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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville group joins in missions board anniversary observance

Nation wide program set for October 29 marks the Foreign Missions Board 100th anniversary. Robert E. Spear will speak via coast to coast radio hookup as groups plan dinner meetings. Presbyterian Missionary Society leads. ministers to speak October 31. communion observed October 3.

Nelsonville Foreign Missions Board The Presbyterian Church of America Robert E. Spear Presbyterian Missionary Society Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Churches of America Mission Fields

September Bride Ties Knot With Emmett Frecker

The former Miss Irene Freriks wed Emmett F. Frecker of Crooksville Ohio on Wednesday September 8. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Freriks and a former Nelsonville girl, starts married life at their new Crooksville home where he is employed.

J-T Grid Squad Preps for Opening Game Friday

Jacksonville Trimble High School football practice has 26 players under Coach Anderson. The roster includes six experienced first-team players. the opening game Friday is at Jacksonville Trimble field against Rutland, with a season schedule listed for Sept 24 through Oct 29 at home and away.

Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble High School Anderson Jacksonville-Trimble Field Rutland the Plains Chauncey McArthur Buchtel

Entertains With Party On Barbara Lou Richards Birthday

Mrs Gwendolyn Richards with Mrs Garnet Snowden and Miss Irene Rutter hosted a Thursday afternoon party for Barbara Lou Richards fourth birthday. Young guests played games and sang while Barbara Lou received many gifts and three birthday cakes. Refreshments served to numerous attendees including extended family and great grandparents.

Doris Jean Jo Ann Hogue Wanda Hogue Fred Hashman Chauncey Barbara Lou Avard Hashman

Meeting Called Today Of UMWA Committee

The auditing committee of the Ladies Auxiliary UMWA Local 1 is asked to meet at Moose Hall on Monday Sept 20 at 6 00 pm. Afterward the auxiliary ladies will meet at the hall at 7 30 pm with a pot luck lunch served after the session.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary A. Local 1 Garnet Trace Neijl Hellyer Leta Westfall Moose Hall

Four Arraigned In Nelsonville On Intoxication Pleas

Nelsonville reports three intoxication arraignments and one operating while intoxicated case. Heroes Wolf of Lancaster Fred Jenkins and Rudolph Bryan of Nelsonville pleaded guilty. Wolf and Bryan fined five dollars plus costs Jenkins ten dollars and costs. James Kern of this city pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under five hundred dollar bond.

Nelsonville Holland Hero Wolf Lancaster Fred Jenkins Rudolph Bryan Wolf Bryan Jenkins James Kern

Weekend visitors gather in central Ohio towns

Robert Ochs of Columbus visited his mother Mrs Grace Ochs while Charles Clark of Dayton spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Clark. Dozens of relatives and friends from Columbus Logan Corning Marion and Glouster hosted or attended weekend social visits.

Robert Ochs Columbus Grace Ochs Charles Clark Dayton John Clark Harry Hoffman Anna May Hoffman Harold LeFavor Wm Golding Neva Lois Pearl Pierce May Rainer Logan Mark Embrey Corning Hugh Cunningham Homer Strohmeyer Ralph Darling Aldean Withem Sophia Hinton George Morris Ed Ryan John Adams Bernice Hazel John Johnson Steve Craig Glouster Joe Wolf Margaret Montgomery Patty Wolf Lucille Thompson Ringgold Charles Zimmers Grant Hospital Kathryn David James Belford Cunningham Harper Marion Clyde Harper

Glee Clubs Meet at Jacksonville Trimble High School

Glee clubs at Jacksonville Trimble High School organized with 39 boys in two rehearsal groups and 65 girls. Virginia Lee of Athens directed the tryouts. E L Heulsch and County Superintendent Ray visited auto mobile and shop classes and praised student work and program start.

J.T. High School Heulsch

Former Nelsonville Girl Engaged at Scarsdale Club

Miss Jane Preston of Scarsdale New York engaged to S Gordon Apgar of New York City announced September 6 at Scarsdale Golf Club. Miss Preston daughter of Mrs Charles L Preston and the late Mr Preston. Mr Apgar son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Apgar of Orlando Florida. Wedding planned in the fall.

Nelsonville Jane, Preston Scarsdale S. Gordon Apgar New York City Scarsdale Golf Club Charles L. Preston Preston Prestons Columbus Chevy Chase School Sarah Lawrence College Apgar Thomas Apgar Orlando Fla Carlisle, Mellick & Co University of Alabama Sigma Chi

Johnson Funeral Rites To Be Held Tuesday

Augusta Johnson age 37 died Saturday following the birth of a daughter Sally Augusta at Grant Hospital Columbus Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 o clock at the Longstreth residence She is survived by husband Jack Johnson nine children Clark Leonard Waverline Jimmy Mary Jack Wilbur Helen and Sally Augusta her mother Mrs Elizabeth Evener of Nelsonville two half sisters Mrs Nellie Dowler and Mrs Lucile Showalter and two half brothers Robert and Guy Evener

Nelsonville Augusta Johnson Sally Augusta Grant Hospital Columbus Longstreth Jack Johnson Clark Leonard Waverline Jimmy Mary Jack Wilbur Helen Elizabeth Evener Nellie Dowler Lucile Showalter Robert Guy Evener

Services Held Sunday for Linda Ann Bernard

Services for Linda Ann Bernard two and a half months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Taylor were held Sunday at 3 PM at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ with Rev. Courtney officiating. Burial followed at Taylor Ridge Cemetery. Linda survives two brothers and one sister.

WCTU To Meet in Nelsonville at First Methodist Church

The Athens County WCTU holds its annual meeting in Nelsonville at the First Methodist Church on Wednesday September 22. The all day session begins at 10 AM with county president Mrs. T A Copeland as main speaker and presiding officer. A covered dish dinner will be served at noon.

Nelsonville Athens County WCTU

Home Makers Elect New Officers for Incoming Year

A Future Homemakers of America meeting elected officers for the coming year. President Amy Jo Dewhurst, Vice President Marguerite Morrison, Secretary Jean Dilcher, Treasurer Bernadine White, Historian Polly Johnson were chosen. The vice president will chair the program committee to plan the year’s activities.

Parry Funeral Held for Lulu Parry in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Miss Lulu Parry were conducted at the First Christian Church Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. Rev Leland Goodman led the service with the hymn Sun of My Soul and the poem Crossing the Bar. Flowers filled a room at the Parry home and burial followed at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Lulu Parry First Christian Church Leland Goodman Parry Greenlawn

Guild to Meet and Garden Club Plans Play Night

Mrs Carl Coakley assisted by Mrs J D Adamson and Miss Helen Shaw will host the Methodist Guild Tuesday evening at the coakleys Oak Street home. A splendid program is planned. In Nelsonville the Women’s Community Garden Club will stage the three act musical comedy Coast to Coast on October 20 and 21 in the high school auditorium.

Nelsonville Carl Coakley Oak St J. D. Adamson Helen Shaw Methodist Guild Women's Community Garden Club

Large Audience Hears New Methodist Minister

Nelsonville church welcomed Rev. M. P. Clark of West Carrollton Ohio as he preached at both services. Clark and his family will move to Nelsonville Wednesday. Miss Mercedes Nunez of Puerto Rico spoke at a sub district missionary tea and was introduced at the morning service. The minister and Miss Nunez were guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde. Rev. H A Rothrock and family will move to Middleport Wednesday. Rev Lloyd Evans attended the Athens Presbytery fall sessions at Middleport today.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church M. P. Clark West Carrollton Clark Mercedes Nunez Puerto Rico Miss Nunez J. M. Hyde H. A. Rothrock Middleport Lloyd Evans Athens

Hyde couple attends Lancaster Garden Club flower show

Dr and Mrs J M Hyde attend the Lancaster Garden Club annual flower show in Lancaster.

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Lancaster Lancaster Garden Club

Miss Coon Weds Harold Yates in Doanville

Miss Lillian Coon and Mr. Harold Yates of Doanville were married Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. H A Rothrock. Both mothers witnessed the ceremony. They will reside in Doanville.

Nelsonville Lillian Coon Harold Yates Doanville H. A. Rothrock

Freda Smith Attends President's Meeting in Columbus

Miss Freda Smith traveled to Columbus for the annual President's Meeting of the Business and Professional Clubs. The conference gathers state presidents past presidents officers and committee chairmen to discuss club problems and share solutions.

Nelsonville Freda Smith Columbus

Cookson Couple Return From Eastern Trip

Mr and Mrs Corwin Cookson have returned after a week in the East They visited New York guests of Mrs Cooksons brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Alden Stilson She plans to buy goods for a new gift shop opening around October 1.

Nelsonville Corwin Cookson East New York

G A Club Plans Benefit in Nelsonville

The G A Club will host a benefit party at the I O O F Hall tonight at 8 o clock in Nelsonville. The event aims to raise funds for local needs and features community gathering and entertainment.

Nelsonville G. A. Club I. O. O. F. Hall

Relax sore skin with Resinol ointment remedy

A historic ad touts Resinol ointment for eczema psoriasis poison ivy and anal irritation. It promises quick relief reduced scratching and faster healing with an oily base that penetrates outer skin layers. Bathing the area before application is suggested for quicker results.

Nelsonville Review Meeting Set for Tuesday Night

Personal mentions include Mr and Mrs John McNerney of Columbus visiting Mr and Mrs John Hoodlett. Mrs Sarah E Davis of Sunbury visits her son L A Davis and family as Nelsonville Review No 240 plans a 7 30 pm gathering at the Red Men s Hall with all officers urged to attend.

John McNerney Columbus John Hoodlett Sarah E. Davis Sunbury L. A. Davis Nelsonville Review Nelsonville Nelsonville Review No Red Men's Hall

Auxiliary Celebrates Member Birthday in Glouster

A Ladies of the A. M. W. auxiliary gathering at Mrs. Anna Winefordner's home honors her September birthday. Daughters Helen and Marjory assisted with lunch for a group including Janet Miller Mary Reeves Elizabeth Clark Janet Parks Nell Hellyer Freda Latta Marian Bloomfield Ola Byers Jane Linegar Goldie Byers Emma Hulbert Gertrude Jewell Lela Hashman and Mr. Winefordner. Guests enjoy a social evening and sing God Be With You Till We Meet Again.

Ola Byers Jane Linegar Goldie Byers Emma Hulbert Gertrude Jewell Lela Hashman Winefordner God

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