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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville pair announce marriage of Fred Craig and Marion Burke

Mr and Mrs Fred Craig announce the marriage of their nephew Fred Craig to Miss Marion Burke daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Burke at Columbus on Saturday March 26 The groom is well known in this city Both are employed at the Gilbert Shoe Store Columbus After a short trip they will reside at 217 East Oak Street Columbus.

Nelsonville Fred Craig Freddie Craig Marion Burke R. B. Burke Columbus Gilbert Shoe E. Oak St

Nelsonville Considers Pool Bond Issue Vote Set

Nelsonville officials announce a special election on April 26 to authorize a $20,000 school bond for a community swimming pool costing about $55,000. WPA funds $35,000 will cover labor. local materials financed by the bond. A citizen committee meetings, garden club hostesses, and a house to house canvass are planned to urge support.

Nelsonville State Tax Commission Citizens Legion Building Edward Sharp Leland Goodman Ivan Matheny William Morgan Pat Galvin W. H. Hyde J. L. Webb WPA Board of Education

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights Host and Visiting Guests

Gallipolis social column recounts Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Niday hosting a rock club with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Wheeler. Prizes awarded at dinner with Mr. and Mrs. William McKnight high scorers and Mrs. W. L. Troth with house prize. Various families hosting, visiting, and returning to Ohio State University for breaks. Junior Bean returns to Lancaster to resume Franklin-Marshall Academy studies.

Gallipolis C. R. Niday Rock Club F. W. Wheeler William McKnight Mr. Wheeler W. L. Troth Charles Arthur Lew Burdette Will Gibbons New Plymouth Junior Bean Lancaster Franklin-Marshall Academy L. C. Bean

Nelsonville Bowlers Top Jackson Elk's Team in Narrow Win

Nelsonville bowled to a 2 866 total led by a 939 983 945 series as George Abraham posted 638 and Lou Berry 601. Jackson Fogarty and teammates totaled 2 675, while Central All Stars upset Neiman Auto Supply 2 3 to threaten the league leaders amid Friday and Thursday matches.

Nelsonville Jackson Elk Central Maples Jackson George Abraham Lou Berry Central All Stars Neiman Auto Supply Mechem Five Mechem's Brooks Shoemen Auto Supply Boys Elks New Lexington Elks Rice Tailors Austin Bombers Grimstead Boinee Wen Starkey Bott A Bocay Biden Jackson Fogarty Payer Jcven Johnson Abraham Central Grimstead Ant Millholland Wee Hia Ee Ge Ae Ee Igt Mendeke Starkey Nanntat G Tennehill Nia Neiman Cookson Wine Etth Seumuwenee AO Abraham Anakt Ais

Euchre Party and Quiz Set for Saturday at School Auditorium

The Buchtel Alumni Association sponsors an Euchre party and quiz contest on Saturday April 2 at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Cash prizes and a door prize will be awarded. Bert Tolliver presides as Professor Quiz. Supt Fred Linscott and Victor Oakley lead opposing teams with Nelsonville notables on Oakley’s side.

Buchtel Buchtel Alumni Association Bert Tolliver Uiz Fred Linscott Victor Oakley Nelsonville George Newman Bernice McDonald Bernice Bookman Milton Turner

Mrs Sheppard Visits Granddaughter in Columbus

Mrs C G Sheppard spent Monday in Columbus to see her granddaughter Linda Bryant Sheppard who is with her mother Mrs Tom Sheppard in University Hospital.

Columbus Nelsonville C. G. Sheppard Linda Bryant Sheppard Tom Sheppard University Hospital

Granite: An Ancient Foundation of Rocks and Materials

Granite ranks among the oldest rocks, serving as the source for many other rocks by supplying mineral materials. The text notes its enduring role in geology and the composition of Earth's crust.

State Highway Value Farm Organization Forms Local Group

Nelsonville and York Township state highway department workers met at the Buckeye Building and organized an association. Fifteen of 16 township employees attended. William Lanning was elected president Edward Newton secretary and Thos Hobson treasurer. A second meeting is set for April 8 at the Buckeye Building and invitations are extended to all state employees. An auxiliary for wives is planned.

Nelsonville State Highway Department York Township Buckeye William Lanning Edward Newton Thos. Hobson

Benefit Party Tonight at St Andrews Parish Hall

The Ladies of St Andrews Church host a benefit party at the Parish Hall tonight at 7 30. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.

Nelsonville Ladies of

Miss Almarine Johnson Returns Home From Hospital

Miss Almarine Johnson was moved Monday from University Hospital Columbus to her home in Nelsonville after receiving treatment.

Nelsonville Almarine Johnson University Hospital, Columbus

Members Called Nelsonville Auxiliary Conference Attendance

Members planning to attend the Auxiliary conference at Logan on Wednesday March 30 are asked to call Mrs. Rose Vaughn.

Nelsonville Logan Rose Vaughn

Choir to Rehearse in Nelsonville Church Tonight

The Church of Christ choir in Nelsonville will hold a rehearsal tonight at 7 o'clock in the church auditorium, inviting members and friends to participate.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Sunday Dinner At Congrove Home Celebrates Ninth Birthday

A birthday party and family reunion for Junior Congrove was held at Mrs. Essie Congrove’s Chester home on Sunday. A noon dinner was served to Ray mond Congrove Canal Winchester Gordon Congrove Wellston Mr and Mrs Paul Patton Wellston Dale and William Abner Daniel Linnie and Junior of the home Miss Edith Amerine Canal Winchester Miss Alene Dunn Wellston Miss Vonida Biggs Miss Elizabeth Biggs Nathan and Bertie Biggs Peach Fork Waldo Hughes Pickerington and other friends.

Chester Essie Congrove Junior Congrove Raymond Congrove Canal Winchester Gordon Congrove Wellston Paul Patton Dale William Abner Daniel Linnie Junior Edith Amerine Alene Dunn Vonida Biggs Elizabeth Biggs Nathan Bertie Biggs Peach Fork Waldo Hughes Pickerington Laura Mae van Meter

WBA Meeting in Nelsonville Hosts Eva Kneadson

The Nelsonville WBA chapter hosts as guest Mrs Eva Kneadson state captain and Athens Review member at a 7 30 dinner and meeting.

WBA Nelsonville WBA Review No Eva Kneadson The Athens Review

Benefit Party Sponsored by Degree of Pocahontas

The Degree of Pocahontas will sponsor a weekly benefit party at Red Men's Hall on Wednesday night at eight o'clock. Patrons are asked to bring their March tickets.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Scouts Meet Tonight in Nelsonville Church

Troop 65, Boy Scouts, will meet tonight at 6:30 at the M EF Church in Nelsonville for an evening gathering.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts M. EF

Lodge Official Feted In Nelsonville Visit

Miss Jessie Peck of Fostoria Ohio, worthy grand matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Ohio, is honored with several social events in Nelsonville today and Wednesday. Mrs Edward Sharp hosts a luncheon for Miss Peck at noon.

Nelsonville Jessie Peck Fostoria Miss Peck Order of Eastern Star Ohio Edward Sharp Sharp Ohio State Columbus

Birth Announcement for Robert Posphicel’s Son

Mr and Mrs P G Oakley and Mr and Mrs Albert Posphicel of Nelsonville announce the birth of a son on Sunday March 27 at Cherrington Hospital. Grandparents are from Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Robert Posphicel Treva Oakley Cherrington Hospital P. G. Oakley Albert Posphicel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Pool Project Mrs. Hyde Garden Club J. M. Hyde Community Garden Club E. J. Kessinger J. D. Adamson Victor Reis Ohio State University T. M. Schaar Camp Nelson Schaar Bertha M. Harris Messenger Cooking High School Yea Chen Saha FAL Cooker Cop Ral Er Mae U.S Pat Gallipolis Social Notes G. B. Gillingham Marengo Acord Kingston Ben Eachus Dorothy Gist Athens C. B. Parker Otto Carter Richard Minnie Arthur C. W. Weaver Selwyn White Daisy Abersold William Boor Jewett John K. Spears Indianapolis Harold Haskins Elsie McCall Hazel J. W. Mootz, Jr J. W. Warden W. Va Oakley Public Square JOF Spray Dorothy Clark Wilson Western Metal Congress Los Angeles State Highway Value Farm Organization Saror Lynn Overman Congrove Home Athens Pharmacy and All Good Drug Stores Pan Owen Kerr Hardware Co
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