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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1931

Page

3

Baccalaureate Services Set At High School Auditorium

Nelsonville reports a baccalaureate program at the High School Auditorium with music readings and sermons led by Rev. Lloyd Evans Rev. H A Sayre and Rev. Gramimer among others. Community groups include the Home Missionary Society meeting and a bridge club event with prize winners.

Nelsonville Jachel Kathryn Coakley Claus Invocaten Jt. Lloyd Evans H. A. Sayre C. K. Gramimer Wramreer Ph Galvin Francis Kourl Edison Hickman W. W. Hamm

World Is Better Officials Agree After Kindness

A well dressed stranger thanked Nelsonville city officials for past courtesies. He had been destitute and jobless months ago, found shelter and a meal here, then secured a good job. Police Chief George Bateman and Fire Chief Dana Windon said the world is getting better.

Nelsonville Bea George Bateman Dana Windon

Past Councilors Meet at Hall and Social Dinner

The Past Councilors of the Daughters of America held a Thursday meeting at their hall with a business session and social time followed by a two course dinner. Guests included Mrs Hazel Dolman Mrs Mary Taylor Mrs Louise Grose and daughter and several members attended. The next meeting is set for June 36.

Daughters of America Hazel Dolman Mary Taylor Louise Grose Elizabeth Evener Sophia Menn Mia Mattie Weelley Lulu Sanders Ellen Steenrod Elizabeth Scott Etta McKibben Methodist Sunday School Fannie Whilams Emma Dailey Cora Davis Ella Sheldon Margaret Riley Besse Bland Margaret Fruddy Agnes Chiefs Association of Degree of Pocahontas W. d. Scott Poplar Street Margaret Bai Jey Clara Wallace Sadie Linton Birdie Brickles Elzabeth Pidcock Hazel Wallace Anna Linton Gertrude Mabel Daltom Margaret Bagley Eha Powers Jim. Steubenville Formeer Josie Baugh Alle Dilcher Ella Powers Misa Edith Dilcher Mildred Baugh Thelma Baugh Jim Powers Columbus Ada B. Weyer Parkersburg W. Va C. H. Bartlett Guy Human Francis Huffman Joan Dayton Paul McGee Ter Lester June Perce Raine Raymond Trine Ada Jean Oace Mit Field Carl Shaw James Hallet Athens Raymond Rayne Lis McLaughlin Charles Williams Niles Ohio A. S. Bethel Mac Bethel Cleveland L. T. Rhoades Lawrence Lines Carrol Willam Morgan Morgan Mildred Matson Trinity Grace Strobel Ohio University Pauline Whitlatch Emmett Preston Bett Lou Frank Jackson Mabel Heffner Lil- Man Howe Hilshoro Souther Ohio Electric Co Don McGil R. J. Barron Euchore Lake

Nelsonville School Board Names Teachers for Coming Year

The Nelsonville Board of Education approved re hires and new appointments for the next school year. Names include TL. E. Buell principal, Ward W. Hamm music supervisor, and Gladys Bowers among re elected teachers. details across Central Building West and East schools list grade assignments and staff roles. The fall semester begins September 4 with a Christmas vacation December 23 to January 4 and school ends May 31.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Education Blass Greba Colling Central Building Gladys Bowers Weat School Nes Misa Collins Athena TL. E. Buell Ward W. Hamm Pauline Whitlatch Muale Bertha Howard Helen Stewart A. W. Seabright Ruathleen Ss. Baye Bessie Deer Bessie Diehl Harold Fly C. H. Hunnahs Kenneth Kinneer Soctl Sciencr Lachile BE. Long Algebr Mandie Moorehead Seograph Jennie Nelson Grace Roberts Luti Mildred Roberts Engien Lt. Schmidt Cornelia Scott Mary Sharp Helen Shaw Mirlant Slater Howe Economics Franklin Stedman Comemercial Law Rosemary Usher Florence Wood Julian Yantta Central C. Roy ‘Tomineson Beatrice ‘Barber Ethel Jones SIKU Clargaret Johnson Fieth Blanche Linton Georgia Reynolds Elizabeth Linton Mary Young Ruth John S. Mooney Cheeseman S. D. Campbell West George Pawler Wiithar Evans Enat State Department of Education

Bridge Club Honors At Kentner Street Gathering

Mrs Siegel Johnson hosted her bridge club on Kentner Street Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs Garret Hoch and Mrs Fred and daughter Evelyn June. Hazel Wallace won first high score, Glen Allen took second honors, Malcolm Raybould received the third prize, and Mrs Hoch earned a guest prize.

N. Hill W. B. Mechem L. J. Eberle Dew Hotel Hill East Washington Street Harry Kelley John Edington L. P. Rice Siegel Johnson Bridge Club Kentner Street Garret Hoch Fred Evelyn June Hazel Wallace Glen Allen Malcolm Raybould Hoch

Cosmopolitan Club Meeting and Women’s Relief Corps Notice

The Cosmopolitan Club gathered at Mina Hixon’s country home with 22 members and guest Mrs. Detbert Walls. Papers by Mrs. W E Humphrey and Mrs Clarence Butts discussed flora fauna of South America and South American missionaries, followed by a China Peru treaty tale. The Woman’s Relief Corps plans Decoration Day at the O F Hall Monday at 7 30 p m.

Cosmopolitan Ceug Cosmopolitan Club Mina Bertha Hixon Detbert Walls Misa Ella Patton South America W. E. Humphrey W. H. Weigand China Peru Clarence Butts Mies Nixon Woman's Relief Corps E'Cine's O. F. Hall

Funeral for Mrs. Jennie Downhour Petit in Nelsonville

Mrs. Jennie Downhour Petit will have a funeral at the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at o'clock. A former Carbon JHE resident, she moved to Nelsonville with her family. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church Valley Temple and Pythian Sisters. She had been ill for three years. Survived by husband Ploud Petit, three children and five grandchildren. two children died in infancy.

Nelsonville Jennie Downhour Petit Presbyterian Church Tila Vicin Carbon Jhe Mira Med Presbyyterian Church Valley Temple Pythian Pesider Jerobusband Ploud Fetit

Woman Is Helped by Workers to Buy Railroad Ticket

In Nelsonville Bertie Six with an eight month old baby is said to have been deserted by her husband and lacks funds to return to Gordon West Virginia. Local officials and neighbors contributed to a relief fund. Her mother resides in Gordon, police said. A grocery, Square Deal, operated by Rosa Cox, moved to the McGil Building on Cheatnut Street two blocks west of its former location.

Nelsonville Pallea Gordon W. Va Offtelala Ome Thaves Pollen May Square Deal Rosa Cox McGil Cheatnut Street Ita

Nelsonville Outing Planned by Local Teachers

Forty five Nelsonville teachers will observe the school year closing with a outing at Crystal Springs Monday afternoon and night. The program is led by Miss Lin Young and includes songs and talks by Principal Buetl pant Superintendent uber. School exams, started Friday, will end Sunday noon.

Nelsonville Cryntal Springs Lin Young Shaw Misa Helatrive Barber Misa Ruth Cook Kenneth Kinnear Princehpal Buetl Uber Bern Sondry

Seniors Will Meet at High School Auditorium

Seniors from Netwnor, Nelsonville unite for a farewell event at the high school auditorium Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. Principal L Beil will lead the program for the graduating class of about 60. Rev Charles Granvner of the Christian Church to deliver the address. Local band and choir to provide music under Ward W Jienia.

J. Hersena Rolpar Wilmington College Wilmington The Carton Hill High School J. K. Webb Edgar Stedwell Ariong Christian Church Nedonville High School Theing Edith Beagle Wildred Bussey Lilian Wend Eileen Patton Alice Delong Louise Hauning Vera Vivian Linton Ruth McDonald Maxine North Ileen Patton Helen Skiver Willam Lawson Ronald Donley Don Harper Eldon Ingram Charles HK. Grammer Grammer Nelsonvellig Alay Ciraducating Netwanvide High Networt Esleigh High Behool Giles Chk Ward W. Jienia

Legion Urges Respect for the Flag and Nation’s Symbols

Nelanville dispatch reports the American Legion urging citizens to show proper respect for the flag when displayed on public days. A Legion officer cites education over enforcement as key, noting many incidents stem from ignorance of regulations rather than disrespect. The piece frames the flag as a symbol of 5,000 years of struggle and national unity, calling for solemn conduct during patriotic observances.

Dethcer Nelaon Ville Grenfort Ongen Post American Legion Nelaanville Hve Legion Wlag Britain France America Struggla Atlantts Seaboard Telandata

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