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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1928
Page
9
Evelyn and Jerry face tension with Alester as rehearsals drag on. Hale warns of consequences while rumors of a party loom. Jerry grapples with fear and resolve as opening night nears and a crowded audience awaits.
Time lines in Miss Cora Bailey's history class proved successful and engaging. Pupils used tree branches to represent the presidents of the States as a visual study, while other projects include graphs maps and inventor biographies highlighting key facts of lives and work.
Ann Evans and Rex Smedley presented the one act comedy A pair of Lunatics at the Sayre Study Circle on Tuesday afternoon following a prior performance at the High School.
A mosaic of schoolyard chatter and store scene lines. Dialog includes Delia Dorsey and Charles Bennett sparring over John Cline and a light bound pun about stop lights. This coarse slice captures everyday talk in a quaint town setting with characters like June Kimball Alice McCracken and Elizabeth Ong.
The first call for girls basketball volunteers went out on Tuesday November 26. About 36 girls reported for practice with numbers rising after Monday night. A three part floor is used and new rules are in effect. Miss McEwin will not coach varsity this year and color teams will compete in a high point tournament. Practice continues for six weeks with a maximum of three absences allowed.
Under Lois Keller instruction seventh grade geography students study South American countries through group and individual projects. Topics include transportation minerals commerce fibers cereals trees ports and harbors with graphs booklets reports and maps. A bulletin board tracks current geographic topics and each student lists new vocabulary beyond country city and river names.
A history department group of 22 presents a three act skit at Independence Hall reenacting the Continental Congress days. John Foite as Jefferson reads the final Declaration as Hancock signatory swears by it. Directed by Mrs. Anna K Prica.
Arrangements with music course sponsors let high school students buy tickets for 1 dollar, matching the price paid by university students. A total of 112 tickets were purchased.
Dr Blaine Goldsberry spoke to the Wee Club on December 4 about early medicine, noting savages’ medicine men, American Indian use of cancara, and Roman disease. He described the microscope’s invention and urged a future talk with plans for a musical program and a Slum-gullion banquet.
Fred Rice a senior at Wellston High School slipped from a chair in a laboratory at Wellston and sustained a head cut requiring medical dressing by a doctor. He is a former student of Athens High School.
Banquet for 11 attendees led by Miss McEwin in charge. Guests listed include Rhea Shumway Anne Evans Mildred Murphy Margaret Johnson Helen Drake Bertine Sanders Ray Tom Ethel Doughty and Mary Smith. Musical program planned with Miss Jettie Denmark presenting a new program during Christmas holidays. Glee Club to perform carols at a public vesper service in the high school auditorium featuring a quartet chosen by Miss Denmark.
A vintage ad touts Dr Jackson's Powder as a safe inexpensive home remedy for stomach trouble. It claims relief from indigestion dizziness and faint spells with a dissolving powder formula used for nearly forty years.
Jerry battles a paralyzing onstage fear as the chorus cue nears during tryouts for a service event. She recalls a worst moment dancing for Mr. Weinertz and calms herself with a child’s determination. The scene unfolds with two performers speaking lines while the audience remains untroubled.
A school meeting in the auditorium at 11 30 Tuesday noon gathers football players cheerleaders and managers to discuss the upcoming banquet. Girls gossip about dresses dates and who is invited causing excitement and speculation as the boys are escorted by many admiring classmates.
State of Ohio Department of Highways announces a unit price contract sealed bids will be received at the office of the State Highway Engineer on November 23 1928 for a public works project. Bidders must conform to specifications and required bonds.
Notice of public bidding for a State Route project in Keuntownship with construction cost estimated at $11,000,000 and a July 1 1929 completion target. Bidders must file a certified check equal to five percent of the estimated cost, not exceeding $10,000, with plans on file at the office of the surveyor engineer and the Department of Highways. The director reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Two notices on December 24 1928 in Athens County Ohio announce a state highway project along State Route with grading and drainage from July 1 1929 completion. estimated cost 24 dollars for maintenance with 3 percent bid bond up to 10000. Also probate court announces public auction for real estate in Athens City at 1:00 PM November 22 1928 with Grosvenor Street specifics and cash payment terms. estate of Walter Chore.
The speaker credits careful planning and night school for success and claims Nujol keeps him in first rate condition. He emphasizes Nujol is not a medicine but a pure natural substance aiding the body's function.
A playful feature explains letter golf with rules and a sample run. It shows changing COW to HEN in three steps by altering one letter at a time while keeping valid words. The puzzle promises a solution on the last page.
An adpromo for Keen Shaving Kreem claims it softens bristles and lets dull blades cut through grease, doubling shaving speed and extending blade life. It promises a cool soft feel for hours and offers a money back guarantee.
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