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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1929
Page
3
Mrs C A Bartlett of Nelsonville takes classified advertisements for the Messenger and requests readers to phone her at 412 W. for business.
Troop 45 plans a 7 o clock Friday session at the YMCA with a brief meeting and Memorial Day prep. Leaders thank the Christian Church board for space and urge all members to wear official uniforms by Memorial Day May 30.
Silver Thimble Club met at Viola Winig's home on May 22 with fourteen members. Handkerchiefs began the year’s work, candy was served, and Esther Evans provided music. Officers elected: President Esther Evans, Vice President Hester Smith, Secretary Thelma Matheny, Assistant Secretary Marie Johnson, Treasurer Elizabeth Blosser, Recreation Leader Nellie Greene, News Reporter Louise Huches. Readers are Carrie Greene and Blanche Smith.
The Women's Relief Corps and other orders accept the invitation to attend the G A R memorial services Sunday morning at 9:45 in the Odd Fellows Hall and proceed to the Methodist Church for the 4:30 service.
The Golden Rule Class of the Methodist Sunday School was entertained Thursday evening by Mrs Edna Raine and Mrs Margaret Raine at the former home on West Franklin Street. Guests included Mrs Landon Shafer and members listed such as Mrs J Stout teacher Inez Wil Annabelle Davis Leah Reys Iva Murphy Florence Cook and others. A devotional by Miss Geneva Geers and games followed with prizes awarded to Miss Geers and Miss Julia Burnelle. A two course luncheon was served.
G Washington Coakley age 77, longtime Nelsonville resident, died Thursday night in Columbus at his son Bert Coakley home after a stroke. Body brought to Nelsonville. funeral Saturday at 2 pm at Lon Coakley home. Burial in Green Lawn beside his wife who died sixteen years ago. He leaves four sons Lon, Fred of Nelsonville, and Pearl Coakley.
Nelsonville May 24 L E Buell was re employed as principal of Nelsonville High School for one year by the Board of Education. The board also hired teachers including Margaret Williamson Bertha Howard A W Seabright Kathleen Boyd Bessie Deer Miriam Slater Rosemary Uecker Lillian Wolford Florence Wood and more. Certificates of several teachers expired and new certificates will be required before re employment. All contracts due by June 20. The board also granted diplomas to 66 seniors for commencement exercises and to Junior High members for participation tonight.
Mrs Ti Rosser left for Detroit Michigan to spend two weeks with Mr and Mrs Will McMahon. Miss Lulu Parry visited Columbus with Miss Emma Hall. Mrs Lilly B Hatch of Columbus visits sister Mrs Elizabeth Cooley. Miss Fanny Mullican spent Friday in Columbus. Mrs B B Linton and Mrs Goldie Wickham visited Aunt Mrs Nancy Bowden in Chauncey Thursday. Fred Coakley and Lon Coakley were called to Columbus for their father G W Coakley. Thos J Smith was a business visitor in Columbus Friday.
The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the American Legion Home on Saturday at 2 30 p m. Attendance of every member is urged.
The Stratton Motors Essex Challengers defeated the Mac Chevrolets 5 to 1 at the Twilight League game in Nelsonville. Longley and Linton formed the Challengers battery with Garner and Day catching for the Chevrolets. Both teams wore snappy new uniforms and drew good attendance.
The Christian Sunday School Willing Workers Class met at teacher Mrs Frank Murphy's home on Thursday for a surprise birthday anniversary. They presented her with a quilt and served refreshments during the social hour.
Manual Arts students at the high school completed cabinet work displayed in Hoodlett's window. The exhibit features writing desks davenport tables porch swings and stands showing careful carving and finish. Hundreds of citizens viewed the display calling the department proud of the students' craftsmanship.
Mrs Earl Weiss of West Columbus Street will entertain members of the W B A Club this evening at 7 30 o clock.
Chicago manager believes the Cubs are now better than the 1928 Boston Braves and notes a marked improvement in the current Braves lineup. The remark reflects high regard for Braves progress and potential strength this season.
Nelsonville May 24. The Rev Lloyd Evans will preach at the baccalaureate exercises in the high school auditorium Sunday evening. The program includes hymns led by Prof Porton, readings by Rev K H McCorkle, solos by J Raybeauld, a sermon by Rev Lloyd Evans, and a recessional by Prof Poston.
The Nelsonville church will perform a special Sunday service at 10 30 honoring high school graduates among its members. Rev. Lievad Evans will preach on Thy Word Have I Hid In My Heart. King James Nelson edition Bibles will be presented to Mae Bartlett Tom Sheppard Charles Griffin Carlos Linton Louise Rice Helen Jackson Frances Lawson Elizabeth Edington Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Betty Wolf and Mary Pritchard.
May 14 ex servicemen meet at the American Legion Home at 10 o clock to attend the memorial services at the Methodist Church A flag will be placed on the graves of all war veterans Sunday Citizens with knowledge of graves to be decorated should notify Harry Powell at Greenlawn or Cootey's Store at the Fort Street Cemetery Proceeds from a World War veteran in the national hospital to be sold Friday and Saturday by the Woman's Auxiliary to Glen ford Dusan Post Cooperation of citizens especially those with lots or graves in Fort Street Cemetery is requested to ensure decoration for Memorial Day
Ira Whitmore appears before Mayor J. J. Eberle and pleads guilty to reckless driving. He is fined $10 for costs, to be paid, and the fine is expended. Whitmore spoke in defense of his minor son who was named in the complaint regarding a car stopping to discharge passengers.
The Athena Grange will present The Deacon's Honeymoon in the Albany Opera House Saturday at 8 15. Invited by Albany Grange the show features Sam Shaw and Louise Kempton with two specialty dances. About 125 persons attended the Thursday performance in Canaan High School Building with Shaw performing a minstrel clog dance and jokes and Kempton offering two numbers including minstrel and toe dancing.
W. T. Bean administrator of the estate of Joe B. R. Davis was authorized in Athens County Probate Court on Thursday to hold a private sale of the personal property.
The administrator of the Davis estate is to receive cash in hand at sale per the court order and must file a sale report with the court within one month. The notice specifies the executor’s obligation to ensure prompt settlement and documentation.
Red Lucas appeared as a pinch hitter in three games over a week in early May for the Cincinnati Reds and recorded a hit in each appearance. He delivered in three straight plate appearances, boosting the club's early season action with his timely at bats.
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