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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1929

Page

3

Nelsonville Events Detail School Weddings And Graduations

Nelsonville reports a wedding at the Smith home with Miss Imelda Smith marrying Lawrence newton in a May ceremony during a large family gathering. Also noted are a May 24 junior high commencement with Supt McVay and a May 27 senior high graduation with Dr Chen. a May 24 baccalaureate by Rev Lloyd Evans and a promotion day across city schools.

Nelsonville Imelda Smith Jacob Smith Lawrence Waenton Herbert Newton Isaac Newton Athens K. H. McCorkle Church of Christ Evelyn Siddie Donald Newton Lohengrin Beatrice Henshaw Nelsonville High School Ohio University Athens Brick Corporation Smith Herbs Newton Ponaltd Newton Henels Raymond Trayvin and Smith KK. H. McCorkie John Parry Hannah Parry William Snowden Thomas Auflick Cora Davis Luther Berry Paul John Patton Lucille Frank Evelyn Siddle Phillip Briley Earnest Itit de Croom Hel Homse Nelsonville Junior High School H. R. McVay Glee Club Margaret Scott Violet Lady Pridgen Mary Jo Bowers Genevieve Beagle Ethel Johnson Lulu Steenrod H. E. Zuber J. ¥. Buell Silver Eyes Rev. Hoffman Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church J. L. Chen

Columbus bridge luncheon hosts and results noted

Mrs Charles Preston and Mrs Dave Evans hosted a Wednesday afternoon bridge luncheon at the Preston home in Columbus attended by Nelsonville women. Sweet pea baskets adorned the tables and six tables were played. Mrs C E Bennett won first prize, John Edingetor took second, and Mrs N Will earned third prize.

Charles Preston Dave Evans Preston Columbus Nelsonville C. E. Bennett John Edingetor N. Will

Mrs. E B Acomb and Alma Margaret Visiting Columbus

Mrs E B Acomb and her daughter Alma Margaret are visiting relatives in Columbus from Thursday through Sunday.

E. B. Acomb Alma Margaret Columbus

Nelsonville High School Band Gives Debut Concert

In Nelsonville the first high school band performed before about 300 in the high school auditorium. G. E. Stephenson of Athens led the 35 member group as Mary Lou Hudson played a cornet solo. The concert featured eight numbers with several encore performances and ended with a baton presented to Stephenson by Robert Huenefeld. The program was praised as one of the year's finest. The band will be open for public engagements next year.

Nelsonville G. E. Stephenson Athens Mary Lou Hudson Stephenson Robert Huenefeld

Hyperion Club Members Asked to Order Study Books

Nelsonville May 23 Members of the Hyperion Club awaiting the new year study books are asked to place orders with Mrs. J M Hyde at once The Rev and Mrs Lloyd Evans Mrs Ed Dean Mrs E J Cable and Louise Craft were in Columbus Wednesday.

Nelsonville Hyperion Club J. M. Hyde Lioyd Evans Ed Dean E. J. Cable Louise Craft Columbus

Pirtcher Pled Guilty to Insurance Charge in Court

Clare Pirtcher pleaded guilty on arraignment to a charge of intent. Mayor L. J. Eberley fined him $10 and costs.

Berean Class Meeting in Nelsonville May 23 at 9:50

Special music will be heard at the Berean Class meeting Sunday morning at 9 50 o clock at the Christian Church. All men are invited to attend. The Reefers vs the Torkers contest is developing into a hard race.

Nelsonville Christiaan Church Reefers Torkers Elsonville Jr. O Daughters F America Washington Street

Nelsonville High to Play in State Baseball Tourney

Nelsonville High School, champions of Southeastern Ohio, head to Columbus for the state tournament. The team departed this afternoon to compete, with the opener set for tomorrow.

Nelsonville Ohio Columbus

Hi Club Picnickers Leave Nelsonville for Old Man's Cave

Twenty members of the Hi Club with leader Rev Liord Vans depart Nelsonville for an all day outing at Old Man's Cave. The group sets off this morning for a day of picnic activities and recreation.

Nelsonville Hi- Club Liord Vans Old Man's Cave

Initiation Planned by The Daughters of America

The Daughters of America will hold their meeting with initiation this evening. All officers are requested to attend and wear white. Supper is pot luck with each member bringing her favorite dish.

Daughters of America

Mrs Stover Spends Thursday in Radcliffe With Friends

Mrs Charles Stover spent Thursday visiting friends and relatives in Radcliffe, enjoying a day of social time and local hospitality.

Charles Stover Radcliffe

Nelsonville Personal Notes Wide Circle Visits Columbus

Henry Hale visited Columbus as a Columbus guest Thursday. Many locals hosted relatives in the city including Mrs. Fred Edington and Martha Ellen Kreer of Madison West Virginia. Mrs. Ro 1. Barron hosted the roses club with a pink and white dinner and three table play.

Henry Hale Columbus Fred Edington Martha Ellen Misa Jean Kreer Madison W. Va Lis McLaughlin Joe Mathewson C. A. Hooper Athens Frank Poston Beth Verity A. Courtney Blanche Verity

PLELRODE-DEYS CLUB entertains members at Ruth Mills home

Miss Ruth Mills hosted the Mienr-de-Lys Club on Fast Columbus Street for a dinner for fourteen members. Dancing was the evening's diversion after the meal.

Ruth Mills Columbus Street

Veteran Indian Service Official Named Superintendent

A. G. McMillan, long serving in the Indian Service, is appointed superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma. He is the first superintendent chosen from the ranks and his tenure spans more than 27 years of government service. The tribes comprise over 10 percent of the nation’s Indian population and more than one third of the tribes.

A. G. McMillan Indian Service Five Civilized Tribes Oklahoma Indiana McMillan

Unwise Loans Cited as Cause of Bank Failures in Small Towns

Banking officials at the Ohio Bankers Association meeting blame craving for easy credit as the main reason for bank failures. Wisconsin Banking Commissioner C. F. Schwenker warned that loan policies must protect depositors. He urged banks to avoid risky local loans to safeguard solvency and stability.

Columbus C. F. Schwenker Wisconsin Ohio Bankers Association Schwenker Prade

Sackers for Record Near 100 Hour Mark

PORT FORTH Texas May 23 Ree Robhies and Kaelly aviators push toward the hour mark in a grueling endurance flight seeking a new record as the pace intensifies and fatigue grows for the crew near the 100 hour target.

Port Forth Texas Ree Robhies Kaelly

Rio Grande Invites Ohio Circus Troupe to Rio Grande

A troupe of about 25 tumblers acrobats and clowns plans to perform in Rio Grande College gym tonight after leaving Ohio Gymnasium two weeks earlier. Prof C J Glauque received the invitation from President W W Bartlet. Dean John F R Johnston will accompany the group.

Ohio Gymnasium Aca Rio Grande College Rio Grande C. J. Glauque Departement of Physical Education W. W. Bartlet China John FR. Johnston Rio Grandes

Jamaica spring meet opens with Sara Hildreth’s eight winners

Veteran trainer Sara Hildreth dominates the opening two weeks at Jamaica racing. Her eight winners set a standout pace as she records the best showing among trainers.

Jamaica Sara Hildreth Seme Hie Orlod

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