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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville Council Hears Relief Division Complaint on Work

The Nelsonville council discussed jobs and a more equal division of available work. Henry Windle of the Unemployed League urged action and changes to the water works project, with plans to improve the city water works plant including meters and financing. The meeting approved schedule changes and prepared for a formal Wednesday session.

Nelsonville Henry Windle Unemployed League Council Froenit Tnd Benti Cotina Tara Mayer Hans Tadagen Pereseus Tod Tania Bor Tite Ayer Dew Sonn Apri Tne Sone Reine Ge'Fin Breadlontes Montis Eddy Nelo Iderman Reenneay Roperty Aaron Ivrata Viola Keopiar le More Tra Bors Fwers Bert Leet Verbett Crane James Phill Harry Kinworth Beart Glenn Aba Evens Mary John Soult Maureday Cincinnal Vomibty WBA Effet

Night school classes to be discussed at Community House

A general meeting on ILD outlines plans for night school at the Community House Thursday at 7:90. Floyd Cooper, adult education supervisor, will discuss the program. Courses for men and women include chemistry of metals and welding, piano, voice, religious education, agriculture, and basic reading writing arithmetic. Carl E. Craig will be present from 8 to 7:90 to enroll students.

ILD Floyd Cooper Carl E. Craig

Buchtel Alumni Meet At High School Wednesday Evening

Buchtel High School Alumni Association will hold a meeting at the high school building in Buchtel Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend as matters of importance will be discussed and decided.

Buchtel

Nelsonville Eagles to Play Cambridge Rae raser

Fragmented OCR reads Nelsonville Eagles to play Cambridge with unclear text. The readable parts show Nelsonville Eagles and Cambridge involvement in a forthcoming game or matchup, possibly in a local league. No clear date, venue, or outcome is discernible.

Nelsonville Eagles Cambridge

Nelsonville High School party brings students together

Nelsonville graders and guests gathered for a class party at the high school Sediterum on Friday May 3. The event featured a sterby contest won by Jol Warren and Batty Dening a play and a piano solo by Billy Williams with Sayres on accordion. A vocal duet by Mary Kathryn Locke and James Thompson accompanied by Doris Warren closed the musical portion. No admission was charged and refreshments included pop and coca colas. Funds will support senior activities. Chaperones included Raynard McDaniel Earl Washburn Misa Mary Sharp and Miss Helen Jackson.

Everith Pride Sint Laren Walfers Geraid bin Sally” Jackson Procence Cofty Billy” Bair Shirfey Sauren Miriam Betts Alfred Enardson Dorin Warren Shannen Whyte Jol Warren Batty Dening Billy Wiliams Ji Warren Ty Snikey Sayres Mary Kathryn Locke Jivlea Thompson Ty Doris Warren Diviam Sally Eckson Raynard McDaniel Earl Wash Misa Mary Sharp Helen Jackson

Fire at tar kettle injures Fire Chief in Selsonville

A fire at a tar kettle used on a WPA project splashed burning tar on Fire Chief Window as crews fought the blaze at W. Franklight. The kettle wheels stuck, releasing tar and soaking his clothing though he was not seriously hurt.

Selsonville W. Franklight Window

Fined for Carrying Concealed Weapon in Nelsonville

Nelsonville John Peck pleaded guilty in the mayor court on Monday to carrying concealed weapons and was fined 25 dollars plus costs after a disturbance on Columbus Street. Robert Herrold also pled guilty to an intoxication complaint and fined 25 dollars and costs. A free picture show is planned at LOOP Hall Wednesday May 8 at 8 o'clock.

Nelsonville John Peck Suchtel CG. Dew Peck Jon W Neasonville Hall

Marriage Meddlers at Base of Taiko Rival Farmhouse

A tense scene unfolds as a narrator prepares for a meeting with Phil Veritzen amid distractions at a farmhouse. Mary, Lilian, Noel, and Auntie are involved in careful preparations, with warnings to avoid stirring nerves and a sense of looming confrontation.

Atary Jove Philip Veritzen Noel Emile Lilian Phil Veritzen

Stagecraft and rehearsal plans in a tense room scene

In a tense exchange, T and Lillian rearrange a library like room to suit a script, adjusting props for rehearsals. They prepare for a test involving Mary as Philip Veritas arrives, while others remain in quarters awaiting the cavalcade.

Lillian Philip Veritas Mary

Metcalf Speaks for GOP in Nelsonville Rally

Metcalf, GOP Speaker, touts campaign record in Nelsonville Ohio praising Bricker administration and state programs. Attendees include LeFever for state representative and local Republicans as a county Young Republican group hosts a meeting with various candidates listed.

Ohio Bricker

Services Held for Aged County Ward and Local Deaths

Obituary notice reports services held at 10 oclock for Jany Stephens and Jay Stephens in Chauncey. Burial at Greenlawn follows. Mrs. Warren released to Marietta Osteopathic Hospital after three weeks. condition improved. Pocahontas lodge to sponsor a bene fit party Wednesday at 7 30 PM.

Jany Stephenene Jay” Stephens Chauncey Sandidge Jen Nasing Nedneatay Nkuousyatan Pocahontas

Homer Union School To Present Minstrel Show

A Mountville and Homer Union school events update notes a minstrel show planned by the High School for Thursday night at Ringgold School. Detention of a youth accused of theft is reported and a May 10 exhibit of school work is announced with the exhibit room open 6 to 8 p.m. Also noted, Laura Mildred Lantz was omitted from a scholarship list. she is a junior at Glouster High School.

Homer Union Salem H Igh Ringgold Grace Wood Kentvisor Showington Mountville Slouster Laura Mildred Lantz Athens Glouster High School

High School To Present Play Friday Night

Nelsonville high school announces the Senior class play Meet the Folks to be staged in the Nelson Ville High School Auditorium on May 10, 1940 at 8 pm. A strong cast directed by Helen Jackson and Roger Wolfe includes Meredith Awa Alma Galvin Max Adkins Jeannette Davis Hazel Monks John Johnston Betty Wright Dick Blair Gloria Hoodlet Dame Rita Emish Lowell Donley. Tickets available at local businesses and from senior and seventh grade students. A matinee Friday afternoon is planned for grade school children.

Nelsonville Nelson Ville High School Mise Helen Jackson Roger Wolfe Meredith Awa Alma Galvin Max Adkins Jeannette Davis Hazel Monks John Johnston Betty Wright Dick Blair Gloria Hoodlet Rita Emish Lowell Donley

Social Notes CLASS TO MEET

Willing Workers Class of ther cohuren of Chrise will ret Thure day evening May Sat 7 30 clocks at the hore of re Frank turphy Poplar St Hosteres wilt te Mrs Murphy and Mra Leontra Reynolds Members have been requested to be present to there will be important business to cons ader.

Nelsonville Social Notes

Local families visit guests across this city on Sunday

Carry Aaveney Naughter Acuille and Mr and Mrs Charles Itehelt and baby Jane Ann joined Mr and Mrs Walter Bennett for Sunday. They then called on Mr and Mrs John Galentin at Longstreth and on Mr and Mrs Nelson DeVol. The DeVols hosted Leona Warren and her sister in law while Will DeVol welcomed guests. C D Shafer Frank Moore and families plus Margaret and Lee Galvin hosted visitors, and Francis Cox of Columbus spent Sunday at New Matamoras with B Moore.

Carry Aaveney Aucille Charles ‘Itehelt Jane Ann Will DeVol Wayne Johnson Bryley Lizzie Bryley Warren C.D. Shafer Frank Moore Harry Galvin Margaret F and Lee City

Methodist Missionary Society Meeting Notice

The Methodist Missionary Society will meet Thursday evening at 7:90 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Sonn Herrold. All dues are to be collected for this meeting. Members with cars are asked to contact those without transportation to the Herrold home.

Methodist Missionary _Society Sonn Herrold Herold

Time Card details for national and airline schedules

The text lists passenger and train timings for No. 1 National Limited and other trains, plus daily and Sunday-except-achievements. It also notes Athens and New York air service routes with times, including westbound and special tips.

National Limited Daly Dally Arsinen Daly South Bound North Bound

Mrs Ray White To Lead Glouster PTA Next Year

Mrs Ray White was elected president of the Glouster PTA for the coming year at a Monday night meeting. Agnes Clark was named vice president with Matthew Dawson treasurer and Ralph Richey secretary. The group pledged a $5 donation to the local garden club for school landscaping. Alumni banquet plans were discussed and a committee of Mrs Clark Mrs White and Mrs Mike Thompson was appointed to purchase dishes for the PTA kitchen. This was the final meeting of the year.

PTA Ray White Agnes Clark Matthew Dawson Ralph Richey Clark White Mike Thompson

Hollister Dorcas Class Holds Meeting at Rowland Home

Hollister Dorcas Sur ray School class of Hollister U Thurch met at the Rowland home. Officers to be retained for another year. June meeting planned at Anne Arms where Bertha Ware will assist. Guests included Grace F Holschuh Lenora Moody and others. Lunch served to eleven members and five guests. Other notices list attendees from Columbus Lexington and Elin.

Hollister Dorcas Surray Hollister U. Thurch Anna Rowland Anne Arms Bertha Ware Sime Grace F Holschuh Lenora Moody Molin Harper Alberta Wright Elin Nira Gide Harper Howard Young Lexington Dwight Eddy Colum Devon Everett Eddy JH Henshaw

Glouster Social Notes and Club Meeting Report

Glouster notes cover an afternoon program read by Mrs Ernest Williams before the Rothwell Club at Mrs E M Blower home. Mrs C A McDor directed. Mrs Stanley absent, Mrs A H Chute presided. A social hour followed with candy for listed members. next meeting May 16 will be the last of the year, with an evening social at Mrs E E Munden's home.

Ernest. Willams Rothwell Club E. M. Blower C. A. McDor A. H. Chute W. A. Graft C. M. Clark W. R. Drury W. B. Hawk J. H. Henshaw Jessie Hill H. F. Kittle C. A. McDonald C. R. Rockhold T. A

I T Seniors Will Present Features

It High School seniors present a Class Day program in the school auditorium at 1:15 Thursday afternoon. Senior President Virginia Hartley leads a class history prophecy and valedictory with music. The farewell assembly is open to the public.

Luusier It High School Virginia Hartley

School Chapel Program Hears May 9 Schedule

A school will present a chapel program Thursday afternoon May 9. The program includes a song titled The Cowboy and features Grades 5.

Gluuster Mountvnie Chapel

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