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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1937

Page

2

Records for Corresponding Periods Fall in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Post Office reports its busiest three days in history under Postmaster L J Eberle with mail volume surpassing all prior years. Staff worked extra hours as cancellations rose while cash revenue barely increased due to more unsealed Christmas cards with reduced postage. Office open all day Saturday. parcels delivered through the city before Christmas. closed Christmas Day. Mr and Mrs Wilson Green visiting New Albany Ohio with son the Rev Ray Green and family.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Wilson Green New Albany Ohio Ainth Rev Ray Green

Former Murray City Resident W C Argust Dies

W C Argust division superintendent of Peabody Coal Co and former Murray City resident died. Funeral held in Taylorville Ind with Masonic burial rites. Hundreds attended. a large floral display filled trucks. Ray Edmundson Illinois state president of United Mine Workers was an honorary pallbearer. A Peabody Coal Co and state mining official delegation traveled from Chicago by special train.

Murray City Taylorville Ind W. C. Argust Peabody Coal Co Argust Presbyterian Church Ray Edmundson Illinois United Mine Workers Chicago

Nelsonville Social Briefs Highlight Christmas Visits

Local notices list multiple Christmas guest appearances in Nelsonville including Ed Love and Sigrid in Columbus, Harriett Davis in Marietta Hospital, and students and teachers returning home for holidays. Also notes WBA Juniors and Women’s Relief Corps meetings and a church youth league resuming Jan 2 with new officers.

Entertains Class with Gift Exchange and Christmas Program

Mrs. Frank Minner Jr hosted the Sunday School class on Wednesday evening. A gift exchange followed by a late lunch and a Christmas program were shared with the members.

Frank Minner, Jr

Buchtel Tops Troy in Back-to-Back Games

In Ameresville and at home, Buchtel boys defeated Troy 27-20 with Sheskey and Shirley leading scoring, while Nutter Robson and Cherniak anchored defense. Buchtel girls won 20-14 as Wagner and Worthington paced their offense. Troy’s Guter led scoring in the girls game.

Buchtel Buchtel Boys Ameresville Troy Sheskey Shirley Nutter Robson Cherniak Bingman Troy Guter Wagner Casesnncosu Tae Troy Dougherty Swearington Connsessseaches Brandebuy D. Wagner Worthington LaFollette Cneuciace Savers Sncbanenocada Ri WaeNel Comnanae M. McDonald D. Rite Benutnnwanea L. LaFollette R. McDonald TRA Sedan CHE Weneseenen Git Ceusonsogue RAAE Baath Cncncumnewedes Gaskins Russo Cnnoc Cnsan Giaiscgs Gorham Ohio

Mrs. Morgan Reunites With Daughter After Hip Injury

Mrs. William Morgan moved from Grant Hospital to her daughter Mrs. C. R. Fischer’s home at 1889 Franklin Park South Columbus today. Friends may visit or call the daughter’s home. Morgan is recovering satisfactorily after an accident two weeks ago that caused an impacted fracture of her left hip at home.

Harriett Davis Harry Davis Marietta Osteopathic Hospital L. E. Butts Marietta Nelsonville William Morgan Grant Hospital C. R. Fischer Franklin Park Columbus

John Lewis Dies Suddenly at Murray City

Nelsonville John Lewis 77 died suddenly this morning at his Murray City home. He is survived by son Melvin Lewis of Columbus and two daughters Ethel Milato of Cleveland and Anna Birdsell of Murray City. His wife preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Nelsonville John Lewis Murray City Melvin Lewis Columbus Ethel Milato Cleveland Anna Birdsell

Christmas Party For Sunday School Juniors

The Begin ners Class and Primary Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School, hosted by Mrs L R Kelch, held a Christmas party Thursday afternoon in the church social rooms. They gathered around a lit tree singing carols, heard readings, and the Christmas Story was read. Christmas candy boxes and ice cream were served by Mrs Keich and assistants Ruth Keich Stiers Les and Charles Kennard.

Church of Christ Stanley Mechem Mrs. Mechem Ruth Morris Delores Mender Wanda DeVol Doris Reed Anna Warner Marjorie Blair Pauline Johnson Virginia North Birdie Pierce Wava Bateman Kathryn Christian Martha Evener Martha Pierce Nelsonville Presbyterian Sunday School L. R. Kelch Patty Lu Hall Ann Preston Keich Ruth Keich Stiers Les Charles Kennard

Buchtel Honor Roll Is Large

The Buchtel schools list six weeks of top students. Seniors include Dolores Wagner and Lawrence Wright. juniors Jane Ervin and William McConnell. sophomores Robert Schenz and Mary Jo Kovaleski.

Buchtel Dolores Wagner Robert Robson Ned Tolliver Lillian Lafollette Norma Worthington Theresa Culp Rosemary McDonald Lawrence Wright Carl McDonald Jane Ervin Bill Sheskey William McConnell William Shirley June Katzenback Eva Lafollette Adda Wright Robert Schenz Mary Jo Kovaleski John Lanning Walter Murphy Fred Maccombs Florence Simonton Mary Opal Lang Doris Bryson Dorothy Donley Betty Tolliver Margaret McDonald Gladys Carrol Eldred Parson Bette Tignor Earl Delong Alice Thompson June Ervin Gladys Day Vivian Murphy Doris Burgess Eugene Lafollette Lillian McKee Jack Maurer Betty McQuaid Jimmy Tolliver Zella Ann Dimoes Byron Jack Bookman Dorothy Sullivan Jimmy Levandusky Orvilla Smart Thomas Sheskey Gene Graham Donald Yates James Pierce Don Smathers Richard Taylor Nine Collins Shirley Lock Bobby McCullough Genevieve Day Lowell Graham Jody Leade Mary Maurer Addam Rife Richard Dearing Billy Davenport Margaret Robson Jimmy Covert Billy Wagner Jerry Tolliver Phyllis Yates Jimmy McDonald Teddy Martin Terry Byron

Doanville Pupils Renovate Toys Help Needy Families

Doanville School pupils collected old toys and renovated them with enthusiasm from older and younger students. They prepared baskets for worthy families containing jellies fruits and vegetables and distributed them. Seventh and eighth graders enjoyed a popcorn party.

Nelsonville Doanville School

Mrs Steenrod Hosts Primary Teachers in Nelsonville

Mrs Orville Steenrod entertained the Christian Sunday School primary teachers at her Nelsonville home. Fourteen guests dined at two tables with a white Christmas tree and Santa decor. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Walter Morrison Miss Wilma Scott and Miss Catherine Courtney after contests.

Nelsonville Orville Steenrod Christian Sunday School Santa Claus Walter Morrison Wilma Scott Catherine Courtney

Pastor Will Preach On After Christmas

Nelsonville church plans a Sunday sermon themed After Christmas by Rev. Leland Goodman. The Church of Christ will feature a special choir music program. A 4 30 p m Christmas vesper service follows with The Nativity of Jesus as its theme and choir selections including The First Song of Christmas The Christmas Glory Song and There Is Room in My Heart.

Nelsonville Leland Goodman Church of Christ Lane Meredith Holton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Epry Orpheum Theatre Diels Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Nelsonville Social Briefs Ed Love Sigrid Eldon Smith Ruth Love Harriett Elza Hellyer Dick Aumiller Leighton Aumiller Thurman Dow Chillicothe Phil Kelch Elizabeth Shepard Warrenville Grace Shepard Earl Jackson Burlington Vermont R. H. Jackson John Jackson Cathleen Saltz McLaney High School John Saltz Frank Jackson Sally Robert Lancaster Mansfield Arthur Love Roy Washburn Wooster Co. E. Washburn Earl Baker Paul Hudson W. L. Hudson Jo Barnecut Mable Barnecut William Mills S. B. Minault Baldwin-Wallace College Berea V. J. Kelly East Orange N. J L. B. Fink Mary Pritchard A. L. Pritchard Dr. Pritchard WBA Raymond Henshaw Jackson St WRC Women's Relief Corps Young People's League Mrs. Morgan Merry Christmas Fitz Optical Office Dew Bldg Merrie Doanville Mrs. Steenrod Cable Wunther Merry Grist THE Ohio Bell Telephone CO Mechems Dry Goods W. B. Mechem C.S. Mechem
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