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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1936

Page

2

Alumni Ready For Toughest Fight Year

Nelsonville report notes Abraham football unit lives on with 15 top players and a scrappy line. Alumni bring bruises as they train for a clash with Gallipolis Blue Devils, a 7 6 edge over Middleport last week cited. A Friday night game draws local interest amid improving form. Also, Bingo party by Legion Auxiliary postponed one week.

Nelsonville Abraham Dale Stage Harry Cook Gallia Blue Devils Greys Gallipolis Middleport The Legion Auxiliary

Meigs Evangelist to Lead Letart Falls Revival

Rev. B. G. Carnes of Wilmore Kentucky will conduct an evangelistic meeting at the Letart Falls M E Church starting November 1 for three weeks continuing through the month. He will preach nightly with services at 7 30 o clock.

Carnes Wilmore Letart Falls M. E

Bartels Rites Held Tuesday in Nelsonville

Charles V. Bartels former Nelsonville resident died in Columbus of heart trouble. He worked in Hocking Valley yard offices and with John Spencer operated a Floodwood coal mine. Survived by wife Lucy son Charles Jr daughter Margaret Getzoff granddaughter Jeanette Bartels two sisters. Funeral was held Tuesday with interment at Alton Ohio.

Nelsonville Charles V. Bartels Columbus Bartels Pomeroy Hocking Valley John Spencer Floodwood Continental Coal Co Congo Ashland Lucy Charles, Jr Margaret Getzoff Jeanette Bartels Gertrude B. Jones Elizabeth Postie Alton, O

Aged Widow Mary McNeal Dies at 75 in The Plains

Mrs. Mary McNeal age 75 widow of Samuel McNeal died at her daughter Ruth Grace's home in The Plains on Tuesday Oct 20. Funeral services will be at New Marshfield Christian Church Thursday at 2 pm. Interment at New Marshfield Cemetery. She is survived by daughters Mrs. Grace Mrs. Lohse Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Fix and sons Clarence McNeal and Harnest McNeal.

the Plains Mary Mc- Neal Samuel Mc- Neal Ruth Grace New Marshfield Christian Church New Marshfield Cemetery Grace Clara Lohse Athens Elsie Murphy Sugar Creek Marjorie Fix Salem Clarence McNeal New Marshfield Harnest McNeal

Eagles Enjoy Oyster Supper in Nelsonville Lodge

Fraternal Order of Eagles members held a regular session in Nelsonville and shared a bi monthly oyster supper. The lodge reports 23 new members joined and aims to add six more by June 30. To boost recruitment a goat named Dewey was purchased and given to Mr Odenthal who must pass the animal to a new member who then must pass it on.

Nelsonville Order of Eagles

Program and Supper Feature at WBA Meeting in Nelsonville

Members of the WBA Review No 240 enjoyed a three course chicken dinner after the lodge session on Tuesday night. A planned musical and dance program followed with Alice Duskey Louise Duskey Billy June Foughty Ruth Hewitt and Alina Jean Dewhurst performing. Next Tuesday night is family night inviting friends and families to attend.

Nelsonville WBA Review Alice and Louise Duskey Billy June Foughty Ruth Hewitt Alina Jean Dewhurst

Nelsonville Social Notes Recap of local visits and travels

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoodlett completed a West and Southwest motor and rail trip ending in Tucson. Local residents traveled to Portsmouth Lancaster Columbus Marietta and Logan for visits and medical, school, and social matters. Delegates from Nelsonville attend the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers in Toledo.

Nelsonville Charles Hoodlett Tucson Ariz Ollie Brown Grand Canyon Mabel Haffner Mary Jo Jack Portsmouth Nell Windon Leota Thompson Mary Hillery Lancaster Thomas Rannels New Plymouth W. I. Jones Frederick Hirsch Columbus Clayton Crafts Louise Sarah Akron Edward Sharp Nelsonville High School James Knight Council Donald Betts Toledo Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Frank Tedrow James Sharp C. G. Sheppard Clinton Hackenberry Marietta W. W. Warren Ralph Shelly Roy Davis Grant Hospital Bess Higgins Roy Sayers Logan Emma Conners Effie Bartlain Charlies Bartlow Henry Nutter Elizabeth St. Mra Nora Montgomery Guy Beverage Jesse Beverage

Women Dems Celebrate 16th Anniversary at Pocahontas Hall

Logan Democrat women of Hocking County marked their sixteenth anniversary with a speaking program at Pocahontas Hall Tuesday evening presided by Mrs. Josephine Hansel. A large rural audience attended Speakers included Mrs. Martin L. Davey and Mrs. Margaret Allman County candidates were introduced.

LOGAN Hocking County Pocahontas Hall Josephine Hansel Martin L. Davey Margaret Allman

Legion Auxiliary Dinner Honors Winners in Nelsonville

The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a banquet Monday night with contest winners entertained by the losers. District meeting planning underway for October 29 in Lancaster. Several local members intend to attend, while noting regional polar facts about North and South Poles and their icy surroundings.

Nelsonville American Legion Auxilary Lancaster

Class Meets With Miss June Bateman

The Happy Helpers Class of the Methodist Church met at June Bateman’s home in Nelsonville for a Halloween masked party. The event featured ghost stories games and contests with piano solos by Miss Jane Bateman and Eva Jane Edson. An elaborate Halloween lunch followed. Mrs Bateman was assisted by her daughter Mrs Lois Farrel. The next class party will be at Miss Reta Mae Dunkle’s home on November 20.

Nelsonville Happy Helpers Methodist Church June Bateman Jane Bateman Eva Jane Edson

Democratic Women Meet in Nelsonville

The Woman's Roosevelt Garner Club gathered at Mrs. Hazel Coon’s home on Chestnut Street Tuesday evening October 20. Mrs. Gladys Whitlatch of Columbus spoke, generating much enthusiasm. Massachusetts abolished the pillory in 1839.

Nelsonville Roosevelt Garner Club Hazel Coon Chestnut St Gladys Whitlatch Columbus

Central Alleys Team Wins Two Of Three Contests

Nelsonville reports the Central Alleys bowling five won two of three against Chevrolet to climb near the league lead. Bob Hall led scoring with a 196 high single, part of a 508 series. Evans 170, Cookson 429, Steenrod 482, and Hall anchored the lineup.

Joe Spray Nelsonville Chevrolet Bob Hall Brooks Shoemen Mechem Crew Elks Legion F. Huddy B. Davis L. Benny C. Hellyer Easterling

West Festival Opens Friday at West School

Nelsonville hosts the annual Fall Festival of the West School starting Friday evening October 23 at 7 30 featuring pupil programs bingo fortune teller candy booth menagerie doll show and a magic beauty parlor with afternoon program at 2 30 for those unable to attend the evening events

Nelsonville

Stitch and Chatter Club Hosts Talk and Potluck

The COONVILLE group met with three visitors including a political speaker. Several members were absent due to illness. A potluck dinner followed. Mrs. Lovely returned to Logan after visiting sister-in-law Mrs. J Giffin.

Coonville Stitch and Chatter Club Lovely Logan

Farm reporters begin soil conservation inspections in Hocking

Reporters in ten Hocking County townships started inspections for the soil conservation program. They record total crop land, request histories of soil-building practices, and assess soil health after summer efforts. An office opens in the Theodore C. Johnson Building on East Main Street, Forest O. Wolf in charge.

LOGAN Hocking County Theodore C. Johnson E. Main St Forest O. Wolf

Motorist Pleads Guilty in DUI Case and Fined

Logan Robert Redd pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated at arraignment before Kenneth R. Fitzgerald. Redd was fined $100 plus costs and cited for revocation of driving privileges. Barton Hall left for Columbus to attend the Ohio Chamber of Commerce annual meeting as a Logan delegation member.

Logan Robert Redd Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Barton Hall Columbus Ohio Chamber of Commerce Logan Organization

Logan Chieftains suffer injuries in key players

The Logan Chieftains face a growing injury jinx with Eddie Nelson out since a dislocated shoulder. Reserve Sam Arnett broke his right leg and is sidelined for the season, while starter Jack Smith sprained an ankle and newcomer Bill Shaw has a back injury.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Huing Eddie Nelson Sam Arnett Jack Smith New Boston Bill Shaw

Logan Young Republicans Outline Campaign Plans

Young Republicans gathered at the McKinley Club with Harley Meyer leading. He announced committee assignments and a program for next Tuesday at the hall, their last regular meeting before the election. Members were assigned duties for the remainder of the campaign.

LOGAN McKinley Club Harley Meyer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Abraham Blue Devils JOF Spray Bennett's Meigs Evangelist B. G B. G. Carnes Allen Bros WBA Nelsonville Social Notes George W. Savage State United Mine Workers Union H. L. Lawrenson George W. Banks Connett Kimberly Athens County Democratic Committee C. A Ardin C. L. Jordan Secy Adamson North Polar South Polar Massachusetts Central Alleys Bell Bell-Ans Kentucky Ec Er Esi Cee Schenley Distributors, Inc N. Y Fred R. Beasley Ford Garage Hoodlet's Coats New Shipment Ladies Nashua
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