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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1933

Page

3

Attend District Session of Methodist Missionary Societies

Seventy five delegates registered for a one day session at the First Methodist Church in Nelsonville. The event opened at 10 30 with Mrs H A Rothrock of Nelsonville presiding, and featured reports on road menders and missionary education alongside musical and devotional programs.

First Methodist Church H. A. Rothrock Nelsonville H. T. Farrar Athens Logan Estelle Grimes Circleville Pratt Lancaster Esther Edna McKenzie Chillicothe Alva Patton Nazareth M. M. Cherrington Bessie Stephenson Bert Bell Newark L. G. Bean Bean Talbot Rathwell Lockbourne Ross Turner Ward Stuart Foreman McCullough Bremen

Instrument of Torture Sledged to Davy Jones Locker

Nelsonville High School football players bribed the team sled for a Halloween night escapade. Twelve boys pushed the heavy sled until it slid into the Hocking River. Coach Yantis punished the act with extra drills as the team prepared for the Homecoming game against Glouster.

Davy Jones Nelsonville Nelsonville High School End Yantis Glouster

Nelsonville Band Plans Full Homecoming Day

Nelsonville High School Band Boosters sponsor a full day of activities on Friday Nov 8 starting with a parade before the Nelsonville Glouster football game. After the game the band and former members will be honored at dinner with guests including H E Zuber L B Buell and G E Stephenson. An 815 pm concert with Glenford Dugan Post American Legion, and school glee clubs closes the day. admission by tag with flexible pricing.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Nelsonville- Glouster H. E. Zuber L. B. Buell G. E. Stephenson Glenford Dugan Post American Legion

Amendments To Be Voted Upon Discussed At Rotary

Nelsonville November meeting covers proposed 10 mill tax limitation and old age pension amendments to the State Constitution ahead of the general election. William Morgan chairs the discussion with Supt E J Arnold presenting school views opposing the 10 mill amendment on constitutional placement and potential funding gaps.

Nelsonville Rotary Club William Morgan Community Service Committee Supt E. J. Arnold Arnold

Personal Mention and Club Notes From Columbus

Mrs. W. A. Donaldson a Columbus visitor with son Robert Kinney and family. Misses Vivian LaFollette and Louise Magree return to Portsmouth for purse training after staying with parents at Buchtel. Mrs. W. S. Courtright goes home to Columbus after weeks with daughter Mrs. Frank Knox. W. B. A. Club hosted by Mrs. Ethel Matheny with helpers. Mrs. Ruth Kreider presided. capsule prize won by Mrs. Charles Scott. refreshments for 18 members.

W. A. Donaldson Columbus Robert Kinney Vivian LaFollette Louise Magree Portsmouth Buchtel W. 8. Courtright Frank Knox W. B. A. Club Ethel Matheny Bess Bland Billa Anderson Rebecca Hartley Ruth Kreider Charles Scott

Denver Frank Improvement After Carbondale Football Injury

Denver Frank of Carbondale who broke his right leg in a football game last Tuesday is reported to be improving satisfactorily. He is hospitalized in Nelsonville and doctors project a steady recovery.

Nelsonville Denver Frank Carbondale Tusday

Driver Pleads Not Guilty in Reckless Driving Case

Walter Campbell a Logan mail truck driver pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor J W Hickman. He was bound over to the grand jury under a one hundred dollar bond posted. The affidavit was filed by Tom Bush a state prohibition inspector.

Nelsonville Walter Campbell Logan J. W. Hickman Tom Bush

Boy Scout Troop 46 Skips Friday Session For Homecoming

Troop 46 will not hold a regular meeting Friday night because of high school homecoming events. The troop office stays open 7 to 9 pm for books from the library or test passing. Officers will be on duty and leaders Ben Sterling and James Barrows, along with Scouts Francis Sterling Scott Linscott and C. Smith, served as traffic police during Halloween celebrations Tuesday night. James E. Lee named acting scoutmaster of Troop 45 sponsored by the Elks Club. Scouts aiding uniformed traffic include Bob Morris Ned Smith Carl Monks Don Sanders Lewis Vaughn and Bill Parks. Leaders emphasize that wearing official uniforms increases the benefits of scout service. Transfers between troops are not permitted.

Ben Sterling James Barrows Francis Sterling Scott

Land Valuations Cut In Cuyahoga County

Cleveland officials said the State Tax Commission ordered a 20 percent cut on Cuyahoga County land valuations and a 15 percent cut on building values. The measure reduces county 1933 tax bills by about five million dollars benefiting every property owner in the county.

Cleveland U.P State Tax Commission Cuyahoga County

Ask Jobless To Register In Athens Armory Offices

Unemployed persons should register at the Athens Armory or at eight nearby county locations by arrangement. Dr James P Porter chairing Athens County re employment service urges skilled workers to register and report work status to keep records current for better service.

Athens Armory James P. Porter Athens County Conrad Wein Coolville O. F. Larson Stewart Dunfee’s Guyaville Coleman's Athens Federal Armory

Ruth Woodson Recovers After Appendicitis Operation

Miss Ruth Woodson underwent an appendicitis operation Tuesday morning at Mercy Hospital and is recovering satisfactorily. Her father who accompanied her remains with her at the hospital.

Ruth Woodson Mercy Hospital

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