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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville Council Deliberates Gas Rate Adjustment

At Tuesday session Nelsonville officials heard Frank W. Phillips of Ohio Fuel Gas Co and a council committee discuss a pending rate increase. Mayor Holland read a letter urging thorough study, warning against burdens on residents while seeking an independent survey or PUC guidance.

Nelsonville G. Holland Councel Gas Company Council Wilber Hutchins G. W. Pearce Frank Anderson Win Bolas Ohio Public Utilities Commission Phillips 18 Frank W. Phillips Athens Ohio Fuel Gas Company Supreme Court Public Utilities Commission Phillips State Commission Holland Gee Company

Birthday of Boy Is Celebrated on Monday

Connie Lee Ohlinger turned four with a gathering at his grandparents home in Nelsonville. Friends and family attended a dinner, cake, music, and games from 4 to 1. Guests included Mundy, Keplar, Skiver, McCullum, Oblinger, Hartley, Stimson, Knight, and others.

Nelsonville Connie Lee Ohlinger George Mundy Mary Dorothy Rachael Mundy Richard Ralph Keplar Carl Jack Betty Skiver

Mission Society to Convene Thursday Night in Nelsonville

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday night at 7:30 led by Mrs. Charles Monks with devotions by Mrs. Charles Reynolds and a program by Mrs. George Evans. Mrs. Alto Shirley will assist. members should bring mute boxes for the opening.

Nelsonville Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Charles Reynolds Myers Street Alto Shirley Charles Monks George Evans

Nelsonville endorses use of local clay in new federal building

City officials and Council unanimously support a petition by W H Parks Nelsonville Brick Co urging use of local clay products for the proposed Federal building. The petition notes local paving block structural clay tile brick and glazed brick and urges their use throughout the project.

Council Nelsonville Federal Building Nelsonville W. H. Parks Nelsonville Brick Company Holland Ohio Charles Robinson Chestnut and Seine Streets Sewer Committee

Boling Rites Arranged in Nelsonville Funeral

The body of George Doc Boling of Murray City was brought to Stouts Funeral Home. Friends may call and funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 30 PM with burial at Greenlawn. He is survived by his wife Bertie Boling, one son Edward of Millfield, and four daughters Eva Herron Columbus Irene Morris Gloucester Lelia Vernon Glouster Glenna Forsythe Lancaster.

Nelsonville George Doc.) Boling Murray City Stouts Greenlawn Bertie Boling Edward Millfield Eva Herron Columbus Irene Morris Giouster Lelia Vernon Glouster Glenna Forsythe Lancaster

Eagles Defeat Strong Teams at Eagle Park

Nelsonville Eagles sweep opponents at Eagle Park beating Capitol City Monarchs 9 6 Glouster 4 2 and narrowly defeating Murray City 5 4 in a string of weekend games Pete Joyce Akron star pitched for the locals in a duel with Paul Taylor Joyce allowed seven hits while Taylor gave up six Murray City errors aided Taylor Labor Day saw Johnson best Owens as the Eagles collected eight safeties Johnson pitched a strong no hit run at Moxahala Park last week and beat Glouster Ohio Collieries NELSONVILLE The Gleaners Sunday School class meets at Eva Wrights Adams Street at 7 30 pm with a potluck luncheon NELSONVILLE Rev A M Lamb leaves for Pittsburgh today for church business ill he is accompanied home by Dr J M Hyde and wife who will return tomorrow

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Eagle Park Capitol City Monarchs Glouster Eagles Murray City Eagles Pete Joyce Akron Star Paul Taylor Moxahala Park Millfield Glouster Ohio Collieries Willard Gleaners The Christian Church Helen Mechem Eva Wright Adams Street A. M. Lamb Pittsburgh

Son of Famous Student Preaching in Chauncey

Reverend Hollie C. McClanahan of Middletown conducts revival services in Chauncey each night at 7 30 in a large tent near the post office. Like his father the elder, he is famed for quoting Scripture and is known as a walking Bible. Music and special singing accompany the services.

Chauncey McClanahan Ripley Hollie C. McClanahan Middletown United States

Chauncey Social Calendar Quietly Busy with Guests

Local Chauncey residents hosted family and friends from Athens Detroit Chicago Warwood and Columbus over the weekend. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Harry Schoonover Evelyn Kedegan and others staying with Chauncey households. Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge plans a pot luck supper after the KR of P hall meeting Thursday night.

Chauncey Frank Thornton Toledo Harry Schoonover Evelyn Kedegan Denvertown Forest Rose Rebekah KR of P. Hall

Chauncey Community Notes Highlight Family Reunions and Local Events

Daugherty family guests from Hudson visit Chauncey as cousins join a Watson reunion near Coolville. Pastor O P Smith to preach his last Concord sermon with fruit donation from congregants. Dee Daugherty moves into the Ferrel Store apartment amid Higgins Campbell reunion at Lake Alma. Chauncey Church of Christ choir to rehearse for Sept 29 home coming. Eight mines active including Chauncey Mine 25 and No 9 No 107 No 267 No 10X Kimberly Lick Run and Salem Hollow.

Chauncey Mason Daugherty Hudson Charlies A. Daugherty Elwood Daugherty Dr. Daugherty C. A. Daugherty Daugherty Charles Daugherty Pauline Watson John Humphrey Coolville Concord O. P. Smith Glouster Dee Daugherty Ferrel Bennie Ferrer Mrs. Daugherty Higgins-Campbell Lake Alma Chauncey Mine Kimberly Lick Run Salem Hollow

Birth of Phyllis Ann Pennell in May Avenue

Mr and Mrs How ard Pennell Chauncey announce the birth of a 7 12 pound daughter at their home on May Avenue. The baby has been named Phyllis Ann.

Chauncey Howard Pennell May Avenue Phyllis Ann

Hold Scott Reunion Chauncey 22nd Annual

Twenty second annual Scott family reunion held at Rising Park Lancaster Ohio on Sunday September 1. Chauncey secretary Frank Cline reports seventy six members attended from Columbus Dayton Chauncey Middletown Chillicothe Wellston Coalton and Indianapolis Indiana.

Chauncey Scott Rising Park Lancaster Frank Cline Columbus Dayton Middletown Chillicothe Wellston Coalton Indianapolis Ind

Social event postponed and meeting planned by M. E. Church

The Ladies Aid sociable at Harvey Dance pavilion is postponed to a later date. A monthly county business meeting will be held at the church Thursday at 7 30 p m led by Mae Tennilhill.

Chauncey Sociable Ladies Aid M. E. Church Harvey Dance Pavilion Mae Tennihill

New Coach Is In Nelsonville

George E. Abraham named athletic director at Nelsonville High School and introduced by retiring principal L. T. Powell. Abraham, a University of Illinois alumnus, faces limited practice facilities as the WPA work on City Playground proceeds. Powell departs for Bucyrus. Supt. Arnold notes Powell's big school move.

Nelsonville George E. Abraham Nelsonville High School Rotary Club L. T. Powell Abraham University of Illinois WPA Powell Rotary Lawrenceville J. L. Hayman Morgantown W. Va Earl Crouse Gene Connor

Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Clarence Scott Home

Nelsonville notices say the Missionary Society of the Christian Church will hold a meeting on Thursday night September 5 at 7 30 with Mrs Clarence Scott hosting.

Nelsonville Missionary Society of the Christian Church Clarence Scott

Dover Schools Open Monday

Chauncey-Dover pupils across the district return to buildings on Monday September 9 at 9 oclock. Buses run on usual hours and used textbooks must be turned in for the free textbook plan. Room assignments and enrollment will occur and specific books are provided by the board.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Board of Education Beaumont School Morristown Chauncey High School Paul Theisen Pearl Henry Ruth Fisk Paul Fisk Christine Mingus Woodrow Ferrer Christine Brown Herbert Spangler Floride Sprague Bertha Bridgeman Gladys Pickering Charlies Frances Howard Isabel Smart Imelda Smith Sara Thomas Christine Porter Shirley Thomas Catherine Courtney Evelyn Simms Fast Millfield Jessie Smart Alfreda West Evelyn Deal

Nelsonville Notes Include Visits and Races

Nelsonville residents share travel and family news from Crooksville Ravenswood and Cleveland events. Families visit Cincinnati Indianapolis and Cleveland air races, with several guests and hosts listed. The segment ends noting a Pocahontas benefit bingo in Nelsonville at the Red Men’s Hall.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Aberhart Sworn Alberta Premier Leader of First Social Credit Government

William Aberhart was sworn in as premier of Alberta and head of the first Social Credit administration. The article notes a main rate of five dollars per half-ounce at the Pony Express service.

Edmonton William Aberhart Alberta Social Credit Pony Express

Notice of Parole Hearing for Esther Filley

Esther Filley, confined at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, serving one to twenty years after an Athens County conviction for Manslaughter on October 29, 1934, is eligible for a parole hearing on or after October 10, 1935 conducted by the Board of Parole. By Ruth Greene, Parole and Record Clerk.

Esther Filley Ohio Reformatory For Women Marysville Athens County Board OF Parole Ruth Greene

Williams divorce filing in Athens County Ohio case No. 16260

Helen Poston Williams has filed for divorce custody and support of a minor child against Harry Foster Williams in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio Cause No. 16260. Hearing set on or after October 5. M. D. Hughes attorney for plaintiff.

Harry Foster Williams North Virginia Street John R. Clarke Reno Nevada Helen Poston Williams Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio

Class Starts Year in Martha Class Hosted by Moorehead

Miss Blanche Moorehead Mrs L D Johnson Mrs Henry Lancaster and Miss Mary Linton hosted the first fall meeting of the Martha Class of the Methodist Church at the Moorehead home Tuesday night. Guest Mrs Charles Davis Washington DC attended. After a brief business session a social evening with refreshments followed.

Nelsonville Blanche Moorehead L. D. Johnson Henry Lancaster Mary Linton Martha Methodist Church Moorehead Charles Davis Washington, D. C

Book Exchange Set for Happy Hollow and York Township

Nelsonville pupils from Happy Hollow and York Township schools should bring old text books to school next Monday September 9 to swap for new editions. Students will take their books to room teachers for exchange.

Nelsonville Happy Hollow York Township

Powells Honored as They Leave for New Principal Post

Mr and Mrs T Powell departed for Bucyrus where Powell will become high school principal. They plan to return in two weeks to relocate. Social events and dinners were held in their honor during Labor Day. The note adds that eight of ten homes in America have at least one pet.

Nelsonville T. Powell Bucyrus Powell America

Nelsonville Lodge hosts New Year gathering

Nelsonville group plans a Sunday 7:30 PM event at the lodge with members including Henry Bardain and Robert Hyde in attendance. Sisters will hold a related gathering, and Dr Hyde has recently returned after several weeks away from Nelsonville.

Parday NELSONVILLE_y Henry Bardain Robert Nelsonville Na Sisters

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