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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1933

Page

3

Southeast Ohio Pythians Meet In Nelsonville Rally

Knights of Pythias from Glouster Jacksonville Athol Middleport Lancaster New Philadelphia Murray City Buchtel Adelphi and Cleveland gathered in Nelsonville for a march honoring James Cleveland supreme chancellor. Rev H A Sayre delivered welcome remarks as members praised Pythianism and urged lodge activity. The program featured poems and speeches by district leaders and notable members.

Nville Pers Knights of Pyth M. E. Church of Cleveland Supreme Chancelge Eesner Disuty Mossman Lancases Polcar John Middleport Hammond Adcock Logan James Ar‘poss County Dunn As- Knights James Whit- Riley

A Baby For You Ad Sparks Confidence in Kansas City

An advertisement promises a simple method that helped Mrs Mildred Coates and others find happiness through a baby blessing. It invites readers to write for more details and claims widespread positive life changes after following the approach.

Jety Mildred Wis Coates Kansas City Sam Ady

House Hits by Mossman Logan and Local Orchestra

Mr Mossman and Logan residents present a home event with six piece string group from Logan performing old time music. Mr Hunker and Mr Downing from Middleport helped with tap and clog demonstrations alongside two orchestra members. Valley Lodge No 169 praised by guests for entertainment and anticipated revival of lodge interest from the rally and contacts with supreme officers.

Mossman Logan Hunker Downing Middleport Valley Lodge No. 169

Young Mother Mildred Bean Dies in Columbus

Mildred Bean aged 34 of West Columbus Street Nelsonville died Monday morning at Mercy Hospital Columbus after a six month tuberculosis illness. Survived by husband Arthur Bean and son Dale, parents Rev and Mrs M L Woodard of Denvertown, three sisters and one brother. Funeral at M E Church Asbury Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. led by Rev H A Sayre. burial in Asbury Cemetery.

Nelsonville Mildred Bean Columbus Street This City Mercy Hospital Columbus Arthur Bean Dale M. L. Woodard Denvertown Ohio Hazel Rev Edith Linsecott Mable Hawkins Athens Harold Woodard M. BE Asbury H. A. Sayre Nelsonville M. E. Church Asbury Cemetery

Relief Flour Arrives for York Township Distribution

A carload of 2400 sacks of Red Cross flour arrived in Nelsonville for York Township. Distribution will be from the Warner Building by Harry Kelly, with Buchtel distribution from the Mayor’s Office led by William Turvey. Walter Maccombs oversees southeastern areas with help from Hall, Dunkle, and Mrs. Beckler for Kimberly and nearby areas.

Nelsonville Red Cross York Township Warner Harry Kelly Buchtel William Turvey Walter Maccombs Hall Deanville Dunkle New Floodwood Robert Beckler Kimberly Vicinity

Talk Rail Czar With Roosevelt

Conferences with the President by leaders of the American Railway Association are expected to yield the appointment of a railroad czar. At the top is Carl Gray of the Union Pacific, with F. E. Williamson of the New York Central and J. L. Pelley of the New York New Haven and Hartford among the others pictured.

Roosevelt American Railway Association Carl Gray Union Pacific F. E. Williamson New York Central J. L. Pelley New York, New Haven Hartford

Plan Spring Work Woman's Community Club Opens Spring Meetings

Nelsonville March 28 The Woman's Community Club opened its spring meetings with a dinner at president Mrs. J. M. Hyde's home. Teachers from city schools were special guests. Covers for 30. Members discussed plans for spring work and Mrs. Cecil Shafer announced next hosting.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Club J. M. Hyde Jennie Nelson Bessie Deih Lucile Long MH. Hannas Lee Powell Cecil Shafer

Couple Wed in Presbyterian Home Ceremony

Rev Lloyd Evans of the Presbyterian Church unites Mrs Flo Richards and George Dixon of Butchel in marriage on Monday night at the bride's East Franklin Street home. They will reside in Buchtel.

Lloyd Evans The Presbyterian Church Flo Richards George Dixon Butchel East Franklin Street Buchtel

Nelsonville church to hold annual congregational meeting

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church schedules its annual congregational meeting for Wednesday March 29 at 7 30 pm in the church school rooms. Reports from all congregational organizations will be presented and elders deacons trustees and finance officers for the coming year will be elected. Mrs Lena Post 516 Chestnut Street will host the Past Noble Grands Club meeting of the Rebekah Lodge that evening.

Nelsonville Lena Post Chestnut Street Rebekah Lodge

Eudora Chapter Eastern Star Initiation Tonight

At the regular meeting the Eudora Chapter of Eastern Star will initiate members at the Masonic Temple at 7 o clock. A social hour with light refreshments follows the session.

Eudora Chapter Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Klu Klux To Meet Ku Klux Klan Public Meeting

The Klu Klux To Meet Ku Klux Klan will sponsor a public meeting at the I O O F Hall Wednesday night at 7 30. Rev Frank Hughes of this city will speak and King s Men chorus will perform with Williams and McCray orchestra. The event is for men only and invites attendance to hear what the Klan represents.

Nelsonville Ku Klux Klan I. O. O. F. Hall Frank Hughes King’s Men Williams and McCray

Hi Y Picnic Menu Set for Girl Reserves Outing

The Hi Y meeting approved a picnic menu of sandwiches ice cream hot chocolate cake and fruit for the Girl Reserves return outing. About eighty are expected to attend and transportation is available for 69. President Roland Pierce urges members to pay back dues before the outing.

Roland Pierce Bob White

Cats and Dogs Lead Junior 10 in Clean Campaign

The Junior 10 Guidance Class plans a two group effort led by captains to improve hall and classroom appearance. They name themselves Cats and Dogs and seek school cooperation in a Keep the School Clean campaign led by Nelle Dowler.

Nelle Dowler

Diggin Up the Dirt Senior Play by Ken Andrews Cast

Students audition for Diggin Up the Dirt a three act college comedy directed by Mrs. Lucille Long and Miss Ruth Hyde. The Senior Class Play is set for May 26 with twenty five hopefuls vying for parts.

Ken Andrews Bill Loomis Lucille Long Ruth Hyde Clara M. Galvin

First Elm Street Plantings Begin Along East State Street

The first 350 American Elm trees were planted along East State Street from May Avenue to the airport under state forester J. J. Crumley. Promoted by the Athens Better Homes and Grounds Committee, Crumley donated the six foot tall trees planted at 30 foot intervals at no cost using relief labor.

East State Street May Avenue Airport J. J. Crumley State Forester Athens Better Homes and Grounds Committee

Roosevelt budget cuts hit Washington economy

Budget Director Douglas sent to Congress a new District of Columbia budget totaling 30,332,200 dollars, down by nearly 11 million under current appropriations. Pay cuts and halting school and street construction drive the reduction, with an executive order planned to reduce government salaries by about 15 percent nationwide.

Washington U.P Roosevelt Douglas Congress District Columbia

House Steering Committee to Limit Legislation Debate

Led by new chairman Robert Crosser the House Steering Committee will not advance any more bills this session without debate or amendment. Crosser, a veteran Democrat from Cleveland, heads the panel.

Robert Crosser House Crosser Cleveland

Nelsonville High School Arts and Activities Update

Nelsonville students rehearse weekly under Mr and Mrs Ward Hamm for an operetta titled Ask the Professor. The octet includes Joe Galvin Elwood McCreary Ralph Parks Jr Edison Hickman Mary M Betts and others with over 100 choristers preparing songs and dances for performances. The Physics Class and Journalism Club plan a field trip to Athens to tour The Athens Messenger.

Arnold Columbus Miss Shaw Athens Athens Messenger Joe Galvin Elwood McCreary Ralph Parks, Jr Edison Hickman Mary M. Betts Clara Galvin Rosemary Smith Wilma Scott Mr. Moore Elizabeth Backus Ward Hamm Maryida O'Neal Emily Lee Mary A. Wilson

Home Economics Club Chooses Speaker for Athens Banquet

The Home Economics Club met March 21 with 40 members present. Vice President Mary Nelle Lanner led the call to order and Jennie Tennehill was chosen as speaker for the April 1 banquet in Athens. The group sang club songs led by Fannie Glenn, as Mrs Hamm substitutes for Mrs Horch who is ill.

Mary Nelle Lanner Jennie Tennehill Athens Fannie Glenn Hamm Nelsonville High School Horch Mary Catherine Miller

Mock Trial Says Woody House Fire Case Discussed

On March 22 the democracy class staged a mock trial in the auditorium. Students Eugene Arnold Warren Badger and Agnes Hilson planned the event and presented a case about the January 7 1933 fire at Herbert Woody’s house. Insurance paid by Hartford Fire Insurance Company is accused of incentivizing arson.

Eugene Arnold Warren Badger Agnes Hilson Herbert Woody Hartford Fire Insurance Company Woody Jack Auflick Legion Athens Jack Haffner Bob Wend Frank Klinebriel Carlos Glenn Frank Minner Roy Adams Paul Galvin Dick Ray Edward Burchfield Arlene Betts Charles Patton Gene Young Catherine Mason Helen Linton Lois Bateman James Barrows Florence Faaterling Mary Wolf Stella Simonton Almeda Lanning Ruth Keating John Steenrod Ted Voigt Harriet Colbert Ruth Woodson

Miss Moorehead's Class Presents Global Country Projects

A visit to Miss Moorehead's room reveals seventh and high school geography work. Students chose countries and created illustrated notebooks detailing customs with standout entries from Germany England Spain and Ireland. Top covers and maps were made by named students, with nine new maps aiding lessons and Barbara Steenrod noted.

Miss Moorehead Germany Joan Rider England Wilma Brook Margaret Craig Spain Charles G. Molar Holland Norma Ervin France Lil- Yan Huddy Rameda Shivers Ireland Helen Pritchard Billy Parks Norway Helen Sayre Millard Poole Fay Brady Earl Monks Jane Fisher Betty L. Hitchings Esther McCray Charles Wright Audrey Bean Arctic Abraham Simon Mountains Margaret Connor United States Elizabeth Brady John Holland Helen Washburn Luella Laudner Dorothy Howe Vivian Nye Nellie Logan Billy Raybold Helen Linton Barbara Steenrod

Magician Mr. Moore Demonstrates Eye Trick at School Assembly

A Friday morning assembly on March 24 featured Mr. Moore the magician presenting a bean illusion to junior and senior high pupils. He displayed a bean disappearing and reappearing from the eye and mouth, ending with a reverse trick. Mary Jo Haffner.

Mr. Moore

Senior Scholarship Tests At Athens On March 25

A list of seniors who took scholarship tests in Mathematics science grammar literature Ohio History and World and American History at Athens on Saturday March 25 includes Marie Sayre Mildred Tomlinson Kathryn Lee Nelle Logan Rosemary Smith Eugene Arnold Ralph Parks George Butts and Elwood McCreary. Elwood McCreary.

Athens Marie Sayre Mildred Tomlinson Kathryn Lee Nelle Logan Rosemary Smith Eugene Arnold Ralph Parks George Butts Elwood McCreary Ohio

Bank holiday delays magazine subscriptions renewal funds

The bank holiday held up subscription money for new and renewing magazine drive orders. Withdrawals are restricted so funds have not reached Crowell Publishing Company and subscribers will not receive magazines for several weeks. No tissues will be omitted due to the delay.

Crowell Publishing Company Bob Stalter

Student Council Formed at N H O

The school creates a student council to better cooperate with authorities. Members include George Butts Arlene Betts Calvin Lancaster Joe Galvin Charles Evans and John Huddy. They meet Mr Powell weekly during activity period while drafting a governing constitution.

George Butts Arlene Betts Calvin Lancaster Joe Galvin Charles Evans John Huddy Powell

Intramural Basketball Leads in Junior and Senior High

The Junior High Panthers, captained by Foster Stevens, lead with four wins and one loss for a .800 percentage. In the Senior High race the ninth grade Lions, led by Dan Shay, top the standings at a perfect 1.000 as games proceed after noon and on Saturdays. Mr. Hannahs and a team of students schedule and referee the matches.

Junior 21 Panthers Foster Stevens Lions Dan Shay Hannahs Abraham Simon

Nelsonville High selects tall senior football letter winner

A Nelsonville High School senior, noted for his height brown hair and infectious grin, was chosen as the latest selection. He earned a letter in football this year and remains an enthusiastic student at the school.

Powell Nelsonville High School

Edison Science Club Discusses Metals and Stones

The Edison Science Club met Thursday for a discussion on metals. Members Mary Duskey Elsie Freer Viola Corbin Charles Adkins Madeline Johnson Jeannette Cramer Mary Grace and Jean Hannahs presented reports on iron copper gold mercury platinum aluminum clay and glass. The group plans to study precious stones next.

Edison Science Club Mary Duskey Elsie Freer Viola Corbin Charles Adkins Madeline Johnson Jeannette Cramer Mary Grace Jean Hannahs

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