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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1937

Page

2

Guild Enjoys Party At Wilson Home

NELSONVILLE The Meth odist Guild met at the home of Mrs Malvern Wilson for a social evening. Mrs Nelson Dowler and Mrs Howard Raine assisted. Miss Florence Cook read the Scripture. Mrs Dowler led a study chapter and a playlet by Blanche Moorehead Lillian Betts and Helen Shaw was well received. A Pats Puzzle contest entertained members. Geneva Gears received a gift as she prepares to move to Toledo. A St Patrick's Day lunch for 25 members and one guest followed.

Nelsonville Methodist Guild Malvern Wilson Wilson Nelson Dowler Howard Raine H. A. Rothrock Florence Cook Geneva Gears Toledo

Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion in renewal push

Glenford Dugan Post No 229 at Nelsonville targets 80 member quota in its annual campaign. Commander W L Cooley reports rapid renewals and notes the larger national Legion observes its 18th anniversary with related programs. Established from 1919 with a 1921 charter, the post has funded civic projects including the 1924 American Legion Building.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion W.L. Cooley National American Legion W.S. Rhodes McCune National Rhodes C. E B. Welch F. R. Jackson War Chest C. E. Welch R. B. Stuart G. R. Robinson Miller Wilson Cooley Carl Duskey C. 8 Mechem

Nelsonville Police and Fire Ball Set for April 2

The Policeman's and Fireman's Ball sponsored by Nelsonville police and fire departments will take place at Elk's Home on Hocking and Fayette Streets Friday evening April 2. Tickets are sold by department members and all net proceeds fund a special department equipment fund. An orchestra will provide music for dancing from 9 to 1.

Nelsonville

Social Meeting of Methodist Class No 21 Hostessed

Mrs Mary Sines Mrs Merle Simington and Mrs Cecilia James hosted a social meeting of Class No 21 of the Methodist Church at the Sines home on Kontner 81. Homemade candy and popcorn balls were served along with a refreshment course for 18 members.

Nelsonville Mary Sines Merle Simington Cecelia James Methodist Church Sines Kontner

Logan Woman to Speak at Methodist Society Meeting

NELSONVILLE The Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Rose Cook. Miss Bertha Nixon is worship leader, Mrs. A. J. Kyle presents the Study Book, and Mrs. Joe B. Davis leads the program. Guest speaker is Mrs. R. R. Lanning of Logan, district secretary of Christian Citizenship.

Nelsonville Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Rose Cook Bertha Nixon A. J. Kyle Joe B. Davis R. R. Lanning Logan Lanning Christian Citizenship

Anniversary Recall Of Nelsonville Flood Of 1907

Thirty years ago this week the Hocking Valley flood devastated Nelsonville. On March 13 1907 the east abutment of the railroad bridge and levee failed, water flooded a large part of the city, two feet covered parts of WashIngton and Columbus streets, and losses were heavy. The event crippled rail service, water works, and gas mains, with two lives lost Harry Lowe and a man from Buchtel.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Dew Washington Columbus Public Square Robbins Haydenville Harry Lowe

Check Up Rotary Talk On Humor With St Patrick Theme

Rotarians heard Rev. Leland Goodman urge checking one s sense of humor at a Tuesday night meeting. He cited St Patrick as a genial envoy of good will and compared humor to Lincoln s saving use to ease tensions. C D Shafer of the Athens Club attended as a visitor.

Nelsonville St. Patrick Leland Goodman Church of Christ Ireland Lincoln C. D. Shafer Athens Club

Amateurs to rehearse for contest in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville, an important rehearsal for all candidates planned to appear in the Amateur Contest will be held Thursday evening at the high school auditorium. John Geiger, the music supervisor, announced the 7 o'clock start. The contest itself will be presented Friday evening at the school auditorium by the Band Boosters Club.

Nelsonville John Geiger Band Boosters Club

Illness at 34 High Street brings Putnam family to Athens

Mrs. G. I. Putnam of 34 High Street is seriously ill at her home in Athens. Her daughter Harriott, a Denver teacher, will fly in to join her mother. Dr. J. M. Hyde and Mrs. Hyde visit Athens with Mrs. Hyde's sister Mrs. Putnam. Dr. Gene Putnam of Columbus stays with the family.

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Athens G. I. Putnam High St Gene Putnam Columbus Harriott Denver

Mechem Leads Play at Palm Sunday Church Event

William Mechem son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Mechem plays Joseph in Joseph of Arimathea at 7 15 Palm Sunday night in the Men's Auditorium Church of Christ opening Passion Week Rainow Class to Meet Nelsonville Rainbow Class of the Christian Church meets Thursday evening with Mrs Gay Parren Monroe Bt

Nelsonville William Mechem Stanley Mechem Joseph Arimathea Church of Christ Rainbow Rainbow Class The Christian Church Gay Parren Monroe

Benefit Friday in Nelsonville at IOOF Hall

Daughters of America announce a benefit in the IOOF Hall Friday night at 8 o clock. Proceeds support their activities and community help efforts in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville — Daughters of America IOOF

Legion Auxiliary Benefit at Nelsonville Legion Building

The Legion Auxiliary hosts a benefit party Thursday at 7 30 PM at the Legion Building in Nelsonville. Civil officials in India are described as wearing blue state uniforms in varying shades.

Nelsonville The Legion Auxiliary Legion Building India

Ong Named Exalted Ruler Of Elks Lodge

Nelsonville B P O Elks announces Philip H Ong as exalted ruler of Nelsonville Lodge No 43. New officers include Bennett Johnson Powell Linscott Kelch Call and O Mara with installation set for April 6. Athens lodge visitation and degree conferral set for March 18 with lunch served.

Nelsonville Philip H. Ong Nelsonville Lodge B. P. O. Elks St John Reed David M. Bennett John £. Johnson Jack Powell Fred Linscott L. R. Kelch John Call Frank J. O'Mara Esquire Athens Lodge John E. Kircher F. A. Lavelle

Boy Scouts Meet To Consider Next Work

Nelsonville Troop 65 met with most members present to discuss merit badges planned before year end. Scoutmaster Roland Pierce led a trail tent demo and first aid to a person who had fallen over an electric wire. Next meeting is Tuesday at 7 pm at the Methodist Church. Taps by Jimmy Knight and benediction closed the meeting.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Roland Pierce Methodist Church Jimmy Knight

Bazaar Sponsored by Missionary Society at Local Church

The Sponsoring Bazaar by the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will be held in the church social rooms on Friday afternoon starting at 2 o clock. Home made articles will be shown and home made foods offered for sale with candy and popcorn balls. Friends are invited to view the display.

Nelsonville Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Justice Breaks Court Silence

Justice breaks the court silence as McReynolds urges citizens to subordinate minor differences to a larger purpose. He stresses duties alongside rights and expresses optimism for the American people and future liberty.

McReynolds United States

Sixteen mines active in Chauncey area on Wednesday list

Work report shows Chauncey sixteen mines in operation including No. 255 No. 219 No. 68 No. 5 No. 24 No. 9 No. 10X No. 15 Chauncey No. 25 Poston No. 6 Lick Run Hocking Black Diamond Kimberly Coonville and Carbondale. Idle Mines Wednesday are No. 28 No. 90 and No. 267. Hollister two U B Church Sunday School classes hold monthly meeting this Wednesday. Senorita Class to meet Miss Jenny Banfield in Glouster. Willing Workers Class to meet Mrs. Helen Rothery.

Chauncey Chauncey No Poston No Lick Run Hocking Black Diamond Kimberly Coonville Carbondale Hollister U. B. Church Jenny Banfield Glouster Helen Rothery

Clerks to Meet Nelsonville in Special Session

Special meeting of the Retail Clerks is set for tonight at 7 30 in the K P Hall. The gathering will discuss union matters and local labor issues with members from Nelsonville in attendance.

Nelsonville K. of P. Hall

St Patrick's Day Program At Chauncey Dover Grange

Chauncey Dover Grange met in the Grange Hall with 36 members present. Master Paul Fiske led the regular business and Mrs. A B Prior presented a St Patrick's Day program. The origin of St Patrick was read and contests were conducted. Mrs Prior plans to attend a Grange lecturers convention in Columbus next week. Social committee members served refreshments.

Chauncey—Dover Grange Grange Chauncey K. of P Paul Fiske A. B. Prior St. Patrick Pricer Prior Columbus Bess Johnson Burg Johnson Betty Jane Courtney Bill Hines Christine Brown

Church Class Has Party At Parish House

The Junior Girls Class in the Church of Christ Sunday School led by Miss Alice Johnson held a class party Friday night in the Parish House. After a program of games a potluck meal was served. Members present included Merilyn Parry Jo Ann Williamson Frances Fiske Jeanette Blackford Ethel Sweeney Ina Jane Cunningham Jeane Nye and Mary Helen Sweeney.

Chauncey Church of Christ Alice Johnson Merilyn Parry Jo Ann Williamson Frances Fiske Jeanette Blackford Ethel Sweeney Ina Jane Cunningham Jeane Nye Mary Helen Sweeney

PTA Meeting At Millfield To Be Led By Eben Gillespie

Eben Gillespie will conduct the Millfield Parent-Teacher Association business meeting Wednesday night at 7 30 in East School. A varied program will be offered and parents or patrons are invited to attend.

Millfield Millfield Eben Gillespie Millfield Parent-Teacher Association

Chauncey Scouts Plan Thursday City Building Meeting

Chauncey Boy Scout troop schedules a 7 o'clock Thursday meeting at the City Building. Secretary Jack Ley urges all Scouts to attend, with Scout Master Neil Tippett and assistants Carroll Tippett and Dean Hamilton in attendance.

Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scout Jack Ley Neil Tippett Carroll Tippett Dean Hamilton

Miss Anna Heselton Treated For Fractured Hip At Hospital

Miss Anna Heselton was taken to Cherrington Hospital Logan this morning after a fall during the holidays caused a fractured hip.

Nelsonville Anna Heselton Cherrington Hospital Logan

Honor Church Teacher With Birthday Party CHAUNCEY

Charles Crosser, teacher of the Junior Boys Class in the Church of Christ Sunday School, was honored with a surprise party at the Church Parish House Monday night for his birthday. The event, planned by C. B. Bradfield and the class, featured a decorated table and a cake with lighted candles.

Chauncey Charles Crosser Church of Christ Sunday School Church Parish House C. 8. Bradfield Charles Harvey Courtney Betty Jane Isabel Courtney Frank Lands, Jr Carlos Nye Donald Nye Jack Schrappe Dick Leffler Jimmy Leiber Junior Courtney Ralph Brown , Jr Hodge Leiber, Jr Chester Baughman Freddie Rupe

Nazarene Society Meets at The Plains Thursday

The Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene at The Plains will meet Thursday at 1 30 PM in Mrs. Claire Diles’s home. President Mrs. Margaret Adams and secretary Mrs. Lizsie Shafer will conduct the meeting. Mrs. Carrie Channel will teach Nazarene Missions in Japan. Women of the church are invited.

the Plains The Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene Claire Diles Margaret Adams Lizsie Shafer Carrie Channel

Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Nervous Relief

Mrs Es sie Cunningham of Canton Ohio praises Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a reliable vegetable remedy for monthly side aches headaches nervousness irritability and functional disturbances. She reports prior nerve trouble poor sleep and weight loss and credits the product with improvement. The ad notes prices 1.00 and 1.35 and offers free medical advice from Dr Pierce’s Clinic Buffalo NY.

Pierce Essie Cunningham Goodman Place S. W Canton Ohio

Meetings To Continue At Nazarene Church

Special gospel meetings continue at the Church of the Nazarene in Nelsonville through Friday night. Rev Clendenen will deliver a sermon on Object Lesson with audience participation. Special music is planned for each service at 7 30 oclock and the slogan is each one bring two. Those who bring two or more will be given special notice.

Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene Clendenen

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American Legion Post Guild Majestic Lenwis Barton McClane June Travis Warren Hall Paul Joseph King Louis King A Warser Sree Eddie Horton Edward Everett Charlotte Wynters Margaret Seddon Margaret McWade Paramount Wewest Ad W. L. Cooley Bargain University of Wisconsin Clarence Addison Dykstra Cincinnati Dykstra Glenn Frank Mrs. Putnam Ong Elks Lodge Homer Cummings Senate Cummings Rao A Wate Colease Plue St. Patrick’s Day Dover Grange Chauncey Grange Hall Nazarene Society Merchan Chambray Tore Fair Store Mt On Coats
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