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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville Greyhounds vs Marietta Tigers Friday

Nelsonville Greyhounds travel to Marietta Friday to face the highly rated Tigers after a 35-20 win over Chauncey. Coach George Abraham keeps the same starting five and aims for a second victory as Union Furnace comes to town for a weekend doubleheader at the local gym.

Nelsonville Greyhounds Marietta Tigers Marietta Chauncey Blue Devils Tigers George Abraham Whyte Watkins Francis Juniper Sutton River City Boys Union Furnace Basketeers Pups Union Furnace Reserves

Scouts Meet Tonight at West School in Nelsonville

Troop 66 Boy Scouts meet at 7:30 pm at the West School. Scoutmaster Mender urges full payment of dues and registrations before December 15 to continue membership. Leaders include Sowers, Tignor, Lin ton, Pedigo. Coakley assistant. Barber scribe. Explorer patrol planned for ages 15 plus. notary public exam set Athena Court House Saturday at 1 pm. reporters to be present.

Nelsonville the West School W. D. Mender Bob Sowers Bob Tignor Max Linton Charles Pedigo Clarence Coakley Guy Barber

Martha Class Christmas Party at Meth odist Church

NELSONVILLE Martha Class of the Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party at the former's home. Mrs Pete Shough and assistants led the event with a business session naming officers and a program featuring solos readings carols and a Santa visit. The social hour followed with 28 members and two guests present.

Nelsonville Martha Methodist Church Pete Shough W. C. Poston Fred Wilson Shough Harry Jackson Miles Howe Ed Crouse Julius Fisher James Beard Frank Allen Harry Davis Blanche Moorehead Phillip Weller Oley Speaks Clay Smith Bartlett Santa

East Bazaar Friday at East School entertainment

Nelsonville notices the annual East School bazaar and entertainment will be held Friday afternoon and evening at the East building. Programs include three playlets by grades one through six and a PTA skit The Rum mage Sale. home made breads cakes cookies doughnuts candy popcorn balls and a fishpond will be available.

Nelsonville PTA

Army To Help At Christmas In Nelsonville Area

The Salvation Army of Athens plans expanded Christmas basket distribution in Nelsonville and surrounding areas due to more applicants. Baskets will provide a hearty dinner and leftovers for several meals. Applications will be coordinated with church groups and agencies to avoid duplication. Toy distribution proceeds as planned unless additional help becomes necessary.

Nelsonville Salvaton Army of Athens Army Salvation Army Athena

Charles W Lee Dies Today In Columbus

Charles W. Lee 4 former undertaker and Civil War veteran died at his Columbus home after leaving Nelsonville 30 years ago. He survived by nine children including John Lee of Logan and Mrs. Core Wade. a brother Baker Lee of Creola. and sister Mrs. Sarah Wilson of Groveport. Funeral plans not announced.

Nelsonville Charles W. Lee Columbus Lee East Liberty John Lee Logan Core Wade Baker Lee Crecila Sarah Wilson Groveport

Nelsonville Toy Drive mobilizes Scouts for Christmas gifts

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts canvass Nelsonville to fill the Christian Church Toy Shop with donated toys for reconditioning. W D Mender leads the drive with help from the Young Men’s Fellowship Class and Mrs Cavanaugh city nurse. Donations may be picked up by scouts. volunteers welcome.

Nelsonville Christian Church W. D. Mender Young Men's Fellowship Santa Claus Cavanaugh Roland Pierce Helen Shaw Regina Whyte Persoms Calvin Lancaster Bill Lawson

Dyesville Farm Meeting Draws Large Local Attendance

The annual Dyesville Farmers Institute held December 4 in Columbia Auditorium attracted a large crowd. New officers named for next year include President Wayne Turner, Vice President Walter Holliday, Secretary Mrs Ora Wilson, and executive committee members Jarrett Bodo, Mrs Grace Turner, and Eddie Lou Howery.

Dyesville Wells Cemetery Downington Columbia Auditorium Middleport Ervin Dammes

Alaska scouts eye Matanuska Valley homes in plan

Mrs. Riley W. McCoy travels from North Dakota to Alaska as advance scout for her two brothers who target the Matanuska Valley. They pursue four weapons and related plans amid development talk in the azure arm homes project.

Matanuska Seward Alaska Riley W. McCoy North Dakota Matanuska Valley

Christmas Party Held by Eudora Chapter Group

Mrs. John Saltz Mrs. Walter Lennox and Mrs. Charlies Walker hosted the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter No 12 CES at the Masonic Temple for the annual Christmas party. Twenty five members and guests dined at a cross shaped table and gift exchange followed at the Saltz home with festive decorations and social hour. Next meeting hostesses named as Mrs. John Riley Mrs. R H Jackson and Mrs. Harry Hickman.

Nelsonville John Saltz Walter Lennox Charlies Walker Patrons Association of Eudora No. T2 Ces Masonic Temple Saltz Home Saltz John Riley R. H. Jackson Harry Hickman

City balances announced in Nelsonville report

City Auditor E. F. DeVore releases November financial statement showing total fund balances at 41 210.76. October balance 39 155.71. November receipts 9 679.45 and disbursements 7 624.38 across general gas tax water works electric and other funds with remaining fund balances.

Nelsonville E. F. DeVore Electric Light Fund Special Light Improvement Fund

Relief Foods Ready Friday in Nelsonville City Hall

A shipment of apples and prunes for relief events has arrived at Nelsonville City Hall and will be distributed Friday at 8 30 am. Each relief client receiving one half bushel of apples and five pounds of prunes, non working. Distribution overseen by Mayor S G Holland per county instructions. In Fort Worth Texas a sting from an insect triggers heart problems for Mrs R S Pope who has suffered heart attacks for years.

Nelsonville S. G. Holland Fort Worth Tex R. S. Pope

Christmas Party Set For Golden Rule Sunday School Class

Mrs. Bertha Ashby hosts Friday at 6 30 P M at Walnut Street residence for the Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church. The meeting includes a potluck dinner and a Christmas party with each member bringing a covered dish and a ten cent gift.

Nelsonville Bertha Ashby Walnut St Golden Rule The Methodist Church

Nelsonville High holds sports program with history talk

At Nelsonville High School Wednesday morning the assembly featured the band forming the letter N and playing two pieces. E G Cliffton spoke on the History of Basketball, Coach George Abraham introduced the team, and a basketball demonstration closed the session.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Brooks Franks E. G. Cliffton George Abraham Ruth Laessie

Daughters of Anarchy Plan Benefit Party in Nelsonville

The D of A will hold a benefit party Friday night at 8 o'clock in the I O O F Hall. Proceeds support listed charitable aims and community services in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville D. of A.’s

Guy Young Dies Suddenly in Nelsonville

Guy Young 62 died at home on Jefferson Street after a long illness. A lifelong Nelsonville resident in the grocery business, he is survived by three daughters Mrs. Vesper Mechem Mrs. Mary Chichester and Mrs. Mable Campbell and a son Bill along with his father Mr. Lawrence Young and four sisters and a brother. The body is at Warrens Funeral Home with funeral services Sunday at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Ben Awe.

Nelsonville Guy Young Jefferson St Young Vesper Mechem California Mary Chichester Mable Campbell Bill Lawrence Young Goldie Johnson Newark George Hall Clarence Monks Clarence Wemsley Bert Warrens Funeral Home Ben Awe

Democratic Women Meet in York Township Friday Evening

The Democratic Women's Club of York Township invites members to a meeting at their club rooms Friday at 7 30. Members who have not turned in their membership books are requested to do so at the gathering.

Nelsonville Democratic Women's Club of York Township

Doan's Pills Advertised For Kidney Health

Doctors describe kidneys as containing about 15 miles of tiny tubes that purify the blood. Doan's Pills are promoted as relief for backache swelling and fatigue tied to kidney or bladder issues, claimed to push waste from the blood and have helped millions for over 40 years.

Doan

Woman Breaks Hip in Fall at East Franklin Street Home

Mrs. William Morgan sustained an impacted fracture of the left hip and a badly sprained left wrist after falling Wednesday afternoon in the basement of her East Franklin Street residence.

Nelsonville William Morgan East Franklin St

Friendship Club Meets at Mrs Moe’s Home

Mrs Charles Moe hosts the Friendship Club gathering Friday night at her Poplar Street residence for the Nelsonville group.

Nelsonville Charles Moe The Friendship Club Poplar St

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