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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville Hosts Bulldogs Greyhounds Friday Night

Nelsonville business men are invited as guests of the high school athletic board for the Athens Bulldog Nelsonville Greyhound basketball game Friday with free admission. The Greyhounds seek a win after a 28 26 loss to Logan and a 43 17 victory over Union Furnace as Athens and Nelsonville prepare for a hard contest. The lineup features Blair, Mechem, White, Newman and Lancaster as starters with reserves opening the program at 7:30 p.m. in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Athens Greyhounds Logan Grays Union Furnace High School Bulldogs Jackson High Jackson Blair Mechem White Newman Lancaster Abraham

Nelsonville Brother Plays Trumpet On National Radio

John Geiger, supervisor of music at Nelsonville High School, listens intently to a national radio broadcast every Sunday. His brother Earl Geiger performs solo trumpet with Arnold Johnson's Orchestra heard on the national hookup each Sunday at 6 30 P M.

Nelsonville John Geiger Nelsonville High School Earl Geiger Arnold Johnson

Shelton pair announce birth of Hubert Allan Shelton

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shelton announce the birth of a son, Hubert Allan, on January 16 at 11 25 p m. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs John Shelton Murray City Mrs Otto Conrad Buchtel and Mr Otto Conrad Columbus. Ralph Swyers and daughters Viola and Janice of Troy Ohio were weekend visitors of Otis Swyers and Joe Johnson. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs John Kilpatrick Dayton and Mrs Georgia Kilpatrick Athens.

Nelsonville Charles Shelton Mabel Conrad Hubert Allan John Shelton Murray City Otto Conrad Buchtel Columbus Ralph Swyers Viola Janice Troy Ohio Otis Swyers This City Joe Johnson R.F.D. No. 4 Swyers John Kilpatrick Dayton Georgia Kilpatrick Athens

Logan Rotary hears judge discuss traffic enforcement

Judge Phil A. Henderson spoke at the Logan Rotary Club Monday evening about traffic regulations and their enforcement. He highlighted problems and difficulties faced by officers in proper enforcement.

Logan Phil A. Henderson

Mullins announce birth at Myers Crossing Chauncey

Mr and Mrs John Mullins announce the birth of a daughter on January 14 at their home at Myers Crossing. The baby weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces and has not yet been named. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Mullin g and Mr and Mrs Sylvester Hammond Chauncey.

Chauncey John Mullins Garnet Lanning Myers Crossing James Mulling Sylvester Hammond

Revival visit highlights local Nazarene services

Rev and Mrs Diek Goff attended evangelistic services at the Nazarene Church in Wellston Tuesday night. The meeting was conducted by Rev Lam Jones from Oklahoma, an Indian evangelist, who has drawn several locals to hear him.

Chauncey Diek Goff Wellston Nazarene Church Lam Jones Oklahoma

Inauguration Day Casts Shadows and Parade Shortens

The speech cites national injustice with millions living in poverty and ill housing while the president vows action. A rain drenched parade down Pennsylvania Avenue proves shorter than usual as the Army Navy Coast Guard cadets and service bands lead the procession past the Hermitage replica of Andrew Jackson’s home.

Pennsylvania Avenue Supreme Court Diplomatic Corps Hermitage Andrew Jackson Tennessee National Guardsmen Naval Armed Forces United States Army Navy Coast Guard Civilian Conservation Corps National Youth Administration

Rotary Hears Details Of Music Clinic

Nelsonville High School trumpet player Jack Pritchard and flutist Lewis Vaughn represented Ohio at Urbana IL national band clinic. They attended with Mrs. C G Pritchard and were heard in solo selections. John Geiger arranged the program. Harry Mettler presided in the president’s absence. Dr. Kelch of the Logan Club attended as a guest.

Nelsonville Urbana Ill Ohio Rotary Club Jack Pritchard Jack Lewis Vaughn C. G. Pritchard

Young Vocalist to Tour Florida for Four Weeks

Delbert Morman of Nelsonville leaves by train Thursday for West Palm Beach Florida for a four weeks singing tour He will attend a church convention and participate in the singing program as a member of the Church of Christ choir at Nelsonville and student of Charles E Poston

Nelsonville Delbert Morman West Palm Beach Fla Morman Florida Church of Christ At Charles E. Poston

Wilson Rites Held in Montgomery West Virginia

Nelsonville obit for James E. Wilson who died Friday at his Montgomery home. Formerly an embalmer for C. L. Stout, he served 12 years. Funeral services were held Sunday with burial in Montgomery. Survived by his wife formerly Mable Ballard of Mt. Hope, a daughter Marilyn, a sister Mrs. Jesse Lawson of Nelsonville, and his father.

Nelsonville James E. Wilson Montgomery W. Va C. L. Stout Mable Ballard Mt. Hope Marilyn Jesse Lawson

Aged Group to Meet in Nelsonville on Saturday

The Athens County Association for the Aged will hold a meeting at the church on Jackson Street in Nelsonville this Saturday afternoon January 238 at 2 o'clock. All officers and members are urged to attend. The announcement was signed by H A Lines executive secretary V Davis president and B J Lewis secretary.

Nelsonville Athens County Association For the Aged Jackson St H. A. Lines V. Davis B. J. Lewis

Athens Club Hosts Women’s Club in New Cline Building

The Will Go to Athens Nelsonville Business and Professional Women’s Club has been invited to attend Athens Sunday January 24 as the Athens Club opens its new rooms in the Cline Building. Hours run 8 to 5 with transportation by call to 412-R for Nelsonville members able to attend.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Athens Athens Club Cline

Kinneer Named President of High School PTA Group

Kenneth Kinneer the high school principal was named president of the PTA for the unexpired term after Florence Lowrey resigned. James Knight was named vice president. Founders Day program planned for February meeting and a junior mother singers group to be formed. Maynard McDaniel’s homeroom won the monthly prize of 50 cents. Treasurer reported 44.98 on hand. A Monel Metal short film was shown and a PE demonstration followed.

Nelsonville Kenneth Kinneer PTA Florence Lowrey James Knight Kinneer Faith Cordrey Maynard McDaniel Monel Metal George Abraham Helen Shaw

Guild Meets at Arnold Home in Nelsonville

Twenty five members answered roll call as Mrs. E. J. Arnold Mrs. Ed Cramner and Mrs. H. A. Rothrock hosted the M. E. Guild at 28 E. Washington St. Officers elected for the new year were President Mrs. Jack Pritchard Vice President Mrs. Cramner Secretary Miss Iva Murphy and Treasurer Mrs. J. D. Adamson A rummage sale was set for Saturday Jan 30 and a Colonial tea planned for February Mrs Carl Coakley led the ceremony and refreshments were served.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Ed Cramner H. A. Rothrock M. E. Guild Arnold E. Washington St Jack Pritchard Cramner Iva Murphy J. D. Adamson Carl Coakley

Hemlock Grove Grange Names Committees

Hemlock Grove Grange held a January 16 meeting with fifty attendees. Committees were appointed, four new membership applications were received, and two officers were installed by Clyde Will. A short program and luncheon followed, with treats from Herman Clark and a capsule party. The group invites members to the February 6 meeting and lists February refreshment coordinators.

Hemlock Grove Hemlock Grange Porter Midkiff Thomson Clyde Will Herman Clark Roscoe Fowler Ray E. Gibbs

Methodist Sunday School Class Holds January Dinner

Fourteen members of the Mrs Charles Monks Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church met at 6:30 PM Tuesday in the church parlors for a covered dish dinner marking the start of their regular January meeting. The year’s program was arranged and the secretary’s annual report was read.

Nelsonville Charles Monks Methodist Church

Married Saturday at home of Rev Craig in Jacksonville

Gladstone Brunton and Miss Margaret Shirkey of Jacksonville were married Saturday afternoon at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Craig with Rev. Craig officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Shirkey and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brunton.

Glouster Gladstone Brunton Margaret Shirkey Jacksonville A. J. Craig Craig E. C. Shirkey Alex Brunton

Legion Auxiliary Meet Thursday at 7 PM

A regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held Thursday night at seven o clock. After the business session refreshments will be served and a social hour will be enjoyed.

Mrs Vore Illness Brings Coxes to Jacksonville

Mr and Mrs Charles Cox were called to Jacksonville Saturday due to the serious illness of Mrs Orley Vore and her daughter Joan Phyllis Beatrice and Bobbie Brown grandchildren accompanied them Mr and Mrs Cox expect to stay several days

Jacksonville Charles Cox Orley Vore Joan Phyllis Beatrice Bobbie Brown

Glouster Kiwanis Discuss Education at Club Meeting

Glouster Kiwanis held a Tuesday evening session at Hotel Gordon to review education duties and committee roles. Atty G W Rose chaired the Education Committee talk, with visitor C S Zollinger of Toronto present and C F Wallace winning the attendance prize donated by Dr B B Buckley. Next week’s meeting is scheduled for Tuesday noon at Hotel Gordon.

Glouster — Kiwanis Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Atty. G. W. Rose Kiwanis C. S. Zollinger Toronto Canada B. B. Buckley C. F. Wallace

Loyal Daughters Meet At Balderson Home

GLOUSTER The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ met at Carrie Balderson's home with Ora Kittle and Mary Shepard assisting hostesses and Irene Morris in charge. The group voted to hold a white elephant sale at the February meeting. Three members were reported in Esta Cunningham Dana Heck and Grace Bryson. A program featured piano duets readings and solos by Temple Jones Maude Williams Ora Kittle Lois Balderson Helen Dennison Vera Kinney and others. A lunch was served to 18 members and one guest.

Temple Jones Maude Williams Ora Kittle Lois Balderson Helen Dennison Vera Kinney

Kids Outbowl Splitters in League Triumph

The Kids won two of three games from the Splitters in a local bowling league contest at the city alleys on Tuesday night. J Johnston posted the high score of 196 for the Kids.

Glouster J. Johnston

Crawford Speaks to Christian Church Men

Rev. Neil Crawford of Athens spoke to the Loyal Men's Class of the Church of Christ at First Christian Church on Monday night on Expanding Horizons. W. W. Wallace led a preceding song session and a lunch was served in the social room after the service.

Glouster Neil Crawford First Christian Church of Athens Church of Christ W. W. Wallace

Social Guests Attend Bridge Dinner in Parkersburg Area

Katherine Kellner Russell and Joe Vore of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Binderbasin Jr. in Jacksonville. They attended a bridge dinner hosted by Mrs. Catharine Blankensop in Parkersburg, W V. Other attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A H Chute of Glouster Alfred Brown Verna Rasp of Jacksonville and Mr. and Mrs. P H McKinley of Athens.

Columbus Jacksonville Katherine Kellner Russell Joe Vore Frank Binderbasin, Jr Catharine Blankensop Parkersburg W. Va A. H. Chute Glouster Alfred Brown Verna Rasp P. H. McKinley Athens

Junior Loyal Girls Hold Meeting and Party

GLOUSTER The Junior Loyal Girls of the Church of Christ met at Miss Charlene Webb’s home on Spring Street. Games and contests were part of the program with prizes to Betty Lewis, Mary Ann Bailey, and Mary Stahl. The hostess’s 11th birthday was celebrated with gifts, and lunch was served. Guests included Mary Ann Bailey, Donna Lee Bulloch, and Patty Lee Williams. Members listed include Betty Lewis, Martha Ann McDonald, Mary Stahl, Barbara Knight, Wanda Houge, Edith Mae Henry, Helen Richards, Betty Norris, Wahneta Williams, Betty Matthews, Joan Heck, Delores Ann Boyer, Betty Kinney, and teacher Mrs Pedi cord.

Helen Richards Betty Norris Wahneta Williams Betty Matthews Joan Heck Delores Ann Boyer Betty Kinney Mrs. Pedicord

Mrs Dorinda Phillips Dies in Glouster Funeral Held

Funeral services for Mrs Dorinda Phillips were held this afternoon at 1 30 at the Church of Christ in Glouster with Rev David P Morris officiating. Burial followed in Glouster Cemetery. She died at the home of a daughter in Columbus.

Glouster Dorinda Phillips. McLeish Columbus Church of Christ David P. Morris Glouster Cemetery

Mothers Will Meet Hollister Schools Thursday

A special meeting of mothers of Hollister pupils will be held at the Hollister School Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Hollister

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