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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1936
Page
2
Mrs. William Mills will host Hyperion Club members Saturday afternoon in Nelsonville replacing Mrs. Frank Poston. The event, noted in the year book, invites members to view and purchase Christmas items made by the blind.
Nelsonville decorations lighted on Public Square by Southern Ohio Electric Co. for the holiday season. A large built up Christmas tree topped with a white star, colorful streamers, and storefront displays create a festive scene. Retail Merchants Association fixtures and municipal power support the downtown décor as stores prepare for strong Christmas trade and urge early buying while stocks last.
Nelsonville Townsend Unit No 1 will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock instead of 2 30 as formerly. Members have been urged to be present.
A Gar den Club program presents the Arctic address by Mr. Eide in Nelsonville tonight at 8. Mrs. J. W. Wood and Mrs. W. W. Warren will usher. Mrs. J. Arnold and Mrs. Oral Daughtery handle tickets for the event.
Nelsonville report notes Cosmo club members answered roll call. Miss Mildred Roberts read Thanksgiving poems including the 100th Psalm. Miss Louise Pearce described Washington to the group. La Lane won the textile contest. Hostesses served refreshments.
Mrs Theron Hulbert aged widow of Theron Hulbert died Monday at her home in Painesville Ohio after several months illness she had helped publish The Valley Register with her parents J A Tullis and Mrs Tullis in Nelsonville She leaves three sons John Theron Jr and Howard a daughter Mrs Rachel Eville a grandson Billy Eville and a sister Miss Mable Tullis Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon in Painesville.
Nelsonville High School PTA presents a Dec 14 minstrel show at the high school auditorium featuring Parks Minstrels and local figures in blackface comedy. The program also includes two Robert Whitacre vocal selections, Hillbilly guitar songs by Meredith Lehman, soft shoe dancing by Mary Tennihill and Virgene Midkiff, and John Geiger trumpet numbers. Tickets are sold at the door.
Local residents report property moves as J A Ayers buys the Darby place on Lo cust St to relocate his drug store and home from nearby properties. Many attendance updates list Thanksgiving and funeral services for community members including Rev Harold Wylie and Roy Smith.
Public interest grows as Christian Methodist and Presbyterian congregations hold simultaneous services. Wednesday evening unites meetings at the Christian Church with music by Charles E. Poston and Martin Alexander. Thursday features Rev. W. G. Seaman of Athens First Methodist preaching. Song evangelist Homer Rodehaver brings special meetings Saturday and Sunday, with a workers’ gathering Saturday afternoon at 2. direction by the Ministers' Association invites surrounding communities.
Nelsonville President Frank Smith presided as Rotary Club saw 100 percent attendance for the annual district governor visit. Gov. Thomas J. Summers of Marietta spoke on Rotary ideals and service opportunities after dinner and met with club executives and committee chairs. Athens Club’s C. D. Shafer attended as a guest.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Bobo were held Tuesday afternoon at Stouts Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Schultz of Logan. Mrs. Bernard Inman and Mrs. John Farrow with Mrs. Violet Call sang three hymns. Burial followed at Smiths Chapel.
Nelsonville professor I H Lancaster of Tiffin was Monday guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Lancaster. Mrs Cliff Hartley and daughter Jeanne Ellen spent Thanksgiving with Mr Hartley employed in Columbus. Mr Hartley stays with Mr and Mrs H C Wallace. Glenn Weymueller of Washington DC returned Sunday after Thanksgiving visit with Mr and Mrs C A Stover.
Dr Bland L Stradley an examiner at Ohio University for 15 years will speak to alumni at the Hotel Berry dinner Thursday at 6 30 p m. He has admitted more than 50 000 students over the years and rejected many not ready for college work. Ohio State program aids needy students for cooperative dorms and campus work. The meeting runs with nationwide Ohio State Day activities.
Beef ranks first in American food preferences, while the next favored item is perks tied to meals. The survey highlights beef as a leading staple with strong cultural appeal across regions.
The weekly bingo party sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary is set for Thursday night at the Legion Building starting at 8 o'clock.
It was said the Archbishop of Canterbury opposed the King while the church head, under royal authority, rejected a Buckingham Palace visit. Mrs. Simpson remained secluded at Cumberland Terrace as editorials urged the King to heed ministerial advice and uphold his duties as head of the Church of England. Damascus is thought to be the oldest city in the world.
Virgil Davis, president of District 4 Eagles, presided at a Nelsonville meeting. Plans call for a large district rally and initiation in Nelsonville Friday Dec 11 with a class of over 200 candidates and crowd accommodations. Nelsonville Aerue hosts a bingo party for members and guests Friday Dec 4 with a fish fry. Dewey the lodge goat keeper Abie Jack named custodian. An East PTA meeting plans final operetta preparations for Dec 11 with expected large turnout.
In Nelsonville a panel truck owned by C. D. Shafer & Co. Ath ens struck a parked coal truck owned by Elsworth Whitmore on Chestnut Street. Driver Ralph Horton escaped with minor injuries after being blinded by oncoming lights. The coal truck suffered rear suspension damage and was pushed into a yard.
An advertisement offers a free booklet presenting doctors opinions on epilepsy. Readers may request the Educational Division at 551 Fifth Avenue New York NY Dept 6-1014. Free mail offer valid while limited supplies last.
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