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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville Churches Announce Week's Programs

Nelsonville churches report growing attendance and active programs. First Methodist notes a new loyalty surge with upcoming Easter cantata Dawn and Darkness on March 26. Presbyterian dinner March 8 features guest Rev. Cecil Jones. Church of Christ hosts membership instruction on Baptism.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Nelsonville First Methodist Church Christ Holy Land Clark Florence Coakley Epworth League E. C. Mills Victory Singers

Hold Revival Services At Murray City Church

The Woodhouse evangelistic party opens a two night revival at the Murray City Pilgrim Holiness Church on March 7 and 8 with special music singing and preaching by well known evangelists.

Murray City Church Murray City Woodhouse Evangelistic Party Pilgrim Holiness

Women’s Auxiliary meeting at Glenford Dugan Post

Nelsonville reports the Women’s Auxiliary of the Glenford Dugan Post will hold a regular meeting Monday night at the Legion building. Attendance is urged as this is an important gathering for all members.

Nelsonville —Women's Auxiliary Glenford Dugan Legion Building

Plan Potluck Dinner At Church Tonight

Nelsonville Circle of Ruth members host a 6 o'clock pot luck dinner in the Presbyterian church social rooms. The March meeting will follow with officer elections. This is the final meeting of the group’s church year ending March 31.

Nelsonville Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church

Loy al Women's Class Social at Mrs Otis Home

Mrs J J Otis hosts the Loyal Women’s Class of the Christian Church for the regular March meeting at her home at 7 o’clock Tuesday evening.

J. J. Otis Loyal Women's Class of The Christian Church

Local Social News Guests and Visits

Mr and Mrs Leighton Aumiller and their son Dick from Columbus were Sunday guests of his parents here. Miss Freda Smith spent the weekend in Columbus with friends. Mrs Belle Baylum returned from Springfield Ohio where she spent two weeks with her mother Mrs Linnie Brunston.

Leighton Aumiller Columbus Freda Smith Belle Baylum Springfield Linnie Brunston

Hyperion Club Displays Articles Made by the Blind

Saturday afternoon Mrs. William Mills hosted Hyperion club members at her home. Articles made by the blind were on display under Mrs. E. J. Kessinger and will stay another month for the April meeting and sale. Mrs. Julius Fischer and Mrs. J. M. Hyde gave a memorial for the late Mrs. L. D. Johnson Brazil. Restoration of Our Forests and Brazil topics were discussed in papers by Mrs. W. H. Hyde and Mrs. Edward Sharp, followed by a discussion.

Nelsonville William Mills Hyperion Club E. J. Kessinger Julius Fischer J. M. Hyde L. D. Johnson Brazil W. H. Hyde Edward Sharp

Funeral Held for Infant Nancy Ann Grose at Greenlawn

Funeral service was held Sunday at Stout's Funeral Home for Nancy Ann infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Grose. Burial was at Greenlawn. The Grose couple have no other children.

Nelsonville Stout's Nancy Ann Charles Grose Greenlawn

Ministers Attend Athens County Association Meeting

Rev. W. P. Clark Rev. L. C. Butler and Rev. Ben Awe attended the Athens County Ministerial Association meeting held in Athens this morning.

Nelsonville W. P. Clark L. C. Butler Ben Awe Athens County Ministerial Association Athens

Nelsonville Man Pleads Innocent to Public Intoxication

Rudolph Bryan pleaded innocent to an intoxication charge in Mayor C. G. Dew's court in Nelsonville. A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 o'clock.

Nelsonville Rudolph_ Bryan C. G. Dew

Nelsonville Junior Order Benefit Party Tuesday

The Junior Order will hold its regular weekly benefit party Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the IOOF Hall.

Nelsonville — Junior Order IOOF

Nelsonville Man Fractures Ankle Repairing Church Wall

William Daw son of Walnut Street Nelsonville is confined at home with a fractured ankle from a fall from a ladder while helping wash down church walls. The incident occurred at the church he attends.

Nelsonville William Dawson Walnut St Mr. Dawson

Kennedy's son seen in Europe amid war and travel

Ambassadors son Joseph Kennedy Jr. returns from a U S vacation to Europe amid hostility in Madrid during the Spanish civil tensions while pictured with an arm in a sling after a skiing holiday at St Moritz Switzerland.

Husky Joseph Kennedy, Jr U. S Great Britain Young Kennedy St. Moritz Switzerland Spain Madrid Europe

Cheetah’s kinship Revealed as More Doglike Than Catlike

The cheetah, though resembling a cat in form, is biologically closer to dogs. This surprising relation highlights convergent features with felines and shared ancestry with canids in its evolutionary history.

Dover Grangers Meet at Chauncey Tuesday

Dover Grange 2342 holds regular meeting Tuesday night at Grange hall Chauncey K of P Building Worthy Master Earl Tarlton in charge. All Dover Grangers expected to attend.

Chauncey Dover Grange Grane Chauncey K. of P Earl Tarlton Dover

Chauncey Residents Ailing. Kirkendall in Serious Condition

Chauncey and nearby areas report several ill residents. George Kirkendall, son of Hershal and Mrs. Kirkendall, is in serious condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a ruptured appendix and ensuing peritonitis.

Greens Run Mabel Sanders Concord Charles H. Howard Chauncey Converse St Elizabeth Robinett William Sisson Lancaster Judith Johnny Ronald Robnett Alice Theisen Millfield

Entertains Needle Club at Home in Chauncey

Kathryn McDaniel hosted a Needle Club gathering at her Chauncey home with members Eda Heffken Bertha Sanders Lizzie Patton Helen Sanders Elizabeth Robinett Mabel Sisson Mabel Mingus Edith McDaniel Nell Brookins and Kathryn McDaniel after a business meeting and sing. Dr C N Sanders attended the Post Graduates Assembly of the Medical School of Ohio State in Columbus. Guests included Sue Carter Muriel Guest Mary Emma Chaires Ben Carter Edward Darby Gerald McDaniel and Dennis McDaniel with Marty Dee in Athens. Loyal Woman's Bible Class will meet Wednesday at 1 30 pm at the home of Mrs Guy Brookins.

Chauncey Kathryn McDaniel Needle Club Eda Heffken Bertha Sanders Lizzie Patton Helen Sanders Elizabeth Robinett Mabel Sisson Mabel Mingus Edith McDaniel Nell Brookins C. N. Sanders Columbus Post Graduates Assembly of the Medical School of Ohio State Stanley Albany H. &Co Chauncey — Loyal Woman’s Bible Class Church of Christ Guy Brookins Converse St Carl Shafer John Shafer Church

Friendship Bible Class Meeting Planned at Church Christ

The March meeting of the Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ will be held Wednesday night at the Church Parish House. President Andriew Simpkins will lead, with reports from secretary Sarah Thomas and treasurer Reena Simpkins. A devotional period and social hour with refreshments follow. All members urged to attend.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Class Church of Christ Church Andriew Simpkins Sarah Thomas Reena Simpkins

Meeting Postponed by Illness for Millfield Aid Society

The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield M E Church postpones Friday night meeting due to illness in Mrs. Alice Theisen’s home. The gathering moves to Mrs. Ruby Simpson’s house with Margaret Simpkins presiding.

Chauncey Alice Theisen Ladies Aid Society Millfield M. E. Church Theisen Ruby Simpson Margaret Simpkins

WPA in Reverse Alva Oklahoma

Work Progress Administration crews faced funding gaps for a Woods county project and hired trucks using their own wages to continue operations. The piece notes 35 piano makers in the United States producing 130000 pianos yearly with a retail value around 80100000 dollars.

WPA Alva Okla Woods County Work Progress Administration United States

Congress in Open Revolt On New Deal

The dispute centers on relief and emergency spending with little chance of major cuts to agriculture defense or regular government operations. Federal Reserve Chair Marriner Eccles is a leading New Deal spender and the Fed Bulletin calls for greater public expenditures to spur business activity, leaving Roosevelt to choose again between spenders and economizers.

Congress Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Bulletin Roosevelt

Pythian Sisters Visit Glouster Members

A gathering of Pythian Sisters met at Mrs. Tom Hemsley’s home last Thursday evening to visit with Mrs. Sophia Hayden of Columbus, a former Glouster resident. Attendees included Mrs. Mae McLain, Mrs. Neal Morris, Mrs. Ghila Bell, Mrs. Nell Lawson, Mrs. Anna Echstenkamper, Mrs. Iva Skinner, Mrs. Bernice Whaley, Mrs. Weltha Williams, Mrs. Kate Vaughn, Mrs. Zella Brown, Miss Isabel Hamsley, Miss Jo Ann Morris, and Miss Margaret Hemsley.

Glouster

Mrs. Napper Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. George Napper of Trimble returned home Saturday from White Cross Hospital in a C. F. Wallace Son ambulance.

George Napper Trimble White Cross Hospital C. F. Wallace Son Ambulance

Mrs Mac Kie Wallace Hosts Freda’s 13th Birthday Party

On Tuesday evening Mrs Mac kie Wallace celebrated daughter Freda’s 13th birthday with a seven to nine party. Games entertained guests and Freda received many gifts including three birthday cakes. Lunch followed for Delbert and Alice Clark and a long list of attendees including Andy Mecum Jack Parker Margaret Withem Norma Withem Leo Thompson Harvey South Charles Elmars Evelyn Handa Donna Millican Juanita Chappelear Dean Chappelear Nellie Dorothy Wallace Mrs Doris North and children Helen Clarence Lillie Ray Floyd Harold and Bessie Wallace.

Mackie Wallace Freda Delbert Alice Clark Andy Mecum Jack Parker Margaret Norma Withem Leo Thompson Harvey South Charles Elmars Evelyn Handa Donna Jean Donald Millican Juanita Dean Chappelear Nellie Dorothy Wallace Doris North Helen Clarence Lillie Ray Floyd Harold Bessie Wallace

Zimmers Family Update After Akron Trip

Mrs William Zimmers and son Billy with Ernest Gibbs returned from Akron Sunday with Miss Mildred Zimmers following last week. Miss Zimmers underwent an appendectomy at City Hospital Thursday and will stay at 180 Harcourt Drive with her sister Mrs August Zimmerman for several weeks before returning home.

William Zimmers Billie Ernest Gibbs Akron Mildred Zimmers Miss Zimmers City Hospital August Zimmerman Harcourt Drive

Local visits span Junction City and Columbus households

Mrs. John McGonagle and three children from Junction City visited Mrs. McGonagle's mother Mrs. Mary Hedfelt. Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Orme included Mrs. Ace Dailey and daughters Mary and Helen, Alvin Dailey and son Tommy from Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Orme of Trimble. Rodney Linscott of Columbus spent Sunday with his parents in Jacksonville.

John McGonagle Junction City

Freddie Ray To Meet Veto in Boxing Show

Glouster fighter Freddie Ray with 3 losses in 32 bouts headlines the amateur boxing club’s second show at New Lexington City Hall on Tuesday night March 7. Opponent Augusta Veto from Lancaster weighs 140 and Ray 132 pounds. Promoter F A Buhla reports a near capacity crowd after a recent successful show. Also on the card is Bob Rice of Lancaster.

Glouster Freddie Ray New Lexington City Hall Augusta Veto Lancaster Ray Veto F. A. Buhla New Lexington Bob Rice

Quarantine Cards Placed In Homes As Precaution

Red quarantine cards appeared on the homes of L. E. Richardson O. L. Easley and Roy Davis in Glouster as a precaution after children in the George Hughes household, son of Mr and Mrs William Hughes, Spring St, were ill with scarlet fever. The seven day quarantine will continue to see if contagion occurred.

Glouster L. E. Richardson O. L. Easley Roy Davis George Hughes William Hughes Spring St

Wool from Seaweed Advances in Japan

Japanese industry pioneers wool from seaweed. The Toho Artificial Fiber Company in Tokyo runs a factory capable of producing five tons of seaweed wool daily from stormwashed harvests along Japan’s northeastern coasts.

Tokyo Japan Toho Artificial Fiber Company of

Glouster Fire Department Takes Break With Trimble Calls

Glouster Fire Department will not respond to Trimble Township calls due to township trustees stating no funds to pay for recent Hollister run. City officials cite wear and tear on equipment and local firefighters' pay as reasons for halting service.

Glouster Trimble Township Hollister Rankin

Glouster Keglers Edge Armcos In Tight Bowling Match

Glouster Keglers won by 16 pins over Armcos of Zanesville 2643 to 2627 on Saturday. Hedges led Zanesville with 569 while J Johnston posted 592 for Glouster. Next match set for March 19 in Zanesville.

Glouster Glouster Keglers Armco Zanesville Hedges J. Johnston Snider Dianan Thornton Sanders J. McAllister J. McCarty H. Brown B. Gormley Keglers Columbus Smith G. Wolf J. McCarty H. Brown R. Steadman

Tramps Extend Streak With Win Over Crooksville All-Stars

Glouster Traveling Tramps push streak to 17 after defeating Crooksville All-Stars. Henry scores 17 and Guinther 12 as Tramps pull away late with 11 fast points. Dalrymple leads Crooksville with 11.

Glouster Tramps Crooksville Glouster Tramps Crooksville All-Stars iTramps Henry Guinther Crooksville Dalrymple Tramps Gn F. T Williams Binderbasin Houbio ORO Ini Disgasain F. FT Barringer

Hospital Discharges For Two Women After Treatments

Mrs. Ethel Beavers of Lancaster and Mrs. Vernon Colbert of Nelsonville were discharged from Cherrington Hospital Sunday. Beavers had a tonsil operation on Saturday while Colbert had been receiving treatment at the institution.

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Presbyterian Church Circle of Ruth Roy Sayers Cecil Jones Logan Lawrence Crawford Butler Jesus of Nazareth Jesus Nelsonville Social Notes Will Entertain Caribbean Houston St. Thomas V. S Admiral Leahy Lawrence Cramer Virgin Islands William E. Dodd Germany Martha Dodd Stern Hanover Acs State OF Institution United Brewers Industrial Foundation East 40Th St New York N. Y Dover Grangers Pythian Building Hall Chauncey Residents Needle DR. Sanders Tarlton Ellis Ave E. G. Tarlton Delbert Butler Caldwell Glouster Fire Squad Armcos Jack Oakie Arleen Whelan Jack Haley Tony Martin Matinee Ana Pet A Yn A OM Set Judith Barrett
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