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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1933

Page

3

Teachers Attend Ohio State Educational Conference

Nelsonville reports EB J Arnold and 24 senior and junior high teachers in Columbus for Ohio State Educational Conference sessions. Schools dismissed for the day at the senior and junior campuses while elementary classes remained in session. Teachers could vote on attending the conference or continuing with classes.

Nelsonville EB. J. Arnold Columbus Ohio State Educational Conference

Beatrice Whitaker Recalls Ohio River Flood Impacts

Former Nelsonville resident Beatrice Higgins Whitaker of New Richmond describes conditions during the Ohio River flood. She notes eight feet of water in gardens and streets, boat travel through town, milk deliveries by boat, and four inches of sticky mud after the water subsided.

Nelsonville Beatrice Higgins Whitaker New Richmond Ohio

Revival At Lock Church Draws Large Attendance

Nelsonville April 7 The revival at the Church of God in Lock near Haydenville reports strong turnout. Evangelist Rev H McClannahan of Middletown Ohio will speak tonight on From Bar Room to Pulpit. J R Musselman Toledo oversees song service with nightly meetings at 7 o clock.

Nelsonville Church of God At Lock Haydenville H. McClannahan Middletown Ohio McClannahan J. R. Musselman Toledo

Troop 46 Boy Scouts Plan Friday Meeting in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on April 7 Troop 46 invites members to meet Friday at 6 30 near the Y M C A. Regular meeting starts at 7. Scouts should wear uniforms and pay dues. The troop seeks to sell iron army cots to fund equipment and will buy first aid supplies and record books before camping.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Mender Bennie Sterling

Barber announce birth of daughter in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Frank Barber announce the birth of a daughter to their family at 279 South Warren Street Columbus born Saturday April 1.

Frank Barber Mary Welch South Warren Street Columbus

Birth and death notices mingle in Nelsonville column

Mr and Mrs Alvern R James announce the birth of a daughter Janice Joan on April 2 at 536 Princeton Avenue Barberton O She is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Cyrus James and great granddaughter of Mrs J D Andrews In Nelsonville April 7 news reports the death of Carl Y Bridgeman 55 of Syracuse who drowned in a cistern at his home He was manager of Thacker Dry Goods Company in the area Honors husband s birthday Mrs Mable Keplar hosted a surprise party for her husband s 25th birthday with a large cake and guests from Nelsonville Logan and nearby towns

Alvern R. James Janice Joan Princeton Avenue Barberton, O Cyrus James J. D. Andrews Nelsonville Carl Y. Bridgeman Syracuse Bridgeman Thacker Dry Goods Company Mable Keplar Andrew Keplar Billy Hazel Luster Shiver Bessie Tucker Floyd Dearth Jean Jimmy Charles Anderson Pete Simton Herbert Stivson Logan

Services at Wylie Chapel A M E Church Nelsonville

Rev J B Harewood conducts revival services at Wylie Chapel A M E Church Nelsonville this week with morning and evening sermons. Services start at 10 30 a m and 7 p m on Sunday with a report of church work and new member reception planned for the closing Friday night.

Wylie Chapel Nelsonville J. B. Harewood Christ

Pythian Sisters Hold Social Dance Tonight

The Pythian Sisters entertain with a social dance at their hall from 8 to 11 tonight.

Funeral services for Mrs Lucy Crooks set for Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs Lucy Crooks will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Murray City M E Church. Burial will be made in the Conn Cemetery.

Lucy Crooks Murray City M. E Conn Cemetery

Funeral services for David Lewis Wayne

David Lewis Wayne aged 74 died yesterday at his home in New Pittsburgh. He is survived by two sons.

David Lewis Wayne New Pittsburgh

Local social notes list visitors and guests across towns

Mrs A M Rainey of Trimbie visits her mother as guests travel circles form. Mrs J D Andres and Mr and Mrs Ralph Henry attend a party at Fred Beasley home in Athens Wednesday evening. Mrs L R Powell Mrs Belle Lancaster Miss Hazel Wallace Dora Matheny and Mrs Earl Baker spend Tuesday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Jim Bond Findlay with Mrs J T Bond Logan were Wednesday guests of Ralph Henry and Barampbell families.

A. M. Rainey Trimbie J. D. Andrews Ralph Henry Fred Beasley Athens L.R. Powell Belle Lancaster Hazel Wallace Dora Matheny Earl Baker Columbus Jim Bond Findlay J. T. Bond Logan Barampbell

Guess Who from School Notes Senior Girl Featured

The school notes highlight a senior girl, Mariel Seyre, with dark brown curly hair, tall height, impulsive nature, and frank reputation. She played on the basketball team this year.

Clarence Ray Mariel Seyre

Correction issued for intramural standings in Junior High

Abraham Simon apologizes for misreporting intramural results. The Lions led by Foster Stevens were wrongly named. accurate standings show Junior 12 in first place with three wins and zero losses, as announced by Ross Reed. BF Mechem captains Junior 12.

Lions Foster Stevens Ross Reed Mechem Abraham Simon

Scholarship Tests Set For May Sixth At Athens

On Saturday May 6 the annual District State Scholarship Tests will be given in Athens under the direction of Dr. B O Skinner and Ray G Wood. Tests cover chemistry general science physics algebra plane geometry and American history.

Athens B. O. Skinner Ray G. Wood

School honors select two pupil reps per class

In world history first and second year Latin first and second year French ninth to twelfth year English the teacher of each subject will choose two best pupils to represent the class. Each student may take only one subject. Only those worthy in behavior attitude ideals and scholarship are considered for this honor. Mariel Sayr.

Mariel Sayr

Safety First Club Minutes From March Meeting

The Safety First Club met during the activity period Tuesday March 28. President Vera Shafer called the meeting to order. Twenty three members responded to roll call. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Fannie Glenn. In the business segment model posters on pictures were exhibited by Mrs. Boy and Vera Shafer. Mary Catherine Milled.

Safety First Club Marc Orde Vera Shafer Fannie Glenn

Mrs Horch Absent From School After Illness

Mrs Horch the home economics instructor at the high school is absent due to bronchial pneumonia. She has missed much class time and is hoped to recover swiftly. Elizabeth Backus notes the situation.

Horch Elizabeth Backus

Free magazines to distribute at Edwin Watts Chubb Library

A Saturday magazine exchange opens 2 to 8 30 PM at the Edwin Watts Chubb Library in Court Street Athens County residents may pick up bundles of magazines and papers gathered weekly. Teachers will deliver bundles to outlying towns for distribution and each set will circulate among at least five families after use.

Edwin Watts Chubb Court Street Athens County Plains Mechanicsburg Hockingport Athens

Human Sacrifice Trial Draws Stampede to Inez Court

In mountainous Martin County Kentucky the murder trial of John Mills and eight followers drew a massive crowd to Inez courthouse. Principal witness Mrs. Rhoda Mills will describe the sacrifice killing of Mrs. Lucinda Mills while a ventriloquist medicine man entertains the overflow audience.

Martin County Kentucky Inez John Mills Rhoda Mills Lucinda Mills

Berlin plans canal for 1986 Olympic regattas

Berlin authorities consider a canal work to host the regattas for the 1986 Olympic games. Officials study feasibility and impact on city logistics and venues.

Berlin

Athens County Nurse High in Examination

The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Catherine Phillips home with 15 members. They voted to hold the annual Easter sale at Lamborna in Athens and planned the next meeting with Mrs. Wilbur Young in Athens. Mr and Mrs Cletus Mulligan and son visited Amesville with Mr and Mrs Will Potter. The Sams family from Coolville Ridge spent Sunday there.

Sheridan Family News Highlights Nursing Exam Result

Miss Mary Sheridan of Dayton visited her parents Sunday. She recently took the state nursing examination and ranked second among several hundred entrants, while placing first in her class.

Mary Sheridan Dayton Sheridan

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