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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1941
Page
2
Troop 65 of the Boy Scouts will meet Friday night December 26 at the Elks Home instead of Thursday. Members urged to bring ration fees as they organize a first aid team and welcome new members under sponsor Elks of Nelsonville.
The Industrial Labor Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys will elect officers at its meeting in the American Legion building Nelsonville on Friday evening December 26. C E B Hoskins secretary says a large attendance is requested. The group plans a post year collection of old newspapers magazines and scrap paper to fund troop equipment and camping needs. A hike for the first or second Sunday will be discussed.
Nelsonville report describes the newly formed Civilian Defense Council aims to coordinate activities, inform residents, and enlist public cooperation in wartime. Frank G. Smith explains citizen duties while Rotary and Garden Club members hear about allied impact and community unity. A. H. Motes and others attend as guests.
The Syracuse WCTL hosts a Christmas party at the home of Mrs Certetine Grimm with Mrs Merrie Kart presiding. The event includes caroling by Certetmee, a prayer by Mrs Hess, and a reading of The Meaning of Christmas by Mrs Jewing Karr and others.
Nelsonville area notes report the Forest Rose Embroidery Club met at Miss Margaret Clark's home 30 Campbell St for its annual Christmas party. Attendees shared needlework then dinner and a business session planning the anniversary dinner at Mrs Jesse Coon 670 Chestnut St.
Nelsonville Garden Club hosted a Monday meeting at Mrs. Joe Indersden’s home with Mrs. E. E. Bell and others assisting. A turkey dinner was served to members and four guests including Mrs. Yerkey and Mr. Bateman. Mayor-elect pledged support to the club and answered questions before a short business session and a Community Chest pledge.
January 2 at Mrs J M Hyde's home the civic group held its meeting with Christmas carols a gift exchange and Rev George acting as Santa. Mrs Hyde gave a short history of the club spanning 20 years of activity.
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