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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1939
Page
2
The medieval scholar Dionysius Exiguus failed to place a year zero between BCE and CE eras A and D. This error influenced dating systems used in calendars and historical reckoning for centuries to come.
An advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly is spent on pile remedies while Peterson's Ointment provides quick relief from itching and pain within minutes. It promotes a 15c size or 60c tube with a hard rubber nozzle and offers a druggist refund if not delighted.
The Rev Lawrence Crawford Butler announces his acceptance as pastor of the Church of Christ in Nelsonville Ohio following the tenure of Rev Leland Goodman. He notes the church’s high standards and seeks cooperation with the congregation to continue its ministry.
A thief entered the grape juice company offices in Silverton and drank a bottle of high-grade champagne before stealing over 200 dollars in cash and merchandise, according to Cincinnati police.
Mrs. Maggie Giffen 38 wife of Lewis Giffen of Murray City died Tuesday morning at Cherrington Hospital Logan after two weeks of treatment. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 PM at Murray City Methodist Church with burial in Murray City Cemetery. She was a member of the Pocahontas Order and the Buchtel Auxiliary of the UMW of America which will assist in the service. Survived by husband two sons one daughter parents Mr and Mrs George Archer one sister and three brothers.
Nelsonville Workers Council of the Church of Christ held its monthly dinner and business meeting at the church Monday evening with 37 in attendance. Reports from church committees were given and Lenten plans discussed. Several youths plan to attend the Athens Youth Meet February 17 to 19 at the Church of Christ in Athens.
NELSONVILLE The annual inspections of St. Bernard Chapter Royal Arch Masons and Haybrow Council Royal and Select Masters will be at the Masonic Temple on Feb 22. Royal Arch degree to be conferred by St. Bernard Chapter with 4 pm opening. supper. Haybrow Council to confer the Super-Excellent degree in the evening. Rehearsal set for Feb 16 at 7:30 pm. WPA workers meet on Feb 16 at 1 pm to elect a committee. Old Age Club asks Bricker for regular pension check mailing date, proposing checks go out on the fifteenth. Fred Dresher fined $5 and costs for intoxication after arraignment. A 14-year-old in Brisbane, Australia, James O’Brien, bit by a poisonous brown snake, treated at hospital after prompt improvised first aid and recovered.
Mrs Oral Daugherty entertained a group of friends Tuesday evening with a Valentine dessert bridge. Three tables played contract until 11 o clock with high scores for Mrs W B Mechem Mrs John Edington and Mrs L P Rice and low for Mrs Vic Oakley. The dining table featured red roses white candles and Valentine favors. A Valentine contest crowned prize winners Mrs Cecil Shafer and Mrs Wallace Glenn.
Methodist Class met at Mrs. Carl Coakley’s home for a 6 30 dinner with 38 attendees including Mrs. Charles Bayless and Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick. Mrs. Harvey performed piano and vocal numbers and played with Kilpatrick on a whistling piece. The group then played Chinese checkers after the program.
Glouster loses 34 to 29 as New Lexington carves ahead in the final minutes. Seniors Carter and Faine score 9 and 7 in their last home game. Kittens win 20-8 in the preliminary against New Lexington reserves. Next Friday Glouster visits Crooksville to finish the season.
The Young People's Choir of the M. E. Church will gather at the church Wednesday evening at eight o'clock for a meeting.
GLOUSTER The Madison Street bridge will be open to motor vehicles Thursday morning. Councilmen report a five ton load limit and an 11 foot clearance. Motorists from Front Street should stop before entering due to a foot rise at each end and a sharp turn at the entrance.
Union Lunch defeats Brown-Wolf Market in the city league at Wolf & Sons alleys. W Wolf tops with 533 series while A Smith 517 and M Brown 529 lead Union Lunch. Brown-Wolf Market remains winless at 0 and 3.
The GLOUSTER Glouster Alumni Association will sponsor a bridge and euchre party in the Catholic Church basement on Monday evening February 20. It features George Washington decorations and homemade candy for sale.
Hollister Alumni Association held a Feb. 13 meeting electing President Betty Rothery Vice President John Molnar and Secretary Treasurer Cora Shepard. Graduates wishing to join are urged to attend a Feb. 20 meeting at 8 o'clock.
To clarify misunderstandings about the American Auxiliary regular meeting on Thursday night, with M. M. Bryson as guest speaker, the joint meeting between Legion and Auxiliary was postponed.
Nelsonville Eagles discuss relocating to larger quarters as five more applicants join the local Aerie this month bringing the total to 19. A special meeting is planned, with two more sessions to come, and Past Worthy President Leimer of Lancaster Aerie attended.
LeRoy Hartley, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hartley, won first prize in a government sponsored mat demonstration. A former Nelsonville resident he worked at local and Columbus Roger stores six years and for the past year at Slatery Meat Market in Portsmouth.
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