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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1935

Page

2

Cabin on Dew Land To Be Used by Troop 45

Troop 45 of the Boy Scouts will convert a donated one room cabin at Snake Hollow into a meeting space for winter. Dr. C. G. Dew donated the cabin. repairs will include roof work and interior wallpapering with plans for a second room and a rustic exterior porch and rock fireplace. Supervisors Tom Ruflick and Billy Butts will oversee the project. scouts meet today at 7 in front of the Methodist Church and regular troop gathering is Tuesday at 7:30 at the same church. dues are requested at the meeting.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts of America Snake Hollow C. G. Dew Tom Ruflick Billy Butts Methodist Church

Death of New Pittsburgh youth Withem at 20

Raymond Withem died at his parents home in New Pittsburgh at age 20. He was the son of Mr and Mrs William Withem. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the New Pittsburgh Church with burial at Puchte. Survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

Nelsonville Raymond Withem William Withem New Pittsburgh Puchte

Quality Market Opens in Nelsonville at Fort Street

Harry Cooper of Dayton announces the opening of Quality Market serving groceries and meats at the former M. L. Rosser grocery site located at 232 Fort Street in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Harry Cooper Dayton M. L. Rosser Fort Street

Eagles Ready to Face Carbondale at Eagle Park

Nelsonville hosts Carbondale in a rematch of last year’s five game series at Eagle Park. The Eagles add Ester Crabtree of the Rochester Red Wings to boost offense while Frosty Johnson starts on the mound. Carbondale counters with Pat Duncan and Johnny Murray among others as both teams seek a win. Game time is 2:30 PM.

Jop Spray Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Carbondale Eagle Park Eagles Ester Crabtree Rochester Red Wings Johnson Russ Dawley Johnny Columber Graham Phillips Mohney Tolbert Smith Ray Crabtree Pat Duncan Cincinnati Red Johnny Murray Earl Hilleary Meade Whyte Haddox Jake’ Carlin Birch Hollow

Losers Banquet Honors Contest Winners at Church

In Nelsonville the losing team hosted a banquet for the winning side of the Christian Church contest. A chicken dinner for 26 followed three months of competition. Gifts were given to Thelma Starkey, Margaret Hampton, Frances Bennett, and Mildred Bussey, faithful class members. Barbara Steenrod was thanked as she heads to Ohio University. Starkey presented a corsage to Lucile Verity and to teacher Mrs Steenrod.

Nelsonville Business Girls Christian Church James Thelma Starkey Margaret Hampton Frances Bennett Mildred Bussey Barbara Steenrod Ohio University Lucile Verity Steenrod

Mrs Head and Mrs Kelly Head to Cleveland Home

Mrs Aaron Head and Mrs W W Kelly Jr depart Nelsonville for Indianapolis then Cleveland where Mr Head is located and they will settle. Mrs Kelly rents her Nelsonville home to Guy Evans and will live with her daughter in Cleveland.

Nelsonville Aaron Head W. W. Kelly, Jr Indianapolis Cleveland Mr. Head

Ohio Fuel Gas Bowlers Defeat Shafer's Team

NELSONVILLE Ohio Fuel Gas Co team won two of three games from C D Shafer Thursday night in the City Bowling League at Central Alleys Ridenout of the Gas Company rolled high with 206 Monday night the Gas Company will meet Central Alleys team to start the second week of the season Local meets King Local Union No 3905 UMWA will meet at the I O O F Hall Nelsonville Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock

Nelsonville Ohio Fuel Gas Co C. D. Shafer Ridenout Gas Company King I. O. O. F. Hall

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meets in Nelsonville

Mrs Thomas Wilson and two others hosted the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church at 230 West Columbus Street. Mrs John Herrold led devotions, Mrs Rothrock presented the first chapter of the study book, Mrs J M Hyde read a paper The Spirit of Home Missions, and Mrs Elda Patton sang a vocal solo. Refreshments were served to 20 members.

Nelsonville Thomas Wilson Phil Reich Henry Lancaster Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Wilson Home West Columbus Street John Herrold Rothrock J. M. Hyde Spirit of Home Missions Elda Patton

Methodist Guild Meets in Nelsonville

The first fall meeting of the Methodist Guild was held Tuesday evening at the church with a 6 o'clock covered dish dinner for 15 members and one guest, Mrs. O B Daniels. A short business session followed, led by president Mrs. Donald Betts.

M. E. Guild Nelsonville Methodist Guild O. B. Daniels Elsie Hodgeman Columbus Donald Betts

Davis Daughter Undergoes Appendectomy At Cherrington

Harriett Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Davis underwent an appendicitis operation at Cherrington Hospital Thursday afternoon. Her condition was good this morning.

Nelsonville Harriett Davis Harry Davis Cherrington Hospital

Ruth Chesser Dies at 18 in McConnelsville

Ruth B Chesser 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs William Chesser of Asbury Ridge died last night at Rocky Glen Sanitarium McConnelsville where she had been treated. She leaves her parents one sister and six brothers. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

Nelsonville Ruth B. Chesser William Chesser Asbury Ridge Rocky Glen McConnelsville

Mayors Court Fines Local Offender in Intoxication Case

Jake Bower of Haydenville pleaded guilty to an intoxication complaint in Mayor Holland's court. He was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Jake Bowersock Haydenville G. Holland

Pin Club Benefit Dance For N. H. S. Athletic Association

Nelsonville hosts a Saturday evening benefit dance at the Legion Building to aid the N H S Athletic Association. A suit of clothes will be awarded as part of the fundraising event.

Nelsonville Legion Building Pin Club N. H. S. Athletic Association

Wiener Roast for Retta Howe Class in Buchtel

Fourteen members of the Retta Howe Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church enjoyed a wiener roast at the home of Mrs. Flossie Whitmore in Buchtel. Songs and a social hour followed the roasting of the wieners.

Nelsonville Retta Howe Methodist Church Flossie Whitmore Buchtel

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