Honor student Betty Mechem cited at OSU Scholarship Day
Miss Betty Mechem daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Mechem of Ohio was honored at the fifth annual Scholarship Day at Ohio State University in Columbus Monday evening. A senior at OSU she has held a 95.9 average for the past three years to qualify for a National Honorary Educational member designation.
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Nelsonville
Betty Mechem
Walter Mechem
Thiee
Toom
Ohio State University
Columbus
Mechem
Pt Lambda Theta
Rotary Club Meeting in Nelsonville Focuses on Employee Conduct
The Nelsonville Rotary Club Vocation Service Committee led a discussion on whether employers should oversee employees outside work hours. Lloyd Evans spoke on moral and social life affecting job performance, asserting employers have a stake in workers’ character beyond hours and that steady employment requires sound conduct.
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Nelsonville
Rotary Club
Vocational Service Committee
William Morgan
Lloyd Evans
Fist Fights End Buchtel Graduation Night
Disorder during the planned Buchtel commencement led to the mayor suspending exercises. Deputies and sheriffs dispersed crowds after a woman toppled stage decorations at the Opera House. Affidavits were to be filed against those involved.
Bridge Club Honors Mrs Butts With High Score Trophy
Miss Freda Smith entertains her bridge club at 58 Fayette Street with Mrs J F Butts as guest of honor. Guests include Mrs Oscar Bingman Mrs Leonard Dooley and Miss Vivian Roscoe. Mrs Butts wins high score trophy and Mrs Donald Lowden takes second high. Refreshments follow the play.
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J. F. Butts
Freda Smith
Fayette Street
Oscar Bingman
Leonard Dooley
Vivian Roscoe
Butts
Donald Lowden
Birthday Surprise for Helena Kouri
Mrs. George Kouri hosted a Tuesday evening party for Helena Kouri’s 17th birthday with music and games. A two course lunch was served to 17 guests including Tryokehie Camp Fire members and their guardian Miss Verna Hand.
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George Kouri
Helena
Louri
Tryokehie
Verna Hand
Willing Workers Meet at Murphy Home This Thursday
The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Sunday School will hold its regular business meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Murphy on Poplar Street. A pot luck luncheon will be served.
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The
Christian Surday School
Anne
Frank Murphy
Poplar Street
Rev. Evans to Speak at Presbyterian Church Tonight
The Rev. Lloyd Evans will address the midweek service at the Presbyterian Church on "Bethlehem" as part of a series titled Geography of the Holy Land.
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Evans
Lloyd Evans
Presbyterian Church
Bethlehem
The
Holy Land
Bridge and Euchre Benefit at St Andrews Church
The ladies of St Andrews Church hold a bridge and euchre party in Parish Mall on Thursday evening May 9 at 8 o clock.
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Ladies of
Ohio University Student to Sing at Holzer Hospital Graduation
Donald Dowd a junior in the Echo of Music at Ohio University is chosen to sing on the graduation program for nurses at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. David Todd a senior in the School of Music will accompany him Friday night.
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Ohio University
Donald Dowd
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Dowd
Echoo of Music
David Todd
Echool of Music
Mr. Dowd
Young Men Fellowship Class Sees Large Nelsonville Meeting
More than 40 young men are expected to attend the Christian Church Young Men's Fellowship Class meeting next Sunday morning. Special Mother's Day services are planned and many Y M C A members from distant districts join Sunday school. Personal work will be emphasized as members invite peers to church events.
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Nelsonville
Christian Church
Y M.C. A
Local residents activity in Columbus Chillicothe and beyond
Reverly Lou Bonner returned to Chillicothe after weeks with grandparents Mr and Mrs Alex Nelson. Mrs Alva Johnson visited Columbus Tuesday with relatives. Mrs William Morgan spent Tuesday in Columbus. Mrs Alex Nelson stayed with her son Merle in Columbus Wednesday. James Collins was a business visitor in McArthur Wednesday. Dr L E Butts attends osteopath convention in Columbus today and tomorrow. Mrs C A Stover visited relatives in Columbus Tuesday. Mrs L E Butts leaves for Crooksville Missouri for summer with parents Mr and Mrs William Myers. Reverend L G Matheny hosts visitors from Glouster Morrill Nebraska. Clarence Butts and two children return from Akron visit. Charles E Poston visited Columbus Wednesday. Mr and Mrs S S Lane visited Columbus Tuesday with Dr and Mrs Clyde Vanneter. Miss Margaret Butts visiting her parents for several days.
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Reverly
Lou Bonner
Chillicothe
Mrs
Alex Nelson
Alva Johnson
Columbus
William Morgan
James Collins
McArthur
L. E. Butts
C. A. Stover
Crooksville
Missouri
William Myers
Clarence Butts
Akron
Charles E. Poston
Lane
Clyde Vanneter
Margaret Butts
Bites Business College
W C T U Holds Mothers Meeting in Nelsonville
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. C D P Shafer’s home on Fayette Street with 16 members and guests. President Mrs. Thomas Spencer led devotions and music as they discussed mothers and children and planned to attend the county institute at Glouster.
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Nelsonville
Elisabeth Green
County Institute
Glouster
Chauncey
Frank Johnson
Willard Bartoe
Gertrude Long
John Williams
Bess Higgins
Spencer
Will Barker
Adda Lama
Officers elected for Ohio University Symphony Orchestra 1929-30
Officers of the Ohio University Symphony Orchestra were chosen for 1929 30 at the regular practice session Tuesday night. Robert Young was named president with Orian Patch as vice president Rosemary Wise as secretary and James Boden as treasurer.
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Ohio University Symphony Orchestra
Robert Young
Orian Patch
Rosemary Wise
James Boden
Trimble High School Holds Commencement Address
Eight graduates received diplomas at Trimble High School exercises in the Methodist Church. Prof. R. A. Foster of Ohio University delivered the class address on Education and the Good Life, urging pursuit of wisdom and good books. Music by the Trimble High School Orchestra accompanied vocal solos and duets.
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Glouster
Trimble
R. A. Foster
Ohio University
Trimble High School
Hollister
Greens Run
C. Apt
Trimble Orchestra
Rotary Club to Award $50 Prize in Nelsonville
The Rotary Club will present a $50 prize to the most deserving Nelsonville High School senior boy based on character conduct scholarship and extracurriculars. A committee of senior class teachers and the superintendent will select the winner. The presentation occurs at 1 30 p m Friday May 24 the last day of school. Businesses clubs or individuals may contact Superintendent H E K Zuber to offer scholarships for 1929 30.
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Nelsonville
May
Rotary Club
Moat
Superintendent of Schools
Nelsonville High School
H EK. Zuber
Funfest Opens in Nelsonville by American Legion
The Ameri can Legion sponsored fun fest in Nelsonville opens Thursday May 9 featuring Myers the glass blower Tiny Lee the midget a shooting gallery two freak shows and various games. A highlight is the Legion Memorial quill crafted by World War mothers and donated to the post.
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Nelsonville
American Legion
Myers
Tiny Lee
Legion
Sunday School Board Meeting Scheduled by M E Church
The Sunday School Board of the M E Church will meet after Sunday School at 8 30 PM. All members are expected to be present according to officers.
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Glouster
Glouster High School Alumni Association
Nelsonville
M. E Church
King's Men Hold Friday Prayer Meeting
The King's Men gather at Lon Lowery's Walnut Street home for a Friday night service at 7 30. William Mitchell leads the meeting and Frank Betts reads the lesson.
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King’s Men
Lon Lowery
Walnut Street
William Mitchell
Frank Betts
City Baseball League Set to Open Next Week
Neisconville May 2 The City Baseball league plans to open next week if weather cooperates. Teams listed include Athena Factory Buckeyes Hudson Essex and Den Weat. A 7:30 Thursday meeting will bring representatives and managers to draft a schedule and arrange other plans.
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Neisconville
City Baseball League
Athena Factory
Buckeyes
Hudson-Essex
den- Weat
Box and Pie Social at Deanville School House
York Grange No 2436 will sponsor a box and pie social at the Deanville school house Friday evening May 19. Music will be furnished by the National Hawaiian Trio of Lag an. Proceeds will be added to the building fund.
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York Grange No. 2436
Deanville School House
National Hawaiian Trio
Lagan
Grieser Spends Weekend with Family in Alliance
B. F. Grieser visited Alliance to spend the weekend with his mother and relatives, enjoying time with the family in a home setting.
Flower Sale Benefits Albany Methodist Church Mothers Day
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church sponsors a flower sale on Mother's Day in Albany. Proceeds support church benefit programs.
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Albany
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Isaac Wagner Dies in Urbancrest at 85
Isaac Wagner a Civil War veteran aged 85 died Monday night at 11 40 at his Urbancrest home after long illness. Born in Morgan County he spent most of his life in Morgan and Athens counties except for three years four months in military service. He leaves six children Abel Wagner Zanesville John Wagner Mid-Hocking Fred Wagner Corning and three daughters Mrs Loyal Robinett Mrs F H Ervin and Mrs Lou Cedaghbenm and eight brothers including William.
Visits and sick leave mark Columbus area week
Corning Mrs Mart Barnett spent the end of the week visiting her mother in Columbus. Jeona Eseelstein of Columbus visited her parents. Mrs. Pearl Roberts returned home after a long visit with her daughters in Columbus. Miss Viola Bell of Columbus visited her mother. Roland Rodgers of Columbus is home on a month's sick leave living with his parents. Gern Atkinson and Milly visited friends in Columbus. Mrs Albert Soudere of New Lexington visited the Walters Garys. Miss Leila Little of Columbus will visit her parents indefinitely to regain her health. Mrs Kemper Lotta and daughter Rosemond visited friends in Glouster.
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Mart Barnett
Columbus
Jeona Eseelstein
Hulbert Faselstein
Pearl Roberts
Viola Bell
James Bell
Roland Rodgers
Coumbus
Emmett Rodgers
Mr. Gern Atkinson
Milly
Albert Soudere
New Lexington
Walter Gary
Leila Little
Edward Wilson
Mra Kemper Lotta
Rosemond
Glouster
Postponed Athens Grane Play After Mrs Brown Burn Injuries
Mrs Archer Brown sister of HM R Jacoby was badly burned at her Columbus home delaying the Athens Grane play in Albany. Relatives report she is near death at Grant Hospital. The Jacoby family, including HH R Jacoby and Mr and Mrs M A Jacoby, are identified as Mr Brown’s parents and kin.
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HH. R Jacoby
M. A. Jacoby
Mr. Brown
FE. R. Jacoby
W. H. Brown
Community News and Local Social at Stewart and District
Stewart and Parkersburg residents visited each other this Sunday. A high school commencement was well attended Friday night at the auditorium. Miss Hellena Shuler and John Barrett visited Nurum family. The Ladies Aid presented the play He's My Pal at Chesterhill Saturday night with a long cast including Cook, Justin, Str, Six, Throckmorton, Spurrmier, and Day among others.
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Hellena Shuler
John Barrett
Milton Nurum
Ladies Aid
Pal
Chesterhill
Gaylord Cook
Mabel Justin
Kate Str
Mabel Oliver
Floyd Six
Frank Colburn
Forrest Frost
Day
Hollis Throckmorton
Spurrmier
Local Social Notes From Dexter And Nearby Homes
Carpenter Clint Jewell and family assist his father Vinton Jewell in McKinatry Athens visits Mary Carpenter’s clan. A W Rupe and kin join a birthday dinner at Swains Dexter. Lucile Foley stays with Dyesville relatives. Mrs Maggie Swearingen of Dyesville visits her Dudgeon parents. Emmet Starkey’s daughter Mary Virginia listed sick. Howery family from Columbus visits relatives here. Hartman state farm official spends week end here. Jewell kin continue stay with Clint Jewell’s parents.
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Clint Jewell
Mr. Jewell
Vinton Jewell
McKinatry
Athens
Mary Carpenter
A. W. Rupe
Mrs. Swain
Dexter
Lucile Foley
Dyesville
Maggie Swearingen
J. 8. Dudgeon
Charges Are Filed Against Kelley Here
Herbert Kelley of Athens transfer man faces two affidavits in Magistrate Carl H Porters office charging reckless operation and driving while intoxicated after a collision on Chauncey Road Saturday night Father of a girl hurt in the crash E M Blower of Nelsonville filed the charges Kelley appeared without summons pled not guilty and gave bond for Common Pleas Court appearance Constable Harry Dalton made the arrest.
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Chauncey Road
Carl H. Porter
Herbert Kelley
Athens
E. M. Blower
Nelsonville
Kelley
Porter
Common Pleas Court
Harry Dalton
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Buchtel
Opera House
Sherif Wilson § Ator
Sherif William Williams
Sherif
Wayne Wingett
Barry Dalton
Guy Carpenter
Carpenter
Bridge Party
Don Dowd
Merle
W. A. Pride
Charles Matheny
Morrill, Nebraska
L. G. Matheny
D. Shafer
William
Thomas Spencer
America
E. W. Allen
Trimbleigh School
John R. McBride
Lloyd E. Sayre
Sylvester Jones
Harold Morrison
Anthony William Grubb
Minnie O. Lants
Velma Mee Draper
Ida Belle Bay
Maplewood
Mos
B. F. Grieser
Alliance
Isaac Wagner
Corning
Stewart
Herald Montgomery
Parkersburg
W. Va
J. W. Balderson
Emmet Starkey
Mary Virginia
F. Howery
Emmit Hull
C. Hartman
State Farm
Co. P
J. E. Zeller
Zeller Insurance Agency
Hyde Building
Zeller Insurance
E. V. Zeller
Agency
Columbus Qu
New York
Western Union
Luckoff’s
South Court Street
Ohio
Gordon V Lyons
Felis Lilienthal & Company
West Fortieth Street
New York City
Vicuna
Gingham
Rayon
Uckoffc
Praag
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