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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville considers one hour parking limit in business district

Nelsonville council on first reading debated a one hour parking restriction for Hocking Street Public Square and surrounding avenues from noon to 10 p m daily except Sunday with fines rising to five dollars after repeated offenses. The panel also reviewed a temporary Saturday limit and a sewer problem.

Nelsonville Hocking St Public Square W. Washington W. Columbus Sts Cables Alley

Dont's For Pimples Ad Promoting Petersons Ointment

Don t scratch or squeeze pimples to avoid infection. Peterson s Ointment promises quick relief for pimples eczema and irritated skin with a 35¢ price and money back if not delighted. It also soothes tired itchy feet and cracks between toes. Ady.

Peterson

Youth Groups Plan Program for Year

The Young People’s League in Nelsonville set plans for its first meeting this Sunday at 6 PM at the Methodist Church. The committee approved a cycle of quarterly meetings moving to a new church every four months. Members include Louise Rothrock Mildred Bussey Calvin Lancaster and John Huddy.

Nelsonville Young People’s League Louise Rothrock Mildred Bussey Calvin Lancaster John Huddy

Council weighs street repairs as heavy rains damage property

Residents report damage on Myers Street Walnut and Harper Streets and Factory Street after rains. Council authorizes a service truck purchase for 399 dollars and moves a used truck to the water and sewer division. Verity bill referred for sewer investigation. August fines total 39.90. Meeting adjourns to Friday at 7.00 PM.

Myers St Wilmer Baird J. Warrington Walnut Harper Sts Holland Clarence Stage Factory St Service Department Water and Sewer Division H. Verity Madison Sr Sewer Committee

Nelsonville Schools Set Friday Session For Reopening

Nelsonville teachers meet Friday at 9 30 am in a special session and pupils register at 1 pm. Textbooks are distributed and lessons assigned to prepare for Monday classes as Sept approaches, E J Arnold stated.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold

Wedding guests attend Irene Freriks and Em Frecker nuptials

In Crooksville this morning Mrs John Carpenter and family attended the wedding of Miss Irene Freriks to Mr Emmet Frecker at 8 30 in the Catholic Church. The Freriks family is a former well known local clan. In Mineral a revival continues at Dowler Ridge school house led by Rev Ray Pidcock and Frank Jenkins with an all day service planned for Sunday September 12 including a baptism.

Nelsonville John Carpenter Jack Phil Kelch Adaline Ray Nelson Carr Maud Figgins Alonzo Figgins Clyde Ray Crooksville Irene Freriks Emmet Frecker Freriks Dowler Ridge School House Ray Pidcock Frank Jenkins

Relief Plan Tested in Nelsonville for Kimberly Schoolwear

The Relief Committee of Local Union 3905 at Kimberly Mine introduces an experimental plan to convert old clothing into usable schoolwear for district children. Teachers, city officials, and volunteers will oversee sewing centers with donated machines. cash gifts will fund new materials as sewing efforts expand to Nelsonville and beyond.

Nelsonville Kimberly Mine Kimberly York Township Robert Beckler

Injuries at Canton Factory as Kiln Explosion Occurs

Arthur Kennedy of Canton suffers severe burns in a factory kiln blast in Canton. In Nelsonville, John Rife pleads guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Mayor S. G. Holland, fined ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville John Rife S. G. Holland

Legion to Elect Officers at Nelsonville Glenford Post

The American Legion post will meet tonight at 7 30 PM. The nominating committee will report officers to be elected and other nominations may be made from the floor after the report. Regular election and installation will occur at next week's meeting.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion

Shoe Factory Cops Twilight League Title in Twilight

Nelsonville reports the Shoe Factory Gas House Gang defeated the Greys 2 to 0 at the City Playground to claim the Twilight League championship. Pitcher Gilbert Smith shut down the Greys as Fussy Evans delivered a bases loaded single in the third for the Shoemakers' two runs. Game ended after five innings due to darkness.

Nelsonville Gas House Gang Greys City Playground Gas Housers Gilbert Smith Shoemakers Evans Giants Carbondale Shoe Makers Blosser G. Smith Odenbahl Hilleary Dupler Vo, Geel Williams Secccvressensarsssd Stillwell Harrigan Sececccseeas K. Coepe Rsccscassesen Denny A. Coepe Ib James Rfp Smai Ray Werf Johnson Frisby

Families Aid in Canton Auto Wreck Inquiri

Mrs. Charles Ray and son Pearl along with Mrs. Frank Cheeseman and Everett Cheeseman returned from Canton after messages said several relatives were injured in an automobile wreck. Frank and Bill Cheeseman and his family had left Canton to rest at home when the accident happened. All were injured and transported back by ambulance. Donald Arnold returns to Gladwin Michigan for work with Spang and Co. Oil Well Supply Co after visiting his mother and grandparents in Nelsonville. Dorothy Ely hospitalized after scalding kettle accident while preparing a meal.

Nelsonville Charles Ray Pearl Frank Cheeseman Everett Cheeseman Canton Bill Cheeseman Michigan Donald Arnold Gladwin, Mich Spang and Co. Oil Well Supply Co M. B. Iles Logan Vance Wolfe Ohio

Bulgarian Ruler Puzzle Word List

Horizontal clues list rulers objects and terms with several entries and definitions, including royal titles, celestial and natural items, and common words, ending with a set of long and short phrases for a crossword style fill in.

Bulgaria

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Labor Day Visits

The column lists numerous Middleport residents hosting and visiting relatives over Labor Day. Guests include Isaac Thomas of Leon West Virginia and Miss Marie Krefter, along with extended family from Cincinnati, Columbus, Springfield, Uhrichsville, Bradbury, Point Pleasant, Tullytown, and Rainelle. Several families report relocations and recoveries from illness, with rearranged visits to Huntington and Russell.

John Thomas Labor Day Thomas Isaac Thomas Leon W. Va Marie Kréfter Kerri Run Robert Bowles Ruby Burns Cincinnati James Hall William Ervin Columbus Clara Ervin Hall Arthur Bishop Springfield Guy Bishop South Webster June Ward Broadway Maurice Douglas McMaster Apartments Uhrichsville Milford Ohlinger Gravel Hill Flora Russell Bradbury Lawrence Taylor Holzer Hospital E. F. Mang Long Bottom Nordhome Chicago Fred Rosenbaum Pomeroy Mango Cottage Rosenbaums William Kay June Dilgard Lawrence Capehart Pt. Pleasant Eva Brown Maag D. C. Cavin Dennis Maria Cavin Tullytown M. J. McCarty Rainelle Fred Payne Roseville Drayton D. Thomas Nelsonville

Ohio State summer grads include four area students

Among OSU summer graduates Tuesday were Carl Topping of Porter and Myron H. Fowler of Rio Grande, both with M A degrees, and Eleanor Jones of Gallipolis with a Master’s Degree in Education.

Gallipolis Ohio State University Carl Topping Porter Myron H. Fowler Rio Grande Eleanor Jones

Pastor to lead Nelsonville midweek prayer service

The Church of Christ hosts a midweek prayer meeting at 7 30 tonight led by Reverend Leland Goodman. Residents are invited to join in the devotional gathering.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Leland Goodman

Builders Win Permit Surge In Early 1937 Toledo

More building permits issued in the first seven months of 1937 than in all of 1936. The majority of new construction occurs outside Toledo city limits.

Toledo

Peculiar Planetary Vibrations Warn of Possible Turmoil

Forecast cautions readers about occult and mysterious forces influencing daily affairs. The piece urges vigilance to avoid devastating disruptions to plans and wishes, especially for those with birthdays. It notes potential strife, jealousy, and intrigue affecting business and personal relations.

Reunion draws about 250 to Long Bottom event

Long Bottom Seminary homecoming and reunion attracted about 250 people on Sunday. Inclement weather moved events to the church basement and auditorium while W D Chambers chaired the program and introduced various speakers and former teachers. Visitors came from three states and the Arnott family held its first reunion with 70 attendees.

Long Bottom Long Bottom Seminary W. D. Chambers C. H. Harris Athens Messenger M. A. Jacoby Athens G. F. Schobolm Woodland W. Va Lewis Sanford East Liverpool Arnott C. P. Arnott C. B. Hayman Columbus Lewis Sanford and Son A. A. Torrence Fostoria H. O. Lytle Parkersburg E. H. Lewis Robert Bucyrus F. M. Lewis

Middleport Council Certifies Bond Issue

Middleport City Council adopted a resolution to certify a 40000 bond issue to voters at the November election for a municipal storehouse. Bonds of 2000 each dated Oct 1 1939 retire over 20 years at about 1.88 percent interest. Clerk Frank Johnston authorized to pay proportional water and light bills owed by the municipality.

Middleport Frank Johnston

Dexter Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Guests

Mr and Mrs Frett Martin of Charleston visited H C Smith and Emerson Marchingtons. Mr and Mrs Homer Marchington hosted Columbus guests. Ed Minx of Columbus toured Emmett Davis home. Russell Musser family from Springfield visited W R Amos family. Hettie Marchington visited Columbus relatives and attended the State Fair. Bert Davis family from Side Hill spent Sunday with O S Davis, with Mr Davis ill.

Dexter Bert Davis Side Hill O. S. Davis Mr. Davis

Pastor Rothrock Extends Dayton Conference Return

Rev. H A Rothrock left Nelsonville today for the Ohio conference at the Methodist Church. Ralph Parks will join him Friday as lay representative. The local congregation invites him back to serve as pastor for a fifth year.

Nelsonville H. A. Rothrock Dayton Ohio Methodist Church Ralph Parks Rothrock

Murray City Social Briefs

Murray City notes list many local visits and travels among residents. Della Ayers undergoes an appendectomy at a Marietta hospital with husband Forest Ayers present, others visiting or traveling from Columbus Cleveland Detroit Akron and Zanesville for schooling family and holiday events.

Murray City Della Ayers Forest Ayers Marietta Hospital Lace Ayers Ed Cunliffe Jimmy

Rev Charles Hook Homecoming at Farrow Valley

Rev Charles Hook announces a home coming at Farrow Valley on Sunday September 12. Activities include special music a basket dinner on the grounds preaching at 10 30 in the morning an afternoon praise service and an 8 o clock evening sermon.

Nelsonville Charles Hook Farrow Valley

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