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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1939

Page

2

Eagles National President Speaks at Nelsonville Rally

Dr. Fred C. Dilley, national president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, told a Nelsonville audience that the order aims to improve economic security for mothers, widows, the elderly, and workers. He cited pensions, workers compensation, and a plan for employment stabilization, urging protection for members and fair returns for investors.

Nelsonville Order of Eagles America Fred C. Dilley Fourth District Eagles Dilley Ludlow The Canada Alaska Hawaii Philippines

Nelsonville pool board organizes for new facility

The joint citizen and school board committee in Nelsonville met to organize the new community swimming pool project. C E Washburn was named chair, Mrs. Edward Sharp secretary, with members from civic groups and the school system. They discussed sanitary and safety concerns and planned rules for a later meeting. The pool aims to open on Decoration Day and officials denied a tax increase linked to the pool bond issue.

Nelsonville C. E. Washburn Edward Sharp Sharp Citizens Group Roy Snackenburg Woman's Garden Club J. O. Steenrod American Legion Ivan Matheny W. H. Badger Nelle Dowler Board of Education E. J.arnold

Rotary Club Hears Book Review by Frank Smith

Nelsonville Rotary meets to discuss Thomas Mann novel Joseph in Egypt with Frank Smith reviewing. The event drew 550 to 600 Eagles at K P Hall. 25 candidates initiated. Nelsonville Eagle Lodge reports 420 new members this year, a 100 percent gain.

Rotary Club Frank Smith Nelsonville Joseph Egypt Thomas Mann John Kelch Wayne Whitcraft Bill Woodard Logan Club Colonial Baties Eagles Aerie Murray City Aerie L. E. Hillis Shawnee Virgil Davis Athens

Thomas-Hupp Couple Wed In Greenup Ky

Nelsonville announces the marriage of William Dale Thomas and Bertha Ellen Hupp at Greenup Kentucky on April 8 1939. The groom John Thomas a Nelsonville junior attended the ceremony. Father T J Thomas notes graduation in 1937.

T. J. Thomas Deanville William Dale Bertha Ellen Hupp Arthur Hupp Trimble, O Greenup John Nelsonville Thomas

Nelsonville Personal Notices Open Spring Travel and Visits

Mrs William Siddle returned Monday to teaching after Easter at home. Mrs Frank Smith and daughter came back from a month in East Orange New Jersey. Miss Mary Gertrude Whitmore from Columbus stayed Easter with her parents Mr and Mrs Egbert Whitmore. Miss Iva Hanning of Columbus visits Mrs E E Bell today. Mrs Monroe Brown and two daughters from Staten Island New York visit. School staff attend a dinner and meeting at Pomeroy tonight. Jesse White former Pomeroy High principal chairs the Schoolmasters Club. Mrs E E Bell attended the funeral in Columbus for Mr Pius Yauger with burial at New Lexington.

Nelsonville William Siddle Elizabeth Shepard Frank Smith East Orange N. J Mary Gertrude Whitmore Columbus Egbert Whitmore Iva Hanning E. E. Bell Monroe Brown Ruth Davis Mary Elizabeth Dorothy Staten Island N. Y KE. E. Bell B. M. Coakley E. J. Arnold Prin. J. K. Kinneer Harold Figley Roger Wolfe Maynard McDaniel Earl Washburn Pomeroy Jesse White Pomeroy High School Pius Yauger New Lexington

Loraditch anniversary celebrated with Easter surprise

Mr and Mrs W C Loraditch of Riverside marked their 11th wedding anniversary with relatives gathering at their home. A two course chicken dinner in yellow and white featured an Easter lily centerpiece gifted by Mrs Cooney. Guests included Agnes Cooney John Floyd Rogaski Rose Marie Keirns Robert John Wesley Agnes Rose and others. The group enjoyed music games and an evening theatre trip to Huckleberry Finn at the Orpheum.

W. C. Loraditch Riverside Cooney Loraditch Agnes Cooney John Floyd Rogaski Rose Marie Webster Keirns Robert John Wesley Agnes Rose Millfield Huckleberry Finn Orpheum

Meet Friday Night Tuppers Plains Skating Club

Ivalynn Skating Club met Friday night at the Tuppers Plains Skating Rink to receive emblems. Beginning Friday night April 14 the club opens house for seven weeks with a potluck supper next Friday. Skating runs 7 30 to 10 30 with instructors Mary Jo Ambray and Thomas Smith. The club welcomed three new members. REGINA Sask While a guest at a 21st birthday party Ce cil Kusch of the Sutherland farming district had an oyster cocktail and found a pearl in a hard object.

Tuppers Plains Ivalynn Mary Jo Ambray Thomas Smith Regina Sask Cecil Kusch Sutherland

Sleep for Pupils Emphasized by London Health Chief

Sir Arthur MacNalty, chief medical officer to the Board of Education, urges that sleep be treated as essential as nutrition. His annual report notes many schoolchildren suffer from insufficient sleep and calls for better sleep awareness.

London Arthur MacNalty Board of Education

Scouts To Get Training in Rank Tests

Troop 66 meets at West School Building to train in compass judging and pacing. Panthers lead Flaming Arrows in inter patrol contest as senior leaders assign roles. Rank tests progress with hiking last Friday. health forms distributed for physician examinations.

Nelsonville Panther Flaming Arrows Don Jonas Panthers Verlogg Charles Pedigo Clarence Coakley Raymond Juniper Daryl Watkins Juniper Watkins Dean Burch Bob Bateman Reginald Levering Burch Panther Patrol Wilbur D. Mender C. C. Butts

Nelsonville Church Cancels Midweek Service Tonight

The Church of Christ in Nelsonville announces no regular midweek service tonight as plans unfold for a period of decision and consecration leading up to Penticost.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Nelsonville Past Councilors Club meets Thursday

Important business will be brought before a special meeting of the Past Councilors Club held Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Sophia Mann.

Nelsonville Sophia Mann

Luckoff Bowler Wins Prize in Tournament

Luckoff bowlers dominated the Merchants Headpin Tournament at local alleys. LeRoy Steadman led the Luckoff group with 106 for a special prize, while L Price and Jim McCarty posted high scores of 113 and 112 respectively. A two week event opens to the public with a Ladies Friday Night League session on Wednesday at 8.

Glouster Luckoff LeRoy Steadman L. Price Jim McCarty Byron Morris J. McCarty H. Brown R. Steadman J. McAllister J. Johnston W. Wolf R. Janchius L. Gatchel Jim Wolf D. Williams F. Wolf J. Kay J. Wolf

Loyal Men Class of Church of Christ Meets at Kinney Home

Host F D Kinney hosted the Loyal Men's Class of the Church of Christ Monday evening. Homer Vian and Alfred Morris III were among the performers, with a half hour of song practice led by W W Wallace. Several local residents and visitors joined in later fellowship and refreshments.

F. D. Kinney Church of Christ Stacey McDonald H. H. Vian Homer Vian E. K. Peugh Alfred Morris III W. W.wallace W. H.stahl W. W. Wallace Charles Swartz Alfred B Morris Grant Wallace

Knights of Pythias To Hold Meeting Tonight

Nelsonville article notes Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias meet at 7 30. Contest between teams led by Gilbert Moler and W W Warren covers attendance reinstatements and new members. Winners’ dinner awaits the losing team.

Knights of Pythias Nelsonville Valley Lodge Gilbert Moler W. W. Warren New Marshfield W. D. Mender Wilbert Dean Ed Bateman G. W. Pearce W. D. Wolfe Harry Wolfe

Burn Ohio Coal bill author to speak at Glouster meeting

Burn Ohio Coal Foundation will hold a general meeting at 7 30 p m in Glouster High School auditorium. W J Walker president of Burn Ohio Coal Inc St Clairsville and author of the Burn Ohio Coal Bill will discuss his group’s Eastern Ohio work and the potential for a similar organization locally. Officials expect labor union representatives from the Hocking district and Perry County delegates. A report on committee progress and the ongoing financial drive will be presented.

Glouster Burn Ohio Coal Foundation Glouster High School W. J. Walker Burn Ohio Coal, Inc St. Clairsville Burn Ohio Coal Perry County

Seek Bankruptcy COLUMBUS Involuntary Petition Filed Against Wallace

In Columbus an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal district court Saturday against Co. F. Wallace, Glouster undertaker, by three creditors. Springfield Coffin & Casket Co, Springfield, Clarksburg Casket Co, Clarksburg, Va, and Coble Casket Co, Richmond, Ind, claim Wallace owes 728.75 on a cognovit note, 404.48 on a note and open account, and 155.15 on an account.

Columbus Federal District Court Co. F. Wallace Glouster Undertaker Springfield Coffin & Casket Co Springfield Clarksburg Casket Co Clarksburg Coble Casket Co Richmond Ind Wallace

Trimble M. E. Church Easter Service Marks Ceremony

The Trimble M. E. Church in GLOUSTER held morning worship at 9 with an Easter sermon by Rev. Robert Lawrence followed by a baptismal ceremony and Sunday School. An Easter program of recitations and music directed by Miss Edithe Wolfe featured several performers and guests from Columbus and Dayton among the 75 attendees.

Old Rugged Cross CIC Verna Sayre Bernarda Danford Noble Brunton Columbus A. Biddison Hilda Damon Rosemary Norma Leadinghaus Dayton James Gibbs

Scottish kilt peana credited to Thomas Rawlinson

Some authorities credit Thomas Rawlinson an Englishman with the peana or hip knot used in the Scottish kilt, a claim noted in historical discussions of traditional dress.

Thomas Rawlinson Peana

New Beauty Shop To Open Thursday In Nelsonville

Mrs Mildred Lines announces a new modern beauty salon opening Thursday April 13 at 650 Poplar St. The shop features mulberry chromium and old rose colors and displays equipment from all lines of beauty culture. Mrs Sines, a Winifield Academy graduate, will be manager with Irene Powell, former owner of the Irene Shop, assisting. Public invited 1 to 5.

Nelsonville Mildred Lines Poplar St Sines Winifield Academy of Beauty Culture Brooklyn N. Y Irene Powell Irene Shop

Condition Improves for Gallipolis Painter in Hospital

James Robinson a 41 year old local painter is reported to be showing improvement from hiccoughs at Holzer Hospital. The spasms persist but attacks have diminished.

Gallipolis James Robinson Holzer Hospital

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