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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1936

Page

2

Sunday Creek Coal Leader Urges Patriotism At Rotary

Oral Daugherty Sunday Creek Coal Co. general superintendent addresses Rotary Club in Constitution Week observance urging citizens to defend the nation’s heritage and Constitution. He notes reduced Athens County Communists from 670 to 25, stresses anti alien influence measures, and mentions upcoming inter city meeting at Marietta on Oct 1.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Sunday Creek Coal Co Rotary Club America Atlantic Seaboard United States Daugherty Athens County Marty A. Mettler C. D. Shafer Athens Club Frank Smith Marietta

Miss Ruth Roth Enters Marshall College Freshman Year

Nelsonville news notes Ruth Roth left Monday for Huntington West Virginia to begin freshman year at Marshall College.

Nelsonville Ruth Rothrock Huntington W. Va Marshall College

DAR Members Asked To Display Flags On Constitution Day

All members of the Daughters of the American Revolution are asked to display their flags tomorrow. The C and O Railroad has sent copies of the Constitution of the United States to patrons and friends in honor of Constitution Day.

Nelsonville Daughters of the American Revolution C. & O. Railroad

Rev Rothrock Returns to Nelsonville Pastorate

Rev H A Rothrock returned Tuesday night from Toledo where he attended the Ohio General Conference. He will begin his fourth year as pastor of the First Methodist Church in Nelsonville after a unanimous request by the church board at the July quarterly meeting.

Nelsonville H. A. Rothrock Toledo Ohio General Conference The Methodist Church Rothrock First Methodist Church

Old Timers Defeat Longstreth In 5-1 Victory

The Buch telfield clash Tuesday evening saw Old Timers beat Longstreth 5 to 1. Veterans Jonas and Christian powered the battery, while Harold, Dane, and Graham led the Longstreth defense. Graham, the Vet centerfielder, homered and made a running catch. Longstreth has three wins in ten meetings with the Old Timers this season. The Vets stand 12 losses in 43 games for a .723 percentage.

Buchtel Dr. Walker Longstreth Buchtelfield Jonas Christian Harold Dane Graham Longstrethh

Sale of Licenses For Drivers Begins

Nelsonville authorities began issuing drivers licenses at Shafer's News Stand in Public Square. By Oct 1 all automobile operators must hold a license under Ohio law. Applications require a signed blank form and fees. operator licenses cost 40 cents, chauffeur licenses 90 cents with a photo. Applicants must apply in their county of residence.

Nelsonville D. H. Shafer Shafer Public Square Ohio

Non Partisan League to Meet in Nelsonville Friday

Labor's Non-Partisan League in Athens County will meet at the Nelsonville high school Friday September 18 at 7 PM to support President Roosevelt re election. President Herman Theisen of Millfield and secretary Wilber L Hutchins of Nelsonville lead the county group, with emphasis on township vice chairmen attendance.

Nelsonville Athens County Roosevelt Herman Theisen Millfield Wilber L. Hutchins

DAR District Meets In Ohio Arranged

The Southeast ern district D A R conference will be held at New Concord on Thursday Sept 24 in the United Presbyterian Church within the college entrance. A feature is the marking of the S Bridge outside the town at 4 o clock. Reservations with Mrs Miles Sheppard by Sept 19. The Central district conference will be at Lancaster on Sept 23 for those unable to attend New Concord.

Nelsonville New Concord United Presbyterian Church College S. Bridge Miles Sheppard Lancaster

Vendol praised by neighbors as back cure finds buyer

Mr Kirby Mayle of Athens credits Vendol with relieving long standing back and shoulder pain and digestive troubles after Admiral Brown recommended it. He notes improved sleep, regular bowels, and relief from sour stomach and lump sensation, urging others to try the medicine sold at local pharmacies.

Admiral Brown Vendol Kirby Mayle Ohio Colliery Company Route 2 Athens Vender Verdol Persin Anl Athens Pharmacy Neonville Hickman’s Pharmacy Ady

Mrs Clyde Rutter Rites Arranged

Nelsonville funeral notice for Stella Rutter 34 wife of Clyde Rutter Kimberly. died yesterday at Athens. Body at sister Mrs Mable Winchell’s home. services Thursday 10 30 at Pilgrim Holiness Church. Burial Greenlawn. Survived by husband four children mother Brother and sisters. Also report on Athens County Association of Aid for the Aged committee business at Saturday meeting 7 30.

Nelsonville Stella Rutter Clyde Rutter Kimberly Athens Mable Winchell Pilgrim Holiness Church Awe Greenlawn Anna J. Tipton Robert Tipton Ethel Lanning Nellie Hunter H. A. Sines Athens County Association of Aid For the Aged

Mayors Court Fines Homer Davis Five Dollars

Homer Davis from Kimberly Road pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment in Mayor Holland's court. He was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Homer Davis Kimberly Rd G. Holland

Miss Ruth Seibert Enters Nurses Training School

Miss Ruth Lee Seibert has moved to Columbus to begin training at the Nurses Training School of Grant Hospital in the city.

Nelsonville Ruth Lee Seibert Columbus Nurses Training School Grant Hospital

Garden Club Holds First Fall Meeting at Hyde Residence

Nelsonville based Woman's Community Garden Club gathered Monday night at the Colonial Hyde home for its first fall meeting. Members and guests sat at small flower-centered tables for a 6 o'clock dinner. About twenty members planned to attend the League of Women Voters event Thursday at Judge C. F. Rowland's Athens home, meeting at Arnold Corner at 1:45 with six cars. New members include Oral Daugherty, E Bell, and A J Kyle. guests included music teacher Mrs. Coudray and Mrs. Arthur Burgess and Mrs. Philip Weller and Mrs. Rose Cook.

Nelsonville Hyde Woman's Community Garden Club League of Women Voters Judge C. F. Rowland Athens Arnold Oral Daugherty Eb, Bell A. J. Kyle

Willing Workers Class to Meet at Mrs Steenrod Home

Nelsonville notes the Willing Workers Class of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday evening at Mrs A L Steenrod's Franklin Street home for their monthly gathering. A potluck lunch will be served.

Nelsonville Church of Christ A. L. Steenrod Franklin St

Greens Run Teacher Farewell Party Honors Oren Justice

The Greens Run Church of Christ Young Married People's Class held a farewell at Ray Leake's home for Oren Justice who leaves Greens Run High School to pursue a doctorate at Columbia University. Attendees included Helvia Kytta Justice and several area families and Rev. Gilbert Courtney.

Chauncey Oren Justice Greens Run Columbia University Greens Run Church of Christ Justice Helvia Kytta Ray Leake Oren Helvia Justice Emmett Myrtle Olbers Dave Verna Swartz Elmer Mary Davis Charles Doris Cordray Harold Garnet Blower Ray Eileen Leake Helen Fierbaugh Gilbert Courtney

Chauncey Personal And Social Notes

Chauncey social notes list visits and family news. Fred Russell Jr. returns to Pontiac after summer with grandparents. Relatives from Akron Carlisle and Indianapolis visit Chauncey residents. Roberta Thompson, nine, injured in Indianapolis fall, casts leg, hospital.

Chauncey Fred Russell, Jr Clarence Russell Pontiac Mich W. R. Cradlebaugh la Vera Karnes Lillian Karns Frances Karns Akron Fara Karns

Mother and child hurt in Chauncey report

Mrs Clyde Gabriel formerly Dorothy Bailey of Pomeroy is reported seriously ill at her Lower Plains home. Her two year old daughter Donna Jean is also ill at the home of the child’s grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Gabriel.

Chauncey Roberta Preston Thompson Indianapolis Lara Tucker Joseph Thompson Clyde Gabriel Dorothy Bailey Pomeroy Lower Plains Donna Jean Fred Gabriel

Mrs. Dicken Honored On Her Birthday in Chauncey

Four generations gathered at Mrs. Eva Smiths home in Lower Plains for Mrs. W. E. Dicken’s eightieth birthday with a large cafeteria meal. The group planned an annual reunion on Sept. 12, 1937 at Grotto Grounds, Logan.

Chauncey Eva Smith W. E. Dicken Lower Plains Grotto Grounds Logan Lawrence Smith Betty Billie Fred Jack Don Dawley Roy Smith Stewart Alice Bob Smith Katherine Phyllis Bob Patty Carbon Hill Florence Grace Dicken Roger Moore Lower Byron Hughes

Glouster Kiwanians To Elect Officers Soon

In Nelsonville Audrey Hall and Marie Hall attended a Columbus wedding at Holy Name Church for Grace Whytly and Charlies Hummell. Mrs Harry Cox returns from a Baltimore motor trip with sister Mrs H E Simpson of Lebanon. Mrs George Butt and Billy Keith return from Marietta hospital. Mr and Mrs William Shider of Newark visit Warringtons in town. Mrs H E Simpson returns home after visiting Cox home and relatives in Lancaster Circleville Haynes Laurelville and Pleasant Ridge. Mr and Mrs Jinks and son from Laurelville were guests of daughter Mrs Chester Daniels.

Nelsonville Audrey Marie Hall Columbus Holy Name Church Grace Whytly Charlies Hummell Harry Cox Baltimore H. E. Simpson Lebanon George Butt Billy Keith Marietta Hospital William Shider Newark W. J. Warrington Cox Lancaster Circleville Haynes Laurelville Pleasant Ridge

Lodge Group Gathers At Kelch Home

Nelsonville reports the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter O E S met at the Kelch home hosted by Mrs Grace Kelch Mrs Margaret Riley and Mrs Mable Washburn. Dahlias decorated the rooms and a two course dinner was served to 18 members followed by a social evening.

Nelsonville Grace Kelch Margaret Riley Mable Washburn Eudora Chapter Kelch

Nelsonville Water Supply Returns to Normal

Nelsonville city water pressure has returned to normal after a brief rationing period. Regulators moved water compressors to free space for new electrical equipment, with the transfer completed late Tuesday afternoon and pumps back to full operation.

Nelsonville

Park Family Back In Columbus After Visit

Dr and Mrs James Park plus Mr and Mrs John Park return to Columbus ending a visit with Mrs Thomas Park in Ohio.

Glouster James Park John Park Columbus Thomas Park

Benefit at Concord Church Ice Cream Social

Concord Church hosts an ice cream social Saturday evening to raise funds for church repairs. Serving begins at 5 o clock. Also note Miss Sue Turner has returned to Akron with her grandparents for the school year.

Concord Concord Concord Trimble Miss Sue Turner Lewis Clark Akron

Kiwanis Club Business Session Held at Hotel Gordon

The Kiwanis Club met at noon Tuesday at the Hotel Gordon with a luncheon and focused on organizational business. A nominating committee was formed consisting of Bert Angle George W Rose B B Buckley H F Kittle and Willis Blower. Dr Richard Wilson won the attendance prize presented by Willis Blower. M M Murphy will preside at the next meeting Tuesday evening at the Hotel Gordon. Paul Ullmark attended a Chevrolet dealers district meeting in Charleston West Virginia on Tuesday.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Bert Angle George W. Rose B. B. Buckley H. F. Kittle Willis Blower Richard Wilson M. M. Murphy Paul Ullmark Chevrolet Charleston W. Va

Warner Conservation Association Board Meeting

A Warner Conservation Association meeting will be held at the mayor's office tonight at 7 30 o'clock. All interested persons, even nonmembers, are invited to attend.

Glouster Warner Conservation Association

Bishopville Get-Together Club Holds Meeting at Town House

The Bishopville Get-Together Club met at the Bishopville Town House with 17 members present. Mrs. Lucy Kirkbride led as president and the group decided to serve lunch on election day and to bring quilt block patterns to the next meeting. The mystery box went to Mrs. Bertha Carpenter.

Glouster News Briefs Include Hospital Request and Local Happenings

Miss Esta Cunningham of Glouster High School travels to Columbus for a second major operation aided by her niece Mrs Vera Kinney. An American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Legion Hall in Glouster will elect officers with a social hour and refreshments after. Dan Rice, son of Mr and Mrs John Rice, leaves Spring Street for Cleveland to enroll at John Carroll University and begin work toward an A B degree after graduating St Charles Academy Columbus.

Glouster Esta Cunningham Glouster High School Columbus Vera Kinney Miss Cunningham American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Dan Rice John Rice Spring St Cleveland John Carroll University Dan St. Charles Academy

Sam Kornell and Copps Open Glouster Eating House

Sam Kornell and William Copps have opened an eating house north of the High Street bridge in Glouster in the former Winning's Restaurant location. The room has been redecorated and is ready for business. Grange Meeting Set at Mountville High School Friday at 7:30 PM. Members urged to attend for important business.

Glouster Sam Kornell Glouster Lunch William Copps Zanesville High St. Bridge Winning Homer Grange Mountville

Glouster Schools Hit 731 Enrollment on Day One

Enrollment in Glouster schools reached 731, a gain of 21 from the first day of registration.

Glouster Man Fined and Imprisoned After Plea

Joe Lane of Glouster was fined $25 and costs totaling $40.05 and sentenced to 30 days in Athens county jail after pleading guilty to intoxication at arraignment in Mayor C. F. Wallace court. He was arrested Monday night by Marshal Fred Heck and jailed in the city prison. a prior Saturday arrest influenced the penalty.

Glouster Joe Lane Athens C. F. Walelace Fred Heck Lane

Glouster Athlete Charles Sorrell Enrolls at Akron University

Charles Sorrell of Glouster has enrolled at Akron University. A Glouster High School graduate, he was outstanding in football and basketball in school and is noted by friends as pursuing college athletics at Akron.

Glouster Charles Sorrell Akron University Akron

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Sunday Creek Coal Company Civic Club Fitz-Optical Tom Donoghue Optometrist Rev. Rothrock DAR Brown Kiev Mayer SINES Garden Club Hyde Home J. W. Hickman Martha Carlisle Charles Leffler Townsend McArthur Alberta Schoonover Ind Dora Henschell William Beckler Mrs. Dicken Chauncey N. Yo Poston No Hocking, Coonville Lick Run Glouster Kiwanians Bishopville Club John Carroll Bell Ans Fender Fred R. Beasley Ford Garage ATLAS Allen Bros. Furniture Store Little Jack Horner Mugsy Grandpop Wallace Lvbel Draggist Majestic Chine Pat O'Brien Josephine Hutchinson Ross Alexander Out Kibbee Louise Pazenda SO Rall Melvyn Douglas Mary Astor DAVIS Studis Ladies New Fale Zipper
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