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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1939

Page

2

Sunday church programs announced in Nelsonville

Plans for Good Friday services at First Presbyterian Church from 12 to 3 p m involve all city churches. Church School meets at 9 30 a m at the M E Church with two groups led by Robert Kinney and Mrs Lillian Betts. The sermon topic is The Christ of Healing and a 20 voice vested choir will provide music. Men’s Day highlights the service as women attend in large numbers. Epworth League meets at 6 p m with Lillian Huddy as president.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church M. E Robert Kinney Lillian Betts Christ W. P. Clark E. J. Arnold F. O. Linscott Epworth League Lillian Huddy

John Brown Dies. Services Planned in Nel sonville

John Bailey Brown age 69 died Thursday at the residence of Mrs Eva Kerr in Nelsonville where he had lived five years. Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm conducted by Rev L C Butler Church of Christ. Burial at Green Lawn. He is survived by two brothers Alvin and Christopher Brown and two sisters Mrs William Pierce and Mrs George Butts. Evangelistic services begin March 27 through Easter with a 7 pm sermon. Sunday services include Sunday School at 9:30 am morning worship and Holy Communion at 10:30 am, evening sermon at 7 pm.

Nelsonville John Bailey Brown Eva Kerr Koniier St L. C. Butler Church of Christ Greenlawn Alvin Christopher Brown William Pierce George Butts Corwin Cookson Steiner Calvary Meredith

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Community Activities

Nelsonville reports 33 members and three guests attending the Women’s Christian Missionary Society meeting with musical numbers and devotions led by Mrs. Weigand and others. Community events include a GA Club benefit party at IOOF Hall, an upcoming Glenford Dugan Auxiliary dance, and a Women's Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Building. Also noted are Wilma Dick Clark’s appendicitis recovery in Cincinnati and a London post office for under 17s amid wartime child refugees.

Wilma Dick Clark W. P. Clark Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Leta Clark Frederick Crist Dayton Miss Clark

Rail timetable and air taxi details for Athens region

The snippet lists east and westbound rail schedules for multiple lines including Diplomat Daily and National Limited with arrival and departure times. It also notes Athens Municipal Airport air taxi service hours and connections with TWA and AA at the nearest main airport, plus listed east and west flight times.

National Limited Chesapeake Ohio NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Athens Municipal Airport A.A Athens West East North

Eagles Reach 55 New Members In Third Quarter Drive

Nelsonville Aerie reports 114 new members in the third quarter ending March 1. Captain Clyde Ray leads with 55 recruits. A. J. Smith 49. Bill Foss and Tony Pugh 5 each. Year total 367 toward a 420 goal. Eight team captains named to push drive to finish. Free banquet tickets offered.

Nelsonville Eagles Clyde Ray A. J. Smith Bill Foss Tony Pughline Chesher Smith Whyte Stage Kirk Hoce Daugherty Steenrod Nelsonville Aerie the Aerie Harry Chesher Gilbert Smith Dewey Whyte Frank Kirk Alva Daugherty Charles Hoce Floyd Steenrod Hotel Berry Athens

Scholarships Test Set For Athens County Seniors

The State Department of Education administers a senior scholarship test for seniors in the upper forty percent of graduates. Highly rated students statewide win scholarships to state colleges and universities. county and district top finishers receive honorary certificates. The Athens County Senior Scholarship Tests will be held in Athens on Saturday April 1, with E. J. Arnold of Nelsonville as County Test Committee chairman.

Nelsonville State Department of Education Athens County Athens E. J. Arnold

Mrs. Margaret Altman Dies in New Pittsburg

Mrs. Margaret Altman aged 82 widow of Nathan Altman died at her New Pittsburg home early today. Funeral services will be at her son Downey's home in New Pittsburg Sunday at 2 PM. Burial will be at Buchtel. She leaves another son Oakley at home.

Nelsonville Margaret Altman Nathan Altman New Pittsburg Downey Buchtel Oakley

Reo appoints Guy Hack to board amid company reorg

In Lansing, Michigan Guy Hack, a 25 year Reo machinist and head of the Reo unit of the United Automobile Workers Union, takes a board seat following Reo’s reorganization. He holds dual roles as director and union president.

Reo Motor Co Reo United Automobile Workers Union Lansing Mich Guy Hack

Glenford Dugan Post Gets House Cleaning

NELSONVILLE The interior of the Glenford Dugan Post American Legion is undergoing a general house cleaning. Walls are being washed, floors will be cleaned and waxed, and new curtains will be hung. Pictures windows and first floor rooms are being renovated.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post, American Legion

Union Furnace Wins Big In Local Basketball Tourney

Union Furnace was among the winners in a recent basketball tournament. Mrs. Herbert Swingle returned after a two week visit in Nelsonville and Athens. Rev. Bennington, a local minister, is slightly improved after four weeks of illness, though still grave. Mrs. Della Swingle is seriously ill with guests including Mrs. Anson Fox of Columbus and Mrs. Loma Bing of Athens. Mrs. Geraldine Reinshell attended the tournament Saturday in Logan.

Union Furnace Herbert Swingle Nelsonville Athens Bennington Della Swingle

Nelsonville Benefit Party Planned by W B A Officers Club

The Nelsonville W B A Officers Club will host a benefit party at the Red Men's Hall on Saturday night to raise funds for a local cause. Proceeds support community programs and the event features a social gathering with entertainment.

Nelsonville W. B. A. Officers Club Red Men's Hall

Berean Bible Class to Meet at Church Sunday

The Berean Bible Class will meet at the Church of Christ Sunday morning at 9 30. W L Morrison will present the lesson. All members and former Bereans are invited to attend.

Church of Christ W. L. Morrison

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