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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1936

Page

2

Rev Courtney Delivers Sermon at Nelsonville Installation

The Rev Leland Goodman was installed as pastor of the Nelsonville Church of Christ in a Sunday service. The Rev Gilbert Courtney from Chauncey preached on Security for the Church, tracing biblical examples of security and urging growth in knowledge action and spirit. May include invocation scripture reading and benediction by local clergy with merged choir music.

Leland Goodman Church of Christ Nelsonville Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Jesus H. A. Rothrock M. E Neil Crawford Athens Lloyd Evans

Long Illness Claims Life of Mrs Roxanna Brooks

Mrs Roxanna Brooks aged 90 died at her son Jacob Brooks home in Zaleski Sunday morning after a long rheumatic illness. She leaves five daughters two sons and many grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Putnam Church Tuesday afternoon with burial in the adjacent cemetery.

Zaleski Roxanna Brooks Jacob Brooks

DAR Meets at Glenn Home in Nelsonville

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR met at Mrs. Wallace Glenn’s home Friday evening with opening music and a flag salute. Mrs. J. M. Hyde read the president general’s November message, and papers on “America’s Welcome Home” and “The Birth of the Lone Star State” were presented. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn shared a moving picture program with commentary before a luncheon for 18 members and two guests.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Dar Wallace Glenn J. M. Hyde Edith Stiers van Dyke Lone Star State L. D. Martin Nancy Dew Munn Hastings Neb John Hanley Columbus

Nelsonville man fined in intoxication case by Mayor Holland

Fred Timmons of Nelsonville pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor G. Holland's court to intoxication. He was fined 5 and costs, committed to county jail, and sent to Athens by Police Chief George Bateman. It was his second local court appearance in two days.

Nelsonville Fred Timmons G. Holland Athens George Bateman Timmons

Nelsonville bingo party postponed after death of member Henry Wallace

The Junior Order weekly benefit bingo party in Nelsonville was postponed following the death of Henry Wallace, an active member of the organization.

Nelsonville Junior Order Henry Wallace

Serenaders to Come to City Wednesday

Nelsonville notices correct a previous misprint announcing the Elias Tamburitza Serenaders. The group will perform Wednesday night under the Woman's Community Garden Club sponsorship as the second of four family entertainments in weekly stops. A separate item notes Thanksgiving bingo shifts to Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Parish Hall.

Nelsonville Elias Tamburitza Woman's Community Garden Club Garden Club St. Andrews Parish St. Andrews

Tri Psi Home Hosts Tea Replication in Hyde Apartments

Nelsonville reports a Sunday tea at the Tri Psi Sorority home in Hyde Apartments with 3 to 5 pm hours. Lillian Stover played piano as Corwin Cookson and Maxine Hall oversaw the tea table. sixteen Sigma Phi Gamma members from Logan attended along with members of the Business and Professional Women's Club. The group showcased updated living spaces including new carpet drapes lamps and decor in a four room setup with an assembly room and kitchen.

Nelsonville Tri Psi Sorority Hyde Apartments Lillian Stover Corwin Cookson Maxine Hall Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Logan Business and Professional Women's Club

Prayer Meetings To Be Held Tonight In Nelsonville

Cottage prayer meetings start tonight in Christian Church homes. Two gatherings at 7 pm run in different areas. one at Mrs Glenn Allen on Franklin Street and another with Mrs Inez Courtney. Groups include Fort Kentner Millers and all members from tracks to the Public Square.

Nelsonville — Cottage Christian Church Glenn Allen Franklin St Inez Courtney Fort, Kentner and Millers

Elizabeth Hannas recovering after operation in White Cross Hospital

Mrs. Elizabeth Hannas is reported to be recovering satisfactorily in White Cross Hospital Columbus after a recent operation. She will remain in the hospital for about two weeks. Junior Order to Meet der UAM will hold a special meeting at 7 o'clock Monday night at Fred Ellinger's Grosvenor Street home. Members are expected to attend.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Hannas White Cross Hospital Columbus UAM Fred Ellinger Grosvenor St

Chinese Joan of Arc arrives in New York to rally Chinatown

Loh Tsei a 22 year old student from Tsinghua University in Peiping arrives in New York to mobilize Chinatown residents in support of China’s resistance to Japanese encroachments.

Joan of Arc China Loh Tsei Tsinghua University Peiping New York Chinatown

Loudner Rites To Be Held in Nelsonville

Mrs Anna Loudner 80 died Saturday at the home of her son Fred in Deanville Funeral services set for Tuesday at 3 pm at the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints on Jackson Street Nelsonville Burial will be at Greenlawn She is survived by her daughter Mrs Elva Campbell Portsmouth and 12 grandchildren Her husband John Loudner preceded her in death.

Nelsonville Anna Loudner Fred Deanville Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Church Jackson St Greenlawn Elva Campbell Portsmouth John Loudner

Honor Mrs. West at Shower in New Home

Mrs Cyde Fisher and Mrs Ethel Rosser hosted a surprise linen and towel shower for Mrs Harry West in her newly furnished Oak Street home. Guests played Pokena with prizes to Mrs Landon Shafer Mrs Wilbur Hutchins and Mrs Cliff Hartley and refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Miss Margaret Johnson and Mia Clayton Scheide and daughter Lois Ann of Logan.

Nelsonville Cyde Fisher Ethel Rosser Harry West Ruth Carter Oak St Landon Shafer Wilbur Hutchins Cliff Hartley West Willis Wolfe Ted Iles John Fisher William Gray Thelma Starkey Margaret Johnson Ida Rosser Sue Ann Fisher Mia Clayton Scheide Lois Ann Logan

Dover Grange Elects New Officers for Coming Year

Dover Grange No. 2464 meets at Chauncey K of P Building to elect officers for the coming year including Master Paul Fiske Overseer Dan Johnson Lecturer Mrs Dorothy Goodson Steward Miss Julia Johnson and others Ceres Pomona Flora and gate keeper named in the roster

Chauncey Dover Chauncey K. of P Paul Fiske Dan Johnson Dorothy Goodson Julia Johnson Neil Tippett C. S. Bradfield Grover Patton Gloria Hintz Andrew Jackson Ceres Mabel Mingus Pomona Marcia Johnson Flora Ida Hill Alice Johnson

Lancaster Auto Victim Improves After Collision

Miss Lizzie Moody of Chauncey, Lancaster, who was struck by a machine on Main Street, is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery from a fractured leg above the ankle. Her cousin Mrs Nile Dew of Wheeling and her family visited, along with other Dew relatives from Columbus and Chauncey.

Chauncey Lizzie Moody Lancaster Moody Nile Dew Wheeling W. Va

Installation Rites For New Minister In Nelsonville

Chauncey Church of Christ Choir members joined Nelsonville’s choir Sunday for the installation service of Rev. Leland Goodman as pastor. Clergy from Athens and other churches led the program with Rev. Gilbert Courtney delivering the sermon. The event was noted with regional attendance and a weather anecdote about cricket chirps.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Nelsonville Sam Tippett Olive Brookins Betty Jane Junior Courtney Gilbert Courtney Neil Crawford Athens Church of Christ Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Rothrock M. E. Church

What's On The Air Time Listing Broadcast Schedule

A dense listing details radio programs by time with names of shows hosts and acts such as Jack Armstrong Singing Lady Orphan Annie The Johnsons Vicki Chase Bob Newhall and Daly Orch alongside network and sponsor cues. It previews day parts from 5:18 to 11:45 with multiple entertainment acts and serials.

Jack Armstrong Lady Orphan Annie the Johnsons Vicki *Chase Bob Newhall Lowell Thomas Amos ‘N Andy Abnar Sam Daly Orch Minstrels Himber Orch Irl Rubinoff Molly of

Seventeen Mines Active in Chauncy District Monday

Seventeen mines operated in Chauncy district Monday per the work report. The active list includes No. 5 No. 9 No. 10X No. 28 No. 69 No. 90 No. 219 No. 255 No. 267 Chauncy N Y 25 Poston No. 6 Hocking Kimberly Lick Run Coonville Carbondale and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Chauncey N. Y Poston Hocking Kimberly Lick Run Coonville Carbondale Black Diamond

Chauncey Notes From Dover Area Update

Laurence Shields and John Shields with other relatives returned from Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson of Athens visited Chauncey relatives. Mrs. Morris, seriously ill, shows slight improvement. her mother helps with care. Homer Shields Sr. remains seriously ill at home. Doctors Sanders Buckley Buckley attended a Columbus trip for a game. M E Church Ladies Aid drops all day quilting for holiday. Cottage prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Lewis and Champlin home.

Chauncey Laurence Shields Columbus John Shields Richardson Athens Chauncey Sunday Dan Johnson Clarence Morris Frank Rivers Mill St Homer Shields High St C. N. Sanders Millfield B. B. Buckley Donnie Jacksonville Ladies Aid Society M. E Lewis Champlin

Chauncey Alumni to Convene Tuesday Evening Gathers

Chauncey Alumni Association plans a 7:00 PM meeting at Chauncey High School. President Mr. Wilson says committees will report on ticket sales for the annual home coming and dance Thanksgiving Night at the Mayfair near Chauncey.

Albany Boy Scouts Parent-Teacher Association E. T. Haller Athens NYA Chauncey Chauncey Alumni Association Wilson Mayfair

Women attend chicken dinner at Gay Tea Room in Athens

Mrs. Bess Cunningham and five other members of the M. and H. Circle joined a Friday night gathering in Athens for a 6 o'clock chicken dinner at the Gay Tea Room.

Chauncey Bess Cunningham Lily Sweeney Ruth Smith Lizzie Harvey Thelma Linscott Clara Wallace Athens Gay Tea Room M. and

CLASS WILL MEET CHAUNCEY AT GREENS RUN CHURCH GROUP

The Co op Class a young married peoples group in Greens Run Church of Christ will meet Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Fierbaugh Truetown with Mrs Helen Fierbaugh as hostess.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ W. H. Fierbaugh Truetown Helen Fierbaugh

Birth of Daughter Joan Riley in Mason City Hill

Parents Mr and Mrs Frank Riley announce the birth of their daughter Joan at the home of the paternal grandparents in Mason City Hill. Sponges come in many colors including black blue green indigo lilac red white and yellow.

Nelsonville Robert Riley Joan Frank Riley Mason City Hill

Albany Churches To Have Joint Thanksgiving Service

Albany M E and Baptist churches join for a union service at the Baptist Church Wednesday at 7 30 with combined choirs providing music. The Baptist pastor will deliver the sermon titled Let us come before His presence with thanks giving. Scout Troop 66 Nelsonville to meet tonight at 7 30 at the West School with expectations of large turnout.

Albany M. E. and Baptist Churches of Nelsonville West School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Courtney Brooks Glenn Serenaders Tri Psi Mrs. Hannas James Knight Shirley Jimmy W. W. Knight Ira M. Ink Albany Pta Mechems Shoe Store Nelson Ville Mrs. West New Jupiter Lancaster Auto Victim WLW Paul Sullivan Moon River the Johnsons Dinner Amos N’ Andy Varieties Lum and Abner Davis Orch Reisman Orch, Reisman Orch Junior Nurse Corps Dorothy Gordon Jack Masters Bobby Benson Hall Renfrew Popeye Goose Creek Parson Boake Carter Heidi Orch Pick Pat Pick Pat Radio Theater Wayne King Quis Quis Shep Fields Duchin Orch Denny Orch CBS the Gumps Ted Malone Helen Trent Rich Man's Darling Quartet Mabelle Jennings Merrymakers Bong Stylists School of the Air Bchool of the Air Happy Hollow al Pearce Musicale Billy Mills Tito Guitar Science Service Clyde Barrie Wilderness Road Patti Chapin Parade of Youth Three Aces Ted Husing Doris Kerr Ted Hammerstein Ken Murray Ken Murrey Pennsylvanians Warnow Orch Olsen Orch Kemp Orch Kemp Orca Nelson Orch NBC Joey Nash Tom Mix Annie W. D. Bouthwell John Gurney Billy and Betty Amos Andy Uncle Ezra Warden Lawes Jack Pearl Stenross Orch Levant Orch Ray Noble Ray Noble Shoit Mary Marlin Gene Arnold High Hatters Dan Harding Happy Jack Walter Logan Inez Lopes Marine Band Mosaic Collegians Gordon Orch White City Compton Jesse Crawford Mario Cozzi Dorothy Dreslin Amos Ns Voice of Fred Hufsmith Hufsmith Dude Ranch Sidewalk Fred Astaire Astaire Jimmy Fidler Royalists Cugat Cugat Orch Casa Loma Dover and Chauncey Area Grads Alrichi Majestic THE Seinal Bellamy Qurentl A&p Meat Markets Packer Long Island A&p Silverbrook Atmore Libby Emperor Grapes Tangerines A&p Food
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