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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1934

Page

3

Nelsonville Greyhounds Prep for Athens No Return Game

Nelsonville High School Greyhounds prepare for Friday's Southeastern League clash with Athens Bulldogs after an unexpected win over Logan. Coach Yantis rules out a return game with Logan, citing desire to avoid further forfeit implications and seeking league standing and revenge for past football defeats.

Logan Yantis Athens Sy Bob Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Athens Bulldogs Logan Banketeers Mounds Bulldogs Hounds Greyhounds

Eagles To Sponsor President's Ball Dance in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Aerue No 391 Fraternal Order Of Eagles will sponsor a birthday ball Tuesday January 30 at the ROP Hall in honor of President Roosevelt's 82nd birthday. Proceeds benefit the Warm Springs Foundation to aid infantile paralysis relief nationwide. Committee members include RH Matheny Glen Smith and Joe Bar.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerue Order of Eagles R. Ot P. Hall Roosevelt Warm Springs Foundation Nixonville Aerie Matheny Gien Smith Joe Bar

Sand Run School Patrons Form Parent-Teacher Group

Nelsonville January 16 The Sand Run School District patrons and friends have organized a parent-teacher association. The second meeting was held last Friday evening January 12. Officers: President Howant Easterling, vice president Mra Grace Simmers, secretary-treasurer Sarepta Easterling, program committee G L Williams and Mra Cargt Wolfe. Next meeting set for Friday evening January 38 at 7 o clock.

Mutual Beneat Nelsonville Parents and Friends of the Sand Run Howant Easterling Mra Grace Simmers Sarepta Easterling G. L. Williams Mra. Cartig Wolfe

Honor Initiates Dinner For Tri Pst Sorority Members

Monday evening honoring their initiates mise Catherine Courtney mise Anna Butts mise Cathleen Saltz miles Lilian Stover and mise Helen Shaw the Tri Pst Sorority entertained at dinner at the Dew House. A three course meal featured white roses as a centerpiece and screen candies. Initiation followed at the sorority club rooms on West Washington Street. A business session concluded the evening.

Fit Pot Sorority Mise Catherine Courtney Misa Anna Butts Mise Cathleen Saltz Miles Lilian Stover Mise Helen Shaw Tri Pst Dew House Sorority Club West Washington Street

Past Noble Officers Named By Nineveh Rebekah Lodge

The Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah lodge in Jacksonville elected officers for the new year with Alice Phillips named president and Martha Kioh as vice president. Ida B. Davis becomes secretary and Maude Davis treasurer. New member Mrs Nay Hartley joined. prizes awarded to Ida B. Davis and Harold Philips with consolation to Hartley, Davis, Luke Scurlock, Sue Ann Harry, Billie Harry and Biddie Alderman. Members present included Mrs Sam Anderson, Frank Duslevy, Maude Davis, Wm Hallam, Walter Hill, Martha Kloh, Harold Phillips, and Maise Davis.

Alice Phillips Glouster Noble Grands Club Nineveh Rebekah Jacksonville Ba. Marry Martha Kioh Ida B. Davis Maude Davis Nay Hartley Harold Philips Luke Scurlock Sue Ann Harry Billie Harry Biddie Alderman Sam Anderson Frank Duslevy Wm. Hallam Walter Hill Martha Kloh Harold Phillips Mise

Made at Glouster Progressive Study Club meets at Watkins home

Ruth Watkins hosted the Progressive Study Club at her Front Street home with 10 members present. An absent Ming Hiva Kients was to have read a paper titled Nature as a Literary Face for the group.

Ee Study Club Sager Bokea Mary Seans Bas

Progress on East Spring Street Waterworks Line

Ditching on East Spring Street for the new Waterworks line progresses. The ditch has been completed from the eastern end to near Crom Street, with work expected to reach the intersection today. The project will install a 6 inch water main, replacing a 3 inch line and transferring the old line to Dew Street to benefit that area.

Glouster East Spring Street Crom Street Dew Street

Sun Shines Again in District Amid Clear Morning Skies

Clear weather persisted in the Athens District with sun brightening a cloudless sky and temperatures around 8 degrees. A notable high of 80 degrees was recorded yesterday, while overnight temperatures dipped to 32.

Athens

Funeral rites for Mrs. Martin Sherman Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Martin Sherman will be held at 1:18 PM Wednesday afternoon at the family home located at 98. The obituary notes the service location and time, with details limited to the address and day of the ceremony.

Martin Sherman

Babe Ruth Reaffirms 34 Year Yankees Pact

New York January 6 Baseball legend George Ruth known as Babe Ruth met with Jacob Ruppert and signed his 34 year Yankeen player contract in front of cameras, confirming his stay with the New York Yankees this season.

New York George Merman Babe Ruth Jacob Ruppert

Creomuision Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Creomuision as a powerful yet safe cough remedy with no narcotics and a money back guarantee if the cough or cold is not relieved, claiming rapid action and pleasant taste for users seeking on the spot refunds.

Creomuision Rugeiatte

West Nursery School gains popularity in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on January 1 the West Nursery School reports 28 children enrolled after two weeks. A dedicated room at West School hosts sessions from 10 30 to 1 20 with Miss Margaret Joy Shafer and Miss Nettie Keaton in charge. Lunch is served at 11 30 in the Senior High Home Economics room. A second nursery program at East School led by Miss Margery Johnson and Miss Catherine Coakley has 20 enrollments.

Margery Johnson Catherine Coakley

Phi Club Birthday Dinner and Dance in Selsonville

SELSONVILLE, Jan 16 The Phi Club fraternity marks its first anniversary with a dinner and dance at the American Legion Hall tonight. Speakers include Dr Hubert Hyde Lou Berie Marty Kelly Jr Rev Lloyd Evans Paul Collamore Robert Vore and several guest speakers. Julian Van Us acts as toastmaster as Dutch Zimmer and his orchestra provide music for members and friends. Social committee chair Wendell Howell organized arrangements for the event.

Selsonville Phi Club American Legion Hall Hubert Hyde Lou Berie Marty Kelly Lloyd Evans Paul Collamore Rob ‘Ert Vore Imprompte Julian van Us Dutch Zimmer Phi Clu Social Committee Wendell Howell

Oak Grove News Social Visits Across Town

Mrs Arthur Hartman spent Friday night with her parents in Carbondale and Dosn ville hosts Mr and Mrs Abe Pickett on Sunday. Joe Parrish and Butler Barnhart visited Nelsonville and York. Mr and Mrs Barets r and Mr Wim Har hosted Nelsonville Leop tard Ely Londonderry Ruth Hartman as Friday guests of Herbert Sheldon Kittle in Columbus to visit grandparents Ervin Howard.

Arthur Hartman Charles Auker St Carbondale Abe Pickett Dosnville Coates Pickett Joe Parrish Nelsonville Butler Barnhart York Ruth Hartman Herbert E .Sheldon Kittle Columbus Ervin Howard

Nation's Manufacturers Elects Clinton Le Bardo Leader

In Camden New Jersey Clinton Le Bardo president of New York Shipbuilding Corporation was named head of the National Association of Manufacturers. He succeeds Robert Le Lund of St Louis at a board meeting.

Wied Wulde Clinton LeBardo Camden N. J New York Shipbuilding Corporation Robert le Lund St. Louisan National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors

Christmas cactus at Pomroy home blooms impress visitors

In Pomroy on January 16 a Christmas cactus at Mrs. Delbert Eiselstein's home drew many visitors. The plant, initially with two blooms, now bears 75 blooms and is expected to produce at least 100 more buds over the winter.

Glouster Church Basketball Team Faces Stiff Schedule

Glouster Ohio January report shows Grove Church of Christ to travel to Columbus Thursday for a game with Linden Church of Christ then head to Liberty Indiana Friday for an eight game series with the Church of Christ team. Liberty champions of their Sunday School League have defeated Richmond Indiana league champions. Burial arrangements noted for local resident Mr. Bind.

Glouster Church Glouster Groveter Church of Christ Columbus Linden Church of Christ Liverty Ind Church of Christ Liberty Richmond

Military Funeral To Be Held For H Bland

GLOUSTER Jan 16 Harry Bland colored ex service man died Sunday at Veterans Hospital Tom where he had treatment since September. Body brought to this city Monday evening and military funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock at the First Baptist Church in charge of the pastor Rev G

Glouster Harry Miand Veterans’ Hospital Datom First Baptist Church Rev

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