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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1937

Page

2

Pastor Will Preach Twice on Sunday

The Rev. Albert Selbee will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Independent Holiness Church in Nelsonville. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. with Mrs. Mabel Call as superintendent. A class meeting is set for 2:30 p.m. and midweek prayer meetings occur Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and a men’s prayer meeting Friday at 7 p.m.

Nelsonville Albert Selbee Independent Holiness Church Corner Watkins and Poplar Sts Mabel Call

St Agnes Guild Met at Mrs Warringtons Home

Members of the St Agnes Guild held a Wednesday meeting at Mrs J Warringtons Walnut Street residence. Fifteen members answered roll call. Devotions and prayers preceded the business session followed by a social hour with refreshments.

Nelsonville St. Agnes Guild J. Warrington Walnut St

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advise For Kidney Troubles

An ad promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe diuretic to flush waste and soothe bladder irritation. It claims benefits for backaches, puffy eyes, leg cramps, and moist palms, noting it originates from Haarlem in Holland and urging readers to ask their druggist for a 35 cent box.

Haarlem Holland Adv

Nelsonville Eagles plan indoor boxing show October 30

Nelsonville Eagles Boxing Commission announces a second indoor show near Nelsonville on Saturday October 30 to beat the cold. Stan Partlow reports two heavyweights signed at 205 and 220 pounds and seeks a Banks matchup with Lancaster or Columbus. Fans urged to contact Partlow to appear.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Eagles Boxing Commission Stan Partlow Dewey Whyte George Hartley John Brown Murray City Eddie Banks Lancaster Columbus Banks

Nelsonville Social And Personal Mention

Nelsonville society notes list visitors and guests including S. S. Lane in Columbus with daughter Mrs. Clyde Vanatta, Mrs. Elza Hellyer of Columbus visiting the Davises, and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Balderson of Canton. Other entries note S. M. Estabrook of Alameda visiting the Bartletts, and several Columbus residents visiting local families. A marble factory uses seven tons glass daily to manufacture marbles.

Nelsonville S. S. Lane Columbus Clyde Vanatta Elza Hellyer Harry Davis Wilbur Balderson Canton S. M. Estabrook Alameda Calif C. H. Bartlett Marie Frances Audrey Hall Irvin Grace Ralph Junod Tommy Noble J. F. Watson, Jr Virginia Green Anderson Ind Robert Green Ina Hall Betty Anne Luden Clarence Gullspie

Hunsakers Celebrated on 37th Wedding Anniversary

Nelsonville couple Mr. and Mrs. George Hunsaker were honored at a basket dinner hosted by daughter Mrs. George Ben Briley near Lancaster on October 3. The surprise party gathered living siblings and many relatives despite bad weather, sharing luncheon and afternoon visits.

Nelsonville George Hunsacker George Ben Briley Lancaster Floyd Warehime Norma Warehime South Bloomingville William Bethel Jess Groves Frank Groves Mary Frances Groves

Halloween Party for Martha Class in Nelsonville

The Martha Class of the Methodist Church held a masked Halloween party at Dr. L. E. Butts home with 21 members and 8 guests. Highlights included a fortune teller, prize for best costume, and motion pictures by Dr. L. E. Butts.

Nelsonville L. E. Butts Clarence Butts Miles Howe Martha Methodist Church Walter Green Duke and Duchess of Windsor James Sharp L. D. Martin Dc. A. Stover

Pythian Sisters Benefit Planned Tonight in Nelsonville

The Pythian Sisters host a benefit entertainment tonight at 8 o'clock at the K P Hall. Proceeds support their lodge activities and community projects in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall

Appointments in Athens County Estates In 1937

Proposals name Draper C Davis and M D Hughes as executors for John McLaughlin estate with four month creditor claims deadline. Also lists Jessie A Roach administratrix of Jenny L Roach estate. Emma L Reading as administrator for Herbert H Oxley. Ted H Wolf and Harlin T Wolf as executors for Charley M Wolf. Luther Ulrich named administrator for Herbert H Oxley. Probate Judge Louis Tyroler signs each notice.

Draper C Davis M. D. Hughes Athens County Ohio John McLaughlin Louis Tyroler Jessie A. Roach Athens Jenny L. Roach Emma L Reading Oliver F. Reading Ted H Wolf Harlin T. Wolf Millfield Ohie Charley M. Wolf Luther Uldrich Herbert H. Oxley Said

Heirs Sought In Ohio Probate Case For Ella Tedrick Estate

Unknown heirs and devisees of Ella Tedrick are notified that Gordon B. Gray as administrator filed August 27, 1937 in Athens County Probate Court a petition to determine rightful heirs and required answers by October 2, 1937 or judgment may be entered.

Elia Tedrick Gordon B. Gray D. B. Nm Ella Tedrick Athens County Ohio Gordon B GRAY Db. Ho W Othe Kila Tedrick

Murray City Legion Elects 1938 Officers

Murray City American Legion Post No. 420 elected the following officers for 1938: Post commander John C. Mraz. first vice commander James B. Carsner. second vice commander Joe Check. adjutant Henry IL. Spencer. treasurer Edward Shuttleworth. service officer Porter Gottka. child welfare Roy Wright. publicity officer Frank M. Murphy. Americanism officer James W. Dyson. chaplain John Lanning. historian James E. Storer. athletic officer Charles C. Murphy. trustee John Sabo. Installation set for Oct. 15 by Eighth District commander E. V. Eveland, Crooksville.

Murray City American Legion Murray John C. Mraz James B. Carsner Joe Check Henry IL. Spencer Edward Shuttleworth Porter Gottka Roy Wright Frank M. Murphy James W. Dyson John Lanning James E. Storer Charles C. Murphy John Sabo E. V. Eveland Crooksville Alberta Hamer Mildred Six Barberton Ronald Harold Hughes McArthur Clarence Wollett Bernice Stanley Brown Jimmy Murray Columbus Blanche Brooker Ruth Brooker Bobby Dunn Logan Virginia Jonas Athens Mary Bumgardner Nelsonville Starcher Richard Johnson Roy Johnson St. Louis Michigan Robert Johnson Raymond Storer Detroit Mich Roy Storer Gerald Robinson Charles Robinson, Jr Maxine Robinson Delores Joe Ann Virginia J. A. Ayers William Thomas, Sr John Lilly Bellaire Eliza Frazee Effie Jonas Dude Anders Anders Har! Cook Chris Staeger Delores Ray Storer Albert Spencer John Lovett Mary Donoghue Zaleski High School Zernia Newman Zanesville Mary Newman Marguerite Walcott Kathryn Stamper Roy Gordon James New Straitsville Charles Shaffer August Wilkie Youngstown Lizzie Stiff William Bracken

Helen Jackson Hosts Nelsonville Bridge Club Event

Tuesday evening Miss Helen Jackson entertained the Nelsonville bridge club. High scores were by Miss Jackson Mrs Charles Huddy and Miss Louise Rice with Mrs Frank Smith low. Mrs Homer Warehime suffered a compound wrist fracture in a Wednesday fall at her home.

Nelsonville Frank Jackson Bridge Club W. H. Hyde Phillip Weller O. P. Bingman Helen Jackson Miss Jackson Charles Huddy Louise Rice Frank Smith Homer Warehime

Teacher Is Arrested In Gallipolis Assault Case

GALLIPOLIS A teacher in the Greenfield Township area was held to the grand jury on an assault and battery charge after a complaint by Thomas Hammond. Hammond's wife and daughter had earlier filed $1,000 damage suits. The alleged incident occurred when Jenkins visited the Hammond home amid gossip concerns. He is held on $200 bond and has not commented publicly.

Gallipolis Thomas Hammond Greenfield Township Stanton Jenkins F. E. Milliser Hammond Emma Jenkins

Nelsons Announce Edna North and Donald Conner Marriage

Charles North of this city announces the marriage of his daughter Edna B North to Donald Conner son of Mr and Mrs Fred Conner Nelsonville The ceremony was in Greenup Kentucky on October 2 1937 The couple were joined by Ednas sister Margaret Lane and Joe Bacanis

Nelsonville Charles North Edna B. North Donald Conner Fred Conner Greenup Margaret Lane Joe Bacanis

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Hold Meet

Taylor Ridge reports October meeting with Mrs. James Golding as host. One new member, Mrs. Martha Kloh Trimble, added. mystery box awarded to Mrs. Kloh. Recitations and refreshment line listed with numerous attendees. Also notes church social, baptisms, and visits. several local families mentioned.

Taylor Ridge James Golding Ladies Aid Society Golding John Davis Martha Kloh Trimble Kloh C. M. Anglin Fred Heffken Robert Hanning Carl Hildebrand James Harrison Evan Davis Rolland Mulpas Charles Martin Perry Chalfant Herman Kempton White Young People’s Bible Class Church of Christ Iris Kempton Leonard Leach Fred Leach Glouster Leach St. Marys W. Va E. G. Rockliff Blaine Chalfant Steubenville Guy McVay Deloss Bulstrom Canton Garnet Barnard Athens Ernest Chalfant White Cross Hospital Columbus Ernest P. B. Chalfant Emmet Sainey Lancaster Richard Gollner Celia Sainey Nina Richard, Jr Barney Smith Elma Sainey Nancy Cleveland Carl Lainey Felix Lindholm Vinie Mackey Charles Mackey

All-Star Five Opens Bowling League With Dominant Wins

Nelsonville report shows Central All-Star bowling quintet sweeping Brooks Shoemen and the Gas House Gang over six games. Carl Starkey led with a 197 high single as Mechems and Central posted strong totals and top individual scores in key matchups. Austin Bombers travel to Murray City at 7 30 p m tonight.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoemen Mike Mellinger Central “Steam Roller Mechem Wright Austin Bombers Murray City Mechems Stechem Howe Hatch Blake Central Starkey Mike Cookson Spray Brooks— Whyte Pairan Ray Steenrod Grimstead

Entertains Pythians At Chicken Dinner

Mrs. Harry Davis hosted the Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters in Nelsonville. A Halloween themed table centered with marigolds preceded a three course fried chicken dinner for a group including Belle Lancaster, Clara Bateman, Emma Gibson, Mary Norris, Florence Coakley, Myrtle Eddy, Bertha Butts, Mary Wien, Susie Wallace, Fanny Williams, Bertha Howard, Louise Pearce, Catherine Warehime, with guests Bess Fleck of Athens and Lucile Hellyer of Columbus. Afterward a program featured Harriett Davis reading Tit for Tat and Powdering Your Nose. Myrtle Eddy won high prize, Belle Lancaster the full house prize, and Bertha Howard the mystery prize.

Nelsonville Harry Davis Chiefs Association Pythian Sisters Fanny Williams Bertha Howard Louise Pearce Catherin Warehime Bess Fleck Athens Lucile Hellyer Columbus

Taken to hospital in Marietta for minor operation

Keith Butts Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Butts Jr was taken to Marietta Osteopathic Hospital today for a minor operation.

Nelsonville Keith George Butts, Jr Marietta Osteopathic Hospital

Creomulsion Ad Promises Quick Cough Relief

A drug advertisement touts Creomulsion as a potent remedy for coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation promising relief from the first bottle. It guarantees a refund if not satisfied and instructs readers to ask for the single word Creomulsion with no hyphen.

Loyal Women's Class of Christian Church Marks Anniversary

In Nelsonville the Loyal Women's Class held its annual meeting after a noon dinner. Organized in 1899 with 100 members, it has since grown to 60. Current officers Mrs. Fred Juniper president and Mrs. McManaway secretary led a brief business session with three charter members present.

Nelsonville Loyal Women's Class of The Christian Church Loyal Woman's Frank Thompson Columbus Myra Andrews Ed Wallace Fred Juniper McManaway W. B. Devore Wallace Lydia Johnson Hyla Harrold Adda Jones Harrold James Sam Nease B. L. Lamborn

Mrs. E H Wilson Admitted For Surgery At Marietta Hospital

Mrs E H Wilson entered Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Tuesday and submitted to an operation there this morning. Her husband Mr Wilson and daughter Mrs Bernice Murray of Columbus accompanied her. The note mentions the Incas used shark teeth as surgical instruments.

Nelsonville E. H. Wilson Marietta Osteopathic Hospital

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Church Guild CABLE Coopers Paramount Victor Moore Beulah Bondi Fay Rainter Thomas Mitchell Porter Hall Barbaro Read Ee Ee Ee Ete Will Roger Handy Andy Robert Taylor Peggy Wood Mary Carlisle Conchita Montenegro Roger Imnop Lei M. W Dew Ae le Besee Marty Andre Lewis Docah Ota Murray City Legion Adamson Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Daughters of America Ioof Hall Green Springs, O Homer Young Abraham Young Hale's Beauty Shop V. Anderson JOE Spray Brown Odette Edington Washington Union Bus Station W. Union St Greyhound Davis Boston Athens — Glouster Pt. Pleasant Hope
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