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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1928
Page
3
In Nelsonville on Friday afternoon the West P. T. A. gathered at 3 o clock with Alma Margaret Acomb performing a piano solo. Prof. and Mrs. Harry Zuber attended and spoke briefly urging parents to visit schools next week as Education Week is observed in the city schools.
Berean Sunday School members met in the church social rooms for a Thursday banquet. John Barrows urged cooperation, Walter Morrison stressed attendance, and Rev. H. McCorkle outlined an attendance drive. Rev. Gilbert Courtney spoke, members pledged cooperation, Edith Beagle and Scott Bowers sang, and Ed Knight was thanked for the dinner.
The Rev. C W Hoffman of ML EL Church addressed the Junior-Senior High School chapel urging students to gain knowledge through effort not inherited learning. He emphasized learning, understanding and wisdom as life goals and noted the value of school life with parental and teacher sacrifices.
In Nelsonville on November 3 Mrs. William Snoden hosted the Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church for a masque party with decorated rooms and a luncheon. Forty eight members and guests attended including Mrs. Sylvia Lama and Mrs. Tucker among others. The Esther Class meets November 5 at Grace Shephard’s home. Mrs. H. C. Paulus of Lakewood announces the birth of daughter Ruth Ann on November 1. Mrs. Ed Howard is informed of cousin Paul Armstrong Barstow’s serious pneumonia illness in Colorado. Ref res served during the social hour.
Nelsonville city schools announce the first six weeks honor rolls across East Central Central and West buildings. Lists include seventh grade Jeanette Bartels and Louise Hanning, while senior high ranks feature Maxine Hat Ruth McDonald and Louise Hanning among top students. Local social notes record visits and gatherings in Amesville Columbus and Glouster.
On Sunday morning at 10 30 Rev Lloyd Evans will address the Nelsonville community on Education at the Presbyterian Church. In the evening Rev James A Verburg of Columbus will speak to the congregation and meet with church youths at 5 30 for a luncheon. Evans also speaks at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Home Coming Sunday afternoon with Jack Raybould to sing.
Miss Ethel Walker city health nurse submits October's tally from Nelsonville with 24 hours in offices 179 in field 23 in schools 33 dressings 18 child inspections 8 physician visits 9 social services 22 prenatal 4 maternity 2 infant welfare 2 and tuberculosis 4 contacts 5 cripple 2 other nursing 1 with continued note on page ten
An engineering device claims to cut gasoline use to 59 miles per gallon with tests showing smoother motors and reduced carbon. Thousands already report savings and better pickup. B Oliver at 299 Third St Milwaukee Wisconsin offers a free sample and a chance to earn over $100 weekly by introducing the device locally.
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