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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
6
Doanville Schools fed 160 children at the Community Center at noon with six turkeys. The event was organized by the Nelsonville Eagles, the Dorcas Club, the WPA kitchen and others. Santa distributed candy and helped serve ice cream as carols filled the room.
Nelsonville Ohio. Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R and guests gathered December 19 at the Wilson home on East Columbus Street for the annual Christmas meeting. Regent W H Weigand led a short business session, with reports on Ellis Island work and Christmas readings. Contests crowned Lulu Lane and E E Bell in social hour games. lunch followed a gift exchange.
Nelsonville’s Greyhounds beat Jackson 36-21 in the varsity game and 16-15 in the reserves, extending both squads to 2–0 in league play. The first quarter yielded a 10-4 lead, and the defense held Jackson to eight points by halftime as Nelsonville pulled away. The second five played most of the final period as Jackson scored 9-7.
Neiman Auto Parts swept three games to claim first place, defeating the Straitsville Merchants who were short by Walter Calkins. Jack Kelley led Neiman with 571, while George Wilson led Straitsville with 523 as Eddie Lawson and Dick Williams added strong scores. The Athena Brick Corporation and Beasleys Bowlers were slated to clash tonight at the local alleys.
Nel sonville Boy Scout Troop 64 sponsored by the Nel sonville Eagles was organized in April 1938 by Francis D. White as scoutmaster with eight members. In the last year the troop placed second in three of four major Scout events in the Kootaga Area and earned top honors for Honor Camper and Good Camper at the District Camp in Athens. The scouts also took part in collecting toys for the American Legion Toy Drive this season.
Mrs. A G Cotton announces the marriage of Eva Margaret Cotton to Karl Henry Kasten on Dec 11 in Manassas Virginia. Attendants were Hazel Davis and Eric G Janssen of Washington D C. They return to 316 Poplar St Nelsonville.
Doanville schools and Sunday School staged an operetta Surprising Santa Claus at the Community Center. Teachers directed the show with group singing of Christmas carols accompanying the performance.
Twenty five members and guests enjoyed the annual Christmas party in the church social rooms. A dinner, carols, a program and gift exchange followed. Devotions were led by Mrs Faye Howard and Mrs George Evans. Gifts were given to teachers Mrs Charles Monks and Mrs Josie Green with thanks to Mr Pat Gal.
A Nelsonville high school drive collects clothing and toys for the needy with a strong need for produce. Parents are asked to remind children to bring food gifts to Miss Cavanaugh's room and to drop contributions at the Buckeye Building after 8 AM Saturday. Baskets will be delivered Monday between 7 and 9 AM after meat purchases are credited.
The Nelsonville chapter of the D of A will sponsor a benefit party at the ICCF Hall on Friday evening at 7 45. Proceeds support the organization’s community projects and charitable work in the area.
Nelsonville High hosted its annual Yuletide program. Seventh graders and girls’ quartet presented a global theme of Christmas customs with roles for Christine and the Christmas Fairy. Miss Jackson sponsored the program and Miss Lowden led the ceremony.
Kimberly choir will perform the Christmas cantata "Chimes of the Holy Night" in the church chapel Friday at 7 pm. The Sunday School Christmas service is Sunday at 10:30 am, with public invited to both services. Decorations include a large Christmas tree in the Community Centers.
Nelsonville pupils show interest in tax stamps for child welfare. Dorothy Lowden leads, with Miss Lillian Stover and Mrs. Bingman coordinating the campaign. Junior Dance postponed until after Christmas holidays. Seniors in Home Room 304 perform Christmas stories and activities. Presbyterian Sunday School to hold Christmas party Friday at 7 pm.
Nelsonville church members plan a Christmas carol service led by the Sunday School with orchestra. Emily Sharp will sing Star of the East with Jo Sharp on piano. Regular worship follows at 10 30. The choir will perform Birthday of a King and Cantique de Noe. Soloists Tom Sheppard and Mrs Mary McCune. Evening vesper at 4 30 features Jesu Bambino Cherubim Sing Hark Hark My Son Christmas Morn In Excelsis Deo and a special number by Mrs Mary McCune.
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