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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1927

Page

5

Nelsonville High to Graduate Class of 97

Nelsonville high school will graduate fifty seven seniors at commencement on Tuesday May 24 at 8 pm. The junior high exercises occur May 20 at 8 pm with address by Dr J G Collicott. The baccalaureate sermon on May 22 at 7 30 pm by Rev O J Howearth. Alumni banquet and class play scheduled. final exams start May 14, with promotion May 2.

Elsonville Nelsonville High School J. G. Collicott Schools of Columbus Ovclochk Vriday Dix Plomas Aluy Guy IL Adams Mary Netherine Allen Wallas Clarence Bay Edward M. Goss Mildred Gaynell Bryan Howard C. Kutt Carmoielle L. Cueg Anna Mae Colbert Eliabeth Ellen Murty Lizabeth Deval Grettaslelun Dushey Charlies Ettivn Ralph Ely Harold Roy Priunk Helm de Vrances Isabel Nell Liall Toth Grace Imogene Hartley Benny the Kealy Harry Jedwin iLolland Lucile Muddy Paul Kudsoen Grange G. Liams Ils A. Jewett Albert Rey Johnson Unicn Emily Drumiper Arthur Alvin Ikvanedy Maury Loweyshon Walter Db. Linscott Nm Jouis Linton Llake Mea Mildred M. McDaniel Mewanin S ‘Talking Lidian Kolkvik Fut Olives Maud A. Werk Iuliteroo Ware Tim, Vison Max Whui Wright

Nelsonville High to Stage The Whole Towns Talking

Nelsonville high school plans a Monday evening performance of The Whole Towns Talking a musical comedy based on Anita Loos materials. Faculty Amy Grave Mildred Ligherts guide the cast as Mr Simmons arranges a scheme to woo his daughter by staging love affairs, leading to a town wide buzz and comic complications.

Nelson Ville Peetry Anita Loos Ceniar Chiss Nelsonsihe High Dohn Laseligal They High School Amy Ie Grave Mildred Ligherts High Schoo Tacults Afr. Simmons Mer Bin Theag Winenior Randon Maton Photne

Nelsonville High School Alumni Banquet Planned

The forty ninth annual alumni banquet of the Nelsonville High School Alumni Association will be held Friday evening May 27. Dinner at 6:80 o clock at the Christian church with E S McCune as lastmaster. Welcome address to the class of 1927 will follow at Bill's Hall around 8:18.

Nelsonville May U

P T A Purpose Is Told By Ohio Professor Here

Nelsonville May 14 Professor H Bing of Ohio University spoke to the Central school Parent Teacher Association on The Purpose of Our Organization He urged helping the child discover himself and the right of self expression Steenrod presided A varied program followed with grades presenting items and 31 members attended the meeting

Nelsonville H. Bing Ohio University Parent-Teacher Association Central School Steenrod

Flushing Hydrants Prompts City Repair Plan

The city fire director R. McClain outlines necessary hydrant work and three planned stages. Officials expect to fix worn plugs and improve water pressure, aiming for a safer system and clearer procedures for future maintenance.

R. . McClain Dana

Funeral attendance listed for Nelsonville community

May 14 notice records attendance at a funeral in Nelsonville with local residents and out of town mourners. Names include Mrs. Heney Weating Dan Mullem Nayton Ohio and others from Trenton Columbus Akron Wooster Allenstown and more.

Nelsonville Ing Fame See Chestnuk Heney Weating Aling and Son Thenning Trenton Ohio Dan Mullem Nayton Onia John On Dara Tae Wiliam Williams Urdia Keating Air Len Wyeoff Wenting Jceniman Calumbhus Donait AP Taomard Akron Wooster Ailens- Scatt Amid Ine William James Davksonville Harry Pvills Lew M

Finne Birtehor Pleads Guilty in Profane Language Case

Nelsonville report says Birtehor of Deanville pleaded guilty to using profane language in the presence of a woman when arraigned before Major T. J. Eberle. He was fined and given a suspended thirty day sentence.

Pirtcrer Nelsonville Nirtehor Deanville T. J. Eberle Birtehor

Farewell party for Kathryn Kin before departure to Columbus

Social notes recount a farewell at 49 High Street for Kathryn Kin leaving for Columbus. Guests enjoyed games and luncheon, with Kathryn Ludden, Mary Whyte, and many others present. Edith Beagle presented a purse to Kathryn.

Charles Kin High Street Kathryn Columbus Edith Beagle Kathryn Ludden Mary Whyte Warel Hickman Liammie Klein Vivian Vera Lintén Vivian Woolery Nell Klein Willem Emish Elmo Higgins Geraldine Ross Louise Hanning Leal Dewhar Maxine North John, Cox Frank Betts Bob Huenfeld Max Barrows Gilbert Johnson Nder Hobson Paul Klein

Theater Party Hosts Honor at Colimeln Roly Afternoon

Orr, principal of ismioer high school, entertained the debtors at Hillings with a Unenter party at Colimeln on a sunny afternoon. The event featured light fare and socialized activities among attendees.

Ph Orr Ismioer ‘Hoal

F. R. E. Club Members Honor Guests At Home Event

Miss Hazel Wallace hosted a F. R. E. club gathering at 670 Chestnut street with needlework and social time. A two course luncheon followed for members and guests including Mrs. Walter Green and Mrs. R. H. Brown, plus visiting couples, as farewells were noted for Mrs. Joseph Matthewson and Mrs. G. Wallace who depart for Ohio and Cleveland.

F. R. E. Club Hazel Wallace Chestnut Street Walter Green Matcohn Raybould R. H. Brown Dave Evans Beryl Wallace Welson Dowler Gertie Hike Wil Lewis Thomas Matthewson Joseph Matthewson G. Wallace Countybus Cleveland Ohio Matthewson Wallace Petit Myrtle Hawk Standall Ruth Pat- Blary Wiste Hannah Margaret Betts Wirza Smith Ibach Cohagen Bertha Ara Latada Mar L Wallice No Gray

Personal mentions and visits noted in local notices

Several society names and guest arrangements appear. Rath Browne visits Miss Catherine at week’s end, Jon Aumiller and son Tolun stay with Mr. and Mrs. William Burvsu, Mrs. Tetra Kiarlenburg plans home qunneries in Aavesville, and Mrs. Gard McLoughtin has Vale's Mill daughters for Friday. Faithful Martha Cr raobers from Padilifal Martha vii church will meet Mandiey at 7 in church parlors.

Rath Browne Cammbus Catherine Jon Aumiller Tolun William Burvsu Tetra Kiarlenburg Aavesville Rey Sehmuckentarg Gard McLoughtin Vale's Mill G. L. Meahiin Sieve Irs Bella Tavis Robet Lancaster Jortford Danton Michigwn Ohio Sy Sountord Finlendent Mina Cook God Edar Rapids Towa Adie Lilvher Marthia Cr Raobers Martha viii Chureh

Vernie Jarell Dies at Meeker Run Home

Mrs. Vernie V. Jarell, 70, died Friday at her Meeker Run home in Mulsonville. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM at Charles Tolliver's home. Burial is planned at Matheny Cemetery. She is survived by husband Jesse Jarell.

Mulsonville Vernin V. Jarell Meeker Run Charles Tolliver Matheny Jesse Jarell

Nelsonville Barber Toby Travis Sells Shop After 27 Years

Nelsonville barber Toby Travis who ran a shop for 17 years in Hook street sold the business yesterday to Otto Weekley and left the city last night. His immediate plans are not known.

Nelsonville Toby” Travis Hook Street Otto Weekley

Y. M. G. A. NOTES REPORT ON FLOOD RELIEF AND CHINA WORK

The note discusses Mississippi flood damage and relief work by YMCA volunteers. It reports that YMCA operations in China were not closed and many secretaries remained in post despite rumors, with only a few having to leave.

China

Y M C A Expands Youth Membership and Programs

A Nelsonville YMCA report details shifts in youth outreach and membership, noting prior free or discounted access deterred by service rules. It highlights renewed emphasis on teen participation, swimming privileges, and a competitive, value-focused program for boys aged 18 to 21, with future plans aligned to the association’s international report. Elizabeth Flora, aged 10, cast her first municipal vote at 101 Shield.

Nelsonville Siield Elizabeth Flora

Hewitt Given Different Kind of Music at Ohio Penitentiary

In Columbus on May 14 1910 Floyd Hewitt a 16 year old killer of Mrs Fret Brown and her son lies in an Ohio penitentiary cell Chaplain Reed has placed a phonograph in Hewitt's cell along with Leo Halterman the South Solon slayer while iron bars keep them apart from other condemned men.

Columbus Floyd Hewitt Fret Brown Jefferson Ohio Penitentiary T. ©. Reed Leo Halterman South Solon Hewitt Halterman

Hedged execution date looms for Hewitt amid stay bids

Fragments show Hewitt facing execution on August 10 with appeals pending. Officials and supporters weigh stays and possible gubernatorial intervention as the condemned man shows concern over his fate.

Iker Hewitt

Dry Agent Held After Detroit River Deaths

Dry agent August Lettner was held in Detroit Mich on charges of involuntary manslaughter over the death of James Lee and his 14 year old daughter Mildred. They were killed when the motor launch they rode was rammed by a federal prohibition patrol boat on the Detroit River late yesterday. Edinburgh reports a second major influenza death toll rising in Northern Scotland.

Detroit Mich James Lee Mildred August Lettner Lees Fed Prohibition Lottner Detroit River

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