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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1935

Page

2

Dinner Served Before Formal Ritual of Lodge

Mise Marie Hamilton of Circleville the asso lute grand matron of Ohio was the installing officer and guest of honor when the annual installation of officers of Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star was held at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville. A 6 o'clock covered dish dinner opened the program with red green and silver decor and a Christmas tree centerpiece. Gifts from the chapter and friends lay at the plates of Miss Hamilton, her mother, Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. Sarah Westfall of Athens, who served as installing marshal, and Mrs. Inez Wilson, past matron, who was the installing chaplain.

Nelsonville Mise Marie Hamilton Circleville Assolute Grand Matron Ohio Hureday Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Miss Hamilton Sarah Westfall Athens Inez Wilson Leudera

Athens Dinner Guests Share Pleasant Evening

Mr and Mrs D M Goddard hosted guests at their Athens home on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs B M Covert and daughter Maryland and son Bob of Athens, Mr W R Goddard of Amesville, W T Bean, Mrs Elizabeth Davis, Mrs Eva Davis, and O W Davis all of this city.

Nelsonville D. M. Goddard Athens B. M. Covert Maryland Bob W. R. Goddard Amesville W. T. Bean Elisabeth Davis Eva Davis O. W. Davis City

Installation ceremony for lodge officers listed

The effective ceremony installed officers including Worthy Matron Mrs Retta Lennox, Worthy Patron Clarence Washburn, Associate Matron Tensile Ridenour, Associate Patron Kenneth Keenear, Secretary Mrs Bertha Evans, Treasurer Mrs Margaret Galvin, Conductress Mrs Eulia Slater, Associate Conductress Mrs Emma Cook, Marshal Vivian Downer, Chaplain Mrs Stella Burnell, Adah Helena McCune, Ruth Mrs Ada Hohenadel, Esther Mrs Ella Johnson, Martha Mrs Eva Bush Wieda, Organist Mrs Harriett Sayers, Warden Mrs Lizzie Sayers, Sentinel Mrs Anna Lax, with many guests from surrounding cities.

Retta Lennox Clarence Washburn Tensile Ridenour Kenneth Keenear Bertha Evans Margaret Galvin Eulia Slater Emma Cook Marshal Vivian Downer Stella Burnell Adah Helena McCune Ruth Ada Hohenadel Esther Ella Johnson Martha Eva Bush Wieda Tena Campbell Harriett Sayers Warden Lizzie Sayers Sentinel Anna Lax

Nelsonville couple marks golden wedding anniversary

Nelsonville residents Mr. and Mrs. Hen James of 318 Adams St. celebrate 50 years of marriage, having wed December 5, 1885 in Logan. He worked as a railroad car inspector and brick plant fireman before retirement. Their family includes daughter Lulu, deceased, and sons Helen Jenkins and Ben James Jr. of Columbus visiting for the occasion. Community and church groups sent congratulations and gifts. a gold iced cake noted 50 years.

Nelsonville Hen James Adams St Logan James Railroad Neal Ben James, Jr Columbus Masons Ladies Aid Loyal Woman's Class

Widow Anna Gerdes Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Anna Angela Gerdes age 83 a Wellsburg Buchtel resident since 1880 died Thursday December 5 after a lengthy illness at her daughter Charlies King home in Wellsburg. Survived by three daughters Mrs Charles King Mrs John Schwarz and Mrs John Sanford, a brother Herman Ludden a sister Mrs Elizabeth Geen ter and numerous grandchildren and a great grandchild. Requiem Masses will be held St Johns Wellsburg and St Patricks Buchtel with interment at St Patricks Cemetery Buchtel.

Wheeling Anna Angela Gerdes Buchtel Charlies King Welleburg W. Va Gerdes Oberiangen Hanover Germany Wellsburg Henry Gerdes William Carr Nelsonville Wellaburg Charles King John Schwarz Welsburg John Sanford Columbus Herman Ludden Elizabeth Geenter Richard A. Hagerty Elizabeth Carr Geraldine King Gretchen Elizabeth Schwarz Deloria Robertson John Schwarz, Jr Patsy Ann Robertson St. Patrick's Church St. John’s Church St. John's Church Julian Schaefer St. Dominic’s Church St. Patrick's Cemetery

Grady Rites Set for Nelsonville Catholic Church

Word comes of the death of Miss Janice Grady at her Columbus home. Former Syracuse resident and sister of the late Mrs. Joseph Mathewson. Funeral services at St. Andrews Church Nelsonville Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Janice Grady Columbus Grady Syracuse Joseph Mathewson St. Andrews Catholic Church Greenlawn

Mechem Hosts Bridge Club and Birth Announcement

Mrs Walter Mechem hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with substitute players Mrs William Morgan Mrs William Brooka and Mrs C E Welch. High scores were by Mrs Dew Mrs Mechem and Mrs Rice. Elleworth Whitmore announced the birth of a daughter Garbera Eten on December 3. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ira Whitmore and Mr and Mrs Lem Pyte.

Nelsonville Walter Mechem Wednesday Bridge Club William Morgan William Brooka C. E. Welch Dew Mechem Rice Elleworth Whitmore Dee Garbera Eten Ira Whitmore Lem Pyte

Mrs Partlow Hosts Bridge Club in Nelsonville

Mrs Stanley Partlow entertained her bridge club at her Nelsonville home Thursday evening. Two tables played. Mrs Max Bartoe won high, Mrs Jack Powell was second, and Mrs Arthur Newton had the low score. Lunch followed the game.

Nelsonville Stanley Partlow Max Bartoe Jack Powell Arthur Newton

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Edward Fluke at Christian Church

Funeral services for Mrs Edward Fluke were conducted Sunday at 2 PM at the Christian Church by Rev HK Stuckler. A quartet sang Some Sweet Day and In the Garden. Short services took place earlier at the late residence in Columbus with many relatives and friends in attendance. Burial was at Green Lawn.

Nelsonville Mre Edward Fluke Christian Church HK. F. Stuckler Columbus Durlal Greenlawn

Aid Group To Meet At Murray Tonight

The Ladies' Aid of the U B Church met at the home of Mrs. Kate Andrews with 34 attendees including Mayor Harold Philips. Devotions and business were led by president Mrs. Lydia Hartman. Readings and music by Mrs. Harold Philips, Mrs. Ethel Cook, Mrs. Mary Cook, Joe Watson Jr., and others followed lunch. Next meeting set for 7 pm at Mrs. Frank Harris. Church schedule announced for Dec 8 includes services and programs led by Rev BE. R. Robinette. prayer meeting Dec 11 led by Harvey Lanning. Endeavor choir practice Thursday at 6:30.

Murray City U. B Kate Andrews Lydia Hartman Harold Philips Ethel Cook Mary Cook Joe Watson, Jr Alice Ruth Ann Philips Ruth Ann Joe Watson Joe Jr Jacksonville Frank Harris BE. R. Robinette Christian Endeavor Robinette Harvey Lanning

Benefit Bridge Party Planned in Nelsonville

The Child Welfare Committee announces an annual benefit bridge party and dance at the Elks Club in Nelsonville on Friday night from 8 to 12. Proceeds fund school nurse Tessie Cavanaugh and committee work for local children. Helen Shaw leads the floor show, Fanny Mulligan the card table, and Gladys Bayles the bingo games.

Nelsonville Elks’ Club Tessie Cavanaugh Nelle Dowler W. W. Warren

Seventh Grade Girls Ping-Pong Tournament Held

A after school seventh grade girls ping-pong tournament in Nelsonville drew 30 spectators with matches featuring Freda Marie White Polly Johnson Jeanette Kinney Catherine Barron Mary Kate Sharp Ada Jo Buntoff. Scores included Kinney 21 Sharp 21 Johnson 21 White 12 Barron 15 Buntoff 11. More matches are expected.

Nelsonville

Benefit Bridge Party by Local Business Clubs

Nelsonville December tenth features a benefit bridge party sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's Club at their new W. Washington Street rooms. Tickets are sold by each member to raise funds for a Christmas needy family. prizes are welcome and two have already been donated.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club W. Washington St Blanche Moorehead Helen Jackson Vivian Coakley Irma Wilson Ruth Kelch

Mission Program Given at Verity Home

Verity home hosts the Woman's Christian Missionary Society meeting in Nelsonville on December 5. Mrs. P B Verity hosts with Mrs Verna Lane and Mrs Effie Lamborn assisting. The program includes prayers, scripture Luke ten five, a Christmas program led by Vera Lane, songs including Faith of Our Fathers and O Master Let Me Walk with Thee, a French carol Chantique Noel, and a Christmas story in Scripture and song told by Mrs Roy Morris.

Nelsonville Woman's Christian Missionary, Society of the Christian Church P. B. Verity Franklin Verna Lane Effie Lamborn Gertrude Long Josie Baugh Vera Lane Wilma Scott Margaret Christ Roy Morris

Revival in Nelle Johnson and a Stoup After the Progress

Revival at Nelle Johnson venue draws four guests for a refreshment event after the program.

Nelle Johnson Ney Stoup

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