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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville Merchants Seek Veto After Parking Limit Plan

Nelsonville businessmen on the Public Square and nearby streets urge Mayor S G Holland to veto an ordinance restricting parking in the business district. A petition with 74 names asks council to reconsider after amendments extended limits and broadened applicability.

Nelsonville Public Square W. Washington W. Columbus Sts S. G. Holland City Hall Holland

Girls Plan Sale at Wilson's Grocery Saturday Morning

Nelsonville report says Mrs Horch home economics girls sponsor a bake sale at Wilson's grocery at 8 o clock Saturday morning. Cakes and quick breads featured with free recipes for items purchased. This is their first sale after weeks of preparation.

Nelsonville

Rev Evans To Preach Special Sermon In Nelsonville

The Rev. Lloyd Evans will preach at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning on Genesis 12 1 with the topic Your Hated Jew He will discuss the role of the Jew in modern life and invite local Jewish residents to attend A choir anthem O How Amiable by Rodgers will be sung

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Palestine Jordan Christ Evans Rodgers

Health education program visit at Nelsonville school

Miss Myers of the State Department of Health spent Monday through Wednesday at the Nelsonville elementary schools showing dental pictures for Grades 1-6 and giving a lecture. The program was enjoyed and a more extensive health series is planned for elementary and high school pupils next year.

Nelsonville Miss Myers State Department of Health

Elevator in Athens State Hospital to be bid

Notice invites bids for furnishing materials and labor to construct an elevator in the Main Building at Athens State Hospital Ohio. Proposals due Oct 25 1937 27 M Western Standard Time. Plans and specs from State Architect and Engineer Columbus Ohio. Bids must include 10 percent bond and be sealed to the Department of Public Works. The director reserves right to reject all bids.

Ridders S& Wed Director OF Public Works Brate State OF Ohio Columbus Western Standard Athens State Hospital Athens Ohio John P. Schooley Office of the Auditor of State Ohio Departmenta Department of Public Works Division State Ohio Departments Columbia Ole

Edison Science Club Visits State Park for Fall Trip

The Nelsonville Edison Science Club from Nelsonville High School took a school bus trip to Cantwell Cliffs State Park for a fall outing. They enjoyed a steak fry and sang along on the way with many students listed as attendees.

Nelsonville Edison Science Club Nelsonville High School Cantwell Cliffs Ruth Matthewson Ruth Morris Virgene Midkiff Virginia Shaw Frieda Marie White Pauline Johnson Peggy Klinebriel Bob Sowers Theodore Crane Ruth Shafer Sylvia Burchfield Glenn Allen Kathleen Boyd

Nelsonville High Assembly Highlights School Programs

At Nelsonville High School an assembly featured Rev. Clark addressing students. The orchestra debuted under Mr. Franks while Alice Mechem directed scripture reading and morning prayer.

Nelsonville Clark Methodist Church Franks Alice Mechem Abrahams Mary Jo Keating Ruth Patton Berceuse Raber Don Sanders June Carter Rozella Hitchings

Nelsonville Briefs Highlight Local Travel and Visits

Mrs. Frank S. Knox spends the week at Yellow Springs Ohio with daughter Mrs. Robert Baldwin and family. Mrs. Birdie Casey returns to Columbus after ten days with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Spencer and relatives. Mrs. C H Bartlett spends the weekend in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. W R Balderson of Canton visit Mrs. Cora Tignor at the end of the week.

Nelsonville Frank S. Knox Yellow Springs Robert Baldwin Birdie Casey Columbus Thomas Spencer C. H. Bartlett Chicago W. R. Balderson Canton Cora Tignor

Past Matrons and Patrons Meet in Nelsonville

Grace Kelch Adda Hawk and Flossie Crawford hostesses at the home of a former member for the Eudora Chapter Past Matrons and Patrons Association meeting. Members unable to attend should call Mrs Kelch. First Fall meeting with dinner at 6 30.

Nelsonville Grace Kelch Adda Hawk Flossie Crawford

Hollister Dorcas Class Meets on Wednesday

Hollister Dorcas Sunday School of the Hollister U B Church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Sarah Ellen Mitchell as hostess. Fourteen members attended. social time followed business and devotion. The mystery box went to Mrs. Lela Powers. lunch was served by the hostess and her daughter.

Camp Hocking Price Richards Columbus Donald Richards Sam Bickley John Sweeney, Jr Akron John Shepard Youngstown Josiah Mitchel Emanuel Hodgson Jacksonville Sarah E. Mitchell Deena James Brown Lucy Edward Phelps Mary Dew Sarah Byers Mercy Hospital Ellsworth Byers, Jr

Nelsonville Club Dinner Reservations For Tuesday

Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club are asked to phone Edna Backus Frances Bennett or Arlene Betts by Sunday night to reserve for the dinner meeting Tuesday at 6 at the Dew Hotel. Also mentions Grace Shepard visiting Waynesville and federation meeting attendance with speaker Thomas A Jenkins. The Athens County Union Class meets at Pilgrim Holiness Church Oak Grove York Township Sunday 2 pm with music. G A Club benefit at I C C F Hall Saturday 8 pm.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Edna Backus Frances Bennett Arlene Betts Dew Hotel Frances Scott J. M. Hyde W. H. Hyde Ohio Federation of Women's Club Lancaster Thomas A. Jenkins Oak Grove Athens County Pilgrim Holiness Church York Township Amy West

Church Missionary Tea Installs Officers, Plans Study Course

Mrs. B. L. Lamborn hosted the Christian Missionary Society annual missionary tea in Nelsonville. Officers installed include President Mrs. Rose Weigand and Vice Presidents Mrs. S. S. Lane and Mrs. Walter Morrison. A reception for Living Link Missionary Mrs. Lillian Johnston in Africa is planned for Oct. 22.

Nelsonville B. L. Lamborn Christian Missionary Society Rose Weigand S. S. Lane Walter Morrison Josie Baugh Lillian Johnston Living Link Africa

Past Matrons and Patrons Night Set in Eurora Chapter

Nelsonville area EPS event prompts Past Matrons and Patrons to gather at the Eurora Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. A 6 o’clock dinner honors past officers at the Masonic Temple. The chapter marks 39 years October 14 with 34 charter members, four active today: Mr. and Mrs. Ed C. Betts and Dr. and Mrs. A L Pritchard. Mrs Betts was among the first corps of officers.

Nelsonville Eurora Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Order Ed C. Betts A. L. Pritchard

Bridge Club Meets With Substitutes In Nelsonville

Mrs. Walter Mechem entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with substitute players Mrs. C. E. Welch Mrs. Frank Freer Mrs. Kate Edington and Mrs. William Brooks. High scores were posted by Mrs. Rice Mrs. Edington and Mrs. Welch.

Nelsonville C. E. Welch Frank Freer Kate Edington William Brooks Walter Mechem Rice Edington Welch

Grade School Faculty Has Picnic In Nelsonville

Nelsonville grade school faculty members gathered at Jack's picnic grounds near Glen Ebon for a Thursday evening outing. Twenty faculty members attended a two course potluck supper followed by games and contests. Guests included Supt. and Mrs. E. J. Arnold and Mrs. C. Roy Tomlinson. Committee in charge was Miss Florence Cook, Miss Lillian Young, and Miss Esthel Jones. First in a series of social events for the year.

Nelsonville Jack Glen Ebon E. J. Arnold C. Roy Tomlinson Florence Cook Lillian Young Esthel Jones

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