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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1937

Page

6

Nelsonville High Sets June 3 Commencement and May Events

Nelsonville High announces its term schedule with baccalaureate on May 30 and commencement on June 3 supervised by Supt E J Arnold. Planned activities include senior tests April 3 and May 1, Spring Frolic April 16, eighth grade tests April 23, school exhibit April 29 30, junior prom May 7, N banquet May 14, senior class play May 21 27 28 June 1 exams.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School E. J. Arnold Athens

Revival Begins at Pilgrim Holiness Church Nelsonville

A revival meeting at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street Nelsonville starts Sunday March 28 and runs to April 11. Evangelist Rev S St Emery from Bellaire Michigan will preach nightly at 7 30 except Sundays at 7. A Sunday School rally is planned for Sunday morning.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St

Faculty Plan End Week Trips With Relatives

Principal Ken neth Kinneer leaves Friday for Canton to stay with relatives. Coach George Abraham spends Easter at home in Jackson. Harold Figley and family vacation in Athens. Mrs. Doris Horch and daughter Clara Jane go to Summit Station. John Geiger of the music department departs for Munice Ind to visit his parents.

Kenneth Kinneer Canton George Abraham Jackson Harold Figley Athens Doris Horch Clara Jane Summit Station John Geiger Muncie Ind

Easter Guests Visit Nelsonville Area

Miss Nelle Dowler of Capital University Columbus spends Easter vacation with her parents in Nelsonville. Mrs Doris Horch and Clara Jane visit Summit Station. Mrs Chester Cook of Columbus visits her parents in Nelsonville. Helena Kouri of Bridgeport Schools spends vacation with her parents George and Mrs. Kouri. Mrs W T Hilleary visits New Lexington. sister Mrs George Keim of Los Angeles accompanies her home. The Hillearys have moved from Fayette Street to Adama Street.

Nelsonville Nelle Dowler Capital University Columbus Doris Horch Clara Jane Summit Station Chester Cook John Edington Helena Kouri Bridgeport George Kouri W. T. Hilleary New Lexington George Keim Los Angeles Calif Hilleary Fayette St Adama St

Williams Gifford Bale to Present Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at Nelsonville High

William Gifford Bale, a character actor, will perform Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at Nelsonville High School auditorium on Tuesday March 30 at 3 o clock. Miss Helen Shaw of the high school faculty attended a safety meeting in Athens Wednesday as part of a state highway safety program for schools.

Nelsonville William Gifford Bale Robert Louis Stevenson Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Hbigh School Helen Shaw Athens State Highway Patrol

Hawaii U to Be 30 Soon in Sugar Tech Milestone

Hawaii University, founded in 1907 as the only U S institution to grant a degree in sugar technology, will celebrate its 30th anniversary on March 22. More than 4 000 students have graduated since its foundation.

Hawaii U Honolulu U.P Hawaii University United States

Easter Services Arranged In Nelsonville Churches

Easter services across Nelsonville churches include candle light communion at Church of Christ and Good Friday observances at Pilgrim Holiness and First Methodist. Notable speakers include Miss Mary Loew and Rev. Emy. Choir rehearsals and cantatas are noted at First Methodist and Presbyterian churches.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Mary Loew Afica I. Emry Bellaire Mich First Methodist

Nelsonville Townsend Unit to Meet in March at LDS Church

Nelsonville Townsend Unit No 1 will hold a 2 PM meeting at the Latter Day Saints Church on Jackson Street Saturday March 27. Delegates will be chosen to attend a district meeting in Wellston on Sunday April 4 to aid in organizing the congressional district as stated by R H McCray publicity agent.

Nelsonville —Townsend Latter Day Saints Jackson St Wellston R. H. McCray Nelsonville

Zaleski Social Notes Highlights and Family News

Zaleski brief reports visits and gatherings in the community. W G Betz attends Columbus for relative’s death. Rev Perkins conducts Baptist services. families Leach, McKibben, Trainer, Davis, Vansky, Hill, Dill, Hawk and Coleman noted for visits, hosting or mourning. Ladies Aid bake sale planned in Shipley Building Saturday morning.

Lola Trainer Ruth Davis Murray City Miss Davis Zaleski Emma Vansky Watson Hill Prattaville Road Flora Dill McArthur Edna Hawk Hubert Beck Columbus Ladies’ Aid Society Shipley Building Mossman Emerson Lambert Hawk Friends of Co J. W. Coleman Logan John Coleman Lawrence County Coleman

Finders Weepers Lead to Suspended Jail for Mardy

In Attleboro Massachusetts James H Mardy aged 24 found a pocketbook containing 22 dollars. He did not locate the owner and was given a suspended 30 day jail sentence ordered to pay 15 dollars in costs and return the money.

Attleboro Mass U.R James H. Mardy Costa

Debate on Constitution Change and Supreme Court Powers

The speaker argues that expanding federal powers requires amending the Constitution and not pressuring the Supreme Court. He warns against strained interpretations and urges state-wide ratification when public sentiment supports amendments. He questions timing claims and calls for direct, open debate and prompt ratification.

Mrs Powell Hosts Bridge At Home For Visiting Guests

Mrs. Jack Powell entertained with two tables of bridge at her Nelsonville home Tuesday evening honoring Mrs. Don Thomas from Tulsa Oklahoma and Mrs. James Ikerd from Los Angeles California. Refreshments were served. Mrs Ikerd had high score and Mrs Rex Huffman low score.

Nelsonville Jack Powell Don Thomas Tulsa Okla James Skerd Los Angeles Calif Ikerd Rex Huffman

Teachers Hear Talk Nelsonville-Logan Meeting on The Real Teacher

In Nelsonville and Logan, teachers joined for a professional meeting at Logan High School auditorium. Dr. C R Fawcett of Ohio State University spoke on The Real Teacher. A Legion Auxiliary weekly benefit party is planned tonight at 7 30 at the Legion Building. A legal notice details real estate auction actions by the Athens County Probate Court for Frederick Nice estate with three described tracts and coal rights, appraised at 500.00, selling for not less than two thirds. The sale is subject to a Federal Land Bank mortgage.

Nelsonville Logan Logan High School C. R. Fawcett Ohio State University Athens County Waterloo County of Athens State of First Ohio Company Doug Putnam Frederick Nice Ohio Derick Nice Hocking Mining Company Tion No. 17 Goons Paenee Cunty Frank Dowler Sawier Alten Young Uglas Putnam Frederick H. Nice Minin Company Caereek Puanento Federal Land Bank of Louisville Jones, Jones Erskine

Country School Presented by Nelsonville Students

Nelsonville High School hosted an Assembly program titled A Country School led by master of ceremonies Jimmy Arnold. Students performed in cornet duet, poems, piano, readings, style show, orchestra numbers, Bible reading, and the Easter hymn with school staff and flag bearers participating.

Nelsonville Jimmy Arnold Nelsonville High School Shirley Knight Don Sanders Louise Duskey Ruth Blackstone Alice Mechem Eloise Badger Betty Dodds Gerald Hoch Don Green Bob Cavanaugh Hugh Webb Lilian Huddy Violet Wolfe Virginia Wend Peg Barber Helen Pritchard Margie Dezso

Hollister Teachers Meet At Banquet For School Leaders

Hollister High School senior Home Economics students hosted a banquet Wednesday for the Trimble Township Board of Education and 30 teachers from Hollister and Greens Run. County Superintendent Kenneth Ray spoke after introductions, with Greens Run girls director Ruth Callander leading games. The event prompted plans for future fall and spring gatherings hosted by Greens Run High School.

Hollister Hollister High School Board of Education Trimble Township Mary Mulligan B. W. Cole Kenneth Ray Callander Greens Run Greens Run High School E.W. Cole Orville E. Allen Carl W. Dupler E. W. Ross Glen Hanes Letha L. Rowland Agnes Mulligan Thelma Standley Helen Walczak Thelma Adams Linda May Turner

End Nelsonville Visit Ends Amid Family Farewells

Mrs. C R Tucker and brother Ray Fauchier of Blackwell Oklahoma and Mrs. Tucker's daughters Mrs. Don Thomas Tulsa Oklahoma and Mrs. James Skerd Los Angeles California left Nelsonville after visiting Mr and Mrs Will Powell and other relatives for several days.

Nelsonville C. R. Tucker Ray Fauchier Blackwell Okla Tucker Don Thomas Tulsa James Skerd Los Angeles Calif Will Powell

Sunrise Service at Carbon Hill Church on Easter

Nelsonville notices the Christian Church at Carbon Hill holds a sunrise service Sunday at 6 o'clock with Sunday School and no other services at this church.

Nelsonville Christian Church Carbon Hill

Red Men sponsor benefit dance in Nelsonville hall

The Red Men sponsor a benefit dance in Nelsonville on Saturday night, March 27. Bill Lawson's Orchestra will provide the music for the event.

Nelsonville Red Men Bill Lawson

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