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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1936

Page

2

Roosevelt-Davey Club Picnic Held at Dr. Dew’s Track

Plans are reported complete for the Democratic picnic and rally of the Roosevelt Davey Clubs of the 10th Congressional District to be held at Dr. Dew's Race Track near Buchtel on Sunday Oct 11. Speaker lineup includes prominent figures and CCC Camp teams will play baseball. Free beef and potatoes ham beans and buns will be served as part of the program. All roads will be marked for visitors.

Nelsonville Roosevelt- Davey Clubs 10Th Dr. Dew Buchtel Athens County Roosevelt-Davey Club C. G. Dew CCC

Bridge Club Meets at Mrs. Rice Home in Nelsonville

Mrs. Frank Freer attended as entry guest while Mrs. L. P. Rice hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club in Nelsonville. High scores were earned by Mrs. John Edington, Mrs. Wallace Glen, and Mrs. Rice.

Nelsonville Frank Freer L. P. Rice John Edington Wallace Glen Rice

Directions to the Greenhouse Race Track at Buchtel Rd

Follow Buchtel Road to the Greenhouse then heed the arrows guiding toward the race track.

Buchtel Rd

Tea planned to honor Mrs John W Bricker in Nelsonville

Nelsonville plans a Tuesday tea at First Presbyterian Church to honor Mrs John W Bricker with a musical program by Miss Margaret Johnson. National committee woman Katherine Kennedy Brown will speak as candidates wives from state and federal races gather. Tea pours by county women including Eleanor Minister and Georgia Kilpatrick. Delegations from surrounding counties join Athens women. Republican women urged to attend at 3. Dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Bricker at First Methodist at 5 30.

Nelsonville John W. Bricker First Presbyterian Church Margaret Johnson Katharine Kennedy Brown National Committee Court of Appeals Eleanor Minister Georgia Kilpatrick Anna K. Price Harry Kelly, Sr C. 8. Sheppard L. R. Kelch Edith Stiers Joe Porter Fi Rice Mayme Keplar W. J. Warrington Mona Lane Hocking Vinton Meigs Morgan Counties Athens County Mrs. Bricker Bricker First Methodist Church

Decline in London Car Thefts Across Early 1930s

London reports a steady drop in motor car thefts over the early 1930s. Car thefts fell from 1000 in 1932 to 837 in 1933 and 726 in 1934, reflecting improving anti theft measures and enforcement.

London

Woman's Business and Professional Club Holds Dinner and Initiation

Nelsonville group of 31 members dined at the Dew Hotel then initiated seven candidates at the Kelly home. President reported the Columbus meeting of Oct 26 27 and announced the district gathering for Sun Nov 15 with clubs from Gallipolis Jackson Ironton Portsmouth Logan Athens and Nelsonville. Hostesses Rose Shay Campbell and Vivian Coakley invite the executive committee on Myers St Oct 25. Meetings planned include one dinner and one executive meeting monthly at the Kelly home.

Nelsonville Woman's Business and Professional Club Dew Hotel Kelly Columbus Gallipolis Jackson Ironton Portsmouth Logan Athens Neilsonville Kelly Home Cantwell Cliffs Ironton Club

Dr. L. E. Butts Speaks at Nelsonville Osteopathic Meeting

Dr. L. E. Butts president of the Southeast District Osteopathic Association spoke on Features and Industrial Cases at a Nelsonville gathering. The district includes Athens Perry Washington Belmont and Muskingum Counties with 18 members present. After dinner at the American Legion building the group moved to Dr. Butts' office for the program.

Nelsonville L. E. Butts Southeast District Osteopathic Association Athens Perry Washington Belmont Muskingum American Legion

Revival to Open at Holiness Church in New Pittsburgh

Revival meetings begin Sunday evening October 11 at 7 o'clock at the Holiness Church New Pittsburgh with evangelist Rev Charles II of Phillipsburg Ohio assisted by Rev Charles Hook pastor Special singing planned Each service will be held nightly during the week An all day meeting set for Sunday October 18

New Pittsburgh Holiness Church Charles Ll Phillipsburg Ohio Charles Hook

Miss Moorehead Hosts Dinner Honoring Blanche Moorehead

Miss Moorehead entertained at a bridge dinner in Nelsonville to honor her niece Miss Blanche Moorehead a N H S faculty member who earned her MA at Ohio State University. Prizes for high and low scores went to Florence Cook and Mrs Donald Betts with Mrs E J Arnold low. Guests presented Blanche with handkerchiefs.

Nelsonville Moorehead Blanche Moorehead Blanche N.H.S Ohio State University Florence Cook Donald Betts E. J. Arnold

Mrs Bannister Dies At Home Of Sister In Nelsonville

Mrs. L H Bannister daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Isaac Juniper died Thursday afternoon at her sister Mrs Fred Wilson 262 West Washington Street She was born in Nelsonville and once a buyer for Preston Dry Goods Co She leaves four sisters Mrs Charles Vorhes twin Mrs J H Strauch of Columbus and Mrs Wilson and Mrs W B Evans of Nelsonville Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 30 PM at the Wilson residence with burial at Greenlawn

Nelsonville L. H. Bannister Isaac Juniper Fred Wilson Washington St

Mrs Gibson Hosts Pact Chiefs Dinner at Lodge

Mrs W W Gibson entertained the Pact Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters in Nelsonville with a three course chicken dinner for 15. The group sat at a long table centerpieces of yellow roses and brown marigolds. Bingo and bridge followed with high scores by Mrs Clara Bateman and Mrs Joe Wion and low by Mrs Bertha Howard. Mrs Bess Fleck of Athens attended.

Nelsonville W. W. Gibson Pact Chiefs Association Pythian Sisters Clara Bateman Joe Wion Bertha Howard Bess Fleck Athens

Personal Mention of Travelers and Visitors in Columbus

Nelsonville resident NELSONVILLE S M Estabrook of Alameda California visits Columbus after attending the Supreme Chapter and Council F and A M in St Louis. Guests include Mr and Mrs C H Bartlett and Mrs W I Jones and daughter Virginia. Mrs Ed C Evans returns from Columbus after Ward Stilson opening and visiting relatives in Columbus Manhattan Kansas visitors stay with Mr and Mrs 8 S Dean.

Nelsonville S. M. Estabrook Alameda California Chicago Supreme Chapter Council F A. M St. Louis C. H. Bartlett W. I. Jones Frederick Hirsch Virginia Columbus E. Dean Ed C. Evans Ward-Stilson J. W. Rannells Lee King Karolyn and Rannelis Manhattan Kansas Mary Ray Adeline Ray Frankfort Ind

Pythian Sisters Hold Benefit Bingo in Nelsonville

The Pythian Sisters plan a Saturday night bingo party at 8 in the K P Hall to raise funds. An inspirational aside notes the average person uses about 34 pounds of air daily.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Chauncey-Dover PTA Honors New Superintendent

Chauncey Chauncey Parent Teacher Association hosted a reception at the high school Monday night for new Chauncey-Dover schools superintendent A. B. Prior. Guests dined at decorated tables with refreshments prepared by Miss Mingus and the Home Economics Department. about forty parents and teachers attended.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent- Teacher Association A. B. Prior Chauncey-Dover Mingus

Attend Bradfield Rites Held in Columbus

Chauncey relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs. William Bradfield in Columbus. Services were led by Rev. Dr. Banning at the Baptist Church with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Chauncey Chauncey and William Bradfield Columbus Isabel Bradfield Gilbert Courtney George Williamson Charles Bradfield C. N. Sanders Leslie Bradfield Bertha Sanders Helen Sanders Hazel la Hugh Bess Patteron Keith Patterson Bess V

Church Class Meets At Home of Mrs Moore

CHAUNCEY Mother’s Bible Class of Zion Free Will Baptist Church held October meeting at Mrs. Adrian Moore’s home. Mrs. Lizzie Lang el conducted. Mrs. Frances Gabriel led devotions. Plans made for a Halloween party Friday Oct 30 at Mrs. Dessie Sickles. November gathering set for Mrs. Minnie Gabriel.

Chauncey Zion Free Will Baptist Church Adrian Moore Lizzie Langel Frances Gabriel Dessie Sickles Minnie Gabriel Emma Hawk Flora McHarg Moore Hazel Luman Luman Bessie Moore Emma Gabriel Grant Dessie Eickles Sybil Dicken Faye McDonald Hazel Poston Leatha Hale Thelma McAllister

Rev Gilbert Courtney to preach at local Church of Christ

Rev Gilbert Courtney will fill the pulpit at the Church of Christ Sunday morning October 11 at 10 30. The service will begin with communion and Bible School assembles at 9 30. Courtney will also preach at Greens Run Church of Christ Sunday night.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Bible School Courtney Greens Run

Mingus Heads to Ohio Welfare Conference in Toledo

Mrs. Ernestine Mingus left Thursday for Toledo to attend an Ohio Welfare Conference in session the rest of the week. She is a case worker and traveled with Athens County relief director Miss Grace Saltzgaber.

Chauncey Ernestine Mingus Toledo Ohio Welfare Grace Saltzgaber Athens County Mingus

Chauncey Family Visits In Orient Ohio

Mr and Mrs Pearl Lowery and relatives visited their son and brother Herbert Lowery and family in Orient Ohio last weekend. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Roy Ware and Mrs Forest McDonald.

Chauncey Pearl Lowery Roy Ware Forest McDonald Herbert Lowery Orient Ohio

Charles McGiffen Dies in Nelsonville Community

Funeral services for Charles McGiffen, longtime Nelsonville resident, will be at 8:30 p.m. at his home on 22nd Avenue Columbus. Survived by wife three sons and one daughter. Former Ohio Bell Telephone Co. employee while living in the city.

Nelsonville Charles McGiffen 22Nd Ave Columbus

East School windows damaged in basement break in

Wire screens were cut and basement windows broken at East School in Nelsonville as an apparent forced entry. Police were notified Thursday.

Nelsonville East School

Bible Christian Church Services at Coes Chapel

The Bible Christian Church at Coe's Chapel in Nelsonville announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and an evening service at 7 30 with Rev. Cecil Mender speaking on No Man Comets for My Soul. Harvest scene notes follow about apple storage and ripening.

Coe's Chapel Nelsonville Bible Christian Church Coe’s Chapel Cecil Mender

Mrs Nettie Baker Returns Home From Mercy Hospital

Mrs Nettie Baker wife of Charles Baker recently discharged after major surgery at Mercy Hospital Columbus. She was brought home by Warren's Ambulance and accompanied by her sister Mrs Goldie Donley Columbus who plans to visit for a while.

Leaves Hospital Chauncey Nettie Baker Charles Baker Mercy Hospital Columbus Warren Goldie Donley

Chauncey mines set for work in district Friday

Nine mines listed for work in Chauncey district on Friday including No. 90 No. 255 No. 219 Chauncey N Y 25 Poston No 6 Lick Run Kimberly Carbon dale and Hocking with planned activity in those sites.

Chauncey Chauncey N. Y Poston Lick Run Kimberly Carbondale Hocking

Visiting Mother Chauncey in Youngstown

Mrs. George Campbell of Youngstown Ohio visits her mother Mrs Mary Dowler Ludwig of Lower Plains. Mrs Ludwig’s condition, previously serious, is now reported improved.

Chauncey George Campbell Youngstown Ohio Mary Dowler Ludwig Lower Plains Ludwig

Snakes Use Scale and Rib Coordination to Move

Snakes have large scales on their undersides connected to ribs. As the ribs bend and move, the scales shift, allowing controlled forward motion and slithering progression.

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