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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1930

Page

5

City Council weighs water meters in Nelsonville plan

Nelsonville officials told council that the city uses and pumps over 50 000 gallons of water daily, about 167 gallons per person, with the plant taking less than half the revenue. A meter system could cost about 317 000 to install 1 000 meters and may require bonds. residents would gain fair charges and better fire protection as demand grows.

Nelsonville Miiubere Eters Theater Works Department Ibond It Ee

Buddy Bushmeyer Debuts Angel Machine Parachute System

Henry Buddy Bushmeyer of Roosevelt Field unveils the Angel Machine a chest strapped propulsion unit with a miniature plane propeller and gasoline engine. It would push a parachutist forward up to 20 mph as the jumper uses his extended hand as a rudder. First attempt date and pallbearers are not yet set though other plans are complete.

Henry Buddy” Bushmeyer Roosevelt Field N. Y

Nelsonville High students told to report for graduation practice

Nelsonville May 28. All students who may graduate on Thursday May 29 are asked to report at 1:00 PM at the High School Building per Superintendent H E Zuber.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School H. E. Zuber

Nelsonville Junior High to Hold Commencement Thursday

The Nelsonville Junior High School plans its commencement program for Thursday night at 8 15 with music by the orchestra and songs by 7th and 8th graders under Ward Hamm. Rev Pridgen will give the invocation followed by the commencement song by the graduates. H E Zuber will introduce the speaker and H L Sullivan will deliver the address. Diplomas will be presented by L E Buell.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Junior High School Ward W. Hamm Pridgen H. E. Zuber H. L. Sullivan Marietta L. E. Buell Nelsonville High Schools

Nelsonville High School Orchestra Performs Finale

Clarence E. Washburn of the Nelsonville Board of Education introduces the benediction by Rev. Pridgen at 9:39. The 9:15 finale features the Nelsonville High School Orchestra conducted by Ward W. Hamm.

Clarence E. Washburn Nelsonville Board of Education Rev. Pridgen Nelsonville High School Orchestra Ward W. Hamm

Class No 19 Methodist Sunday School Enjoys Social

Class No 19 of the Methodist Sunday School and their teacher Mrs Retta Howe met Tuesday evening with Mrs Rose Vaughn on Myers Street. Mrs Anna Kentner and Mrs Pearl Williams assisted and served a luncheon to 15 members. A devotional period was followed by a social time with games and contests.

Methodist Sunday School Retta Howe Rose Vaughn Myers Street Anna Kentner Pearl Williams Vaughn

Local social events and bridge club gatherings noted

The Martha Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. T S Bush home on Poplar Street with 23 members and 3 guests. A bridge club gathering at Street home featured guests and prize winners.

Martha Methodist Church T .S. Bush Poplar Street Bush Allen Zuber

Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Stratton on Fayette Street

Mrs. Carl Stratton hosted her bridge club Tuesday evening at her Fayette Street home. Guests included Mrs. Walter Howe Mrs. Stanley Mechem Mrs. C G Pritchard and Miss Erma Wilson. Miss Freda Smith won the first high score trophy.

Bridge Club Fred Edington John Owens Mary Kessinger Walter Howe Stanley Mechem C. G. Pritchard Erma Wilson Carl Stratton Fayette Street Freda Smith Lee

Play closes with prize to Pritchard and guest

The second prize went to Pritchard and the guest prize was presented to Mrs. Howe. A luncheon followed the afternoon play.

Honors Wife Birthday Party in Detroit

Mr. John Waldeck of Detroit hosted a birthday celebration for his wife Kathryn at their home Saturday night. Twenty guests attended with games music and dancing. A green and white color scheme and a luncheon followed. A musical dedication from WMBC Detroit by Albert De Smit honored Kathryn. Kathryn O Rourke of Orbiston was her prior name. Mr and Mrs J Fred Mulligan and children visited Columbus with Mr and Mrs G W Hutchinson and family.

John Waldeck Detroit Kathryn

Ak Ron Social Club Raided. Beer Seized in Cleveland

Authorities arrested two men after a raid on the German Hungarian Home Ak ron club in Cleveland. Fifty seven half barrels of beer were seized, per Deputy Prohibition Administrator John L. Wrightom.

Cleveland U.P Akron Prohibition John L. Wrightom

Graf Zeppeng Departs for Havana and Lakehurst After Rain Delay

The dirigible Graf Zeppeng left Pernambuco at 11 18 a m heading to Havana and Lakehurst New Jersey after a several hour rain delay.

Pernambuco Brazil Graf Zeppeng Havana Lakehurst N. J E. S. Ft

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