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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

2

Ministers to Participate in Nelsonville High Baccalaureate

Nelsonville High School prepares for the annual baccalaureate program Sunday May 21 at 7 30 PM in the auditorium. The Rev Al bert Selbee will deliver the sermon to the graduating class with several community ministers taking part. Invocation by Rev Dwight Plymere Scripture read by Rev B A Awe prayer and benediction by Rev William A Kelly. Lloyd Evans chairs the service. Commencement announcements by Supt E J Arnold. Music direction by Brooks Franks and Faith Cordrey.

Nelsonville Albert Selbee Independent Holiness Church Nelsonville High School Dwight G. Plymire B. A. Awe William A. Kelly Lloyd Evans J. Arnold Brooks Franks Faith Cordrey

County League Opens June 4 in Athens County

Athens County League managers met to set Sunday June 4 as opening day. Teams entering the league include Carbondale Patton Millfield Nelsonville and others. G E Mitchell of The Messenger presided as baseballs were distributed for the first two games.

Nelsonville Athens County League Athens County Iby Carbondale Patton Millfield Dr. Buckley Jacksonville Bell Stewart Whyte Wagner Buchtel Frazier the Plains

Nelsonville Club Plans Benefit Party Tonight

The Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club hosts a benefit party this evening at St. Andrew's Parish Hall. The event starts at 8 o'clock and aims to raise funds for local projects and member scholarships.

Nelsonville — Business and Professional Women’s Club St. Andrew's Parish

Hayes Funeral Rites Held at Zaleski

Funeral services for Thomas Hayes were held at St. Sylvester's Church in Zaleski after his death at St. Anthony's Hospital in Columbus. The Hayes family had long lived near the Red Diamond area.

Hayes Zaleski James McKibben Helen McKibben Coleman Logan Harry Wyatt William Hull Columbus

Entertains Guests Amid Weekend Social Roundup

Miss Hanna Evans hosted guests over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Foraker and son David from Dayton. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dunlap and daughter Edna Louise of Corning, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Scott with daughters Margaret and Wilma Gardner from this city.

Hanna Evans Ernest Foraker David Dayton iClyde Dunlap Edna Louise Corning C. E. Scott Margaret Wilma Gardner

Private Pilots Face Show Cause Over Violations

The Civil Aeronautics Authority orders two private pilots to show cause why their certificates should not be revoked. Norman Leavitt of El Monte California faces charges over solo flight rules and dangerous altitude. Samuel Giberson of Denver is accused of carrying three passengers and flying with insufficient fuel after a snow squall forced a rough landing. Two student pilots Samuel Gagian and Roy Morris from Murray Utah are fined to show cause for stunting over a high school. Authority vows to act against reckless private fliers.

Washington, D. C Civil Aeronautics Authority Norman John Leavitt el Monte California Samuel Hart Giberson Denver Giberson Murray Utah Samuel Gagian Roy J. Morris Glenn D. Woodman Salt Lake City Authority Robert H. Hinckley Lice of

Central PTA Meets Friday at Central School

The Central Parent Teacher Association will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at three o'clock in Central School. A program is planned and officers will be installed.

Central Pta

Reverend L. C. Butler To Receive Degree In New York

Nelsonville Rev Lawrence C Butler departed for his home at Niagarand and will travel to New York to receive his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Colgate Rochester Divinity School He plans to return to Nelsonville late next week.

Nelsonville Edward E. Pedigo New Athens James Hardman Martins Ferry Gus Pidcock M. B. Pedigo G. I. Putnam Columbus J. M. Hyde Athens C. N. Mackinnon Lawrence ‘Co. Butler

Senior Class Presents Assembly Program at Nelsonville

The Nelsonville high school weekly assembly featured the Senior Class with the school orchestra conducted by Mr. Franks. Don Sanders led the call to colors, Clarence Dishong and BM Barber organized the flag procession, and Louise Duskey presented a three act class history play The Future of the Class of 1939.

Nelsonville Mr. Franks Don Sanders Clarence Dishong BM Barber Betty McGuire Supt E. J. Arnold Kinneer Hugh Webb Louise Duskey Betty Snackenberg John North Betty Vernon Lewis Vaughn Dorothy Kontner Harold Juniper Johnny Hannas Danny Shaffer Bernadean Whyte Thelma Bruss Sam Howe Waldon Bruce Margie Deszo Daniel Woody Mac Wright Charles Parks Evelyn Wolfe Tom Rosser Juanita Wilson Mary Tennehill Eleanor Spencer Janis Lines Amy Jo Dewhurst

Pythian Day Observed by Damon Lodge No. 24

Nelsonville area lodge Damon No. 24 K of P holds Pythian Day services at A M E Church on Sunday May 21 at 2 30 with Rev. R W West as speaker D L Smith CC F H Dixon K of R and S invites the public to attend the service.

Nelsonville Damon Lodge K. of P R. W. West D. L. Smith F. H. Dixon K. of R

Start Sales of Season Tickets To Swimmers

Nelsonville announces season tickets for the swimming pool will go on sale Saturday after 9 AM at the superintendent’s office. Buyers may pay half now and half in one month. Tickets offered for elementary high school and adult levels as plans to open the pool around June 3 proceed. Concession bids will be opened at the high school Saturday at noon.

Nelsonville Superintendent of

Shoe Workers Union To Meet on May 22

The United Shoe Workers Local Union 146 will hold its monthly meeting at 7 30 p m at the K of P Hall in Nelsonville on Monday May 22. Fines for non attendance will be imposed unless a legitimate excuse is presented. Members unable to attend should see David Bennett for an excuse.

Nelsonville United Shoe Workers K. of P. Hall David Bennett

Nelsonville Juniors Fall in Extra Innings to Buchtel 5-4

Nelsonville Juniors and Buchtel were tied 4-4 after seven innings before Buchtel won 5-4 in the extra frame. Pitcher Smokey Garner fanned seven with two walks for Nelsonville while four Buchtel hits were allowed. infield errors hurt Nelsonville. Dewey Whyte, manager, announced a Sunday trip to Millfield as Carbondale field remains unfit. All players must be at Shafers News Stand at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Nelsonville Buchtel Smokey Garner Dewey Whyte

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