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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1936

Page

3

Former Chief Elected Again After 4 Years

William L. Cooley was named commander of Glenford Dugan Post No. 229 American Legion for the ensuing year at the post election. Other officers named include W. L. Hutchins first vice commander William Courtney second vice commander Carl Duskey adjutant C. S. Mechem finance officer Pearl Wend sergeant at arms Robert Kinney trustee Lloyd Evans chaplain. Executive committee members are Glenn Allen W. W. Warren Rodney Reeves Gerald Nelson and J. D. Adamson.

Nelsonville William L. Cooley Glenford Dugan American Legion Mr. Cooley W. L. Hutchins William Courtney Carl Duskey C. S. Mechem

Mother Fined In City Court

Mae Roof of Nelsonville appeared before May G. Holland after pleading guilty to torturing her 4 year old daughter Patricia. She was fined 25 dollars and costs and given six months in jail with the sentence suspended on condition she leave the city. Willis Roof filed the affidavit alleging the child was locked in a room for extended periods during his work hours.

Nelsonville Mae Roof Patricia G. Holland

You Can Wear False Teeth With Real Comfort

Fasteeth powder keeps teeth firmly set and deodorizes. No gummy, gooey taste or feeling. Eat and laugh with comfort by sprinkling a little Fasteet on dentures. Three sizes available from your druggist.

Home Missionary Society Meet Planned for Friday

Miss Bertha Nixon hosts the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Friday evening September 18 at 7 30 at her county home. Assisting will be Mrs H A Rothrock and Mrs John Herrold with Mrs Ed Crouse as leader.

Nelsonville Bertha Nixon Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

High School Holds First Assembly in Nelsonville

Nelsonville High School opened the 1936-37 year with an assembly directed by Mrs. Kathleen Boyd. Jack Pritchard led colors and introduced Rev. Lloyd Evans who spoke on humility. The program included singing by Cordrey and a cornet duet, plus remarks from Coach Abraham and others ahead of Friday’s football opener in Jackson.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Kathleen Boyd Jack Pritchard Shirley Knight June Huffman Dorothy Kentner Cordrey America Old Virginia Garth Lightfoot Paul Wright Lloyd Evans Reverend Evans Jackson Abraham Ross Reed Charles Godenschwager Jack Riley Harold Juniper Supt. E. J. Arnold

Scouts Meet in Nelsonville Troop Plans Overnight Camp

Scouts and leaders of Troop 66 will meet Friday at 7 PM at West School for a short meeting. Patrols will be reorganized and new patrol leaders selected. The troop plans an overnight camp Saturday night with assembly at the KP building at 7 30 PM.

Nelsonville West School

Pie Social and Bingo Benefit by United Mine Workers Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers hosts a pie social bingo and euchre party Saturday night in the opera house. Activities start at 4 o'clock with proceeds benefiting union charity projects.

Buchtel The United Mine Workers Opera House

Glouster Opens Season With Marietta Friday

Glouster High Tomcats meet Marietta Tigers at 8 p m Friday in the season opener. Last year Big Six champs the Tomcats bring a heavy line and veteran backs but face a Class A foe noted for strength. Lineup features Morris Darling Johnston G Roberts L Sorrell Buchman Howard McCreanor McAllister Thompson Zimmer with several substitutes ready to break in.

Glouster Glouster High School Tomcats Marietta Marietta Tigers Sadosky Kemeter Morris Darling Johnston G. Roberts L. Sorrell Buchman Howard McCreanor McAllister Thompson Zimmer Dodson Healey N. Roberts Cook Carter Koehler Jauchius

Boroff Returns as Glouster M. E. Church Pastor

Reverend F. G. Boroff is returned for a second year as pastor of the Glouster M. E. Church succeeding Rev. O. P. Smith who led the church last year.

Altman Family Return After Lancaster Visit

Mr and Mrs Elvin Altman nephew of Robert and Miss Josephine Musk have returned to Lancaster ending a visit with Mrs Hettie Thomas and children.

Church Board Meets At Home in Country

Members of the Church of Christ official board and their families were entertained at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Peugh. The men held a business session while the ladies enjoyed conversation and bingo followed by ice cream cake and iced tea for a large group including Stacy McDonald, Herbert and Martha Ann, Walter Gayton, Delmar Gladden and daughter Lynn, H. L. Jauchius and daughters Mary and Jessie, E. W. Jones and son Ernest, William Jonas, Grant Wallace, D. P. Morris and son David, F. D. Kinney and daughter Phyllis Ann, W. W. Wallace, Robert Williams, and the Peugh family.

Mary Jessie E. W. Jones Ernest William Jonas Grant Wallace D. P. Morris David F. D. Kinney Phyllis Ann W W. Wallace Robert Williams E. K. Peugh

Plan Lodge Picnic in Jacksonville Grove

Past Noble Grands Club of Ninevah Rebekah Lodge announces a picnic in the Jacksonville grove Friday evening. All members are requested to be at the grove promptly at 5 o'clock.

Jacksonville Noble Grands Club Ninevah Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Grove The

Loyal Women's Class Meets Friday at Church of Christ

Members of the Loyal Women’s Class will gather Friday night at the Church of Christ for a meeting followed by a club business session before the picnic. Attendees are asked to bring their own table service.

Church of Christ

Old Pastor Jans to Preach Two Sermons in Glouster

The Rev Don Carlos Jans of Louisville Ky returns to area churches. He will preach at Ferndale Church of Christ Friday night at 730 and at Bishopville Church Saturday night at 730 recalling sermons from two score years ago.

Glouster Don Carlos Jans Louisville Ferndale Church of Christ Jans Morgan County Bishopville

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