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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1939

Page

2

Miles H. Howe Named to Nelsonville Civil Service Panel

Miles H. Howe of Nelsonville was appointed by Mayor C. G. Dew as a Republican member of the City Civil Service Commission to fill the unexpired term of the late Alex Nelson. Dew had earlier appointed Hazel Coon, but that action was withdrawn to maintain balance with Dow Bowers’ death leaving one vacancy. O. T. Millholland remains the third member of the commission.

Nelsonville Miles H. Howe City Civil Service Commission C. G. Dew Alex Nelson Dew Nelson Hazel Coon Dow Bowers O. T. Millholland

Dies Sud­denly At Doanville

Clyde Simmons age 43 of Nelsonville Doanville died suddenly at home after taking ill at Mine No 25 Chauncey He is survived by wife Mable two children Mearl and Wavaline two brothers Harry and Mearl both of Deanville and two sisters Edna McCallister East Clayton Ohio and Sylvia Wallace The Plains Funeral arrangements have not been announced

Nelsonville Clyde Simmons Doanville Simmons Chauncey Mable Mearl Wavaline Harry Deanville Edna McCallister East Clayton Sylvia Wallace the Plains

Union and Scout Meetings Highlight Evening Public Notices

Union No. 838 bakers and wait staff plan a meeting at Red Men’s Hall at 8 pm with urgent business on the docket. Troop 65 Boy Scouts schedule a 7 pm gathering Tuesday, inviting all members to attend. A financial report from the Athens Rural School District spans revenues and disbursements for the year ending December 1, 1938, listing taxes, foundation funds, debt, and capital outlay with totals and balance.

Nelsonville Red Men’s Hall Boy Scouts Jan. S Mayorglomal Csscecsccces TAMAS General Fund Ccsseorcsess Essere Esesers P. O Richland Ave Athens Ohio G. KR. Shafer Board of Education

Revival meetings led by Rev. R. W. Chatfield at Pilgrim holiness church

Evangelist Rev. R. W. Chatfield of Owosso Michigan will lead revival meetings at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street from February 6 to February 19 with special singing. Services begin each evening at 7 o'clock.

R. W. Chatfield Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Owosso Mich

Seven Sisters Club Meets at Mrs Leake Home

Mrs Floyd Leake hosted the Seven Sisters Club on Sunday with all seven sisters gathering for dinner and supper. Another member Mrs Porter Shively is slated to entertain the group in February.

Buchtel Floyd Leake Seven Sisters Club Seven Sisters Porter Shively

Revival in Progress Nelsonville at Diamond Church

Revival services begin next Sunday February 5 at 7 p.m. at the Diamond Church three miles above Nelsonville on Route 33 with Rev E F Shingler in charge and the Reeder Trio and Shingler Girls providing special numbers. Kimberly Nelsonville services set for January 31 at 7 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs William Davis with Rev Dwight Plymire presiding. Maurice Murphy of Buchtel recovering after a major operation at Grant Hospital Columbus, accompanied by sisters Elizabeth Murphy and Mrs Gordon J Dillehay.

Nelsonville Diamond Church E. F. Shingler Reeder Shingler Kimberly Nelsonville Dwight Plymire Buchtel Maurice Murphy Grant Hospital Columbus Elizabeth Murphy Gordon J. Dillehay Zanesville

Grandmother at 34 Claims Youngest Grandmother Title

Mrs Ed Wren of Kenton Ohio aged 34 claims the title of youngest grandmother after becoming a grandmother at 30 and now has two grandchildren. The claim adds to similar reports of near-record ages for first-time grandmothers in the region.

Kenton, O Ed Wren

Nelsonville Social Notes and Community Updates

Mary Glenn returned home from White Cross Hospital Columbus after an appendectomy two weeks ago. The Faithful Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday at 7 PM. Cosmopolitan Club hosted by Mrs. Saltz and Mrs. Weltzheimer with 18 present. forestry topic and singing. GT Club gathering with Mrs. Nannie Lees presenting the program. prizes awarded. Elizabeth White and Mrs. Finsterwald to host February 17 with guest arrangements. Harris Wood Jr. visiting from Columbus. mid-year vacation with grandparents. Local residents attending events in Columbus include Mable Hellyer and Grace Kelch at Eastern Star. Ohio University students Helen Weltzheimer and Susanne Arnold return from break. Wilma Scott and Dr. R D Gardner at Lakewood. Glenn Smith and Bill Weltzheimer guests in Columbus. Ted Iles and former Nelsonville residents announce birth of Linda Karen in St. Ann's Maternity Hospital Columbus.

John Saltz C. E. Weltzheimer Cosmopolitan Club Mable Haffner Cathleen Virginia White Poplar St Leona Warren GT Club Nellie Lees Elizabeth Ray Freda Powell Elizabeth White Mary Finsterwald Jover Cecil Shafer Harris Wood Columbus John Perry Wood J. W. Wood Mable Hellyer Charles Vore Myers St Grace Kelch Order of Eastern Star Helen Weltzheimer Susanne Arnold Ohio University Wilma Scott R. D. Gardner Lakewood Glenn Smith Bill Weltzheimer Ted Iles Nelsonville St. Ann's Maternity Hospital Bryden Road Linda Karen

Miss Cathleen Saltz Resides at Local Home Over Weekend

Miss Cathleen Saltz a teacher at McLaney High School spent the end of the week at her home in the area. Donald Shafer Jr coach in Coshocton County schools was the

Cathleen Saltz McLaney High School Donald Shafer, Jr Coshocton County

Brooks Shoe five win second half opener in City League

Nelsonville report: Mechem's team defeats Central All Stars two games to one to start the second half after Brooks Shoe five clinched the first half. Joe Stedem leads victors with a 568 triple. Johnny Johnson parts top individual scores for Brooks. Upcoming games feature Brooks Shoemen vs Neiman Auto Supply, Shines Beer and Lunch versus Eagles, and Beasleys versus Athens Gas Co.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoe Mechem Central All Stars Central Joe Stedem Bean Brooks Johnny Johnson Brooks Shoemen Neiman Auto Supply Logan Eagles Beasleys Athens Gas Co

Funeral held at Buchtel Methodist for Paul Smath

Funeral services were conducted yesterday at two o clock in the Buchtel Methodist Church for Paul Edward Smath er. He graduated in June from Buchtel High School and was buried in Whitmore Cemetery. Rev. Lloyd Evans led the ceremony.

Buchtel Buchtel Methodist Church Paul Edward Smathers Lloyd Evans Paul Edward Buchtel High School Whitmore

Degree of Pocahontas Benefit Party Planned

The Degree of Pocahontas will hold a benefit party at Pocahontas Hall on Wednesday evening beginning at 7 30.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Pocahontas Hall

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