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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville Ball Date Moved to January 25

Nelsonville announces the President's Birthday Ball now on Friday night January 25 at the Elks Club. Mayor G Holland says E F De Vore will handle ticket distribution and Alonzo Figgins is treasurer. Elks' dance committee members include Don Sheffield W W Kelly Barney Neiman Sheldon Powell and James Hall.

Nelsonville 8. G. Holland Elks’ Club Holland E. F. DeVore Alonzo Figgins Elks’ Dance Committee Don Sheffield W. W. Kelly Barney Neiman Sheldon Powell James Hail

Local social notes from Nelsonville and nearby

Mr and Mrs W W Gibson were guests of their son D W Gibson in Delaware. Mr and Mrs W H Hyde and Mrs R R Johnson of Athens visited Mrs J D Andrews on Thursday. Mr and Mrs William Morgan spent the day in Columbus. Miss Marie Hall returned to Columbus after two weeks with her parents and is receiving treatments there.

W. W. Gibson D. W. Gibson Delaware W. H. Hyde R. R. Johnson Athens J. D. Andrews William Morgan Columbus Marie Hall C. H. LeFavor Jimmie Belpre M. M. LeFavor Mary Hawk Marie Mechem J. V. Yaw Perry Tumblin Ray Pepper Conesville Phil F. Robinson

Rev W W Trout Father of 50th Anniversary Observance

Rev W W Trout former pastor of the First Methodist Church is in White Cross Hospital for treatment ahead of an operation. He and Mrs Trout, residents near Columbus, recently celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with many Nelsonville residents in attendance.

Nelsonville W. W. Trout First Methodist Church White Cross Hospital

Cosmopolitan Club Hosts Evening Gathering

Miss Louise Pearce and Miss Bertha Howard will host the Cosmopolitan Club tonight, welcoming members to the gathering.

Nelsonville Louise Pearce Bertha Howard Cosmopolitan Club

Miss Nixon Hosts Birthday Party in Nelsonville

Miss Bertha Nixon entertained Thursday night at her country home for her brother Ralph's birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nixon and family, relatives from Steubenville, Nelsonville, Sand Run, and nearby towns, with a birthday cake and gifts noted.

Nelsonville Ralph Bertha Nixon John Sharp Carrie Louise Smith Steubenville Fred Nixon Fred Jr Thylena Mary Jean Delbert Walls Elizabeth

Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs Meet at Mrs Bateman’s

Eight members attended the Wednesday night gathering hosted by Mrs. Carl Bateman. President Mrs. Robert Eddy led the business session with reports read by secretary treasurer Miss Catherine Warehime. A social hour followed with a three course luncheon served by the hostess.

Nelsonville Carl Bateman Pythian Sisters Robert Eddy Catherine Warehime

Past Chiefs Association Holds First Postreorganization Meeting

Nelsonville report says the Past Chiefs Association of the Degree of Poca hontas met at Miss Gertrude Dalton’s Adama Street home. Twelve members answered roll call as Miss Hazel Wallace presided and Mrs. Louxetta Moore hosted. Anna Linton will host February’s meeting on the first Wednesday.

Nelsonville Past Chiefs Association of the Degree of Pocahontas Gertrude Dalton Adama Street Hazel Wallace Louxetta Moore Anna Linton

Nelsonville High to Host Bake Sale Saturday

The Nelsonville High School junior class sponsors a bake sale at Wilson Bros Grocery on Saturday to raise funds.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Wilson Bras Grocery

Our Gang's Spirit Club to Meet Tonight in Nelsonville

The Our Gang's Spirit Club in Nelsonville gathers tonight from 7 o'clock to an unspecified end time, inviting members to attend and participate in planned activities.

Nelsonville

Miss Saltz Aids Mt Gilead In Junior College Plan

Miss Kathleen Saltz spends a week in Mt Gilead Ohio assisting the county superintendent of schools to organize a junior college. If enrollment is sufficient the first two years of Ohio State University work may be taught in the new college.

Nelsonville Kathleen Saltz Mt. Gilead Ohio Ohio State University

Eagles Will Convene National Convention in Dayton Ohio

Nelsonville Aerie officials announce the Fraternal Order of Eagles national convention will be held in Dayton Ohio in August 1935 with the Ohio Aerie annual meeting. They cite Ohio leadership in Eagle membership and plan a six month state-wide drive to boost numbers while endorsing social security measures and the aged and unemployment programs. The report also notes a Buchtel dance by Lone Star Cowboys at the Opera House for a school benefit.

Nelsonville Order of Eagles Dayton Ohio Ohio Aerie J. R. Matheny Len Valkinburg Nelsonville Aerie Aerie Columbus National Organization of Eagles Matheny Ohio Eagles M. L. Brown Aid For Washington Buchtel Lone Star Cowboys Buchtel Opera House Waiu

Nelsonville Methodists to Study Class Four Sunday

Men's Class No 4 of the Methodist Church will be taught Sunday morning by Rev. Rothrock in Nelsonville. The session aims to provide instruction and discussion for adult members within the local congregation.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Rothrock

Surprise party honors visitors from Buchtel

Mrs John Fu gett and daughter Rosa Gay Jennie and Marion Bruce of Buchtel were guests at a surprise party for Nelsonville Wednesday night hosted by Mrs Harry Breeze in Haydenville. Faires will open a pool room Saturday in the room north of the American Legion building on High Street, formerly occupied by the Boston Store.

Nelsonville John Fugett Rosa Gay Jennie Marion Bruce Buchtel Harry Breeze Haydenville American Legion High Street Boston W. P. Reese

Merry Maker Club Bridge Night Yields Several Awards

Logan event at Mise Bess Saitzer's home featured three bridge tables after a 6 p m gathering. Awards went to Mrs Buellaby Mrs Phil Tschappat Mrs Margaret T Webb and Mrs Ward Chase.

Logan Merry Maker Club Mise Bess Saitzer Buellaby Phil Tschappat Margaret T. Webb Ward Chase

Local Junior Order Installs Officers in Nelsonville

The Junior Order United American Mechanica installed officers at the West Columbus Street hall. Floyd Brown was chosen to head the order. Fred Ellinger became vice councilor with District Deputy Pickrell presiding. Rev H A Rothrock spoke on courage and civic duties. supper followed the hour.

Nelsonville United American Mechanica West Columbus Street Floyd Brown Fred Ellinger Pickrell Logan H. A. Rothrock M. E. Church Pearl Glenn Harry Stage H. T. Sayers Chester Bay J. W. Pierce F. S Charles Glenn Clarence Stage P. C Carl Dusky William Pierce Carlos Glenn Henry T. Sayers Lodge Ira Whitmore

Bashan Sunday School Reorganizes For Banner Year

Bashan January 11. The Bashan Sunday School has been reorganized with J. C. Rose as superintendent L. E. Trussell as assistant superintendent Muri Trussell as secretary Cletes Allen as treasurer Minnie Evans as librarian and Mrs A H Batley as organist. Twenty five attended and plans aim for a banner year. Prayer class meets Sundays at 7. Local repairs on Bas han Division telephone lines noted.

Bashan Bashan Sunday School J. C. Rose L. E. Trussell Muri Trussell Cletes Allen Minnie Evans A. H. Batley Arthur Taylor Clint Slater Thelma Orr Charlies Woods Pomeroy Oods Hobart Allen Paul Arthur Wayne Orr Gallipolis Jesse Hull Harrisonville Paul Orr Ruby Bailey and Sons Oliver and Russell Ravenswood W. Va Bashan Division A. McCullough Columbus George Deem Dud Congreve

Revival Notes and Local Socials Highlight Weekends

Bunker Hill preacher Rev Shelby Light delivered a Sunday afternoon sermon. Attendees from here joined a revival at Mt Hermon on Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs E D Ashworth of Canada attended services. Mrs Dena Epple returned from Forest Run after visiting daughter Mrs Florence Paer. Local families report ill but improving children. Edna Carman of Long Hollow visited Mrs John Heilman. R V Heilman traveled to Canada to visit brother Carl and family. Olan Genheimer of Pomeroy visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Hellman. Mr and Mrs Dorce Smith of Hemlock Grove were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Will Smith. Dave Welker and Mrs Silas Welker hosted guests at Darwin. George Wells spent time with brother Will Wells and family at Ball Run.

Shelby Light Mt. Hermon E. D. Ashworth Canada Dena Epple Florence Paer Forest Run Dana Epple M. A. Epple Edna Carman Long Hollow John Heilman R. V. Heilman Carl Olan Genheimer Pomeroy John Hellman Dorce Smith Hemlock Grove Will Smith Dave Welker Silas Welker Darwin George Wells Will Wells Ball Run

Weekend visitors and guests in Coolville and area

Sunday and New Year visits across Coolville Athens and surrounding towns included Rev and Mrs Holman and family, Mrs Grace Kelly, Miss Hill, Mrs Emerson Stout and Clyde, Oma and Glen Gaston, Blaine Chapman, Maurice Guthrie and family, J B Persons from Torch, Leslie Stout and Mary Stout, Lillie Davis, Rexal Boggs, C M Swartz and Harry Carleton, Aylmer Ackley and family, Flourine Ackley, Daniel Ackley, T W Gaston, John Gaston, and Lee Gaston with several days’ stays and drives to Jackson.

Holman Coolville Grace Kelly Miss Hill Emerson Stout Clyde Roger Clark Ireland Oma Glen Gaston Blaine Chapman Maurice Gutherie Guthrie Davey Jackson J. B. Persons Torch Elza Gutherie Leslie Stout Nelsonville Mary Stout Lillie Davis Rexal Boges C. M. Swartz T. W. Gaston Athens John Gaston Lee Gaston

Massey Sees Canada Rising On its Own Stage At Convocation

Canadian lecturer Donald Massey told Ohio University convocation that Canada is emerging from an inferiority complex and attracting global attention. He cited a 29 percent population rise in ten years, growing domestic trade since 1932, high per capita trade, and Canada becoming a major gold producer with the world’s largest fisheries. He said Canada now has a show of its own to run and hopes shared hardship with the U S will bring greater ties.

Canada United States Donald Massey Ohio University Memorial Auditorium British Empire Massey Lke Jacob Montreal Missouri Dominion

Samuel Carpenter Dies at Chesterhill at 66

Samuel Carpenter aged 66 died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday while talking to J A Wood merchant in the Wood store. He was son of Amos and Angelina Carpenter born near Wrightstown Morgan County and had lived with cousin J B Carpenter since last October after years of poor health and five strokes. Funeral at cousin J B Carpenter home conducted by Reverends Householder Beckett. burial in local cemetery. Surviving are four brothers and two sisters. Mrs Eva Worthington home after weeks with brother Addison Vernon of Pleasantville. Addison Vernon improving after heart trouble. Emery Sheets returning home after visiting children at Washington County Children's Home.

Chesterhill Samuel Carpenter J. A. Wood Wood Amos and Angelina Carpenter Wrightstown Morgan County J. B. Carpenter Householder Beckett Eva Worthington Addison Vernon Pleasantville Vernon Emery Sheets Washington County

Lottridge Couple Hosts Shower for Newlyweds in Rockland

A Christmas season shower was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Pearl Castle for their niece Catherine Booth who recently wed Harold Wilcoxen of Rockland. About 50 guests attended with music and games and homemade candy and apples served. The Wilcoxens will reside in Rockland.

Lottridge Pearl Castle Catherine Booth Harold Wilcoxen Rockland Wilcoxen Harvey Persons L. T. Bunion M. W. A. Lodge Oryn Watkins Billy Edd Thumons Gayesville Frank Caldwell Aldo McKinley William French Sarepta Miller Athens Homer McKawn Beebe Bruce Robinson Edward Bailey Lennie Sharp R. L. Sharp Cunningham Dorothy Artie Mansfield South Canaan L. B. Bailey

Revival Services Start at Apostolic Faith Church

Elder G H Martin announced revival services at the Apostolic Faith Church on Richland Avenue. Bishop A Wiliam Lewis of Cleveland will lead the first week and other pastors will follow.

Apostolic Faith Church Richland Avenue G H. Martin A Wiliam Lewis Cleveland

Church of Christ toMeet Tuesday Night in Glouster

Willing Workers of the Church of Christ plan a meeting at the church Tuesday night with new president L R Gooding presiding. Refreshments will be served by Earl Johnson and his committee.

Glouster Mary Swett Odd Fellows Hall Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow Church of Christ L. R. Gooding Earl Johnson

Logan J. R. Bainter Returns Home After Accident

Logan J. R. Bainter of Laurel Township, injured in an automobile accident, had been at Cherrington Hospital ten days. He suffered a light attack of pneumonia but was able to return to his home on Wednesday.

Logan J. R. Bainter Laurel Township Cherrington Hospital

Jacksonville Hostess Leads Bridge Club Party

Mrs Faye Reed McKinley hosted a Jacksonville bridge party Wednesday evening with refreshments after play. Prizes went to Mrs Sara Williams as guest and Miss Velma Barstow as club winner. attendees included Misses Jeanette Brown Dorothy Cosgraves Margaret Cronin from Athens and others. Miss Una Miller to host January 23.

Jacksonville Faye Reed McKinley Sara Williams Velma Barstow Jeanette Brown Dorothy Cosgraves Margaret Cronin Athens Adda Blower Glouster Helen Keirns Una Miller

Democrats To See Daveys Inaugural

A number of district residents plan to attend Governor elect Martin L. Davey’s inauguration next Monday. They will travel by car to Athens or Nelsonville and take the 8:22 a.m. special train from Nelsonville and return from Columbus at 11 p.m.

Glouster Martin L. Davey Ohio Athens Nelsonville Columbus

McConnelsville Delays Meeting on Ordinance Provisions

A first special meeting in McConnelsville discusses an ordinance with a rate plan for gas or water service. The proposal outlines an initial 1000 cubic feet at 50 cents per cubic foot during a two year period and references upcoming readings and confirmations. Trimble x reports returning from a horticulture course at a university.

Glouster Connellsville

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Nelsonville Committee Roosevelt Ball Figgins Trout Wear Pastors Store Poplar Street Miss Nixon Columbus Auditorium Deshler Wallick Hotel L. L. Wallick James H. Michos Eagles Voc Ste Melton Pleece Union Pha Fair Junior Order Bunker Hill New Canada Greens Run High School D. LU. V Rebekahs Entertains Club Opera House Sun College Mary Robson Timurs Fri Man OF Two Faces G. Robinson Tombstone Canyon Ken Maynard Haskins Trimble.c. x University John S.elo Obie J. D. Adamson Public Nelsonv
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