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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1939

Page

2

Evangelistic Meetings Open in Late Church

A series of evangelistic meetings sponsored by the Methodist Church of Christ and Presbyterian denominations opened Sunday evening in the latter church. Services run nightly through the week including Saturday at 7:30. W. S. Colegrove is the evangelist with Howard L. Fleming directing music and Louise Gray as pianist and soloist.

Nelsonville Methodist Church of Christ Presbyterian Colegrove Howard L. Fleming Louise Gray

York P T A Meeting at Buchtel Auditorium Tonight

The Buchtel York Rural P T A meets in the Buchtel Auditorium at 7 30 pm. Lunch follows the program. A silver offering will be taken. A member produced play will feature the program.

Buchtel Buchtel-York Rural Parent-Teacher Association Buchtel Auditorium P.T.A

Nelsonville Church Social Notes and Officers Named

The Workers Council of the Church of Christ will host a monthly dinner tonight at 6 in the church social parlors with Rev. A C Young of Lancaster as guest speaker. The Willing Workers met at Mrs. Wilbur McCullum’s home, electing officers for the coming year including Vandella McCullum as president and Clara Murphy as teacher, with 16 members and two guests attending lunch after the session.

Nelsonville Workers Council Church of Christ A. C. Young Lancaster Wilbur McCullum Faye Warren Clara Murphy Mary McCullum Vandella McCullum Aurilla Anderson Gladys Duckler Bertha Willis Cora Davis Madge Reynolds

Local social notes from Mizpah class and area visitors

Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church will meet with Miss Louise Pearce on Poplar Street Wednesday evening. Several guests visit here including Mrs. Alta Flagg of Boston and Mrs. Elma Hullinger of Springfield. Numerous relatives spend weekends with residents. Dad's Day at Ohio University Miami game saw James Knight and C. G. Pritchard attending with their children.

The Methodist Church Louise Pearce Poplar St Alta Flagg Boston Mass Elma Hullinger Springfield C. H. Bartlett Mary Hamilton Zanesville Carl Hartley Duncan Falls Josie Baugh Allie Dilcher Mary Ann Wallar R. V. Wallar Mary Martins Ferry Lulu Nona Lane Parker Sniffen Illinois Iowa Leighton Aumiller Columbus Austin Dean Jo Barnecut C. E. Welch Sam Hanley Gay Aumiller Hazel Edington Elma Bell Glouster Elizabeth Bell Robert Pennell James Evans Ohio University- Miami Athens James Knight C. G. Pritchard Nelsonville Knight Miss Shirley Pritchard Jack Ohio U

Unemployed League To Meet Tuesday Night

The Unemployed League of Nelsonville will hold a meeting Tuesday night November 14 at 7 o clock. All relief clients and WPA workers are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Unemployed League of W.P.A

Powell to Lead Nelsonville Eagles Meeting

Nelsonville Eagles president Clyde Byers cannot attend Tuesday night’s meeting. Worthy vice president Sheldon Powell will preside, seeking a large turnout. Reports from committees include Robert Green on membership and a first showing by the Fuel City 5 at Happy Hollow School for the Fall Festival.

Nelsonville Clyde Byers Nelsonville Eagles Sheldon Powell Powell Eagles Robert Green Fuel City 5 Happy Hollow James Odenthal Clifton Grace A. J. Smith Dewey Whyte The Gallipolis Eagles Corning Whyte

Drive of Red Cross Opens In Nelsonville

NELSONVILLE The official Red Cross Drive opens in Nelsonville today. Volunteer workers are busy contacting citizens in homes and business places. Fraternal groups will also be asked to assist in this annual effort.

Nelsonville Red Cross

Nelsonville Benefit Party Set by Junior Order

The Junior Order United American Mechanics sponsors a benefit party in LO.C.F. Hall on Tuesday evening November 14 starting at 8 o'clock. Proceeds support the lodge’s charitable efforts in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville — Junior Order United American Mechanics Lo.c.f. Hall

Nelsonville Benefit Party By Retail Clerks Tonight

The Retail Clerks sponsor a benefit party at 8 o clock tonight in the K of P Hall in Nelsonville. In Lawrence Kansas a survey shows University of Kansas working students have slightly higher scholastic standing than the overall student average.

Nelsonville K. of P. Hall Lawrence Kas University of Kansas

Boy Scouts of Nelsonville Enjoy Five Mile Hike Sunday

Fifteen Boy Scouts and leaders hiked about five miles Sunday afternoon. Signaling by semaphore was practiced. Tonight Troop 66 leaders meet at 7:30 to consider organization matters. Patrols plan corners and emblems for Beavers Panthers Flaming Arrows and Foxes. A troop leaders council meets Tuesday 7 8. Regular meeting Thursday 7 30.

Nelsonville Troop 66 W. D. Mender Bennie Sterling Bill Barber Everett Woody Bob Johnson Don Sanders Ed. L. Murphy Eddie Amos Gene Juniper Daryl Watkins Lloyd Johnson Charles Pedigo Verl Ogg Floyd Barber Leslie Cox

Chauncey-Dover Students Hear Army Officer Talk

Chauncey-Dover pupils heard Lieut. Col. M. E. Olmstead of the Ohio University ROTC address Armistice Day at Chauncey-Dover High and Lincoln buildings. He traced 1918 origins, discussed the European situation, and noted two sides. Paul Fiske introduced the speaker amid Star Spangled Banner and America renditions.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Lincoln M. E. Olmstead Ohio University R.O.T.C Paul Fiske America

Class Party Held At Nicholson Home

CHAUNCEY Esther Class of the M. E. Church met at Mrs. Helen Nicholson’s Mill Street home. Acting leader Lizzie Harvey gave devotions in place of president Gertrude Carter. A contest, won by Neva Sweeney, followed refreshments for a group including Lizzie Harvey and Helen Nicholson. Next gathering at Dorothy Jones’s Mill Street home.

Chauncey Esther M. E. Church Helen Nicholson Mill St Gertrude Carter Lizzie Harvey Freda Smart Neva Sweeney Bertha Border Ruth Bridgewater Ann McClanahan Lucille Grandstaff Nell Jorden Laura Russell Fred

The Plains Class Plans Bake Sale and Quilting Event

The Plains Methodist Church class met at Mrs. Audrey Kail’s home and organized a bake goods and needlework sale in Athens on Saturday November 18 at the Athens Bus Station. They also schedule an all day quilting session at the church with a potluck at noon on Thursday November 16 and a Christmas party set for December 13 in the high school community room.

Plains—Naom Plains Methodist Church Audrey Kail Athens Thelma Linscott Helen Michael Elizabeth Winefordner

Mrs. Martin Hosts Ladies Aid Meeting in CHAUNCEY

The Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Aid met Friday night at Mrs. Lena Martin's home. Miss Olive Brookins led, with devotions by Mrs. Mabel Smith and Mrs. Viola Howard. Two new members joined and secretary and treasurer reports were given. A refreshment course was served to fifteen members.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Lena Martin Olive Brookins Mabel Smith Viola Howard William Matson W. H. Wemmer Lizzie Patton

Family Night Observed At Millfield Church of Christ

Millfield Church of Christ will observe Family Night tonight with reports from organizations and classes followed by a social hour and refreshments. All church members and Sunday school attendees are invited.

Chauncey — Family Millfield Church of Christ

Personal Mention Of Visit To Arlington Couple

Mr and Mrs Joe Bridgewater have returned from a visit with Mr and Mrs Lou Neff at Arlington.

Joe Bridgewater Mrs. Lou Neff Arlington

Daugherty Family Visits Relative in Columbus Hospital

Mr and Mrs Coe Daugherty of Portsmouth Ohio and Mrs Ollie Daugherty of Chauncey visited Elwood Daugherty in Grant hospital Columbus where he recently had knee surgery for a split cartilage. His condition is improved.

Columbus Chauncey Coe Daugherty Portsmouth Ollie Daugherty Near Elwood Daugherty Grant Hospital

Glouster Bowler Losses To Zanesville On Sunday

Glouster Travelers drop second straight home game to Sand's Up of Zanesville on local alleys. They win the first and third games but lose the second by 178 pins as Joe Wolfe Jr tops with 212 for high single and Eveec leads visitors with 528.

Glouster Glouster Travelers Sand Zanesville Joe Wolfe, Jr Eveec Saad Hotchke Bvoc Senven J. McAllister Va Sas Reneen IR. Janchius J. Wolfe, Jr

Buchtel High School Carnival Set For Wednesday Night

Buchtel High School hosts its annual carnival on November 15 with fortune telling by Madame Gabriel plus games, dancing, exhibits, and multiple concessions. Crowning of the king and queen closes the evening after a seven o'clock program in the auditorium.

Buchtel Buchtel High School Madame Gabriel Shog

Play by Chekhov to be staged for club meeting

Nelsonville business and professional women's club hosts 7 30 p m Tuesday in club rooms. Marie Warehime chairs education program with Prof. Robert Gates Dawes from Ohio University directing a student group in a one act play The Anniversary. Members should attend and bring six sandwiches. ticket stubs to be turned in at the meeting.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women’s Club Marie Warehime Robert Gates Dawes School of Dramatic Art Ohio University Chekov Nelle Dowler

Wilkesville Garden Club Meets for Christmas Party

The Wilkesville Garden Club met at Mrs. Roy Phillips home with masked members fined. New member Catherine Wells joins as Mrs. Anna Ogdin. Next meeting set for Dec 5 at the K of P Hall with a Sunshine Sister gift exchange and 7 PM covered dish supper.

Wilkesville Katie Strong Dorothy Davis Columbus Catherine’ Wells Portsmouth Merrill Wells Carl Wells Shirley McManus Willis McManus Oreton Russell Waltz Stella Wilcox Vinton McArhour Harrison Mickey) Lyle Luther Mossman John Lewis Fannie Bishop Keith Tyler Nell Strong Lyle Lucille Mossman Dorothy Biddle Athens Edith Newsom Louise Woltz E. G. Nelson Ohio Eastern Star Grace Colwell Everett Colwell Catherine Wells Russell Woltz Lydonia Cooper Blanche Penn Ruth Swisher Anna Blore Robert Thacker Hawks Strong Mt. Olive Frank Nunemaker Howard Charles Nunemaker Dora Long Glenn Strong Salem Methodist Ladies Aid Farmers Institute Mildred Keck Richard B. Morrow George Booth Henry Leimbach Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society McCoy Snavely Leimbach

Berlinger Wins State Plug Casting Title Record

Barney Berlinger, former Penn decathlon ace, earns new honors by winning the state Fish and Game Association plug casting title with a 181 feet 1 3 inch record in Philadelphia.

Berlinger Philadelphia Barney Berlinger University of Pennsylvania State Fish and Game Association

Glouster Social Notes and Local Visits

Glouster class to meet at Mrs. C. K. Rockhold home on Tuesday. Mrs. Paul Brown and son visited Nelsonville with Mrs. Blanche Starkey. Ak Ron Sweeney and family dined with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wallace. Several residents traveled to Columbus. Atlas returned from Grant Hospital in serious condition. Eight-foot salamanders inhabited ancient swamps millions of years ago.

Paul Brown Nelsonville Blanche Starkey Art Sweeney Akron Florida Grant Hospital Atlas Co. K. Rockhold Glouster Lowell Lantz Athens Bainbridge James Vaughn, Jr Warren James Vaughn Donald Stemm Elyria A. B. Orme Columbus Joe Hellyer Orme Adison van Horn Hellyer William Thompson Mike Thompson John Harper Clyde Harper Edmund Latta

GLOUSTER PTA Appeals for Sales Tax Stamps to Buy Shoes

Glouster parent teacher association appeals for state sales tax stamps to fund shoes for needy children unable to attend school. President Mr. Dawson asks donors to leave stamps with Miss Esta Cunningham at 54 Main St or call X97 for pickup.

Glouster Glouster Parent- Teacher Association Dawson Esta Cunningham Main St

Chauncey Man Reports Surgical Recovery At Sheltering Arms

Chauncey Charles Ministe Chauncey undergoing an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms hospital. He is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery. During his illness his school is taught by Willard Fielder, formerly of East Millfield school.

Chauncey Charles Ministe Chauncey Sheltering Arms Hospital Willard Fielder East Millfield School

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York Nelsonville Social Notes Mrs. McCullum Meeting of Eagles Boy Scouts of Chauncey - Dover Col. Olmstead Nicholson Plains Bernice Humphrey Edith Barrows Faye Selby Tipton Elizabeth McCullough Jeanette Tipton Maude Michael Marie Michael Anna Slater Thelma McAllister Miriam Butts Neva Thompson Margaret Thompson Margaret Kail Chauncey—Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey K. of P. Hall Mrs. Martin Ladies Aid Columbia University of Missouri Floride Schultz Hattie Kleinebriel Vivian Murphy Edna Mae Hickman Rosella Turner Alice Graham King Edward Conley Harrison Hoce Jimmy Wallace Clarence Syx Tommy Sayre Earl Graham Wilkesville Garden Club F. J. Beasley Co Glouster Pta Priscilla C. K. Rockhold Tom Cats Glouster High School Philo Max Martin D. E. Carr Frank Cunningham Gail Roberts Gail Gene Bingman Dick Guinther Irene White Mary Elizabeth Clark Maxine Thompson Barbara Richardson Donna Jo Dennison Betty Ann Nelson Juanita Williams Norma McAllister Larry Vaughn Fred Chappelear Phil Faires Aldean Billie Wells Lois Kinney Jessie Janchius Laura Marilyn Lantz Barbara Beal Gene Rice Juanita Cuningham Dick Cunningham George Thomas Donald Morris Bob Bulloch Paul Beshara Albert Jennice Beulah Andrews Herbert McDonald Andrew McCreanor Stephen Banfield Leo Thompson Bob Henry Masons Masonic Lodge Albert Einstein Sterrina Alice Fayernech J. Edward Bromberg Alan Curtis Stuart Erwin Jed Prouty Buster Keaton Donald Meek George Givot Eddie Collins Irving Cummings Harry Joe Brown Bree Pescetrery Lazy Lyre Brows Metmer Geveder Jew Bader 20Th Century-Fox Women's New Coats Shors Misses’ Coats Melton Oxfords Arctic Men's Suede Batts
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