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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville child dies after street accident

Charles Stufflebean four of Dorr Run died at home from injuries after being struck by a car last Saturday. Police found the driver Fred Wise of Logan blameless with no charges filed. He had been taken to Cherrington Hospital and later returned home as the family planned funeral arrangements.

Nelsonville Charles Stufflebean Ash Stufflebean Dorr Run George Bateman Fred Wise Logan Wise Cherrington Hospital

Nelsonville Mechemsa dominant in Centennial alleys bowling night

Nelsonville Mechemsa won both games Tuesday in the City Bowling League at Central Alleys from C. D. Shafers. The third game was postponed due to Louis Baer fight interest. Thursday night Martin Cleaners will meet Brooks Shoe Company.

Nelsonville Mechemsa C. D. Shafers Louis Baer Martin Cleaners Brooks Shoe Company

Women’s Business and Professional Club Plans Dinner

Nelsonville report says the Women’s Business and Professional Club will host a dinner meeting Tuesday evening at the secretary Miss Blanche Moorehead’s home to receive new members. Logan club officers will attend for initiation. Sigrid Love and Irma Wilson coordinate the program and dinner. Buckeye Lodge Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Anna McLaughlin’s Campbell Street home.

Nelsonville Woman's Business and Professional Club Blanche Moorehead Logan Club Irma Wilson Mable Haffner Sigrid Love Buckeye Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Anna McLaughlin Campbell Street

Buchtel Brief News Notes Recap of Local Visits and Events

Buchtel residents attended the National Tiranois Stores picnic in Athens with many named attendees. Local families welcomed newborns, visits from CCC enrollees, and travels to Charleston Wellston Wellsburg and Akron. Several residents recovered from illness and returned to work after recent absences.

Buchtel Athens Mra Anna Harris Mert Willis John Maurer Jacob Wagner Mary Alice Robert Corwin Doris Charlies Mohney Agnes McDonald John Sabo Stella Krotche Henry Krotche Adolph Levandosky Margaret Colbert D. E. Bookman Elsie Bernice Robby George Bookman Lucille Sayre James Tolliver Jimmie Betty John McGee Walter Hopstetter Dean Robinson Steva Crabtree Nelsonville Carl Moore Kathleen Clay and Hartland W. Va Mire Harve Lafollette Charleroi Frank Bartoe Clarence Lafollett Jennie McKinney Wellston Ed Whetstone Dela Stevens Jake Martin Charles King Wellsburg Mr King Hugh King Mary King Happy Hollow Walter Smathers Wafred Fayre Monica Cherrington Hospital Munday

Arnold Talks To Rotarians In Nelsonville Discussion of Constitutional amendments

E J Arnold superintendent of schools spoke to the Rotary Club in Nelsonville on amendments to the constitution. He noted 21 amendments adopted since 1789 and highlighted the Bill of Rights the 18th through the 21st amendments. Kenneth Kinneer was a guest, with Earl Crouse and Gene Connors praising the event.

Nelsonville Rotary Club E. J. Arnold Thos. N. Hoover Ohio University Arnold Kenneth Kinneer Earl Crouse Gene Connors

Nelsonville Troop 46 Leaders Plan Evening Meeting

Troop 46 committeemen Roy Tomlinson Jim Patton Bill Lawson Harry Wolfe and Earl Bateman will meet tonight at the K of P Building after lodge to consider troop business. The troop expects to have West School Building room painted before Friday and meets there at 7 30 that evening. Patrol Leaders for the last quarter are Charles Levering Don Wachenschwanz John Johnson each with assigned patrol starting Friday. Scout Jimmie Linscott was promoted to Troop Quartermaster. The troop has 28 regular members. Local leaders will hold a special session next week to discuss the Athens County Council setup.

Nelsonville Roy Tomlinson Jim Patton Bill Lawson Harry Wolfe Earl Bateman K. of P West School Charles Levering Don Wachenschwanz John Johnson Jimmie Linscott Harold Lehman Athens County Council

Funeral for Marion Resident Is Held

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. at the home in Marion Township Hocking County for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Inboden a lifelong Marion Township resident and well known in Nelsonville She was the sister of Mrs James W Shafer of Nelsonville and leaves brothers and sisters J A Blosser Mrs Frank Webb J G Blosser Mrs Luella Bartoe and Mrs J F Dehnen with details of their locations shown.

Nelsonville Marion Township Hocking County Mary Elizabeth Inboden Inboden James W. Shafer J. A. Blosser Frank Webb Carbon Hill J. G. Blosser Gore Luella Bartoe Lancaster J. F. Dehnen Logan

Mrs Catherine Hall Roundaveld Undergoes Appendectomy

Mrs Catherine Hall Roundaveld of Columbus and formerly of Nelsonville underwent an appendectomy at Grant Hospital on Saturday. Her condition is listed as satisfactory. She is the granddaughter of Mrs George Sargeant of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Catherine Hall Roundaveld Columbus Grant Hospital George Sargeant

Arnold Enters Ohio State University Engineering Jr Year

Mrs. Ralph Parks and Mrs. E. J. Arnold spent Tuesday in Columbus. They went today to enroll Gene Arnold at Ohio State University. He is entering his junior year in an engineering course.

Nelsonville Ralph Parks E. J. Arnold Columbus Gene Arnold Ohio State University

Franklin Fillinger stroke patients show slight improvement

Nelsonville report says Frank Fillinger recovered slightly from a Tuesday morning stroke. His wife Mrs. Fillinger remains in serious condition with right side paralysis.

Nelsonville Frank Fillinger

Band Boosters Plan Third Bingo Night for Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes a third bingo party by the Band Boosters Club Friday in the K of P Hall. Unusual baked goods prizes are planned and donations are welcome via Mrs. Orland Gandee. Proceeds benefit Nelsonville High School Band.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club K. of P. Hall Orland Gandee

Esther Class Meeting At Christian Church

Esther Class of the Christian Church holds a Thursday meeting with a pot luck dinner at 6 pm followed by business. All members urged to attend. Quilting will be available Thursday afternoon at the church.

Nelsonville Esther The Christian Church

Small Son Is Guest Of Honor at Party

Mrs. Charlotte Hubbel hosted a surprise ninth birthday party for Harley Joe at her home 289 Franklin Street in Nelsonville. About twenty guests attended with games, contests, ice cream cake and chocolate bar favors. The Loyal Woman's Class of the Methodist Church will meet Friday night with Mrs. Goss Johnson at 425% Cherent Street.

Nelsonville Charlotte Hubbel Franklin Street Harley Joe Loyal Woman's Class The Methodist Church Charles Monks Goss Johnson Cherenut Street

First Presbyterian Choir Opens Fall Practice in Nelsonville

The choir at First Presbyterian Church begins its first fall practice on Thursday at 7:20 PM inside the church.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church

Mrs Dresher Hosts Presbyterian Missionary Society

Nelsonville report says Mrs. Rachel Dresher will host Thursday afternoon for the Presbyterian Missionary Society with Mrs. H D Krieg as program leader.

Nelsonville Rachel Dresher Thorsday Presbyterian Missionary Society H. D. Krieg

Miss Mary Ada Line Wilson Heads to Ohio State

Mary Ada Line Wilson departed Nelsonville for Columbus to begin her freshman year at Ohio State University and will reside at Westminster Hall on campus.

Nelsonville Mary Adaline Wilson Columbus Ohio State University Westminster Hall

Nelsonville Briefs Items From Town and Nearby

Miss Ina Hoover of New Salem spent Tuesday here on business. Mr and Mrs C W Backus left Tuesday on a motor trip to Iowa. William Mills is a business visitor in Washington DC.

Ina Hoover New Salem C. W. Backus Iowa William Mills Washington, D.C

Chauncey Dinner Honors Local Residents and Executed Man

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Joe Staley hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Mrs Bernard Melenger and children from Nelsonville Mrs Jack Burge of Floodwood Mr and Mrs Curtis Watson and children of Athens Pearley Wicks of Concord and Mr and Mrs Clarence Staley of Chauncey William Kemmier, executed in New York on August 6 1890, was the first person electrocuted in that state.

Chauncey Joe Staley Bernard Melenger Nelsonville Jack Burge Floodwood Curtis Watson Athens Pearley Wicks Concord Clarence Staley William Kemmier New York

Bradbury News Briefs

Bradbury notes list social visits in Bradbury and Middleport. Evensons and Archers family health updates appear with births, illness, and moves. Local residents like Earl Archer and Dana Adams are mentioned with recoveries and hospital status.

Mrs Kempton Honored With Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Hermen Kempton was surprised at her Taylor Ridge home last Thursday as friends gathered in the living room. She received a set of cups and saucers for her birthday, with a lunch served. Attending were Mrs James Harrison, Mrs John Davis, Mrs Fred Heffken, Mrs P B Chalfant, Mrs Fred Olbers, Mrs Carl Welling, Mr and Mrs Hermen Kempton and family members. John and Ira Kempton also present.

Taylor Ridge Hermen Kempton Iris Mary Hazel Dortha Wahneta Cora Kempton John Ira Kempton John Davis Glouster Curtis Kempton Della Chalfant Chalfant Jessie Wilson Bessie Wright Circleville Charlotte Phillips Kingston Evan Davis

Hysells Dined With Kings as Census Estimates Poor Housing

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hysell were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. Vv. King on Sunday. The article notes an estimate that more than 40,000,000 people in the United States are improperly housed.

Victor Hysell T. Vv. King United States

Curtis Kempton Dies After Long Ill Health

Glouster resident Curtis W. Kempton age 50 died at his Broad Street home Tuesday at 9 am after a long illness. He leaves a wife a sister Mrs John Davis two brothers D E Kempton and John Kempton Funeral services Friday at 2 pm at his home led by Rev David P Morris with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Curtis W. Kempton Broad Street John Davis Taylor Ridge D. E. Kempton Chillicothe John Kempton David P. Morris Church of Christ Maplewood

Mission Group Meeting Reports Nine Members and Five Guests

Shelton Missionary Society held its September meeting at Mrs. Gertrude Rainey’s home with nine members and five visitors. The program covered reading on inspiration and mission work in Tibet Africa and Japan featuring Dr Shelton Dr Dye and Charles Garst.

Trimble Shelton Missionary Society Gertrude Rainey Herrold Mies Raber Shelton Royal J. Dye Charles E. Garst Tibet Africa Japan Christman Rainey Brown

Miss Isabel Carter Enters St Marys of the Springs

Miss Isabel Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Carter traveled to Columbus on Tuesday with her mother and brother to enroll at St Marys of the Springs School. Dan

Glouster Isabel Carter G. W Carter Columbus St. Marys of the Springs School Dan

Kittle Couple Return From Eastern Trip

Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Kittle return from a three weeks journey through the East visiting New England states and Albany New York where they saw their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harper. The gurnard fish can swim glide float fly and walk.

H. F. Kittle East New England Albany N. Y Charles Harper

Past Nobles Picnic At Jacksonville Grove

The Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge held its September meeting in the grove at Jacksonville. After the business session led by president Martha Kloh, members enjoyed a picnic supper with guests Mrs. Robert Grimm and Mrs. Roy Easler. The October meeting will be at Mrs. Frank Dunlevy’s home.

Jacksonville Noble Grands Club Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Grove Martha Kloh Robert Grimm Roy Easler Frank Dunlevy Maude Davis William Hallam Walter Hill Martha Kiloh William Kalt

Emrich Dalton Wedding Reported In St. Marys

Mr and Mrs George Emrich announce the marriage of their daughter Wilma to Ephriam Dalton of Red Town. The ceremony was performed by Rev Dawson at St Marys West Virginia on September 14.

Glouster George Emrich Wilma Ephriam Dalton Redtown Dawson St. Marys W. Va

Anniversary observed by Marcellite Rebekah lodge

The Marcellite Rebekah lodge marked its first anniversary with a Saturday night meeting. The program included songs and solos by Rev. David P. Morris and others, an address by M. M. Bryson, followed by ice cream, cake, and a social season.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge America David P. Morris Rev. Morris Oral Jones Margaret McDonald Lois Golding Neva Golding Dora Ervin M. M. Bryson

Kiwanians Meet In Columbus Club Gathering

Two Columbus visitors W H Holiday and G MeIlway attended the Kiwanis club meeting at the Gordon Hotel Tuesday noon. Membership attendance was good. The attendance prize from C F Wallace was awarded to L E Richardson.

Glouster W. H Holiday G. MeIlway Columbus Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon C. F. Wallace L. E. Richardson

Glouster Pythian Sisters Plan Trip to Old Man's Cave

Glouster Temple members of the Pythian Sisters will meet at the K of P Hall Thursday night to discuss a trip to Old Man's Cave. Members are asked to bring a potluck lunch.

Glouster Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Old Man's Cave

Community Chest elects Stillman Westbook president

Stillman F Westbook of Hartford Connecticut and vice president at Aetna Life Insurance Company was elected president of Community Chest and Councils at the annual meeting held during the 1935 Mobilization for Human Needs Conference.

Washington L&m Stillman F

Chauncey P T A Plans Study Groups at First Meeting

At Chauncey High School Monday night the Chauncey P T A discussed forming study groups and agreed to meet again next Monday. The group also reviewed first aid room equipment in local schools and urged the Board of Education to help with outfitting. Many Chauncey Dover teachers attended as Paul Fiske was re elected president and led the session.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Board of Education Chauncey-Dover Paul Fiske Chauncey P. T. A

Chauncey Socials Update Chauncey Residents Gather

Chauncey residents visited and hosted guests across town over the weekend. Enos Lookado and others called on Mrs. John Leach near Coolville. Dr. C N Sanders of Millfield and sister-in-law Mrs. George Williamson enjoyed Columbus trip.

Chauncey Enos Lookado William Clary Cynthia Karns John Leach Coolville Elaine Paul McKinney Blaine Bullock Bailey Run George Adkins Jake Chapman Thomas Cruikshank CCC Zaleski Peter Rankin

Kinney announces eight pound daughter Anna Mae

Chesterhill brief reports the birth of eight pound Anna Mae to Mr and Mrs Robert Kinney on September 19 with the infant cared for by Miss Winifred Warrie Joetown. Also notes Adda Ewart Zanesville real estate hire and several local moves and theft at A C Carr restaurant with window entry and ten dollars stolen.

Chesterhill Robert Kinney Anna Mae Winifred Warrie Joetown

Gypsy wedding cake mix contains blood from couple

A sensational report describes flour for a gypsy wedding cake allegedly mixed with blood drawn from both the bride and groom wrists. The claim centers on a ritualistic act linked to the ceremony, with no corroborating details provided.

Trimble Christ Church Holds Home-Coming

Trimble Church of Christ held its annual home-coming on Sunday September 22 with strong attendance. The Bible School featured the Children’s Chorus and Junior Choir under Betty Johnson, and the morning worship featured Rev. Gilbert Courtney with the topic Our Home-Coming Wish. Pearl Christman led the Young People’s Choir, a basket dinner followed, and the afternoon program included invocations, solos, a home-coming sermon by Rev. R F Strickler, talks by Will Merritt and Bart Pettit, and musical selections by Coffman children and choirs. Out-of-town attendees included several families from Chauncey Glouster Columbus Millfield and Nelsonville.

Chauncey Trimble Church of Christ Bible School Betty Johnson Gilbert Courtney Pearl Christman D. P. Morris Iris Glouster Church Columbus Bart Pettit Millfield Coffman Charlie Danford Willard Buchman William Baker Major Sam Johnson R. R. Johnson Erland Coffmand George Coffman Olive Kittle Athens Will Merritt Olive Thomas Marcia Lou Christine Brown Henry Williams David Morris Campbell Rose Sanders Glouster B. H. Pettit Francis Earich Strickler O. A. Austin Effie Lamborn Nelsonville Harry Grimes Ringgold

Minister Store Closes After 25 Years in Chauncey

The Edward Minister grocery and general store in Chauncey, open for 25 years, closed Saturday after the death of Mr. Minister last May. Family members had continued the business, and Mrs. Florence Minister and her family recently moved to Athens, ending the operation.

Chauncey Edward Minister Minister Florence Minister Athens

Chauncey Party Camps and Fishes at Roxbury

A Chauncey group including Mr and Mrs William Beckley Margaret Johnston Charlie Fenders and the Johnstons and Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson and daughter Margaret spent a weekend camping and fishing at Roxbury on the Muskingum River.

Chauncey William Beckley Margaret Johnston Charlie Fenders Burg Johnston Andrew Jackson Margaret of Roxbury Muskingum River

Tuppers Pastoral Recept Recounts Local Revivals and Visits

A fragmentary notice recalls a revival drive at Tuppers Plains where Rev. Grant Holman led a session from Reedaville. It mentions visitors including Mr. and Mrs Newlan and Mrs Kate Smith, along with livestock incident details and Roy Springer paying for a truck.

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