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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville Gas Rate Debate Prompts Caution at PUC

Nelsonville city solicitor Harry A. Mettler warns against costly gas rate litigation and urges negotiations for a friendly settlement. He cites Logan Gas Rate Case, recent PUC trends, and a possible 77 cent per thousand rate, urging the city to avoid appeals and instead seek compromise. Eustace Galvin elected Phi Club president with a full slate of officers. Presbyterian Missionary Society hosts meeting. Daughters of Union Veterans hold a special session in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Public Utilities Commission Harry A. Mettler Ohio Fuel Gas Company Ohio Logan United States Supreme Court Supreme Court Malle Utility Commission Compiss'on Commission F. W. Phillips Eustace Galvin Phi Galvin Paul Shearer Jack Powell Frank Johnson Ellsworth DeVore Ralph Higgins Tom Wolfe John Civille Gordon Campbell Howard Butts Elseworth DeVore Oscar Hartley Pete Pendergrass

Tulip Planting Gaining Favor in Nelsonville

The town supports the Woman's Garden Club tulip project with citizens and business firms lending help. Girl Scouts join in to tulip the Fountain flower spaces. Club members say there is still time to plant before the ground freezes.

Woman's Garden Club Girl Scouts

Eberle's Puppins Win In Lancaster Puppy Class

A months-old pointer owned by Colonel L. J. fe Nelsonville won first prize in the puppy class at Lancaster last Sunday. The event drew many dogs from local kennels and other fanciers, reflecting growing recognition of local bird dogs in state shows and trials.

Nelsonville Protem L. J. Fe Lancaster

Benefit Draw Draws Large Crowd in Nelsonville

A Monday night benefit at St. Andrews Parish Hall drew a large crowd. Sponsored by the Band Boosters Club, the event featured homemade candy and several high score winners. Mrs. Walter Mechem and others tied for top bridge scores while Mrs. Nelson Dowler won the door prize.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Band Boosters Club Walter Mechem Rosemary Smith Harry Kelly Bertha Evans Co. E. Whitmore C. A. Naffziger Jon Ecore Malcolm Raybould Earl Weist J. W. Wien Nelson Dowler

Spooks Are Coming: Marquis to Perform at High School

Local readers will see a world famous magician Marquis Friday Nov 1 in the High School Auditorium under the Senior Class. He calls his act optical swindles and promises ghosts and witches will captivate both kids and adults. Mr and Mrs Owen Morrison visited with Walter Morrison's family here.

Nelsonville Marquis

Mrs Ellis Turner Dies at 70 in Buchtel

Mary Jane Turner aged 70 died at her Buchtel home Monday night. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from the residence with burial in Greenlawn. Survived by three daughters Elsie Andrews Grace Oakley and Verna Rose a granddaughter Addie Jane Rose six more grandchildren four brothers Jake John and Ben Kirkendall Stephen and sugar Creek one sister Ella Garbinger and many nieces and nephews. Her husband Ellis Turner and son Vere preceded her in death. One son died in infancy.

Nelsonville Mary Jane Turner Buchtel Greenlawn Elsie Andrews Grace Oakley Verna Rose Columbus Addie Jane Rose Jake John Ben Kirkendall Stephen Sugar Creek Ella Garbinger Ellis Turner Vere

Martins Fall Short in City Bowling League Night

In week seven at Central Alleys Martin Cleaners dropped all three games to Brooks Shoes. High set this night was Brooks Shoes Smith of the Shoemen with 569 pins. On Tuesday October 2 the Gas Company faces C. D. Shafers at 7 30.

Nelsonville Martin Cleaners Brooks Shoes Smith Shoemen Gas Company C. D. Shafers

Smithfield Educators Attend Southeast District Meetings

Mrs E J Kessnger and daughter Miss Mary Elizabeth hosted Jack Gee principal of Smithfield schools Mrs Gee and John Bigger of Cadiz. Miss Kessenger and Mr Gee attended Southeast District Teachers Association meetings in Athens.

Nelsonville E. J. Kessnger Mary Elizabeth Smithfield Jack Gee Gee John Bigger Cadiz Kessenger Mr. Gee South East District Teachers Association Athena

Halloween Party Held At Kitty Juniper Home In Nelsonville

A Halloween gathering occurred Saturday night at Kitty Juniper’s Nelsonville home with refreshments served for guests Ione Doolittle Charles Brooks Louise Nichols Fred Darling Elaine Nichols Ralph Darling Mary Juniper Pearl Stanley Alberta Shafer Nolan Mace Bernadine Adkins Elden Jasper Josephine Tignor Hubert Juniper Sue Arnold Bob Juniper Nile Doolittle Ray Maness and Gene Bingman.

Nelsonville Kitty Juniper Ione Doolittle Charles Brooks Louise Nichols Fred Darling Elaine Nichols Ralph Darling Mary Juniper Pearl Stanley Alberta Shafer Nolan Mace Bernadine Adkins Elden Jasper Josephine Tignor Hubert Juniper Sue Arnold Billy Withem Helen Donaldson Bob Juniper Nile Doolitle Ray Maness Gene Bingman

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