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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1937

Page

2

Dusty Miller to Speak at Nelsonville High Commencement

Nelsonville High School will hold its 59th annual commencement on Thursday evening June 3 with Dusty Miller delivering the address to the Class of 1937. Sixty two diplomas will be awarded as the program includes orchestra selections cornet duet by Charles Pritchard and Garth Lightfoot vocal trio numbers by Lillian Huddy Ruth Patton and Virginia Awe and four student ora tions on Horace Mann and national progress.

Nelsonville Thurman Dusty” Miller Nelsonville High School Charles Pritchard Garth Lightfoot Lillian Huddy Ruth Patton Virginia Awe John Geiger Faith Cordrey Horace Mann

Training Course Attracting Many In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville a Girl Scout training course held Wednesdays at the Christian Church draws interest. The fourth of six lessons was led by Miss Helen Shaw with sponsorship from Hyperion and Business and Professional Clubs. Twenty one enrolled, twelve attended last night. Next week Mrs. Thor Olson will attend and assist. Entry remains open.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Helen Shaw Hyperion and Thor Olson Athens

Graduation Exercises for Class of 1937 at Local High School

After addresses by Miller and the Class of 37 will be presented to the Board of Education by Principal J K Kinneer. Diplomas by C W Monks and honorary awards by Supt E J Arnold. Rev Lloyd Evans to give invocation and benediction. Rev H A Rothrock to deliver the baccalaureate sermon Sunday May 30 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Sermon topic Entering Into Life. Roll of the Class of 37 lists dozens of students including Susanne Arnold Irvin Badger Martha Galvin June Garner Saint Elmo Robson and Paul Wright.

Miller Board of Education Prin. J. K. Kinneer C. W. Monks E. J. Arnold Lloyd Evans H. A. Rothrock Susanne Lucille Arnold Irvin Badger Robert Roland Blair Margaret Venus Bland George F. Blimes Harry Blimes Juanita Mae Bruce William Edgar Butt Bernice Leona Cagg Robert Austin Lancaster Walter Orville Levering Garth Elwin Lightfoot Betty Jane McClain William Albert Mechem Lillian A. Mender Garnet Elinor Midkiff Mary Virginia Mulligan Charles Thompson Newman Eleanor Louise Nichols William Edward North Paul Kenneth Oakley Betty Jane Petiit Margaret Jane Powell Charles Eugene Pritchard John William Riley Saint Elmo Robson Alberta Shafer

Past Masters Night Observed by Philadorian Lodge 157

Masons will observe Past Masters Night at the Masonic Temple with Philadorian Lodge 157. Elmer Siddle, master, announced the third degree will be conferred with past masters on the degree team. Lunch will follow the session on Thursday night May 27.

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge Masonic Temple Elmer Siddle

Senior Band Members Honored At Nelsonville Event

Senior Class members leaving the band were honored at the Christian Church in Nelsonville with a 6 pm dinner in class colors black and gold. Eight recipients received band pins before a program featuring piano, song, and an informal talk on correct tones.

Nelsonville Christian Church Band Boosters Club Supt E. J. Arnold Leland Goodman A. J. Kyle Helen Mechem Faith Cordray Jean Scharff

Auxiliary To Sell Poppies On Saturday

Nelsonville hosts Poppy Day on Saturday May 22 with Legion Auxiliary and Girl Scouts selling poppies made by disabled soldiers. Proceeds fund child welfare. a Poppy Dance at the Legion Building charges a small admission for the Poppy fund. Citizens urged to buy poppies and wear them for Decoration Day.

Nelsonville Legion Auxiliary Girl Scouts Auxiliary Legion Building

Clinics for Children To Be Held May 26 27

Plans advance for a preschool clinic in Nelsonville at Central School on May 26 and 27 under the State Board of Health. Dr. W H Hyde and Mrs Tessie Cavanaugh lead the sessions with state physicians dentists and local doctors and nurses. Enrollment urged for all children starting school this fall.

Nelsonville State Board of Health W. H. Hyde Tessie Cavanaugh Central

Methodist Guild Is Entertained Tuesday

Twenty five members answered roll call Tuesday evening as Mrs. L. E. Betts and assistants hosted the Methodist Guild. Miss Leah Reynolds directed. Mrs. J. D. Adamson led the Study Book portion. After a program discussion, a social hour with refreshments followed. The meeting proved enjoyable.

Nelsonville L. E. Betts Donald Betts Iva Murphy Methodist Guild Leah Reynolds J. D. Adamson

Meeting of Class 21 Delayed to May 28

The Meeting of Class No 21 of the Methodist Church is postponed until Friday May 28. It will be held at the home of Mrs J D Adamson.

Vallee Miami Fla Beautiful Brunette Valeran Woodward Rudy Vallee New York Nelsonville Methodist Church J. D. Adamson

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison depicts Philip Veritzen plotting to ruin Mary’s theater debut by pressuring her into a leading role, then tearing her confidence with relentless carp­ing. The narrator contends with fear and foiled hopes as Veritzen contemplates Mary’s future star power.

Adele Garrison Philip Veritzen Mary Picky Dicky Disko Troop Kipling

Miner Injured at Floyd Shelton Mine in Nelsonville

Harry Schraeder of Nelsonville suffered a compound fracture of the right leg below the knee after being caught by a fall of coal at the Floyd Shelton Mine on Johnson Hill. He was taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus for treatment.

Nelsonville Harry Schrader Grant Hospital Columbus Floyd Shelton Johnson Hill Schraeder

Johnny Evers Returns as Sandlot Instructors

Albany reports Johnny Evers longtime Chicago and Boston infielder has rejoined baseball as an instructor to sandlot players. Evers part of the famed Tinkers to Evers to Chance double play, last played over two decades ago.

Albany U.P Johnny Evers Evers Chicago Boston

State of Ohio Insurance Certificate for Dealers Mutual Life

The State of Ohio Division of Insurance certifies that Dealers Mutual Life Insurance Company of Grand Forks North Dakota complied with Ohio law for the current year. Its sworn statement shows assets 683 685.04 liabilities 72 611.86 surplus 811 028.68. Income for 1935 539 47 expenditures 491 791.06. Official seal and witness statements follow.

State of Ohio Division of Insurance Columbus Mutual Vine Ine Qurance Company Grand Forks North Dakota Obia

Poppy Posters To Be Judged Before Sales

Dow Grones at Athens High School reports Poppy Day plans and World War veterans aid. Auxiliaries of the American Legion aim to sell 12 million poppies nationwide, Athens quota set at 2000 with proceeds staying locally except 18 dollars to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Sandusky. Posters by grades compete for prizes of 1 to 3 dollars. judges are from Ohio University Art Department. Poppy sales Friday evening at local theaters.

Dow Grones Athens High School American Legion Athens Sandusky Ohio Fuel Gas Company Saturdy Ohio University Art Department Walter Baird

Scouts Meet Tonight in Nelsonville Methodist Church

Troop No. 65 of Boy Scouts holds an important evening meeting at 7 o clock in the scout room of the Nelsonville Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts

Duquesne Poll Finds Coed Open to Tobacco Chewing Man

A Duquesne University poll finds one co ed open to an ideal man who chews tobacco though none of the students pictured her ideal with a mustache.

Pittsburgh U.R Duquesne University

Gold Medal Haarlem Oi Capsules Ad

Stop getting up at night. One 35 cent box of these capsules claims to clear kidneys and bladder by removing waste and acids. The ad promotes diuretic and stimulant effects, touting safety and origin from Haarlem. It notes common kidney symptoms like backache moist palms eye irritation and scanty urine as signs improved by use.

Haarlem Holand

Plans for League To Be Made Tonight

Nelsonville will host a softball meeting at 6 30 tonight in the Church of Christ study to finalize arrangements for a City League. Representatives from the Presbyterian Methodist and Church of Christ groups Retail Clerks CCC Camp and Buchtel are expected. Others interested in forming a league are welcome to attend.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Presbyterian Methodist CCC Camp Buchtel

Jolly Circle Club Holds Meeting In Ray Home

The Jolly Circle Club met at Mrs. Elizabeth Ray’s home for a business session then games and contests. Contest winners were Louretta Moore and Ruth Knight. Eight members and six guests attended a luncheon. Ruth Knight of Myers Street will host on June 11.

Nelsonville Jolly Circle Club Elizabeth Ray Louretta Moore Ruth Knight Myers St

Mrs J B Preston Hosts Contract Club Night

Mrs. J B Preston entertained her Wednesday Contract Club last evening with substitute players Mrs Harry Kelly Jr and Mrs Glenn Thomas making up three tables. High scores were by Mrs Frank Jackson Miss Catherine Spencer and Mrs Miller Wilson.

Nelsonville Harry Kelly, Jr Glenn Thomas J. B. Preston Frank Jackson Catherine Spencer Miller Wilson

Local miners attend American Mining Congress sessions

Nelsonville men Albert Dodds Lyle Dabritz Fred Wem mer Arthur Wallace and Orland Gandee join other mining figures at the American Mining Congress in Cincinnati this week for industry sessions.

Nelsonville American Mining Congress Cincinnati Albert Dodds Lyle Dabritz Fred Wemmer Arthur Wallace Orland Gandee

Embarrass me FALSE TEETH Dropping or Slipping

Don’t be embarrassed again by slipping false teeth while you eat talk or laugh. Sprinkle a little FASTEETH on your plates for a fine powder that gives comfort and security with no gummy taste. Get FASTEETH today at any drug store.

Twin Calves Born On England Farm Near Logan

Lawrence Evans of Nelsonville reports a cow on the England farm near Logan delivered twins during the last week. The Evans family, son of Mr and Mrs George Evans, noted the event as a notable addition to the herd.

Nelsonville Lawrence Evans George Evans England Logan

PTA Meets Friday at Central School in Nelsonville

The Central Parent-Teacher Association will hold its last meeting of the school year Friday at 3 o'clock in the Central School. Leaders urge strong attendance. Miss Edith Walker has returned to Athens after visiting her parents in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Central Parent-Teacher Association Athens Edith Walker Mrs Lawrence Walker

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