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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles To Entertain Boy Scouts

Nelsonville Troop 64 invites all registered Boy Scouts to a Thanksgiving dinner at the Methodist Church Wednesday evening. Scoutmaster Roland Pierce, formerly of Troop 65, has formed three patrols Eagle, Mohawk and Senior with named leaders and officers. Scouts must attend inspection next Friday and the senior patrol meets Tuesday.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Methodist Church Roland Pierce Lewis Keplar Ralph Boyd James Seward Ray Dishong Max Valkinburg Robert Lent Gilbert Smith Bob Wilson Jack Mulligan Lewis Crane Ted Barnhart Pierce Eagles

Florence Dadish 24 dies in Columbus tuberculosis

Florence Dadish aged 24 died this morning at the Franklin County Sanitarium after a long tuberculosis illness. A lifelong Pomeroy resident she attended Pomeroy High School. She is survived by her mother Mary Meyer six sisters and one brother. Funeral arrangements by Finsterwald Funeral Home. Body to lie in state at the Rudisill home Harris Street.

Pomeroy Florence Sis) Dadish Franklin County Dadish Pomeroy High School Mary Meyer William Geiger Mary Elizabeth Meyer Columbus Ray Chambers Pt. Pleasant W. Va Margaret Dadish Gertrude Meyer Lee Rudisill Joseph Dadish Finsterwald Funeral Home Rudisill Harris St

Kilpatrick Visits Valley After 35 Years for Holidays

Nelsonville native Robert Kilpatrick returns from Trinidad Colorado with his wife after 35 years away. They will visit Ohio relatives until December 16 before rejoining their son Andrew in Washington for the holidays. He notes road improvements and autos as the era’s major change.

Nelsonville Robert Kilpatrick Jobs Kilpatrick Trinidad Colorado Ohio Andrew Washington Athens John Kilpatrick

Parish Night Congregation Set At Nelsonville Church

Nelsonville church hosts Parish Night at the Church of Christ evangelistic service led by Chauncey Parish representing Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Taylor Ridge and Trimble communities Tuesday evening to observe the program.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Chauncey, Millfield Greens Run Taylor Ridge Trimble

Cub Scouts Pack 64 Meet at Lewis Home

Nelsonville cub scouts of Pack 64 will hold a 4 30 pm meeting this afternoon at the home of Bill and Wayne Lewis on Elizabeth Street.

Nelsonville Cub Bill and Wayne Lewis Elizabeth St

Kiss of Death on Murray Fershing Leads to Shootout

Dorothy Mori told New York police that Murray Fershing stole her diamond ring and beat her. Police arranged a tavern meeting to identify him. Mori kissed him, he drew a gun as officers approached, and they shot him dead.

Dorothy Mori New York Murray Fershing Fershing

Nelsonville Eagles Prep for Thanksgiving Parade

Members of the Eagles drum and bugle corps must report at the Eagles Club on Wednesday Nov 20 at 6 30 p m for a parade from the hall to the M E Church and the annual Thanksgiving dinner at the church afterward

Nelsonville Eagles Eagles Club M. E. Church

Nelsonville benefit party hosted by Junior Order

The Junior Order plans a benefit party in the 1.0.C.F. Hall on Tuesday evening November 19 starting at 8 o'clock. Proceeds support local initiatives and community service activities.

Nelsonville — Junior Order C.F. Hall

Nelsonville PTA Meeting Postponed Tonight

The Nelsonville High School PTA meeting planned for tonight has been postponed. Parents and staff are advised to watch for a new date and time from PTA notices.

Nelsonville PTA

Nelsonville Elks Lodge to Meet Tuesday Evening

Nelsonville Lodge of Elks will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday November 19 at 7 30 p m. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the scheduled agenda.

Nelsonville Lodge of Elks

Entertaining Club Hosts Dinner at Mrs Staley Home

Mrs Dorothy Staley of Chauncey invited club members to a Friday night dinner at her W Main Street residence. Attendees included Minnie Whitmore Muriel Trough Eunice Harvey Betty Wallace Imogene Bell Elizabeth Dickerson Ruth Smith Mildred Conrad Margaret Smith and Dorothy Staley. The Dolly Varden trout derives its name from a calico dress once worn by Dolly Varden a Dickens character.

Chauncey Dorothy Staley W. Main St Minnie Whitmore Muriel Trough Eunice Harvey Betty Wallace Imogene Bell Elizbeth Dickerson Ruth Smith Mildred Conrad Margaret Smith Dolly Varden Trout Dolly Varden Charles Dickens Barnaby Rudge

Strong Man Da Vinci Bends Iron Bars

The article highlights Leonardo da Vinci as a strong man able to bend iron bars with his bare hands, alongside mention of his other well known accomplishments as a famous painter.

Funeral for Mrs Natalia Jackson Held Near Buchtel

Funeral services for Natalia Jackson who died Saturday at her home near Buchtel were held at 2:30 PM at the family residence conducted by Rev. Lloyd Evans. Burial followed in Carbon Hill Cemetery. She is survived by daughters Julia Krakau and Mrs A T Percival and two grandchildren Julia Rose Krakau and C Richard Percival.

Nelsonville Natalia Jackson Buchtel Lloyd Evans Carbon Hill

Ruble Funeral To Be Held Thursday

Funeral services for Charles Herman Ruble Jr. killed in a hunting accident will be held Thursday at 2:30 PM at the Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Lloyd Evans. Burial will be at Greenlawn. The high school senior class will attend in a body. Friends may call at the family residence on W Columbus Street until the hour.

Nelsonville Charles Herman Ruble, Jr Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Greenlawn W. Columbus St

PTA Meeting Organized at Ward Rural Schools

A PTA meeting will be held at the Car bon Hill High School tonight at 7 30 for the Ward Rural Schools. Attendance of all interested is requested.

Carbon Hill

Nelsonville M. M. Club Plans Christmas Party

Nelsonville M. M. Club met at Mrs. Gertrude Ray's home for a business session led by vice president Mrs. Beatrice Shaffer. Winners were Mrs. Oma Beagle and Mrs. Goldie Craig. Lunch was served to 15 members by Mrs. Betty Wintermute and Mrs. Lillian Young. Next meeting at Mrs. Bea Shaffer's home.

Nelsonville M. M. Club Gertrude Ray Beatrice Shaffer Oma Beagle Goldie Craig Betty Wintermute Lillian Young Bea Shaffer

Fidelis Class Meeting Postponed by Presbyterian Church

The Fidelis Class gathering of the Presbyterian Church, scheduled for Tuesday at Mrs. Ames Knight's home, has been postponed to a later date.

Presbyterian Church Ames Knight

Weekly meeting of Nelsonville Eagles officers

The Nelsonville Aerie No 391 Fraternal Order of Eagles officers hold a weekly meeting tonight November 18 at 8 o'clock at the Eagles Club.

Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Eagles Club

Shower Honors Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jeffrey in Nelsonville

Mrs. Harold Allen hosted a Tuesday evening shower in Nelsonville Rt. 2 on November 12 for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jeffrey Ther Barron. Attending were Grace Jeffrey Bertha Tucker Dorothy Tucker Albert Van Sickle Clovis Mahaffey Lou Chesher Eugene Farrel Eva Helen Farrel Gladys Johnson Helen Grace Laura Wood Wright Charles Allen Nellie Allen Nellie Cruthers Haydenville.

Harold Allen Nelsonville Rt. 2 Daniel Jeffrey Esther Barron Grace Jeffrey Bertha Tucker Dorothy Tucker Albert Vansickle Clovis Mahaffey Lou Chesher Eugene Eva Helen Farrel Chauncey Gladys Johnson Helen Grace Athens Laura Wood Wright Charles Alice Swain Nellie Allen Nellie Cruthers Haydenville

Mizpah Class to Meet with Miss Pearce Tuesday Evening

The Mizpah class of the Methodist Sunday School will meet with Miss Louise Pearce Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock. Mrs Nelle Thompson will be the assisting hostess.

Mizpah Methodist Sunday School Louise Pearce Nelle Thompson

CLASS MEETS Business Girls Gather for November Meeting

The Church of Christ Women’s group met at Mrs Edna Backus home in Franklin Thursday evening to discuss plans. The meeting was led by Mrs Thelma Starkey with devotions by Miss Gertrude Cordis. A potluck supper for 22 members and two guests followed at 10 o’clock.

Church of Christ Edna Backus W. Franklin Sr Thelma Starkey Gertrude Cordis

Nelsonville Personal Notes Highlight Week End Guests

Columbus couple Mr and Mrs Dave Evans and Mrs Roy Spears from Sparks Nevada were week end guests of Edward Sharp and relatives. Athens resident Mrs Georgia Kilpatrick visited Harry Hartley. The Crouse family and friends visited the Stover family in Columbus, daughter Lillian noted. E J Arnold and Sylvia Matheny from Ohio Bell attended a Zanesville meeting.

Dave Evans Columbus Roy Spears Mary Blake Sparks Nevada Edward Sharp Georgia Kilpatrick Athens Harry Hartley Earl Crouse Marilyn Louise Weed Medrith Bowman Merle Weymueller C. A. Stover Lillian E. J. Arnold Columbus Friends Sylvia Matheny Ohio Bell Telephone Zanesville

Ten Virgins pantomimed at Nelsonville church service

More than 200 people crowded the Church of Christ auditorium Sunday night to see a pantomimed rendition of the story of the ten virgins. Evangelistic meetings are scheduled to continue this week with exceptions for tonight and Saturday night.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

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