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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1939

Page

2

Anniversary dinner marks Nelsonville Elks 40 years

About 250 Elks and guests attended the 40th anniversary turkey dinner and initiatory service in Nelsonville Lodge Thursday night. Prominent Ohio Elks officers joined local members for the ceremony with 22 candidates initiated and 17 of the original 40 charter members still living receiving life certificates.

Nelsonville Institution of Nelsonville Lodge Ohio Elks Association Ed C. Evans George E. Johnson E. R. Lesh J. J. Pritchard James Sharp J. L Pritchard Elks St. Andrews Charles L. Haslop Newark Ohio Nelsonville Lodge S. W. Ross Tiffin Bellaire Lima Harry Co. W. Wallace Columbus Lodge The Elkdom United States U. S. Senate House of Representatives C. A. Lais Norwalk Leslie G. Scrimger Columbus Charles J. Schmidt Joseph Fitzgerald Canton Robert Dunkle Chillicothe Esquire Walter Penry Radnor John Neate Upper Sandusky Dusty” Rhodes

Halloween Party Delights Rain Bow Class Members

Mrs. Harry Ashworth hosted Rain bow Class of the Church of Christ with games prizes and refreshments for 20 members and guests. Dr. A L Pritchard and Dr N Hill attend a surgeons convention. relief commodities distribution announced in Buchtel. Nelsonville G A Club benefit party planned at LO CF Hall.

Harry Ashworth Walnut St Orville Steenrod Roy Morris Church of Christ Wilbert Hall Carnes Hickman Ivan Matheny William Barrows Nelle Johnson Mae Tress Carl Allen Anderson Ind Robert Kinney Pete Shough Dayton Don Schientz A. L. Pritchard N. Hill C. & O. Surgeons White Sulphur Springs Nelsonville G. A. Club Lo.c.f

Horoscopes Warn Of Turbulence And Need For Restraint

The piece warns of a difficult day with turbulence and misunders tandings across programs, commerce, and personal relations. It advises restraint, prudence, and self control to avoid friction and conflict, noting birthdays may bring potential setbacks unless careful.

Transportation timetable details and flight options

Train numbers and schedules list arrivals and departures for No 1 National Limited No 3 Diplomat No 43 Daily Except Sunday No 29 Daily Except Monday and other trains with times. It notes Chesapeake and Ohio routes and New York Central lines with daily and north south services and a charter air service offering daytime trips to any city with an airport.

Baltimore & 0 Diplomat National Limited Wor Evens No. 1 Chesapeake South Boun NEW York Central South NEW York Central North

A Capella Choir to Sing Sacred Music in Nelsonville

The A Capella Choir of Catawba College Salisbury N C directed by Harold W Dicksensheets will give a sacred music concert Monday at 8 pm in the Church of Christ auditorium. Sponsored by Church of Christ Methodist and Presbyterian, a 5 pm supper will be served. The three churches seek housing for 34 visitors and ask volunteers to call Mrs B W Lawson.

Nelsonville Catawba College Salisbury N. C Harold W. Dickensheets Church of Christ Church of Christ, Methodist Church Presbyterian Church B. W. Lawson

Public hearing set on change of U S Route 50 location in Athens County

The Ohio Director of Highways will hold a 10:30 AM hearing on November 7 1989 in the Athens County Courthouse Athena Ohio to consider relocating part of U S Route 50 S H 150 Section E Part and KF in Athens County The proposal details a new route through Carthage and Troy Townships and mentions abandonment of the old highway to revert to county control after project acceptance.

Columbus Ohio Director of Highways of Athens County Commissioners Court House Athena Athens County Carthage Township Troy Township Department of Highways Dana T. l Mary Burns Aldo McKinley Nellie V. Nicholas Fred Ik. Varner M. D. Hughes Eva J. Clark Wm. L. Evans Everett W. Cole W.B. Noyes Nora L. Chase J. E. Chase Andrew Blackburn Pasha Millhorn W. B. Hartnell Ralph B. Calaway F. D Martha King Edgar Dixon Roy M Hallie Gordon Robert 8S. Beightler

Eagles Seek Welfare Levy Ahead of Athens County Vote

Nelsonville Eagles urge a November 7 welfare levy for Athens County. They plan to distribute 1500 pamphlets urging residents to vote yes to aid the crippled needy orphans and tuberculosis patients, warning welfare work hinges on united support.

Nelsonville Aerie of Eagles Athens County United

Elder Will Preach At Christian Church

Nelsonville church schedule lists Church School at 9 30 a m Roy Barron superintendent Morning worship and Holy Communion at 1030 with choir anthem I Will Feed My Flock by Simper In pastor absence Lawrence Crawford Butler presiding elder Walter L Morrison conducts services Young Peoples Society meets at 6 pm Evening service at 7 led by Young Peoples Society Weekday choir rehearsal Tuesday at 7 mid week service under Walter L Morrison Ladies aid meets Wednesday Esther class Thursday

Nelsonville Church of Christ Roy Barron Simper Lawrence Crawford Butler Walter L. Morrison Young Peoples Society Young People’s Society Ladies Aid Esther

Pensioners dropped from surplus commodities list in York Township

Old age pensioners have been removed from the list of clients eligible for surplus commodities. They should not apply for commodities at the York Township House on Saturday.

Nelsonville York Township

Revival to Begin at Pilgrim Holiness Church

Revival services start October 23 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street. Evangelist Rev. J. M. Hames of Greer South Carolina will lead with music at 7 each service. Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 9 30, morning sermon by Pastor Rev. B A Awe, evening sermon at 7 and a Young People service at 6.

J. M. Hames Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Greer, S. C B. A. Awe

Unemployed League of Nelsonville Plans Sunday Meeting

Nelsonville group approves a Sunday gathering on Oct 22 at 2 30 pm. President Henry Windle and Secretary Ralph Pierce authorized to call the meeting for relief clients and discuss important business.

Nelsonville Unemployed League of Henry Windle Ralph Pierce

Services at Nelsonville LDS Church on Jackson St

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announce Sunday services at their Nelsonville church on Jackson Street. Church School at 9:30 a.m. Delegate reports at 10:45 a.m. Preaching at 7:15 p.m. by Elder Knussman.

Nelsonville Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jackson St Knussman

Local Union to Endorse Candidates at Dew Hotel Meeting

A meeting of Local Union No. 5127 Lick Run will be held at the Dew Hotel Monday evening Oct 23 at 7 o'clock. The meeting's purpose is to endorse candidates for district and division offices.

Nelsonville Lick Run Dew Hotel

Wesley Kames Dies of Heart Attack Near Home

Wesley Clark Kames 60 collapsed while walking along Mason City Hill near Nelsonville. He had helped open a mine in Knight Hollow with partner Asbury McCombs. Coroner ruled heart attack. Funeral Sunday 1:30 at Pilgrim Holiness Church. Burial Bethel Chapel near Maxville. Survived by wife Eva Mae Iiames son Oran daughters Mrs. Frank Martin and Mrs. Carl Polling five grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Also PTA Paper Drive notes posted for pickup.

Nelsonville Wesley Clark Kames Mason City Hill Kames Knight Hollow Asbury McCombs Pritchard Pillgrim Oliness Church Ben Awe Bethel Chapel Maxville Eva Mae Iiames Oran Frank Martin Buchtel Carl K. Polling Logan Gilbert John James Martha Fisher Junction City Jennie Larimer Columbus

St Andrews Parish Benefit Party Tonight in Nelsonville

The ladies of St. Andrews Church sponsor a benefit party at the Parish Hall starting at 7:30 this evening in Nelsonville. Proceeds support church activities.

Nelsonville Ladies of

Boy Scouts Meet In Nelsonville Across Halloween Plans

Troop 64 meeting in Nelsonville opened with Leonard Powell in charge. Gil bert Smith received a white ribbon for second place in the Scout Rally of August 27. The group reviewed second and first class requirements including first aid and signaling. A Halloween party was announced for the troop rooms. A council bulletin on proper Halloween observance was read.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Leonard Powell Gilbert Smith Powell Council

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