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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1946

Page

3

Williams elected chancellor commander of Valley Lodge

Nelsonville small town notes Paul Williams was chosen chancellor commander for the next term at Valley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias. New officers announced include William Mingus as vice commander James Hollenbaugh prelate Raymond Patton master of work Roy Tomlinson keeper of records and seals C W Monks master of finance John Bishop master of exchequer Raymond Powell master of arms Thurman O'Harrow inner guard and D E Hunt outpost guard.

Nelsonville Paul Williams Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias William Mingus James Hollenbaugh Raymond Patton Co. Roy Tomlinson C. W. Monks John Bishop Raymond Powell Thurman O’harrow E, Hunt

Christian Church Announces Bible School and Universal Sunday

Nelsonville reports the Christian Church schedules Bible School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and a 10:30 a.m. worship with a sermon by Rev. L. E. Evans on Words of Power. Christian Youth Fellowship meets district youth at 2:30 p.m. in Chauncey, followed by an 7 p.m. evening service.

Nelsonville The Christian Church L. EE. Evans Christian Youth Fellowship Youth of Christian Churches Chauncey

Lodge Trustees Announce Installation Ceremonies

Guard Mark Herrold and trustee Sam Howe named to leadership roles with hold-over members Cliff Barber and Kenneth Snyder. Installation ceremonies will be observed at a subsequent meeting.

Mark Herrold Sam Howe Lodge Cliff Barber Kenneth Snyder

Wesleyan Methodist Services Announced

The Rev. Walter W. Jeffries announces Wesleyan Methodist Church services at Poplar and Watkins Nelsonville. Sunday School 9:30 a m worship 10:30 a m evangelistic service 7 p m. Children's service Tuesday 3 30 p m and prayer meeting Tuesday 13.

Nelsonville Wesleyan Methodist Church Poplar and Watkins Walter W. Jeffries

Nazarene Church Services Announced in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Nazarene Church Adams Street announces Sunday programs including Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m NYPS at 6 15 p m and preaching at 7 p m by Rev T H Arnott Prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 p m

Nelsonville Nelsonville Nazarene Church Adams St NYPS T. H. Arnott

Sunday Rites Named At New Straitsville Nazarene Church

Services at the New Straitsville Nazarene Church announced with Sunday School at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. by Pastor Rev. T. H. Arnott. A prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 p.m.

New Straitsville

Christmas Eve Party Slated by VEW Post

Nelsonville VFW Jimmy Jones Post plans a Christmas Eve party at post headquarters on December 24. Members seeking courtesy cards for admittance should request them before then. A special post meeting is set for Monday at 8 p.m., announced by Post Commander Oren Miller.

Nelsonville Jimmy Jones VFW Post Oren Miller

Lorain Man Fined in Arraignment for No Lights

Ernest Dugovich of Lorain pleaded guilty on arraignment in the court of H. E. Wilson acting mayor to operating a motor vehicle without lights. He was fined 5 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Ernest Dugovich Lorain H. E. Wilson

Porch Fire Damages Nelsonville Home

Neighborhood children playing with matches under the Willard Brunston residence started a blaze that damaged debris under the porch. Fire Chief Dana Winden estimated about 100 dollars in damage. the fire was confined to the under porch area with four rooms filled with dense smoke. The property was insured.

Nelsonville Willard Brunston Frederick Sr Dana Winden

Mrs. Jenkins Dies at 86 in Murray City

Mary Jenkins 86 widow of Joseph Jenkins died Thursday night at her son Dan Jenkins residence in Murray City. Survived by three sons Dan John Sheridan Byron and three daughters Anna Dyson Agnes Robinson Hattie Caldwell. Funeral Monday 1 pm Murray City Methodist Church with burial in Grenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call after Saturday noon.

Nelsonville Mary Jenkins Joseph Jenkins Dan Jenkins Murray City Dan John Sheridan Wyo Byron New Castle Anna Dyson Agnes Robinson Columbus Hattie Caldwell Chester W. Va Murray City Methodist Church Grenlawn Cemetery

Rev B J Hall Lists Services for Sunday

Nelsonville First Baptist Church announces Sunday services by Rev. B J Hall. Sunday school at 9 30 am, devotional in charge of Deacon Lethridge, preaching at 10 45 am on And Your Pay Will Be 100 Per Cent. General church meeting Tuesday at 7 pm for all members.

Nelsonville First Baptist Church B. J. Hall Lethridge Kiwanis Club Wiley Harris Bishopville Church of Christ Bethel Mission Agnes Beever

Class Play Is Tonight in Nelsonville

The Sophomore class presents The Groom Said No at Nelsonville High School auditorium tonight at 7 30 p m. Curtain time is 7 30.

Nelsonville

Dances Cancelled by Nelsonville Eagles Club

Nelsonville Fraternal Order of Eagles announces no more Saturday night dances until further notice.

Nelsonville Order of Eagles

Birth of a daughter at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Snyder announce the birth of a daughter at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder Murray City and Alger White of Burbank California is the grandfather.

Pilgrim Holiness Rites Announced for Sunday

Nelsonville church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning service at 10 30 a m led by Rev Raymond Simpson Young Peoples meeting at 6 p m regular evening service at 7 p m A Thursday Bible School Service features a mens quartet from Bible Holiness Seminary Owasco Mich with Rev J R Thompson giving the address at 7 p m

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Raymond Simpson Young Peoples Meeting Bible Holiness Seminary O’wassa Mich J. R. Thompson

Christmas Social at Nelsonville Presbyterian Church

The Women’s Missionary Society Fidelis Circle and Circle of Ruth held a joint meeting on December 2 in the church social rooms. Mrs. John Lloyd Evans oversaw decorations in green red and white with a pine tree and gifts. The program featured devotions led by Miss Helen Chappie, piano accompaniment by Mrs. Arthur Burgess, a prayer of thanks by Miss Blanch Riley, and carols led by Miss Margaret Johnson. Proceeds benefited Christmas in the valley. gifts were distributed by Becky Haffner and Lois Wolfe. Guests included Mrs. William Morgan Mrs. Donald S. Shafer and Mrs. Dave Thorn of Carbon Hill.

Nelsonville Women's Missionary Society Fidelis Circle Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans Mabel Haffner Helen Chappie Arthur Burgess Blanch Riley Miss Chapple Miss Riley Margaret Johnson L. S. Krieg Becky Haffner Lois Wolfe William Morgan Donald S. Shafer Dave Thorn Carbon Hill

Nelsonville Garden Club Invited to Rutland District Meeting

The Nelsonville Community Garden Club is invited to a district meeting in Rutland on December 11. The session starts at 10 30 a m and attendees should bring a box lunch and a favorite Christmas arrangement for judging. Prof. Victor Ries of Ohio State University will speak.

Nelsonville Community Garden Club Rutland Victor Ries Ohio State University

Nelsonville Elementary Teachers Hold Christmas Party

Members of the Nelsonville Elementary Teachers' Association attended a Christmas party Tuesday evening in the Spot Restaurant social rooms. They shared a three course dinner at a long holiday table followed by a brief business session led by president Miss Ruth Cook. The organizing committee included Mrs. Susan Myers Miss Margaret Johnson Mrs. Esthel Kineer and Mrs. Gay Circle.

Nelsonville Elementary Teachers’ Association Spot Gay Ruth Cook Susan Myers Margaret Johnson Esthel Kineer

Nelsonville Family Child Undergoes Tonsil Surgery

Three year old Michael Sherrick son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Sherrick of Price Hill Cincinnati had his tonsils and adenoids removed at St Marys Hospital Cincinnati on November 21 The family is formerly from Nelsonville Ohio

Michael Sherrick Floyd Sherrick Price Hill Cincinnati St. Mary's Hospital Nelsonville

Daughter Is Born In Murray City

Mr and Mrs Eugene Snyder announce the birth of a daughter on November 26 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens named Chevy Kay Maternal grandparent is Alger White of Burbank California Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Snyder of Murray City

Murray City Eugene Snyder Iva Jeanne White Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Chevy Kay Alger White Burbank Calif John Snyder

Eagles Plan Dance in Murray City

Murray City Aerie of Eagles sponsors a Saturday night dance for members and invited guests. Rex Lanning and his Harmonizers will provide the music for the event.

Murray City Aerie of Eagles Rex Lanning

Logan Marriage Licenses Issued In Probate Court

Three couples received marriage licenses in Logan yesterday in probate court before Judge E L Ewing. Paul Richard Westhoven 28 of Lancaster and Helen Francis Brill 22 of Lancaster were wed by Justice Frank St Clair. James Alfred Simeral 27 of Corning and Carrie M Urban 39 of New Straitsville married by the same official. Henry Edward Clagg 24 of Lancaster wed Ruth Alzora Behrens 27 of Lancaster with Rev C W Swengel reading the ceremony.

Frank St. Clair C. W. Swengel Henry Edward Clagg Oliver Clagg Lancaster Ruth Alzora Behrens Harry Downhour

Dinner guest visits Nelsonville kin in Chauncey

Mrs. Marinda Cruikshank of Chauncey stayed in Nelsonville as a guest of her cousin Mrs. Bertha Blackburn. She also called on another cousin Mrs. Nina Collins during the visit.

Chauncey Marinda Cruikshank Nelsonville Bertha Blackburn Nina Collins

Glouster Church Plans Public Program For Dec 19

Glouster Methodist Church schedules a Christmas week program with sermons by Rev. Eugene Brown and a public address system broadcast from American Legion Hall on Dec 19. Church School at 9:30, morning service at 10:30, evening service at 7, with midweek prayer Wednesday at 7.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Group Brown American Legion Hall Kiwanis Club Glouster Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater The Bible School Golden Legion

Senior Girl Scouts Hold Two Meetings in Glouster

The senior Girl Scouts met Monday at Ethel Atlas home to plan gifts for mothers. Refreshments were served to Bonnie Kittle Lucy White Joan Muerth Kay Swart Ruth Andrews June Vaughn Sharon Gamwell Judy Vernon Betty Robinson Nancy Leake and Ethel Atlas. The next patrol meeting will be at Bonnie Kittle home December 7.

Glouster Ethel Atlas Bonnie Kittle Lucy White Joan Muerth Kay Swart Ruth Andrews June Vaughn Sharon Gamwell Judy Vernon Betty Robinson Nancey Leake Taffy

Glouster Scout Banquet Attendee Returns to Work

Ralph Hines of Glouster attended the Boy Scout banquet at The Plains on Thursday then returned to his job at Rumer, West Virginia.

Glouster Ralph Hines Rumer W. Va the Plains

Mrs Jennie Jones heads to Columbus for winter with Rogers family

Mrs Jennie Jones departed to Columbus to spend the season with her son in law O K Rogers and his wife.

Glouster Jennie Jones Columbus O. K. Rogers

Thanksgiving guests at the Craig home included relatives

Guests at the Thanksgiving gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Craig’s home included Sam Johnson the Craig matriarch’s father, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Craig and Adrienne, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Craig from Glouster, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gillett from Dayton, and Miss Helen Liskey of Cleveland.

Delbert Craig Sam Johnson Craig Steve Craig Adrienne Robert Craig Glouster Floyd Gillett Dayton Helen Liskey Cleveland

Methodists Hold Meeting at Jacksonville Church

The Faithful Class of the Jacksonville Methodist Church School met with Mrs. Viola Kahne on Wednesday. Ethel Shirkey read a psalm, papers were given by Eileen Davis and Lucile Williams, and a Shirkey poem was read. A mystery package was presented and plans were made for a December 27 Christmas party at Mrs. Wahneta Exenkamper’s home with several members and one guest, Ann Williams.

Oral Kearns Arlene Davis Leona Orme Gladys Kempton Lena Maxwell Lucile Williams Ethel Shirkey Ann Williams

Rebekahs to Meet Glouster in Odd Fellows Hall

Marcellite Rebekah Lodge plans a Saturday 7 p m meeting in Odd Fellows Hall. Officers for the coming year will be elected and a program will be presented, it was announced.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

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