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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1937

Page

2

Curb Building To Start Soon In Nelsonville

Work to install curbing along the canal right of way from Watkins Street to the Nelsonville Foundry is set to begin within a week or ten days. The WPA project finishes this canal area work in the city. Cement sidewalks line the route from W Washington Street to Watkins Street. The project progressed in stages after clearance of sheds and outbuildings years ago under CWA.

Nelsonville Watkins St W. Washington St CWA

Former York Resident Florence Hildebrand Dies

Florence Hildebrand, wife of H R Hildebrand and former Nelsonville resident, died Sunday at White Cross Hospital Columbus after moving to California five years ago. Burial set in Westerville. She leaves her husband, three sisters and one brother.

Nelsonville White Cross Hospital Columbus Florence Hildebrand H. R. Hildebrand A. Carothers Hildebrand Bellflower Calif California Ohio Columbus Hospital Westerville Eugene Wilson Will Gilmore James Woolery Frank Carothers Haydenville

Anniversary at Smithfield Observed by Garlingers

Mr and Mrs Joe Garlinger of Smithfield Ohio recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary with a dinner. They formerly lived in Circle Hill and resided there over two decades. Attendees included C H Hall Edgar Garlinger Ned Stanley family Margaret Clayton Charles Ned Jr Mary Joann Paul Jack Billy Joe Kathryn Henry Margaret Allman Charles Gilham Ruth Gillham and other Smithfield residents.

Nelsonville Joe Garlinger Smithfield Ohio Circle Hill C. H. Hall Edgar Garlinger Ned Stanley Margaret Clayton Charles Ned Jr Mary Joann Paul Jack Brilliant Billy Joe Garlinger Kathryn Henry Margaret Allman Charles Garlinger Ruth Gilham Halloway

Samuel Davis Dies After Brief Illness

Nelsonville Samuel Andrew Davis 54, well known colored citizen, died at his High Street home Sunday after a brief illness. He belonged to KP and Masonic fraternities. Funeral services at A M E Church Wednesday at 2 PM. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by wife, mother Mrs Mary Davis, three sisters and two brothers.

Nelsonville Samuel Andrew Davis High St A.M.E Greenlawn Mary Davis

Scouts to Meet Nelsonville Troop 65 at M E Church

Boy Scouts Troop 65 will meet this evening at 7 o clock at the M E Church in Nelsonville for an in person gathering. The event invites all members and parents to attend the session.

Nelsonville Troop 65 Boy Scouts M. E. Church

Fourteen Attend Club Meeting in Nelsonville Home

MM Club met Friday evening at Mrs. Genevieve Hilleary's home with Mrs. Ruth Keating assisting. Fourteen members answered roll call. guest Mrs. William Hilleary attended. Games and prizes followed by lunch.

Nelsonville MM Club Genevieve Hilleary Ruth Keating William Hilleary

Retail Merchants Association Dinner Meeting Tonight

A dinner meeting of the Retail Merchants Association is set for 6:30 PM at the American Legion Building in Nelsonville. Dinner will be served promptly and all merchants are urged to attend the important session.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association American Legion

Nelsonville Social and Personal Notes

Misses Fanny and Florence Mulligan of Columbus were guests at the end of the week of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Smith and family. Guests in the area included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hartley with several relatives from Portsmouth and Columbus, plus Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde visiting relatives in Pittsburgh and New York.

Nelsonville Fanny Florence Mulligan Columbus T. J. Smith Harry Hartley City Leroy Hartley E. C. Gordon Jennings Evelyn Portsmouth H. E. Finelli Vincent Rose William Harty Roberta Lee Hartley Arthur Allen J. M. Hyde Alexander Lamb Pittsburgh New York

Band Concert Is Cancelled By Weather In Nelsonville

Nelsonville NHS band concert was canceled due to bad weather last Saturday. Band Boosters plan upcoming events to raise funds for new band uniforms.

Nelsonville NHS

Library worker elected second vice president in Ohio

Miss Dorothy Wightman librarian at Nelsonville Public Library was elected second vice president of the Ohio Library Association at the annual Columbus meeting. She attended the sessions Thursday through Saturday.

Nelsonville Dorothy Wightman Ohio Library Association Columbus Miss Wightman

Benefit party at St Andrews Parish Hall Tuesday

Nelsonville announces a benefit party to be held at St Andrews Parish Hall on Tuesday evening starting at 7:30. Proceeds support local causes.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Parish Hall

Temperance group meets at Mc Dowell home

The regular meeting of the WCTU will be held at Mrs. S R Mc Dowell 292 W Poplar St Tuesday evening at 7 oclock All temperance women invited to attend.

Nelsonville WCTU S. R. McDowell W. Poplar St Temperance

Benefit in Nelsonville Tuesday at IOOF Hall

A benefit party will be held by the JOUAM in Nelsonville Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the IOOF Hall.

Nelsonville JOUAM IOOF

Eight families under roof in Republic homesteading effort

In Republic Pennsylvania a housing program shelters eight families under a single roof as part of a homesteading or rehabilitation project. The effort aims to revitalize the area through shared occupancy and local employment opportunities.

Republic, Pa

Nelsonville Wellston Game Crowd Heads to Illinois

After the Nelsonville Wellston game in Wellston on Friday night, Miss Maxine Hall Mrs Lucille George Coach George Abraham and Eddie Joseph of Wellston traveled to Champaign Illinois to attend the Illinois Notre Dame football game as guests at the Hotel Grier Lincoln for the weekend.

Nelsonville George Hall Anita Maxine Hall Tessie Cavanaugh Jerrie Don Martin

PTA To Meet Tuesday At Happy Hollow

Happy Hollow Parent Teachers Association plans the Halloween Festival at a meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30. All members are urged to attend.

Happy Hollow Parent-Teacher Association

Plan Potluck Dinner By Eastern Star Members

Nelsonville Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening October 12. A potluck dinner will be served at 6 o clock.

Nelsonville

Garden Club To Meet Tuesday In Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports an important meeting of the Woman's Community Garden Club at Mrs. E. J. Arnold's home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with urging all members attend. The piece notes the General Sherman tree in Sequoia National Park as the largest oldest U S tree at 280 feet high and 36.5 feet in diameter.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Garden Club E. J. Arnold General Sherman Sequoia National Park United States

Ohio to Purchase Rabbits and Partridges for Fall Shooting

Ohio to buy 28000 dollars of cotton tail rabbits and 8500 dollars of Hungarian partridges and related birds. Conservation Commissioner Lawrence Wooddell announced stocking begins soon with fall hunting opening November 15. Council approved 28500 dollar expenditure and a new fish stocking policy by drainage area. A new game management agent will assist Muskingum district, paid 125 dollars monthly.

Columbus U.P Ohio Lawrence Wooddell Wooddell State Conservation Council New Philadelphia Muskingum Conservancy

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

In compliance with an Order of Sale, the Athens County Savings and Loan Company files a public auction of real estate at the Athens County Court House on October 18 1957 at 1 40 PM. The property at 164 West Washington Street in Athens is part of In Lot 146 with specific boundary descriptions and exemptions. The premises are appraised at 375.00 and must bring at least two thirds of that amount. Cash only. Charles W Bayless Sheriff Esther B Groks deputy Woolley Rowland attorney.

State of Ohio Athens County Ohio Athens John Welsh Elizabeth Buffington Athera Laura E. Thompson Amanda Morgan Eods Washington St Charles W. Bayless Esther B. Groks WOOLLEY @ ROWLAND

Propitious Tuesday Outlook and Birthday Guidance

The Stars predict high activity across life areas on Tuesday October 12. Focus on noble goals for progress, prosperity, and heart’s desires with potential for prestige and happiness. birthdays on this day may herald achievement and renown.

Quaker Aid Seeks Low Cost Settler Homes Near Mines

The American Friends Service Committee backs a plan to relocate mine families into 50 small farms with self built houses funded by loans up to 2000 dollars each. The project aims for low cost rehabilitation with flexible rules and local self help. Day, the project manager, notes expectations of continued work by settlers and visitors to support construction and farming.

Pennsylvania Julia Allen Berea Ky.) College Dons American Friends’ Service Committee David W. Day Day

Counting the Unemployed A Congressional Census Proposal

The piece argues Congress authorized a census of the unemployed with a limit of four million dollars. It notes past relief spending, calls for a formal count, questions who is unemployed and where, and doubts voluntary reporting will yield accurate results. It urges census takers to gather detailed, law-backed data.

Congress Coolidge Washington United States Employment Service W.P.A Social Security Board

Plains News Notes Highlights Local School Activities

Home Economics pupils study color theory for fall dresses while Rally Day is planned at the Methodist Church on November 7. Sophomore Biology enjoyed a motion picture Thursday and Wilma Rutter returns after scarlet fever quarantine. Several literature sets bought for classes. Local families visit relatives, move, or purchase homes and stores as residents deal with illness and travel.

Methodist Church Lawrence Bowen the Plains Wilma Rutter George Shamel Guy Shamer Athens New York Charles McCoy Luhrig Frank Huseman Salem Cranz Brown James V. Jones Stewart Bell King David Thorn Floyd Linscott Mechanicsburg David Tait Kentucky Leo Shields Bob Moore

Moody Returns From Hospital After Appendectomy

Mrs. Carl Moody was returned from White Cross Hospital Sunday after a recent appendectomy.

Carl Moody White Cross Hospital Moody

Visits in Glouster

Miss Marjorie Harvey of Athens was the week end guest of Miss Margaret Dunlevy and other friends in this city.

Glouster Marjorie Harvey Athens Margaret Dunlevy

Weekend visitors and a family birthday celebration

Miss Carol Hoffman visited her father Harry Hoffman over the week end. Miss Alice McAffees vacationed with friends in Logan on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Secknor and Barbara Ann of Chillicothe visited James and Mrs Golding of Taylor Ridge along with Gladys Davis and Eileen of Columbus and William and Mrs Golding with daughters Neva and Lois of Glouster. Mrs James Golding celebrated a birthday with a large noon dinner.

Carol Hoffman Harry Hoffman Alice McAffees Logan Charles Secknor Barbara Ann Chillicothe Gladys Davis Eileen Columbus William Golding Neva Lois Glouster James Golding Taylor Ridge

Occupy New Home Glouster Residents Move In

Mr and Mrs John Crawford and their three sons Jack John and Junior occupy a Broad Street property recently purchased. The house was formerly occupied by George W Johnson and his family.

Glouster John Crawford Jack John Junior Broad St George W. Johnson

Band Boosters Meeting Delayed To Tuesday Evening

Nelsonville Band Boosters meeting postponed from tonight to Tuesday at 7 30 due to band director Brooks Franks being away from the city.

Nelsonville Brooks Franks

So They Say and Sober Rules Backlash in Prohibition Reflection

A Portland man recalls a rock fall near a whiskey hose incident while authorities note growing drunken driving accidents. St Louis traffic education chief cites a pushback to prohibition as crashes rise, with comments from Jack Hay of Youngstown.

Alex Swanson Portland Ore Sigt Roland J. Schumacher St. Louis Jack Hay Youngstown, C Gas Dealers’ Organization

Widow Works For Five Dollar Relief At Nairn Centre

NAIRN CENTRE Ont U P Mrs Ann Tenho 70 year old widow earned a five dollar relief check by working three days with a pick and shovel. She insisted on joining a railroad relief work gang before accepting the money.

Nairn Centre Ont U.P Ann Tenho

Builders err on wrong lots in Lake County

Lake county deputy auditor M. E. Kale says builders erected homes on incorrect lots due to miscalculations. One house ended up about 200 feet from its intended site in Painesville, Ohio.

Painesville O.—Lake County M. E. Kale

Getting Up Nights Caused By Kidney Germs

An old ad claims kidney germs cause wakefulness and symptoms like nervousness leg pains headaches and backache. It promotes Cystex as a remedy to fight germs within hours and restore health, with a one week money back guarantee and druggist contact details.

Ocepr The Knox Co Ady

Glouster Lodge Presents Work at Middleport Hall

Glouster officers and members visited Middleport on Wednesday as Thea Chapter of Glouster demonstrated initiatory work for the Middleport Eastern Star Chapter. Mrs. Pride and Mrs. Gordon sang solos. the gavel was returned to Glouster and will go to the Columbus matron. Mrs. Wolf, grandmother of a Glouster member, started the Middleport Chapter 30 years ago and attended. Deputy grand matron Mindling also attended. Bus transport completed the trip with refreshments served.

Glouster John Bulloch A. F. McCance Gene Galloway Delmer Gladden Frances Thomas Middleport Thea John Blower

Glouster Firemen Respond to String of House Fires

The Glouster Fire Department battled multiple Sunday blazes starting at noon at Sid Cutler’s Oakdale home, which burned with contents. Next, the Harley Whaley residence at No 6 District suffered two fires destroying houses with little saved. an overheated stove is blamed.

Glouster Glouster Fire Department Sid Cutler Oakdale Harley Whaley No. 6 District Whaley

Glouster Personal Notes On Week End Visits

Miss Margaret Mc Donald returns to Columbus after visiting her father Thomas McDonald. Mrs Nell Robinson of Athens visits over the week end with her son and family Mr and Mrs Phil F Robinson. Mrs L E Richardson and Mrs E B Matthews leave for Columbus to visit Miss Frances Aber for a few days.

Glouster Margaret McDonald Columbus Thomas McDonald Nell Robinson Athens Phil F. Robinson L. E. Richardson E. B. Matthews Frances Aber

To Work in Georgia GLOUSTER David Kennedy Leaves

Glouster David Kennedy left Saturday for Atlanta to take employment there. Mrs Kennedy and son David will join him later. He previously worked for Sunday Creek Coal Co. in Millfield. Lloyd Antle, a former Glouster resident, now in Atlanta, also works for the same company.

Glouster David Kennedy Atlanta, Ga

Mothers Meet GLOUSTER Jacksonville Club Meeting

The Jacksonville Mothers Club will meet at Mrs. Earl Mandrel home Wednesday at 7 00 p m The topic is Family Tension and roll call asks What can be done about family bickering.

Glouster Jacksonville Mothers Club Earl Mandrel

Wiley Harris Hosts First Baptist Sunday School Classes

Wiley Harris hosted Sunday School classes One and Two of the First Baptist in Glouster. Mrs. Helen Leach led the meeting with scripture read by Mrs. Gladys Viney and prayer by the president. Winners were Clifford Johnson and William Wright. Classes plan a chautauqua and will meet October 1 with Mrs. Josephine Williams.

Rachel Bland Rose Williams Effie Brown Andrew Viney Clifford Johnson Wm. Wright Wiley Harris Jophine Williams

Class Plans To Hold Halloween Party

GLOUSTER The Loyal Co- Workers Class of the Church of Christ met in the church sod rooms Friday night. The president Miss Dorothy McCance directed the meeting. Plans were made to hold a Halloween party during late October. After the business session refreshments were served to Miss Dorothy McCance Miss Marguerite Post Miss Dora Erwin Miss Dorothy McCance Miss Margaret Chappelear and Miss Beulah Post and to the teacher Mr Herman Jauchius.

Glouster Co- Workers Church of Christ Dorothy McCance Marguerite Post Dora Erwin Margaret Chappelear Beulah Post Herman Jauchius

Doctor's Prescription Free For Liquor Habit

A doctor’s prescription for iron treatment now offered to the public. It is not habit forming and may be taken with liquor coffee or food to curb cravings and rebuild resistance. Western Chemicals Inc Dept 14E Seattle offers a free trial with money back guarantee.

Western Chemicals, Inc Seattle Washington Ady

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