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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1931

Page

3

Nelsonville Schools Close Friday for Teachers' Meeting

Nelsonville schools will dismiss Friday to allow Nelsonville City teachers to attend the Sith annual meeting of the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association in Athens. Sessions Thursday night include talks on Ability Grouping and Marking Systems with several district officials and other educators speaking.

Athens Nelsonville Sith Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association L. E. Buell L. E. Schmidt Fred Linscott Buchtel Schools Richard Asnineli West Virginia University Ohio University E. J. Arnold C. W. Plessinger Montgomery County Dayton H. E. Zuber Chagrin Falls Mr. Zuber Association

Green wedding ties families in Ohio and Kentucky

Mrs. William Zurick announces the marriage of her daughter Ea Green to Wallace Harrell in Greenup Kentucky with the Reverend Edgar C. Siddle officiating. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home and the couple will reside in Chillicothe Ohio.

William Zurick Nelsonville Miss Ea Green Wallace Harrell Chillicothe Ohio Greenup Edgar C. Siddle Methodist Church Virgil Weaver Max Vanita Arthur Green Harrell

Former Jobs resident dies after operation

Mrs. Winfield Butts, 39, formerly of Jobs, died in a Columbus hospital during surgery. The Nelsonville notice says the body will likely be taken to her parents near Logan, with funeral arrangements pending. She is survived by her husband and four brothers Melvin Frederick Clement and Joseph.

Jobs Nelsonville Winfield Butts Columbus Butts John Davis Logan

Halloween Party At Franklin Street Homes Honors Costume Contest

Miss Rachael Steenrod hosted a Tuesday Halloween gathering on Franklin Street with games a con test and a three course luncheon. Prizes went to Jane Verity for best looking and Mary Jo Keating for oddest dressed, among a long list of guests.

Rachael Steenrod Franklin Street Jane Verity Mary Jo Keating Jeannette Kinney Margaret Bland Betty Peggy Rosser Jean Evans Margaret Reva Warren Marthe Cooley Katherine Duffy Betty Petit Pearl Shaner Garnet Lash Irene Hoch Pearl Allman Betty Lowery Mary Mulligan Martha Edington Becky Ann Rosser Polly Johnson Rita Emigh Virginia Shirley Knight Emily Josephine Sharp

Willing Workers To Meet For Halloween Party

The Willing Workers class of the Christian Sunday School led by Mrs. Frank Murphy will gather at Mrs. Tisha Dilcher on Monroe Street Thursday evening for their annual Halloween party. All members must attend and wear masks.

The Christian Sunday School Frank Murphy Tisha Dilcher Monroe Street

Halloween Party at Drescher Home Hosts Methodist Class

Class 21 of the Methodist Sunday School held its annual Halloween party at Mrs. Walter Drescher’s West Columbus Street home. Guests were greeted by a ghost and toured decorated rooms. A real artist appeared among the few contests, won by Mrs. Frank O Mara and Miss Erma Wilson. A pot luck luncheon followed for 20 members and four guests.

The Methodist Sunday School Walter Drescher West Columbus Street Drescher Frank O’mara Erma Wilson

Personal mentions from Columbus visitors and residents

Miss Frances Somers returns from a several days visit in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Rolland Bayless of Columbus visit relatives in the city. Reverend Father William Rath was a visitor today. Mrs Charles Mitchell of Athens visits daughter Mrs Walter Bennett and family. Mrs Jack Linscott of Columbus visits relatives in the city. Mr and Mrs L T Rhoades spend a few days in Columbus. Mrs C A Stover spent Wednesday in Columbus with daughter Lillian a student at Ohio State University. Charles E Poston a business visitor in Columbus today.

Frances Somers Columbus Rolland Bayless William Rath Charles Mitchell Athens Walter Bennett Jack Linscott L. T. Rhoades C. A. Stover Lillian Ohio State University Charles E. Poston

Henry Company to Perform Magic Show Friday in Nelsonville

The S. S. Henry Company, a 20 year Chautauqua and Lyceum troupe, will present an evening of magic mystery and artistry on Friday November 6 at 8 o clock. Reserved seats announced.

Nelsonville the&. S. Henry Company

Fire causes slight damage at Nelsonville resident

Firefighters were called to Frank O Mara on Chestnut Street to extinguish a blaze near a tool house. Burning trash ignited heavy oil well rope, resulting in slight damage.

Nelsonville Frank O'Mara Chestnut Street

Classified Ads and Circulation Information

Notice lists contact details for staff correspondent Cc H Bartlett and instructions to call 412 W for society locals and classified ads. It identifies a telephone contact for receiving news service and circulation inquiries.

Cc. H. Bartlett

Williams hosting Buchtel birthday gathering

A crowd of Buchtel residents gathered Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. John Williams to celebrate his birthday with cards and dancing. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lewis, Mrs. Morgan Lewis of Detroit, Mrs. Meada Syton and granddaughter Margie, Herb Bailey of Columbus, and numerous Buchtel families and children.

Ben Wagners Willian McDonald Margaret Colbert Alary Jane Colbert Mary Hayden Elizabeth Hayden Roy Wright Mary Margaret Bentley Schenz Fred Kirkendall Nelma Jean John Williams Billy Buchtel

Gilbert Smith Jr Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

Mrs. Gilbert Smith on Chestnut Street hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her son Gilbert Smith Jr. Twenty children attended and a luncheon was served at four o'clock hosted by Mrs. Smith.

Gilbert Smith Chestnut Street Gilbert, Jr

Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs. Webb in Athens Party

Mrs. O. A. Webb of Athens was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party Monday at Miss Margaret Clark's home in Athens. A gift was presented and Halloween themed refreshments followed for masked guests including Mrs. Webb and son Charles and several local and Detroit visitors.

O. A. Webb Athens Margaret Clark Webb Charles Niza Pierre Detroit Mich Francis Gettle H. B. McLaughlin R. H. Brown

Phil Kearney Relief Corps Holds Annual Inspection

The annual inspection of Phil Kearney Relief Corps occurred Monday evening at the I. O. O. F. Hall. Mrs. Schively Logan served as inspecting officer and a dinner honoring her was served afterward at the Bishop Restaurant.

Phil Kearney Relief Corps I. O. O. F. Hall

Halloween Party in Happy Hollow Hosted by Miss Brady

Miss Bessie Brady entertained with a Halloween party at her Happy Hollow home Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed music games and dancing including Mrs. Erma Jolleff Columbus Ruth McManus Grace Mitchell Ruth Brady Helen Wolf Elizabeth Brady Ruby Moore Ruth Lowery Ruth Altman Amelia Lanning Julia Mihalek Mrs. Hazel McDonald Rose Mihalek Irene Anderson Freda Covert Helen Linton Luella Whitlatch Helen June Grace Kuhn Kate Mae Charles McDonald Don McDonald Mary Bernice McDonald Woodrow Andrews Bob Covert Thurman Covert Frank Dennis Kenneth White William Michael Robert Jackson Bob Yates John Jackson Buddy Wilson Hubert Morris Roy Knight Wesley Morris Everett Windle John Wade Roy Flowers Pete Trott Hubert Kiotz Dick Hannis Edgar Stinett Clarence Hall Bob Gilham Red Anderson Lee Phillips Chauncey Willis Onail Mr and Mrs P J Brady sons Don and Wade. A luncheon was served and decorations matched the Halloween theme.

Bessie Brady Happy Hollow Erma Jolleff Columbus Ruth McManus Grace Mitchell Ruth Brady Helen Wolf Elizabeth Brady Ruby Moore Ruth Lowery Ruth Altman Amelia Lanning Julia Mihalek Hazel McDonald Rose Mihalek Irene Anderson Freda Covert Helen Linton Luella Whitlatch Helen June Grace Kuhn Kate Mae Charles McDonald Don McDonald Mary Bernice McDonald Woodrow Andrews Bob Covert Thurman Covert Frank Dennis Kenneth White William Michalek Robert Jackson Bob Yates John Jackson Buddy Wilson Hubert Morris Roy Knight Wesley Morris Everett Windle John Wade Roy Flowers Pete Trott Hubert Kiotz Dick Hannis Edgar Stinett Clarence Hall Bob Gilham Red Anderson Lee Phillips Chauncey Willis Onail P. J. Brady Don Wade

Nelsonville High Musicians To Play In All-SE Ohio Orchestra

Nelsonville High School will send eleven musicians to join the All-SE Ohio orchestra at the Ohio University Memorial Auditorium in Athens. The group features violinists Marjorie Hickman Helen Keating Edna Laughlin Gerald McCreary violist Elwood McCreary trombonist Herbert Woody sousaphonist Charles Evans trumpeters Frances Kouri Joseph Galvin and Frances Hawk born with Rachel Kathryn Coakley as accompanist. Ward W. Hamm directs.

Nelsonville Herbert Woody Charles Evans Frances Kouri Joseph Galvin Frances Hawk Rachel Kathryn Coakley Ward W. Hamm

Mrs Betts Hosts 1 H T Club Meeting on Fort Street

Mrs Donald Betts entertained the 1 H T Club Monday evening at her Fort Street home. Guests included Mrs Jack Linscott Columbus Mrs Earl Linscott Miss Lois Linscott and Miss Vivian Roscoe. Members present were Mrs William Barrows Mrs Malvern Wilson Mrs Chester Reeves and several Misses. Bridge was the diversion of the evening with prizes awarded to Mrs Reeves and Miss Florence Cook. A luncheon followed.

Donald Betts 1. H. T. Club Fort Street Jack Linscott Columbus Earl Linscott Lois Linscott Vivian Roscoe William Barrows Malvern Wilson Chester Reeves Leah Reynolds Ruth Cook Mae Linton Helen Devol Blanche Moorehead Florence Cook Bridge

Death of Mrs. Hiram Thomas in Nelsonville

Relatives and friends report the death of Mrs. Hiram Thomas mother of Glenn D. Thomas and Mrs. Oscar Bingman of Nelsonville. She died Monday at the family home in Chesterhill. Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. at the residence with burial in Chesterhill.

Nelsonville Hiram Thomas Glenn D. Thomas Oscar Bingman Chesterhill

Nelsonville High issues sixth bulletin for pupils and teachers

A mimeographed Nelsonville High School bulletin dated Monday announces the final home room standings in the season ticket campaign, the Nelsonville Pomeroy football game set for Friday, a Lyceum course number arriving Friday November 6, and other notes on hours for recitation and detention periods.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Nelsonville-Pomeroy Lyceum

Pomeroy Aims to Break Greyhounds in Thursday Tilt

In Nelsonville at City Playground the Pomeroy Purple Panthers seek their first win in five meetings with the Nelsonville Greyhounds. The Panthers, fielding their best squad in a decade, travel to face Nelsonville at 3:30 PM Thursday hoping to end the stretch of losses and snap the Greyhounds record.

Nelsonville Pomeroy

Salvation Army to Launch National Drive in October

The Salvation Army under Adjutant Bernard Stone plans an Intensive spiritual and social welfare campaign starting Saturday October 31. Local branches join through March 13 with nightly public meetings and speakers. The drive uses the slogan Right It Through and stresses faith with work to aid the distressed and unemployed. Meetings begin with a prayer night and revival sessions led by Rev. V Anlbrand on November 1 and Rev. A Wilcox on November 7.

Salvation Army Bernard Stone Athena Lato Stone Jesus Christ V. Anlbrand A. ¥. Wilcox Adjutant Stone

Salvation Army Sunbeams Host Halloween Party

Fourteen girls aged 6 to 12 from the Salvation Army Sunbeams attended a Halloween party at Army Headquarters on West Union Street. They played games toasted marshmallows and enjoyed refreshments with Marybelle Maxwell in charge of the program.

Salvation Army Sunbeams Army West Union Street Marybelle Maxwell

Home Hyacinths For House Blooms

Home hyacinths offer easy cultivation for house blooms. The Roman hyacinth variety is highlighted as particularly simple to grow indoors and produce vibrant flowers.

Classical Conference To Be Held in Marietta

The tenth annual Ohio Classical Conference gathers at Marietta College on October 30. Dr H F Scott of Ohio University presides. Latin teachers from the state will attend, with talks by B Skinner WL Carr Rainey Robinson and others on topics like Helen of Troy Cassiodorus and language in education.

Marietta College Marietta H. F. Scott Ohio University Athens Scott B. ©. Skinner State of Ohio WL Carr American Classical League Rainey PP Robinson University of Cincinnati Whl Helen of Troy The Novaltats Cassiodorus

Taxes Realized From Motor Renewal Registration Rise

Tax records show motor renewal registration revenue increasing from 129,900 in Tul to 235,700 in 1890, reflecting growing official charges and compliance. The shift indicates expanding vehicle use and policy changes affecting revenue streams.

United States

East Side P B A Meeting Highlights School Report

East Side P B A met Tuesday at East Side School with President John Dowler presiding. The program featured fifth grade chorus under Ruth McConnell, violin solos, and a report by Mrs Dowler on the state convention. Dr S H Bing of Ohio University will speak on the White House Conference and highway value.

Parent-Teacher Association of Ee Side School Jobn Lewler Mise Ruth McConnell Misa Mra Hee H. Bing Oho University White House

Nelsonville Senior High home room sells most season tickets

On Oct 28 Nelsonville Senior High School awards the home room selling the most athletic season tickets. Captain Phyllis Robson led Home Room 16 to 236 total tickets sold. rankings follow for other rooms as listed.

Nelsonville Phyllis Robson Nelsonville High School

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Gallipolis Nelsonville High S.E. O H. T. Club Greyhounds City Grounds Majestic James Dunn Sunbeams American, Builders’ Association Chauncey, O Jack Frost Linda Watkins Luckoff New York Rayon Silk Gingham Lilyan Tashman Chas Buddy Rogers Peggy Shannon In ROAE Children’s Waist Union Suits Buck. Jones Columbia Coats Jack Holt Sinough Anel VY Dupont Victor Kadiola Lackoff Glouster Bryant Park Room 16 Isaac Warner York McLaughlin Bros Nelsonville Drug Co Foakley Insurance Agency
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