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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1939

Page

6

More Winners in York Are Announced

Unofficial results show Clarence Hampton of Nelsonville elected to the York Township board of trustees succeeding James G. Francis. Frank Johnson appears to be named clerk replacing Vivian Dowler. Ernest Katzenbach Burns Ervin and Ernest Curtis seem elected constables.

Nelsonville Clarence Hampton York Township James G. Francis Frank Johnson Vivian Dowler Ernest Katzenbach Burns Ervin Ernest Curtis

Fall Frolic at Central School Draws Parents and Children

Nelsonville hosts a Friday program at Central School with two sessions, afternoon and evening. Grades perform plays including The Scandies of the 19th Century and Come Back Mr Turkey, plus bake sale and candy stalls. Janet Cope will broadcast on WBNS.

Nelsonville Mr. Turkey Janet Cope WBNS

State Deputy Visits Nelsonville Lodge

Nelsonville members of the W. B. A. Review No. 240 held their regular meeting in Spray Hall on Washington St. led by president Miss Sylvia Matheny. State deputy Miss Ina Hoover attended and a jitney supper was served with entertainment by Mrs. Margaret Barnes Mrs. Freda Powell and Mrs. Ely.

Nelsonville W.B.A. Review No. 240 Spray Hall Washington St Sylvia Matheny Ina Hoover Margaret Barnes Freda Powell Ely

Happy Hollow PTA Plans Fall Festival Meeting

Happy Hollow P T A will meet at Happy Hollow School tonight at 7 30 to plan the fall festival set for Tuesday November 14.

Happy Hollow Happy Hollow P.T.A

Nelsonville Martha Class Hosts Busy Social Evening

Nelsonville Martha Class of the Methodist Church held a meeting hosted by Mrs. Pete Shough with 20 members and four guests. Devotional by Mrs. Clarence Butts, business by Mrs. Miles Howe, musical solos by Eva Heaton and Dorothy Lowden, with Shaugh and Sharp providing accompaniment, followed by refreshments.

Nelsonville Pete Shough Methodist Church Shough W. C. Poston Mae Cotton Clarence Butts Miles Howe Sessiory Eva Heaton Dorothy Lowden

East PTA to Meet Friday at East School

The East Parent-Teachers Association will meet Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at East School.

Parent-Teachers Association

Past Matrons and Patrons share turkey dinner in Eudora

Mrs Inez Wilson Mrs Lulu Saltz Roy Say ers and C L Stout hosted the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter O E S with a turkey dinner at the Colonial The 22 members sat at two tables with bowls of fall flowers then moved to the Masonic Temple for games and contests

Inez Wilson Lulu Saltz Roy Sayers C. L. Stout

Rutland area notices and social rounds include visiting friends

Rutland residents report weekend visits among neighbors and relatives from Columbus Albany Athens Circleville and Nova. Events include a church revival closing and a reception for new members. The local football team hosts Oak Hill Friday and a meteor shower note adds science item.

Rutland Dell Hogue Columbus Edith Bean Virginia Pond Beatrice Pond Carl Denison Laurence Calvin Albany Grace Skinner Vernon Mills Eldon Lanning Huntington Floyd Dunfee Ella Brown Charleston John Utsinger Corbett Painter Creda Parker Nova Frank Utsinger Howard Phipps Snip Snider McMillin Christian Church Ernest Stansbury Circleville Marion Wood Claude Clark Athens Emery Ralph

Veterans to Meet on Armistice Day

Armistice Day events in Nelsonville include a salute and Taps by ex service men. Veterans should gather at the Legion Home at 10:30 AM Saturday and march to the Square for an 11:00 AM ceremony. An evening Legion smoker follows for members and friends.

Nelsonville Legion Home Legion

Graham Funeral Services Planned for Friday

Raymond Graham funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at Murray City M E Church. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at Walter Hoskins’ home in Salem Hollow.

Nelsonville Raymond Graham Murray City M. E Salem Cemetery Walter Hoskins Salem Hollow

Evans Speaks To Students At Armistice Day Assembly

Nelsonville students attended an Armistice Day program led by Rev. Lloyd Evans. Janet Cope and Shirley Sayre performed an accordion duet, Meredith Awe sounded taps, and Eleanor Spencer played the procession of flags on piano.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Janet Cope Shirley Sayre Meredith Awe Earl Washburn Gilbert Smith Eleanor Spencer Ruth Green Harold Keller le Favor Esther Juniper

Wright New Buchtel Mayor Wright New Buchtel Mayor

Will Wright named mayor of Buchtel for a two year term starting January 1 after a campaign that ended with a 79 vote victory over Glen Hanes. Other officers for the new term include Ed Sohn marshal Ben Wagner treasurer Bert Smathers clerk and council members George Burgess George Schenz Roy Wright John Turvey Ralph Wilson and James Tolliver.

Buchtel Will Wright Wright Glen Hanes Ed Sohn Ben Wagner Bert Smathers George Burgess George Schenz Roy Wright John Turvey Ralph Wilson James Tolliver

Varsity Men Meet Tonight in Nelsonville

A meeting of the Varsity N Association is set for Room 204 at the High School tonight at 7 30. Arrangements will be made for selling tickets to the Pomeroy Nelsonville football game at Middleport Friday night. Tickets include transportation and admission.

Nelsonville Varsity N Association Pomeroy-Nelsonville Middleport

Nelsonville Birth of Twin Sons Noted

Mr and Mrs William Bruce Jackson Sr announce the birth of twin sons born Wednesday November 8 The notice notes other local items including a postponed benefit party planned by the Business and Professional Women's Club and a separate benefit party at the I O O F Hall Friday at 745 P M Proceeds support child welfare The puffin a northern seabird is mentioned as well.

Nelsonville William Bruce, Jackson Sr Business and Professional Women’s Club

Eagles Plan New Activity

NELSONVILLE The Eagles drum and bugle corps will practice tonight at 7 30 in the basement of the Eagles Home. The Hill Billy Band Fuel City Five from Nelsonville opens on Nov 17 at Coonville, with Billy Banfield and Clyde Wayne among its two veteran members.

Nelsonville Eagles Legion Coonville Fuel City Five Billy Banfield Clyde Wayne

Elks To Host Armistice Day Dance

Nelsonville Elks announce an Armistice Day dance for members and ladies on Saturday evening November 11. Music by the El Ebbe Orchestra. dancing from 9 to 1 o'clock at the club.

Nelsonville Elks el Ebbe

Union Meets November 13 Special Session in Nelsonville

Local Union No. 146 United Shoe Workers will hold a special meeting at the K of P Hall on Monday evening November 13 at 7 30. All members are urged to attend for important business.

Nelsonville United Shoe Workers K. of P. Hall

York Board Members Selected Tuesday

Nelsonville Homer Adams and Perry Colegrove were elected to membership on the York Township Rural Board of Education following a warm contest. A total of 1,320 votes were polled in township precincts.

Nelsonville Homer Adams Perry Colegrove York Township

Young People Meet in Nelsonville Church Rally

Nelsonville report says a Young Peoples zone rally will be at Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street Friday at 7 pm. The zone covers Athens Hocking and Perry Counties with Rev John Woodhouse and Miss Mary Woodhouse of Dayton providing music. Rev J M Haines evangelist Greer SC will deliver a special message.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Athens Hocking Perry John Woodhouse Mary Woodhouse Dayton J. M. Haines Evangelist Greer S. C

Nelsonville Benefit Party Tonight at Spray Hall

The Silver Side of the WBA Review hosts a benefit party this Thursday evening at Spray Hall on Washington Street to raise funds for its cause. Local supporters gather for music and donations.

Nelsonville W.B.A Spray Hall Washington T

Rector Urges Three Year Moratorium on Sermons

The Rev. Dr. E. Frank Salmon of Holy Trinity Church in Philadelphia calls for a three year pause on sermons. He argues excessive preaching blunts spiritual life and that adults over 25 should seek God independently.

Philadelphia U.P E. Frank Salmon Holy Trinity Church Salmon

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