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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1939

Page

2

Initiation To Be Included In Program

Lancaster Lodge of Elks will visit Nelsonville Lodge at the Elks Home on Tuesday evening, Jan. 24. The session opens at 1 30 with a Lancaster degree team initiating a class of candidates. A large delegation from Lancaster is expected along with visitors from Athens Logan Jackson New Lexington Marietta Chillicothe and other district lodges. Lunch and a program follow. The visitation committee includes John E. Johnson Arthur Burgess John E. Reed and Earl R. Baker.

Nelsonville Lancaster Lodge of Elks Nelsonville Lodge Elks Home Lancaster Nelsonville Elks Athens Logan Jackson New Lexington Marietta Chillicothe John E. Johnson Arthur Burgess John E. Reed Earl R. Baker

Marriage Meddlers and Star Dance Rehearsal Drama

Adele Garrison portrays Noel Veritzen learning of Marys reconciliation with her husband during a secret rehearsal. Madge Graham proposes scaling back the dance while Noel insists on continuing. The meeting ends with a kiss as plans for arrangement unfold and Dicky’s message arrives. Continued tomorrow.

Noel Veritsen Mary Madge Graham Noel Philip Veritzen Madge O Noele Boss Noele Mader Dicky

Eagles Chief To Attend Banquet In Columbus

Nelsonville Aerie leader Chesher will attend a Columbus banquet for Ohio district Eagles directors at the Neil House. Conrad H. Mann will head the department and Governor Bricker was invited. Chesher will discuss Nelsonville Aerie’s record under the quota system and invite guests Probate Judge White and Aerie secretary Gilbert Smith.

Nelsonville Harry Chesher Nelsonville Aerie of Eagles Columbus Neil House Eagles Ohio Conrad H. Mann John W. Bricker Chesher Nelsonville Aerie Aerie Francis D. White Gilbert Smith

Eagles Win Three Straight Over Beasleys at Central Alleys

Nelsonville report: the Eagles defeated Beasleys in three straight games at Central Alleys on Thursday night. They won by 44 pins, 43 pins, and 65 pins. Haddox led with a 221 in one game. The Eagles now own five wins in the last six City League games. next match is Wednesday Jan 25.

Nelsonville Eagles Beasleys Central Alleys Haddox

Nelsonville L D S Announce Sunday Services on Jackson St

The reorganized church announces Sunday services on Jackson Street. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m followed by preaching at 10 30 a m Priesthood meeting at 1 p m another sermon at 2 p m and a devotional at 7 p m Elder A E Anderton district president of Columbus will be present.

Nelsonville Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jackson St A. E. Anderton Columbus

Wisconsin Woman Claims Longstanding Lamp Record

Mrs. Mary Pastoret of Superior asserts she owns a record related to an incandescent lamp she bought 40 years ago. She proudly shows the lamp and says she has burned it every night since she acquired it.

Mine No 25 Worker Injured in Top Fall

Albert North of Buchtel employed as a machine man at Mine No 25 of Manhattan Coal Co Chauncey sustained fractures of both legs Thursday when caught by a fall of top. He was taken to White Cross Hospital Columbus.

Nelsonville Albert Northcut Buchtel Manhattan Coal Co Chauncey White Cross Hospital Columbus

Twin Sons Birth Noted as One Dies in infancy

Mr and Mrs Everett Nichols announced the birth of twin sons Gary and Jerry Jerry died Thursday a brief funeral was held at Stouts Funeral Home and burial followed at Greenlawn The parents have two daughters and Gary

Nelsonville Everett Nichols Gary Jerry Stout’s Funeral Greenlawn

Firemen save dog by artificial respiration after Akron blaze

Firemen rescued a Boston bull terrier owned by Mrs Hazel Williams in Akron Ohio from a basement fire. The dog lay unconscious until responders used artificial respiration to revive it. The blaze was extinguished and no injuries to residents were reported.

Akron. O Hazel Williams Boston

Rector Digging Rector Leads Funeral Himself

Rev Richard Stockdale of Lian dough near Cardiff dug a grave when the stand‑in was unavailable and then led the funeral service. Scientists report the Tower of London rises and falls with Thames tides so slight that only delicate instruments can detect it.

London Richard Stockdale Liandough Cardiff Wales Tower of London River Thames

Nelsonville Methodist Guild Holds January Meeting

The Meth odist Guild of Nelsonville met Tuesday evening at Miss Florence Cook’s home. Plans for the year were made with committees named. retiring president Mrs. Nelson Dowler received a gift. Miss Helen Largent sang two numbers with Mrs. Jack Pritchard. Miss Evelyn Strouse reviewed The Yearling by Marjorie Rawlings. A refreshment course for 20 members and guests followed. February plans include meeting with Mrs. W. B. Evans assisted by Mrs. Malvern Wilson, Mrs. Howard Raine, and Mrs. Robert Kinney.

Methodist Guild Florence Cook Nelson Dowler Jack Pritchard Helen Largent Evelyn Strouse Marjorie Rawlings Miss Cook J. D. Adamson

G. A. Club Hosts Benefit Party Saturday Night

Nelsonville residents are invited to a G. A. Club benefit party this Saturday night to raise funds for community programs. Event features entertainment and light refreshments as locals support the club’s activities.

Nelsonville G. A. Club

Sunday Church Services Announced in Nelsonville

Worship at First M E Church begins with church school at 9 30 a m led by Robert Kinney and Mrs Don ald Betts seeking absentees. Rev W P Clark speaks on Happiness at 10 30 a m with Epworth League at 6 p m Miss Lillian Huddy presiding. Evening sermon at 7 oclock. Church of Christ also hosts Sunday School 9 30 communion 10 30 Elder W L Morrison in charge Intermediate League 6 under Miss Betty Verity. A note cites worn engine cylinder blocks likely from oil weight.

Nelsonville M. E W. P. Clark Robert Kinney Donald Betts Epworth League Lillian Huddy Church of Christ W. L. Morrison Betty Verity

Observation for Miss Harriett Davis at Grant Hospital

Miss Harriett Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Davis is in nurses training at Grant Hospital Columbus and entered the facility Thursday for observation treatment.

Nelsonville Harriett Davis Harry Davis Grant Hospital Columbus

Crisp spiced cookie crumb dessert with fruit gelatin

A refined serving idea uses finely rolled crunchy spiced cookie crumbs to top a mild fruit gelatin and whipped cream dessert. The preparation adds texture and contrast to a light sweet course.

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