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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1936

Page

2

Nelsonville Holiday Contest Awards Given

Ed C Evans home wins first prize in the Nelsonville holiday decoration contest with $25. Dr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Butts take second, and twelve cash prizes totaling $100 were awarded by a three-judge panel from outside the community. The Woman's Community Garden Club sponsored the event and praised local merchants for funding prizes.

Ed. C. Evans Nelsonville Ed C. Evans Elizabeth Lorenzo Butts Fort St Woman's Community Garden Club William Schaeffer Jackson St Ds Arnold E. Washington St John Mooney B. M. Coakley W. Washington St Lawrence Reich Jefferson St C. H. Ruble Columbus St R. W. Parks H. C. Davis Poplar St Southern Electric Co Peoples Bank

Will Serve Chicken Dinner At Willing Workers Event

Leaders of the Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church invite all members to a chicken dinner in the church social rooms on Thursday at 7 o clock. A watch party will follow the meal.

Nelsonville The Christian Church

Successor to Stalin Favored Mezhlauk Seen Rising

After Stalin the likely successor to dictator Josef Stalin in Soviet Russia is expected to be Valery Mezhlauk, vice chairman of the Supreme Economic Council of the USSR, according to the report.

Stalin Josef Stalin Soviet Russia Valery J. Mezhlauk Supreme Economic Council of The

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Christmas Guests

Local social column lists Mrs. Laura Tedrow and family visiting Sharps in Nelsonville from Columbus. Ohio Education Association events in Columbus with Grace and Mildred Roberts. Several Cincinnati, Westerville, Cleveland, Marion, Baltimore, Utica and Washington, D. C. connections visit or return home for Christmas.

Nelsonville Laura Tedrow Columbus James Sharp Frank Tecrow Sharp Grace Mildred Roberts Ohio Education Association Josie Baugh Allie Dilcher Mildred Baugh Cincinnati Duncan Falls Carl Hartley Westerville Claude Hall Mildred C. A. Stover Lillian Flossie Crawford Converse Cleveland Henry Crawford Helen Shaw Louise Rice Torch Blackburn Dayton

Family Night Postponed by Nelsonville Eagles

Nelsonville reschedules Family Night to Friday evening January 8. The event, run by the Nelsonville Eagles, is limited to Eagles and their families with a member of the Aerie required for attendance. Bingo and other entertainment will be on the program.

Nelsonville

Brother Is Shot Verle Edwards (Evelyn Klotz) and Son

Hubert Edwards was accidentally shot while hunting with a friend. Verle Edwards and her son John Richard were visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Klotz in the city when they were notified of the incident at Barberton Ohio early Sunday morning.

Nelsonville Verle Edwards Evelyn Klotz John Richard John Klotz Barberton Ohio

Linscott Twins Named Danny and Diane in Nelsonville

Nelsonville couple Mr. and Mrs. Walter Linscott welcomed twins born last week. The siblings Elizabeth S and J were given the names Danny and Diane.

Nelsonville Walter Linscott Elizabeth S&j Danny Diane

Plan Watch Service at Pilgrim Holiness Church

Pastor Rev Charles Wachenschwanz announces a watch service at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Murray City for New Year’s Eve. Protracted meetings at the church are reported to be well attended.

Murray City Pilgrim Holiness Charles Wachenschwanz

Hyde Open House On New Year Eve In Nelsonville

Dr and Mrs J M Hyde invite friends to call any time between 8 and 12 on New Year’s Eve for an open house in Nelsonville no personal invitations. Holiday guests include Troy Smith Lulu Norton and two children Frank and Lucile from Seattle Washington and other relatives from Columbus Millfield and Flavel Smith.

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Troy Smith Lulu Norton Frank and Lucile Seattle Washington Bob Hawk Flavel Smith Joe Irma Durtschi Columbus Monabelle Boling Leonard Guy Lulu Mae Millfield

Local notices from Nelsonville report family illness and travel

Mrs. Frank Lowry called to Columbus two weeks ago by her mother’s illness and death. Mrs. Eugene James spent Monday and Tuesday at her home here. Mrs. Lowry and daughter Betty will spend the rest of winter in Columbus caring for her father. Mr. Lowry will remain in Nelsonville for now.

Nelsonville Frank Lowry Columbus Eugene James Lowry Betty

Murray City Parish Bingo Night at Phillip Neri Church

The Phillip Neri Church congregation in Murray City plans a Saturday bingo party at the parish hall. Games begin at 8 o clock with proceeds supporting church activities.

Murray City the & Phillip Neri

Christmas Visitors and Family Gatherings at Taylor Ridge

Taylor Ridge social notes record numerous visits and Christmas gatherings. Families from Chillicothe Glouster Columbus and Athens plus locals spent the holiday with relatives including Kempton Strausbaugh and Mulpas households.

Taylor Ridge Social Notes

Glouster Personal And Social Notes

Glouster residents and guests are listed visiting, hosting, and traveling. Everett Leadbetter and family from Moundsville W Va visit W W Leadbetter. Mudries from this city return from Columbus with Barnhill and Baird. Jimmie Burt of Wapakoneta visits Athens and Russellville kin. Dawson family from Russellville Ky guests of local relatives. Norman Brown of Nelsonville last week’s guests.

Glouster Everett Leadbetter Billy Bobby Moundsville W. Va W. W. Leadbetter George Mudrie This City Mattie Ralph Murray City Columbus A. T. Barnhill Belle Baird Julia Burt Jimmie Wapakoneta Athens Matthew Dawson Jr Russellville Matthew Dawson Sr Duncan Falls Floyd McClellan Norman Brown Nelsonville

Freda McClellan Weds Edmund Latta in West Virginia

Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Freda McClellan of Oakdale to Edmund Latta of Glouster Rural Route. The ceremony occurred in Moundsville West Virginia on Saturday. Witnesses included the bride's brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Fritz Romain.

Freda McClellan Edmund Latta Glouster Oakdale Moundsville W. Va Fritz Romain Warner McClellan Nell Hellver

Gillette and Morgan Couple Tie The Knot In W V

Mr and Mrs William Gillett announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Marie to Cecil B Morgan son of Mr and Mrs William Morgan Glouster. The ceremony was held December 24 at St Marys West Virginia officiated by Rev Carl B Johnson. They will reside in Youngstown where Morgan is employed.

Glouster William Gillett Helen Marie Cecil B. Morgan William Morgan St. Marys W. V Carl B. Johnson

LeFavor Family Plans Cincinnati Visit During Week

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. LeFavor and their young son of Belpre visit M. M. LeFavor in Belpre and will travel to Cincinnati Thursday to spend the rest of the week with Mrs. LeFavor’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Linville, while Mr. LeFavor teaches music in Belpre schools.

Glouster C. H. LeFavor Belpre

Father of Seven Dies at Asbury Ridge

Carl Coleman Martin of Asbury Ridge died at age 56. He is survived by his wife Myrtle and seven children, parents Charles and Mrs. Martin of Athens, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Nelsonville Carl Coleman Martin Asbury Ridge Myrtle Charles Martin Athens

Presbyterian Missionary Society Meet at Krieg Home

Mrs Homer Krieg and Mrs Roy Snackenburg will host the Presbyterian Missionary Society at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon at 182 Fayette Street. Mrs L R Kelech will lead devotions and the discussion will cover Persia and the Mormons.

Nelsonville Homer Krieg Fayette St Roy Snackenburg Presbyterian Missionary Society Krieg L. R. Kelech Persia

Glouster Kiwanis Club to Install Officers

Glouster Kiwanis Club held its last noon meeting at the Hotel Gordon with president L. E. Richardson in charge. Plans were set for installing the new officers next Tuesday evening at 6 30 at the Hotel Gordon. Visitor R H Gay of McConnelsville spoke and the attendance prize went to L E Richardson.

Glouster

Study Club Meets at Jauchius Home In Glouster

The Progressive Study Club met at Mrs. Hazel Jauchius home in Glouster Monday night with eight members present under president Mrs. Ruth Watkins. Miss Lalla Danford reviewed North to the Orient by Ann Lindbergh, detailing the Lindberghs voyage from New York to the land of the midnight sun with many narrow escapes. Next meeting set for Jan 11 at Mrs. Bess Henshaw’s home.

Point Barrows Nome China Waters Bess Henshaw

Scouts Honor Leader Gifts Knife Flashlight at Service

Boy Scouts of Troop 72 at the Church of Christ presented scoutmaster Walter Gayton Jr with a flashlight and knife during a special program. The next regular meeting is Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the church.

Glouster Boy Scouts Troop 72 The Church of Christ Walter Gayton, Jr

Masons To Install Trimble Lodge Officers

Trimble Lodge No. 557 F. and A. M. will install officers at a meeting Thursday night at 7 o clock. All Masons are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served for a small charge.

Trimble Trimble Lodge No. 557

Duszs visit Pleasant City as family gathers

Mr and Mrs Harry Dusz and daughters Mary Inez and Barbara visited relatives in Pleasant City. Mary Dusz stayed longer. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Butcher announce the birth of an 814 pound son last Saturday night December 26. Wayne Fierce and family guests and attendees joined in local events including a funeral at Hollister. Miss Wanda Shumway of Jacksonville was a Christmas Day guest. Small indentations aside, Maine has more coastline than Florida.

Taylor Ridge George Kempton Nevian Charles Kempton Hebert Kempton Dayton Gladie Davis Eileen Davis Chillicothe John Davis D. E. Kempton Roy Strausbaugh Billie Columbus Strausbaugh Floyd Pugh Paros Rolland Mulpas Mr. Mulpas Raymond Mulpas Redtown W. J. Golding Neva Lois Emmet Olbers Greens Run William Olbers Mont Davis Davis John Wenger Charlies Robert Hanning Boyd Kennedy Som Donald Delano Kennedy Wilfred Mulpas Doras Geraldine Mulpas New Marshfield Robert Mulpan William Davis Glouster Clarence Winn Carl Hildebrand Charles Boley Larry Helen Hildebrand Carl Hildebrand, Jr Dwight Smith Mr. Smith P. M. Smith Bishopville Riley Morris Blaine Chalfant Nellie P. B. Chatfant Trimble Heights Harry Dusz Mary Inez Barbara Pleasant City Mary Dusz Wilbur Butcher Wayne Fierce K. T. Fierce Guy Fierce Pauline Wayne Matthew Davis Hollister Wanda Shumway Jacksonville H. J. Dust

Classes 1 and 2 at First Baptist host oyster chicken fry

Glouster members of the Church classes one and two will dine at an oyster and chicken fry Thursday evening at seven oclock. Guests include class members and invited visitors.

Glouster First Baptist Church

Rothwell Club to Meet at Mundew Home Thursday

The Rothwell Club plans a Thursday meeting in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. E. Mundew. Members are to gather for a brief session and discussion in a cordial neighborhood setting.

Glouster Rothwell Club E. E. Mundew

Get-Together Club Hosts All-Day Birthday Meeting

Members of the Get-Together Club will celebrate November and December birthdays with an all-day gathering at the Bishopville Town House. A noon potluck will be served as part of the event.

Bishopville Town House

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