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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1933

Page

3

Nelsonville relief program to continue as city project

The Nelsonville relief effort will expand as a city project under county and federal aid oversight. Mayor J W Hickman ordered independent RF C grant applications in March with $1 975 transferred for needy city cases and $3 500 from RF C received in April to fund relief. Harry Kelly Jr directs relief at 100 dollars monthly. Robert Pospichel serves as clerk at 75 dollars. William Mills guides the community garden without salary. Rev Lloyd Evans and Harry Kelly Sr aid as advisory volunteers.

Nelsonville J. W. Hickman Ralph Elliott Harry Kelly, Jr Robert Pospichel William Mills Lloyd Evans Harry Kelly

Mother's Day Program Planned by Sunday School

Nelsonville May 10 The Christian Church Sunday School classes plan a Mother's Day program for next Sunday morning at 9 30 in the auditorium with details to be announced later. The Business Girls' class decorates and will receive flowers at the church Saturday from 3 to 5 o'clock.

Nelsonville The Christian Church

The King's Men Meet at George Beagle's Home

The King's Men plan a gathering at George Beagle's residence on Walnut Street this Friday at 7 30 PM.

King's Men George Beagle Walnut Street

Commencement Exercises At Jacksonville Trimble High

A large audience attended the Jacksonville Trimble High School commencement in Trimble auditorium. Twenty one girls and seventeen boys received regular diplomas, with three juniors and two seniors earning shop certificates for completing the two year automobile mechanic course. Eighth grade graduates numbered nineteen from Jacksonville and ten from Trimble.

Smith-Hughes Jacksonville Trimble Una Miller Herbert Spangler Bernice Carter J-T High School F. J. Batterson Mary Belle Cole Eileen Sayre Vern Hartley Helen McCaskey Elizabeth Rambo Cecelia Mandrel Verna Sayre Ralph White James Mandrel Evelyn Joseph Alberta Raber M. M. Bry W. M. Anderson E. R. Robinette Ada Frances Darling Mary Sirotnik Pauline Bentley Frieda Hanning Frances Talbert Helen Morrison Bessie Swindell Ida Dust Audria McLaughlin Sophia Chakey Medrith Rainey Edith Johnson Katherine Talbert Helen White Christene Curtis Elizabeth Kempton Kathryn Edzikowski Edna Cartwright Wilbur Johnson Frank Kearns Joe Grubb Frank Grubb Joseph Christman Wilbur Cartwright Rolland Deal Matt Ginnan Lawrence Lee Vern Orme John Anderson Ralph Hoisington Ralph Meeks Harold Duncan William Grimm Charles Sharp

Prohibition League Formed at Glouster

A Glouster branch of the Athens County Eighteenth Amendment League is formed with Rev. M S Rogers as president and Rev. F J Batterson as vice president. Officers include C E Williams as secretary. County delegates Prof. H T Houf, Prof. A B Sias, and Hal ler attended. Sias urged cooperation and Houf outlined plans for a Mosier Bill referendum petition and further work.

H. T. Houf A. B. Sias Haller Athens Prof. Sias County League Dr. Houf League

Principal DeLong Rehired at Glouster High School

Principal L. G. DeLong of Glouster High School was rehired for another year by the board of education at a meeting in the high school building. Salary and term length depend on the state department of education. Mrs. Cassie Vaughn hired as school enumerator. Further teacher hiring awaits term length and legislature adjournment. Supt. Figley hosted a lunch for the board after the meeting. James Stedman attended as a guest.

Glouster L. G. DeLong Glouster High School Board of Education Thomas W. Figiey State Department of Education Cassie Vaughn Supt Figley James Sted

Farewell Party Honors Miss Metzger by Excelsior Class

A farewell party was held at the Battersons home in Glouster to honor Miss Kathryn Metzger teacher of the Excelsior Class of the M. E. Sunday School. Guests included Miss Metzger, Helen Vickrey, Elizabeth Gaskala, Mary E. Bennett, Martha Lent, Mary F. Carpenter, Phyllis Morris, Norma Dyer, Anna Louise Logue, Lucille Richardson, Dorcas Burns, Ruth Darling, Margaret Skinner, Grace and Esther Batterson, and Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Batterson.

High School Principal Discusses Money at Rotary

Nelsonville May 10 Howard Kirk principal of Logan High School and Logan Rotary Club member spoke on Money at the local club session. He linked production and distribution to profit and compared Civil War era conditions to today noting cycles of debt and cheap credit and discussing bimetalism and inflation viewpoints. Elwood Davis of Mr. Gilead Ohio was a club guest.

Nelsonville Howard Kirk Logan High School Logan Rotary Club Elwood Davis Mr. Gilead, Ohio

Eastern Star inspection draws 150 at Nelsonville event

At the Eudora Chapter No. 72 Eastern Star annual inspection in the Masonic Temple 150 attendees heard Mrs. Lama Magrew Ohio’s worthy grand matron praise local officers. Pre-inspection dinner at Legion Building featured spring flowers and gifts for dignitaries from Athens Marietta Glouster Logos Columbus and South Carolina.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter No Eastern Star Masonic Temple Lama Magrew Ohio Legion Building Ben Magrew Florence Lawrence Blanche Murphy Columbus Mes Theona Miller Marietta Inez Backus Wilson Padora Athens Glouster Logos South Carolina

Missionary Society Meet May 11 at Miss Love Home

The Missionary Society of the Christian Ghureh will meet Thursday night May 11 at 5 30 at Miss Sigrid Love's home. Miss Verna Hand will direct the program.

The Missionary Society of the Christian Ghureh Sigrid Love Verna Hand

Auxiliary to Meet Glouster

The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers of America will meet Friday night at 7 30 at Eagle Hall.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary The Eagle Hall

Kiwanis Meeting Draws Visitors and Flood Planning

Glouster May 10 Attendance at Kiwanis Club noon meeting at Hotel Gordon was good with one visitor, E F Carpenter. Herman Atlas won the attendance prize from B R Angle. A flood control meeting on Logan Thursday night will include several nonmembers. dinner at 6 30 p m and departure from Glouster at 5 15 p m.

Glouster

May Day Bill Fast and West Schools Announce Spring Carnival

Nelsonville May Day program announced for Fast and West School Buildings. West School features May Queen Jean Matheny, Rhythm Band selections, folk dance, and student chorus. East School plans bells songs, Glow Worm, Country Gardens, and full school singalongs. Fifth and Sixth Grades perform Fisherman’s Song and Milkmaid Drill. Principal staff include Miss Lillian Young and Miss Nellie Hamer. Event starts at 10 o'clock.

Fast and West Nelsonville West May Queen Jean Matheny St. Mary's Glow Worm Jimmy Lillian Young Nellie Hamer Donald McCray Ella Patton Melvina Hall

Hap py Hollow School to stage sixth and seventh grade play

Thursday night the pupils of Hap py Hollow School's sixth and seventh grades will present a min theater performance. The event showcases student acting and teamwork in a local school program.

Happy Hollow

PTA Officers Elected At Monday Meeting

A social will follow. This program will close the school year. An invitation to attend was extended. At a PTA meeting held Monday night officers were elected president Mrs. Dorothy Lowry vice president Chloe Rice secretary Mrs. Laurence Gallagher and treasurer Mrs. Nora Yates.

Strel Dorothy Lowry Chloe Rice Laurence Gallagher Nora Yates

Methodist Sunday School Banquet Held Thursday Evening

The banquet of Class No. 21 taught by Mrs. Florence Coakley will be held at the church Thursday evening at 6pm.

Methodist Florence Coakley

Local visits and family travel across Ohio towns

Mrs Leland Pierce and son Leland, Mrs Will Pierce and daughter Elizabeth, and son Wilbert spent the day in Chillicothe. Mrs Frank Knox and Mrs Albert Barber drove to Yellow Springs today and will accompany back. Betty Baldwin will spend time with Mrs Knox. Mark Hick of Columbus spent the end of the week with his mother and returned with his wife. Mr and Mrs Clinton Hick were called to Columbus Saturday by the illness of his brother. Mr and Mrs Elwood Davis and two children of Mt Gilead are guests of Principal and Mrs L T Powell.

Leland Pierce Leland Will Pierce Elizabeth Wilbert Chillicothe Frank Knox Albert Barber Yellow Springs Betty Baldwin Knox Mark Hick Columbus Clinton Hick Elwood Davis Mt. Gilead Ohio

Death of Charles Butt Noted in Nelsonville

Nelsonville May 10 Word reaches here of the death of Charles Butt of Chicago. Mr and Mrs Butt and their little daughter were affected by the loss and word was received in town.

Nelsonville Charles Butt Chicago

Butler family tragedy ties to Chicago auto crash

The Butt family returned to Chicago after visiting relatives when an auto accident occurred. Mr. Butt died Tuesday at a Chicago hospital. He was the son of Scott Butt and formerly lived in the city. The Epworth League event planned for May 11 was postponed to May 18.

Chicago Mrs. Butt Mr. Butt Scott Butt

Ends Body Odor by Removing Cause

All who perspire freely know that bathing gives only temporary odor relief. Odor stems from stale perspiration in pores. ordinary soaps clog pores rather than flush it out. Kirk's Coco Castile pure vegetable oil soap dissolves stale curds, rinses clean, and ends body odor at the source. Sold by grocers at a new low price.

Kirk America Castile

Plymouth Six Sedan Drives Down Price Frontier

ARTIS ELLIOTT weighs daily 75 mile trips and spots Plymouths 4 door Six Cylinder sedan at 510 dollars. The ad touts 70 horsepower, Floating Power engine mountings, hydraulic brakes, safety steel bodies, and a rigid X frame, claiming Plymouth’s lowest price for a new 6 cylinder 4 door.

Artis Elliott Plymouth Elliott

Past Chiefs' Club meeting of White Rose Temple No. 92

Pythian Sisters will meet at 7 o'clock Thursday evening at Mrs. Irene Williams home in Glouster. The event is hosted by the Past Chiefs' Club of White Rose Temple No. 92.

Glouster Chiefs’ Club White Rose Temple Pythian Sisters Irene Williams

Kittle Family Hosts Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Kittle entertained weekend and Sunday guests at Walnut Hill. Attending were Atty and Mrs. Gywnn Sanders of Marysville, Mr. and Mrs. 8. R. Sanders of Richwood, Roger Kittle and Virginia Lou Eberle of Ohio University, Mrs. Georgia Linscott of Athens, Mrs. Lydia Kittle of Trimble, Miss Mary Whyte of Nelsonville, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Vosper, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baumgardner of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Leake of Buch­tel, who were weekend guests of J. R. Clark and family.

H. F. Kittle Walnut Hill Atty Gywnn Sanders Marynville

Local Resident Taken to Cleveland Hospital for Treatment

Harvey Nelson of Athens former Glouster resident was taken to University Hospital in Cleveland last Friday for treatment. His nephew Dr. Nelson Brandeberry is connected with the Cleveland hospital. He traveled with Mrs. Nelson a brother a sister and a nephew. All returned home Sunday except Harvey Nelson who remained for care.

Glouster Harvey Nelson Athens University Hospital Cleveland Nelson Brandeberry Cleveland Hospital Nelson Joseph Nelson Jennie Floyd Brandeberry

Democrats Work Toward Complete Ticket In Glouster

Confusion over meeting aims cited as Democrats plan sessions in Glouster to prepare a full ticket before the August primary. A Tuesday meeting and an upcoming Friday session at the mayor’s office will not bar anyone from filing a petition to run.

Glouster

Plymouth De Luxe Cars Win Detroit Buyers Over

Detroit buyers praise Plymouth De Luxe for its 112 inch wheelbase and largest size among low priced sixes. They note Free Wheeling all silent transmission and optional automatic clutch, plus a smart radiator and stylish interior with deep seats. Potential buyers urged to see the De Luxe before purchase.

Mr. Major Plymouth

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