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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville High School Football Rally Precedes Lancaster Game

Nelsonville High School held a rally before Friday’s game against Lancaster. Principal E G Clifton and social science teacher E G Clifton introduced the football players. Students gave talks on athletics and teamwork as the assembly closed with a loyalty song.

Nelsonville Lancaster Nelsonville High School Jack Pritchard Bob Lancaster Bill Mecaem Maxine Hall Ruth Lee Seibert Richard Jones Earl Crouse Kenneth Kinneer E. G. Clifton Don Martin Ghia Mary E. Cope Delbert Kuhn Mary Jo Keating Bill Weltzheimer George FE. Abraham Billy Watkins Mary J. Keating Bernadine Atkine Herold

Past Matrons and Patrons Association Meal in Eudora

Grace Kelch Mable Washburn Jamale Salita and Margaret Riley hosted a Past Matrona and Patrons Association gathering at 422 West Washington Street in Nelsonville. Twenty members dined on fried chicken at five tables and then enjoyed a program led by Mr Mary Lines and Wy Sayers.

Nelsonville Grace Kelch Mable Washburn Jamale Salita Margaret Riley Matrona and Patrons Association Eudora Chanter , E Kelch West Washington Street Mary Lines Wy Sayers

Dingo Party Prompts Night of Events in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville a local group hosted a social Friday night at the I Fo F pieces, with activities starting at 12:15 a.m. The informal gathering featured a playful theme and community turnout.

Nelsonville The of A. Pre I. Oo F. Ifo

Girl Scouts Organize For Work of Season

In Nelsville the Girl Scouts held a meeting that formed two patrols with Helena Kouri as captain and Adda Frances Butt as First Lieutenant. Leaders and members across the groups were named with plans for an Initiation supper hike and summer camp reports.

Nelsbonville Girl Scouts Helena Kouri Adda Frances Butt Polly Johnson Mary K. Sharp Virginia Shaw Jane Bayliss Josephine Warehime Vergene Midkiff Mary Jane Howe Immogene Sayers Emily Sharp Mary Louise Lowden Elizabeth Sharp Mary Coakley Rita Mae Dunkie Alice Calentine Troop One Highlanders Merrymen Evelyn Ogg Merrymen Shirley Knight Ruth Patton June Huffman Maxine Midkiff Louise Dusky Betty Swackenburg Dorothy Lowden Pirate

Hyde Addresses Rotary on Diabetes Advances

Dr. W. H. Hyde spoke to the Nelsonville Rotary on diabetes progress and insulin since its discovery. He said proper care allows many diabetics to lead normal lives with normal expectancy. Guests included C A. Nuffziger, John V Wood, and Mr. Stahl of Columbus. A single bee yields little honey in a season.

Nelsonville Rotary Club W. H. Hyde Hyde C A. Nuffziger John V Wood Mr. Stahl Columbus

Scouts Plan Winter Activities and Hikes in Nelsonville

Troop 45 Boy Scouts will start winter activities with an overnight hike Friday evening meeting at the Methodist Church at 6. New assistant scoutmaster Thomas Auflick leads, aiming for a more active program with contests, hikes, and member drives next week for ages 12 to 18.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Thomas Auflick Thomas Auffick Smith Mr. Auflick W.D. Mender

Walker's Old Timers Top Nelson Team In Local Tilt

Dr Walker's Old Timers defeated Dr Nelson's team from The Plains 3 to 2 at Eagle Park Tuesday night. Garner Jonas and Bruce batted, while Hamilton and Slater handled the opposition. The Vets came from an early deficit to lead the rest of the way and boast a strong record after 22 games.

Buchtel Dr. Walker Nelson the Plains Eagie Park Garner Jonas Bruce Walker Boya Buchtei All Stars

Mrs Starkey Elected President of WCTU Unit in Nelsonville

Nellsville reports Mrs Sam Starkey elected president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at a group meeting hosted by Mrs Paul Allen on Chestnut Street. Other officers named: Mrs Charles Monks first vice president, Mrs Fay Howard second vice president, Mrs Fannie Williams recording secretary, Mrs Paul Allen treasurer, Mrs Thomas Spencer corresponding secretary. Bertha Barker retired president chaired the business session.

Nelsonville Sam Starkey Woman's Christian Temperance Union Paul Alien Chestnut Street Charlies Monks Fay Howard Fannie Williams Paul Allen Thomas Spencer Bertha Barker Charles Monks Mra Allen L At

Child Injured in West Washington Street Crash

The small child of Earl Ervin of Murray City suffered cuts and bruises after an automobile wreck on West Washington Street. The eastbound car struck a tree to avoid a turning truck into Burnell garage. The child, asleep on the seat, was thrown against the brake lever and required several stitches.

Nelsonville Earl Ervin Murray City West Washington Street

Wesleyan Guild Opens Year With First Meeting

Thirteen members attended the Wesleyan Service Guild of the Central Avenue M. E. Church at Miss Elsie May and Miss Regina Kelley home for the year’s first meeting. Clarice Beebe led an introduction and chapter from Women Under the Southern Cross. Mrs. J. L. Pickering outlined guild plans and projects. Dorothy Williams spoke on her Lancaster Camp mission school experience.

Wesleyan Service Guild Central Avenue M. BE Elsie May Regina Kelley Clarice Beebe J. L. Pickering Dorothy Williams Mission School Lancaster Campgrounds

Typical Community Night Concert at Adult Education Institute

The music department of the Adult Education Institute hosts a 6 o clock program at the Men's Gymnasium featuring Miss Joy Cutler directing an informal bill of instrumental and vocal music. Athena CCC Camp orchestra led by Robert Whitaker, Glouster women singing Negro spirituals, a male quartet, women's trio, instrumental ensemble, and student numbers. plus community singing and folk dances.

Adult Education Institute Joy Cutler Athena CCC Robert Whitaker Glouster

Crabtree Returns to Nelsonville After IL Season

Este Crabtree finishes the Rochester IL season and returns home for winter with his wife Dianne and daughter. The Red Men plan a bingo party at their hall on Thursday evening September 12.

Nelsonville Rochester Este Crabtree Dianne RED Men

Car Strikes Garage in Nelsonville Crash

Patrolman James Cope investigated a wreck at Chestnut and Fifth Streets where an automobile driven by Alfred Matheny crashed into a garage owned by James Cush, severely damaging doors and sidewall. Matheny lost control as he turned onto Fifth from Chestnut. no charges were filed and he agreed to repair the damage.

Nelsonville James Cope Chestnut Fifth Streets James Cush Alfred Matheny Fifth Chestnut Street Matheny

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