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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1936

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles Host Large Rabbit Dinner Social

Nelsonville Aerie No. 391 Fraternal Order of Eagles held a Nov 25 gathering at its W Washington St home. 235 members attended a 100 rabbit dinner with trimmings, roses and ferns on tables, a smoker, and short program. Guests included Police Chief George Bateman Patrolman James Cope Fire Chief Dana Windon. Dewey the lodge goat was cared for by Jeff Kyre.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles W. Washington St Whitmores George Bateman James Cope Dana Windon Dewey

Andrew Robinson Dies At Home in Newark

Relatives in Nelsonville report the sudden death of Andrew Robinson at his Newark home on Tuesday morning. Mrs Minnie Robinson and Mrs Thomas Spencer left to attend the funeral held this afternoon at 1 80 o clock. He was uncle to Mrs Spencer and brother-in-law of Mrs Robinson. They plan to return Sunday. Misses Grace and Mildred Roberts host the Cosmopolitan Club gathering tonight at their Chestnut Street home.

Nelsonville Andrew Robinson Newark Minnie Robinson Thomas Spencer Mr. Robinson Spencer Robinson Misses Grace Mildred Roberts Cosmopolitan Club Chestnut St

Elias Troupe Gets Splendid Reception

Nelsonville seen a large audience praise the Serenaders a Jugoslavian group led by Carlos Elias Jr with his sisters and Mary Fillipovitch in the high school auditorium. It was the Garden Club series second weekly performance featuring their native land scenery. From Nelsonville the group heads to New York City for lectures in private schools including Groton School.

Nelsonville Carlos Elias Jr Mary Fillipovitch Garden Club New York City Groton School

Nelsonville SPQR Club Meets At Lightfoot Home

SPQR Club of Nelsonville High School met Monday evening at Garth Lightfoot home with a focus on Great Men of Ancient Rome. Members answered roll with famous Roman names. Billy Parks won a humor prize. Richard Jones attended as guest. next meeting set for Helen and Jack Pritchard’s home.

Nelsonville SPQR Nelsonville High School Garth Lightfoot Rome Edith Lehman Irvin Badger Lewis Vaughn

Reverend Hook Announces Weekend Services at Pittsburgh Church

Nelsonville notices preaching at Pittsburgh Church Saturday evening November 28 with special music by Mr. McKinney and family. Sunday November 29 features an all day meeting at Goose Run and a singing program inviting the public.

Nelsonville Charles Hook Pittsburgh

Pilgrim Holiness Pastor Visits Nelsonville Family

Rev. and Mrs. Dp. C. Shearer of Marion are guests of their son Paul Shearer and his wife over Thanksgiving. They spent Thursday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Bateman and plan calls on other friends. Rev. Shearer is former pastor here and now serves as assistant district superintendent of the Ohio District of Pilgrim Holiness Churches.

Nelsonville Dp. C. Shearer Marion Paul Shearer R. W. Bateman Shearer Pilgrim Holiness Church Ohio Pilgrim Holiness Churches Ray O'Dell Lancaster Clara Caldwell Albert Corwin S. FH. Dean W. J. Jones Columbus A. 8. Bethel Athens L. T. Rhoades Mary Elizabeth Kessinger R. L. Tomlinson Smithfield John Bigger Cadiz B. J. Kessinger George Hall Jackson St Hubert Bill Hall Norman Hall Ralph Higgins Mary L. Funk Ada Scheeler Chester Hall Sidney Frank Bonifield Carmichael A. B. Johnson Jo Kelly Bernard Erwh Jacky Pearson Detroit William Lancaster Paul Steubenville Henry Lancaster Lloyd Evans Scott, O

Stage Recovering at Home After Logan Hospital Trip

Nelsonville report says Mr. Harry Stage has been moved from Cherrington Hospital Logan to his home after six weeks with a fractured left leg.

Nelsonville Harry Stage Thie City Cherrington Hospital Logan

Social and Personal Notes from Long Bottom

The Long Bottom community lists social events and visits. Mrs Marjorie Rathburn receives a mis cellaneous shower hosted by the Christian Church group. Families including the Sanders, Fuller, Young, Hensley, Cottle, Reed, Chambers, and Milhoan are noted with travel, visits, and holiday time as local schools close for a holiday and BE Hughes lies ill in Gallipolis.

Mary Chambers Hazel Milhoan FB. E. Smart Glenn Howard Hughes Columbus Hughes BE. D., Hughes Gallipolis

Henry Culp Dies at His Home Near Buchtel

Nelsonville widower Henry Culp age 85 died Thursday at his home near Buchtel. The body is at Stout's Funeral Home with services Sunday at 2 PM and burial at Buchtel. He leaves three daughters Susie Clary Morristown Gladys Morman Haydenville and Letha Keating and a son Sam Columbus, plus three brothers and three sisters.

Nelsonville Henry Culp Buchtel Stout Buehtel Susie Clary Morristown Gladys Morman Haydenville Letha Keating Sam Columbus John Charles William Culp Sophia Moore Susie Blackston Catherine Jones

York Grange elects new officers for coming year

York Grange met to elect officers including Master Hal Howard Overseer Shires Cagg Lecturer Thelma Ely Steward Jesse Cagg Assistant Steward James McClain Chaplain Maude McClain Treasurer Estella Cage Secretary Adda Maccombs Gatekeeper Vernon Cagg Ceres Dorothy Howard Pomona Bernice Cagg Flora Alice Maccombs Lady Assistant Steward Fay Howard. Nelsonville guests Mr and Mrs George FE Johnson and Miss Margaret visited the Fred Johnsons in Zanesville.

Nelsonville York Grange Hal Howard Shires Cagg Thelma Ely Jesse Cagg James McClain Maude McClain Estella Cage Adda Maccombs Vernon Cagg Ceres Dorothy Howard Pomona Bernice Cagg Flora Alice Maccombs Fay Howard

Mrs. E. M. Daugherty Doughnut Recipe Shared

A Coolville resident, Mrs. E M Daugherty, shares a doughnut recipe using one egg sugar lard sour milk soda salt baking powder nutmeg and flour to make a stiff dough. The dough is rolled to a thin sheet and fried in hot fat and rolled in confectioners sugar if desired.

Beor E. M. Daugherty Coolville

Fire damage at Lawrence Young residence reported

A small table and the mantle were burned on the second floor of the Lawrence Young house on Jefferson Street Wednesday evening. Soot in a chimney flue apparently ignited by burning soot caused slight damage, according to Fire Chief Dana Windsor.

Nelsonville Lawrence Young Jefferson St Dana Windon

Club To Give Dance In Fagliese Hall

The Ladies Democratic Club sponsors a dance at Faglies Hall in Jacksonville on Saturday night. Stewart's Orchestra from Nelsonville will play round and square dances from eight until twelve.

Jacksonville—Ladies Democratic Club Faglies Hall Stewart Nelsonville

Many Attend Joint Thanksgiving Service

Nelsonville reports a largely attended Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Leland Goodman of the Christian Church delivered the message, with Rev. H. A. Rothrock of the First Methodist presiding. The Presbyterian choir directed by Martin Alexander sang O Give Thanks.

Presbyterian Church Leland Goodman The Christian Church H. A. Rothrock First Methodist Church Presbyterian Martin Alexander

Pythian Sisters Bingo Party Set for Saturday

Nelsonville reports the Pythian Sisters will host a regular bingo party at the EP Hall Saturday evening at 8 o clock.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters EP Hall

Eastern Stars Install New Officers Tonight

Eastern Star members and guests are invited to the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville tonight at 7 o'clock for the installation of new officers. A 6 o'clock covered dish dinner is for order members, with the public ceremony at 7:30. Surrounding chapters are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Eastern Star Masonic Temple Jessie Peck Fostoria Elma Hullinger Springfield Roberta Mindling Beverly Inez Wilson District No. 25

Nelsonville Social and Personal Notes Recap

Nelsonville social items show multiple visits and guests from Athens Cleveland and surrounding towns. Families like O'Dell Kes singer Hall Bonifield and Lancaster host relatives with Thanksgiving gatherings and travels to Detroit. Reverend Lloyd Evans joined relatives in Scott for the holiday.

Mizpah Class Met at Mrs Nora Siddle Home

NELSONVILLE The Mizpah Class of the M E Church met at the home of Mrs Nora Siddle Tuesday evening. Mrs Bertha Barker led devotions and read the First Psalm. Members answered roll call with parts of the social program. Elmer Siddle sang two solos. Two contests awarded prizes to Miss Louise Pearce and Mrs Bertha Barker. Christmas party set for Dec 22 at Mrs Barker’s home.

Nelsonville M. E. Church Nora Siddle Bertha Barker Siddle Elmer Siddle Louise Pearce

Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening in Nelsonville

Mrs. Walter Quigley of Columbus Mrs. Phillip Weller Mrs. Robert Kinney and Mrs. Edward Sharp attended as guests Tuesday night to form three tables as Miss Mary Sharp hosted the bridge club. Mrs. C. H. Ruble and Miss Catherine Spencer held high scores.

Nelsonville Walter Quigley Columbus Phillip Weller Robert Kinney Edward Sharp Mary Sharp C. H. Ruble Catherine Spencer

MOAVA SUPERSITORIES Advertised for Pain Relief

A vintage pharmacy ad promotes Moava Suppositories as a quick relief for pain and distress. It guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer and invites readers to purchase at Athens Pharmacy and other druggists.

Athens

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