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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville Choir Plans Special Sunday Program

The Nelsonville Presbyterian Church choir will sing at 10:30 Sunday worship directed by Miss Mary Louise Bowen who will also play organ. They perform The Messiah selections and other pieces while Rev. Evans and Rev. Plymire preach. Sunday School meets at 9:30 led by Lloyd Patton with a Young People’s meeting at 6:00. Weekday services include cottage prayer Tuesday and church prayer Thursday at 7.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Mary Louise Bowen Christopher Evans D. G. Plymire Lloyd Patton Young People's Meeting Laura Jane Wittie

Band Boosters Hear Report on Their Work

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club members met Thursday night with Mr and Mrs John Lightfoot. Miss Esther Verity presided, Mrs Isaac Vaughn read the secretary report, and Mrs Orland Gandee presented the treasurer report. Plans for future activity discussed. Host and hostess served luncheon.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club John Lightfoot Esther Verity Isaac Vaughn Orland Gandee

Marriage Announcement for Norma Jane Galvin and John S Sheffield

Mr and Mrs Joe L Galvin announce the marriage of their daughter Norma Jane to John Scott Sheffield son of Mr and Mrs Donald M Sheffield both of this city The ceremony was performed on Dec 6 at Point Pleasant West Virginia by Rev John Bedford pastor of Trinity M E Church

Nelsonville Joe L. Galvin Norma Jane John Scott Sheffield Donald M. Sheffield Point Pleasant W. Va John Beddow Trinity M. BE. Church

Marriage license issued in Greenup Kentucky

A marriage license was issued in Greenup Kentucky for Warner Carr 21 and Ruth Dickens 21 both of Nelsonville. They plan to wed in Kentucky.

Kentucky Nelsonville Greenup Warner Carr Ruth Dickens

Christmas WCTU Meeting in Nelsonville Hosts Carols and Readings

The Nelsonville Christmas WCTU gathering at Mrs. Fannie Williams home featured carols, readings of Luke's nativity, and poems by several members. Reports showed 35 sick visits, 12 meals, 14 quarts of fruit, 7 jars of jelly, 4 garments, and 312 pages of literature. A Loyal Temperance Legion Christmas party was announced for Dec 20 at the Christian Church parlors with a luncheon and gift exchange.

Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Fannie Williams Poplar St Sam Starkey Christ Luke Homer Warehime Williams Charien Monks Clara DeWeiss Thomas Spencer Jerry Bryan Monks Spencer Starkey Loyal Temperance Legion Christian Church W.C.T.U

Brooks Shoe Co Sets Lane High in City Bowling Night

Brooks Shoe Co team rolled a season high 1047 in thirteenth week three win over Central Alleys. Shine Weymueller led Brooks with 244 high single and Smith added 17 for the contest.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoe Co Weymueller Brooks Smith

Best-Dressed Mrs. Williams Captures Fashion Spotlight

Mrs. Harrison Williams, widely regarded as the best dressed woman, appears at a New York club opening in a bejewelled look with natural nail shade, tracing the famed fashion aura she has long set.

Harrison Williams New York Mrs. Williams

Mount Union Dominates Youngstown Ohio State 3

The report lists Mount Union defeating Youngstown 40 to 3 and Ohio State 3, with George Washington 37 and Kenyon 37, Franklin 24, Miami 49, Georgetown 21, Kent State 33, Alumni 23, One Chiropody 43, Spencerian 25.

Kenyon Franklin Miami Georgetown Kent State Alumni Spencerian

National Association of Racing Commissioners Meet in Miami

The National Association of Racing Commissioners will convene in Miami to discuss running horse policies from January 14 to 16.

Miami National Assocation of Racing

Gleaners Host Christmas Party in Nelsonville

The Gleaners held their annual Christmas party Wednesday night at Ida Bardin's home honoring the hostess birthday. Bingo and a Christmas exchange were enjoyed with lunch for 9 members and two guests. A D. of A. charity bingo is set for tonight at 8 on the IOOF Hall second floor.

Nelsonville Gleaners Ida Bardin

Dinner Guests At Mrs Nei Kirk Home In Nelsonville

Mrs Adda Nei Kirk hosted a dinner with guests Mr and Mrs John Elswick Mr and Mrs Dennis Elswick and son Billy and Carl Miller of Ashland Ky Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson and Agnes Hartley of this city in Nelsonville Ohio.

Nelsonville Adda Neikirk John Elswick Dennis Elswick Billy Carl Miller Ashland Frank Anderson Agnes Hartley

Nelsonville weekly bingo to aid Band Boosters Club

The Band Boosters Club will host its regular weekly benefit bingo party tonight at the K of P Hall on the second floor. play begins at 8 o'clock. An Old Time Religion Singers event is announced for Sunday December 15 at the Independent Holiness Church with services at 10 30 and 2. Mr and Mrs Willis Wolfe announce the birth of a nine pound son on Wednesday December 11. grandparents are Mr and Mrs W D Wolfe and Mr and Mrs Fred Coakley. Miss Maxine Tall Miss Doris Cook and Mr Kenneth Kineer attended dinner at Mrs Tessie Cavanaugh’s Thursday evening. Sir Walter Raleigh did not visit North America but did send colonization expeditions to Virginia and later visited South America.

Nelsonville D. of A IOOF K. of P. Hall Independent Holiness Church Willis Wolfe W. D. Wolfe Fred Coakley Maxine Lall Doris Cook Kenneth Kineer Tessie Cavanaugh

Funeral rites held for Frank Saylor at Stouts Funeral Home

Funeral services for Frank Saylor of Cleveland were held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Stouts Funeral Home in Nelsonville. Rev. G C Nutter led the service as the Murray City choir sang. A K of P service followed Wednesday night with attendees from Cleveland Detroit Murray City and Jobs. Burial was at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Stouts Frank Saylor Cleveland G. C. Nutter Murray City Nelsonville K P. Lodge Detroit Jobs Greenlawn

Call to Ashland and Bingo Benefit in Nelsonville

Mrs. Adda Nel Kirk is summoned to Ashland Kentucky due to a brother's grave illness. The Pythian Sisters host a benefit bingo party Saturday night at the K of P Hall in Nelsonville.

Ashland Nelsonville Adda Nelkirk Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

More Toys Needed For Holiday Season

In Nelsonville the Eagles toy stop stays busy as the Elks and Cables Hardware supply paint and repair work advances. Charles Ruble Jr. appeals for toy donations to be painted, with Mrs Emma Wilson donating the repair room and Ruble aided by Tom Auflick Gilbert Smith and Pierce Baird.

Nelsonville Eagles Elks and Cables Hardware Charles Ruble, Jr Emma Wilson Rubley Tom Auflick Gilbert Smith Pierce Baird

Simonton Hospitalized for Surgical Operation

Jerry Simonton was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Columbus on Wednesday for a planned surgical operation. He was accompanied by his wife and Mr and Mrs Donald Simonton.

Nelsonville Jerry Simonton St. Francis Hospital Columbus Donald Simonton

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