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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
10
C H & O railroad reports sharp business gains in Walbridge district with 19 local workers recalled to service. Coal and other commodities shipments rise to lakes as operations expand. Local residents Helen France and Evelyn Bowen visit. several families noted in social items.
Nelsonville reports the Presbyterian choir begins practice at 7 9 tonight on Sir John Stainer's The Daughter of Jairus. The cantata will be sung Sunday July 2 and concludes the choir's summer work. College students and summer residents may join. apply to director C. W. Janssen.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil for swollen inflamed feet. It claims two to three applications relieve pain within fifteen minutes, reduce swelling, and eliminate odor, with a money back guarantee via Quick's Cut Rate Store and druggists. It emphasizes varicose vein relief and a trusted formula of essential oils camphor and antiseptics.
Nelsonville city Auditor Ralph Elliott received a state warrant for 570 dollars as the city's share of beer permit money from the first distribution. The notice from Auditor of State Joseph T. Tracy says this is a partial distribution with full payments due by July 1, to be credited to the general revenue fund.
Twenty eight members and one guest Mrs. T C Warren attend the Martha Class meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Peter Shough. Hostesses Mrs L A Whitmore Mrs Clarence Butt and Mrs W W Poston assisted. Miss Blanche Moorehead presided. Mrs Whitmore led devotions and presented the program. A brief business session followed and a refreshment course was served.
Nelsonville officials request all eighth grade graduates planning to attend Nelsonville High School next year to register at the Principal's office on Monday June 12 between the hours of and 5 o'clock.
C L Stout returned home after several days in Columbus attending sessions of the State Funeral Directors Association.
Mr and Mrs Clayton E Neikirk return from a business trip to Rock Island Illinois and attended the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Mr and Mrs A Rider spend several days at Niagara Falls as part of their travel plans.
Neighbors and friends on Fort Street gathered at Mrs. Fred Stapleton’s home for a farewell party as the Stapleton family prepares to leave Nelsonville Saturday. She received several pottery gifts and an enjoyable evening was shared.
The Knights of Pythias lodge announces a benefit dance at their hall on Friday night. Dancing starts at 8 30 o clock with proceeds supporting lodge activities.
The Young People's Society of the Presbyterian Church, led by Mrs. Frank Knox, honored Nelsonville High School and Ohio University graduates with a 6 pm dinner at the Dew House. The table featured yellow china, rose bowls, corsages and boutonnieres, with seventeen covers, followed by a showing of "Topaze" at the Majestic Theater.
Troop 1 entertained graduates with a 6 oclock luncheon at the M C A on Tuesday. After games a business meeting was held and plans for an overnight hike at Welch Eberle Farm Friday June 9 were set with definite plans due by Thursday.
Foreign Missionary Society will meet Friday night at 7 30 with Mrs J M Hyde assisting in planning. Mrs Charlies Monks will lead the devotions and Mrs John Williams will present a program. Miss Helen Largent will sing.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Strickland and daughter Juanita and Willis Reese spent Sunday with Mrs. Willis Reese at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pritts. Mrs. Willis Reese and her young son will move to Dayton to establish their future home.
Mrs. Gay Aumiller entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club yesterday afternoon using three tables. Substitutes were Mrs. William Brooks and Mrs. Frank Bonifield. High scores were earned by Mrs. Cecil Shafer, Mrs. Walter Mechem, and Mrs. John Edington.
Charles Cordray, 22, of Columbus and Doris Fierbaugh, 20, of Glouster Route 5, are the individuals identified with kinship to Mr and Mrs W H Fierbaugh.
M. W. Newhouse, 33, shot himself in the garage at the Daniel McClelland residence in Laurelville after visiting with his wife the previous night. He died thirty minutes later. an earlier motor accident left him with a fractured skull and poor health. The body was sent to Pickaway County.
Four Albany men Merrill Nelson Harley Ross Kenneth Saylor and Harley Saylor were bound over to Athens County Common Pleas Court on assault and battery charges after allegedly throwing eggs and stones at Albany High School principal L F Miller home. Bond set at 200 each after pleas of not guilty. Mayme Kimball of Salt Creek also bound over on obscenity and threat charges in the same proceeding.
A five and a half foot black and tan snake was killed in the driveway of Spaulding Filling Station on Richland Avenue. Anthropologists question its identity while noting a carnival snake charmer visit by Madam Something or other last week may link the animal to a traveling show.
A class of 155 from Athens Junior High School graduated during promotion exercises at Athens High School Auditorium. The program themed The State of Ohio featured five talks by Richard Eddy Emerson Houf Jean Pickens Harry Entwhistle and Kathleen Shannon with Hazel Kelley offering city history. The event included musical numbers by the school chorus quartet and orchestra, certificates presented by A. E. Whaley, and a class benediction by Rev. C. M. Coulter.
Columbus June 8 The legislative axe swings over old age pension unemployment insurance and minimum wage bills. Lewis resolution postpones action on most measures except taxation schools relief and government organization. House and Senate move on related tax and garnishment bills amid election changes.
A Children’s Day program at Salem Methodist Church is set for Sunday night June 11 at 8 o’clock. The event features a church program for the youth with songs prayers and readings.
Higley Men's Bible Class picnic and ball game will be held at the Fairgrounds Friday from 5 30 to 7 30. All men who attended the class during the past year may attend. Horseshoe pitching and other events will provide diversion during the evening.
The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church meets tonight at 7 30 at Mrs Beatrice Shafer’s home on Jackson Street. A potluck dinner will be served.
Ohio University will offer a broader summer term starting next Tuesday with registration on Monday. The regular term lasts eight weeks with a three week session, allowing a year of study in three summers. Classes meet mornings six days a week and end August 4. Graduation for eight week term is formal. three week session degrees mailed. A four week athletic coaching course opens June 12 with five instructors. fees unchanged.
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