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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1928

Page

3

Bibles to Be Given Seniors at Church Here

Kal. Inwing its custom of former years the Presbyterian church will present Bibles at the morning service Sunday to members of the congregation graduating from the high school. The red letter King James edition will be given. After the sermon on Renewed Minds Rev. Ilved Evans will hand Bibles to Doris Arams Juehard Vare Robert Vare Paul Welleheimer Joseph Griffin Wills Mole Thima Mulikathleon Salts Charles Shafer Rebecca Sharp Jack Martin Marion Morris Tipbert Walls and Margaret Butts. Also a Bible will be presented by Erberk Dewhurst a former member of the Way period. Special music includes an anthem and a solo by Mrs Edith Stlere. Visitors from Columbus were Ben Smith Lantasier and Mrs Bart Heckart who returned home after a week with their parents. Mrs Cecila Dasig Hoy and two children of Columbus are guests of her parents Mr and Mrs EB Geard. Mrs Aaron Head of Indianapolis was also visiting relatives in Columbus.

Nelsons Tulie Presbyterian Church Biles Ilved Evans Doris Arams Juehard Vare Robert Vare Paul Welleheimer Joseph Griffin Wills Mole Thiima Mulikathleon Salts Charles Shafer Rebecca Sharp Jack Martin Marion Morris Tipbert Walls Margaret Butts Miso Erberk Dewhurst Way Edith Stlere

Sunday School Group Meets at Conference Offices

Athens County Youth Council of Religious Education held an all day session at Athens Baptist Church with Rev Maurice Cunningham and Rev J W Burnes among speakers. The gathering included talks on worship, ministry, education, and training, led by several local clergy and educators.

Athens County Athan Laptist Howard Warner Pire Juli Cing Bhanke Maurice Cunningham W. Burnes H. J. Holccombe Jo Arneld John Heien Koedinger Lloyd Evans Irene Manettork T. BR Tiennett Athet Homer Cherrington Athens Tr . Drdley Secrets Jury Albany Wet. Hudson Truver Netsamville Floraer Drown Young Peaies Albans A. B Saunders Cootvailie Trot

Teachers To Lead Athens Group On Washington Trip

A group of Athens county teachers led by Miss Ballentine will depart Monday night for a five day Washington trip. The party will return Saturday night with total expenses estimated at 41 dollars. Additional members may join if Miss Ballentine is notified promptly.

Malle Tallentine Athens County Washington New York

Baccalaureate Sermon Planned for Trev. McCorkle at Nelsonville

The Trev. K. H. McCorkle will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the 1928 Nelsonville high school graduates in the auditorium on Sunday evening with Rev. Lloyd Evans offering scripture and prayer. The subject will be "The Challenge of Life" as the community choir led by Charles E. B. Poston provides an anthem and Mrs. Veteshough sings a solo.

Nelsonville Trev K. H. McCorkle The Christian Church High School Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church McCorkley Charles EB. Poston Veteshough

Six Enter Oratorical Contest Final Meet

Six contestants from seventeen others at Ubia university oneal contest were chosen to speak at the final meet in May on tryouts Friday night and Saturday morning by Harold sams. Protusser UC, N. Machine non, and the crew A. Y. Waleos acted as judges. Laverne Matthews Hebert Yours Beatrice Mebeh Reulah McCray Robert Hatch and Stalph Brown will speak May 34 19 for cash prizes of 30.

Ubia Harold Sams. Protusser UC N. Machine Non A. Y. Waleosinhe Jidge Winters Laverne Matthews Hebert Yours Beatrice Mebeh Reulah McCray Robert Hatch Stalph Brown

Campaign Begins for Presidency of Athens High School Student Council

The Athens High School opens with a special assembly for nominating speeches. Jack Swanson and McClanahan lead campaigns, detailing activities like cheerleader roles, band, student council service, and junior leadership. The article lists Swanson and McClanahan supporters and prior offices.

Athens Norgul Cross Jack Swanson Jack Home Fream Micy Pegey Porah Wempy Wiam Coopers Campign Mianis Oy McClanahan Wile Activites Teencurer Fat Hi Hadoles nLelavala Huida Peggy Pirate Land Nlugent Raster Carnell Selog Trmne

Probate Court Issues Marriage and Estate Findings in Athens County

In Athens County Probate Court a marriage license was issued to Charles T. Chesher and Bes Deanville. The court valued the estate of Enries Gressel at 1.01.26 with debts and administration costs of 686.97. The Fifty dollars succeeds to Daniel Wochler with a 3.50 tax. Celia Klingenberg and Annie Klingenberg, residents of Carthage township, are set to receive and pay taxes on their viewed funds.

Athens County Charles T. Chesher Nelsamsie Bes Deanville Eneries Gressel Daniel Wochler Celia Klingenberg Annie Klingenberg Carthage Township Gressel

Weather forecast for next week from Washington bureau

U.R reports the Ohio Valley and Tennessee should see mostly calm weather until Thursday or Friday when showers are probable. Temperatures near normal or slightly below in the first half of the week and somewhat above normal in the latter half. Cooler expected Saturday.

Washington U.R Ohio Valley Tennessee

Honor Students Awarded At Nelsonville Exercises

Honors were awarded at Nelsonville Junior High School exercises held in the senior auditorium. Principal W. Monks and Prof. O. G. Crawford announced 93 recipients across grades nine to seventh. Prizes from Citizens Central Bank and People's Bank as well as community awards recognized top students for essays and overall achievement in a program featuring the Junior High Glee Club.

Nelsonville Tie Matheny Marble Cliff Methodist Church Columbus W. Monks Crawford Jo Barnt People’s Bank Citizen's Central Banke Maaiie Tfill Judith Yeage Tashi Mabhel Katherine Coakley Doris’ / Wallace Anna Lash Muis Kr Ros Liv Miss Lee Mass Arline Butts Rosemary Smuth City Morslean Barniecut Mahermer Doris Wallace Farth Mills Masa Mary Lou Findsor Hazel Shereman Willetta Marsh

Social Notes Spell Out Paremule Jewel Party Honors Bowers

Social notes describe a jewel party hosted by Charles Bowers and Mrs Ira Rosene in honor of Ahimon Bowers moving to Columbus. Guests listed include many local residents and friends with a late hour reception. Personal mentions note Allison Bowers and sons visiting Columns area and Gladys Bowers with other family. Birthday dinner honors a math student and guests include Willem Siddle Leo Caldwell and T S Prilege.

Fire Louise Caldwell Willem Siddle Miro 4. W. Stephens Leo Caldwell T. S. Prilige Athens

Hospital Notes HOSPITAL NOT

Mrs W Cowan Shade admitted for appendectomy. rapid recovery. Charles Carmen Athens admitted for hernia treatment. condition good. J H Tuerce Shade had appendectomy May 11. Miss Garnet Kettle Jacksonville admitted for tonsil removal. Abs Glan Hall Gloucester admitted May 19 for medical treatment. condition good. Ruth Verna from children's home admitted May 14 for medical treatment. A son born to Mr and Mrs L W Westfall May 17. Mrs Stella Chandler 86 NH at street Athens admitted May 17 for medical treatment. Convalescents listed plus Tueite Urippen of Frost discharged.

W. Cowan Shade Charles Carmen Athens J. H. Tuerce Garnet Kettle Jacksonville Abs Glan Hall Glouster

Nelsonville Alumni Reunion Set for May 23 Evening

Elsonville May 10 The fiftieth annual Nelsonville High School Alumni Association reunion will be Wednesday evening May 23. Dinner will be served at 6 30 at the M E church. Stuart Hoodlett president will act as toastmaster. An address of welcome will be given at 7 15 at Tik's Hall by Dr. Hubert Hyde, with William McGavern class of head giving the response. Dancing closes the program. Officers in charge of the golden anniversary include Bluarl Headfelt president Ed Roser vice president Mone Birging rotary Ori Smith treasurer. A.history recounts the town's growth from 1814 founder Daniel Nelson to the brick school of 1870s and the 1929 high school building.

Elsonville Nelsonville High School M. E Stuart Hoodlett Association Tik’s Hubert Hyde William McGavern Wall Bluarl Headfelt Ed Roser Mone Birging Rotary Ori Smith

Memorial Services at Alexander Presbyterian Church

Memorial services will take place at Alexander Presbyterian Church in Hebbardsville with a morning program of poems by noted poets, choir music, and two declamations. In the afternoon Albany Odd Fellows lodge members join for more music by the choir and Albany high school orchestra. The memorial sermon is titled Whence Camest Thou And Whither Wilt Thou Go. A noon picnic dinner and social gathering follow.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Odd Wellow Lodge of Albany Albany High School

Pittsburgh Papers Raise Daily Price to Three Cents

Pittsburgh two afternoon papers the Press and the Sun Telegraph said their daily issues will cost three cents starting May 21, up from two. The move marks a standard price shift in the city press.

Pittsburgh Presa Sun Telegraph Tintsburgh

Man Arrested by Columbus Police in Mortgage Property Case

George Cillisut was wanted by authorities in Columbus. Sheriff William Walliams in Nelsonville arrested him Friday afternoon and transported him to the Athens county jail where Columbus officers took custody Saturday afternoon. Gibson is charged with selling mortgaged properties.

Columbus George Cillisut Wiliam Walliams Nelsonville George Buteyman Wiliams Gibson Athens County

Memorial Services Planned in Downington on May 9

Memorial services are arranged for May 9 in Downington. Many people are expected to travel from distant places to attend the commemorative exercises of the day.

Downington

Powell Charged With Burglary Is Under Bond

Nelsonville May 19 Charles Powell of this city arraigned before Mayor J Eblerlean on burglary charges. He pleaded not guilty and was held to the grand jury under a $1,000 bond. Failure to post bond sent him to the county jail. Powell admitted breaking into W S Owens pool room on April 3. Simmons of Athens pled guilty to intoxication and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. fined $10 and $100 with costs, driving privilege suspended six months. Gibson of this city was arrested by Patrolman Bateman on a wanted notice from Columbus and taken to Athens.

Nelsonville Charles Powell Miyor TL J. Eberlean Powell Dreken W. S. Owens Simmons Athens Latrolman George Bateman Mes MM Shepherd Fonte Read Wis Oon Charles Styers Nelsons Ile Tatrolman Bateman Geor Gibson Wiliam Williams Gibson Colonbus

Seniors to Present Class Play at Nelsonville High

Seniors from Nelsonville High School plan a Monday night performance of The Mastery Man at the senior high auditorium. The comic mystery centers on Ted and a furniture business struggle with family heirs and a registrar ruse. Cast includes Short Kelley Jack Martin Verma Whites Stone Seat Towers Aunt Jubilee Vera Rosser Ted Wendell Trawell and others as mystery unfolds.

Rolsonville Tale Hepmembers Nelsonville Digi School Red Stone Man Ted Misa Loganhenry Thana Aoomiysterdus Hanolilu Louise Johnson Wendell Trawell Elste Reheefonator McCorkin Char Ruby Lee Francis W. Howe

Athens Sees Water Shortage Cites Low Riser Levels

Local officials report a broad complaint over water supply for crops and gardens as Athens faces continued drought. Creeks and cisterns run low while reporting nearby areas show similar shortages in recent days.

Athens

Campaign Closes in Nelsonville as Year Ends

Nelsonville on May 16 reports the Woman's Community has closed its active campaign today. Citizens and officers note work on home and lawn improvements has begun. The civic group held its last meeting at Mrs Terliva Ni’s house. An outdoor picnic is hoped to be possible if weather permits. Further announcements will detail the occasion and townspeople’s achievements.

Nelsonville Citde Ws Misa Terliva Nion

Ohio youth swim league plans and state convention notes

The report covers new swim schedules for boys and girls with age groups, lanes, and times starting May 2, plus registration details for the league's midgets, winners, and intermediates. It notes the fifty fourth annual Ohio Mo a convention in Columbus May 1 to 18 and includes figures on association property value and membership growth, highlighting a tightened organization and activities at the Crossroads gym.

Ohio Celumbars Wbusil Tan Hin

Sheldon Cline editor in east dies on Friday

Sheldon S Cline longtime Washington Evening Star editor dies in Philadelphia after major operation. Born August 27 1874 in Nelsonville Ohio he began at Akron. survived by two sons and six daughters. Funeral planned in Fall Church Virginia with father Lemuel and siblings noted. Washington mourns.

Washington Sheldon Scott Cline Washington Evening Star Lankenau Hostital Philadelphia Oakwood Cemetery Fallchurch Virginia Cline Nelsonville Ohio Akron Hoover Tami Sheldon S. Choe Clime John H. Choe Commerce Ohio State University Ohio State Journal George C. Cline Robert Cline Sullivant Avenue Olive Cline Ake Fron Jerry Algron Lemuel J. Cling Sheldon Cline

Girl Succumbs in Belsonville After Appendicitis

Belsonville May 13 One Chappelear 19 died at her home Friday after an appendectomy. Funeral services will be Sunday at 4 PM at the family residence. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs John plus five sisters and four brothers. Also note on motor trip: C Ly Horton and Ivan Morris depart May 18 for a month long journey to New Orleans Havana and return via the mountains to Washington DC.

Belsonville Tringelsonville C. Ly Horton Ivan Morris New Orleans Havana Retinas Washington, D. G

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