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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles Plan 35th Anniversary Stag Picnic

Nelsonville The 35th anniversary picnic of Nelsonville Aerie No 391 Fraternal Order of Eagles is set for Sunday July 10 at Dr Dew Park. Picnic chairman Dewey Whyte leads a committee including John Parry Scrapp Iron, Floyd Steenrod ticketing Harold Cannel seating Ruscoe refreshments Chas Green entertainment Hankerson policing. A large crowd is expected and a full program will be announced.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Nelsonville Aenue John Parry Dewey Whyte Floyd Steenrod Harold Cannel Ruscoe Chas Green Hankerson

Nelsonville Eagles Plan Next Campaign After Banquet

Nelsonville Eagles, 25 members, attended a banquet in Marietta to honor Marietta’s victory in a membership drive. Nelsonville Aerie, the losers, paid $25 and challenged Marietta to another contest this year. Worthy President Harry Chester appointed a live committee to energize the drive as the lodge marks its 35th anniversary.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Marietta Nelsonville Lodge Aerie Harry Chester Nelsonville Eagles

Union Service Planned With Sermon on Haunted Houses

Nelsonville church announces Sunday morning sermon Haunted Houses by Rev. Leland Goodman with choir piece The King of Love My Shepherd Is and a bass solo by James Cope. Classes meet in regular rooms. union evening service at 7:30 with choir performance Be Ye Not Weary in Well-Doing by Mabel North.

Nelsonville Leland Goodman Church of Christ Harry Shelley James Cope Lou Allen John Johnson Lloyd Evans Union Mabel North

Death of Betty Louise Barstow at seven weeks

Betty Louise Barstow died yesterday at the family home near Carbondale. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the residence with burial at McArthur. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Barstow a grandmother Mrs Eva Barstow and sisters Della Mae and brothers Clayton Arthur and Elsworth.

Nelsonville Betty Louise Joseph Barstow Carbondale McArthur Eva Barstow Della Mae Clayton Arthur Elsworth

Fathers Day Observance urged by Pilgrim Church class

Nelsonville Men of the Pilgrim Church honor fathers on Sunday June 19. Teachers and officers thank all class men for cooperation and ask any men not elsewhere to attend Sunday service in tribute to their fathers.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Church

Nelsonville Social Notes Visit From Steubenville Family

L Stout has returned after attending the Ohio Funeral Directors Association in Columbus. Mr and Mrs William Lancaster and son Paul of Steubenville came Wednesday to visit Mr and Mrs Henry Lancaster. Lancaster returned home while Mrs Lancaster and Paul stay longer.

Co. L. Stout Ohio Funeral Directors Association Columbus William Lancaster Paul Steubenville Henry Lancaster

Nelsonville man pleads guilty in mayor’s court

Jesse Brooks of this city pleaded guilty on arraignment before Mayor C. G. Dew to a sintoxication charge and was fined $5 plus costs. He was committed to the county jail until payment.

Nelsonville Jesse Brooks C. G. Dew

Keplar reunion postponed to later date

Nelsonville reports the Keplar reunion has been postponed with a new date to be announced soon.

Nelsonville

Hollister Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Church Plans

Mrs Nel Phelps of Pontiac and her daughter Lyn visit Hiram Deem family. Mrs Roe Phelps of Marion stays with L E Crain. Attendees at Mrs Jane Hilton and Edward Phelps home include Bertha Warehime John Crouse Lillian Crouse Robert Lee Verily E McConnelaville Nell Phelps Lyndall Phelps. Father's Day and Men’s Day to be observed at U Church Sunday morning with a boys class program by Oscar Bethel. Hollister U B Church delegates to Circle Sale 10% youth separation.

Nell Phelps Lyndall Pontiac Mich Roe Phelps Marion U. Church Oscar Bethel Hollister U. B. Church Circle- Sale Youthseparention

Group To Meet In Logan Hall

Loganville area workers from Godman Shoe Co Sun Glo Industries Tile Plant will gather Friday night June 17 at 8 in the Jr OUAM Hall above Work Bros Hardware. The Industrial Union Council of Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys sponsors the open meeting to explain union benefits to laboring people and those interested in organization are invited. Signed by CIO representative G Gorge DeNucci 132% E Long St Columbus.

Nelsonville Godman, Shoe Co Sun Glo Industries, Inc Logan Jr. Ouam Work Bros. Hardware Store Industrial Union Council of Hocking Sunday Creek

Alliance Seeks Large Attendance June 22

Nelsonville report on Local Union No 6 1146 Workers Alliance calling all workers to attend Wednesday meetings at Red Men's Hall at 8 p m The June 15 gathering drew a large crowd with signs of growing interest Colonial Restaurant has signed up and more are expected Officials say the cooperative is lawful constructive and not destructive Officers listed include Henry Windle president Sylvester Davis vice chairman H J Phillips secretary Wesley C Jams chairman grievance committee

Nelsonville Henry Windie H. J. Phillips Workers Alliance Alliance Red Men's Hall Colonial Henry Windle Sylvester Davis Wesley C. Jams

Benefit Party Planned by Nelsonville GA Club Saturday

A local club in Nelsonville Georgia will host a benefit party at the IOOF Hall Saturday night at a specified hour. Proceeds aim to support a community cause.

Nelsonville — GA IOOF

Bible School Opens in Nelsonville June 27

Nelsonville hosts a three week Bible School starting June 27 using East and Central School Buildings. Workers invited to an Institute at 10 a.m. Saturday at United Brethren Church in Logan. Ministers Clark Evans and Goodman lead the organizing committee as many residents plan to attend.

Nelsonville United Brethren Church Logan Clark Evans Goodman

Eat and Keep Slender by Chewing Well

Dr Henry J Schireson the eminent plastic surgeon says you can eat freely and stay slender if you chew well and eat slowly The saliva enzymes aid digestion and sweet foods need not fatten you Milk is essential for calcium and fast healing A balanced plan combines proper eating chewing and regular exercise for steady weight loss Without relying on starvation or sole dieting.

Alicia Hart Henry J. Schireson Dr. Schireson Schireson

Carpenter Revival At Mount Union Church Ties Pastoral Leaders

Revival services led by Rev. Leliah Weatherby of Mount Union continue under the direction of the pastor. Rev. E. E. Brewer of Gallia delivers sermons and Mr. Walburn of Middleport conducts song services. The Carpenter Baptist Church holds a quarterly birthday social on June 21 with sandwiches cake and coffee.

Carpenter Mount Union E. E. Brewer Gallia Walburn Middleport Leliah Weatherby Carpenter Baptist Church Ralph Woodrum Athens Alva Ru E. K. Carpenter Maud Coe Milford Center Esther Bourgeois Columbus Farmer

Nelsonville Schools Publish Large Honor Roll List

The Nelsonville City Schools release the final six weeks honor roll across Central East and High schools. Notable lists include Second through Sixth grades at Central School and East School, with named students such as Judith Betts, Jack Emish, David Davis, James Burch, Anna Bateman, Lois Bateman, and many others, plus seventh through tenth graders at the High School.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Central School Judith Betts Joan Carter Jo Ann Cox Peggy Ann Green Lois Ann Jonas Ann Orwiler Ruth Tomlinson Carolyn Whitmore Lloyd Evans Robert North Jack Oakley Bobby Gene Wolfe Jack Emish Russell Gabriel Richard Kelley Bob Parks Billy Ross Joe Bob Stratton Jack Wilson Mary Groce Clara Jane Horch Nancy Krieg June Lee Gayla Millholland Martha Murphy Gloria Nichols Rita Powell Ruth Lee Helen Lehman Ruth Oakley Shirley Sayers Eleanor Wilkins Billy Baird Miriam Betts Audrey Courtney Rodney Jonas Patricia Murphy Naomi Ogg Zelda Wernick Barbara Poole Anna Bateman Robert Bateman Clara Belle Kerr John Figgins Dorothy Raine Evelyn Ross Donald Wolfe Richard Arnold Beverly Bonner Ruth Coakley Audrey Coots Maxine Cope Harold Keller James Preston Edna Shaner Leora Allen Marion Call Edith Cook Philly Davis Charles Jones Kathryn Lehman Mary Louise Lowden Jean Matheny Jack Mulligan Thelma Parry Donald Powell Verl Ogg Betty Ross Ada Jean Raine Rosemary Snackenberg Billy Thompson Bob Wilson Mary Margaret Wolfe Wilma Adkins Anna Mae Allen John Collins Eva Jane Edson Jean Fiske Ruth Galvin Mary Jane Howe Virginia Lanning Francis Reeves Imogene Sayers Elizabeth Shafer Emily Sharp Mary K. Shields Bob Smith Mary Virginia Thomas Mary Jane Walker Margaret Warren Harry Westfall Dorothy Bateman Mary Blimes Harold Boss Sylvia Burchfield Reese Davis Alice Duskey Polly Johnson Clyde Lehman Nora Jo McGuire Ruth Matthewson Delores Mender Ruth Raine Mary K. Sharp Frieda White Jeannette Davis Evelyn Jo Fiske Alma Galvin Ruth Higgins Dauna Rita Emish Norma Easler Mary Lash Dorohhy Lowden Josephine Sharp Charlotte Smith James Arnold

Local Union to Meet in Nelsonville Saturday

Kimberly Local Union No. 3905 holds regular meeting at Red Men’s Hall Nelsonville Saturday at 1 PM. Officers will not be elected then. a special meeting for the election will be announced later in June due to WPA workers’ absence.

Nelsonville Kimberly Red Men's Hall WPA

Notable Eleventh Twelfth Graders and Ancient Wheat Use

The text lists Eleventh Grade students Bill Campbell Gilbert Smith Carroll Lines and others, followed by Twelfth Grade students Virginia Awe Mary Cope Peggy Freer Violet Hartman Ruth Kelley Ruth Laessle Alice Mechem Marguerite Morrison Wanda North Helen Pritchard Kathleen Smith. It notes prehistoric peoples cultivating wheat and Chinese use of the commodity as food over 4,000 years ago.

Bill Campbell Gilbert Smith Carroll Lines Margaret Dezso Shirley Knight Dorothy Kontner Jean Sharff Annabelle Starkey Betty Vernon Bernardine Whyte Evelyn Wolfe Hugh Webb Robert Wilkins Virginia Awe Mary Cope Peggy Freer Violet Hartman Ruth Kelley Ruth Laessle Alice Mechem Marguerite Morrison Wanda North Helen Pritchard Kathleen Smith

Meeting Called For Young Men To Form Local Athletic Club

Nelsonville notes call for 18 to 25 year olds to gather at the 40 8 Hall on Sunday at 10 AM to discuss starting an athletic club under Dewey Whyte. The group would offer boxing baseball basketball and football with an instructor hired if interest grows.

Nelsonville Dewey Whyte Whyte

Tent Meeting Planned in Nelsonville By Local Churches

Rev B Awe of First Pit Church Nelsonville announces tent meetings on the Baird lot Canal Street from June 26 to July 10 inclusive sponsored by First Pilgrim Church Chestnut Street. Evangelist Rev J R Parker Wilmore Ky and Rev J L Schell Bluffton Ind lead nightly services at 7 30.

Nelsonville B. Awe First Pit Baird Lot Canal St First Pilgrim Church Chestnut St J. R. Parker Wilmore J. L. Schell Bluffton Ind

YMCA Closure Dampens Nelsonville Young Men’s Interest

After the YMCA shut down, Nelsonville’s young men show waning interest in sports and athletics since leaving school. local observers note a broader impact on youth activities and recreation options.

YMCA Nelsonville

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Dr. Dew Park Eagles Nelsonville Social Hollister Briefs Jimmy Johnson Elizabeth N. J Frances Dodge John F. Dodge Horace Dodge Motor Company Frances Missa Dodge Isabelle Dodge Sloan Logan Hall Covert Ice CO Missouri Pacific Joachim Creek Festus W. W. Mullroy Nelsonville Schools East School Lois Bateman Lewis Butterworth Ralph Elliott Myrtle Fick Billie June Foughty Dorothy Green Irene Newton Jo Ann Siddle Miriam Shafer Juanita Smith Donna Standall Joan Withem Virginia Wolfe Billie Ann Bartoe Helen Chesher Betty Lou Dawson Bobby Dezso Jack Hillis Jackie Hitchings Dean Howard Kathryn Johnson Kenneth Morris Sue Ann McDaniel Grant Rhodes Jimmy Wilson Shirley Adams Marcia Dexter Doris Oliver Dorothy Syx Betty Pauline Riley Jack Hickman Bobby Hutchins Roland Mender Don Nye Richard Stone West School Alva Burchfield Bobby Barrows Joe Breeze Virginia Coakley Bessie Deer Billy Fisk Gloria Godenschwager Jane Hickman Lois Ray Charles Mechem Jack Thomas Tommy Wright Thomas Bateman Dale Triplett Jimmy Hutchison Donald Hill Ann Dresher Janet Cope Beaco The F. J Beasley Co Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company Nee Ann Page Ark Iona Brand Pillsbury Chase & Sanborn Sunnyfield Iar Boe Rinso del Monte White House California Bing Freestone Lamb Armour's Star A&p Food Sizes
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