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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1934

Page

5

Big Cast Ready for Curtain in Nelsonville Home Talent Show

Nelsonville high school hosts a three act musical comedy Molly's Idea directed by Miss Shan Seidel. Cast includes Molly Milton Rosemary Smith Sir Jerry Scott Paul Weltzheimer and more with five old maids and bachelors. Local businesses appear in stage dramatizations between acts and Ward W Hamm leads the orchestra.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club Nelsonville High School Molly Shan Seidel Molly Milton Fashionabe Plaza Elite Rosemary Smith Jerry Scott John Brown Paul Weltzheimer Jarvis Mansfield Sam Oscar Richardson Hiram Speakeasy Corwin Cookson Maggie Kindheart Gladys Bayless Oscar Caveman Chicago T. A. Hickman Moll Lilly Stelle Treva Shaw Bill Jones Clifford Linton Autteya Crabtree Clifford Scott Pompey White Harold Figley Frances Nelson Cynthia ‘Goodness Arlene Betts Faith Jolly Glen Allen Prudence Purity Agnes Hillen Ward Hamm Tom Particular Helen Gandee Catherine Woll Ruth Beckler Virginia Keating Mary Grove Jane Verity Deloras Watkins Mary Margaret Betts Wilma Patton Irma Reed Elizabeth Monks Frances Hawk Elsie Math Nelsonville Bakery McCreary Studio Thomas Jewelry Wilson Grocery Roy Davis Edingtons Pritchard Furniture Warrens Funeral Home Mac Chevrolet Club Restaurant the Colonial Stratton Motor Company Peoples Bank Mary Jo Hafner Betty Koenig Ward W. Hamm

Joyful News for Rheumatic Sufferers

Claims from advert claims ALLENRU relieves rheumatism sciatica neuritis and backache within 48 hours by removing excess uric acid from joints and muscles. Advertises Quick's Cut Rate Store and druggists offering a 5-cent bottle with money back guarantee.

Allenru Quick

Olive Tablets Ad Boost Digestive Health

Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy for stomach upset and sluggish liver. Claims improve digestion by stimulating liver and bowels, with symptoms like bad taste and coated tongue easing after taking one or two tablets at bedtime. Sold by all druggists for 15 cents.

Edwardes

Boy Scouts Solicit This Week and Next

Nelsonville residents are asked to aid a two week canvass by Boy Scouts collecting clothing furniture rugs carpets bedding and utensils at the request of President Roosevelt. Scouts report to homes 4 to 5 30 pm daily for good turn duty as Mayor Holland and Scoutmaster Mender urge unselfish support to advance the campaign.

Nelsonville Roosevelt W. DD. Mender G. Holland

Wedded at Sand Run Mire Eloise Wolfe Becomes Bride

Miss Eloise Wolfe and Howard Easterling wed at the Wolfe home in Sand Run, ceremony led by Rev. Chariea Cooper of Somerset. Attendants included the bride’s sister Margery Wolfe and Stanley North, followed by a social luncheon with relatives from Sand Run and nearby towns.

Nelsonville Lew Wolfe Sand Run Mire Eloise Howard Easterling Chariea Cooper Somerset Ohio Margery Stanley North Wolfe St. Valentine Frank Easterling Lew Wolfa Martha Blanchard Audrey Mays Guy Beal George Beal aDn Simmers Clara North Chester Bartoe Edward Beal Walter Guess Nort Schultz

World Day of Prayer Observed At Nelsonville Presbyterian

The World Day of Prayer will be observed in Nelsonville on Friday February 16 at 2 PM. The one hour session at the Presbyterian Church will involve all city congregations with a program prepared by each society and led by Mrs John Saltza president of the hostess missionary society.

Presbyterian Church Nelsonville John Saltz Hostess Missionary Society

Honoraged Mother Sarah Tucker Celebrates Eightieth Birthday

In Nelsonville Rural Route No. 2 relatives gather at Mrs. Sarah Tucker’s home to honor her eightieth birthday. Attendees include Mrs. Ethel Walters and daughters Bernice Lucille Shirley June, Mrs. Pansy Jacob and children James Lois Patricia, all of Lancaster, Emma Tucker and son Cleon, Garnet Sheets of Logan, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tucker with Ray Ruth and Helen of The Diamond.

Nelsonville Sarah Tucker Ethel Walters Bernice Lucille Shirley June Pansy Jacob James Lois Patricia Lancaster Emma Tucker Cleon Garnet Sheets Logan Gerald Tucker Ray Ruth Helen The Diamond

June Funeral Friday for George W. June

The body of George W. June, who died Tuesday at Spring Valley Sanitarium, was brought to this city and taken to his Jackson Street residence. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 3 o clock conducted by Rev. R. F. Strickler of the Christian Church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville George W Spring Valley Sanitarium Jackson Street R. F. Strickler The Christian Church Greenlawn

Doanville Social Nets Funds for School Activity

Doanville School held a Feb 1 social with music bingo a minstrel play and a beauty contest. The beauty contest was won by Lillian Coon with June Katzenbach close behind. Net receipts totaled 47.08 after 50.00 gross with 17.63 from the beauty event. Teachers thank patrons for donations and cooperation.

Doanville

Columbus Reception Honors Dr. Baldwin Birthday

Mrs Tessie Cavanaugh attended a Columbus reception Tuesday evening for Dr J F Baldwin on his eighty fourth birthday. Mrs Cora Moody of Tulsa and Mrs Carrie Selby of Muskogee joined relatives after the death of their father Justin Moore. Miss Vesper Warehime visited at her parents home in Columbus.

Tessie Cavanaugh Columbus J. F. Baldwin Cora Moody Tulsa Okla Carrie Selby Muskogee Bessie Warehime Justin Moore Vesper Warehime Homer Warehime

Truck Mine Operators to Meet Tonight in Nelsonville

Truck mine operators of the district will hold a meeting at the Spray building in Nelsonville on West Washington Street tonight at 7 30 PM. Officials of the United Mine Workers and of the NRA will attend to discuss business of importance to the industry. Signed by William Pierce president Clifford Hawk secretary and Frank Minner treasurer of the Southern Ohio Truck Mine Operators Association.

Nelsonville Spray West Washington Street United Mine Workers NRA William Pierce Clifford Hawk Frank Minner Southeastern Ohio Truck Mine Operators Association

Choir from Lancaster to sing at Nelsonville church

A forty voice choir from the First Methodist Church of Lancaster directed by Kenneth Kellar will present a sacred concert at the M E B Church in Nelsonville Sunday evening. The program promises an unusual music event for local residents.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church of Lancaster M. EB Kenneth Kellar Capital University School of Music

End a Cough in Hurry with Pinex Home Remedy

A home cough remedy Mix Pine S Pinex pine resin with sugar syrup to fill a pint bottle. No cooking required. Claimed to loosen phlegm ease inflammation and soothe throat. promises quick relief and money back guarantee.

Mty Ealing

Plan Meeting Here Anniversary of K of P Lodge

Nelsonville hosts the seventieth anniversary of the Knights of Pythias by Valley Lodge No 169 at Castle Hall on Feb 16. The event features dancing and cards, open to members and families with a small admission. visitors from Athens Logan New Straitsville New Lexington and other district cities expected. Central PTA meets Feb 16 at 3:00 PM at the central building.

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Order Valley Lodge Castle Hall Knights of Pythias Pythian Athens Logan New Straitaville New Lexington

D A benefit social planned at I O O F Hall

The members of the D of A plan a benefit social at the I O O F Hall on Friday February 16 inviting the public to attend.

D. of A

DAR Chapter to Meet Saturday at Eberle Residence

Mrs L J Eberle and three other hostesses will welcome members of the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR Saturday at 2 30 PM. Mrs Eberle hosts the gathering with Mrs W W Poston Mrs Henry McCullough and Mrs Ed Cramner assisting.

L. J. Eberle W. W. Poston Henry McCullough Ed Cramner Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of American Revolution Eberle

Eagles to Attend Funeral in Nelsonville

Members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will meet at their hall on West Washington Street at 1 PM Friday to attend the funeral services for the late William Green in Dorr Run.

Eagles Nelsonville Order of Eagles W. Washington Street William Green Dorr Run

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