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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville Presbyterian Plans Sunday School Reorganization

At a church meeting Rev. Lloyd Evans led plans to reorganize the Sunday School. A follow up gathering is set for Wednesday Sept 22 at 7 PM to assign permanent teachers. September 19 lists include John Saltz in the men’s class and Miss Mildred Roberts in the women’s class among others with Roy Snackenburg as superintendent.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans John Saltz Mildred Roberts Circle of Ruth Co. E. Weltzheimer L. R. Kelch James Knight Frank Knox

Mrs. Vaughn Heads Band Boosters Club in Nelsonville

Rose Vaughn was elected president of the Band Boosters Club at a Thursday night meeting in the high school Band room. Officers named include E J Arnold as vice president, J L Sanders as secretary, and J L Webb as treasurer. The group, with mothers of band members present, planned concerts and a festival, outlined goals to obtain new band uniforms, and introduced the new bandmaster Brooks Franks with his plans for the year.

Nelsonville Rose Vaughn E. J. Arnold J. L. Sanders J. L. Webb Brooks Frank Kelly Smith Keplar Franks Walter Green Joe Galvin Charles Scott

Flower Show Success in Nelsonville Sponsored by Garden Club

Nelsonville report thanks committee members and neighbors for a successful garden show on Wednesday. Acknowledgments extend to Mr. and Mrs. Warren for hosting at their home and to flower lovers who contributed exhibits. Rev Albert Selber to preach at Independent Holiness Church Sunday with special music and Sunday School at 9:30 and prayer service at 10:30. Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court case notes an upcoming public sale of property in York Township by Home Owners Loan Corporation with detailed parcel description and appraised value.

Nelsonville Roy Snackenburg Garden Club Warren Selber Albert Selber Roseville Independent Holiness Church Poplar and Watkins Sts State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Home Owners Loan Corporation Margaret E. Rosser Athens York Lick Run Road York Township Richard W. Rosser Martha Rosser John H. Rosser Margaret Rosser Bayless Tom AlloeDey

Home Missionary Group Plans for Year in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Women's Home Missionary group met Thursday evening to lay plans for the coming year and organize a tea. Devotional lessons on Paul's Journeys opened with Mrs. Herrold leading. posters illustrated goals. Mercedes Munez of Puerto Rico will speak at a sub-district meeting next Monday. Mrs. James Beard chairs tea arrangements.

Nelsonville Women's Home Missionary Julius Fisher Rose Cook Ed Crouse First Methodist Church Mercedes Munez Puerto Rico James Beard

Mizpah Class Elects New Officers In Barker Home

Mrs. Will Barker and Mrs. Bertha Barker hosted Mizpah Class of the Methodist Sunday School at Fayette Street. Miss Louise Pearce led devotions, new officers were elected, and Miss Bertha Howard supervised the social program. Mrs. C. L. Stout won contests as lunch was served to 12 members and one guest.

Nelsonville Will Barker Bertha Barker Methodist Fayette St Louise Pearce Bertha Howard C. L. Stout Stout

Methodist Guild Meeting At Mrs Coakley Home

The Nelsonville Methodist Guild will gather at 7 30 Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Carl Coakley. Assisting hostesses are Mrs J D Adamson and Miss Helen Shaw.

Nelsonville Methodist Guild Carl Coakley J. D. Adamson Helen Shaw

Funeral Services for Saddler Set Sunday

Funeral services for David R. Saddler will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock at the Connett Church. Rev. Ben Awe will conduct the service, replacing the previously announced home ceremony.

Nelsonville David R. Saddler Connett Church Ben Awe

Plan Friend Sunday in Nelsonville at Pilgrim Holiness Church

Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street in Nelsonville will observe Friend Sunday on Sunday September 19. The theme is A friend sticketh closer than a brother. Sunday School starts at 9 30 the morning service at 10 30 with Rev. B A Awe delivering the sermon Silver and gold have I none but such as I have give I thee. An evening service follows at 7 30.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St B. A. Awe

Services at Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville

Miss Clara Galvin will be organist at 16:30 and 7:30 Sunday services. The choir is a volunteer group with no director until after Oct 1. Martin Alexander resigned after 18 months to take a Cleveland post. successor to be chosen. Rev Lloyd Evans to preach both services. Miss Mary Louise Bowen currently in California will return early next month.

Nelsonville Clara Galvin Presbyterian Martin Alexander Cleveland Mary Louise Bowen California Lloyd Evans

Three Arraigned In Nelsonville Opioid DUI Pleas

James Davis of New Straitsville pleaded guilty to operating an automobile under the influence and was bound over to the grand jury on a $500 bond. Robert Jones also pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid fines and costs. Merrell Bryant of Athens pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined and taxed costs. Local Union No. 3905 UMW of A to meet Sept 18 at 1 30 PM IOOF Hall Nelsonville. Lulu Parry funeral Saturday at 2 PM Christian Church with Rev Leland Goodman officiating. burial Greenlawn.

Nelsonville James Davis New Straitsville S. G. Holland Robert Jones Merrell Bryant Athens Kimberly UMW IOOF Ernest Hoskins

GA Club Plans Benefit Show In Nelsonville

The GA Club sponsors a Saturday night benefit entertainment at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville starting at 8 o'clock. The event aims to raise funds for club purposes and community support.

Nelsonville GA Club IOOF

Pythian Sisters To Hold Benefit in Nelsonville

A benefit entertainment will be held by the Pythian Sisters on Saturday at 8 o'clock in the KP hall to aid a local cause.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters KP Hall

Benefit Ball Game for Paul Jonas Saturday in Nelsonville

A benefit base ball game will be played Saturday at the City Playgrounds yore after noon between the City Twilight League All Stars and the Millfield Sun Kings. Proceeds aid Paul Humpy Jonas, injured in an early season wreck. The game starts at 2 30 with a large crowd expected. The City All Stars draw from Brooks Shoe Factory Hocking Valley Giants and Dr Walkers Old Timers. Battery Sun Kings Toth and Smith. All Stars Taylor and Chat Woodson.

Nelsonville All Stars Millfield Sun Kings Paul “Humpy” Jonas City All Stars Brooks Shoe Factory Hocking Valley Giants Dr. Walker Dr. Walker's Old Timers Battery Sun Kings Toth and Smith Taylor Chat Woodson

Miss Zimmer undergoes appendicitis operation at White Cross

Miss Katherine Zimmer, Senior Class member and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zimmer, was taken to White Cross hospital at 11:00 oclock Wednesday night for an operation for acute appendicitis. The procedure occurred the following day.

Glouster Katherine Zimmer White Cross Hospital Miss Zimmer Charles Zimmer

Wiener Roast At Margie Coakley’s Home Near Rt 31

A group of girls from the Shoe Factory fitting room traveled to Mrs. Margie Coakley’s residence on Rt 31 for a Wednesday evening wiener roast. They enjoyed games and contests. attendees included Lila Tipple, Myrtle Tennihill, Edna Conley, Esther Gabriel, Lenora Berry, Opal Odenthal, Maude Whyte, Emma Shaeffer, Virgie Hickman, Louretta Moore, Geraldine Beverage, Edna Shaef fer, and the hostess.

Nelsonville Margie Coakley Lila Tipple Myrtle Tennihill Edna Conley Esther Gabriel Lenora Berry Opal Odenthal Maude Whyte Emma Shaeffer Virgie Hickman Louretta Moore Geraldine Beverage Edna Shaeffer

Knights of Pythias Euchre Tourney Kickoff

Following the lodge regular meeting, the Knights of Pythias announce the euchre tournament will start with the first game Monday evening September 20. Members interested in entering are urged to attend the meeting Monday evening.

Glouster Knights of Pythias

Ice Cream Social in Nelsonville Church Tonight

The Primary Department of the Church of Christ will host an ice cream social tonight at 7 30 in the church social rooms.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

End Grid Drill Under Lights Ahead of Columbus South Game

Logan Chief tain squad held a Thursday practice session under stadium lights to acclimate players to the lighting before tonight's Columbus South game. Bulb installation continued during the week with no strenuous drills.

LOGAN Columbus South Chieftain Squad

Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Angle Hosts and Scores

Mrs B R Angle hosted her bridge club Thursday evening with two tables in play. High scorers were Mrs F H May and Mrs Hariette Weymueller. After the game the hostess served a salad course to the members and guest Mrs Hariette Weymueller.

Exhibit hybrid corn display at Perry Township farm

An exhibit of hybrid corn grown on the G. W. McClell land farm in Perry Township was shown at the local extension office. Seven cars formed a display laid end to end measured 83.5 inches, highlighting the crop.

Logan G. W. McClelland Perry Township

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