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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1939

Page

2

New Yorker Becomes Nelsonville Christ Church Pastor

Rev. Lawrence Crawford Butler of Niagara Falls N Y has accepted the Nelsonville First Church of Christ pastorate. A 27 year old graduate of Colgate Rochester Divinity School, he served at Drake University and Des Moines licensing in 1933. He preached and assumed duties as pastor.

Nelsonville Lawrence Crawford Butler Niagara Falls N. Y First Church of Christ Butler Rochester College State Teachers College Buffalo Drake University Colgate-Rochester Divinity School University Church of Christ Des Moines Iowa Perry

Church Holds Brotherhood Dinner Tonight

The Church of Christ at Nelsonville hosts a Brotherhood dinner at 6 p m as part of a statewide program for Churches of Christ. The acceptance of Rev Lawrence Crawford Butler will be read during the event.

Church Nelsonville Church of Christ At Churches of Christ Lawrence Crawford Butler

Opening of Aileen Patton Beauty Parlor in Nelsonville

Miss Aileen Patton, licensed operator, announces the opening of a new beauty parlor in the Citizens' Central Bank Building Public Square Nelsonville. She moves her shop from Albany and will offer complete beauty services in a modern, fully equipped parlor.

Nelsonville Aileen Patton Citizens’ Central Bank Public Square Miss Patton Albany

Child Injured on Sled Near Nelsonville

Wayne Lewis, young son of Mr and Mrs Grover Lewis Adams Sr, was injured while coasting on a hill near his home Monday evening. The sled overturned and threw him against a tree breaking his left arm.

Nelsonville Wayne Lewis Grover Lewis, Adams Sr

Local Youth Undergoes Appendectomy in Marietta Hospital

Joe Bob Stratton, son of Mrs. Henry Stratton of this city, was taken to Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Monday for an appendectomy. The operation is finished and his condition is reported satisfactory. His mother and Mrs. Miller Wilson accompany him at the hospital.

Nelsonville Joe Bob Stratton Henry Stratton Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Miller Wilson Marietta

Townsend Meeting Set at Court House in Athens

In Nelsonville the Townsend gathering meets at the Athens Court House this evening at 7 30. The Rev. Patrick Williams is scheduled to be the speaker.

Nelsonville Townsend Athens Patrick Williams

Nelsonville WPA to Meet Feb 9 in Pastor Store

A Nelsonville WPA project meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 9 at 7 30 PM in the Pastor store building 484 Poplar Street. The gathering aims to discuss project progress and community needs.

Nelsonville WPA Poplar St

Brooks Shoe men beat all-stars in city bowling league

In Nelsonville at Central Alleys the Brooks Champs defeated Captain Pete Tipple and his all-stars after giving 50 pins per game. The opening game was 917 to 814 with the stars behind, and the final tally had Brooks 1 029 to 901. Mike Brooks led the all-stars with 236 and 599. William Brooks presided.

Nelsonville Brooks Pete Tipple Stars Maples Mike Brooks William Brooks Judg

Johnson Rites Held Tuesday At Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs. L. D. Johnson were held Tuesday afternoon in Nelsonville with large attendance. Dr. W. P. Clark led the service, reading Edgar Guest's This Is My Creed and the hymn God Be With You Till We Meet Again. Neighbors and Hyperion Club members attended. out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox Fremont Colorado and several others from Columbus Logan Athens.

Nelsonville L. D. Johnson Eberle Hyperion Club W. P. Clark Edgar Johnson Charles Fox Fremont, CO C. F. Junkerman G. L. Stearns W. T. Lum Fanny Gibson Jo Barnecut Columbus Charles Keynes Sherman Sykes Logan A. B. Wells F. X. Rauch Lee Cox Athens

Troop 66 Plans Re-Dedication Tonight

Troop 66 Scouts and leaders gather at West School headquarters for a re-dedication service from 9:30 to 10:15 led by scout master W. D. Mender. Final attendance check for the Court of Honor at Athens Thursday will follow. no regular meeting Thursday evening.

Nelsonville West School W. D. Mender Court of Honor Athens

Happy Hollow PTA Plans Valentine Party

The Happy Hollow PTA will meet at 7 PM at the school house to organize the Valentine party set for Monday February 13.

Happy Hollow PTA

Buchtel PTA Rehearses for Feb 15 Minstrel Show

The Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association is rehearsing The Darktown Follies a minstrel show to be presented February 15 at the high school auditorium. Cast includes Mrs. Winifred Schively Malachy Byron Dr. Walker James Tolliver Fred Linscott and Bob Corwin with end men E L Koehler Carl Campbell Floyd McCune Jack Cupit Will Wright and end women Mrs Lottie Smathers Mrs Eileen Byron Mrs Norah Collins. Accompaniment by Dr Robin Gardner.

Buchtel Parent- Teacher Association Winifred Schively Malachy Byron Dr. Walker James Tolliver Fred Linscott Bob Corwin E. L. Koehler Carl Campbell Floyd McCune Jack Cupit Will Wright Schively Lottie Smathers Eileen Byron Norah Collins Glen House Ruth Beckler Margaret Savage Jean Lafollette George Maccombs Tom Hill James Pet Dora Wagner Anna Wilson Kenneth Snowden Susie Newman Leota Corwin Robin Gardner Nelsonville

Charles Milliron Dies Tuesday at Kimberly

Charles Milliron 72 died Tuesday at the residence of his son Worthy in Kimberly where he lived. He leaves sons Jacob and Worthy and daughters Reva Moury Sylvia Verity Delia Mec Cann and Thelma Millican and four brothers. Funeral services are Friday at 2 pm at Stouts Funeral Home conducted by Rev B A Awe. Burial at New Marshfield.

Nelsonville Charles Milliron Worthy Kimberly Jacob New Marshfield Reva Moury Lancaster Sylvia Verity Lorain Delia MecCann Dayton Thelma Millican Cleveland Quincy Middleport Ellsworth Henderson W. Va John Addison Benjamin Philippine Islands Stouts Funeral Home B. A. Awe

Eagles Begin Member Drive In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Aerie launches the Producers Campaign from February 1 to March 15 inviting new members. Each new member earns a free ticket to the Big Producers Banquet at Hotel Berry Athens in March. The group aims to recruit 69 more applications to hit a fifth quota and possibly set a national record.

Nelsonville Eagles Hotel Berry Athens Nelsonville Aerie Nelsonville Aerue National Eagles United States

Charles Ray of Nelsonville Dies at Home

Charles Wes ley Ray aged 57 died at his Adams Street home in Nelsonville after a long illness. He leaves wife Bertha three daughters and four sons all of Nelsonville plus a step mother two dozen relatives. Funeral arrangements are in complete.

Nelsonville Charles Wesley Ray Adams St Bertha Marie Cheeseman Canton Irma Cheeseman Florence Burchfield Chester Calvin Pearl Paul City Mary Ray Edward Frankfort Ind Winfield Toronto Clarence Clyde Bessie Love Cincinnati Verna Hand Edna Minner Trimble Louise Carr Piqua Adeline Ray Eleanor Ray Columbus

Nelsonville Social Notes Valentine Party and Club Meeting

The Junior Department of the Church of Christ hosts a Valentine party in the church social rooms Thursday at 5 o clock with children bringing valentines. Teachers will be hostesses. Cosmopolitan Club meets at Mrs. Walter Wolf’s home with Mrs. Rose Weigand assisting Saturday evening February 11 instead of Friday.

Church of Christ Cosmopolitan Club Walter Wolf Rose Weigand

Willing Workers Sunday School Meets at Lena Shaffer Home

Willing Workers Sunday School class of the Christian Church will meet at Lena Shaffer home East Poplar Street Thursday at 7 for their monthly business meeting. Members are asked to bring a valentine for their capsule friend. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Lena Young was moved to White Cross Hospital Columbus Tuesday for treatment and observation. PYTHIAN SISTERS DINE Pythians Sisters plan a 6 o'clock dinner at KP Hall Wednesday Feb 15 and must notify Thelma Hutchins by Monday evening. GROUP HOLDS PARTY Business Girls Class of the Christian Church will host a party Thursday evening at Edna Backus home with Helen Verity assisting. RAINBOW CLASS TO MEET Rainbow Class of Church of Christ will meet at May Crabtree home W Washing ton Street Thursday at 7 30 with Marzella Barrows assisting. WBA REVIEW MEETS WBA Review No 240 met in Red Men s Hall Tuesday Feb 7 with 27 members including three from Chauncey Miss Ina Hoover district deputy spoke on Columbus and New York conventions and the membership drive then a social hour.

The Christian Church Lena Shaffer East Poplar St Pythian Sisters Pythians KP Hall Thelma Hutchins the Christian Church Edna Backus Helen Verity Rainbow Church of Christ May Crabtree W. Washington St Marzella Barrows WBA Review Red Men's Hall Chauncey Ina Hoover Columbus New York

Frances Willard Birthday Observed by Glouster WCTU

Social notes from Glouster recounts a Tuesday afternoon program honoring Frances Willard hosted by Miss Esta Cunningham. The event featured readings, quotations, and a discussion praising Willard as a landmark temperance advocate with multiple memorials and a statue in Washington DC.

Glouster WCTU Frances F. Willard Esta Cunningham D. Gessell Ladies’ Home Journal Henshaw C. A. Bingman Vera Kinney Iva Pedicord F. G. Boroff Phyllis Ann Kinney Valentine Washington

Glouster Falls to Jacksonville Trimble in Return Match

In a Tuesday high school game at Glouster gymnasium the Tom Cats lost 37 to 23 to their rivals Jacksonville Trimble. Mandrell led J T with 18 points while Carter scored 13 for Glouster. The Reserve game saw the Tom Kits 20 to 8 winners.

Glouster Glouster Tom Cats Jacksonville- Trimble J-T Cats Cardinals Skinner Jacksonville-Trimble T. Mandrell Safreed D.-T Ev. Gaskella B. Bryson

Baptist Song Service Delights Large Congregation

The First Baptist Church members offered a song service at the M E Church last Sunday evening. Singers included Mrs Bland Mrs Leach Mrs Warren Mrs Viney and Mrs Riley who assisted and presided at the piano.

Glouster First Baptist Church M. E Bland Leach Warren Viney Riley

Dairy Team Wins City League Clash at Local Alleys

Win loss split in the City League as GLOUSTER and Winifreds beat Brown Wolf Market two games to one at local alleys on Tuesday. G Wolf posted a 234 high single and a 642 series.

Glouster Winifreds G. Wolf J. McCarty E. Miller J. Wolf, Jr Dr. Martin H. BrOwn F. Darling A. Wolf M. BrOwn Jim Wolf

Her Pimply Face Cost Her Job

An old advertisement-style notice claims a worker lost employment due to a pimply disfigured face. It promotes Peterson's Ointment for relief, claiming the product improves skin appearance and offers money back if not delighted.

Peterson

Scouts Plan Week and Birthday Celebration

Scout Week plans are set by Nelsonville Troop 65 at the Episcopal Church for Tuesday meeting. A potluck supper is scheduled Wednesday at 6 30 p m to celebrate Scouting's birthday and D of A sponsors a benefit party at IOOF Hall Friday night at 7 45.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Episcopal Church Nelsonville — Daughters of America Ioof Hall

Eagles honor members with service pins and quota button

In Nelsonville the service league awarded pins to Elmer Beitelschies Clarence Fuller Mike Kranyi Lawrence Bond Ray Walker Alva Daugherty and John Collins for their good work. Pearl Kittle received a quota button for December.

Nelsonville Eagles Elmer Beitelschies Clarence Fuller Mike Kranyi Lawrence Bond Ray Walker Alva Daugherty John Collins Pearl Kittle

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