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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1926

Page

3

Nelsonville hires nearly fifty teachers for new term

Nelsonville city schools set an 190 teachers staff for the term starting September 7. The largest group comes from Junior High with twelve, Central building eleven, Semer lugh nine, East eight, West five. O O Crawford begins his third year as superintendent and notes an unusually competent corps and a fruitful term ahead.

Forly Nelsonville Tigh O. O. Crawford Versace C. L. Horton Grace Roberts Tim Mildred Roberts Mane Stowe U. S Mary Sharp Lawson I. Marcy Merle Gilbert Gertha Howard Jennie Nelson Maynard MecDaniel Ruby V. Lee Miss Scott Miss Kempher Miss Lee McDaniel West School Ruth Cook Imelda Smith Gladys Bowers Estelle Reynolds Florence Cook Miss Smith Letha Dpedigu Mary Cohagen Mable Dupler Margaret Jones Orll Griffin Llrabeth Linton Ruth Wolfe Frances Scott Velma Young Varlgus

Barbers Top Central 3-0 In Twilight League Postponed Game

Ed dies Barbers capitalized on Central errors to win 3-0 in a Twilight league postponement at Nelsonville. Central’s Adama and Barbers Smith pitched well. A rescheduled game between Athena and Central is set for Monday night.

Nelsonville Eddie

Mrs Heaton Hosts Tea For Ruth Yorkes Before Move

Nelsonville notes Mrs W O Heaton entertained Friday afternoon at tea for Miss Ruth Yorkes who departs soon for Columbus. Tealike event ran 3 to 4 30 with dahlias in floral decor and Mrs Fred Johnson presiding.

Nelsonville W .O. Heaton Ruth Yorkes Columbus Fred Johnson

Miss Laurine Morrison Birthday Surprise At Party

In Sneasonville on Pleasant Avenue Laurine Morrison turned fifteen with a surprise party from her Sunday school class The Loyal Mans music games and gifts including vanity items were enjoyed by Lalu Steenrod Mary Cranmer and others plus guests from Chicago and Morrison family members A later Glenn family reunion note also mentions the Kimberly Creek house gathering set for September 5 inviting all members

Sneasonville Laurine Morrison Pleasant- Pmtew Avenue Aliss Pautine Vanity Pease Lalu Steenrod Mary Cranmer Gav Fae Yun Mary Donley Amy Jo Vigrins Jillian Moore Mary Coleman Jona McMmorrow Edith Dil+cher 1. Ih Manan Ru‘Wolph Chicago Janice Mitchel Latte Allen Nellie, Judson Marguerite Morrison

Aged Woman and Former Resident Dies in Newark

Mrs Mona Wyatt a former Glouster resident dies at 4 15 pm Friday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C B Shaffer in Newark She had married twice first husband Allan Miller died in Civil War and later J L Wyatt Both later died Funeral services will be held at Church of Christ Sunday afternoon with burial in Glouster cemetery.

Pittsburgh Frank Jackson Harry Hinman Jack Bridgeport John Sallz Violet Woodard Wilf Kedonned Alec Powers Kent Hazel Powers Charles Column Robert Grimm Canaanville Charles Maffin Nelsonville Plains M. E Betty Jane Hannas McLean Luhing Plains Gearze King Cleveland John Kaster Kaster King Warren Kaster Fist Cluch Ralph Frash Max Heston Lou Ingle Evelyn Joy Marietta Henry Pittshurzho Miss Winer Francis Dro Webber Kathrine Josephine Alva Bennett Columbus Irs Wyatt Conway and & Miller Oklahoma Charles Hoffman T. L. Wyatt Llewellyn Miller Fred Cornwell Athens Charles Wyatt Indianapolis Shaffer Newark Oelock William Druggan Main Street Church

Twilight league to close second half of season

Nelsonville August 28 The Twilight league will wrap up its second half next week with a few postponed games outstanding Eddie's East Barbers holds the lead for the final period after winning the first half. Eddie's Barbers face the Sugar Bowls Tuesday, West meets Central Wednesday, and Athena Factory plays Buckeyes Thursday as final standings are listed.

Nelsonville Eddie's East Barbers Naty Eddie's Barbers West Central Athena Factory Boys Buckeyes

Superintendent Gets a Ride Parade Honors Newlyweds in Glouster

Glouster on August 28 reports a parade in honor of Superintendent C B Ditton and his wife with a four mile slow ride led by a drum corps. J L Strahl and his son plan reunions in Akron Uniontown and Ohio before returning home. A ball game between Turners Greys and Glouster American Legion is set for Tuesday at 6 30 pm with free admission.

J. L. Stahl H. R. Stahl Akron Mr. i Strahl Uniontown Ohio Glouster Turner's Greys Glouster American’ Legion

Wolf Clan in 1926 Reunion Held in Nelsonville Ohio

The fourth annual Christopher Wolf family reunion gathered August 29 at Grotto grounds Nelsonville. About 230 attendees from Ohio and beyond shared a noon dinner. Officers elected: President Andrew Wolf, vice president Walter Wolf, secretary treasurer Willis Wolf. A $28.45 collection supported grounds upkeep and related costs.

Nelsonville Christopher ‘Wolf Johnathan Wolf Reno White Babes George Wolf Pattons Wolfs Ohio Union New York California Great Lakes Mexico Andrew Wolf Walter Wolf Willis Wolf Athens Fair Ground Mgo Che Patton Raunion Marton Sereanton Hocking County Fair Ground

Tuberculosis Patient Improves at Mt Vernon Sanitarium

Ce celia Echstenkamper of this city, treated for tuberculosis at Mt Vernon State Sanitarium since May 10, shows rapid improvement. Weighing 105 3 4 pounds at entry and now 115 pounds, she is judged to be making exceptional progress with no reason not to continue improving in the next three months.

Institute

Stephenson Case Reopened Ahead of Pleas Court Appeal

Jackson August 25 A sensational reopening occurs as the appeal of S E Stephenson millionaire iron manufacturer comes before Con sion Pleas court on September 7. A raid on his home during a party with about one hundred guests yielded a small quantity of liquor. He had been tried before Ros Kern, mayor of Oak Hillang, who was found guilty. Stephenson appealed his case to the Common Pleas court.

Amesville Exhibitors Make Dairy Show Impact at Fair

Edward Keirna showcased a standout Holstein winning first in open class and first in club class. Gale Easler exhibited a purebred Hereford. Other participants included Robert King and Verl.

Edward Keirna Gale Easler Robert King Verl

Local Educators Receive Life Elementary Certificates

New Marshfield Mrs Mildred Judy and Miss Erma Judy have been granted life elementary certificates by the State Board of School Examiners in Columbus. Mrs 8 H Sharrock and Clarence plan a visit to Indiana. Everett Stewart of Columbus visits this weekend. The Chesser reunion will be held at the Alrine grave on Labor Day September 6.

Tom Dowd Betty Hoodiett Columbus Charles Hooadiett Jena Cdwards Daft Flossie Dy Crawford Converse Martha Davis G. M. Crawford Lorain H. A. Crawford Cleveland Henry Calentine Athens Fair Walter Boling Ishrs Warner Green Jerry Marie Hickman Niagara Falls Jonnie Keener New Lessington Francesa Kenney Athena Kathann Patterson St. Andreas Melvin Henshaw Jackson Street Jacob Smith Dora Hickman Lancaster Nelsonville Johnson Yer Goddard Bartleto Se Pop Davis Charles Griffin Charles Warhes Atheny Clyde Littler Lloyd Fianshaa Long Reach Mas. Evans Wall Keeton Mary Keeton Nitnia Keeton TN. Smith C. I. Mastin Keeton Verret Rewnton Viitas Katie Johnson Meda Foss Lottie Keeton Tenehce Logan Margaret Jones Hag Springfield Hone Font Aires Weaks Barberton Clyde Burnette Mildred Judy Staite Board of School Examinere W. L Bridge Charles Spinlane Alva Judy Clarence Sharrock Buckeye Lake Margaret Bridge Irene Ferricks Erma Judy State Board of Schooleeat H. Sharrock Clarence Indiana Everett Stewart Chesser Mr. Petty London Puesta Harald Stright

Local Visitor List Highlights Canton Hosts

Canaanville guests include Mr and Mrs J. Clark and son Chester of Canton visiting Mr and Mrs William Wright. Mrs Pearl Buck, recently ill, is improving.

Canaanville J. 3. Clark and Son Chester Canton William Wright Pearl Buck

Three marriages sealed by local Probate court Saturday

Three couples wed Saturday morning by Dr Daniel McGurk in Chauncey and nearby. Homer E Johnson 32 mother Chauncey son of Daniel T Johnson m Kate No ole 26 clerk Chauncey daughter of William Nobile. Charles Clinton Grim 20 farmer Stewart m Bernice Lelia Lonas 18 at home Stewart. John Bernard Maurer 20 store clerk Buchiel m Gladys Shesky 23 housekeeper Buchtel. Alliance Fertilizer plant near Alliance destroyed by unknown origin fire.

Homer E. Johnson Chauncey Daniel T. Johnson Kate*Noole William Nobile Orning Daniel McGurk Charles Clinton Grim Fermer Stewart D. A. Grim Bernice Lelia Lonas John Bernard Maurer Buchiel Gladys Shesky Buchtel

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