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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville PTA elects Mrs Sharp president for coming year

Nelsonville High School PTA named Mrs Edward Sharp president for the coming year at a Monday meeting. Officers include Mrs O P Bingman as first vice president Kenneth Kinneer as second vice president Mrs Lucille Long as treasurer and L A Davis as secretary. May session will be a dinner meeting with Mrs Ralph W Parks as general chairman.

Nelsonville Edward Sharp P.T.A P.T.A. Council James Knight Sharp O. P. Bingman Kenneth Kinneer Lucille Long L. A. Davis Ralph W. Parks Harry Thomas P T.A G. E. Ashwill Supt. E. J. Arnold

Former Resident Sings In Broadcast With Choir

Mable Louise Kyre, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Kyre, heard on WHKC Saturday at 7 15 PM. She sings with the Northminster Presbyterian Church choir in Columbus directed by Harold L Reusser. She is in 6A at Hubbard Avenue School.

Nelsonville Mable Louise Kyre Bernard Kyre WHKC Northminster Presbyterian Church King Ave Columbus Harold L. Reusser Mable Louise Hubbard Ave

Signs Official For Baseball In Athens County League

Dewey Whyte names himself manager of a local under 21 team. Johnny Johnson agrees to umpire 28 games in the Athens County League this summer. The season opens June 4 and a practice game with the Eagles is rescheduled for Sunday April 23 at 2 30. Boys under 21 who wish to play should contact Whyte at the Eagles.

Nelsonville Dewey Whyte Johnny Johnson Whyte Eagles The

Miss McDermott Dies At Sister's Home Here

Miss Mary McDermott age 57 died at her sister Mrs Joe Inderrieden Fayette Street Monday after care during her last illness Her former home was in Zaleski and she came here about two months ago She leaves a brother William McDermott Wellston and two sisters Mrs Inderrieden and Mrs Nora Wilson Wellston Funeral services will be held at St Andrews Church Thursday morning at 9 oclock conducted by Rev Father William Kelley Burial will be at Zaleski.

Nelsonville Mary McDermott Joe Inderrieden Fayette St Zaleski William McDermott Wellston Inderrieden Nora Wilson St. Andrews Church Father William Kelley

Dinner Meeting of Past Matrons and Patrons Association

Nelsonville reports the regular dinner meeting of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association will be held at the Masonic Temple Thursday at 6 30 PM. Members unable to attend should notify Mrs. Wesley Hawk.

Nelsonville Masonic Temple Wesley Hawk

Choir Rehearsal Tonight at Church of Christ

The choir will rehearse tonight at 7 30 in the sanctuary of the Church of Christ. The regular midweek service is planned for Wednesday night at 7.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Wright outlines key factors in buying good lime on farm

Athens County agricultural agent Ross Wright explains lime value by neutralizing power, fineness, and delivered price. He cites soil tests averaging two tons per acre for pasture, and Wooster data showing crop value rising from 49.87 to 91.79 per rotation with liming, plus a $7.50 lime cost.

Wright Ross Wright Athens County Wooster Ohio

Nelsonville Band and Glee Club Offer Fine Concert

Nelsonville High School presented a strong program by the Band and Glee Club in the auditorium. The concert opened with Sousa and King marches, featured solos by Don Sanders and Jimmy Harrold, and included works by Grieg Beethoven and Schumann. The Girls Glee Club sang four numbers before the band closed with Sousa pieces and a Stars and Stripes encore. Directors were Brooks D. Franks and Faith Cordrey.

Nelsonville Sousa Don Ceazor King Dublin Buchtel Herbert Clarke Don Sanders Beethoven Jimmy Harrold Girls Glee Club Hildreth Dorothy Schmitter Lewis Vaughn Chaminade Clouds Charles Jeanne Allen el Capitan Janssen Ohio University Band Witzler Ohio University Glee Club Brooks D. Franks Faith Cordrey

Sophomore Class Holds Party in Gymnasium

Nelsonville notes a rain drenched Sophomore class party in the high school gym. Decorations include a rainbow canopy and balloons. Guests danced played cards and pingpong. An old fashioned cake walk honored by Charles Hartley Leslie Barber Alma Galvin and Rosemary Sayre.

Nelsonville Charles Hartley Leslie Barber Alma Galvin Rosemary Sayre

Court To Hear Skinner Action In Nelsonville

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a mandamus action by Skinner Engine Co. of Erie against Nelsonville and Service Director Frances Kou ri to compel contract execution for generating equipment for the municipal electric plant. Amicus filings and six cities Cincinnati, Youngstown, St. Bernard, Elyria, Dayton and Akron support the case.

Nelsonville Supreme Court Skinner Engine Co Erie Frances G. Kouri Board of Control Municipal Electric Light Plant Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Amicus Curiae Ohio Friends of the Court Cincinnati Youngstown St. Bernard Elyria Dayton Akron

District Director Will Address Eagles Tonight

Nelsonville Aerie hosts L E Hillis Shawnee district director for the Eagles speaking at the meeting by orders of the State Organization Department. He plans to outline what must be done for a new building as members stay for guidance. Steering committee members are especially urged to attend by Worthy President Harry Chesher.

Nelsonville L. E. Hillis Shawnee The Eagles Nelsonville Aerie State Organization Department Hillis Harry Chesher

Hold Murphy Rites Nelsonville Funeral Services

Funeral services for the late John Murphy, who died at his home here early Monday, will be held at the family residence Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock conducted by Rev. W. P. Clark. Burial will be at Greenlawn. Guests from W. Va. Mr and Mrs James Hollenbaugh Ripley were guests here Saturday and Sunday of her parents Mr and Mrs W D Wolfe.

Nelsonville John Murphy W. P. Clark M. E. Church Greenlawn W. VA James Hollenbaugh Ripley W. D. Wolfe

Mrs. Sarah Jones Bid Distant Farewell in Glouster

Alliance resident Mrs. Sarah Jones, wintering with her son Wendell Jones, was honored Friday night at Mrs. Elizabeth Clark’s home with a small farewell party. Active in the Willing Workers Class, Missionary Society, and WCTU, she says goodbye before visiting Dr. Jones in Newark en route home to Alliance.

Glouster Sarah Jones Alliance Wendell Jones Elizabeth Clark South High St Jones M. E. Church The Missionary Society WCTU

Hold Roberts Rites At Jacksonville

I L Roberts 71 of Jacksonville died in Breckinridge Michigan while visiting his daughter Mrs John Smith from a cerebral hemorrhage. Survived by wife Cora and children Clayton Oakie Herschel Al Belcher John Smith Otto Bethel Goldie Woodyard. Body brought to Jacksonville home burial in St Albers West Virginia chapel services led by Rev R S Lawrence of Jacksonville E Church.

Glouster I. L. Roberts Jacksonville Breckinridge John Smith Roberts Cora Clayton Bloomingdale Mich Oakie Gables Herschel Perry al Belcher Garretsburg W. Va Otto Bethel Goldie Woodyard St. Albers R. S. Lawrence Jacksonville , E. Church

Kings Heralds Meet at M E Church Saturday

King's Heralds of the M E Church met Saturday afternoon at Joan Morris's home. Dora Harry led a group discussion. Donna Jean Parker and Genevieve Dunlevy won prizes in games. Eighteen guests and sponsors Miss Anna Louise Logue and Miss Helen Kirkbride enjoyed refreshments.

Glouster King’s Heralds M. E. Church Joan Morris Dora Harry Donna Jean Parker Genevieve Dunlevy Anna Louise Logue Helen Kirkbride

Lodge To Meet Glouster F and A M No 607

Glouster Lodge of F. and A. M. No. 607 schedules a stated communication on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Members are urged to attend in good numbers as important matters are to be discussed.

Glouster Lodge

Doanville Church Bible Study Class Sponsored

The Dorcas Society of Doanville Church will sponsor a Bible Study on the Book of Revelations. It will meet Wednesdays at 7 30 p m with Rev W P Clark of Nelsonville teaching. Attendees are urged to bring a notebook pencil and Bible.

Kimberly Doanville Group Doanville Church Doanville Dorcas Society of the W. P. Clark Nelsonville

Buchtel Sets April 24 Opening for Clean-Up Campaign

Mayor Max Krotche of Buchtel announces April 24 as the opening date for a village clean-up drive. Citizens are urged to cooperate by placing rubbish in a convenient spot for collection.

Buchtel Max Krotche

Scott Paint and Wallpaper Burglarized in Nelsonville

Scott Paint and Wallpaper on Poplar Street reported a second burglary in weeks. Entrance gained through the front, said proprietor C. E. Scott to police.

Nelsonville Scott Paint & Wallpaper Poplar St C. E. Scott

Auxiliary Notice for District Meeting in Buchtel

All members of the Ladies Auxiliary Local No 2 UMWA planning to attend the district meeting at Jacksonville Wednesday April 19 are requested to be at the opera house in Buchtel at 6 15 o clock. The WBA will meet tonight at 7 o'clock at the Red Men s hall. Attendance of members is requested.

Buchtel Ladies Auxiliary UMWA Jacksonville WBA Nelsonville Red Men's Hall

Lodge Plans Benefit for Nelsonville

The Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a benefit party Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Pocahontas Hall to raise funds for local needs.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Pocahontas Hall

Sister Dies Beloved Logan Resident Mrs McQuaid

Mrs Charles McQuaid of Logan died in Cherrington Hospital. Mrs Ben James Adams Sr learned of the death Monday evening. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the readable text.

Logan Nelsonville Ben James, Adams Sr Charles McQuaid Logan Cherrington Hospital

Glouster Students Shine in County Scholarship Tests

Glouster High School students Ber Nadine Wolf and others placed in the Athens County Senior Scholarship test held April 1. Raymond Gadding led with 207, Wolf 203, while Glouster earned four top placements amid Athens 6, Nelsonville 3, and Rome 1. The scores reflect strong training in Glouster schools.

Bernadine Wolf Nelsonville Athens Evelyn Ogg Glouster Alice Thomas James Thompson Rome

Mrs Laurel Hogue Dies at Columbus

Mrs Laurel Hogue 35 wife of William Hogue died Monday night at Mercy Hospital Columbus after months of illness. She is survived by her husband a daughter Wanda 15 her mother Mrs Laura Whiting two brothers Riley and Melvin Glouster and one sister Mrs Ruby Gussler Columbus. Funeral arrangements have not been made. The article notes British Columbia produced 1 439 499 tons of coal in 1937 an increase of 100 000 tons over the previous year.

Glouster Laurel Hogue William Hogue Mercy Hospital Columbus Wanda Laura Whiting This City Riley Melvin Ruby Gussler British Columbia Canada

Frances Thomas Dominates Women's Bowling Meet Lead

Frances Thomas shot 111 to win the Women's Division of the Merchant's Head Pin Tournament at Wolf & Sons alleys. L Price led the Men's division with 111 while the event runs twelve days with public access and prize money surpassing 24 dollars.

Glouster Frances Thomas Wolf & Sons Alleys L. Price Kiwanis Club New York Central Railroad

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville High Pta Mrs. Sharp Mr. Kinneer F.h.a.’S Pauline Fierce Orpheum Theater Brooks Franks Cordrey Jean Sharff Franks Miss McDermott Aileen Beauty Shop General Electric Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company Skinner Hold Roberts Lodge Church Group Oakley Public Square Ste Weyyenberg Mechem's Shoe Store South Court St W. Columbus St Majestic Glorious Shirley Temple Richard Greene Banita Louise Sydal Jason Miles Marder Marcia Marowes Pos Pree Panodro S. Berman COM Reta Ee One Garson Konin CRM Reid John Barrymore Peter Holden Virginia Weidler Donald MacBride Katharine Alexander FBI J Avenante Lovatte Kees Chic Young Caroline Institute Hocking Perry, Vinton, Morgan, Gallia Meigs Athens Counties Pete" Beckler Manager Farmers’ Equipment Co Gave Farmer’s Equipment Co Union Street
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