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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville High pregame bonfire rally to rally Athens game

Nelsonville High Varsity N Association sponsors a large bonfire and rally on the Public Square Thursday night November 2 to revive local athletic interest. The high school band student body team and citizens are invited to participate in the pregame event ahead of Athens game day. Merchants are asked to display scarlet and gray and decorate windows with school colors.

Nelsonville N” Association Athens

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Keeney in Murray City

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Keeney are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Murray City Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery with final rites conducted by church and cemetery officials.

Nelsonville Mary Keeney Murray City Methodist Church Greenlawn

Infant James Deering Dies in Buchtel Funeral Held

Brief services were held today for James Deering infant son of Mr and Mrs James Deering of Buchtel who died yesterday at a young age.

Nelsonville James James Deering Buchtel

York Grange Program Promises Entertaining Evening

York Grange will host an evening of entertainment Wednesday at seven thirty PM in the Grange Hall. The Plains High School Junior Class presents T. W. Robertson’s Tell Me Pretty Maiden with twenty in the cast, directed by Louise J. Diver. A carnival-social to follow includes a fortune teller, food, candy, and games through eleven thirty PM.

Nelsonville York Grange Grange Hall the Plains High School T. W. Robertson Louise J. Diver Plains Auditorium

Holzer Warns of Flood Danger in War Time

Ohio Valley flood control costs loom large as plans seek 640 million dollars for detention reservoirs and local protection. Congress has authorized 203.41 million to date with yearly allocations totaling 60 million. engineers estimate eventual costs near the entire authorized amount, prompting calls for new flood control authorizations next session.

Ohio Valley Congress Army Engineers

Dupler Rites Announced for Elizabeth Dupler

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Dupler age 70 who died Monday at her home will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the family residence with Rev. Lloyd Evans presiding. Burial will be in Dew Cemetery. She is survived by children Alma Lucas Earl James David Eugene Columbus Annabelle Canter Susie Queen Bremen Ernest Vorhess Gibisonville Walter Walbridge H Hale George Springfield Pearl Logan and a number of grandchildren.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Dupler Lloyd Evans Dew Alma Lucas Earl Dupler James David Eugene Columbus Annabelle Canter Chicago Susie Queen Bremen Ernest Vorhess Gibisonville Walter Walbridge H. Hale George Dupler Springfield Pearl of Logan

McKinley Club Meeting Outlines GOP Campaign Plans

Nearly 200 Republicans attended a McKinley Club gathering at the Legion Building in Nelsonville. J Lloyd Evans mayoral candidate led the program, listing last week and upcoming ward meetings with a mass gathering planned for Monday night. Campaign manager Cc S Mechem outlined final week plans and district visits.

Nelsonville McKinley Club Legion Building Harry Kelly J. Lloyd Evans Cc. S. Mechem Mr. Mechem

Three Appear Before Mayor on Alleged Impersonation

Lester Riggs of Nelsonville faced arraignment on impersonating an officer after an affidavit by George Gandee and Glen Ebon. He was bound over to the grand jury on a $100 bond. Amos Haybron pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge and paid $5 plus costs. Ernest McQuirt of Columbus pleaded guilty to insufficient lights and paid $5 plus costs.

Nelsonville Lester Riggs C. G. Dew George Gandee Glen Ebon Riggs Amos Haybron Ernest McQuirt Columbus State Highway Patrol

Scouting Makes Real Progress in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports four troops with about 76 registered Scouts. A fall rally at the Stadium drew 180 Scouts, with Hock Hocking district events including Junior Leaders conference Civic Day Board of Reviews and Court of Honor. A new Cub Pack for ages 9 to 12 sponsored by Central PTA organized three months ago under Glen Thomas.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Francis Kourl Harold Figley Eagles Lodge Leonard Powell Ellis Lodge Roland Pierce K. of P. Lodge W. D. Mender Don Sanders Bennie Sterling Hock-Hocking Board of Reviews Glen Thomas K. Hulme P.T.A

Glouster Carnival Opens Early Tonight at School

The annual Glouster school carnival will be held tonight in the gymnasium with doors opening at 6 30. Admission is small and tickets sold at the door to pay for further entertainment. Miss Dennison and Miss Myers distribute tickets at the door. Last year about 500 people attended and officials hope to match that turnout.

Glouster Dennison Miss Myers

Halloween Party Hosted by Miss Joan McCoy in Trimble

Miss Joan McCoy hosted a Halloween gathering at her Trimble home Friday evening with games and prizes. Donald Hunter and Jean Hogue won game prizes while Jackie Ray Jimmie Martin and Donald Hunter took costume prizes. Refreshments served to a long list of attendees including Lillian Murphy Carol Duckler Larry Duckler Junior Barret Jean Hogue and many family members with assistance from Margaret Jean McCoy and Audrey Thompson.

Glouster Joan McCoy Trimble Donald Hunter Jean Hogue Jackie Ray Jimmie Martin Lillian Murphy Carol Larry Duckler Junior Barret Charlotte Joan Jimmie Cotter Jack Dodson Gloria Jean Brunton Anne Karkus Melvin Thompson Thelma Eileen Ray Jimmie Paul Phyllis Martin Jackie Billie Ray Donna Deal Billie Neil McCoy Margaret Jean McCoy Audrey Thompson

Birthday Surprise Party Honors Judith Curry

Mrs. Frank Curry hosted a Saturday 2 to 4 birthday party for Judith Curry with many gifts. Dorothy Bazemore and Joan Graver won two contests. Refreshments were served to listed children from Columbus Albany Jacksonville and local residents including Judith Ann Curry as guest of honor.

Frances Vacissa Donna Lee Brown Myra Bea Anderson Barbara Jean White Bonna Jean Kittle Sandra Lou Hill Martha Ellen Hickman Judith Ann Curry

Viney Engagement Set for Nannie Marcella Viney

Mr and Mrs Andrew Viney announce the engagement of their daughter Nannie Marcella to Laurence FE Williams son of Mr and Mrs Harry Williams of Atkins Street this city The wedding is scheduled for November 23 at the First Baptist Church this city.

Andrew Viney Nannie Marcella Laurence FE. Williams Harry Williams Atkins St First Baptist Church

Danford Family Hosts Halloween Buffet Dinner

Miss Bernarda Lee Danford a Western College sophomore at Oxford Ohio spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs C F Danford Sunday dinner guests at the Danford home were S S Danford and Miss Merle In the evening a buffet supper party was given by Misses Bernarda and Dorothy Danford for ten of their friends The Halloween motif featured the supper party.

Bernarda Lee Danford Western College Oxford, O

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs John Bulloch Attracts Family

Miss Emma Bulloch hosted a Sunday dinner for Mrs John Bulloch’s birthday with guests Mrs Ellen Bulloch Mr James Bulloch Bobby Bulloch and Mr and Mrs John Bulloch at the event.

Emma Bulloch John Bulloch Ellen Bulloch James Bulloch Bobby Bulloch

Weekend visitors converge from Columbus and Athens

Mr and Mrs D E Carr and daughter Helen hosted guests from Pt Pleasant and Columbus while other visitors came from Columbus Athens Findlay and Albany. Week end drops included Eunice McGrew from Ohio University and Marjorie Balderson from Ohio University among many familiar names.

Missionary Society Holds Meeting at First Baptist Church

The GLOUSTER Missionary Society met in the church basement with Mrs. Helen Leach and Mrs. Myrtle Warren in charge of devotionals. President Mrs. Ethel Riley led business and the group decided to revive the sympathy basket. Reports on the Ohio General Baptist Association were given by Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Warren. The next meeting is scheduled for November 9 at the church.

Glouster—Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Helen Leach Myrtle Warren Ethel Riley Effie T. Brown Ohio General Baptist Association

Davis To Speak At Eagles Meeting Nelsonville event features state VP Virgil Davis

Davis, state vice president from Athens, will address the Nelsonville Eagles at the K of P Hall at 7 30 pm. The South Side Columbus aerie degree team arrives early and will be welcomed by Clyde Byers and a special committee. District reports show Nelsonville leading in new applications for October and set a Sunday initiation at Shawnee. Dorcas Society of the Deanville Church cancels this week.

Nelsonville Virgil Davis Athens K. of P. Hall Nelsonville Eagles Columbus Aerie Clyde Byers James Odenthal A. J. Smith Clifton Groce Shawnee Corning Aerie L. E. Hillis Harry Chesher Frank Brown Murray City Lodge Murray City Aerue

Methodist Church Meeting at Mrs Rock Home

A Methodist Church group will gather Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. C. K. Rock for a meeting.

Glouster—Missionary Society of the Methodist Church C. K. Rockhold

Bake Sale Planned by GLOUSTER Priscilla Class

The Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church will hold a bake sale on Election Day November 7 at the Scott Dairy Store. Members are asked to bring baked goods in the morning.

Glouster Priscilla The Methodist Church Scott Dairy

Dunlevy announces birth of daughter Sylvia Esther

Mr and Mrs Gerald Dunlevy announce the birth of a nine pound daughter Sylvia Esther at Mercy Hospital Columbus. The mother and baby returned from the hospital on Saturday.

Glouster Gerald Dunlevy Sylvia Esther Mercy Hospital Columbus

Grange to Meet Glouster for Special Program

Homer Grange announces a meeting on November 3 at 7 30 PM with a special business program. The event welcomes members and guests to plan community activities and discuss organizational matters.

Grange Glouster Homer Grange

Mountville Preachers Revy and Elsen to Speak Sunday

Mountville will host Rev y and Rev Elsen for a Sunday worship at 2 PM with Sunday School scheduled at 1 PM.

Mountville—Revy, Elsen Mountville

Sportsmen Meeting Set by Nelsonville Association

Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association will meet Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the offices of Nelsonville Lumber Co Watkins Street. Attendance requested. Reports on fish and game stocking to be presented. Officers urge hunters without licenses to apply through association representatives.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Sportsmen’s Association Nelsonville Lumber Co Watkins St

Carbon Hill School to Present The Smiling Sixpence

Carbon Hill Elementary will stage the operetta The Smiling Sixpence Friday night at 7 30 led by Gene Devol Wanda Briley Jackie Gene Smith Terry Smith Joan Horn Irene Beel and Patty Smith. All children in grades two through six join in dances and chorus.

Carbon Hill Gene Devol Wanda Briley Jackie Gene Smith Terry Smith Joan Horn Irene Beel Patty Smith

Miss Mulford Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

Miss Virginia Mulford of Sharpsburg Route One underwent an emergency appendectomy at St Francis Hospital in Columbus Saturday night. She is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery, with her parents Mr and Mrs D M Mulford also in Columbus.

Sharpsburg Virginia ‘Mulford D. M. Mulford St Francis Hospital Columbus Miss Mulford

Halloween Masquerade Noted By Nelsonville Society

The Ladies Auxiliary of U M W of A Local No 2 in Buchtel held a Halloween masquerade in the opera house with Dorothy Beitelschies presiding. Seventy one members and one guest attended. Costume sprites honored Maggie Shuttleworth Lula Lanning Murray City and Venus Turner Buchtel. The event featured dancing and a pumpkin pie doughnuts and coffee lunch. Willing Workers Class of the Church of Christ plans a Halloween party tonight at 7 30 at Mrs Merrill Cusic Chestnut Street.

U. M W Local No. 2 Buchtel Opera House Dorothy Beitelschies Maggie Shuttleworth Lula Lanning Murray City Venus Turner Church of Christ Merrill Cusic Chestnut St

Church Choir Rehearsal Scheduled Tonight

The Church of Christ announces a weekly choir rehearsal tonight at the church. Members urged to arrive on time for practice and lineup updates.

Church of Christ Choir

Nelsonville Personal News Mentions Local Visits

Mrs Wesley Bethel of Laurelville visits Mr and Mrs C A Stover. Mrs C A Stover and daughter Miss Lillian spend Sunday in Columbus meeting Mr Stover who is returning from a public relations convention at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia.

Nelsonville Wesley Bethel Laurelville C. A. Stover Lillian Columbus Stover White Sulphur Springs W. Va

Democratic Club of Buchtel Meeting at Star Theater

The Democratic Club of Buchtel will meet at the Star Theater Building Wednesday night at 8. A potluck lunch will be served after the meeting.

Buchtel Buchtel Democratic Club of Buchtel Star Theater

Will Give Benefit Nelsonville

The Degree of Pocahontas plans a benef party at Pocahontas Hall on Wednesday at 7 30 o clock to raise funds for a local cause.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas

Reunion at Jesse Nickoson's Home Draws 45 Kin

In Guysville on Sunday October 22 a gathering of 45 relatives and friends held an old fashioned reunion at the Nickoson home. Dinner was served at noon.

Guysville Jesse Nickoson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger Nelsonville High Set Keeney Panco Sole Holzer Dupler Rites Judith Curry Danfords Entertain D. E. Carr Helen Gail Faires Pt. Pleasant Zanesville Mr. Carr H. M. Boring Bob Jones E. L. Jones Eunice McGrew Ohio University W. W. McGrew W. R. Balderson E. L. Weimer Findlay Marjorie Eldon Hoffman Harry Hoffman Margaret Dunlevy Fern Robinson Frank Curry Nettie Brooks Joan Graver Delbert Palmer Dorothy Bazemore Alba Jean Lane Charles McColley Elizabeth Kittrel Albany Winifred Evelyn Joseph Lucille Joseph M. M. Bryson Frank Gifford Amesville Davis Eagles Doanville—Dorcas Society of the Deanville Plan Bake Sale Mary Boland Charlie Ruggles Donald O'Connor FOX News Carbon Hill School Nelsonville Social Notes Oakley & Oakley Ohio Civil Service B. B. Brumley Neil House Acro
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