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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1936
Page
2
Loyal Woman's Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ marks its anniversary with a noon potluck dinner at Mrs. Harvey Nye's home. Lesson period and program follow in the afternoon with Mrs. Floyd Nye, teacher and president, presenting the lesson and chairing the business session.
Nelsonville notice says the Legion Auxiliary weekly benefit bingo party is postponed to Thursday, April 23. The change affects participants and volunteers planning the event.
Adam Hawk III of Maple Hill is seriously ill in Mercy Hospital Columbus. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Hawk.
Nelsonville residents shared visits with relatives in Pom eroy and Lancaster over Easter weekend. Earl Barber pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence and was fined 100 dollars with six months license suspension. The Mizpah Class will cancel its class party this Wednesday due to illness.
A benefit pie and box social will be held at Oak Grove schoolhouse on Wednesday April 18 to raise funds for the Connett baseball team.
Nelsonville report notes Mrs Martin Oh Linger will host Friday night gatherings for the Cosmopolitan Club, inviting members to attend a local social event.
All members of Local Union No. 1351 UMWA are urged to attend a meeting at the IOOF Hall Murray City Thursday April 16 at 1 30 o clock. Jack Lanning president and Geo Reynolds secretary issue the notice. The auditing committee will report and other business will be transacted.
Dexter community notices report the sudden death of Ollie Saxton with funeral at Wilkesville and burials in Nelson Cemetery. Also listed are visits, relocations, illnesses including influenza, hospital travels, and local travels to Columbus and Charleston.
Nelsonville PTA Council, comprising presidents of each PTA, city school principals, and two reps per association, met with Supt. E. J. Arnold as chair. Principal J Kenneth Kinneer proposed a yearlong unit work program to start in the fall across all associations. other items of interest were discussed.
Nelsonville Eagles call local ball players to attend a meeting at the Eagles club rooms on Friday evening April 17 at 7 30 to form a baseball nine for the coming season. The club park lies between Nelsonville and Buchtel and last year featured many games.
The Band Roosters Club will hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs E J Arnold.
In the absence of the chairman Supt E J Arnold Mr Clarence Matheny Haydenville presided at the Community Council meeting at the high school The group will meet the second Monday of each month Vacancies in the executive group were filled with Mrs Elsie Weaver Deanville Mrs Joe B Davis Wayne Woodard Kimberly Victor Oakley and Arthur Kennedy Nelsonville joining as new members Doris Horch spoke on girl work A general discussion followed on duties and aims
Mildred Ann Fultz seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Fultz died Monday night at 15 o clock at the parents home The Factory Funeral services will be at the grandparents home Mr and Mrs Charles Green The Factory Wednesday at 1 o'clock The Fultz family has two other sons Regular weekly benefit bingo by Degree of Pocahontas held in Red Men's Hall Nelsonville Wednesday night at 8 o'clock
Chauncey residents and relatives from Athens and beyond share weekend visits and Easter gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Harvey and daughter Mary Helen visited Mrs. Charlies Beck ley in Athens who is seriously ill. A. L. Preston and family observed their 34th wedding anniversary. Several Chauncey families travel to Wellston Ohio Albany Indianapolis Columbus Nelsonville and Point Rock for relatives and guests.
In Chauncey area a dinner at the Sand Ridge home marked the eightieth birthday of Mrs. Julia Mingus pioneer resident. Family members including children grandchildren and great grandchildren gathered for the day. Frank Cone joined in celebration with his sister in law and nieces.
Rev. Ray Green pastor of the M. E. Church charge including Chauncey Millfield Jacksonville Trimble and Pisgah reports strong Easter attendance. He led services in all churches Sunday assisted by Jacksonville Junior Girls Choir. Baptisms totaling 24 were recorded at Jacksonville. Green led revival at Trimble Sunday night.
The Esther Class of Chauncey M. E. Church Sunday School will hold its regular class meeting Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Noah 8 Harvey on Ellis Avenue.
Easter services at the Church of Christ Chauncey drew full attendance. A 14 voice choir led by Mrs. Christine Brown performed Bright Easter Morn at sunrise, with Holy Holy Holy as processional. Attendance reached 137 at Bible School. Rev O W Williams led evening evangelistic meetings with special numbers and solos. Continuous services scheduled each night at 7 30.
Eighth grade students hosted a style review and tea at the Nelsonville Junior High School at 3 45 this afternoon. Mr Nuffzigger's orchestra provided music and proceeds will fund a new public address system for the school.
Tri Psi Sorority hosted a dinner in their new Hyde Apartment home on W. Washington St. The green and white colors set a spring tone with cut flowers and potted plants. After a cafeteria service, guests sat at eight small tables and three new members were initiated in a brief ceremony.
H A Sines chair of the Athens County Association for the Protection of the Aged announces a meeting of officers and members at the Latter Day Saints Church Jackson St Thursday April 16 at 2 pm The legislative committee will submit a report and discuss the old age pension law and other matters of interest All elderly people are invited to attend.
Chauncey resident W. Mourn remains unimproved a week after a stroke at home. Bert Coulson and Mil Stalder assist in care. Also notes Chauncey social: Mr and Mrs Ferrel hosted weekend guests including Angus Ocis Wood and others from Newark Akron Buchtel.
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