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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville gas rate clash questioned by council

Nelsonville's City Council debated a proposed 45 cent local gas rate at a special meeting. Ohio Fuel Gas Co district manager Frank W. Phillips warned the ordinance would prompt a new rate schedule to be set by the Public Utilities Commission. Local solicitor Mettler urged delay citing political feel, while Mayor Holland and councilors noted inflation and rising costs as reasons to postpone action.

Nelsonville G. Holland G. W. Pearce Frank W. Phillips Ohio Fuel Gas Company Public Utilities Commission Phillips Mettler Harry Mettler Boss Pearce Keplar Anerson Holland Phillipe Marietta Columbus Logan Special Council Committee Chillicothe Sugar Grove

Glouster Eleven Caps Big Six Title With 19 0 Win

Glouster Tomcats dominated New Lexington 19 to 0 to clinch the Big Six football championship. Key plays included a 20 yard pass to McCreanor and a late second-half touchdown set by a McAllister pass and Woods lateral. The victory featured heavy penalties and a rotating lineup as Glouster outplayed the Perry County club throughout.

Glouster Kermit Blosner Tomcats New Lexington High Tomecats Crookeville New Concord Crookaville Perry County Tanga Tombcats McAllister McCreanor Williams Lexington Zimmer Grouster Tomenta Joe Williams Woods Perry Zimmers New Lex Perry County Boys Tomcat Blosser Nelsonville Greyhounds

Reception for New minister Boroff at Glouster church

A reception for Rev. F. G. Boroff and Mrs. Boroff was held at the M E Church in Glouster Wednesday night. John Blower chaired a program with songs, addresses, solos, and duets by local residents and clergy, ending with a benediction and refreshments in the social room.

John Blower Boroff Thomas W. Figley Glouster Schools Misa Alice McAfooes Atty George W. Rose John Binderbasin, Jr M. M. Murphy Kirby Gertrude Pride Snyder David P. Morris Church of Christ

Murvey Brothers In Illness and Death Linked to Surgery

Louis Murvey aged 22 was taken to St Francis Hospital Columbus Thursday by local ambulance for an appendicitis operation. His brother James Murvey died Tuesday from peritonitis after an appendicitis operation. funeral held today at 2 o clock.

Gloubter Louis Murvey St Francis Mospital Columbus James Murvey St. Francis Hospital

Injured Woman Hurt in New Lexington Glouster Game

Mrs. Violet Morris was bumped by several players and knocked down when a ball went out of bounds in the New Lexington Gloucester game Thursday. She injured her right ankle and knee. X ray pictures will be taken today to determine the full extent of the injuries.

Glouster Violet Morris Morris

Halloween Frolic To Raise Funds For Trimble High

Jacksonville Trimble High School and the P T A finance committee plan an old time Halloween party and fall frolic at the gym next Wednesday evening. Boxing and wrestling will headline the entertainment plus basketball foul shooting contests candy and soft drinks. A literary and musical program and lunch stand with doughnuts and sandwiches are planned. Prizes will be awarded for best masked persons adult and child and most comical makeup with all masks removed at 8 30.

Trimble Jacksonville Trimble High School P. T. A. Finance Committee

Pioneer Resident of York Township Recalls Early Days

Nelsonville residents recall coal boats on the Hocking Canal and the first Hocking Valley Railroad train through memories of Henry Wallace born 1853 in Virginia. The 82 year old miner remembers UMWA roots, Jr. O U A M, and valley life before modern development. Also announced is the birth of a son, Frank Richard II, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bonifield at Charlington Hospital Logan.

Kimberly Nelsonville Hocking Canal Hocking Valley Henry Wallace Wallace Virginia Sarah William Wallace Sarah Webb Burley Clifford William Dowl Columbus Bird Brickles Overton Hazel Corn Margaret Moore Sarah Lee Athens Dave Frank Bonifield Louise Johnson Frank Richard Cherrington Hospital Logan A. B. Johnson Frank Minner Frank 8. Grones

Nelsonville Briefs and Local Visits

Mrs. Ralph Orr and her son Granville visit relatives while Mr. Orr attends the Southeastern Teachers meeting in Athens. Mrs. E. B. Bell returns from New Lexington. Mrs. C. M. Beasley and daughter Mary of Marion plan a weekend visit with Mrs. Bell.

Ralph Orr Granville Orr Athens E. EB. Bell New Lexington C. M. Beasley Mary Marion

Woman's Relief Corps Meeting in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes the Woman's Relief Corps will hold a meeting Monday at 7 pm in the I O O F Hall. Initiation is planned and a large attendance is urged by organizers.

Nelsonville Woman's Relief Corps I. O. O. F. Hall

Halloween Party Held by Class 21 at Nelsonville

The Methodist Sunday School Class No. 21 enjoyed its annual Halloween party on Washington Street. Hostess Mrs. Earl Campbell decorated with corn fodder and pumpkins. Mrs. George Kilpatrick, county recorder and former class member, attended. Twenty-seven members and teacher Mrs. Carl Coakley joined a potluck dinner and bingo, with home-made candy prizes.

Nelsonville The Methodist Sunday School Earl Campbell Washington Street Georgia Kilpatrick Carl Coakley Campbell

Night 7 Day Report on Fors Car Incident

A fragmented report notes Cari Fors involved after a car machine incident on Rend y Street and ongoing observations. Details are unclear from the readable text.

Cari Fors Rendy Street

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