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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1936

Page

2

Nelsonville Legion Speaker Describes Life in Paris

Louis Tyroller of Athens spoke to Glenford Dugan Post 228 about living conditions in France, noting high living costs, a drop in Americans there from 20,000 a decade ago to about 5,000 now, and the Paris Legion Building valued at 28 million francs. He described Memorial Day ceremonies, school dismissals, and efforts to teach English and American history to French children, with future talks planned.

Nelsonville France Louis Tyroller Athens Glenford Dugan American Legion Tyroller Paris Republic Legion Paris Legion A.E.F Legion Auxiliary America Russia Europe Glen Allen Mechem J. D. Adamson

Cooley Ashby and Millholland Named in Local Trio

W. L. Cooley, Ray Ashby and Orland Millholland comprise a trio cited in local notices. The brief item confirms their involvement in a community effort with ties to ongoing civic matters and regional projects.

W. L. Cooley, Ray Ashby Orland Millholland

Mrs Rosser Hosts Birthday Party For Daughter Rebecca

Nelsonville report details Mrs Ed Rosser hosting Rebecca Rosser’s 11th birthday at W Franklin St. 7 to 9 pm with contests won by Elizabeth Shafer and Emily Sharp. Pink and green decor plus an 11-candle cake highlighted the dining room celebration. Guests listed include Ruth Raine Ada Jean Raine Jean Allen Mary K Sharp Jeanette Kinney Rosemary Snackenburg Margaret Barron Philly Rae Davis Josephine Sharp Emily Sharp.

Nelsonville Rebecca Ed Rosser W. Franklin St Elizabeth Shafer Emily Sharp Ruth Ada Jean Raine Jean Allen Mary K. Sharp Jeanette Kinney Rosemary Snackenburg Margaret Barron Philly Rae Davis Josephine

Local man leaves hospital after landslide injuries

Nelsonville Dean Burch has been moved from Marietta Osteopathic Hospital to his home on High Street after a landslide near the new athletic field last Sunday. He suffered a broken and dislocated shoulder in the slide. Jack Keating and Charles Fick were injured, with Fick killed in the incident. Burch is now in a plaster cast and recovering satisfactorily at home.

Nelsonville Dean Burch Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Jack Keating Charles Fick Dean High St

Nelsonville High Faces Sept. 18 Debut With Small Squad

Nelsonville high schools football squad, one of the smallest in years, reports to coach George Abraham. Only Blair and George Blimes return from last season as a core, with Jack Riley seen as likely first string pivot and several guards and backs including Dexter Wilson Harper and White aiming to prove their mettle. Training runs four hours daily at City Playground as the team prepares to meet former rival Jackson high on September 18.

Joe Spray Nelsonville Nelsonville High School George Abraham Blair George Blimes Abraham Jackson High School Jack Riley Dexter Jack Wilson Keith Pierce Godenschwager Aaron Harper Max Ervin, Jr Blimes Ross Reed Monroe Francis Watkins Pat White Johnny Brooks Batie Bateman B. Blimes McManaway Juniper Smith Hoch Adkins Rothrock

Driver Is Fined In Nelsonville Court Plea Change

Fred Maloney of Asbury Ridge pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated at arraignment in mayor's court. He appeared for a hearing, changed his plea to guilty, and was fined $100 plus costs. His license was suspended for six months. Patrolman James Cope arrested him after a collision at W Washington and Madison Streets.

Nelsonville Fred Maloney Asbury Ridge James Cope W. Washington Madison Sts Maloney S. G. Holland

Mrs Clarence Butt Taken To Marietta Hospital

Mrs Clarence Butt was removed to Marietta Hospital for observation and treatment following a recent incident.

Nelsonville Clarence Butt Marietta Hospital

Pauline Whitlatch Undergoes Tonsil Operation

Miss Pauline Whitlatch was admitted for a tonsil operation at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis on Wednesday.

Nelsonville Pauline Whitlatch Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Campbell Couple Home After Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Carl Campbell formerly Rose Shay have returned from a western motor trip and are now at home to friends in the Katzenbach home on Myers Street.

Nelsonville Carl Campbell Rose Shay Katzenbach Myers St

Nelsonville Social Notes Selections of visits and guests

Pat Lochary and two sons from Pomeroy visited the former's sister Mrs Wallace Glenn. Miss Mildred Hampton of Columbus is staying with Miss Beryl O Mara. Miss Helen Lochary of Pomeroy is visiting her sister Mrs Wallace Glenn. Mrs Joe Sharp of Lancaster visited her daughter Mrs Frank Jackson. Mr and Mrs Oliver Welling and Mrs Frank O Mara spent a day in Columbus. Earl Butterman and Mrs Sadie Nixon returned to Columbus after visiting here with the Ervin family. Gretchen Bryant of Washington DC visits Mr and Mrs C G Sheppard. Fred Edington and family from Logan WV arrive over Labor Day to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs C C Slater of Columbus visited Dr and Mrs C E Welch. Harry Davis and daughter Harriett, Violet Wolfe and Ina Hall spent a day at the Ohio State Fair. William Morgan and Cecil Shafer with spouses left for a weekend in Michigan. Dorothy and Margery Vorhes were guests of their sister Mrs Walter Vorhes in Steubenville. Martha Floto joins them for a stay with grandparents. Supt E J Arnold and family return from a three week vacation in Michigan and Canada. Mrs John Hall and daughter Edna, Max Bartoe and Fred Hall attended the State Fair. Mrs C E Welch and Mrs Mable Barnecut visit Columbus relatives. Mr Amos Ailes and daughter Audrey visit Otto Kaelin in Cleveland for Labor Day. Mrs Jessie Smith spends time in Columbus with her son. Norman Ervin and daughter Norma return from a visit in Columbus.

Nelsonville Pat Lochary Pomeroy Wallace Glenn Mildred Hampton Columbus Beryl O’mara Helen Lochary Oliver Welling Frank O'Mara Earl Butterman Sadie Nixon C. C. Ervin Gretchen Bryant Washington, D. C C. G. Sheppard Fred Edington Logan W. Va C. C. Slater C. E. Welch Harry Davis Harriett Violet Wolfe Ina Hall William Morgan Cecil Shafer Michigan Dorothy Margery Vorhes Walter Floto Steubenville Martha Floto Vern Vorhes E. J. Arnold Canada John Hall Edna Max Bartoe Fred Hall Mable Barnecut Amos Ailes Audrey Otto Kaelin Cleveland Jessie Smith Norman Ervin Norma

Entertains at Bridge in Nelsonville

Mrs. QO. P. Bingman entertained Wednesday night for Mrs. Fanny Gibson. Mrs. Gibson received the guest prize and Mrs. Frank Jackson and Miss Catherine Spencer posted high scores. After the play the hostess served a refreshment course.

Nelsonville QO. P. Bingman Fanny Gibson

Powell Family Attends Sister's Funeral in Urbana and Lancaster

Mr and Mrs L R Powell will travel to Urbana Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs Frank McMillan sister of Mrs Powell. They will be joined in Columbus by Mrs G L Hayes of Newark another sister. Short services in Urbana at 1 pm then body brought to Lancaster for burial around 3 pm.

Nelsonville L. R. Powell Urbana

Nelsonville Gross Restaurant closure noted

The Gross Restaurant in Nelsonville will close for several days due to the death of Mrs. Gross' brother John Hysell. The brief notice attributes the shutdown to the family bereavement and lists no further arrangements or services.

Nelsonville Gross

Mrs Cooley Hosts Bridge Club in Nelsonville

Mrs. O P Bingman Mrs Miller Wilson Mrs Arthur Burgess and Miss Freda Smith joined three tables as Mrs Leonard Cooley hosted her bridge club. Mary McCune and Stacy Sharp held high scores. George Evans Jr son of Mr and Mrs Geo Evans near Haydenville is recovering at home after a tonsil operation.

Nelsonville O. P. Bingman Miller Wilson Arthur Burgess Freda Smith Leonard Cooley Mary McCune Stacy Sharp George Evans Jr Geo. Evans Haydenville

Amanda Nelsonville School Opening Preparations Noted

Miss Mary Lu Hudson left for Amanda to prepare for the opening of school next Tuesday. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hudson and a Ohio University 1936 graduate who will teach Home Economics at Amanda High School this coming winter. Dr C E Welch Miss Jo Barnecut and C C Slater of Columbus left for a two week fishing trip to Burley Falls Ontario.

Amanda Nelsonville Mary Lu Hudson Amanda Miss Hudson W. L. Hudson Ohio University Amanda High School Ontario Nelsonville C. E. Welch Jo Barnecut C. C. Slater Columbus Burley Falls

Bradford Personal And Social Notes

Elder Johnson and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harrison at Rutland. John Koehler of Pennsylvania visited his sister Mrs Charley Lambert. Mrs. Gladys Hendricks and children from Parkersburg visit her parents. James Lambert bought a fresh cow from Millard Lambert. Worley Russell and wife returned from Tennessee. Homer Forrest and family spent the weekend in Columbus. Hazel Jones spent Sunday with Ray Harper. I E Koehler and son visited daughter Mrs Charles Lambert. Joe Johnson and Charles Buck visited Morris Harrison at Rutland. Elmer Koehler of Camp Meigs visited relatives. Elk in Moscow state estates thrive after revolution protective measures. George Grossgebauer, 23, from Williamsport Pa, rode 4200 miles to Corvallis in 39 days averaging 110 miles daily. A live lobster turns green when boiled due to a chemical change, then red.

Bradford Johnson Ernest Harrison Rutland John Koehler Pennsylvania Charley Lambert Gladys Hendricks Parkersburg Ed Russell James Lambert Millard Lambert Worley Russell Tennessee Homer Forrest Columbus Hazel Jones Thomas Fork Ray Harper I. E. Koehler Tuppers Plains Charles Lambert Joe Johnson Charles Buck Morris Harrison Elmer Koehler Camp Meigs

John Hysell 7 Dies Thursday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville resident John Hysell age 86 died Thursday night at Rocky Glenn Sanitarium Mec Connelsville after three weeks illness. A plasterer and cement worker by trade, he leaves wife Marie, daughter Geneva, mother Hannah Hysell and three sisters Alice Poole Bertha Gross and Edna Newman of Nelsonville. Funeral plans not yet set.

Nelsonville John Hysell High St Rocky Glenn Sanitarium Mec Connelsville Mr. Hysell Marie Hysell Geneva Hannah Hysell Alice Poole Bertha Gross Edna Newman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Legion Tryeller Post No. 1 Carrol Brent Mrs.ames Peter B. Kyne Rls Starrett Columbia Picture Monte Collins Africa Chas. Chase Vincent Lopez Stars OF Tomorrow Cis Einstein Harvard University E. J. Cartan Paris University Constantine Caratheodoru Greece Dr. Cartan Prestons E. Side Public Square THE Nelsonville Brick CO Mrs. Rosser Beasie Stephenson IOOF Just Dew Hotel NSH McDaniel's W. Washington, Nelsonville Nelsonville Social Notes Joe Sharp Lancaster Frank Jackson Elliott Dry Cleaners DAVIS Glouster Olds Black Boys’ Heavy School K Hose Mrs. Cooley Moscow U.P Corvallis Ore U.pe George Grossgebauer Williamsport Southeastern Ohio Marietta Ohio L. E. Apple Bison Fortune Mechem’s Shoe Store Voss Southern Ohio Electric CO
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