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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1939

Page

2

Students See Pictures In Assembly

Nelsonville high school held an assembly to view a film titled Beautiful Ohio highlighting Buckeye State scenery. The event featured the school orchestra under Brooks Franks, flag bearers Clarence Coakley and Bob Hutchins, and remarks by Supt. E. J. Arnold and Principal J. Kinneer.

Nelsonville Moving Pictures Ohio Buckeye Harold M. Figley Brooks Franks Don Sanders Clarence Coakley Bob Hutchins Mary Blimes E. J. Arnold Prin J. Kinneer Gilbert Smith

Relief Clients To Get Commodities Saturday

Relief commodities including flour cornmeal rice and beans will be issued to direct relief clients and old age pensioners at City Hall Saturday from 9 to 3 o'clock.

Nelsonville City Hall

Chauncey VanDyke Dies After Prolonged Illness

Nelsonville notices report Chauncey VanDyke age 70 died at his Happy Hollow home after a long illness. Survived by two sons and a daughter, funeral at Stouts Funeral Home Nelsonville Sunday at 1 pm, burial Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Chauncey VanDyke Happy Hollow Roy VanDyke Ralph Wellsburg W. Va Cora Smart Toledo Isaac van Dyke Luhrig Mary Thompson Canaanville Clara Davis Sugar Creek Stouts Funeral Greenlawn

Boy Recovering From Pneumonia in Nelsonville

Sherrell Keith Pedigo, youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Pedigo, Elizabeth Sr, is recovering satisfactorily from pneumonia in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Sherrell Keith John Pedigo Elizabeth Sr

Farm diesel? Purple gas impounded for nonfarm use

In Regina Saskatchewan motorists found using purple gasoline for nonfarm purposes face vehicle impoundment for six weeks to two months. The gasoline, colored purple and tax free, is restricted to farm use only.

Regina Sask

Nelsonville Social Notes and Local Events

Daughters of America plan a February 10 meeting at 7 PM with important business. The benefit party is postponed to February 17 due to Child Welfare. Mrs Elwood Reeves hosts a birthday party for her grandson Joe Reeves with games and lunch. Mrs Frank receives a bridal shower at Chestnut Street with guests. Relief Corps meets Monday at IOOF Hall. A Berlin helmet article notes new air raid protection gear. A Rembrandt fake titled Angel Appearing to Gideon is shown in London, valued over $10,000.

Elwood Reeves Walnut St Joe Reeves Don Nye Roland Mender Ralph Johnson Martin Beechler Billy Vaughn Bob Hutchins Bob Shafer Charles White Walter Crane Jimmy Reeves Ruth Green Ruth Six Esther Juniper Marilyn Wilson Virginia Dawson Frances Reeves Jeanette Reeves Rembrandt London Angel Gideon

World Mourns Death of Pope

The pope, famed alpinist and modernizer of the Vatican, died after a life of bold actions from radio broadcasts to the Lateran Treaty. His last public acts included a planned speech and a meeting with Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. Special services will be held nationwide with requiem masses and prayers for his soul.

Pope Pius Vatican Gardens Thomas B. Morgan United Press Bureau Rome St. Peter’s Vatican St. Peter's Castel Gandolfo Neville Chamberlain United States

Brooks Shoe Quintet Defeats Eagles To Lead League Again

Nelsonville report shows Brooks Shoes bowling team winning a complete series from the Eagles to push their win streak to six and reclaim the league lead. Johnny Johnson paced with 635 on games of 215 227 193 while the Shoes totaled 2832 pins. Meade Whyte had an off night but contributed a 180 in the final effort.

Brooks Shoe Quintet Eagles Nelsonville Brooks Shoes Johnny Johnson Meade Whyte Shines Logan Neiman Auto Supply Jack Kelley Supply Boys Barney Neiman Clayton Lee Kelley Young Kelley Red Caste Brooks M. Whyte MT Winnewn Spray Aeneere Johnson Kna Steenrod Smith B. Hail Haddox Jones Stallsmith Connors Columber Casto Neimans— 'Cookson Abs Cnahiatedieh Neiman Eaneee Gardner Elley

Life of Christ series continues at First M E Nelsonville

Rev W P Clark preaches on The Christ of Bethlehem and Nazareth as part of a Life of Christ series at the First M E Church Nelsonville. Sunday church school 9 30, Epworth League 6 pm led by Lillian Huddy with Mrs Knox as speaker. Plans for Midwinter Institute set for Feb 18. Settlement Day March 5 urges member obligations. Evangelistic services to follow Easter period. GA Club to sponsor benefit party at IOOF Hall Saturday night at 9 o'clock.

Nelsonville M. E W. P. Clark Bethlehem Nazareth Christ Epworth League Lillian Huddy Knox Epworth League Institute

Doanville Youth Meeting Reports Worldwide Fellowship

The Young People's meeting and church in Doanville were combined Sunday evening with Alice Thompson leading. Reports from members in several countries highlighted global growth of Christian Endeavor Societies. Bob Coon performed a solo while Alice Thompson and Betty McGuire sang a duet.

Doanville Young People’s Meeting Alice Thompson World Wide Fellowship of Youth Christian Endeavor Societies Bob Coon Betty McGuire

Benefit party for Nelsonville at St Andrews Parish Hall

A benefit party will be held at St Andrews Parish Hall tonight at 7 40 to support Nelsonville. Attendees are invited to donate and participate in a community gathering hosted by local volunteers. The event aims to raise funds for local causes and features a communal meal and activities.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Parish Hall

Huntington Minister Preaches at Diamond

Rev. Hubert G. Bunyan, the boy preacher from Huntington, will preach at Diamond Church as revival continues under Rev. E. F. Shingler. He is slated for Saturday night and Sunday night services at seven o clock with special singing by the Reider trio and Shingler sisters.

Nelsonville Hubert G. Bunyan Huntington W. Va Diamond Church E. F. Shingler Reider Shingler

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