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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1938

Page

2

The Task of the Church Sermon at Nelsonville Church

In Nelsonville the Church of Christ will feature The Task of the Church as the morning sermon, part of the Loyalty Campaign now in its fourth week. The service includes baptism and Young People activities, with a youth hymnals note and a Timberline sermon by Reverend Goodman in the evening. A Pochahontas Past Chiefs Association benefit party is planned for Saturday at Red Men’s Hall in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Roy E. Nolte Young People's League Jesus Goodman Timberline Chiefs Association of the Degree of Pocahontas Red Men’s

WPA Policy Explained At Nelsonville Pool Meeting

The Nelsonville school board heard that WPA workers are selected by the WPA employment division not the board or superintendent. Local certified carpenters should be used when available, and most workers on the pool project are district residents, with 33 employed and 27 living locally. The project aims to hire qualified Nelsonville workers first and complete a modern pool for Southern Ohio.

Nelsonville Board of Education City Board of Education WPA Carl] Allen Ray Oberholtzer Zanesville J. L. Brothers Henry Windle Joe Bagley C. S. Mechem Pat Galvin Committee of Citizens Citizens’ Committee Oberholtzer Nelille Mr. Brothers Gallipolis Ohio

Revival Nears End at Pilgrim Holiness Church

NELSONVILLE A three week revival at the Pilgrim Holiness Church continues with Rev J M Hames preaching on themes including I Saw the Wicked Buried and What Shall It Profit a Man If He Gain the Whole World. Sunday School at 9 30 a 10 30 service follows with 2 pm afternoon service and 7 pm finale.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church J. M. Hames Christ

Nelsonville Social Notes and Personal News

Nelsonville residents share travel plans as Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan head east to visit son Vance in Philadelphia and watch a Columbia Pennsylva nia football game, with stops in New York City and Atlantic City before a ten day return. Local hostess Miss Elizabeth Linton directs Mizpah Class activities and refreshment service. future hostesses named. The Nelsonville personals note visitors from Toledo and Columbus and report Mrs. Sam Starkey’s return from the state W C T U convention in Toledo, where sessions featured noted speakers.

William Morgan Vance Philadelphia Columbia-Pennsylvania New York City Atlantic City

Joy Bell Ringers to Perform at First Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville reports the Joy Bell Ringers will present a 7 30 Sunday program at the First Presbyterian Church. Evangelist musician Mr Fish and his wife Mrs Fish, active in Baptist and Methodist circles, plan winter tours in the South. They will perform chromatic piccolo cowbells glass harmonica a musical saw vibra harp and a piano accordion with hymns and old melodies. crowds attended last year and the public is invited.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Fish Presbyterian Church

Methodist Services Schedule at Nelsonville Church

Services at the First Methodist Church Nelsonville include Church School at 9 30 attendance urged, 10 30 sermon The Duty of the Church with special music, 6 pm Junior League, United Young People’s Service in Church of Christ, and 7 pm sermon with instrumental music led by Bessie Stephenson.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Methodist Church United Young People’s Service Church of Christ Bessie Stephenson

Nelsonville girl suffers broken wrist at Central School

Elvira Thompson, daughter of Patrolman Charles Thompson and wife, broke a bone in her right wrist Thursday at the Central School playgrounds in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Elvira Thompson Charles Thompson

Communion Services at Episco pal Church in Nelsonville

Communion services will be held at the Episcopal Church in Nelsonville Sunday morning at 9 o clock Rev. Robert Purrington of Athens will be in charge of the service.

Nelsonville Episcopal Church Robert Purrington Athens

Eagles Initiation Set for October 25 in Nelsonville

The Eagles of Nelsonville plan their October initiation on Tuesday evening October 25 at 7 30. The degree team led by Howard Call will conduct the ritual for 32 new members mostly from Chauncey. Harry Chesher requests all candidates attend the Eagles Club ceremony.

Eagles Nelsonville Aerue Howard Call Chauncey Harry Chesher Eagles Club

Stewardship Day at Haydenville Church

Stewardship Day will be observed Sunday at the South Haydenville Church of God. John H. Norris is superintendent of the Sunday School. Readings and songs arranged. Services at 10 45 a m with revival to begin soon. Youth meeting at 6 30 p m and song practice at 6 45 p m. Evening preaching at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Haydenville Church of God Sunday School John H. Norris

Death of Miss Steiffen in Corning prompts services

Mrs Earl Baker travels to Corning after the sudden death of Miss Josephine Steiffen. Funeral services set for Monday at St Bernard Church. Both women alumni of St Bernard High School. In Nelsonville the G A Club hosts a Benefit Party at the I O O F Hall Saturday at 8 PM.

Nelsonville Earl Baker Corning Josephine Steiffen St. Bernard Church Steffen Baker St. Bernard High School

Nelsonville Band Wins 16th Eisteddfod Prize

Nelsonville High School Band directed by Brooks Franks won first prize in the 16th annual Eisteddfod for bands representing towns of 10 000 population or less at Jackson. Sciotoville and Jackson took second and third. Judge Robert Gom er Jones praised balance phrasing tone and interpretation of Nelsonville's grand opera selections.

Nelsonville Jackson Brooks Franks Sciotoville Robert Gomer Jones Chicago Nelsonville High School

Ladies Aid to Serve Chicken Dinner at Nelsonville Church

The Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society will serve a chicken dinner on Wednesday October 26 from 5 to 7 PM in the church basement at a popular price.

Nelsonville Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church

Benefit Party Tonight For Mrs Wallace Family

Mrs David Wallace and her daughter Judith Ann returned Wednesday from Cherrington Hospital to their home at 728 Poplar Street. A benefit party will be held tonight at 7 30 at St Andrews Parish Hall.

Nelsonville David Wallace Judith Ann Cherrington Hospital Poplar St St. Andrews Parish

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