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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1936

Page

3

Hocking Plant Reopens Near Nelsonville

Repairs and conditioning at the Hocking Valley Brick Co. plant at The Diamond near Nelsonville are expected to allow operations to resume Monday. The idle Ohio facility has produced fire proofing material and building tile for three years. About 60 workers will be hired as operations restart, with steady output likely through late autumn.

Nelsonville Ohio Hocking Valley Brick Co Diamond W. H. Parks

Suzy to Play at Nelsonville Majestic Theater

Jean Harlow stars in Suzy with Franchot Tone and Cary Grant at the Nelsonville Majestic on Sunday and Monday Sept 27-28 with two matinees. Adapted from Herbert Gorman novel, the romance unfolds amid wartime espionage and a counter spy execution.

Jean Harlow Suzy Franchot Tone Cary Grant Nelsonville Majestic Theater Herbert Gorman Europe George Fitzmaurice Greta Garbo Clark Gable Myrna Loy

Eagles Nelsonville meeting to feature state chaplain speaker

Nelsonville Aerie No 391 announces Will Address Eagles Nelsonville E F Poss state chaplain will speak Tuesday evening September 29 at 730 pm with lunch served. John Whyte worthy president and Gilbert Smith secretary urge wide attendance of members to meet the state chaplain.

Nelsonville E. F. Poss Order of Eagles Nelsonville Aerie John Whyte Gilbert Smith the Aerie

Children Examined for Use of Braces and Therapy

Read about crippled children receiving special treatment to restore use of limbs. Doctor Higgins notes some may not fully recover yet braces and therapy offer hope. Funds from Athens President's Ball, led by Mayor Len B. McCune, finance aids. another ball planned to boost support as nurse and doctor witness brave youngsters.

Higgins Athens Len B. McCune McCune Wilson

Family Reunion at Koehler Home in Glouster

A Sunday family reunion and Koehler birthday gathered 37 people at Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Koehler’s Glouster home. Eight Koehler siblings attended with their families. one daughter and two grandsons were absent. Attendees included Ervin, Carl, Clarence Fealty and J L, Elmer Wiseman and children, Homer Levering and Joyce, Chester Penrod, Floyd Koehler and Connie and Eddie, Lewis Koehler and children, plus visitors Robert Starner and sons and Frank Ley.

Ervin Koehler Carl Koehler Clarence Fealty J. L New Lexington Elmer Wiseman Harold Evelyn Homer Levering Joyce Crooksville Chester Penrod Corning Floyd Koehler Connie Eddie Middleport Lewis Koehler Lewis Norma Jean Betty Wanda Robert Starner Larry and Jerry Frank Ley Athens

Books Available Nelsonville Reading Circle Set 1936 37

A complete Reading Circle set for teachers and pupils is now at the Nelsonville Public Library. The items will be displayed in the library window for a few days before circulating to residents or schools in Athens County. GLOUSTER Loyal Women's Class Church of Christ picnic set for Antle Grove north of town Wednesday with a 10 am church gathering for those without transportation.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Public Athens County Glouster Loyal Women's Class Church of Christ Antle Grove Ford

Galveston Port Leads Texas General Cargo Exports

Galveston Texas regained its position as the leading port for exporting general cargo in the fiscal year ending July 31. The report was issued by H Ziegler Inc Galveston freight brokers.

Galveston Tex 4U.P Houston Texas H. Ziegler, Inc Galveston Freight Brokers

Squirrel Hunters Fined by Jacksonville Mayor

Fred Harper and Frank Scott of Glouster pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of squirrels before Mayor H R Phillips in Jacksonville. Harper fined 100 dollars plus costs with one year license revocation and jailed for nonpayment. Scott fined with costs and one year license suspension, paid parcialmente and arranged time payments. Police had trailed Harper from Bishopville Road to Stansberry home. eight squirrels dumped from car. both men pled guilty and were sentenced.

Glouster Fred Harper Frank Scott H. R. Phillips Jacksonville Harper Athens Scott B. F. Swartz Bishopville Road John Morris Stansberry Stansberry Place Phillips

Doctor Witham Attends Cleveland Exposition Visit

Dr W D Witham of Glouster travels to Cleveland with his parents Mr and Mrs Burk Witham Chauncey for a few days to attend the Exposition and visit Burke Witham, his brothers in law and sisters Mr and Mrs F H Swanson and Mr and Mrs Robert Helling.

Glouster W. D. Witham Burk Witham Chauncey Cleveland Burke Witham F. H. Swanson Robert Helling

Trimble Bridge Club Meets at Morrison Home

The Trimble Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. Alberta Morrison's home with Mrs. Marjorie Anderson as hostess. Honored guests were Elizabeth Dunlevy and Evelyn Joseph, who shared gifts. Three bridge tables, lunch, and prizes followed. high score went to Medrith Jarvis, second to Leona McLain. Next meeting set for Oct 8 at Elizabeth Dunlevy's home.

Trimble Trimble Bridge Club Alberta Morrison Marjorie Anderson Elizabeth Dunlevy Evelyn Joseph Nora Hall Leona McLain Dorothy Rainey Medrith Jarvis Winnie Joseph Irene Koons Verna Rasp Peggy McCune Martha Anne Hickmann

Tomcats Lose 38-0 to Fast Middletown Team

Glouster High Tomcats were defeated 38 to 0 on Middletown’s field Friday afternoon. Middletown had beaten Columbus East 34-0 the prior week, and Glouster prepares for a home game next Friday against New Concord High in a Big Six League clash. Also, W. D. Christman Camp 141 Sons of Veterans meets Monday at 7:30 PM to arrange a district convention here next Sunday.

Glouster Glouster High Tomcats Middletown Grater Columbus East Tomcats New Concord High W. D. Christman Sons of Veterans

Women of the Moose to Celebrate September Birthdays

Glouster chapter invites members to a Tuesday evening meeting to celebrate September birthdays. A good attendance is requested as important business will be considered. A potluck lunch will follow.

Glouster—Women of the Moose

Rothwell Club Meets With Mrs. Bingman

GLOUSTER Mrs C A Bingman hosted the Rothwell Club at her Madison Street home Thursday afternoon with twelve members answering roll call. E M Blower read a paper on Our Constitution and a general study followed led by O A McDonald. Ralph Woods was elected to membership. Next meeting set for October 8 at Mrs W W Bryson’s Urbancrest residence.

H F. Kittle O. A. McDonald Gertrude Pride R. P. Kientz E. M. Blower J. H. Henshaw Mary Hawk A. H Chute Jessie Hill Bingman W. W. Bryson Urbancrest

Rutter Taken To White Cross Hospital For Eye Infection

Clifford Rutter Mo doctor was transported by local ambulance to White Cross Hospital Columbus Friday for treatment of an infection in his right eye.

Glouster Clifford Rutter Modoc White Cross Hospital Columbus

Miss Neva Golding Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Miss Neva Golding, daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Golding of Glouster, underwent an appendicitis operation at Grant Hospital in Columbus on Thursday. Mr Golding returned home Thursday night and Mrs Golding remained with Miss Neva at the hospital through the evening.

Glouster Neva Golding W. J. Golding Grant Hospital Columbus

Trimble Grange Heads to Canaanville for Degrees

Trimble Grange will travel to Canaanville on September 29 to confer the third and fourth degrees on a class of candidates. Local members and prospective candidates are preparing for the lodge ceremony and related rites.

Trimble Grange Canaanville

Clerks Call for Merchant Talks Ahead of Holidays

At a Retail Clerks' Union meeting Arthur Wolf was honored as he leaves Clover Farm Stores for a new post. Katherine Anderson was elected vice president of Fair Store. District No. 3 officers were named from several Ohio towns. Cleveland hosts the next convention January 24. Clerks seek wider organization and urge merchants to negotiate holiday hours.

D. C. Rope Newark H. Shore Toledo D. J. Marquis Akron E. D. Coffman Glouster D. Stokes Barberton Donald O'Leary Bellaire Frank Betts Nelsonville Cleveland Athens County Labor Non-Partisan League Thomas Quinlan International Clerks’ Union Clerks’ Committee

Christmas Shopping Public Notice Crafted For All

A community public notice invites residents to participate in Christmas shopping events. Organizers urge early planning and highlight venues, dates, and safety guidelines for a smooth holiday season.

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