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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

2

Social Science Instructor Is Not Re-Hired

Nelsonville school board decided to not re hire social science teacher E G Cliffton for the coming term due to class registration and schedule needs. Principals at all buildings were renewed for three year terms and high school staff largely retained.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Board of Education J. K. Kinneer Central C. Roy Tomlinson Louise Pearce Ruth Cook E. G. Cliffton Social Science Cliffton

Stop Sunburn Pain and Quick Relief with Oil of Salt

Quick, practical sunburn relief with Oil of Salt promises near instant pain easing and cooling. It also claims effectiveness for sun tan, burns, cuts, insect bites, sore feet, and athlete's foot, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Moone Quick

Nelsonville Girls Receive Certificates at State Meeting

Three Future Home Maker girls from Nelsonville earned fourth degree certificates at a Columbus state association meeting. Janet Davis was elected vice president for 1938 39. Recipients were Marguerite Morrison Bernadine Whyte and Amy Jo Dewhurst. A luncheon followed the morning session at the YWCA.

Nelsonville Columbus Janet Davis Marguerite Morrison Bernadine Whyte Amy Jo Dewhurst YWCA

School staff list and upcoming pool project progress

The board names faculty for the new year across elementary central fast and west divisions plus special teachers and secretaries. Retirements include janitor John Mooney after 27 years. high school janitors Carl Coakley and Joe Wright. Construction on the new swimming pool at the Athletic Field aims to start once state changes are approved.

George E. Abraham Kathleen S. Boyd Harold H. Figley Brooks D. Franks Doris M. Horch Helen C. Jackson Lucille F. Long Manyard R. McDaniel Blanche Moorehead Jennie Nelson Grace G. Roberts Mildred G. Roberts Cornelia Scott Mary Sharp Helen V. Shaw Franklin Stedman Lillian Stover Earl Washburn Roger Wolf Beatrice Barber Esthel Jones Blanche Linton Frances Cox Elizabeth Linton Ruth Kelch Lillian Young Bertha Howard Nellie Hamer Josephine Baugh Lulu Lane Edith Lee Margaret Jones Estelle Reynolds Florence Cook Tessie Cavanaugh Margaret Joy Shafer Helen Stewart Faith Cordrey Doris Cook E. J. Arnold Maxine Hall J. K. Kinneer John Mooney Mooney Carl Coakley Joe Wright West School William Pearce East Irvin Pritchard West Building State Department

Dean Undergoes Major Operation In Columbus Hospital

Edson L. Dean of Poplar Street was moved to St Anthony's Hospital in Columbus Tuesday where he underwent a serious operation on Wednesday. Mrs Dean returned home today and his condition is reported as fair.

Nelsonville Edson L. Dean Poplar St St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus

RETURNS TO HOME OF CHESWICK DOCTOR

Dr A M Lamb of Cheswick Pa returned home Wednesday by auto after several weeks at the Hyde home with a nurse. His condition remains about the same. DAR TO MEET Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR will meet Friday evening June 17 at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Julius Fischer Franklin Sr. TO ENTERTAIN TONIGHT NELSONVILLE WBA sponsors a benefit party at the Red Men's Hall tonight starting at 8 o'clock.

A. M. Lamb Cheswick J. M. Hyde Dar Elizabeth Zane Dew Julius Fischer Franklin Sr Nelsonville WBA Red Men's Hall

Albany Girl Honored At Birthday Party

Mrs. Howard Davis hosted a party for her daughter Helen's 10th birthday with games and contests for ten invited children. A large white birthday cake was served by Mrs. Davis.

Albany

Three men plead guilty before Mayor in Nelsonville court

James Daugherty of Lancaster pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Waiter Tuttle of Lancaster admitted intoxication and paid 5 dollars and costs. Herschel McKee of Buchtel, after changing his plea from not guilty to guilty on a charge of menacing threats against his wife Esther McKee, was fined 10 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville James Daugherty Lancaster C. G. Dew Waiter Tuttle Herschel McKee Buchtel Esther McKee

Taylor Ridge Church Hosts Children Day Program

Taylor Ridge Church of Christ held a Sunday evening Children’s Day program with devotionals by Miss Clara Hildebrand. Recitations and songs were performed by a long list of local youths and soloists, including Sherley Strausbaugh and Florence Hildebrand.

Epworth League Cookie Sale Planned in Jacksonville

In Jacksonville the Epworth League of the M. E. Church will sponsor a cookie sale Saturday at 1 p m in Shirkeys Store. Various local residents visited family and friends as several families traveled to nearby towns.

Active and Enterprising Day Foreseen For Friday

The stars indicate a particularly active day with surprising events and possible uprooting of surroundings and business ties. Those born on this day may have a lively year with radical changes in plans and associates, while a child born then could be talented yet restless but kindly and altruistic.

Long Bottom Social And Personal Notes

Thurman Barnhart 23 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Barnhart died Saturday in a Parkersburg hospital after six weeks treatment He is survived by wife and small son his parents and several brothers and sisters Funeral services were held at the Success Christian Church Monday at 10 burial in a nearby cemetery Mrs Thurman Barnhart and her little son returned to Kent with her parents Mr and Mrs Zeri Kirkhart Donald Myers son of Mr and Mrs C E Myers wed Pauline Mora of Chester at Pomeroy They are on a motor trip through the East On return they will live here Mrs Berta Dougan and daughter of near Los Angeles visited here Mrs Dougan born Miss Berta Hall left here as a young girl Miss Eleanore Hannum had throat and nose operation at Dr Hartman Hospital Parkersburg S R Swan and family of Parkersburg are spending a few days here Mrs Ulah Swan was at Parkersburg with her nephew Starling Massar who had a tonsil operation Mrs Howard Hughes and children of Columbus are visiting here a few days

Albany Howard Davis Helen Davis Dawn Jewell Clint Jewell C. C. Hooper R. S. Vale Gas Georgia Kilpatrick Athens Grange Jean Kilpatrick Alma Hudson U. S. Forestry Dept Geraldine Hoilington Jacksonville Epworth League M. E Shirkeys R. C. Greene New Albany Ira Conaway Floyd Miller Betty Dunlevy Newark Lawrence Miller William Kalt Leona Nicholas Racine Edward Reese Ben Hartman Cora Penn Murray City John Watson Millard Watson Clayton Worthington Ray Strange Dayton Joe Watson Walden Holmes Lee Anna Exenkemper North Canton Lena Exenkemper Wilma Safreed Columbus Butler Safreed Kathryn Davis Reginald Embrey Charles Tippie J. C. Hartley John Hartley Mary McCann Gary Frank Davis L. M. McGrath Betty Reinersville Ralph M. Hoisington Tommie McGrath Hoisington Long Bottom Thurman Barnhart Joseph Barnhart Parkersburg Success Christian Church Thurman Barnhart Little Son Kent Zeri Kirkhart Donald Myers C. E. Myers Pauline Mora Chester Pomeroy Berta Dougan Los Angeles Dougan Berta Hall Murraysville Eleanore Hannum Dr. Hartman Hospital S. R. Swan Ulah Swan Starling Massar Howard Hughes Children of

4 H Leaders Of Tuppers Plains Busy

A report from Tuppers Plains details 4 H Club conference attendees at Rock Springs Fair grounds including Helen Hoff man Hazel Hoff man Twila Brooks Bettie Stiles Linnie Osborne and leaders Mrs Doris Davis and Mrs Hilda Stiles. Also lists regional family visits and church activities with Rev Harter speaking on The Lost Christ to a large U B Church crowd.

Tuppers Plains Rock Springs Fairgrounds Helen Hazel Hoffman Twila Brooks Bettie Stiles Linnie Osborne Doris Davis Hilda Stiles Paul Green Baby Coolville H. Green Marguerete Kincade Athens Alma Kincade Parkersburg Emma Turban Porterfield Joshua Turban Charles Hardway Gallipolis Ethel Arbaugh Gerald Lamb Ohio University Orland Branch Belore C. B. Kincade Emory Keller Herald Columbus Belle Keller B. Parker Laura Lenz Calaway Ridge Pearl Koehler James Riggs Reedsville Wylma Bahr Hayes Chester Mable Barnett

Hold Party For Resident Of Carpenter

Eddie Lou Howery was honored with a surprise party at his Carpenter home on Thursday night. hosted by Columbia High School seniors and the Jackson Gang including Leona Chase Ada Belle Trainer Dorothy Morrison and Sarah Jeane Poole of St Marys W Va. Guests brought ice cream and cake as gifts an electric clock and a desk lamp were given. Several local residents and relatives were noted in attendance and travel.

St. Marys W. Va Howery Jackson Gang R. S. Vale Clyde Hooper Albany Indian Lake Ohio Caverns Cooper Sarah Jeane Poole Marvin Emory Chase Leona Margie Chase H. E. Starkey Gallipolis Erma Vale Clemma Vale Harrisonville Lenore Sleeth Clarence Rupe Middleport

Notable speakers announced for Nelsonville pension club meeting

George W. Rose of Glouster Rev Lloyd Evans of Stanley Mechem and attorney John P Kelso of Nelsonville will address the Old Age Pension Club gathering Saturday June 18 at 1 30 in the IOOF building The event is open to the public

Nelsonville George W. Rose Glouster Lloyd Evans Stanley Mechem John P. Kelso Old Age Pension Club IOOF

Mayor Fines Drivers for Parking Violations

Nelsonville officials levy $1 fines against Lawrence Dixon and Oscar Hartley for double parking in violation of city ordinance. Henry Freriks also pays a $1 fine for parking in a safety zone.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew Lawrence Dixon Oscar Hartley Henry Freriks

Daughters of America Sponsor Benefit Party

Nelsonville neighborhood notice: The Daughters of America sponsor a benefit party at the IOOF Hall Friday evening starting at 8 15 oclock. Proceeds support community programs and local initiatives.

Nelsonville the Daughters of America Ioof Hall

Nephew Injured in Port Clinton Accident

Mrs. May Churchhill returned from Port Clinton after being summoned to a serious accident involving her nephew, Tommy Withers, who is now recovering.

Nelsonville May Churchhill Port Clinton Tommy Withers

Monkeys Master Throwing Objects Across Species

The statement notes that monkeys are the only animals known to have learned the art of throwing objects, highlighting a unique behavioral trait within primates.

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