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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1938

Page

2

Eudora Chapter of Eastern Star Holds Nelsonville District Meeting

Three hundred thirty six Eastern Star members gathered at the Nelsonville Masonic Temple for the district meeting and inspection of Eudora Chapter. Miss Jessie Peck and Mrs Inez Wilson were honored guests. Beverly chosen as next year’s meeting site. Roberta Mindling elected president with Grace Kelch and Dove Dixon in key posts.

Nelsonville Order of Eastern Star Ohio Glouster Jessie Peck Fostoria Inez Wilson Beverly Roberta Mindling Grace Kelch Dove Dixon Marietta Katharine Hartley Josephine Goddard

Nelsonville Band seeks funds for new uniforms

Nelsonville High School Band boosters and supporters are raising funds for new band uniforms. With a state contest in Columbus on April 23, organizers hope to have uniforms ready by then. Donations can be made to EF J Arnold or Brooks Frank.

Nelsonville Columbus EF. J. Arnold Brooks Frank

Eugene Rosser Dies Suddenly in District 29

Eugene Rosser died Tuesday leaving a surviving son Arthur Rosser of Nelsonville and daughters Mabley Triplett James Bateman Mildred Klein Eugenia Hicks Jennie Erb. His wife and another son Charles were deceased. Charles died in the Keystone Mine 18 years ago. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at the late residence in District 29 with burial at Greenlawn.

Charles Keystone Arthur Rosser Nelsonville Mabley Triplett Agnes Bateman Celia James This City Mildred Klein Columbus Eugenia Hicks Gore Jennie Erb New Philadelphia District 29 Greenlawn

Williams Enters Grant Hospital for Thursday Operation

John Williams of Poplar Street entered Grant Hospital in Columbus on Tuesday. He will undergo an operation Thursday morning. The article notes more than 150,000 people work in the U.S. automobile tire and accessory manufacturing sector.

Nelsonville John Williams Poplar St Grant Hospital Columbus United States

Railway and airport timetable notices for Athens area

Train schedules list multiple named services including Diplomat Daily National Limited West Bound No 1 and North South routes with times such as 3:30 p.m. and 4:32 p.m. plus a CHESAPFARE & OMDO 30 arrival pattern. Athens Municipal Airport offers air tax service from sunrise to sunset with through tickets and connections to major airlines at nearby hubs.

West Bound National Limited Diplomat Chesapfare OMDO NEW York Central South New York Central North 7 Athens Municipal Airport A. A Athens

Movies of School Work To Be Shown In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the comedy Beautiful But Dummies will be shown at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Majestic Theater in connection with the Boy Scout Recognition Movie. Starring Tom Patricola and Buster West, a late release feature title will be announced. Also a one reel film of local school activities from last fall includes the high school band the Athens Nelsonville football game and classroom scenes. The event is for Scouts and their guests only.

Nelsonville Majestic Theater Tom Patricola Buster West

Revival Services At Nelsonville Church This Week

Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene hosts daily revival services at 7 30 p m with Rev Carl B Clenn den preaching nightly Special music by Misses Helent and Juanita Rollins public invited Rev Dwight G Plymire serves as pastor

Nelsonville

Grange Meeting and Birthday Dinner Planned

York Grange No 2436 will meet Friday April 1 at the Grange Hall Oak Grove. A quarterly birthday dinner for members born January February March will follow dinner at 6. A soil conservation meeting is set for Thursday March 31 at the Grange Hall.

Nelson Ville York Grange Oak Grove Grange Hall

Lenten Prayer Meeting Tonight at Church of Christ

The Lenten mid week prayer meeting will be held tonight at 7 in the Church of Christ led by Rev. Leland Goodman. A boy’s voice breaks as his voicebox enlarges and vocal cords lengthen affecting pitch.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Leland Goodman

Rotary Club nominates directors in Nelsonville meeting

The Nelsonville Rotary Club named Charles Walker Thomas Mills John Hud dy E J Arnold and R W Parks as nominees for directors for the coming years at a Tuesday evening meeting. Election will be held later. The directors elect a club president from their number under club rules.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Charles Walker Thomas Mills John Huddy E. J. Arnold R. W. Parks

Stranger Welcome Card Invites Cars Not Horses

A playful Western style welcome reads in a local notice inviting visitors to park their car and come inside. The message reframes the old saying to fit modern travel, emphasizing hospitality without the need to tie up a horse.

Nelsonville Social Notes Honor Miss Peck and Shrine Officials

In Nelsonville yesterday and today Miss Jessie Peck and visiting district officers enjoyed a midnight supper hosted by Mrs. Inez Wilson and Mrs. Emma Cook. This morning past matrons and patrons of Eudora Chapter hosted a breakfast at the Dew House. The group plans to travel to Parkersburg for a joint installation of Athens Marietta and Parkersburg Shrines.

Nelsonville Jessie Peck Ces Ohio Inez Wilson Emma Cook Parkersburg Wilson Dew House Eudora Chapter Miss Peck Athens Marietta

Pythian Sisters Plan Lunch Before Thursday Meeting

A 6 o'clock lunch precedes the Pythian Sisters gathering at their hall Thursday evening. Officers will practice after lunch in preparation for the annual inspection scheduled for April 7.

Miss Powell and Miss Joyce Host FOM Club Evening

Miss Jane Powell and Miss Billye Joyce hosted the FOM Club at 253 West Washington Street Monday night. Cards determined prizes won by Mary Catherine Miller and Jane Powell as a committee formed to plan an informal dinner. A luncheon with Easter decor was served to nine members and guest Ruth Wemsley from Athens. Mrs Lloyd Evans and Mrs Henry McCulloch will entertain the Presbyterian Missionary Society Thursday at 2 o'clock.

Jane Powell Billie Joyce FOM Club Washington St Mary Catherine Miller Jane Huffman Betty Figgins Carma Heffner Ruth Wemsley Athens

Church Debt Issue Before Congregation

The Nelsonville Presbyterian Church faces budget strain as the annual meeting opens at 7 pm in the social rooms. Elders Oakley and Snackenburg begin Sabbatical terms, two new elders will be elected, and the trustees may be reduced from seven to three. Total indebtedness is 6780.26 dollars and salaries may be cut by at least 20 percent to balance expenses. relief funds have dwindled from over 10,000 dollars yearly in earlier years to under 115 dollars.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church P. G. Oakley R. A. Snackenburg Congregation For Action Board of Trustees

Honor Irvin Badger Named to UC Deans List

Irvin Badger of Nelsonville is included on the University of Cincinnati deans list for ranking in the upper ten percent of his class. A Cooperative commercial engineering student in the College of Engineering and Commerce, he is the son of Warren H. Badger and a 1937 Nelsonville High School graduate.

Cincinnati Irvin Badger Nelsonville University of Cincinnati Badger Warren H. Badger Pleasantview Ave Nelsonville High School College of Engineering and Commerce

Special Scout Meeting To Be Held Tonight

Nelsonville explorers and prospective members of Troop 66 meet at West School at 8 PM to elect officers and plan the summer program. Troop 65 meets next Tuesday at 6 30 PM in Episcopal Church. Troop 66 asks members bring a 36 inch broom and six foot bamboo poles for insignia. tickets for the Majestic benefit show available at Thursday’s meeting.

Nelsonville West School Troop 66 Northwest Territory Episcopal Church the Majestic

Substitutes and customer value warned in business note

A short business note warns against selling a substitute for a low gain and emphasizes customers as the most valuable asset. It states 666 is worth much more than a substitute and cautions that losing customers risks the entire business.

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