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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1936

Page

2

Silver Tea Recalls Founders Day At Nelsonville Mission

Mrs. J. M. Hyde hosts the Women Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church for a Silver Tea on Fort Street Nelsonville. Speakers include Mrs. Wesley Hawk and Mrs. Rothrock with a candle lighting ceremony. About 40 members and guests enjoy refreshments.

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Fort St Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society The Methodist Episcopal Church R. B. Stalter H. A. Rothrock Wesley Hawk A. Rothrock Cora Davis George Evans Frank O'Mara Ethel Jackson Beas Higgins C. L. Stout Nellie Dowler Helen Largent Alva Patton John Herrold

Gleaners Hold March Meeting In Nelsonville

The Gleaners met at Miss Carma Heffner s Franklin Street home Wednesday evening for a beano session. Prizes went to Garnet Midkiff Margaret Springer and Hazel Barber as refreshments followed. Members present included Hazel Barber Alberta Bussey Paulette Davis Frances Gettle Carma Heffner Marjorie Holland Elsie Keating Garnet Midkiff Wilma Patton Ruth Sibert Edna Simonton Jane Verity Betty Verity Evva Wright Evelyn Wright and Mrs Stanley Mechem the class teacher.

Nelsonville Gleaners Carma Heffner Franklin St Garnet Midkif Margaret Springer Hazel Barber Alberta Bussey Paulette Davis Frances Gettle Marjorie Holland Elsie Keating Garnet Midkiff Wilma Patton Ruth Sibert Edna Simonton

Japanese religious worker speaks at Broad Street Church

Rev and Mrs H A Rothrock attended in Columbus to hear Dr Toyohika Kagawa a noted Japanese religious and social worker. The meeting at Broad Street Methodist Church included an address to young people at Memorial Hall with several local attendants.

Nelsonville H. A. Rothrock Columbus Toyohika Kagawa Japan Broad St. Methodist Church Memorial Hall Ruth Rothrock Helen Shaw Agnes Hillen Dorothy Hannas Joanna Cook Siean Patton

Puerto Rico Topic Discussed by Woman's Missionary Society

Mrs. H. J. Long hosted the Christian Church Woman's Missionary Society meeting in the Hyde apartment with 26 members and five guests present. The program covered Puerto Rico studies led by Mrs. Stanley Mechem and Catherine Courtney, with singing, prayers, and a devotional, concluding with refreshments.

Nelsonville H. J. Long Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Hyde Frank Wallace Orville Steenrod Jey Morris Faith of Our Fathers Glenn Aljlen Betty and Jane Figgins Love Ivory Palace Puerto Rico Stanley Mechem Disciples of Christ In Catherine Courtney Long Walter Morrison

Calvin Spencer Rites Held Friday At Greenlawn

Funeral for Calvin Spencer conducted by Reverend Shingler of the Independent Holiness Church with hymns The Old Rugged Cross and Rock of Ages. Burial at Greenlawn. Out‑of‑town attendees included Samuel Spencer Kate Hoodler D H Price Merrill Acker and families, Harold Spencer, Thomas Spencer, N D Spencer, William Nutter Lottie Dishon Harry Dishon Samuel Dishon Edward Spencer Porter Hoskins and others.

Nedsonilem Calvin Spencer Shingler Independent Holiness Church Greenlawn Samuel Spencer Kate Hoodler D. H. Price New Straitenville Merrill Acker Murray City Harold Spencer Akron Thomas Spencer N. D

Family in Murray City Hit by Fiery Loss

Fire destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Keifer located 112 miles north of Murray City. On March 4 friends are asked to help the family with clothing and household goods. Mrs Lemma Lloyd, Ward Township clerk, coordinating donations via Mr Lloyd at 45 R2 Murray City.

Murray City Walter Keifer Lemma Lloyd Ward Township

Scout Troop Meets In Nelsonville At Leader’s Home

The Wolf Patrol of Boy Scout Troop 66 gathered Friday evening at patrol leader Clarence Coakley’s home. Attendees included Bobby Kardain Harry Westfall Guy Barber Joe Grace Ross Keplar Max Linton and junior assistant Scoutmaster Karl Wachenschwang. Refreshments were served.

Nelsonville Boy Scout Troop 66 Clarence Coakley Bobby Kardain Harry Westfall Guy Barber Joe Grace Ross Keplar Max Linton Karl Wachenschwang

Central Mothers Plan Bake Sale by Fifth and Sixth Graders

Central School mothers plan a bake sale at Wil son’s Grocery in Nelsonville on Saturday March 14 starting at 9 o'clock. They offer baked goods and candy to raise funds for a public speaking system at the school. Arrangements are led by Mrs Sam Thomas and Mrs B M Coakley with help from room mothers.

Nelsonville Wilson's Grocery Sam Thomas B. M. Coakley

Local Visitors Share Week End in Athens and Columbus

Mr and Mrs John V Wood visit Johns father J P Wood in Athens for the week end Miss Iwa Hanning of Columbus stays with Mrs EB E Beil Mrs Vernon Starkey of Akron visits with his parents in Guysville over the week end Florence Wood spends week end in Columbus guest of her brother Harris Wood Edith Hall of Columbus visits Mrs Blanche Johnson over the week end JulIan Patton of Columbus stays with her parents William and Mrs Patton for week end

John V. Wood J. P. Wood Athens Iwa Hanning Columbus EB. E. Beil Vernon Starkey Akron Geo, Starkey Guysville Florence Wood Harris Wood Edith Hall Blanche Johnson Jllian Patton William Patton

Mrs. McKee Hosts Nelsonville Mothers Circle League

Mrs. Chas. McKee entertained the Nelsonville Mothers Circle of the Conservation League at her Koniier Street home. President Mrs. Gay Piani led the business session as papers on an infant's arrival baby hygiene food and clothing were presented by Mrs. Paul Martin and Mrs. Rex Huffman. A discussion followed and the hostess served refreshments to members and two guests Mrs. Morris Williams and Mrs. Edward Green.

Nelsonville Chas. McKee The Conservation League Koniier Street Gay Piani Paul Martin Rex Huffman Morris Williams Edward Green

Hold Quilting Party In Nelsonville At Mrs Galvin Home

Class No 11 of the Methodist Church held an all day quilting gathering at Mrs Pat Galvin s home in Nelsonville. A delicious covered dish dinner was served at noon. A next sewing party is planned for the following Wednesday at 9 am at the same residence.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Pat Galvin Donald Lowden Lessie Hannas Venese Brown Albert Inman

Plan Masonic Service For W. W. Edwards

A Masonic funeral service for W. W. Edwards will be held at Greenstown Cemetery Nelsonville Sunday at 2 30 p m. Edwards died at his Hartford West Virginia home near Pomeroy. He was a former coal miner and longtime resident of Orbiston. He belonged to the Mason City West Virginia lodge. Philodorian Lodge F and A M will meet at the Masonic Temple at 1 45 p m Sunday and go to the cemetery.

Nelsonville Greenstown W. W. Edwards Hartford W. Va Pomeroy Edwards Orbiston Masonic Lodge Mason City W. V Philodorian Lodge Masonic Temple

John Hewitt Dies in Nelsonville Funeral Set Sunday

John Hewitt age unknown died Friday at Gallipolis and was brought to 395 Chestnut St. for funeral services at 2 PM Sunday conducted by Rev. Rothrock. Burial will be at New Marshfield. His wife Florence Mace Hewitt died in 1918. he leaves five daughters, two sons, two sisters and one brother.

Nelsonville John Hewitt Gallipolis Charles Scott Chestnut St Rothrock New Marshfield Florence Mace Hewitt

Miss Wolfe Hosts Bridge Club Evening at Colonial

Nelsonville reports note Betty Wolfe hosting a Thursday dinner at the Colonial for her bridge club with three tables. high scores earned by Mrs. Harry Kelly, Mrs. Frank Smith, and Miss Louise Rice. guests included Miss Mary Sharp and Mrs. Fred Linscott.

Nelsonville Betty Wolfe Colonial Mary Sharp Fred Linscott Harry Kelly Frank Smith Louise Rice

Camp Fire Girls Hold Candy Sale in Nelsonville

The Wetoma group of Camp Fire Girls conducted a successful candy sale last Saturday evening. A regular meeting at the Christian Church Friday evening planned a party and a mother-daughter tea. Minutes by Ila Cox, secretary. Members spent remaining time on handiwork. Next meeting set for Friday, March 13.

Camp Fire News Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls Christian Church Ila Cox

Mayor Nelsonville arrest pleaded guilty in court

Sam Newman charged with intoxication pleaded guilty on arraignment in the court of Mayor 8 G Holland. He was fined 5 dollars and costs. The WRC will meet Monday evening at 7 at the IOOF Hall. A Methodist bingo party is planned for Monday night at 7 30 in the Johnson Building W Washington S1 with a special registration prize.

Nelsonville Sam Newman G. Holland WRC IOOF The Methodist Orchestra Johnson Building W. Washington

Buchtel Seniors to Stage Sunbonnet Girl Operetta

Buchtel high school seniors present the two act comic operetta The Sunbonnet Girl at the auditorium Tuesday evening March 17 directed by Miss Pauline Whitlatch with Geoffrey F Morgan and Frederick G Johnson as writers. Cast includes Miranda Margaret Savage Hiram Meadows Lueila Lumpton Eva lina and others with Sunbonnet Girl played by Ada Smathers. Rehearsals are in progress.

Buchtel Buchtel High School Buchtel Auditorium Pauline Whitlatch Geoffrey F. Morgan Frederick G. Johnson Athens Miranda Hiram

Bridge Club Holds Turkey Dinner in Nelsonville

Members of the Saturday bridge club enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Dew Hotel in connection with their meeting. Afterward they played bridge at the home of Miss Rose Shay with Mrs Don Solen and Miss Monickar Ucker scoring high.

Nelsonville Dew Hotel Rose Shay Don Solen Monickar Ucker

Harlow and Tracy Star in Riffraff at Majestic Theater

Jean Harlow appears opposite Spencer Tracy in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Riffraff opening Sunday at the Majestic Theater. The sea frontier backdrop showcases their first leading pairings with scenes shot in Southern California harbors, San Pedro fishermen, and offshore tuna fleets.

Jean Harlow Spencer Tracy Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Majestic Theater China Seas Clark Gable Wallace Beery Miss Harlow Frances Marion J. Waller Ruben Tracy California San Pedro Harbor

Dinner Planned by Business Women’s Club in Nelsonville

Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club in Nelsonville host a house warming and covered dish dinner at 6 pm. Committee members Mrs Keeton Mrs Hale Mrs Powell and Mrs Mix organized the event and members are asked to bring their own table service. After dinner the clerks will present a program led by president Miss Ellen Burnell.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Keeton Hale Powell Mix Ellen Burnell

Redempa Sines Weds Former Athens Man

Nelsonville couple announce the marriage of daughter Redempa Sines to Lawrence R. Goodrich formerly of Athens. The ceremony was held in Vanceburg Kentucky on March 3. Mrs. Goodrich taught in Nelsonville schools and attended Ohio University. Mr. Goodrich is the son of the late S M Goodrich of Athens.

Nelsonville H. A. Sines Poplar St Redempa Lawrence R. Goodrich Athens Vanceburg

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M. E. Foreign Missionary Group Orphemn Gene Autry, Smiley Red River March OF Time No Women’s Missionary of Christian Church Fred R. Beasley PTA West Pta Ruth Cook America Jane Fisher Sigrid Love Elizabeth Shepard Jimmy Coope Janet James Coope Malvern Wilson Joe Verity Howard Raine Albert Barber Wilbur Hutchins Earl Harmony Leah Reynolds Geneva Gears Don Johnson Donna Lu Sisson Lorena Mae Sisson Central Mothers Plan Masonic Service Miss Wolfe Red Men's First Methodist Church Sadie Simpkins Eileen Parker Majestic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Central Bank Business Women’s Club Redempa Sines Dew Ohio Jo. Kelly United States Peoples Bank CO Nelsonville, Ohio imeYey Soin Ecru Tne Isli Ork Lir
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