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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1934

Page

3

Sonville to Improve Waterworks and Approve Bond

The Sonville council approved a 3500 bond issue to finance water system upgrades After consulting engineers officials said wells are aging and may be replaced site purchases extend to the river and cover the electric pole line A land strip purchase and drilling of new wells were authorized with cost caps and a 5th day payment deadline to curb delinquent bills.

G. Holland William Barrows G. W. Pearce Public Works Committee Coakley Hocking Canal Director of Public Service

Shower Honors Gerald Bittner and Clarice Phillips

Mr and Mrs Clarence Gibson hosted a Friday April 27 shower in New Pittsburgh for Mr and Mrs Gerald Bittner Clarice Phillips. Among attendees were Esther Lanning Eunice Sanborn Lillian Wilson Frank Cook Clifford Brooks Leonard Phillips Gladys Spencer Albert Phillips Thelma Canter Irene Withem Lewis Conkey Clarence Gibson George Ford Logan Garland Hawk Wallace Dane Lank Dang Esther Dane Ruth Bittner Wilma Neil and Bery Bittner of Coal Gate. Refreshments were served.

New Pittsburgh Clarence Gibson Gerald Bittner Clarice Phillips Esther Lanning Eunice Sanborn Lillian Wilson Frank Cook Clifford Brooks Leonard Phillips Gladys Spencer Albert Phillips Thelma Canter Irene Withem Lewis Conkey George Ford Logan Garland Hawk Wallace Dane Lank Dang Esther Dane Carbon Hill Ruth Bittner Wilma Neil Bery Bittner Coal Gate

Boosters Meet Tonight in Nelsonville Band Room

The Band Boosters will meet at 7:30 this evening in the band room of the Nelsonville Senior High School Building to discuss upcoming activities and support for the music program.

Nelsonville

Graduating Hollister High School Welcomes New Freshmen Class

Twenty two seniors received diplomas at Hollister High School last week as glee clubs performed under Miss Unn Miller. John Molnar led the class as president with an oration, while C. J. McCullough addressed graduates and helped award diplomas to Bernice Barnes Olive Bethel Orval Bethel Nile Cannon Helen Cook Mike Fade Mandana Grubb Rosella Hardy Gloria Hodgson Elizabeth Jennings Kenneth Kay Helvin Kitta Howard Langfield Rosella Martin Gladys McGee Glen McClelland James Meade Glen Price Elaine Salyers Brice Westfall and Goldie Wicks. Eighth grade diplomas were also awarded to Oakdale McLeish and Hollister, ushering in 44 new freshmen.

C. J. McCullough Bernice Barnes Olive Bethel Orval Bethel Nile Cannon Helen Cook Mike Fade Mandana Grubb Rosella Hardy Gloria Hodgson Elizabeth Jennings Kenneth Kay Helvin Kitta Howard Langfield Rosella Martin Gladys McGee Glen McClelland James Meade John Molnar Glen Price Elaine Salyers Brice Westfall Goldie Wicks

Miss Mildred Vickroy Weds Roy Davis in Glouster

Miss Mildred Vickroy and Roy Davis, both of Glouster, were married Saturday at 1 pm at the M. E. parsonage on Main Street. Davis is a rural route mail carrier. Vickroy has been a Glouster High School faculty member. They reside on Spring Street.

Glouster Roy Davis Mildred Vickroy M. E Main Street O. P. Smith Glouster High School Davis Spring Street

Assemble Quickly Patriotic And Youth Groups Mobilize At Sound of Whistle

Nelsonville reports a state wide mobilization signal from the American Legion at 6 43 PM. Five blasts from the electric plant whistle marked the start and within 15 minutes 39 Legionnaires 9 Auxiliary members and 36 Boy Scouts registered at the Legion Building.

Nelsonville State Department of the American Legion Legion Legionnaires Auxiliary

Hyperion Club Sees Spanish Theme Program

Nelsonville group of twenty members and a guest met with Mrs. J M Hyde. Doris Horsch led a review of chapter 6 of American Literature. Hubert Hyde and Frances Scott reported current events. John Wood presented Present Day Spain in a paper. Pauline Whitlatch with Marjorie Vorhes performed Spanish music with vocal solos and piano pieces.

Nelsonville Spain Hyperion Club J. M. Hyde Doris Horsch Hubert Hyde Frances Scott John Wood Pauline Whitlatch Marjorie Vorhes

Esther Class Social at Christian Church Entertained

Mrs. Irving Pritchard hosted Esther Class members on Monday night. Eva Gilliham presided and Shaner led the devotional. A two course potluck dinner was served and the social committee organized an engaging program.

Nelsonville Irving Pritchard Esther The Christian Church Eva Gilliham Shaner

Nelsonville Juniors to Meet With Margaret Bland

In Nelsonville the W. B. A Juniors will meet Wednesday night with Margaret Bland on Elizabeth Street.

Nelsonville Margaret Bland Elizabeth Street

Legion To Meet With Memorial Day Plans Wednesday Night

Glenford Dugan Post No. 229 American Legion in Nelsonville holds a regular meeting Wednesday at 8 pm led by Commander Robert Kinney. Memorial Day plans and carnival committees will be announced and appointed. no meeting next week. Ice cream served after.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Robert Kinney

Rehearsing Be fore Breakfast Seniors Stage Comedy

Nelsonville prepares for a two night senior class play Be fore Breakfast with Thursday and Friday performances. The cast on Thursday includes Betty Howe Frances Jo Riley Warren Badger Joe Galvin Harold McCray Jack Kerr and Mercedes Keeton. Friday cast features Mary F Groves Eileen Wilson Joe Pritchard Joe Galvin Harold McCray Rex Dilcher and Anna Mae Voight. An Unemployed League meeting is set for Wednesday May 9 at 7 30 in the Forty Eight Hall to discuss delegate reports and policy.

Nelsonville Betty Howe Frances Jo Riley Warren Badger Joe Galvin Harold McCray Jack Kerr Mercedes Keeton Mary F. Groves Eileen Wilson Joe Pritchard Rex Dilcher Anna Mae Voight Unemployed League Forty & Eight Hall H. A. Lines Eph Allen the Plains

Circle of Ruth Meets at Presbyterian Church

Twenty four members and six guests attended the Circle of Ruth gathering in the Presbyterian Church dining room. Hostesses included Mrs. E. B. Acomb and others. papers on New Mexico and Latin America were read by Miss Bessie Deihl and Miss Margaret Johnson. the year book of prayer was reviewed. annual picnic planned with Mrs. Edward Sharp as chairman.

Nelsonville C. H. Hannahs Stanley Dew Florence Cook Margery Mathewson Wilma Evans Margaret Joy Shafer Ruth Presbyterian Church E. B. Acomb Tom Mathewson Gene Pritchard Ted Iles Anna Chapman B. M. Coakley Edward Sharp

Keplar Pleads Guilty on Intoxication Charges in Nelsonville

Clem Keplar and The Keplar admitted intoxication guilt at arraignment before Mayor 8. G. Holland. Each fined 5 dollars and costs. Forest Young paid fines on a related intoxication plea. Several residents including Pearl Keplar Cleo Whitmore Eugene Berry John Dance Rt 3 paid 1 dollar for double parking.

Nelsonville Clem Keplar Keplar G. Holland Forest Young Pearl Keplar Cleo Whitmore Eugene Berry This City John Dance Rt. 3

James Coughtrie Visiting Hollywood Cousin

James Coughtrie of Hollywood California is visiting his cousin Mrs Don Sheffield.

James Coughtrie Hollywood, Calif Don Sheffield

Funeral for Dr. Carl D. Washburn Held in Indianola

Frank Smith and Mr. and Mrs. C B Washburn traveled to Columbus Monday to attend the funeral of Dr. Carl D. Washburn at the Indianola Methodist Church.

C. BE. Washburn Columbus Carl D. Washburn Indianola M. E. Church

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Sonville W. So Harding Ave Chicago Pune Athens Council Hyde W H. Hyde Holland State Public Lands Department Eddy Yaiestic George O'Brien Zane Grey Fred R. Beasley Glouster, Logan, Lancaster, Gallipolis Shoul Milars Hollister School Oakdale McLeish Hollister Buffalo T. A Rothwell Club D. A. McDonald Front Street Mary Hawk Glouster P. T. A Jessie McDonald L. G. Delong Dana Heck Frances Thomas Barah Wolf W. G. Bennett Earl Baker Club Studies Mill Street T Bone Circle of Ruth California Frank Smith Housecleans Holland Furnace Co Leslie White Mer Morris Ave Dial Holland Heating Oakley & Oakley Public Aqsu Isaac Wilson Thay Boller
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