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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1938

Page

2

Scout Troop Plans Discussed by Eagles Lodge Nelsonville

Members of the Eagles' Lodge new Scout Troop Committee in Nelsonville, led by Scoutmaster A. M. White, meet Thursday night at lodge rooms to discuss organizing a new troop. G. E. Ashwill, field executive of the Hock-Hocking District, will preside and outline organizing methods and objectives.

Nelsonville The Eagles’ Lodge A. M. White G. E. Ashwill Hock-Hocking

Hypnotist Galvani Set to Perform in Nelsonville in March

Nelsonville will host hypnotist Galvani sponsored by the American Legion. The veteran entertainer plans a two hour show for the public with date to be announced later.

Nelsonville Galvani American Legion

Nelsonville GT Club Dines In Honor Of Hostess Birthday

Mrs. Freda Powell hosted the GT Club gathering with 13 members and one guest present. A large birthday cake graced the table before a 6:30 dinner, followed by bridge after the meal.

Nelsonville Freda Powell GT Club Bridge

Columbus Socials and Visits Highlight Week

Mrs Edith Stiers Mrs Henry McCulloch Miss Irma Wilson and Mrs Thomas Wilson spent Tuesday in Columbus. Mrs Frank Bonifield and two children Carmichael Pa visited the Johnsons in Columbus. Mrs Inez Courtney Kathrine Courtney and Miss Sigrid Love were Columbus visitors Tuesday. Mrs Elizabeth Butt left for Rock Island Al after visiting sister Mrs Allen Riley.

Edith Stiers Henry McCulloch Irma Wilson Thomas Wilson Columbus Frank Bonifield Carmichael A. B. Johnson Inez Courtney Catherine Courtney Sigrid Love Elizabeth Butt Rock Island Allen Riley

Helen Jackson Hosts Bridge Club Night

Mrs Frank Bonifield of Carmichael Pennsylvania was the sole guest Wednesday evening as Miss Helen Jackson entertained the bridge club Members Miss Charlotte Acker, Mrs George Rose and Mrs Corwin Cookson posted high scores.

Frank Bonifield Carmichael, Pa Helen Jackson Charlotte Acker George Rose Corwin Cookson

Mardi Gras Trip For Mr and Mrs Wallace Glenn and Mr and Mrs William Brooks

Mr and Mrs Wallace Glenn and Mr and Mrs William Brooks left Monday by motor to attend the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. They will reside in a trailer Glenn bought about a year ago and prepared for the journey.

Wallace Glenn William Brooks New Orleans Mr. Glenn

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Thomas Kelly Held at Mill Street Home

Twenty friends of Mrs Thomas Kelly also known as Frances Barron entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Wendell Howell on Mill Street. A refreshment course was enjoyed.

Thomas Kelly Frances Barron Wendell Howell Mill St

Forest Rose Club Sewing Evening at Poplar Street

Mrs. Burl Wallace hosted the Forest Rose Club on Poplar Street Friday night. Members present included Mrs. Ben Raybould Mrs. Mary Brown Mrs. Clarence Green Mrs. Nelle Dowler Mrs. Alice Wyskiver Haydenville and Miss Margaret Clark Middleport. Mrs. Myrtle Linscott attended as a guest of the club.

Burl Wallace Poplar Street Forest Rose Club Ben Raybould Mary Brown Clarence Green Nelle Dowler Alice Wyskiver Haydenville Margaret Clark Middleport Myrtle Linscott

Anna Mae Allen Birthday Party Held at Home

Mrs. Paul Allen hosted a surprise party Monday for her daughter Anna Mae's 14th birthday. Seventeen girls enjoyed contests and games as red white and blue decor and refreshments complemented the celebration. Each guest received a candy hatchet favor along with birthday cake topped by a small red candle.

Paul Allen Anna Mae

Millers To Entertain Prayer Meeting Friday

Nelsonville the Kings Men of the Church of Christ will host a prayer meeting Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs William Miller Back Street Eph Allen to lead the gathering. Participants will assemble at seven p m.

Nelsonville King’s Men The Church of Christ William Miller Back Street Eph Allen

Zaleski Social Notes Report Valentine Party and Visits

An elementary school Valentine party drew 44 students and six teachers, with rooms in red and white. Several residents and guests from Columbus, McArthur, and Wilmington visited family here, and an illness outbreak of sore throats is noted in Zaleski.

Zaleski Elizabeth Martin Walter Watkins Hamden McArthur Jimmy Jayjohn CCC Wilmington Minnie Jayjohn Othella Lucile McKibben Columbus Luther McKibben Ruth Davis Murray City Helen McKibben Blanche Steele

Plan Grange Meeting in Vinton Hall

VINTON The Huntington Grange will hold its next meeting Saturday evening with a program. Mrs. Dumolt plans to open a restaurant later this week in the Glenn building on Jackson Mt. Mrs. Margaret Neighborgall moved from Holzer Hospital Sunday to her daughter’s home near Danville.

George Lantz Columbus Josie Stobbs Harry Ruth Forester Levi Palmer Henry Lemon Nelsonville Lemon Fred Blankenship R. B. Hansel Logan Orla Fickle Webb Summit Chas. Strain Margaret Mills Albert Hite Pythian K. of P. Hall George Allaway Millersport Anne Blankenship Gertrude Mills Helen Strain Mrs. Blankenship Blues Reds Effie Fargo Kenneth John Love Helen Quickle Gallipolis Frank Quickle R. H. Bobo Cincinnati Curt Colwell Mary Ward Mitchel Webb Ewington S. Newton Riese Everette Evans Lexington John Newton Maurice Warren Florace McClure Maine Street Joe Mathews

Industrial Development Association To Meet

NELSONVILLE The Industrial Development Association will meet Friday night at 7 30 in the Buckeye Building. Several important questions are to be considered and interested persons are asked to attend.

Nelsonville Industrial Development Association Buckeye

Daughters of America Sponsor Benefit Party in Nelsonville

Daughters of America host a regular benefit party at the I O O F Hall in Nelsonville Friday night at 8 o clock. Patrons are asked to bring their February tickets.

Nelsonville—Daughters of America I. O. OO. F. Hall

Grass Run-Side Hill: Child Breaks Arm After Fall

A three year old girl from Grass Run-Side Hill, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Wood, broke an arm after a fall on the family farm bought last fall from W L Glaze. Local social notes mention PTA and Style Show attendance and several visiting relatives and neighbors.

Clifford Wood Martin’s Ferry W. L. Glaze Marion McClure Carl Earl Gardner Langsville PTA Rutland High School Don L. Wood Patrick, Pomeroy O. E. Bratton Norman Will William Nicholson Race Davis Columbus Milton Bosworth Canook Montana Samuel Bolin Athens G. O. Will Churches of Christ Rutland Eleanor Taylor F. W. Winn Claude Dulaney Dexter A. E. Plummer Young and Son Lancaster G. O Essie Tuckerman Wolfpen Margaret Amos Bloomfield Homer Lee Harrisonville C. F. Anderson Earl Brown Pomeroy Martha Fraziersburg James Nicholson Ronald Perry Brown Alma Brown

Syracuse Personal Mention Highlights Local Socials

Syracuse notes list funeral attendance for O. O. McIntyre in Gallipolis with Karr and Carson relatives. Local visits include Miss Charlene Watts in Syracuse and trips by Dana Winebrenner and others from Pomeroy, Columbus, and Steubenville. Church events at Asbury M E feature Rev Joseph Morgan and a Ladies Aid potluck.

Syracuse Irving Karr Marcia Karr Frank Carson Pomeroy O. O. McIntyre Gallipolis L. C. Watts Charlene Watts Rio Grande Frank Winebrenner Guy Gorby Grandmother Gorby Mary Calkins Marjorie Moore Emerson Ward Columbus Dale Winebrenner Steubenville Margaret Houdashelt Minersville William Houdashelt Elmer Compton D. B. Williams Joseph Morgan Ladies’ Aid Society of Asbury M. E. Church Charles Nease

Road Material Graft Alleged (Continued from Page 1)

The committee showed highway department records indicating bids on Stark County projects were steered to a state wide hot mix contractor group. Contracts were re advertised with higher estimates after initial low bids. Clinton County and Marietta District bids followed similar patterns amid graft questions. Metzenbaum stressed repeated attempts to obtain desired bidders. Willkie offered to testify regarding the inquiry into 1934 campaign contributions connected to the probe.

Highway Department Metzenbaum Stark County Clinton County Marietta Division Spark Metcalf Marietta Wendell L. Willkie Commonwealth & Southern Corporation New York Bradley Willkie Davey

Jones Funeral Held At Holiness Church

Funeral services for Sylvester Jones were held Monday at 2 PM at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville. The pastor Rev. B A Awe led the service with assistant pastors Rev. D C Shearer and Rev. C M Brown of Marion. Hymns were sung by Mrs. John Farrow Mrs. Bernard Inman and Walter Primmer with accompaniment by Mrs. Walter Primmer. Interment followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Sylvester Jones Pilgrim Holiness Church B. A. Awe D. C. Shearer C. M. Brown Marion John Farrow Bernard Inman Walter Primmer Greenlawn Cemetery

Booster Club Plans Benefit Bridge Friday

Nelsonville band boosters meet Friday evening at 7 30 in the high school band room to finalize plans for a benefit bridge party. The event will be held Friday March 4 at the Legion Building to raise funds for band uniforms.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club Legion

Annual Father and Son Banquet in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports the annual Father and Son banquet tonight at the Masonic Temple at 6 30 with a musical program to follow.

Nelsonville Masonic Temple

Sketches Life of George Washington at Rotary Club

E. G. Cliffton of the high school faculty sketched a brief life portrait of George Washington at the Rotary Club meeting Tuesday evening. The talk touched on Washingtons foreign policy of avoiding entangling alliances in light of current world events. Visitors from Athens and Logan were present.

Nelsonville George Washington E. G. Cliffton Rotary Club Washington Athens Logan

Highway Dept Employes Meet Friday Evening

A meeting for all state highway department employees in York Township is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 in the Buckeye Building. All employees are urged to attend.

Nelsonville State Highway Dept York Township Buckeye

Reverend Goodman Heads Home for Visit to Alliance Family

Rev. Goodman departed early today to spend several days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Goodman, at their Alliance home.

Nelsonville

Daughters of America Sponsor Friday Benefit Night

Nelsonville notices a weekly benefit party sponsored by the D of A in the I O O F Hall on Friday at 8 pm. Patrons are asked to bring their February tickets.

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