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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1929

Page

3

Whitcraft to Talk at Dinner for Men

Nelsonville December 10 The Methodist Men's Club plans a dinner Thursday at the church social room under Dr Welch. Judge Harley Whitecraft of Logan will speak, and the Methodist Men's Quartet Galvin Beard Cookson Kinney will sing.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Methodist Men’s Club Welch Harry Galvin James Beard Corwin Cookson Robert Kinney Harley Whitecraft Logan

Oyster social at Grove School house hosts Grange event

A 4n oyster social sponsored by Grange will be held at the Grove School house Friday evening December 18. The public is invited. Local residents mention social visits and school activities as Oak Grove and Nelsonville communities prepare Christmas programs.

Grange Grove School House Nettie Wend Mildred Vern Cage York

Chicken Dinner Tickets On Sale At Presbyterian Church

Tickets are on sale for a Thursday evening chicken dinner hosted by the Circle of Ruth at the Presbyterian Church. Serving runs from 4 to 7 o'clock.

Presbyterian Church In Charge Circle of Ruth

Arcade Bowling Team Keeps Series Alive In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Arcade Bowling team tied the series with Logan after a 949 918 966 triple in the second match at Arcade Alleys. Logan led by J Colomber and Struble with top scores, as Arcades Sraith and Hemsley contributed strong totals. The third match is scheduled for Monday December 16.

Nelsonville Logan Arcades Sraith Eccacsessae Hemsley Ceecceeses Trgg Ciessweawdeae Gormley Sccaseess Logan J. Colomber Struble Jeauxs Lesu Colomber Brandt Beshara

Beauty winner named Genevieve Beagle in Nelsonville contest

Miss Genevieve Beagle won the beauty and popularity contest sponsored by the Glenford Dugan Post American Legion during Jubilee week at the Christian Church auditorium. She received a diamond ring from the Pioneer Players and a large cake from the American Legion to Miss Nelsonville of 1929.

Nelsonville Genevieve Beagle Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Christian Church Auditorium Beagle Pioneer Players

Esther Class Christmas Dinner at Church Social Rooms

The Esther Class of Christian Sunday School held a turkey dinner Monday evening in the church social rooms. Tables formed the Jetter E with red and green decorations and miniature Christmas trees as centerpieces for 42 covers. A business session followed by a gift exchange included gifts for teacher Mrs. Frank Johnson and Mrs. Joe Arrows (Bernice Bennett) as carols closed the program.

Esther Christian Sunday School Frank Johnson Joe Arrows Bernice Bennett

Reverend Evans to show The Atlantic Trail slides

At the mid week Presbyterian service in Nelsonville the Rev Evans will present stereopticon slides on The Atlantic Trail at 7 30 p m Wednesday evening. The public is invited to attend.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Evans

Zihlman Indicted on Mail Fraud Charges

Washington dispatch reports Frederick N. Zihlman republican Maryland was indicted by a grand jury on charges of using the mails to defraud. The case centers on alleged deceptive mail practices by the representative.

Washington U.R Frederick N. Zihln Republican Maryland

Nelsonville Junior High operetta enriches with chorus cast

The Nelsonville Junior High School operetta Penny Buns and Roses features large chorus roles. The Baker's Assistants include Emory Shaw Ralph Tennehill Austin Cope Clyde Linton and others. Additional groups Little Old Men Little Old Ladies Pierrots Pierettes Handsome Young Men and Beautiful Damsels perform with costumed, musical numbers.

Nelsonvillie Nelsonville Emory Shaw Ralph Tennehill Austin Cope Clyde Linton Ralph Barber Louis Wooley William Powell Ronald Denny Joe Spray Paul Cox Robert Auflick Ralph Pierce Paul Cook Robert Butts Ralph Horton Billy Raybould Charles Evans Rosser Bateman Franklin Wiske Clayton Lee Charles Adkins Paul Donley David Wallace Harry Cook Charles Patton Billy Reed Chester Hanning Jack Kerr John Patton Max Bennett Gilbert Weiss Robert Figley Ruth Warehime Frances Little Frances Barron Mrrtle Hutchison Rachel Auflick Fay Bennett Fay Keplar Ida Menamee Vera Coakley Phyllis Wend Dolores Watkins Ida Flowers

Bazaar at Opera House in Buchtel to Benefit School

The Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association hosts a bazaar at the Opera House on Wednesday December 11 with supper from 5 and dancing at 8. Attractions include bingo jungle beard fish ponds fortune telling cake walks and refreshment stands. Proceeds aid the local school.

Nelsonville Buehtel Parent-Teacher Association Opera House Buchtel

Women’s Relief Corps Elects Officers at Odd Fellows Hall

The Woman's Relief Corps held its annual election during a Monday meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. Elected for the coming year were President Gertrude Pensyl, Senior Vice President Della McMasters, Junior Vice President Aurilla Anderson, Chaplain Marvy Coope, Conductor Della Pidcock, Treasurer Adda James, and Guard Phebe Clements. Installation will occur at the January meeting. Mrs. Della McMasters to attend the state convention. Mrs. James named alternate.

Woman's Relief Corps Odd Fellows’ Hall Gertrude Pensyl Della McMasters Aurilla Anderson Marvy Coope Della Pidcock Adda James Phebe Clements James

Mizpah Class Christmas Party Postponed to Dec 17

The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Sunday School postpones its evening meeting to Tuesday December 17 at the home of Mrs. Charles Green on Franklin Street. The event is the annual Christmas party with a gift exchange.

Methodist Sunday School Charles Green Franklin Street

Funeral for Roy Coe Held at Carbon Hill Church

Funeral services for Roy Coe 31 son of Mr and Mrs William Coe Carbon Hill will be held Wednesday morning at 10 30 oclock at the Christian Church Carbon Hill with Rev K H McCorkle pastor of the Nelsonville Christian Church in charge Burial will be in Carbon Hill Cemetery Services follow his death Sunday at Athens State Hospital

Nelsonville Roy Coe William Coe Carbon Hi Athens State Hospital Christian Church Carbon Hill K. H. McCorkle Nelsonville Christian Church Carbon Hill Cemetery

Boys Name to Join Scouts in Nelsonville

Plans for a new Scout Troop in Nelsonville progress with several applications. Acting Scoutmaster W D Mender authorized by Scout Executive G B H Sandford to organize. Boys 12 or older eligible. current registered Scouts not eligible. Must form troop by December 28 with applications due December 19 at the YMCA desk.

Nelsonville W. D. Mender G. B. H. Sandford Ohio Cornel Mender

Local Social Roundup from Columbus and Nearby

Mrs. James Coleman spent Tuesday in Columbus with daughters Mary and Lillian Coleman. Mrs. Dave Wallace visited in Columbus Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carr and Faith Patton from Houston arrived Thursday to spend holidays with Mrs. Carr's parents Clint and Mary Patton. Georgge Cooper moved from Zanesville to Adams Street home. Ralph Patton visited his father Eden Patton in Radium Hospital. Homer Lent remains in serious condition after surgery at Mercy Hospital Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gibson hosted Mrs. Scott Worley and her son Monday. John Lancaster, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kessler, Carbon Hill, visited. Mrs. Carl Smith and children from Toledo visited James Smith late in the week. Ervil Wilt of Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kepler and family Sunday. Charles Raine of Newcomerstown was a Nelsonville business visitor Monday.

Dave Wallace Columbus Joe Carr Faith Patton Houston Texas Ralph Patton Eden Patton Homer Lent Mercy Hospital W. W. Gibson Scott Worley John Lancaster John Kessler Carbon Hall Carl Smith Toledo James Smith Ervil Wilt Lewis Kepler Charles Raine Newcomerstown Nelsonville

Athens Religion School Opens At First Methodist Church

With a paid enrollment of 135, the Athena County Religious Training School opened last night at the First Methodist Church. Dr. Edwin E Voigt Northwest ern University Chicago will speak. Miss Mary E Moxcey Cincinnati and Mrs R B Sandy Columbus to speak on successive assembly nights.

Athena First Methodist Church J. BR. Gentry Heol Panight Edwin E. Voigt Chicago Northwestern University RB. M. Sandy Columbus Mary E. Moxcey Cincinnati Voigt Athens County S. H H. Bing

Five New Members to Join Delta Gamma Mu Fraternity

Initiation of five students into Delta Gamma Mu at Ohio University will occur tonight in the editorial rooms of The Athens Messenger. Participants include Michael Graban and Joavid.

Delta Gamma Mu Charlies Fitsinger Ton Byrne John Aiden George Starr Lasher Journaliamn Hhe University Charles Harris Athens Messenger Arthur Susatt William Smiley Messenger Ohio University Michael Graban Joavid

Cutler Court Proposed as Campus Name at Torch Banquet

Torch members announced a plan to name part of the Ohio University campus Cutler Court. The initiative aims to link the area with Cutler Hall, the oldest college building west of the Alleghenies, with faculty from Torch in attendance and speakers on campus history.

Cutler Court Torch University Ground Ohio University Hotel Berry Cutler Hall Alleegheny Mountains Dallas Farmer EL. B. Bryan C. N. Mackinnon Toereh BE. W. Chubb College of Liberal Artas

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