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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1939
Page
2
Nelsonville lodge officials organize a Mothers Day program to be observed on Sunday May 14 with Frank E Hering credited as a father of the holiday and the Eagles Magazine managing editor noted for promoting the idea.
Victor Oakley was selected by the Nelsonville Rotary Club board to lead the group for the coming year. He will take office July 1, replacing Charles Walker, who served as president last year, and will become vice president for the new term. H. H. Harding was re elected secretary treasurer. Directors include Victor Oakley Charles Walker E J Arnold L I Krieg and Gerald Baird.
Sylvia Howard 49 died this morning at Marietta Hospital after being taken there Wednesday. Survived by husband Albert five children Mrs Smith of Nelsonville Mrs Grey of Buchtel Mrs Whitely of Lancaster Laurence Richmond Va Max and Charles at home one sister Oma Beagle two brothers Osley and Claude Martin and two grandchildren. No funeral arrangements announced.
The Rev. John Currens announces revival meetings at Pilgrim Holiness Church Murray City from April 18 to April 30. Services begin each evening at 7 30 with evangelist Rev Eli Lipps in charge and assisted by Rev Floyd Farnsley, singer and children's worker.
NELSONVILLE The Women's Christian Missionary Society of the Church of Christ met at the home of Mrs Grace Sheppard on Monroe Street Thursday evening. A letter from Anna K Bender superintendent of hospitals in India was read and discussed.
Sunday afternoon prayers are announced at 4 30 PM at the Nelsonville Episcopal Church with plans for a brief service and fellowship afterward.
The church schedules morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon The Christ of the Cross Today by Rev W P Clark leads the men’s class which had 73 attendance last Sunday and aims for over 100 by June 11 The Epworth League meets at 6 pm to plan future activities A 7 30 pm service features a pantomime Jesus Loves Even Me by the children under Miss Bessie Stephenson with the vested choir directed by Charles E Poston
The Rev. Lloyd Evans will speak Sunday at 10:30 on Forsaken for a Moment, Favored for Centuries from Isaiah 54 7. The vested choir directed by Martin Alexander sings The King of Love My Shepherd Is. At 7:30 Evans starts a series on The Presbyterian and Episcopal Church in Southeastern Ohio.
A $25 contribution from Mr. P. C. Morris Nelsonville to the new fire truck fund is acknowledged by Mayor C. G. Dew. In a letter for New York Coal Co. Morris thanks the department for services in extinguishing a blaze that threatened a Floodwood company barn.
The Nelsonville High School sophomore class sponsors a Saturday night dance in the auditorium starting at 8. A cake will be awarded for the best old fashioned cake walk and a floor show will be featured. NHS students wishing to attend should submit their name to a sophomore.
The Young People’s Society of the Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street starts a revival that runs through April 23 with Rev. Kathryn Kinsey as evangelist. Services begin nightly at 7 30, with Sunday School at 9 30 and a 10 30 morning sermon followed by an evening service. Last Sunday 524 attended. Miss Kinsey will preach the 10 30 service and again at 7 30 in the evening.
Mrs. QO. P. Bingman Mrs. R. R. Stalter and Mrs. William Morgan served as substitute players to complete three tables as Mrs. Cecil Shafer hosted the Wednesday bridge club. Mrs. Mechem Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Bingman posted high scores.
Kimberly Local Union No 3905 UMWA schedules a meeting at Red Men s Hall Nelsonville on Saturday April 15 at 1 PM announced by secretary C E Hoskins. WBA Officer Club also plans a benefit party Saturday night at 8 PM in the same hall.
The W B A will hold an important business meeting at the home of Mrs. Clarence Shockly tonight. The gathering aims to discuss club affairs and upcoming activities in the Nelsonville area.
New York stocks fell fractions to over 3 points as nerves about Europe weighed on the market. U S Steel traded around 5 and Bethlehem near 53 while Chrysler edged higher from early losses and rails remained weak. Du Pont Allied Chemical J C Penney and Westinghouse shed 2 points plus with Union Pacific off over 3.
Grain markets show Wheat No 1 red 7342 74 percent and No 2 red 12 4 73 percent, Corn No 2 yellow 4844 49 and No 3 yellow 47 48, Oats No 2 white 32 4 33 and No 3 white 30 32. Pittsburgh Butter firm near 92 and 90 score grades 23 percent, poultry steady with diverse brood prices. Cincinnati Eyes market steady with various firsts seconds and live poultry values. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati livestock totals show hogs and cattle movement with price ranges across weights and grades.
Market reports show butter receipts reaching 664 954 pounds with a steady market and varied grade scores. Egg and live poultry sections note firm eggs with multiple grade fractions, steady live poultry prices across hens and various breeds, and detailed U S Government bond quotes interspersed with commodity data.
Nelsonville Shoe workers of the William Brooks Shoe Co hold an evening dance at the K of P Hall from 9 to 1. Music by Percy Lowery's orchestra to benefit the Shoeworkers Local Union. large attendance expected.
Spot wools moved slowly in Boston on Thursday with only small lots sold for piecing out and a gentle priceSoftening. Combing 1-4 blood territory wool brought 52 to 54 cents scoured, French combing lengths 64 to 66 cents scoured, and 12 month Texas wools from the new clip offered at 60 to 61 cents scoured for June and July delivery.
Nelsonville High School presents an 8 o'clock concert in the auditorium featuring the combined band and girls glee club. The program includes marches by Sousa and King, orchestral overtures, and multiple solo performances conducted by Mr C W Janssen and Mr Witzier of Ohio University, with works by Grieg, Beethoven, Chaminade, and more.
The Eagles sponsor a Family Night postponed from Good Friday and set for Friday April 21. A short planning meeting is scheduled Friday April 14 at 6 p m in the clubrooms with attendees listed including Clyde Ray Fuzzy Evans Basil Whitlatch Dewey Whyte and Worthy President Joe Chesher.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at Zanesville. Burial will be made at Zanesville.
Nelsonville High School seniors heard Guy Morse Bingham deliver a two hour talk titled The Master Salesman. Bingham, a noted speaker and former Chautauqua lecturer, has spoken nationwide to businesspeople, employees, and schools on salesmanship and store management.
Relief clients in York Township and Nelsonville will receive direct relief orders at City Hall on Monday April 17 from 1 to 4 PM. Buchtel clients will pick up orders at the mayor's office Monday April 17 from 4:30 to 5 PM.
Nelsonville Dewey Whyte's Athens County League team will play a Sunday practice game against the local Eagles at 2 30 p m. Open to boys 15 to 20 wishing tryouts, contact Whyte at 585 Back St ar Eagles Club. Also notes Girl Scout Troops 1 and 2 held a joint meeting with Miss Regina White speaking on her strip through the West.
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