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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association hits 70 members

The Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association next month will host meetings at the American Legion Building after reaching a paid-up 70-member total at a second gathering. Edward Sharp presides with Earl Hilleary as secretary as by-laws were approved and plans include conservation, stocking streams, and fishing and hunting licenses through Hilleary. Regular meetings are set for the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM.

Nelsonville Edward Sharp Earl Hilleary Legion State Conservation Department Hilleary

Ohio conservation group to issue licenses via district appointees

The secretary will designate half a dozen assistants in the district to co operate in selling licenses. Local fees go to the association treasury. Members may distribute licenses and places will be announced soon. The by laws allow any Ohio resident to join and specify a seven member board and routine officer duties.

Conservation Department Association Treasury Ohio

Christ Church Holds Second Lenten Service

In Nelsonville the Church of Christ held its second Lenten service last evening with a robed choir. Mrs Lou Allen and Mrs Wilma Gardner sang a duet as Rev Lawrence Crawford Butler delivered the meditation on The Cross Speaks and its message of love and the risen life.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Lou Allen Wilma Gardner Lawrence Crawford Butler Butler

Nelsonville Social Notes Play and gatherings at local church events

Texus Society met in the Presbyterian Church with the Circle of Ruth presenting a play The Second Mile. Jimmy Preston led the program. Josephine Sharp read scripture. a mission board donation was given and Rev J L Evans gave the benediction. Cast included Mrs Haffner Mrs Steirs Miss Johnson Mrs Evans and Rosemary Snackenburg. Leav es for new home James Hollenbaughs wife joins him in Ripley W Va. Methodist Class No 2 met with 31 members and two guests Mrs Virgil Davis and Mrs Charles Farrow attended. Hostesses served refreshments after devotions led by Mrs J D Adamson. Thomas Lax entertained with a shower for Mr and Mrs Paul Brown.

Texus Society Presbyterian Church Circle of Ruth Jimmy Preston Josephine Sharp Rolland Pierce Mission Board J. L. Evans Haffner Steirs Miss Johnson Evans Rosemary Snackenburg M. E Virgil Davis Charles Farrow Athens Methodist Church J. D. Adamson Joe Galvin Frank O'Mara Harvey Hartley Jack Hannas Arthur Allen Harley Juniper Thomas Lax Paul Brown Mary Starkey Wilbur Jonas Enos Starkey Bertha Starkey Crawford Bob Bateman Emma Cook G. W. Lax B. M. Coakley Emma Connors Deloris Perkins Helen Morman Freda Pickering Elizabeth Gathers George Barrows

Buchtel Church Bible Society Banquet Honors Winners

The Bible Society of Buchtel M. E. Church held a Wednesday meeting then hosted a banquet for banquet winners of a Red and White contest. Fifty five members attended with Miss Myrtle Gilley of Colorado Springs as a guest. Local youths provided string music.

Buchtel — Bible Society Buchtel M. E. Church Myrtle Gilley Colorado Springs Colo

Minstrels To Entertain at Eagles Show Nelsonville

Family Night at the Eagles features Alexander's Minstrel Show returning with a new routine and songs. Alexander will play the electric organ. cast includes Eddie Rosser Raymond Raine James Patton Jack Raybould Bob Kinney Corwin Cookson. Games begin at 8 for the ladies. show at 10 with dancing afterward. music by Pappy Stewart and his boys.

Nelsonville The Eagles Alexander Eddie Rosser Raymond Raine James Patton Jack Raybould Bob Kinney

Will Give Benefit Nelsonville-D. of A

The Dor A will sponsor their regular weekly bene fit party Friday night at 7 45 in the ICCF Hall. The item mentions a local benefit event with community attendees and gifts for a new home.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Parish D. of A 1.C.C.F

Nelsonville High School Regular Assembly Led by Mrs Cordrey

Nelsonville High School hosted a weekly assembly sponsored by Mrs Cordrey. The program featured the high school orchestra under Mr Franks, Emily Sharp leading the pledge, Mary K Sharp reading scripture and offering prayer, Dorothy Lowden as Mistress of Ceremonies, and performances by Girls Glee Club, sextet, flute solo Brooks Franks, trio, vocal solo Jeanne Allen, and more.

Nelsonville Cordrey Franks Emily Sharp Mary K Sharp Dorothy Lowden Brooks Franks Jeanne Allen

Munitions Explosion in Osaka Kills 48

A huge munitions explosion yesterday in Osaka caused at least 48 deaths and 440 serious injuries, with 32 fatally hurt. Police report over 8,000 homeless as fires destroyed eight hundred homes in the industrial city.

Tokyo U.P Osaka Japan

Chilcote Pleads Guilty in Intoxication Case

John Chilcote of Floodwood pleaded guilty in Mayor C G Dew’s court to an intoxication complaint. He was fined five dollars and costs.

Nelsonville John Chilcote Qld Floodwood C. G. Dew

Labor Council Board Meeting Postponed to March 9

The executive board meeting of the labor council set for tonight has been postponed until Thursday March 9. The delay comes as many members were in Columbus today advocating the Burn Ohio Coal bill.

Nelsonville Labor Council Columbus Ohio

Get Up Nights Nature Danger Signal Ad

An old advertisement promotes a four day test to treat kidney related symptoms and excess acids. It claims relief from getting up at night frequent or scanty urination burning or back ache. The ad mentions Bakers and a local Cline Pharmacy and notes a long standing business relation.

Cline Pharmacy Mfr's

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