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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1934
Page
3
Elsonville April 24 Mayor Holland orders end of a traffic cleanup trial period. Red tags were issued to violators for hydrant and safety rule breaches as police prepare affidavits and fines for offenders. The parkway along canal right of way is cited for reducing traffic hazards and aiding motorists.
After several delays the first two acts of the comedy Breakfast at Before Break are ready for rehearsals. The cast features Joe Nighten Galvin Harold McCray June Pember Riley and Eileen Wilson with Rev Steven Lansing and Rex Jack Kerr among others.
Nelsonville High School pupils draft and adopt a code of ethics focusing on respecting others rights and school property. The group urges self control through reminders and Golden Rule guidance, distributing copies for schoolwide observance without discipline. Also notes a Sunday School class gathering at Mrs Galvin’s home on April 26.
Rev Charles Johnson formerly of this city and now of Huntington WV will preach at the Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street Nelsonville Wednesday evening service starts at 7 30.
Miss Shirley Knight hosted the T N T Club in Nelsonville on Friday night. After the business session members enjoyed contests and games. Evelyn Ogg and Bernadine Whyte won contests. The hostess served lunch to 13 members.
Frank Smith told Nelsonville Rotary Monday night that hard coal marketers press aggressive methods to revive usage amid substitutes. He noted anthracite firms invest in mechanical devices and model home demonstrations and that bituminous producers are boosting selling efforts. Plans were announced for the Rotary Club’s tenth anniversary April 30 at the Presbyterian Church with Athens Logan and Middleport clubs and their ladies.
Personal mention Mrs John Zellar Sr spends time at home here. Miss Peggy Shafer visits Miss Dorothy Ann Fisher in Columbus. Mrs M H Ohlinger stays in Detroit with daughter Mrs Floyd Rosser. Mr and Mrs Clinton Hicks and daughter Lillian May plus Mrs Fannie Shields and granddaughter Mary Catherine Shields and Eva Jane Edson of Columbus were weekend guests of Mary Hicks, the former’s mother.
A meeting to organize an American Legion Junior baseball league will be held at the Legion building tonight at 6 30 o clock Fred Mulligan director invites all boys and young men aged 12 to 20 who want to play or participate to attend and others interested will be welcome
End of school nears with six weeks remaining as Nelsonville’s week opens. Grade cards distribute Thursday. Friday’s Athletic Carnival officially starts closing activities followed by the class play Junior-Senior Prom May Day commencement and the alumni banquet. Funeral services for Guy Sanders set Wednesday at 2 at his brother Jerry Sanders home on Pleasantview Avenue conducted by Rev Strickler. Sanders died suddenly in Miami and was brought home Monday.
Nelsonville class No 21 of the M. E. Church met Monday night with Mrs. Lessie Hannahs. Mrs. Mable Jones led the business session as president. Devotions were given by Mrs. Merie Simington and Mrs. Callie Berry. Hostesses included Mrs. Hannahes, Mrs. Jennie Rosser, Mrs. Celia James and Mrs. Lena Fillinger who served luncheon to 32 members one guest and teacher Mrs. Florence Coakley.
Nelsonville principal and Mrs Powell returned from Chicago where the principal attended the North Central Association of high schools sessions. More than 1 000 principals of secondary schools were in attendance.
Interest remains strong in the Nazarene revival at the A M E Church with nightly services through the week. Preaching is set for 7 20 tonight.
Nelsonville birth notice announces the birth of Frank Allan Hartley to Mr and Mrs George Hartley on Saturday April 21. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Peter Barrows and Mr and Mrs Albert Hartley. A Piast Sorority benefit card party is held Thursday at 8 pm over Thomas Jewelry Store with contract and auction bridge and euchre.
Miss Blanche Moorehead entertained the 1 H T Club with a five party play last evening at her Nelsonville home. Three tables were used in the game. Guests included Miss Ruth Kelch and Miss Pauline Whitlatch. A two course luncheon followed and high scores were posted by Miss Leah Reynolds Mrs. Donald Betts and Miss Whitlatch.
Twenty five friends and relatives of Mrs Myrnie Congrove Glenna Steinmetz gave a surprise party Saturday evening with music games and refreshments. Mrs Congrove plans to go to Parkersburg this week for sheriff’s office duties.
Nelsonville announces scholarship tests for the district with students listed by subject. The State Department of Education sponsors the exams and results from Columbus will determine school and student rankings. Tests occur as twelfth year English contestants prepare for Athens on May 5. May 19 will reveal state honors.
National re employment service activities extend to Perry Meigs and Gallia counties under district manager William V Walsh joining Athens Hocking and Vinton. Mackinnon notes Athens district strong likely to be permanent. Three private placements marked this Monday plus two PWA project workers. Walsh invites women to register at the Armory for house work positions.
Ralph Gillespie aged 57 died at his home in Helena Ohio near Toledo after a gastric cancer operation in September. Funeral services and burial are planned for Wednesday. He was survived by his wife four children three brothers and three sisters and was visiting Millfield frequently. His son and brother accompanied his body from Zanesville and Glouster to the funeral.
Chauncey residents Nora Lochary and Bertha returned home in Armadale Ohio after visiting Nora's sister Mrs Vint Cunning ham in Chauncey. Frank Johnson and Aure SchultzNelsonville were guests of Immogene Locke in Chauncey. John Glass and W M Glass with son Fred visited Columbus to see Price and Donohoes. Rev John Carr and family moved from Chauncey to Nelsonville on Monday.
Two Bible classes of the Church of Christ will meet together at the home of Rev and Mrs G B Courtney in Chauncey Wednesday night. The Friendship Class of Chauncey Church and the Young Married People's Class of Greens Run Church join for a devotional, program by Greens Run, and refreshments by Chauncey.
The James Southerton property at Sand Ridge, a 10 room frame building of over a century, burned to the ground early Sunday. The unoccupied old landmark belonged to George W. Brown and was partially insured. Nearby, Millfield M. E. Church plans a Mother’s Day program conducted by Sunday School supervisor Dan Simpkins.
About 100 Chauncey-Dover eighth graders will receive diplomas at a 2:15 pm ceremony in the Chauncey Church of Christ. Dr. F. E. At Hansen of Ohio University will deliver the address. Wesley Walburn will present diplomas. music by the combined chorus and orchestra directed by Christine Brown and Herbert Spangler. Bus service will run from Millfield and Sugar Creek for parents. Chauncey-Dover Alumni meet at 7:40 pm at the school Wednesday.
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