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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1940
Page
2
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Nelsonville marked the 30th anniversary of the scout movement with a large dinner at the Methodist Church. Four troops and Pack 66 were represented. troop attendance led by Troop 66 with 68 present and Troop 65 with 22 in percentage terms. Officers and leaders from Athens district attended, with remarks from C. D. Shafer and others. Don R. Johnson noted scouting began in Nelsonville around 1912 and many boys have gone through the program.
Nelsonville reports the Grant Hospital Nurses of Columbus canceled their Thursday afternoon game with Kilpatrick girls due to bad weather. A postgame dinner for visiting team members and Mrs Fanny Glenn occurred at Nelsonville, and the local girls planned to travel to New Marshfield after a 6 o'clock gathering at Baties.
Scoutmasters praised for guiding youth in the city. Walter Whitlatch Alfred Scott named early leaders. Mettler cited high scouting influence in Justice Department and college football. Clarence Coakley spoke on scouting benefits. Don Sheffield and Roy Tomlinson honored for fundraising and outreach. Troop displays entertained. Pack 66 led Cub ceremonies. Rev. John Danford unable to attend. Taps and Benediction closed the meeting.
Paul Shearer was advised of the sudden death of his father Reverend D. C. Shearer last night at his Marion home. Mr and Mrs Paul Shearer left for Marion. Rev Shearer served six years as pastor at Pilgrim Holiness Church here before moving to Marion four years ago. He is survived by his wife, one daughter in Chicago, and one son Paul of Nelsonville. Details of death not learned by Paul.
Rev William Mar of Nelsonville will preach at the Concord Church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. The Logan group known as the 6 Mystery Fiddlers will perform at the dance in town Saturday night February 17.
Nelsonville Baties, a longtime local restaurant, relocated to the Elks Building on Hocking Street. The re modeled first floor room seats 135, with 60 foot lunch counter, 12 new booths, updated kitchen and equipment, and enhanced lighting and decor. A nickelodeon with remote controls offers in meal music. The eatery operates around the clock under its motto We Never Close and will focus on Sunday dinners at the new site.
Middleport Church of Christ Class No 5 held a Valentine party at teacher Mrs Elmer Wehring s home with Mrs L R Wiley assisting Seventeen members braved a snowstorm for valentine exchanges Bible contest and games Prizes went to Mary Louise Thomas Martha Haggerty Marie Greenlee Maxine Thomas and Wanda Lee Thomas Hot chocolate ice cream valentine cakes and candy were served by Mrs Wehring.
Sunday services begin at 9 30 with the Church School. Morning worship and Holy Communion at 10 30 feature Rev. Lawrence Crawford Butler with the message Send Her Away The Young People meet at 5 30 for project work and 6 for devotional teaching The pastor will give a second sermon at 7 on Membership Instruction The Disciples of Christ is the topic Monday evening marks the last regular session of the School of Religion.
Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m at First Methodist Church. Morning service follows at 10 30 a m with the pastor speaking on Security for a Time Like This. Evening sermon is What I Believe About Immortality.
The WBA Officers Club will host a benefit party in Spray Hall Nelsonville Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. Proceeds support club activities and community projects.
Middleport youths Sylvia Mayer Marguerite Sauders Iris Winebrenner June Hysell Della Mae Vance depart for Cambridge to attend the Youth Conference of the Churches of Christ Southeast district. Miss Mildred Hawley accompanies them and others Frances Roush Esther Gilmore Chester Rice L H Hartinger O Ohlinger join Sunday. Conference runs Friday through Sunday.
Nelsonville visits Greyhounds at the high school gym on Saturday for a key league showdown. Middleport Yellow Jackets push for top spot as Greyhounds, on a six game slide, seek a spark and improved lineup.
Nelsonville sees a citywide PTA joint meeting Monday evening February 19 at 7 30 at the high school. The event, sponsored by the PTA Council, features short histories of each association a musical program directed by Mr LeFavor and a post program tea.
Mrs John V Wood returns after a month in Tarrytown New York as guest of Mr and Mrs C A Brooks and son Phillip to be with her daughter recovering from a December horse riding accident. Miss Margie Connor hosts a shower at her home for Mrs Boyd Bumgardner with Mrs Ben Kirkendall assisting.
The Membership committee of the Berean Class of the Church of Christ requests all class members to attend Sunday morning at 9 30 for an important discussion.
Nelsonville St Andrews congregation will entertain tonight at the Parish Hall with a 7 30 oclock benefit party.
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