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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville Bowlers Top Straitsville as Kelley Leads

Nelsonville Travelers win all three games at Central Bowling Alleys. Jack Kelley scores 632 in the meet, guiding Nelsonville to a 2757 total. New Straitsville’s Calkins Lawson Williams Ward Wilson each post notable scores in the loss.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Travelers Straitsville Jack Kelley New Straitsville W. Calkins FE. Lawson D. Williams B. Ward G. Wilson P. Wright T. Rittenmyer D. Swyers Lee J. Kelley

Male Singers Delight Nelsonville Audience at Church Program

A large audience enjoyed Phil Clark's Marching Men of Song in the Church of Christ Auditorium, presented Friday night by the Tri Phi Sorority. The group wore Mountie outfits in the first part and sea and marine songs in the second, ending with standard numbers. On Nov. 24 Clarence W. Sorensen, Royal Geographic Society member and lecturer, will headline the sorority’s second program in a four part series.

Nelsonville Phil Clark Church of Christ Auditorium Tri Phi Sorority Clarence W. Sorensen Royal Geographic Society

Aged resident Ida Thornton taken to University Hospital

Nelsonville notes Ida Thornton aged 85 was removed to University Hospital Columbus for observation and treatment. James Mann and two daughters accompanied her to the hospital.

Nelsonville Ida Thornton University Hospital Columbus James Mann

Time Card Listings and Charter Flight Note

The document lists East and West bound train services with numbers and daily schedules. It also notes charter air service offering airplanes for special trips to any city with an airport during daylight hours.

Esther Class Meets This Evening in Nelsonville

Esther Class will gather in the church social rooms this evening at 6 30 for a potluck lunch and important business. Attendance of all members is requested.

Nelsonville Esther

Peter Barry Dies at Home in Dayton

Peter Barry died suddenly from a heart attack at his Dayton home. He was in Wellston last week to attend the funeral of his brother and uncle, with BUCHTEL Michael Barry and Mrs. Hugh King and Mary King involved. The body was brought to Wellston and buried in the Barry family lot at Mt Calvary Cemetery.

Buchtel Michael Barry Hugh King Mary King Wellston Peter Barry Barry Dayton Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Will of Dr. S Calvin Smith Orders Case Histories Burned

Philadelphia report states heart specialist Dr. S Calvin Smith dictated that all patient case histories be burned within one week after his death. The directive covers every patient and applies to every case history under his control.

Philadelphia S. Calvin Smith

Eagles Drum Corps Sets Friday Practice at Eagles Club

Eagles Drum Corps will meet Friday night at the Eagles club room due to Thanksgiving. Watt Wolfe reports the group has 24 members after dropping three for missed practice and seeks 4 new buglers. A meeting will decide buying drums and bugles from the American Legion and new uniforms for a early spring appearance. Germany has 17,000,000 cyclists, France 7,500,000.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles

Faithful Workers Class Hosts Friday Meeting in Nelsonville

The Faithful Workers' Class of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville hosted a Friday gathering with hostesses Adda Neikirk Nettie Stewart C G Kreppel and Lizzie Keyes. Members heard scripture prayers talks readings and planned a late November chicken dinner with funds raised.

Nelsonville Adda Neikirk Nettie Stewart Cc. G. Kreppel Lizzie Keyes Methodist Church School George Evans W. M. George Birdie Casey Wheeling W. Va

Nelsonville Women’s Club Hosts Social Evening and Gifts

Mrs Golda Craig and Mrs Gladys Duckler hosted the M M Club at her W Washington street home with business, games, prizes for Mrs Myrtle Matheny and Mrs Betty Wintermute, birthday gifts for Mrs Ruth Keating and Mrs Gladys Pierce, and a potluck lunch.

Nelsonville Golda Craig Gladys Duckler M. M. Club W. Washington St Myrtle Matheny Betty Wintermute Ruth Keating Gladys Pierce

Nelsonville benefit at 1LCF Hall Tuesday evening

Nelsonville O U A M announces a benefit program in the 1L0.C.F. Hall set for Tuesday evening November 21 starting at 8 oclock. Proceeds support the organization and community activities.

Nelsonville—Jr. O. U. A. M C.F. Hall Genevieve Kemble

Propitious astral influences promise swift personal growth and success

Propitious influences across social, romantic, cultural and commercial life suggest opportunities in promotion and esteem. Employers and high‑level figures stand by, with big business, political and fraternal groups approachable. A birthday may bring yearlong advancement and high objectives, plus happiness and expansion. Twenty years after Mount Jorullo eruption a cigar could be lit from lava.

Pat Galvin Struck by Car in Nelsonville Saturday

Nelsonville reports Pat Galvin was struck by a car driven by Cora Davis on Poplar Street as he crossed to a waiting vehicle. He suffered severe cuts and bruises to the head and face, received treatment, and was later sent home on Poplar Street.

Nelsonville Pat Galvin Cora Davis Poplar St Galvin

Plains High Opens 1939 40 Season vs Vinton

The Plains High School basketball team begins the 1939 1940 schedule with a Wednesday night game against Vinton High at The Plains High School gym.

Plains High School Vinton High the Plains High School

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