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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1933

Page

3

Olsonville High School Band To Present Special Program

Olsonville high school band under ward W Hamm will present a program at the assembly Wednesday at 8 15 in the high school theater. The program includes Romiane Gounod Advance Colors Pledge America Margaret Howe etc. The program ends with Christmas carols Beneath the Holly and a solo by Earl Whip and Spur.

Lsonville High School Oiward W. Hamm High Starium Romaine Gounod Advance Pledge America Margaret Howe Neilors Weidt Victor Hertes Herbert

Mission at St Andrews Nelsonville Tends Week

A mission at St Andrews Church Nelsonville continues all week led by Father Tracey. Public attendance is invited for Catholic instruction for non-Catholics. Services start at 7 each evening. Also tomorrow a quilts and hooked bazaar at the Building from 8 to 12:20 with a display of quilts by the Nelsonville Club and prizes to be awarded.

Andrews Catholic Church Lle St. Andrews Nelsonville Father Tracey Club of Nelsonville

Christmas Program At Presbyterian Church Engages Youth

Nelsonville section reports a Presbyterian Young People's Society gathering on Sunday with Christmas themes. Calvin Lancaster read scripture, Margaret Johnson sang a Christmas anthem, Joe Galvin played The Carnival of Venice on trumpet, Arlene Betts reviewed a short story, and Prof. W. W. Hamm led group carols.

Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Presbyterian Young People’s Society Calvin Lancaster Margaret Johnson Joe Galvin Arlene Betts W. W. Hamm

Pageant of the Three Gifts Planned by Local Choir

The Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville shifts midweek worship to a pageant and choir rehearsal at 7 pm. Those in the Sunday evening service at 5 will attend rehearsal Wednesday. The Pageant of the Three Gifts features shepherds and angels and is set for Christmas Eve.

Nelsonville Shepherds and Angels

Buchtel P T A to Hear Guest Speaker

The Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association will meet in the school building on Wednesday night December 20 at 7 30. The first and second grades under Miss Anna Gray and Miss Althea Whitmore arrange the program with a short musical by the Four Hillsiders. Guest speaker will be Mrs. T M Wolfe of Athens.

Buchtel Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association Anna Gray Althea Whitmore Hillsiders T. M. Wolfe Athens

Birthday Dinner Honors Gilliham Family Guests

Mrs. Sam Gilliham hosted a Sunday dinner honoring her husband with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gilliham and daughter Mary Catherine and son John of New Marshfield. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilliham of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Berry and daughter Helen, and Paul Patton and Barbara Patton of Columbus.

Sam Gilliham Ray Gilliham Mary Catherine John New Marshfield Frank Gilliham Athens Henry Berry Helen Paul Patton Barbara Patton Columbus

Past Noble Grands Club to Host Christmas Party

The Past Noble Grands Club of the Rebekah Degree will hold their annual Christmas party and gift exchange at the home of Mrs Beatrice Shafer on Jackson Street Wednesday December.

Noble Grands Club Beatrice Shafer Jackson Street

Funeral for W. O. Stout Held in Nelsonville

Funeral services for W. O. Stout were held Monday afternoon at 1 30 at the home of his son C L Stout conducted by Rev Rothrock and Rev Shearer Two hymns were read and the body placed in the mausoleum at Union Street Cemetery in Athens

Legion Meeting Set for Wednesday in Nelsonville

Glenford Dugan Post American Legion will hold a meeting Wednesday evening at the Legion Home in Nelsonville.

Legion Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion

Local preacher to preach Saturday night at New Pottsburgh News

Rev Hoak will lead a Saturday night sermon with special singing by Rev Wachenschwanz. Athens County Union Class meets New Year’s Eve at The Plains Nazarene Church and invites the public. James Campbell injured in a wreck is improving. James Powell recovering after being struck by a car. Mrs Fannie Martin Mrs Bertha Hashman and children visited Raymond Martin at Sand Run Sunday.

Hoak Wachenschwanz Athens County Union The Plains Nazarene Church James Campbell James Powell Pearl Powell Fannie Martin Bertha Hashman Raymond Martin Sand Run

Protracted meeting opens at Pilgrim Holiness Church

A church revival led by Reverend Kittle of Murray City begins December 23 at Pilgrim Holiness Church. Local social notices list visits and illnesses across Nelsonville Athens Chauncey and New Pittsburgh with several families and individuals noted. The Nelsonville mayor and wife announce the birth of daughter Martha Ellen Hickman at Cherrington Hospital Logan on December 18, with Mrs Fielder as former name.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Kittle Murray City Martin Howard Dave Saddier Nelsonville Charles Kinsey John Hartman Athens Charles Wendell Floyd Lowery New Pittsburgh Herbert Ely Thomas Bryan J. W. Hickman Martha Ellen Cherrington Hospital Logan Hickman Loretta Fielder Chauncey

Community Christmas Program and Speaker at Locks church

Members of the Church of God at Locks Ohio announce a Christmas program Thursday at 7 30 p m. Sunday evening at 6 00 p m Miss Emily Sterry of Anderson Indiana Bible College will speak with special music at the Young People's meeting.

Church of God At Locks Ohio Emily Sterry Anderson, Ind Bible College

Sigma Phi Gamma Christmas Party At Hotel Athene

Pledges organized a Christmas program with songs poems and stories at Mrs. Lawrence Herron’s home in Hotel Ath en s Monday night. High bridge scores went to Mrs. M. J Worley and second to Mrs. Carl Bowman. Gifts were exchanged and Mrs. Maude Kittsmiller, the sorority mother, attended.

Sigma Phi Gamma Lawrence Herron Hotel Athens M. J Worley Carl Bowman Maude Kittsmiller

Fathers' Night at Central P T A Christmas Program

The Central P T A meets Wednesday at 7 p m at Central School for Fathers Night. Parents will attend in the parents' room while a special program by the children, arranged by Ruth Connell, supervisor of music and the grade school teachers, is performed.

Central P. T. A Central School Ruth Connell

Brothers Reunite After 53 Years in Marshfield

Pearl Baughman of Kansas City Missouri visits his brother C E Baughman in New Marshfield after a 53 year separation. Pearl, formerly of Zaleski, traveled from Kansas City by plane, recalling long absence from the region.

Pearl Baughman Kansas City C. E. Baughman New Marshfield Zaleski Mr. Baughman Western Airway

Progressive Class Holds Christmas Party at Edwards Home

The Progressive Class of Central Avenue Methodist Church met for a Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. Evan Edwards 8 Second Street. Santa delivered toys for the kids after 8:30, and refreshments were served. The January meeting will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hamilton.

Central Avenue Methodist Church Evan Edwards Second Street Santa Claus Thomas Hamilton

Mission Group to Meet at Shafer Residence

Mrs C D Shafer assisted by Mrs Will Barker and Mrs L A Whit will entertain the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Thursday evening at 7 30 o'clock at 116 Fayette Street The Rev Crouse will lead devotions and Mrs Hyde will be program leader There will be a Christmas exchange of gifts.

C. D. Shafer Will Barker L. A. Whitmore Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Shafer Fayette Street Crouse Hyde

Local notices of visits and meetings in town

Mrs L D Johnson left this morning for Cleveland to attend the funeral of her brother in law A L Johnson. Mrs A B Wells Athens spent Monday with her mother here. Mrs O M Evans Columbus was the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs B W Gadbury. Mrs A A Goddard Mr and Mrs E G Trotter and Dayton Trotter Bartlett were Monday guests of Mr and Mrs T J Davis. The Queen Esthers will meet Wednesday evening at 7 30 with Ruth Gilbert on Fort Street. All are to bring dues.

Queen Esthers Ruth Gilbert Fort Street

Huge Chorus to Sing at Ohio University Convocation

A choir of more than 200 voices directed by Miss Melvin Danielson from the Department of Music Education will perform Christmas music at the final convocation of the year in Memorial Auditorium tomorrow at 9 40 a m. The group comprises undergraduates enrolled in kindergarten through elementary education and music education courses.

Melvin Danielson Department of Music Education Ohio University Memorial Auditorium

Charles Johnson jailed for contempt in divorce case

Charles Johnson Williams was committed to Gallia County Jail on Monday for contempt of court after failing to pay attorney fees in a divorce suit.

Gallipolis Charles Johnson Williams Gallia County

Christmas Window by Claude Evans Shocks Neighbors

Claude Evans of Hudson Avenue crafted a clever window display for Southern Ohio Electric Co. showing two children in bed as Santa enters the room while they sleep. Evans worked at nights for weeks with Mrs. Evans helping with the dolls and setup.

Southern Ohio Electric Co Santa Claus Santa Evans

Rev Coulter Discusses Christmas Sentiment at Rotary

Rev C M Coulter spoke on the sentiment of Christmas before the Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Berry. Edward C Schloss praised retiring president R F Cuyler and presented him and Mrs Cuyler a gift as he leaves for Shelbyville Indiana. H C Pendry was elected vice president replacing Fred M McKay who becomes club president.

Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry C. M. Coulter M. E R. F. Cuyler Edward C. Schloss Fred M. McKay

Sheltering Arms Hospital Weekly Patient Report

Last week admissions include Henry Morgan Gloucester medical Julia Ann Slingluff Athens surgical Ursula Katheryn Green Athens surgical Mrs John Algeo and son Athena Charles Bobo Athens surgical Mrs G H Wemmer Athens medical Mrs Mary Pritchard Trimble medical John Metzger Athens surgical Deward Whaley Millfield accident Mrs Jane Eaton Athens accident Convalescents are Henry Morgan Mrs John Algeo Charles Bobo Mrs Mary Pritchard John Metzger Doward Whaley Mrs Jane Eaton Discharges include Sam Jellison The Plains James Miller The Plains Julia Ann Slingliff Ursula Kathryn Green Mrs G H Wemmer

Sheltering Arms Hospital Henry Morgan Glouster Julia Ann Slingluff Athens Ursula Katheryn Green John Algeo Athena Charles Bobo G. H. Wemmer Mary Pritchard Trimble John Metzger Deward Whaley Millfield Jane Eaton Doward Whaley Sam Jellison the Plains James Miller Julia Ann Slingliff Ursula Kathryn Green

Ohio University Alumni Dance Plans in Wheeling

Ohio University alumni to form an Ohio Valley chapter hold a December 29 dance at Air Castle Wheeling West Virginia. Music by Charles Dunaway and his broadcasting orchestra. WWVA announcements arranged. Allan Bundy class of 1982 chairs the arrangements. Mail to him c/o The Martins Ferry Times Martins Ferry Ohio to attend.

Ohio Valley Ohio University Air Castle Wheeling W. Va Charles Dunaway Broadcasting Orchestra WWVA Allan Bundy Martins Ferry Ohio

Gallipolis Pharmacy Sold in Local Deal

Garland Gillingham purchased Neal & Gillingham Pharmacy in Gallipolis and leased the building for five years. Dallas Neal deceased had his interest bought by Gillingham from the Neal estate. The store will continue under Neal & Gillingham with Gillingham as new owner, a former 13 year partner of Neal.

Gallipolis Neal & Gillingham Pharmacy Garland Gillingham Gillingham Dallas Neal Neal Neal & Gillingham Mr. Neal

Market Closure Likely Through New Year at Gallipolis

Tobacco men in Gallipolis expect the Burley Market to stay closed until after January 1 due to the recent closing action. The prolonged shutdown affects growers and merchants awaiting reopening details and market conditions.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Burley

Barley belt markets react to closing announcement

Disturbance arose yesterday after the market closure was announced. Tobacco was received throughout the day for storage.

Ohio River stage at Gallipolis noted. towboats head upstream

The Ohio River at Gallipolis stood at 2 feet today. The steamers Creighton and Julius Fleishman with tows of empty coal barges passed upstream last night toward the Kanawha River.

Gallipolis Ohio River

Death of William Mason at Athens State Hospital

William Mason, colored, of near Bidwell, died at Athens State Hospital Sunday from a cerebral hemorrhage. He will be buried in the hospital cemetery. Mason was committed to the institution from Gallia County 35 years ago, according to Judge J. B. Clark.

Gallipolis William Mason Bidwell Athens State Hospital Mason Gallia County Clark States

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