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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1927

Page

3

Annual Alumni Banquet Held at Nelsonville High School

The forty ninth annual alumni banquet was held Friday evening at the Christian church. The program featured vocal and piano numbers by Mrs S McCune and Muss Velma Young, with E S McCune as toastmaster. Plans for a public and student library were discussed and a fifty year anniversary is planned with elaborate events. Officers elected included President Stuart Hoodlett and Treasurer Oral Smith. The event included a class of 1902 attendance and a concluding dance at the Elkis home.

Nelsonville High School Christian Church S. McCune Muss Velma McCune Crawford Paul Hudson Stuart Hoodlett Ed Rosser Ellen Oasis James Knight Elizabeth Stedem Phylena Nelson Alonzo Figgins Oral Smith Elkis Neecere

Social notes and bridge party in Nelsonville region

Athens residents host I R H E club gathering with dinner and needlework. A large bridge party at the Parish hall features nine tables, high and low scores, and guests from Athens Buchtel Murray City Columbus Barberton and more. Social callers include many local families and extended visits to Caldwell Zanesville Columbus and Pittsburgh.

Lars Baker Thomas Smith Catherine Patterson RK. Wyman Lawrence Neiman Lee Pritchard Father Byrne Athens Father Schaffer Buchtel Gadorini Murray City

Y M C A NOTES ON BOOK DONATION AND SWIM CLASSES

Sharp donated a twelve volume color illustrated set The New Natural History by Hydekker to the Y library. Mrs Henry Poston added fifteen books bringing totals to 1000 volumes. The first swimming session opened with 73 girls and 40 boys. A public health nurse will examine every girl before class continues. Five examined girls were sent for further checks including some with temperatures. Tests and badges will be awarded to swimmers and non swimmers alike.

Sharp Hydekker Thursda

Former Ohio professor Dr Doan dies in East

Obituary notes the death of Dr Frank Carleton Doan a former Ohio University professor of psychology and education born February 13 1877 in Nelsonville Ohio He studied at Ohio State Harvard and served as minister and editor before his death while living in Winchester Massachusetts Funeral and memorial details are given along with his broader career in Academia and religious service.

Ohio University Frank Carleton Doan Doan Athens County Nelsonville Harvard University Winchester Massachusetts Ohio State University Meadville Summit Unitarian Church Towacits Rochester Lnitilarian Church Rochester Leveral Justice Chicago

Indictments and court actions in brief notes

A report outlines a grand jury indictment for Henry Vue Blacking port on four counts including stabbing and intent to wound Everett White Hocking port oo. A judge bound over a case as a regattor and details of a prior jury verdict are mentioned amid local league notes and a summer camp plan for Nelson boys in Columbus.

Henry Vue Blackingport Everett White Hockingport Beas Walang Heath le Grind Fun

Nelsonville pupils boast large perfect attendance list

Nelsonville city schools report an unusually large number of students with perfect attendance for the year. First honor and second honor pupils are named across junior high and the three grade buildings, listing students who were never absent or tardy and those with minimal absences or tardies.

Nelsonville Thaes Harrops Helena Kouri Amila Landis Mazel Lee Ruth Pierce Catherine Wolf Bliss Edith Campbell Zelma Harvey Olsie Hunter Louse Shinner Sharps Thelma Brady Welson Devol Clyde Ray Dick Snowden Basil Whitlatch Scotts Ruth Brad

King's Men Hold Meeting at Union Furnace Church

The King's Men met at the United Brethren church in Union Furnace on Thursday evening. The group aims to promote spiritual growth and lead others to a better life and greater faithfulness in service. They plan public meetings in communities within reach of Nelsonville and can be reached through secretary John Barrows in Nelsonville.

Molsonville King's Men Union Furnace Brethren Church Kings Kingdom of God Nelsonville Ohn Barrows

Nelsonville Schedule and Finings Report

Nelsonville May 28. Next week schedule lists Monday at 1730 with National Fire Proofing Co against Athert Glazed Brick Co in Nelsonville. Tuesday Dixeys faces Buckeyes. Wednesday Ceruril vs Barbers. Thursday West ve Athe nas. Priday Haydenville vs Nelsonville. William Birtcher Jr Taplin W Va pleaded guilty to intoxication and uttering on streets. fined $50 and costs for bottle breaking before arrest.

Nelsonville National Fire Proofing Company Hardenville Athert Glazed Brick Company Nelsonslle Dixeys Buckeyes Ceruril Barbers West Ve Athenas Priday Haydenville Birtcher William Birtcher Taplin W. Va J. J Eberle

Sons Born to Two Nelsonville Couples

Nelsonville note announces two births. Mrs Charles Farrow Logan reports a son born Friday May 27 at their home. Mr and Mrs L A Dadls welcome a nine and one half pound son born Saturday May 28.

Nelsonville Nelsonvills Charles Farrow Logan L A Dadls

Pocahontas Degree Recited in Special Nelsonville Meeting

Special guest Grace Curtis of Bridgeport attends the Pocahontas of Ohio meeting in Nelsonville on Wednesday night. Degree work is planned followed by a jovial luncheon.

Nelsonville Pocohontas

Memorial Day Observances in Nelsonville by American Legion

Glen ford Dugan post American Legion leads Decoration Day events in Nelsonville on Memorial Day Monday. All service members meet at the Legion building then proceed to Green Lawn Cemetery to decorate graves. Pastor Lloyd Evans will speak at Fort Street Cemetery, with brief services after returning to town. Dinner will be served at noon with old soldiers as special guests.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan

Perkins Funeral Sunday and Veterans Meet Notice

In Nelsonville on May 28 the Daughters of Veterans association members are asked to meet at the American Legion building Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Services for Mrs Rebecca Per and Mrs William McDonald will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM at the M E church in Car jok burial in Ebenezer cemetery.

Orleans la Mix Kiil Ort Hoover Nadia Scot Nelsonville Daughters of Veterans Association American Legion

Chile adopts single agencies for banking reform

The Chilean government announces a financial reform policy directing banking through single agencies in New York and London. It designates the National Salvation Army band from Citybank and Rothschild as part of official advices to the Chu.

Washington New York London Citybank Rothschild

Suit Withdrawn In Bailey v Parks Over Subscription

The suit against Cora Xi Bailey by George C Parks for a $55 subscription allegedly due at the Obie university alumni memorial is withdrawn. The case lists nine defendants with hearings set for May 31 and a temporary receiver appointed for Standard Securities in Zanesville. Poison brandy at a wedding feast in Lenders results in fourteen deaths.

Cora Xi. Bailey George C. Parks Sagiversity Salem Miss Bailey Athens Garfield Pennsylvania E. Hedges Willam Dewbury J Mastetta Zanesville Standard Securities Company T. Trainer Benson W. Hough Columbus Lenders

Ohio university scholar receives subclasps in Harvard arts and sciences

Ohio University senior Mi Young earns a subclasps at Harvard University School of Arts and Sciences. He has requested uniform grades of A with two exceptional hours. Young is a member of Phi Delta Gamma and secretary of the Mens Union.

Spon Ohio University Willan Hamilton Nam May Walliamsburg Young Ohio Hare Vard University Harvara School of Arts and Sciences Sladuaton Ohio Univecists Toh Phi Dev Mens Union

English Golf Champion Hoylake

May 2 William Tweedie of Stourbridge defeated Die Landale of the Royal Liverpool club seven and six to win the amateur championship of Great Britain at Hoylake.

Hoylake Willam Twedder Stourbridge Great Britain D Ie Landale The Royal Liverpool! i Club

Plans Made for Commencement Week Activities

The May issue of the Ohio Alumnus, the Ohio University alumni publication, outlines the schedule of commencements week activities. The back page features a program for three class reunions and the inscription Commencement was the campus jewel to every alumnus returning to his alma mater.

Ohio Alumnus Ohio University Cliss

Dodge Divorce Granted Promises Issued for Horace Dodge Jr

Mrs Lois Knowlson Dodge travels toward Indianapolis after receiving assurances from an attorney that she would be granted a complete divorce from Horace Dodge Jr., son of the famed automobile pioneer, amid pending court actions.

Russian diplomats to depart London after break in ties

May 28 report that 10.1 officials, led by the Russian Charge Rosenvoir, prepare to leave England within ten days after Britain formally breaks off relations. Austen Chamberlain signs the note. British envoys in Russia recalled. Separately, Coast Guard cutters race to aid the Italian freighter Valtellina near Sandy Hook after SOS signals.

London England Moscow Fale Britain Austen Chamberlain Rosenvoir Lingland Russia Rosengels New York Coash Guard Sandy Hook

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