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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1936

Page

2

Forest Service Advances Nelsonville District Land Plan

The Forest Service reports about 16 000 acres optioned or approved for federal purchase in the Nelsonville district with 12 000 additional acres under option. Roughly 90 000 acres are listed for sale if a price is agreed. CCC and relief workers will drive a eight to ten year program including fire protection, timber work, land improvement, recreation sites, and road construction. A 110 foot fire tower near New Straitsville will aid fire discovery with a link to Nelsonville. permanent Camp Nelson site near Nelsonville advances with utilities and road work underway.

Nelsonville WU. S. Forest Service Camp Nelson Forest Service CCC Athens Hocking Perry New Straitsville Camp Nelson Johnson Hill Ohio

Auto fire on Canal St caused by faulty fuse wiring

In Nelsonville a short circuit in the fuse wiring of Pete Simonton's car caused a minor blaze. The fire department responded on Canal Street Tuesday afternoon and reported no damage.

Nelsonville Pete Simonton Canal St

Athens Attorney To Speak in Nelsonville

NELSONVILLE At Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion meeting at 7 30 tonight Commander Glenn Allen arranged Louis G Tyroller a Paris France Post No 1 member to speak about American soldiers who stayed in France after the Armistice and other experiences Tyroller now resides in Athens after years in France Lunch will be served following the meeting All post members urged to attend

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Glenn Allen Louis G. Tyroller Paris France Tyroller Athens United States

Miss Virginia Eberle to Teach in Bellevue Schools

Miss Virginia Lu Eberle daughter of Mr L J Eberle to depart Friday for Bellevue Ohio to teach elementary English in the city schools. She recently graduated from Ohio University in February.

Bellevue Nelsonville Virginia Lu Eberle L. J. Eberle Bellevue Eberle Ohio University

Murray City Schools Set to Open September 8

Murray City opens Tuesday September 8 for a half day at 6 90. Registration under Principal Richard Coleman and Superintendent H R George occurs Friday September 4 with schedules by grade. Miss Davis of Barnesville hired to teach home economics and English.

Murray City Board of Education Principe Richard Coleman H. R. George Miss Davis Barnesville Boayd of Education

Nelsonville Social Notes Revisions and Visitors

Nelsonville social items list local visitors and gatherings. Columbus guests include Mrs. Hannah Parry and Miss Margaret Clark with Lulu and Charles. Pythian Sisters Lodge meeting postponed to September 10. Arizona visitors Mrs. Ollie Brown and Mrs. Marguerite Strong stay through Labor Day. Several families host in Buchtel and Cleveland as they travel between Columbus, Smithfield, and St Marys.

Nelsonville Hannah Parry Lulu Charles Margaret Clark Columbus Parry Pythian Sisters Lodge Ollie Brown Marguerite Strong Tucson Arizona R. C. Graham Grace Martin Graham Brown Strong Harry Rose Ralph Bartholomew Logan Arthur Allen New Lexington K. P. Hickman William Murray City Thomas Davis Buchtel Mayme Keplar Jesse Allman Harold Bridgeport W. Va Fred Garlengar C H. Hall Edgar Garlengar Margot Allman Smithfield Ethel Matheny Dan Shay Cleveland Helen Tom Bay Hazel St. Marys E. C. Dugan

Kimberly Is Winner Again

The Mead Oil team from Athens will be the attraction at Kimberly Park Thursday evening at 5 30. On Labor Day the Kimberly team will play a double header at Athens State Hospital. Friday evening at 5 30 Kimberly will play the Ohio Collieries at Glouster.

Mead Oil Athens Kimberly Park Kimberly Athens State Hospital Ohio Collieries Glouster

Alma Bateman Birthday Celebration in Nelsonville

Mrs. George Bateman hosted a birthday party for her daughter Alma turning nine. Twelve local girls joined the afternoon of games and contests with Jane Ann Roberts of Logan as the only out of town guest. A nine-candle cake cooled beside ice cream as the celebration moved to the dining room at five.

Nelsonville George Bateman Alma Jane Ann Roberts Logan

Eagles To Entertain Families Of Members

Nelsonville Aerie of Eagles hosts the second Family Night on Friday September 4 with bingo a musical program and free refreshments. The first session drew 300 attendees and organizers expect another large crowd with a door prize announced.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie of Eagles

Hi Tri Society Meeting Details in Nelsonville

The Hi Tri Society of the Christian Church met at Annabelle Bussey on Madison Street Monday night. Grace North presented the worship program "Taking New Steps" and the hostess arranged the social portion. A refreshment course was served after the meeting.

Nelsonville Hi Tri Society of the Christian Church Annabelle Bussey Madison St Grace North

Birthday Celebration for Detroit Guest at Dew Hotel

Joan Barrett, of Detroit, was honored by Mrs. L. B. Forney in Nelsonville with five little guests. The pink and white luncheon set the theme at the Dew Hotel, followed by a matinee outing for the group.

Nelsonville Joan Barrett Detroit

Lottery Aided Cheshire Episcopal Academy Found

The Episcopal Academy of Cheshire, long defunct, was financed by a state authorized lottery, according to findings by the Cheshire Historical Society.

Cheshire U.P Episcopal Academy of Cheshire Historical Society

Glouster Kiwanis Plan Dam Project Hearing

Glouster Kiwanis Club discussed the East Branch Dam project and set a hearing for next Tuesday in Athens. L. W. Roberts of Athens and Robert Wilson of Zanesville attended as visitors. Next Tuesday the club meets at Trimble First Church of Christ with church ladies serving dinner.

M. M. Murphy First Church of

Rutland Social and Personal News Notes

Rutland social notes report visitors from Zanesville Columbus Cleveland Akron and Athens stopping by local residents. Names include Ted Polock George Collins C C Patterson Eli Denison Carl Denison Vernon Mills Velva May Evans John Spires B S Barrett Carrie Barrett Nora McNaughton Minnie Longstreth A E Barton Albert Bolin Everett Bolin Fred Winn Les Myers and others with trips to Steubenville New Brighton Buckeye Lake Washington D C Columbus and Guys Mills.

Rutland Ted Polock Zanesville George Collins Columbus William Clark Clark Home C.C. Patterson Steubenville New Brighton Ross Beach Charles Akron Eli Denison Carl Denison Vernon Mills J. E. Evans Velva May John Spires B. S. Barrett Carrie Barrett Cleveland Virginia Nelle Pond Washington D. H Buckeye Lake Don Murray Guysmills Clarence Murray Howard Pond Nora McNaughton Minnie Longstreth A. E. Barton Albert Bolin Everett Bolin Athens Fred Winn Robert Brown Les Myers

Girls Class Meets at Home of Miss Knight

The Junior Loyal Girls of the Church of Christ were entertained by Miss Barbara Knight at her Fairlawn Ave home with JoLavon Faires as president in charge. The meeting opened with Sunshine in My Soul and AActs scripture read by Florence Shepard followed by the Lord's Prayer. After a brief business session the Bible study was led by Mrs. Fred Kinney. Social hour featured games and refreshments for Florence Shepard Dorothy Stahl Mary Stahl Charlene Webb JoLavon Faires Barbara Knight and Mrs. Fred Kinney.

Dorothy and Mary Stahl Charlene Webb Joan Heck JoLavon Faires Fred Kinney Barbara Knight

Illness and deaths ripple through Glouster families

Real trouble strikes the Glouster area as Mrs John Kulakow ski is rushed to White Cross Hospital Columbus with acute appendicitis. Her husband and others from the same neighborhood near Taylor Ridge share in a string of serious illnesses and a death.

Glouster John Kulakowski White Cross Hospital Columbus Kulakowski Alex Spurgus Victor Paskevitch Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Jacob Bykofsky Paskevitch Taylor Ridge

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Burris on Sixty Sixth

A birthday dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs Charles Burris on Sunday for Mr Burris. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edward Burris Mr and Mrs Harry Reed and daughter Alice Mr and Mrs Elias Clark and son Paul Wesley Dunlap James Dunlap Mr and Mrs Ralph Culp and Columbus.

Trimble Charles Burris Burris Edward Burris Harry Reed Alice Elias Clark Paul Wesley Dunlap James Dunlap Ralph Culp Columbus

Glouster Homer Grange Meets Friday Night

Homer Grange will meet at the Mountville high school building Friday at 7 30 o clock for a regular session and program.

Glouster Homer Grange Mountville

Glouster Bible Lecture Notice at McLeish School

A free Bible lecture will be given Sunday afternoon at 2 30 by R W Hull of Crooksville. The topic is Earth's Great Coming Glory.

Glouster McLeish School R. W. Hull Crooksville

Glouster residents return from visits and trip

Miss Rita Rice returned Saturday from Lancaster where she visited Mr and Mrs George Bowes and family and from New Lexington where she visited Mr and Mrs Fred Mooney and children. Coach Bernard Sadosky and Mrs Sadosky with their little son also returned Sunday from Cleveland where they spent the summer.

Glouster Rita Rice George Bowes Lancaster Fred Mooney New Lexington Bernard Sadosky Glouster High School

Spencer Ridge Social And Personal Notes

Pauline Ines was the weekend guest of Bernice White. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carrigan and children and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shepard. Reverend Spencer will preach at Spencer Ridge Church Sunday morning and evening. Bernice White and Pauline Ines visited Mrs. Mary Dew and daughter.

Spencer Ridge Pauline Ines Bernice White Dale Dew Fred Carrigan Ralph Shepard Dwight Hatfield Columbus Dessie Spencer Spencer Spencer Ridge Church Charles Zarley John Standley Mary Dew Pauline Wright Corning 0. C Davis Eugene Post Sylvia Post

Shannon Rites Will Be Held Thursday

Funeral services for Rufus Shannon victim of the railroad crossing accident in Jacksonville will be held Thursday at 2 30 PM at the Jacksonville M E Church with the Rev Ray Green in charge Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery Survivors include his wife four children his mother Mrs Cora Shannon Trimble two sisters Mrs T J Thomas Deanville Mrs James Judson Guysville and one brother Arthur Shannon Trimble

Legion Auxiliary meet at Glouster hall with potluck

American Legion Auxiliary gathers at the Glouster Legion hall Thursday night at 7 30 for a business session followed by a potluck lunch. A good attendance is expected.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Woman Kills Viper in Glouster Yard

Mrs. Mary Wahl of Glouster killed a sunning viper across her rear yard walk. She crushed the snake's head with a brick while alone and ill. Reports say several snakes have appeared in the neighborhood with this being the first viper killed.

Glouster Mary Wahl

Merritt Family Visit Ends As They Return Home

Mrs. C. L. Merritt and two children Terry and Jimmie spent two weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams in Glouster. Mr. Merritt joined them Saturday to accompany the family home to Detroit.

Glouster C. L. Merritt Terry Jimmie Detroit

Scoutmaster and nine Scouts Return From Ramseysburg Camp

Scoutmaster Walter Gayton Jr of Troop 72 and nine scouts returned Sunday night from a Muskingum River camping trip at Ramseysburg. The group included Paul Waldeck Dean Peugh William Peugh Herbert McDonald Billy Zimmer Sammie Gayton Theodore Williams Bob Johnson and Paul Brown.

Glouster Walter Gayton, Jr Ramseysburg Muskingum River Paul Waldeck Dean Peugh William Peugh Herbert McDonald Billy Zimmer Sammie Gayton Theodore Williams Bob Johnson Paul Brown

Rita Rice Visits in New Lexington and Lancaster

Miss Rita Rice returned from a visit with Mr and Mrs Fred Mooney at New Lexington and with Mr and Mrs George Bowes at Lancaster.

Church of Christ Home-Coming Set for Oct 11

Glouster Church of Christ announces a home-coming on Sunday October 11 preceded by gospel services led by Rev. David P. Morris.

Glouster Church of Christ David P. Morris

Doctor Hyde Injured at Home in Columbus Street Fall

Dr. Hubert Hyde is confined to his home on E Columbus St. with a fractured left kneecap after slipping in the basement Saturday evening and striking the cement floor.

Nelsonville Hubert Hyde E. Columbus St Hyde

There Are 27 Known Moons in Our Solar System

A report notes that 27 moons have been identified orbiting planets in the solar system. The count reflects confirmed natural satellites at the time of the article and highlights ongoing discoveries.

English Cottage Home for Two or Three in Small House Style

A compact English cottage designed for convenience and economy outlines a two story plan ideal for two, with a first floor bedroom that can serve multiple roles and a second floor with two bedrooms and a bath. Built with stone and timber, the 16 200 cubic foot house would cost about 5100 to build and plans are available from the Building Editor. Meteors cannot be seen until they enter the earth's atmosphere and become heated by friction.

Earth

New Rupture Method Offers Free $3.50 Truss

A Kansas City doctor claims a new rupture treatment works quickly and offers a 30 day trial with a free $3.50 truss. If it helps, keep it. if not, return the method and keep the truss. Write E. O. Koch at 4752 Koch Bldg, 2906 Main St, Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City Koch Main St

Old Timers Rally To 6 2 Victory Over Longstreth

The 614 Timers led by Dr. Walker defeated Longstreth 6 to 2 on Tuesday night at Longstreth. Battery for Old Timers was Jonas and Christian with Gallington and Dane for Longstreth. It was a pitching duel as veterans won five of seven meetings this season. Next, Old Timers face Camp Nelson at Buchtel Thursday.

Nelsonville Dr. Walker Longstreth Jonas Christian Gallington Dane Camp Nelson Buchtel

vast armory thefts report long term gun and ammo losses

Over six years criminals stole two thousand guns and 300000 rounds of ammunition from government armories and related facilities. The summary notes persistent thefts across locations where arms are stored, highlighting ongoing security gaps and the scale of the losses.

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