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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1939
Page
2
Nelsonville High School PTA met to discuss Libraries themed programs. Dorothy Wightman and Dorothy Lowden praised city and school libraries, noting borrower counts and aims to boost reading at home and in class. Brass Sextet played, treasury stood at sixty dollars, and membership reached 169.
An old advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a remedy for itchy pimples eczema and other skin irritations caused by external factors. It claims rapid relief and offers a refund if not satisfied after one application. The spot also notes use for tired feet and cracked toes.
A hydrosphere pilot ride described with a plane like cabin riding above and behind a globe. Rigid frames attach to the hub ends to hold the cabin in place while a heavy motor block keeps the cabin horizontal. Exterior air rudders would steer the craft at high speed.
Nelsonville Elks announce their annual Thanksgiving dance at the club on Thursday evening November 23. Eddie Camden and his Shuffle Rhythm Orchestra will provide the music. Camden has a history as featured vocalist with Don Bestor and his orchestra and has led his own band for two years. His recent engagements include Southern Mansions in Kansas City.
Troop 66 meets Thursday at 7 30 in West School for roster update as four new members are welcomed. Richard Arnold joins Fox Patrol with the Flaming Arrows along with Billy Baird John Edward Katzenback and Jack Maurer. Dues for 1940 registration are due and re registration papers must reach the Council office by December 1 plus mandatory medical exams for all members.
The Church of Christ in Nelsonville will hold a regular midweek service this evening at 7 o clock in the sanctuary. Rev. Lawrence Crawford Butler will preside.
The Nelsonville Eagles gathered 142 members with visiting brothers from Jacksonville Athens and Murray City. Tonight a 6 30 p m banquet will be served at the Church of Christ social rooms. Members must secure tickets in the club room before attending.
Slight damage is reported after a Tuesday afternoon fire at the Call property on Fairview Street. Firefighters say defective wiring caused the blaze, which was quickly extinguished.
Nelsonville social notes announce the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Williams in Marietta Hospital. The column lists residents traveling to Columbus for Thanksgiving, visits with relatives in Detroit and Kalamazoo, and other family engagements in Ohio and Michigan. It mentions Charles Stone's injury and several family plans around the holiday.
The Elks hold a charity bazaar tonight in their club rooms beginning at 7:30. The public is invited to attend.
Funeral services for Douglas Morrison were held at Coolville Congregational Church. Relatives traveled from Pittsburgh Wheeling Marietta and other towns for the services. Mrs Tucker and Ila Tucker featured in Troy Township High School news. County Library truck visit and Thanksgiving break at Troy Township School noted. Various local gatherings and visits listed with names and places across Ohio and nearby states.
Thanksgiving services will be held at the Pilgrim Holiness Church on Thursday morning from 9 30 to 10 30. The pastor Rev B A Awe will be in charge.
Nelsonville Business and Professional Women defeated Ward's Confectionery of New Straitsville at Central Bowling Alleys in a Tuesday league opener. Helen Shaw led with 470 pins, followed by Elizabeth Stedam with 441 as the hosts say the season will likely spark strong female competition.
Clarence W. Sorensen of the Royal Geographical Society will speak Friday evening at the Church of Christ as part of a four part series directed by Collins Management Services and sponsored by the Tri Pi Sorority. The program begins at 8 o'clock.
Valley Lodge 69 Knights of Pythias meets at Pythian Castle at 7 PM for monthly programs. Semi annual elections near. members urged to attend to elect officers for the coming term.
Glouster Union Thanksgiving Services to be held at ten o clock Thursday morning in the Methodist Church. Rev Max M Martin pastor of the Church of Christ will deliver the sermon. Special music is prepared under the direction of M M Le Favor.
The Trimble Christian Sunday School hosts a new Young Adult Class for ages nineteen to thirty one with ten members present. Bertha Addington serves as president and Frank Forgoress as vice president. Mrs Christman to teach. December meeting set for December twenty first with supper and gift exchange.
Special football movies illustrated the best teams in the United States during the noon and afternoon period last Friday. The program featured the Marching Men of Song and their Wizard of Oz selections. They performed Friday evening as the first act in the Collins Festival Series.
The Nelsonville Eagles host the Phi Club team Friday at 7 30 p m at the Eagles club rooms in what promises to be a strong matchup. The Eagles have improved since last year and have beaten the K of P team and the Corning Eagles.
Mrs John Rapp with help from Mrs Frank Curry held a surprise birthday party Saturday at her Jacksonville home honoring daughter Bonnie Rapp. Refreshments served to Judith Curry Jean Grossman Janice Burdiss Anita Scurlock Mary Jo Scurlock Shirley Davis Georgie Rosemary Miller Johnnie Miller Ralph Lula Bobbie Shaw Ruth Williams Ann Williams Junior Garvin Beverly Dunlevy and Bonnie Rapp received gifts from friends.
Mrs. O L Easley arrives home in the city via C F Wallace ambulance from White Cross Hospital Columbus where she had two weeks of surgery and is recuperating satisfactorily. Nearby, Mrs. Lucille Joseph of Jacksonville spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Curry. Ernest Parker injured at Mine 255 Monday afternoon initially feared to have a broken back was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens by C F Wallace Son ambulance. X rays show no fracture. Sunday visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dunnett included their son Everett Dunnett and daughter Joan of Columbus. Visitors to Mrs. Bertha Bulstrom last week included Mrs. Pat Bulstrom Will Bulstrom and family and Deloras Bulstrom of Taylor Ridge along with Mrs. Add Edgar Shafer Street Athens Mrs. Ira Quick High Street Athens Mrs. Emma Davis Middleport. Guests of Mrs Myra Gilbraith lately at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gilbraith Carbondale included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sanborn Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ross and son Junior Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hook Mrs. George Stump and son Miss Rachel McClumber Mr Albert Shaw. All enjoyed a chicken supper.
Minnie Sayre a Jacksonville resident for 45 years died in Coldwater Michigan where she had lived the last seven years Burial occurred there She was the daughter of John Sayre Word of her death came to Anna Rasp of Jacksonville
Nelsonville youths including John son Raymond Patton Harry West fall Bernard Carter Charles Long Donald George Theodore Crane and Percy Oakley prep for Hi Y initiation next week. Officers listed are Bill Campbell president Max Howard vice president and Donald Shafer secretary treasurer.
The Glouster Post Office will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving. The lobby opens 10 to 12:30, windows closed all day, and no city or rural deliveries occur to allow carriers a holiday.
Mrs. Fred Brown announces the local library will be closed all day Thursday for Thanksgiving.
In England hospitals with more than 90,000 beds are supported by voluntary contributions. The note highlights the scale of charitable giving funding hospital capacity and services.
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