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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles Lead District Initiation Attendance

Sixty members of Nelsonville Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles attended the district initiation at Murray City Tuesday night, the largest turnout in the district aside from Murray City. The Nelsonville caravan had 15 cars and several officers were named. State Officer Leo King spoke. District Director L E Hillis outlined a future Big Producers Banquet in Athens. Nelsonville won the district for most new members, reporting 89 of 175 new members in District Four over two months. The district initiation at Murray City is slated for Sunday February 12 in the afternoon.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Murray City Harry Chesher Johnny Linton Call Charles Sayers James Odenthal Charles Hope A. Hankerson Arry Chesher

Shower at Albany Home for Newlywed Mr. and Mrs. Enlow

Mrs. Eldon Dailey and Mrs. A. D. Cline will host a miscellaneous shower Saturday night for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Enlow who were recently married. The event will be at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Baughman in Albany, with friends invited.

Albany Eldon Dailey A. D. Cline Arthur Enlow E. M. Baughman

Nelsonville Social Notes

Nelsonville reports a January social dinner hosted by Mrs J V Wood for the Women’s Community Garden Club with 30 attendees. Stanley McVey spoke on tree care and Holly tree selection, noting Nelsonville’s lone lawn tree at the Mulligan home. Local personal notices include visits and illnesses, a GT Club steak fry at 516 Jackson St, a birthday party for Jane Raine, and a Thursday Methodist Missionary Society gathering at 116 Fayette St.

Nelsonville J. V. Wood Women's Community Garden Club William Mills Miss Nixon Walter Wolfe Wood Wood Home Stanley McVey McVey Fred Mulligan Albany Freda Powell GT Club Jackson St C. D. Shafer Methodist Missionary Society Fayette St Shafer John Herrold

Scout Week Plans Sparked by Nelsonville Troop 65

Nelsonville Troop 65 of the Boy Scouts met Tuesday evening at the Episcopal Church to discuss Scout Week plans. After the business session they enjoyed games and set next meeting for Tuesday at 7 oclock.

Nelsonville Episcopal Church

Bicycle Recovered After Porch Theft In Chestnut Street

A bicycle stolen from the porch of Chet Hanning on Chestnut Street last Saturday night was found by Patrolman James Cope on Tuesday in a mine near Monday. Two local youths alleged to be involved will be certified to juvenile court.

Nelsonville Chet Hanning Chestnut St James Cope

Nelsonville Church Announces Weekly Prayer Service

The Church of Christ in Nelsonville holds its weekly prayer service tonight at seven led by Mrs Rose Weigand.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Rose Weigand

Riley Enters Republican Bid for City Auditor

Nelsonville Ronald Red Riley, Mac Chevrolet parts and accessories manager, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for city auditor in the August primary. The four year term affects all municipal posts and Riley is a long time Nelsonville resident married with one daughter. His petition was circulating Tuesday as campaigning begins with many candidates expected.

Nelsonville Ronald “Red” Riley Mac Chevrolet Riley Nelsonsville

Theft of Two Cars Reported to Police

Nelsonville police report the theft of two automobiles. A coach owned by Cedric Campbell was taken from the Public Square Tuesday evening and a sedan owned by Frank Smith was stolen from near his Columbus Street residence early this morning.

Nelsonville Cedric Campbell Public Square Frank Smith Columbus St

Special Men's Sunday School Service at Pilgrim Holiness

Men will meet Thursday evening February 2 at 7 in the Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street for a special service in the Sunday School room. Rev. B A Awe will give a prophetic message and a special orchestra will provide music.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St B. A. Awe

Speed Demonstration Highlights Local Typing Talent

Nelsonville high school hosts a typing demonstration for commercial students led by Miss Betty Paulsoncamp from Columbus. The amateur speed champion has entered multiple U S contests and shows a 140 words per minute record in the championship event. Evelyn Wolfe achieves 96 words a minute in a senior class test.

Nelsonville Betty Paulsoncamp Columbus U. S Evelyn Wolfe

Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Numbers in Nelsonville

Donald Pepper, charged by police with selling numbers in this city, pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor C. G. Dew. He was fined $50 and costs.

Nelsonville Donald Pepper C. G. Dew

Taylor Ridge Social Notes and Local Visits

Taylor Ridge reports the newly organized Boys Bible Class held its first social at the Hildebrandt home with officers elected including president Billie Strausbaugh and treasurer Bob Anglin. Various community members attended events, visits covered include Mrs. Anglin and Miss Chalfant’s recovery at White Cross Hospital.

Taylor Ridge Boys Bible Carl Hildebrandt Billie Strausbaugh Billie Heffken Fritz Hildebrand Bob Anglin John Kempton Billie Herbst Emmett Olbers Jr Johnny Kempton Desera Herbst Columbus Mrs. Nagle Della Chalfant White Cross Hospital Miss Chalfant

Girl Bowlers Scorelets at Nelsonville High

Nelsonville High School girls bowling club met after school under Miss Shaw. Pauline Johnson manages. top scorers for January include Jeanette Davis, Freda Smith, Pauline Johnson, with March progress by Marjorie Blair, Jeanette Reeves, Rosemary Sayers and Irene Hoch.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Miss Shaw Pauline Johnson Jeanette Davis Freda Smith Marjorie Blair Jeanette Reeves Rosemary Sayers Irene Hoch

Young People Observe 50th Anniversary of Christian Endeavor

At the Church of Christ in Nelsonville a young peoples meeting featured readings and songs. The Christian Endeavor movement marks its 50th anniversary with the slogan World Wide Youth Fellowship and observances nationwide.

Nelsonville Young People’s Meeting Church of Christ Anna Mae Alen Betty Jean Ross Delbert Norman Jesus World Wide Youth Fellowship Ilean Betts

Albany Social and Personal Highlights in Local Notices

The Albany community shares birthday celebrations for Mrs Clarence Arbaugh Earl Stanley Walter McVey and Roger VanDyke at Mrs Arbaughs home. A noon potluck includes numerous neighbors and families. Local clubs meet with Bible contests, grange degrees conferred, and visiting members from Athens Reynoldsburg Columbus and Wellston.

Albany Clarence Arbaugh Earl Stanley Denver Mc- Vey Will Cooley Fred Worhes Howard Stanley Arthur van Dyke Will Gillogly Victoria Gillogly Oda Gillogly Ermel Arbaugh Paul Springer

Simmons Rites Set for Clyde Simmons

Funeral services for Clyde Simmons will be held Thursday at 10 o clock morning at the home of his brother Harry Simmons in Deanville. Burial will be at Greenlawn.

Scouts honor two Troop 72 members advance roles

At the Board of Review in the high school building on Tuesday night, David Morris passed the Life Scout test and Gene Skinner earned the Pathfinder Merit Badge. Both are from Troop 72.

Glouster Board of Review David Morris Gene Skinner

Hollister High Alumni Plan Feb 13 Meeting

Hollister High School hosts a gathering of all alumni on February 13 to organize an alumnae association. All former graduates are urged to attend.

GRADS Hollister Hollister High School

Glouster Tom Cats Triumph Over Chauncey Blue Devils

Glouster Tom Cats beat the Chauncey Blue Devils 27 to 21 on Tuesday night. Faine led Glouster with 11 points while Day and Palmer each had eight for Chauncey. In the preliminary, Tom Kittens topped Chauncey 22 to 4. Sweeney and Keish added two points each in the reserves. Vaughan had eight for Glouster.

Glouster Chauncey Tom Kittens Faine Day Palmer Sweeney Keish Vaughan Chauncey Stalder Simmers Weeeene Day Bridgewater Mingus Dennison Semenence Ee B. Bryson Nesecea E. Gaskalla

Amateur Boxers Meet in Glouster Ring

In Glouster at the Glouster Athletic Club on Wednesday night February 1, Al Irwin faces Bud Burnside in the main event. The card includes Freddie Ray versus Willie Russell, Skeet Sikorski versus Kid Cornewell, Bobby Rice versus Jackie Vore, Wild Bill Irwin versus Ollie Stack, and Chet Van Bibber against Roy Hayden with curtain at 8:30. Melvin Trussell and Homer Morris head the Lancaster and Glouster clubs respectively.

Glouster Glouster Athletic Club al Irwin Glouster A. C Bud Burnside Lancaster Burnside Steve Gyurko Louis Connell Frank Buhla Irwin Willie Russell Freddie Ray Newark Skeet Sikorski Kid Cornewell Bobby Rice Chet van Bibber Jackie Vore Wild Bill Irwin A. C Ollie Stack Roy Hayden Buchtel Melvin Trussell Homer Morris

Social Notes Of Glouster Highlights Local Visits and Dances

Glouster social notes record visits by Mr and Mrs Robert Williams and Miss Marcella Jonas to Columbus, Mrs R C Galloway and son J V in Athens, and J V remaining to start Ohio U classes. A Chauncey Glouster basketball game drew several attendees. Events include a Young People's Dance Club meeting with a prize for best club name and a door prize, Daughters of St George Club meeting with comic valentines, a Virginia Love 18th birthday party with gifts and games and a long guest list of classmates and relatives.

Glouster Robert. Williams Marcella Jonas Columbus R. C. Galloway J. V Athens Ohio U Erle Bridgewater C. FE. McCafferty Don Henry Homer Shields Mary Guerra Chauncey Chauncey- Glouster Virginia Love Oakdale Ellis Moore Francis Love Minnie Coffman Alice Bethel Mary Kathryn Easler Lucille Moore Arizella Frazier Grace McClellan Mildred Embrey Dorothy Lowery Louise Moore Evelyn Christman Barbara Love Edward Moore James Easler Walter Love Keith Duckler Billy Nott Harry Love Billy Ralph and Lee Love David Love Rosa Love Prudence Nott Mary Love John Love

Glouster Hardware Store Burglarized Overnight

Glouster Carpenters Hardware at 94 High St was burglarized Monday night. Manager Andrew Allen found nickels missing from the till while pennies remained, and an upstairs window showed entry. Two guns vanished. police and a prosecuting attorney investigator were alerted.

Glouster Carpenter’s Hardware High St Andrew Allen Rose

Blowers Take Two Of Three From Rich Loaf Bakers

J Wolf Sr led Blowers with 603 total and 225 high single as Blowers beat Rich Loaf Bakers two games to one. Individual scores show J Wolf Sr 225 195 183 603 and Zimmer 182 139 191 512, Parks 177 158 192 527, Blind 146 151 145 442, Hemsley 170 169 156 495. Rich Loaf Bakers tallied 574 by Bullock and 543 by Janchius among others, finishing 1 2.

B. Bullock R. Janchius D. Kovatch V. Eddy B. Johnston

Jacksonville PTA Set Meeting and Local Notices

Jacksonville PTA will meet Monday night February 6 at the grade school with a special program led by Miss Louella Cliffton. Ladies U. M. W. of A. Auxiliary sponsors a benefit party at the I. O. O. F. Hall on Wednesday February 15. Several residents and visitors are noted in Sunday visits and travel, including Marie Manahan Muriel Goss and others from Columbus Glouster Millfield Middleport and Zanesville. Edward Oskey and Denzil Anderson report overcoats stolen from the Oskey car January 21 at the Mayfair venue.

Jacksonville PTA Louella Cliffton I. O. O. F. Hall Vivian Hallam Elwood Hansen Glouster Francis Barrett A. R. Woodgerd Albany Emma Woodgerd Marie Manahan Muriel Goss Stephen Carico Erma Jean Columbus Howard Cecil Middleport Leander Martin Millfield Charles Whetstone Nile Love William Hill Edward Oskey Denzil Anderson Oskey Mayfair John L. Southard Eileen Robert Brunton Zanesville Ralph M. Hoisington McConnelsville

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