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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1937

Page

2

McKinley Republican Club to host Jenkins address

Nelsonville plans a meeting at the Legion building at 7 15 PM with Congressman Thomas A Jenkins as speaker. W D Mender chairs the tonight session and Bob Kinney chairs the following week. Transacted business and refreshments for 50 members were noted.

Nelsonville McKinley Republican Club Thomas A. Jenkins Congressman Jenkins Legion Building W. D. Mender Bob Kinney

Scouts Describe Jamboree Trip Before Rotary Club

Nelsonville youths from Athens shared experiences from the International Scout Jamboree in Washington with Rotary members. Clint Knowlton outlined daily routines and friendships formed with scouts from foreign lands while sending a Scotland letter. Clarence Coakley Gilbert Smith and Arch Knowlton attended, with Dr. Donoghue noting world peace aims through youth goodwill.

Nelsonville Clint Knowlton Athens Washington, D. C Rotary Club Scotland Clarence Coakley Gilbert Smith Arch Knowlton Camp Nelson Tom Donoghue Boy Scouts Rotary Clubs

J H McSherry Observed 79th Birthday in Nelsonville

On Sunday October 3 the 79th birthday of J H McSherry was observed at a dinner hosted by his sister Mrs Margaret Jones on Canal Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs S R McDowell and Mr and Mrs McSherry. After a few weeks the McSherrys will move to Columbus to spend the winter with Mr and Mrs L A Sanner.

Nelsonville J. H. McSherry Margaret Jones Canal St S. R. McDowell

Grace M. Rardin Appointed Administrator with Will Annexed

Grace M. Rardin of Athens Ohio is appointed and qualified as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Daniel A Rardin deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated September 13 1937 by Louis Tyroler Probate Judge.

Grace M. Rardin Athens Ohio Daniel A. Rardin Athens County Louis Tyroler Said County

Men to observe ninth anniversary of the Men's Class

Nelsonville program set for Thursday evening October 7 with special music and singing. The Rev. C P Pridgen district superintendent of the Ohio district will deliver the message. The instructor urges all men to attend.

Nelsonville C. P. Pridgen Ohio

New Christian Social Service Worker Introduced in Doanville

In Nelsonville Doanville members and Athens groups gather at the Community Center to welcome Miss Riley, the new Christian social service worker for the Dorcas Society. A dinner for 57 precedes a program of prayers, readings, songs, and tributes. World Day of Prayer is set for March 4 1938 and Athens Presbyterial for March 22 23.

Nelsonville Riley Christian Social Service Doanville Doreas Society Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Missionary Society Athens James Knight Anna Chapman Roy Sayers Cecil Shafer Edith Stiers Lu Shafer Co. E. Weltzheimer Nora McGuire Alice Thompson Betty McGuire Verna Thompson Marie Warehime Lloyd Evans Synodical C. I. S Miss Riley Middleport E. B. Acombb Alberta Groves O. L. Morrison Bess Cooper

Nelsonville Band to Give First Concert This Season

Nelsonville High School Band directed by Brooks D. Franks will perform Saturday Oct 9 at 7 30 pm on the Central School Grounds. Refreshments will be sold by the Band Boosters Club to fund new uniforms for the ensemble.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Brooks D. Franks Band Boosters Club

Women’s Missionary Tea Set for Thursday Evening

Nelsonville reports the Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church plans its annual tea at Mrs. Byron Lamborn’s home Thursday at 7 50 p m. The event is open to the church and extends a special invitation to Hi Tri Sorority members.

Nelsonville Womens Missionary Society of the Christian Church Byron Lamborn Hi Tri

Morgan Speaker Reports on Postoperative Infection

Dr Tl H Morgan of Athens addressed the Athens County Medical Society during the October meeting at the First Christian Church parlors. The session included a chicken dinner by the Esther Class and the induction of two new members.

Nelsonville Tl. H. Morgan Athens Athens County Medical Society First Christian Church Esther

PTA Council endorses Nelsonville pool project meeting

Nelsonville PTA Council met for fall session and endorsed the swimming pool project. Officers elected for the coming year include Roy Tomlinson president Mrs James Cooke first vice president and Miss Louise Pearce secretary treasurer.

Nelsonville PTA Roy Tomlinson James Coope Louise Pearce

Nelsonville Worship Leader Leads Union Young People Meet

Everett Woody served as worship leader for a Union Young People gathering in Nelsonville. The meeting opened with singing Fairest Lord Jesus and a devotional, followed by a scripture lesson by Winfield Howe and prayer by Rev. Lloyd Evans. Miss Helen Shaw led the discussion Having a Good Time as part of the Making a Christian Home series.

Nelsonville Everett Woody Union Young People's Meeting Lord Jesus Winfield Howe Lloyd Evans Helen Shaw

Rev Lloyd Evans to speak on Sunday School Movement

The Rev. Lloyd Evans will address the midweek congregation at 7 pm in the Presbyterian Church on the Sunday School Movement. He will discuss the value of religious education through the Sabbath School and its benefits.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church

City Hall Sign Erected in Nelsonville

A handsome new electric sign was installed on Fayette Street fronting the City Buildings. Henceforth the local seat of government and home of law and order will be known as City Hall with the lines Police and Fire Dept beneath it.

Nelsonville Fayette St

Mrs Pettit Is Honored As Glenford Aux Officers

In Nelsonville the Women's Auxiliary of Glenford Dugan Post elected officers led by Kate Pettit as president and George Call as first vice president. Other officers include Gene Berry second vice president William Gray treasurer Isaac Vaughn secretary and Margaret McKee chaplain. Installation is set for Oct 25. Mrs Leonard Cooley reported on the state convention and will share her New York City national convention experience at the Crooksville district meeting on Oct 28.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post Kate Pettit George Call Gene Berry William Gray Isaac Vaughn Margaret McKee Leonard Cooley Cooley New York City Crooksville

Parks Reunion Highlights Somerset Visit

Nelsonville reports the Parks and Pergrin families attending the Parks reunion in Somerset on Sunday. Patricia Clifford of Corning has taken a position in the Sunday Creek Coal Co office, replacing Margaret Butts who resigned to join the county treasurer’s office in Athens. Clifford has worked in Columbus the past four years.

Nelsonville Patricia Clifford Sunday Creek Coal Co Margaret Butts Athens Miss Clifford Corning Columbus

Mid-Week Prayer Service At Nelsonville Church

The mid week prayer service will be held tonight at 7 o'clock in the auditorium of the Church of Christ in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Cosmopolitan Club Meeting Postponed in Nelsonville

The first fall Cosmopolitan Club meeting once to be held Friday evening with Miss Bertha Nixon has been postponed to a later date, announced today in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Red Men's Lodge Cosmopolitan Club Bertha Nixon

Dinner gathering honors local residents in Nelsonville and Buchtel

Clarence Andrews hosts a Sunday dinner with guests including Mrs. Verna Rose of Columbus Mrs. P G Oakley and son Junior and Miss Jane Rose of Nelsonville along with Robert Oakley of Buchtel.

Nelsonville Clarence Andrews Buchtel Verna Rose Columbus P. G. Oakley and Son Jane Rose Robert Oakley

Mrs Posphical Guest Of Oakleys In Columbus Visit

Mrs. Robert Posphical Treva Oakley visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. IP G Oakley in Columbus.

Nelsonville Robert Posphical Treva Oakley Columbus IP. G. Oakley

Browns Beauticians Win Two Of Three To Open Bowling Season

GLOUSTER The Browns Beauticians won two of three in the league opener at Wolf and Sons Bowling Alleys against the Rich Leaf Bakers. The second game ended in a 822 all tie, decided in a roll off by the Bakers. Dan Kovach rolled the high score with 213. Tuesday night features Five Wolfs versus Ullmark Chevrolets.

Glouster Wolf and Sons Browns Beauticians Rich Leaf Bakers Bakers Dan Kovach Wolfs Ullmark Chevrolets

Are To Honor New Pastor At Nelsonville Church

Nelsonville church prepares a 7 30 reception to honor new pastor Rev M P Clark and wife and to bid farewell to retiring pastor Rev H A Rothrock now in Middleport. Next Sunday Nell Warner becomes hostess at the Dew Hotel dining room, with Jo Kelly stepping down after four years.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church M. P. Clark H. A. Rothrock Middleport Rothrocks Nell Warner Dew Jo Kelly

Community Program Fosters Fellowship in Glouster

The First Baptist Church hosted a Thursday program featuring Prof. M. M. Bryson Rev. F. G. Boroff and Father Kessler with messages on community fellowship A solo by Mrs Anice Misner and music led by Mrs Ethel Riley and Rev James Crable followed by refreshments directed by Mrs Gladys Viney American Legion Auxiliary members will meet Thursday night at 7 00 o clock dues may be paid at the meeting

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary

Epworth Members Enjoy Chili Party at Methodist Church

Epworth League members gathered at the Methodist Church Tuesday for a chili party. Miss Mary Boroff led group singing before meals served by Mrs. F G Boroff and Mrs. Gerald Dunlevy, followed by games and folk dances.

Frances Douglas Gertrude Dunlevy Christine Skinner Doris Marie Wolf Helen Kirkbride Pauline Nelson Ira Wolf Dorothy Zimmer Maxine Thompson Isabell Lamar Phyllis Dyer Laura Mildred Lantz Gail Bingman Bob Maurer Bob Bulloch Donald Buchanan Bob Emerich John Bryson George Tolliver Don Maurer Larry Vaughn Emmett Gaskella Everett Gaskelin Lewis Koehler

Sportsmen Will Be Active This Season

Jacksonville scene reports the Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club meeting with new members voting to implement a propagation plan. Acres of green forage will be planted to feed game and birds next year. Lunches included fresh country ham from Zanesville and hamburger from New Lexington. Next meeting November 2 will feature oysters and members urged to bring a prospective recruit. Glouster hosts Neasly Maxwell guests Helen Maxwell Boston C. E. Maxwell Doris Dickerhoof Akron. Glouster Lodge F and A M 607 to hold Entered Apprentice work Wednesday night.

Jacksonville Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club Zanesville Meat Company New Lexington Glouster Glouster Lodge F A. M

Glouster Kiwanis elect new officers and directors

Glouster Kiwanis Club met at Hotel Gordon on Tuesday with large attendance. Roger Kittle was chosen as president and Phil Robinson as vice president after speeches by three candidates. Seven directors were elected, and delegates for the Toledo state convention were named. Season tickets for a four performance music festival go on sale November 1.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club A. C. Young Lancaster Church of Christ That City B. M. Jones Ironton Willis Blower Mr. Jones

Leaves Hospital Glouster: Brian Clifford Returns Home

Clifford Brian of Hunterdon is discharged from Mercy Hospital after a minor surgery last week and returns to his home on Sunday.

Glouster Clifford Brian Hunterdon Mercy Hospital

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief

An advertisement notes millions spent annually on pile remedies and promotes Peterson's Ointment as a fast soother. It claims rapid relief from itching with a 35¢ bottle or 60¢ tube plus a rubber nozzle, with a money back guarantee if not delighted.

Peterson Adv

Marcellite Rebekah Lodge to Meet Thursday Night

The Past Noble Grand Club of the Marcellite Rebekah Lodge will meet Thursday at 7:30 PM at Mrs. William Golding’s home. Business of importance is announced. J. B. Barker of Colorado Springs visited friend Phil Robinson in Glouster on Monday.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge William Golding J. B. Barker Colorado Springs Colo Phil Robinson

Williams Conducts Logan Business Visit

Joe Williams was a business visitor in Logan on Tuesday evening, spending time with local officials and discussing local commerce opportunities.

Logan Joe Williams

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