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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1937

Page

2

Easter Services Planned in Nelsonville Churches

Special Good Friday and Easter services announced by Nelsonville churches. Methodist Episcopal Church offers The Inevitable Cross on Good Friday and an Easter Garden pageant at 6 am, with a 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 worship. The service features an augmented choir and The Seven Last Words cantata, with baptism and reception of members at the 7 pm service.

Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Church Phillip Weller Donald Betts R. W. Parka Lilian Huddy Martha Galvin Dorothy Hannahs Neal Wyatt Kyle Haster R. W. Parks Theo. Dubois Lord Jesus Christ America Galesburg Ill

Logan Driver Fined for Reckless Driving in Nelsonville

Ralph Evans pleaded guilty at the Nelsonville mayor court arraignment before Mayor 8. G. Holland. He was fined $10 plus costs after running a red light at Nerricks Corner, police reported.

Nelsonville Ralph Evans Logan G. Holland Evans Nerricks Corner

Easter Cantata and Sunrise Service Planned

Charles Poston directs a cantata reviewed in Galesburg with ten piece orchestra and soloists. The 6:30 am sunrise service at the Presbyterian Church features pipe organ and three anthems including In Joseph's Lovely Garden. Rev Lloyd Evans preaches on The Reaction of Death from Religion. CHURCH OF CHRIST lists Easter program at Nelsonville with baptism at 5:30, Holy City sung by Mrs Lou Allen, and Come Unto Me by Miss Wilma Scott.

Charles Poston Galesburg Poston Pete Shough Alva Patton R. W. Parks Corwin Cookson Walter Prather Presbyterian Church Joseph's Lloyd Evans Church OF Christ Nelsonville Church of Christ Lou Allen Holy City Wilma Scott

Sunday School Sets Five Hundred for Easter Morning

The Sunday School schedules a 10:30 morning worship with an Anthem Christ, the Lord, Is Risen by Nolte, a sermon The Triumph of Life, and 11:30 baptism. An Easter cantata The Dawn of Easter by Ira B. Wilson features multiple solos and choirs. offerings follow. Remarks include varied musical numbers and a recessional In the Cross of Christ I Glory ending with benediction.

Christ Nolte Ira B. Wilson Jesus Christ John Johnson Wilma Scott Ella North L. A. Davis Lou Allen Leland Devore Betty Jane Figgins Mr. James Cope Mary Margaret Betts

Doanville Church Plans Easter Service and Music

An Easter service is scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. at Doanville Church with Rev. Lloyd Evans preaching. The Presbyterian choir will provide music, the Doanville quartet will sing Christ Arose and the girls chorus Easter Bells. Sunday School meets at the Community Center at 9:30 a.m. and a Young People's Society breakfast is planned for Sunday morning with Ruth Nixon as committee chair.

Doanville Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Presbyterian Christ Deanville Young People's Society Ruth Nixon

Stilson Family Guests Visit Nelsonville from Long Island

Mr and Mrs Alden E Stilson of Forest Hills Long Island arrived in Nelsonville as guests of relatives and friends Their sons Alden Jr and Jerry Hyde Stilson accompanied them and joined the visit

Nelsonville Alden E. Stilson Forest Hills Long Island Alden Jr Jerry Hyde Stilson

Howe Tops Bowling Night with Close League Clash

Ralph Howe starred with 214 215 and 210 games in a three win night as his team overwhelmed the Elks. Johnny Johnson kept the Elks in reach with 191 182 193 while Mechem added a 211. A later match produced a new high single 268 and triple 653 as local bowlers pushed league records.

Nelsonville Ralph Howe Elks Howe Johnny Johnson Mechem Newton Bill Davis Meade Whyte Whyte C. Huddy L. Berry B. Mechem R. Howe Hutchinson F. Huddy J. Johnson A. M2zchems Haffner Bean Stedem Smith Weymiller

Sunrise Service at Sand Run School Sunday

A sunrise service is planned Sunday at 6 30 in the Sand Run school building. Mrs T J Thomas and Mrs Ralph Hunter, aided by the Deanville Young People's Society, will lead with special music by Mrs Fred Thompson. The quartet will sing Christ Arose and the girls chorus Easter Bells.

Sand Run T. J. Thomas Ralph Hunter Deanville

Car Owners Slow in Buying New Licenses

In Nelsonville and across the state the rush for 1937 automobile license plates is weak as the March 31 deadline nears. Deputy registrar D H Shafer notes demand trails prior years and warns residents not to wait for a last minute rush. Outsiders can obtain plates at any registrar or deputy registrar statewide.

Ohio Securities Act John A. Phillips Amesville Ohio Division of Securities Columbus Nelsonville D. H. Shafer

Pre Easter Services at Church of Christ Close Tonight

The Church of Christ in Nelsonville ends its pre Easter services tonight with Rev. Leland Goodman delivering When Jesus Goes Home with a Man. Misses Mary Margaret Betta and Wilma Scott sing a duet and baptism follows the message. Choir rehearsal occurs after the service as the last practice before Sunday.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Leland Goodman Jesus Mary Margaret Betta Wilma Scott

Bids Examined For Middleport Post Office Lease

Cincinnati lease inspector H. M. Rumme has been in town since Wednesday reviewing bids from property owners to replace the Middleport Post Office building. The current 10 year lease expires July 6.

Middleport H. M. Rumme Cincinnati United States Post Office Department

Benefit Dance Planned by Red Men in Nelsonville

A benefit dance sponsored by the Red Men will be held Saturday night March 27 at Spray Hall on W Washington Street. Bill Lawson's Orchestra will provide the music.

Nelsonville The Red Men Spray Hall W. Washington St Bill Lawson

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