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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1932
Page
5
Nelsonville May 23. Reverend Lloyd Evans tells Nelan high school graduates that youth face a world with many tasks and few jobs. He urges focus on solving social ills, self reliance, and independent thinking amid unsettled conditions and rising costs.
The East 8 Parent Association meeting at the school Friday elected President Mrs Fay Eliot Vice President Miss Louise Pearce Secretary Mrs Roy Sayers Treasurer Mrs John Warrington and Press Correspondent Miss Lillian Young. Officers thanked patrons for support and praised helpers in the school kitchen during the last term.
Cc H Bartlett staff correspondent notes a telephone line for News Society and Locals and advertises an ad taker service. The message invites engagement via 412 W and mentions appreciation for this service.
In Nelsonville on May 21 a breakfast hosted by Methodist mothers honored local high school graduates who attend the church or Sunday School. The event featured decorations, talks by church and school faculty, and a presentation of picture Bibles by Rev. Herman A. Sayre to named graduates and graduates' attendants.
Miss Verma Young and William White revealed their upcoming marriage at a Saturday dinner bridge hosted by Miss Ruth Hyde. Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Young, is a Nelsonville prominent alumna of NH S 1921 and Ohio University 1929, with a teaching career in Athens County and City Schools and in Nelsonville Toronto. White, a Montgomery West Virginia merchant, attended the post dinner play where Mrs. L S Krieg held high score and Young received the guest prize.
Twenty six students from Buchtel grade school receive diplomas tonight, marking their promotion from eighth grade to high school. Names listed include Starling Bowen, Paul Cherniak, Howard Collins, Ralph Craig, Thomas Davis, Carol Fiddler, Pearl Graham, William Hayden, James Lewis, John Vice, Edward Whitmore, Dorothy Bolen, Lillian Dearing, Lillian Dixon, Maxine Hahn, Kathryn Harris, Edith Lewis, Mary Morrison, Margaret Newman, Anna Novak, Rita Novak, Alice Ruiscoe, Enid Robson, Ada Smathers, Mary Alice Wagner, Edna Mae Syx.
The T C L Club met at Mrs Blanche Stanley's home Wednesday night with Mrs Daisy Kesterson presiding. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Alice Drescher after games and contests, followed by a luncheon served by Mrs Stanley and her daughter Audrey to a group of members.
Mrs. Jefferson Bowers traveled to Pittsburgh to visit Reverend and Mrs. E. M. Wax ler. Walter Schenz and family moved to Ath ens for their new home. C. M. Gibson and Columbus guests stayed with Will Gibson’s family. Will Morgan visited Columbus. Adeline Ray and Mae Linton vacationed in Cincinnati with Mrs. Fred Love. R. B. Poling and daughter hosted by William Poling in Washington Street Youngstown. Cyrus Thorne and Paul ine Morrison with Mr. Clemens visited Morrison parents in Mich. Ida Kentner and sister Willis Davis returned from Powelton West Virginia due to a relative’s illness.
The chain party of the Willing Workers' Class of the Christian Sunday School will be held Tuesday night with Mrs. A L Steenrod on Franklin Street.
The bridge lecture scheduled for tonight at the American Legion Home has been postponed. No new date was announced.
Students from Room 23 at Jefferson Street junior high enjoyed a Friday afternoon picnic at the home of their teacher Miss Blanche Moorehead.
Mrs Anna M Smith aged 81 died Saturday evening at her summer home near Stockport Ohio Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 30 PM at Zion Church Porterville with burial in Porterville Cemetery She is survived by daughter Mrs Irene McCain formerly a well known Murray City resident
Mrs L J Riley age 78 widow of Sheriff M M Riley of Athens County died in Washington DC. Funeral plans call for arrival by Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at 11 45 Tuesday and services at Carthage Presbyterian Church followed by burial. Survived by seven children and two brothers with several predeceased.
Eleven members of Delta Gamma Mu were initiated into Sigma Delta Chi at The Messenger building with eight Ohio State visitors. Officers elected for next year include Harry Waddell as president and Ward Conaway as vice president. a banquet at Hillcrest Inn followed the ceremony.
Massachusets to Athens reports confirm the death of Tom Skeyhill author and lecturer from injuries in a forced plane landing Saturday night. He traveled the country on lecture tours and wrote the official biography of Sergeant Alvin C. York. Skeyhill appeared with York in Athens during a 1931 Ohio University program and was a friend of Dr E B Bryan president of the university who awarded him an honorary A M in 1926.
Five layers of armor plate thwarted a Western Bank & Trust Company safety vault robbery in Cincinnati on May 23. Thieves dug through a well and through concrete beneath the vault, then abandoned the attempt after holding night watchman Frank Blacke, 40, captive.
The article promotes vigorous, outdoor or sunny room exercise to beat fatigue and bad circulation. It outlines a starter routine: stand straight, breathe deeply, swing arms, touch back of hands, then swing forward and hug, then repeat. It adds a cautious note for those with weak hearts and describes a breath control drill using a chair and leg swings.
Reverend Wilcox criticizes modern Americans for lacking independent thought and position. He warns that press, industry, and education push uniformity, while women’s changing roles and fashion reflect drift from individuality. He urges self reliance and clear reasons for beliefs.
Athens County farm women will study preparation of meat and meat like dishes at Home Economics clinics sponsored by Ohio State University. Local leaders will meet an extension specialist on June 1 at the Athens Grange Hall to plan sessions for school club meetings and conduct clinics. Last year over 200 women from six communities studied vegetable cooking.
Glouster on May 3 reports material for Route 18 street construction has arrived and crews from Dodge Hussey Inc of Columbus will begin work under Paul Watson soon. The project, from W. W. Bryson residence to the Corning-Glouster brick road, involves grading and relocating the route, with water line changes to follow in a few days. Local labor will comprise at least 60 percent of the unskilled workforce, wages set at 35 cents per hour by the State Highway Department. Two three day crews will operate weekly, weather permitting.
Trimble May 23 twelve pupils of Misa Thelma Grandy will present a musical recital at the Church of Christ Tuesday evening starting at 7 oclock. No admission fee charged and the public is invited to attend.
Increased interest this year is expected to nearly double attendance at clinics open to leaders of various clubs across the county. Plans include extending clinics to additional communities to reach more residents.
Approximately 180 attended the Glouster High School alumni banquet held Saturday night in the high school auditorium. M. M. Bryson served as toastmaster, Supt OC B Dillon introduced the 1932 class, and Miss Faith Lants accepted on behalf of the class. The program featured a solo by Gail Wallace, a vocal by Garnet Keith, and tap dancing by Blanche Clark and Mary Lou Troax, followed by the alumni dance.
Principal H J Holter of Welleton High School, a former principal of Glouster Augh, visited Glouster this weekend as a guest of his brother in law L G DeLong and Mrs DeLong.
A boy born to Mayor and Mrs. Andrew Allen died Sunday afternoon. Private funeral services were held at the family home at 2 o'clock and burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery.
Ty G Rockatrom of Detroit says he suffered with piles for 26 years. After using Peterson's Ointment he was cured after four boxes. He hails it as the greatest ointment he has heard of. A big box costs 35 cents at any drug store. Ad.
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