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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville seniors named for senior scholarship tests

Nelsonville High School announces eight seniors Martha Galvin June Garner Elmo Robson Irvin Badger John Johnson Bob Lancaster Bill Mechem and Paul Wright will represent the class in the Senior Scholarship Tests at Athens on Saturday April 3 as announced by Principal Kenneth Kinneer. The program featured Bob Lancaster and Paul Wright in Believe It or Not roles plus student acts and musical interludes. At Trimble Lodge funeral details are posted for Conrad Wein with a 12:30 gathering Friday.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Athens Prin Kenneth Kinneer Martha Galvin June Garner Elmo Robson Irvin Badger John Johnson Bob Lancaster Bill Mechem Paul Wright Robert Ripley Garth Lightfoot Jack Pritchard Chopin Bach Alice Mechem Luther Burbank Chester Windle My Buddy Betty Figgins Jack Wilson Pat White Betty McClain

Funeral Attendees Gather for Douglas and McElroy Tragedy

Funeral services were held in Painesville Ohio for Harry Douglas and his sister in law Eleanor McElroy killed when their car was struck by a train. Attendees from Nelsonville Deanville The Plains Athens Floodwood and other nearby areas were listed including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hewitt and Mrs. Ray Gabriel.

Nelsonville Harry Douglas Eleanor McElroy Painesville Ohio Golda Perry Donald Frank Douglas Russell Harry Hewitt Deanville William Birge Floodwood Angie Southe Harry Frank Southe John Sewell Athens Ray Gabriel the Plains Douglas Zell Douglas

Miss Jo Barnecut Joins Ohio State University Bacteriology

Miss Jo Barnecut begins duties as assistant in the Bacteriology Department at Ohio State University. She serves under department head Dr. Hudson and aims for an M A degree while continuing her graduate studies after graduating from Nelsonville schools and Ohio State University.

Nelsonville Jo Barnecut Ohio State University Hudson Barnecut State

Lillian Silcott Hosts Nelsonville M M Club Meeting

Mrs. Lillian Silcott hosted the Nelsonville M M Club meeting with eight members present for a two course luncheon after the business session. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ruth Keating, Mrs. Gladys Pierce, and Mrs. Georgia Foughty. Mrs. Minnie Scott will entertain the next gathering.

Nelsonville Lillian Silcott M. M. Club Freda Hellyer Ruth Keating Gladys Pierce Georgia Foughty Minnie Scott

Boy Scout Patrols Formed At Nelsonville Troop 66

At Troop 66 in Nelsonville three new patrols were formed: Eagle Patrol led by Floyd Barber with members John Campbell Guy Smith Junior Johnson Forest Ruscoe Bob Rairdan Joe Nichols. Kangaroo Patrol led by Eb Howe with Charles Campbell Charles Wachenschwanz Ross Keplar Charles DeFord Bob Wilkins. Wolf Patrol led by Clarence Coakley with Max Linton Bob Johnson Theodore Crane Bob Sowers James Hubble Jack Bush Bob Tignor. Wolf Patrol meets tonight at 7 30 at West School and each member brings two cents.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Eagle Patrol Floyd Barber John Campbell Guy Smith Junior Johnson Forest Ruscoe Bob Rairdan Joe Nichols Eb Howe Guy Barber Charles Campbell Charles Wachenschwanz Ross Keplar Charles DeFord Bob Wilkins Wolf Patrol Clarence Coakley Max Linton Bob Johnson Theodore Crane Bob Sowers James

Group Gets Revival Start at Nelsonville Church

Group from the Church of Christ opened a revival at the Nelsonville church site. The event marks a community religious gathering as the congregation hosts guests and plans future services.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Thefts Reported in Nelsonville Crack Peanut Vending Machines

Nelsonville police report thefts of peanut vending machines from Mary Sparham’s restaurant on W Washington Street and Hall Bros. on Chestnut Street during the week. The notice references residents and locations including Ingram and nearby farms, with several names blurred in the copy.

Nelsonville Mary Sparham W. Washington St Hall Bros Chestnut St

Logan Rollers Defeat Elks In City League Bowls

Logan Rollers, led by Johnny Columber with a 630 triple from 192 212 226, won 956 to 843 in the first game and then 844 831 in the finals against the Elks. Short 223 and Frank Huddy 211 were strong for Logan while Carl Starkey’s 257 high single highlighted Nelsonville Lumber.

Nelsonville Johnny Columber Shines Logan Elks Short Frank Huddy Carl Starkey Nelsonville Lumber Crew Lumbermen Brooks Shoe Ray

Sight and vision talk by Dr Donaghue at Rotary Club

Nelsonville session covered the history of eyeglasses from ancient aids to modern spectacle development. Dr Donaghue explained eye diseases in three groups and debunked brainless eye theories while outlining differences among ophthalmologists opticians and optometrists. Ten members were named for nomination and five directors to be elected at the next meeting.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Tom Donaghue Florence Italy Donaghue Benjamin Franklin Wm. Morgan W. H. Badger L. I. Krieg Harry A. Mettler Frank G. Smith O. A. Rider Ralph Parks Charles Walker E. J. Arnold C. H. Bartlett

Five Arrested At Dance Tuesday In Nelsonville

Five arrests for intoxication and two for quarreling followed a Tuesday night dance in Nelsonville. Pleading guilty on arraignment before Mayor Holland were Clifford Preston Partersburg Lawrence Sullivan Lick Run Edward Ackison Coonville William Cook Zion Ridge and Charles Bail Buchtel. Fines of five dollars and costs were imposed. Preston remained jailed pending settlement. Foster Skinner Trimble pleaded guilty to fighting and was fined ten dollars and costs. John Shafer, charged with fighting, posted bond for this morning’s arraignment.

Nelsonville G. Holland Clifford Preston Partersburg Lawrence Sullivan Lick Run Edward Ackison Coonville William Cook Zion Ridge Charles Bail Buchtel Preston Foster Skinner Trimble John Shafer

Mrs. Fierce Dies in Hollister at 62

Mrs. Fierce age 62 died March 31 at Hollister after a stroke. She leaves her husband, two sons Eve of Glouster and Leland of Hell, three daughters Elma Hodgson, Mrs Arthur Mister, and Mrs Clarice Clark, plus three brothers Otto Oscar Clarence Bethel of Hollister Fostoria and three sisters. She was a Unite rethren Church member who taught Sunday School. Funeral April 2 at 2 p.m. at A B Church Hollister Burial in Hollister Cemetery.

Florence B Edward Clock Glouster — Fierce Fierce Ton County Eve ‘F Glouster Leland Hell Elma R T Arthur Hodgson Alta Mee Charles Andrews Clarice Clark Otto Bethe Oscar Bethel, Bt Hollister Clarence Bethel Unite@rethren A. B Flay

Catholic Study Club Meeting Recap at Mrs Katelartels

The Catholic Study Club met at Mrs Katéartels home on Tuesday evening. Mrs Wolf read Bible history, A H Chutes sang a solo, and poems were read by Mrs F P and Mrs Wittenkamper. Lucille Joseph played piano, with attendees including Mrs George Thompson and several other members.

William Echesteins Tom McAllister Ley Joe Wolf Ith Tom Noon Wilf Wolf George Verm John Bartels Maret Stoecklein Jogene Hedfelt

PTA TO MEET ONVILLE AT SCHOOL FRIDAY AFTERNOON

The parent teacher association of the West will hold its monthly meeting at the school Friday afternoon at 3 o clock. Ill of pneumonia Dorothy daughter home the Factory with pneu pa.

PTA Onville Sonville Daughthome

Glouster Students Prepare Musical Revue in High School

Glouster schools will stage the Musical Revue in the high school auditorium on April 9. Harold LeFavor, music supervisor, oversees rehearsals with various grade groups set to perform in Dutch, Rhythm, Japanese, and Melody numbers plus chorus and girls' glee club. The program promises colorful costumes and strong staging.

Glouster Harold LeFavor

Glouster Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Births

Mrs H F Kittle visited Crooksville with Lydia Kittle who returned from time with daughter in that city. Phyllis Morris from Ohio University visits Anne Hutchins in New Athens for Easter. Mrs Wilbur Balderson visits Akron and Alliance to see relatives. William Bryson and Herbert Boroff travel for Easter. Fred Hemsley remains seriously ill at his son's home. Past Grand Club of the Marcelite Rebekah Lodge meets at Mary Roberts home. Neighbors honor Mrs William James on her birthday. Herbert Syx and wife welcome eight pound son Norman Pearl. grandparents listed. Local outings include visits by Loretta Cairelli and others. Thomas Lawson leaves Gibson Coal for Columbus. Blanch Strohmeyer visiting grandson in Akron.

William Bryson Columbus Herbert Boroff F. G. Boroff Fred Hemsley Robert Hemsley Hemsley Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Mary Roberts Broad Thomas Lawson Gibson Coal Company Blanch Strohmeyer John Schubert Akron

Accident Victim Rushed From Hollister to Mercy Hospital

A bicycle rider between Hollister and Murray City was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Columbus after a Wednesday evening accident. He was brought to Dr. J. H. Elias’s office and accompanied by his parents for observation. The medical staff suspects a possible fracture of the upper jaw.

Hunterdon Hollister Murray City J. H. Elias Phil Robinson Mercy Hospital Columbus Enters Hospital Glouster Dallas Williams

Many Dogs Killed in Glouster This Week

Glouster officials report eleven dogs killed over two days as a dog warden appointment is announced. The mayor named Smith Watkins to enforce leash laws and protect pets.

Glouster Smith Watkins

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Sant Novelty Trimble Lodge No. 557 Conrad Wein New York Mrs. Silcott Ingram Elsonville Gram Initial Rock Farm Logan Rollers Mrs. Id In Bladers Edward Erce Holliste Catholic Study Club Klouster Ohlinger Iand WOLF Nelsonville, Ohio Cable CO Jarman Style Wesley Gether Cheyne the Gem Pharmacy
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