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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1936
Page
2
Scattered personal names appear in a damaged OCR segment listing many individuals with titles and spouses. The legible items include Mrs, Dr, Prof, Mr, Miss and several surnames, but no clear event, date, or place is readable.
Nelsonville alumni officers met to set Friday May 20 as the date for the annual alumni banquet with Dr. W H Hyde as toastmaster. Fritz Evers and his Continentals will provide music for the dance at the Elka Club after the meal.
At a Legion Building meeting, Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars officers were elected for the coming year. Commander William E. Schaefer G. Mow FF Gray S. ith MN Ervin J. W. Gerrald Nelson Zone Commander James Mahoney Pomeroy attended and helped obligate Nelsonville Post No. 3467. The group votes to meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month. A joint obligation with Athens on June 14 was planned, venue to be decided. Delegates Ben Brady and Norman Ervin were chosen for the state convention at Hamilton June 25 26 27.
Members of the Woman's Community Garden Club and others are invited to an all day meeting of the Eighth District of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs on Wednesday May 6 at the First Presbyterian Church Chillicothe sessions begin at 930 AM a luncheon at 1230 PM will be served Tickets and transportation arranged by Mrs J M Hyde Reservations due by Friday night May 1 and volunteers with car requests are asked to call Mrs Hyde.
Nelsonville church notes show 38 members and one guest Mrs Stephenson answering roll call Monday. Mrs Callie Berry Mrs Ruth Partlow Mrs Tisha Dilcher and Mrs Carios Ogg hosted Class No 2 of the Methodist Church in the church parlor. A business session preceded a program and social hour with a refreshment course served.
Mrs Paul Allen welcomed the Wednesday Card Club to her Nelsonville home for an afternoon bridge session following dinner at Blossers. Mrs Hickman, Mrs Ross, and Mrs Devore tied for high honors in the game.
Nelsonville notes spring football work for Greyhounds under Coach George Abraham at a new athletic field. 31 players report with nine veterans forming the nucleus, including Riley, Reed, Blair, Godenschwager, Pierce, Harper, and QB hopeful Brooks. 1986 squad power hinges on Galvin’s eligibility and freshmen candidates vie for multiple positions.
Harold Wortman of Marietta pled guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence and was fined 100 dollars with six months driving suspension. He also faced an assault and battery charge, pled not guilty, and was bound over to the grand jury on a 200 dollar bond. Constable Pearl Allman arrested him.
The K of P Lodge hosts a dance at Catte Hall in Nelsonville inviting Logan and Athens K of P orders, their families and friends to attend Friday night event.
The article argues Americans avoid facing tax costs and government spending, noting taxes hidden in prices and indirect supports through tariffs and subsidies. It urges direct budgeting and transparent funding for industries, merchant marine aid, and postal services to reveal true costs and improve policy.
Mrs Cecil Shafer hosted a Garden Club benefit event with games Anagrams auction and contract. Proceeds fund a tree planting project at the Fast End toward Greenlawn with many friends sending monetary gifts.
Mr and Mrs James Monk announce the birth of a son named Billy James on Tuesday April 28. The grandparents are Mr and Mrs Simon Bond of 418 Jackson St and Mr and Mrs William Monk of Nelsonville Route 3. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Levi Bond of Haydenville.
Syracuse eighth grade favored a school play directed by Carl Weese with Konrad School leading the orchestra. A Pomeroy High School Band concert occurred Friday night. Numerous guests visited local residents from Portsmouth to Huntington, with PTA meeting notes and performances by Roscos Fowler and David Filanang an violin solo by Filanang.
Major leaders list batting runs and hits for the American and National Leagues. Gehringer and Herman top multiple categories, with players from the Tigers Yankees Red Sox Cubs and Giants leading in runs batted in doubles and home runs. Pitching leaders include Grove Appleton Benge and Hollingsworth with 3 0 records.
Mrs. C. E. Weltzhéimér will host Cos mopolitan Club members Friday night at her Nelsonville home for their gathering.
Nelsonville High School selects students to represent the district in the State Scholarship Contest in Athens this Saturday. Notable entrants include Irvin Badger Martha Galvin Virginia Galvin Elsie Freer Louise Duskey Edith Lenman Raymond Brooks Glenn Smith Delbert Kuhn Earl Crouse Kathryn Wolfe Paul Wright Billy Mechem Don Sanders Anna Gallagher Helen France Alice Mechem June Garner Elmo Robson Ned Smith Roger Scott Annabelle Starkey Sam Howe Waildon Bruce Hugh Webb Charles Levering John Mihalek.
Mr and Mrs Meade Whyte announce the birth of an 8 lb 12 oz daughter named Joan Retta born Wednesday April 28. Grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Whyte of this city.
Local society items list visiting, hosting, and illnesses around Grass Run and nearby areas. Notable entries mention Mrs. G. Will undergoing surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital, several overnight guests, and multiple family visits among residents of Rutland, Lancaster, Parker Run, Harrisonville, and Middleport.
An advertisement from The Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville promotes dieting advice and fat reduction claims. It features a Maryland woman's note about losing 21 pounds, urges cutting fat meats, butter, cream, and sweets, and suggests eating lean meats, fish, fowl, fruits, and vegetables. It also endorses Kruschen Saltas a weight loss remedy with a money back guarantee.
The Junior Class of Nelsonville High stages The Hobgoblin House Friday at 7 30 pm in the auditorium. A mix of chills and laughs unfolds as Miss Priscilla Carter relocates to a grim house and ghosts, crooks and bold youths collide in a lively school production featuring a large cast of named characters.
Nelsonville S P P Club held an April meeting at the high school with a covered dish dinner at 6 pm. Jeanett Cranmer Helen Pritchard and Joan Rider praised the committee for attractive table decorations, spring flowers, hand decorated cards, and L shaped Latin arrangement. Paul Wright led the program followed by four hours of singing and dancing.
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