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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1936

Page

2

Young Republican Club Plans Nelsonville York Twp meeting

The executive committee of the Young Republican Club of Nelsonville York Township will meet Tuesday evening April 14 at president Tom Sheppard’s home 64 E Washington St. Committees include Membership Publicity Entertainment Finance Ways and Means National and State Affairs County or City Affairs Speakers and Education. The club is affiliated with state and national Young Republican groups.

Nelsonville Young Republican Club York Township Tom Sheppard Washington St Wilbur Mender Mildred Bussey Frank Minner Arthur Kennedy Bill Lawson Fred Wright Orland Cook Bill Nelson Merrill Nelson Charles Finsterwald Merrill Cox Harry Evans Frank Johnson Bill Raybould Tom Auflick Benny Sterling Carlyle Mender Oliver Bishop Cecil Woodson Charles McKee

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Annual Lodge Visit by Pythian Sisters in Nelsonville

The Pythian Sisters conducted their annual inspection at the K P Hall with district deputy Mrs Jennie Hite of Pomeroy presiding. A 6 pm dinner preceded the inspection and guests from Athens Corning and Indiana attended. Mrs Hite received a compliment and a gift while also being showered for losses from a fire and a recent Pomeroy flood. A bingo benefit is planned Saturday at 8 pm at the same hall.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Jennie Hite Pomeroy Athens Corning Indiana Hite

Marshfield Services Schedule for New Marshfield Circuit

Rev. M. C. Kittle outlines a service plan for Stewart Pilgrim Church and New Marshfield with sunrise prayers, Sunday School, preaching and communion, and a union service at East Canaan. He also fills the Luhrig pulpit Sunday evening.

New Marshfield M. C. Kittle Stewart Pilgrim Church Stewart East Canaan Kittie Luhrig

Mac Chevrolet opens modern parts department in Nelsonville

The Mac Chevrolet in Nelsonville introduces a new parts and accessories display at 63 Fayette St. J. C. Hallett states the setup is the first of its kind in the state, offering complete parts service for Chevrolet and Oldsmobile. Executives A W Bardain H C Wernhern and John Daneke visit to inspect the installation and promotion plans.

Nelsonville Mac Chevrolet Fayette St J. C. Hallett Andy Hallett Chevrolet Oldsmobile A. W. Bardain H. C. Wernhern Charleston W. Va John Daneke GMAC R. M. Fetter Athens

Attendance Goal Set By Hollister Sunday School

Hollister A B Sunday School targets 150 in attendance for Easter. Last Sunday 85 attended. Transport arranged for those unable to walk if names are left at Bertha Warehime filling station. Easter service will feature music both vocal and instrumental. Alfred Zahl, 11, survived a street cleaner incident in St Joseph Michigan with minor scratches.

Hollister Hollister A. B Bertha Warehime

Cantata Victory Divine By M E Choir Sunday Evening

Nelsonville church presents Victory Divine by Christopher Marks sung by the M E Choir under Mr. Charlies Poston with solos by Mrs Shough Mrs Patton and others. Louise Rice assists on organ and Mrs Ralph Parks on piano for a 7 30 Sunday performance of the Easter cantata detailing the crucifixion and resurrection.

Nelsonville M. E Choir Christopher Marks Charlies Poston

Cantata in Nelsonville presents The Seven Last Words of Christ

The cantata by Th. Dubois will be sung at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville tonight at 7 30 directed by Mr. Martin Alexander with Miss Mary Louise Bowen on organ. Soloists include Miss Margaret Johnson and Mrs. E R S McCune joined by the choir for the sequence of the seven words in the passion. Faithful Rebekah Lodge No 48 will hold a benefit bingo party Saturday at 8 pm in the I O O F Hall.

Nelsonville Christ Th. Dubois Presbyterian Church Martin Alexander Mary Louise Bowen Margaret Johnson Alexander ER. S. McCune Paradise Wayne Matthews Miss Johnson McCune Mr. Alexander Am Athirst Mrs. McCune Mr. Matthews Rebekah Lodge No. 48

Sunrise Pageant at Glouster Church Easter Morn

Glouster The Sunrise Service at Church of Christ Easter morning at 6 o'clock will be led by the Christian Endeavor Society. An Easter pageant The Risen Christ will be presented with named performers for each role. Hollister Mrs Minnie Phelps remembered by her Senorita Class with handkerchiefs and birthday greetings.

Mary James Marguerite Waldeck John Richard Jackius Peter John Creachbaum Billy McGrew John Harper William Howard John Kinney Jack Millington William Peugh Lee McDonald Theodore Williams Victor Norris Marguerite Post Wilfred Millington Hollister Minnie Phelps A. B. Church

Loyal Women Foster Fellowship in Trimble Class Meeting

The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ Trimble met at Mrs. Michael Almond's Jacksonville home. After a business session led by president Mrs. Susan Kasler, a short program of songs and readings followed, with birthday greetings for four members and a car nation for each guest. A refreshment course was shared by Mrs. Almond and helpers for 28 attendees. GLOUSTER Easter music program set for Sunday night at the M. E. Church under Mrs. Harriet Weymueller supervision features choir numbers solos duets and both choruses.

Trimble Church of Christ Michael Almond Jacksonville Susan Kasler Frances Clark Ivy Thompson C. von Scheele Gertrude Rainey Glouster M. E Harriet Weymueller

Christ Church Plans Early Easter Sunrise Service

Members of the Church of Christ in Nelsonville hold an Easter morning sunrise service at 5:30. The vested choir directed by Charles E Poston with Miss Sigrid Love on piano will perform The Resurrection Song by Nolte. The program includes solo and chorus numbers led by Wilma Scott Catherine Courtney and others with the choir.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Charles E. Poston Sigrid Love Nolte Alice Mechem Christ Wilma Scott Richard Jones Mary Margaret Betts L. A. Davis Elmer Siddle Catherine Courtney Delbert Morman Alleluia Lu Allen Betty Jane Figgins

Bennett announces marriage of Marjorie to Lee McKnight

Mr and Mrs W H Bennett announce the marriage of their daughter Marjorie to Mr Lee McKnight. The ceremony was solemnized on Saturday April 4 at St Marys W Va with Rev E S Rockcliff officiating. Mr McKnight is employed by the William Brooks Shoe Co. They will live in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville W. H. Bennett Marjorie Lee McKnight St. Marys W. Va E. 8. Rockcliff First Christian Church McKnight William Brooks Shoe Co

Church Class Meets at Beatrice Schaefer Home

The Willing Workers Sunday School class of the Christian Church met at Beatrice Schaefer’s Jackson Street home Thursday evening with 12 members and teacher Mrs. Frank Murphy present. Mrs. Emily Reed led the business session, and a two course lunch followed.

Nelsonville Willing Workers The Christian Church Beatrice Schaefer Jackson St Frank Murphy Emily Reed

Young People Plan Easter Services at Glouster Church

The Glouster Methodist Church youth group will lead an early praise service at 5 30 a m on Easter Sunday followed by 9 30 a m Sunday School and 10 30 a m worship with the theme He Is Risen A baptismal for children is planned and the Harriett Weymueller led choir will offer Easter music at the evening service A Church of Christ sunrise pageant and prayer service is set for 6 00 a m with Bible School at 9 00 a m and a Lord's Supper at 10 00 a m before the sermon Evidences of Immortality The evening choir will again perform and the sermon title The Passing of Hope is planned.

Glouster Glouster M. E Harriett Weymueller Church of Christ Bible School

Marcelite Rebekah Lodge Meets at Odd Fellow Hall

A regular meeting of the Marcelite Rebekah Lodge will be held Saturday night at the Odd Fellow Hall with practice planned.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow Hall

Church Funds Grow As Parishioners Contribute

Nelsonville St Andrews Parish reports steady growth in the fund for church repairs and painting. Several families each donate 25 dollars including the Hoffman family and Mary Veeskamp, with full pledges to be published soon. An April 18 party in the parish hall will announce final results and award a four piece bedroom suite.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Parish Hoffman Mary Veeskamp Reynolds Stedem Harwarth Wit

Missionary Society Plans Memorial Luncheon

The Shelton Missionary Society of the Church at Christ will hold a sacrificial luncheon at 7 30 tonight at the home of Mrs Frances Clark. A memorial will be observed. Members and friends are invited.

Shelton Missionary Society of the Church At Christ Frances Clark

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