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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1936

Page

2

Bricker to headline five county Republican rally at Nelsonville

Athens Hocking Vinton Meigs Morgan counties unite for Oct 13 rally in Nelsonville. John W Bricker governor candidate to address guests at 7 pm after a 5:30 dinner at the First Methodist Church. Tea for Mrs Bricker to be held earlier at First Presbyterian Church with Kathleen Kennedy Brown speaker.

Nelsonville Athens Hocking Vinton Meigs Morgan Counties Supreme Court of Ohio John W. Bricker Glouster Cambridge Bricker Hie First Presbyterian Church Katherine Kennedy Brown Athens County Vinton County Meigs County Morgan County Hocking County Harry Kelly York Township Young Republican Club

Young Republican Club Gears Up For Nelsonville Rally

Routine Nelsonville notices show Young Republican Club members meeting at the high school to prepare for a rally next Tuesday. Tickets are sold this week with a window pictures distribution Monday and unsold tickets collected Sunday after the sale closes due to banquet limits. Albany garden club meets Friday at 7 30 pm at Albany High School to plan next year and elect officers. Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church gathers Thursday at 7 pm with Mrs Harriett Gray at Wolfes Basin for a pot luck supper.

Nelsonville Young Republican Club Albany Albany Garden Club Albany High School The Christian Church Harriett Gray Wolfes Basin

Loper Rites Friday in Murray City Methodist Church

Funeral services for George Loper will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Murray City Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery after services at Grant Hospital Columbus where he died Monday.

Nelsonville George Loper Grant Hospital Columbus Murray City Methodist Church Greenlawn

Brooks Shoemen Rout Legion in Three Games

Brooks Shoemen trounced the American Legion bowling unit at Central Alleys in three straight games. Veterans Courtney Nelson Milholland and Mulligan anchored Brooks while Legion newcomers showed promise despite practice gaps. Scoring featured Whyte Perrin Spray Weymiller Royees Braithaennamome for Brooks and Courtney Nelson Milholland Mulligan Grey for Legion.

Joe Spray Nelsonville Brooks Shoemen American Legion Courtney Nelson Milholland Mulligan Grey Weymiller Smith Mac Chevrolet Elks Brooks— Whyte Perrin Ann Spray Royees Mulligan O

Business Club Hosts Dinner and Initiation Thursday

Nelsonville group schedules a 5 30 dinner at the Dew House with a follow up program for new member initiation. Logan club invites Nelsonville to Cantwell Cliffs trip next Sunday with meet at 1 pm at the Logan Club home. Each club provides food. guides arranged for the cliff hike.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Dew House Logan Club Nelsonville Club Cantwell Cliffs Cliffs

Carbondale Boy Maressa Mace Dies at 11 in Columbus

Maressa Mace age 11 son of Mr and Mrs Rome Mace died Tuesday morning in St Francis Hospital Columbus after being taken there Sunday ill of appendicitis. He leaves two sets of grandparents and six brothers Walter Roy Calvin Donald Joe Marion. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Carbondale Church with burial at New Marshfield.

Carbondale Maressa Mace Rome Mace St. Francis Hospital Columbus Walter Roy Calvin Donald Joe Marion Maressa Young John Mace Carbondale Church New Marshfield

Rites Arranged for Mrs Alma May at Pilgrim Holiness Church

Funeral rites for Mrs Alma May set for Friday at 10 30 AM at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street with burial to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Alma Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Greenlawn

Coolville Notes on Local Property and Visiting Residents

Kenneth Davis, formerly of Hilltop Service Station, buys the E M Daugherty store building on W Main and the adjoining Edward Wyer lot, plans a remodel and new service station. Local visits include Mehl of Middletown, Burns of Berea, Verwohlt of St Clairsville, Daugherty of Marietta, Penrose of Columbus, Burnfield of Athens, Stevens and Cole families, and many other relatives and guests visiting Coolville over the weekend plus Congregational Sunday School honors long-time members Mrs. Conklin and Mrs. McCall.

Coolville Kenneth Davis Hilltop E. M. Daugherty Main &St Edward Wyer Herman Mehl Middletown Etta Ora Dunfee Berea Carthage Cc. H. Verwohlt Herman St. Clairsville A. B. Saunders Verwholt Glennis Daugherty Marietta A. Z. Penrose Columbus Ira W. Burnfield Athens R. E. Daugherty Stevens Marie Cole Sophia Cole Briggs W. E. Travis Winnifred Helen Marquard McConnelsville Travis Nan Bucey E. D. O'Dell Richmondale Allen Ina Allen Chillicothe Lyle O'Dell St. Louis Charlotte Stone Robert Stone Belpre Hoobler Barth O'Dells Allens Ady Sidney Stone Conklin McCall Earl Barr Florence Barr Constinuion Mich Alda Larson Clyde Parrish

Young Girl Struck by Auto in Nelsonville

Frances Joan Huffman nine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Huffman Oak Street, was hit by a car on Fort Street Tuesday while fleeing a storm. She suffered a compound fracture of the left leg and multiple cuts. Driver Alfred Richardson carried her to Dr. I E Butts for treatment after the incident near Rosser Grocery. Her schoolmate Norma Straits crossed safely.

Nelsonville Fort St Frances Joan Huffman Francis Huffman Oak &J Alfred Richardson I. E. Butts Huffman

Rev Evans Talks on Community Council at Rotary Club

Rev Lloyd Evans spoke to the Rotary Club on the Community Council objectives and activities. E J Arnold chaired, the program included a general discussion on local problems and community interest issues. President Frank Smith praised the late Judge Harley M Whitcraft of Logan for his efforts with the Nelsonville group.

Nelsonville Community Council Rotary Club Lloyd Evans E. J. Arnold Frank Smith Harley M. Whitcraft Logan Logan Club Whitcraft Nelsonville Group

Local Visits Highlight Weekend in Nelsonville and Albany

Nelsonville residents Mr and Mrs Harry Cox and Shine Gallay visited Lebanon guests of local families. Albany announces joint Methodist Church meeting for Class 99 and Men's Class on Tuesday Oct 13 at 7 30 chaired by Edna Lash and with Arvilla Spring Katherine Rickey Frances Allen Ella Tewksbury.

Nelsonville Harry Cox Shine Gallay Lebanon Cox Hal E. Simpson John Blrtcher Lewis Whitmore James Warren Anna Baker Howard Stewart Carpenter Lem Birtcher Middleport Albany The Methodist Church of Albany Arvilla Spring Katherine Rickey Frances Allen Ella Tewksbury Edna Lash

Elliott Roosevelt linked to Fokker deal and Soviet sales claims

The document notes a cancelled foreign trip after a call with President Roosevelt who objected to Elliott Roosevelt traveling abroad yet approved a Fokker contract. Aero Digest alleged Elliott tried to sell planes to the Soviet Union and take a $5,000 cash retainer, which he denies. Fokker says he struck a Jan 15 1934 license with Douglass Aircraft for Europe excluding Russia.

Elliott Elliott Roosevelt Fokker Aero Digest Soviet Union Roosevelt Senate Committee Douglass Aircraft Company Russia Douglass Company Douglass Europe

Mother of 8 Dies Tuesday in Haydenville

Mary Jane Walker, 77, of Haydenville, mother of eight, died Tuesday at home. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Haydenville Church with burial at Smiths Chapel. Survived by four sons and four daughters. husband George Walker preceded her in death.

Nelsonville Mary Jane Walker Haydenville Smiths Chapel George Walker

Newly Married Pair Honored by Friends

Logan and Nelsonville friends hosted a Friday evening party at the Buchtel home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gompf for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murphy. Fall colors and flowers decorated the room. Guests enjoyed refreshments, music, dancing, and games including match golf with Miss Georgan Hutchison and Miss Kate Steward scoring high and low respectively. Gifts were given to the newlyweds.

Buchtel Charles Murphy Logan Nelsonville Joe Gompf Georgan Hutchison Kate Steward Steward Murphys

Nelsonville Notes on anniversaries events and bingo

Doris Horeh and daughter Clara Jane attend the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Merrill at Summit Station. A special registration prize is offered tonight at 8 during the Poca hontas weekly benefit bingo in the Red Men’s Hall. W R C members planning Logan district meeting attendance should call Mrs. Florence Whitmore for transport. Mrs. Hallett is recovering well after surgery at St. Anthony Hospital Columbus, with expected homecoming Sunday.

Nelsonville Doris Horeh Clara Jane Summit Station Jackson Merrill Horeh Nelsonville High School the Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Logan Florence Whitmore Hallett James Hallett St. Anthony Hospital Columbus

Nervous condition delays calls for Miss Esta Cunningham

Due to Miss Esta Cunningham's nervous condition after being brought home from a Columbus hospital Tuesday evening, friends are asked to postpone calling for a few days.

Glouster Esta Cunningham Columbus

Women Smoke One-Tenth of England's 45 Billion Cigarets

A historical report states that women account for one tenth of the total cigaret consumption in England, totaling 45 billion cigarets for the year. The finding highlights rising female usage in the period and implications for public health and gender norms.

England

Home-Coming Draws Many to Trimble Church of Christ

Trimble Church of Christ hosts a well attended home coming with guests from multiple communities. The event features Bible School under a superintendent, morning address by Rev. G B Courtney, and special music by the youth. Distinct visitors include Mr and Mrs E M Wilburn and many others from Chauncey Athens Glouster Pennsville and more.

Trimble Church of Christ G. B. Courtney W. D. Robinson Harvey Nye W. G. Allen L. C. Nye Bess Henshaw Gertrude Rainey A. Y. Wilcox Chauncey E. M. Wilburn Richard George Barbara Walter Patton Nora Tichnell Mary Tichnell William Robinson John Rainey Olive Thomas Marcia Lou Patricia Ann Cook Jo Ann Kail Columbus A. W. Easler Alice Eddy Wilcox P. H. McKinley Herb Parker R. J. Kittle M. Johnson Burland Coffman A. R. Sprague Clara Andrews Elizabeth Gray Athens Basil J. M. Easler Philo Elizabeth Daniels Henry Patricia George Duncan Frances Earich Hazel LaHugh Millfield Betty Jane Isabel Charles Christene Brown Charles Bradfield Floyd Nye Nora Bouanzoin Louise Pennsville

Coonville Club To Meet Next Monday

The Stitch and Chatter Club will meet next Monday at the U M W A Hall with Mrs. Hartman guiding a potluck supper for 19 members. Illness touches many families in Coonville including infants of Warix Edgar Kilkeng Jarvis and Mrs. Malone’s granddaughter. A miners dance occurred at Miners Hall and the mine may restart this week amid frost and falling leaves.

Coonville Stitch and Chatter Club U.M.W of A. Hall Hartman Hubert Warix Charles Edgar William Kilkeng Edgar William Jarvis Starr Miners’ Hall Perry Dain Columbus John Malone

Al Craft Elected To Lead Glouster Kiwanis Club

Al Craft was elected president of the Glouster Kiwanis Club at Hotel Gordon on Tuesday evening. Phil F. Robinson became vice president and several members joined the board of directors. Delegates to the Kiwanis International state convention in Dayton were named with Rose, Richardson and Craft as delegates.

Glouster al Craft Committee On Kiwanis International Dayton George W. Rose L. E. Richardson B. R. Angle H. F. Kittle Phil F. Robinson Hollister- Murray City Road Hotel Gordon W. D. Witham H. F. Kittrell

Wolfe Family Reunion at Concord grounds renewed bonds

One hundred three Wolfe descendants gathered at Concord for their annual reunion with attendees from Iowa Pennsylvania and West Virginia. A basket dinner included America sung a family history read by Nora Wolfe Atkinson and remarks by A O Wolfe and Helen Howard. Officers were reelected for 1937 and funds collected for church upkeep and a Wolfe history print.

Glouster George Wolfe Concord Iowa Pennsylvania West Virginia America Mildred Howard Wolfe Nora Wolfe Atkinson Athens A. O. Wolfe Trimble Helen Howard Chauncey Concord Church F. D. Kinney Leis Phyllis Ann G. W. Kinney

Study Club Meets at Home of Mrs. Harper

Mrs Esta Harper hosted the Progressive Study Club meeting at Fairlawn Ave Glouster on Monday evening. President Ruth Watkins led the session after the club song and creed with fourteen members responding to roll call. Mrs Bess Henshaw presented Early History of the Jews using a biblical map which proved interesting and instructive. Members present included Bertha Angle Grace Bryson Mary Bryson Garnet Drury Mae Dunnett Hazel Janchius Jennie Jones Grace Ochs Ruth Watkins Harriet Weymueller Sara Williams and Lalla Danford.

Bertha Angle Grace Bryson Mary Bryson Garnet Drury Mae Dunnett Bess Henshaw Hazel Janchius Jennie Jones Grace Ochs Ruth Watkins Harriet Weymueller Sara Williams Lalla Danford

Hollister U B Sunday School Rally And Home Coming

Hollister U B Sunday School observes rally Day and home coming on Oct 11 with an attendance goal of 175. Guest speaker from Enterprise and a basket dinner at noon follow the Sunday School service. M R White jug band from Chillicothe will perform. former pastors and residents speak. a history of the church will be read.

Hollister

Glouster Legionnaires Elect New Officers

Frank McCann Post American Legion elected officers for 1937 at a Tuesday meeting. William Hedfelt was named commander, with F. D. Kinney as vice commander, Clarence Whaley adjutant, H. F. Hambel finance officer, C F. Danford chaplain, and Robert Skinner sergeantat arms.

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion William Hedfelt F. D. Kinney Clarence Whaley H. F. Hambel C F. Danford Robert Skinner

Women Dems Meet in Jacksonville at Odd Fellows Hall

The Women s Democratic Club will meet at the Odd Fellows Hall Thursday night at 7 30. Democratic county candidates have been invited and are expected to be present at the gathering in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Women's Democratic Club Odd Fellows Hall

Eczema Relief With Resinol Soap And Ointment

Doctors recommend oily ointment to penetrate outer skin layers and relieve itching and burning. Use Resinol Ointment for quick comfort and Resinol Soap to soften scales with warm water. Get a free sample by writing to Resinol Dept. 1 Baltimore.

Resinol Dept. 1 Baltimore

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