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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1937

Page

2

PTA Council Plans February Meeting Program

Nelsonville PTA Council members meet at the high school to plan a February program on parliamentary procedure chaired by Roy Tomlinson and Mrs. W W Warren. Florence Lowry resigns as high school PTA president. Founders Day set for Feb 17 with an article by Mrs J D Adamson. Treasurer reports a balance of 68.24.

Nelsonville PTA Roy Tomlinson W. W. Warren Kenneth Kinneer Florence Lowry J. D. Adamson PTA Council James Cope Ceil

Community Council Holds First Quarterly Meeting

Nelsonville reports its Community Council opened the new year with a Monday evening session in the high school Home Economic room. Discussion covered year plans, forum meetings led by Mr Kinneer, and impressions of Nelsonville and its needs from Rev Goodman. Supt. E J Arnold presided as committees reported.

Nelsonville Kinneer Goodman Supt E. J. Arnold

Dawn Boy Indian operetta staged by Nelsonville seventh graders

Dawn Boy an Indian operetta will be presented by the Nelsonville seventh grade music classes at the high school auditorium Friday evening Jan 15 at 7 30. The tale follows Dawn Boy as he seeks rain from the Rain God after his tribe awaits rain and returns as chief when rain comes. Cast includes Harry Westfall as Dawn Boy Paul Richards as Rain God and Louise Straits as Storm Dancer with a village chorus of potters weavers hunters and water carriers.

Nelsonville Dawn Boy Harry Weatfall Paul Richards Charles Wakefield Cadman Storm Dancer Louise Straits Bernard Carter Wildflower Mary Katherine Shields Harry Westfall Silver Dew Eva Jane Edson Moonbeam Dana Barber Rain God Red Blanket Junior Johnson

Africa and the Peace of the World lesson in Nelsonville church

The Rev. Lloyd Evans of the First Presbyterian Church will teach the second of six lessons on Africa with the topic Africa and the Peace of the World. The class met last week with twenty persons enrolled.

Nelsonville Africa Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church

Revival Opened at Orbiston M E Church

Revival meetings began Monday at the Orbiston M E Church. Services start nightly at 7 o clock with special singing. John Curran is pastor and Rev Charles Hook leads as evangelist.

Orbiston M. EB John Curran Charles Hook

Early Hardships Shaped Lewis Career in Labor Leader Series

Willis Thornton profiles John L. Lewis and his rise from a Welsh immigrant miner’s son to a leading United Mine Workers figure. The piece traces his family’s 1880s hardship, early mining work, marriage, and rapid ascent through union leadership, including pivotal 1919 strikes and his 1920 presidency.

Willis Thornton NEA John L. Lewis General Motors NEA Service Lucas County Knights of Labor Thomas Lewis John Llewellyn Lewis Lewises Thomas Des Moines Tom Lewis John L John Lewis West Colorado Montana Wyoming Lucas Myrta Edith Bell John Lewis United Mine Workers Panama, Ill A. F. of L Sam Gompers

Nelsonville Leads in Pin Tournament as Series Ties Tighten

Nelsonville moved into a slight advantage over Glouster, winning the series 2 of 3 games by about 145 pins. Nelsonville won the first game by ~18 pins, Glouster edged Nelsonville by 30 pins in game two, and the third game favored Nelsonville on their Alleys. Jack Haffner rolled a 200 high single as total pins stayed low. In a preliminary Four Star League roll, Central Juniors split with Brooks Shoe Juniors, Dick Ray had a 187 high single and Herold Yates a 493 high series. Tuesday starts week two of the senior bowling season with Brooks Shoe vs Nelsonville Lumber at 7:30.

Nelsonville Glouster Jack Haffner Central Brooks Shoe Baties Confectionery Dick Ray Herold Yates Brooks

Expect Many To Hear Former Pastor Speak

Nelsonville Ohio Rev. C P Prigeon former local pastor and district superintendent will speak at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street Wednesday night at 7 oclock. A large crowd is expected to attend to hear Mr Prigeon.

Nelsonville C. P. Prigeon Marion, O Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Prigeon

Pocahontas Sponsor Bingo Party In Red Men Hall

The Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a regular weekly benefit bingo party Wednesday night at 7 30 in the Red Men s Hall Nelsonville officials invite public participation and support.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Ladies Auxiliary Benefit Bingo in Buchtel Opera House

The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers of America will host a public benefit bingo party in the Buchtel Opera House on Thursday night January 14 at 7:30. Proceeds support union relief efforts.

Buchtel The United Mine Workers of America Buchtel Opera House

Eudora Chapter Hosts Past Matrons Association

Mrs Mary Lines Mrs Elizabeth Riley Mrs Nell Dowler and Mrs Stella Betts will host the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter Wednesay evening at the Masonic Temple. Dinner will be served to the group at 6 30.

Nelsonville Mary Lines Elizabeth Riley Nell Dowler Stella Betts Eudora Chapter Masonic Temple

Mrs. Leona Carter Returns Home After Holidays

Mrs. Leona Carter returns to her New Plymouth home after spending the New Year holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson at 801 Chestnut Street.

Nelsonville Leona Carter New Plymouth Frank Anderson Chestnut St

Darlene Anderson Ill At Home In Nelsonville

Nelsonville six months old Darlene Anderson is seriously ill at home of Mr and Mrs Vernon Anderson 801 Chestnut Street this past week.

Nelsonville Darlene Vernon Anderson Chestnut St

Neck fracture in sleep in Cleveland

Mrs. Evan Morgan aged 40 suffered a fractured neck after turning in bed. She is in a brace and expected to recover at the Cleveland hospital with medical supervision.

Cleveland O.R Evan Morgan

Police To File Deer Drunk Charge Today

In Nelsonville police say John Deer will be charged with driving while intoxicated in mayor's court after a Sunday wreck at Fayette and Jefferson Streets. Victim James Crabtree suffered two or three broken teeth and minor bruises. Comrove Keplar and William Johnson were in the car. Keplar was fined five dollars and costs, Johnson ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty.

Nelsonville John Deer James Cope Charles Thompson Fayette and Jefferson Sts James Crabtree Crabtree Deer Clem Keplar William Johnson Colume Bus G. Holland Keplar Johnson Bruce Brooks

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