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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville High School Praised for Standards and Accreditation

Nelsonville High School receives praise from the State Department of Education for remaining on the approved high school list. The North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools unconditionally approved continued membership, with a new certificate to follow. Improvements include upgraded buildings equipment studies and a nearing athletic field and playground complex.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School C. W. Monks City Board of Education E. J. Arnold Prin. J. K. Kinneer State Department of Education North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Kinneer Association Chicago G. H. Reavis Ohio State Committee North Central Group United States F. M. Shelton FE. L. Bowsher

Central PTA Meeting Set At Nelsonville School Friday

Nelsonville central PTA plans a Friday afternoon gathering at 3 o'clock at Central School. The program includes motion picture equipment and praise for teaching quality, library facilities, and school organization. Recommendations call for reorganizing Industrial Arts and expanding shop coursework with potential science lab updates. The Nelsonville High School remains listed as first grade.

Nelsonville The _ Central Parent-Teacher Association

Girl Reserves Meet at Margaret Barber Home

The group gathered Wednesday night at Margaret Barber's home for talks by Shirley Knight and Betty Barber. A contest was won by Shirley Knight and Dorothy Kentner. Refreshments were served to 21 members.

Nelsonville Margaret Barber Shirley Knight Betty Barber Dorothy Kentner

House Favors Income Tax Vote Controversy Recalled

The body debated cutting relief load and using an income tax to repeal sales tax on food and clothing. Revenue split would give counties half and state half, with 60 percent of the state share to public schools and 40 percent to local government. Democratic and Republican factions split on support. Rep. J Harry McGregor backed the idea in principle but urged proof new taxes were needed and aligned with the governor’s no new taxes pledge.

Hum J. Harry McGregor Coshocton Davey Democratic Party McGregor

Honor Court Dinner for Nelsonville Athletes

The annual basketball and football dinner for 46 players and guests was held Tuesday night at the Christian Church social rooms. Mothers hosted with coaches Abraham and Washburn and Rev. Goodman in attendance. A red geranium centerpiece, scarlet and gray decor, and sport-themed place cards highlighted the event.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Abraham Earl Washburn Leland Goodman Goodman Washburn

William Fuller Dies At Home Near York

Nelsonville Ohio obituary states William Fuller age 68 died at his New Plymouth home. Survivors include wife Maggie and ten children, twelve grandchildren, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 30 at Asbury Church with burial in nearby cemetery.

Nelsonville William Fuller New Plymouth Asbury Church Maggie Clarence Elmer Ettie Lanning Coonville Floyd Mary Williams Ed Davis Columbus John Ralph Wilbur W. J. Weed Zaleski Bony Tom Weed Lottie Webb

Birth of Linda Lee Chute in Logan area

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chute announce the birth of a daughter Linda Lee on April 14 at Cholington Hospital Logan. Grandparents Ralph Howe Nelsonville and H A Chute New Lexington. Great grandparents Elizabeth Hays Dayton Dora Chute New Lexington Frank Murphy Retta Howe Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Arthur Chute Cherrington Hospital Logan Linda Lee Elizabeth Hays Dayton Dora Chute New Lexington Frank Murphy Retta Howe Ralph Howe H. A. Chute

Nelsonville Briefs Guests Visit Relatives in Ohio

Mrs. Charles Edgell of Columbus visits her sisters Mrs. Eulalia Hoch and Mrs. Ed C. Betts. Mrs. C. E. Weltzheimer visits son Charles and daughter Mrs. Russe Montgomery in Akron this week.

Charles Edgell Columbus Eulalia Hoch Ed C. Betts C. E. Weltzheimer Charles Russe! Montgomery Akron

Granddaughter Illness Sends Eugene Wilson to Columbus

Eugene Wilson traveled to Columbus today due to his granddaughter Ernestine Murray’s pneumonia illness at Mercy Hospital. In Nel ssnville the Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church meets tonight in the church parlors with Mrs Kreppel and Mrs Stewart hosting.

Nelsonville Eugene Wilson Columbus Ernestine Murray Mercy Hospital The Methodist Church Kreppel Stewart

Legion Auxiliary Benefit Postponed to April 22

Nelsonville notices the Legion Auxiliary announced a regular weekly benefit has been postponed one week to Thursday April 22. The change shifts expected proceeds and time for volunteers.

Nelsonville the Legion Auxiliary

Two Cars Damaged In Calico Ridge Collision

Passengers escaped unharmed but two automobiles belonging to Melvin Griffin and Merle Huggins collided on Calico Ridge Road Tuesday night. Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith investigated the wreck.

Logan Melvin Griffin Merle Huggins Calico Ridge Road Nellis Smith

Vendor Cures Back Pain Says Chauncey Woman

Mrs Viola Hurley of Chauncey Ohio reports dramatic relief from back and joint pains stomach upset and constipation after using Vendor and Vendor laxative tablets. She notes better sleep regular bowels and overall health improvements praised by Athens Pharmacy Hickmans Nelsonville and other local druggists.

Viola Hurley Chauncey Ohio Athens Hickman’s Nelsonville Teagins

Room 313 in Charge of Assembly Program

Nelsonville high school assembly on Wednesday featured call to colors by Jack Pritchard, flag procession, pledge led by Charles Levering, singing of America, scripture by Mary Jo Keating, and prayer. Ned Smith hosted a program with mixed chorus, cornet duet Louise Duskey Donald Sanders, piano Jean Sharff, cornet solo Willow Echoes by Pritchard, Boys Glee Club, bass solo Daniel Woody, one act play A Pair of Lunatics, Ruth Laessle, piano duet Alice Mechem Virginia Awe.

Nelsonville Jack Pritchard Charles Levering John North John Geiger Singing of America Mary Jo Keating Ned Smith Faith Cordrey Louise Duskey Donald Sanders Jean Sharff Boys Glee Club Daniel Woody Billy Watkins Ruth Laessle Alice Mechem Virginia Awe

WCTU Meeting Held at Mrs McDowell Home Nelsonville

Mrs S R McDowell and Mrs Ateh J Cotton hosted the Woman's Christian Temperance Union on Jefferson Street. Members reported 135 sick visits, gifts of plants and flowers, garments and fruit, and 825 pages of literature as a trio entertained. Kate L Blake will lead a membership drive April 18.

Nelsonville S. R. McDowell Ateh J. Cotton Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Jefferson St Fannie Williams Flossie Crawford McDowell Thomas Spencer Kate L. Blake Anna Allen Chestnut St

Buchtel Juniors Present Friday Night Comedy “That Girl Anne”

Buchtel High School juniors will stage the comedy That Girl Anne in the auditorium Friday at 8 pm. Cast includes Eileen Parker Robert Robson Lillian Lafollette Earl Rife Duard Mohney Theresa Culp Rosemary McDonald Bette Davis Stanley Rife William McConnell Jack Rizer Madelyn Delong Carl McDonald Pauline Huddy Garnet Rite Freddie Murphy and Dolores Wayne. Sunday School choir members are Vivian Murphy Jean Bruce Mary Margaret Rife Roma Wagner and Regima Taylor.

Buchtel Buchtel High School Anne Eileen Parker Robert Robson Lillian Lafollette Earl Rife Duard Mohney Theresa Culp Rosemary McDonald Bette Davis Stanley Rife William McConnell Jack Rizer Madelyn Delong Carl McDonald Pauline Huddy Garnet Rite Freddie

Flag Removed From City Square Pole In Nelsonville

C W Snack of Zanesville pulled down the long‑hanging flag on the Public Square after it became caught in the pulley. He also painted the pole and is painting three stacks at the municipal electric light and water works plants while there.

Nelsonville C. W. Snack Zanesville Snack Municipal Electric Light and Water Works

Pension Unit to Meet in Nelsonville Townsend Unit

Nelsonville Townsend Unit No 1 will meet Saturday April 17 at 2 oclock in the Latter Day Saints Church on Jackson and Harper Streets The president Ellis Jones urges a large attendance for important matters The next board meeting will be in Gallipolis Sunday afternoon May 2 at 2 oclock

Nelsonville

Oakley Announces Mayoral Candidacy in Nelsonville

Victor Oakley of Oakley & Oakley Insurance announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Nelsonville mayor at the August primary. He has long been active in county and district politics, previously ran for Congress, and has served as mayor of Buchtel. Oakley moved to Nelsonville four years ago and has lived in the area since. He is married with one child.

Nelsonville Victor Oakley Oakley & Oakley Insurance Agency Oakley Buchtel High School Buchtel Ohio State Board of Real Estate Examiners Columbus Cleveland

City Building Lot Graded and Beautified under Fire Chief

Improvements at the City Building rear are underway under Fire Chief Dana Winden. After canal work from Washington to Watkins Streets, back yards become front yards. A new white picket fence fronts the lot, grading is done, shrubs and flowers will appear, and three maple trees have been planted along the street in front of the shoe factory.

Nelsonville Dana Winden Washington Watkins Sts Chief Window

Paintings for Rent Offered by Toledo Women Artists

The Society of Toledo Women Artists announced a rental plan allowing residents to borrow fine paintings for two months or more. The group recently displayed current works at a public showing.

Toledo U.R The Society of Toledo Women Artists

Past Officers Attend Dinner of Eudora Chapter East ern Star

Mrs Retta Lennox Mrs Inez Wilson Mrs Flossie Crawford and Mrs Marie Walker hosted Wednesday night for the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star at Colonial Inn Ath ens 7 o clock. Twenty six members enjoyed a steak dinner and small tables with lollypop favors. After dinner they returned to Mrs Crawford's home for a social evening with games and contests.

Nelsonville Retta Lennox Inez Wilson Flossie Crawford Marie Walker Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star Colonial Inn Athens

Nelsonville Man Held After Trouble

Nelsonville bill Matheny operator of a beer parlor and restaurant on West Columbus Street and John Courtney were arrested by Patrolman Charles Thompson about 1 o clock this morning after an alleged quarrel in front of Matheny s place. During the altercation Matheny is said to have fired a revolver shot which was made ineffective by Courtney s action in striking the former s arm. A charge of pointing and discharging firearms will be filed today according to Police Chief George Bateman.

Nelsonville Bill Matheny W. Columbus St John Courtney Charles Thompson Matheny Courtney

Six leaf clovers prize Tipton farmer's luck

Harold Eves of Tipton Iowa found and saved 3200 four leaf clovers and 11 six leaf clovers, a rare feat weers. A second item notes Toronto students run a cooperative residence on campus with 19 men, first 18 weeks costs 1141.99, receipts 1419.82, surplus 277.83.

Tipton Harold Eves Eves Toronto Ont U.2 University of Toronto

Relief Crisis Deepens as State Seeks New Taxes

Governor cites need for 7 to 8 million dollars to cover relief costs and proposes a tax package including raising the admissions tax to ten percent and adding a half cent on liquid fuel. Senators challenge “lobby-control” claims as House plans adjournment dates of April 29 and sine die on May 12.

Senate House House Rules Committee

Group Meets Tonight in Nelsonville M E Church

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M E Church meets tonight at Mrs Ed Crouse home Chestnut Street. Assistants include Mrs Wesley Hawk and Mrs Elda Patton. Devotional leader is Mrs Carl Coakley program leader Mrs Julius Fischer and Mrs A J Kyle will give the Study Book. The Mite Box opening will be observed.

Nelsonville Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Ed Crouse Chestnut St Wesley Hawk Elda Patton Carl Coakley Julius Fischer A. J. Kyle

Haarlem Oil Capsules Claim Kidney Health Boost

An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe inexpensive remedy to flush acids and poisons from kidneys and bladder. It promises relief from frequent urination, burning, and sleep disruption, and claims the product from Haarlem in Holland is the original kidney stimulant and diuretic.

Haarlem Holland

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Meets in Lancaster

Mrs. Wesley Hawk and three other local delegates attended the mid year branch meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church in Lancaster on Wednesday.

Nelsonville Wesley Hawk Harry Jackson H. A. Rothrock Thomas Spencer Lancaster Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

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Central Pta Lewis S. Moorehead State Department Lamb's Wool Jserves Edington Honor Court York Nelsonville Briefs Wendor Myself WCTU Buchtel Juniors Athens National Bank Banking House Reserve Federal Reserve Bank United States Government and Postal Savings de Posita Total Capital Account Vees Nistagen State OF County OF A. Vey S R. Beasley M. Wolfe Grace M. Stickney Greyhound Parkersburg Chillicothe Cincinnati Albany Clarksburg Winchester Washington, D.C Baltimore Philadelphia New York ST. Louis Union Bus Station W. Union St Ohlinger Wolf the Grotto Nite Hawks Gentlemen Percy Lowery Nite Club Western Auto Associate Western Auto Supply Company Western Auto Supply CO 4Th and Gay St Columbus, Ohio Rada Majestic Lightbrigade Ua Ta Light Brigade Patric Pater Falae Stephenson Nigel Bruce
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