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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1934
Page
7
Nelsonville schools prepare for May Day activities including races, basketball throws, calisthenics and pole drills. Events run from morning to afternoon with student demonstrations by grades seven to twelve and a faculty vs club game concluding the day.
VILLE Bob Stalter was president of the High Club for the current year. At Monday's meeting the group elected Delbert as vice president Bob White Edison Hick at arms and others will retire.
Nelsonville reports that at a meeting of the executive committee of the operators Association the group chose not to participate in electing members of Division No 21 of the Retail Solid Fuel Industry Code Authority. The Ohio Coal Distributors Association advised the move. The May 2 election was conducted by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce for the National Code Authority.
The Athens County Roosevelt New Deal Club endorsed Martin L. Davy for governor and Vic Donahey for U S senator at a meeting last night at the I.O.C.F. hall. York and Athens Townships were well represented with talks by Leo Merchant H A Lines Michael Collins Jr William Raybould and others.
Mrs Ida Barnhart and Kimberly visited relatives in Oak Grove on Monday. Mr and Mrs Mark Foughty and daughter of Chauncey were Monday evening guests of Betty Foughty. Arthur Hartman and family from Nelsonville called on William Hartman and family. Roy Wachenschwanz of Carbondale visited brother Charles Wachenschwanz. Jess Parsons and wife were Sunday visitors of Martin Howard.
Nelsonville displays by the Manual Arts Department of the high school showpieces in a Palace Furniture Co window. Freshman to juniors contributed pieces including smoking stands wall racks end tables and blueprints. Edison Hickman and Tom Galvin showcased upperclassman works. Names listed include Paul Wolfe Rosser Bateman John Shefield Irvin Badger Floyd Rosser Leslie Farrow Jack Rettenmeyer Oria North Munroe Francis Charles Wright Bill Parks Billi Hartley Kenneth Cope James Elliott Dean Stage Richard Dolman Tom Keating Roger Scott Paul Whyte Dan Woody and many others.
Carbon Hill pitcher Johnson led a 9 to 0 win over the Buchtel Old Timers as Evans belted a home run and a double. Dolly added a triple and a single while Devol and Crooks helped build the lead. Withem sparked the Old Timers with a first inning triple. Haydenville slated to visit Brooks Shoe Factory Friday at 5:30.
Friday sessions organized by the Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association will have York Township children entering school this September examined at Buchtel School. Examiners include Dr. Smith and Dr. Walker from the State Department of Health along with local physicians Dr. Webb and Dr. Pritchard and Dr. Higgins of Athens.
Kimberly Nelsonville Glouster Local No 202 clash scheduled for this evening at Kimberly with a 5 pm start time. The game pits two nearby teams in a regional matchup.
Nightly low sinks to 44 degrees as daytime heat fades. Yesterday afternoon the Mercury rose to 75 in the Athens district before dropping during the night to a low around 44 and a mild rebound at dawn.
Patrolman William Zerr wrestled with a stray bull for about 30 minutes after grabbing its horns. Unable to throw the animal or release, he stood locked in the road with the bull until the estate caretaker arrived and helped return the beast to its pasture.
American Legion Auxiliary sells all handmade poppies Friday and Saturday by ex-soldiers at Dayton Veterans Hospital. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and their families, and buyers bring cheer to those who sacrificed health and happiness in war. Buy a Poppy.
An important meeting of the Junior Order American Mechanics will be held tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the I O O F hall. The gathering will nominate officers for the group.
A list of locals and visitors spent the weekend with relatives across Murray City. Names include Richard Penn Joe Marinko Oliver Love Andy Mason Terry Bunting Mike Martin Robert Slater Lancaster and others visiting from Columbus Chilli cothe Pomeroy Detroit Glouster and Gallia County as birthday celebrations and family time were noted.
Nelsonville news reports John Wilson, a former resident, died in Columbus. Mrs. Della McMaster learns of his death and plans to attend Friday funeral service at 2 PM in Columbus with burial there. Chippewa Club meets Friday at 7 PM at the Presbyterian Church then proceeds to a wiener roast.
The Garden reports a memorial service at Mt Zion Cemetery on Sunday June 3 at 2 30 PM public invited to attend and to bring flowers. This item also notes family visits and community notices from Athens County Ohio including 4 H Club leadership awards and local engagements.
The Wednesday Club gathered at Mrs. Dayton Hoffee's home for a luncheon and business session that concluded the year's work. Mrs. J. E. Cline led the meeting as reports and a year end summary were presented, with committees and department chairmen appointed for the coming year. An engaging discussion on Muscle followed.
Doanville residents gathered Sunday for the funeral of Jacob Koon, conducted by Rev. Charlies Hook. Two hymns were sung by Mrs. Fred Thompson and Miss Mary Jean Nix. Mr. Koon had resided in the community for many years. Irene McDowell and her mother visited Steubenville, and Helen Hammond of New Floodwood visited the T. J. Thomas home. John Stillwell visited his daughter Mrs. Mary Hunter in Nelsonville.
Police report a break-in at a storage building beside the William Brooks Shoe Factory on Tuesday night. Entry is believed to be by boys and several plates were removed from a stock of rubber heels.
Nelsonville High School alumni from the Class of 1919 are asked to attend a meeting at the home of Mrs. Raymond Raine on East Franklin Street Friday at 7 30 PM. Final reunion plans will be made in connection with Alumni activities on June 1.
Mrs R R Stal ter Mrs C E Welch and Mrs A H Jackson joined Mrs John Edington for a Wednesday bridge club afternoon. Mrs L P Rice Mrs Cecil Shafer and Mrs Harry Kelly posted high scores.
Walter Gadbury spent yesterday and today in Columbus on business visiting meetings and appointments related to his work.
The Junior Sunday School Class No. 4 met at Margaret Hayes home with sixteen members and teacher Mrs. Freda Bean present. Everett Piercy son of Mrs. Mary Piercy will graduate from Salem College May 31 and visit home briefly. George F. Starkey recovering from a hand infection. Beulah Smith and son Joe visiting her parents. Local residents joined the Pomeroy excursion Tuesday and attended a Burlingham dance Saturday.
Miss Lillian M. Barbour of Ohio University notes improved hiring prospects for senior students in business. She says the overall outlook is better than in recent years, though opportunities vary by field and no standout shortages exist. The Bureau of Appointments has logged 363 student applications so far this year.
In addition to former registrations, the active file lists more than 800 names. Between October 1, 1933, and May 22, 1954, 184 students indicated placement, and 109 calls were received from prospective employers seeking candidate recommendations.
The report notes James Ferenan funeral attendees including Jeanne Sweeney J H Sands F E Fisher and Homer Robinson in Bainbridge with his widow formerly Olive Crest of Zaleski. It mentions H E Ansel visiting a sister in Albany and a Nazarene church service in Vinton County. Adjutant William Dewsbury will audit the local Salvation Army corps in Athens Friday and conduct services at the Citadel that night with public invited.
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