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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville May Day Parade Plans Include Track and Queen

Nelsonville pupils from above second grade to high school will observe May Day on May 18 with a full program. Events run from 12:45 lineup to 3:45 tug of war, including grand review, flag ceremonies, group games, track and field events, May Queen crowning, and May Pole dances led by Coach George Abraham and assisted by staff.

Nelsonville George Abraham Helen Shaw C. R. Tomlinson Louise Pearce J. K. Kinneer Blanche Moorehead Helen Jackson Lillian Stover

Mid Week Church of Christ Services in Nelsonville

The Church of Christ in Nelsonville holds tonight at 7 in the sanctuary a discussion on personalities in church history and their impact on religious thinking. Lectures are educational features leading up to Pentecost, which this year falls in late May.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Penticost

Knights of Pythias to Meet in Nelsonville Tonight

Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias will meet tonight at 7 30. The Page and Esquire ranks will be conferred, announced by Master of Work Roy Tomlinson. Members urged to attend and participate.

Nelsonville — Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Page Esquire Roy Tomlinson

Players to Meet For Practice Game With Chauncey High

Nelsonville Dewey and the boys under 21 club are asked to meet at Shafer's News Stand after school Thursday for a booked practice game with Chauncey High School. New players may try out at 3 45.

Nelsonville Dewey and Ball Club Shafer Chauncey High School

Nelsonville Family Night to Feature Calico Ridge Jamboree

Nelsonville Eagles plan their biggest and best Family Night on Friday May 5 with entertainment by Calico Ridge Jamboree headed by Ken Frazier. The show includes Grandpappy and his violin Uncle Zeke and his banjo Ellen Tolliver Wimpy Roy Thompson and other acts as the committee highlights improvements in the year and a picture outing for children.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Clyde Ray Fuzzy” Evans Basil Whitlatch Dewey Whyte Ken Frazier Logan Calico Ridge Grandpappy Paul Woltz Zeke Kenneth Stone Texas Slim Lester Tolliver Ellen Ellen Tolliver Roy Thompson Tom Tom Gordon Tee Bone

Eagles Elect Officers for Coming Year

Nelsonville Aerie No. 391 Fraternal Order of Eagles elected Clyde Byers as worthy president to lead the lodge next year. He succeeds Harry Chesher, outstanding as president, with installation set for the first June meeting. Other officers named include Sheldon Powell as vice president and Gilbert Smith as secretary, among the roster.

Nelsonville Clyde Byers Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Harry Chesher Byers Sheldon Powell Fred Thompson Arthur Hankerson Rennie Pack Joe Evans A. J. Smith Gilbert Smith Fred Davis James Odenthal Dewey Whyte

Marriage Meddlers at Dinner in Disguise Plan

Adele Garrison relates Lillian, Madge, and Mary plotting a covert undercover visit involving disguises to observe Dicky meeting a gangster and his moll. They discuss timing, secrecy, and a trunk of makeup gear as they plan to slip out unseen.

Lillian Dicky Philip Veritzen Olga Mary

Ohio Truck Mine Operators Re-Elect Present Officers

Three local men were re elected to head the Ohio Truck Mine Operators Association at a meeting in Zanesville. Officers named include W R Pierce president Pearl Glenn vice president E L Bennett secretary treasurer and an executive committee with Alex Wilson A N Merrick Frank Paul Floyd Filkins M H hobert C O Fisher John Seinhafer and Fred Shipps. The first five officers may form the association’s articles of incorporation. Notables Judge Clarence Graham Harold J West and James Berry attended and praised the group’s work and discussed improved trucking industry conditions.

Nelsonville Ohio Truck Mine Operators Association Roegge Zanesville W. R. Pierce Pearl Glenn E.L. Bennett Alex Wilson A. N. Merrick Frank Paul Floyd Filkins M. H. Hobert C. O. Fisher John Seinhafer Fred Shipps Clarence Graham The Industrial Commission Harold J. West James Berry New Lexington al Merrick Muskingum County Charles Jaynes Shawnee Hocking Valley Ohio

Nelsonville Social Notes May meetings and bake sale planned

Circle of Ruth at Presbyterian Church meets with nineteen members and two guests after a covered dish dinner. Mrs. Cecil Shafer presents Latin America paper, Miss Lu Shafer leads devotions, and Athens Presbyterial discussed. Bake sale set for Saturday May 13 with several attendees from Athens Shrine dinner in honor of Mrs. Alta Flagg. Loyal Women’s Class of Christian Church entertains with twenty members and one guest. business, devotionals, and a refreshment hour follow.

William Morgan Charles Roby Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church Lu Shafer Cecil Shafer Latin America Don Johnson Evans Athens Loyal Women's Class The Christian Church J. J. Otis Fred Juniper Hyla Harrold

Merchants To Give Liberally in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Retail Merchants voted to donate 200 dollars toward the city fire truck equipment. The group also decided not to save sales tax stamps for any organization, aligning with statewide merchant practice.

Nelsonville Legion

Pipeline project shown to Nelsonville Rotary Club

A 1,000 mile Texas to north pipeline route with river and swamp crossings was shown to Nelsonville Rotary Club members. Gerald Baird, Ohio Fuel Gas Co. manager, arranged the program and Frank Cook presented the moving pictures.

Nelsonville Texas Rotary Club Gerald Baird Ohio Fuel Gas Co Frank Cook

Mayor Fines Two on Intoxication Charges in Nelsonville

Two arraignments on intoxication complaints were held in Mayor C. G. Dew's court Tuesday. Sam Newman and George Bx both pleaded by and were fined $5 with costs.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew Sam Newman George Bx

Glouster Residents Visit Zanesville and Elyria Highlights

Glouster and surrounding area residents were out visiting family and taking trips to Zanesville and Elyria. Reports note Mrs. Ferry's major operation and hospital transfer, with several locals joining relatives for Sundays and weekends. The N. T. Club met with devotionals, readings, and a guest. illness affected a member.

Brown Home Hosts Antle Family Birthday Celebration

G L Antle family gathered at Peeled Walnut, the Trimble area home of Mr. and Mrs. Squire Brown, to honor the 77th birthday of Mr. Antle of Trimble. A leather-bound Bible was presented, and daughter Edith Brown received gifts for her May 1 birthday. Numerous relatives attended from Athens, Pickerington, Stoutsville, Columbus, and Trimble.

Glouster G. L. Antle Peeled Walnut Squire Brown Trimble Antle Edith Brown Anna Thomas Stoutsville Ernest Thomas Marcia Lou Pickerington Erma Jagers Joe and Jerry Athens John Antle Harold and Glenford Ralph Antle Ellis Antle Arthur Antle

Glouster Melody Makers Host Spring Dance Event

Mrs Herman Atlas hosted the Glouster Melody Makers gathering with Ethel as a member. A spring music program featured solos and piano pieces by Mary Virginia Logue Rita Rice Joann Heck and others. A spring dance theme Morris Spring Dance of England guided activities and refreshments were served to 20 members and the sponsor Mrs Harriette Weymueller.

N. T. Club Dena Morris Hazel Janchius Kate Vaughn Esther Lamborn Kate Hinton Sylvia Maxwell Edith Cole Marion College Marion Ind Edna Bingman Townsendites Mary Johnston Grace Zimmer Neal Morris Dorothy Londonderry Air Rita Rice The Shirley Andrews Billy Kleinman Mary Virginia Logue Jo Lavon Faires Phyllis Kleinman Harriette Weymueller

English Teacher Has Own Poetry Published

Miss Merle Danford, senior English teacher at Gloucester High School, had a poem titled Spring Witchery published in the Columbus Citizen Poetry Section. Earlier, Valiant House Publishers released an anthology Important American Poets edited by Edith Warren containing three of her poems Goblin Enchantment and Uncertainty.

Glouster The Columbus Citizen Merle Danford Miss Danford Valiant House Publishers New York City Edith Warren Glouster High School

Glouster Creek Valley Sportsmen Set Friday Meeting

The Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club plans a Friday night gathering at the Eagle's Hall in Jacksonville at 7230. The Dominion of Canada has led world platinum production for over four years, surpassing Russia in 1934.

Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club Eagle's Hall Jacksonville Dominion of Canada Russia

Senorita Class Meeting at Mrs Phelphs Home

The Senorita Class of the U B Sunday School met at teacher Mrs Winnie Phelphs home with vice president Deena Mitchell presiding. The session opened with singing and prayer led by Letha Roland, followed by a scripture lesson by Alice Bethel on the sixth lesson "God's Will Be Done in the Church."

U. B Winnie Phelphs Deena Mitchell Letha Roland Alice Bethel

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Messenger Nelsonville School Lodge Eagles Ralph Barber Riverview Majestic Boy Bob and Shirley Shuy Liana Na Charles Tay Ie Adele Garrison Madge Laddie Harry King Features Syndicate Ohio Truck Nelsonville Social Notes C. E. Washburn Emma Cook J. G. Snowden Helen Washburn Grace Kelch Harriett Sayers Mary E. Bartlett Alta Flagg Mable Allen Ruth Golden Boston Mass Athens Shrine Flagg Rotary C. E. Palmer Richard Enlow Chilliscothe Howard Ferry Bill Lawson Gene Galloway Elyria Bender Mfg H. L. Jauchius Mary Jauchius Jack Zimmer Lewis Gatchel Merle Danto Ann Wilson Emanuel Hodgson Ott Rhune Samuel Bickley Hollister William Shaw Guy Vaughn Annetta Hodgson John T. Mitchell Buckeye Lake Orpheun Nelson Eddy Brown Colonial Ios Berry Hotel Bldg Connett's Greenhouse W. Union St C. D. Shafer Co. Wholesale Distributors
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