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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1937

Page

2

Report New Members to York Township Democratic Club

The York Township Democratic Club met in Buckeye Building rooms. About 100 new members were added since the last meeting as the campaign for the special three mill county levy was discussed. Judge Louis Tyroler urged voters to support the levy for welfare and relief programs. The Conference Club plans a Sunday meeting at 2 PM in the Church of Christ study with Miss Arlene Betts as advisor.

Nelsonville York Township Democratic Club Buckeye Louis Tyroler Athens Conference Club Church of Christ Arlene Betts

Rev Goodman Will Speak Twice Sunday at Church of Christ

Nelsonville church outlines morning worship with the sermon Keeping Men on Their Feet and a choir piece As He Whom a Mother Comforteth. A brief congregational meeting follows. Evening service is evangelistic with gospel songs and a sermon by Rev Leland Goodman on I Know a Name at 7 p.m.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Meredith Leland Goodman

Changes in Telephone Service Are Started Nel sonville

Ohio Bell crews switch rural Nelsonville area from magneto to common battery service affecting about 100 rural telephones. Numbers shift from 2100 to 1100 group, with completion expected before November 1 directory release and no service interruption.

Nelsonville Ohio Bell Telephone Company A. C. Wirth Wirth

Nelsonville Groups Names Round Table Study Club

The Round Table study group met at the Daughertys to approve a club name and agree on regular meetings the second and fourth Thursdays. Rev. Lloyd Evas was chosen discussion leader and plans were set for a future gathering at Rev. Evans’s home. Also noted is a Monday benefit social sponsored by the Monday PTA and school.

Nelsonville The Round Table Oral Daugherty Daugherty Lloyd Evas

Gourdlike Fruit Puzzle Clues Across and Down

A mixed list of crossword like clues with across and down entries. Tiles include familiar terms such as monkey, gibbon, goddess of peace, and eagle eye for “observed” while other lines hint at radiant wordplay and word-fitting.

New Pastor Speaks At WCTL Meeting In Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes show Bernice McDowell hosting Wo man’s Christian Temperance Union at her Jefferson Street home. Dr W P Clark new M E Church pastor spoke on Health with reports from officers and several communications read. Social hour refreshments served.

Nelsonville Bernice McDowell Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Jefferson St W. P. Clark M. E. Church McDowell Fannie Williams Gertrude Allen Dr. Clark

Nelsonville couples wed in West Virginia ceremony

Miss Mary Jo Keating daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Keating and Robert Patton son of Mr Clint Patton were married Wednesday October 13 at Pt Pleasant West Virginia The couple resides on Chestnut Street and will entertain friends at home after the ceremony.

Nelsonville Mary Jo Keating Walter Keating Robert Patton Clint Patton Pt. Pleasant W. Va St. Clair Station Chestnut St

Absences Listed by Fairfield County Superintendent

Lancaster Ohio Superintendent Bryan Redd cites excuses for absence including a permanent wave 12 1 2 days, circus attendance 10 days, fishing 3 1 2 days, and skunk odor on clothing 7 days. The remarks reflect humorous and unusual reasons given by students or staff.

Lancaster, O Bryan Redd Fairfield County

Eagles Bouts Set For October Twenty Ninth at Buchtel

The Eagles boxing commission fixes Friday October twenty ninth for the season’s first indoor show at the Buchtel Opera House. Nelsonville fans are urged to show support. future Eagle events depend on local interest. The card will include 28 rounds with top Hocking Valley talent and Frankie Johnson of Nelsonville as a featured fighter after a recent draw with Eddie Banik.

Eagle Hocking Valley Frankie Johnson Nelsonville Eddie Banik Murray City

PLAN TWO BENEFITS IN NELSONVILLE IOOF HALL

The GA Club announces two benefits to be held Saturday night at 8 o'clock and again Monday night at 7 30 in the IOOF Hall. The events aim to raise funds for club activities and community aid. Local residents and members of the GA Club are invited to attend.

Nelsonville W. L. Hudson Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution Oral Daugherty GA Club IOOF

Crabtree To Make Trophy Presentation

NELSONVILLE The Junior Handball League will host a program at the Methodist Church Sunday at 6 pm with Miss Martha Galvin concluding the study on Our Part in Making Our Homes Christian. Captain Este Crabtree will present the league trophy to the winners.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Martha Galvin Arlene Betts Este Crabtree Rochester Red Wings Dude” Howe Presbyterian Church Herbert Woody Rolland Pierce Wilbur Mender Lillian Johnston Belgian Congo Johnston Leopold Belgium

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