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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville officials plan meeting on street lights

Mayor C. G. Dew Service Director F. G. Kouri and city officials will discuss street lighting and the municipal electric plant at an 8 pm meeting in Buckeye Building rooms. About 50 citizens attended a preliminary Red Men’s Hall session asking why lights go out. A temporary chair was elected and a citizens group formed to press for answers and future meetings. A storm sewer issue was also raised with a committee named to work with council on a relief program.

Nelsonville C. G Dew F. G. Kouri Buckeye Building Washington St Red Men's Hall City Hall Dew W. L. Hutchins Council Clifford Weiss Clarence Stage Harry Kelly, Sr H. A. Lines Win Boss W. H. Bartoe G. W. Pearce J. L. Cheeseman Wes Davis Joe Bagley Fred Coakley Iean

Nelsonville PTA Holds First Meeting of Year

The Nelsonville High School PTA met Monday with 85 parents and teachers. Officers and committees were named, votes approved sending Mrs. James Knight to the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers in Columbus November 2 3 and 4, and to purchase medical supplies for the school nurse Tessie Cavanaugh. The next meeting is set for October 17 at 7 pm.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Parent-Teacher Association Brooks Franks Faith Cordrey Robert Bingman James Knight Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Columbus J. L. Webb Roy Snackenburg PTA Tessie Cavanaugh Blanche Moorehead Nona Lane Miles Howe Roy .Snackenburg George

Mayor Dew Invited to Tonight's Meeting on Report

The group reported they could not meet with Mayor Dew last night due to another engagement but he would discuss the matter at tonight's meeting. All citizens interested are invited.

Dew

Nelsonville Social Notes and Garden Club Guests

Nelsonville High School home nursing class hosted a stork shower for Mrs Everett Carroll with gifts games and music. Athens Garden Club tea guests included several members of the Woman's Community Garden Club. Local mentions list Roy Washburn Glenn Weymueller Dr A L Pritchard and a large Turner family picnic with many relatives from McArthur Canal Winchester and Carroll.

Nelsonville High School Everett Carroll Violet Fink John Fink Lenora Hannas Martha Cooley Kathleen Keating Jo Warehime Martha Pierce Marjorie Blair Rosemary Sayre Jeanette Davis Jeannette Reeves Anna Hunter Betty North Mercedes Bruce Wavia Bateman Eleanor Spencer Mrs. Boyd Athens Woman's Comunity Garden Club Athens Garden Club Athens Country Club J. M. Hyde Mayme Keplar J. D. Adamson E. J. Arnold James Beard Rose Cook Oral Daugherty L.A. Whitmore Egbert Whitmore C. L. Stout Nelsonville Roy Washburn Wooster Glenn F. Weymueller Washington, D. C C. A. Stover A. L. Pritchard South Point Lena Crow Carroll John David George Dunkle Cyntha Nancy Pearl Nancy Dunkle McArthur Benson George Mary Dunkle Lancaster Raymond George Rita Rae MccArthur Harley Amerine Cynthia A. King Jake King Cramer Jackson Lena McDaniel Hobart McDaniel Robert McDaniel New Plymouth Charles Shafer Lu Evelyn George Schoonover Dave Dunkle Betty Call Earl Timms Alvin Brown Warne Jack Robert King Harry Dunkle Bonnie Lou Edith Dunkle Arthur George Harry George James George John Dunkle

Evans and Evans Fined for Intoxication in Sand Run Court

William Evans and Dave Evans of Sand Run were fined $10 and costs each by Mayor C. G. Dew after pleading guilty to intoxication charges. A separate claim notes the United States leads in milk consumption per person while housing stock includes half a ton of steel appliances like stoves and washing machines.

Nelsonville William Evans Dave Evans Sand Run C. G. Dew United States

Delegation Plans Lancaster Rally speakers Bricker Taft

A large delegation of Hocking Countians aims to attend the 11th Congressional District Republican rally at the Lancaster Fairgrounds on Tuesday evening. Headline speakers include John W. Bricker and Robert A. Taft.

Logan Lancaster Fairgrounds John W. Bricker Robert A. Taft

Four Generations Fingerprinted in Oakland Family Portrait

In Oakland California a four generation family line up for fingerprinting to secure future identification. Baby Norma Giampoli, aged 3 12, her mother age 28, grandmother 47, and great grandmother 66 all volunteered for the process.

Oakland Cal Norma Giampoli

Mont Pelee Eruption Destroys Thousands in Minutes

In 1902 Mont Pelee volcano in Martinique West Indies erupted with sudden ferocity, obliterating about 30,000 people in roughly a quarter hour, leaving a stark imprint on local history and global memory.

Mont Pelee Martinique West Indies

Republicans of York Meet Monday Night

Nelsonville notes describe Nora Atkinson urging ward chairmen to register for certification and countywide poll plans. The McKinley-Bricker for Governor Club met with a well attended session in the First Presbyterian church, with remarks from Athens visitors and local GOP speakers. Thomas Wilson Sr. returns home after surgery at Grant Hospital and rests there.

Nelsonville Nora Ww. Atkinson Republican State Central Committee 10Th Congressional District McKinley-Bricker Atkinson Gilbert Circle First Presbyterian Arch Athens A. E. Wagner Charles W. Evans Athens County Women's Republican Club Alma Hudson Pickering Anna K. Price Evans Columbus Price United States H. T. Phillips General Assembly W. P. Clark Harry Kelly Lancaster Thomas Wilson Grant Hospital Mr. Wilson

Will Give Benefit Nelsonville Event at Red Men Hall

Degree of Pocahontas planned a benefit party for Nelsonville to be held Wednesday night at 8 oclock in the Red Men Hall.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Montanans seek WWI fallen in France dugout

Adjutant General John W. Mahan, sole survivor of his group, has traveled to France to locate the bodies of 19 comrades buried in a dugout. He was commissioned by the War Department to search a front-line sector that stood as an American position on September 12, 1918.

Helena Mont John W. Mahan France Mahan War Department

Queen Olga Held Safe At Farm House

Tension rises as Philip Veritzen seeks to pry Queen Olga from sanctuary and Olina resists. Noel and his father pressure for a chaperoned exit to continue the operetta project, while Lillian proposes a workaround using Mrs. Graham’s accommodations to keep Olga and her daughter confined at the farmhouse.

Philip Veritzen Lillian Olina Noel Philip Olga Olivia

Meddlers Enforce Incommunicado Stay At Farmhouse

A tense scene unfolds as Lillian imposes strict isolation rules to protect a queen and her daughter. Noel must stay at the farmhouse without outside contact until the chief allows a return to normal life, while Philip and Noel's father clash with the plan and Noel expresses reluctance.

Philip Veritzen Noel Lillian Noe

Social Notes From Glouster ME Meet at Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grands Club of Ninevah Rebekah Lodge held its annual picnic in Jacksonville with a five o’clock potluck lunch and a business session led by president Ida B. Davis. Members listed include Altha Dunlevy Maude Davis Minnie Hallam Alice Phillips Electa Grimm Lydia Watkins Mary B. Kalt and Mary Watson. The next meeting will be at Minnie Hallam’s home in October. Thursday meet Get-to-Gether Club at Helen Love’s home in the afternoon.

Jacksonville Noble Grands Club Ninevah Rebekah Lodge Ida B. Davis Altha Dunlevy Maude Davis Minnie Hallam Alice Phillips Electa Grimm Lydia Watkins Mary B. Kalt Mary Watson

Faithful Workers Sewing Club adds three new members

The Faithful Workers Sewing Club met at Mrs. E T Brown's home with president Mrs. Gladys Viney presiding. After song service and the 23rd Psalm read by Mrs. Anna Mayle prayer by Mrs. Helen Leach. Three new members were added: Miss Garnet Brooks Mrs. Louise Tucker and Mrs. Anna Mayle. An on lawn fish fry was planned for October 8 at Mrs. Virgil Tucker's home. Next meeting to be at Mrs. Helen Leach's home.

Faithful Workers Sewing Club E. T. Brown Gladys Viney Anna Mayle Helen Leach Garnet Brooks Louise Tucker Virgil Tucker

Stars Say For Wednesday September 21

The Star forecast for September 21 predicts expansive interests and rising fortunes through new opportunities and influential allies. Individuals with birthdays may see a year of great openings in employment and social prestige, with tact and discreet approach favored.

the Stars

Richardson Honored Guests at Banquet and Dance

Sixty five guests attended a dinner and dance at the Ath ens country club in Glouster and Athens honoring L. E. Richardson's employees. Joe Wallace served as master of ceremonies with talks by Frank Price Enlon Grubb Homer Morris Dan Kovatch Clayton Zollinger Alfred Craft and Bob Ley. A three course dinner featured roses ferns and candles. Richardson announced each employee will receive one week of paid vacation starting next year. The event concluded with group singing and dancing.

Glouster Athens L. E. Richardson Joe Wallace Fleishman Yeast Co Frank Price Mr. Richardson Enlon Grubb Glouster Baker Homer Morris Dan Kovatch Clayton Zollinger Alfred Craft Bob Ley

Surprise Party Honors Lewis Houenstein at 63rd Birthday

A surprise party was hosted at Lewis Houenstein’s farm home in Sun-Guysville R.D. No. 2 to celebrate his 63rd birthday on Sept. 18. Dinner and a large birthday cake were shared, with guests including Ervin Keeney and others from Buchtel and nearby areas. Music provided by Buckeye's Hill Billies and local entertainers.

Buchtel Lewis Houenstein Buckeye S Hill Billies Jimmy Petit Raymond Tennihill Monday Ernest Lax Carbon Hill

Bishopville Church Plans Annual Home-Coming

The Bishopville Church of Christ announces its annual home-coming for next Sunday September 25. Regular services will be held in the morning followed by a basket dinner and an afternoon program. Visiting ministers are expected and the congregation invites members of neighboring churches. Alfalfa history note mentions Europe cultivation over two millennia.

Glouster Bishopville

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