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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1933

Page

3

Commencement Week Plans Named for Class of 1933

Supt J Arnold lists events for 1932 33 school year senior activities including annual Class Play May 26 8 pm at the high school auditorium and a May 31 program. Guest speaker B O Skinner State Director of Education will address graduates. Alumni banquet scheduled June 2. Graduation candidates listed with numerous names.

J. Arnold Gates Hyde Lucille Herman Ee Yak Yes Gram. B. O. Skinner Leland Krieg

PILES TREATED WITHOUT CUTTING OR SALVES

A historic ad claims a doctor Dr J Leonhardt cured piles by internal remedies, asserting 900 of 1000 patients healed using Hemroid and promising guaranteed results with quick treatment options.

Leonhardt

Frank Brady Dies in Maple Hill at 71

Frank P. Brady 71 died at his Maple Hill home after a long illness. He was survived by his wife, four children Ben Anna Elizabeth at home and George of Maple Hill, plus two sisters Mrs. Jonas of Maple Hill and Mrs. Warner of The Plains. One hundred twenty five couples attended the Elks dance last night at the Elks Home on Hocking Street with Zach Whyte and orchestra providing music.

Nelsonville Frank P. Brady Maple Hill Ben Anna Elizabeth George Jonas Warner the Plains Elks Home Hocking Street Zach Whyte Orchestra

Open House Musical Program At Masonic Temple

Nelsonville May 18 about 150 members and friends attended Philadorian Lodge F. and A. M. open house at the Masonic Temple. Malvern Wilson, lodge master, led a program featuring Lena Lee and the Glee Club Moonlight and Dreams of You Will Sail Back Once More Sylvia Corwin Cookson readings and songs, and other performances followed by a cafeteria dinner and games into the evening.

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge F. & A. M Masonic Temple Malvern Wilson Lena Lee Glee Club Joe Galvin Sylvia Reading Addie Maccombs Corwin Cookson Francis Hawk Helen Gandee

Freshmen entertain Freshmen at Nelsonville School

Nelsonville School notes describe Jr. 10 freshmen under Miss Deer and Don Martin hosting Miss Sharp and Miss Diehl’s group. The program featured songs, a Ruth Lehman poem, and talks by scholarship contest winners Ruth Seibert Elberta Bussy Glenn Smith and Ruth Lehman. Class officers for next year were nominated for a future vote.

Jr. 10 Miss Deer Don Martin Miss Sharp Miss Diehl Ruth Lehman Ruth Seibert Elberta Bussy Glenn Smith

Election of Journal ism Club officers and seniors named

The Journalism Club elected officers at the last meeting with Bob Stalter as president Elizabeth Backus secretary and Robert White editor for the current year. For 1932 33 Arlene Betts president Agnes Hillen secretary and Charles Evans editor. Seniors listed include Mary Jo Haffner Arlene Betts Agnes Hillen Roland Pierce Elwood McCreary Charles Patton and Abraham Simon.

Journalism Club Bob Stalter Elizabeth Backus Robert White Arlene Betts Agnes Hillen Charles Evans Mary Jo Haffner Roland Pierce Elwood McCreary Charles Patton Abraham Simon Nelle Dowler

Campfires Meet Nelsonville Then Plan Memorial Day Service

The 45 Campfires held a Tuesday night meeting at Lewis Powell's home with Duke Mender Lowell Hickman E L Murphy Gene Young and Powell. They decided to join regular Scout services at Greenlawn Memorial Day and formed a transportation committee to bring members to the services. TO MEET FRIDAY The Central PTA meets Friday at 3 PM at Central School.

Nelsonville Lewis Powell Duke Mender Lowell Hickman E. L. Murphy Gene Young Greenlawn Memorial Day

Runaway youths from Tiffin home detained in Nelsonville

Two boys Woodrow Craft 15 and Glenn Powers 13 ran away from the Junior Order United American Mechanics home at Tiffin Ohio. They were found soliciting food and taken to the Nelsonville city building awaiting return by Tiffin authorities. They initially claimed Ashland Kentucky as origin, but later admitted fleeing the Tiffin home.

Nelsonville Junior Order United American Mechanics Tiffin Ohio Woodrow Craft Glenn Powers Ashland

Near beer crackdown reaches Nelsonville dealers

Local near beer sellers were warned by a Federal agent Tuesday that trading the cereal beverage without a license is illegal. Dealers were told to dispose of stock and comply with the new beer law license requirements. The notice highlights the shift from prohibition era “kick” to regulated sale.

Nelsonville

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meets at Myers Street

The W C T U gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Jesse Bryan's home on Myers Street for its regular meeting. President Mrs. Sam Starkey led the session and Mrs. Thomas Spencer spoke in prayer. Mr. W L Hudson delivered an instructive talk explaining the Master Bill and presented petitions seeking member assistance.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Jesse Bryan Myers Street Sam Starkey Thomas Spencer W. L. Hudson

Diggin Up the Dirt stage comedy stars Maria Geenter in a witty cast

The upcoming production features Martina Geenter as Juliet and Rusty Wend in a sarcastic romance, with Ralph Parks as a romantic lead and Mary Josephine Haffner as his partner. Charles Patton plays Ken opposite Arlene Betts, Gene Arnold appears as Sheriff Carson, Roland Pierce is Jose, Mable Malone as Jane, and Gerald Thomas falls for Aunt Mir iam with Helen Wash burn. Elizabeth Backus notes a humorous troupe delivering jokes about bugs and nuts.

Martina Geenter Juliet Rusty Wend Ralph Parks Mary Josephine Haffner Charles Patton Ken Arlene Betts Gene Arnold Sheriff Carson Jose Roland Pierce Mable Malone Jane Gerald Thomas Miriam Helen Washburn Elizabeth Backus

Troop 46 Scout News Prep for Memorial Day Services

Troop 46 gathers at Central School grounds Friday at 6 30 for drill and games led by Scoutmaster Mender. Patrol leaders White Bateman Pritchard and Greene to ensure full attendance as 46 aims to join Memorial Day observances. A 14 mile hike is moved to next Saturday with 9 am departure and 6 pm return. Second Class status required for camping aside from new members.

Central School Mender Pat White Bill Bateman Jack Pritchard Terry Greene Jimmie Linscott

Open Meeting Planned by Cosmopolitan Club

The Cosmopolitan Club will host an open meeting tomorrow night at six at the Christian Church. Miss Mary Blasius of Logan will be the guest speaker presenting Women of the Bible.

Cosmopolitan Club The Christian Church Mary Blasius Logan

Buchtel Union League Sets Weekly Wednesday Meetings

May 18 report states the regular meeting of the Buchtel Union employed League will be held every Wednesday at 7 PM at the Buchtel Opera House.

Buchtel Buchtel Unemployed League Buchtel Opera House

District W. C. T. A. Convention Report From Jackson

Mrs. T. A Copeland of Athens, district president, presented the dress and report of the District W. C. T. A. convention held in Jackson last Tuesday. She addressed the city forces' current problems. Closing prayer by Mrs. Hudson. meeting adjourned.

Jackson T. A Copeland Athens

Clergy and parishioners head to Steubenville VBS conference

Rev. Lloyd Evans along with Miss Irene McDowell Peggy Whitmore Lois Devol and a Sand Run Greendale group left today to attend a Daily Vacation Bible School Conference in Steubenville and will return Friday night.

Lloyd Evans Irene McDowell Peggy Whitmore Lois Devol Sand Run and Greendale Steubenville

Mobilization Call Set For Friday By Ohio Legion

Nelsonville notices an annual emergency mobilization held by the Ohio Department of the American Legion. Members of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Boy Scout troops and ex servicemen must be ready to answer a radio announced call and then register at the Legion building to be counted.

Nelsonville American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Boy Scout Legion Ohio Department of the American Legion

Mobilization call to radios and whistles planned in Ohio

The text describes a nationwide disaster mobilization plan with a broadcast call over all radio stations in Ohio. It notes that the time is known only to the State Department and requests all to register immediately. Local authorities will coordinate whistle blasts from the electric light plant to announce the mobilization.

California Maine American Legion Ohio State Department

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