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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1941

Page

2

Palm Sunday Services Largely Attended in Nelsonville Church

Palm Sunday services drew strong attendance at the First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville with the Sunday School leading the 10 30 a m service. The church featured palm decorations from Riverside Texas and palm crosses made by the Boy s Class. Imogene Sayers sang The Holy City and The 23rd Psalm while the choir performed The Palms and I Sing at My Work. A 6 p m Young People Society program included songs and a Deanville choir performance Were You There When They Crucified My Lord.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Imogene Sayers Holy City Lloyd Evans Temple Joe Galvin Jr Riverside Texas Leonard Powell Patty Huddy Ann Preston Jean Cooley Tschaikowsky Patty Raybould Sharon Kelley Maureen Kelley Neil Hoce Young Peoples Society Kimberly Deanville Methodist League Emily Sharp Corwin Cookson Charles Evans Joe Galvin Bob Kinney Palms Fred Thompson Reynolds

Dr. Butts to Speak at National Meeting

Dr. L. E. Butts of Nelsonville has been invited as a principal speaker before the Proctology Section at the 45th annual convention of the American Osteopathic Association. The event runs June 23 through 27 in Atlantic City New Jersey. He is asked to discuss Manuscripts on Rectal Divulsions.

Nelsonville L. E. Butts Fort Street The American Osteopathic Association Atlantic City N. J Robert L. Taylor Dayton Ohio Butts

Minister's Son Enters Navy Music School

Charles Selbee son of the Rev and Mrs Albert Selbee of Nelsonville has entered the Navy School of Music in Washington DC for a six year enlistment. A versatile musician he plays pipe organ piano clarinet trumpet violin and other instruments and is a Nelsonville High School graduate.

Nelsonville Charles Selbee Albert Selbee School of Music Washington, D. C United States Navy Young Selbee Nelsonville High School

Girls Chorus Qualifies for State Contest in Columbus

The Ward Rural Girls Chorus coached by Louise R. Wolfe earned a superior rating at the Southeast District Music Contest in Wellston on April 5. Judges were Robert Korst of the University of Cincinnati and Wilbur Crist of Capital University. This rating qualifies the group to enter the State Contest in Columbus on April 18.

Carbon Hill—Ward Rural Girls Chorus Louise R. Wolfe Wellston Robert Korst University of Cincinnati Wilbur Crist Capital University Columbus

Warden Seizes 26 Stray Dogs In Nelsonville

Porter Dicken Nelsonville county dog warden collected 26 dogs running at large this morning. Dogs will be taken to the county pound with a release fee. He will return during the week as officials urge owners to control pets in the early garden season.

Nelsonville Porter Dicken

Nelsonville Jrs defeat Lancaster Lens Co by 198 pins

Nelsonville Juniors toppled Lancaster Lens Co in a special match with a three game total of 2891 to 2693. Kenny Cope rolled 694 on games of 208 242 244. In the ladies league Letha Lou Shop won two of three from Brooks Shoes. Imogene Sayers led with 184 471.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Jrs Lancaster Lens Co Kenny Cope Letha Lou Shop Brooks Shoes Imogene Sayers Beasleys Snyder Ramsey Hermann Wharton S. Weiss D. Bumgarner Geek B. Watkins H. Smith K. Cope OMEN Brooke Shoes K. Smith P. Hartley Letha Lou L. Silcott I. Sayers R. Dunkle K. Shields

Opening of Week's Services Draws Many Faithful

Nelsonville churchgoers packed the Church of Christ for the first night of a week of evening meetings. Tonight at 7 30 the minister will preach on The Courageous Christ and sing a solo.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Christ

Holy Week Services Set for Eve-Ning This Week

Holy Week services will be held here each evening this week at 6 o'clock. The announcement notes daily worship opportunities for residents during the holiday period.

New Nazi Blitzkrieg Meets Stiff Resistance in Balkans

German ground and air forces attacked Yugoslavia and Greece as Italy joined the action breaking its pact with Yugoslavia. Belgrade resisted despite Axis plans to remake Europe while Allied concerns rose over strategic rail links and troop movements across the region.

Balkans Greece Germany Yugoslavia Britain Aegean Salonika Belgrade Europe Southeast Front Adolf Hitler Italy Rome Albania Ababa Libya Tripoli Mediterranean Vardar Austria Hungary Ljubljana Zagreb Rumania Bulgaria His Skolpje Budapest

Greeks Halt German Push Despite Big-Scale Assault

Greek high command reports fierce fighting in Greece as German forces advance from Bulgaria with tanks and dive bombers. One fort falls while Hurricanes claim five German planes. one enemy aircraft shot down over Athens. King George II vows steadfast resistance alongside Britain and the United States as Yugoslavs join the defense.

Athens Greece Bulgaria Rupel Pass Thrace Macedonia Salonika Germany George II British Empire United States Balkans

Nazis Expect Tougher Going This Time

Berlin reports Yugoslavia has had its transport and communications system fatally damaged by Luftwaffe strikes. German forces have reached 30 to 40 kilometers into Yugoslavia, with high command noting blitzkrieg hurdles and geography may slow progress but not alter the final outcome.

Berlin Yugoslavia Luftwaffe DNB Greece

Bullet in Head Backfires as Man Sneezes

William Darnell of West Frankfort Illinois reportedly had a bullet lodged in his head since 1920. Recently he sneezed and the bullet emerged from a nostril, a remarkable unintended expulsion of a long retained projectile.

William Darnell West Frankfort

Athens Pastor To Take Part in Service

Rev Eldon Kinney of the Mission Church Athens will preach Tuesday night at Zion Church Lower Plains. He will be accompanied by a group of musicians. The revival in progress a week is led by Rev Guss Graham with Mrs Vera Bridgewater Chauncey directing the singing.

Chauncey Eldon Kinney Mission Church Athens Zion Church Lower Plains Guss Graham Vera Bridgewater

Nye Barrett marry in Logan

Announcement of the marriage of Hubert Nye son of George W and Alice Nye of Chauncey to Fern Barrett daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Barrett near Murray City. They were married by Rev Cecil Jones in Logan and plan to reside in Chauncey.

Chauncey Hubert Nye George W Alice Nye Fern Barrett Francis Barrett Murray City Cecil Jones Logan

Dover Residents Attend Birthday Dinner in Malta

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamilton Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Hull Kittle Glouster were in Malta Sunday to honor their uncle Ross Milton on his 93rd birthday. Milton is brother of the late Mrs Duffee Chauncey mother of the Hamiltons and Kittles. The family has long observed Mr Milton's birthday in Malta and Chauncey.

Chauncey Thomas Hamilton Hull Kittle Glouster Malta Ross Milton Mr. Melton Duffee Hamilton Kittle Hamiltons Kittles Mr. Milton

Baptism of New Members at Trimble Church Sunday Night

The Trimble Church of Christ hosted a parish union meeting and baptismal service with Gilbert Courtney delivering the sermon Christ the Way of Life. Thirteen new Millfield Church members were baptized by the two pastors, including Mable Sanders and Amy Jo Sanders.

Chauncey Trimble Gilbert Courtney Christ the Way of Life Glaze Thompson Millfield Church Mable Sanders Amy Jo Sanders Dick Daugherty Charles Carr Jack Border Dorothy Daugherty Virginia Border Kathleen Willis Marion Earich Bob Mingus Dick Powell Patricia Ann Pettit Ruth Ann Howard Millfield

Nelsonville Bridegroom Is Allied in First Methodist Church

Miss Irene Hoch daughter of Mr and Mrs G M Hoch and Mr Ralph Lovensheimer son of Mr Charles Lovensheimer of Circleville wed at the First Methodist Church with Rev W M George officiating The couple will reside with the bride s parents at 474 Poplar St The ceremony featured a single ring rite and music by Charles Poston and Miss Jean Allen The wedding was followed by a supper and social events with family and friends from Athens Huntington W Va Murray City and surrounding areas

Nelsonville Irene Hoch G. M. Hoch Ralph Lovensheimer Charles Lovensheimer Circleville First Methodist Church W. M. George Charles Poston Jean Allen Leora Allen Gerald Hoch George Poplar St L. W. Burt Edgar Burt Lloyd Warren Hays Francis White Athens Noel Evelyn Huntington W. Va Cora Hoch Murray City Gerald Harold Hoch White Loren Warren

Bell Telephone Operators Attend Pioneer Dinner at Hotel Lancaster

Local Bell Telephone operators attended a Pioneer dinner at Hotel Lancaster in Lancaster Saturday evening. Nelsonville attendees included Sylvia Matheny Minnie Laughlin Florence Hick Frances Stage Dora Matheny and Ruth Butts. Sam Starkey visited Albany with Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton. The April WCTU meeting has been postponed to a later date.

Bell Hotel Lancaster Nelsonville Sylvia Matheny Minnie Laughlin Florence Hick Frances Stage Dora Matheny Ruth Butts Albany Sam Starkey Mrs. Williard Simonton W.C.T.U

Entertains Club Honors Members at Former Home

Mrs. Goldin Craig hosted the M. M. Club with Mrs. Gladys Cuckler assisting. President Mildred Frank opened the meeting as fifteen members answered roll call. The article notes birthdays from the past month including Freda Hell.

Goldin Craig Gladys Cuckler M. M. Club Mildred Frank Freda Hell

Greeks Halted in Albania as Italians Claim Victory

Rome reported Stefani that Italian forces in Albania stopped a Greek advance toward Yugoslav lines in two days of heavy fighting. The Greek division of three regiments suffered near destruction while Italy captured prisoners and materials. Croat deserters reportedly crossed into Italian lines.

Rome Stefani Albania Ninth

Mayor fines man for intoxication in Nelsonville court

Kenneth Graham of Buchtel pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Mayor C. G. Dew. He was fined five dollars plus costs. Three citizens paid overtime parking assessments totaling one dollar: A Hostetter R L Wickliffe and M S Porter.

Nelsonville Kenneth Graham Buchtel Cc. G. Dew A. Hostetter R. L. Wickliffe M. S. Porter

Junior Order Benefit Party at 1.C.C.F. Hall Tuesday

The Junior Order plans a benefit party in the 1.C.C.F. Hall Tuesday evening at 7 30. Mrs. Elmer Siddle and Mrs. Grace Sheppard hosted a dinner Wednesday night for Mrs. Nora Siddle on her birthday anniversary. Attending were Mrs. O. A. Webb Athens Ohio Mrs. E. E. Bell Mrs. Roy Snackenburg Mrs. Emmett Siddle Mrs. Sylvia Pedigo and Misses Belle Herrold and Bessie Stephenson Elmer Siddle and Charles Webb joined later.

1.C.C.F Elmer Siddle Grace Sheppard Nora Siddle O. A. Webb Athens E. E. Bell Roy Snackenburg Emmett Siddle Sylvia Pedigo Belle Herrold Bessie Stephenson Charles Webb

Wings Over America reviewed at Hyperion Club meeting

Mrs Oral Daugherty chaired a Saturday program in which Mrs W H Badger presented a review of Wings Over America by Alice Rogers Hager. Miss Frances Scott received the Iadues as world events were discussed by Mrs Charles Huddy, Mrs W W Warren and Mrs Donald Betts before a brief business session led by Mrs John V Wood.

Oral Daugherty W. H. Badger Alice Rogers Hager Frances Scott Hyperion Club Charles Huddy W. W. Warren Donald Betts John V. Wood

Doanville Choir Rehearsal Then Holy Week Service

Doanville choir will rehearse at the church this evening at 6 oclock. The Holy Week service follows at 7 oclock, continuing the church program.

Doanville

Chauncey Church of Christ Men’s Bible Class Meets

Chauncey Church of Christ Everyman’s Bible Class holds a meeting on Thursday April 10 at 7 30 p m in the church parish house. Carl Shafer class president will lead a devotional period business session and social hour with refreshments. Men of the community are invited to attend.

Chauncey Everyman's Bible Class Chauncey Church of Christ Church Parish Carl Shafer

Council to name replacement for resigning councilman

Chauncey City Council will meet at 7 tonight to name a member to fill the unexpired term of Councilman Herbert Wise who resigned. The meeting aims to fill the vacancy and proceed with city business.

Chauncey Chauncey City Herbert Wise

Church of Christ Board Plans Monday Meeting

The official board of the Church of Christ will convene at the church on Monday April 7 at 6 p m to discuss church affairs and arrangements.

Chauncey The Church of Christ

Dorr Holy Week Services Set for Seven-Thirty Each Night

Dorr announces Holy Week services scheduled nightly at 7 30 p m The schedule calls for services each evening during the week leading to Easter with gatherings at the town church and nearby chapels.

Chauncey District Social and Personal News

Chauncey District social items note visits and gatherings. Mrs. James Dan ner and son Robert spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Ruth Fiske. Mrs. Louise Muzio and daughters Lucy Ann and Delores visited in Athens. Clyde Gabriel of Lower Plains stayed with Aunt Irene Dewees in Mansfield. Other guests traveled among Athens Nelsonville and Millfield. Andrew Simpkins of Chauncey is ill with mumps in Lexington Ave.

Chauncey James Danner Robert Ruth Fiske Louise Muzio Lucy Ann Delores Millfield Athens Muzio George Civille Clyde Gabriel Lower Plains Irene Dewees Mansfield Hazel Lyman Marcia Wilkenson Emma Barstow Elizabeth Barber Beatrice Nelsonville Barber F. M. McHarg Harry Moore Charles Moler Dennis Dailey McConnelsville

Birthday Surprise For Mrs. Burchfield At Home

A party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elza Burchfield honored Mrs. Burchfield on her birthday anniversary. Thirty four relatives and friends attended. The evening was social with refreshments and many gifts and greetings from friends.

Chauncey Elza Burchfield

Benefit party hosted by Buchtel Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the UMWA will sponsor a benefit party at the Buchtel Opera House on Thursday evening April 10 at 7:30. Each member is asked to bring or send a prize.

Buchtel The U.M.W.A Buchtel Opera House

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