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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1928

Page

3

Fall Annual Meeting Scheduled in Wey State Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on May 24 a slate collapse injured William Brandy, 45, of Jacksonville at Valley Mining, with multiple injuries. Also announced is the fifth annual Young People's Conference of Athens County hosted by local churches. sessions start Friday at 4 PM with registrations, rooms, and a fellowship banquet at the Christian church.

Nelsonville William Brandy Jacksonville The Valley Mining Company Kimberly Brandy A. L. Pritchard Stout Mercy Hospital Columbus Young People’s Conference Athens County Ruth Howard Milfield Jack Wadley Athens Velma Staneart George King Amesville

What May We Expect from the Church Youth Study

A church program outlines a 7:30 worship and 6:40 group discussion led by A. B. Sias. The discussion examines youth values in the church, its origin motive and role in society, and youth and church responsibilities.

A. B. Sias

Conference Schedule for First Christian Church

Worship at 9:00. Address at 9:30 by W. H. Thompson. 10:15 group discussion on promoting church unity and denominationalism issues. 11:30 business session. 12:00 conference picture and lunch.

W. H. Thompson First Christian Church

Church Youth Program Meeting and Campfire Service

A church session includes a group discussion on building a youth program, followed by an adjournment, a play period, and a campfire service. Installation of officers concludes the event.

Charles M. Coulter

Sunday Morning Methodist Service Schedule

The notice lists a 6:00 sunrise communion and a 10:30 morning worship at the first Methodist Church with adjournment following.

First Methodist Church

Poem Read At Nelsonville Alumni Banquet

A long poem by Mrs. Lulu Charlton Beckler of Dallas Texas was read at the Nelsonville high school fifty annual alumni banquet. It recalls class mates scattered across the country and hopes for a future reunion.

Nelsonville Lulu Charlton Beckler Dallas Texas Nelsonville High School Sunny South

Training conferences for Bible school teachers open June

The Daily Vacation Bible school project by the Presbyterian board begins this summer with teacher training conferences in Pomeroy on June 4 and 6 and Nelsonville on June 6 and 7 led by Rev. John Sharpe and Miss Clara Louise Smith with Miss Irene McDowell. At least 10 schools are planned in the Hocking valley, with five week terms starting June 11 in Diamond, East Clayton, Deanville, Greendale, and New Floodwood. courses to be announced.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Board of National Missions Pomeroy Presbyterian Church John Sharpe Clara Louise Smith Martins Ferry Irene McDowell Deanville Hocking Valley Diamond East Clayton Greendale New Floodwood

Lunch for Nelsonville High School graduates hosts

Mrs J M Hyde entertained Wednesday at lunch a group of former Nelsonville high school graduates and their hostesses. Guests included Mrs T C Hulburt Miss Mable Tullis Painesville Mrs Rolland Tomilson Mrs Manson Martin Dunglen Mrs E J Kessin ger and daughter Mary Elizabeth Mrs Marry Jackson and Miss Mable Poston.

J. M. Hyde Nelsonville High School T. C. Hulburt Mable Tullis Painesville Rolland Tomilson Manson Martin Dunglen E. J. Kessinger Mary Elizabeth Marry Jackson Mable Poston

D or A degree team asked to attend Friday practice

All members of the D or A degree team must be at Friday night practice. Those absent will lose their places on the team.

Donahey Names Local Man as Board Member

Orlin McLaughlin of Nelsonville was appointed by Governor Donahey to the Ohio state board of embalmers and embalmers examiners to fill the vacancy from Paul Huth's death. The 28 year old undertaker's term runs to June 1930 and includes he will continue to run his Nelsonville establishment.

Nelsonville Orlin McLaughlin Donahey State Board of Embalming Examiners Paul Huth McLaughlin

Nelsonville Chamber luncheon speaker Ches ter Leasure

Nelsonville on May 24 hosts noon luncheon with Ches ter Leasure associate editor of Nations Business. He has edited and published newspapers in Kansas Oklahoma and Washington and has written on economic trends in modern business for the chamber audience.

Nelsonville Chester Leasure Nation's Business Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Cosmopolitan Club Annual Picnic Planned at Miss Nixon's

The Cosmopolitan club will hold its annual picnic at the country home of Miss Bertha Nixon on Friday evening, inviting members for an informal gathering and outdoor activities.

Cosmopolitan Club Bertha Nixon

Columbus women attend Nelsonville commencement events

Mrs. John McNerney from 1880 and Mrs. George W. Garner from 1889, both of Columbus, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoodlett and Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Coakley in Nelsonville as they participate in commencement activities.

Nelsonville John McNerney George W. Garner Columbus John Hoodlett B. M. Coakley

Mrs Hinman and Son Visit Local Folks

Mrs. Harry Hinman and her son Dick of Bridgeport spent the last three days as guests of local residents, staying with their hosts and enjoying the visit.

Harry Hinman Bridgeport

Roegge Denies Assault Charge in Nelsonville Arraignment

Frank Roegge of Nelsonville pleaded not guilty to assault and battery at arraignment before Mayor L J Eberle after an affidavit by Edgar Green. Roegge faces a hearing soon. J W Vance pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Frank Roegge L. J. Eberle Edgar Green Roegge J. W. Vance

Nelsonville Class of 1893 Holds Reunion at Mrs. Bartoe Home

The Nelsonville High School class of 1893 gathered Wednesday afternoon at 718 Chestnut Street, the home of Mrs. James Bartoe. Sixteen members remain alive and eleven attended the reunion.

Nelsonville James Bartoe Zella Bryson Chestnut Street

Local Residents Attend Niece’s Commencement in The Plains

Mr and Mrs James McKee visited The Plains today for the commencement exercises of Mrs T C Hulburt. Attendees include Miss Mable Tullis of Painesville Mr and Mrs William Michaels Mrs Mable Meissie of Columbus Dr Joseph Riddle of Newcomerstown Dr Everett Marsh of Broadway Ohio and Miss Forest Marsh of Columbus. The event continues on page eleven.

James McKee Plains McKee T. C. Hulburt Mable Tullis Painesville William Michaels Mable Meissie Columbus Joseph Riddle Newcomerstown Everett Marsh Broadway Ohio Forrest Marsh

Teachers Hired in Athens County Schools

Additional teachers chosen include Robert Harrison at Canaan high school Mrs Hatsie Rupe at Rocky Point Miss Ruth Wiske at Chauncey high school and Miss Helen Howard and Miss Ida B Davis at Morristown.

Athens County Robert Harrison Canaan High School Hatsie Rupe Rocky Point Ruth Wiske Chauncey High School Helen Howard Ida B. Davis Morristown

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