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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1940

Page

2

Commencement Details Highlight 40 Class Decisions

A chaotic note lists graduates and speakers for a high school commencement with many names across boys and girls groups. It records church remarks by Rev Lloyd Evans and plans for a reunion banquet, plus board approval of graduation lists contingent on credits and obligations.

Tye Cimbere Columbia Lloyd Evans Peter First Presbyterian ‘Church Alan! Association Board of Education Autrey Albaugh Eloise Badger Ather Barron Louise Burenfield June Carter Jeannette Davin Gertrude ‘Dearth Betty Dodds Dane Rith Emish Evelyn Jo Flake Alma Galvin Ruth Higgins Rex Clark Lowell Donley Don Green Bob Greene Lester Hardin Gerald Hoch Bob ‘Howe John Johnston Jjohn’ Kelley Arthur Klinebrie Yack Tae Bob Landis Harold Lehman Charles Mil Miller James McManaway Cinrie Pedigo Milton Pyle John Rider Donald Shafer Maurice Shirley Carroll Lines Gilbert Smith John Thomas Thomas Thomas

Eagles Re Elect Clyde Byers as Nelsonville Aerie Officers

Clyde Byers was re elected president of the Nelsonville Aerie of Englen for three years. Officers named include Jor Evans vice president Iren Steeles doctor F A Davis treasurer Gilert Smith secretary Eu James inside guard Estel Har ten outside guard. Alternates to the state convention are Robert Green and John Parry.

Nelsonville Clyde Byers Jwan Nelsonville Aerie of Englen fon_numerosa Jor Evans Iren

Lemon Juice Recipe Checks Alic Pain Quickly

Avvene Phormser sod awed drag stares. The fragment presents a jumble of words with no clear news event or identifiable persons, places, or organizations to anchor a factual summary.

Nurse Discloses Schick Test Results in Trial Continuation

Testimony resumed with Judge Belt ruling on state exhibits and defenses. Sheriff Bayless testified about arrangements for guards and money tied to commissioners Beckler and Greene. Aldred Products’ Nelson Harris described quarry supply delays and road widening contracts affecting Chesterhill and Albany operations.

Watson Belt Nelsonville Teasie Cavanaugh Schick Charles W. Bayless Athens County Whitmore Beckler Greene Bayless Finsterwald Pinsterwald Nelson Harris Aldred Products Co Cleveland Harris Chesterhill Gabriel Pincelli Pincel Albany Pincelli

McDaniel Girls Prepare for Openers at Nelsonville

The McDaniel Girls softball team will practice tonight at Buchtelfield in preparation for their opening game Sunday in Nelsonville against Columbus Girl. The game will be played at City Playground as part of Mothers Day observances. ANNOUNCE. SERVICES NELSONVILLE Weekly prayer service at Church of Christ Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with W. L. Morrison in charge.

Nelsonville Church ‘of Christ W. L. Morrison

You Actually WALK on AIR Shoes Offer Comfort

Promotes full cushioned forepart and air support to cushion weight on all four bearing points of the foot. Shock proof heel reduces jar, easing standing. Metatarsal spacing minimizes Rett formations and calouses.

Eagle Players Report for Cambridge Trip Sunday

Eagle team to report for practice Thursday at City Playground with Ward Phillips listing players Paul Taylor Nixon Whyte Hilleary Ray Walters Winn Dupler Spray Toth Hall and other capable players to try out as part of weekend plans for Cambrige trip amid incomplete roster notes.

Nelsonville Cambridge Ward Phillips Paul Taylor Nixon Whyte Hilleary Ray Walters Winn Dupler Spray Toth Hall

Nelsonville Social Notes and Announcements

Nelsonville social notes report a Teachers Organization dinner planning for May 16 at the Methodist Church with a Mexico trip program. officers include Figley, Young, Stover, Cook, and Tomlinson. Also includes a birthday party for Mrs Moler’s family, a Lake Zaleski picnic, Rainbow Class meeting, and birth announcement for a son to Mr and Mrs Jack Martin of Nelsonville.

Tannin Theigh School Methodist “Church Retin Howe Roger Wolfe Earl Washburn Mexico Harold Figley Lilian Young Lillian Stover Florence Cook Andd C. Roy Tomlin Barana Auvert Moler Franke Cotterill Billy Dayton Harold Cottrill Bobby Donald Kenneth Cottrill Bremer Robert Cotteill Glenn Nelsonville Rt. 2 Mattie Gabriel Donna Don Cottrill Carbondale Raymond Cotteill Harriett Dow Couzill Helen Sarah Cotte Starr Gilbert’ Moler Jack Martin Sun|ay Chiletengo Jack Charles Martin Kay Kyser

Nelsonville Personal Notices Move to Columbus Address

Mr and Mrs Lane F Ely and son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bud Baker left for Columbus where they will reside at 305 Welch Ave Mrs Carolyn Robinson Athens and Mrs James Hallett Nelsonville have returned from Springfield Ohio where they were guests of Mrs Edythe Lucas On the return trip Mrs Hallett stopped in Columbus for a short stay with her daughter Carma Hettner

Nelsonville Lane F. Ely Bud Baker Columbus Welch Ave Carolyn Robinson Athens James Hallett Nelson Ville Springfield Ohio Edythe| Lucas

Rotary Club Movie Depicts Shoe Manufacturing Advances

The Rotary Club viewed a film on American shoe making progress shown by Lowell Thomas. Mike Brooks of William Brooks Shoe Co. organized the program with guests E. Dean and Steve Wilson and Earl Washburn aiding as projector operator. The event highlighted United Shoe Machinery Co. inventions and future milling in industry. J H McKiddle joined the club. A Doanville benefit party is set for tonight at 7:30.

Nelsonwills America Cory Rotary Club Mike Brooks William Brooks’ Shoe Co 8. E. Dean Steve Wilson Earl Washburn J. H. McKiddle

Happy Hollow PTA Garden Donation Acknowledgment

Happy Hollow PTA thanks donors for garden support. Ted R. McDaniel of Nelsonville gave 200 pounds of seed potatoes. Nelson ile Eaglen contributed $5 in cash. Other donors include James Russell, Stewart. Gordon Gray, Ruth Burdette Stratton, Georgia Kilpatrick, Athens. Charles Bayless. George Bateman, Nelsonville.

Happy Mujow Happy Hollow Pta School Garden Ted R. McDaniel Nelsonville Nelsonile Eaglen James Russell Stewart Gordon Gray Ruth Burdette Stratton Georgia Kilpatrick Athens Charles Bayless George Bateman

PTA Sponsors Free Clinic at Central School Building

The Parental Teachers Association sponsors a free clinic at Central School with sessions on May 2 and 24 for West Central and East School pupils. On May 23 morning, West School pupils will be admitted. in the afternoon, Central School pupils. on May 24 East School pupils will be examined all day. Local doctors staff the event.

Peas — Trs. PN

Hamley Run Trees to Bloom This Weekend in Pallet Orchard

Pallet Orchard Co at Hamley Run in Nelsonville expects apple blossoms to be in full bloom from Thursday to Sunday with bloom maturing by Sunday. The orchard, a former New York site, typically draws hundreds of visitors during blossom season.

Hamley Run Nelsonville Pallet Orchard Co New York

Langsville Social Briefs Highlights Local Visits

Langsville social briefs note visits by Warren Wilcox and Harole Ward in Columbus. Akron resident James McClure and Pataskala native Charles Searles visit relatives here. Mr and Mrs William Musser Jr entertain Roseville family. William King celebrates 85th birthday Sunday. Relatives from Columbus and other Ohio points attend. Andersons from Orient and Gladys Grace Anderson of Athens spend weekend here. Chicago residents Mrs Marvel Mutchler and Myrtle Sinclair visit aunt Etta Knight. Elwood Kennan moves from Columbus to Langeville route. Warren Wilcox family and Raymond Mitchell spend Wednesday in Huntington. Carl Floyd Kennedy John Durst of Somerset visit Wade Ken. Parkersburg couple Guy Swadley and Nichols spend Sunday here.

Lauusville— Laces Aid Society Alice Grapes Warren, Wilcox Harole Ward Columbus James McClure Akron Charles Searles Pataskala Wiliam Musser, Jr William Muster Roseville William King Ohio Roy "Anderson Orient Gladys Grace Anderson Athens Marvel Mutchler Myrtle Sinclair Chicago Etta Knight Elwood Kennan Langeville R. D Warren Wilcox Raymond Mitchell Huntington Carl Floyd Kennedy John Durst Somerset Wade Ken Guy Swadley Nichols Parkersburg

Bradbury Social And Personal

Bradbury social notes record visits and family ties across towns. Leo Russell and relatives visited. Bruce Carsey hosted guests. Frank Baily and Eva Whaley were guests of George Pierce. a Dexter Youth Rally drew several young locals plus Pastor J. P. Miller. Local church fellowship set for Thursday night at Long Bottom.

Bradury Eble Leo Russell Et Arietia Ea Sisson Bruce J. M. Carsey Frank Baily Eva Whaley George Pierce Dexter Marcella Harding Anna Belle Russell Alfred Gilmore Mary Martha Waugh Lois Bailey Reena Autherson Paul Johnson P. Miller Long Bottom Karl Eblin Ane Rutland Callie Black J. E. Russell Cheshire Dora Russell Maggit ‘Archer Middleport

Scouts To Meet Nelsonville Troop 64 Plans Overnight Hike

Boy Scouts Troop 64 will meet tonight at 7 at the troop rooms. After directing traffic for the American Legion parade Sunday, the group plans an overnight hike for those with health applications on file and ready to go. Those joining should be at 6 30 at the rooms.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts American Legion

Nelsonville Pool Staff Named and Rules Set for Season

George nore ham and Max Ervin named lifeguards at the Nelsonville High School pool opening around Decoration Day. Floyd Barker approved as relief guard. Shirley Knight heads the kiddie pool. Dorothy Lowden hired as ticket seller. Hiring favors junior or senior lifeguarding certs. other applicants listed. Board authorizes concessions regulations and pool reconditioning. early opening deemed uneconomical. pool open late on warm nights. Monday mornings offer free access for children unable to buy tickets. swimming instruction to be offered two mornings weekly with competent instructors. Locker use available. ticket pricing adjusted for students and families. season tickets offer discounts.

Nelsonville George Noreham Physica Snasn Ibe Feld Deck Pritchard Max Ervin Leason Floyd Barker Ben M'Shirley Knight Renarge Dorothy Lowden Milton Pyle Mary Sune Howe Emaily Sharp E. J. Arnold

Long Bottom Obituaries and Local Notes

Long Bottom notices report Edith Van Cooney 70 dies after paralysis at home with husband deceased last February. two sons Elbert Van Cooney and Ray in Army in Georgia plus sister Maggie Swartz and brother Elmer Haselton and two grandchildren. Funeral at Methodist Church and burial in Sand Hill. Also Cl Smith funeral at Christian Church with burial Bald Knobs. Sylvester Jones 70 dies after weeks illness. funeral arrangements not announced. Ladies Aid to serve lunch at primary election. other local social and church activities noted including visits and club meeting with program on conservation and nature.

Long Bottom Edith van Cooney Long Run Elbert van Cooney Paden City W. Vat Ray United Sates Army Columbus Maggie Swartz San Antonio Texas Elmer Haselton Route 2 E. L. Miller Methodist Church Sand Hill Cemetery Cl Smith Christian Church Hi.k. Riggs Marion Bald Knobs Sylvester Jones Puneral Ladies Aid Society The Mary Matlack Betty [Roush Linnie Swan Harrisonville Jay’ Shumaker Detroit B.D. Shumaker Solo A. W. Torrence Fostoria Olive Farm Woman's Club Effie Warren Pauline Myers Elizabeth Wipple Il Nature Nerva Pryor Etfie Warren Leota Hawley Rushia Stalnaker Clara Zier Joan Haw“hey

Zaleski Social Highlights Opened Local Music Festival

The county music festival held in the high school auditorium Thursday evening drew large attendance and praised as a success. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harper and others from Dundas, with Mrs. Flora Dill noted among attendees. Several locals and visitors were mentioned visiting relatives in Columbus and nearby towns, including Mrs. Ella Murray, Velinus James and Cleire James, and families such as the Potts, Brush, and McKibben clans.

Cleire James Columbus Ulysses James White Cross’ Hospital Clara Potts W. Brush Anne Nelsonville Elizabeth Martin Walter Watkins Hamden James McKibben Helen McKibben Radcliffen Club Ray Cooper Radcliff Esday Fred Stamm CosJumbus Perley Lewis Nelle Scheer Lewis Florida

Revival in Union Furnace at Pilgrim Holiness Church

Attendance is reported nightly at revival meetings in progress at the Pilgrim's Holiness Church in Union Furnace led by Rev. Charles Wachenschwanz. An all day meeting is planned for Sunday May 12 and the revival will close with Sunday night service. Special singing by the Ham Titan Sisters is featured each night.

Union Furnace Woon Endance Pilgrim’ Holiness Church Charles Wachenschwanz Ham- Titan Sisters

Easy Family Cash Loans At City Loan Offices

A simple program offers cash loans from ten to one thousand dollars. Any family member, even with no business experience, can arrange a loan by visiting or calling the nearest City Loan office for an easy start.

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