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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1950

Page

9

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights From Tuesday Events

Hollinger notes recount prize wins for Hannas and a piano solo by Mrs. Janette Grimm as the evening’s musical feature. A stork shower for Mrs. Ruth North closed the program. Queen Esther Class marked its third anniversary with a chicken dinner at the Meth­odist Church, featuring fall flowers, ivy, and corsages crafted by Mrs. Nelle Eliott and Mrs. Lillian Wilson.

Methodist Church Nelle Eliott Lillian Wilson Dorothy Hannas Ruth North Janette Grimm Deloris

Thanksgiving observances and wedding notices in Athens area

Thanksgiving rites are described with scripture readings and a layette project completed. A wedding in New Lexington on Nov 5 joined Betty Shumaker and Ludlow Tracey. remarks note the 19 members served and a local construction site featuring the seven gables and a 12-room Central building from 1885.

Athens Ohio Dilcher Randike Verna Lane Anna Linton Helen Mary Edna Scott Elizabeth Ray Oria Barrows Spain Bertha Butterworth Tie Meade Whyte Pauline Tracey New Straitsville New Lexington Betty Shumaker Ludlow Tracey Whyte Miss Tracey W. Washington St Fayette St

Fall Festival Poised to Break Records at East School

Nelsonville notes the East School fall festival on Friday expected to be the largest ever. Doors open at 6 30 p m with two plays by grade groups one and two then three to five. Fish ponds games hot dogs coffee popcorn balls cake and ice cream to please attendees with proceeds benefiting the school.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville and Logan Names in Public Notices

Mr and Mrs William Hardy Nelsonville announce a daughter. Mrs Robert Shely Nelsonville and Mrs Charles Tolliver Nelsonville admitted. Harry Lines Nelsonville and Mrs Robert Corwin Buchtel dismissed. Mrs Paul Boyle Nelsonville and Mrs Luther Burch Nelsonville and daughter noted. Donald H Shafer Sr Nelsonville and Miss Emma Hankison Logan listed.

William Hardy Nelsonville Robert Shely Nelsonville Charles Tolliver Harry Lines Robert Corwin Buchtel Luther Burch Donald H. Shafer Emma Hankison Logan

Exams Announced for Federal Posts

The US Civil Service Commission announced 1950 examinations for junior management assistant junior scientist and engineer positions. Examinations for electrotyper and stereotyper posts were also announced. Applications and forms available from local secretary F D Higgins at the post office.

Civil Service Commission Commission F. D. Higgins

Nelsonville Wylie Chapel A M E Church

The Nelsonville Wylie Chapel A M E Church announces a business meeting Friday at 7 30 p m. Rev Milton Randalls will preside.

Nelsonville — Wylie Chapel A.M.E Milton Randalls

Local Women Convene in Middleport Council Meeting

Mrs Dale Dye Mrs Reed Jeffers and Mrs Arthur Crabtree attended a home council gathering at Mrs Geneva Nolan's residence in Middleport. Officers were chosen and a Columbia council meet date of December 5 set with free instruction on design and cotton dress project registrations.

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Women's Fellowship Group Meets At Fayette Street Home

The Christian Church group gathered Monday evening at the homes of Mrs. Josie Baugh and Mrs. Allie Dilcher on Fayette Street. Mrs. Edith Patton led the session and served as pianist for group singing. Mrs. Rose Weigand presented the devotion topic Faith and ...

Women's Fellowship Group 1 The Christian Church Josie Baugh Allie Dilcher Fayette St Edith Patton Rose Weigand

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