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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1936

Page

8

Troy High To Graduate 23 Next Monday

Troy High School plans a busy commencement week with baccalaureate May 24 at 8 p m in the auditorium led by Dr. W H Fowler of Athene First M E Church. Commencement is set for May 26 with Frank Wilson of the state Department of Education as speaker. Twenty three seniors listed will receive diplomas including Dorothy Pierce and others. The district track results show Troy placing in several events and five boys heading to the state meet at Columbus May 29 30. The 4 H Club meets Friday with Paul Stewart in charge and Future Farmers prepare for a state judging contest at Columbus June 5 6. Funeral arrangements for Mrs Karl Yagala forthcoming.

Coolville Troy High School W. H. Fowler M. BE Athens Dorothy Pierce Frank Wilson State Department of Education Russell Archer Emma Bailey Herman Bernard Sadie Blake Inez Brafford Fernard Chapman Gertrude Deeter Francis Gaskins Glen Gaston Erma Jackson Mary Johnson Myrtle Kincade Helen LeMasters Ruth Malone Paul McDonald Naomi O'Neil Victor Russell Alene Scott Glenn Sharp Clyde Stout Glenn Weser Leon White Troy Columbus Paul Stewart L. L. Hoover Hoover L. Hoover Ray Dalrymple Lewistown Ohio

Taylor Ridge News Notes

Local notices recount visitors from Hollister Akron and Glouster to Taylor Ridge. Families include Golding Tinker Heffken Coey Hanning Chalfant Wilson McCauley Nagle and Davis. A daughter Sherley Elaine was born to Elmer and wife. Doris Davis and Iris Kempton visited Glouster. Olbers guests in Greens Run.

Taylor Ridge James Golding Hollister William Tinker Dora Heffken Fred Heffken Jeane June Biisie Heffken Akron W. D. Coey Blaine Chalfant Jacksonville Gerald Nagle Amenville Russell Poole Freda Poole Athens John Davis Elmer Davis Sherley Elaine Doris Davis Misa Iris Kempton Glouster Fred Olbers Greens Emmett Olbers

Hollister High School to graduate class of 21

Twenty one Hollister seniors will graduate at the May 26 commencement in the high school auditorium. Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins will speak. J W Galloway is valedictorian. Desra Herbst is salutatorian. Baccalaureate on May 24 at 7 p m with Rev. Davis. music directed by Mise Miller.

Hollister Hollister High School Thomas A. Jenkins J. W. Galloway Desra Herbs Rev. Davis Mise Miller Kate Poole Desra Herbst Stephen Spurgess Elizabeth Hildebrand Helen Wicks Elizabeth Christman Jane Bethe Lee Nott Wilford Mulpas Vernice Cannon Anthony Ruther Ice Cavey Emmi Cass Robert McCutcheon Albert Slay William Tip WH Warn Richards Tresham

Murray Alumni To Meet at High School

Murray alumni associates urge attendance at the high school on Wednesday May 20 for the annual meeting and banquet planning. Weekend travelers include Charlies Shuttleworth in Columbus and Mr and Mrs John Hogan while other locals hosted or visited kin in Pomeroy and Columbus.

Langsville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Langsville residents report extended visits from Hollis McKnight and Clyde McKnight’s family in Columbus, plus illness recoveries and weekend trips. Locals include F Wilcox convalescing, Kennth Chase visiting Cincinnati for work, Harold Ward expanding a gas station, and Bernice Lecie returning from Huron. Several families and relatives, including Walter Cremeans, Arthur Steele and daughter Carolyn, Leota Grimes, and the Davia family, spent time with local kin and at local hospitals.

Langsville Hollis McKnight Columbus Clyde McKnight W. Wilcox Kenneth Chase Cincinnati Harold Ward Wilbur Wilcox Bernice Leciie Huron Harold Smith Nathan Kennedy Irene Smith Bradbury

Kanauga Social Personal Mention

KANAGA The William Maxwell family moved from Gallipolis to the Owen Black property near the Silver Bridge and will manage a service station there. Mr and Mrs Paul Burns and daughter Clarice Ann, Mrs Homer Daugherty and son Charles visited relatives in Ashland Kentucky Sunday. Mrs Walter Schoonover and cousin Mrs Josephine Works and son Frank and Earl Lowe of Walton West Virginia motored west last week visiting relatives in Indianapolis Greenfield Anderson and Fairmont Indiana and returned Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Perry of Addison visited his mother here Sunday. Ray Adams Huntington West Virginia was here Sunday and was accompanied home by his mother who will stay while Mrs Adams is confined in hospital. Mr and Mrs Allen Yeager and baby Cheshire visited her mother Mrs Harvey Bishop and family Sunday.

Kanauga William Maxwell Gallipolis Owen Black Silver Bridge Paul Burns Clarice Ann Homer Daugherty Charles Ashland Walter Schoonover Josephine Works Frank Earl Lowe Walton W. Va Indianapolis

Albany War Veteran 92 Reflects Civil War Years

Albany resident ALBANY-E. H. Stratton, the town’s sole living Civil War veteran, is 92. He enlisted in 1862 at Bellefontaine, discharged 1865 in Columbus, and remains mentally sharp and active. His wife, Mrs. Stratton, is 82, and they attend the Athens Church of God, with 28 years of church convention attendance.

Albany E. H. Stratton Lee Township O.V Bellefontaine Columbus Athens Church of God

Rutland High School Graduates Honored

Rutland alumni banquet was held in the gymnasium with 65 present. A three course dinner was served at 6 30 by the PTA. Carl Reeves presided as toastmaster. Supt Patterson Bernard Figley and Bradford Powell spoke. Mrs Dewitt Agler read and Miss Clarice Miller played piano. The Dick Wiley Orchestra provided music for dancing. Several guests visited from Columbus Bluefield W V Crooksville and Springfield.

Rutland Rutland High School PTA Carl Reeves Association Supt C. O. Patterson Bernard Figley Bradford Powell Dewitt Agler Clarice Miller Dick Wiley Orcestra Columbus Richenbacher Russell Musser Springfield Anna Smith Bernard Higley Doris McGhee Mildred Barton Alice Williamson Bluefield W. Va

Olive Orange High School Alumni Banquet and Events

TUPPERS PLAINS Olive Orange High School alumni banquet will be held in the Olive Orange auditorium on Saturday evening May 23. The senior class play Happy Landings drew $80.95 in proceeds. cast included Stella LeMaster and Russell Watson. Commencement featured Dr Roy A Burkhart and Rev D G Holman delivering addresses.

Tuppers Plains Olive Orange Lowell Matlack CCC Camp Meigs Pomeroy May Cathrine Larkins Long Bottom C. B. Kincade Golden Bertie Bahr Athens Charles Eynon Golden Bahr Mary Guerra Alice Smith D. G. Holman Roy A. Burkhart First Community Church Columbus

Impaire s Sale Of Real Estate In Nelsonville Ohio

Athens County sheriff sale of Lot 292 in T Longstreths Addition Nelsonville Ty Chestnut Street appraised at 1.06 dollars two thirds minimum cash on June 1 1936 at 1 30 PM at the courthouse Athens County with Emmett Keenan as attorney and Dorothy Parmiter deputy.

Forest McLaughlin Athens State of Ohio Nelsonville T. Longstreth Ty Chestnut Street Charles Stratton Athens County Dorothy Parmiter Emmett Keenan

Broadwell News Notes Highlights Local Appointments and Visits

Broadwell Rev Campbell filled his regular appointment Sunday morning. Sunday School was reorganized. Mrs Ida Nice of Guysville spent the weekend with her son Ray Nice. Mrs Henry North visited daughter Mrs Dan McKinley in Millfield Friday and Saturday. Amos Priest visiting relatives in New Lexington. Elmer White visited the Jeff White family in Amesville Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Hanning and family spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Don Welch in Cutler. Mrs Lara Hanson and Mr and Mrs Thomas Hanson were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Young. Donna Ethel Young is Mrs Hanson’s only great granddaughter.

Broadwell Campbell Ida Nice Guysville Ray Nice Henry North Dan McKinley Millfield Amos Priest New Lexington Elmer White Jeff White Amesville John Hanning Don Welch Cutler Lara Hanson Thomas Hanson Ralph Young Donna Ethel Young

Cheshire High to graduate Class of 20 activities set

Cheshire High announces graduation week activities for 20 seniors. Events include class night May 21, program May 27, junior senior banquet May 28, alumni banquet May 29, baccalaureate May 31, commencement June 1 with Dr J L Clifton delivering the address.

Cheshire Cheshire High School Ladies Aid Society M. E A. L. Clary J. L. Clifton J.H. Starcher Victor Fargo Hortis Shaver S. V. Sayre Pomeroy Woman's Home Missionary Society Fred B. Ward Pauline Parkersburg Joe Moler Holzer Hospital Eva R. Parles

Fuehrer Honors One-Time Fee

Maj Gen Hans von Seeckt, famed for the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch, was celebrated on his 70th birthday by Der Fuehrer. He was made an honorary commander of the 67th Infantry Regiment named after him, wearing medals and a monocle in a rigid, veteran manner.

Fuehrer Hitler Munich Hans von Seeckt der Fuehrer 67Th Infantry Regiment

Straitsville Seniors Will Number 37

Straitsville High School graduates this year total 37 in the senior class. The baccalaureate service was held at the M E Church with Revital man in charge. Local families and relatives were noted visiting and attending ceremonies and events in Perry County and nearby towns.

Straitsville

Robbery in Barbourville Ties Couple’s Life Savings

Barbourville Kentucky three masked men bound J P M and Mrs Shelton Elliott an age couple living on Smoky Creek Tuesday and robbed the life savings of 1800 dollars Elliott freed himself hours after the robbers left and notified the sheriff.

Barbourville J,P—M Shelton Elliott Smoky Creek Elliott

Mussolini orders five highways through conquered Ethiopia

Premier Benito Mussolini orders immediate construction of five paved highways spanning 1,738 miles of conquered Ethiopian territory, signaling extensive development plans amid Italy's imperial expansion.

Rome U.P Benito Mussolini Ethiopia

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