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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1935

Page

2

Charter Presented to Nelsonville Boy Scout Troop at Bang Give

J Robert Smith served as toastmaster at a Tuesday night banquet at First Methodist Church in Nelsonville for Boy Scouts of Troop No 65 celebrating their third anniversary. Rev H A Rothrock blessed the dinner and the charter presentation followed by remarks from Carl Byers and Deputy Commissioner James Long. The event featured songs, a skit, and tributes from local and out of town guests, with Mrs Noelsonville Bike Lodge noted for sponsoring the troop.

Nelsonville J. Robert Smith Boy Scouts of First Methodist Church H. A. Rothrock Dep- Dupler Athens Duper Carl Byers Carbon Hill High School Chloe Isle of Capre Kouri E. J. Arnold Fred McKay Athena Scout Committee Louisville James Long Roy L. Dupler Roy Dupler Jimmy Williams Dick Cordray Jack Welch Carbon Hill W. W. Warren George Butts Billy Butts FE. J. Arnold Jimmy Arnold Bobby Rothrock William Keaton Billy Keaton Evelyn Auffick Thomas Auflick Herman Ruble Junior Ruble Robert Smith

Old Friends Reunite After 58 Years in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on Sunday two old friends, Charles Reynolds and Bill Cross, met for the first time in 58 years. Reynolds, 75, a retired railroad conductor, recalled knowing Cross in Ross County as a boy. Cross, 62, from Parkersburg, is in the race horse business and had been at Lancaster Fair. they shared dinner at Reynolds’ Myers Street home, renewing a boyhood acquaintance.

Nelsonville Bill Cross Ross County Charles Reynolds Hocking Valley Railroad Reynolds Croce Lancaster Fair Myers Street Mr. Reynolds Mr. Cross

Mrs Bateman Hosts Shower for Daughter in Nelsonville

Mrs. George Bateman entertained Saturday night at her West Columbus Street home with a miscellaneous shower for her daughter Mrs. James Ferrell a recent bride. Refreshments were served to a long list of Nelsonville and Murray City women including Mrs. Jane Bateman Mrs. Leonard Bateman Mrs. Robert Bateman Mrs Celia James Mrs Mabel Triplett Mrs Harry Cox Mrs Charles Linton Mrs R P Riley Mrs Ethel Moore Miss Vera Linton Miss Vivian Linton Miss Florence Basterling Miss Isabelle Basterling Miss Evelyn Hugh es Miss Eileen Hugh es Miss Peggy Freer Miss Elsie Freer Miss Virginia Riley and others.

Nelsonville George Bateman West Columbus Street James Ferrell Jane Bateman Leonard Bateman Robert Bateman Célia James Mabel Triplett Harry Cox Charles Linton R. P. Riley Ethel Moore Vera Vivian Linton Florence Isabelle Basterling Evelyn Eileen Hughes Peggy Elsie Freer Virginia Riley Della Shuttleworth Rachel Roberts Helen Cunningham Dorothy Robson Murray City

Rotary Leader Visits Nelsonville Club Highlights Youth Challenge

Nelsonville Rotary Club hosts District Governor A. B. Baber of Cincinnati who cites youth problems as a global Rotary focus. He shows Mexico City convention footage and features Jack Pritchard’s cornet solo with Alice Mechem at piano. Guests include Clarence Blosser Charles Achau er and Walter Gordon.

Nelsonville A. BE. Baber Cincinnati Rotary Club Baber Rotary Mexico City Baker Jack Pritchard Alice Mechem Clarence Blosser Charles Achauer Logan Club Walter Gordon Lancaster Group

Six Fined by Mayor of City in Nelsonville

Bud Goins of Athens pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence and was fined 100 dollars with costs, suspended license for six months, and jailed until settlement after arrest by J L Richardson. Arthur Wallace also pleaded guilty to intoxicated driving with a 100 dollar fine and six month license suspension. Three locals Sim Lane Fred Flowers and Roy Tignor pleaded guilty to intoxication complaints and were fined five dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Bud Goins Athens California Goins G. Holland J. L. Richardson San Jose Calif Arthur Wallace Holland Wallace Chestnut Street Costa Sim Lane Fred Flowers Roy Tignor

Nelsonville Inspector Attends Coal Dust Demonstrations

Deputy mine inspector Isaac Vaughn returned from Bruceton Pennsylvania where he attended a demonstration on the explosibility of coal dust presented by the Experiment Division of the Bureau of Mines. The trip included other demonstrations on explosives use and smothering mine fires.

Nelsonville Isaac Vaughn Bruceton Experiment Division Bureau of Mines

Benefit bingo party planned in Nelsonville

The Degree of Pocahontas will host a benefit bingo event at the Red Men's Hall in Nelsonville on Wednesday night with play starting at 8 o'clock. Residents and attendees are invited for a community fundraiser and entertainment.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Della McMasters Attends W A C. Convention Despite Injury

Mrs Della McMasters who has a broken hip still attends the W A C convention in Neilsonville. Carried by friends from her home next door to the Legion building she kept her longstanding attendance record intact and joined the session Monday.

Neilsonville Della McMasters Legion

Ancients Defeat Cavemen in Glouster Baseball Classic

The Hocking Valley Ancients beat Sunday Creek Cavemen 17 to 5 in Glouster on Saturday October 12. Aged 45 plus players formed both teams with Frisby pitching for the Ancients and Morris Jr. starting for the Cavemen. The game featured long innings and veteran batteries totaling 115 years.

Buchtel Hocking Valley Dutch Zimmer Johnny Rice John Hinton Charles Winn Ancients Cavemen

Band Benefit Bridge Party Planned in Nelsonville

NELSONVILLE. Announcement that the Band Boosters Club will sponsor a benefit bridge party Monday night October 28 at St. Andrews Parish Hall. Contract and auction bridge will be played. Tickets are on sale by club members.

Nelsonville Band Boosters St. Andrews Parish

Nelsonville Nazarene Convention Set for October 17

The Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene conducts a weekend convention from Thursday October 17 to Sunday October 20 with services each evening at seven led by Rev. Mrs. Dora Summers and Pastor Rev. Dwight G. Plymire.

Nelsonville

Hanning Rites Set in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Frank Hanning will be held Thursday at 2 at Oak Grove Church with burial in Conn net. He is survived by nine children.

Hanning Nelsonville Frank Hanning Oak Grove Connett Mr. Hanning

Revival to Begin at Pilgrim Holiness Church

A revival meeting starts next Sunday October 20 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street Nelsonville. Evangelist Rev J L Schell leads the series with services Sunday at 11 AM and every evening at 7 PM.

Nelsonville Reverend Finger Pilgrim Holiness Church Murray City East Chestnut Street J. L. Schell

Olive Tablets Promote Color and Appetite Hope

Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are advertised as a pure vegetable remedy to improve skin tone, brighten eyes and restore vitality. The copy claims they cleanse the bowels like calomel without danger, ease constipation and offer pleasant results, noting millions sold yearly.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

Alfred Social and Personal Mention at Lancaster Fair

Several residents from this place attended the Lancaster Fair on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Saunders of Coolville visited with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morris. Coy Hawk bought a tractor and ensilage cutter. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Findling and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Findling. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dixon of Pomeroy and Mr. and Mrs. Gules Vannest visited with Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Shumway. Mr. and Mrs. Dana Swartz and family called on Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Meredith and Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Koplentz of Chester. Mr. and Mrs. Ed McClaid and son Billy spent Sunday in Somerset. Bettie Hawk, daughter of Ross Hawk, injured an arm at school Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. B. Wood and Mrs. Will Bentz visited near Chester with Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Bahr.

Alfred Arthur Saunders Coolville Albert Morris Coy Hawk Oscar Findling C. E. Findling Herbert Dixon Pomeroy Gules Vannest V. L. Shu

End Nelsonville Visit Brings Kail Family Home

Mrs. Jane Kail, Miss Verna Kail and C. C. Kail return to Upper Sandusky after visiting their daughter and sister Mrs. H. A. Rothrock in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Jane Kail Verna Kail C. C. Kail Upper Sandusky H. A. Rothrock

Andersons announce birth of Alma Jo Hartley

Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson announce the birth of a daughter Alma Jo born to Mr and Mrs Oscar Hartley at the Factory. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson.

Nelsonville Charles Anderson Kathleen Hartley Alma Jo Oscar Hartley Frank Anderson

Noble Grands to Meet Nelsonville

All members of the Past Noble Grands Club are urged to be present Thursday evening when this group will be entertained by Mrs. Jennie Powell at her home on Mound Street.

Nelsonville Noble Grands Club Jennie Powell Mound Street

Relatives and Friends Visit Mrs Patterson in Chauncey

Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mrs Emma Patterson in Chauncey for a picnic dinner and day of visiting. Attendees included James Christian Millard Bryan and family Betsy Lane Ky Elmer Patterson Jacksonville Wiley Patterson Walter Patterson and son John Millfield Leroy Lawrence and William Patterson and Minnie Christian and daughter Mary of Athens Ohio.

Chauncey Emma Patterson James Christian Millard Bryan Billy Betty Margaret Buck Betsy Lane Elmer Patterson Jacksonville Wiley Patterson Walter Patterson John Millfield Minnie Christian Mary Athens Leroy Lawrence William Patterson

Ladies Aid Plans Chauncey Church Potluck and Quilt Day

The Ladies Aid Society will host a potluck dinner at the Chauncey M. E. Church on Thursday and spend the day quilting.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey M. E

Family trio returns from Chauncey visit

Mr and Mrs Bert Carpenter and their son Bert Edwin and Mr and Mrs Joe Bridgewater Chauncey returned after several days at Alvin Sommers home near Swift. Saturday Mrs Carpenter and her son and Mrs Bridgewater visited the museum and other historic sites in Marietta Arkansas. Maine has the highest cancer death rate and Arkansas the lowest among states.

Chauncey Bert Carpenter Bert Edwin Joe Bridgewater Alvin Sommers Swift Carpenter Bridgewater Marietta Arkansas Maine Union

Chauncey Man Makes 60 Gallons Sugar Cane Syrup

Chauncey Man completed 60 gallons of sugar cane syrup for Mila C Stalder Chauncey under Henry Osborne supervision assisted by Mark Sutton Chauncey. Osborne used traditional cane cutting and boiling method with rollers powered by a horse. He began the method as a boy of ten and nears his eightieth birthday. About an acre of cane was planted by Stalder this year.

Chauncey Mila Stalder

Chauncey Zion Baptist Class Meets Tuesday

Chauncey Zion Baptist Class of Zion Church led by Melvin Moore met Tuesday evening at the Gusemans home. Mrs. Earl Grant conducted devotions and Frances Sickles performed two accordion solos. Social games followed with refreshments. next meeting scheduled at Frances Sickles home. Attendees included Kenneth Reeves Melvin Moore Roy Langel Walter Gabriel Ida Gabriel Pauline Potts Frances Sickles Lilly Guseman Marian and Betty Guseman Fauna Belle and Norma Guseman and Mrs. Grant.

Chauncey Zion Baptist Church Earl Grant Betty Marian Guseman Melvin Moore Pauline Potts Frances Sickles Lilly Guseman Marian Betty Guseman Fauna Belle Norma Guseman Mrs. Grant

Marriage of Leonard Kirkendall Announced

Chauncey couple Mr and Mrs Hersh al Kirkendall announce the marriage of their son Leonard Kirkendall to Helen Lanning Floodwood. The ceremony was held Saturday October 12 at St Marys West Virginia. The bride is the daughter of Silas and Mrs Lanning Floodwood and former Nelsonville High student. The groom attended Chauncey Dover High and works in trucking. A wedding dinner was served Sunday at the Kirkendall home.

Chauncey Hershal Kirkendall Leonard Kirkendall Helen Lanning Floodwood St. Marys W. Va Silas Lanning Nelsonville High School Chauncey-Dover High School

Past Chiefs Club Meeting at Pleasant View Temple

The Past Chiefs Club of Pleasant View Temple Chauncey Pythian Sisters will meet Friday night at Mrs. Arthur Smith's home. Each member should contribute to the program and Mrs. Clara Wallace will lead the meeting.

Chauncey Chiefs Club Pleasant View Temple Chauncey Pythian Sisters Arthur Smith Clara Wallace

Joint Social Set By Chauncey Trimble Greens Run Churches

Chauncey Trimble and Greens Run Churches of Christ softball teams plan a Wednesday social at Greens Run. Teams from last summer’s playground play will join the men’s classes for a program and potluck supper. Chauncey men meet at 7 pm at the Church of Christ for transport to the event.

Chauncey Chauncey, Trimble Greens Run Churches of Christ Church of Christ

Friedberg Birth in Cleveland Announces Son

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Friedberg announce the birth of a son at their Cleveland home on Monday October 14. The baby is a grandson of Mrs. Sarah Wilson Chauncey.

Chauncey Dan Friedberg Edith Wilson Cleveland Sarah Wilson

Chauncey Family Figures In Confusing Local Notice

Fragmentary notice describes Chauncey family movements including a return home from Columbus, a brother Lewes, a funeral for Mr. and Mrs. Wiley, and travels involving Warwood and Glouster with undefined relations and dates. Sparse names include Noah Harvey and others.

Chauncey Columbus Lewes Wiley Nile Day Warwood Ip Law Noah Harvey T . Dew Wood W, Va

Chauncey marked up for work in New York area notices

The fragment lists Chauncey and a set of numbered items including 15 69 4 219 9 plus place names Chig Coy N Y and Hocking and Black, suggesting a garbled notice or classified entry with locations and reference numbers.

Chauncey Chig Coy N. Y Posto, Hocking and Black

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