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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1937
Page
2
Stan Delong lost control when swerving to avoid a bicycle rider at the east approach to Nelsonville. His car overturned in a ditch but he escaped injury. Patrolman James Cope investigated. The report notes a reference to the Indian sauvastika as an unlucky emblem.
Nelsonville City Schools report for the fall term to Sept 15 shows total enrollment at 1197, down from last year. Elementary 652 and high 545, with a 67 pupil drop in grades this year mainly in the first six grades. high school expected to remain near last year.
C S Mechem was named commander of Glenford Dugan Post American Legion for the ensuing year at the annual officers meeting. The post scheduled events for next year’s 100th anniversary of Nelsonville’s incorporation. New officers include George Barrows as first vice commander and Frank Keys as second vice commander. Ed C Carter was elected trustee, with other posts filled by J D Adamson and D R Johnson on a general arrangements committee for the anniversary celebration. The meeting welcomed ex service members. Ed C Carter spoke for the family of the late Eber Jones, donating a flag to be preserved with GAR flags in a trophy case.
Bernice McDowell was elected president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union for the coming year at a Tuesday evening gathering at Mrs. Paul Allen's home. Other officers named include Mrs. Sam Starkey first vice president and Mrs. Fay Howard second vice president.
Nelsonville obituary reports 80 year old David R. Saddler of York Township dying at home near Mt. Zion. Survived by his wife and daughter Margaret Woolery. Funeral at his residence Sunday 2 PM with burial at Greenlawn. body at Stouts until Friday. Also notice of D A R benefit party Friday night and Florida returnee Mrs F P Dugan. Betty and Jane Verity enter Ohio University.
The Pythian Sisters plan a benefit party at their hall in Nelsonville tonight at eight o'clock to raise funds for a local cause.
OreviLle residents share weekend visits and small events. Names include Rush, Thomas, Little, Devol, Donaldson, Harmon, West, Howdyshell, Lloyd, Ennis, Stephenson, Nixon, Pack, Goodleve, Ray, Hood, and Kimble among others in Sunday gatherings shoppers and family announcements.
Francis Kouri of Fostoria O is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs George Kouri Betty Love returns to Mansfield after visiting her grandmother Mrs John Love William Brooks visits business in Columbus Mrs Herbert Leyshon of Philadelphia visits sister Mrs R R Stalter John Love hosts Dr and Mrs Gilbert Love Mrs Hannah McGaughy and Miss Louise McGaughy Columbus as Tuesday guests A note mentions trained monkeys in Java directing coconut harvesters.
Nelsonville hosts its first flower show at Warren Funeral Home with hundreds of fall displays. Garden Club members led by Mrs. Roy Snackenburg organized the event with multiple prize winners across dahlias roses and other varieties. Visitors came from Logan New Marshfield Athens and Albany. two hundred fifty registered.
Mrs. Josie Baugh and Mrs. Allie Dilcher hosted 16 members of the Loyal Women's Class of the Christian Church school and one guest. Mrs. Fred Juniper presided over the business session and Miss Hyla Harrold led the devotional period before lunch.
Queen Olga rejects Noel Veritzen as a match for Olina citing Noel's existing marriage and lack of happiness for Olina. She favors Georges as the stronger partner and warns Olina’s frivolous nature and ruthlessness. Lillian and Olga discuss motives, obstacles, and the social limits around divorce and happiness.
Adele Garrison sketches a scenario where a man contemplates gambling at a fixed wheel and a scheme involving Noel's father, Olina, and Olga's peril. Lillian and Olga press for truth as rumors about a gifted playwright and halted rehearsals unfold, ending with a cliffhanger about the reason for interrupted performances.
Nelsonville Troop 66 schedules Thursday meetings from 7 to 830 PM starting tonight September 16 Assistant Scoutmaster Bennie Sterling announces. Tonight will include drill for the District Camporee at Athens County Fairgrounds September 24 and 25 plus motion pictures. Scouts listed by Troop Scribe Bill Barber are asked to attend including Floyd Barber Guy Barber Clarence Coakley Leslie Cox Bob Howe Ross Keplar Jr Johnson Max Linton Don Sanders Bob Bardain Bob Sowers Bob Johnson Charles DeFord Bob Wilkins Theodore Crane Jack Bush James Hubble Bob Tignor Don Jonas Max Valkinburg Tom Rosser Charles Pedigo Harry Westfall. Clarence Coakley named troop quartermaster and room custodian. Readers with books or magazines for the troop library are asked to bring them.
Sealed bids must be received by noon September 27, 1937 at the Athens County Commissioners office for screened lump coal grade and price per ton for about 100 tons to be delivered as needed during winter 1937 38. The board may reject all bids. By order of the Board. R W Wilson Clerk. Athens 9 18 37 11.
Funeral services for Miss Lulu Perry who died after a three months illness at her home on Poplar Street will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the Christian Church with Rev. Leland Goodman officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
False teeth can embarrass wearers as teeth slip at inopportune moments. Sprinkle FPASTEETH alkaline powder on plates to keep them secure and comfortable all day, freshen breath, and avoid substitutes. Available at drug stores.
Two operators manage the 240 extension lines in the private branch telephone system at Buckingham Palace England.
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