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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
2
Nelsonville city finances show total all funds at 37 586 06 with general fund around 27 786 in May. Electric light plant balance 3266 28, water department 172 10, gas tax fund receipts 1245 with no disbursements, street bond fund 16 145 19, light plant improvement fund 17 55 80 balance and transfers noted.
In Wellsville Presbyterian Church a Children’s Day program is set for Sunday June 9 with Miss Margaret Johnson supervising the Primary Department and Mrs Pauth Stiers as pianist in charge. Crown Class Brisach and Cradle Roll Class under Mrs George Kennard will participate along with Mrs Barber’s Tea and other children.
Pastor Stacy In cae en A Freer of Akron will supply to all counties save from cosa es five years as secretary of the Akron Ministerial Association. In Columbus he will be president for two years of the Shilo Christian Endeavor Union and has been active in youth work. During his ministry he has organized 31 churches and done much evangelistic work.
HELLONVILLE vaney Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias elected new officers for the term starting July 1 at a regular Wednesday night meeting Carlyle R Mender was named chancellor commander Gilbert Moler vice chancellor William Howe prelate Paul Wolfe master at arms Mark Herrold inner guard Don Lancaster outer guard Roy Tomlinson county deputy A donation to Red Cross war relief fund was approved Next Wednesday memorial services and a Scout Court of Honor will be held Regular business to be kept to a minimum Refreshments will be served Attends urged by W W Warren, chancellor commander
Nelsonville report of a baseball game where the Adamson Clothiers stopped Phi Club Bombers 9 to 7 at the athletic field. Adamsons face Poston’s fast team at 6 this evening and Bob Smith's Sinclairs Sunday at 2, aiming to improve a season record of eight wins in 28 games.
Carbon Hill topped Murray City 8 to 2 in a Twilight League game delayed by darkness after six innings. Garner of Murray City was 2-for-2 with two singles. Brooks Shoes set to play Buffalo Club at 5 30. Umpires Brickford and Bateman.
In Nelsonville First Baptist Church observes Chearens Day on Sunday June 9 with a 9 30 Sunday School program led by superintendent Mrs Grace Chapman featuring the Junior Choir singing three numbers The 1030 worship hour is led by Rev B J Hall At 2 pm the Knights of Pythias conduct a service with music by the Senior Choir Master of ceremonies is Chater Workman Athens Public is invited
4H Club members and advisors attended a conference at Logan High School Auditorium with Charles Zeigler leading the glee group. Home demonstration agent showcased well-made articles in the serving room and gave a talk on materials and color. A potluck was served in the cafeteria as plans for a June 37 tour were discussed.
In a library scene Noel contemplates family tension as Mary and Olina rehearse. Aunt Madge counsels restraint while a potential clash with Mr Redfield is hinted. Noel, guided by cautious support, faces a quiet, tense moment before tomorrow’s continuation.
Fragmented obituary and estate records show Mrs material OM of Zanesville announcing the death of Emma Salyers Fox of Louisa Kentucky due to heart ailment. The notice outlines administrator Robins, surviving relatives, burial in Louisa, and multiple probate dates including May 1 and May 38 with references to guardians, appraisements, and claims in the Calvin Semon Smith estate and other estates.
Nelsonville social notes report a Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Arthur Ingrams with Kathleen Wallace Kerry Delores Fuller and Francis Jaye participating. The group sewed planned a picnic and played games after the business meeting. Personal items mention Mrs Nelle Spray visiting Columbus with her son Major Donald E Spray and relatives in Columbus Wooster and Yellow Springs.
Announce birth Mr and Mrs Jack Powell announce the birth of a daughter Jacqueline Lee at Marietta Hospital Wednesday evening June 5. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Powell of Ithity. The article then shifts to war dispatches noting Allied manpower shortages and French defenses along a 200 mile front with German forces concentrating at offensive points. It mentions Dunkerque withdrawals, scarce mechanized equipment, and the heavy odds faced by the Allies, with references to the Rhone Valley raids and other wartime movements. Local items include a death in Uniontown and Elks club plans in Nelsonville, plus a barber shop anecdote about a shave from 1922.
The Nelsonville Methodist Church announces a Sunday School at 9:30 led by Arthur Kennedy. Rev W M George will speak on The Fourth Gospel. Evening Epworth League program follows a song service with a filmstrip lecture titled My Trip to the Kentucky Mountains and a musical work.
A war relief fund benefit dance will be held at the K of P Hall in Nelsonville Saturday night starting at 9 o clock. A small mission charge will be collected and all proceeds will go to the local Red Cross. The event is organized by the Knights of Pythias general program committee and features a local popular orchestra donating its services. Red Cross workers urge cooperation to ensure its success.
Long Bottom news notes report the funeral for Gordon Hughes age 35 at Sand Hill Cemetery after his suicide near Gallipolis. Survivors include wife two daughters mother and many siblings. burial beside his father E D Hughes. Revival services gain interest at the Methodist Church with delegates from nearby churches attending. City items mention towboat Sohio refilling Standard Oil tanks and various local travels and visits.
A tent meeting in Nelsonvalle draws a large crowd as evangelist Donald E. Snow leads services at St. Reeve Halene Church on Shoat Street. Evening services begin at 7 30 and Sunday School starts in the morning with Merrice scheduled to speak in the tent.
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