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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
8
In Nelsonville on December 19 the Presbyterian church appeals for donations for Christmas baskets to be sent out by Monday noon. Rev. Lloyd Evans reports a fund exists but short of needs and plans to repair clothing for small children. Donations of groceries fruits toys and candies are welcome with money gifts preferred to help those truly in need.
In Nelsonville on December 15 the American Legion Post organized a new Boy Scout Troop, to be numbered by the National Headquarters later. At a special meeting seven members attended, six approved for registration. Three Tenderfoot tests were passed, and seven more boys are needed for a patrol. Regular meetings will be Thursdays at 7 pm. Three assistant scoutmasters were registered: W. D. Mender acting scoutmaster, Lisle Dalton treasurer, and F. H. McConaha.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Pack announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Ellen Mollie Pack to Fred Lock of Buchtel. The couple wed in Lancaster on Friday December 18 and will reside at home after the holidays.
Nelsonville will close its schools from Friday December 20 for a two week Christmas recess and reopen on Monday January 6. Out-of-town teachers plan to depart Friday evening for holidays. Lancaster High School plays Scarlet and Gray in a Friday night basketball game at the local auditorium. Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR meets Saturday at 2:30 PM. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard and Mr. Bowers visit Columbus.
Mrs Ann Robson 75 of Chestnut Street Nelsonville died Wednesday. Funeral services Sunday at 1 PM at the Church of the Latter Day Saints. Burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery. Survived by sons Charles and John Robson daughters Mrs Thurman Irazee Mrs Charles Arbell and Mrs Ed McManaway two sisters two brothers and several grandchildren. Husband John Robson preceded in death.
Mrs William Carr of Wellsburg West Virginia was rushed to North Wheeling Hospital on Sunday and underwent a major surgical operation on Monday. The Carr family previously resided in Nelsonville.
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