelsonville obituary for John Miller 70 who died Sunday at his daughter's home in Jacksonville. The body goes to his sister Rebecca Curtis in the city Tuesday. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints on Jackson Street. Burial at Greenlawn. Survived by several children.

Nelsonville John Miller Shannon Jacksonville Rebecca Curtis Reorganized Church of Latter Day Sainte Jackson St Greenlawn Miller

Virgene Midkiff Elected WBA Juniors Leader

Virgene Midkiff was elected president of the WBA Juniors at a meeting hosted by Mary Lu White in Nelsonville. Alice Dusky was chosen secretary and treasurer as the group planned a Christmas party at Alice Duskey's home after a bingo evening.

Nelsonville Mary Lu White Virgene Midkiff Alice Dusky Alice Duskey

Class Will Plan Party for Holiday

Mrs. Flossie Whitmore will host Tuesday night at 7 30 for members of the Retta Howe Sunday School Class at the Methodist Church. Plans for the Christmas party will be discussed with assistance from Mrs. Retta Howe and Mrs. Nettie Clark.

Nelsonville Flossie Whitmore Retta Howe Methodist Church Nettie Clark Whitmore

Two Are Fined by Nelsonville Mayor

Following Thanksgiving night quarrels two arraignments on assault and battery charges were heard in Mayor 8. G. Holland's court. Ralph Wright was charged with assault and battery on James Shivers and Judge Rife was charged with the same offense against Robert Clark. Both defendants pled guilty and were fined 10 dollars plus costs.

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

St Andrews Church to Host Benefit Bingo Night

Members of St Andrews Church entertain Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the parish hall with a benefit bingo party for a local cause.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Church

Nelsonville Social Notes Summary

Nelsonville residents announce Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings. Dr. C. G. Dew and Miss Leona Wells return from Loulaville to stay with relatives Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Grady. Several trips to Columbus, Detroit, New Lexington, and Westerville are noted with multiple relatives visiting.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew Leona Wells Loulaville 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. Clairaville High School Irene McDowell Gene Connor Barberton Charles Cotting Mae Thomas Lewis Detroit Frances Hall Columbus Misa Marie Doral Horch Clara Jane Summit Station Elma Bell, Glouster Elizabeth Bell P. H. Clifford Corning Raymond Clifford New

Iva May Hanning Weds Robert Wright In Logan

Nelsonville couple 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 live 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 Glenn Seriously Ill in Nelsonville

Mrs Roy Glenn, of this city, is reported seriously ill with double pneumonia and is being cared for by her mother Mrs Lon Traugh.

Glenn Nelsonville Roy Glenn Lon Traugh

Accident injures Blanche Tanner on State Route 31

Nelsonville police report Mrs. Blanche Tanner suffered painful bruises after being struck by a car Saturday near the east city limits. The driver stopped and transported her to a local physician. injuries described as not serious. Junior Order U.A.M. to hold a benefit bingo Tuesday at 8 PM in the I.O.C.F. Hall, with November tickets requested.

Nelsonville Blanche Tanner East City Limits Tanner U.A.M

Funeral for Mrs Sadie Bobo in Logan Tuesday rites

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

Nelsonville Sadie Bobo Charles Mason Logan Stout's Smiths Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. Retta Thompson

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

Nelsonville Stout Retta Thompson Columbus Greenlawn

Degree of Pocahontas Benefit Bingo in Red Men's Hall

The Degree of Pocahontas will host a benefit bingo party in Nelsonville at 5:30 pm on Wednesday in the Red Men's Hall. A special registration prize will be awarded.

Nelsonville Red Men’s Hall

Reedsville Social Notes Thanksgiving Visit Recap

Mrs. 8. E. Fields visits Parkersburg with great granddaughter Mrs. Emma Whitehead. Fred V. Rice visits Cincinnati friends. Packard Moore family motored from Columbus to Thanksgiving with Mrs. L. K. Packard and daughter Ethel. Bob Hunter's family joins Mrs. E. M. Sprague and M. A. Shumway in Thanksgiving in Reedsville. Various locals attend union service in Tuppers Plains and visit relatives in Belpre, Middleport, Rockland, Rio Grande, Athens.

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 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 Puts Artist in a New Locale

McDougall, a visiting artist, settles into a village home and faces loneliness as he contemplates love for Marcia Canfield. He hears of her engagement while awaiting a dinner invitation from Dorothy Osborn and her mother. The scene ends with plans for a dinner visit.

Stagecraft Guild McDougall Marcia Chicago Mr. McDougall

Homer Collins Killed in Highway Tragedy Near Gallia Line

Homer J. Collins 23 of Winchester Jackson County was struck while on a running board of a truck near Richmandale, Jackson County. Dexter Souders of Wellston faces arrest as investigators probe the fatal collision. Loren Fraley, Columbus employee and son of local police chief, arrived soon after.

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

Divorce Granted for Isaac N Edwards in Wilful Absence Case

Gallipolis judge grants Isaac N Edwards a divorce from Lulu B Edwards on wilful absence. In another suit Mary Mullen vs William Mullen, the defendant ordered to pay $50 attorney fees.

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

Unclaimed Articles From Washington School Seized for Redistribution

At Washington School last week a pile of unclaimed items including gloves three boys caps a leather cap two girls tams pens rulers combs and pencils were stored in Supt. E E Higgins' office. If unclaimed after a few days they will be distributed to children in need.

Gallipolis Washington School Supt E. E. Higgins

Rosenberg Funeral 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 Myer and Harrys sister and Harry remained in Columbus several days. Mr Rosenberg was killed in an automobile accident near Athens Thursday.

Gallipolis Myer Maggied Harry Maggied Ben Rosenberg Athens Columbus

Administrators Appointed for Two Gallipolis Estates

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

Gallipolis J. 8. Clark Mary Woods Williams S. Woods F. T. Gemeinhardt Pearl B. Gemeinhardt

Radio Program Listings and Guest Cast of 1930s Shows

A dense listing of radio programs and performers including The Gumps ensemble and Ted Malone with multiple orchestras and acts. It catalogs show titles, guest stars, orchestras, bands, and announcers frequent in old broadcast schedules.

New Ohio Dam Near Gallipolis Won’t Affect Local Homes

Gallipolis experts discuss the seven million dollar dam on the Ohio River near Gallia County. Engineer-elect E N Leonard notes river tonnage led by coal iron petroleum and salt and cites Col John L Vance as a pioneer of canalization and dam projects. Leonard says Eureka dam completion will raise the river to 30 feet with no homes at risk and urges residents to keep homes above flood levels. J C Carter retired businessman and former Huntington city manager of Eureka, Gallia County, died Friday.

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

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 services at 2 o clock in her home 814 Fourth Ave. Survivors include five daughters Lena Howell Lillie Williams Viola Nora Florence Lewis and sons Carl Fred Lewis all of Gallipolis and Harry Lewis deceased six weeks ago One brother Charles Scott and three sisters Mrs Eliza Eaves Mrs Alice Jenkins and Mrs Rose Wiggins Columbus also survive

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 Monthly Growth Meetings in Gallipolis

City Superintendent E E Higgins outlines aims to boost professional growth and cross field understanding among teachers. Monthly sessions at the Washington building run 3 45 to 5 pm with Mrs Kathryn Kircher leading assisted by two teachers. November panel on health in schools featured Fred Stone C M Davis and Anna Wiseman. December hosts planned by Clark Gillingham Helma Weaver with a Christmas program organized by Marie Meal Langdon Lutz Kircher.

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

State reading tests to debut in Gallia County

Gallia County will administer county wide state reading tests for the first time on December 4. The tests will be given to primary and elementary grades in each school, with regular teachers conducting the exams.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Bustle Factory Opens in Oregon City for Territorial Days

In Oregon City a bustle and hoop factory opened to serve women during a territorial days celebration. The event recalls the gay 90s era with a festive display and local market activity.

Oregon City Orc

Trapper Fined For Trapping Without License

Gallia County man Ray Lemley of Poplar Ridge was fined 25 dollars and costs in Justice Fred Milliser's court after pleading guilty to trapping without a license on Saturday.

Gallipolis Ray Lemley Poplar Ridge Fred Milliser

School committee plans Christmas programs at Washington School

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

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

One Grill Room May Be Closed in Gallia

Gallipolis investigators say one of the five hard drink parlors in the city may have its liquor license revoked after an inspection tied to a Southern Ohio murder spree. The state liquor department led the probe into illegal dispensing at the unnamed establishment.

Gallia Gallipolis Liquor Department Ohio Wellston State Liquor Department

West Rites To Be Held at The Plains

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

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

Dinner Hosts Honor Guests At Sunday Turkey Repast

Harry Davis entertained Sunday with a turkey dinner. Covers were laid for Mrs. Ina Hall and daughter 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 in Contra Costa

Martinez California reports that Contra Costa County oil experts estimate the county alone accounts for one eighth of the world’s refined petroleum output.

Martinez Cal U.P Contra Costa

Red Hen Bridget Appears in Court as Witness

In Alameda California a red hen named Bridget rode into court in the arms of Patrolman William Pries to witness the trial of Herbert Lenz for abducting her. Lenz was fined 100 dollars as the hen watched without a flutter.

Alameda Cal U.P Bridget William Pries Herbert Lenz

Charcoal Feeds Flames In Troy Fire

Fire destroyed a frame building in Troy causing 150 bags of charcoal stored in the cellar to burn to ashes before firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Troy N. Y U.P

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