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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville Greyhounds Seek Second League Victory at Middleport

Nelsonville travels to Middleport to face the Yellow Jackets in a Southeastern League clash. Middleport sits atop the standings with six wins and no losses, while Nelsonville shows one win and five losses. Lohse, Yellow Jacket center, is a top scorer to watch as the Greyhounds juggle guards Juniper and Blimes, center Blair, forwards Adkins and Laessle.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Middleport Yellow Jackets Greyhound Varsity Hounds Lohse Yellow

Ray Rites Friday Funeral Service Details

Funeral services for the late Charles Ray will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o clock at Stout s Funeral Home in this city. The rites will be conducted by Rev W P Clark assisted by Rev Dwight G Plymire with burial at Smith s Chapel.

Nelsonville Charles Ray Stout's This City W. P. Clark Dwight G. Plymire Smith's Chapel

Athens County Union Class Meet at Pilgrim Holiness Church

The regular Athens County Union Class Meeting will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in East Canaan. Everyone is invited and there will be special music.

Nelsonville Athens County Union Pilgrim Holiness Church East Canaan

Funeral Service Time Changed for Charlies Millican

Funeral services for Charlies Millican at Stout's Funeral Home were moved from 2 PM to 3 PM Friday. The notice was issued this morning and confirms the new hour for the ceremony.

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief For Waste Flush

Doctors describe the kidneys as 15 miles of tiny tubes that filter waste daily about 3 pints pass. Symptoms like backache fatigue swelling and headaches may signal kidney issues. Doan's Pills are promoted as safe relief used for over 40 years to help flush out poisonous waste.

York Buchtel PTA Meets Monday Evening

The York Buchtel PTA will meet Monday February 13 at 7 30 at the Buchtel auditorium. This regular February session will feature a Valentine Day program directed by Marie Warehime Ruth Beckler Mary Beckler and Margaret Anders teachers from New Floodwood and Kimberly schools.

Buchtel York-Buchtel Pta Buchtel Auditorium Marie Warehime Ruth Beckler Mary Beckler Margaret Anders New Floodwood Kimberly

Rotary Hears Talk on Laws Of Country

Nelsonville Rotary hears James M. Linton Columbus attorney discuss This Country and Its Laws. He says government exists to protect rights and praises original 1789 constitution drafters, urges frugality, opposes teaching that success equals crime, and cautions against surrendering rights to federal obligations. Guests include Fred Powellson H L Schwaberow C and O staff, plus C A Stover and John P Kelso.

Nelsonville James M. Linton Columbus Rotary Club William Morgan Fred Powellson H. L. Schwaberow C. & O. Railroad C. A. Stover John P. Kelso

Welfare benefit bridge dance draws big crowd in Nelsonville

A large attendance is promised for a bridge dance at the Elks Club in Nelsonville Friday night to aid the Child Welfare fund. Jack Hammond's Orchestra will play starting at 8. Proceeds support child welfare work run by the Child Welfare Committee and school nurse Tessie Cavanaugh.

Nelsonville Elks’ Club Jack Hammond Tessie Cavanaugh

World Wide Missionary Tea Held at Mrs Hyde Home

Nelsonville gathers 60 guests for a World Wide Missionary Tea at Mrs J M Hyde Fort Street. Mrs W P Clark and Mrs Ed Crouse preside. Mrs 4 C Andree urges open eyes minds and hearts to spread Christ’s salt preservative message with temperance and peace.

J. M. Hyde Fort St W. P. Clark Ed Crouse Church of Christ The Presbyterian Church 4. C. Andree First Methodist Church Lancaster Lawrence C. Butler Thomas Spencer Jesus Bertha Barker James Beard Elda Patton Toselli Enrico Toselli Pete Shough India Nelsonville Adalaide Frost Helen Largent Amy Fordoffe-Funden Patton Wesley Hawk Emma Beard Rose Cook

Birth of Mary Jane Eichinger in Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs William W Eichinger announce the birth of a nine and one half pound girl at their home in Pomeroy February 6. She is named Mary Jane. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Eichinger Sr of Pomeroy and Mrs Charles Tolliver of Nelsonville.

William W. Eichinger Margaret Collins Pomeroy Mary Jane William H. Eicchinger Charles Tolliver Nelsonville

Church Dinner Draws 106 in Nelsonville

At the Church of Christ in Nelsonville 106 guests attended the Brotherhood Dinner hosted by the Missionary Society and served by the Esther Class. The program featured hymns readings from Katherine Courtney and Betty Verity solos by Ruth Dale and John Johnson, and the formal acceptance of Rev. Lawrence C. Butler as pastor read by Walter L. Morrison.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Brotherhood Missionary Society of the Church Esther Katherine Courtney Jack A. West John Johnson Ruth Dale Delbert Morman Stanley Mechem Betty Verity The Walter L. Morrison Lawrence C. Butler Nelsonville Church Butler Morrison

Nelsonville GA Club Benefit Tonight in Red Men's Hall

The GA Club will stage a benefit at Red Men's Hall in Nelsonville tonight at 7:30 PM. The event aims to raise funds for club activities and local needs.

Nelsonville GA Club Red Men's

Dowler reports strong Fifth Annual National Brands meet

Mr F E Dowler president of National Brands Stores returns from Chicago where he praises the fifth annual convention. twenty nine Texas California wholesalers Florida Maine attendees. over fifty manufacturers displayed goods and about four hundred fifty attendees enjoyed the La Salle Hotel banquet with notable speakers and a merchant conference spurring heavy purchases of controlled brand merchandise.

F. E. Dowler National Brands Chicago Dowler Texas California Florida Presque Isle Maine San Francisco Houston Smith Onyx Club New York City Major Booth Leadway Foods

McColley Rites Set For Saturday Afternoon

Nelsonville Francis Mc Colley aged 81 died Saturday afternoon at Sugar Creek church. Burial at Augustine Cemetery. Survived by two sons William of Sugar Creek and Volley near Athens and daughter Olive Dailey of Columbus. Nelsonville D of America plans to attend funeral services for the late Charles Ray at IOOF Hall tonight at 7.

Nelsonville Francis McColley Sugar Creek Augustine Cemetery William Volley Athens Olive Dailey Columbus the Daughters of America IOOF Charles Ray

Deputy IRS Collector to Aid Tax Returns in Nelsonville

For those legally required to file federal income tax, a deputy collector will be at the Dew Hotel in Nelsonville on February 20 and 21, 1939 to assist taxpayers in preparing their returns.

Nelsonville Internal Revenue Dew Hotel

Nevada rejects Reno divorce wheel for fair display

Reno based display proposal for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco is rejected by the Nevada Commission. The plan would have shown a Reno divorce wheel kept in constant operation as part of Nevada's exhibit.

Reno Nev Nevada Commission San Francisco Nevada

Merchants Urged to Send Relief Orders Promptly

Relief director Fred C. Shafer urged merchants of Athens County to file relief orders at least every 30 days to enable immediate payment of claims. Prompt merchants will receive checks first and avoid month end rush.

Athens County Fred C. Shafer

Vaccinations Continue in Mine Region Health Drive

County health commissioner Dr. J. M. Higgins reported vaccination of about 300 persons for smallpox yesterday, mainly in the northern county. One Utely school child shows symptoms. no new cases since Tuesday aside from that case. Schools in Jacksonville Trimble and Millfield vaccinated. Chauncey and Trimble pupils to be vaccinated today and tomorrow. Vaccination at cost seven cents at Millfield mine hospital and Athens County health office in the Masonic Building.

J. M. Higgins Utely Jacksonville- Trimble Millfield Cha

Food commodities for York Township eligibles set Saturday

Nelsonville announces surplus commodities distribution for York Township old age pensioners and direct relief clients at the Township House Saturday afternoon starting at 1 o clock.

Nelsonville York Township Toanship House

Scouts Celebrate 29th Scouting Birthday in Church Hall

Scouts from Nelsonville Troop 65 gathered Wednesday at the Episcopal Church to mark the 29th Scouting birthday with a potluck supper and a brief meeting.

Nelsonville Episcopal Church

Boy Scouts Week Observed in Athens County District

Athens Hock-Hocking District marks Scout Week with programs from Feb 9 to Feb 14 at area schools churches and the Hillcrest Inn. 349 Scouts in 20 troops. Eagle Badge to be awarded. theme Scouting carries on American ideals. Ed Cole heads the window display judging committee.

Boy Scouts Athens County Hock-Hocking United States Athens High School Scout Brotherhood Hillcrest Inn Ed Cole E. J. Arnold E. F. Sells John Woolley A. M. Bennett C. D. Shafer Roy

Welsh Singers Stir Athens Crowd With Fine Program

Sixteen red coated Welshmen led by R Festyn Davies thrilled a capacity crowd at the First Presbyterian Church Athens with a varied program of over a hundred selections. They performed English Irish Negro and folk songs in choruses solos and glees. Soloists Emlyn Morley Arfon Roberts Morlais Wrench received special notice.

R. Festyn Davies First Presbyterian Church Athens Harleck Apollo Gounod Dudley Buck Wagner Tannhauser Old Virginny Emlyn Morley Arfon Roberts Morlais Wrench

Euchre party at opera house in Buchtel Tuesday

St Patrick Church Buchtel hosts a euchre party at the opera house on Tuesday evening February 14. Committee in charge is Mrs Benya and Mrs Russell McDonald. Also notice of appointment Faye Baker Cline of Albany Ohio named Administratrix of Wallace Edward Baker deceased Athens County Ohio. Dated January 28 1939. Francis D White Probate Judge.

Buchtel St. Patrick's Church Opera House Ben Bya Russell McDonald Faye Baker Cline Albany Ohio Wallace Edward Baker W. F. Baker Athens County Francis D. White Said County

Buckleys Mixture Promises Quick Relief for Coughs

Advertisement touts Buckleys Mixture as fast acting relief for ordinary coughs and tough lingering colds. Claims include loosened bronchial passages and easier breathing with rapid improvement after a few doses. Marketed as Canada's best selling cough medicine with low cost at druggists. Cline Pharmacy and Gallaher Drug Store named.

Buckley Buckley’s Canada Cline Pharmacy Gallaher Drug Store

Eagles To Bowl Brooks Shoemakers Tonight

Nelsonville report notes Dewey Whyte strengthens the Eagles lineup for a match with Brooks Shoemakers at Central Alleys tonight. Gilbert Smith returns to bowl alongside Haddox Knapp Bob Hall and Steenrod for a hoped for solid showing at 7 30 p m.

Nelsonville Dewey Whyte Eagles Brooks Shoemakers Gilbert Smith Smith Haddox Knapp Bob Hall Steenrod

Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Tonic Ad

If you are pale weak or tired you may need a tonic to build you up The ad promotes Dr Geren Favorite Prescription to stimulate appetite increase gastric flow aid digestion and energize the body Mrs Louis Artens of Springfield Ohio testifies it helped her picker up and feel fine It urges asking your druggist for the liquid or tablets New tablet size 50 cents

Dr. Geren Louis Artens Sherman Ave Springfield Ohio Dr. Pierce

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