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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1934
Page
7
A Nelsonville High carnival program to be staged on November 2 at De Pre will feature a Central proc show noted as one of the best. Dean and his crew promise repeats of favorites with new gags in the carnival lineup including ash pond archery gale dancing and refreshments.
Local citizens in Nelsonville plan a Friday night dinner at the American Legion to support better housing. H. M Spang, county rector, will speak during the event.
Nville reports the Phi Club builds an independent basketball team for the upcoming season. It seeks players with prior high school play and invites interested athletes to contact Chetson at Nelsonville for communication and tryouts.
Cecil Shafer hosted a night of humor for Nelsonville football fans at Athena Nelsonville with a chicken dinner. An auto belonging to Frank G. Smith East greet was stolen Sunday near 0 0. F. Hall. Winter dances will be held there each night with music by Tad Ross.
In Nelsonville the weekly contract bridge tournament concluded with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelly as champions, receiving a cup. Sponsored by the Scouts, the event was directed by Mrs. Gene Shafer with Edward Sharp as score keeper. Second place went to Mrs. Miller Wilson and Mrs. O. P. Bingmanti, who received prizes.
Mrs Cora Nelson Johnson sister of the late Mrs James Johnson dies in Lancaster. She was the last surviving child of John Nelson founder of Nelsonville and a Nelsonville High School graduate of 1883. Survived by husband James Johnson four children and numerous relatives. Funeral Saturday at 10 30 am in Lancaster and burial at Greenlawn.
Nelsonville Central P T A will meet Friday at 3 o clock in Central School after a one week postponement due to the fall frolic.
Mrs G W Lax is the guest of her daughter in Pittsburgh. Mrs Robert Veon and son Bobby have returned to their home in Lorain after visiting home folks.
Mrs Lettie Radcliff arrives to live with her brother H E Ansel for winter. Mr and Mrs Richard Jones visit relatives in Chillicothe from Wednesday to Monday. Mr and Mrs Eric Duduit and daughter Irene were in Athens Saturday. Miss Hazel McKibben of Columbus vacationing with her parents the McKibben home. Mr and Mrs Ira Diles move to The Plains for employment. Mrs A C Ansel and granddaughter Dorothy Fry visit with Irwin Stauffer family in Millfield. Capt and Mrs Ulric C Roush visit relatives in Hillsboro. Miss Cleire James in Athens Saturday. Miss Hazel Ansel employed in McArthur schools out ill part of last week. Willard Daft of Athens visits mother Lily Daft Saturday. Mr and Mrs Christopher Webb and family move from near cemetery to Front Street property owned by Amanda Rhodes. Mary Elisabeth Bromley injured in car accident riding with her father. Miss Margaret Webb returns home after nursing training at Cherrington Hospital, Logan.
Mrs Essie Alexander hosted the M EB Ladies Aid Society gathering Wednesday afternoon. A benefit social is planned at the church basement Friday night November 30. Local and visiting families, including the Swan, Owens Laugh and Henderson groups, shared news and greetings.
Charles Randall age 44 died of a heart attack at his Parkersburg home. He was a B&O Railroad engineer from Marion Township and is survived by his wife his mother and one sister. Funeral services were conducted here with interment in the local cemetery. Also noted were illnesses in the Starling and Bowman families and a Farmers Institute planned for next Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Sophomore Junior play Out of the Night will be performed Friday night at Athens Senior High School. Masquers sponsors the production with art and printing department help. Cast includes Bob Daggett as Tom Holland and Martha McVay as Kathryn Smith.
J C Johnson and C N France of the Unemployed League announce National Unemployed Day observed in Athens County Ohio. The event calls for a 10 a m demonstration by workers angry at relief methods with 5000 participants forecast for Athens County if weather holds.
A short play will be performed at the Christian Church on Sunday morning after Sunday School. Nancy Buck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Buck, is recovering from illness. Several local residents return from medical care and travel. No new scarlet fever or diphtheria cases reported. school work resumes.
In Nelsonville Thursday Mrs Frank McClure Clara James and Fauna Matheny were in town. Mr and Mrs John Lonberger Arthur Evans were in Columbus. Seth Huntley of Lane Hollow spent Sunday with son Lawrence. Frank McClure was severely injured Saturday night by a car. William James and son Edward were in Columbus Saturday. Muriel Gears Lelia Potter Laura May Gears Mrs Frank McClure and Eva Mae Nutter attended the Murray City high school jamboree Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Walter Shaw of Locan visited Charles March. Lewis Woolley of Willoughby spent the weekend with friends. Waveline Lonberger returned home after several weeks in Columbus.
Nelsonville schools report children need medical care glasses dental work and tonsil operations but many families cannot pay. A full time nurse lacks supplies and prior FERA aid has declined. A Child Welfare Drive raises funds with $111.57 raised so far from local clubs and groups.
Mr and Mrs Co E Washburn along with Mrs Nelle Dower Mrs Ada Hohonde and Mrs Emma Cook traveled to Marietta on Wednesday to attend the Shrine school of instructions and a ceremonial.
In the Greyhound Graphic a cheerful Good-morning message urges greeting others to brighten school life. The Domino Club hosts a November 22 tea to raise funds for welfare workers under Chester Hannahs. A school clinic run by nurse Tessie Cavanaugh with doctors and student volunteers screens seventh and eighth graders for defects and teaches health care at the Home Economics room.
The Nelsonville High School Girls Glee Club led by Ward W Hamm increased enrollment after a drive through the sophomore junior and senior classes. Miss Barbara Steenrod organized the drive and is commended for the favorable results obtained.
Virginia Brooks highlights two recommended titles from the High School Library. Hunger Fighters by Paul de Kruif, author of Microbe Hunters, spans about 870 pages in four compelling sections. The Golden Star of Halich by Eric P Kelly is a Polish history novel in a popular series praised for its historical sweep.
A senior girl at the high school is described as loyal to classmates and faculty, neat in appearance, five feet tall with dark curly hair and brown eyes. She is reliable, studious, and trustworthy, receiving high grades in return. Last week Charles Evans was the loyalty student described by a Press Club member.
Committees plan a Friday night carnival with new attractions. Russ Dean and his orchestra headline the program. Attendees may dance or sit in comfort to watch and listen. Booths in the auditorium and gym provide games of chance and skill with drinks and eats available.
Miss Julia Gillian was moved from St. Francis Hospital in Columbus to her home where she is recovering after an appendicitis operation.
An advertisement urges readers over forty to try Bukets bladder laxative tablets made with juniper and Buchu leaves. It promises relief from nocturnal urination, frequent urges, and burning with a flushing action, claiming money-back guarantee through Cline Pharmacy.
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