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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1929

Page

3

Rehearse Daily for Post Musical Show at Nelsonville High

Rehearsals for the American Legion new musical comedy Spanish Moon are daily with an strong cast. The February 26 and 27 staging at Nelsonville High School Auditorium features Margaret Newman as Agda Trayton plus Max Bowers as Howie and a spotlight on romance and office venture as the troupe expands to Spain.

American Legion Nelsonville High School Agda Trayton Margaret Newman aAgda Herr Agda Nelsonville Howard Boynton Howie Max Bowers

Brief History of Boy Scout Troop 2 Now No 45

Narrative recounts the formation of Nelsonville Troop 45 from Troop 2 in 1927 1928. It notes Lewis Powell leadership efforts early in 1926 1927 community projects at Greenlawn Cemetery Old Home Week and a 1928 Banquet at the Christian Church plus camp attendance at Lake Chute Ohio and cooperation with the American Legion and local groups.

Nelsonvile Patro H Trewsurer Troop 45 Greenlawn Christian Church Boy Scouts of America Camp Fire Girls Laldad &Ready Scouts of Nelsonville McCorkle Nelsonville Boy Scouts Lake Chute Marietta Ohio American Legion Edward AL. Murphy W. W. Whitlatch Francis Kourl

Fall accident in Nelsonville hits milk wagon rider

Hurt in fall described as Adams Powell a dairyman. Powell was thrown from his milk wagon on Fourth Street in front of Davis grocery around 3 a m. He was taken home after the crash and is listed as bruised with possible further injuries. Troop 45 plans a strong scouting year with a membership drive and support from citizens. Also notes special music at Presbyterian Church with Dr. Hubert Hyde as pianist and a men and boys choir. Nomination of officers for Nelsonville Lodge No 513 BPOE slated for Feb 23 at 7 30 p m at the lodge hall.

Nelsonville Ad Powell Davis Grocery Fourth Street Powell Ile Engle Hubert Hyde Presbyterian Church Liosd Evans Christ Nelsonville Lodge P.O. Ellis

Nelsonville Boy Scout Troop Forms and Plans Big Year

A Nelsonville Ohio community note describes 40 boys answering a general call. about 15 form a Troop 2 with Patrol Leaders Flying Eagles and Pelican, under Scoutmaster Powell. Charter filed, Troops registered with the National Council, under Southeastern Area Council in Marietta. Meetings and hikes around Nelsonville follow.

Powell Flying Cagle Patrol Pelican Patrol Flying Eagles Gilbert Moller Pelicans Robert Smith Nelsonwills

Valentine party at Miss Steinrod home with 26 guests

Miss Barbara Steinrod entertained 26 school friends Thursday evening at her West Washington Street home with contests games and music. A luncheon with Valentine appointments was served. Miss Anna Popoczy returned from Chicago where she attended her sister Mary Popoczy's wedding to Dr. George Tedrow of Crooksville Ohio.

Barbara Steinrod West Washington Street Anna Popoczy Chicago Misa Mary Popoczy George Tedrow Crooksville Ohio Ptunk Uwaatara Fa| Nga Missionary Society Chestnut Street Thomas Spencer O'Mara Beryl Bliss Garnet McKnight

Bridge Club Hosts Evening With Valentines and Prizes

Mrs Lincoln J Murphy hosted a bridge gathering at her W Kankha Street home with guests Mrs Ed Dean Mrs Water Ham Morgan Mrs Wallace Gleen and Mrs Harry Lidington. Four tables played bridge after a dinner at 6 o clock. prize went to Mrs Gen Stalter for high score and Mrs Glenn for the guest prize.

Lincoln J. Murphy Ys W. Kankha Ed Dean Water Ham Morgan Wallace Gleen Harry Lidington Gen Stalter Glenn

Valley city event hosts homemade candy contest

A February 14 gathering at West Washington Street home of Florence Wood featured a candy contest for Miss Valilian Munis and other participants. Hostess Margaret Williamson aided by Wes Wiss Audrey Alles served refreshments.

Pater Vilatine Pitty Oglyen Curner Florence Wood West Washinton Minanee Vailiian Munis Wes Margaret Williamson Sid Wiss Audrey Alles

P T A Meeting Highlights in Nepsunville

Unusually good attendance marked the East PoPol Pfacher Association gathering at Twodock Friday. Recitations and songs by students, a Valentine playlet, and a flag salute opened the program. Mrs Sera read. Doris Wallace sang. 32 cake cases lit the 82nd PTA anniversary. An Education official spoke on school finances as past presidents reviewed progress. Refreshments followed with PTA volunteers handling duties.

Nepsunvidle East Popol Pfacher Association Twodock Ruth Hyotis Wanmla Doris Wallace Associaion and Arts Washburn of Education Schoals PTA Nelson- Vite Ranm Civer Mle Younesroen

Valley lodge to observe founding anniversary of Knights of Pythias

Valley lodge No to Knights of Pythias with Pythian Sisters will observe the founding anniversary of the order on February 19 at Castle Hall Ta clock. Members urge attendance for a planned program and entertainment with free refreshments. All members, sisters, and friends are invited. Pritchard was a Columbus business visitor Friday.

Nelsonville Valley Knights of Pythias Pythian Sistras Order Ibssav Castle Hall All Wuights Itu Sisters Tom Diate Parmiktes Tn All Pritchard Columang

LODGES TO CONFER DEGREES AT NELSONVILLE MEET

The St Bernard Chapter R A M and Haybrow Council R and S M 119 will hold a joint home coming at the Masonic Temple Nelsonville February 23. The Mark degree will be conferred at 1 PM with Merrilhye Montgomery Newark inspecting. Council degrees follow at 3 PM with Martin J Spinks Wilmington as inspector. A dinner is set for 6:30 PM and Baythron Council will showcase the Super Excellent degree with John G Snowden Columbus presiding.

Nelsonville St Bernard Rota Alm Haybrow Council R&s Merrilhye Montgomery Newark Wilmington Grand Council Baythron Council York Rite John G. Snowden Columbus Hayhten Cornell

Red Cross to reorganize in Nelsonville visit

Spaulding, Red Cross field representative from Columbus, will visit Nelsonville on February 26 to reorganize the local Red Cross chapter. Mayor Eberle says a plan may allow hiring a public health nurse. Miss Ethel Walker has resigned and no successor is yet employed due to limited city finances. Mrs Fred Strecke returned to Logan with granddaughter Nella Dowler. Continued on Page Ten.

Nelsonville Spaulding American Red Cross Columbus The Red Cross L. J. Eberle Ethel Walker Fred Strecke Logan Netsson Dowler Nella Dowler

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