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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

Page

4

Arnold Reappointed Nelsonville Schools Chief for Five-Year Term

Nelsonville Board of Education unanimously re employed E. J. Arnold as superintendent for five years beginning August 1 1937 with principals and teachers also renewed for multi year terms. The board cited his financial leadership and school improvements while noting public petitioners objections were deemed misinformed.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Nelsonville City Board of Education R. W. Parks Arnold Nelsonville Board of Education

New Office Post Office Receives New Lighting and Blinds

Nelsonville reports new lighting fixtures installed in the main lobby of the new Post Office building on Wednesday. Blinds have arrived and will be installed later this week, while window screens are delayed.

Nelsonville

Martha Class Meets At Davis Home

Members of the Martha Class of the Methodist Church gathered June 1 at the country home of Mrs. Elizabeth Davis and Mrs. Joe Davis in Nelsonville. President Mrs. Harry Jackson presided, Miss Nixon led devotions, and after a social hour she read a humorous story. Mrs. Jackson organized games and contests while hostesses and Mrs. E. J. Arnold served refreshments to 19 members.

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

Ruble Denies Withdrawing From Mayor Race

Rumor that Nelsonville mayoral candidate C C H Ruble would withdraw from the Democratic contest was emphatically denied this morning. Ruble said the rumor is false and he has no intention of withdrawing from the mayoralty race.

Nelsonville Cc. H. Ruble Ruble

Louise Tucker to Wed William Wood in 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 They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Harry P Sayers from Buchtel The couple will reside in this area.

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

M M Club Meets Friday In Nelsonville

The M. M. Club will meet Friday night with Mrs. Lillian Young at her Madison Street home instead of Mrs. Goldie Craig’s residence. William Austin Foss born May 30 to parents of Poplar Street, with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Tucker of Lancaster and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Foss of this city. John Geiger calls a special band meeting tonight at six at the high school. the band will perform at former graduates’ homes before commencement.

Nelsonville M. M Lillian Young Madison St Goldie Craig William Foss Poplar St William Austin Tucker Lancaster Fred Foss John Geiger

Glouster Board Rehires Present Staff of Teachers

Glouster Board of Education re employed all current teachers at a Tuesday meeting. Neal Adcock of Newton Falls was hired as athletic coach to replace Bernard Sadosky who moved to Fort Thomas Kentucky. Several named teachers across high school and grades were re employed and Harold LeFavor kept as music director. Mr Kemeter to coach football and Mr Adcock basketball. Janitors to be hired later.

Arnold J. K. Kinneer Co. R. Tomlinson Central Louise Pearce East Ruth Cook West George E. Abraham Kathleen S. Boyd E. G. Cliffton Harold H. Figley Doris M. Horch Helen C. Jackson J. Kenneth Kinneer Lucille F. Long Maynard McDaniel Blanche Fred Mulligan Public Library Fannie Mulligan Mildred Roberts State Department East Pta Board of Education Glouster

Training Course of Leaders Ends At Scout Camp

Fifteen members of the Scout Training Class held a picnic at the Scout Training Camp near Athens to mark the end of six weeks of instruction led by Miss Helen Shaw with Mrs. Thor Olson. Hosts and sponsors included Hyperion and the Business and Professional Women's Clubs.

Nelsonville Athens Helen Shaw Thor Olson Olson

Ellen Burnell Named Substitute Clerk at Nelsonville Post Office

Ellen Burnell of Nelsonville has been designated substitute clerk at the Nelsonville Post Office and began her duties Wednesday morning. After taking the civil service exam last January, she learned of her appointment Tuesday, becoming the first woman employee there since 1920. Previously, Miss Ethel Gibbs held a clerkship from January 1, 1918, to August 12, 1920 before resigning on marriage.

Nelsonville Ellen Burnell Burnell Ethel Gibbs James Knight

Bridge Club Hosts Substitute Players In Nelsonville

Mrs L P Rice entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with substitutes Mrs C E Welch Mrs R R Stalter and Mrs Frank Freer joining. High scores were claimed 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

Visits in Nelsonville Visit of Frank Cheese Man

Canton resident Frank Cheese man spent the end of the week in Nelsonville with his family and friends.

Nelsonville Frank Cheeseman Canton

Paul Strickler Dies at Smithfield Ohio

Paul Strickler son of the Rev and Mrs R F Strickler died at his parents home in Smithfield Ohio Wednesday morning after months of ill health. The Rev Strickler served as pastor of Nelsonville Church of Christ until about a year ago and was stationed there two years. The Pilgrim Holiness Church Men’s Sunday School Class meeting set for Thursday night June 3 has been postponed until further notice.

Nelsonville—Paul R. F. Strickler Smithfield Ohio Strickler Nelsonville Church of Christ Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church

Graduation Attendance for Mann Family in Ashtabula

James Mann and his children along with Mrs. Ida Thornton left Thursday morning for Ashtabula to attend graduation exercises of Robert Mann this evening. They plan to return Friday evening.

Nelsonville James Mann Ida Thornton Ashtabula Robert Mann

D A to Host Nelsonville Benefit Event Friday Night

The D of A plans a benefit at 8 o clock Friday in the Lt. O O F hall in Nelsonville to raise funds for a local cause.

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

German Girls to Farm Labor As Shortage Aid

Berlin reports German girls will be allowed to volunteer for farm labor to ease labor shortages and aid farmers, instead of serving in the Women's Labor Corps. The movement aims to provide practical assistance on the land as part of wartime efforts.

Berlin Women’s Labor Corps

Castles for Rent in Budapest Attract American Tourists

Feudal castle homes in Hungary with moats and drawbridges are offered for rent this season, attracting American visitors. The piece notes U.S. costs from accidents totaling billions in wage loss, medical, property, and fire losses.

Budapest Hungary Tnitea

Young Girl Dies at Taylor Ridge Home

Clarice Coey aged 12 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chance Coey died at home on Taylor Ridge after a week long illness. Survived by parents four brothers and four sisters and grandmother Mrs Clertha Coey. She was a Sun day School member at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ and Greens Run student. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ with Reverend Morris officiating. 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

Pensioners Gather in Jacksonville for Townsend Club Event

The 10th Congressional District Townsend Club mass meeting is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Tourist Camp Grove in Jackson. Speakers include Raymond J. Jeffreys of Cleveland and Judge E. L. Knight of Kenton to discuss Townsend and the General Welfare Act of 1937 House Bill No 4199.

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

The WCTU met at Mrs. Charles Swartz on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Eddy assisting. President Mrs. Charles Williams led the session as devotionals were given by Mrs. Eddy and Mrs. F. G. Boroff. Papers on Alcohol and Health were read, Lee Swartz entertained with guitar solos, refreshments followed, and plans for the next meeting at Mrs. A. A. Gazelle's home were announced.

Scouts Enjoy Outing at East Branch

Boy Scout Troop 71 of the M. E. Church held an outdoor meeting at East Branch on Tuesday evening. Scoutmaster John M. Blower directed activities and supper was prepared for the group.

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

Church of Christ Thursday Service Leader Named

At the mid week study and devotional service the Church of Christ will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m Mrs A J Pedicord will lead the gathering in Glouster

Glouster Church of Christ A. J. Pedicord

Visit at Buffalo Glouster Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Moore and family of Palos joined Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Sider of Buffalo West Virginia for a weekend visit.

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

Reservations Needed for BPW Club Dinner in Nelsonville

The Business and Professional Women's Club requires dinner reservations to be made with Blanche Moore Nead by Saturday night for the regular monthly meeting in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Blanche Moore- Nead

Glouster Social and Brief Personal Notes

Glouster social notes report moving plans for Mr and Mrs Sie bert Stiff to Spring Street property Amesville family trips to Cleveland to visit Mr and Mrs Richard Jones Jr Past Noble Grands Club of the Marcellite Rebekah Lodge will meet at I O O F Hall with Mrs Harry Cheney hostess Mrs M M Truax of New Kensington Pa visiting daughter Mrs Charles Winters and family guests include Mr and Mrs Harold Biddison from Mansfield Ida M Lewis former Glouster resident A J Grunkenmyer and daughter Pamela Joseph Cheney and Clyde Lewis of Columbus and Mr and Mrs William Chambers of Lancaster visited Memorial Day at the Winters home.

Glouster Siebert Stiff Amesville Stiff Spring St Miles Dyre Cleveland Richard Jones, Jr Marcellite Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Harry Cheney M. M. Truax New Kensington Charles Winters Winters Harold Biddison Mansfield Ida M. Lewis A. J. Grunkenmyer Pamela Joseph Cheney Clyde Lewis Columbus William Chambers Lancaster

Catholic Study Club Meets With Broadcast Type Program

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 at roll call. Mrs George Vermantin presented Bible History. The program directed by Mrs Fred Smith featured radio broadcast with Miss Mary McCann as announcer and ten members participating. A salad course was served.

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

Class Meets Friday Glouster

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 and Bladder Trouble

An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe diuretic and stimulant for weak kidneys and irritated bladder. It links backache, puffy eyes, leg cramps, and nightly urination to kidney trouble and urges purchasing the 35 cent box.

Haarlem Holland Adv

Winters Call to Somerset for Mother’s Death

Mr and Mrs Charles Patsy Winters were called to Somerset Pennsylvania on Monday by the death of Mr Winters mother after a stroke of paralysis.

Glouster Charles Patsy) Winters Somerset

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