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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1935

Page

7

Nelsonville High presents operetta Anne at school auditorium

Lone hundred of Nelsonville High students and staff stage the operetta Anne by Estelle cisrk and Palmer John. Under Harold punted and Doris Horsch supervision, the cast includes Jules Stefan Garth Light Ralph Horton Molly Noe and others with a student orchestra providing music. The production features new scenery and dances in the Home Economics theater room.

Lone Hundred Nelsonville High Estelle Cisrk Palmer John H Achool Harold Papa Jules Stefan Garth Light Ralph Horton Molly Robert Backus Jules Nelle Dowler Steenrod Duchess Goats Duke Edison Diane Mary Je Hubert John Hudla Charlies Evans Genph Spray Queen In Brooks King Gus

Tax on Sales Regulations — Ohio Notice

A fragmented OCR item references sales tax law and regulatory collection in Ohio. It mentions government, state and city authorities, tax stamps, and demands for receipts details, signaling a legal notice or regulatory summary.

Regulations Gov Ohio

Nelsonville Brick Plant No 2 Resumes Operations

Nelsonville Brick Company plant No 2 ended a six month idle period as of Wednesday morning. About 75 to 80 workers returned to work and the plant will first produce building tile, with paving brick to follow in the spring.

Nelsonville Brick Co Nelsonville Nelsonville Brick Company

Mrs Welch Hosts Bridge Club at Home

Mrs C E Welch entertained her bridge club at home in Nelsonville with four tables of play on Wednesday night. Guests included Mrs Stanley Dew Mrs William Mills Miss Catharine Newman and several others. Mrs Johnson held high guest score with Mrs John Edington and Mrs Walter Mechem high club scorers.

Nelsonville Stanley Dew William Mills Catharine Newman Gay Aumiller C. G. Sheppard H Bartlett John Lawson A. B. Johnson C. E. Welch Johnson John Edington Walter Mechem

Home Guards Hear From Small Ward

Nelsonville Virginia Ruth Lee Patty Nelson Naomi Ogg hosted a Home Guards gathering at the First Methodist Church parlor. Alice Dusky presided and led devotions and business. Miss Beasie Stephenson presented a Study Book chapter, and a Cedartown Georgia missionary child’s Christmas box thank you was read. Refreshments followed.

Nelsonville Virginia Ruth Lee Patty Nelson Naomi Ogg First Methodist Church Alice Dusky Beasie Stephenson Cedartown

Young Reader Praised at Athens Teachers' Meeting

Ruth Beckler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Beckler, a Nelsonville High School junior, gave two readings on the program of the Athens County Teachers Association meeting held Wednesday night in the Methodist Church at Athens. She was highly complimented on her ability as a reader.

Nelsonville Mies Ruth Beckler Robert Beckler Athens County Teachers’ Association Athens Mise Beckler

Nelsonville High 1925 Class Gather Friday Night

Members of the Class of 1925 at Nelsonville High School are asked to meet Friday night at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Shelby Barber Ruth Miller 40 Poplar Street All members urged to attend.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Shelby Barber Ruth Miller Poplar Street

Columbus Week Visits Noted in Nelsonville Notes

Dr. and Mrs. C. EF. Welch are spending the week in Columbus. Mrs. Joshua Spencer visits her daughter Mrs. Gue White in Athens. Mrs. Frank Bonifield is spending the day in Columbus.

C. EF. Welch Columbus Joshua Spencer Gue White Athens Frank Bonifield

Nelsonville couple announce birth of Jackie Cleber Denny

Mr and Mrs Dallas Denny announce the birth of a son at home Monday March 4. The child is named Jackie Cleber Denny. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Kelly and Mr and Mrs Harve Denny, all of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Dallas Denny Sue Kelly Jackie Cleber Denny Fred Kelly Harve Denny

Home Coming Night Planned by West Side P T A

West Side Parent-Teacher Association hosts annual Home Coming Night Friday at 7 30 oclock with former members invited A diverse program includes piano duet by Betty and Jane Verity solo by Elmer Siddle a skit The Henpecked Holler Gossip performed by a group of members and former members Expected large attendance at the community event

Nelsonvlle West Side Parent-Teacher Association Betty Jane Verity James Hallett Jeff Bowers Elmer Siddle William Barrows Carnes Hickman Adrian Harmony Ivan Matheny Howard Raine Wilbur Hutchins Don Johnson Geneva Gears Leah Reynolds Ruth Cook

Plea of Guilt Brings Heavy Fine by Mayor

Nelsonville city resident Carl Keplar pleaded guilty to petit larceny in the removal of a hat and several dolls from Dr. A. L. Pritchard’s office. Mayor Holland fined him $100 and costs and sentenced him to 30 days in the county jail.

Nelsonville Carl Keplar A. L. Pritchard Athens Holland Keplar

Miss Helen Gandees Sunday School Social Winner

Miss Helen Gand ee hosted the Gleaners class of the Christian Church Wednesday night at her Nelsonville home. After a brief business session a social hour and refreshments followed. Wilma Patton won the contest. Seventeen members one guest Peggy Ann Green and teacher Mrs. Stanley Mechem attended.

Nelsonville Helen Gandee Gleaners The Christian Church Wilma Patton Peggy Ann Green Stanley Mechem

Joint World Day of Prayer Observed in Nelsonville Church

Friday at 2 o clock the World Day of Prayer will be observed by the city missionary societies in a joint meeting at the First Methodist Church. Special music and program have been arranged for the occasion.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church

World Day of Prayer Observed at Union Furnace Church

The World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday night at 7 30 o'clock at Union Furnace Presbyterian Church. There will be special music and a playette by the women of the church, making for a very good program.

Union Furnace Union Furnace Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville Social at Wolfe Home on March First

A party hosted by Eileen and Evelyn Wolfe at their Nelsonville residence Friday night March 1 featured refreshments and games. Attendees included Eileen Hughes Evelyn Hughes Lillian Robson Betty Pyle Isabelle Easterling Bernadine Adkins Bill Matheny Joe Matheny Bill Bowens Hubert Robson Max Bennett and the Wolfe hosts. Eldin Ingram son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ingram and Nelsonville High School class of 1931 graduate left for New York City Tuesday to join the Pennsylvania Railroad stationing on Long Island. He will live with his brother Maynard.

Nelsonville Eileen Evelyn Wolfe Evelyn Hughes Lillian Robson Betty Pyle Isabelle Easterling Bernadine Adkins Bill Joe Matheny Bill Bowens Hubert Robson Max Bennett Eldin Ingram Arthur Ingram Nelsonville High School New York City Pennsylvania Railroad Long Island Maynard

Mrs Webb Hosts Nelsonville Bridge Club

Mrs J L Webb welcomed the Nelsonville bridge club Tuesday night. After the game a luncheon followed and high scores were earned by Mrs Bingman and Mrs Wilson.

Nelsonville J. L. Webb

We Forget To Remember In a Proclamation On Traffic Hazards

A Nelsonville editorial notes the public reluctance to aid traffic enforcement. It argues that relying on voluntary witnesses is limited, and that citizens condemn snitching while needing social responsibility. The piece laments missed warning signs and urges a public conscience to reduce fatalities.

Nelsonville

Adjutant Hinshaw Delivers Illustrated Sermon

Adjutant W. W. Hinshaw of the Ath ens Salvation Army Corps presented an illustrated sermon titled Where Does God See You at a Union Chapel service in the Methodist Protestant Church. Colored evangelists Rev. and Mrs. E R. Robinson joined attendees from Salem and Richland Avenue churches as Hinshaw and the Robinsons planned further service at Putnam Methodist Protestant Church near Albany Thursday at 7:30 PM.

Adjt W. W. Hinshaw Athens Salvation Army Corps Union Chapel Methodist Protestant Church E R. Robinson Columabus Saw Salem Richland Avenue Adjutant Hinshaw Robinson Putnam Methodist Protestant Church Albany

Birth of a Son Announced in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson announce the birth of a son at the home of Mrs KR H Jackson 84 East Washington Street.

Nelsonville Frank Jackson KR. H. Jackson East Washington Street

No Volley Ball Tonight in Nelsonville

Announcement by C. H. Hannahes says there will be no volleyball practice tonight in Nelsonville.

Nahes

Man Admits Theft After Informant Overhears Talk

Nelson pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate T. H. Bennett and was bound over to the grand jury. Goldsberry testified he overheard Nelson discussing the theft of Mrs. Stover's money, leading to Nelson’s confession. Evidence included $70 recovered from John Davidson and a bottle with money buried at another site.

Nelson T. H. Bennett Goldsberry Mra. Stover Herschel Murphey Murphey John Davidson

OU Drama Opens Practice for Merchant of Venice and What Every Woman Knows

Ohio University dramatics rehearsals begin for the Commencement play The Merchant of Venice and for What Every Woman Knows. Leads include Janet Blair Por tia and William Turner Shylock with a cast of Margaret Farmer Jessica and Margaret Porter Nerissa. Lois Splittorf and Joe Gill star in What Every Woman Knows with Helen Hayes setting the on screen precedent. Professor Cooper Vincent Jukes and Clifton Coleman aid the production with Coleman a prior Romeo.

Ohio University Dramatics Department Sir James Barrie Janet Blair Peekskill N. Y Portia William Turner Alliance Shylock Margaret Farmer Dayton Jessica Margaret Porter Athens Nerissa Axel Helander Ridgefield Park Antonio Jacob Sherman Athena Bassanio Maggie Joan Helen Hayes Lois Splittorf Cleveland Joe Gill W H. Cooper Vincent Jukes Wis! Atrect Clifton Coleman Bremen Romeo

Farmer Plants Potatoes New Lexington

A farmer reports he has planted several bushels of potatoes and hopes spring is here, signaling agricultural activity in New Lexington.

New Lexington

Nelsonville City Funds Shown In Auditor Report

City balances for all funds totaled 8364.52 for the month ended Feb 28 per City Auditor E F DeVore. Beginning balance 5417. receipts 8006.70. expenditures 5079.18. net gain 2947.52. Details given for general, gasoline, waterworks, electric, auto registration and relief funds with respective end balances.

Nelsonville E. F. DeVore

Glen Ebon Circle of Calls and Birth Announcements

Glen Ebon notes visitors from Hamsey Run and Chauncey as well as calls by Leonard Syx and Rev Van Stewart. Birth announcements a daughter Ruth Jean for Arthur Graham and a daughter Lucille Elizabeth for Forest Pierce. Mrs Elizabeth Stover is seriously ill.

Glen Ebon John McNabb Hamsey Run Nathan Thomas Sunday Leonard Syx Salem van Stewart Logan Dan Smith Elizabeth Stover Perry Ridge Mrs Arthur Graham Ruth Jean

Noted Mentalist Sonda to Perform at the Orpheum Today

Sonda the mentalist comes to the Orpheum Theater for two days starting today. Known as The Friendly Philosopher, the Kansas native showcases memory feats and a positive life view, claiming extraordinary recall of railroads engines depots and merchant contacts from childhood.

Sonda Orpheum Theater Kansas Ady

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Fisonville School Stra Pres Nake Margaret Howe Alice Mechem Jackson Arc Ecot Doris Horsch Mment di- Shaw Chester Wife High School Wilton Ruth Rothrock Dernville Audi- Dele Mrs. Welch Preston West School East Mrs. Webb Oxfords Edington C. H. Bartlett Hinshaw Pastor's Family Store East End C. H. Han O. U Cotton & Lancaster Mechem’s Mechem’s Shoes Clarice Whited Edith Northup Evera Rivers Chauncey Theda Thomas William Smith Darrell Gould William Wickes Floodwood Mrs. Forest Pierce Lucille Elizabeth Belle Smith Charles Earl Maine Ae Nelson Walter Huston Nike Return of Chander Orpheum Glouster Richardson Baking Company Marietta
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