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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville Board Seeks Better School Cooperation

Nelsonville education leaders heard a joint appeal from the American Legion and the Junior Order United American Mechanics for cooperative solutions to excessive night homework. Superintendent Arnold outlined a two year homework policy and urged parental involvement through PTA meetings to maintain standards while addressing student workload.

Nelsonville Board of Education American Legion Legion Glenn Allen Robert Kinney Frank Lowry Ernest Gray United American Mechanics Pearl Glenn Thomas Spencer Arthur Kennedy

Six Sets of Twins Enroll at Doanville School

Doanville School reports six sets of twins among this year’s enrollees. Harold and Gerald Thomas of Glen Ebon, Harold and Gerald Warren of Doanville, Vern and Venice Reynolds of Doanville, Johnny and Tommy Thomas of Doanville, May and Faye Keifer of Nelsonville Route 2, and Virginia Lou Williams of Doanville are the twin pairs listed in the year’s student roll.

Doanville Doanville School Harold Gerald Thomas Nathan Thomas Glen Ebon Gerald Warren George Warren Vern Venice Reynolds Ralph Reynolds Johnny Tommy Thomas J. T. Thomas May Faye Keifer

Entertain Their Club Hosts Bridge Evening in Nelsonville

Mrs Malvern Wilson Mrs Este Crabtree and Miss Ruth Cook hosted the 1 H T Club with a 6 o clock dinner at the Dew House. Bridge followed at Mrs Wilsons home with three tables. high scores awarded to Mrs Devore Geneva Gears Mrs Lawrence Lehman Mrs Carnes Hickman and Ruth Backus. In Athens Mrs Clara De Vesse Imperial Mrs Blanche Storey Mrs Laura Spencer and Mrs Maud Barron attended County W C T U sessions featuring guest speaker Mrs Bess Kuntz.

Nelsonville Malvern Wilson Este Crabtree Ruth Cook 1. H. T. Club Dew House Bridge Wilson Devore Mise Geneva Gears Lawrence Lehman Carnes Hickman Mias Ruth Backus Clara de Vesse Imperial Blanche Storey Laura Spencer Maud Barron Athens Mra Bess Kuntz

Nelsonville Scouts Plan Saturday Cabin Visit

Troop No. 45 of the Boy Scouts will visit their Snake Hollow cabin for a full day of repair work Saturday leaving the Methodist Church at 8 30 a m with each boy bringing lunch. They will meet tonight at 7 for a short business session and plan fundraising next week selling waxed paper. Gerald Smith and Robert Rothrock earned Second Class Badges at the last meeting with Gerald Hoch receiving a First Class Badge, the first in two years. A cabin completion picnic will follow a public invitation. The troop meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts of America Snake Hollow Gerald Smith Robert Rothrock Gerald Hoch

Arnold Z Hintz dies after long illness in Circle Hill area

Arnold Z Hintz age 58 dies Thursday night at the home of his wife’s mother Mrs J Gaston Coe near Circle Hill after a long illness. He leaves wife Lettie Coe Hintz three sons Oliver Webster and Woodrow and one daughter Gloria. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Nelsonville Arnold Z. Hintz J. Gaston Coe Circle Hill Lettie Coe Hintz Oliver, Webster Woodrow Gloria

Local Club Notes From Nelsonville Briefs

Dr and Mrs C C Butt returned after attending the Grand Lodge sessions of the K P at Springfield. Mrs G I Putnam of Athens is visiting sister Mrs J M Hyde. Mrs George E Hammel of Circleville is visiting sister Mrs C C Butt.

C. C. Butt Grand Lodge K. of P.'s Springfield G. I. Putnam Athens J. M. Hyde George E. Hammel Circleville C. Cc. Butt

Nelsonville Community Notices and Events Gathered

Local notices list Sunday church services at First Methodist with 10 30 morning service and 6 oclock Epworth League. a registration hop in Athens. a bingo party at K of P Hall starting at 8. bridge club results with scores. a district meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society in Bremen next Tuesday at 10. Oklahoma senator T P Gore seen at state fair eyeing possible re election. reference to Noah Webster finishing the Dictionary in 21 years from 1807 to 1828.

Nelsonville H. A. Rothrock First Methodist Church Epworth League Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Bremen H. J. Holcomb Greenville Oklahoma City T. P. Gore Oklahoma State Fair Noah Webster

Phi Chi Delta Members Meet With Miss Kesler

Phi Chi Delta at the Presbyterian Church met Wednesday at Miss Rowena Kesler’s home 67 West Washington Street. Anna Faye Blackburn led the meeting with Helen Campbell assisting. The group drew names for the year’s Pansy Sisters and planned next year’s program. refreshments followed.

Phi Chi Delta Presbyterian Church Sorority Rowena Kesler West Washington Street Anna Faye Blackburn Helen Campbell

Mrs Elsie Ulimark Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Elsie Ulimark 82 North Lancaster Street hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering with Fall floral decor and a luncheon after play. High score went to Edna Shaffer, second to Lucile Tucker, and third to Mary Summers. Paul Edward Allmark’s tally counted during the event. Next meeting set for Wednesday at Mrs Milly Shafer’s Grosvenor Street home.

Elsie Ulimark North Lancaster Street Edna Shaffer Lucile Tucker Mary Summers Paul Edward

Townsend Club Meeting At Poca hooda Hall

Townsend Club members met Thursday evening at the Poca hontas Hall and were addressed by the Reverend Jones of Nelsonville. Approximately 125 attended with Rev. W. H. Woodgerd of this city presiding. Music was provided by James Sherlock, Charles Potts and Charles Mock. Increased club enrollment is reported.

Logan—Townsend Pocahontas Hall Jones Nelsonville W. H. Woodgerd James Sherlock Charles Potts Charles Mock

Professional and Business Club Initiates Five New Members

Five new members were initiated into the Athens branch of the Business and Professional Women's Club at candlelight services in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms. Miss Gladys Van Dyke led the service in the absence of President Miss Leona Hughes. New initiates were Miss Juanita Stotts Maude Stauffer Francina Gross Cora Evans and Rowena Sprout. Yellow roses greeted each new member and a bingo party followed, with Miss Naomi Black winning first prize and Miss Florence White second. The initiation and party were run by the emblem committee led by Miss Emma Stotts and the membership committee led by Miss Ethel Beekman.

Athens National Business and Professional Women's Club Chamber of Commerce Leona Hughes Gladys van Dyke Juanita Stotts Maude Stauffer Francina Gross Cora Evans Rowena Sprout Naomi Black Florence White Emma Stotts Ethel Beekman

Dailey Birth Announced and Rapid Cross Country Drive

Mr and Mrs Pearl Dailey of Baker Settlement announce the birth of a 10 pound son on Sunday September 22. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Dailey and Mr and Mrs Frank Perry. A cross country auto trip from Jersey City to Oakland completed in 86 hours 20 minutes elapsed time.

Tom Brown Tom Pearl Dailey Baker Settlement Charles Dailey Frank Perry United States Jersey City Oakland

Local Hominy Sale Ad Notes Low Prices

Smart and Son of Chauncey Ohio advertise hominy in three large cans priced at 27 cents, 19 cents, and 15 cents with additional 25 cent offers, highlighting bargain grocery deals.

Five Generations Meet at Home of Great Grandmother

Five generations gathered at Ravenswood West Virginia as Rex McKnight saw his great great grandmother for the first time. The group included Melissa Ashcraft 92 and siblings Joshua Ashcraft Coolville Eddie Ashcraft Chesterhill Ruby Ashcraft McKnight and Rex McKnight 22 months. Others present included Olive Ashcraft Thelma Ashcraft Clarence McKnight Reed Haddox Catherine Haddox and Margaret Ashcraft.

Rex McKnight Ravenswood W. Va Melissa Ashcraft Joshua Ashcraft Coolville Eddie Ashcraft Chesterhill Clarence McKnight Ruby Ashcraft Pratts Fork Olive Ashcraft Thelma Ashcraft Reed Haddox Catherine Haddox Margaret Ashcraft

White Shrine School of Instruction and Banquet Details

The School of Instruction of the White Shrine will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday October 1 at the I O O F Hall. A banquet follows at 6 p.m. at the Christian Church with initiation and inspection at 7 30 p.m. Reservations for the banquet should be phoned to Mrs James Palmer by Saturday morning.

School of Instruction of the White Shrine The Christian Church James Palmer

Clements' Tonic Promises Strength in Ten Days

Rochester story touts a new iron tonic named Clements' Tonic from Athens Pharmacy. It targets thin, anemic, and rundown individuals, claiming rapid weight gain, restored color, and improved nervous strength without teeth staining or stomach upset. The ad promises a money back guarantee if strength and endurance do not improve in ten days.

Clements’ Tonic Athens Pharma

Auction Notice in Athens County Ohio Land Sale

The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court case 16218 - Union Joint Stock Land Bank of Detroit vs G M Smith et al. Public auction at Athens Court House on October 14, 1935 at 1 40 PM for 160 acre Lee Township property described as Section 13 Township 10 Range 15 including Ohio Company's Purchase. Appraised at 6000, two thirds minimum. cash only. Sheriff Charles Stratton. Crane Willett Attorneys. 9-13-5otw

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Union Joint Stock Land Bank Detroit G. M. Smith Athens Pontine Onto Lee I Aa Ohio Company Lee Township Charles Stratton Crane & Willett

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Nelsonville Board of Education Lowden Donald B. Lowden Legion Committee Kinney State Department of Education North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges Nelson Dowler E. J. Arnold Detou Athens Home Telephone Co Clover Farm C. D. Shafer Co Arnold Hintz Nelsonville Briefs M. E. Services A. Hot Maxine Hall Evelyn Green Logen Bob Hall Bill Davis Ohio University K. OF P. Hall Band Boosters C. E. Welch R. R. Stalter Guy Aumiller Welch Cecil Shafer Harry Kelley Kesler Mrs. Elsie Ulimark Townsend Professional and Business Club Smart & Son Chauncey, Ohio Goodson Chauncey, Oki OUR Leader White Shrine School Rochester, N. Y C. Q Kroger Stores Hamburger Porterhouse Rib Club Round Chuck Roas Bordens Betty Crocker Dairy Feed Jewel Mavory Chase & Sanborn Country Club Wesco Bran Flakes Country Club California Idaho U.S Kroger Store Majestic Theatre Geo. O'Brien Harrigan Zenith Parker Bros. Music Co Cleveland
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