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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1927

Page

3

Commencement Week Opens in Nelsonville with Exercises

The Nelsonville high school hosts commencement week starting Sunday with the senior class baccalaureate sermon by Rev. O J Howearth. The schedule includes a comedy, class program, orations, music, diplomas, scholarships, and the alumni banquet.

Elsonyville Nelsonville O. J. Howearth A Peayer Esther Healy Albert Johnson Lilian Stover Mary Louise Leyshon Margaret Newman Frances Gorsuch Paul Hudson Arcelite Wallace Glee Club Carson L. Horton Q. O. Crawsford

Coupe Collides With Traction Car In Nelsonville Crash

A Ford coupe driven by Andrew Koon of Floodwood collided with a street car on West Columbus street last night. The left front wheel was torn off the coupe and the axle broken. No injuries were reported. The driver was en route to the square near the Washburn Gibson bakery when the street car arrived.

Nelsonville Andrew Koon Floodwood West Columbus Street Woon Koon Washburn- Gibson

Large Rattlesnake Killed Near Snake Hollow

Nelsonville dispatch reports Bill Deer killed a large rattlesnake near Snake Hollow this week. The snake measured about three feet in length and had twelve rattles. This is the second rattlesnake to be killed in the vicinity in recent months.

Snake Hollow Nelsonville Bill Deer

Bonner Couple Welcome Daughter in Chillicothe

Mr and Mrs George P Bonner and Marguerite Nelson of Chillicothe announce the birth of a daughter at their home on Friday May 20. Mr and Mrs Alex Nelson of this city are the grandparents.

Nelsonville George P. Bonner Mar-guertte Nelson Chillicothe Alex Nelson

Funeral for Mrs. Fanny McGill Held at Residence

Funeral services for Mrs. Fanny McGill were conducted Friday afternoon at the family residence by Rev. Ed L. Morrell with assistance from Rev. J. G. Mutheny. Mrs. B. E. Le Fever sang selections reflecting the era, including When the Mists Wave Cleared Away and Some Sweet Day. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Fanny McGill Ed L. Morrell J. G. Mutheny B. E. le Greenlawn

Public School Functions Topic Highlighted in Nelsonville Talk

Dr. J. G. Conicatt, Columbus superintendent, spoke on the Functions of the Public Schools at the Nelsonville Junior High commencement. The auditorium was crowded with patrons as Ralph E. Orr, the junior high principal, presented the class led by Robert.

Nelsonville J. G. Conicatt Columbus Ralph E. Orr Robert

Whole Towns Talking Reserved Seats At High School

Reserved seats for the senior close of The Whole Towns Talking will be available Monday at 10 o clock in the superintendent offices at the high school building. The announcement is made.

Nelsonvillis

Parks To Sail Nelsonville Baritone Plans France Study

Nelsonville May 21 Paul Parks a New York City baritone and son of Mr and Mrs Parks will sail June 1 for France to study grand opera for four months returning to America in the fall. Mr. Parks ...

Parks Nelsonville Paul Parks New York City Woh. Parks France America Mr. Parks

Dalrymple Fined for Possessing Intoxicating Liquor in Nelsonville

May 21 Nelsonville reports Dalrymple, absent from the city, fined $100 and costs by Mayor L J Eberle after pleading guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor. He was arrested on his return. The same day the monthly Brotherhood meeting at First Presbyterian Cambridge church featured Rev Lester Evans analyzing the Lord's Prayer urging unity and support for the church's program. The next meeting is in June with Edward Johnson and Dr. Rittenhouse speaking. ladies invited.

Dalrymple Nelsonville R. Dalrympile L. J. Eberle Lester Evans First Presbyterian Church Cambridge Ohio Lloyd Evans Brotherhood Edward Johnson Dr. Rittenhouse Columbus

Birthday celebration marks seventy fifth for Aires. wuerevia Douglas

Douglas celebrated her seventy fifth birthday Sunday at her daughter’s home in Nelsonville Rural. A large supper followed with a birthday cake of seventy five candles served to Zellar Douglas Willoughby Mrs Golda Perry and two sons Zellar and Donald of Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Frank Douglas and three children Evelyn Russell and Floyd Mr and Mrs William Burge and three daughters Enid Averial and Helen Mr Vessie Burley and little Evalane and Clarence Staley of Floodwood.

Wuerevia Douglas William Burge Nelsonville R. D Zellar Douglas Willoughby Golda Perry Zellar Donald Nelsonsville Frank Douglas Evylyn Russel Floyd Enid Averial Helen Vessie Burley Evalane Clarence Staley Floodwood

Y M G A NOTES Twilight league attracts crowds and strong play

W L H notes the twilight league draws good crowds and fans new to the games marvel at major league like play. Junior league opens Monday with its busiest vacation as public health nurse office reopens with new lights and tele extension 283 completing equipment.

Fifty third annual state YMCA convention in Columbus

The fifty third annual state convention of the YMCA was held in Columbus on Thursday and Friday last week. Since 1869 the state organization has shown gains in membership buildings equipment and outreach. Fairfield county Portsmouth and a re organized Washington D C H association applied for admission. John Baird funded two more Y rooms bringing total rooms to four in perfect condition. Swimming season opens with over 100 boys taught to swim last year and aims to reach 150 this season with new strokes diving and lifeguard instruction.

Columbus Fairfield County Portsmouth Washington D. H John Baird

West Parent-Teachers elect officers at Friday meeting

West PTA elected Mrs. Carl Bateman president Miss Ruth Cook first vice president Mrs. Stanley Mech em second vice president Mrs. Joe Verity secretary and Mrs. Albert Barber treasurer Reports showed 123 dollars cleared from a pupil operetta Miss Louise Bowers received a 5 dollar gold piece for her operetta role A lawn party followed for pupils Neighbors and friends held a farewell for Mrs Merle McMorrow at her home She and her family plan to move to Columbus Attending were Mrs Harry Young Mrs Hattie Edgar Mrs Eliza Smith Mrs Minnie Patton Mrs Flossie Crawford Mrs Dora Moler Mrs Martha A Davis Mrs Cliff Machan and son Mrs Ruth Hitchings and two daughters Mrs James McKee

Robert Huenefeld Evelyn Galvin Ruth Crawford Doris Wallace Dick Denley Kathryn Coakley Eunice Merz Edith Lee Marjorie Vorkes Thelma Brady Gerald Frank Bernard Hawk Thelma Howard Austin Keplar Elizabeth Helen Ketch Helena Margaret Kouri Clifford C. Linton Helen Louise McKibben Annabelle Beatrice Morrell Malcolm Russell Margaret Ruth Scott Dorothy Estella Smith Thomas James Smith Marguerita Lenore Stewart Genevieve V. Brazle Mary Jer Bowers Everett McLain Edith Campbell Marguerite Casey Ida Mae Gibson Hartman Della Pome Richason Louise Skinner Margaret Traugh Oscar Richardson Lawrence Seibert Hubert Stage Anna Grace Jams Gertrude Wend Dorothy Wicks Robert Gillilan William Nye Gay Harper Gilbert Moler Richard Coy Margaret Louise Anders Ruth Butt Vivian Violet Coakley Oliver William Davis Helen May June Lucile Mac Keating Lillian Arvilla Landis Florence Lee Janice Marie Mitchell Ruth BE. Pierce Jack E. Powell Virginia Pauline Shaner Carl Bateman Ruth Cook Stanley Mechem West Parent-Teachers Association Joe Verity Albert Barber Louise Bowers Neigapors Merle McMorrow McMorrow Columbus Harry Young Hattie Edgar Eliza Smith Minnie Patton Flossie Crawford Dora, Moler Martha A. Davis Cliff Machan Ruth Hitchings James McKee

Reports Planned At Christian Endeavor Meeting

At the Christian church a Sunday evening 6 30 gathering will hear reports from the recent Athens convention of young people.iten members listed include Mrs Nobert Huesefeld Mrs Harr y Runion Mrs Clara Murphy and many others.

Christian Endeavor Christian Church Athens

Athens Zeta Tau Alpha Alumni Gather for Dinner

Mrs. Jack 2000 hosted a dinner at her Fort Street home for ten Athens Zeta Tau Alpha alumni. The pink and white decorations highlighted the occasion, and including Miss Marie Stowe from the high school faculty among the hostess sisters.

Jack Fort Street Athens Zeta. Tau Alpha Marie Stowe

Funeral for Mrs. Fanny McGill Held in Sugar Grove

Mrs. Mery Snooke of Sugar Grove spent Friday with her father R. Howe and attended the funeral of Mrs. Fanny McGill. Miss Dessie Dich left Saturday for Johnstown Ohio after completing duties as commercial teacher at Nelsonville high school.

Mery Snooke Sugar Grove 3. R. Howe Fanny McGill Dessie Dich Johnstown Ohio Nelsonville High School

Healing sore legs at home offer from Milwuakee ad

Open legs ulcers enlarged veins and eczema can heal while you work. Free book titled How to Heal Sore Legs at Home explains home treatment options. Describe your case to A. Liepe Pharma at 1331 Green Bay Ave Milwaukee Wisconsin for details.

Aly Liepe Pharma Green Bay Ave Milwaukee Wise

Hospital Notes From Shelter Army Clinic

Dorothy Jean Phillips underwent tonsil and adenoids removal on Friday and Mrs. L. L. Nixon had the same operation on Saturday. Convalescents include Mrs. C. E. P. Closter Athens Cart Bell Chauncey Oliver Dublin Athens and Charles Breinig Athens who is improving. Discharges this week include H. S. Freeman, Mrs. Charles Beckler Athens Miss Myrtle Gossif Athena Rh. D. 6, Miss Virginia Harner Albany.

Army Hospital Dorothy Jean Phillips L. L. Nixon C. EP. Closter Athens Cart Bell Chauncey Oliver Dubl Athene Land Charles Breinig H. 5. Freeman Charles Beckler Myrtle Gossif Athena Rh. D Virginia Harner Albany

Verdict Recommends $4000 for Trimble Man in Haskins Case

A jury recommends awarding Clyda Haskins four thousand dollars in damages against Hisylvania Coal Co for greenhouse and surrounding property harm. The verdict appeared Friday with court confirmation pending. A new trial motion is expected. evidence tied pillar removals to ground sinking, glass and pipe damage, and swampy plant land.

Clyda Haskins Trimble Haskins Hisylvania Coal Company Uneir Hisylvania

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