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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
2
The Doanville Community Center W P A kitchen serves 72 children daily. Sponsored by the school and Dorcas Society, three women run meals six days a week and host club and social events in the evenings. A rabbit dinner was served Thursday as part of the program.
The Back to God Crusade at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville closes with strong revival spirit and large delegations. Local and nearby participants praise the revival, with Miss Louise Gray and others set for an evening of special numbers. Saturday features a boys and girls song fest, followed by a Sunday service at 2 30 pm and sermons on The Man That Made God Sick and The Judgment.
Nelsonville Church of Christ announces a week long Advent Preaching Mission starting Sunday with 9:30 a.m. services and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion. Rev E B Smith of Lotumbe Africa preaches morning message as Women’s Day. evening sessions feature visiting pastors Monday through Thursday with various speakers and a union youth meeting at 6 p.m. Neighbors invited.
Nelsonville Troop 64 led by Leonard Powell plans to support an Old Toy Campaign sponsored by the American Legion. The troop aims to save sales tax stamps to fund equipment as Eagle and Moose Patrols report about $40 total, with new games introduced by Ted Barnhart ahead of a transfer to the troop.
Nelsonville reports a Pussy-willow tree at Harry Kelley’s on E Franklin Street bursting in full white bloom. Experts note blooming signals spring but caution against overreliance on this single tree’s timing.
Nelsonville notes the Covert Tee Co basketball squad held its initial session in the high school gym. Former high school players participated including Paul Wright and the Cope brothers along with P Whyte Dan Shay Connors Watkins Juniper Blair. Next week practices are set for Monday and Thursday at eight?nud?
Nelsonville features Jo Warehime with the Fuel City 5 performing three numbers on Family Night at the Eagles. Jo, 17, a high school student and sports fan, plans to sing hillbilly songs between games for the ladies euchre tournament and a late picture show.
Mrs. Harry Kelly Sr entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with substitute players Mrs. Oral Daugherty and Mrs. Kate Edington. High scores were earned by Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Edington and Mrs. Aumiller. Ruth Brady announces birth of son Danny Lee on Monday November 27. grandparents are Mrs. Annie Knight and Albert Moore, and great grandfather is William Hunter of Cleveland.
Brownie Troop 3 held a regular meeting Thursday November 30 under Mrs Donald Betts leadership. Twelve members answered roll call and the group decided to dress dolls for Christmas.
Thursday afternoon the annual bank offering meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church was entertained by Mrs. Frank Knox. Mrs. Hudson led devotions and a poem The Happiest Person I Ever Knew was read. Mrs Evans and Mrs Weltzheimer gave a monologue Why I'm Thankful, and Thank You boxes were opened to reveal a substantial sum.
The Eighth Grade Health Club led by Miss Helen Shaw met in room 313. Erma Blackstone presided as mistress of ceremonies and a play "Thanksgiving Day" was staged by Wilma Bishop Leta Hampton Anna Bateman Margaret Warren Audrey Coots Betty Dewhurst and Elsie Wendell.
Nel sonville Mechem Dry Goods bow lers won three games from Beasleys to climb to second in the league standings. Joe Stedem rolled a 246 single and 613 total, Estel Crabtree led Beasleys with 236 and 565. Next week’s schedule lists Neimans Mechems, Central Athena, Beasleys Straitsville.
Nelsonville Eagles drum and bugle corps gains encouragement from the National Organization Department. Conrad H. Mann approves funding review and pledges instrument checks. Last night 32 attended practice with 17 buglers and 15 drummers. Roy Cline of Athens named musical director. new officers are President George Barrows Vice President Frank Keys Secretary Treasurer Orville Steenrod Bugle Sergeant Thomas Lax Drum Sergeant Charles Finsterwald.
Announced schedule for Nelsonville church with Sunday School at 9 30 under Walter Primer supervision. Morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev. B A Awe. Young Peoples service at 6 directed by Miss Lillian Kinsey. Evangelistic service at 7 that evening.
Mr and Mrs Marion Snyder announce the birth of a nine pound son at their home near Amesville on November 28. The child named Donald Marion joins two older brothers Allen and Larry. Grandparents and great grandparents are listed.
CHAUNCEY William and Bert Smith sons of Mrs Mabel Smith of Millfield and graduates of Chauncey Dover High School are students at Eastern State Teachers College Richmond Ky spending their Thanksgiving vacation with their mother. They were accompanied home by James Edward Gott Robert Abney both of Berea O and Cyrus Sorrell Glouster all students at Eastern State.
Chauncey Mrs Homer Johnson hosted the Loyal Woman's Class of the Church of Christ on Wednesday afternoon. Class president Mrs Carl Shafer led the devotional and Mrs J A Long led the lesson in the absence of Mrs William Hartley. The next meeting at Mrs Thomas Hamilton's home on Mound Street will be the Christmas party with a gift exchange and officer elections.
Mrs. John Mann visits Chauncey for a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A E Watkins and relatives. Abe Wilson has returned from Los Angeles after the death of his brother Saul Wilson. Ora Bradshaw, visiting Chauncey, returns to New York City. Isabel Bradfield and daughter Helen Courtney visit Millfield to see Leslie Bradfield ill at Dr C N Sanders.
Dr Warren V Sprague and sister Mrs Myra Watkins of Chauncey went to Pleasantville on Wednesday to attend the funeral of their cousin James Sprague. He had visited Chauncey in the past and was known by many local residents.
CHAUNCEY The Lands family gathered for Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. John Coe hosting in Springfield. Attendees included Frank Lands and Lois Jean Lands with Frank Lands, Jr., plus Chauncey relatives and the Vanmeter, Karr, and Lands families from Van Wert Charleston and Lower Plains.
A Chauncey family gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs James Mullins. Mrs Mullins and sister Mrs Frank Sands entertained in honor of sisters Mrs Charles Messel and sister in law Mrs Nora Green of Bicknell Indiana. Residents and visitors included several families from Chauncey and nearby Ohio towns. Bicknell relatives returned Wednesday after a week’s visit with local relatives and other Ohio cities.
Nashville report notes three former Tennessee American Legion state commanders now occupy top offices: Governor Prentice Cooper former Legion commander in 1931, Major Tom E. Morris state safety director and 1937 commander, and R. G. Turner director of the game and fish division and 1934 commander.
Services at Chauncey Church of Christ begin Sunday at 9 30 with Church School led by Andriew Simpkins. The Lord s Supper is observed at 10 30 followed by preaching by Rev. Gilbert Courtney who will be at Greens Run Church of Christ at 9 30.
Phoenix Arizona clears its remaining debt of 42 715 dollars as the city meets creditors in a historic zero debt moment after a decade.
A terse saying notes that marriages in Ceylon require a dowry for a bride. It reflects cultural expectations about financial arrangements and brides’ family contributions in traditional unions.
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