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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1933

Page

3

Skinner Seeks State Aid for Nelsonville Schools Speech

In Nelsonville Ohio Q Skinner urged state support for schools during a commencement program at the high school auditorium. He pressed for maintenance of music departments and praised the graduates while noting social values and accuracy gained through study. The ceremony featured band and vocal performances and diplomas presented by board members and Superintendent Arnold to a class including Margaret Wolfe and Mildred Tomlinson with various awards conferred.

B. O Department of Ohio Cei Educave Isi Shool Ward H. Hamm Mariel Sayre Margaret Vesper Coakney Edwards George Butt Ralph Jr Kathryn Lee Kennite Graduae Citizens League Nelsonville Herbert Woody Eermet Margaret Conthe L. T. Powell Board of Educat Mildred Tomlison Herbert Woody Ward Hamm Rosemary Smith D. C. Shearer

Kruschen Salt Advice From Bertha Waldo

A reader endorses Kruschen Salts for weight loss and health, claiming dramatic changes after a month. The notice urges daily use, promises energy and improved appearance, and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Bertha Waldo Haman N. m Ai Cline Pharmacy Co Me-Co

Local Church Notes Highlight Appointments and Visitors

Rev Charles Wachenschwanz filled his regular appointment at Carbondale Saturday night Ten united with the church he reports Mrs Ossie Howard Michael Ely and Charles Howard were in New Marshfield Thursday Mr and Mrs M Tolliver of Lancaster recently visited the latter s sister Mrs Frank Wolfe here Mr and Mrs Murr Kennard and child and Pearl Barnhart of Floodwood visited their aunt Mrs Vaughan Foughty Tuesday Mr and Mrs Ralph Wolfe are announcing the birth of a son on Sunday May 28 Martin Howard and Mr and Mrs Frank Wolfe Sr are the child s grandparents Miss Helen France Mrs Adda Wachenschwanz and Mrs Thelma Ely spent Sunday with the former s parents Mr and Mrs Bret France at Carbondale Miss Lula Wolfe of Nelsonville spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Wolfe Jr Rev L R Roberts delivered a sermon here Sunday night The Rev McDaniel preached at Connett Friday night Several cases of measles are reported in this district Mrs Charles Kinsey and Eugene Hankison are recovering from illness Leonard Ely of Londonderry was an overnight guest of his uncle Michael Ely last week Mrs Ossie Howard Charles and Martin Howard Mrs Herbert Ely Helen France and Michael Ely attended church at Connett Friday night Several persons from here attended the memorial services at Green Lawn Tuesday Mrs Clara Cox of Nelsonville re]]

Charles Wachenschwanz Carbondale Ossie Howard Michael Ely Charles Howard New Marshfield M. Tolliver Lancaster Frank Wolfe Murr Kennard Pearl Barnhart Floodwood Vaughan Foughty Ralph Wolfe McDaniel Connett Charles Kinsey Eugene Hankison Leonard Ely Londonderry Charles Martin Howard Herbert Ely Helen France Greenlawn Clara Cox Nelsonville

Sentenced to die in Texas electric chair

Mrs Mary Dach the first woman sentenced to die in the electric chair in Texas confesses to murdering a hired man on her farm near LaGrange She is 32 a widow and mother of three children Recently visited her mother Mrs Betty Foughty Rev Charles Wachenschwanz delivered a sermon at Morristown Sunday There were three conversions Mrs William Hartman Mrs Betty Foughty and Mrs Clara Cox of Nelsonville were at Asbury Ridge Sunday Mrs Floyd Lowry who had been ti is improved

Mary Dach Texas LaGrange Charles Wachenschwanz Morristown William Hartman Betty Foughty Clara Cox Nelsonville Asbury Ridge Sun Floyd Lowry Hollywood Stanley Adams Lillian Kennedy Adams Aimee Rozelle Adams Beverly Hills Claire Adams Claire Adams

Class of 1928 Reunion Display At The Colonial

In Nelsonville the Colonial hosts a school souvenirs exhibit this week for the Class of 1928 reunion slated for Friday at 12 45 P M. The display features the class roll call athletic records 1927 28 teachers pictures snapshots old grade school photos programs and 1928 newspaper clippings.

Nelsonville Colonial

Old Timers Defeat Shoe Factory 6-1 in opener

In Nelsonville on June 1 the Buchtel Old Timers exploded for eight hits in three innings off Williams to topple the Shoe Factory nine 6 to 1 in the Twilight League opener. Smathers and Wagner each had two hits for the winners, with Garner driving in three on a bases loaded triple in the first inning. Gilbert Smith held the Old Timers to one hit after a rough first, while Smathers excelled in key moments.

Buchtel Nelsonville Williams Doctor Walker Shoe Factory Nine Gilbert Smith Smathers Shoe Factory George Garner Wagner Smith Stewart Abrhore Smith Ifp Ray GE Fanascawans Dusit Ecescsncan Wittens Evans Parion Mellinger Wrecoeann W. Taylor Caetna Dorr R. Kimble Ccccaenen Gaerne Uccmece Barstow G. Kimble B. Wagner

Geenter Minner Wedding Announced in Greenup Ky

Nelsonville June 1 announces the marriage of Miss Martina Geenter to Frank Minner in Greenup Kentucky on May 13. Parents listed include Mr and Mrs Alex Geenter and Mr and Mrs Preston Minner. Both graduates of Nelsonville High School with diplomas earned June 1. Geenter played guard on girls basketball and acted in Senior Class play. Minner earned a basketball letter as center and served as Senior Class treasurer.

Nelsonville Martina Geenter Frank Minner Greenup Alex Geenter Poplar Street Preston Minner Monroe Street Nelsonville High School Geenter Nan Eldridge Minner

Meeting Postponed by Woman's Foreign Missionary Society

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church has postponed its meeting tonight to next week as announced this morning.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Phi Club Recreation vs Shoe Factory Nine In Night Schedule

Leabers in Nelsonville report two league games at City Playgrounds with Phi Club recreation team aiming for a fourth straight win against Shoe Factory, and Thomas Jewelers meeting Masons who have yet to win a league game. Both games start at six o'clock.

Nelsonville Phi Club Shoe Factory Thomas Jewelers Masons

Youngs announce Harold Young and Mary Ross marriage

Mr and Mrs Clifford Young of Nelsonville announce the marriage of their son Harold to Miss Mary Ross daughter of Mr John Ross of Willard New York and Mr Macy Haught of New Marshfield. The ceremony occurred in Greenup Kentucky with Rev Edgar C Sidle reading the service. Both graduates of New Marshfield High School.

Clifford Young Nelsonville Harold Mary Ross John Ross Willard, N. Y Macy Haught New Marshfield Greenup Edgar C. Sidle M. E. Church New Marshfield High School

Summer Teachers To Be Trained Shortly

Nelsonville June 1 an inter denominational institute for training teachers for Daily Vacation Church Schools will be held at First Methodist Church starting Sunday at 2 pm and running to Monday. Miss Florence Martin of Dayton directs with Misses Katherine McClure and Elizabeth Longwell assisting. Classes in Nelsonville run 9 to 11:30 am and Carbondale 1:30 to 4 pm for children aged 6 to 15.

Nelsonville Athens County First Methodist Episcopal Church Ohio Council of Religious Education Florence Martin Dayton Martin Katherine McClure Elizabeth Longwell Toledo

FiveYearOld Billy Schmitter Suffers Wrist Fracture

Nelsonville reports Billy Schmitter age five son of Mr and Mrs William Schmitter sustained a fractured left wrist after falling from a tree in a pasture behind the Hickman residence West Franklin Street on Monday afternoon.

Nelsonville Billy Schmitter William Schmitter Hickman Franklin Street

Willing Workers Class to Host Chain Party Tonight

The Willing Workers Sunday School Class of the Christian Church will hold a Chain Party at 7 30 tonight at the home of Mrs. Clarence Wood on Adams Street.

Willing Workers The Christian Church Clarence Wood Adams Street

Casting Practice Moves to Athens State Hospital Grounds

Weekly Izaak Walton League practice shifts to Athens State Hospital grounds tonight at 5 30. All interested in bait casting invited. Joe Walburn and Clyde Mansfield will offer pointers on correct methods.

Izaak Walton League of Athens Athens State Hospital Joe Walburn Clyde Mansfield

Marriage Licenses Granted in Athens and Millfield Areas

Athens residents Dean B. Thompson 18 and Mabel Mae Buck 20 apply for a marriage license. Millfield residents Charles A. Carr 40 and Alice Powell 46 apply for a license. Glouster man Herman F. Wolfe 20 and Trimble woman Helen M. Vess 15 apply for a license.

Dean B. Thompson Athens H. N. Thompson Mabel Mae Buck Elwood Buck Charles A. Carr Millfield Alice Powell Herman F. Wolfe Glouster William Wolfe Helen M. Vess Trimble Stacy Veas

Probate admissions and tax ruling in Athens County

Lucinda J. Copeland and the estate of John B. Hill appear in Athens County probate matters. Judge M. Johnson determines no administration required for tax purposes and the Lucinda Copeland case proceeds under probate rules.

Lucinda J. Copeland Athens County M. Johnson John B. Hill Johnson

Two Face Mayor Here Nelsonville

Jesse Green of Deanville pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor J. W. Hickman court. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs to be paid. Elizabeth Balch pleaded not guilty to intoxication and was bound over to the Grand Jury under a 100 dollar bond.

Nelsonville Jesse Green Deanville J. W. Hickman Elizabeth Balch

Memorial Service for Deceased Members at Beagle Home

Nelsonville notices that The King's Men will host a Friday prayer meeting at George Beagle’s home on June 1 with a memorial service for deceased members. E. W. Allen will speak at the event.

Nelsonville King's Men George Beagle E. W. Allen

Donley Moves Office in Nelsonville

Squire H. E. Donley, justice of the peace for York Township, moved his office from the Warner Building on West Columbus Street to the K. of P. Building on Washington Street yesterday in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Squire H. E. Donley York Township Warner Columbus Street K. of P Washington Street

Memorial Day visits Across Ohio and West Virginia

Local social notes list Mr and Mrs L A Davis and family spending Memorial Day in Sunbury with sister Mrs W B Crawford and son. Guests include Frank Tedrow Jr of Columbus with James Sharp and Leslie Bryson families. Traveling visitors from Huntington and Toledo drop by for visits with Athens and Buckeye Lake residents.

L. A. Davis Sunbury W. B. Crawford Frank Tedrow, Jr Columbus James Sharp Leslie Bryson Luhrig Nelsonville D. N. Gorsuch Huntington W. Va Rachel Wilson Gallipolis Earl Moore Dwight Buckeye Lake Jess Andrews Guy John Oliver J. L. Jack

Local families host relatives and friends over Memorial Day

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marsh of Columbus visited Nelsonville relatives on Tuesday. Mrs. Bell of Gloucester spent Tuesday with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. E. E. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Aumiller and son were Tuesday guests of Mr and Mrs. Will Burnell. Mrs. W. B. Quigley of Columbus is visiting for the week. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stedam hosted Memorial Day guests, Mrs. Mary Lawler and daughters Margaret and Ragena of Marion.

Fred Marsh Columbus Nelsonville Leighton Aumiller Will Burnell W. B. Quigley J. A. Stedam Mary Lawler Margaret and Ragena Marion

Carbon Hill Triumphs 7-4 Over Columbus Team

In a local game Carbon Hill defeated the Columbus team by seven to four. The report notes the win as a key result from the region’s weekend sports activity.

Carbon Hill Columbus

It Works Miracles With Radox Foot Bath

An advertisement touts Radox foot bath for tired inflamed feet promising relief after a two minute soak in hot water with three tablespoons of Radox. The product is sold at Quick's Cut Rate Store for 45 cents with a money back guarantee.

Radox Quick

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Q. Skinner Mallory Brendel Jay Oak Grove Cently Old Timers Jechem Leabers Polcaviis Eary Studio Medict’s Dept. Store Davis Geneva Norman Davis G. Tanezos Donley Earl Scott Elizabeth Frances Grace Scott John Cross Ida Gibbs W. W. Kelly William White Velma Young Montgomery Gertrude Young Alfred Scott George Marsh W. A. Pride Phil Kelch Herbert Moore Charlies McCarty Washington, D. C N. Hill James Knight Ira Ink and Son W. W. Knight Lee Ox and Son Columbia Black Sox W. Devol Devol Bon Hill Fast Chester Barton Atnecn Ceniedeman O Simon Rune
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