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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1938

Page

2

Victory Day services attract hundreds in Nelsonville

More than 700 people attended the Church of Christ Victory Day services in Nelsonville on Sunday ending a ten week loyalty campaign. Morning and evening worship featured sermons on eternal themes, with special music and youth league discussions. Plans for Open House next Sunday, church board meeting, and School of Religion sessions are announced along with a Christmas play by church youth.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Leland Goodman Fred Holton Annie Mae Allen Edna Dell Willis Margaret Jean Kerr Rev. Goodman L. A. Davis Jesus School of Religion Presbyterian Church Christ M. E Young People's Society Lillian Huddy Sam Howe

Carbon Hill Club Meeting and Haydenville Class Social

The Carbon Hill T. S. Club met at Mrs. Harry Guess home with members including Mrs. Hedley Lowe Mrs. Jesse Devol Mrs. Edgar Stedwell Mrs. Robert Hardy and others with Miss Viola Bond of Pattonville and Miss Mary Shelton of Nelsonville as guests. Haydenville Adult Education Class hosted Coakley and Dorr Run Classes at Mrs. Hooper's home with readings games recitations and a potluck lunch.

Carbon Hill T. S. Club Harry Guess Hedley Lowe Jesse Devol Edgar Stedwell Robert Hardy Clarence Lehman Howard Wiseman John Lehman Joe Blosser Viola Bond Pattonville Mary Shelton Nelsonville Haydenville Coakley Dorr Hooper John Smart George Bond Jack Gleason Florence Miller

Nelsonville Junior Order Benefit Party At IOOF Hall

The Junior Order announces a benefit party to be held in the IOOF Hall on Tuesday night at 8 o clock. Funds will support the group’s community activities and programs.

Nelsonville—Junior Order IOOF

Esther Class Bazaar and Dinner Planned in Nelsonville

The Esther Class of the Christian Church in Nelsonville will hold its annual bazaar featuring handwork starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday. A chicken dinner will be served to the public from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church social rooms.

Esther Nelsonville The Christian Church

Elks Members Hold Memorial Ceremony

Nelsonville Elks held their thirty ninth annual memorial service. Two members A J Crawford and Ralph M Mason died in the past year. Rev Leland Goodman delivered the memorial address. Music by Chauncey trio Christine Brown Helen Courtney C S Bradfield with Hazel Lahugh on piano. Exalted Ruler John E Johnson opened the exercises. roll of deceased read by L R Kelch.

Nelsonville Elks A. J. Crawford Ralph M. Mason Leland Goodman Church of Christ Chauncey Christine Brown Helen Courtney C. S. Bradfield Hazel Lahugh

Nelsonville Social Notes Includes Postponed Meeting and Marriage Announcement

Nelsonville social items report the Martha Class of the M. E. Church postponing a meeting due to a death in Rosa Cook's family. Maud Figgins announces the marriage of daughter Jane to Tom Keating on June 26 in Greenup Kentucky. Both graduates of Nelsonville class of 1937. The bride had worked in Judge Tyroler's court. the groom works at Whitmore Greenhouse. They reside on Chestnut Street.

Martha M. E. Church Rosa Cook Maud Figgins Jane Tom Keating Ed Keating Greenup Nelsonville Tyroler Whitmore Greenhouse Chestnut St

Christmas Club Elects Officers At Meeting

Fifteen members of the M. M. Club met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Genevieve Hilliary. Officers elected were Myrtle Matheny president Lillian Silcott vice president Ruth Keating secretary treasurer and Goldie Craig press correspondent. The Christmas party is set for December 13 at Mrs Oma Beagle’s home. Prizes were won by Freda Hellyer and Ruth Keating during games and contests. A late lunch was served by the hostess.

M. M. Club Genevieve Hilliary Myrtle Matheny Lillian Silcott Ruth Keating Goldie Craig Oma Beagle Freda Hellyer

Loyal Women's Class Meeting At Christian Church

The Loyal Women's Class of the Christian Church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock with Mrs. Charles McManaway on Poplar Street. A potluck lunch will be served.

Loyal Women’s Class of the Christian Church Charles McManaway Poplar St

Funeral Services Held For James Bayless

Funeral services for James Bayless former Nelsonville resident were held Sunday at Warren's Funeral Home attended by members of the K of P lodge of which he was a charter member. Dr W P Clark conducted the service and hymns Abide With Me and Secret Hour of Prayer were sung. Burial followed at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Warren James Bayless W. P. Clarke K. of P. Lodge Bayless Clark Greenlawn

Nelsonville Eagles Aim for 828 Members by June 1939

Nelsonville Eagles plan a full membership drive to reach 828 members by June 1 1939 from 414 on June 1 1938. Four new captains are leading, with 253 new members added this year and 175 more needed. A pep session December 8 will introduce new members to Eagles principles and benefits.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Clyde Ray A. J. Smith William Foss Tony Pughline Eagles Howard Call Harry Chesher Gilbert Smith Dewey Whyte Willj Frank Kirk Alva Daugherty Charles Hoce Floyd Steenrod Pomeroy Aerie Shawnee Aerie Nelsonville Aerie Jacksonville Aerie

Nelsonville City Funds Balances Reported by Auditor

City balances across funds as of November 30 total 43 530 11 with beginning month total 42 377 53. November receipts were 8 038 51 and disbursements 6 885 93. Major fund totals include General 1 628 06 gasoline 3 268 89 water 1 316 03 light 1 339 85 special light improvement 5 553 70 auto registration 1 122 76 property owners 332 18 flood bonds 2 000 sewer and street bonds 26 951 64.

Nelsonville E. F. DeVore

Phi Club Ping Pongers Triumph Over Eagles in Opener

Nelsonville report says the Phi Club ping pong team defeated the Eagles in singles and doubles. Shearer Dilcher and Reed earned wins as Phi Clubbers dominated most games. Eagles seek more matches and support from clubs. W R C hosts a benefit at IOOF Hall for Ohio sailors orphans soldiers old ladies homes tonight at 7 30.

Nelsonville Phi Eagles Shearer Dilcher Ray Evans Dewey Whyte Ross Reed Collamore Harmon Dupler Johnson Chesher C. Evans Smith IOOF Ohio

Astrological Forecast Warns of Mixed Prospects and Financial Risk

The forecast notes conflicts and doubts with promise of growth through friendly interests. It cautions that finances may be at risk due to careless or unsound decisions and urges prudent judgment and cautious opportunities for those born on this day.

Candy Making Guide Promises Easy At Home

Learn to craft bonbons caramels fudge and chocolates at home with clear recipes ingredients and methods. The service booklet offers complete instructions and equipment tips for a wide range of confections and candy treats. Send 10 cents with a coupon to receive the booklet.

F. M. Kerby Dept Messenger's Service Bureau Thirteenth Street Washington, D. C

Glouster Bowling League Narrowing Title Race

With three weeks left Luckoffs lead the City League while Kroger’s sit two games back. Winifreds and Blowers triple ties join third. Jim Johnston tops individual scoring with 255 and 630. Union Lunch has best single game at 1060 and Luckoff best triple at 2793.

Glouster Luckoffs Krogers Winifreds Blowers Jim Johnston Union Lunch Luckoff

Social Notes of Glouster and Central Ohio Visitors

Social notes show residents visiting relatives across Ohio. Bennett family spent Sunday in Jackson with relatives. Shumaker visited Barbara Beal in Sun day. Thomas family and Riggs visited Columbus. McCormick from Ohio University stayed with his mother Cassie McCormick. Jones visited from Columbus. White from Columbus spent weekend with Dan and Mrs. McKinley. Grace Williams returned home near Hebbardsville after visiting Vernon family. James Williams joined them. Delmar Dunlap and Bob Ochs traveled to Chillicothe and Columbus respectively to visit relatives.

Bennett Beulah Jackson Mr. Bennett Orville Shumaker Gallipolis Barbara Beal A. R. Thomas Donald Lee Bobby R. Riggs Homer Allgood Columbus Max McCormick Ohio University Cassie McCormick Robert Jones E. L. Jones Ida Mae White Dan McKinley Grace Williams Hebbardsville C. A. Vernon Mary Bailey James Williams Delmar Dunlap Chillicothe Bob Ochs Grace Ochs

Auxiliary to Meet at Moose Hall December Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary Local No. 1 U M W of A will hold its first monthly meeting on December 5 at 7 o'clock in Moose Hall. Each member is asked to bring a guest.

Glouster U.M.W. of A Moose Hall

Millfield Personal Mentions and Local Visits

Local notices list Mrs. Helen Sanders hosting a needle club, quilting day events at the Church of Christ, and multiple residents visiting kin in Cambridge and Albany. Notables include Paul van der Merwe’s four day Capetown disappearance ending with a recovery. his height is 6 feet 9 inches.

Bonita Kay Roger Williams Athens Garnet Blower Fred Leak Greens Run Sam McClelland Albert Skinner Church of Christ Elizabeth Patton R. H. Wade John Kendall Cambridge Orley Toth Fred Russell William Pete) Cole Sunday Creek Mine No. 6 Austen Petitt Glouster B. H. Petitt Emma Heffkin Hattie Mingus Crescent Ridge Lewis Sanders Virginia Jacquelyn Albany John Sharick Ida Hill W. H. Wemmer G. C. Patton Nelsonville Woodrow Ferrell William Clary Chauncey Viola Sanders Capetown Paul van der Merwe Kimberley Heght

Boy Pleads for Mother's Life Before Governor Secre

The case centers on Marie Hahn sentenced to die in the electric chair in Columbus on December 7. Her thirteen year old son Oscar Hahn pleads for her life in a hearing before Governor Davey’s secretary.

Oscar Hahn Marie Hahn Columbus Davey

Stock market and commodity prices in dull early trading

New York stocks eased fractions in a slow forenoon with U S Steel at 61 and DuPont down 1. Rail and utility shares declined slightly while grain and produce markets from Toledo to Cleveland showed mixed results with varied butter eggs and poultry prices across regions.

New York U. S. Steel Bethlehem Republic

Hollister PTA Plans Members Only Meeting Tomorrow Night

A Hollister P T A special meeting for members only is scheduled for tomorrow night at 7 o clock in the school auditorium. The session will cover upcoming events and agenda items specific to members.

Hollister Pta Glouster The Hollister P.T.A

Ed wardsport man to undergo goiter operation in Indianapolis

B H Allgood of Edwardsport Indiana travels to Indianapolis with his sister and brother in law to undergo a goiter operation at the Methodist Hospital after spending ten weeks with them.

Glouster H. B. Allgood Edwardsport Ind C. A. Thomas Indianapolis Methodist

Men With Wings boosts Technicolor aviation epic era

Hollywood’s first air epic in Technicolor is Paramount’s Men With Wings directed by William A Wellman and starring Fred MacMurray Ray Milland and Louise Campbell. The film follows three American aviation pioneers from Wright brothers era to modern world hops with a love triangle at center and an ensemble cast. Boise City Idaho reports Chicken in the Rough served in restaurants, a dish from Oklahoma City, eaten without knife or fork.

Hollywood Paramount Athena William A. Wellman Fred MacMurray Ray Milland Louise Campbell Wright Kitty Hawk Miss Campbell MacMurray Milland Wellman Andy Devine Boise City Ida Oklahoma City

Athens Air Taxi Service From Municipal Airport

Athens airport offers Airtaxi service from sunrise to sunset with through airline tickets. Connections exist with T. & W. A. and A. A. airlines at nearest main airports. Schedules show west, east and north departures at varied times.

Athens Municipal Airport Airtaxi A. A Athens

Livestock Prices Share Sharp Drops Across Hogs and Cattle

Pittsburgh and Cincinnati livestock auctions show hogs 10 to 20 cents lower, 240 lb hogs down $7.90, cattle generally steady to down about 25 cents, fat cattle and calves uneven but mostly lower, sows and heifers mixed. Lambs and sheep mostly steady to firm with regional price ranges listed for various weight classes.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Regular meeting of Retail Clerks Union in Nelsonville

The Retail Clerks Union will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 30 o clock in the K P Hall. All members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville — A Retail Clerks Union K. P. Hall

Livestock Market Totals and Grade Receipts Summary

Total receipts show hogs and cattle driven figures by weight, with prices for hogs 175 to 220 pounds at 7.35 to 7.60 and fat sows 6 to 7.05, veal calf ranges tops 10.95, lambs 8.20, sheep 3.10 to 5.95, and cattle by class from steers 4.20 to 8.50 and milk cows 4.25 to 5.85. total stock sales and horse receipts also noted.

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