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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville to Open League Basketball Friday Against Wellston

Nelsonville readers will see the Scarlet and Gray league opener Friday at the high school gym as the Hounds host the Wellston Golden Rockets. Improvements shown in practice follow a late win over Marietta, with Coach Abraham mixing lineups to start the game. A preliminary at 7:30 features the Nelsonville Reserves against the Wellston Pup lineup, likely including several freshmen.

Athens Nelsonville Wellston Wellston Golden Rockets Hounds Marietta Chauncey Rockets Greyhounds Abraham Ab Juniper Bill Blimes Harry Westfall Jack Laessle Blair Or Adkins

More Added To Eagle Lodge

Fifteen new applications were received and accepted for membership at the regular Eagles meeting. This brings the year’s total to 275 with a goal of 414 by June 1, 1939, likely to be met. The class will be named for Conrad H. Mann. Plans include a later feed and Family Night rules requiring paid-up receipts. The lodge will visit Athens Aerie this week. members should meet at 6 30 p m.

Nelsonville The Eagles Conrad H. Mann Athens

W C Stewart Dies Tuesday in Nelsonville

William C. Stewart aged 49 died Tuesday at White Cross Hospital Columbus after a recent operation. Survived by wife Emma Biffle. The couple moved to Nelsonville a year ago from Columbus. Calling hours at 719 Poplar St. until Thursday noon. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. Pilgrim Holiness Church conducted by Rev. Ben Awe. Burial Greenlawn.

Nelsonville William C. Stewart White Cross Hospital Columbus Emma Biffle Stewart Poplar St Pilgrim Holiness Church Ben Awe Greenlawn

Nelsonville Women Celebrate Christmas Parties and OES Event

Nelsonville social notes report the Women's Business and Professional Club hosting a Christmas party at the Blue Bell with initiations and carols. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. John Williams’s home with readings, prayers, and charitable notes. Other items include a shower for Mrs. Garth Lightfoot, a CT party by GT Club, and club members visiting and hosting upcoming events at local homes.

Eagles Beat Phis In Table Match At Central Alleys

In Nelsonville the Eagles defeated the Phi Club bowling team 2680 to 2454 at Central Alleys. Bob Hall led the Eagles with 218 in a single game and Joe Spray totaled 585 across three games. A return match is planned.

Nelsonville Eagles Phi Club Phi Bob Hall The Joe Spray Courtney

Christmas at Skages School Play Tonight

Nelsonville to present Christ mas at Skages School by Deanville School tonight at 7 at the Community Center. The event features local student performers in a holiday program.

Nelsonville Skages School Deanville

Wilkesville Garden Club Christmas Party Intensifies Local Social Ties

Mrs. E G Nelson hosted the Wilkesville Garden Club Christmas party at her home with a 7 o clock buffet. Members and guests enjoyed decorations, a Sunshine Sister gift exchange, and a short meeting. The evening featured music by Miss McClusky and a business session, with next meeting set for Mrs Wayne Ogdin's home. The issue notes OES and Pythian Sisters installations, basketball results, a donkey game postponed, and several local illness and visiting reports. The mackerel migrates seasonally as winter cools surface waters.

Wilkesville E. G. Ne Grace Nunemaker Florence Parsons Marie Penn Blanche Penn Maggie Rhodes Eliza Steele Jewell Strong Nell Strong Anne Cameron Bessie Wells Doris Wells Mildred Wells Luella Wells Madeline Wiseman Louise Waltz E. G. Nelson Alice McClusky OES Leonard Calvin Paul Paul Blore Grace Colwell Russell Woltz Ruth Swisher Catharine Wells Lydonia Cooper Anna Blore Marshall Ethel Chapman Ester Vowell Adah Louise Woltz Ruth Edith Newsom Esther Martha Electa Evalyn de Vault Sentinel Vesta Nelson Vinton Township Dewey Ellis Tom Hartley U. S. Veterans Hospital Huntington W. Va Earl Timms of Radcliff L. C Harry Radcliff Eleanor Steffen George Bishop Howell Gallipolis Stephenson Bidwell R. H. Woltz Presbyterian Church J. E. Strong Katie Harley Edythe Thompson McArthur Wellston and Jackson

Blue Bell Restaurant Opens in Nelsonville

The Blue Bell Restaurant operated by Mrs Gay Pairan will open Thursday at 30 Fayette Street Nelsonville opposite City Hall. It will offer lunches dinners and short orders in a newly remodeled building with a private dining room for special parties.

Nelsonville Gay Pairan Fayette St City Hall

Nelsonville benefit party planned in 11.0.C.F. Hall

The D of A chapter in Nelsonville will host a benefit party Friday evening at 7 45 in the 11 0 C F Hall. Proceeds support charitable causes in the community.

Nelsonville—D. of A C.F. Hall

Elks Charity Ball set for Dec 17 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Elks Lodge No. 543 will host a charity ball at the Elks Club on Saturday night December 17. Dancing from 9 to 12 with Johnny Littler and his orchestra. Proceeds benefit the Elks Charity Fund for lodge charity activities including a Christmas dinner for underprivileged children.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge BPO Elks Elks’ Club Johnny Littler Elks

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William Ell Camp Hocking Fort Hayes Hospital Eagle Lodge W. C. Stewart Panama Railroad Steamship Line Quincy, Mass Nelsonville Social Notes Women’s Business and Professional Club Blue Bell Treva Shaw Seharf Nettie Davis Zita Bowers Marie Warehime Patricia Clifford Ethel Rosser Mary Stout Pauline Ball W.C.T.U Woman’s Christian Temperance Union John Williams Joseph Mary Jesus W. P. Clark Christ Bertha Barker Charles Monks Janice Lines Garth Lightfoot Amy Jo Dewhurst T. S. Bush Juanita Lines Eudora Chapter Masonic Temple Amesville New York City R. R. Stalter Howard Baker Toledo Freda Powell Jackson St Leah Fick GT Club Golden Rule Methodist Church Inez Wilson Marie Wilson Racen Bellamy Frank McHugh Dick Foran Lloyd Bacom Bete & Semus Young America Phis Toronto Oscar Fletcher Cleveland, O Esther Frayer Cecil Williams Wilkesville Social Notes Suter James Barker North St Clinton Webb Clarence Matheny G - Moury Clarence Salts Wylie Thurness Clarence Schempp Judson Shriner Matheny Webb Davis Coats
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