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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1937
Page
2
E Masons and sons numbering 11 percent attended the Father and Son banquet at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening. Dinner was served by the Order of Eastern Star. Elmer Siddle presided and introduced Rev. H A Rothrock who spoke on Free Masonry. Music by John Geiger Jack Pritchard Lewis Vaughn and Mrs C G Pritchard accompanied.
Nelsonville Young People’s League concludes its discussion on cultural and racial contributions at the Men’s Auditorium. Arlene Betts presents the topic, followed by minister led groups. Mary Eunice Goodspeed leads worship and Clara Galvin provides special music. Meeting starts at 6.
Nelsonville residents were told by Mayor S G Holland that the municipal power plant will shut down for about two hours early Sunday morning to allow alterations to steam pipes. Service will begin again as soon as work is finished, not lasting beyond two hours.
The Church of Christ on Fort Street announces Sunday services led by Rev Leland Goodman. Sunday School at 9 30 Morning worship at 10 30 with anthem O Jesus I Have Promised sermon After Baptism at 11 30 Young People's League at 6 with Youth Action in Breaking Down Barriers evening worship at 7 30 gospel sing sermon The Marks of a True Christian baptism at 8 30 Church board meets Monday 7 choir practice Tuesday 7 Cotton Blossom Singers appear Wednesday at 1 30 union church service Loyal Women's Aid meets 9 Wednesday Esther Aid Thursday 2
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. R. B. Stalder's Fort Street home in Nelsonville. President Wes ley Hawk presided, devotional led by Mrs. Nelle Dowler, Stewardship Hour by Mrs. Bessie Ball, and a duet by Mrs. H. A. Rothrock and Mrs. Thomas Spencer. The mid year branch meeting set for April 13-14 in Lancaster drew interest. May plans include Mrs. Flossie Crawford and Mrs. Ethel Jackson assisting hosts.
NELSONVILLE The revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church grows in interest with good attendance Rev S I Emery of Bellaire Mich preaches his doctrinal messages Audiences enjoy his sermons Services are daily at 730 PM Sunday services 930 AM Sunday School Last Sunday's attendance was the largest in church history A 1030 AM special message is planned for the church and a 6 PM Young People service led by Miss Margaret Jones
The Gospel Team from First Presbyterian Church Athens will lead the evening service Sunday at 7 in Doanville Church. They will also visit the Young People’s meeting at 6 with student secretary Miss Margaret Shannon.
The W.B.A. Juniors will meet tonight at Vergene Midkiff's home on Myers Street in Nelsonville.
The G. A. Club plans a benefit at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville on Saturday night starting at 7 45. Proceeds support club activities and local initiatives.
Nelsonville Troop 65, Boy Scouts, met Tuesday as the troop rapidly grows. Rolland Pierce named Gilbert Smith, Bob Rothrock, Gerald Hoch, and Bill Butts as junior leaders with Junior Ruble as quartermaster. A hike is planned for Sunday at 1 pm and the next meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 pm.
Mr and Mrs Chester Cook of Columbus are guests of Mrs Cook’s parents Mr and Mrs John Edington Mrs Alden Stilson and sons Jerry and Alden left Wednesday to join Mr Stilson in Pittsburgh and will return to Forrest Hills L I after visiting Mrs Stilson's parents Dr and Mrs J M Hyde
Gallia County old age pension recipients face reductions under a new state budgeting plan begun this year. Average cut about $5 monthly with total county impact around $4,000 per month. Maximum pensions reach $30, minimum $12.50. about 800 people affected and some gains from prior temporary increases still apply for a short period.
Funeral services held at Walnut Ridge Church for Phoebe Duvall Bostick 77 widow of Thomas Bostick. She died at the home of her daughter Mrs Thomas Collins in Flag Springs Walnut Township Gallia County.
Mr and Mrs Howard Sephus visited Mrs Harold Thompson at Liberty Ridge last weekend. Earnest Mayle from Galloway W Va spent the weekend with family in Plantsville. Mrs G O Waderker is slowly recovering after illness. Mrs Bessie Heiskell of Columbus ws a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs E C Lewis. The Fischer family and Mr Kendall Stewart visited from Rokeby Lock and Parkersburg W Va. A Bethel Ridge Emergency School pie social netted about 15. Harvey Lewis teaches at the Bethel School William Mayle Garry W Va stays with son Alva Mayle. William Mayle is in failing health. Prayer services are at Bethel Church Wednesdays and Sunday school on Sundays.
Mrs Florence B Rambo of the Presbyterian Church Board of Christian Education will speak at the Nelsonville church Sunday School faculty meeting at 7 30 tonight. R A Snackenburg arranged for Miss Rambo from Philadelphia to attend and lead the session in the Sunday School rooms.
Henry Nutter and Elizabeth Nutter observed their 471st wedding anniversary on Thursday April 1 in Nelsonville. The couple, longtime residents, were married at Brasheares in Hocking County and received congratulations from family and friends.
Alfred Hull of Gore pleaded guilty to operating a trailer without rights and was fined $10 plus costs and jailed until settlement. Joe Grogan of the State Highway Patrol filed the affidavit. John Shafer of Hollister also pleaded guilty to a fighting complaint and was fined $10 plus costs.
The Girl Reserves met Wednesday night at Mrs. Lucile Toig’s home, faculty advisor. Evelyn Ogg Betty Barber and Amy Jo Dewhurst gave talks as members played games and enjoyed refreshments.
Nelsonville city police display a new police car bought from Mac Chevrolet. Siren, spotlight, and radio gear moved from the old car. The annual Policeman's and Firemen's Ball at the Elks Home on Hocking Street is set for tonight and may break attendance records. Paul Colmore, of Nelsonville, spends a week in Juarez Mexico en route to Los Angeles, visiting with Mac Bartlett in Miami Okla.
Gallia County jury commissioners drew names for the April term. Petit jurors include Clarence Wagner and Rosa Wiseman among others from Gallipolis and nearby towns. Grand jurors named are FE Graham and Harry Amsbury with several others from Green Springfield Guyan and Morgan counties.
According to incomplete All Union census data in Kalinin region 71 people have reached 100 years or more. The oldest recorded resident is Irina Vinogradova at 120. In Gallipolis the Southeastern Ohio Schoolmasters Club will meet in Nelsonville in early May after its third dinner meeting, announced by president Carl Byers.
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