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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1939

Page

4

Graduates Honored At Nelsonville High Baccalaureate

Fifty two seniors in caps and gowns were honored at the Nelsonville High School baccalaureate exercises held Sunday evening in the auditorium. The Rev Albert Selbee delivered the sermon with Rev Lloyd Evans presiding. Local clergy gave the invocation scripture and benediction. Music was provided by school organizations under instructors Brooks Franks and Faith Cordrey.

Nelsonville Albert Selbee Independent Holiness Church Lloyd Evans The Presbyterian Church Dwight G. Plymire Nazarene Church B. A. Awe Pilgrim Holiness Church Father Kelly St. Andrews Church Brooks Franks Faith Cordrey

CCC Enrollee Is Run Down Near Buchtel

An unidentified man, later named James Thierson of Crooksville, an enrollee at Camp Nelson, was struck by a hit and run driver on State Route 216 near the Greenhouse at Buchtel. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital in Logan with a skull fracture and other injuries, after being ejected from a dance the previous night and found unconscious Sunday morning. The highway patrol investigated.

Nelsonville Buchtel Cherrington Hospital Logan James Thierson Crooksville Camp Nelson Thierson Longstretch Highway Patrol

Benefit Movie To Be Shown Thursday

Nelsonville will screen The First Century of Baseball, a moving picture on Thursday at 4 PM for the Nel sonville Junior Baseball Club. All donations grant tickets to the film showing.

Nelsonville Dewey Whyte

Seniors Honored by M. E. Church in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Methodist church hosted a breakfast for this year’s Nelsonville High School seniors, with class colors, floral decorations, and remarks by Supt. E. J. Arnold and faculty. Bible presentations followed at Sunday service. Named seniors include Amy Jo Dewhurst, Margaret Dezso, Louise Dusky, Elizabeth Hiller, and others.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School T. S. Bush Sr Clark E. J. Arnold W. P. Clark Wolfe McDaniel Figley Ralph Parks Amy Jo Dewhurst Margaret Dezso Louise Dusky Elizabeth Hiller June Hufman Helen Shaw Dorothy Kontner Betty Pierce Martha Shaw Janis Lines Norma Triplett Sam Howe Jimmy Linscott Carl Monks Charles Parks Jimmy Pierce Donald Sanders Lewis Vaughn

Scouts Meet At West School For Troop 66 Tonight

Nelsonville explorers of Troop 66 are asked to meet at West School at eight. Scoutmaster Mender urges attendance as camping plans will be discussed. Leadership in cub program eligible youth may attend training sessions starting Thursday evening.

Nelsonville Explorer West School Mender

Bibles Presented to Nelsonville High Graduates at Church

At the Church of Christ in Nelsonville a morning service honored the graduating class. The program featured two anthems and talks by Verna Hand and Walter Morrison. W. B. Evans presented Bibles to Jean Betts Jean Dilcher Harold Juniper Wilbur Morman John North Hugh Webb Evelyn Wolfe and Mac Wright.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Verna Hand Walter Morrison W. B. Evans Jean Betts Jean Dilcher Harold E. Juniper Wilbur Morman John North Hugh Webb Evelyn Wolfe Mac Wright Jean Allen Robbin Gardner

Nelsonville DAR Tea Honors Mrs Summers and Music Notes

Nelsonville social notes report a DAR Chapter tea at the Fischer home honoring Southeast District director Mrs T J Summers with a talk on mountain schools including Tamassa and Kate Duncan Smith. The event featured a flag salute, American Creed, piano solo, and a guest paper on what the Daughters Own. Several local families and ministers are noted as visiting or attending related events and a class reunion plan for 1929 is outlined.

Nelsonville Fischer Bessie Haskett Southeast District Tamassa Mary Elizabth Kessinger W. H. Weigand

Clerks to Meet Glouster Retail Union Officers

Retail clerks union will hold a Tuesday evening meeting for the election of officers. Local members from Glouster and surrounding areas are expected to attend to choose leadership and discuss next steps for organizing efforts.

Glouster—Retail Clerk's Union

Glouster Students Score High in State Tests After Review

Final report from Athens on May 6 shows Glouster High School total 96 points after corrections. Shirley Ann Roberts earned first district English 10 and second statewide. other corrections adjust rankings in English 11 English 12 biology biology French I French II and geometry, with several students moving up or down.

Glouster Athens Thomas W. Figley State Department Glouster High School Shirley Ann Roberts Shirley Mary Janchius Mary Evelyn Ogg Lois Kinney

Monroe Building Pupils Enjoy Class Outings

Pupils at Monroe Building Glouster schools wrapped up closing festivities with outdoor outings. 5 A and 5 B students and teachers Miss Pauline Myers and Miss Frances Thomas held a wiener roast and picnic on Walnut Hill. 6 A with Miss Rachel Murray hiked to Laurel Cave for a roast. 6 B with Miss Myers picnicked at Bran Son Chambers’ Walnut Hill home. 4 B, with Mrs Ruth Watkins, hiked to Blackwood for a picnic and roast. 4 A with Miss Olive McKee picnicked on Walnut Hill.

Glouster Monroe Pauline Myers Frances Thomas Walnut Hill Rachel Murray Laurel Cave Billy Roberts Bobby Gamwell Francis Horner Branson Chambers Ruth Watkins Blackwood Olive McKee

Electrician Collects 328 Light Bulbs Across Years

Cleveland resident Philip Smay da, an electrician, has gathered 328 light bulbs. His collection includes a tiny bulb about the size of a grain of wheat that uses less than a half watt of electricity and a bulb dating back to 1909.

Cleveland, O Philip Smayda

Glouster Social Notes and Local Visits Report

Regular T N T Club meeting at Mrs. Sylvia Maxwell home with a program featuring readings and Mother’s Day origins. Prizes awarded to Kate Hinton and Edna Bingman. Dozens of guests attended. numerous residents listed as weekend visitors and relatives visiting in Glouster and Columbus areas.

T. N. T. Club T.N.T. Club Sylvia Maxwell Kate Vaughn Grace Holzsuch Edna Bingman Ella Johnson Zenith Embrey Kate Hinton Lenora Moody Anna Morris Columbus Jack Rush

Greens Run School Commencement Set for May 24

The fifteenth annual Greens Run school commencement will be in the high school gym on Wednesday May 24 at 7 30 pm. Rev. Neil Crawford of Athens will address graduates of the high school and eighth grade. After graduation some seniors continue at Hollister High School including Paul Korpela Mike Newsad Charles Rimmey Ellen S Lindholm Helen Vamos Mary E Toczik Geraldine E Mulpas Irene Swendryck. The eighth grade has twenty two graduates. Music will be provided by the high school orchestra and glee club directed by Wendell Jones.

Greens Run Neil Crawford Athens Hollister High School Paul Korpela Mike Newsad Charles Rimmey Ellen S. Lindholm Helen Vamos Mary E. Toczik Geraldine E. Mulpas Irene Swendryck Wendell Jones

Chauncey Seniors To Present Class Night Program

Chauncey-Dover High School seniors plan Class Night Friday May 26 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Earl Tarlton will deliver the class roll and introduction. The program includes poem by Elaine McKinney history by Roger Gould prophecy by Betty Heffken will by Betty Jane Dickinson Ina Belle Augustine song by several seniors and readings by Amy Jo Sanders and Mary Fogarasy.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Earl Tarlton Elaine McKinney Roger Gould Betty Heffken Betty Jane Dickinson Ina Belle Augustine Betty Jane Dickerson Julia Johnson Virgene Palmer Orpah Browning Ellen Blackford Amy Jo Sanders Mary Fogarasy Irene Ross Don Bridgewater Alma Mater

Store Robbery Reported in Nelsonville Antle’s Store

Ralph Howe purchased Antle's Store on Poplar Street when the building was broken into about 3:00 a.m. The front door was forced open and an undetermined amount of shoes and clothing were stolen, police were informed.

Nelsonville Antle Poplar St Ralph Howe

Is Judge Fred Smith In the House At Local Cinema

In Tulare California a theater audience now calls for Judge Fred Smith known as the marrying judge to perform a marriage during a film. He then returns to finish watching the rest of the movie.

Tulare Cal Fred Smith Judge Smith

Bible Class Meets At Millfield Church

Monthly meeting of the Martha Bible Class of the Millfield Church of Christ was hosted Friday night at the home of class teacher Mrs Chester L Sanders. Mrs Viola Howard led devotions and Miss Olive Brookins conducted a Bible contest with readings by several members. Mrs Mabel Smith will host the June meeting and a social hour with refreshments followed.

Chauncey Martha Bible Millfield Church of Christ Chester L. Sanders Viola Howard Nancy Sanders Olive Brookins Sanders Elizabeth Robinett Daniel Fulton Mabel Smith Hazel Earich Fulton

Woman Injured as Auto Leaves Road Near Sugar Creek Curve

A car driven by Charles Ogg with his wife Nell Ogg left the road on a rainy Chauncey area curve and went over an embankment. Nell Ogg was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens with shock and injuries. Charles Ogg was uninjured.

Chauncey Charles Ogg Athens Nell Ogg Sugar Creek

Mrs Elizabeth Robinett Hosts Sunday Guests

Mrs Elizabeth Robinett entertained Sunday guests from Zanesville and Taylor Ridge. Attendees included Mrs James Omen, Mrs Fred Olbers, and Mr and Mrs Ivan Matheny with children Jean and Larry from Nelsonville.

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett James Omen Zanesville Fred Olbers Taylor Ridge Ivan Matheny Jean and Larry Nelsonville

Mrs Brookins Hosts Millfield Needle Club Night

Mrs Guy Brookins will host the Millfield Needle Club at her Converse Street home on Wednesday night, replacing the previously announced host Mrs Lewis Sanders.

Chauncey Guy Brookins Millfield Needle Club Converse St Lewis Sanders

Chauncey District Social and Personal News

Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson and family visited Columbus on Saturday. Mrs. Rye Cunningham of Chauncey is seriously ill at home on West Main Street with slight improvement. Clifford Shafer of Columbus spent the weekend in Chauncey. Mr. and Mrs. James Rankin of Lancaster visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rankin. Everett Devore moved from Mill Street to a new Main Street home. Mrs. Delilah Frazure of Sugar Creek visits Chauncey to see Alma Staf finger.

Chauncey George Williamson Jo Ann George, Jr Gilbert Courtney Betty Jane C. N. Sanders Columbus Rye Cunningham West Main St Clifford Shafer James Rankin Lancaster Peter Rankin Everett Devore Mill St Main St Delilah Frazure Sugar Creek Alma Staffinger

Chauncey Church Holds Friday Prayer Meeting Social

Chauncey Church of Christ observed a Friday night gathering centered on prayer. After services attendees moved to the Parish House for a social hour with sandwiches and coffee. A Vesper service is planned for the next monthly Church Night.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ

Operators Return to Regular Work After Chauncey Dispatch

Telegraph operators including Mayor W. D. Hines are back at their regular posts at BK South of Corning after several weeks. John Ley of Chauncey remains away in Jacksonville but is to return to Chauncey this week with the others.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Meigs Corning John Ley Jacksonville

Chauncey Rebekah Lodge Benefit Party Tonight

Chauncey Rebekah Lodge plans a benefit party tonight at 8 o'clock in the K of P Hall. Proceeds will aid lodge activities and charitable efforts in the community.

Nelsonville Junior Order I. 0 Chauncey cChauncey Rebekah Lodge K. of P. Hall

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