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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1940

Page

2

Teachers Hear Story Of New Furnace

A general meeting of the classroom teachers’ union was held at the high school. Mr Edwards of Zanceville described the new furnace and pledges for stock and plans for future meetings and a luncheon were arranged for April and May. Officers named include Mr Figiley as president, Miss Lillian Young as vice president, and Miss Lillian Stover as secretary treasurer. Grads to meet: Buchtel High School Alumni Association gathers at the high school Friday night March 22 at 8 p.m.

Nelsonville Harteacher Edwards Zanceville State Department of Education Figiley Lillian Young Lillian Stover Buchtel High School

New State Store to Replace Nelsonville Liquor Agency

Nelsonville will gain a State Liquor Store replacing the local agency on W Columbus St as the agency closes Saturday night. W S Owens, agency manager, says he was not fired but criticized by politicians, noting a 25 percent sales rise in seven months. Examinations for new store staff are underway and the interior will be repainted for the transition.

Nelsonville W. S. Owens State Board of Liquor Control W. Columbus St Fountain Pharmacy Owens

Easter Pageant at Nelsonville Church Proclaimed

Easter Sunday services at Nelsonville Methodist Church begin at 6 a.m. with an Epworth League pageant titled The Power of the Resurrection directed by Helen Shaw and Margaret Warren. Regular Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. led by Arthur Kennedy. Worship at 10:30 a.m. features Rev. William Martel George on The Risen Lord. An Easter baptism and reception of new members follow.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Epworth League Helen Shaw Margaret Warren Arthur Kennedy William Martel George Lord Mem- Epworth League Ralph Parks Louise Rice Jesus

Berean Bible Class Red and Blue Contest Continues

Nelsonville notes growing interest as the Berean Bible Class extends its Red and Blue contest for new members. Sixty two people attended last Sunday and a weekly contest standing report will be issued.

Nelsonville Berean Bible

Turtle Ventures Out One Day Too Early

Bobby Newman and his dogs found a large soft shelled turtle under a railroad bridge on the last day of winter. The creature had ventured out a day early and became the centerpiece of a local turtle soup supper.

Turtle Buchtel Bobby Nick Newman

Nelsonville Social Notes Mixes Dinners and Class Meeting

Alpha Lambda Chapter members of DeNa Kappa Gamma Society attended a quarterly dinner in Athens Wednesday evening. Catherine Wolfe Katherine Warehime Marie Warehime Florence Cook Lillian Stover Blanche Moorehead Lucille Long Beatrice Barber Estelle Reynolds Ruth Cook Mildred Roberts and Grace Roberts were listed as attendees. Class of 1930 members are urged to attend a meeting Friday at 7 30 PM at Frank Betts home on West Washington Street to discuss reunion plans.

Alpha Lambda Chapter DeNa Kappa Gamma Society Athens Catherine Wolfe Katherine Warehime Marie Warehime Florence Cook Lillian Stover Blanche Moorehead Lucille Long Beatrice Barber Estelle Reynolds Ruth Cook Mildred Roberts Grace Roberts Frank Betts W. Washington St

Veterans Auxiliary Meeting At Legion Building

Spanish American War veterans auxiliary gathered at the Legion Building. Sarah Runkles gave a Washington DC convention account. After the meeting, lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. H C Paulus and family visited Lakewood relatives Thursday and Friday. E W Henshaw and daughter Emma Lou traveled from Elizabeth to Columbus for Easter vacation.

Legion Sarah Runkles Washington, D. C H. C. Paulus Jack Ruth Lakewood

Haydenville Church Easter Program Details

Easter observance at South Haydenville Church of God includes all services with readings and singing. Sunday School led by James Osler meets 9 30 a m. A special Easter message will be given at the 11 a m worship. Young People class at 6 p m, evening worship at 7 p m. Bible study and prayer at 7 30 p m Wednesday. Revival meetings led by E A Kline begin April 7.

South Haydenville Church of God James Osler E. A. Kline

Three Great Easter Services at Haydenville Church

Haydenville Community Church plans a Sunrise Service at 6 o clock with Rev. Walker and a 9:30 a m joint Sunday School and congregation Easter service. Evangelistic services follow at 7 p m with Rev. Walker preaching and Mrs Walker singing.

Walker Haydenville

Choir to Perform Special Music for Good Friday and Easter

Nelsonville presbyterian choir of 30 voices, directed by Glen Hanes since 1939, will present a three service program. Soloists Miss Johnson and Mr Shafer, Mrs Stiers, Miss Sharp, and Miss Johnson in duets. Easter morning two anthems at six, and several numbers at 10:30 with organ by Miss Mary Louise Bowen.

Nelsonville Presbyterian The Presbyterian Church Glen Hanes Miss Johnson Shafer Mrs. Stiers Miss Sharp

Pennsville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Births

Pennsville obituary notes Will Jones died at home of heart trouble and pneumonia. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Porter. Many local residents and relatives were listed as visiting or staying with family in nearby towns and at hospitals. Girl Scouts met with ten members present at the school Thursday evening. Mrs. Laura Pigeon was taken to Marietta hospital for observation.

Pennsville Will Jones Walter Porter J. F. Dougan Mildred Syphers Peebles F. P. Parsons Wolf Creek Carl Thompson Youngstown J. A. McPeak Thompson Gus Kennard Cleveland C. J. Kennard Vern Scott Stockport Dale Nirsonger Albert Abelt County Bound Mary Jones Ernest Blackburn Zanesville Velma Hooper Raymond Gifford Helen Williams Parkersburg Everette Williams Glenn Scott Lila Faye Mabel Lees Less Hollowell Emma Wagoner George Wagoner Malta C. O. Graham O. P. Lindsay McConnelsville George McInturf John Mc~Inturf Richard Young Marietta Loren Spencer James J. R. Gifford Laura Pigeon Marietta Hospital

Jacksonville Easter Services Announced

Sunrise prayer services will be held Easter morning at 6 30 oclock in the Jacksonville Methodist Church with communion. Baptismal services accompany the Sunday School hour. Rev. Lundy Hill of Lynchburg assists Rev. S C Elsea with revival efforts at Orbiston and Chauncey.

Jacksonville B. E. Turvey Eddie Steubenville Turvey E. C. Shirkey Ruth Fern Hoisington Hazel Bratka Norma Mae Jansen Alex Poches Elmer Bratka Shawnee Lookout Tower New Straitsville Guy Love Cannonsburg William Hill Robert Curdie Trimble William Rollins

Nelsonville Holy Week sermon by Rev Neil Crawford

The Church of Christ invites attendance tonight at seven for the closing Holy Week message from the Rev Neil Crawford of the First Christian Church in Athens. Henry Helen, 95 Adams Street, is reported critically ill at his home.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Neil Crawford First Christian Church Athens Henry Helen Adams St

Guinther Joins 250 Stock Shares Club in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes Charles F. Guinther of Jacksonville joins the 250 Club of the Ohio Fur nace solicitors after selling ten shares. A Nelsonville teachers meeting at the high school sparked renewed interest. New subscribers include Dr. G C Welch Dr. W E Howe John Maurer E J Arnold and William Hermey. The Sunday Messenger will publish details of the first stock subscribers meeting.

Nelsonville Charles F. Guinther Jacksonville Ohio Furnace GC. E. Welch W. E. Howe John Maurer E. J. Arnold William jHermey Corning Ford

WCTU To Meet At Syracuse

The Syracuse WCTU will meet Monday at the Methodist Church. The history of The Union Signal will be given and juvenile protection discussed. New members will be welcomed.

Syracuse WCTU Methodist Church Union Ira Fleming George Beards Shumway J. E. Carleton W. E. Bartoe Presbyterian Church J. D. Ryan United Brethren Methodist Eleanor Karr Wyoming Irving Karr Lenora Campbell Cleveland Herbert Stobart David Flanagan Ohio University A. L. Flanagan Tom May Middleport C. P. Williams John H. Karr Columbus Lucille Naylor Christian Baer Grace Winebrenner Ben Franklin Pomeroy Gerald Arnold Hartford W. Va C. L. Arnold Marvin Roberts Bellefontaine Mrs A. M. Roberts

Albany Grange Farm Club organizes homemakers group

Fifteen women from the Albany Grange met at Mrs. E. M. Baughman's home on March 21 for a potluck lunch and sewing party and organized the Albany Grange Homemakers Club. Officers elected: President James Whaley, Vice President Dow Sanders, Secretary-Treasurer E. M. Baughman. An April 13 apple pie contest was planned.

Albany Albany Grange E. M. Baughman Albany Grange Homemakers Club James Whaley Dow Sanders Grange Carolyn Eleanor Ewing Orville Ewing Bart Allen Edward Brooks A. D. Cline Eleanor Belle Fought L. F. Miller Frank Pugh Frank Radcliffe Edward Rickey Sam Scott Charles Shaver Bertha Wingett Emmett Wingett

Jones Rites Sunday in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs. William Jones will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the N.S. Cook Funeral Home in Nelsonville. She died Wednesday at her Columbus home and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Bethel. The Bethel family lived on a farm between Diamond and Haydenville, and she leaves several nieces in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville William Jones Columbus N.S. Cook Jones Josiah Bethel Bethel Diamond Haydenville

Easter Services at Christ Church in Nelsonville

Easter at Christ Church Nelsonville features sunrise services at the Church of Christ with combined junior and adult choirs. Elia North, Catherine Courtney, and Lou Allen perform a vocal trio, Mrs Allen offers musical messages, Sunday School starts at 9 30, and the morning service includes anthem, communion, offertory by Jean Allen, and a sermon titled And Yet It Was a Triumph.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Elia North Catherine Courtney Lou Allen

Marshfield Contest Ends With Banquet

A Church of Christ Easter banquet capped the Marshfield S T A R class contest, with the Loyal Women's Class as audience rivals. Mrs Mary Collins and Mrs Mary Conkey hosted. Adrian Collins led the class. Attendees included Mary Hunter Dorothy Hunter Margaret Rice Martha Frost Nelle McVey Esther McVey Betty Beveridge Erma Pinny Mildred Estep Josephine Estep Marjorie Pidcock Delores Trout Donna Trout Charles Russell Roger Barron Bill Llewellyn James Mace Billy Carter Jack Riggie and committee members Hilda Pidcock Blanche Burkett Eva Carter Isabelle RiggIe Hazel Trout. Waterloo High School Alumni Association to meet March 27 at Waterloo High School to plan the annual banquet.

New Marshfield Church of Christ Mary Collins Mary Conkey Adrian Collins Mary and Dorthy Hunter Margaret Rice Martha Frost Nelle Esther McVey Betty Beveridge Erma Pinny Mildred Josephine Estep Marjorie Pidcock Delores Donna Trout Charles Russell Roger Barron Bill Llewellyn James Mace Billy Carter Jack Riggie Hilda Pidcock Blanche Burkett Eva Carter Isabelle Riggle Hazel Trout Waterloo High School Alumni Association Waterloo High School Imade

Social Security Plan Outlined in Circular No 34

Nel sonville residents are invited to obtain Circular No 34 detailing how today’s workers will receive Social Security insurance in later years. Free copies available from Edward S. Broughton, manager, Social Security Board field office, Hickman Building, Nelsonville Ohio.

Nelsonville Edward S. Broughton Social Security Board Hickman Building Ohio

St Andrews Congregation Benefit Postponed One Week

Nelsonville notes a benefit party for St Andrews Congregation scheduled for tonight has been postponed to next week. The event aims to raise funds for church activities and community outreach.

Nelsonville St. Andrews

Easter Day service at Epiphany Church Nelsonville

The Rev Robert G Purrington will preach and celebrate Holy Communion at Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville on Easter Day at a stated morning time The text notes Maine as the only state bordering on one neighbor not relevant to the service.

Epiphany Church Nelsonville Robert G. Purrington Holy Communion Epiphany Episcopal Church Union Maine

Daughters of America Meet for Charter Draping and Benefit

Nelsonville officers and members are asked to assemble at the Daughters of America hall tonight at 7 oclock to drape the charter. A benefit party will follow in the I.O.O.F. Hall replacing the previously announced Spray Hall venue.

Nelsonville The Daughters of America

Pilgrim Church Sets Holy Week Services in Nelsonville

Holy week meditation services are held each evening at Pilgrim Holl nest Church Chestnut and Harpers. Tonight the pastor speaks on The Day of Suffering followed by The Day of Groom and Darkness Saturday night. Sunday includes a 6 am Sunrise service a 9 30 am Easter Sunday School Rally with goal of 600 bouquets to the largest family. Young People’s service at 6 with a 7 pm sermon by Rev. B A Awe What Kind of a Person Ought I Be.

B. A. Awe

Two Are Fined by Nelsonville Mayor

Guy Fellem arrested by Patrolman James Cope on Sunday pled guilty to operating an automobile while intoxicated in Mayor C. G. Dew s court. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and jailed pending settlement. Sam Newman also pled guilty to intoxication and was fined 10 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Guy Fellem James Cope C. G. Dew Sam Newman

Sunrise Service and All Day Meeting at J D S Church

Nelsonville church announces Sunday services with a sunrise service at 7 AM and an all day meeting to follow. A basket dinner is planned at noon and A. E. Anderson of Columbus will be in charge.

Nelsonville

Girls Plan To Give Dance Leap Year Party Near Nelsonville

Nelsonville sophomore class under Miss Helen Shaw announces a Leap Year novelty dance on March 29 from 7 30 to 11 30. Attendees must submit names at the patent office to Mary J Walker or Mary Thomas. no unescorted boys. Tickets available until March 28 from Elizabeth Shafer at The Colonial. features include a grand march a Leap Year prize waltz and a floor show by high school talent.

Nelsonville Helen Shaw Mary J. Walker Mary Thomas Elizabeth Shafer Colonial

Doanville Church Plans Easter Services and Pageant

Doanville Church hosts a responsive service led by Miss MacDowell at 7:30 p.m. Easter services move to the Community Center. Rev W M George from Nelsonville Methodist speaks at Sunday School hour and the Junior Choir sings. A 4 pageant led by Clyde Simons at 6 p.m. features Scott Bowers singing The Palms. Evening sermon by Rev Lloyd Evans at 7:30 p.m. text For as Yet They Know Not the Scripture. Scott Bowers also sings The Holy City. senior choir performs Were You There and Christ Arose.

Doanville Doanville Church

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