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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1939

Page

2

Ohio on Verge of Industrial Boom Warns Rotary Leader

Nelsonville Rotary heard William A. Mills of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce warn that Ohio risks progress if it adopts restrictive measures. He cited potential tax or pension plans as hindrances and urged businessmen to study current legislative proposals affecting industry and employment in the state.

Nelsonville Ohio Rotary Club William A. Mills Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Lent Service Opens Lent With Ash Wednesday Theme

Lenten service of the Church of Christ begins at 7 o clock tonight in Nelsonville with the theme The Cross in Ashes. Rev Lawrence Crawford Butler delivers the meditation and the choir assists in a fitting manner. The Lenten Call invites all to attend across the city.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Lawrence Crawford Butler Universal Church

Greyhounds Aim for Win Against Logan Thursday

Nelsonville Greyhounds travel to Logan to face the improved Chieftains in a SECAA game. A win would give Nelsonville a second league victory in eight starts after last Saturday's win over Ames-Bern. The Logan squad is riding momentum after an overtime upset of Pomeroy. Nelsonville reserves seek revenge in the prelim.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Logan Logan Chieftains Scarlet and Gray Ames-Bern Logan Cagers Hounds Chieftains Pomeroy Logan “Papooses

AFL and Ohio Officials Clash Over Labor Act Reforms

The speaker noted AFL and state business leaders share concerns about the National Labor Relations Act and its amendments. The Ohio Commerce body urges waiting for a permanent federal form before any state law. Mills praised Governor Bricker for cutting state expenses and urged broader local relief funding participation.

American Federation of Labor AFL Ohio Commerce Body Ohio John W. Bricker Mills

Past Exalted Rulers' Night At Nelsonville Elks Ceremony

Six past exalted rulers of Nelsonville lodge of Elks joined in exemplification of the ritual during a ceremonial session on Tuesday night. The event, titled Past Exalted Rulers' Night, drew strong attendance despite bad weather. John E. Johnson led the session with officers assisting after dinner. James Sharp led as esteemed leading knight, a role he previously held in 1900 when the lodge was founded.

Nelsonville Lodge of Elks John E. Johnson James Sharp Phil Ong A. L. Pritchard L. R. Kelch John Reed Nelsonville Lodge

World Day of Prayer Observed Friday in Nelsonville

Friday at 2 o clock the World Day of Prayer will be observed by Church of Christ and city churches uniting. All women in the city are urged to attend this service. At 8 o clock this evening in the church parlors the Senior Young People of the Church of Christ will hold a George Washington Party with Paulette Davis in charge of recreation and Arlene Betts in charge of refreshments.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Paulette Davis Arlene Betts Church of

Rev. Butler Installed as Christ Church Pastor in Nelsonville

The Rev Lawrence Crawford Butler will be installed as minister of the Church of Christ in Nelsonville this Sunday February 26 at 2 30 pm. The service includes readings prayers and music with several pastors participating and greetings from the Chauncey church. Butler was named pastor about two weeks ago following an installation address by the Rev Neil Crawford of Athens.

Butler Christ Church Nelsonville Neil Crawford Church of Christ Athens Lawrence Crawford Butler Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Albert Selbee Independent Holiness Church W. P. Clark M. E. Church B. A. Awe Pilgrim Holiness Church Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Crawford Jesus Delbert Morman

Eagles Plan To Enlarge Lodge Quarters In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Eagles discuss enlarging their lodge due to rapid membership growth. A special meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 pm to consider four plans including a full third story, a 32 foot rear addition, moving the bar to create a ballroom, or expanding the lodge room to 41 by 41 feet. Attendance has fluctuated around 100, with three new applications received.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles M. L. Brown

Fred Wildes Dies in Akron

Nelsonville friends report the death of 55 year old Fred Wildes of Akron at his home Monday. Born in Nelsonville he moved to Akron 13 years ago with his family and leaves a wife four children his mother two sisters and many friends. One son George is dead. Funeral services will be held in Akron Thursday afternoon.

Nelsonville Fred Wildes Akron Mr. Wildes George

Combined school music program set for Monday evening

Gallipolis announces a vocal and instrumental concert by Washington School students under Miss Elizabeth Shough and A Jord Bayless. The program includes many named vocal pieces and performers with instrumental selections to be announced soon. The event will occur in the Washington School music room on Monday evening.

Gallipolis Elizabeth Shough A. Jord Bayless Washington School Carl C. Byers Katherine Dale Alice Jean Bush Betty Jo Camp Tom Kelton Nancy Leaper Louise Evans Edwin Oliver Matilda Hall Eloise Clark Harp of Country Chester Sealey Eileen Aroon Rose Riggs Eleanor Lanthorn Donald Judy Mr. Bayless

Native of Gallia Is Dead in Columbus

Mrs. Mabel G Spain, 60, a Columbus workhouse matron for six years, died at St. Francis Hospital after two months illness. She lived at 2390 Neil Ave and was born in Gallipolis. Survived by four sisters Nora Beck, Laura Davis, Bert Rose, Earl Parish and two brothers Luther Beck and Frank Beck. Funeral in Holy Name Church with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Columbus Mabel G Spain St. Francis Hospital Neil Ave Spain Gallipolis Nora Beck Laura Davis Bert Rose Earl Parish Oneonta N. J Luther E. Beck

Oranges Flourish In McAllen One Acre Orchard

McAllen Texas orchardist George Chapapas reports Mrs H F Ferry’s 24 year old one acre orange orchard yielded 64 000 pounds in the last season. Chapapas calls the crop a record for the size.

Mccallen Tex George Chapapas H. F. Ferry McAllen Chapapas

Freda Frazier Weds John Sayers in Buchtel Church

Nelsonville social notes report Miss Freda Lucille Frazier daughter of Mr and Mrs Irwin Frazier Logan Route 2 became the bride of John Sayers in St Patrick Church Buchtel Tuesday morning February 21 at 6 am. They will honeymoon in California then reside at Buchtel.

Nelsonville Freda Lucille Frazier Irwin Frazier Logan John Sayers St. Patrick Buchtel Floyd Mason Jennie Monkey Harve Sayers Regina Whyte California

Spelling Bee Held at Carpenter and Community Events

About 25 attended the Carpenter spelling bee conducted by Miss Hildred Steward in the Columbia Auditorium on Thursday. Winners were Mr. W. S. Swett and Mr. Leo Dudgeon. A surprise party honored Miss Joan Starkey for her seventh birthday with guests including Miss Betty Hacker and others. Numerous local visits and events follow, including school visits, theater in Athens, and family gatherings.

Carpenter Hildred Steward Columbia Auditorium W. S. Swett Leo Dudgeon Joan Starkey Betty Hacker Bea Howery Freda Rawlings Alta Dudgeon Claire Dudgeon Dyesville Phillips Turner Columbus Wayne Wesley Allen Ogdin Bernice McCall Lancaster J. L. Rawlings Gallipolis Mina Curry Anna Elizabeth Turner Home Council Dale Williams Mont Cain Harrisonville Verlin Howery Archie Tewksbury Athens W. E. Reeves Carrie Morrison Martha Mace Granville Lyons G. J. Tewksbury Frank Gibson Magnetic Springs Millie Starkey H. E. Starkey Herman Throckmorton Isabell Robinson

Class Is Entertained At Mt. Union Home

A Mt. Union community page notes 29 attended Sunday School last Sunday. Golden Circle met at the Harley Carr home with Mrs. Clara Nicholson in charge. Several local families are listed as guests and visitors during the period.

Mt. Union Golden Circle Harley Carr Clara Nicholson M. A. Nicholson Grace Carr Rosalie King Collie Clark Eliza Jordan Carr Don L. Wood Pat. Pomeroy George Wood Garrold Minor Dexter Jack Clark Harrisonville M. A

Cheshire social briefs reflect church, family, and community life

Cheshire notes cover multiple gatherings including Woman's Home Missionary Society at the parsonage with 18 attendees and a Mrs Briggs Kirby shower, Men's Brotherhood fish fry at the Baptist church with Rev H A Rothrock as guest speaker, and a Valentine party for Home Guards. Several visits and visits to relatives are listed along with illness of Josie Swisher and Ivan Grover.

Cheshire — Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Cheshire Charge J. H. Starcher Clara Ward Louise Roush Briggs Kirby Milton Musgrave Men's Brotherhood of the Baptist Church H. A. Rothrock Heath M. FE Middleport H. N. Snider Ladies Aid Society F. W. Butcher Vivian Kirby Rosanna Fowler Rio Grande Ruth Childers Cleveland Thomas Ragan Gallipolis Lester Glassburn Ruby Cremeans Lloyd Roush Wilbur Swisher Corning Wesley Webb Marietta C. L. Vangilder Cora D. Webb Pomeroy Vangilder Lawrence County Beulah Ironton District Oes Snider Ryger Ladies Aid Society C. B. Rife Wesley Scott Roger Dorothy Rupe Donna Elza Scott Josie Swisher Ivan Grover

Jacksonville Club Meets at Kalt Home

The Past Noble Grands Club met Friday evening at Mrs. William Kalt's home with Elec ta Grimm presiding. Contests awarded to Electa Grimm Alyce Phillips and Phena Householder. luncheon served by the hostess with daughter Leona Nicholas assisting. March gathering to be at Mrs. Martha Kloh in Trimble.

Jacksonville Noble Grands Club William Kalt Electa Grimm Alyce Phillips Phena Householder Leona Nicholas Trimble Martha Kloh John Gillette Ralph M. Hoisington John Lauser June Inez George Edinger William Tippie Clyde Pearl Anderson Ruth Ulysseus Gillette Dolores Leasure Charles Anderson Gillette M. E. Church Gertrude Taylor Epworth M. E Nelsonville R. S. Lawrence Geraldine Hoisington Jane Cox Virginia Hartley George Burdiss William Mandrell James Davis Pauline Gillespie Millfield Lena Safreed Columbus Charles Bruce James Talbert Jr Helen Talbert Ida South

Kimberly Ossman Pleads Guilty in Mayor’s Court

John Ossman of Nelsonville and Kimberly pleaded guilty to intoxication in the mayor C. G. Dew court. He was fined five dollars and court costs.

Nelsonville John Ossman Kimberly C. G. Dew

Peterson's Ointment Ad Says Pimples Relief

A vintage ad urges readers to avoid scratching and squeezing pimples and promotes Peterson's Ointment for quick relief. It claims the product improves skin appearance and offers money back if not delighting the customer. The ointment also soothes irritated feet and cracked toes for 36 cents.

Peterson Andy

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