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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1931

Page

5

Five Nelsonville Gridders to Play Final Thanksgiving Game

Five Nelsonville High School football regulars will suit up for the Greyhounds in their last game of the season against Logan High School at 2 30 Thursday. Key players departing include Fred Nye Gerald Mc Creary Bill Hall Charles Dezso and Stanley Reed with Nye and Dezso among the top receivers and linemen in recent seasons.

Nelsonville Logan High School Fred Nye Gerald McCreary Bill Hall Charles Dezso Stanley Reed Nye Greyhound Sason McCreary Bill Hal Ben Rapid Hall Hounds Gallipolis Chuck” Dezso Clyde Ray Paul Collemore Tommy Curran Joe Bagley Stan Reed Reed Logan

Young Women of St. Andrews Host Bridge and Euchre Night

Sixteen tables were used in bridge and euchre at the St. Andrews Church parish home party. Mrs. Durward North and Gerald Wallace won first high scores in bridge. Mrs. J. A. Stedem and Mr. Storer took euchre high prizes, and Mrs. Stedem received the door prize.

St. Andrews

Births Announced for Two Local Families on Nov 22

Mr and Mrs Glen D Thomas of 23 East Columbus Street announce the birth of a son named Larrie DeWitt on Sunday November 22. Mr and Mrs A H Schroeder Pauline Martin announce the birth of a daughter at Grant Hospital on Sunday November 22.

Glen D. Thomas East Columbus Street Larrie DeWitt A. H. Schroeder Pauline Martin Grant Hospital

W B A Sets Regular Meeting Tonight at Hall

The W. B. A. will hold their regular meeting tonight at their hall. The birthday dinner will be served after the meeting.

The King's Heralds Meet At Eleanore Spencer Home

The King's Heralds will gather at Eleanore Spencer's Chestnut Street residence on Saturday at 2 o'clock for a meeting. Attendance is expected to be strong.

King’s Heralds Eleanore Spencer Chestnut Street

Ladies Aid Society Holds All Day Meeting at Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church will meet all day Friday at the church to assist with the quitting. Members are urged to attend and participate in the event.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church

Thanksgiving Day Guests and Visits Named in Local Notes

Dr and Mrs Charles J Shepard Miss Jane and Joe Shepard Columbus will be Thanksgiving Day guests of the J R Hickman family on Franklin Street. Mr and Mrs L T Rhodes with Mrs A S Bethel Athens left today to visit Mac Bethel in Cleveland. Miss Marie Hickman returned from a visit at Dr and Mrs Charles J Shepard home in Columbus. Mrs Shepard with daughter Jane and son Joe accompanied her home and spent Sunday at the J R Hickman home. Mr and Mrs C H Bartlett spent Tuesday in Marietta with Mr and Mrs C M Bartlett Miami Okla visiting relatives there. Mrs Effie Green and Carnes Hickman were visitors in Columbus Monday. Miss Edith Beagle Columbus spending Thanksgiving Day at her home here.

Charles J. Shepard Jane Joe Shepard Columbus J. R. Hickman Franklin Street L. T. Rhodes A. S. Bethel Athens Mac Bethel Cleveland Marie Hickman C. H. Bartlett Marietta C. M. Bartlett Miami Okla Effie Green Carnes Hickman Edith Beagle

Nelsonville High Band To Parade In New Uniforms

Nelsonville high school 36 piece band to wear new gray trousers and scarlet stripe dresses for the Logan Nelsonville game tomorrow. An L for Logan and an N for Nelsonville will be formed by the band between halves, under Ward W. Hamm and band boosters who provided the uniforms.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School

Thanksgiving party at Dew Hotel by Business Girls Class

The Business Girls Class of the Christian Sunday School hosted a 6 o'clock turkey dinner at the Dew Hotel on Tuesday as part of their annual Thanksgiving party. Miss Genevieve Beagle hosted a subsequent meeting with Miss Margaret Johnson presiding and reports read. Names will be drawn December 7 for the Christmas gift exchange at Adeline Ray’s home, following contests where prizes went to Mrs. Paul Alien Lucille Verity Margaret Ethel Johnson Arlene Betts Mary Rosece and Vivian Dowter.

Dew Hotel Christian Sunday School Genevieve Beagle Walnut Street Margaret Johnson Helen Verity Henry Paul Allen Steenrod Adeline Ray Paul Alien Lucille Verity Margaret Ethel Johnson Arlene Betts Mary Rosece Vivian Dowter

Cosmopolitan Club Meeting Planned At Chestnut Street Home

The Cosmopolitan Club will meet Friday night November 27 at the home of Misses Grace and Mildred Roberts on Chestnut Street.

Cosmopolitan Cosmopolitan Club Misses Grace and Mildred Roberts Chestnut Street

Daughters of America Plan Friday Pot Luck Luncheon

Members will hold an initiation followed by a pot luck luncheon on Friday night at the meeting.

the Daughters of America

Resinol Ointment Claims Quick Skin Relief

This ad notes Resinol Ointment can relieve and heal mild rashes eczema minor sores and piles. It promotes Resinol Soap for daily cleansing to keep skin soft and clear and states Resinol products are available at all druggists.

Legion Post Chooses Weekly Meets and Names Welfare Leaders

Glenford Dugan Post 229, American Legion, will hold weekly meetings each Tuesday. Frank R. Jackson was named chairman of the Child Welfare Committee with L. E. Buell and Fred Linscott on the panel. The Post voted $15 to Nelsonville PTA and $15 to the NH8 Band fund for Armistice Day services.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Fred Mulligan Frank R. Jackson L. E B. Buell Fred Linscott National Child Welfare Committee Parent-Teacher Association N. H

Missionary Tea Planned by Home Missionary Society

The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church invites all church members and friends to a missionary tea Friday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock at the church parsonage.

Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Thanksgiving Talk to Rotary Club at Nelsonville

Rev Lloyd Evans told Nelsonville Rotary Club that a nation gives thanks in prosperity and cited blessings of life and education. He noted America's favorable standing among nations and God’s part in the year’s end. BE Arnold welcomed as a new member. Warren H Badger led the charge.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Rotary Club America Lfe BE. J. Arnold Warren H. Badger

One Reel Film Shown At Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville High School science classes viewed a film titled Beyond the Microscope about the electrolysis of water. Instructor L. E. Schmidt presented the reel in the new visual education room equipped with opaque curtains and a motion picture projector.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School L. E. Schmidt

Nelsonville Schools Dismissed for Thanksgiving Break

Nelsonville city schools were dismissed at 3 45 today for a four day Thanksgiving vacation. No school on Thursday or Friday. Many teachers plan to return to their homes for the holiday.

Nelsonville

Thanksgiving drive to collect food and clothes in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports a successful Thanksgiving effort by the Girl Scouts led by Miss Helen Shaw and the Girl Reserves under Miss Lucile Long. An extensive after school canvass gathered clothing in good condition and food from the high school, with distribution to needy residents.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High Cbveo Girl Helen Shaw Lucile Long High Echool

Auto Overturns Near Rockbridge Injures Shafer Party

In Nelsonville on November 25 Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Shafer and Mrs. H. W. Shafer escaped with minor injuries when their car skidded on a slippery road and overturned in a ditch at Rockbridge. Mrs. Marve Shafer suffered a cut on the ankle and a slight cut to the car as all occupants endured painful bruising.

Nelsonville C. D. Shafer H. W. Shafer Columbus Rockbridge

Thanksgiving Dance at American Legion Home

A Thanksgiving dance will be held at the American Legion Home Thursday night sponsored by Grenford Dugan Post. The dance will be gin at O'clock.

American Legion Grenford Dugan Post

New Officers Named By Millfield Union

In Neusonville November 236 two new officers were elected at Local Union No 1205 Millfield after resignations. Hoyt Williams became secretary and Charles Bentley treasurer. Edward Anderson and Willam Hartley were among those resigning. Fred Hashman remains president as Captain Tetlow noted potential conferences to stabilize the coal industry.

Neusonville Tnion Millfield Walter Hartley Edward Anderson Willam Hartley Lee Hall United Mine Workers David Watkine Percy Tetlow Hoyt Wii- Hama Charles Bentley Fred Hashman Focal Captain Tetlow George White Hall White John Lewis Tetlow James Berry Ohio Division of Mines Halleaya Hocking

Delegates Meet at Chauncey School House

The report notes a gathering of delegates at the Chauncey school house at night to outline the district plan. Major BE Marx from St Marys arrived on Tuesday as an observer accompanied by Colonel Sheller and Major John A. Blowne.

Chauncey School House BE. F. Marx St. Marys Son Se Sheller John A. Blowne

Will Form New Girl Scout Troop In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on November 23 an announcement said a new Girl Scout troop will be formed soon. Helen, a Girl Scout leader, states a committee will be appointed to organize it. Troop 1 has filled its 32 member quota. The meeting drew 45 girls with singing and contests and planned handicraft work for Christmas distribution.

Nelsonville Mise Helen Inte

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