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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville ministers plan noon hour shop meetings

Nelsonville will host weekly 15 minute lunch hour services in local shops and a half hour service twice a month at Camp Nelson. The program marks a return to such gatherings after four to five years with ministers from six churches leading. Participants include Rev. Lloyd Evans, Rev. W. P. Clark, Rev. Dwight Plymire, Rev. Ben Awe, Rev. Selbee, Rev. L. O. Lineburger, and Rev. Leland Goodman.

Nelsonville Camp Nelson Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church W. P. Clark Methodist Dwight Plymire Nazarene Ben Awe Pilgrim Holiness Selbee Independent Holiness L. O. Lineburger Haydenville Methodist Leland Goodman Church of Christ

Nelsonville Social and Personal Mention

Mrs. William Brooks returned Friday after a week in Columbus visiting friends. Several guests from Columbus Bexley Roseville Lindworth Superior Wis and Marietta joined local families for weekend visits. The Rev Leland Goodman attended the Southeastern Ohio Disciples Fellowship in Zanesville with other ministers.

Nelsonville William Brooks Columbus Friends C. R. Fisher E. S. Martin Henry Harrington Ted Lambert Bexley William Morgan Garnet Owens Roseville Harry Davis A. J. Phillips Don and Dean Bobby Might Lindworth Gay Leppert Clayton Shriver Frank Coffman Dublin Claude Richards Mayme Superior Wis Martha Stillwell Shirley Fernerbaugh Clarence Hixenbaugh Marietta Evelyn Auflick Leland Goodman Church of Christ Southeastern Ohio Disciples Fellowship Zanesville Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Neil Crawford Athens

Sunday Guests Fill Welch Barnecut Home

Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Welch and Mrs. Mable Barnecut entertained their Sunday guests Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Kahle and Miss Jo Barnecut of Columbus, and Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Howe with Mr. Charles Poston of this city.

Nelsonville C. E. Welch Mable Barnecut R. R. Kahle Jo Barnecut Columbus W. E. Howe Charles Poston City

Celebration for Henry Crawford Guests at 90th Birthday

Cleveland visitors attended the celebration at the home of Henry Crawford to honor his uncle R. W. Barnes in McConnelsville. Barnes’s family of six children, 26 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren were all present for the 90th birthday observance.

Nelsonville Henry Crawford Cleveland R. W. Barnes McConnelsville

Committee To Meet Nelsonville Church Tonight

The church reception committee chaired by Mrs Grace Owens will convene tonight at 7 in the Church of Christ study to discuss arrangements.

Nelsonville Grace Owens Church of Christ

Collision Damages Two Cars Near Washington and Jefferson

Crash early Sunday damaged fenders and running boards of two cars at the Washington Jefferson intersection. Robert Myers of Dayton drove east on Washington and struck C. W. Borrer of Pickerington who rode north on Jefferson. Myers’ car jumped the curb, went through a hedge, and rested on a lawn corner. Neither driver was hurt.

Nelsonville W. Washington Jefferson Sts Robert Myers Dayton Washington C. W. Borrer Pickerington Jefferson Myers

Guild to meet Nelsonville at 649 Poplar Street

Miss Marguerite Cook will host the Methodist Guild gathering assisted by Miss Blanche Moorehead and Miss Blanche Linton. The meeting is set for Tuesday night at 7 30 at the hostess home 649 Poplar Street.

Nelsonville Marguerite Cook Blanche Moorehead Blanche Linton Methodist Guild Poplar St

Webb couple attend AMA sessions in St Louis

Dr and Mrs J L Webb are in St Louis this week for sessions of the American Medical Association. They expect to return Friday.

ST. Louis Nelsonville J. L. Webb The American Medical Association

Visit Highlights Ohio University Friends

Chester Hubble of Bryce Ohio visited his friend Jack Pritchard Jr at Evans Hall Ohio University over the weekend. The two are roommates and part of the university community in Athens Ohio.

Nelsonville Chester Hubble Bryce, O Jack Pritchard, Jr Hubble Pritchard Evans Hall Ohio University

Will Serve Supper in Nelsonville Dinner at Methodist Church

Mrs Monks class of the Methodist Church will hold a potluck supper in the church dining room Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Methodiat Church

Faithful Workers Class Hosts Thursday Hard Times Social

Mrs. John Murphy will host the Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church Thursday night for a hard times social gathering in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville John Murphy The Methodist Church

GA Club Benefit Party In Nelsonville Tonight

The GA Club plans a benefit party at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville starting at 7 30 this evening to raise funds for a local cause.

Nelsonville GA Club IOOF

Divorce and remarriage license in ten minutes

Gallipolis reports that Jesse Jinks aged 59 obtained a divorce from Nellie Jinks and, within ten minutes, appeared in probate court with his 72 year old fiancée Aurora Berridge to secure a license to wed again.

Gallipolis Nellie Jinks Jesse Jinks Raccoon Township Gallia County Aurora Berridge

Three Appear Before Nelsonville Mayor

John Johnson of Carbondale pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $5 and costs in Mayor S. G. Holland’s court. Willard Hall of Nelsonville pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence and was bound over to the grand jury under $500 bond. Dewey Cavanaugh was sent back to the Columbus state penal institution as a parole violator after an intoxication arrest.

Nelsonville John Johnson Carbondale S. G. Holland Willard Hall Charles Thompson Dewey Cavanaugh Columbus

Judge Rowland to Speak at McKinley Republican Club Meeting

Judge O F Rowland will be the guest speaker tonight at 7 30 at the regular McKinley Republican Club gathering in the Legion Building. After the meeting refreshments will be served. Robert Kinney serves as chairman.

Nelsonville O. F. Rowland McKinley Republican Club Legion Building Robert Kinney

Opening of Gala Gift Shop Draws Nelsonville Crowd

The Gala Gift Shop on West Washington opened with hundreds in Nelsonville. Mrs. Corwin Cookson redecorated the space in ivory and blue as she began regular hours from 9:30 to a later closing. Mrs. Alden Stilson of New York assisted. Flowers and pink rose buds greeted visitors.

Nelsonville West Washington

Birth of Marcia Ann Sheffield in Nelsonville

Mr. and Mrs. John Sheffield announce the birth of their daughter Marcia Ann. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Don Sheffield and Mrs. Joe Galvin. great grandparents include Mr. Marion Swyers and others.

Nelsonville John Sheffield Marcia Ann Don Sheffield Joe Galvin Marion Swyers John Michaels Margaret Galvin Noel Bishop

Middleport Social Notes Highlights Regional Guests

Middleport residents hosted and visited over the weekend with a steady stream of guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Melvin and children en route to a country home near Ironton after Ohio University Home-Coming. Oberlin student Paul Marlowe delivered a temperance address at First Baptist Church and stayed with the Haptonstalls.

Middleport W. E. Melvin Mary Frances Barbara Baby John E. C. Willock Ironton Ohio University Melvin Rock Camp Bertha Mygatt John Jordan C. B. M. Long Huntington Paul Marlowe Oberlin College First Baptist Church William Haptonstall Paul Dean Dutton H. H. McCormack Donegal Douglas Columbus McCormack J. H. Grate N. Third Ave F. C. Kreager Lisle Diles A. C. V. Skinner Foster Reed Skinner Willis Russell Fifth Ave Edgar Reynolds Citizens National Bank Dennis Gallagher Francis Anderson Charleston Torrance Allis Allis Martha Bryant Dan Pooler Faith Jackson Canton Turner Adda Branch William Robson Martha Peggy

Daugherty Speaker Addresses DAR Chapter in Nelsonville

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its first meeting with Mrs. W. L. Hudson hosting. Jal Daugherty spoke on Our Flag, urging reverence for Old Glory, as Mrs. Julius Fischer led prayers and the flag salute.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution W. L. Hudson W. E. Howe Julius Fischer W. H. Wiegand Jal Daugherty

Miss Nixon Hosts Cosmopolitan Club Frid ay Night

Nelsonville reports 22 members of the Cosmopolitan Club met at Miss Bertha Nixon’s country home Friday. Miss Howard led the business session, Miss Pearce spoke on The Ordinance of 1787, and Miss Lane reviewed The Northwest Passage. Mrs. Humphrey assisted with refreshments as gifts were presented to Mrs. Patton Ruth Nixon for her new home.

Nelsonville Cosmopolitan Club Bertha Nixon Miss Howard Pearce Lane Northwest Passage W. E. Humphrey Nixon Patton Ruth Nixon

Plan Glouster Trip With Local Evangelists

A Nelsonville motor caravan will depart Fort Street Church of Christ at 6 45 PM to Glouster for evangelist Miller’s meetings with Rev D P Morris. Members are urged to fill cars and attend.

Nelsonville Church of Christ, Fort St Glouster Evangelist Miller D. P. Morris

Mrs Westlake Dies In Gallipolis

Gallipolis reports the death of Mrs George Westlake 74 at her son Coxey’s home on Thur man RD 2 She was called home to Charleston from Gallia County Amex transfer Aaron Kelton of the American Express Company to Charleston W Va with Mrs Kelton He is the son of W D Kelton local agent for the C and O Railroad

Gallipolis George Westlake Coxey Thurman, RD Charleston Aaron Kelton The American Express Company W. Va Mrs. Kelton Kelton W. D. Kelton C. & O. Railroad

Will of Kerr Butler Probate Names Wife Sole Executrix

The 1920 will of Kerr Butler a Vinton mortician probated Saturday appoints his wife Mrs Vennie M Butler as sole executrix leaving all his property to her. Witnesses were Dr Colby Feltman and Luther B Porter.

Gallipolis Kerr Butler Vinton Mortician Vennie M. Butler Colby Feltman Luther B. Porter

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Movements and Visits

Robert Warner left for Columbus on Legion post duties for the state essay contest. Jacob Fisher of Charleston visits Lincoln Hill with son-in-law and daughter. Don Woods attended the Lancaster fair and the Pomeroy Wellston football game. Jessie Mitch of Orient visited relatives. Mrs. Fred Goff of Cleveland visits family in Pomeroy. Don Jenkins of Huntington and Sun Ray Tracy of Charleston visit friends. Mrs. Howard Carman of Chicago comes after grandmother’s death. Sophia Fisher hosted Rev Edward Andree and wife. Ralph Gilmore returns from Lancaster fair. Ralph Zink and wife visit Lawrence Lanning family on Spring Street. Mary Clifton of Columbus business college weekend with parents. Ithamar Weed and Tracy Goodwin, OSU students, spend weekend at home. A F Russell of Albany visits. Dolly Bean of Athens attends visitors. Betty Hutchins and Milton Will at Athens home coming game. Fredrick Reibel and baby visit Columbus family. H C Chase and family attend Harrisonville school fair.

Jacob Fisher Charleston Lincoln Hill Lawrence Withers Don Woods Lancaster Wellston Jessie Mitch Orient Art Klees Fred Goff Cleveland Ella Miller Butternut Ave Edison Hobstetter Don Jenkins Huntington Pomeroy Ray Tracy Tracy Athens Howard Carman Chicago Arnold Sophia Fisher Edward F. Andree Ralph Gilmore Ralph Zink Cincinnati Lawrence Lanning Spring St Mary Clifton Columbus A. R. Clifton Ithamar Weed Ohio State University Tracy Goodwin A. F. Russell Albany Dolly Bean Emma Waterman Eva Simms Betty Hutchins Milton Will Fredrick Reibel A. C. Jones H. C. Chase Millersport Harrisonville

Entertains Card Club At Butternut Avenue Home

Miss Margaret Clifford hosted her card club at home on Butternut Ave Friday evening with two tables in play. Guests included Mrs. Clarence Clifford and Mrs. Robert Morris. Awards were won by Miss Mary Whitlock and Mrs. Clarence Clifford, and refreshments were served.

Margaret Clifford Butternut Ave Clarence Clifford Robert Morris Mary Whitlock

What’s on the Air Vocal Music and Theatre List

A radio and stage program listing shows multiple acts including orchestras such as Don Winslow Panico Orch and Uncle Evta with Carol Weyman top matters. It features dramatic sketches, hymns, and musical numbers from Our Gal Sunda Dramatic Sketch to Organist Vocal Varieties and a French Casino Oreh Donahue Orch.

Vocal Music Pharmacy Binging Don Winslow Panico Orch, Uncle Evta Carol Weyman Top Matters Phil Baker Sunda Hymns Chure Hollywood Molly Steinberg Jack and Lorett Bohool Air Josh Higgins Johnnie Johnston Science In News Top Hatters Billy and Betty Renno Rabinoff Husbands

Believes Her Boys Will Continue Meets

GALLIPOLIS Columbus civil war veteran group Secretary Miss Lida Lucas of the Ohio Department Grand Army of the Republic says encampments will outlast predictions. She notes membership has fallen from 1200 in 1931 to about 300 in 1935 and forecasts under 200 veterans by 1938. Miss Lucas, lifelong Chesire native, has served nearly two decades.

Gallipolis Memorial Hall Columbus Ohio Department Grand Army of the Republic Lida Lucas Ohio Cheshire Gallia County

Lost Gallipolis Child Reunited With Parents At Festival

Edith Lee Flint aged 2 wandered from her parents near Addison during the Fall Festival. Patrolman Chester Leaper fed her gum at police headquarters as authorities announced a missing child. A brother later identified her and she was returned to the Flint family after about two hours of frantic searching.

Gallipolis Samuel Flint Addison Edith Lee Flint Chester Leaper John Fraley Edith Lee Leaper

Little Kyger Farmers Plan Nov 8 Institute

Members of the Little Kyger community met with county extension agent R. R. Starbuck to arrange a Farmers Institute on Monday and Tuesday, November 8 and 9. Louise Roush announces the appointed committees and details. The community, with one of Gallia County’s liveliest granges, shows great interest in the coming event.

Gallipolis Little Kyger R. R. Starbuck Farmers’ Institute Louise Roush C. Johnson Garnet Swisher Mabel Kail Briggs Kirby Vesta Swisher Gertie Coughenour Nina Kail Millie Shaver Garnet Kirby Jessie Kerns Margaret Kail Vivian Kirby Gladys Caldwell Ed Bing Nick Burleson James Roush Charley Fisher Marjorie Kail Gallia County

Hunt Missing Girl in Vicinity of Gallipolis

Perry County sheriff's officers searched Gallipolis after 14 year old Margaret Glessin, of New Lexington, ran away hoping to find street carnival work. Investigators combed the city Saturday and Sunday to locate her.

Gallipolis Margaret Glessin Perry County New Lexington

Gallia County Awaits WPA Road Program Release

Gallia County expects release of an 87 mile road program in 36 projects within a month. County Engineer E N Leonard says the plan, with four quarries and concrete drain pipe manufacturing in Gallipolis, would employ about 30 men and cost 264000 dollars.

Gallipolis Gallia County E. N. Leonard Athens WPA Columbus Washington Leonard

Colored pair sentenced to reformatory term in Mansfield

Gallipolis officers brought two men from Athens on charges of stealing an automobile owned by Ernest H. Davis and brothers Fred and Eugene Williams were sentenced to one year at the Mansfield Reformatory by Judge W. R. White.

Gallipolis Athens John Fraley Dale Russell Ernest H. Davis Fred Eugene Williams Mansfield Reformatory W. R. White

Gallipolis Infant Wins Fall Festival Baby Show

Cold weather cut entrants to 18 as Gary Lee Singleton won first prize of 10 dollars for Gallipolis. Eureka’s Karen Ida Fife earned second and Floyd Gerald Rupe placed third. Judges were nurses Ruth Pfann Ursula Kraus and Mrs J Paul Mossman. Max Finberg led the contest.

Gallipolis Gary Lee Lee Singleton Karen Ida Ivan Fife Eureka Floyd Gerald Floyd Rupe Cheshire Ruth Pfann Ursula Kraus J. Paul Mossman Max Finberg

Crop Loan Official To Visit For Wheat Loan Applications

G. M. Rhodes, field supervisor for emergency crop loans, will be in County Agent R. R. Starbuck's office Wednesday morning October 20 to take wheat loan applications. This will be his last visit here for that purpose.

Gallipolis G. M. Rhodes R. R. Starbuck

Mrs. Catherine Swaney Dies at Crown City Home

Mrs. Catherine Swaney age 90 died at the Dillon home in Crown City Gallia County Saturday. She was the widow of Joe Swaney who died 16 years ago. Survived by three half-sisters and a half brother Mrs. Melinda Sowards Mrs. Cora Sowards Rufus Syrus and Mrs. Emma Church. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon by Rev Oma Williams.

Gallipolis Catherine Swaney Greer Dillon Crown City Gallia County Dillon Joe Swaney Melinda Sowards Cora Sowards Rufus Syrus Emma Church Oma Williams

Fall Festival tents to be dismantled this weekend

Work Force clears away the Fall Festival site in Gallipolis beginning Saturday midnight and continuing through Sunday. Officials consider moving next year’s event to Second Ave between State and Court Streets and shifting to early October to avoid bad weather.

Gallipolis Second Ave State Court Sts

Abandon Hope for Recovery of Smalley

Roy Smalley 44 Méigs County resident has been abandoned after severe burns at Holzer Hospital three weeks after his home near Five Points was burned when he tried to hasten a fire with kerosene. He remains a patient at the hospital.

Gallipolis Roy Smalley Méigs County Smalley Holzer Hospital Five Points

Car repair mishap leaves man with throat cut at hospital

Gallipolis report says 30 year old J Reuben McCall of Mercerville leaned over a fan in his car to adjust it. The rotating blades severed a deep gash in his throat and his jugular vein narrowly escaped injury. he was taken to Holzer Hospital for surgery.

Gallipolis J. Reuben McCall Mercerville McCall Holzer Hospital

Large Fall Festival in Gallipolis Sees Few Arrests

State police report a record Gallipolis weekend crowd for the Fall Festival with only two intoxication arrests, an unusual outcome for such a large event.

Gallipolis

Man jailed for unpaid fine after liquor possession case

Charley Johnson of Gallipolis was fined 100 dollars and costs by Judge A. J. Stormont for illegal liquor possession and jailed when he failed to pay. The report notes there are more than 4,000 leases observed by the common housefly.

Gallipolis Charley Johnson A. J. Stormont

Kidneys Clean Out Acids Warned By Ad Copy

An medical advert claims kidneys and bladder issues cause symptoms like getting up nights nervousness leg pain circles under eyes dizziness backache and acidity. It promotes Cystex as a prescription remedy with a one week guarantee and money back if not satisfactory.

The Knox Co Ady

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