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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1934

Page

7

Nelsonville High Operetta Chorus List and Rehearsal Notes

Chorus members for Nelsonville High operetta The Eve of March 23 are listed with, among others, Marjorie Holland R Gilbert Jeannette Evelyn Hughes Lee Gal Reed Mary Minner Kath Tate Betty Tignor Norma L Betty Stewart and dancers Dor othy Han Hannahs Erma Wilson Rom sley Elsie Keating Mary Vers Shafer Virginia Green Kit By Kathryn Hall and Wilma Patton. Rehearsals continue as they learn their steps and songs under director Hamm with scenery and painting underway.

Nelson School Agancers Marjorie Holland R. Gilbert Jeannette Evelyn Hughes Lee Gal- Reed Mary Minner Kath- Tate Betty Tignor Norma L Betty Stewart Dorothy Han- Hannahs Erma Wilson Romsley Elsie Keating Mary Vers Shafer Virginia Green Lig By Kathryn Hall Wil

Olive Tablets Offer Quick Breath Relief Advertisement

An old advertisement touts Olive Tablets as a remedy for bad breath and stomach issues. It claims the tablets cleanse the bowels, purify the blood, and gently refresh the entire system without harsh side effects. Prices listed as 1s 6d and 3d?

Edwards

Will Lead Revival at Salvation Army Here

Commandant Lee Gaugh will direct a ten day revival at the Salvation Army in Athens starting Friday night. Meetings will be held nightly at 7 30.

Salvation Army Athens Lee Gaugh

Queen Esther Society Hosts Athens Circle Meeting

The Queen Esther Society of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville was entertained by the Athens Circle at Athens Church on March 12. Mrs. L G Bean spoke on stewardship. Evelyn Hartman welcomed, Mary Catherine Miller replied. Music, devotions by Agnes Kilpatrick, games, and a list of Nelsonville attendees followed.

Nelsonville Queen Esther Society The Methodist Church Athens L. G. Bean Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church

Ohio Bell Hosts St Patrick Day Party for Traffic Force

Nelsonville Ohio Miss Dora Matheany acted as hostess when the Ohio Bell Telephone Company entertained the traffic force with a St Patrick s party in the rest rooms of the local exchange. Present were Sylvia Matheany chief operator Minnie Laughlin Charlotte Hubble Frances Stage Florence Hick Jessie Baker Bertha Starkey Emma Connors Bernadine Isselstein and the hostess. Bingo was played during the evening and lunch was served.

Bell Telephone Traffic Force St. Patrick's Party Nelsonville Dora Matheny Ohio Bell Telephone Company St. Patrick's Sylvia Matheny Minnie Laughlin Charlotte Hubble Frances Stage Florence Hick Jessie Baker Bertha Starkey Emma Connors Bernadine Isselstein

Legion Broadcast to Celebrate Legion Birthday on NBC

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post 114 announces a national American Legion birthday broadcast on NBC Sunday night March 18 from 11 30 to 12 30 originating in Washington DC. The program features the American Legion championship band performances remarks by National Commander Edward A Hayes National President of Auxiliary Mrs William H Beister Jr 8 R Heller of 40 and 8 and a memorial service.

National Organization Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion National American Legion NBC Washington, D. C Legion Edward A. Hayes Auxiliary William H. Beister, Jr R. Heller

Mizpah Class Meets at Washburn Home in Nelsonville

The Mizpah Class of the M. E. Church gathered at Mrs. C E Washburns on Chestnut Street with twelve members present. Mrs Nelson Dowler led devotions and the program, followed by luncheon hosted by Mrs Washburn and her daughter Helen with St Patrick Day themes. The next meeting is set for April 18 at Mrs Bery Wallaces on Poplar Street. The Central P T A plans a 3 PM Friday meeting at Central School. Mr Harry Kelly Frank Jackson Mrs H Bartlett and J W Wilson attend a Republican rally in Columbus at the Columbus City Auditorium.

Nelsonville M. E. Church C. E. Washburn Chestnut Street Nelson Dowler Washburn Helen Bery Wallace Poplar Street Harry Kelly Frank Jackson H. Bartlett J. W. Wilson Columbus Columbus City Auditorium

DAR Meeting Set At Legion Building Saturday Afternoon

Nelsonville chapter invites members to a Daughters of the American Revolution gathering at the Legion building on Saturday at 2 30 o clock Hostesses listed include Mrs John Wood Mrs P W Hickman Mrs W L Hudson Miss Edith Stiers Miss Harriett Baird and Mrs H H Edington.

Nelsonville Daughters of the American Revolution Legion Building John Wood P. W. Hickman W. L. Hudson Edith Stiers Harriett Baird H. H. Edington

Dentes Charged in Court Arraignment Plea Not Guilty

Dave Bryen of Nelsonville pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor 8 6 Ve and. He was arrested by Patrolman vee Cone Tuesday night on a charge of giving an automobile while intoxicated and will be given a hearing in mayor's court on Friday afternoon, March 2 at 2 oclock.

Nelsonville Bridge Club Sees Three Tables In Play

Mrs William Mills hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with three tables of players. Guests included Mrs William Gibbon Mrs C E B Welch Mrs R B R Stalter Mrs Florence Barron and Miss Phyllis Mills. High scores went to Mrs Kelly Mrs Rice and Mrs John Edington. Mrs L B Fink Mary Pritchard of Columbus visited her parents Dr and Mrs A L Pritchard. Rebecca Sharp visited Columbus. Donald Betts couple spent the day in Columbus.

Nelsonville William Mills Wednesday Bridge Club William Gibson C. EB. Welch R. BR. Stalter Florence Barron Phyllis Mills Kelly Rice John Edington L. B. Fink Mary Pritchard Columbus A. L. Pritchard Rebecca Sharp Donald Betts

Federal Inspection At Battery FE In Ohio National Guard

Federal inspection of Battery FE 134th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard was held at the Armory Wednesday night. Captain George Stuts US Army served as inspecting officer. The unit reportedly conducted drills and maneuvers with high satisfaction, with 5 enlisted men absent and a small crowd watching. Lieutenant Paul Hall, battery commander, says the next drill is Tuesday April 8.

Thirty-Fourth Field Artillery Ohio National Guard George Stuts United States Army National Guard Athens Paul Hall Batery

Ohio Farm Bureau Opposes Sales Tax

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation trustees advocate an earned income tax and higher intangible taxes instead of a general retail sales tax in Columbus.

Ohio Farm Bureau Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

21 CWA workers dropped in Athens County purge

The Athens County Complaint and Adjustment Committee dismissed 21 CWA employees in a weekly meeting. Foremen faced four complaints. only one foreman was removed. Ten property owners were dismissed, five single men, one man with two jobs and another with misrepresented sworn statements.

CWA Athens County Complaint and Adjustment Committee Thelma Lehew Lehew

Millfield child badly burned in home accident

Violet Johnson two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Johnson East Millfield was badly burned when her dress caught fire from an open grate. She is in very serious condition at Mercy Hospital Columbus. Her mother suffered burns trying to extinguish the flames.

Chauncey Violet Lawrence Johnson East Millfield Mercy Hospital Columbus Millfield Johnsons Fred Johnson Sunday Creek Mine No. 6

Supreme Court Debates Ohio Telephone Refunds

The Ohio Supreme Court considers whether subscribers may receive more than 13 million dollars in refunds and a lower rate schedule after Ohio Bell failed to gain rehearing from the Public Utilities Commission. The appeal challenges findings and valuations by the utilities commission.

Supreme Court Debates Telephone Co Columbus Ohio Supreme Court of Ohio Ohio Bell Telephone Company Public Utilities Commission State Supreme Court The Utilities Commission

Divorce Suit Details Tempestuous Romance and Alleged Abuse

Kathryn Ray describes a volatile union with Martin Anzae de Alzaga in New York divorce proceedings. She accuses him of beating her and giving attention to other women amid wealth and social prominence.

Kathryn Ray New York Martin Anzae de Alzaga

Ohio Grain Supplies Depleted This Spring

Ohio farmers face shrinking feed grain stocks due to late winter weather. Elevated local demand may require larger imports until new crops arrive. Prices vary by local conditions with corn up to 55 cents and oats lower. Wheat on hand at 94 million bushels nationally, the lowest in six years. Cooperative elevators offer wheat up to 52 cents, corn 44 cents, oats 30 cents. western Ohio sees lower prices due to higher freight.

Columbus Ohio C. W. Eberhard Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department Eberhard United States

Kentuckians Oppose Tobacco Leaf Levy

The Lexington Tobacco Warehouse Association and leaders from the world’s largest tobacco market urged opposition to a federal granulated tobacco leaf tax. They warned the levy could lower tobacco prices and force cigarette manufacturers to cut prices on 15 cent cigarets.

Lexington U.P Lexington Tobacco Warehouse Association

Bulkley Aims to Expand Government Bank Guarantee

Washington March 16 Senator Robert J Bulkley of Cleveland announces plans to push legislation that would free millions for bank depositors by extending the government guarantee on Home Owners Loan Corporation bonds to cover principal as well as interest.

Washington U.2 Robert J. Bulkley Cleveland

Ohio University to send Florence Harper to state oratorical contest

Florence Harper of Jackson will represent Ohio in the women’s state oratorical contest at Otterbein College Westerville on Friday delivering Gesthemane. The winner from last year Geneva Coleman and Wanda Martin who won three years ago are noted alongside the state interpretation contest with Mary Carolyn of New Philadelphia speaking for Ohio University on The Prince of Court Painters.

Florence Harper Jackson Wanda Martin Ohio Geneva Coleman Mary Carolyn New Philadelphia Ohio University

Chesterhill Woman Injured in Fall

Mrs. Linsey Stephens of near Chesterhill fractured bones in her left leg in a fall Saturday evening while walking to church with her husband. Other items note Will Fawcett visiting Sharpsburg for his brother in ill health, a Home Missionary Society meeting planned with Mrs. Alta Hoon, and local visits including Dr. H. P. Michner at a Columbus clinic.

Chesterhill Linsey Stephens Here Stephens Will Fawcett Sharpsburg Charles Elliott Home Missionary Society Alta Hoon H. P. Michner Columbus Floyd Dewees Harry Dobbins and Son Pennsville J. A. Pickering Donald Love Roxbury Jennie Nicewanger

Radio Stars Mocked By Athens Grangers

The Athens Grangers hosted a Wednesday night program at the Grange Hall Fairgrounds with impersonations of radio stars Ellwood McKnight Clarence Mansfield Phil Briley and others. A mock wedding officiated by Squire Johnson joined John Hope and W H McClain with McClain as the henpecked husband and Hope as the instigator. A nine member class received third and fourth degrees and a supper followed the entertainment.

Te Grange Grange Fairgrounds Rubinoff Ellwood McKnight Eddie Cantor Clarence Mansfield Rudy Vallee Phil Briley The Frank Cross Raymond Webb Eugene Jacoby Everett Russ Clarence Shaw Squire Johnson John Hope W. H. McClain McClain Hope

House Labor Committee Backs Connery Old Age Pension Bill

The House Labor Committee reported favorably the Connery Old Age Pension Bill to provide federal financial aid to states with old age pension systems. The measure includes an appropriation to support state programs and ensure pension benefits for eligible elderly residents.

House Committee For Aid Washington House Labor Committee Connery

Aid Plan Seeks $10 Million for Federal Pension Aid

Chairman William P. Connery Jr. will push early action on a bill providing federal aid for old age pensions. States must conform by January 1, 1939 to qualify, with $1 federal aid for every $2 spent by the state for aged assistance. Eligible individuals are those over 65 with assets under $5,000.

William P. Connery, Jr Democrat Mass House

Dinner of Ladies Aid Society Huge Success

In Guysville on Thursday night the Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church served about eight people at a chicken supper at the Masonic Hall. Local social notes include visits and short trips among residents of Middleport Hamden Cairo Pomeroy and Columbus.

Ladies Aid Society Guysville M. E Masonic Hall Laura Barnett C. L. Brooks Middleport Merwin Bryson Esther Mae Hamden F. B. Bean Don Campbell Columbus L. D. Robinson Helen Cairo W. Va Henry Koehler Pomeroy

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Nelsonville High Bos Ward Hamm Herbert Woody Wapheam Ray Walker Farrell McDonald Phanbm Esthers Methodist Evelyn Hartman Mary Catherine Miller Agnes Kilpatrick Prever Royal Gilbert Sylvia Ruth Lewis Vera Coakley Frances Barrow Jeanette Cramper Martha Galvin Mary Eunice Goodapeed Pegay Freer Fisie Freer Elsie Matheny Fannie Glenn Charlotte Dishone Rances Hall Jane Galvin Jean Hennaha Kitty Juniper Gilbert Mary “Tlter Elizabeth Pierce Betty Jy Wanda Lee Dorothy How- Velma Deren Ruth Howard Carel Hampton Leader Alva Patton Cara P. N. Miller C. A. Glenn Rev. H. A. Rothrock Ralph Patton Central P. T. A Central Parent- Teacher Association Central School D. A. BR Cotton and Lancaster Lasalle ‘Laduphta America Mrs. Mills Maple ST Spring ST Fairmont Joseph Filkowski Howard Bowman Joe” Filkowski Neal Bowman Amarillo Tex Mre W. F. Donald Gene Howe Amarlilo Bulkley Pierce Fred Rogers State Stayton Dr Pierce Golden Medical Tas Maris Sess Ek Helen Mack Beulah Bondi Jean Hersholt Lionel Barrymore Marie Dressler Athens Grangers Bradfield Atlanta Mrother New Coats Swagger
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