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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville Legion Drum and Bugle Corps Earns Praise at State Convention

The Glenford Dugan Post drum and bugle corps, after a break in rehearsals and without a director, impressed at the Ohio state American Legion convention in Columbus. Under Ward Hamm, the unit trained briefly, passed inspection, featured 15 year old Logan drum major Glendon Shriner, and drew praise for four Nelsonville girls who danced behind the drum major.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Columbus Ward W. Hamm Mammoth Glendon Shriner Logan Glenford Dugan

Talented Conley Children Perform Tap Dance in Akron Visit

Mr and Mrs Harry Conley of Akron and their nine child ren spent time with relatives in Buchtel. On Wednesday evening three members of the group gave a garden program at the Shafer home E Columbus St Marian 12 Lora 8 and Harry Jr 10 performed with Mountain Music from a jug. The mother accompanied at the piano and all costumes were made by her. The children have had limited private lessons.

Nelsonville Harry Conley Akron Buchtel D. H. Shafer E. Columbus St. Marian Lora Harry, Jr

Mrs Leonard Cooley Honored as Delegate

Mrs Leonard Cooley elected delegate to the National Legion and Auxiliary convention in New York City in September 2024. She presides Nelsonville Auxiliary and will represent the eighth district at the national meet.

Nelsonville Leonard Cooley National Legion and Auxiliary New York City Columbus Cooley

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits

Mrs. Marie Briggs and Carrie Courtney along with Everett Hewlett and Rex Chatta with son Jerry return from a week with relatives in Ashland Catlettsburg and Greenup Kentucky. Lancaster hosts Harold Kellar and family. The Howes receive the Codys in Westerville. Stedems host Ark and New York visitors. Wrights and Wright kin visit Adams and Ruble family. Cohn guests Baltimore. Rhoades spend weekend in Columbus.

Nelsonville Marie Briggs Carrie Courtney Everett Hewlett Mia Rex Chatta Jerry Ashland Catlettsburg Greenup Earl Wrightzell Kenneth Norma Jean Lancaster John Kellar Harold Kellar Leonard Cody Charlie Baltimore, Md C. H. Ruble L. T. Rhoades Columbus

Go East To Meet Miss Barnecut in New York City

Dr and Mrs C O Welch and Mrs Mable Barnecut left for Pittsburgh to visit Mr and Mrs 8S Lan den Stella Barnecut then head to New York to meet Miss Jo Barnecut arriving on the California after a two month European trip They will stay in the East about two weeks Miss Mary Alice Love joins for a Colorado Springs visit with Miss Barnecut in Delaware before returning home with them.

Nelsonville EB. Welch Mabel Barnecut Pittsburgh 8S. L. Landen Stella Barnecut New York City Jo Barnecut California East Mary Alice Love Colorado Springs Colorado Miss Barnecut Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware

Stalters and Mrs Leyshon to Bayview Michigan Bayview visit

Michigan travelers Go to Bayview with Mrs Leyshon joining at St Johns to meet Mrs Musser and visit at Musser home in North Branch until the Stalters return. Birth notice announces Janice Marie 10% pounds to KK Hall parents Mr and Mrs Major Hall Powell Ohio and Mrs Ella B Webster Nelsonville.

Nelsonville R. R. Stalter Herbert Leyshon Bayview Mich KK. J. Hall Janice Marie Major Hall Powell Ohio Ella B. Webster

International debts and two moral codes in foreign relations

The article argues that many governments default on debts to the U S with Finland as the sole exception, calling for orderly procedures to adjust debts. It contrasts private and public codes of conduct, noting a lack of universal international standards and stressing the need for a workable debt adjustment mechanism and a shift in mindset.

United States Great Britain France Belgium Italy Finland Congress Universal Brotherhood of Man

Three Softball Halftime Games Set For This Evening

Nelsonville reports the second half of the softball league will open with three games. Carbon Hill faces Phi Club at Carbon Hill, Retail Clerks meet Church of Christ at City Playgrounds, and Buchtel plays Longstreth at Longstreth.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill and Phi Club Carbon Hill Church of Christ City Playgrounds Buchtel and Longstreth Longstreth

Maffin Meetings Draw Large Crowds in Orbiston Tent

In Nelsonville crowds attend gospel tent meetings led by Evangelist James T. Maffin of Marion. The meetings began Sunday August 15 with nightly sermons at 7:30 p.m. An all day gathering is planned for Sunday August 22 with attendees urged to bring lunch.

Nelsonville Orbiston James T. Maffin Marion

Hughes Sees Sister After 55 Years in Breckenridge

Andy Hughes of Necessity Texas meets his sister Mrs. J M King for the first time in 55 years in Breckenridge.

Breckenridge Tex Andy Hughes Necessity Community J. M. King

Mrs. Ball Hosts Mizpah Class Meeting

Nelsonville report says Mrs. Harry Ball hosted the Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening. Miss Margaret Clark led the devotions. After a brief business session, a social program followed. Mrs. Ball served lunch to 12 members and two guests, Mrs. Conrad Wein and Mrs. Luther Wyskiver of Haydenville.

Nelsonville Harry Ball Methodist Church Margaret Clark Ball Conrad Wein Luther Wyskiver Haydenville

Schmeling Returns to Promote Bout With Joe Louis

Germany's prizefight idol Max Schmeling arrived in the United States for a showdown push with heavyweight champion Joe Louis. He vows to press for a title fight and regain momentum after setbacks.

New York Germany Max Schmeling United States Joe Louis

Giants Rally To Beat Camp Nelson In Twilight League

Nelsonville report: the Giants erase two losses with a 7 to 5 win over Camp Nelson in a Twilight League game. Cec Woodson pitched all nine innings allowing four hits as Giants tallied 12 singles to secure the lead and move closer to the league lead. Next games include a Sunday at Wellston and a Friday showdown at City Playground against Carbondale.

Ross E. Reed Nelsonville Giants Camp Nelson Cec Woodson Wellston Shoemakers Carbondale Camp Nelson AB RH Borgo Cost Siccesteceses SOR Barrows Riley Chapman Ssee Leach Dexter Woodson P. Dexter Lewin

Fire Damage Slight At Nelsonville Trash Burn Threatens Coal House

A trash burn near the coal house at the rear of Mrs. Cora Tignor’s Chestnut Street property caused a shed fire around noon Wednesday. Fire Chief Dana Windon said damage was slight. Also, Miss Bertha Howard Mrs Bertha Barker and Miss Nell Pickering left for a southern motor trip visiting Chattanooga and other southern points.

Nelsonville Cora Tignor Chestnut St Dana Windon Bertha Howard Bertha Barker Nell Pickering Athens Chattanooga Tenn South

Teeth Found in City Claimed by Owner

A Nelsonville man claimed ownership of a set of false teeth found in Athens and Nelsonville. He described the teeth and where they were lost, and the lowers were surrendered and are back in service.

Nelsonville Athens

Cub Scouts Meet at Methodist Church Evening

Cub Scouts and interested boys are asked to meet at the Methodist Church at 6 o clock tonight, then proceed to the hill for a gathering. A benefit tonight in Murray City features the degree team of the Pocahontas Lodge at the K of P Hall, with the play starting at 8 o'clock.

Nelsonville Cub Scouts Murray City Murray City Pocahontas Lodge K. of P

Starfish Eyes Located at Arm Tips

A marine fact explains that starfish possess eyes at the tips of each arm. This unique arrangement helps detect light and movement across their radial body plan.

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