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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1931

Page

3

Ten Will Graduate From Buchtel High

Buchtel High School will graduate ten students with commencement on Thursday night May 21 at 8 oclock. H B Zuber will deliver the class address in Nelgonaville. Dr A K Walker will present diplomas. The program lists Salutatory Joe Cherniak Class History Wilbur Stevens Grumbler Emerson Barstow Class Poem Walter Glass Wil Zora Gray Class Prophecy Donald Gray Valedictory Lillian Glove with other graduates Arthur Newman Mary Lewis Orville Dearing A Junior-Senior banquet will follow Friday May 22

Nelsonville Buchtel High School H. B. Zuber Nelgonvile A K. Walker Joe Cherniak Wilbur Stevens Clags Emersor

First Aid Methods Explained by Goss

Nelsonville May 16 Paul Ggas of the American Red Cross life saving unit demonstrated simple approaches to stop bleeding and prevent deaths from automobile crashes at Nelsonville High School. He described applying pressure to arterial bleeding and techniques to revive a person overcome by water gas or electric shock.

Nelsonville Paul Ggas Washington, D. C American Red Cross Life Saving Unit Nelsonville High School United States Goss

Two Arrests Highlight Nelsonville Patch News

Ed Denny, wanted in Bucyrus for non support, was arrested by Nelsonville police and sent back to Bucyrus with Police Chief Trautman. Ralph Windle pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined 10 dollars, and remanded to County Jail before transfer to Athens. Community notices include guild meetings, class gatherings, a bridge evening, a May 29 W B A meetup, and a May 18 birth announcement for Edith Hostetter’s family. Superintendent H E Luber to speak at Methodist service and Pythian Sisters invited to visit New Lexington Lodge May 21. William McMahon of Detroit visiting. his wife and son to join later.

Nelsonville Ed Denny Bucyrus Iyohce Trautman Ralph Windle Bill Hickman Windle Athens Tollee George Bateman H. E. Luber Methodist Church Pythian Sisters of Valley Tennpie New Lexington Lodge C. C. Butt

Juniors Victors in Track Meet Friday

Nelsonville High School juniors won 305 to 274 over the senior class in the third annual track meet at the city playground. Laura Norman led the seniors with four firsts, while the eighth grade won junior high events and Nye led junior high scoring.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School City Playground Laura Norman Sniple Nye Ed Murphy Jack Hafner Bob Stalter Helen Shaw Steve Yantis Nelson Burphy Pierce Murphy Hickman Hall Ingram Klinebriel Persn Elinebriel Lawson Nve Ine Tram Mite tun—Murphy Dezso Ruhp Rls Breed Tuttp Norman Chapman Colbert Woodson Toominson Bateman Tomlinson Bean Trantor High School Hafner Galvin Woolery Butts Windle Grose Tucker Stalter Johnson

Smiles Easier Than Dark Frowns Told At Nelsonville High

Paul Goss of the American Red Cross discussed life saving lessons at Nelsonville High School. He said smiling uses fewer facial muscles than frowning, noting it takes three and a half times more effort to frown.

Nelsonville Paul Goss Washington, D.C American Red Cross Fife Saving Unit Nelsonville High School Goss

Officers Elected Mrs Schisely Is Chosen Head Of Buchtel PTA

Buchtel Ohio May 16 The Buchtel High School PTA met Thursday night with two toy band numbers under director Cletus Smathers and local selections by the Snyder twins Logan A talk by Principal Fred Linscott followed The secretary Myrtie Mahoney presented the financial report for the year The association voted to give 25 to the athletic fund New officers elected President Mrs Winfred Shively Vice President Fred Linscott Secretary Miss Lenna Whitmore Treasurer Mrs Roy Wright A vote of thanks was given retiring president Mrs Sueary for her services

Winfred Shively Fred Linscott Lenna Whitmore Roy Wright Ueary

Old Timers Win 8-0 Over Floodwoods Thursday

Nelsonville May 16 Doctor Walker's Old Timers defeated Floodwood 8 to 0 on Floodwood ground. Next game Tuesday May 1 at Murray City versus New Straitsville, a key contest as New Straitsville seeks to halt the veterans' advance. The Old Timers travel to Carbon Hill May 21 with further games against Longstreth Chauncey and others amid rain postponements this season.

Doctor Walker Nelsonville Old Timers Floodwood New Straitsville Murray City Carbon Hill Longstreth Chauncey

Alumni Reunion Set for May 29 at Nel sonville High

Fifty third annual Alumni Association reunion to close Commencement Week. Class of 1931 with 65 members to be honored. Alumni dinners at MoE Church at 6 40 p m. Welcome by Hubert Hyde, response by Frank Shay. Notable features include Noah Beilhara lyceum entertainer with Fun Fiction and Philosophy. Reunions planned by Classes 16 21 26 plus others. homecoming luncheon May 20 for Class 21. dance to close program at Elks Home. Tickets from Colonial or Shaler's News Office by May 28.

Alumni Association of Nelsonville High School Clase of Alumnd Moe Hubert Hyde Frank Shay Asaa Noah Beilhara Lyceum D. B. Lowden Verna Hand Carl Straiton John Zeller American Legion Max Bowers Sheldon Powell Lillian Howe Eziks Colonial Shaler Hos Alwane Association DR Johnson OrraDle Parsons Richard Vere Frank Bes Theta Baugh Dine Wilson

Class Play Set For Tuesday At Local High School

Youngrat will present The Youngest a comedy about a wealthy family’s private life. Oliver Winslow Tom Wolf Mark Winslow and others star under the direction of Ulisses Grace and Mildred. The drama follows Richard Winslow and siblings as Nancy Slake visits the Whe slows changing affairs.

Nelson Ville Claus Wil Richard Winstow Tao Mark Oliver Winsiay Nancy Slake Wheslows Oliver Winsow Tom Wolf Merk Winslow Paul Huddy Charlotte Winslow Jo Barnecut Martha Winslow Evelyn Galvin Augusta Window Marth Ruth Backus Nanny Isiake Virginie Eberle Kittie Mildred Busees Alan Martin Owe Behieant Richard Winsiow Shaw Ulisses Grace Mildred Eterts

Baccalaureate And Commencement Planned In Nelsonville

The Nelsonville High School schedule includes a baccalaureate May 24 with Ray Grammer delivering the address and the high school glee club performing under Prof Ward. Commencement for the Senior High will be May 28 with Dr KE Lewin of Ohio State University delivering the address and Frank Shay giving the valedictory. The senior class totals about six members, the second largest in the athletery, while the Junior High commencement is set for May 28. Alex Root, superintendent, will deliver the address.

Nelsonville Nelaville Migh Aueds Ray Grammer Christina Church Igh School Glee Club Ward Wo Hanim Sentor High Sentor High Screet KE Lewin Department of Education Ohio State University Maxion Senor Wig Alex Root Athens County

Perfect attendance list from New Floodwood School

Nelsonville May 16. The following pupils from grades three four and five have no perfect attendance record for the year Hubert Lanning John Lanning Eugene Ward Eveline Burjey Helen Hammond Belford Hammond Elsie Keon Vera Miller Frel en Perry Kenneth Harvey Frances LeLong Betty McGuire Kathryn O Nad Delbert Bammond Madeline TrLong Nuth Delong Roberto Ward

Nelsonville Fiyry New Floodwood School Ino Atendance Hubert Lanning John Lanning Eugene Ward Eveline Bur Jey Hielen Hammond Belford Dammond Elsie Keon Vera Miller Frelen Perry Kenneth Harvey Frances LeLong Betty McGuire Kathryn O' Nad Delbert Bammond Madeline TrLong Nuth Delong Roberto Ward

P T A Elects Officers at Nelsonville Central School

P T A at Central School in Nelsonville elected new officers for the upcoming year. President Donald Shafer, vice president Ro Tamiin Aon, secretary Heatrice Barber, treasurer Elizabeth Idaton, with retiring president Larry Davis honored for two years’ service.

Funeral Services Held For Mes Warner C and On Friday

The funeral for Mrs Warner C and On Friday was held at the First Church of Christ in Columbus Street, conducted by Reverend Charles K. Grammer. Hymns The Garden and The Old Rugged Cross were sung by Glenn Allen and Seine Grammer, with Ralph Howe at the piano.

Mes Warner C Nelsonvellas Mice Seine Grammer Mea Ralph Ftowe

Powell Proports Buy Lands In Nelsonville

Powell, after selling its Fort Street property to Dre J. Webb, has purchased the Powell property on West Sueyington Street in Nelsonville. The deal confirms Powell’s continued expansion and changes in local land ownership.

Oil and Gas Men Busy in Vicinity

Nelsonville on May 16 reports Brank O Mara using a big oil producer at Lark Run drilling at about barrels a day. Porter Brothers of Marietta, contractors with nearby holdings, prepare to locate another well. Two gas wells are active in the area including the Saat End near the city. The CHAR thers Company near Mason City, Alt on Co H C drilling for two weeks. O Mara started near his Brewery well on land owned by Frank Patton and the Nelsonsillo Savings Association. We trikk and Bowman of Lancaster expect to begin drilling next week on the Vance Morgantessa holdings near the yard office.

Nelsonville Brank O'Mara Lark Run ABC Coorumen Porter Brothers Marietta O'Mara Saat Charthers Company Afason City Co. H.C. Dé Brain O' Mara Nis Brewery Frank Patton Nelsorsilio Flame & Savings Association Wetrikk & Bowman Lancaster Vance Morgantessa C. & O Rattrend Holdings

York Township Board Names Teachers for Next Year

Nelsonville May 16 The York Township Board of Education met May 15 and employed teachers including Deanville Fenn Mourne principal Kathryn Ware hime Mary Scenes Dorothy Cowart Mildred Wend Helen Francis Kimberly Antona Siaper Marle Warehime New Floodword Erma Jones Gaye Ervin Oid Flood wood Nettle Keeton York Jivelyn Biddle Gannett Lena Wolfe Mabel Robson music supervisor.

Dene Staffa Nelsonville York Mducktenn Deanville Fenn Mourne Kathryn Warehime Mary Scenes Dorothy Cowart Oak Grove Mildred Wend Helen Francis Kimberly Antona Siaper Marle Warehime New Floodword Erma Jones Gaye Ervin Oid Floodwood Nettle Keeton Jivelyn Biddle Gannett Lena Wolfe Mabel Robson Wate

Funeral services for Mrs Ann Cunle Bies in Nelsonville

Mrs Ann Cunle Bies 68 died Friday at the family home Cheat Nut Street Nelsonville. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 PM at the residence with Rev H A Sayre pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in McArthur Cemetery. She is survived by husband Mianie Cust, daughter Afr Harrys Ash worth, and son James Custell. Continued on Page 24

Nelsonville Mta Elin Ann Cunle Ates Fernoon Cheat Nut Street Punerat H. A. Sayre Methodist Church McArthur Mianie Custe Afr Harrys Ashworth James Custegell

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Ten Buchtel High Fn Denny Methodist Guild Pearl Seaman West Washington Street C. E. Ogg William Poling Martha Methods al Sunday School Jefferson Street H. O. Wolf G. Cotton Frank Alien B. A. Club W. B.A. Club Ruth Kridder Adams Street Ivan Matheny Elizabeth Hallett Elizabeth Street Roy Backus Lilian Tignor Joe Tignor Madison Street Bridge E. E. Rosser West Franklin Street William McMahon Floyd Rosser Detroit Ti Rosser Earsel Hanning Edith Hostetter Earsel Joe Ticoaeer Fanly Bridge Club Walter Wilson Fayette Street E. S. McCune Cleveland Frances Bennett Edward Sharp J. B. Preston McCune Entertains Club Walter Green W. Franklin Street Forest Rose Club Hyatt New Straiteville Burt Wallace Gertie Bllit Rich Brown Luther Wyskiver Malcolm Raybould Slisses Lulu Parry Besse Deer Hazel Wallace Green Thomas Bush Columbus Gadbury Electric Nebonrills R M. Sleary George Benaman Pittsburgh Dow Hotel Ofeloclks Bride Henry Home Franklin Street Carnes Hickman Steenrod Renaman Ving Davis A. Hooper Cooley Fort Street Elizabeth Cooley HRING King Carbondale Public Citizens’ Bank Stxty Ward H. Hamm Mary Whyte Edith Beags Gerald McCreary Rosemary Acker Hamm The Varsity Six Orchestra Warrenton Pax Benalainnit Society Virmuua Beach Mis Frank Murphy Clara Christian Sunday School Eden Sirentod Harriet Gray Mabel Dalton Mas Gray Sylvia Lata Emily Reed Mra. Reed Mra Eth Pateton Griffon Clothes D. Damson Soilue Way Messeenger C. E. Heft Washington St. Nelsonsidle Central Group May Parent-Teacher Association of the Central School Paestient Aire Donald Shafer C Ro ‘Tamiin- Aon Evelyn Craig Sitgeles Maxoctation Harry Charies Gecalt Aon Mira Joe Verity Afra Jonert Princcipal Cor ‘Fontinaan Carii Sequin Ted YyMare Bartle Meg Ann Cusie Bies Mkecubesisca Rea Stu the Bardin Bros. Co Athens, Ohio C. E. Scott Joyces Dept. Store Nelsonville Head To Foot Outfitters Dimities Batiste Voile Shantung Handkerchief Lawn Pongee Prestons Nelsons Ile Oldsmobile Ford Tudor Essex Jacky Rans Chevrolet Chrysler Graham Paige DODGE Nash Truck Guthrie’s
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