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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1934
Page
3
City officials announced that bricks torn up for road work on State Route 31 Nelsonville Chestnut Street were salvaged and must be returned immediately to city control. Mayor Service Director William said bricks belong to the city and will be reused for street and alley improvements after cleaning and stacking.
Final selections of pupils in the ninth tenth and twelfth grades will be made next week by the state department of education in cooperation with colleges and high schools. The chosen students will represent their districts in the statewide examination program.
Nineteen members and sponsor Mrs Rose Weigand attended as Miss Almarine Johnson hosted the Hi Tri group Monday night Five members will attend the Youth Convention in Athens April 20 21 and 22 Joanna Cook led devotionals Prayer was by Eleanor Ray with program notes by Almarine Johnson and Frances Barron Subjects included Native Workers in India Medical Tribulations in India and Frontiers in Education The group held a social hour NELSONVILLE Pythian Sisters meet Thursday at 7 30 pm to hear the Athens convention report and share a potluck lunch.
In Nelsonville the Nazarene revival meetings at the A M E Church attract attention. Reverend Chaney delivered a sermon on "Fear and Unbelieving" last night. Reverend Otto Grace is scheduled to speak tonight at 7 30.
Instructions for the May 25 celebration at the City Playground were sent to all city teachers. Every school will participate in the festivities. A picturesque pageant is being arranged by Miss Shaw, Mr. Hannahs, Mr. Tomlinson, and Miss Young.
An advertisement extols Blood Tonic as a time tested remedy to restore deficient red cells and raise hemoglobin. It claims tonic boosts appetite and color, supports gastric secretions, and rebuilds oxygen carrying blood while increasing energy. It notes availability in two sizes with the larger offering better value.
Sigma Delta Chi announces the third annual Gridiron Dinner for men at Hotel Berry in Athens on May 1. Notables Clarence J. Brown and Byron Price are billed guests. The satirical program will poke at local politics and university life with songs skits and speeches. Invitations urge prompt replies to the chef via Post Office Box 251.
In Nelsonville the Methodist Guild hosted 22 guests and 32 members for its annual Guest Night at Mrs. E. J. Arnold home. A business session preceded a study on History of Methodism. cast members presented Petticoat Politics comedy while others enjoyed piano solos and a paper pencil contest.
Nelsonville High School sophomores will hold a class party Friday night with a floor show novelty feature. Miss Acker Mr Yantis and Miss Deer lead arrangements. Games contests and lunch are planned for attendees.
All guards of the D. of A. drill team are asked to be present for practice Friday night at 7 30. A potluck lunch will be served. Carnival is April 2 Nelsonville. Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Kinnear, Mr. Figiey, and Miss Moorehead are in charge of the Athletic Carnival in the Senior Auditorium April 27.
Nelsonville announces a free preschool medical examination round-up for all city children entering school next fall. Dr. W. H. Hyde says May 24 and 25 will see examinations at the Central building and the East building with the local health department aided by Ohio State Health Department physicians and nurses.
Nelsonville High School Parent-Teacher Association will meet tomorrow in the Junior High study hall at o clock. Speakers Miss Cavanaugh Dr Hyde and Dr Buell of Athens will discuss health conditions in city schools and mothers are urged to attend regardless of their children's ages.
Twenty friends gathered Friday night to welcome Mrs Clara Potts back to town at her Fort Street home after moving from East End. Her daughter served luncheon late, and the event marked her return to the Fort Street neighborhood.
At the Nelsonville Junior-senior High School teachers meeting several faculty members outlined key points from the Citizens Conference on the Crisis in Education. They shared insights from the event and discussed potential school implications.
Scout leaders of the city will gather at the K of P building Thursday at 7 oclock for an announced meeting.
The Buchtel Parent Teachers Association meeting, postponed from Wednesday night, will now be held Thursday at 7 40 in the high school building.
A marriage license was issued in Nelsonville Kentucky to Charles Finsterwald 21 and Mary Wyte both of Nelsonville.
Mrs. C A Beal entertained many children at her Fairlawn Avenue home for Barbara Beal’s birthday. Contests and games pleased the guests. Prizes were awarded to Doris Burson Jimmie Butts and John Price. Refreshments served to a long list of youngsters. Mrs. Beal was assisted by Mrs. Donald Adams.
The Burr Oak item notes Reverend Sanders of Logan will preach at Spencer Ridge Church this Sunday with several persons to be baptized. Also mentions returning residents Floyd Dawson and Kimberly, and visits by Mary Ivers and others to area families.
The Mothers' Club gathering at Mrs. Charles Guinther’s home included hosts Mrs. David Cox and Mrs. John Chappalear. Mrs. Shirkey led the Study Book on Fear as members read papers on Childish Fear and Keeping Fear Out of Life.
Mrs Charles Williams returned Tuesday evening from Grant Hospital in Columbus after an appendectomy. She was accompanied home by her sister Miss Kate Gardner who returned to the capital city this morning.
The Thea Chapter C. EB. 8 holds a practice at the Masonic Hall Friday at 7 30 p m.
Jacksonville notes the Ladies Aid Society met in the M E Church with a program led by teachers Mrs Faye McKinley Misses Margaret Cronin and Helen Kearns. Seventh and eighth grades performed Bugtown Band while younger pupils sang and acted in dialogues and solos. Refreshments followed as attendees enjoyed the event.
Mrs Alfred B Morris hosted the bridge club Tuesday evening at High Steel. High score went to Mrs Helen Carr with second place to Miss Emma Janchius. Attendees included Mrs Garnet Andrews, Mrs Clara Morris, Mrs Lyndell Wiley, Mrs Cathryn Angle, Mrs Wanda McAllister, Miss Evelyn Bailey, and guest Miss Janchius. Refreshments followed. Next gathering at Mrs Lyndell Wiley’s home.
The Standard Bearers gathered at Bernice White’s home Monday. Leona Nichol as president delivered the Scripture. Mrs. Wayne Snyder read The Birds of Spring. Cleo Mae Conaway led prayer. Harold Shirkey discussed the Study Book. Nina Lowry organized the music. May meeting set for the church. mothers invited.
The American Legion Auxiliary will convene at the American Legion Hall on High Street Thursday night at 7 30. Members are urged to attend this evening session for organizational business and outreach efforts.
Julius Serfoza 28 a former Hollister resident died suddenly Monday at Powhatan Point where he had lived eleven months. He was married about three weeks. The body went to a local mortuary Tuesday then to his brother Joe in Hollister. Funeral at Hollister A B Church Thursday at 2 pm with Rev F O Koster officiating. Burial in Hollister Cemetery. He is survived by his wife.
GLOUSTER April 18 The East Branch dam discussion was rescheduled due to absentee residents. The meeting will be at Lamborn's Pavilion Thursday at 7 30 p m with delegates from Corning and Sunday Creek Valley towns including Joe Frank John Andrew Hollister Alex and Mattie Cleveland expected to attend.
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