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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville Legion protests excessive night homework

Nelsonville Clenford Dugan Post No. 229, American Legion, protests the heavy load of night homework in city schools. At a Wednesday meeting a resolution was adopted to present the protest to the board of education, with a committee to seek relief for pupils.

Nelsonville Clenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion Glenford Dugan Board of Education Glenn Allen Post

G. T. Club Holds Wiener Roast at Birch Hollow

Nelsonville report notes ten members attended the wiener roast at Birch Hollow. The club scheduled its regular meeting for Friday evening at the home of Mrs Elizabeth White on High Street.

Nelsonville G. T. Club Birch Hollow Mra Elizabeth White High Street

Tulip Planting in Fall Is Stressed by Nelsonville Club

The Woman's Community Club urges Nelsonville residents to plant tulip bulbs this fall in small beds along walks or open spaces. Plant five to seven inches apart in well drained soil five inches deep, mulch in winter, and enjoy bright tulips next spring.

Woman's Community Club Nelsonville

Past Noble Grand Club Meeting Notice

Nelsonville report states the Past Noble Grand Club will convene Friday night September 2 at Ida Auflick’s home on Ashton Avenue. All members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Noble Grand Club Ida Auflick Ashton Avenue

Tendered Farewell Nelsonville Party Honors Lane North

A farewell party at Mrs Margaret Lane's Washington Street home honored Mrs Lane and her sister Edna Belle North. Guests included the Lane family and friends. They plan to spend the winter in Newport Kentucky where Mr Lane works in the steel mills and Miss North will start high school.

Nelsonville Margaret Lane Washington Street Lane Edna Belle North Robert Mount Patty Jo Ann Vernon Anderson Mable Lane Dorothy Lane Evelyn Bowen Dorothy Deer Hazel Lane Alice Lane Ruth Hunter Billy Lohmer Bob Berry Basil North Joe Matheny

Trimble Class Meets at First Church with Teacher Misa Connie Brown

The Booster Class of First Church of Christ met at the church Monday night with teacher Misa Connie Brown. Guests included Irene, Mary and Dorothy Stalh of Glouster, and those present were Irene Miner, Audrey Thompson, Nina Kloh, Hila Jean Vess, Dorothy Burris, Emma June and Dorothy Kasler, Dorothy White, Hoy J. Seckinger, Marcela Johnson, Dorothy Belle Vaughn, Katherine Khan, and Genevieve Rusezell.

Trimble First Church of Christ Misa Connie Brown Irene Mary Dorothy Stalh Glouster Irene Miner Audrey Thompson Nina Kloh Hila Jean Vess Dorothy Burris Emma June Dorothy Kasler Dorothy White Hoy J. Seckinger Marcela Johnson Dorothy Belle Vaughn Katherine Khan Genevieve Rusezell

4-H Club of Longstreth Trip to Buckeye Lake

The Longstreth 4-H Club of 13 girls spent an all day outing at Buckeye Lake on Sunday September 15. Boat rides and other amusements were enjoyed as chaperoned by Mrs Archte Harris Mrs John Clary Mrs Alva Clary and Mrs Carlos Harris with instructors Mrs Fred MceManaway and assistant instructor. The Sanborn reunion was held September 8. Friends surprised Mrs Bertha Christian with a potluck supper on Tuesday evening for her birthday.

Longstreth Buckeye Lake Archte Harris John Clary Alva Clary Carlos Harris Fred MceManaway Sanborn Bertha Christian

Nelsonville Boy Scouts form new staff council

Nelsonville Troop 46 members meet at the K P Building to form a staff council with Bill Mechem Paul Wright Earl Wachenschwanz Munroe Francis Jack Pritchard Sam Hawk Bob White John Johnson Charles Levering Don Wachenschwanz as new leaders. Troop 44 lists 26 members. meetings paused for two weeks with next session set for September 27 at West School Building. Fall and winter program to follow. United Daughters of the Confederacy convention to be held in Hot Springs Arkansas with Mrs. W E Massey as president general.

Nelsonville K. P Bill Mechem Paul Wright Earl Wachenschwanz Munroe Francis Jack Pritchard Sam Hawk Bob White John Johnson Charles Levering Don Wachenschwanz Lewis Vaughn Earl Ray DeFord Bob Howe Jimmie Linscott Paul Pritchard Don Sanders Charles Campbell Rob Sowers Everet Woody Clarence Coakley Tom Rosser John Johnston Leslie Cox Max Linton Woodrow Bennett Junior Junior Woody Bennett Junior Johnson West School

Scouts Earn Ranks At Old Man's Cave Encampment

During the eight day encampment from August 25 to September 1 many Scouts passed requirements and earned ranks. Awards announced at council fire include John Johnston and Leslie Cox Tenderfoot. Jimmie Arnold and Don Wachenschwanz Second Class. Munroe Francis First Class. Second Class candidates listed include Everett Woody Leslie Cox Charles Campbell Bob Howe Gilbert Smith John Johnson. Gerald Hoch earned First Class handicraft and semaphore signaling. A senior Scout wait for Troop 46 will start October 1 to qualify for a new Division M for First Class candidates.

Old Man's Cave Mender John Johnston Leslie Cox Jimmie Arnold Don Wachenschwanz Munroe Francis Everett Woody Charles Campbell Bob Howe Gilbert Smith John Johnson Gerald Hoch

Old Timers Defeat Team at Longstreth

Dr. Walker's Old Timers won by forfeit at Longstreth after Longstreth players, up 2-1 in the sixth, left the field claiming darkness. Battery for the Vets included Smith and Jonas. for Longstreth, Garner and Gaskin. Old Timers travel Friday to The Plains to face Dr. Nelson's squad.

Buchtel Dr. Walker Longstreth Smith Jonas Garner Gaskin Plains Dr. Nelson

Mines Marked Up for Work in Chauncey District

Thirteen mines in the Chauncey district were marked for work on Thursday. The active list includes No. 255, No. 219, No. 10X, Chauncey No. 25, Poston No. 6, Hocking, Luhrig, Black Diamond, Lick Run, Coonville, Carbondale, Kimberly and Salem Hollow.

Chauncey Chauncey No Poston No Hocking Luhrig Black Diamond Lick Run Coonville Carbondale Kimberly Salem Hollow

Newspaper Mail Volume Processed by U S Post Office

The U S Post Office Department handles about 500 million pounds of newspapers and magazines each year, illustrating the scale of nationwide distribution and printed matter movement handled by the postal service.

U. S. Post Office Department

Five Scouts Invested At Meeting Tuesday

NELSONVILLE Investiture meeting of the Girl Scouts was held Tuesday evening around a camp fire after a hike. Miss Helena Kouri read Indian stories and Miss Ruth Rothrock led the group singing. Five girls were invested as Tenderfoot Girl Scouts: Ruth Bayless Ruth Patton Jean Petts Louise Duskey Maxine MIdkiff.

Nelsonville Helena Kouri Ruth Rothrock Tenderfoot Ruth Bayless Ruth Patton Jean Petts Louise Duskey Maxine Midkiff Alice Mechem Mary Cox Charlotte Smith Josephine Sharp Eloise Badger Polly Johnson Dorothy Low

P. T. A. Plans Fall and Winter Work

Nelsonville Central Parent Teacher Association will hold its first Friday meeting at Central School to organize fall and winter duties and seek strong attendance from members and the community.

Nelsonville — Central Parent- Teacher Association

Lawn Party for Sunday School Class in Nelsonville

Mary Ellen Covert hosted a lawn party for her Sunday School class on Saturday afternoon in Nelsonville. Thirteen children attended along with two guests, Sara Ann McDonald and Mary Ellen Thompson. Mrs. Fred Thompson helped with games and entertainment. Refreshments included ice cream and cake, and balloons served as favors.

Nelsonville Misa Mary Ellen Covert Littl Sara Ann McDonald Mary Ellen Thompson Fred Thompson

Band Benefit in Nelsonville Bogo Night at K of P Hall

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club hosts the second bingo night at the K of P Hall at 8 PM to raise funds for Nelsonville High School Band equipment. Prizes may be donated at Mrs. E. J. Arnold’s home.

Nelsonville K. of P. Hall Mra. E. J. Arnold

Avoid False Teeth Dropping Or Slipping Pasteeth Ad Card

Sprinkle Pas teeth on your plates each morning for all day comfort and teeth that hold tight. De odorizes. No gummy pasty taste or feel. Get Pasteeth from your druggist in three sizes.

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