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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1934

Page

3

School calendar and enrollment figures outline new term

The entry notes Text Books Ready and a school calendar approved by the board for the coming term. It lists openings at 2 o'clock, high school sessions, and graduations while reporting enrollment changes, attendance, and honors across Central and West schools. It also mentions the Grove Settlers Reunion on Aug. 19 and local drugstore activity.

Nelsonchools Gem Pharmacy Arnold Earot Books

Miss Lois Linscott Weds Tom Williams in Nelsonville

Miss Lois Linscott daughter of Dan Linscott Amesville and Tom Williams son of Mr and Mrs John Williams of this city were married Thursday at St Marys West Virginia Rev John Dawson of the First Methodist Church presided. Both graduates of Nelsonville High School class 28 and 29. Mrs Williams has worked at the Mediem Store and Mr Williams is with Banks Ice Cream Co. They will live at 426 Chestnut Street after August 26.

Nelsonville Lois Linscott Dan Linscott Amesville Tom Williams John Williams St. Marys W. Va John Dawson First Methodist Church Williams

Local social notes from Nelsonville and Columbus area

Mrs. Goldie Burns of Toronto visits Nelsonville with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dobbins of Jackson. Joe and Bill Matheny, from Nelsonville Route 3, return from Buckeye Lake where they stayed with Miss Ruth Matheny of Columbus. Ada Coakley and daughters Vera and Barbara spend weekend at Union Furnace with sister-in-law Mrs. Kirt Walters. R. R. Stalter and son Bob travel to Bayview Michigan for a month.

Goldie Burns Toronto Albert Dobbins Jackson H. T. Matheny Nelsonville Rt. 3 Joe Bill Matheny Route 3 Buckeye Lake Ruth Matheny Columbus Ada Coakley Vera Gerald Corwin Barbara Union Furnace Kirt Walters R. R. Stalter Bob Bayview Mich

Strickler Outlines Sunday Church Topics At Nelsonville

Rev. R F Strickler of the Christian Church announces Sunday services at 10 30 with the subject Forgotten Picture. In the evening he speaks on A Double Tragedy in Real Life.

Nelsonville R. F. Strickler The Christian Church

Barnes Welch reunion set near Unionville this Sunday

Nelsonville notes a Barnes Welch reunion planned for Sunday near the old Welch home in Unionville with details pending about time and activities.

Nelsonville Barnes- Welch Welch Unionville

Death notice for Mrs Jennie Roush in Nelsonville

Relatives in Nelsonville informed of the death of Mrs Jennie Roush Thursday at the home of her niece Mrs Grace Gardner in Columbus Funeral services will be at the Gardner residence Saturday at 7 30 p m with burial at Greenlawn in Nelsonville Sunday morning In other items the Queen Esther Society met on Kentner Hill with a picnic supper and marshmallow toast and a guest from Akron Ohio Kimberly Local Union No 3006 U M W of A plans meetings at Nelsonville I O O F Hall at 1 p m Saturday for the remainder of the term ending next June Mr and Mrs Frank Stedman of Nelsonville and Mrs Glenn Pratt of Athens are in Chicago for the World's Fair.

Nelsonville Jennie Roush Grace Gardner Columbus Gardner Greenlawn Queen Esther Society The Methodist Church Kentner’s Hill Elda Patton Vera Parks Akron Ohio Wanda Lee Kimberly Local Union B. C. Day Kimberly Frank Stedman Glenn Pratt Athens Chicago

Camp Meeting Opens August 22 at Athens Tourist Camp

Sponsored by the Athens County Holiness Association a camp meeting will be held at the Athens Tourist Camp on Richland Avenue from August 22 to September 4. Services start at 7 30 each night with all day programs planned for Sundays evangelist is the Rev F Lincicome Gary Indiana and Dorsey M Cox Akron is the song leader The public is invited.

Athens County Holiness Association Athens Richland Avenue F. Lincicome Gary Ind Dorsey M. Cox Akron

Vets Roll Over Doanville 16 to 0 In Midweek Game

Doanville Old Timers struggled after an election shock as the Vets dominated 16 to 0. Mohney and Taylor pitched for the Old Timers, while Robinett and Thompson worked for Deanville. The Vets face Haydenville at Nelsonville in a Twilight League rematch tonight after prior rainouts. Lawrence Howard, Richmond VA, returning from illness at his parents home, heads back to work with C. and O. Railroad.

Buchtel Doanville Dr. Walker Vets Mohney and Taylor Deanville Robinett Thompson Haydenville Nelsonville Lawrence Howard Richmond Albert Howard Poplar Street C. &. O. Railroad

Esther Class Blue Division hosts Gold division night

In Nelsonville the Blue Division of the Esther Class of the Christian Church will host the Gold Division at 7 30 tonight. Members are asked to bring a silver offering to the meeting.

Nelsonville Esther Christian Church

Circle of Ruth Holds Thank Offering Meeting

Nelsonville reports the Circle of Ruth will hold its annual Thank Offering gathering at the church Monday night at 7 30. Members may bring a guest to the event.

Nelsonville Circle of Ruth

Ladies Aid Society met at Watkins home Saturday

Lottridge The Ladies Aid Society of Lawrence Chapel met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H R Watkins with eight members and four visitors present. Ice cream and cake were served. Next meeting to be held at L T Runnion home in September.

Ladies Aid Society Lawrence Chapel H. R. Watkins L. T. Runnion

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