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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1937

Page

2

Holiday Topics Tonight At Three Local Churches

Passion Week services at Church of Christ draw large crowd as Rev Leland Goodman preaches Are Ye Able with Mrs Glenn Allen singing. Baptism will follow. First Methodist features What Shall We Think of Christ by Rev H A Rothrock with Mrs Pete Shough solo. First Presbyterian hosts The Reaction of Idleness to Religion by Rev Lloyd Evans with trumpet solo by Mr John Geiger and choir.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Leland Goodman Glenn Allen Christ H. A. Rothrock First Methodist Church Pete Shough Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church John Geiger

Nelsonville Club Attending Dayton Meet Nominees Named

Nineteen members of the Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club plan to attend the state federation meeting in Dayton on May 22 and 23. A committee selected four delegates and four alternates led by Mary E. Bartlett with Verna Hand Rose Campbell and Sigrid Love as delegates.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club State Federation Dayton Helen Jackson Luella Cliffton Clara Key Mary E. Bartlett Verna Hand Rose Campbell Sigrid Love Margaret Johnson Blanche Moorehead Esther Verity Mable Haffner

Marie Ashworth Hosts Jolly Circle Club Meeting

The Jolly Circle Club met Friday night at Marie Ashworths home in Nelsonville. After business a musical program followed by a luncheon for nine members and six guests. Games and contests concluded the evening. next gathering is April 9 at Blanche Blackstones home.

Nelsonville Jolly Circle Club Marie Ashworth Blanche Blackstone

Ball night promises record turnout for Policemen and Firemen

Nelsonville reports Dutch Zimmer's orchestra will provide music for the annual Policemen's and Firemen's Ball at the Elke Club. Tickets are selling well and Friday evening April 2 was announced as the event date by Police Chief George Bateman, committee chair.

Nelsonville Elke’ Club George Bateman

Four Scouts Join Troop 66 in Nelsonville

At Troop 66 Boy Scouts meeting four new members were accepted Charles Wach an z ackh wanz John Campbell Guy Smith all from Oak Grove and Joe Nichols who had not registered this year Also a meeting for patrol leaders assistant Scoutmasters and troop scribe is set for Thursday March 25 at 7 at the West School to form another patrol with Floyd Barber named as patrol leader.

Clarence Coakley Nelsonville Charles Wachen Achwanz John Campbell Guy Smith Oak Grove Joe Nichols the West School Floyd Barber

Nelsonville Briefs Include Easter Visit by Francis Family

Miss Mary E. Francis hosted Edgar Haskins from Grand Rapids Martha Greeson Phillis Fithian Tom Colliflower of Columbus and Roy Bensing er of Owosso Mich at week’s end. Miss Helen Francis a Bible Holiness Seminary teacher from Owosso spent Easter vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs James Francis.

Nelsonville Mary E. Francis Edgar Haskins Grand Rapids Mich Martha Greeson Phillis Fithian Tom Colliflower Columbus Roy Bensinger Owosso Helen Francis Bible Holiness Seminary James Francis

Haydenville Dinner Hosts Visit From Nelsonville Pair

Mr. and Mrs. Judson Herr of Haydenville hosted Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Norris of Nelsonville for dinner. The group drove to Columbus in the afternoon.

Haydenville Judson Herr Stanley Norris Nelsonville Columbus

Mrs McGrew and Nelse Families Visit in Nelsonville

Mrs M M Mc Grew and her son Michael from Newark New Jersey along with Mrs H J Nelse and Miss Sue Nelse of Lancaster visited Tuesday a Mrs C H Bartlett in Nelsonville sharing a social gathering with local residents.

Nelsonville M. M. McGrew Michael Newark N. J H. J. Nelse Sue Nelse Lancaster C. H. Bartlett

Bake sale by Faithful Workers class at Wilson Brothers

Nelsonville church group Faithful Workers Class No 14 of the Methodist Sunday School will hold a bake sale Saturday at Wilson Brothers Grocery. The sale opens at 9 o clock and will feature baked goods and colored Easter eggs.

Nelsonville Faithful Workers Methodist Sunday School Wilson Brothers Grocery

Returns form hospital Nelsonville visits relatives

Mrs Harris wife and Wanda Jane of Michigan visit Mr and Mrs Dan Gill in Nelsonville while Mrs Gill recovers at home after surgery. Connie Huff and Mrs C B Huff of Marietta accompany relatives.

Nelsonville H. A. Harris Wanda Jane Michigan C. B. Huff Connie Marietta Dan Gill Gill

Will Visit Daughter Nelsonville

Mrs Ed Shafer left Tuesday evening to visit her daughter Mrs Ted Katzenbach in Phoenix Arizona. Mr and Mrs Katzenbach spent last winter in Arizona and plan to return. The Presbyterian Missionary Society of Nelsonville meets Thursday at 2 pm with Mrs C W Backus as hostess and Mrs W L Hudson arranging the program.

Nelsonville Ed Shafer Ted Katzenbach Phoenix Ariz Katsenbach Arizona C. W. Backus Presbyterian Missionary Society W.L. Hudson

Broadwell to Hold Easter Services at U B Church

An Easter program will be held at the U B Church in Broadwell next Sunday morning after Sunday School. Local residents and visitors were noted in community happenings including visits from Scott White, Fred Roberts family, and others.

Broadwell

Langsville Personal And Social Mention

Mrs Harold Gardner is ill Dorothy Kennedy helping in the Gardner family F W Wilcox has been ill improved and working at his garage Mary Bernice McKnight spent the week end with her parents in Columbus at the home of her uncle Fred Miller Mr McKnight is slowly recovering Everett McKnight who has been ill is much improved Karl Knapp and his family Corn ing spent last week end here with his father 8 L Knapp Von Miller and his sisters spent Sunday at Rio Grande with their brother J L Miller who is ill Mrs T M Pickens continues in ill health F A Miller has painted the interior of his store and has installed new lights Alpha Barr is erecting a new poultry house on the M S Phelps farm Evelyn Phillips who has been with Mrs H E Miller in her home was taken to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Saturday and underwent an appendicitis operation Her condition is reported satisfactory Elizabeth Darst has returned to the home of her nephew Earl Thomas after a visit here with Mrs E M Brown Miss Darst is in ill health.

von Miller Rio Grande J. L. Miller T. M. Pickens F. A. Miller Alpha Barr M. S. Phelps Evelyn Phillips H. E. Miller

R Johnson buys Newton Horton residence in Nelsonville

R Johnson purchases the Newton Horton property on Walnut Street and plans a move with his family from West Washington Street to the new home during the coming week.

Nelsonville R. Johnson Newton Horton Walnut St W. Washington St

Pythian Sisters to Start Registration Contest After Meeting

After the regular Pythian Sisters meeting on Thursday evening a registration contest will be started. Members are asked to attend the potluck lunch and learn about the new contest.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters

Nelsonville Benefit Party At IOOF Hall This Friday

Sponsoring benefit in Nelsonville by D of A at IOOF Hall Friday night at o oclock. Patrons urged to bring tickets. Sam Raden left today to visit his daughter Mrs J Benjamin in Cle 4 0.

Nelsonville D. of A.s IOOF Sam Raden Mrs. J. ©. Benjamin

Glouster Clerks Union Pleased With New Contract

Glouster clerks union members gathered at Odd Fellow Hall Tuesday night and praised a new contract with merchants for cooperative terms. A hospital fund committee was appointed, with EB D Coffman and Wade Bailey named as contacts. The union gained two new members, one reinstatement, and reports of full local employment and uniform store hours.

Glouster Retail Clerks Union Odd Fellow EB. D. Coffman Wade Bailey Jennie Banfield Florence Clark

Bradley guests share weekend in New Lexington

Mr and Mrs Leo Bradley hosted over the weekend with guests including Mr and Mrs F Mitchell, sons Jock and Robert, John Bradley Poston, Mr and Mrs B B R Bradley and daughter Ramona from New Lexington.

Glouster Leo Bradley F. Mitchell Jock Robert John Bradley Poston B&b. R. Bradley Ramona New Lexington

Beverly Chapter Visits Glouster for Initatory Ceremonies

The Beverly Chapter of Thea Chapter CBS hosted Mt. Moriah Chapter in Glouster with about 100 attendees Tuesday evening. Visiting officers led the initiatory ceremonies as members formed a formal scene. gifts were exchanged, and a brief program followed with solos, readings, and a piano duet before a light lunch. Visitors came from Beverly Athens Amensville and Nelsonville.

Glouster Thea CBS Mt. Moriah Beverly Vernice Antle Charlotte Keith

Glouster Bowlers Triumph Over Nelsonville

Glouster defeats Nelsonville in a local bowling match reported from the area. The event highlights community sports and underscores local club participation.

Glouster Nelsonville

Hollister News Briefs Include New First Graders

Hollister School welcomed Lucy Giffin of Oakdale and Jackie Coon of Trimble to first grade. March 22 saw perfect attendance in the class for the first time after Christmas. Hollister PTA hosted a successful March 20 chicken dinner in Glouster, clearing about 854 dollars. Senior Class plans a Washington DC trip during cherry blossom season to fund expenses. Enoch Bickley moved his family to a Glouster home from Mr Powers’ house. Local residents Letha Rowland and others attended a Stockport play hosted by the high school junior class.

Hollister Lucy Giffin Oakdale Jackie Coon Trimble Glouster Hollister Pta Washington, D. C Enoch Bickley Mr. Powers Letha Rowland Alice Jane Bethel Andy Shaffer Elmer Kovach Billy Richards Stockport

Letart Falls Easter plan boulder and services noted

Letart Falls plans sunrise service at 6 30 am and Easter service at 9 30 am at the M E Church. A large funeral cortege followed Mrs Jonas Wolfe to Plants Cemetery with floral offerings reflecting esteem.

Letart Falls

Progressive Study Club Meets at Miss Kients Home

The Progressive Study Club met Monday evening at Miss Eva Kients home with seven members answering roll call. Mrs. Ruth Watkins presided. Miss Esta Cunningham read the paper Men and Women Who Are Making America. Next meeting set for April 8 at Mrs. Ora Kittle s Walnut Hill home.

Kiwanis Dinner Names Attendance Prize Winner

L R Faires awarded the attendance prize at the Kiwanis meeting to A M Bennett. Members voted to host ladies night next Tuesday at the Hotel Gordon with Dr W F Copeland of Ohio University as speaker.

Chauncey Couple Announces New Grandson

ARE PARENTS OF SON CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs Stalling Margaret Henderson Chauncey are announcing the birth of a son grandson of Mr and Mrs James Henderson Chauncey.

Chauncey

Chauncey Boy Scouts to Meet at City Hall Thursday

Chauncey Boy Scout troop meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at City Hall under Scoutmaster Neil Tippett. Registrations are due and Scout Scribe Jack Ley urges all Scouts to attend.

Chauncey Boy Scouts City Hall Chauncey-Chauncey Neil Tippett Jack Ley

Chauncey Double Birthday Dinner At Morris Home

A double birthday celebration and anniversary dinner were held Sunday at the Chauncey country home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Morris. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Sharp, Mrs. Alpha Beckler, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Morris, and Mr. and Mrs. Dow Pencelli.

Chauncey Elmer Morris Chauncy Morris Alpha Beckler Beckler Callie Tedrick Wilbur Sharp Dow Pencelli Albany

Dinner party honors Mrs Gabriel in Nelsonville

Mrs Lissie Barber entertained at her Nelsonville home on Sunday for her sister Mrs George Gabriel Jr on her birthday anniversary. Present were Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr Clell Thorne and Mrs Lizzie Barber Lillian Beatrice and Mildred Barber.

Nelsonville George Gabriel, Jr Lower Plains Clell Thorne Lizzie Barber Lillian Beatrice Mildred Barber

Accident Victim Chauncey Mrs Steinbrink In Carbon Hill

Mrs Henry Steinbrink fell at home in Carbon Hill injuring both arms. She is staying with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Tim Mitchell in Chauncey. Several visitors called at the Mitchell home including Edward Smith Susie Barber Jimmie Barber and Alice Barber Walter Matheny Pattonville John Dehmen John Matheny and Henry Steinbrink.

Chauncey Henry Steinbrink Carbon Hill Tim Mitchell Mitchell Converse St Steinbrink Edward Smith Susie Barber Jimmie Alice Barber Columbus Walter Matheny Pattonville John Dehmen John Matheny

Pilgrim Holiness Church Announces Week of Services

Rev C B Close of Pilgrim Holiness Church Luh rig preached Tuesday night at The Plaine Nasarene Church Rev C B Clendenin of Logan Nasarene Church to fill pulpit Wednesday night Rev John Peel of Morristown Holiness Church to preach Thursday night A week of services with sermons each night at 7 30 preceded by prayers at 7 Rev Drell Goff is pastor.

Chauncey C. B. Close Pilgrim Holiness Church Luhrig Plaine Nasarene C. B. Clendenin Logan Nasarene Church John Peel Morristown

Sanders Party Spends Saturday in Columbus

Chauncey Dr and Mrs C N Sanders Mrs Clarence Sanders Bert McQuade and Guy Sams spent last Saturday in Columbus visiting Millfield residents and enjoying a day away from home.

Chauncey C. N. Sanders Clarence Sanders Bert McQuade Guy Sams Millfield Columbus

Chauncey Hosts Guests At Weekend Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer entertained Sunday with guests from Chauncey and The Plains including Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bumgardner Mrs. Victor Grinstead and Betty Lou Sands, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wharton and sons Walter Jr and Dale, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins and daughter Thelma Jean.

Chauncey John Shafer Floyd Bumgardner Victor Grinstead Betty Lou Sands Columbus Walter Wharton Walter, Jr Dale the Plains Guy Brookins Thelma Jean

Mrs Ansel Manning Leaves Hospital For Chauncey Home

Mrs Ansel Manning, who had been in a Columbus hospital for two weeks, has been discharged and returned to her home near Chauncey.

Chauncey Ansel Manning Columbus

Dogs Seized In County Warden Check Over License Tags

Jacksonville mayor says Porter Dicken the county dog warden captured 15 dogs during a Saturday visit including five without license tags. Affidavits filed against owners. All dogs must have tags and be kept tied at home for 90 days per State Board of Health. Arrests to follow for noncompliance.

Jacksonville Porter Dicken H. R. Phillips Phillips State Board of Health Dicken

Dinner Meeting at Hollister High School

A dinner for teachers and board of education members is set at Hollister High School on Wednesday. County Superintendent Ray will speak after the meal, served at 7 o clock by the Seniors.

Hollister Board of Education Ray

No Sunday School at Zion Baptist Chauncey March 28

Rev. Guss Graham announces no Sunday School session at Zion Baptist Church Chauncey on March 28. The congregation will join a union sunrise prayer service at 7 a m in The Plains M E Church.

Chauncey Guss Graham Zion Baptist Church Plains M. E

Earl Pyle Recovers From Mine Injuries

Earl Pyle who suffered serious leg and foot injuries in a slate fall at White Ash Mine No 69 Bailey Run two weeks ago is making a good recovery.

Earl Pyle Chauncey White Ash Mine No Bailey, Run

Chauncey Ladies Attend State Grange Lecturers Convention

Mrs. George Ford and Mrs. A B Prior travel to Columbus for a state Grange lecturers convention. Mrs. Ford represents Trimble Grange and Mrs. Prior represents Dover Grange.

Chauncey George Ford A. B. Prior Columbus Grange Ford Trimble Grange Prior Dover Grange

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