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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1935
Page
3
A report on the Nelsonville High School student council discusses its Code of Ethics, aims for better assemblies, and handling tardiness absences and club promotion. It notes correspondence with other schools and the value of governance training for future citizens.
Intramural volleyball opened February 4 with the first period PE class defeating the fourth period class in two straight sets 15 to 7 and 15 to 9. The fifth period class also defeated the sixth period class in two thrilling sets as the season begins and is expected to last about six weeks.
School guidance discussions on Monday focus fifteen minutes per period on remedial suggestions offered by students. Topics include honesty courtesy suitable reading material sportsmanship patriotism aims in school aims in life value of religious education community pride and the role of art and music.
Mr Maynard McDaniel Mrs Maynard McDaniel and Mr Earl Washburn entertained the Faculty Bridge Club of the high school at the home of the former Saturday night after the basketball game with Amesville. The club meets every three weeks.
The Nel sonville public speaking class directed by Julian Yantis stages Back to the Farm on February 16. Cast members Tom Galvin Don Martin and Edison Hickman excel in their roles while the ensemble earns praise for consistent rehearsals. Proceeds go to defray expenses from a football trip accident. Ruth Rotrock reviews Senator Nye of North Dakota in a speech summary.
Oscar Richardson presented a complete boiler to the physics class. The device stands three feet high and eight inches in diameter and is heated by gas. It operates like a large power plant boiler with a steam gauge water gauge a pop valve and a small whistle as part of its mechanism.
The Girls Trio of the high school glee club with accompanist plan to compete in the Music Festival in Indianapolis in March. They will sing at the Presbyterian Church night services on Sunday February 10 and appear at Rotary Club on Tuesday night February 12 and at the Central P T A meeting on Friday February 15.
Superintendent E J Arnold reports a shift from personal to scientific judgment in school lighting. A light meter installed records 0-50 and guides eye work standards. Numerous observations suggest corrections to safeguard student eyesight through refined illumination.
On Wednesday February 6 the Future Home Maker's Club members met with advisor Mrs Doras Horch in Senior 5. Five members were received into the club and given the first degree badges "Little Women." Horch explained the club constitution and requirements for higher degrees for service.
The Ways and Means Committee of Nelsonville High School PTA chaired by Mrs William Simonton organizes a waffle supper in the high school cafeteria. It is scheduled for Thursday February 14 from 5 to 7 pm. A student selling five tickets will receive a free waffle.
Lat in classes Friday February 8 heard Miss Grace Roberts explain slides on Naples and environs. She recalled a four year ago trip to Naples Pompelis and Paestum.
The Room 16 program honored Abraham Lincoln with ritual services led by Jack Pritchard Mark Herrold and Robert Auflick. Dorothy Howe was mistress of ceremonies Delores Watkins and Margaret Tignor read papers on Lincoln's life and the Gettysburg Address was read in unison Mr Spang administrator of relief in Athens County spoke about relief work and subsistence homesteads to be.
In Nelsonville the Junior High School building received heating upgrades last week. Ventilators atop cold air stacks and night dampers cutting cold air after the fan stops were installed to save labor electricity and coal. State funds financed the work.
The Nelsonville school system will soon distribute new textbooks to elementary schools after receipt by the superintendent last week. The books, costing about $400, will supplement scarce material and aid learning.
The rejuvenated Bus team ended a two game skid by routing the Freshmen 28 to 2. Mills and Brooks starred for the Bus squad while Watkins logged the lone Freshmen score.
Wade B Hatch, a member of the Fleet Marine Force from Quantico, describes a voyage on the USS Wyoming to Culebra Puerto Rico with the Second Battalion. He notes seasickness among Marines and describes ashore hikes for battle maneuvers and on board ship shows.
Regular meeting of Budora Chapter includes plans to attend the district meeting in Pom eroy Saturday night. Members meet at the Masonic Temple at 7 o'clock.
Jake Carlin of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to fighting at an arraignment in Mayor G. Holland's court. He was fined ten dollars plus costs.
C A Dilcher aged 42 former YMCA physical director and boys work leader in Nelsonville died at his Mill Street home from a heart attack. He had coached local youth in basketball and worked at the William Brooks Shoe Factory. He is survived by his wife Frieda Gandee Dilcher two children Rex and Jean his mother sister and brother all of Nelsonville. Funeral arrangements were pending.
Mrs Ada Hohenadel entertained eighteen boys from the Sunday School class The Junior Boys of the Pres Church last night with a Valentine party at her Chestnut Street home The gathering included valentine exchanges a luncheon and a theater trip to the Majestic Theater.
Granny Boyles, a 91 year old Nelsonville resident born in Illinois, recalls hearing Lincoln in 1860 and speaks of a warrior lineage. Her family history spans Revolutionary War to Civil War eras, with descendants active in local justice roles and pioneer settlement.
Frank M. Moore 6 a Nelsonville hardware partner died of a heart attack Monday while serving a customer. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10 am at the Fayette Street home with burial at Greenlawn. He leaves a wife Clara Jack a daughter Mrs Lucy Galvin three grandchildren and a brother L B Moore.
East Side School plans Valentine boxes in each room with ice cream and cookies for the P T A. At Rufus Putnam students also exchange Valentines, decorate boxes, and share heart shaped treats. Five year olds use Valentines in a city building project while four year olds mail cards to relatives from Athens Post Office. Nelsonville Miss Margery Mathewson is hospitalized in Columbus for influenza complications after returning home.
Mrs Elizabeth McGill aged seventy eight suffered a slight stroke of paralysis at her home early this morning in Nelsonville. She was taken to her residence by relatives and is reported resting peacefully.
Nelsonville plans a German Band opening scene for the political rally tied to the play Crazy Politics at the high school auditorium February 21 and 22. Band members Edison Hickman Joe Galvin Jimmie Arnold Pete Doolittle Samuel Alexander Hawk John Huddy Robert Mann perform during the event hosted by the Band Boosters Club with parodies and lighthearted satire.
Howard Settlemeyer of Middleport was fined 100 dollars and costs and had his driving rights suspended for one year by Mayor E Z Harley after arrest by State Highway Patrolman James Bower on reckless driving charges.
Nelsonville Esther Class of the Christian Church meets at Mrs. Ralph Howe’s home with 26 members and 3 guests. Miss Ethel Rosser presides, reports from treasurer Mrs. Lulu Parry and secretary read by Miss Beth Verity, devotions by Mrs. Anna Wolfe, program led by Mrs. Emma Cook, and a two course luncheon follows.
All business houses in Nelsonville will close Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. during the funeral service for F. M. Moore, a local merchant. The temporary shutdown reflects community respect for the deceased and his business ties.
County commissioners approved the parole of Harry Holsington who faced a $100 fine plus costs for selling intoxicating liquor. He had served 35 days in jail and was released after arranging monthly installments to pay the remaining amount.
A jury in Athens County Common Pleas Court ruled in favor of Ephriam Milliron of Millfield against the State Industrial Commission over the right to participate in state insurance. Milliron cited injuries from the 1930 Millfield mine explosion as the basis for his claim.
A sales note states camel hair brushes are made from the hair of Russian and Siberian aquirreia, highlighting materials sourced from distant regions for craft brushes.
The Hi Tri Society of the Christian Church held a tea in the social room Wednesday evening. Marguerite Morrison led the worship program and read Scripture. Guests and members, seated at tables decorated for Lincoln's Birthday, Washington, and Valentine Day, enjoyed refreshments as the business session was led by president Almarine Johnson.
Mrs A M Rainey returns from Columbus after visiting her son and his family last week. Sunday guests at Miss Fatty Tiama’s Mason City Hill home include Miss Ida Waugh Miss Lucille McManaway and Miss Louise Polling. Mr and Mrs St James of Columbus stay with Mrs J P Andrews.
Nelsonville Meade Whyte was badly bruised and cut on the forehead and hands when struck by an automobile as he crossed West Washington Street about 10 o clock Sunday night. Police were checking the car license number.
William Riffie of Nelsonville suffered a badly bruised ankle and foot when a bank car jumped the track at the Kimberly Mine crushing his foot against the rib. He was brought here for medical attention.
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