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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1937

Page

2

Famous Evangelist to Speak in Nelsonville Feb 3

E Howard Cadie, renowned evangelist from Indianapolis, will address a Nelsonville meeting at the Christian Church Men's Auditorium on Wednesday evening February 3. The event is the second in a winter and spring union series organized by local ministers. Cadle, founder of the Cadle Tabernacle, hosts a Nation's Family Worship program and a Sunday Family Hour. He is invited by Revs Leland Goodman H A Rothrock and L Evans, with crowd size expected to be large.

Nelsonville E. Howard Cadie Indianapolis The Christian Church Homer Rodeheaver Cadle Cadle Tabernacle Leland Goodman H. A Rothrock Lloyd Evans

Legion Names Committee for Rehearsals

At Glenford Dugan Post 228 American Legion meeting Commander Cooley appointed a committee to draft plans for spring and summer rehearsals of the post drum and bugle corps which was inactive last fall. The post also adjusted meeting nights to the second and fourth Wednesdays and planned social evenings on alternate Wednesdays. Membership drive was urged to reach quota this month. Thirty four members attended a lunch by the Feed-Bag committee.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Cooley

Eagles Family Night At Nelsonville Lodge

Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts family night at the club rooms on Friday evening January 0. Bingo is planned and prizes will be awarded while no lunch is served. The goat mascot Dewey has disappeared after months of duty drawing new members for the lodge.

Nelsonville Order of Eagles Dewey Eagles

Haydenville Resident Dies. Saunders Family Mourns

Mrs. John Saunders of Haydenville died at home Wednesday evening. Survived by husband John Saunders and son Donnie, four sisters, three brothers. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at Haydenville church with burial at Smith's Chapel.

Nelsonville John Saunder Haydenville John Saunders Donnie Smith's Chapel

Miss Louise Pearce Hosts Cosmopolitan Club Meeting

Miss Louise Pearce of 503 Poplar Street will host Cosmo politan Club members at her home Friday evening at 7 50 o clock.

Nelsonville Louise Pearce Poplar St Cosmopolitan Club

Band Leads in Good Program at Nelsonville Assembly

Nelsonville high school held a morning assembly directed by John Geiger music supervisor. Garth Lightfoot led call to colors and flag procession with James Shafer and John Johnson as bearers. Bob Lancaster hosted. The program featured America sung, scripture and prayer by Ruth Lacasie, and announcements by Principal J. K. Kinneer. The band performed solo and ensemble numbers including The Three Solitaires, Warriors Song, Rio Rita selections, Berceuse from Jocelyn, Semper Fideles, Cappella Waltz, Only a Rose, Morning Noon and Night in Vienna, and Star Spangled Banner.

Nelsonville John Geiger Garth Lightfoot James Shafer John Johnson Bob Lancaster Mr. Geiger America Ruth Lacasie Prin. J. K. Kinneer Howdy Bill Parks Robert Howe Heider Englerman Berceuse Jocyin James Arnold Alice Mechem Sousa Delibes Rudolph Frim Faith Cordrey Maxine Hall Vienna

Officers Installed by Meigs Co Grangers

Canada joint installation of Hemlock and Chester Grange officers held at Hemlock Grange Hall Saturday night by a team from Hemlock Grange. List includes Leo Story master Frank Clark overseer W Clyde Will lecturer Chester Rice steward Denver Rice treasurer Dayton Tubbs secretary Porter Midkiff Chaplain Homer Rice Ceres Betty Story Flora Dolores Tubbs gate keeper Ziba Midkiff lady assistant steward Sarah Hawk. Potluck supper served. The same team will install Olive Grange officers in Long Bottom tonight.

Canada Hemlock Chester Long Bottom Olive Grange

Loyal Women’s Class Holds Tuesday Meeting

Nineteen members of the Loyal Women’s Class of the Christian Church school answered roll call Tuesday evening. Class president Mrs Fred Juniper led the session with devotions by Miss Hyla Herrold. Officers were all reelected and a potluck supper was served.

Nelsonville Loyal Women’s The Christian Church School Fred Juniper Hyla Herrold

East PTA Set to Meet at East School Friday

Nelsonville reports the East Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at 3 o clock in the East School. A large attendance is expected.

Nelsonville East Parent-Teacher Association

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 Meet Friday

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 will hold its first year meeting Friday night at Red Men's Hall. The session begins at 8 oclock with important business and a good attendance expected.

Nelsonville Red Men's Hall

Officers for Church Class Are Elected

Gleaners Class of Christian Sunday School held a party at Mrs. C. H. Mechem’s home in Nelsonville. They discussed plans for the year and elected officers: Elberta Bussey president Mare jorie Holland vice president Carma Heffner secretary Betty Figgins treasurer Betty Verity press reporter.

Nelsonville

Special Music at Rally at Pilgrim Holiness Church

A Young People's Rally will be held at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Friday evening at O o'clock. Special music and singing will feature the program. Speakers include Rev. Harold Osborn of Athens and Rev. Ray Close of New Marshfield. All interested in young people's work are invited.

Nelbonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Harold Osborn Athens Ray Close New Marshfield

Mrs Hillary Joins Port Clinton Visit After Ohio Stay

Mrs Bob Hillary joins Mr Hillary at Port Clinton Ohio after weeks in the area with her mother Mrs Bertha Eyre.

Port Clinton Nelsonville Bob Hillary Hillary Port Clinton, O Bertha Ev

Nelsonville police arrest totals climb for 1936 year

Nelsonville reports 357 arrests by Police Chief George Bateman and Patrolman James Cope in the year ending December 31 1936. Intoxication leads, with 193 such cases. Homicide absent since 1932. Other counts include 25 assault and battery 18 reckless driving and 8 operating gambling games.

Nelsonville George Bateman James Cope Deanville Bateman

Doanville Dance Hall Is No More

Trustees named to supervise Doanville Community House are The Rev. Lloyd Evans Oral Daugherty Baird Stuart D R Johnson and William Anderson all of Nelsonville. The board will work with schools National Missions program and other groups to create a community center for meetings recreation and entertainment.

Doanville Community House Lloyd Evans Oral Daugherty Baird Stuart D. R. Johnson William Anderson Nelsonville Deanville Doanville Sun

Fine Car Driver Pleads Guilty In Nelsonville Case

Cecil Woodson of Nelsonville pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor 8 G Holland on Wednesday to driving a truck with a dealer license plate not for sale. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs. The affidavit by Highway Patrolman Joe Grogan says Woodson in a Chevrolet Garage truck carried trash to the city dump.

Nelsonville Cecil Woodson G. Holland Joe Grogan Woodson Chevrolet

Nelsonville appoints Charles Thompson as patrolman

Charles Thompson, sworn in by Mayor 8. G. Holland, assumed duties Wednesday night as a provisional patrolman on the Nelsonville Police Force.

Nelsonville Charles Thompson 8. G. Holland

Mrs Barbara Bay Dies at Lancaster

Mrs Barbara Jane Bay age 82 died last evening at her son Charlies Bay home in Lancaster. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 o clock at the Lancaster Sixth Ave Methodist Church with burial at Hbremen. She was widow of T Vance Bay and leaves five sons three daughters and two sisters. The Bay family is well known in this area and Carbon Hill.

Nelsonville Barbara Jane Bay Charlies Bay Lancaster Lancaster Sixth Ave. Methodist Hbremen T. Vance Bay Bay Carbon Hill

To Install Officers at D A Regular Meeting

Nelsonville branch announces installation of officers at Friday night meeting with a potluck supper for all officers and members requested to attend.

Nelsonville The D. of A

Rebekah Lodge Social Tonight in Glouster

Officers will be installed by the Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Saturday night. Refreshments will be served and a social hour will follow.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge

Arrest Suspect For Stealing Auto Tires

Nelsonville officers arrest John Staten of near Union Furnace in connection with selling two new tires to a local junk dealer. Staten reportedly signed a statement admitting theft from a vehicle on Nelsonville streets. police suspect the tires may be part of a larger local shipment. Tires were Standard Firestones, 6-ply, size 600 x 20 with serial numbers removed.

Nelsonville John Staten Union Furnace Joe Farbearn Hocking County George Bateman Bateman Staten Logan

Attend Davis Rites GLOUSTER

Those from a distance attending the funeral of Mrs. Matthew Davis Hollister were: Mr. Henry Hartman Powhatan Point Mrs Ernest Markins Fostoria Mr and Mrs William Barthlow Logan Mr and Mrs George Davis New Straitville Frank Baker Nelsonville Mrs Isaac Vaughn Nelsonville Mrs Louisa Banfield Columbus Mr and Mrs George Do Columbus Mr and Mrs Willis Barron Columbus Mr and Mrs Earle Gibbs Corning Mrs Adda Maxwell Lancaster.

Glouster Matthew Davis Hollister Henry Hartman Powhatan Point Ernest Markins Fostoria William Barthlow Logan George Davis New Straitaville Frank Baker Nelsonville Isaac Vaughn Louisa Banfield Columbus George Do Willis Barron Earle Gibbs Corning Adda Maxwell Lancaster

Club Meets Friday Glouber

The Townsend club will meet at 7 pm Friday at the high school. Members are expected to be present as important business will be transacted.

Townsend

Angie Buys Glouster Bank Building at Public Auction

The First National Bank Building in Glouster, now home to Angie's Grocery, sold at public auction to B. R. Angie for 5500 dollars. Competing bids reached 5450 from James Blower of Columbus and Arty G. W. Rose. Sale requires court and receiver approval. Dr. C. A. Pride remains a second floor tenant.

First National Bank C. A. Pride

Patriotic Group of Glouster Installs New Officers

Officers were installed by Mary Swett Tent Daughters of Union Civil War Veterans in the Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday night. New officers include President Dora Davis and secretary Mary Roberts, with a long list of vice presidents, guards, color bearers, and a pianist. A committee served refreshments during the social hour.

Hattie Watkins Blanche Gardner Lela Hashman Agnes Eddy Edna Embrey Lenna Snowden Vesta Cherrington Lizzie McKee Freda Pickering Lena Davis Ervin Mra Watkins McKee Snowden

WCTU Holds January Meeting at Mrs Boroff Home

The January meeting of the WCTU was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Eva Boroff with Mrs Maude Figley assisting and Mrs Maude Williams in charge. A brief business session preceded a program featuring Vera Kinney singing The Christ of the Christ and Iva Pedicord speaking on An Economic Fraud. Fourteen members attended and a lunch followed.

Ethel Leadbetter Carrie Morris Laura Gatchel Lulu Bingman Iva Pedicord

Miss Kinney Hosts Youth Group at Home

Lois Kinney acted as hostess to a group of young people on Tuesday night. Monopoly music and conversation provided an enjoyable evening. A lunch was served to Mary Janchius Jessie Janchius John Bryson David Morris Gordon Ross and Lois Kinney.

Glouster Lois Kinney Mary Janchius Jessie Janchius John Bryson David Morris Gordon Ross

Ed Stevens Heads Jacksonville School Board in 1937

Jacksonville The Board of Education reorganized for 1937 with Ed Stevens reelected as president and Fred Wemmer as vice president. John Altman was elected clerk for a two year term, and Earl Frazee was hired as janitor at the grade school to replace the late R A Brinckley.

Jacksonville

Meeting 18 Postponed by Jacksonville Democratic Club

A Jacksonville Democratic Club meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed to Thursday night of next week. The notice cites scheduling conflicts and urges members to attend the rescheduled gathering.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Democratic Club

Glouster Board Reelects Carr President Nelson VP

At a Tuesday night meeting the Glouster Board of Education reorganized by reelecting D. E B. Carr as president and Joe Nelson as vice president. E. H. Lantz remains clerk for a two year term set last year.

Glouster Glouster Board of Education D. E B. Carr Joe Nelson E. H. Lantz

Three Days' Cough Signals Danger, Warns Health Reports

In a brief health advisory, officials caution that a cough lasting three days may indicate a rising illness. The alert urges prompt medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen. Public health units emphasize early testing and isolation.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Howard Cadie Legion Names Committee Matcher Nut E. Howard Cadle Meigs Co Loyal East Pta Doanville Dance Hall Thompson Nelsonville Force Barbara Bay Clifford Odets Los Angeles Luise Rainer Davis Savart E Bingeon Angie Glouster Bank Patriotic Group of WCTU Miss Kinney Ed Stevens Eheoks Fever Geadsche Glouseter Jim Johnson Kids— Yount FP. Wolf J. Johnston Blind Ome Baker Gamwell J. Wolf, Sr Murphy Nelsonville Dry Cleaners Er Vait Steesan Majestic Nelsonville Wyiesa Resarayck GEM Pharmacy K. of P. Bldg
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