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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1938
Page
2
Five Nelsonville High School band instruments valued at 300 and four drawing instruments were recovered by Columbus police. A youth was questioned after detectives spotted him with two horns and confessed. Charges will be filed against Nelsonville youths as the investigation concludes.
Funeral services for Laurence Joseph Colbert will be held Monday at 9 a.m. at St Patrick's Church with burial in St Patrick Cemetery. The service will be conducted by Rev Fr Stacker.
A benefit party is planned tonight at St Andrews Parish Hall in Nelsonville at 7 30 o clock to raise funds for an unspecified cause. Proceeds go to support local efforts.
Nelsonville Charles W Allbury 71 died yesterday at his home near Asbury Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 pm at the Asbury Church burial in the nearby cemetery Survived by wife Emma three sons Clyde Haydenville Fred Akron Mrs Josephine Simms Cuyahoga Falls Edward Nellie at home one half brother James Harper Marietta two sisters Mrs Fanny Wagner Beverly and Mrs Lydia Shelley of Washington state.
Nelsonville Covert Ice defeated New Marshfield 26 to 15 in their season debut. Captain Frank Minner led a strong second half surge with five of the 26 points as Whyte and Wigal each scored nine. Coach Meade Whyte and trainer Ross Reed guided the team in a game marked by a slow start and a breakout finish.
Services at the Church of Christ 6 Stimson Ave begin with Bible School at 9 45 a m on The Miracle of the Resurrection In Each Christian's Life. Worship at 10 15 a m on A Church Christ Will Claim as His Bride Are You in It The evening sermon topic is Infidel or Unfaithful Churches What Must True Christians Do About Them.
Lowell Chapter honors Mrs. Dave C. Dixon deputy grand matron of District No. 2 with a Saturday dinner reception. District includes Athens Meigs Morgan and Washington Counties. Also note birth of Thomas Edward Carroll in Gallipolis and domestic visits in Tarrytown New York. Next Kill Eagle Council Pocahontas marks 38th birthday with dinner and meeting. Rainbow Class of Christian Church elects officers Elizabeth Hall Gertrude Ray and Sigrid Love awards prizes and hosts serve refreshments.
Mrs. Sarah Silcott aged 95, Nelsonville's oldest resident, died this morning at her High Street home. She leaves two sons, eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and was active in the Methodist Church, Rebekahs, and the Woman's Relief Corps. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 PM at Stout's Funeral Home with Rev. W. P. Clark presiding.
The reading highlights occupation and employers may recognize merit this day. Minor travel or rearrangements are possible amid gossip and petty annoyances. A birthday child may gain favor, advancement, or a shift in plans, with a versatile, bright disposition noted.
Nelsonville church announces morning service theme That They All May Be One concluding sermon in the series on meaning and significance of the church. Choir to sing Go Forth and Meet Your King. Youth groups attend and Intermediate League meets at 6 in social room with officer election. Rev Leland Goodman leads program Don’t Carry a Grudge. Choir revival feature includes former church singers. Goodman preaches A New Crusade in evening service.
Buchtel hosts its annual fall festival on Saturday evening November 12 at 7 o clock. events include a grade school program at the high school auditorium, fish pond exhibits dancing booths and refreshments. Crowning of festival royalty occurs at 11 with awards by County Superintendent F J Taylor.
The Nelsonville First M E Church holds services Sunday with Sunday school at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30. Sermon topic The Christian Citizen. Armistice Day near, urging all men former soldiers and youths to attend. Evening meetings include Junior and Senior Leagues at 6 and a pastor’s sermon at 7. Senior Epworth League officers announced.
The report describes new automotive features including a tear drop rear end with streamlined shape and extra baggage space, a steering shaft gear shift, a lighter easier clutch, and longer lasting enamels. Alfred Reeves, show manager, predicts a further upturn in motor car sales nationwide.
Sunday dinners featured the Lowther home with Ethel Reeves Colum bus Joe Howard and others. Week end guests included Mr and Mrs Snede and family in W Va. George King visited G P Ackley at Pratts Fork where Ackley recently injured chest and side. Zion Mission forms U B C E with Ila Knight leading first meeting. Story Coen visited G E Coen's home.
George Beatty aged 69 died at his home near Chase Thursday night. He is survived by his daughter Mrs. Bessie Stanley of Chase. his wife preceded him in death eight years ago. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2:30 PM in Downington M. E. Church with burial at Wells Cemetery. Friends may visit Saturday evening or Sunday.
Community institutes will be held in five Athens County locations during the week of November 28 to December 3. State speakers W. E. Sitterly and C. I. Lau will lead sessions in New Marshfield, Mt. Hermon, Lodi, Canaanville and Coolville with dates as listed. Local committees, per extension agent Ross Wright, will organize detailed plans for each event.
Four cases heard by Mayor Cliff Cornell on Thursday resulted in fines. Homer Rhinehart and Joe Ripley were fined five dollars for intoxication, while Jake Sherman and Clancy Porter received ten dollar fines for fighting and disturbing the peace. Arrests were by Police Capt. Charles Maple and Officer Leslie Bradfield.
The Nelsonville G A Club schedules a benefit party at the IOOF Hall this Saturday at 8 o'clock. In Guatemala a red flag over a shop door signals meat is sold by the storekeeper.
The Ladies of St Patrick's Church sponsor a benefit party and lunch at the Buchtel Opera House on Tuesday November 15 starting at 7 30. Committee members are Mrs William White Mrs John Sheskey and Mrs John Maurier.
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