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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1939

Page

2

Hounds Face Athens Bulldogs in Crucial League Tilt

Nelsonville Greyhounds travel to Athens for a key basketball clash that could pull them into a league tie with the Bulldogs. The game follows a junior contest between Athens and Nelsonville reserves as both teams seek a victory after a season of rivalries and strong showings.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Nelsonville Greyhounds Scarlet and Gray Bulldogs Hounds Jack

Nelsonville Band Opens Season With First Rehearsal

The new town band held its first rehearsal last Friday night. The second session is set for Friday night at 7 at the Legion building. Attendance urged. the Pups aim for a 3 1 league mark if victorious in the season.

Nelsonville New Town Legion Building

WBA Review Installs Officers in Nelsonville

Nelsonville WBA Review No. 240 held its officer installation Tuesday January 17 with Sylvia Matheny as president and Ina Hoover district deputy giving a talk on the June state convention to be in Columbus. Plans for a Spring Rally with Heppert and Mann will feature addresses and a class will be organized.

Nelsonville WBA Sylvia Matheny Jennie Fisher Janet Hartley Margaret Bowers Varenia Bowers Garnet Schoonover Mabel Shockley Esther Gabriel Blanche Hardgrove Ida Duskey Fannie Shields Opal Odenthal Leatha Hartley Freda Powell Elizabeth Gathers Ina Hoover Columbus Athens Miss Heppert Mann

Junior Order Installs Newly-Elected Officers

Nelsonville John A Logan Council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics installed newly elected officers Tuesday evening. Arthur Kennedy, deputy state councilor, served as installing officer. A fish fry followed. New officers include Galvin Ray councilor Arthur Kennedy junior past councilor Fred Ellinger vice councilor W J Pierce financial secretary James Williams recording secretary H T Sayers treasurer Henry Bardain warden Charles Kennedy sentinel trustees include Arthur Kennedy 18 months Henry Bardain 12 months T H Spencer six months W S McKibben chaplain Arthur Kennedy representative.

Nelsonville John A. Logan United American Mechanics Arthur Kennedy Galvin Ray Fred Ellinger W. J. Pierce James Williams H. T. Sayers Henry Bardain Charles Kennedy Ee Kennedy T. H. Spencer W. S. McKibben

Birth of Jo Anne to Chester McManaway family

Nelsonville notice reports the birth of a seven pound daughter Jo Anne to Mr. and Mrs. Chester McManaway of Poplar Street on January 14 at home. Mrs Earl Streets hosted a Wednesday afternoon birthday gathering for her daughter Shirley Ann with games and a pink birthday cake for five guests including Ann Brush Judy Henshaw David Davis Jennie Marie Davis Johnny Ben Blaine Pedigo Stanley Partlow and Ella Jane Shanner.

Chester McManaway Poplar St Jo Anne

Central PTA to Host Speech on Music in the Home

The Central Parent Teacher Association meets Friday at 3 pm with guest speaker Mrs Ralph Parks discussing Music in the Home. A large attendance is anticipated.

Central Parent-Teacher Association Ralph Parks

The Stars Sign Fast Change and Dramatic Turnings

The text forecasts an eventful day with lively planetary configurations. It notes drastic activities, upheaval, and sudden fortune or new achievements. Elders or strangers feature in the excitement, with psychological currents and evolutionary undercurrents. A birthday person may see surprising developments and vivid events. Vithal is linked to radical change and success. a child born today is inventive, practical, subtle, and politically inclined.

Vithal

Hartman Couple Celebrates 50 Years in Nelsonville

Mr. and Mrs. William Hartman of Nelsonville mark their 50th wedding anniversary on January 1 1939. The Kimbery Mine miner and eight children plus 26 grandchildren and five great grandchildren are noted. A bakery cake and yellow roses honored the milestone as family members joined a celebratory dinner.

Nelsonville William Hartman Hartman Kimberly Charles John Arthur Leonard Ella Edna Vernice Lulu Marion Garnet Norma Beatrice Hartman Charles Hartman Clifford Hartman Arthur Hartman John Hartman Violet and Howard E. R. Carter Arley Carr Margie Coakley

D. of A Benefit Party at JOOF Hall Friday Night

Entertaining event in Nelsonville as the Daughters of America sponsor a benefit party at JOOF Hall. The program opens with a 7 45 start time for the play and proceeds expected to support a local cause.

Nelsonville D. of A Joof Hall

Benefit Party For Nelsonville At St Andrews Parish Hall

A benefit party is planned at St Andrews Parish Hall in Nelsonville Friday evening at 7 30 oclock to raise funds for a local cause. Community members are invited to attend for entertainment and support.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Parish Hall

Young violinist plays Kreisler’s Guarnerius in Newton concert

Francesco Zecchino, 15, protege of Fritz Kreisler from East Boston, performed the famed $30,000 Guarnerius violin at a Highland Glee Club event in Newton. Music authorities hail him as a leading virtuoso of the next generation.

Kreisler Newton, Mass Francesco Zecchino Fritz Kreisler Guarnerius Highland Glee Club Newton Zecchino Boston

Eagles Lodge Plans Pep Rally Visit for McArthur

Nelsonville Eagles, oldest in District Four, will visit McArthur Aerie, youngest in the district, for a pep rally and district initiation set for Nelsonville on Sunday March 12. Members traveling to McArthur report at 6 PM. bowling team to Central Alleys for a 7:30 league game.

Nelsonville Acrie of Eagles McArthur Aerie Eagles McArthur

Young Peoples Rally at Murray City Church

At the Murray City Pilgrim Holiness Church a Young Peoples zone rally is set for Friday night at 7. Catharine Kinsey will be the principal speaker with special music and singing.

Murray City Pilgrim Holiness Church Catherine Kinsey

Mayor Arraigns Two in Assault Cases in Nelsonville

Two arraignments were held in Mayor C. G. Dew's court on assault and battery charges. Clarence Birtcher entered an innocent plea and was bound over to the grand jury under a $100 bond. Claire Norris was also bound over under a $100 bond after Mrs. Cora Tignor filed the affidavit.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew Clarence Birtcher Sylvia Cora Tignor Claire Norris

Will Give Benefit Nelsonville

The G A Club plans a benefit tonight at 8 o clock in the Red Men Hall for community support and entertainment.

Nelsonville G.A. Club Red Men Hall

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