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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
3
NELSONVILLE December 22 The article notes that Edsonville officials and employees are set to receive their full pay for 1933. The report references a local pay decision affecting city staff and hints at formal authorization or contractual terms for full compensation.
Nelsonville officials announce pay vouchers will be paid in full through year end after a special council meeting. Transfers totaling 501.32 from various utility funds to the general fund were approved, with additional reimbursements planned to cover costs of a state auditing department examination.
About 600 workers in Nelsonville including Buchtel project staff will receive Christmas pay totaling around 8000 dollars. Pay checks are expected to be distributed by December 23 with the next regular period due January 15.
Nelsonville Greyhounds, boasting a strong guarding unit, prepare for their season opener at home against Canal Winchester. Coaches expect a close game as Canal Winchester’s offense must prove it can breach the Greyhound defense which has stifled Lancaster, New Straitsville, and Buchtel in scrimmages.
Lan caster guests Canal Winchester try to slip past the Nelsonville defense led by center Dilcher and forward trio Lancaster Powell. Guards Stalter Stage pace the backcourt while others like Calvin Lancaster Barber Spray Weltzheimer White await their chance. Nelsonville girls open tonight at 7 30 with coach Shaw’s four returnees among possible starters.
Nelsonville Presbyterian Church hosts a children's Christmas service at 7 pm in the church Sunday School rooms directed by Mrs. Iles. On Sunday the school meets at 9:30 am with 10:30 am worship led by Rev. Lloyd Evans on "They Went Away." Special music is planned, with a 5 pm Christmas Vesper featuring "The Pageant of The Three Gifts". The choir under Prof. Janssen performs, with roles for Haffner, Weltzheimer, Sayre, Coakley, Hudson, Wolfe, Evans, and Miss Backus as the Madonna. Lighting and decorations are being installed by local firms.
Nelsonville report says twenty one members attended the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church gathering at Mrs. C. D. Shafer home. Mrs. Shafer and helpers hosted a social hour with refreshments and the Queen Esther Girls sang carols as Mrs J hf Hyde led the program and Mrs Rothrock spoke on International Peace and Woman's Part In It. A gift exchange closed the meeting.
Charles Patton of Kirksville Missouri arrived home Wednesday to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs William Patton.
CWA labor faces call to assist in fighting a fire raging in an old mine opening on the Morris Wilson property on Church Street. Deputy Mine Inspector Isaac Vaughn and Fire Chief Dana Windon directed local fire department efforts with water streams for most of the day.
An inspection this morning showed the fire still burning vigorously on the property. The coal seam runs beneath the city reservoir and several other properties. Mayor Hickman planned to seek State CWA emergency aid after discussing the local situation with the County CWA, with prompt help assured by the State Mining division.
In Nelsonville on December 22 Mrs Fred Wilson with assistants hosted the Methodist Guild at the Wilson home 262 West Washington Street. Howard Raine led the chapter in the Study Book and social chair E J Arnold organized the program. a solo by Mrs Shough and a reading by Frances Hall followed. Officers elected were President Mrs Bob Kinney Vice President Miss Blanche Moorehead Secretary Rachel Wilson and Treasurer Mrs Charles Bayliss. Refreshments were served during the social hour.
The Buchtel Parent Teacher Association met in the school building Wednesday night with grades one and two presenting three skits Greeting Cards Christmas Candles and Santas Helpers under Miss Gray and Miss Whitmore. A Happy Harrys Hillsiders program followed featuring old favorites Red Wing Old Grey Bonnet and Poor Little Joe. Principal Fred Linscott reported Fall Festival net 70.22 with 35 toward a piano and 15 from Miss Kings room plus 15 donated by the PTA. The second grade won the attendance banner with 12 parents present.
A local exhibition features a quilt display and a hooked rug display. The event highlights handmade textile works and showcases regional craft. Visitors may view diverse patterns and techniques from local makers.
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