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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1940

Page

2

Junior Class Sponsors Amateur Night in Nelsonville High

Nelsonville Junior Class will sponsor an amateur program April 5 in the high school auditorium open to students and community members. Judges will be local, prizes awarded for top talent, proceeds to the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet Fund.

Nelsonville Jean Hawkins Martha Cooley Sylvia Burchfield Ruth Shafer Wanda Devol Mildred Mallon Ruth Morris Anna Hunter Irene Hoch Virgene Midkiff Waiva Bateman Mary Blimes Mary Kate Sharp J. K. Kinneer

S G Holland Buys Edington Shoe Store

Nelsonville announces S G Holland former mayor has purchased the Edington Shoe Store on Public Square. The Holland Shoe Store replaces the Edington name with new ownership and Hazel Edington will remain as shoe fitter.

Nelsonville S. G. Holland Edington Public Square C. K. Lansley Carey Thompson W. H. Parks H. H. Edington Gertrude Edington Holland Shoe Store Holland L. P. Preston and Son Co Mechems M. E. Joyce Hazel Edington

Harper Run Storm Drain To Be Rebuilt

Nelsonville council advances WPA sewer project to rebuild and lower the Harper Run storm sewer along the railroad right of way. About 1,750 feet of brick construction and under yard brickwork will be changed to restore grade and ease flood conditions on Poplar Street. The plan promises 85 jobs this spring pending easement approval from C and O Railroad and WPA permit. A second motion authorizes coal bids for municipal plants covering 500 to 600 tons monthly.

Nelsonville Harper Run C. & O. Railroad Company Poplar St WPA Council Ector of Public Service Municipal Electric Light and Waterworks Service F. G. Kouri City Hall Public Works Committee of Council

Nelsonville Rotary celebrates Rotary Observance Week Feb 18 24

Nelsonville and other Ohio District clubs join global Rotary observance week February 18 to 24. A Town Hall air broadcast from the Chicago Opera House marks Rotary's 35th anniversary on February 23, with 3,500 Chicago Rotarians and guests expected. Also Paris reports over 500000 French women entering defense industry work.

Nelsonville Chicago

Marriage Meddlers Play Rehearsal in Sag Harbor Farm Setting

In Sag Harbor, Madge Graham and her niece Mary Veritzen await in a farmhouse adjoining room as Princess Olina earns Philip Veritzen approval with a harp recital. A rehearsal in the library follows, highlighting tensions over Mary’s role versus Olina and the grandmotherly praise from Veritzen while Mary’s own effort goes unacknowledged.

Madge Graham Mary Veritzen Madge Sag Harbor Farm Olina Philip Veritzen Veritzen Mary Olivia

WPA Relief Meeting Aims to Address Food Orders Shortages

Nelsonville residents join WPA workers for a 7:30 p m meeting at Red Men's Hall to discuss grievances and investigate relief clients who may have missed regular food orders. A countywide committee met in Athens to plan more relief. results will be announced by President Henry Windle.

Nelsonville Unemployed League WPA Red Men's Hall Athens Henry Windle

Kilpatrick Girls Roll Over Logan 64 to 10

Kilpatrick defeats West End Logan City League girls 64 10 with Margie Beverage top scoring 19 in 16 minutes and Laura Norman 18 in three quarters. All guards played forward in the final period as every Kilpatrick player scored. Kilpatrick now eight wins, two losses this season.

Nelsonville Kilpatrick West End Margie Beverage Laura Norman Margie Lois Bateman Mary Tomlinson Betty Stewart Bonnie Connors Logan Spence West T. Conrad P. Conrad Kilpatrick Girls

Slot Machines Provided to Students for Math Experiment

In New Britain Connecticut students at the Teachers College can play slot machines freely. The machines came from the police department as part of a mathematical experiment to determine a player’s chance of hitting the jackpot.

NEW _ BRITAIN, Conn New Britain Teachers College Police Department

Nelsonville Social Notes Skating Party Enjoyed by Churches

The Young People's Society of the Methodist Church and the Taxi Society of the Presbyterian Church held a roller skating party at the Rollercade in Athens. Attendance included Imogene Sayers Emily Sharp Mary K Sharp Elizabeth Shafer Dana Barber June Bateman Wilma Adkins Sally Jackson Doris Warren Margaret Warren Jessie Pergrin Martha Pergrin Ruth Raine Mary Jane Howe Francis Reeves Mary Coakley Reta Mae Dunkle Peg Barber Milton Pyle Donald George Guy Barber Bob Howe Bob Sowers Junior Shafer Bill Campbell John Lloyd Evans Max Linton Shirley Sayers Rev J L Evans Miss Abby Jane Rose and Mr Edgar Brisach.

Young People’s Society of the Methodist Church and The Taxis Society of the Presbyterian Church Athens Imogene Sayers Emily Sharp Mary K. Sharp Elizabeth Shafer Dana Barber June Bateman Wilma Adkins Sally Jackson Doris Warren Margaret Warren Jessie Pergrin Martha Pergrin Ruth Raine Mary Jane Howe Francis Reeves Mary Coakley Reta Mae Dunkle Peg Barber Milton Pyle Donald George Guy Barber Bob Howe Bob Sowers Junior Shafer Bill Campbell John Lloyd Evans Max Linton Shirley Sayers J. L. Evans Abby Jane Rose Edgar Brisach

Loyal Workers' Class Potluck Dinner at Methodist Church

Loyal Workers' Class No 11 of the Methodist Church hosts a potluck dinner Friday at 6 o'clock. Members should bring their own table service. Class teacher is Mrs Emma McManaway.

Methodist Church Emma McManaway

Monday PTA Meeting At Schoolhouse In Week

Monday Elementary P T A will hold a meeting at the schoolhouse Wednesday evening February 21. There will be birthdays and foundation programs. Miss Carma Heffner and Mrs Frances Junod of Columbus were weekend guests of the former's mother Mrs James Hallett. Mrs Cora Tignor is in Columbus attending the Hair Dressers Convention at the Neil House. Taxis Society of the Presbyterian Church to meet at 6 30 Tuesday in front of the church and go to Athens for skating at Rollercade with car pooling encouraged.

P.T.A Nelsonville Carma Heffner Frances Junod Columbus James Hallett Cora Tignor Neil Taxis Society The Presbyterian Church Athens

Meeting of Easter Pageant Cast at Presbyterian Church

All cast members are to attend a 7 30 Tuesday evening meeting at the Presbyterian Church to discuss the Easter Pageant.

The Presbyterian Church

Joint PTA Session Observes 43rd Founders Day Anniversary

A joint meeting of Nelsonville area PTA groups at the high school marked the 43rd Founders Day of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. Histories of West Central East High School and Council groups were read, and a candle light service plus a charity ball announcement highlighted the event.

PTA Nelsonville James Knight P. T. A. Council National Congress of Parents and Teachers Washington, D. C Alice McClelland Binney Phoebe Apperson Hearst Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Columbus West James Coope Central Coakley East Roy Morris Council Knight Association Nelson Dowler Tessie Cavanaugh Herman Ruble Glen Thomas Don Johnson Raymond Foughty Benson Preston Pauline Fierce Home Economic Department

Adele Garrison Sequel Teases a Stage Conspiracy

In a serialized tale, the narrator recalls rehearsals for Adele Garrison's sequel to Married Comrades. Tension rises as a tyrannical father-in-law hints at humiliating Mary on stage, while the narrator weighs Mary's actual performance and looming plot to foil him.

Turn Odd Containers Into Gay Terrariums

Prop open a window or desk with clear glass containers planted as terrariums. Create candy jar moss scenes and butter dishes with ferns and forsythia. The 32 page booklet offers detailed steps for terrariums, dish gardens, and indoor landscapes including herbs. send 10 cents to The Athens Messenger for the booklet.

Athens Messenger Home Service Sixth Ave New York N. Y

Bidwell Personal and Brief Social Notes

Bidwell PTA met Monday evening with entertainment by the school including a talk by Supt L D Fresh corn instrumental music vocal music book review and The Last Days of Lincoln Life A Monday chapel by Sophomores honored Lincoln birth date Ladies Aid Society of Bidwell M E Church met Tuesday at Mrs Georgia Leonard’s home School dismissed Wednesday due to snow drifts blocking bus routes Miss Daisy Glassburn and Miss Marguerite Moore attended the Gallia County Primary Teachers Association meeting in Gallipolis Mrs Bush has helped care for her mother Mrs Black in Porter Mr T J Moore and Marguerite Moore attended a birthday dinner for little Dickie Moore Sunday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Ted Moore in Gallipolis Guests included Mrs Florence Sprague and son Tommie and Mr and Mrs Charles Jeffries

Bidwell — Porter Pta Supt. L. D. Freshcorn Lincoln Ladies Aid Society Bidwell M. E. Church Georgia Leonard Daisy Glassburn Marguerite Moore Gallia Tomiie Charles Jeffries

Pin Sticker Sentenced to Sixty Days in Jail

Solon G. Hayes, 19, was jailed for 60 days after admitting he stuck pins in people. He told Judge Chris B. Fox he enjoyed the act and found it funny.

Oakland Cal U.P Solon G. Hayes Chris B. Fox

Engagement Announced in Glouster Michigan

Mrs. Morgan E Lewis of Dearborn announces the engagement of her daughter Virginia to Wendell Sharpe son of Mrs Myrtle Sharpe of Dearborn. Virginia Lewis a Glouster High School graduate class of 1936 plans a spring wedding. Junior Progressive Study Club met at Miss Mary Chutes home with plans for a bridge party and featured papers Patriotism and Rubber Products. candy served to club members.

Morgan E. Lewis Dearborn Mich Virginia Wendell Sharpe Myrtle Sharpe Miss Lewis Glouster High School Sharpe Ford Builders Foundation Company Progressive Club Progressive Study Club Mary Chute Chute Betty Beshara Charles Harper al Beshara Wilbur Balderson, Jr Roger Kittle Gene Galloway Harold Cornwell George Wolfe Anna Louise Logue Marcella Jonas Anna Marie Wolfe Thelma

Weekend Guests Visit Across Athens and Nearby Towns

Miss Lois Balderson vacationed in Athens staying with Miss Marjorie Weimer of Findlay, a Ohio University student. Sunday dinner guests at Miss Lalla Danford’s included Rev Miles E Hoon and daughter Marilyn of New Marshfield.

Lois Balderson Athens Marjorie Weimer Findlay Ohio University Lalla Danford Miles E. Hoon Marilyn New Marshfield Mary Bailey Jessie Sharp James Williams Albany Sara Kasler Glouster High School Mildred Wise Gallipolis Howard Young Newton Douglas Lexington Ohio Clyde Harper Young Joe Wolf Bernadine Patricia Columbus Mary Janchius Delores Stansberry Florence Shepard Cambridge Churches of Christ

Faithful Class Meeting At Leona Nicholas Home

The Jacksonville Methodist Church faithful class will meet at Mrs Leona Nicholas’s home on Thursday evening at 7 o clock.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church Leona Nicholas

Club to Meet Glouster Progressive Study Club Meets at Ruth Watkins Home

The Progressive Study Club will convene this evening at the residence of Mrs. Ruth Watkins on Front Street. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming community projects.

Glouster Progressive Study Club Ruth Watkins Front St

Morgan County Man To Speak At Taft Club Meeting

Attorney Claire Young of McConnelsville will be the guest speaker at the Taft for President club in the Monroe School Building Music room. Special music will be provided and refreshments follow the program at a social hour.

Glouster Claire Young McConnelsville Congress Taft-for-Presidents Club Monroe

Winter Garden Streak Broken at Eight Games in City League

GLOUSTER The Joe Winter Garden team saw its eight game winning streak end as City Gasco edged them out in the third game of a three game City League set. Don Sipe led with a 235 single and 605 triple. Later Brown-Wolf Market hosts a special match versus a New York Central team of Columbus at 6 30. Dairy meets Atlas Store at 6 30.

Glouster Joe Winter Garden City Gasco Don Sipe New York Central Columbus Atlas

Missionary Society Meet at Braun Street Home

Wednesday meeting of the Meet Wednesday Glouster missionary group at the home of Mrs Courtney Petitt on Braun Street in this city.

Glouster—Missionary Society of the Trimble

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