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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville High School Graduation Evening Highlights

Nelsonville High School graduates received diplomas and honors during a Wednesday night ceremony. Notable moments included the National Honor Society diplomas for Dorothy Ann Lowden and others, musical performances, and awards for extracurricular achievement.

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Nelsonville Council of Hiking to Meet at Legion Friday

The Calon Council of the Hock and Sunday Crewe Valleys will hold a meeting at the Legion Building in Nelsonville Friday night May 31. It marks the first session of the council in two months, postponed Apell meeting due to the ood and Mercury.

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Bible School For Vacation Is Arranged

Nelsonville churches sponsor a four week Vacation Bible School program from June to July 3. Two schools will be available, East and Central. Parents urged to send children to one school. All teachers must attend training at Central Presbyterian Church in Zanonville on Saturday, June 1.

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Nelsonville Social Notes and Jacksonville Personal News

Nelsonville social notes list local events and upcoming meetings at the Jacksonville Methodist Church including a Friday 7 PM class gathering. Personal notes record visits, family news, and social updates across Nelsonville and surrounding areas with appearances by residents and extended family.

Motorist Fined Heavily After Guilty Plea in Alcohol Case

A motorist in this city pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence and failing to stop after an accident. The report states the car collided with an object owned by Elmer Lehman near the Public Square on Tuesday night. Police officer Charles Thompson handled the case.

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Hemlock 4-H Club Organized and Local Notes

Hemlock 4-H Club has been organized with officers listed including president Alice Starts and secretary dog Huffman. The item also mentions weekly meetings at Central High and several residents visiting Columbus and New Lexington, plus a language aside about French and Japanese.

Ambiguous Rising Star Prophecy Supposes New Associations

A fragmentary forecast suggests a notable figure may form new associations with potential influence on humane, social, or spiritual progress. It hints at a future year of growing prestige through evolving contacts and ambitious character, while urging caution against imperial haste and implying a child born could possess advanced intellect and ideals.

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Rock Springs Social Notes and Area News

Rock Springs social notes recount visits and family gatherings around town. Graduates from Rock Springs School are Phyllis Brown, Fintold Blackston, Clarence Lightfoot, William Harmon and Byrom Batley. Edward Stoughton, manager of the Nelsonville Social Security Field Office, will attend a conference in Louisville on June 5.

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Sinclair Team Loses Wednesday Evening

NELSONVILLE The Sinclair team lost 10-6 at Pittsburg Helow on Wednesday evening. It was their first defeat in 11 starts. Hitchings suffered his first loss against four wins while Sikora struck out 13 of Sinclair’s batters, though he allowed 10 hits. Hitchings gave up 15 hits. The Sinclair lads travel to Orbeton today for a Memorial Day double bill.

Nelsonville Bob

Elks Bowling Team Wins National Awards At Tournament

Nelsonville reports the Elks bowling team placed fifth in the national event with a five man squad of George Wolf Barney Neiman Randall Steenrod Johnny Johnson and Joe Spray. Johnson and Spray tied for seventh in doubles among 1100 teams. Checks for awards were sent by the national committee from Milwaukee. Scouts of Troop 68 plan an overnight camp if weather allows meeting at West Building at 6 pm.

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Madam See Medium and Adviser Promises Guidance

A fragmented ad notes Madam See Medium and adviser offering guidance on love fortune and life questions. It mentions a trailer location “33, 4 Miles West of Nelsonville between the Diamond and Hay Senvile” as a visiting address.

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