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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1937

Page

2

Vast Coal Acreage Still Remains in Hocking District

Engineers H H Harding and Charles Walker told Nelsonville Rotary Club that a large unmined coal area persists in the Hocking District. They outlined No 6 seam reserves across Ward York and nearby townships, with several mines showing multiyear lifespans and hundreds of acres yet undeveloped in Dover Canaan Ames and other townships.

Hocking Nelsonville Dover Township H. H. Harding Charles Walker New York Sunday Creek York Dover Athens County Hocking Valley Chesapeake & Ohio Baltimore & Ohio New York Central Ward Lick Run Kimberly Carbondale Canaan Millfield No. 6 Bailey Run Sugar Creek Freeport Ames Township Sunday Creek Co Canaan Township Canaanville Luhrng Chauncey Trimble Township

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief Ad

A vintage advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as fast relief for pimples eczema and red blotches caused by external irritations. It claims money back if one application fails to delight and notes the product also soothes irritated tired feet and cracked toes.

Peterson Adv

Garden Club Presents Sky High In Nelsonville

Nelsonville's Community Garden Club sponsors the musical comedy Sky High to be staged at Nelsonville High School on Thursday and Friday at 8 07 p m. The 12 cast members include Joe Galvin Mary Whitmore Lillian Huddy Winnie Howe Peggy Frear and others with Marjorie Vorhes as pianist. A baby contest precedes the show featuring Beverly Ann Whyte Joe Linscott Beverly Sheffield and more. Seven choruses perform including the Troopers Top Hats Dutch Air Hostesses and Irish. Proceeds fund civic improvements.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Harry Hunter Sky High Joe Galvin Mary Whitmore Lillian Huddy Winnie Howe Peggy Frear Frances Nelson Rex Dilcher Sheldon Powell Betty McClain Frank Betts Charles Evans Sam McNamee Marjorie Vorhes Beverly Ann Whyte Joe Linscott Beverly Sheffield Joan Rita Whyte Sandra K. Iles Judith Huffman Phil Finsterwald John David Powell Nancy Sue Smith Roberta Steenrod Robin Jackson Marelyn Minner Martha Ann Simonton Leona Jean Schmitter Dina Crabtree Billy Lee Wickliffe Patty Lou Raybold Bobby Porter Troopers Top Hats

Noon Meetings To Be Held Thursday In Nelsonville

Religious meetings are set for Thursday at the Haydenville clay mine from 11 to 11 15 and at the National Fire Proofing Co factory from 11 15 to 12 10 with Rev. Lloyd Evans leading both sessions. Thursday night at Camp Nelson Rev. Ben Awe opens a series of services at 5 30 with other city ministers. Walter L. Hudson, former YMCA secretary, assists in planning.

Nelsonville Haydenville National Fire Proofing Co Lloyd Evans Ben Awe Camp Nelson Walter L. Hudson YMCA

Church Guild Social Plans Halloween Party and Tea

Eighteen members and one guest attended the Methodist Guild meeting in Nelsonville. Miss Marguerite Cook with Miss Blanche Moorehead and Miss Blanche Linton hosted. A Halloween party and a November tea were planned. Games and contests accompanied a social hour with refreshments.

Nelsonville Marguerite Cook Blanche Moorehead Blanche Linton Methodist Guild Gay Sharp

Anniversary Observances at Corning Home

Nelsonville notes a Sunday visit by Mr and Mrs Clarence Scott and family to Corning hosted by Clyde and Mrs Dunlap. The Dunlaps marked their 25th wedding anniversary and their daughter Edna Louise's birthday, joined by Ernest Foraker and son David Dayton and Delmar Foraker from Corning.

Nelsonville Clarence Scott Margaret and Wilma Hanna Evans Corning Scott Clyde Dunlap Mrs. Dunlap Edna Louise Mrs. Scott Dunlap Ernest Foraker

Plans for Pythian Sisters Halloween Party in Nelsonville

The Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting Thursday at 7 PM in Nelsonville to plan a Halloween party and will host a benefit party for attendees starting at 8 PM.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters

Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Ohio Estate

Sarah F. Croy of Athens Ohio named Executrix of the Estate of Nathan E. Croy deceased Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred Dated October 18 1937 Louis Tyroler Probate Judge of said County 10 20 37 30tw

Sarah F. Croy Athens Ohio Nathan 8. Croy Athens County Louis Tyroler Said

Service Men Invited to Fish Fry in Nelsonville

Ex service men whether or not members of the American Legion are invited to meet with the Post tonight after the 7 30 regular meeting. The committee led by W L Cooley and Gerald Nelson will serve fried fish with trimmings. Commander C S Mechem says several matters will come before the membership for discussion and a good attendance is requested.

Nelsonville American Legion W. L. Cooley Gerald Nelson C. S. Mechem

Mayor Fines Two In Nelsonville Reckless Driving Plea

Noah Tye, a local taxi driver, pleaded guilty at the arraignment before Mayor S G Holland to reckless driving and was fined ten dollars plus costs. John Fugit, arraigned Tuesday on an intoxication complaint, also pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars and costs and sent to county jail pending settlement of the fine.

Nelsonville Noah Tye S. G. Holland John Fugit Fugit

Mrs Minnie Laughlin Returns to Ohio Bell Duties

Mrs Minnie Laughlin, supervisor at the Ohio Bell TelephoneExchange, who suffered a painful hand crush in an electric wringer five weeks ago at her home, resumed her duties at the telephone office on Monday.

Nelsonville Minnie Laughlin Ohio Bell Telephone Exchange

Siddle Attends Masonic Grand Lodge Sessions in Cleveland

Elmer Siddle of Philadorian Lodge No. 157 is in Cleveland for sessions of the Masonic Grand Lodge. The article lists the United States and select nations as leading petroleum producers in a global ranking.

Nelsonville Elmer Siddle Cleveland Masonic Grand Lodge Philadorian Lodge No United States Russia Venezuela Rumania Iraq Mexico Dutch East Indies Colombia Argentina Peru Trinidad British India Poland

Officers for Auxiliary Are Given Posts

Mrs Blanche Thomas installing officer for Glenford Dugan Post Women Auxiliary leads annual ceremony in Nelsonville. New president Mrs Kate Pettit appoints committees including child welfare and membership chairs. District meeting at Crooksville Oct 28. RSVP by Oct 26.

Nelsonville Blanche Thomas Glenford Dugan Thomas Kate Pettit Ruth Call Callie Berry Catherine Gray Rose Vaughn Lu Allen Lessie Hannahs George Barrows Beatrice Adamson Esta Warren Edith Stiers Bertha Oberly Logan Crooksville

Nelsonville Woman Delia Lewis Honored at Ohio Baptist Meet

Mrs. Delia Lewis of Nelsonville returned from the Ohio Baptist General Association and Women's Auxiliary meeting held October 11 to 15 at Antioch Baptist Church in Cleveland. She served as Chillicothe district delegate and was placed on two key committees. Her committee work and chorus participation on WGAR broadcast marked honors. She calls the meeting successful and notes Cincinnati will host the 1938 convention.

Nelsonville Delia Lewis Ohio Baptist General Association Antioch Baptist Church Cleveland Chillicothe WGAR Cincinnati

Nelsonville Social And Personal Notes

W H Lawrence of Columbus was Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs Phil Kelch. Supt and Mrs E J Arnold hosted weekend guests Mrs Wil Montgomery of Bellefontaine Mr and Mrs Lon Edwards and Mrs Susanne Fairfield of Wilmington. Leighton Aumiller and son Dick and Dr Lowell Burrell of Columbus were weekend visitors for Ohio University homecoming. George Heilman and Mary Woodard of Huntington were Sunday guests of Mrs Violet Woodard. Mrs Woodard accompanied them home for a week’s visit.

Nelsonville W. H. Lawrence Columbus Phil Kelch E. J. Arnold Wil Montgomery Bellefontaine Lon Edwards Susanne Fairfield Wilmington Leighton Aumiller Lowell Burnell

Women Workers Hear Democratic Talks in Nelsonville

York Township Democratic Women's Club met Tuesday night to retain officers President Mrs Garnet Powell Vice President Mrs Elizabeth Sheffield Secretary Mrs Flossie Crawford Treasurer Mrs Irving Pritchard County Chairman Oral Daugherty and Mayor S G Holland spoke Plans for the present campaign were discussed Powell presided Thirty five members attended and the group will meet again Wednesday night

Nelsonville York Township Democratic Women’s Club Garnet Powell Elizabeth Sheffield Flossie Crawford Irving Pritchard Oral Daugherty S. G. Holland

Church of Christ Midweek Prayer Service Tonight

Nelsonville service announced for 7 o'clock led by Rev. Leland Goodman on the topic Christian Renewal.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Leland Goodman

Young People Meet in Nelsonville at Pilgrim Holiness Church

A youth zone rally is planned at the Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street in Nelsonville Thursday at 7 PM. Rev A B Awe is chairing the zone with 15 P H Churches in the area asked to cooperate. Special music and speakers include Rev Harold Osborn of Athens.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Chestnut St A. B. Awe Harold Osborn Athens

Egg whites used as antidote for certain internal poisons

The passage notes that whites of eggs are used to counteract specific internal poisons by coagulating and wrapping the toxin in an insoluble covering to protect the stomach lining.

Dinner for Mrs Monks Sunday School Class at Methodist Church

Fifteen members and one guest were seated at a large square table in the church dining room for a Tuesday evening dinner. The table was well decorated and a hot supper was served at 6 o clock. A musical program with readings followed the meal.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Monks

Halloween Party Honoring Two Sons Held in Nelsonville

Mrs Roy Maze hosted a Halloween gathering for her two sons Andrew and Franklin. The event featured games and contests followed by lunch for the young guests.

Nelsonville Roy Maze Andrew Franklin

Cosmopolitan Club Meeting Postponed in Nelsonville

The Cosmopolitan Club gathering planned for Friday evening with Misses Grace and Mildred Roberts has been postponed to a later date.

Nelsonville Misses Grace Mildred Roberts

Estimating Business Worth From Net Profits

The value of a continuing business’s goodwill is typically appraised at five to six times its average annual net profits.

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