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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1938

Page

2

Labor's Non-Partisan League Plans Meetings in Athens County

A series of mass meetings organized by Labor's Non-Partisan League will tour Athens County during the campaign ending with the election on Nov. The first gathering is Monday Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. in Jacksonville 10.C.F. Hall with Elmer Fehlhaber of Columbus and a CIO rep. Other speakers include George DeNucci in Chauncey on Oct. 25 and Frank Grillo in Nelsonville Oct. 28. Additional dates to be announced by H. T. Rainey, county league chair.

Nelsonville Labor Athens County Jacksonville 10.C Frank Grillo The Rubber Workers Union H. T. Rainey

GOP Rally Set in Buchtel Friday Night

York Township Republicans plan a rally sponsored by the McKinley Bricker club at Buchtel Gymnasium Friday at 7 30 p m. Two speakers will appear and music will be provided by the Glouster colored singers and the Carbon Hill Drum Corps. Plans for the Nelsonville event on Thursday Oct 27 were finalized at a Legion Home meeting.

Nelsonville York Township McKinley- Bricker Club Buchtel Gymnasium Colored Singers of Glouster Carbon Hill McKinley Bricker Club Legion Home

Nelsonville Guild Rummage Sale Planned Saturday

Members of the Methodist Guild will hold a rummage sale Saturday in the rooms formerly used by the Peasant Pantry.

Nelsonville Methodist Guild

Plan Rites for Former Nelsonville Resident

John Caldwell, 73, longtime Nelsonville resident, died Tuesday at his Columbus home. A charter member of the Nelsonville Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles, he is survived by two sisters Mrs. Carl Beerman and Mrs. George Foulk of Columbus. Funeral services are set for Friday in Columbus with Eagles members planning to attend.

Nelsonville John Caldwell Columbus Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Carl Beerman George Foulk The Eagles

York Township Democratic Meetings Announced

York Township residents are invited to Democratic rallies under the Athens County Democratic Committee and the County Lawyer for Governor Clubs. The KP Hall Carbondale rally is Thursday Oct 20 at 7 30 PM and a large rally follows Friday at 8 PM in Buchtel with Oral Daugherty county chairman and John DeMolet among speakers.

Nelsonville York Township Committee Athens County Democratic Committee KP Hall Carbondale Buchtel Oral Daugherty John DeMolet

Connor Rites Will Be Held at Starr Church

Nelsonville funeral services for Thermon H. Connor 73 who died suddenly at his home near New Plymouth will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Starr Church with burial in Starr Cemetery. Survived by wife Belle, sons Hugh Charles E. and others, daughters Iva Lance Bernice Harriott, a brother John, and two sisters.

Nelsonville Starr Church Thermon H. Connor New Plymouth Starr Cemetery Belle Hugh Pleasant Mich Charles E Lancaster Iva Lance Bernice Columbus Harriett Gray John Logan Minnie Workman Mary Wilson Elyria

Gallipolis Nelsonville Grid Clash Moves Start Time

In Nelsonville the Gallipolis versus Nelsonville football game at the high school stadium will kick off at 3 15 instead of 3 30 as previously set. John Brown, Eagles manager, asks players to submit uniforms for cleaning and repair and to return them this week, or Brown will arrange pickups.

Nelsonville Gallipolis John Brown Eagles Brown

Benefit Party Planned in Nelsonville by Daughters of America

The Daughters of America announce a benefit party Friday night at 7 45 at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville. Proceeds go to support their charitable activities and community aid programs.

Nelsonville Daughters of America Ioof Hall

Nelsonville Teachers Plan Athens Conference Attendance

Nelsonville teachers led by Principal J. K. Kinneer and Maynard McDaniel will attend the Southeastern Ohio Education Association sessions in Athens on October 27 and 28. Miss Lillian Stover and Miss Elizabeth Linton named alternates with five members designated as sectional program chairmen.

Nelsonville J. K. Kinneer Maynard McDaniel Southeastern Ohio Education Association Athens Lillian Stover Elizabeth Linton Blanche Moorehead Harold Figley Helen Jackson Lillian Young Kenneth Kinneer M. E. Church E. J. Arnold

Rev Goodman Speaks At School Assembly

Nelsonville high school held a morning assembly with Rev. Leland Goodman pastor of the Church of Christ as guest speaker. Gilbert Smith served as master of ceremonies for the program arranged by Mrs. Kathleen Boyd. William Morgan spoke on Safety while the high school orchestra directed by Brooks Franks performed. The pledge was led by Londa Pollock and scripture reading and prayer were conducted by Anna Hunter.

Nelsonville Gilbert Smith Kathleen Boyd Leland Goodman Church of Christ William Morgan Brooks Franks Londa Pollock Anna Hunter

Minner Resigns from Ohio Fuel Gas to Lead Pru Life Agency

Frank Minner Jr. resigns as salesman for Ohio Fuel Gas Co. and takes the local agency of Prudential Life Insurance Co. in Nelsonville New York area. He moves from fuel gas sales to life insurance leadership, signaling a career shift.

New York Nelsonville Frank Minner, Jr Ohio Fuel Gas Co Prudential Life Insurance Co

Legion To Host Halloween Party For Children

Nelsonville Ohio Glen ford Dugan Post American Legion was chosen to sponsor the city Halloween party and parade. A planning committee will arrange the parade and call for child costumes while plans and details are announced later. Citizens wishing to donate prizes should notify Post Commander Fred Mulligan.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Fred Mulligan

Nelsonville Eagles Reach Statewide Double Membership Quota

Nelsonville Aerie secretary Gilbert Smith reports a telegram from state secretary M L Brown declaring the Nelsonville Eagles first in the state to meet its double membership quota. Additional congrats arrive including one from Charles Sawyer Democratic candidate for governor.

Nelsonville Gilbert Smith Nelsonville Eagles M. L. Brown Aerie Nelsonville Aerie Charles Sawyer

Betty Glenn Home From Cherington Hospital

Miss Betty Glenn daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearl Glenn 88 Fourth St was returned home today from Cherington Hospital Logan. She is recovering satisfactorily from a recent operation.

Nelsonville Betty Glenn Pearl Glenn Fourth St Cherrington Hospital Logan

Club to Meet Nelsonville Discuss Membership Drive

The Big Four Club will meet at Thomas Curry's home on Saturday night at 8 o'clock to discuss an extensive membership drive. Members are urged to be present.

Nelsonville Big Four Thomas Curry

Mrs Hyde attends Southeast District Girl Scout conference

Mrs W H Hyde represents the local Federated Clubs at a Southeast District Girl Scout conference in Newark today.

Nelsonville W. H. Hyde Newark

DAR MEETS IN NELSONVILLE AND CLUB NOTES

Nelsonville DAR chapter met at Mrs. E E Bell’s Fayette Street home for its first meeting of the year with welcoming remarks for new member Mrs L L Krieg and a talk by Dr W P Clark on current crises. Social hour followed with refreshments. other items note a bridge club gathering, upcoming guest night, P T A speaker on immunization, and local family visits and activities.

DAR Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution E. E. Bell Fayette St Gay Edington Aumiller J. H. McCulloch Clark W. H. Weigand Marietta Ohio L. L Krieg Emma Wilson Mary Elizabeth Kessinger W. P. Clark Methodist Episcopal Church Janet Coepe

New Marshfield Social Notes Share Church, Family News

The New Marshfield community lists members attending Friends Night at Chester Hill and a moonlight hay ride to the Austin Hawk farm. Also noted are church Masquerade Party attendees, a scheduling of the Linton reunion at Robinett Ridge, and several families visiting or traveling to nearby towns and caring for ill relatives.

New Marshfield Eastern Star Chester Hill Bertha Steinmeyer Fred Hoodlet Fred Burt W. L. Bridge Esther Whitlatch Walter Hawk Nora Frank Dorothy Mary Knowlton Lillian Jones Rose Partlow Clara McKibben The Christian Church Austin Hawk Farm Margaret Llewellyn Louise Hartley Mary Andrews Alda Ruth Davison Leota Mace Donna Stanley Betty Beveridge Delores Donna Trout Jim Mace Billy Llewellyn Truni Charles Russell Billy Carter Roy Mace Jigger Barber Laird Llewellyn Roger Brown Dick Huff William Burt Harold Clendenin Bill Stanley Sol Goff Virgil Carter Ardath Llewellyn Charles Hawk Everett Wigal Coolville Wigal Ernest Wigal New Marshfield Church of Christ Mary Collins Tom Hood Sol Golf Delbert Jones C. A. Shaffer Wm. Mace Luster Barnett C. L. Jones Mary Barnett John Frost Shelby Collins Guy Barkett Elma Allen Clarence McNeal Joe Barron Guy Pidcock Wm. Trout Floyd Beveridge Janett Russell Art Conkey Roy Llewellyn Clyde Russell Linton Robinett Ridge James Worf Chillicothe Charlotte Kennard Athens Donald Kennard Leo Kennard Jerome Mace Quinton Quinn Murray City Clyde Sickles Norman Saylor Maynard Thomas Zaleski Gertrude Andrews Roxie Burt Luhrig Luster Sickles Robert Townsend Geo. Sickles Mineral Roger Herwick Creola Lester Scott Raymond Lightfritz Carbondale John Quinn Floyd Townsend Dave Pinney Rosella Saylor Frank Townsend Geo. Dowler Blanch Stanley Bill Martin Dale Kirkindall Katherine Castle

Mrs. S. E. Dean Admitted To Grant Hospital

Mrs. S E Dean was admitted to Grant Hospital yesterday for observation and treatment.

Nelsonville S. E. Dean Grant Hospital

County Offers 25 Cents Per Groundhog to July 1939

Madison County officials allocate 1000 dollars to pay a bounty of 25 cents for each groundhog killed in the county until July 1939. The move drops the annual spring forecast role of the groundhog in Edwardsville as part of the county budget action.

Edwardsville Madison County Board of Supervisors

Lobsters Survive 11 Days Without Food on Rail Run

Pinette Maine workers report a lobster in a box-car destined for Boston endured 11 days without food before being unloaded and returned in good health. In East Livermore, Otho Farrington begins an auto museum with a 1901 Duryea 1909 Maxwell and a 1910 Flanders.

Pinette Boston Auto Museum East Livermore Otho Farrington Duryea Maxwell Flanders

West PTA Festival Lights Up Friday at West School

Nelsonville readers learn the annual fall festival comes Friday at West School with doors at 7 and program starting 7 30. Prizes honor kids for pets handiwork flowers and vegetables. Home made candy hot dogs ice cream baked goods on sale along with a beauty parlor and fish pond. Grade shows include In the Candy Shop When the Pie Was Opened with minstrel songs tap dancing and an adult cast performance The Minister's Mistake.

Nelsonville Florence Cook Estella Reynolds Ruth Cook

Nelsonville Elks Plan Dance for Saturday

Nelsonville Elks announce their first fall season dance at the club corner Hocking and Fayette Streets Saturday evening October 22. Music by Jimmy Littler and his 11 piece band with vocalist. Dancing begins at 9 o clock. Expect a large attendance with members inviting prospective Elks.

Nelsonville Elks

Truck Mine Operators Meet Friday Night

Nelsonville hosts a Friday evening meeting of Truck Mine Operators at 7 30 at the American Legion building. The session will consider important business affecting all in the industry and all operators are urged to attend regardless of current membership.

Nelsonville American Legion

Bath man returns found pocketbooks for reward

Clifton Spinney, unemployed, found two pocketbooks in Bath Maine. He returned the items with IDs to the owners who rewarded him at one cent per dollar on the larger sum and one cent per dollar on the smaller amount.

Bath Clifton Spinney Spinney

Poor Boys School Takes Shape Near Kalispell

TO BE FOR POOR BOYS KALISPELL Mont A school for poor boys never before a tempted in this country is take shape near here The aim as outlined by Director E R Ormsbee will be to provide a thorough combination of classroom and practical instruction with useful crafts to aid them in finding jobs.

Kalispell Mont E. R. Ormsbee

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Claims Kidney Relief

An advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe diuretic and stimulant for kidney and bladder issues. It claims quick results, mentions a 35 cent price, and urges buying the genuine Haarlem in Holland to ensure effectiveness. It lists symptoms like backache, puffy eyes, leg cramps, and moist palms.

Haarlem Holland

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