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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville Pastor To Lead Worship At Picket Camp Sunday

Nelsonville June 3 The Rev BD Shearer pastor of the Trim Holiness Church Nelsonville will conduct services at the Lick Run picket camp Sunday afternoon after 7 o'clock announced by John Williams camp leader Sunday night at 7 o'clock pickets will hear a musical program by Harry Hudson and his entertainers Athens Instrumental and song numbers featured No change in workers at Lick Run 425 pickets on duty this morning Conditions were quiet and orderly in the Lick Run area listing several families in the vicinity

Nelsonville Rew. BD. Co Shearer Harry Hudson Athens Lick Run Williams

Classifieds and Society Notes Service Contact

Local readers are invited to send news to Your Society and Locals via 412-W. Classified ads and circulation information are available through the same number with an experienced ad-taker ready to assist.

C. H. Bartlett

Chamber of Commerce Man to Speak Tuesday Night

Nelsonville notes that George Chandier secretary of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce will be guest speaker at a Nelsonville Board of Trade and Rotary Club joint meeting Tuesday night June 7 at the Presbyterian Church. Dinner at 6 15 p m and the address title is The Way Out.

Chamber of Commerce Nelsonville George Chandier Ohio Chamber of Commerce Columbus Nelsonville Board of Trade Rotary Club Presbyterian Church

Civil Service Plans Linesman Exam for Applicants

City Civil Service Commission to hold an examination on Thursday June 23 for the position of Assistant Linesman at the Municipal Electric Light Plant. Applicants must file by Saturday June 18, with a $1 examination fee sent to J D Adamson, secretary of the Commission.

Linesman Nelsonville City Civil Service Commission Municipal Electric Light Plant Council J. D. Adamson Commission

Fort Street Church Sermon Topics and Youth Outing

In Nelsonville on June 3 Dr. Rev. John J. Scott will preach at Fort Street Church of Christ with morning topic Gentle men Sportsmen and Christian Men and evening topic Protestantism and the Poor. The church youth plan an outdoor gathering at 4 30 p m with light luncheon to be provided. Entertained at dinner Decoration Day Mrs Charles Kentner Mill Street hosted Forrest Kontner and three daughters Columbus and another guest.

Scott Nelsonville John J. Scott Fort Street Church of Christ Charles Kentner Mill Street Forrest Kontner Columbus

Reverend Raymond McLain to Speak at Church of Christ Nelsonville

Announcement from Fort Street Church of Christ plans a jubilee service Friday June 10 with Rev Raymond F McLain headlining on Youth and Christian Leadership He will attend luncheon and meet officers and teachers of the Church School after the service The same week the Willing Workers Class celebrated Mrs Frank Murphy's birthday with a surprise party at her Poplar Street home Seventeen attended including Mrs John J Scott and Mrs Ethel Matheny A class gift and luncheon followed

Nelsonville Fort Street Church of Christ Raymond F. McLain Disciples of Christ Ohio McLain Frio Church School Frank Murphy Willing Workers’ Crass Christian Sunday School Poplar Street John J. Scott Ethel Matheny Missionary Society of the Will Parry Adams Street L. G. Devore Carnes Hickman

Fort Street Bridge Club Hosts Afternoon Games

Mrs L P Rice entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her Fort Street home with guest players Mrs William Morgan and Mrs Miller Wilson. High score winners were Mrs Cecil Shafer first, Mrs Harry Kelley second, and Mrs Gay Aumiller third.

L. P. Rice Wednesday Fort Street William Morgan Miller Wilson Cecil Shafer Harry Kelley Gay Aumiller

Plan Summer Talks Outside Speakers At Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville plans a summer program at the Presbyterian Church with all adult Sunday School classes meeting together. Outside speakers will lead discussions during June and July, with Rev. Lloyd Evans and Judge Harley Whitcraft among the planned speakers. The aim is to feature men from different life areas and broad denominational representation.

Nelsonville

Graduation Notes From Rosher Family News

W. Gfr commrn TM ary Hich attends the ereteen at the Ros her brother David graduates in Akron. Mrs. William Wailes Harriet from Akron University lists Mire Yoes earning a B.S. in education. Dr and Mee C. Wetch, Mrs. C. G. Sherer and Martha. Mrs. Fischers attended the funeral of Mrs. Betty Verity. Juanita Lines graduates in Nelsonville with relatives in Columbus and Detroit. Decoration Day and Commencement Week activities noted with guests Miss Naomi Terry and others traveling from Detroit and Walbridge to support ceremonies.

Ralph Guy Lucille Powell Miller Pontiac Mich Guy Harry Powell James Mctee Lillian Columbus Harry Hall John Roscoe Lancaster W. L Cooley Helen Jackson Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Charles McCarty N. Hill Washington, D.C Earl Baker Akron William Wailes Harriet Akron University Mire Yoes The University Mee C. Wetch C. G. Sherer Martha Olius Fischer Frank Calumbus Thurs Josephster Mra T S Bush Naomi Terry C . Nethick Detroit Juanita Lines

Alumni Golf Opens Women’s Competition at Athens Club

The Ohio University alumni and faculty golf tournament begins at Athens Country Club this afternoon with three former title holders Edna Way Esther Dunham and Lillian Barbour competing for the 12 inch ver Joving cup which passes after three wins. Men’s play starts Saturday with 18 hole medal handicap rounds for the Alumni Association silver cup.

Ohio University Athens Country Club Edna Way Esther Dunham Lillian Barbour Alumni Association Jack Preston Qothera W. H. Herbert B. T. Grover B. M. Covert Charles L. Woodworth Herbert Bush Columbus Grover

Smaller cup for one year's competitor entries

Entries in the men's tournament are to be booked tomorrow with Mike Heaney, the club professional, for a smaller cup event aimed at one year’s competitors.

Titor Mike Heaney

Funeral services for Murrey Boles at family home

June 4 funeral for Murrey Boles, 19, held at his parents Mr and Mrs George Boles home at 2 pm. Rev Selah Weatherby officiated. Burial followed in Bean Cemetery after he died Wednesday in Columbus and body returned to Stewart.

Oklahoma Flood Strands Thousands as River Rages

Oklahoma City June 3 thousands of families were marooned by raging flood waters of the North Canadian River after a cloudburst. Drowning reported and the National Guard mobilized to aid rescue efforts as city resources focus on the stricken area.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma National Guard

Unhurt Student Escapes After Car Is Hit by Train

In Elyria Ohio on June 3 21 year old Oberlin College student Charles Peck had his coupe demolished when a passenger train struck it while he tried to cross after a freight cleared. He escaped unhurt and climbed from the wreckage into a nearby field.

Elyria Caritom Peck Oberlin Cotlege Peck

Furnace to Resume Operations at Jackson Iron Plant

Jackson Iron and Steel Company will restart its blast furnace and mine in Jackson Ohio the week of June 12 after a closure since February 21. The plant employs 125 workers and officials announced the resumption today.

Jackson, O Jackson Iron and Steel Company

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