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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1934

Page

3

Sanville Teachers Are Hired for 1934-35 Without Salary Details

Le session notes no salary terms. EB Arnold superintendent to assign duties monthly. Teachers at Junior High School, Central, East and West Schools named with principals and staff listed. two year principal appointments approved. summer school exemptions for experienced teachers. 63 graduates approved. new door for ruined steel cabinet authorized.

Jennie Nelson Leland T. Powell Grace G. Roberts Mildred G. Roberts Cornelia Scott Mary Sharp Helen V. Shaw E. Franklin Stedman Rosemary Acker E. Earl Washburn Florence E. Wood Julian Yantis Central School C. Roy Tomlinson Beatrice Barber Esthel Jones Margaret Johnson Blanche Linton Frances Cox Margaret Jones Elizabeth Linton Marguerite Cook Ruth Kelch Helen Stewart East School Louise Pearce Lillian C. Young Bertha Howard Ella Patton Nellie Hamer Josephine Baugh Lula Lane West School Ruth Cook Estelle M. Reynolds Florence Cook J. Kenneth Kinneer Superin

Doctor Heals Stomach Ailments Aids Grateful Recoveries

A long lost physician once treated ulcers gas pains heartburn and other stomach symptoms. Dozens recount recoveries after using the seven day trial diet sold by Athens Pharmacy in Butte Minnesota.

Pete Qecor Ater Ades Butte Foot-Schulzer Minn Athens P Macy

Murray City Eagles Rout Marietta Club 25 to 1

Murray City Eagles remain undefeated after a big win over the Marietta ball club 25 to 1. The Eagles rapped 28 hits including seven doubles and three triples as they build a perfect start. They seek more games on Thursday evenings or Sunday afternoons. Contact K. L. Shuttleworth in Murray City Ohio. Athens Eagles slated to face Murray City on Memorial Day in Murray City.

Murray City Eagles Marietta Murray City Eagles K. L. Shuttleworth Ohio Athens Eagles

Carbondale Wins Buchtel Old Timers Game 12–3

Carbondale defeated Buchtel Old Timers 12 to 3 in Nelsonville Monday. Haddox pitched well with five hits allowed as the Old Timers rallied for all three runs in the sixth. Lowery led Carbondale with three singles in four at bats. Carbondale now has back-to-back wins after a 4–3 victory over Obetz.

Nelsonville Carbondale Buchtel Old Timers Haddox Graham Krotche Lowery Kimble H. Chesser Obetz Birch Hollow K. Chesser Peck Columbus All- Stars Carbondale Abrhpoa Lightfrits Paagor Pacvcccesemems C. Chesser Ff Wee Rishey Moolittle Cf Uses Anna Pristy Waarmee Carta Panaes Abrhpoa Tao Cornea Smathers P Cf Accom SenGh Anaconda Ces Smith Weeeeee Wagner Sanders Smith Ditcher Johnson and Mayer

Summer Visitors and Family Guests Travel Through Lancaster

Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Thrift and Dale Roscoe of Phoenix arrived to spend the summer with Mr. and Mrs. John Roscoe in Lancaster and with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. L. Cooley. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pedigo of New Athens spent the weekend with their parents, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dewhurst were guests of Lancaster friends. Clarence McMillin of Haydenville also visited, Hess Nichols and family stayed with M. H. Nichols in Middlebourne, Virginia. Paul Edgar of Athens visited Nelsonville relatives.

D. M. Thrift Mamie Roscoe Dale Roscoe Phoenix Ariz John Roscoe Lancaster W.W. L. Cooley Edward Pedigo New Athens M. B. Pedigo Gus Pidenck Ed Dewhurst Clarence McMillin Haydenville Hess Nichols M. H. Nichols Middlebourne Paul Edgar Athens Nelsonville

Nelsonville City Pays Early Year Relief Bills

City Auditor Ellsworth DeVore announces checks today totaling 2,805.21 to Nelsonville merchants for first quarter relief contracts. A 1,203.78 remaining balance will be paid when gasoline funds arrive, with 1,296.22 diverted from the city gasoline fund and 1,508.99 advanced. The city will divert up to 2,500 from gasoline sources for relief as funds arrive, leaving 1,203.78 still to be diverted.

Nelsonville Ellsworth DeVore Relief Commission DeVore

Laying Brick Underway on State Route 31 Progress

Laying of brick began on East Washington Street in Nelsonville as part of the State Route 31 project directed by Fred H. Beckler. Cement base completed on one side, with grading near Greenlawn Cemetery. cement pouring expected as equipment returns. Miss Anita Hall and Miss Mary Groce host a Methodist Sunday School M. M. Class gathering at 7:30 tonight.

Nelsonville Washington Street Fred H. Beckler Greenlawn Cemetery Anita Hall Poplar Street Mary Groce M. M Methodist Sunday School

Winners of Events For Girls Announced At May Day

Nelsonville schools held a May Day contest with 150 students competing. Girls across grade levels earned multiple firsts and seconds in basketball throws, shot put, base ball throw, relays, bicycle race, dashes, sack races, and relay events. Central School won the overall girls events. Miss Helen Shaw directed the program.

Nelsonville Mary Elizabeth Coope E. Hitchings Betty Hitchings Fay Shelton Susie Gilliham Mary Bunthoff Eleanor Heselden Dorothy Howe Mary E. Ceople Bernadine Adkins Cynthia Hammond June Garner Eileen Bumgardner Ruth O'Nall Mary E. Coope Helen Pritchard Mary Galvin Margaret Bland Mary Ervin Thelma Clark Louise Stuffiebean Wanda Devol Marjorie Kelly Pauline Warren Mary E. Coepe Ruth Laessle Velma Corbin Alice Calentine Vergene Midkiff Louise Stufflebean Susie Gilliam Anna Bunthoff Hallie Bruce Sack Race Alice Richardson Ruth Shaffer Freda White Miss Hammer Miss Margaret Jones Mr. Tomlinson Miss Young Miss Fither Jones Miss Margaret Johnson

Grade school singing directed by four Misses at event

Miss Ruth Cook Miss Howard Miss Cox and Miss Linton Miss Whit latch directed the grade school singing. The high school band was under Ward W. Hamm. Boys results will be announced later.

Ruth Cook Howard Cox Linton Whitlatch Ward W. Hamm

Memorial Day services announced for Buchtel

The town of Buchtel plans Memorial Day observances on Wednesday May 30 with participation expected from all citizens and school children. The Legion will decorate Utah Cemetery at 8 30 a m then return to Whitmore Cemetery for morning services. A 1 p m gathering at the flag pole will feature songs, an invocation by Reverend Nutter and an address by Mayor Victor Oakley. A march will go to Dew Cemetery for unknown dead services then to Protestant and Catholic Cemeteries with Rev Carney. Oakley will marshal assisted by Ed Sohn and brothers William and Sam McDonald.

Buchtel Legion Utah Cemetery Whitmore Cemetery G. A. R. and Legion Flag Pole Nutter Victor Oakley Dew Father Carney Ed Sohn William McDonald Sam McDonald

Nelsonville High tickets go on sale at principal office

Tickets for the annual commencement exercises are on sale at the office of Principal L. T. Powell. Two tickets for each senior are free. Reserve Wednesday 8 to 10 a.m. or any time Thursday. All seniors must be at the auditorium by 9:30 Thursday for practice and a final obligations check including Saga sales, library books, fines, and fees.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School L. T. Powell Saga

Nelsonville gospel service set at Pilgrim Holiness Church

A gospel service will be held Wednesday evening in May at the Pilgrim Holiness Church on East Chestnut Street Nelsonville. Special music will feature the service and a period will be devoted to Christian testimony. The Reverend Kittle will preach at 7 30.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street Kittle

Pythian Sisters Plan Thursday Potluck Dinner

Nelsonville announces a regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters this Thursday night featuring a potluck dinner for attendees.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters

Combs Griffin Recital Showcases University Singers

Miss Margaret Combs Caldwell soprano pupil of Mrs. Margaret Benedict and a senior in the Ohio University School of Music Education presented her advanced recital Sunday at Music Hall. She is active in the University Women’s Glee Club Music Education Club and Methodist Episcopal Choir with a program featuring works by Mozart Schumann Verdi and Lanier Debussy Scriabin Ibert and Chaminade.

Margaret Combs Caldwell Margaret A. Benedict School of Music Education Ohio University Music Hall Auditorium Miss Combs University Women's Glee Club Music Education Club Methodist Episcopal Choir Mozart Schumann Love Lanier Gladys Petiit Banstead Columbus My Little Pool Stonimsky Selah Rachel Warren Athens Olive Griffin Carrollton Benedict Scriabine Russia Ibert Chaminade Miss Griffin

Past Matrons of Athens Honored at Masonic Temple Meeting

Residents of Athens who belong to Eastern Star chapters were guests at the Athens chapter meeting in the Masonic Temple. A potluck dinner preceded the business. Mrs. James A Palmer was made an honorary member for her service. Officers for the coming year were elected.

Order of Eastern Star Athens Masonic Temple James A Palmer

Featherstone Re elected President At September Meeting

Clyde Featherstone was re elected as president. The program featured group singing led by Mrs Flossie Kiltan. Readings were given by Mrs Alma Hudson and Mrs O K Parrett. The next meeting is set for the last Monday in September.

Clyde Featherstone Flossie Kiltan Alma Hudson O. K. Parrett

Friend of Mrs. Shepard Killed in Miami University Crash

A 19 year old Miami University sophomore Mark Streator Ferris of Cleveland, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. A R Ferris, died in an Oxford area accident. He was orphaned by the loss of his father and mother, and lived with his uncle and aunt. He had planned to visit Mrs. Shepard after the school year. Athens County Pomona Grange officers meet Thursday evening May 31 at Athens Grange Hall for practice.

Miami University Mark Streator Ferris A. R. Ferris Cleveland William S. Shepherd Athens County Pomona Grange Athens Grange Hall

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