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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville Youth Set for Buckeye Boys State Selection

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post of the American Legion will send a boy to Buckeye Boys State this summer. Eligibility requires eleventh grade status, excellent scholarship, and strong interest in government. The 10 day program at the State Fair Grounds is run by qualified instructors from the State University.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Buckeye State Department of the American Legion State Fair Grounds Ohio American Legion

Mission China curios to be shown at Mt Zion church

Rev and Mrs E W Ellis former Congregational Christian Church Fehchow China will speak and show curios of China at 7 30 Sunday night Jan 30 at Mt Zion Church Starr Township Nelsonville R D 2 large attendance expected

Nelsonville E. W. Ellis Congregational Christian Church Fehchow China Mt. Zion Church Starr Township R. D

York Township Women’s Democratic Club Postponed Meeting

The York Township Women's Democratic Club meeting in Nelsonville was postponed and will be rescheduled. Mrs. Garnet Powell, chairwoman, announced that a notice of the next meeting date will be given when assigned.

Nelsonville York Township Women’s Democratic Club Garnet Powell

Carbonic acid gas a key plant resource in air

The statement notes carbonic acid gas makes up about three parts per 10,000 of air and is especially valuable to plants as a key nutrient and gas involved in photosynthesis.

Nelsonville Births and Social Events Highlight Week

Mr and Mrs George Dunn announce the birth of a 63 4 pound son on January 21 in Nelsonville. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Phil Delong and Mr and Mrs James Dunn Floodwood. Mrs Charles Speelman of Toledo visits due to her niece Helen Hammond s death. Several social events include Sunday School gathering hosted by Miss Louise Rice and a mis cellaneous shower for Miss Marjorie Ely with gifts and games.

Nelsonville George Dunn Phyliss Delong Phil Delong This City James Dunn Floodwood Charles Speelman Fannie West Toledo Laura Courtney Emma Dailey Speelman Helen Hammond T. R. Potts Gene Sweeney J. H. Sands Zaleski George Cavanaugh Louise Rice First Presbyterian Church Miss Rice Selma Weiss Mary Coleman Marjorie Ely Miss Ely Betty Pettit Kitty Juniper Geneva Chapman Evelyn Hughes Eileen Hughes Margaret Connor Paul Shearer Susie Bruss Wilbur Hutchins Charles Deesman Vaughn Collins Pete Lee Karl Weiss

Church Basketball Teams Meet Tonight for Practice

Representatives of all church basketball teams are asked to report to the high school gym tonight at 9 o'clock to practice.

Nelsonville

More for Your Food Dollar Display at Nelsonville High

Freshman girls from the Home Economics Department at Nelsonville High School arranged a window exhibit titled More for Your Food Dollar under Miss Lucile Anderson. The display promotes seasonal fruits and vegetables, dried and canned fruits, and bulk purchases to stretch a small food budget.

Nelsonville Home Economics Nelsonville High School Lucile Anderson

Family Night At Masonic Temple Planned By Masons

Nelsonville residents are invited to a Family Night at the Masonic Temple tonight. A musicale program begins at 7:30 followed by a late lunch, with Masons their wives and Eastern Star members attending.

Nelsonville Masonic Temple

Mother’s Silent Burden and Small Struggles

A nostalgic verse portrays a mother juggling daily tasks and care for family members. Household chores, sewing, baking, and nagging worries pile up as her children seek simple comforts. The piece honors Mrs. Carl Reeves, a carpenter, as the unnamed author.

Honor Roll of Grade Schools Is Announced

The Nelsonville office of Supt. E. J. Arnold lists honor roll pupils for the third six weeks in elementary grades. Central School names top second to sixth graders, East and West Schools provide lists by grade, with many students honored for academic achievement across multiple classes.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Central School Judith Betts Joan Carter Peggy Ann Green Lois Jonas Ann Orwiler Ruth Tomlinson Carolyn Whitmore Lloyd Evans Robert North Jack Oakley Spencer Steenrod Jo Ann Evans Jack Emish Richard Kelley Bob Parks Billy Ross Joe Bob Stratton Jack Wilson Mary Grace Clara Jane Horch Nancy Krieg June Lee Martha Murphy Gloria Nichols Rita Powell Elizabeth Riley Marry Anne Ruble Lois Jane Straits David Davis Max Dewhurst Charles Kinney John Lash Maxine Carter Jean Cooley June Cox Virginia Dabritz Arlene Gabriel Patty Lou Hall Arlene Hall Katherine Mellinger Ann Preston Ellen Jane Shaner Ruth Speelman Jean Warner Jimmy Burch Florence Coffey Sally Jackson Ruth Lee Helen Lehman Ruth Oakley Shirley Sayre Norma Malone Eleanor Wilkins Billy Baird Alma Bateman Miriam Betts Audrey Courtney Rodney Jonas Patricia Murphy Naomi Ogg Norma Shivers Zelda Wernick Doris Warren Richard Arnold Beverly Bonner Ruth Coakley Maxine Cope Harold Keller Jimmy Preston Jesse Per Billie Ann Bartoe Helen Chesher Jackie Lee Hitchings Dean Howard Kathryn Johnson Kenneth Morris Sue Ann McDaniel Ralph Fick Robert Figgins Harold Lewis Louise McDaniel Helen Odenthal Virginia Syx Billy Vaughn Gerald Blair Max Figgins Roger Johnson Don Jay June Barbara Poole Vera Jo Pyle Mary Lou White Ruth Green Esther Juniper Donna Mallon Pauline Riley Jack Hickman Max Huston Bobby Hutchins Roland Mender Richard Stone West School Alva Burchfield Bobby Barrows Virginia Mae Coakley Bessie Deer Billy Fisk Gloria Godenschwager Donna Hutchins Jane Hickman Charles Mechem Lois Ann Ray Tommy Wright Jackie Thomas Tommy Bateman Dale Triplett Ann Dresher Pamela White Jimmy Hutchison Betty Eect Jean Evans Frank Topsail

Dessert Musicale at Church of Christ Sponsored by Conference Club

The Conference Club of the Church of Christ announces a Dessert Musicale featuring city soloists and musicians. A full hour of music fellowship and refreshments is planned starting at 7 30 tonight in the church social rooms. The event offers an opportunity for community gathering and enjoyment.

Nelsonville Conference Club Church of Christ

Fragmentary Times and Sixty Tangles

The provided text fragment lists scattered times and numbers including morning and afternoon stamps. It reads like a garbled schedule or notation with no clear event, place, or identity to anchor a proper news summary.

Nelsonville Beauty Pageant Judges Named for Miss American Legion

Out of town judges will select Miss American Legion Nelsonville next Monday at the high school auditorium. The Glenford Dugan Post No 229 sponsors the pageant with Miss Ina McAbee of the Ohio Department directing. Proceeds go to the local post treasury. winner advances to September state finals in Columbus.

Nelsonville American Legion Glenford Dugan Ina McAbee Ohio Department Columbus Ohio Legion

Forest Films at Grange Hall to Present Fire Education

NELSONVILLE The Forest Service at Camp Nelson will show six films at York Grange Hall Friday evening January 28 at 8. The first two films cover fire weather and methods of sharing fire information with forest workers and the lumber industry. The last four are titled Two Generations. Public is invited to attend.

Nelsonville Forest Service Camp Nelson York Grange Hall

Meigs County Clerks and Trustees Reorganize at Pomeroy

Meigs County clerks and township trustees held a courthouse meeting in Pomeroy on January 17 with president E M Winters to reorganize. Officers elected include Gilbert Weeks president J Blaine Giles vice president and M E Nelson secretary treasurer. State officials spoke and 28 attendees joined as members for the coming year.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomeroy E. M. Winters Gilbert Weeks Salisbury Township J. Blaine Giles Rutland Township M. E. Nelson Salem Township Joe Thomas Columbus Floyd Mees

Central PTA Meets Friday at Central School

The Central Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular Friday meeting at 3 o clock in Central School. Guest speaker Mrs Oral Daugherty will discuss Health. Members selling President s Ball tickets are to report at the meeting.

Nelsonville Central Parent- Teacher Association Oral Daugherty

Classes for Adults Are Proving Popular

Nelsonville residents and nearby communities show strong interest in the WPA Adult Education School at the high school. About 60 commerce enrollments have been recorded after the second meeting. Advanced typing, beginning typing, and shorthand are offered each Monday 6 to 9 p.m. Enrollment is urged for the next class on Monday Jan. 31.

Nelsonville WPA Commerce

Arraigned Ralph Patton Pleads Guilty in Mayor Court

Ralph Patton was arraigned on an intoxication complaint in Mayor Nelsonville's court Tuesday evening. He pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Ralph Patton

Kings Men to Meet for Prayer at Otis Home

The Kings Men of the Church of Christ will hold a prayer meeting Friday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jet Otis. Frank Betts will be the leader.

Nelsonville Kings Men The Church of Christ Jet Otis Frank Betts

Adlerika advertised to relief gas pressure on heart

An Athens Pharmacy ad promotes Adlerika as a remedy for stomach gas pressing on the heart. It claims one dose cleans out both upper and lower bowels and urges readers to buy the product.

Adlerika Athens

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