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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1930

Page

3

Fifteen to Graduate at The Plains High School

The Plains High School will hold graduation exercises this week with fifteen seniors graduating. The baccalaureate address will be delivered by Rev I P Day at the Grade School Auditorium Sunday at 8 pm, followed by Class Night Wednesday and graduation Friday at 8 pm with music, speeches, and diplomas presented by officials of The Plains School Board.

School Play Delights Large Athens Audience

The Athens High School staged a three act play Captain Applyack to thrill a large Thursday night crowd. Walter Hach wrote the piece with Alma Applejohn plot lines of jewels and crooks. Cast included Rohner Warthman as Applejohn and Virginia Cos as Poppy Faire with Margaret Johnson as Mrs Fleming and Ruth Fleck as Mrs Pengard. Common Pleas Court awarded $558.50 in a case between Lawson N. Danes and M and Grace Romine.

Captain Applyack Walter Hachif Athens High Ap Toviriths Ambrose Applejohn Rohner Warthman Amity Applejohn Jénchs Caplan Margaret Johnson Mrs. Fleming Anna Valeska Ivan Borolsky Leland Hull Mr. Pengard Créok Hull Applalack Common Pleas Court Lawson N. Danes Grace A. Romine

Nelsonville Junior High class advances to sophomore rank

Nelsonville May 31 The annual commencement exercises advanced 104 students from Nelsonville Junior High to sophomore ranking for the fall semester. The event featured a high school orchestra, an address by H L Sullivan Martett superintendent, diplomas by C A Washburn, and prayers by Rev C P Pridgen.

Nelsonville Adusic H- L. Sullivan Martett Supl H. Zuber L. Buell C. &. Washburn Board of Education C. P. Pridgen Paigra Holiness Lol Batettian Audher Bean Arlene Betts Meva Call Vesper Coakley Hastett Colbert Margaret Connor Dorothy Dail Marie Dewhurst Evelyn Dishong Ruth Dishong Florence Easterlirs Dlizabeth Evans Mary Jo Hattner Margaret Harkins Kathleen Hart Jey Agnes Fillen Pauline Johneer Ruth Keating Carlie Kelly Helen Kinsey Helen Kontner Fiora Lafollette Almeda Lanting Alma Largent Kathryn Lee Kellie Logan Luella Toudner Helen Linton Mabel Maione Catherine Mason Beasie Mar Thelma Mc¢Cargian Fay McDonald Mary Moe Vision Nye Marietta Parsons Auldine Raynier Margaret Rettimger Virginin Robison Martha Rosser Mary Nelle Sarner Mariel Sarre Lella Schoomover Birchie Shafer Lugilie Sheppard Hazel Sherman Evelyn Skinner Rosemary Smith Jennie Tepaihil Dorothy Thompson Lillian Tisner Milfred Teortihinson Mary Tomlinson Blat John Holtend Orlando Hewson John Alfred Joy Frank Kleinbriel Pwight Kuku Ellwood McCreary Frank Minner Fred Nye Charles Patten Roland Pierce Clarence Fay Donald Shafer Abraham Simon Clarence Shivers Donald Smith Herod Springer John Steenrod Reymond Swyers Gerald Shemas Tea Voight Robert Wend Kenneth White Herbert Wood Carl Young Eugene Young Richard Saber

County Farm Juniors Active in Last Week

The Lodi Sunshine notes the County Farm Juniors meeting on May 22 at Pleasanton with 216 Pierce listed as host. Members plan a June 5 gathering at Pleasanton School to continue poultry sheep potatoes and bindicraft projects under officers Ruth Cowan Mary Mulligan Verte Haning and others. Federal Valley 4 H Club met May 15 in Amesville Town Hall with a camping or fishing trip planned next.

Lodi Sunshine Dower Terdena Hawk Gangs Wall Mary Mulligan Prescent Ruth Cowan Sverenas Stet Gum News Reputer Hulen Pierce Recreation Tracter Vhey Ruth Gowan Birw Gram Tinted Mulligan Mae G. Mutha Ward King Bowie Boho Wary Tawa Williams Vi Hubert Morrison Willian Derbyshire Kermit Haning Views Foster Pierce Federal Valley 4-H Club Amesrile Town Hall Seto Bs

Local Couple Announces Mayme Lee Thrift Wedding

Bey Sr and Mrs John Roscoe announce the marriage of their daughter Mayme Lee to Donald Thrift of Phoenix. They wed in Tucson on November 9 1929 and plan a California honeymoon May 30 then return to Phoenix in early June. Mrs Thrift has worked at Electrical Equipment Co in Tucson. Thrift is a Phoenix native and University of Arizona graduate.

Nelsonville Bey Sr John Roscoe Thin Cits Mayme Lee Donald Miler Theritt Phoenix Anz Tucson Ariz T Hk Thrift Electrical Equipment Company Universaty of Arizona Boulter Cali California Packie O J Thritt Leah Shan Eta Sumiesschool

Alumni Banquet Highlights Carbon Hill High School Event

The annual Carbon Hill High School Alumni Association reunion was held at the new gymnasium with green and white decor and a two course dinner for about 80. Officers were elected including Edgar Stedwell as president and Edith Chute as president, with reports from the social and program committees. A Mission Group meeting for the Presbyterian Church featured Miss Trene Me Dioweh Doane and a devotional program followed by a social hour. An exhibit of Nelsonville High School’s Manual Training work was planned for display in the Public Square room.

Carbon Hill Carbon Hill High School Alumni Association New High School Gyornastam Inine L Aa. Donnelly Kenggiel J. L. Webb Trik Donnelly Carbon Hill High School Plang Marietta Atkinson Norial Hanna Carrie May Harris Araico Bui- Lee Edgar Stedwill Edith Chute Helen Hawk Rev. L. A Donnelly Lasreohee Lehinao Evelyn Clark Missionary Society of the Prebyleria Trene Me- Dioweh Doane George 1 Johnson Mim W LL Hodson Mvaheth Tedrow Vianth Tedrow Lloyd Tran Wite- Kheimer Nelsonville High School If BE Hobten Tocay Alonday Mie McBride

Athens East Side Pupils Stage Dairy Trade Program

East Side School kindergarten class directed by Gladys Williams presented a program on the dairy industry at the Student Council meeting. Readings by students and songs led by Margaret Freybyre highlighted Mother’s Day poems and notes on butter cream cheese and milk production. Officers for the year were Jack Fulton president and Dorothy Flattman secretary.

Clas East Side School Gladys Williams Margaret Freybyre Byron Wess Hazel Kelley Blanders Field Stephen Fuller Tad Sare Mansfield Beth Cable Marjorie Wheaton Dorothy Morrison Jack Fulton Ohio Farm Bureau Dana Lee Tom Stephen Fulter Dorothy Flattman Betty Bardin Sida Charlton Jes Dalton Ohio Egat Kes Pinina

School athletic awards and events announced

The East Side School reports 215 students earning 23 certificates and 12 ribbons at a district meet. Arthur Rhoads supervises at Daparennint Mechanicsburg. Ohio Pupils Reading Circle honors await. Sixth Grade to perform dramatization of Robin Hood this weekend at Kempton.

Siathigrates Daparennint Arthur Rhoads Mechanicsburg Columbus Saward Brooks Eset Sheldon Akron

Three G A R Vets in Memorial Events

May 31 in Nelsonville several Gold Star and Civil War veterans joined Decoration Day tributes at Greene Cemetery and Lonetown Street Cemetery. Attendees included local posts and clergy as members of the G A R and auxiliary groupspresiding, prayers, and memorial rites marked the observance.

Brit Hearney Lest Grand Army of the Republic Creenlawna G. Matheny Eber Jones Nelsonville Thantas Koon Deanvilly Wnelsong Bish Sheol Nien Wu Lorton Nilsonville

Methodist Church Honors Graduates in Nelsonville

The Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church held a breakfast for high school graduates and faculty. Pastor Rev H A Sayre gave each graduate a Bible and urged them to use it as a guide. Supt Zuber and Principal Buell spoke briefly. committee members were thanked for the event.

Nelsonville Ties Methodist Episcopal Church Clas H. A. Sayre Ife Misa Gladya MieAfer Zuber EB. Buell Ralph Parks T. l T. l=aush, Mrs. Jon Dacia, Mrs O. Crouse

Ohio University President to Speak at Nelsonville High Commencement

Dr A Bryan Athens president of Ohio University will deliver the keynote at Nelsonville High School fifty second annual commencement in the auditorium Monday evening June 2. Music by the high school orchestra directed by Ward Woolhamm opens the program followed by a series of class addresses and the presentation of diplomas by Clarence W Mens president of the Board of Education.

Nelsonvillic A Bryan Athens Ohio University Nelsonvile Hilgh School Bryan Fuel Ot Tin Roy Lloyd Catherine West Lawrences Seibert Misa Vislan Mita Meena Ko

Personal notices of gatherings and visits across Columbus area

A long list of names and places shows people visiting relatives, attending events, and spending time with friends in Columbus and nearby towns. Readers frequently mention travel from Athens Toledo and Moundaville, with weekend and end of week visits noted.

SUMIMER REST Housewives Guide for Summer Relaxation

Housewives should realize the vibe of complete relaxation during the day in summer. Budget time to enjoy an hour nap after luncheon or before dinner to recover energy and improve disposition.

Sumimer Rest

Sayre Preaches Valedictory Sermon for Norval High

Nelsonville May 26 The Maceulaureate sermon for Norvoltville High School graduates will be at the Senior High School Auditorium Sunday evening June 30 o'clock The Hew HOA sayre of the Methodist Episcopal Church will preach the sermon and the Methodist Choir with orchestra will provide the music. Two fined when they plead guilty to charges of intoxication. Three men committed to the county jail pending payment of fines and costs. Virgil Reynolds, Beanville, paid fines and drivers license suspended. Others given varying fines. Police involvement by Patrolman James Copeland.

Nelsonville Norvoltvile High School Auditoriim Sundiy Spning Sayre Methodist Episcopal 1 Churet Methodist Fuente Patra Nelson Ville Conny Lyali Bill Hicksman Athans George Boteman Willan Garth” Laker Thretty Thretty Wag Nagormed A Fingef 810-McT Coute; Howard Jax, Longstreth Gality Virgil Reyholes Beanville Athour Hartoe Reynolle

RETREAT OF FAMILIES AND LOCAL EVENTS MENTIONED

Thursday dinner entertainments include Mr and Mrs E Dither hosting Superintendent and Mrs Sullivan and children Joan and Dick of Marina at 8 o clock. Sullivan gave the school commencement address. Obscure items reference Nelsons and Mang Hollow residents with no clear outcome.

E. Dither In Sullivan Joan Marina Sullivan Jantor Wish School

Y M C A Notes On Camp Plans And Classes for Boys

A YMCA note outlines tentatively arranged activities for the year including a district camp with Columbus association, and several classes for boys. Miss Margaret Slater will lead the Kirin classes, with swimming lessons and modern teaching methods introduced by Miss Shafer. William Howe and volunteer helpers will run boys’ classes and badges will be issued after tests.

Columbus Association For Iin Ang Giria Uegionere Tuniora Margaret Slater Ohio University Alee Wlliam Howe Anteer Ufe

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the Plains I. P. Day Central Avenue M E Plains High School Earl B. Cowen Nitt Nerdinse Mary Manda Tom Fitzer Vera Kriests Florence Tate Dorothy Brither Andrew Hartley Joe Tinkham Wendell Nagle George Sherwood Wendell Moore Tillie Amlerson Henneth McBride Wendell Nasie Grumbier Lawrence Bowe Ruth Hushower Vera Kulvesti Mary Mands Ruth Jinshower Walt Dorothy Bucher Grace Goldsberry Adams Carmena Wilson E B. Bryan Helen Hook F. Pullen the Plains High School Fievd Linscott Fiting Board of Education Henedetton Earl D. Cowen Tillie Elizabeth. Anderson Florence Blo. Bryan Li L. BD Nelson Ray Michael Wish School Suff Arce Alex Eot Superinten Arnt DY Pillen V. 0. Wal H.W. Humphrey Lucy Bolte £.Sans Teil Cone Louise J Diver AL Dee Blayney Arbor Rhoads Captain Applejack Wessonville Fairgrounds Athens W. A. Westervelt Coolstile Association County Farm West Lee Roscoely Carbon Hill High School Grads Athens East Side Greenlawn Cemetery Wanman’s Better Corps Sy Dearerivan Warseterane Glenford Dungan Attilery Bas Scouts Austrary Leston J Wo Hickman Greeneawa Baye Vmethedit Crewe Liew Beans Alownya Methodist Church Statas Buchtel Dr. Walkers Qld Chauncey Buchtel Grounds Millfield Chia Logan New Strahavine Charlotte Russell Frank Russell Raymond Ruscoe Ira Rustcoe Tuitee of Peace C. H. Porter Meltonville Emma Johnson Poplari Strent Group of Friends Mia Cand W. Va Mass Julia Nichols Colurtbue Milas Dorothy Alten Ara Ray Ashby Katherios Aiiek Mra MIP Ung Posstros LD Neosuwvista Pegalut Nelonobly Board of Trade Waodtesiis Eseiing Jame 4 Tis Bren Wit Dusevess Welsonville Lonley Moi Hongshaw Fenshaw Hose Qarl Lowden Max Misa Mlizabeth Powden Friemle Selaliver Whitlam Wid Albert Nixon Columbia Gdna Rhodes Hyane Leonard Moores Cleveland Intiena Tugenis Steenrod Teighton Aumilkeeg Jere Ang Min Clyde Anderson Wii North May John North Charles Craig de Red Mareh Tom Bick Joe Tom Kelch Golimmbas Hera Riday Mira Fred Idington Mabel Smith Cohen Charles Craft Jill Robertson Aud Dettert Daytr Otto Haelin Cleve Land Bin Amos Ales Arthur Borges Lancaster Charles Pennys Ran Davis Harry Hal Coninbus Pauline Marlin Theson Avizia Apending Pers Charles Martin Thomas Bubb Henry Courtney Lloyd Courtney James Horton Wriday Stanley Withama Charleston Fred Bryson Glenn Baughman Newark Walter Southerston W. B. Southertan C. A. Stacer Jamea Fisher Pleasantville Clifford Malta Harry Jackson Weltzheimer Telauvea Imer Creaser Ora Derr Miss Lou Mathany W. A. Pride Glouster L. G. Matheny West Wrablag DR. Bryan Ohle University Ke Spenter Mr. Rose Cook Hal Wayne Wolfe and Son Chicaco TI Sheridan Johnson Wertervilles Mes Charles W. Transanders Wayne Tong Si Eonvelle Ge Baughter Thursty Aire Dean Spirkles Adama Street Virginia Stas Charles Hoodie Stuart Mio Man L.A. Davis Ant Pitils Ace Tuller Berry Lawrence Ke Unl Newton Indianapolis Taratien Bony Harey Slamon Taide Newton Priys Ketivan Thiby Piggins Stine Eliabeth Alas Roberteon Toh Rider Gnantle Alron Mies Btres Woellsburg W Va Ana Volte Mis Habbah Pores Pindura Aisa Marian Morris Afra Don Shay William Keeton Homer Showers Toledo Jeary McCungch Edith Suiinta Gibson Anq McQuaid Morr Pia Ani Columbun Ware Estonia P'eidey Wo Keli Lawrence Erwin Hil. Urchara Pohioybur Nate Monrcheld Maury Beagie Hay Coluni Mary McCormicks Jeweler & Optometrist Joyce's Dept. Store M. E. Joyce Foot Outfitters Co. E. Heft W. Washington Kumg King Helen Sivie Mare Thanor Spencer Attex A Péhny Mitch Halen Sayre Lod Heeter Del's Frianda Monroe Trent Ma Leavening Durward North Robert Yoon Ming Clanegy Tan Carl Hartley Mies Mil Fred Thelma Baugh Tiyaday Talbott Wallan Snot Siccum Nelsons Dia Atak Tabet Santerles Tomer Mang Hollow Tatertain Dix Ait Qrut Willaradl Simonton Myer Street Thomas and Iaughtey Muth Innes ‘Chonas Barberston Igolonial Tea Room Delic Tol Ts Alan Cable Hardware Company THE Scott Paint & Wallpaper CO Nipw
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