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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville Giants to Play Carbondale Friday

Nelsonville hosts Carbondale Friday at 5 30 p m at the City Playground. The Giants lineup includes Chapman Riley Woodson Leach Dexter Hope Woodson B Dexter Jones Peppers Woodson Johnson with Ted Lewis new manager forecasting a strong or stronger season and noting contact for games at 108 or 61 Fulton St Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Giants Carbondale Giant Chapman Riley Woodson Leach P. Dexter Hope Woodson B. Dexter Lewis Jones Peppers Johnson Ted Lewis Giants Fulton St

One Instructor To Retire Pay Out Continued

Nelsonville boards set 1939 40 teaching plan and pool opening. Life guard Jack Pritchard Jr and ticket seller Delbert Kuhn named. Lulu Lane to retire. Catherine Courtney to join kindergarten staff. Budget cuts keep music and art positions vacant. Administrative list includes E. J. Arnold and J. K. Kinneer with staff across East West Central schools.

Nelsonville Board of Education Jack Pritchard, Jr Delbert Kuhn Citizens Committee Lulu Lane Catherine Courtney Misa Lane Betty Verity E. J. Arnold Doris Cook J. Kenneth Kinneer Maxine Y. Hall Tessie Cavanaugh A. W. Seabright George E. Abraham Kathleen S. Boyd Harold Figley Pauline Fierce Brooks D. Franks Helen C. Jackson J. K. Kinneer Lucille F. Long Maynard McDaniel Blanche Moorehead Grace G. Roberts Mildred G. Roberts Cornelia Scott Mary Sharp Helen V. Shaw Lillian Stover Earl Washburn Roger Wolf Central School C. Roy Tomlinson Beatrice Barber Edith Lee Bertha Howard Blanche Linton Elizabeth Linton Frances Cox Ruth Kelch Helen Stewart Margaret Joy Shafer East School Louise Pearce Lillian C. Young Margaret Jones Nellie Hamer Josephine Baugh

Fred Taylor Undergoes Appendectomy in Columbus

Fred Taylor of Greens Run underwent an appendectomy at White Cross Hospital Columbus. He was accompanied by his mother Mrs Albert Taylor and Dr C N Sanders. His condition is reported favorable.

Chauncey Fred Taylor Greens Run White Cross Hospital Columbus Albert Taylor C. N. Sanders

Nelsonville High School Class to Attend Luncheon

Class 29 of Nelsonville High School will assemble Friday at 12 o clock in the high school auditorium and then go to the Methodist Church for the reunion luncheon. Mrs. George Beagie returned from Cleveland after three weeks as a delegate from Lodge 148.

Nelsonville High School Methodist Church George Beagie Cleveland Ladies Auxiliary of the B. of R. T Lodge No. 148

Revival opens at Pilgrim Holiness Church Union Furnace

A revival series starts Sunday at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Union Furnace with evangelist Rev. Charles Hook. Evening singing accompanies services starting 7:30 and running through June 18 conducted by pastor Rev. Charles L. Wachenschwanz.

Union Furnace Pilgrim Holiness Church Charles Hook Charles L. Wachenschwanz

Nelsonville courtroom fines and a child’s tonsil operation

Leonard Freeman of High Street pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Dew and was fined five dollars plus costs. He also pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property with a twenty five dollar fine plus costs after damaging a jail area. John Chilcote pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined five dollars plus costs. Nellie Dennis five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Dennis underwent removal of tonsils and adenoids in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Leonard Freeman High St C. G. Dew Freeman John Chilcote Nellie Dennis Frank Dennis Mrs. Dennis

Mrs Kirkendall Undergoes Major Operation at Marietta Hospital

Mrs Benjamin Kirkendall underwent a major operation Monday at Marietta Hospital. Her condition is reported as satisfactory. The text also notes that Mars has two moons Deimos and Phobos.

Nelsonville Benjamin Kirkendall Vivian Beagle Marietta Hospital Mars Deimos Phobos

Bidwell Social and Personal Highlights

An instrumental program was held at Bidwell school on Tuesday with certificates awarded in bookkeeping to Reva Murray Esther Reynolds Martha Parsons Betty Clark William Carroll John Ellis and in typing to Reva Murray Esther Reynolds Martha Parsons Ernes tine Suilins Marie Skidmore and Mildred Walters. Commencement was Friday evening. Alumni banquet at Bidwell May 20 drew nearly one hundred guests with local visits from Reynolds of Eno Suitor of South Point and other area residents.

Bidwell Lyvonia Clark Bunce Reva Murray Esther Reynolds Martha Parsons Betty Clark William Carroll John Ellis Ernestine Suilins Marie Skidmore Mildred Walters Bidwell-Porter Sara Thaxton Betty Evans Mary Rife Esther Stewart Clara Glessburn South Point Niles Denney Vern Coleman Holzer Hospital Ruth Topping Columbus Bill Glassburn Blazer Twins Harlan Fredrick Dillard Grover Gallipolis

52 To Receive Diplomas At Nelsonville High

Fifty two seniors will receive diplomas at tonight's Nelsonville High School commencement in the school auditorium. Dr. Harry Cotton of Columbus will deliver the address. Tickets for the program are free and limited. reservations may be made at the principal's office or by phone.

Nelsonville Harry Cotton Broad Street Presbyterian Church Columbus

Woman Induces Bandit to Take Ten Dollars and Flee

Pasadena scene reports Mrs. Helen Jensen refusing to open the till then paying the bandit ten dollars to depart. The would be robber demanded cash, Mrs Jensen turned away and offered no resistance, the man seized the money, requested a five minute head start and fled.

Pasadena Cal U.P Helen Jensen

Ohio Wine Store Moves to Prominent State Street Site

The Ohio Wine Store relocated from the Flatiron Building to the Matters Building on E State Street this week. The new 20 by 100 foot room features buff and maroon decor, 800 feet of deep shelving, full display of stock, an electric cooling system, and air conditioning for customers and staff.

Schine Athena Ohio Wine Store Flatiron New Matters E. State St Charles Jones L. J. Nachman Columbus

Buchtel Juniors Beat Nelsonville Nine 12-5

Buchtel Juniors defeated Nelsonville Juniors 12-5 in seven innings at the City Playground. Nelsonville pitcher Bill Watkins allowed four hits and six walks in a three-error frame. Gaulinger fanned 15 for Buchtel and Shively had two of three hits. Nelsonville later showed a moving picture at 4 PM, First Century of Baseball, at the Orpheum Theater.

Nelsonville Buchtel Bill Watkins Gaulinger Shively Orpheum Theater

Council To Meet For Hocking and Sunday Creek District

The Hocking and Sunday Creek valley Industrial Union Council meets Friday evening May 26 at 7 at the Legion building Nelsonville. Delegates are requested to attend.

Nelsonville Hocking and Sunday Creek Alley

Will Entertain Nelsonville WBA Officers Club Benefit

The Nelsonville WBA Officers Club sponsors a Saturday evening benefit party at 8 o clock in the parish hall. Patrons were asked to bring month end tickets.

Nelsonville IOOF W.B.A. Officers Club

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