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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1938
Page
2
Lewis Vaughn, son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Vaughn of this city, was moved to Grant Hospital Columbus Saturday and on Tuesday underwent an appendicitis operation. His condition is reported satisfactory.
The Nelsonville High School freshman class announces a Saturday night event for Nov 12 from 8 to 11 30. Mr Franks swing orchestra will provide music with free food at the door for each admission ticket. The party aims to support the class activities and invites all students and friends.
Nelsonville lodge Elks set a Friday Nov 18 banquet at the Elks Home Hocking and Fayette Streets honoring Howard Warner deputy grand exalted ruler for the district John Johnson and officers lead the session O E Shurtleff visiting inspector attends A turkey dinner opens at 6 pm followed by lodge work and inspection D of A plans weekly benefit party Friday at 7 45 in I C C F Hall William Powell of Camp Hocking called to Columbus by the death of his great grandmother Mrs Laura Rider
Rev. William Beirnes of Denver is conducting revival services at the Independent Holiness Church in Nelsonville replacing Rev. William Duncan. He will speak on The Great Tribulation and What Time Is It with focus on the Second Coming. Meetings run nightly at 7 with Pastor Albert Selbee assisting.
Vera Shafer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Shafer, married George Newman Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Newman of Buchtel, at the Church of Christ Study in Nelsonville on Nov. 5. Rev. Leland Goodman officiated. attendants were Howard Collins and Alberta Shafer. The couple reside at 172 Fayette Street.
Kenneth Henry a Bridgeport High School sophomore tied for first in Division 11 of the Northwest Territory Centennial essay contest for his piece on the Ordinance of 1787 and modern debt. The National Centennial Committee awarded him $100 and a four year college scholarship of his choice in the Northwest Territory. Henry is from Bridgeport and part of Miss Helena Kouri’s English class.
Cecil B. DeMille's King of Kings will be shown this evening at 7 30 o clock in the First M E Church. The event is sponsored by the Church Guild.
Nelsonville event announced for tonight at 7 30 featuring a charity gathering hosted by the WBA at Red Men's Hall. Proceeds support local causes with community attendance urged.
The Nelsonville Greyhounds have an open date this weekend while awaiting a home clash with the Logan Chieftains next Friday. The team has shown late season improvement and will use the idle time to rest minor injuries and prepare for the decisive encounter.
Nelsonville social page notes the Fedora Chapter Past Matrons and Patrons Association hosts at West Washington Street with two dinner tables, candlelit apples, and accordion music by Shirley and Janet. Ralph and Faye Schultz celebrate Billy Harry's seventeenth birthday at a Sunday dinner with family and friends. Dr. A L Pritchard and spouse depart for White Sulphur Springs W Va to attend a medical meeting.
Mrs Laura Rider wife of Felix Patton former resident of Nelsonville died Tuesday at her Columbus home 133 Woodrow Ave Funeral services are set for 10 oclock Saturday at the Columbus residence with burial at Greenlawn Nelsonville Surviving children include Mrs Mary Powell Nelsonville Mrs Eva Blackstone Compton NJ Ed Patton Barberton and Charles Detroit.
Nelsonville locals travel to Columbus to see the touring production of I’d Rather Be Right starring George M. Cohan. Paul Parks, son of Mr and Mrs W H Parks of this city, plays James A Farley, drawing family attendance including his parents and brother Ralph W Parks and wife at multiple performances.
Tonight the Nelsonville Independents travel to New Marshfield for their first basketball game of the season. They have new flashy uniforms and hope to fill open dates on the schedule. Interested teams should contact Austin Cope at News Stand, Nelsonville.
Nelsonville report Jack Auflick was acclaimed Eagles singles ping pong champion defeating Harmon Dupler in straight sets 21-15 and 21-20 in the final. The doubles tournament is scheduled for tonight with members asked to gather at 7. Local Eagles visiting McArthur Aerie will depart at 6:30.
Scouts of Troop 66 Nelsonville gather at West School at 5 30 for a hill supper meeting. Members should bring food and cooking materials to advance to first or second class. After returning they will be dismissed by Scoutmaster W D Mender by 8. Clarence Coakley Guy Barber Don Jonas Bob Bateman Lloyd Johnson Verl Ogg and Rol Mender aided the Scout Finance Campaign by delivering membership letters.
The School of Religion will begin at the Presbyterian Church on Monday November 14 at 7 PM with a get acquainted meeting. Faculty include Rev W P Clark teaching Life of Christ Mrs Fred Lachs Athens Planning and Directing Worship Services Rev Russell Bayliff Understanding Young People Rev B A Awe Methods in Education Regarding the Alcohol Problem Dean Rev Leland Goodman and registrar Mrs Lloyd Evans will introduce courses and handle registration and textbook orders.
Three local youths Freddie Ray Alan Erwin and Jackie Vore will appear Friday night November 11 in Huntington West Virginia with Jack Dempsey refereeing. Ray faces Harry Rose of Huntington Vore meets Bill Bryant of Charleston and Erwin faces an unnamed opponent. All three completed a final workout at the Glouster Athletic Club.
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