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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville district to elect wage conference reps

Two representatives from Division 1 of District 6 United Mine Workers will be chosen at a Nelsonville convention February 23, 1939, to attend the national joint wage conference opening March 9 to negotiate a new bituminous mining contract. The district covers eight counties.

Nelsonville United Mine Workers of America American Legion John Owens G. W. Savage Columbus Athens Messenger Athens

Rochester Pastor Visits Christ Church Sunday

The Rev. Lawrence Crawford Butler of Rochester N Y will preach at the Church of Christ on Sunday Feb 5 with services including Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching and communion at 10 30 a m intermediate league at 6 p m and evening preaching at 7 delegates to the Nelsonville convention are elected from local unions with voting rules and credentials. B C Day and John Wyckoff served at the last national joint wage conference.

Nelsonville Lawrence Crawford Butler Rochester N. Y Church of Christ Perry Hocking Athens Muskingum Lawrence Jackson Vinton Meigs Hocking Valley Crooksville Pomeroy B. C. Day John Wyckoff

Nelsonville Social Notes

The Christian Missionary Society met at Mrs. C. S. Mechem’s home with 24 members and one guest Miss Mayme Keplar. Mrs. Rose Weigand led the business session and reviewed Moving Millions. Activities included devotions by Mrs. Josie Baugh and a talk on Elizabeth Hill’s life. A fellowship dinner and program were announced for Feb 8.

Nelsonville C. S. Mechem Christian Missionary Society Rose Weigand Josie Baugh World Call Church Missionary Publication Miss Love Mary Steenrod Grace Shepard

International fellowship tea by Missionary women set for Feb 7

The Missionary women of the local Methodist Church join global Methodist women for an International fellowship tea at 2 to 4 PM on Tuesday February 7 at Mrs J M Hyde Fort Street Fort St The program features music by local talent and a talk by Mrs E F Andree wife of the First Church Lancaster pastor A social hour follows dinner.

J. M. Hyde Fort St E. F. Andree First Church Lancaster

Grass Run-Side Hill Social and Personal

Local social notes list visits and illnesses across Grass Run and nearby areas. Families such as Hutton Hy sell McKinney Will Molden Molden Molden Plummer Hysell and Nicholson are mentioned with guests visiting, Saturday and Sunday gatherings, and illnesses affecting Mrs. Henry Molden and Mrs. Henry Hutton.

Elmer Molden Race Davis Henry Molden Middleport Edward Plummer Rutland Claude Dulaney Dexter A. E. Plummer Jean Evelyn Nicholson Dorothy Molden Frank Young E. B. McCumber Newell Hysell Ralph Hysell Athens Henry Hysell Seth F. Nicholson I. N. Taylor Henry Hutton Clifford Thomas Langsville Will Haley Happy Hollow Bartlett Romine

Missionary Club Meets at Syracuse M E Church

Mrs Frank Capehart hosted the Women s Foreign Missionary Society of the Syracuse M E Church on Wednesday with president Mrs Fred Shumway leading devotionals. The program Moving Millions was run by Mamee Holmes as 14 members attended and refreshments were served. A local proverb about recovering from deforestation closes the piece.

Rev Selbee Guest at School Chapel Service

Nelsonville high school chapel service featured Rev Selbee as guest speaker with Mrs Boyd sponsor. The program included the orchestra under Mr Franks, flag procession led by Anna Hunter and Mercedes Bruce, call to colors by Don Sanders, pledge by Anna Hunter, the hymn America, scripture by Imogene Sayers, prayers, piano solo by Charles Selbee, and a loyalty pledge and song.

Nelsonville Boyd Selbee Franks Anna Hunter Mercedes Bruce Don Sanders America Imogene Sayers Gilbert Smith Charles Selbee Gilbert

Carbon Hill Social Briefs Highlight Local Gatherings

The Ladies Aid Society met with hostesses Mrs Walter Stuart Mrs Ivan Lehman Mrs Elmer Crooks and Mrs Don Coe presiding. Several members attended including Mrs Frank Hawk and Mrs Johnny Spence. visits from Lancaster residents Hiram Palmer and Edward Smith noted and illnesses mentioned. Friday basketball between Union Furnace and Carbon Hill set for local gym.

Carbon Hill Walter Stuart Ivan Lehman Elmer Crooks Don Coe Ladies Aid Society Frank Hawk Johnny Spence Fred Hawk Ralph Beal Amos Bartoe Roy Smith Addie Bartoe John Smith Carl Smith Bert Green Rufus Coe Louie Lowes Gerald Devol Hiram Palmer Lancaster Edward Smith Smith Union Furnace Floyd Pence Athens Edna Johnson Charles Hubbard Columbus Don Huffman Logan Don Yates New Straitsville

Broadwell Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

The Reverend Bartoe preached Sunday morning after Sunday School. Families and guests include Ernest White and son Billy visiting Lyle White. Arch Sprouse with Alonzo Vernon family in Luhrig. Blanche Priest of Westland visiting Del and Mrs Smith. Mary Jane Hayes of Stewart dining with Clarence White on his 23rd birthday. George Smith spending weekend with Roy Lee's in Athens. Lewis Sutton of Haga visiting sister Mrs Joseph Conant. Ford Sampson and daughter visiting John and Mrs Martin in Ellis Run. Geraldine and Mary Frances Parsons at Albert Ogg’s home.

Broadwell Bartoe Ernest White Billy Lyle White Arch Sprouse Alonzo Vernon Luhrig Blanche Priest Westland del Smith Mary Jane Hayes Stewart Clarence White

Mayor Dew Court Guilty Plea Fines Pair in City Fight

Oney Russell and Albert Jones in Nelsonville pled guilty on arraignment in Mayor C. G. Dew's court. Each was fined ten dollars plus costs. Charges were filed by Constable Ernest Katzenbach.

Nelsonville Oney Russell Albert Jones C. G. Dew Charles Ernest Katzenbach

Benefit Party Planned at Parish Hall Tonight

A benefit party will be held at the Parish Hall tonight starting at 7 30 o clock to assist Nelsonville residents in need.

Nelsonville

Will Give Benefit Nelsonville G A Club Night Party

The Nelsonville G A Club arranges a benefit at the I O O F Hall on Saturday night at 8 o clock. Proceeds support the club and local community efforts.

Nelsonville G. A. Club

Langsville Social Notes Reflect Small-Town Visits

Local residents share weekend visits and family moves with friends in Langsville and surrounding towns. Illness improves for H EF Siden. several attendees travel to Rutland, Middleport, Charleston, and Wellston. Community groups meet, including Rutland Garden Club, while relatives visit Langsville households and complete quilting at the Langsville Ladies Aid.

Hold Funeral Services for Cyrus Yates in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Cyrus Yates will be held Saturday at 2 p m at Buchtel M E Church conducted by Rev Ben Awe. Burial will be at Greenlawn cemetery.

Nelsonville Cyrus Yates Buchtel M. E Ben Awe Greenlawn

Mrs Audrey Mitchell Recovery Reported in Murray City

Mrs Audrey Mitchell nee Davis, who has been ill, is reported recovering in Murray City.

Murray City Audrey Mitchell Audrey Davis

Wheel Stolen From Parked Nelsonville Car

Roland Pierce reported the theft of a rear wheel and tire from his car on Franklin Street in Nelsonville. Jackson County sheriff reported recovering a car owned by Frank G. Smith stolen from its parking place on East Columbus Street after a collision near Wellston.

Nelsonville Roland Pierce Franklin St Jackson County Frank G. Smith E. Columbus St Wellston

John Warren Dies at Home in Nelsonville

Nelsonville resident John Warren age 72 died at his home after a long life in the city. He is survived by his wife Caroline four sons James Sam Chiley Robert and two daughters Cora Velmer and Bertina Sparks and sister Ida Auflick. Funeral services will be held Sunday.

Nelsonville John Warren Caroline James Sam Chiley Robert Toledo Cora Velmer Bertina Sparks Haydenville Ida Auflick

Missionary To Speak At Holiness Church In Nelsonville

Missionary Day at Pugrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street features Miss Rebecca Brown a returned missionary from the British West Indies speaking at 10 30 a m and again at 7 p m Sunday School starts 9 30 a m The revival led by R W Chatfield of Owosso Michigan begins Monday Feb 6 with nightly services at 7 o'clock.

Nelsonville Pugrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Rebecca Brown British West Indies R. W. Chatfield Owosso Mich

Pilgrim Holiness Church Services in Murray City

Murray City Pilgrim Holiness Church announces Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and evangelistic message by Pastor John Currens at 7 p m on Who Are Lost The Tuesday 7 p m missionary meeting is led by Mrs Rebecca Brown All are invited to attend

Murray City

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