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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1938
Page
2
Nelsonville local Eagles aim to double membership with 168 new members in five months. Family Night on Oct 14 features a dance act by eight local girls. Oct 25 marks the monthly initiation with a 31 member class. Oct 27 hosts the monthly feed expected to attract at least 250 attendees, with an invitation sent to Marietta Eagles after a recent contest victory.
Nelsonville meeting announced for Sunday at 6 o clock in the Church of Christ. Shirley Knight, secretary, will arrange music for the program. Paul Courtney will oversee the capcake ing program.
Will entertain with a weekly benefit party at the I O O F Hall Saturday evening at 8 oclock.
The State of Ohio through Athens County Common Pleas Court announces a public auction of real estate in Dover Township to satisfy a judgment. The sale, under Sheriff Charles W. Bayless, requires cash in hand and a minimum bid of two thirds of appraised value of 8500 dollars, with conditions regarding coal and mineral rights and railroad rights. Foster B. Cornwell is the attorney.
Nelsonville's Presbyterian group aims to clear all church debts this fall. W. L. Hudson will work with John G. Gredler a New York financial expert for two weeks in Athens Presbytery. If Nelsonville clears its debt of about $6 000 and others follow it could be a national first.
The Bryan and Coon families held their annual reunion at the Grange Hall on the Athens Fairgrounds in Nelsonville, October 2. Frank Coon was elected president and Mrs. Fannie Williams secretary. next year’s meeting planned at the same venue. The oldest attendee was 81 and the youngest two weeks old.
In Nelsonville the Pilgrim Holiness Church men's Sunday School class has grown to 285 members. Reunion day is set for Sunday October 9 in the class room with hopes all enrolled attend. Revival services continue nightly at 7 with Rev. J M Hames preaching. public invited.
Local health authorities quarantined two scarlet fever cases in Nelsonville. One case involves the son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Bryan on Myers Street with a mild attack, while a more serious preschooler illness is at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd North on St Johns Street.
In Nelsonville the Mothers' Club hears Mrs. Richard G. Williams of the Ohio Congress of P T A present a talk on The Fundamental Habits of Eating and Sleeping at Central School. She reviews prior habits discussion and cites physical causes, medical consultation, and avoiding anxious parental pressure. The group plans a session on Emotional Habits for October 19 at the Central School.
Mrs. Effie Lamborn and assistants hosted the Christian Missionary Society annual tea at Lamborn home. Rev. Goodman led devotion, Marquise Morris presented a program on Meeting Modern Conditions, and Hyla Herrold spoke on The Church at Washington. Twenty five members and guests attended the social hour.
Miss Eleanore Reese of Wellston is the weekend guest of Miss Shirley Knight and will attend the Wellston Nelsonville football game today.
Mrs. William Mills entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with substitute players Mrs. Frank Freer Mrs. William Brooks and Mrs. Frank Poston. High scores were posted by Mrs. Cecil Shafer Mrs. L. P. Rice and Mrs. Freer.
Mrs. Warren Badger will be hostess Saturday afternoon for the Hyperion Club, welcoming members to their first fall meeting.
Miss Charlotte Ucker hosted bridge night with substitutes Miss Margaret Shafer and Mrs. Carl Campbell. Guests Miss Shafer and Mr. Shafer tied high and low scores, while Mrs. T. R. Mills, Mrs. George Rose, and Miss Ucker contributed to a lively competition.
Doanville hosts a Sunday School rally day at the Community Center on October 9. Morning service begins at 9 with speaker Mrs. John Lloyd Evans of Nelsonville. Brooks Franks of Nelsonville Schools provides special music. Young People meet at 6 pm and the evening rally service starts at 7.
Nelsonville church announces morning worship with the topic Is the Church Out Moded The Loyalty Campaign enters its second Sunday The choir will sing O Jesus I Have Promised Rev Leland Goodman leads the evening topic What Is Religion Worth Today Religions Power There is a gospel song service before the sermon Mrs Lou Allen will provide special music The Workers Council meets Monday at 6 in the social room all church and Sunday School workers urged to attend.
Plans are completed for a rummage sale sponsored by the high school PTA in Nelsonville. The sale runs Saturday from 1 to 9 PM in rooms once used by the Peasant Pantry featuring clothing and other items for purchase.
D of A announces a benefit party at the I O O F Hall tonight in Nelsonville bringing community members together for a local fundraising event.
Gallipolis notes report the marriage of Glenn Marr and Mae Notter at the Notter home near Lecta with 25 guests at a lawn dinner. A serenade for the couple followed and they will live in a new bungalow near Ledta. The bridal party included Miss Mae Notter and Miss Lady Notter.
Mrs Albert Stauffer hosted the Nebo Missionary Aid Society Monday with twenty four members and guests present. The group spent the day quilting and shared a covered dish noon meal.
Mrs Hugo Pierrotti hosted a Monday evening stork shower for her sister in law Mrs Harold Burris Amanda Johnson. Eighteen friends attended the social occasion and refreshments were served at the close.
Miss Edithe Wolfe was elected president and Mrs Connie Brown secretary at the Trimble Wednesday Bridge Club business meeting. High score prize went to Mrs Nelle Linscott with second and third to Mrs Gen Hughes and Mrs Esta Haskins. traveling prize to Mrs Marie Antle. Guests Mrs Walter Dankel of Delaware and Mrs Ann Wilson received gifts. refreshments served to members and guests.
Mrs Ray White hosted a four table Wednesday Night Bridge Club session. Winners were Mrs Louise Wallace first, Miss Ann Dennison second, and guest prize to Mrs Kath leen Shumway. A salad course followed for a long list of attendees.
Faithful Workers Sewing Club met at Mrs. Virgil Tucker's home with Mrs. Gladys Viney presiding. They set final plans for a fish fry Saturday evening October 8 at Mrs. Tucker's home and prepared items for sale. Next meeting will be at Mrs. J R Binford's home October 19 from 6 to 8 pm.
The Loyal Co-Workers Class of the local Church of Christ met at Miss Charlene Wahl's home Wednesday evening. Officers elected were Miss Marguerite Post president and Miss Margaret Chappelear secretary treasurer. Herman Jauchius serves as class instructor. A social hour followed with refreshments served.
Nelsonville announces autumn communion Sunday at 10 30 a m with Lord's Supper and Baptism. Choir will sing The Gloria and On the Road to Emmaus under Martin Alexander. Rev Lloyd Evans to preach both 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Mary Louise Bowen plays organ morning service Margaret Galvin plays organ evening service.
The Buchtel York Rural PTA schedules its second meeting of the school year for Monday at 7 30 PM in the Buchtel gymnasium. Mrs Elsie Bookman and Mrs Cleo Rice lead the program. A large crowd is expected and a lunch will be offered for a small charge prepared by a team of listed volunteers.
William Silcott of Nelsonville was fined $50 and costs by Mayor C. G. Dew on a guilty plea for keeping his beer parlor open after hours as mandated by city ordinance, having changed from not guilty.
Glouster Tom Cats lose a hard game to Crooksville 2 to 0 with a safety scoring the only points. A melee of punts and penalties marked the slugfest as Glouster gains six first downs to Crooksville seven. Birth announced for Don ald Love’s daughter with grandparents Eustace Love and Elmer Clemons.
Mr and Mrs Gene Galloway announce the birth of a 10 pound daughter born Thursday morning. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Herman L Janchius of 18 Maple St and Mr and Mrs R C Galloway of Palos.
The tent meeting at the Gospel tent in Murray City has been moved to the new town schoolhouse due to weather. The meetings will continue all week.
Starting Sunday October 9 services will be held at the Episcopal Church each Sunday afternoon at 4 30 o clock through fall and winter except on the fourth Sunday when services begin at 9 a m with holy communion observed.
A benefit party will be held Saturday night at 7 30 in the Buchtel Opera House. Proceeds fund needed equipment for grades one through eight and support for the Buchtel Band.
Nelsonville reports a benefit event set for 7 30 tonight at St Andrews Parish Hall. Organizers invite local residents to attend and support the cause with proceeds directed to the ongoing fundraiser.
Glouster Church of Christ marks its 50th anniversary with a full day program. Activities include Bible School at 9 a.m. and a 2 p.m. service with hymns, readings, and a rededication sermon by E. J. Meacham, followed by evening services and a Happy Hour. Other city churches invite participation.
The Jackson Jacksonville Trimble High School finance committee met to elect officers Mrs Georgia Sayre as president Mrs Vaughan as vice president and Mrs Rawlins as secretary treasurer Other members include Mrs Connie Brown Mrs Viola Kuhne Mrs Van Hall and the high school faculty The group plans the Fall Festival at the high school on Friday Oct 21 with lunch ice cream bars soft drinks home made candy games boxing and wrestling matches a musical and literary program and a door prize Proceeds aim to reduce the athletic fund deficit.
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