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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1935
Page
2
A 16 mile stretch of State Route 31 below Nelsonville between Greenlawn and Floodwood begins its beautification phase. The general contract includes about 4.00 for decorative features, with contractor Fred H. Beckler of Athens overseeing the work and subcontracting decorative elements.
Mr and Mrs William Birtcher of Nelgonville celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary after a Noble County Ohio marriage on September 5 185. Imlay Company of Zanesville oversees the anniversary observance with RR E Imlay directing the work. Grading along the berm is complete and top dressing with rich oil aims to grow grass and shrubbery to prevent erosion. A few trees and evergreen are planned alongside the new road extending Beckler Company’s highway from the city line to Greenlawn. Cement foundation brick surface sand cushion tar filler and removal of tar from brick occur during surfacing. No date is given for further Route 1 improvements toward Athens though an award may come this Fall for a Spring start.
Nelsonville residents share guests and travels with relatives from Columbus Dayton Bessemer Ala Lorain and Glouster. Visitors include Mark Hick Mary Hick Dan Schiewetz Louise Kennard and Betty McClain on route to schools and home as portions of Labor Day and summer visits wrap up.
Mrs Josie Kaugh and Mrs Allie Dilcher hosted the Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church in Nelsonville for a September gathering on Fayette Street. Mrs Fred Juniper led the business session and Miss Hyla Harrold gave the devotion. Refreshments were served to 16 members and guests during the social hour.
Nine members attended a Wednesday night meeting of the Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters with Miss Loutee Pearce as host. After business, the group enjoyed a social evening with refreshments served by Miss Louise Marbargar of Logan.
In Nelsonville, a mother opossum and her ten young were rescued by Harvey Wend near the Cox farm as flood waters rose. The family, displaced from a river retreat, was displayed at the Mac Chevrolet Garage on Fayette Street and will be released near their former habitat.
A special Troop 46 meeting is set for Friday night at 7 30 hosted by Scoutmaster W D Mender. All Scouts should attend. no sessions until Sept 27 when regular schedule resumes. Several scouts from Troops 46 and 45 returned from Old Man's Cave camp after a week of activities.
Nelsonville reports from the Fourth Quarterly Conference of the First Methodist Church show various societies doing good work. Dr. R. O. McClure presided as the pastor was invited to return.
Will Live in States after two year United States Army tour. Major Schmidt and Mrs. Schmidt Helen Goodspeed stayed in New York City then at Bal timore, Md with Major Schmidt’s parents. Mrs. Schmidt will visit relatives in town before returning to Ft Monmouth N J.
Anna Mae O Hara will enter Cherrington Hospital Friday morning for a nasal and adenoid operation. Her mother Mrs. William O Hara will accompany her.
The Daughters of America invite the public to a bingo party Friday night at the I. O. O. F. hall in Nelsonville starting at 7:15. Proceeds support community endeavors.
Procurement Division inspector Kelchner of Zanesville will be in Nelsonville around Sept. 12 to interview site owners for a proposed federal building. He will set up a temporary office at Oakley Oakley Insurance and review submitted bids and other potential locations.
Miss Sylvia Matheny chief operator at Ohio Bell in Nelsonville received a surprise birthday party Tuesday evening in the company social rooms. Miss Florence Hicks presented a gift, Emma Connor and Frances Stage sang a duet, with bingo and lunch enjoyed by Minnie Laughlin Charlotte Hubbell Emma Connor Frances Stage Florence Hicks Dora Matheny Bertha Starkey Jessie Baker and Ruth Butts.
Glouster Unit of the County-Wide Library System reports a new supply of books and magazines. Librarian Mrs. Fred Brown asks residents to donate magazines and contact her for pickup. The library remains the valley’s main reading source and gratefully accepts contributions.
The American Legion Auxiliary holds a regular meeting at the Legion Hall tonight at 7:30 oclock. Refreshments will be served.
The Chauncey post office moves from Ed ward Minister store to the south side of the Harry Linscott building on Converse Street. The Luckoff store fixtures were moved Tuesday night. Mrs Charlotte Bricker serves as postmistress.
Chauncey residents and nearby towns record a flurry of visits over Labor Day weekend. George Leffler from Los Angeles stays with Chauncey relatives. Chauncey hosts, Athens guests, and Columbus families visit friends and relatives across several households.
Mrs. John C. Pettit of this city sustained a fractured right hip in a fall at Buckeye Lake Monday. She was taken to Cherrington Hospital Wednesday evening for treatment.
Rev V Ahlbrand improves at home after serious head and shoulder injuries and fractured ribs from an auto accident in front of the Chauncey post office a week ago. Weekend visitors at the Rhibrand home include Mr and Mrs Jacob Kuntzman and daughter and Stanley and Ruth Kuntzman of Frankfort Ohio.
Mr and Mrs Watt Ferrell and family in Chauncey welcomed guests at their High Street home for the past week. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Carl Geisecke with daughters Mary and Helen of Columbus, Mr and Mrs Ralph Ferrel with son Jackie, Mr and Mrs Bennie Ferrel, and Clarence Ponn with Mr and Mrs Carr Ponn, all of Pontiac Michigan.
The sun loses about 390 million tons of mass every minute as it emits energy. Scientists note this steady mass loss is a byproduct of nuclear fusion powering the star, contributing to long term stellar evolution and energy output.
A Tudor sedan belonging to M. E. Christman of Trimble rolled over several times after leaving the road near Federal Station Wednesday afternoon. Driver Joe Christman and a companion Smith escaped with minor bruises, a girl friend suffered a fractured arm. the car was towed to a local garage. Marvin Losey aged 63 died at his Cherry Street home. funeral details unavailable. William Lawson, Miss Grace Sayre and Frank Vickroy returned from Smithfield trip with Mrs. Henry P. Ley and Miss Mary Ley who spent weeks at Smithfield.
A birthday gathering honored Mrs. Martha Groves on her 84th birthday at her Carbon Hill home. Attendees included family members from Carbon Hill Lancaster Columbus Buchtel and Columbus, with many relatives such as the Lehman and Groves households.
Wilbur Sperker of Sand Run pleaded guilty on arraignment before Mayor G Holland and was fined five dollars plus costs. The Red Men lodge will entertain with a benefit bingo party at their hall Thursday night.
The Girls Club of the W. B. A. will meet tonight with Slean Hartley at 7 30 PM. A good attendance is desired.
Confederate veterans agree to bury differences and join Grand Army of the Republic for a Civil War reunion at Gettysburg in 1938. An electric furnace claims to refine gold by touching a series of electric buttons controlling molten metal.
A Monday dinner event notes guests including Mr. Roscoe and Mrs. Dewey among others. The report lists several attendees and references a party in progress with social prominence and Joyed attendance.
Miss Maxine Smith hosted the Junior Loyal Girls of the Church of Christ at her New Street home with Lois Kinney presiding. Bible lesson read by Mary Jeuchius, prayer, and a Bible drill led by Mrs. Vera Kinney followed by contests won by Lillian North and Mary Jauchius. Lunch served. guests included Mrs. Errett Shepard and others.
Five year old Billy Adams son of Mr and Mrs Donald Adams lies at Grant Hospital Columbus with nearly no chance of recovery after an operation to remove a throat tumor. He was briefly home before return to hospital for further treatment.
Funeral services were held for Bruce Tippett 19 of Lorain who died in a Cleveland hospital from injuries after an auto accident last week. Tippett suffered leg breaks and internal injuries after traveling from Lorain to Congo to visit an aunt. The Tippett family connection to Chauncey was noted with relatives attending.
A hen's egg composition is 45 percent water, 10 percent fat, 13 percent protein and 21 percent minerals. The remaining percentage accounts for other components.
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