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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1933

Page

3

Pomona Grange opposes plan to replace tax agent terms

Athens Pomona Grange and Rome Steubyrday organizers adopted a resolution opposing substituting a county ex agent with a club and backed a 10 mills real estate tax limit. They urged support for the constitutional amendment and thanked officials, with copies to the Ohio State Grange and local bodies.

Pomona Rome Yard Pomona Grange H. Johnson Pomona Grange R Athens County le Fever LeFever Athens Messenger Ohio State Grange Monthly Ohio State University Agriculture Department County Grange D. M. Sawyer Lucy Tewksbury Frances Nichols Mabel Mansfield Frank Bobo John Hope A. E. Potter Bessie Warehime

Eastern Star Chapter To Celebrate Oct 17

Eudora Chapter O E S marks 37th anniversary with plans for Oct 17 ceremony at the Masonic Temple. Past matron and patron leadership, new officers named, and a candiate class to be initiated that evening.

Eastern Star Chapter Nelsonville Eudora Masonic Temple Grace Kelch Mattie Lennox Elizabeth Riley Ed Betts Adda Hawk Louie Saltz Margaret Riley Mary Lines Hattie Jackson Stella Gray Sentinel C. E. Washburn C. L. Stout Adah Mable Washburn Ruth Stella Davis Esther Mary E. Bartlett Martha Stella Betts Electa Margaret Galvin

John Chilcote Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge

Nelsonville report says John Chilcote of Dorr Run pleaded guilty to intoxication during arraignment before Mayor J. W. Hickman. He was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville John Chilcote Dorr Run J. W. Hickman

Mizpah Sunday School class meets at Bertha Howard home

The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Sunday School will meet at Bertha Howard’s residence at 474 Chestnut Street tonight at 7 o'clock.

Methodist Sunday School Bertha Howard Chestnut Street

Brookses announce birth of a son in Ohio

Nelsonville notes Mr and Mrs John Brooks Hazel Grose Blacklick Ohio announce the birth of a son on September 17 Mrs Myrtle Brooks Columbus Ohio is the baby's grandmother.

Nelsonville John Brooks Hazel Grose Blacklick Ohio Myrtle Brooks Columbus

Ralph Van Dyke Dies at 33 in Millfield

Ralph Van Dyke aged 33 died at his East Millfield home. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2:30 PM at Millfield M E Church with burial in Hilltop Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and two children. CLASS NINETEEN MEETS at Methodist Church held its first fall session led by Miss Bessie Stephenson.

Nelsonville Ralph van Dyke East Millfield Millfield M. E Millfield The Methodist Church Bessie Stephenson Garnet Schoonover Ida Duskey Retta Howe Hazel Dunkle

Nelsonville Rotary hears Scout progress report

Warren H. Badger reports three active troops in Nelsonville under Knights of Pythias Elks and Rotary sponsorship. A survey shows room for three more troops with proper support. Troop 46 held a ghost hunt and plans fall activities as Troops 45 46 and 51 may meet together to map autumn plans.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Warren H. Badger Boys' Work Committee Knights of Pythias Elks Hocking Valley Badger Clarence Matheny Haydenville Thomas Kelly Boy Scouts R. of P Paul Wright Bob Howe Carl Mathews Athens

Mrs. Fred Juniper Visits Shawnee Guest of Daughter

Mrs. Fred Juniper is the guest of her daughter at Shawnee, staying for an unspecified visit and family time.

Fred Juniper Shawnee

Willing Workers Plan Wiener Roast At Mrs Smith Home

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church will hold a wiener roast Friday at 7 PM at 590 West Franklin Street, hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Smith. Donald Durfee, three day old son of Mr and Mrs Donal Durfee, died Friday at home in Hamsey Run. Funeral services were Sunday at West State Street Cemetery Athens with Rev Cornell officiating. PLAN D A R CONVENTION South East district D A R convention set for September 27 in Pomeroy with luncheon RSVP to Regent Mrs Martin Ohlinger by September 24. Mrs Fanny Williams will host Sunday School class Friday night at Chestnut Street with devotions led by Mrs Emma Dailey and program by Mrs Margaret Riley. Nelsonville Presbyterian Church choir meets Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Sunday School room. Mrs Delphia Wolfe and son Donald Edward return from Blacklick Ohio after two weeks with Mr and Mrs John Brooks.

The Christian Church Elizabeth Smith West Franklin Street Donald Elsworth Durfee Donal Durfee Durfee Hamsey Run West State Street Athens Cornell Pomeroy Martin Ohlinger Fanny Williams Chestnut Street Methodist Church Charles Monks Emma Dailey Margaret Riley Nelsonville Presbyterian Delphia Wolfe Donald Edward Blacklick Ohio John Brooks

Charles Warren and Lillian Bryan Wed at Nelsonville Presby

Charles Warren of Deanville and Lillian Bryan of Nelsonville were married Tuesday noon at the Presbyterian manse by Rev. Lloyd.

Nelsonville Charles Warren Deanville Lillian Bryan Lloyd

Miss Gretchen Pidcock Weds Detroit Man in Bowling Green

Miss Gretchen Pidcock wed Archie A. Clinton of Detroit Tuesday September 5 at 3 p.m. in Bowling Green Ohio. Rev S M Ingmire officiated. Gretchen, Nelsonville High School ‘20 graduate, worked at Kroger in Nelsonville then Mathews Co in Detroit. Archie, Cass Tech High School ’26 graduate, is a Mathews Co pressman. They reside at 3466 Gray Ave Detroit.

Bowling Green Ohio Nelsonville Gus Pidcock Gretchen Archie A. Clinton Detroit Mich S. M. Ingmire Methodist Episcopal Church Nelsonville High School Kroger Grocery and Baking Company Mathews Company Cass Technical High School Gray Avenue

Pastor Sayre to Leave Nelsonville for Circleville

The Rev. Herman A. Sayre, longtime pastor of the M. E. Church in Nelsonville, will move his family on Thursday to a new assignment in Circleville. The Rev. H. A. Rothrock, assigned by the Conference to Nelsonville, will relocate here immediately and occupy the pulpit Sunday morning.

Nelsonville Herman A. Sayre M. E Circleville H. A. Rothrock Bremen Rothrock

Police Chief Warns on Fast Driving Through School Zones

Nelsonville police chief George Bateman warns motorists to slow in school zones after multiple complaints. All zones are marked and violations will lead to arrests as authorities enforce regulations.

Nelsonville George Bateman

Tobacco and Candy Farm Robbery Loot

Gallipolis reports a robbery at the W. W. Bane service station on State Route 7 early Tuesday. About $50 of tobacco, cigarettes, and candy were taken. no money was stolen. Entry came via a cut screen and rear window sash, a table used as a ladder aided access, with a second person acting as a lookout. This marks the station's third theft, the prior incident leaving 50 cents in pennies.

Gallipolis W. W. Bane

Bowen Granted Divorce for Extreme Cruelty in Gallipolis

Lucy Bowen was granted a divorce decree from William Bowen by Judge W R White on Tuesday by default. The defendant failed to answer and was charged with extreme cruelty.

Gallipolis Lucy Bowen William (Bunt) Bowen W. R. White

Pem broke Club Meeting Held at Mrs Wetherholt Home

Gallipolis report notes the Pem broke Club meeting occurred Tuesday night at Mrs Derry Wetherholt's Fourth Avenue home for the regular gathering.

Gallipolis Pembroke Club Derry Wetherholt Fourth Avenue

Steamer Queen City Ties Up in Fog at Gallipolis Wharf

The Queen City of the Ohio River Transportation Company tied up at the Gallipolis wharf for four hours Tuesday morning amid heavy fog, delivering brief maritime disruption on the riverfront.

Gallipolis Queen City Ohio River Transportation Company

Ohio Historical Society Seeks To Buy Our House

Gallipolis forms a branch to exercise a $5,000 option on the Our House for six months. Ten local leaders from the Gallia Community Association American Legion D A R and Rotary Club apply for a charter. A three member committee will buy an automobile to fund the building purchase. General Lafayette stayed here in 1825 and the bed is available for restoration. Mrs Charles Morgan owns the building, bought in 1928 for $5,000.

Gallipolis The Ohio Historical Society Lafayette Our House Gallia Community Association American Legion Rotary Club C. E. Holzer Harry Maddy G. G. Kincon Gallia

Gallia County Commissioners Hold Semi Monthly Meeting

Payment of bills marked the Gallia County Commissioners semi monthly session held Monday in Gallipolis. Principal warrants issued included payments to the Treasurer of State and for clothing in Athens.

Gallipolis Gallia County Athens

State Hospital and Local Payee Ledger Totals Shown

A historical payroll listing shows multiple payments to individuals and firms including State Hospital, Fife, Miller Brothers, Ray Grover, and Sterling Oil Company. Net totals include amounts such as 200.55, 127.60, 2697.97, 131.25, 300.68, 199.20, 428.94, 398.40, 199.80, 199.80, 100.00, 170.00, 121.50, 201.23, 170.00, and 139.21.

Ernest Greenlee Miller Brothers Womeldorff Thomas C. E. Howard R. E. Davis

Wests and kin visit Buckeye Lake in Kanauga

The West family Mr and Mrs Herschel West and son John spent Sunday at Buckeye Lake. Wilbur Unree has returned to work at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics after a week’s vacation. George Boardman has returned to (text incomplete).

Kanauga Herschel West John Buckeye Lake Wilbur Unree Ohio Hospital George Boardman

Local Notices and Social News Summary

M. T. Epling Sand and Grave Company activity noted. Mr and Mrs W F Deem spent Sunday at Lincoln Ridge with Mrs Robert Houck and Grace. Florence Russell returns to Dr Leo Beans office after a one week vacation. Local men work hauling and spreading gravel on streets. Richard Russell of Gallipetla Motor Company takes vacation. Mrs A W Pullens visits Columbus to see daughter Mrs Albert Spencer. Mrs J Q Adams hosts Ladies Aid Society gathering Thursday.

M. T. Epling Sand and Grave Company W. F. Deem Lincoln Ridge Robert Houck Grace Florence Russell Leo Bean Richard Russell Gallipetla Motor Company A. W. Pullens Columbus Albert Spencer J. Q. Adams Ladies’ Aid Society

Will of John T. Wright Admitted to Probate

Gallipolis dispatch reports that John T. Wright of Vinton had his will admitted to probate on Tuesday and Eva Wright, his wife, was named executrix.

Gallipolis John T. Wright Vinton Eva Wright

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