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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1929

Page

3

Debating Team Receives Gold Medals at Nelsonville

Nelsonville High School debate team earned gold medals for their season at a chapel assembly. Coach Rosemary Acker presented awards to Arvilla Landis Bob Huene feld Helena Kourl Kathleen Shirley and Katherine Wolfe Mary Enger Paul Calamore Majei Lee. The event included a humorous skit and a film as part of the program.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High Hoor Rosemary Acker Arvilla Landis Bob Huenefeld Helena Kourl Kathleen Shirley Katherine Wolfe Mary Enger Paul Calamore Majei Lee Ith Grade Alr George Marshall H. B Zuber Ouly

Boy Scouts Gain Countywide Membership Card Privileges

Through friends and a service plan every member of both lodges of Boy Scouts gains a MR CL A membership card with building access and nationwide recognition. The article notes strong scout leadership, a Vocational Tag event planned for April 26 at the school, and a postponed baseball meeting set for Monday April 15. The city mayor may appoint a permanent committee to oversee recreation facilities, and the newly opened swimming pool sees steady use with gym classes expanding into summer per plans.

CL. A Columbus Oelock Recreation League Clnd Viking Nelsonville Coxhead Ohio State Staff

Windmills of Holland staged by New Marshfield students

New Marshfield High School presented the two act operetta Windmills of Holland in the school auditorium under Miss Velma Tren Young. The show drew county visitors, with proceeds of 44.26. Cast included Mynheer Here togenbosch Etliott Vrouw Hertogenbosch Verrel Nixon Wilheimina Hilda Morine Merrit Carlin Bob Yankee Ameri can salesman Tom Winning Hans Marion Jackson Franz Delbert Young Katrina Eunice Tremain.

New Marshfield Holland Windmills of Holyland New Marshfield High School Velma Tren Young Miss Young Mynheer Heretogenbosch Red Etliott Vrouw Hertogenbosch Verrel Nixon Wilheimina Hilda Mlorine Merrit Carlin Bob Yankee Tom Winning Hans Marion Jackson Franz Rich Farmer Delbert Young Katrina Eunice Tremain Mamie Efaw Lena Andrews Yreda Nixon Berneda Farmer Helen Baughman Marguerite Carmen Ferne Nanna Frances Burritt Ardis Caesser Mabel Marritt

Nelsonville church honors longtime member Edward Johnson

Edward Johnson of Columbus is named honorary elder for life by the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church. In a letter to Rev Lloyd Evans he expresses deep gratitude and recalls the church’s timely service. Mrs Johnson, hospitalized two months, is improving and once taught in Nelsonville schools. Miss Daphnes McLaughlin of Vinton County visits Mrs A J Wilson.

Nelsonville Ed ‘Ward Johnson Columbus Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Mr. Johnson J. S. Lewis First Methodist Church of Edward Johnson Johnson Daphnes McLaughlin Vinton County A. J. Wilson

Brothers Held After Nelsonville Robbery Identified

Two masked men Harley Triplett and Otis Triplett were identified and arrested in Nelsonville for a midnight robbery of Jake Landis near the Kroger Store on Chestnut Street. Police found stolen items and a bottle of whisky at Otis Triplett's home. Harley Triplett posted bond and awaits grand jury. Otis faces highway robbery and liquor charges after intoxication delayed arraignment.

Jake Landis Nelsonville Harley Triplett Otis Triplett Harley Triplete Athens County Harry Dalton Peter Barrows Wayne Winmett O. F. Sachs Otis Triplete Landis Kroger Chestnut Street

Nelsonville graduates and school events posted for May

Nelsonville announces 58 students will graduate from the high school with commencement on Monday May 27 at the auditorium. Senior events include a play on April 24 and a junior high commencement May 24. Alumni Banquet is set for May 48.

Elsonville High School HH. E. Zuber Alumni Association Nelsonville

Elizabeth Gray Ritchie and Cornings Early Mining Era

In Corning April 13 a staff special recalls 1880s life in Millertown and Corning as coal mining drove the community. Mrs Elizabeth Morris, a longtime worker and neighbor, reflects on strikes, makeshift farms, and early stores, with miners forced to till small plots for food during hard times.

Corning Elizabeth Gray Ritchie Millertown Johnny Donnelly Mr. S. Jaycee Y Mts Morris

Tracy Injunction Denied Over Roof Sign in Mora Burson Property

The Athens County Common Pleas Court denied an injunction to stop Safety Director Frant L. Woodworth from ordering removal of an advertising sign on the Mora Burson property roof at North Court Street. The case, filed by Tracy and Tracy Outdoor Advertising, may be appealed.

Frant L. Woodworth Mora BR. Burson North Court Street Athens County Common Pleas Court Tracy and Tracy. J Columbus John Bolin Soldior Ithe Sten Leode

Mrs. E. B. Bryan Injured in Fall at Home

Mrs. E B Bryan of 48 East Union Street fractured her left wrist Saturday morning when a small rug slipped on a polished floor causing her to fall. Dr Blaine R Goldsberry treated the injury and said no serious results are expected.

Mes. E. B. Bryan East Union Street Blaine R. Goldsberry Goldaberry

Ww C T U Institute Planned at Nelsonville Church

PLAN MEETING NELSONVILLE APRIL 14 The Ww c T U Institute will be held at the Methodist Church Tuesday April 16 with a picnic dinner at noon The afternoon session starts 1 50 o clock County president Mrs Noy Saylor of Athens will address Mrs D Brown of Haydenville will discuss her travels in California Music by the Methodist Ladies Quartet All invited Birthday Dinner Mrs Donald Shafer hosts tonight in honor of her husband Guests include Mr and Mrs W L Hawkins Misses Louise Mable Shafer and Miss Kredu Smith

Nelsonville Ww. c. T. U. Institute Noy Saylor Athens D. Brown Haydenville Ixalfornia Methodist Ladies’ Quartet Donald Shafer and Stra W. L. Hawkins Louise Mable Shafer Kredu Smith

Special musical service postponed at M E Church Nelsonville

April 13 notice from Nelsonville reports a special musical service for the M E Church Sunday evening has been postponed. Other services are planned with Epworth League program and a Disguise discussion by Rev. C W Hoffman. Morning sermon titled The Lesson of Springtime. Waithful Martha Class to meet April 15 with hosts listed. Birthday party for Helton Stratton celebrated April 12 with several young guests.

Nelsonville M. E Epworth League C. W. Hoffman Methodist Sunday School Apel Thomas Wilson West Columbus Street H. BE. Zuber Ben Stetter Paul Rex M Stratton Frid To & Velock Helton Welock Betty Snackenburg Loretta Birge Joanne Rider Betty Pettit Amy Jo Dewhurst Martha Sheppard Jean Betts Shirley Ann Knight Dicky Stratton

Converts Service At Nelsonville Church Of Christ

A special new convert service is planned at Nelsonville Church of Christ for those joining the church this year with reserved seats and baptism certificates to be given. The event features a men’s quartet, a sermon titled Advice to the New Convert, and a baptismal service for those not yet baptized.

Church of Christ Nelsonville Nelsonville Church of Christ

Nelsonville Spring Carnival Aims To Benefit School

The Nelsonville Spring Carnival set for Saturday April 20 features a public wedding at 10 PM and extensive local gifts for the marrying couple. Local stores offer prizes from Preston's Clothing to Miller & Mutt’s with a community drive to support the school athletic department.

Nelson Ville Carniva Schoo S Nelsonville Cone Féta Preston's Clothing Store Meche Hoodletts Bennetts Creamery Shafer's News ‘Stand Buel Shop OrviGoods Cabtes Therdware Milera& Mutts Mel Reslament Sgolt Halnt & Wall

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