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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1936

Page

2

Candidates Night Sets Stage for Voter Debate in Nelsonville

Nelsonville hosts a bipartisan Candidates Night on Sept 8 with National and State Federation of Business and Professional Women organizing. Dinner for members starts at 6 pm at the Christian Church social rooms, public program at 7:30 pm features invited congressional district and county candidates from both parties.

Nelsonville National Federation of Business and Professional Women The Christian Church Logan Athens Marietta

Keating Rites To Be Conducted Friday

Funeral services for Jack Keating 14 son of Mr and Mrs Edward Keating will be held Friday at 2 PM at the family home. Burial will be at Greenlawn. Survived by parents two brothers Jimmy Thomas and three sisters Lucile Elsie and Dorothy. He died Wednesday morning in a Marietta hospital from injuries received when earth caved in Sunday.

Nelsonville Jack Keating Edward Keating, Jackson Sr Marietta Hospital Greenlawn Jimmy Thomas Lucile Elsie Dorothy

Martha Class Meets At Rose Cook Home

In Nelsonville the Martha Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Rose Cook’s home Tuesday evening. Mrs. Harry Jackson led devotions and Miss Florence Cook played accordion solos. Hostess with her daughter Florence and Marguerite Crouse plus Mrs. Ed Crouse served refreshments to 18 members.

Nelsonville Martha Methodist Church Rose Cook Harry Jackson Florence Cook Florence Marguerite Ed Crouse

Honoring Betty McClain at Dana Windon Home

Nelsonville notes Dana Windon and spouse hosted Monday evening in honor of their niece Betty McClain. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hilleary Miss Iloane McClain Columbus Mr. Samuel Miller Toledo and Mr. Walter Sanner local.

Nelsonville Dana Windon Betty McClain W. T. Hilleary Iloane McClain Columbus Samuel Miller Toledo Walter Sanner This City

Mayor Fines Six in Court

Nelsonville reports six residents arraigned for quarreling and fighting. Roy Ervin Nora Ervin and Leo Ervin pleaded guilty and were fined ten dollars and costs. John Windle Sr and Jr were found guilty. each fined ten dollars and costs. Mrs Windle Sr was acquitted. peace-maker role cited. Also Roy Graham of The Plains charged with intoxication pleaded guilty and fined five dollars and costs. Regular weekly D A bingo is planned Friday at the I O O F Hall in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Roy Ervin Nora Ervin Leo Ervin G. Holland John Windle Windle George Bateman Roy Graham The Plains Holland

Nelsonville Troop 66 Holds Regular Meeting at West School

Nelsonville Scout Troop 66 reports for a Friday night session at 7 led by Scoutmaster W D Mender with Eagle Patrol in charge of the council fire. Attendees include many named Scouts and assistants. leaders praise both Nelsonville and Athens contingents for camp conduct and dedication.

Nelsonville West School W D. Mender Eagle Bob Bardain Bob Wilkens Floyd Barber Clyde Smith Max Valkinburg Charles Campbell Jimmie Pierce Bob Sowers Bill Barber Bob Howe Clarence Coakley Max Linton Earl Wachenschwanz Don Wachenschwanz Don Sanders Lewis Vaughn Charles Levering Joe Nichola Jimmie Linscott Leslie Cox Junior Johnson Munroe Francis Harold Lehman Forrest Ruscoe Harold Bateman Wilbur Gathers Ross Keplar Guy Barber Donald Barber Bob Tignor Bennie Sterling Francis Kouri Leonard Powell Bob White Scouts of Mender Central School Roy Tomlinson Joe Pickett Eddie Johnson James Patton Bill Lawson K. P W. D. Mender Muskie Malta Muskingum River Athens Roy Dupler Council Charles Patton Ed Johnson Roland Pierce Warren Higgins Ralph Dalton Clinton Knowlton Gerald Hoch Chas Levering Bob Drake Albert

Crabby Puts Game on Ice in Rochester Comeback

Nelsonville’s Crabby Crabtree sparked the Rochester Red Wings with a dramatic eighth inning grand slam vs the Buffalo Bisons. He went four for five with a double, driving in the tying and winning runs as Rochester edged Buffalo 9 to 8 and clinched second place. Crabtree plans a barnstorming tour with big league stars after the season, with an Eagle Park game scheduled.

Nelsonville Easter Crabtree Rochester Red Wings Buffalo Bisons Rochester Crabby Fang Red Wings Buffalo Rochester Democrat and Sentinel Wings Crabtree Mussolini Eagle Park

Mrs Lu Adkins Returns Home After Visit

Miss Lu Adkins returns to Ironton after a two weeks visit with cousins Emma and Bernadine Adkins and Vernon Starkey. Mr and Mrs Vernon Starkey of Akron and Mr and Mrs George Starkey of Guyaville are guests here with relatives.

Miss Lu Adkins Ironton Emma and Bernadine Adkins Vernon Starkey Akron George Starkey Guyaville

William Smith Taken for Observation After Accident

William Smith aged 21 from Glouster was taken to White Cross Hospital in Columbus by ambulance on Wednesday for observation and treatment. He was accompanied by his mother Mrs. Mabel Smith and Dr. C. M. Sanders.

Glouster William Smith Millfield White Cross Hospital Columbus Mabel Smith C. M. Sanders

Evelyn Pollock Hosts Friday W B A Club Night

Mrs Evelyn Pollock will host Friday night for the members of the W B A club in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Evelyn Pollock W. B. A. Club

Odd Ohio Laws Highlight Rotary Talk in Nelsonville

Harry A. Mettler presented “Oddities in Ohio Statutes” noting profane name usage carries a $1 fine while bribe attempts to a baseball player can bring up to $10,000 and 1 to 3 years in jail. Other quirks include a 20 cent a dozen sparrow bounty and 10 cents per groundhog by season with Sunday exceptions.

Nelsonville Ohio Rotary Harry A. Mettler God Jesus Christ Holy Ghost Robert Blair C. D. Shafer Athens Club Wayne Talbert

Amateurs To Appear At Plains Friday

Nelsonville prepares for County Amateur Hour at The Plains high school auditorium Friday at 8 pm. Winners from YMCA contest August 18 including Freda Marie White Charlotte Smith and others will compete with acts from Carbon dale Coolville Mineral Mt Hermon Kilvert and The Plains. Prizes awarded and small admission charged to support radio talent development.

Nelsonville Plains High School Freda Marie White Charlotte Smith The Three Aces Mary Locke Jane Fisher Carl Coakley Betty McGuire Leila Schoonover YMCA Carbondale Coolville Mineral Mt. Hermon Kilvert the Plains

13th Annual Frazier Johnson Dishon Family Reunion

Nelsonville reports the 13th annual Frazier Johnson Dishon family reunion Sunday Sept 6 at Grotto Grounds near Haydenville. Bring own place settings and a dinner basket. meal served at noon. Miss Mayme Kep lar of this city is president of the association.

Nelsonville Frazier-Johnson-Dishon Haydenville Mayme Keplar

Grass Run-Side Hill Social and Personal

Local notes report visits and travel as residents spend vacations visiting Niagara Falls and the Ohio State Fair. Guests include Race Davis, Hettie Reuter of Dayton, and multiple families gathering for a birthday, with several relocations and out-of-town visits noted. Oliver Bratton returned from drilling an oil well in Washington County.

William Bachner G. F. Morris H. L. Knopp Harrisonville Niagara Falls Ohio State Fair Race Davis Bert Davis

Bashan Personal and Social Mention

Mr and Mrs J C McKay Middleport visited the Tom Bailey family Thursday evening. Robert Lee hauled milk last week for R Oliver. Alma Slater and son Clint and Edgar Taylor visited Mr and Mrs Simon Powell at Portland. Edytha Stout Parkersburg spent last weekend with her parents Gus Stout. Mrs James Torrence spent Monday with Mrs Floyd Stout at Keno. Bert Lawrence Cilint Sloter and mother visited Marion Sloter Sunday. Wayne Powell Portland visiting relatives here. Clem Bailey Montana visited his brother A H Bailey here this week. Ruth Orr and Mrs Clint Orr attended the Evans Fair Friday and Saturday. Raymond Oliver attended Clover Farm Store picnic at Athens Sunday.

Chesterhill Social Notes Brighten Local Happenings

Chesterhill social items show Mrs. Hettie Woodward visiting her sister Mia Lottie Davis at Bethesda Hospital Zanesville after a major operation. Many residents plan moves and visits including Raymond Dixon and his mother Amesville who will move to Dr. Ray residence on Main Street where Dixon will teach.

Hilda Grubb Jo Kelly Dwight Kelly Michigan

Frank Burns Rites Friday

Frank Burns 73 died Wednesday night at his Glouster home after years of poor health. A Wellston native who moved to Glouster 20 years ago, he is survived by his wife three daughters Eva Sorrell Martha Long and Margaret Gibbs and three sons Emery William and James plus 24 grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Friday at 1 pm at the family home with Rev. Miles E. Hoon officiating. Burial will follow in Richwood Cemetery, Glouster.

Glouster Frank Burns Republic Ave Wellston Eva Sorrell Martha Long Margaret Gibbs Pontiac Mich Emery William

Old Corns Come Off by Thousands

Clerks at The Athens Pharmacy demonstrate END-O-CORN as the only quick painless remedy to remove corns and callouses. Beginning today and all next week thousands of Athens men and women will attend demonstrations showing results. Priced at fifty cents, END-O-CORN is promoted as a worthwhile buy.

Athens

Rauch Dupler Wedding Attended in Athens First Presbyterian

A Wednesday afternoon ceremony at 2 30 in the First Presbyterian Church Athens drew a large turnout including Nelsonville residents and many local families and friends. The article notes a long guest list and highlights the community gathering for the Rauch Dupler nuptials.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Athens

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