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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1926

Page

3

Senior class play in Nelsonville promises humorous night

The Nelsonville senior class presents Nothing But the Truth a three act comedy at the high school auditorium Monday May 24 directed by Grace and Mildred Roberts. Bob Bennett played by Max Bowers tells the truth for twenty four hours while Ruth Eberle as Gwendolyn Ralston and a quirky supporting cast provide mistaken identities romance and comic entanglements.

Nelsonville Esmeralda Grace Mildred Roberts Max Bowers Bob Bennett Ruth Eberle Gwendolyn Ralston Dick Donnelly Bob Floyd Wolfe van Dusen Sheldon Powell E. M. Ralston Charles Cook Letha Minner Ethel Gwendolyn Monica Acker Martha Lillian Howe Mable Jackson Helen Sharp Sable Jackson Thelma McGiffin

Woman's Relief Corps Dinner at Crothers Home

The Woman's Relief Corps met at the Wall Crothers home on Madison street for a chicken dinner Saturday evening. Guests included Della McMasters Mary Eckels Mary Stout Mary Robertson Alice L Anderson Adda B James Gertrude Pensyle Jessie Murphy Florence Whitmore and Ruth Phoebe Clements and guests Jean Lucretia Dow Bowers Mary Jo Verity Joe Cook Beth Verity. An enjoyable evening is reported.

Nelsonville Woman's Relief Corps Wall Crothers Madison Street Della McMasters Mary Eckels Mary Stout Mary Robertson Alice L. Anderson Adda B. James Gertrude Pensyle Jessie Murphy Florence Whitmore Ruth Phoebe Clements Glenn Allen Daught Jean Lucretia Dow Bowers Mary Jo Joe Verity Joe Cook Beth Verity

Banquet Friday Planned as Joint Affair at Presbyterian Church

In Nelsonville on May 19 the 6 pm banquet at the Presbyterian church will welcome men and women. The Circle of Ruth and church women will provide a free meal. Attendees will hear Dr. Palmer and Edward Johnson and gifts to the building fund will be announced. junior high commencement attendees may arrive afterward.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Circle of Ruth Dr. Palmer Edward Johnson

Committee to Meet Nelsonville Church Building Fund

A meeting is set for 8 15 tonight for those canvassing Presbyterian church members about the building fund. Those wishing to give may deliver gifts to the Rev. Mr. Evans or church officers. The church session will also convene at the same time.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Mr. Evans

Miss Lucille Fiske Attends Nelsonville Dinner Dance

May 19 Miss Lucille Fiske spent Monday in Columbus and attended a dinner and dance hosted by the Hocking Valley Railway Company at the Neil home in Nelsonville Ohio.

Nelsonville Lucille Fiske Columbus Hocking Valley Railway Company Neil

ROTTO LEADS IN BALL LEAGUE

Postponed games Monday produced standings with Grotto 4 0 top, Legion 3 1, Ye Me 8 2, K of P 2 2, Phi Sigs 2 2, Shoe Factory 6 1, Athena 0 4. Friday's schedule features Athena vs Betas, Legion vs Y M C A, K of P vs Grotto, Phi Sigs vs Shoe Factory. Mun Wolfe inspires the K of P team.

K. of P Phi Sigs Athena Betas L. Pet. Grotto Ee Eeeseeeneaeeeens Legion Mun

Whitmore Family Updates Include Columbus Trip

Harley Whitmore of the U. S. is spending several weeks with his father L. A. Whitmore. Charles Klein and daughter Miss Ada spent Tuesday in Columbus. Will Whitmore visited Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Gorsuch and Marx Milan daughters. Misses.

Harley Whitmore U. S. Is L. A. Whitmore Charles Klein Ada Columbus Will Whitmore D. N. Gorsuch Marx Milan

Weekend visit noted in Huntington and funeral attendance

Frances and Mrs. Mable Heffner were weekend guests in Huntington, West Virginia. In Nelsonville on May 19, Mrs. Martin Ohlinger, Mrs. Frank Poston, Mrs. E. J. Kessinger and Miss Bertha Nixon attended Miss Rose White's funeral in Logan on Tuesday.

Nelsonville Martin Ohlinger Frank Poston E. J. Kessinger Bertha Nixon Rose White Logan

Hudson Attends State Y M C A Conference in Columbus

W L Hudson travels from Nelsonville to Columbus to join the state Y M C A conference, staying through tomorrow. The event gathers YMCA leaders and delegates for meetings and discussions.

Hostesses to Women's Class at Methodist Church

Wesley Hawk along with Mrs Miles Howe Mrs Henry Lancaster and Mrs Julius Fischer hosted the Faithful Martha class at the church parlors Monday evening. Thirty members answered roll call with guests Mrs Lee Cox and Mrs Clarke Spring attending. Mrs Fischer spoke about her visit to the Holy Land and the social hour featured a luncheon served by the hostesses.

Nelsonville Wesley Hawk Miles Howe Henry Lancaster Julius Fischer Martha Methodist Church Lee Cox Clarke Spring Fischer Holy Land

Figgins Couple Welcome Little Son John Anderson

Nelsonville report announces the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Tim Figgins at their home on Tuesday May 16. The newborn has been named John Anderson.

Nelsonville Tim Figgins John Anderson

Father of Local Woman Is Dead

Nelsonville May 19 Alfred Reynolds 79 died Tuesday evening at his Logan home. Funeral services set for 2 PM Thursday at the Monday church with burial in Buchtel. His wife preceded him in death. He leaves several children including one daughter Mrs Kizer who lives in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Alfred Reynolds Logan Buchtel Kizer

Nelsonville Class of 1901 Plans Reunion

Nelsonville notes a reunion for the class of 1901 at the high school events. The twenty fifth anniversary brings 34 graduates with four deceased Ethel Frost Love Wickham Sherrard Kate Nye Myrtle Powers, and organizers in Nelsonville include Mable Gibson Washburn Stella Hellyer Davis Ada Cox and others.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Ethel Frost Love Wickham Sherrard Kate Nye Myrtle Powers Mable Gibson Washburn Stella Hellyer Davis Ada Cox Hohenadel Stella Craig Jewett Lucy Valkinburg Pierce Mae Kennedy Ward

Athens junior high marble tourney finals set after night of play

Four boys Dick Hughes Glen Burson Dwight Gaskill and Charles Pyle won semi finals in the marble tournament at Athens junior high. They will play off the finals this afternoon if the weather allows. Girls also face semi finals Ruth Daggett Gladys Bobo Cathy Campbell and Laura Townsend participate.

Athens Dick Hughes Glen Burson Dwight Gaskill Charles Pyle Ruth Daggett Gladys Bobo Cathy Campbell Laura Townsend

Girls Gym Exhibition Delights Athens High Audience

The first annual girls gym exhibition was presented at Athens High School to students and citizens. Miss Aileen Campbell directed dances drills and specialties with entertaining folk dances in costume. The boys' exhibition follows next Tuesday evening.

Athens High School Athens Aileen Campbell

Stores Announce Two Holiday Dates

Ohio retailers report close all day Monday May 31 after Memorial Day and again Monday July 5. Local merchants statewide vote to observe the two holidays with full-day store closings.

Columbus Ohio Council of Retail Merchants

Women rave over MELLO GLO powder

A new French powder called MELLO GLO promises long wear, resisting perspiration and masking pores and lines. It enhances the complexion with a natural glow, described as almost unbelievable. Sold by Case's Drug Store in Logan through The D. Zenner Co.

D. Zenner Co Case's Drug Store Logan

Ohio University Girls to Stage Campus Singing Contest

Eight sororities from Ohio University compete on Ewing Hall steps at 8 tonight under the Woman's League and Athens Rotary Club. Participating groups include Pi Beta Phi Alpha Gamma Delta Sigma Sigma Sigma Alpha Xi Delta and Chi Omega. Judges named Miss Elizabeth Barber Mrs J T Merwin and Mrs Robert Tompkins. Each group may sing twenty minutes with three to four numbers including one Ohio university song. A silver loving cup will be awarded for first place and engraved with the winner each year becoming permanent after four victories. Tone ensemble and program diversity will be judged.

Ohio University Ewing Hall Woman's League Athens Rotary Club Pi Beta Phi Alpha Gamma Delta Sigma Sigma Sigma Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Elizabeth Barber J. T. Merwin Robert Tompskins Rotary Club

End Bunion Pain Forever With Emerald Oil

A claim promotes Moone's Emerald Oil as a simple inexpensive remedy to reduce inflamed toe joints and swollen veins. It urges readers to buy an original two ounce bottle from a first class druggist and promises money back if not satisfied.

Moone

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