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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1925

Page

3

Commencement Program Tonight at Buchtel High

Buchtel high school holds commencement exercises at the opera house at 7 30 p m with county superintendent H R McVay delivering the address The program includes invocation Salutatory class history poem prophecy will diplomas and a diploma presentation by Supt McVay plus solos duets and glee club items The event closes with benediction by Rev L A Donnally.

Buchtel Buchtel High School Opera House H. R. McVay Francis Touey Bendemeer Willa Wade Sylvia Schenz Dorothy Bookman Pearl Butts Orrin McQuaid Sophia Bacanis Brahn Bernadine Schunk Glee Club Grumbler Howard Soles Harry Taylor Georgia Stadler Eileen Garlinger L. A. Donnally

Seven Pullman Cars Carry Officials Through Nelsonville

Seven Pullman cars passed through Nelsonville en route to Columbus carrying Erie P. M. C. and O. officials along with the Jickle Plate and Hocking Valley interests. The party had been in Richmond, Virginia, for a C. and O. railroad meeting.

Nelsonville Erie P. M Jickle Plate Hocking Valley Richmond Columbus

Mission Society Studies Africa at Presbyterian Church

In Nelsonville on May 1 Mrs W T Hudson hosted the Missionary Society meeting with Africa as the topic. Mrs N Hill read Are Missions Worth While and a partial Presbyterial report was shared. The Ladies' Aid followed with plans for next year's work and groupings for church social activities.

Nelsonville W. Tl. Hudson Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Africa

Surprise birthday party for Betty and Jane Figgins

Misses Betty and Jane Figgins were honored at a surprise birthday party hosted by their mother Mrs Tim Figgins. Twenty three young guests attended from 6 to 9 o'clock with music games a toe dance by Jane Fisher and refreshments of ice cream and cake.

Nelson Gig Betty Jane Figgins Tim Figalon Jane Fisher Mable Harper Helen Ruscoe John Marjory Holland Floyd Tom Joana Aye Mary Shelton Lillian Jo Eileen Terry Tignor Kathryn Pauline Reynolds Eva Charles Wright Francis Lawrence Bateman Max Valkinburg Figgins Garnet Wright Mary Valkinburg Jane

Miss Edna Ray Given Shower in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on May 1 the Bell Telephone exchange three departments held a shower for Miss Edna Ray, soon to wed Howard Miner. About thirty guests attended at S. M. Skinner’s home on Robbins Road, and Miss Ray received cut glass gifts. Miner, formerly of Trimble, now resides in Chicago.

Nelsonville Edna Ray Howard Miner Bell Telephone Exchange

Mrs. Linton Dies at Son's Home in Nelsonville

Martha Adaline Linton aged 67 died Thursday at her son Cleveland Linton’s Frederick Street home after a brief illness. She is survived by a son and two daughters. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Florence church. burial in Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Martha Adaline Linton Cleveland Linton Frederick Street Reenlawn

Young People’s Meet Opens in Nelsonville Tonight

The county young people conference begins with a 5 30 dinner at the Christian church followed by a 7 30 popular meeting with Dr Knox pastor of the Indianola Methodist church as speaker. The public is invited. The conference runs Saturday and Sunday with many delegates registered.

YOUNG _ PEOPLES Nelsonville Young People’s Conference Christian Church Doctor Knox Indianola

Local Social News Highlights Visitors and Trips

Mr and Mrs Frank Moore with the Galvin family plan a weekend visit to Huntington West Virginia to stay with L B Moore and wife. S H Ballinger prepares for a move to Fostoria as they ship household goods for their new home. Mrs W H Parks returns from Akron after a ten day visit. Miss Eva Minner visits Columbus. Mrs Elizabeth Davis visited Columbus earlier in the week. Mrs John Carpenter and son Jack visit relatives in Logan. Mrs Dave Evans and her daughter visit Columbus with Elza Hillyer for the Shrine circus. Ada B Weyer of Parkersburg WV visits Mrs C H Bartlett.

Frank Moore Harry Galvin Huntington W. Va L. B. Moore S. H. Ballinger Fostoria W. H. Parks Max Pergrin Akron Eva Minner Columbus Elizabeth Davis John Carpenter Jack Logan Dave Evans Elza Hillyer Ada B. Weyer Parkersburg C. H. Bartlett

Little Rex Clark Recovering After Incident in Nelsonville

Rex Clark three years old, son of residents in Nelsonville, is recovering after a local incident reported May 1. Authorities describe his condition as improving with medical care. No further details available pending official update.

Nelsonville Little Rex Clark

Mr and Mrs Clark recover from scarlet fever attack

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark suffered a light attack of scarlet fever last week and he is improving rapidly according to reports from their doctor.

Robert Clark

Highway resurfacing to start Nelsonville Haydenville route

Starting Monday the State Highway department will resurface the public highway between Nelsonville and Haydenville. The strip was improved last year and the final top dressing will be applied.

Nelsonville State Highway Department Wnelsonville Haydenville

Nelsonville Names New City Treasurer

Raymond Cook named city treasurer of Nelsonville by Mayor Lax to fill the vacancy after Don James resigned and moved to Columbus. Cook assumes duties today at the People's Bank.

Nelsonville Raymond Cook The People’s Bank Lax Don James Columbus Cook

Mrs Elizabeth Davis Hosts Hyperion Club Tea Meet

Mrs Elizabeth Davis will host a tea for the ladies of the Hyperion club Saturday afternoon. A program on illiteracy will be given.

Elizabeth Davis Hyperion Club

District Meeting Planned by Nelsonville Pythian Sisters

Nelsonville notes a district conference set for May 6 at Glouster with a bus chartered for local members. Those attending should contact Mrs. Clifford Barber for details.

Nelsonville Glouster Clifford Barber

Song Service at Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville

Sunday evening at 7 30 the Presbyterian church in Nelsonville will host a song service led by a chorus of twenty men. Mrs. Rice will preside at the organ and an orchestra will assist.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church

Robbers Take 2500 From Sunday Creek Post Office Store

Burglars entered the Sunday Creek Coal company store at Santoy Wednesday night and blew the safe. About 2000 in postoffice funds and 500 in store money were stolen. George C. Duncan, former local, ran the Santoy store and was postmaster. Entry was by prying bars. the crowbar used was found at the window Thursday. A Sayre toolhouse also reported broken into with the crowbar missing.

Glouster Sunday Creek Coal Company Santoy Sunday Creek Santay Duncan Sayre

Thrice-eight Diplomas Awarded at Glouster High

Glouster May 1 Thirty eight graduates received diplomas at the opera house in Glouster during commencement exercises. Supt Charlies Cookson of Urbana delivered a strong class address stressing character and its value. Prof P J Andrew presented the diplomas as Supt Dillon conferred them. The service included prayers by Rev Turner and Rev Frampton, with music from the orchestra glee club a vocal solo by Mrs R O Fowler and a violin solo by Miss Mary Miller.

Glouster Glouster High School Opera House Supt Charlies Cookson Urbana Cookson Perry County P. J. Andrew Dillon Turner Frampton Orchestra and Glee Club

Posey Red operetta staged by Ohio training school pupils

Pupils of the Ohio university training school presented The Posey Red an operetta in Ewing hall last night. Seventy one children took part in twenty seven numbers with groups as flowers brownies frogs and a large chorus. Miss Carter coached the singers Miss Rogers directed the dances Miss Rob inson designed costumes and stage decorations and the garden flowers were made by industrial arts students under Miss Julian.

Ohio University Training School Ewing Hall Jessie Carter Harriet Rogers Isabel Robinson Mildred Julian

Evening session with reports and talks by grand officers

An evening session begins at 7 o clock after a 6 o dinner with reports by grand officers. Initiatory work is planned and committees on arrangements are named including program Celia Carey Mary Lloyd Lizzie Edwards reception Laura Handley Mary Goodman Mabel Davis Lenora Colley registration Winnie Meredith Florence Guinther Alva Reese.

Celia Carey Mary Lloyd Lizzie Edwards Laura Handley Mary Goodman Mabel Davis Lenora Colley Winnie Meredith Florence Guinther Alva Reese

Haul Lime for Bishopville Pike

Glouster May 1 Seven trucks and a loading crane from the state highway department move a limestone pile from near the Taylor machine shop to the Bishopville pike. Carloads of crushed lime were unloaded last fall and more cars are expected for this road strip this spring.

Glouster State Highway Department Taylor Machine Shop Bishopville Pike

Glouster Council Opens May Session At Seven

Glouster Council will meet at seven this evening for the first monthly session. Routine business will fill much of the meeting as department reports are presented.

Glouster

Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Jacksonville Couples

Harold Shirkey 19 a Jacksonville truck driver weds Alice Kinder 18 of Jacksonville. Warren Raver 24 a Columbus truck driver weds Nellie Yates 24 of Nelsonville R D 1.

Harold Shirkey Jacksonville Alice Kinder Warren Raver Columbus Nellie Yates Nesonville R. D

Committed to Institution for Feeble Minded

Lewis Carsey was committed to the Institution for Feeble Minded in Columbus by Probate Judge 8. M. Johnson today.

Lewis Carsey Columbus 8. M. Johnson

Mother Resigns Guardianship in Probate Court

Mrs. Bessie Barker Mazzocco, mother of Mae Iris Barker now in Springfield Mass, resigns as guardian with Carl M. Barker of Athens substituted in Probate Court today.

Bessie Barker Mazzocco Mae Iris Barker Springfield Mass Athens Carl M. Barker

Bailey wins judgment in Common Pleas over Chadwell

Lawrence Bailey is awarded a judgment in Common Pleas court against John F. Chadwell for $18.95. The decision records Bailey as the plaintiff and Chadwell as the defendant in a small claims style ruling.

Lawrence Bailey Common Pleas John F. Chadwell

Cognovit Case Settled in Cincinnati Common Pleas

Cincinnati Finance company received a judgment for 972 dollars against Bessie Kerns on a cognovit note in Common Pleas court Thursday.

Cincinnati Finance Company Bessie Kerns Common Pleas

Floodwood School Plans Noon Smallpox Vaccinations

School children at Floodwood were scheduled for smallpox vaccinations at noon today after a village Thursday case. County health officer Dr. J. M. Higgins and public health nurse Miss Clara Cavanaugh led the effort. The office boy jokes aside about the boss’s day.

Floodwood J. M. Higgins Clara Cavanaugh

Woman finds Mayr's Remedy cures long suffering indigestion

A testimonial touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as curing severe indigestion bloating and colic after a full course. The simple preparation claims to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammations causing stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis with a money back guarantee. Sold by McKee Drug Co Athens and Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and by druggists nationwide.

Mayr McKee Prug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

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