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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

Page

2

Arnold Given Five Year Contract as Nelsonville School Head

Nelsonville Ohio officials re employed E J Arnold as superintendent for five years beginning August 1 1937 after board approval. Principals high school and four grade schools were renewed for three year terms and teachers for one year or three years with full backing from the staff amid a controversial petition against renewal.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Arnold Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Nelsonville City Board of Education R. W. Parks Nelsonville Board of Education Southeastern Ohio Education Association Mr. Arnold

New Lighting Fixtures Installed in Nelsonville Post Office

New lighting fixtures for the main lobby of the Nelsonville Post Office were installed Wednesday. The blinds have arrived and will be installed later this week. Window screens, however, have been delayed.

Nelsonville

Martha Class Meets At Davis Home

Nelsonville a Martha Class of the Methodist Church gathered June 1 at the country home of Mrs Elizabeth Davis and Mrs Joe Davis. President Mrs Harry Jackson led the session and Miss Nixon led devotions. Guests enjoyed a humorous story and games during social hour. Refreshments for 19 members were served by the hostesses with assistance from Mrs E J Arnold.

Nelsonville Martha Methodist Church Elizabeth Davis Joe Davis Harry Jackson Miss Nixon

Ruble Denies Withdrawal From Mayor Race

C. H. Ruble emphatically denies rumors he has withdrawn from the Democratic mayoralty contest and states he has no intention to quit the race.

Nelsonville C. H. Ruble Ruble

Tucker announces Louise marriage to William Wood at St. Marys

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tucker announce the marriage of their daughter Louise to William Wood on January 17 1937 at St. Marys West Virginia. The couple were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Sayers from Buchtel and will reside in the area.

Nelsonville Joseph Tucker Louise William Wood St. Marys W. Va Harry P. Sayers Buchtel

Club Meets Friday Nelsonville in New Home

The M. M. Club will meet Friday night with Mrs. Lillian Young at her Madison Street home replacing the previous venue at Mrs. Goldie Craig. William Foss announces the birth of a son William Austin on Sunday May 30. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tucker of Lancaster and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Foss. John Geiger calls a special band meeting tonight at 6 at the high school. the band will perform at homes of former graduates before commencement.

WLW CBS NBC E.S. T Mary Alcott Tommy and Betty Lowell Thomas Ao Johnson Lum Abner Bob Newhall Rudy Vallee Major Bowes Amos 'N Andy John B. Kennedy Ink Spots Jones Orch Northern Lights Paul Sullivan Leichman Orch Blaine Orch Courtney Orch Moore Skins Orch Coburn Moon River Carl Freed Picher Tom Harry Kitty Kelly Dan Harding George Rector Ruth Lyon Jenny E Kathryn Cravens Jack Loretta Montana Slim Bob Myrt Mary Pepper Young String Quartet Radio Guild Ma Perkins Vic and Sade WCTU the O'Neills Helen Nugent Kitty Keene, Inc Mary Marlin Mary Sothern Lowell Thomas Abner Eas Rob Newhall Pleasant Valley Sam Happy Times Amos ‘N’' Andy Mad Hatterfields Moore's Nelsonville M. M Lillian Young Madison St Goldie Craig William Foss Poplar St William Austin Tucker Lancaster Fred Foss John Geiger

Glouster Board Re hires Present Staff of Teachers

At a Glouster Board of Education meeting Tuesday night the current teaching staff was rehired. Neal Adcock of Newton Falls was hired as athletic coach to replace Bernard Sadosky who moved to Fort Thomas Kentucky. Kemerer to coach football and Adcock to coach basketball. Music director Harold LeFavor re employed. Janitors to be named later.

Glouster

Training Course of Leaders Ends Near Athens

Fifteen members of a Scout Training Class concluded six weeks of sessions led by Miss Helen Shaw with assistance from Mrs. Thor Olson of Athens. A picnic at the Scout Training Camp featured a camp tour and gifts for Mrs. Olson, Miss Laurette, and Mrs. Shaw. The program was sponsored by Hyperion and the Business and Professional Women's Clubs.

Nelsonville Athens Helen Shaw Thor Olson Olson

Ellen Burnell Named Nelsonville Post Office Substitute Clerk

Miss Ellen Burnell of this city was designated substitute clerk at the Nelsonville Post Office and began duties Wednesday morning. She was among several applicants who took the January civil service exam and learned of her appointment Tuesday. Burnell is the first woman employee at the Nelsonville office since 1920, following previous clerk Ethel Gibbs who served from January 1, 1918, to August 12, 1920, resigning upon her marriage to James Knight.

Nelsonville Ellen Burnell Burnell Ethel Gibbs James Knight

Mrs Rice Hosts Bridge Club in Nelsonville

Mrs L P Rice entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with substitute players Mrs C E Welch Mrs R R Stalter and Mrs Frank Freer. High scores were won by Mrs Cecil Shafer Mrs Stanley Dew and Mrs William Mills.

Nelsonville C. E. Welch R. R. Stalter Frank Freer L. P. Rice Cecil Shafer Stanley Dew William Mills

Cheese man visits Nelsonville with family

Frank Cheeman from Canton spent the weekend in Nelsonville with his relatives.

Nelsonville Frank Cheeseman Canton

Son of Rev Strickler Dies in Smithfield Ohio

Nelsonville resident Paul Strickler, son of the Rev R F Strickler and his wife, died at his parents home in Smithfield Ohio Wednesday morning after illness. The Rev Strickler served as pastor of the Nelsonville Church of Christ until about a year ago and was stationed there two years.

Nelsonville Paul R. F. Strickler Smithfield Ohio Strickler Nelsonville Church of Christ

Meeting Postponed for Pilgrim Holiness Church Class

Nelsonville news item reports the Men’s Sunday School Class gathering at Pilgrim Holiness Church, postponed from Thursday night June 3 until further notice with no rescheduled date given.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church

Graduation Attendance by Mann Family in Ashtabula

James Mann, his children, and Mrs. Ida Thornton travel to Ashtabula for Robert Mann's graduation exercises this evening. They plan to return home Friday evening.

Nelsonville James Mann Ida Thornton Ashtabula Robert Mann

Benefit in Nelsonville by the D of A at IOOF hall

The Daughters of America sponsor a Friday night benefit in Nelsonville at the IOOF hall starting at eight o'clock. Proceeds support local activities.

Nelsonville D. of A I. O. O. F. Hall

German Girls Will Be Allowed to Volunteer on Farms

Berlin announces a policy shift to ease the rural labor shortage by allowing German girls to volunteer for farm work instead of remaining in the Women’s Labor Corps. Castles for Rent Budapest At Hungarian feudal homes may host American tourists this season, as impregnable fortresses with moats and game preserves attract visitors. Accidents cost the United States 2.63 billion in 1936 wage loss and medical expense, 0.83 billion for property and fire loss.

Berlin Women's Labor Corps Budapest Hungary Tintea States

Death of Clarice Coey at Taylor Ridge home

Clarice Coey age 12 died at home in Taylor Ridge after a week long illness. She was a Greens Run student and Sun day School member of the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ with burial in Taylor Ridge cemetery.

Glouster Clarice Coey Chance Coey Taylor Ridge Clarice James Neal Ralph Willard Garnet Bernard Margarite Philo Edith Donna Almeda Clertha Coey Red Town

Pension Group Meets At Jacksonville

The 10th Congressional District Townsend Club mass meeting will be held at the Tourist Camp Grove in Jackson on Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. Speakers are Raymond J. Jeffreys of Cleveland and Judge E. L. Knight of Kenton. The discussion centers on the Townsend plan and the General Welfare Act of 1937 House Bill No. 4199.

W. C. T. U. Holds June Meeting at Swartz Home

The W. C. T. U. met at Mrs. Charles Swartz's home with Mrs. Charles Eddy assisting. President Mrs. Charles Williams led the session, devotionals by Mrs. Eddy and Mrs. F. G. Boroff, papers on Alcohol and Health, and guitar solos by Lee, hostess's daughter. Next meeting set for Mrs. A. A. Gazelle's residence.

Scouts Enjoy Outdoor Meeting at East Branch

GLOUSTER Boy Scout Troop 71 of the M E Church held an outdoor meeting at East Branch on Tuesday evening. Supper was cooked and activities were directed by Scoutmaster John M Blower.

Glouster M. E. Church East Branch John M. Blower

Pedicord to Lead Thursday Church Study at 7:30 PM

At the mid week devotional service of the Church of Christ Mrs A J Pedicord will lead the study Thursday at 7 30 p m The event focuses on religious instruction and community devotion in Glou ster area.

Glouster Church of Christ A. J. Pedicord

Visit at Buffalo Glouster

Mr and Mrs Ellis Moore and family of Palos were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs G H Sider in Buffalo West Virginia.

Buffalo Ellis Moore Palos G. H. Sider W. Va

Dinner Reservations Required for Nelsonville Club

The Business and Professional Women's Club announces monthly dinner meetings need reservations. Contact Blanche Moore Head by Saturday night to secure a seat.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Blanche Moore

Glouster Social Notes and Local Moves

Glouster community updates include Mr. and Mrs. Siebert Stiff relocating from Amesville to Stiff property on Spring Street. Mr. and Mrs. Miles Dyre spend the week in Cleveland visiting son and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones Jr. The Past Noble Grands Club of the Marcellite Rebekah Lodge meets Thursday night at the I O O F Hall with Mrs. Harry Cheney as hostess.

Glouster Siebert Stiff Amesville Stiff Spring St Miles Dyre Cleveland Richard Jones, Jr Marcellite Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Harry Cheney

Catholic Study Club Meets With Mrs Noon Hostess

Twenty two members and guest Mrs Margaret Croushore attended the Catholic Study Club at Mrs Tom Noon’s home Tuesday evening. Current events were discussed for roll call. Mrs George Vermantin led Bible History. The program, led by Mrs Fred Smith, featured a radio broadcast with Miss Mary McCann as announcer and ten members participating. A salad course was served to all.

Glouster Margaret Croushore Catholic Study Club Tom Noon George Vermantin Fred Smith Mary McCann

Oroha Class Meeting Friday at Mrs Blower Home

The Oroha Class of the M. E. Church will meet Friday night at 8 at the home of Mrs. John Blower. Mrs. Frank Boroff will serve as assistant hostess.

Oroha M. E. Church John Blower Frank Boroff

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for Kidney Relief

Backache and bladder irritation remedy promotes flushing waste from kidneys. A 35-cent box of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules is advertised as a safe diuretic for weak kidneys and irritated bladder, with symptoms including nocturnal urination, puffy eyes, leg cramps, and moist palms cited.

Haarlem Holland Adv

Winters Family Mourns Somber Loss in Somerset

Mr and Mrs Charles Patsy Winters travel to Somerset Pennsylvania after the death of Mr Winters mother from a stroke of paralysis. The service details and further tributes were noted in local notices.

Glouster Charles Patsy) Winters Somerset

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