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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
2
Nelsonville Public Library has transitioned from the Central School Building to enlarged quarters in the Buckeye Building on W. Washington St. New furniture and steel shelving fill the space, with 2,000 books on hand and plans for future county stations. Open hours are 1:30 to 5 and 7 to 9 each weekday.
A giant roll of wrapping paper, the largest seen in Meigs County, hangs in Clyde Lawrence’s Long Bottom grocery. The half roll from The Pittsburgh Press drifted down the Ohio River during last spring’s flood and was salvaged near Long Bottom. It is wet only a few sheets deep and cut in two, mounted on an axle for long use.
Bob White Gordon Campbell and John Sayers spend the week on Lake Erie and attend the Exposition with local officials and travelers from Nelsonville taking part in the event.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Paul Allen's home on Chestnut Street. Mrs. Bernice McDowell was elected president for the new year with Fay Howard as first vice president and Sam Starkey as second vice president.
Attorney general Bricker assails Governor Davey during campaign remarks at Columbus. He denounces relief administration, budget excess, and alleged Democratic fund-raising from contractors, liquor dealers, and civil service employees. He accuses Gov Davey of building a personal political machine and failing executive leadership.
The Daughters of America plan a Friday fundraiser at 8 o'clock hosted at Odd Fellows Hall in Nelsonville with proceeds benefiting their society and community.
Murray area residents link with relatives across Ohio and beyond during Labor Day weekend. Guests include families from Athens Zanesville Cleveland Uhrichsville Columbus Detroit Akron Barberton and more visiting hosts in Murray City and surrounding towns.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bush and daughter Betty visited friends in Winfield West Virginia over the weekend. Several families and individuals from Kanauga and nearby towns appear in a sequence of visits, travels, and a local wedding.
Mr and Mrs Carl Stratton and their two children departed Wednesday for Kirksville Missouri ending a summer stay with relatives The article notes white tail deer signaling their kind with white flag or tail in the surrounding region
The Vets lost 8 to 3 at Longstreth after leading 2 0 in the first inning. Longstreth pitchers Herrold and Dane held the Vets to one last score as Longstreth won their third of nine games this season. Friday the Vets travel to Nelsonville to face the Hocking Valley Giants.
Rev. H. A. Rothrock pastor of the First Methodist Church left for Toledo to attend the Ohio Conference at St. Paul Methodist Church. He was unanimously asked to return at the last quarterly conference led by Dist. Supt. Dr. McClure. Ralph Parks will also attend as representative of the local church.
Greens Run School will open Monday with registration for pupils. Classes begin Tuesday morning after registration. a teachers meeting will include Treva Black as principal and several grade leads. High school staff listed. guests at a bridge club event in Nelsonville included Miss Gretchen Bryant and Mrs J W Hickman. Campaign opening of the Republican Party noted in Mt Sterling Ohio with local attendees.
The regular weekly benefit bingo party of the Woman's Auxiliary will be held tonight at the Legion at 8 o'clock. A special registration prize will be awarded.
Syracuse notes list residents visiting relatives and attending events across West Virginia Pennsylvania and Ohio. Names include Mr and Mrs Glenn Teaford William Blake and family Mrs Fleming and Norentha I G Fleming Rev and Mrs C D Copley Henry Mills and others. Also mentions P T A meeting and a garden club event plus a Sand Creek Valley Oregon erosion fact.
Two Nelsonville participants took top prizes at the County Amateur Contest held at The Plains high school auditorium on September 4. The Three Aces Robert May and Alice Smith won first prize. Carl Coakley placed third.
Mrs. O. P. Bingman entertained her bridge club at her home on Wednesday evening. Three tables played with substitute players Mrs. J. L. Webb Mrs. W. L. Cooley and Ruth Eberle. High scores went to Miss Catherine Spencer Mrs. Arthur Burgess and Mrs. C. H. Ruble.
Dr. W. F. Copeland of Ohio University will attend the Nelsonville high school next Monday at 7 PM to organize an Extension Class. The subjects for study will be chosen and discussed at the meeting.
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