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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1938

Page

2

Masonic Leaders Meet in Nelsonville District

Nineteen of 23 lodges in District 17 attended the Nelsonville Masonic meeting at the Masonic Temple. Weston Dresser opened the session with reports on lodge conditions described as excellent. talks by Harry E. Meyer and David Sharp followed. Next district gathering will elect officers.

Nelsonville Masonic Temple Order of the Eastern Staar Weston T. Dresser Belpre Harry E. Meyer Grand Lodge of Ohio David Sharp Columbus

Eastern Star Leaders To Picnic on Sept. 11

Nelsonville bulletin notes the annual district picnic of the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of District 25. The event is Sept. 11 at Masonic Park Marietta with a noon basket meal and a program. Clara Adams presides. vice president Franke organized the program. Attendees expected from Nelsonville and Grand Officers already reserved.

Nelsonville Association of District 25 Masonic Park Marietta Clara Adams McConnelsville Franke New Marshfield

Gargoyle Potato Makes Five Faces in One at William Brown’s Garden

In Nelsonville Charles Brown displays a single spud that resembles a gargoyle but is actually five potatoes in one. The odd vegetable has sparked amusement among his friends and illustrates the farmer’s garden humor.

Nelsonville Charles Brown

Eagles Win Aréh Contest In District 4 Meeting

Nelsonville Aerie No 391 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles won the August membership drive in District 4 at a Logan gathering. Eagles from Athens Logan Nelsonville Corning Murray City and McArthur attended. State Chaplain Virgil Davis presented a silver loving cup to Worthy President Harry Chesher and campaign chairman Robert Green, to be kept by Nelsonville Aerie until another lodge dethrones them. The cup is on display at Gem Pharmacy for a few days.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Logan Athens Corning Murray City McArthur Virgil Davis Harry Chesher Robert Green District 4 Gem Pharmacy

Longstreth To Hold Annual Home Coming

Nelsonville residents are invited to the Longstreth ball diamond for the annual home coming on Sunday September 4. A basket supper and afternoon program will feature former residents and community gathering.

Longstreth Nelsonville

Special services at Reorganized Church in Nelsonville

Special services will be held at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Jackson and Harper Streets in Nelsonville. Church School begins at 9 30 a m with confirmation at 10 30 and communion at 11 o clock. Young people's service at 6 30 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m. Joseph Baldwin in charge. Services each evening next week with elder A B Kirkendall and Joseph Baldwin in charge.

Nelsonville Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jackson Harper Sts Joseph Baldwin A. B. Kirkendall

Infant dies in Nelsonville funeral held yesterday

Funeral services were held yesterday for William Harley Bruce one day old son of Mr and Mrs Harley Bruce at Greendale. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery. The Bruce family has five daughters and two sons.

Nelsonville William Harley Bruce Harley Bruce Greendale Ebenezer Cemetery

All-day Union Class meet on Labor Day in Nelsonville

The second annual all-day Union Class meet will be held on Labor Day by Ely's Filling Station one mile above Logan on Route 33. Two old-time religion-singers from Springfield will perform and the first service starts at 9 30 a m. A basket dinner is planned at noon. City Council September session is set for Tuesday evening September 6 at 7 o'clock delayed one day due to the holiday. GA Club benefit entertainment at IOOF Hall is scheduled for Saturday at 8 p m.

Nelsonville Ely Logan Route Springfield Win Boss GA Club IOOF

Nelsonville Social Notes Recap of Missionary Society meetings

Mrs. Julius Fischer hosted the Methodist Church Missionary Society at her Franklin Street home with 21 attendees. The program featured readings, poetry, music, and reports from officers, followed by mite offerings and benediction during an evening of socializing and refreshments.

Nelsonville Julius Fischer E. J. Arnold Roberta Fordyce The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church E. Franklin St Fischer Wesley Hawk J. M. Hyde Harry Ball Woman's Christian Missionary Society John Love Short St Rose Weigand Blanche Juniper Nelle Johnson Christ S. S. Lane Lane San Francisco Elizabeth Shepard Hyla Herrold

4-H Club Girls Spend Day at State Fair

Nelsonville 4-H Club members and adviser Mrs. Leatha Deer spent a day at the Ohio State Fair. They left Nelsonville at 6 o clock by school bus and toured the grounds. After a 4-H department dinner the girls, Mercedes Bruer Anna Hunter Betty Evener Betty Deer Waveline Keplar Doral Brooks Edna Brooks and Anna Louise Burchfield, enjoyed supper and fireworks before returning.

Nelsonville Leatha Deer Mercedes Bruer Anna Hunter Betty Evener Betty Deer Waveline Keplar Doral Brooks Edna Brooks Anna Louise Burchfield

Guysville Lodge To Entertain Sept. 9

NELSONVILLE Next Friday evening Sept 9 Guysville Chapter of Eastern Star will entertain Eudora Chapter No 72 at Guysville. Members planning to attend should call Mrs Washburn local secretary. Cars to be furnished by members. Some local members plan to travel to Guysville for the program. ON LONG MOTOR TRIP NELSONVILLE Mr and Mrs William Morgan and Mr and Mrs Cecil Shafer left today by motor for a trip through the Smokey Mountains. They will be gone until Labor Day. MEETING DELAYED GLOUSTER WCTU meeting postponed from regular date to Sept 13 Mrs F D Kinney hostess.

Nelsonville Guysville Eastern Star Eudora Washburn William Morgan Cecil Shafer Smokey Moutains Labor Day Glouster W.C.T.U F. D. Kinney

Marriage Meddlers in Disguised Hospital Rescue Tale

In a dramatic hospital scene Queen Olga revealed her mastery of disguises as she aided Lillian and Olina. Lillian recounts pleading with Mr Veritzen and arranging a note to explain their secret errand while planning a quick exit. A rooftop assassin reminder hints at ongoing danger as the tale continues.

Lillian Olga Harry Olina Philip Veritzen Madge Dicky Phil Veritzen

Social Notes Of Glouster Personals Highlights Local Visits

Glouster social notes record Mrs Grace Ochs Thursday in Athens. Mrs Faye Janchius hosted her father C E Wharff of Crooksville and her brother and sister in law W H Wharff of East Fultonham. Mrs Mary Hawk visiting daughter in Columbus. William Grant returns to Rutland after summer with Lem and Mrs Warren. Mrs Charles Nolte from Ashland Ky aiding ill mother at Janchius home. Miss Beulah Bennett and Miss Ethel Bates enjoy a Great Lakes cruise returning Monday. Mr and Mrs M S Rogers of Bloomingburg Pa guests in Ferndale and Glouster. former pastor at Ferndale. Mr and Mrs F D Kinney and daughter Phyllis Ann visited the State Fair in Columbus Thursday. Ralph Gatchel, Homer Morris, Matthew Dawson, Ernest Jones and Roy Davis attend District officers meeting of 17th Masonic District at Nelsonville. Faithful Workers Sewing Club met at Bertha Binford’s. new officers elected and donations made to church.

Grace Ochs Athens Faye Janchius C. E. Wharff Crooksville W. H. Wharff East Fultonham Mary Hawk Harold Mechem Columbus William Grant Rutland Lem Warren Charles Nolte Ashland Herman Janchius Janchius Beulah Bennett Glouster Ethel Bates Shawnee Great Lakes M. S. Rogers Bloomingburg Ferndale Rogers Church of Christ F. D. Kinney Phyllis Ann Ralph Gatchel Homer Morris Matthew Dawson Ernest Jones Roy Davis Bishopville Nelsonville Masonic

Conference Year Ends at M. E. Church

Rev F G Boroff announces the present conference year ends Sunday at the Glouster M E Church. Ohio Conference meets Sept 7 12 at Broad St Church Columbus. John Blower and C A Bingman act as lay and reserve delegates from Glouster M E. Sermons: The Stewardship of Life and The Man who is Blessed. Also Church of Christ sermon Christ our Example and The New Testament Church. William Wallace leads music.

Glouster F. G. Boroff M. E Ohio Broad St Columbus John Blower C. A. Bingman Glouster M. E Boroff Church of Christ D. P. Morris Christ William Wallace

Vesper Service Planned by First Baptist Church

GLOUSTER The First Baptist Church will hold a Vesper service Sunday evening at 7 in Number Six Grove. Mrs Ethel Riley supervises the quiet moment. A select group will sing Now the Day is Over and It’s Me O Lord with scripture and prayers. Echo chorus and stories accompany the program. The echo group includes Anna Mayle Louise Tucker Gladys Viney Effie Brown Mildred Morris Rachel Bland and Clifford Johnson. The public is invited.

Glouster First Baptist Church Grove Ethel Riley Anna Mayle Myrtle Warren Bertha Binford Helen Leach Emmaus Thos. J. Morris Louise Tucker Gladys Viney Effie Brown Mildred Morris Rachel Bland Clifford Johnson

Bowling Season To Begin in September

GLOUSTER-Wolf and Sons bowling alleys open for the new season on Saturday Sept 3. The City League resumes Sept 19 with teams sponsored by Union Lunch Blower Funeral Home Kroger Store Brown-Wolf Market Winifred Dairy Store Rich Leaf Bakery Luckoff Store and either the Eagles Lodge or Wolf Bowling Alleys. Interested bowlers should contact alley management at once.

Glouster — Wolf and Sons Union Lunch Blower Funeral Home Kroger Store Brown-Wolf Market Winifred Dairy Store Rich Leaf Bakery Luckoff Store Eagles Lodge Wolf

Glouster Stores To Be Closed Monday Holiday

Glouster All stores will be closed Monday causing a double holiday. Shoppers are urged to complete purchases early Saturday. Jo seph Richards III and wife announce the birth of their eight pound son Joseph Arnold born Sunday August 28 in Glouster Route 1.

Glouster Joseph Richards III Glouster Route 1 Joseph Arnold

County Health Board Set to Meet After Retreat

Gallia County Board of Health likely to convene on September 6 after Dr F W Shane returns from a month in the east. Margaret Jones county health nurse says several largely financial matters will be considered by the board.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Fred D. Lewis Dies at 43 in Gallipolis

Fred D. Lewis a colored porter for Dr. C B Parker died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Gallipolis at age 43 He was a son of the late Mrs Barbara Lewis Funeral services are announced for Sunday.

Gallipolis Fred D. Lewis C. B. Parker Barbara Lewis

Jacksonville Relief Distribution Planned for Saturday

Councilman Aaron Jackson announces a relief distribution Saturday afternoon September 3 at 1 p.m. Commodities include oranges rice raisins and prunes for relief and old age pensioners reaching the aid list.

Jacksonville Aaron Jackson

Glouster Residents End East Trip After 1300 Miles

Mrs. W. S. Worden and daughter Glacia returned home from a motor journey through the East covering about 1300 miles. Their itinerary included stops in Atlantic City New Jersey and Washington D C before returning via the Skyline Drive in Virginia.

Glouster W. S. Worden Glacia Atlantic City N. J Washington, D. C Skyline Drive

Morristown Church Announces Saturday Sept 3 Service

B C Browning of Morristown church announces services on Depot Square Saturday September 3 at 6 o clock with special music. Parishioners encouraged to attend and hear choir performances.

Glouster B. C. Browning Morristown Depot Square

Gallia 4-H entrants place third in health contest

Parker Sw and Helen Richards both residents of Harrison Township ranked third in the state wide health contest at the state fair. They are Gallia County 4-H Club entrants and winners in a local contest.

Gallipolis Parker Sw Helen Richards Gallia County Harrison Township

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