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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1936

Page

2

Nelsonville Athletes Honored at Annual Mothers Dinner

Nelsonville High School football and basketball teams, 87 players and seven guests, were hosted by mothers at K of P Hall. Den Peden of Ohio University spoke, sharing game photos Ohio-Miami and Ohio-Wesleyan as Earl Washburn supervised toasts. John Chernitski accompanied Peden.

Nelsonville K. of P. Hall St. Patrick den Peden Ohio University Peden John Chernitski Ohio

School Figures Honor Athletic Captains

Principal J. K. Kinneer Harold Figley and Coach Abraham led a dinner with guests including Coach Peden Mr Chernitski of Ohio University Supt BE Arnold and Mrs Washburn as the N H S faculty attended.

J. K. Kinneer Harold Figley Abraham Delbert Kuhn Bob Lancaster Peden Chernitski Ohio University BE. J. Arnold Kinneer Figiey Washburn

Birthday Honored in Nelsonville Home Gathering

Neighbors and friends surprised Mrs. William Shanner at her Mill Street home on Wednesday honoring her Sard birthday anniversary. She received gifts and a walnut birthday cake. Guests included Mrs. Orland Gandee Mrs. Ida Rosser Mrs. Maude Barron Mrs. Anna Willis Mrs. Ada Coakley Mrs. Blanche Delph Miss Esther Dorst Mrs. Charles Dorst Miss Lillian Kirk Mrs. Sarah Collins Mrs. Grace Dugan Mrs. Rebecca Curtis Mrs. William Oakley Mrs. Jennie Rosser Mrs. Lessie Hannas Mrs. Leta Evans Mrs. Lillie Wood Master Roger Wood and Mrs. Ida Phillips.

Nelsonville William Shanner Mill St Shanner Orland Gandee Ida Rosser Maude Barron Anna Willis Ada Coakley Blanche Delph Esther Dorst Charles Dorst Lillian Kirk Sarah Collins Grace Dugan Rebecca Curtis William Oakley Jennie Rosser Lessie Hannas Leta Evans Lillie Wood Roger Wood Ida Phillips

Rev Plymire To Talk On The Goodness Of God

Nelsonville church events include a 9:30 a m Sunday School, followed by Rev Dwight G Plymire preaching The Goodness of God The Young People service at 6 pm features Evil Effects of Tobacco discussion An evangelistic service at 7 pm features Why the Wilderness The events emphasize religious instruction and outreach in Nelsonville Ohio.

Plymire God Nelsonville

Doctor’s safety check for headache relief remedy

An advertisement urges readers to consult their doctor to verify the safety of headache, neuralgia, or rheumatic pain remedies. It emphasizes medical approval and personal guidance before use.

Bayer Aspirin Endorsed As Safe Pain Remedy

Advising readers to consult doctors on preparations before use, the notice promotes Genuine Bayer Aspirin as a fast and safe relief for headaches and common pains. It stresses safety, heart and stomach compatibility, and urges buyers to request Bayer Aspirin by name in stores.

Gracely Attends Haybron Lodge Reunion in Nelsonville

Harvey T. Gracely of Marion Ohio grand master of the Grand Council of Ohio Royal and Select Masters was a distinguished guest at Haybron Council No 119 annual inspection. The joint reunion of St. Bernard Chapter Royal Arch Masons and Haybron Council included afternoon chapter work and evening council degrees, led by Ray C. Cook and Harry H. Jackson. The super-excellent master’s degree was not presented this year.

Nelsonville Harvey T. Gracely Marion Ohio Grand Council of Ohio Haybron

Rainbow Class Meets With Mrs Barrows

Mrs Marzella Barrows with Mrs Myra Mill holland hosted the Rainbow class of the Christian Church at Washington St Nelsonville Thursday. Mrs Nelle Johnson presided and Miss Gertrude Ray read minutes with Miss Sigfrid Love presenting the financial report. Bingo shaped the social hour with prizes to Miss Bertha Starkey and Miss Ray. Refreshments served for 13 members and 1 guest Mrs Blanche Gregg of Athens.

Nelsonville Marzella Barrows Myra Millholland The Christian Church Washington St Nelle Johnson Gertrude Ray Sigfrid Love Bertha Starkey Blanche Gregg Athens

Mrs Earl Baker Honored At Bell Telephone Party

Minnie Laughlin and Dora Matheny hosted a birthday party for Mrs Earl Baker above the Bell Telephone operators. The event in Nelsonville featured Bingo and a lunch in St Patrick's Day colors. Guests included Sylvia Matheny Dora Matheny Emma Connors Bertha Starkey Ruth Butts Frances Stage and the honored guest.

Nelsonville Minnie Laughlin Dora Matheny Bell Telephone Earl Baker The Telephone Co Mrs. Baker Sylvia Emma Connors Bertha Starkey Ruth Butts Frances Stage

Methodist Guild Meets At Mrs Bayliss Home

Nelsonville twenty members answered roll call Tuesday night with Mrs Charlies Bayliss as hostess. Mrs Florence Coakley gave the devotion and Mrs Ruth Call led the study. A round table discussion followed and refreshments were served. Plans discussed for an old fashioned pre social on Wednesday April 1 at the church.

Nelsonville Charlies Bayliss Methodist Guild Florence Coakley Ruth Call

Nelsonville Briefs Highlights from Athens and Columbus Visits

Nelsonville briefs note Athens residents visiting the Bartoes with two children. Mrs. B M Coakley attended a funeral in Athens for Mrs. Val Davis. J H Sands Mrs Jennie Sweeney and Mrs Clara Potts returned from a Columbus trip visiting their sister Mrs O B McCain.

Allen Riley Athens Max Bartoe B. M. Coakley Val Davis J. H. Sands Jennie Sweeney Clara Potts Columbus McCain

Bridge Club Pairs High Scores at Colonial Dinner

Mrs Benson Preston hosted a bridge club gathering at the Colonial with dinner at 6 30. substitute players included Mrs Miller Wilson Mrs Robert Carew and Miss Charlotte Acker. In the play Mrs Corwin Cookson and Mrs Leonard Cooley shared high scores.

Robert Carew Charlotte Acker

Card Club Guests Share Evening of Games and Lunch

Mrs. Carnes Hickman hosted the Wednesday Night Card Club with Mrs. Hickman and Mrs. Paul Allen scoring high and Miss Lucile Verity lower. After the game a two course luncheon was served.

Nelsonville Hickman Paul Allen Lucile Verity Low Carnes Hickman

Return Home for Nelsonville Couple After Visit

Mr. Robert Stuart and Miss Hazel Diveny of Jeromesville Ohio have returned home after staying with Mr. and Mrs. Watson Wolfe and Mr. and Mrs. Max Bartoe.

Nelsonville Robert Stuart Hazel Diveny Jeromesville Watson Wolfe Max Bartoe

Mrs Goss Hosts Nelsonville Mothers Circle Meeting

Nelsonville Mothers Circle of the Child Conservation League met at Mrs. Bernard Goss’s Myers Street home with Mis. Gay Pariah presiding. Readings covered hereditary and environmental influences on crime heredity and society while eight members and a guest enjoyed refreshments.

Child Conservation League Mothers’ Circle Nelsonville Bernard Goss Myers St Mis. Gay Parih Chas. McKee Ralph White Albert Inman Max Bowers

Mizpah Class Meets With Mrs Washburn

In Nelsonville the Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church met with Mrs. C. E. Washburn. March’s verse was Blessed are the pure in heart for they see God. Part of the offering supports the church carpet fund. Susie Wallace led devotion. Miss Pierce and Mrs Dowler directed the social program in Miss Elizabeth Linton’s absence. Refreshments were served to 10 members and the teacher Mrs Bertha Barker.

Nelsonville C. E. Washburn Methodist Church Susie Wallace Elizabeth Linton Pierce

Business and Professional Women's Club attend service

Nelsonville meeting at the Dew House at 10 15 will join the First Presbyterian Church for Sunday services. The note marks National Business Week observed by clubs nationwide.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Dew House First Presbyterian Church United States

Queen Esther Society Meets on Wednesday in Nelsonville

The Queen Esther Society held a regular meeting at Vera Coakley’s home on Elizabeth Street. President Mary C. Miller led opening singing, Peggy Freer read scripture, and Margaret Sanders gave February minutes. Members answered roll call, discussed Girls Golden Year, then social bingo awarded to Bland Rothrock Davis Frank. New members Ruth Lowry and Paulette Davis joined, with Alva Patton and De Marius Sanders assisting.

Nelsonville Queen Esther Society Vera Coakley Elizabeth St Mary C. Miller Golden Mountain Peggy Freer Margaret Sanders Margaret Bland Alva Patton Ruth Rothrock Paulette Davis Doris Frank Ruth Lowry de Marius Sanders

Postponed DAR meeting in Nelsonville to March 28

The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution has postponed its Saturday meeting in Nelsonville for one week to March 28.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of American Revolution

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