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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1933
Page
3
Nelsonville patrons hear plans for Founders Day events at the school tonight at 7 30. The eighth grade presents a health play Sells Health Circus directed by Miss Alfield Johnson with Florence Stein of Athens County Physical Education as the guest speaker.
Nelsonville report shows Dr. Walker leads seven players over forty to control the team with advisory vets from ages 31 to 40. The group plans Sunday games with renowned teams, aims for Ohio and West Virginia venues, and notes a strong record of 44 games with only one loss last season.
A meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the Buchtel Opera House, the usual meeting place and school building. The notice outlines the event and participants.
Vivian Beagle led a Sunday evening meeting of youths at the Christian Church. Erma Reed and Kathleen Ennis read scriptures during the program.
School sports list teams by grade and nickname such as Buckeyes Jr 12 Red Skins Jr 22 Owls Jr 24 Bobcats Jr 6 Lions Jr 10 Wild Cats Sr ns Robins Sr 5 Eagles Bears Sr 20. Hi-Y Club notes February 6 meeting with speaker on Boy and Girl Relationships and initiation plans headed by Charles Patton Eugene Arnold Bob White. temporary initiation date February 18. Assembly highlights February 8 feature Poston on Pompeii with sousaphone, poems, and songs.
East P T A marks Founders Day with a Friday night program featuring three short plays acted by East School patrons. The former presidents listed include Mrs C E Washburn Mrs Susie Clark Wallace Mrs John Stocklein and others. The current leader is Mrs George Elliot and the principal is Miss Louise Pearce.
Edison Science Club met on Thursday with Tom Galvin presiding. Nelle Dowler chaired the program committee. E. E. Washburn addressed the group on The Values and Uses of Chemistry, turning many listeners away from peppermint candy. The class discussed The Stars for Sam, now in the school library, sparking interest in science.
The Home Economics Club met in the club room on Tuesday February 7 with Jennie Tennihill as president. Fannie Glenn read minutes and roll call while Merle Pedigo read scripture and Wilma Evans presented the treasurer’s report. Mary C Miller presented an article on Hawaiian Home Management and plans for a Valentine party were discussed. Nelsonville Greyhounds face Logan this Friday with Logan improving and a likely close contest.
Ray Sawyers a senior in room 16 is seriously ill with pneumonia but gradually improves after a hard struggle. His classmates and home room teacher Mrs Long sent flowers and the school wishes him a speedy return.
At a Girl Reserves meeting plans for an assembly program were set and a party for the High boys on St Patrick's Day was discussed.
The Nelsonville affirmative and Athens Logan negative teams completed three debates on a year’s topic about state and local revenue sources. The Nelsonville team won one and lost two. the negative team also has two defeats and one win with members listed and coaching notes noted.
Friday featured a pep meeting during activity period as Nelsonville High School orchestra performed for the student body entering the auditorium. Miss Shaw gave a brief pep talk followed by yells while Mr. Yantis spoke on the team’s condition. The aim was to boost turnout for the Athens High game. A faculty member is profiled for this week.
Organization of a Defiance County unit of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union will be sought in two meetings this week. R W Allen Adams Township announced the plan.
Vienna February 14. The Mining College of Leoben has voted to award Herbert Hoover an honorary Doctor of Science, contingent on the President's acceptance. The decision marks a high recognition by one of Europe's leading metallurgical institutes of Hoover's contributions to industry and economics.
In Akron on February 14 a 1B teen was bitten by a two month old police puppy that had allegedly gone mad. The vaccine was rushed by airplane from Indianapolis for treatment to prevent rabies.
Nelsonville report notes Smith and White drilled a small producer on the Roach Farm in Hamley Run District. The well was shot yesterday, confirming activity in the Berea sand formation.
Joe Bagley presided as business session leader and moved the party to Friday night. The Red Side leads the contest by 18 points over the Blues. Mary Frances North read Gettysburg, while Mary Nell Sanner and Joanna Cook contributed short articles. Emma Cook described her visit to Lincoln's tomb and life. Coach Julian Yantis spoke on Athletics to about 60 youths with pianist Mrs. James Halle.
A humorous play The Old Maids Club will be presented Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. J M Hyde by Mrs Rose Cooks Sunday School class in the Methodist Church. Friends of the Church both men and women are invited to attend. A silver offering will be taken. The hour is 7 o clock.
Nelsonville on February 14 reports Mr and Mrs L D Pierce announce the birth of granddaughter Geraldine Elien born February 6 to Mr and Mrs William B House Elizabeth Pierce as grandmother.
Nelsonville February 14 funeral services for Joseph O Rourkn will be held at Asbury Church Wednesday at 2 o clock with burial at Asbury.
Beginning classes organized early in the school year have produced good work aimed at fitting members for the Senior Band and Orchestra. Ward W. Hamm, supervisor of music, hopes to fill upcoming vacancies due to graduation by recruiting new material. Instruments needed include clarinets oboes bassoons French horns violins violas cellos and string basses.
A long standing remedy Zemo is promoted for relief of itching rashes eczema ringworm and related skin irritations. The ad claims 25 years of trusted use by families and urges trial with genuine Zemo priced at 35c 6c or 1.00 at druggists.
The Standard Bearers met at Miss Marie Warehime home with Miss Helen and Grace Linton and Mary A Wilson assisting. Miss Helen Linton opened the meeting and Grace Linton led the devotional. Mary A Wilson reviewed the fifth chapter of the study book. Mrs Rich of Logan district counselor will attend the next meeting. Refreshments were served during the social hour.
The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will hold its February meeting at Mrs Stanley Mechem's home on Thursday evening February 16 at 7 30. A large attendance is expected with Miss Lulu Parry presenting the program.
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