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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1942

Page

2

Nelsonville Band and Glee Club Spring Concert

Nelsonville High School presents its spring concert at the high school auditorium under Herbert W. Seelbach. The program opens with Hall of Fame and Aurora Overture by the concert band, features the Tonette Band of 28 students, and ends with the Glee Club of 56 voices performing six numbers and the Stars and Stripes Forever. The Tonette Band includes a long roster of students. the concert also includes All Pays Lorraine and Rag Time Wedding with a wedding rhyme motif.

Nelsonville Herbert W. Seelbach Tonette Tonette Band Virginia Spears Donna Hitchings Gloria Godenschwager Juanita Kelly Kitty France Dean Circle Floyd Evans Charles Woody Nancy Wolf Donna Levering Wanda Runion Janie Krieg Peggy Ann Green Judy Betts Lewis Figley Bob Wolf Dale Townsend Maxel Townsend Paul Silcott Delores Tignor Virginia Wolf June Shafer Joyce Dishong Dorothy Green Joan Cox Bill Fiske Harry Hoskinson Charles Hayden Glee Club Song of the Navy Lorraine G. Balay Paul Yoder Reader Jean Fellem Harley Hubble Bride Roland Mender Richard Arnold Loren Warner

Students Sell 75.60 In War Stamp Sale At Nelsonville

War stamp drive in Nelsonville city schools from April 1 to 7 raised 75.60. By building totals were West 6.90 East 15.90 Central 23.45 High 29.35. Band Booster officers listed include Charles Walker president and Charles Vaughn vice president.

Nelsonville Central Rosser Imogene Sayers Shirley Sayers Elizabeth Shafer Marilyn Shafer Mary Shafer Emile Sharp Kathryn Shields Rosemary Scmackenberg Dorothy Stewart Louise Straits Ruth Syx Mary Thomas Anita Thompson Pauline Tolliver Doris Warren Jill Warren Margaret Warren Marilyn Wilson Mary M. Wolfe Ruth Wolfe Band Boosters Club Charles Walker Charles Vaughn FE. J. Arnold Mender

Six Fined In Court Of Mayor

Nelsonville report lists multiple pleas in mayor Herman Oggs court. Robert Au flick and others paid fines for assault or intoxication. Ruth Maffin and Frank Maffin fined with conditions, George France and Clem Keplar also fined. William Arbaugh faced final plea of guilty to DUI with $100 fine.

Nelsonville Robert Auflick Herman Ogg John Brown George France Clem Keplar Ruth Maffin Nelsonville Rt. 3 Maffin Frank Maffin William Arbaugh Carbondale George Bateman

Nelsonville Society Notes

The Women's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ meets at 375 Madison St with Mrs Ivan Matheny hosting Thursday at 7 30. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Raymond Patton Mrs Clyde Ray and Mrs Thomas Lax The worship service will be led by Mrs Clyde Ray and the program directed by Miss Hyla Herrold.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Church of Christ Ivan Matheny Madison St Raymond Patton Clyde Ray Thomas Lax Hyla Herrold

Figley Couple Welcome Daughter at Logan Hospital

Mr and Mrs H H Figley announce the birth of a daughter Wednesday evening at Cherrington Hospital Logan They have two sons Mr Figley is a member of the Nelsonville High School faculty

H. H. Figley Cherrington Hospital Logan Figleys Mr. Figley Nelsonville High School

Taxis Society to Meet Outdoors Sunday April 12

The Taxis Society of the Presbyterian Church plans an outdoor gathering Sunday April 12 if weather permits. An air picnic and service are on the agenda with a 3 p.m. meeting at the church. Members may carpool by contacting Emily Sharp or Rev J L Evans.

Taxis Society of the Presbyterian Church Emily Sharp J. L. Evans

Taxis Society to Meet at Presbyterian Church Sunday

Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock the Taxis Society meets at the Presbyterian Church with a possible trip to Hope Hollow if the weather allows. Members should bring food and table service for an open air service after the meal.

Taxis Society Presbyterian Church Hope Hollow

Nelsonville Personal Notes Highlight Regional Visits

Mrs. Joe Kelch of Columbus is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morrison. Mrs. Estel Crabtree travels to St. Louis with Mr. Crabtree. Mrs. L. E. Evans spends days in Hebron and spoke at the Future Homemakers of America mother daughter banquet. Mrs. Flossie Crawford and Mrs. Margaret McHarg of Athens attend a Pythian Sister Inspection in Wilkesville. Visitors come from Middleport Pomeroy Akron and Athens.

Nelsonville Joe Kelch Columbus Walter Morrison Estel Crabtree Crabtree St. Louis L. E. Evans Hebron Homemakers of America Flossie Crawford Margaret McHarg Athens Wilkesville Pythian Sister Crawford Middleport Pomeroy Akron

Funeral services for Mrs Julia Traugh Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs Julia Traugh will be held Saturday at 2 PM at her daughter's home 311 Fort Street. Rev Ben Ane will conduct the service and burial takes place at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Julia Traugh William Hughes Fort St Ben Ane Greenlawn

Civilian Defense Council Notes on Navy Enlistment for Negroes

The council announces the lifting of the race ban on U S Navy enlistment making Negroes eligible for service. It praises the move as overdue and urges better neighbor relations through acquaintance with Black citizens. Dr Herman G James Ohio University president spoke at Town Hall on wartime and postwar issues.

United States Navy Herman G. James Ohio University Parkh S. Sniffen

Pleasant Social Notes Highlight Local Movements

The Reading Club met Thursday evening with Miss Jean Haynes. Mrs. Edward Jackson plans a Saturday visit to Huntington with her parents. Mrs. Emma Burnside and others attended a Charleston concert Tuesday night. William Burdette traveled to Charleston to visit his sister Miss Margaret Burdette. They will return to spend the weekend at 21st Street. Dell Cottrell home at 14th and Kanawha is being vacated by several King family members who bought homes in Bellemeade. The Cottrells plan to convert their Ripley residence for rooming purposes. High School teachers enrolling in the first aid class include Mrs. Edward Jackson and Mrs. Bertha Filson.

Reading Club Jean Haynes Edward Jackson Huntington Mr. Jackson Emma Burnside Lena Carr Bertha Filson Vena Finley Charleston William Burdette Margaret Burdette 21St St Dell Cottrell 14Th and Kanawha Sts Ellis King John King Bellemeade Cottrells Ripley Bertha Fil Eunice Beller Christ Church, Episcopal Daisy Fisher Cincinnati H. R. Howard Frank Thurber Cady Frank Tyler Marie Smith Layne New Haven F. B. Lieving Union District O. W. Lusher Gallipolis Kathryn Evelyn McCulloch Ashland Blain Bell Rupert L. Kayser Holzer Hospital Harry Johnson West Columbia Charles E. Holzer Karin S. C. Whilhelm Holzer O. S. Kelley Lois Hennesy Mason J. G. F. Johnson Jefferson Boulevard Hugh Curry Jackson, Miss Curry CIT Corporation Currys Eighth St Ohio L. B. Hannaman North Point Pleasant John Mason Joliet Mr. Wolden Robert S. Meyer A. H. Roseberry Owens Roseberry Meyer Hamilton A. Parr Great Bend Parr

Galvins Sohio Defeat Brooks in City League Thriller

Galvin's Sohio beat league leaders Brooks Shoe 2865 to 2796 in a City League match as Doc Gardner scored 659 and Wilson 608 for the winners while Johnson hit 600 for the losers. League play and local notices fill the rest of the page with community updates.

Nelsonville Galvin Sohio Brooks Shoe Doc” Gardner Maples Wilson Johnson Termites Woodpeckers Weasels Woodchucks Brooks— Whyte Steenrod Pairan Ieialeh Ethide C. Mellinger M. Mellinger Gardner

Living Church theme drives Nelsonville church services

Church of Christ in Nelsonville plans a series through Pentecost Sunday May 24 centered on The Living Church. Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Worship 10 30 Christian Endeavor 6 p m Intermediate Endeavor 6 p m and Evening Service 7 30. Week activities include choir Tuesday 7 p m Scouts 8 p m Youth Conference Club, mid week prayer Wednesday 7 and fellowship supper Friday 6 30.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Living Church Christian Endeavor

First Methodist Church Sunday Services Set

Nelsonville church schedules two Sunday services. At 10 30 a.m. the pastor will speak on Jesus appeared at His Disciples. At 7 30 p.m. the subject is Giants and Grasshoppers.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Jesus

Reverend George to Speak at Concord Union Church

The Nelsonville Methodist preacher W. M. George will deliver a sermon at the Concord Union Church, located three miles east of Jacksonville, this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The event invites local residents to attend.

Concord Concord W. M. George Nelsonville

Nelsonville Man Recovering After Surgery at St. Anthony

L. E. Wood is recovering satisfactorily in St. Anthony Hospital Columbus after a surgical operation. Friends may write him at room 222 or call.

Nelsonville L. E. Wood St. Anthony Hospital Columbus

Attorney Purchases Former Chase Home

Attorney Geo G Somerville has bought the former Chase home at 14th and Viand Streets from the State Road Commission which took the property for an access highway. He plans to move the house to the Ohio Street side of his property, extending through the block from Viand to Ohio.

Point Pleasant Geo. G Somerville John J. Chase Viand Sts State Road Commission Chase Mr. Somerville Ohio St Viand Ohio

Weissenburgers Visit Washington This Week

President C. O. Weissenburger of Marietta Manufacturing Co led a party including J. T. Weissenburger and Alex Cruickshanks to Washington. They returned home on Wednesday.

Point Pleasant C. O. Weissenburger Marietta Manufacturing Co J. T. Weissenburger Alex Cruickshanks Washington

Nature's Defense Package heads Pomeroy meeting

A motion picture titled Nature's Defense Package will headline the Southeastern Ohio Broiler Producers Association meeting in Pomeroy. The program includes a school session on Tuesday with details to be announced.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Southeastern Ohio Broiler Producers Association Pomeroy

Citi zens National Bank Announces Remodeling Plan

In Point Pleasant Citi zens National Bank begins extensive alterations. The rear directors room becomes a work room with partition removal. Front changes create a temporary waiting area and improved access to safety deposit boxes. Estimated cost exceeds $4,000.

Point Pleasant Citizens National Bank

Night Officers Arrest Two Parkersburg Men on Intoxication Charges

Night Officer Morrison and Patrolman Redmond arrested Charles Butcher of Parkersburg and Merle McKinney on intoxication charges Wednesday night. Butcher paid a $7 fine plus costs and was released. McKinney remained in custody awaiting a hearing.

Point Pleasant Morrison Redmond Charles Butcher Parkersburg Merle McKinney Butcher MccKinney

Police and Firemen To Give Dance In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Police and Fire Departments hold their annual benefit ball at the Elks Club tonight April 10. Music by Vic Joyce and his band will play from 9 to 1. Proceeds support department supplies and equipment beyond regular funds. Large crowd expected.

Nelsonville

Open House Dance at Eagles Lodge in Gallipolis

Members of the Eagles Lodge host an open house dance tonight from 9 to 12. Friends are invited to attend in Gallipolis for an evening of social dancing and fellowship.

Gallipolis Eagles Lodge

Medical Director Starts Immunizing of Workers at Mason County War

Dr Arthur K Hudson arrives in Point Pleasant as medical director for Western Chemical Defense Corporation to immunize workers against typhoid. About 100 workers to be immunized today with cooperation from Major Brian A Buell district health officer who urges workers to participate in the immunization drive. Buell recently worked in Ripley Ravenswood and Spencer including a state tuberculosis X ray clinic and X ray trailer unit.

Point Pleasant Arthur K. Hudson Western Chemical Defense Corporation Hudson Brian A. Buell Buell Major Buell Ripley Ravenswood Spencer State Health Department

New Pastor Engaged for Morristown Church

Rev. James Carter of New Marshfield has been engaged as pastor of the Morristown Holiness Church until September 1. He succeeds Rev. Charles Hook who resigned for other work. Carter will preach Sunday morning and evening. Easter Sunday Sunday School attendance reached 95. Cottage prayer meeting will be Friday at 8 PM at Mrs. Grace Juniper’s home in Oregon Ridge.

Chauncey James Carter New Marshfield Morristown Holiness Church Charles Hook Carter Grace Juniper Oregon Ridge

Esther Class Meeting At McClanahan Home

Mrs Elizabeth Hixson Russell a former member joined the Esther Class of the Methodist Church for the April meeting at Ann McClanahan s Jacobs Avenue home. Devotions were led by Mrs McClanahan with reports from Betty Boling and Laura Russell. Mystery prize went to Mrs Nell Jordan. Contest prizes to Mrs Russell and Mrs McClanahan. Helen Nicholson will host May 20. Members present included Ruth Bridgewater Helen Nicholson Lilian Sweeney Laura Russell Betty Boling Nell Jordan Elizabeth Harvey Grace Stalder and Ann McClanahan plus four children Richard Boling Georgia Mullins Mary Helen Sweeney and Joy McClanahan.

Chauncey Elizabeth Hixson Russell Catlettsburg Esther Methodist Church Ann McClanahan Jacobs Ave McClanahan Betty Boling Laura Russell Nell Jordan Russell Helen Nicholson Mill St Ruth Bridgewater Lillian Sweeney Nell Jorden Elizabeth Harvey Grace Stalder Richard Boling Georgia Mullins Mary Helen Sweeney Joy McClanahan

Chauncey District Social News Highlights Easter Visits

Easter Sunday gatherings in Chauncey featured Mr. and Mrs. William Adams of Beaumont with guests from Nelsonville Athens and Chauncey. The Adamses hosted Delbert Adams Frances Adams and Kenneth Wilkes Lavella Lock and family. The group traveled from Dayton and spent time with Mrs. Wilkes' parents J. H. Lock while Mr. Wilkes' illness prompted a return home. Also visiting were Mrs. Lena Cunningham and Easter guests the McWilliams family and John Cunningham of Columbus.

Chauncey William Adams Beaumont Dwight Adams Nelsonville Delbert Adams Frances Adams Athens Kenneth Wilkes Lavella Lock Dayton Wilkes J. H. Lock Curtis-Wright Gleneta Lock

Chauncey Entertainment At Beau Mont Easter Dinner

Mr and Mrs J C Atkinson entertained at their Beau Mont home with a family dinner Easter Sunday. Guests included Mrs A D Powell and family of Corning, Mr and Mrs Warren Higgins and daughter Rita Ann of Columbus, and Mr and Mrs James Hartley of Chauncey.

Chauncey J. C. Atkinson Beaumont A. D. Powell Corning Warren Higgins Rita Ann Columbus James Hartley

Chauncey Childress Hosts Week End Guests

Chauncey Dennis H. Chil dress son of Mr and Mrs Russ Childress from near Auncey hosted weekend guests including his mother sister and brother Mrs Russell Childress Mary and James Childress Chauncey Miss Doris Beverage Carbondale Mr and Mrs Paul Hartley and Gilbert and Harold Childress Toledo.

Chauncey Dennis H. Childress Russ Childress Near Auncey Tech Fort Knox Russell Childress Mary James Childress Doris Beverage Carbondale Paul Hartley Gilbert Harold Childress Toledo

Harold Lock at Camp Claiborne addresses letters

Mr and Mrs J H Lock Chauncey announce their son Harold is stationed in Alexandria Louisiana He is with the 82nd Regiment 326 Company F and welcomes letters His address is Harold Lock 82nd Reg 326 Company F Camp Claiborne Alexandria La.

Camp Chauncey J. H. Lock Harold Alexandria Harold Lock 82Nd Reg Camp Claiborne Alexandria, la

Chauncey Boling Visits Lancaster Mother Ill

Roger Boling known as Chauncey was in Lancaster Tuesday to see his mother Lily Boling a former Chauncey resident who has been seriously ill with heart trouble. Her condition is slightly improved.

Chauncey Roger Boling Lancaster Lily Boling

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society to Meet Friday Night

The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Methodist Church will gather Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Jennie Cole in East Millfield with Mrs. Gertrude Brown as leader.

Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society Millfield Methodist Church Jennie Cole East Millfield Gertrude Brown

Loyal Women Meet In Chauncey Home

The Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the First Church of Christ met at Mrs. Lloyd Pendergrass home on Ellis Ave. Mrs. Burg Johnston led the business session. reports were given by Mrs. Shafer and Mrs. Nye. A former member Mrs. Rankin visited. Nye and Rutledge won the contest. Next host is Mrs. Hamilton on Mound St with refreshments served.

Chauncey Homer Johnson Loyal Woman's Bible First Church of Christ Lloyd Pendergrass Ellis Ave Burg Johnston John Shafer Floyd Nye Peter Rankin Akron Pearl Rutledge Thomas Hamilton Mound St Helen Howard William A. Hartley Rice Thomas Carl Shafer

New 4-H Club Formed in Chauncey for Junior Girls

Chauncey hosts the Four Leaf Clover Club a new 4-H group for junior age girls. Members plan cooking and flower projects this summer with meetings at the homes of Jeannette Blackford and Susie Ferrel under advisor Virginia Cubbison. Officers include President Jo Ann Ley and Secretary Donna Leiber.

Chauncey Four Leaf Clover Club Janette Blackford May Ave Susie Ferrel Lexington Ave Jeanette Blackford Virginia Cubbison Jo Ann Ley Donna Leiber Pauline Robinson Ruth Anna Howard Betty Blackford Shirley Russell Susie Ferrer Jo Anna Ley

Services Announced Across Dover District Churches

Preaching on Sunday April 12 will be by Gilbert Courtney at Greens Run 9 30 a m Chauncey 10 30 and Trimble 7 30 with Glaze Thompson at Taylor Ridge 9 30 Millfield 10 30 Chauncey 7 30 In Chauncey night the men of the church will lead the first half hour Trimble 7 30 includes a surprise committee contribution A board and conference meeting at Trimble has been moved from this Friday to next Friday.

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Greens Run Trimble Glaze Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield

Chauncey B Carter Receives Word From Berkley Texas

Chauncey B Carter in Texas received word from his son James Carter of the medical corps who is stationed in Berkley Texas. The note confirms family military service connections and a posting location in Berkley Texas.

Texas Chauncey B. IF. Carter James Carter Medical Corps Berkley, Texas

School Board Names Teacher and Janitor

Miss Marie Langdon has been added to the teaching staff at Washington Grade School after Clark Gillingham resigned to enter army service. Robert Casey is elected by the board of educators to the janitorship at Lincoln School.

Gallipolis Marie Langdon Washington Grade School Clark Gillingham Robert Casey Lincoln School

Latin contest set for tomorrow at Ceredo Kenova High

Point Pleasant students from Point Pleasant Senior High School include Minibel Nibert Julia Pearl Thomas Eva Cox and Norma Smith for the district Latin contest covering Mason Cabell Lincoln and Wayne counties at Ceredo Kenova High School tomorrow.

Point Pleasant Ceredo-Kenova High School Mason, Cabell Linecoln Wayne Point Pleasant Senior High School Minibel Nibert Julia Pearl Thomas Eva Cox Norma Smith

Bladen man takes clerks ship in state liquor store

Jeffers Boyd, a store clerk from Bladen, has been appointed to a clerks position in the state liquor store and has begun duties.

Gallipolis Boyd Jeffers Bladen

Condition Improves for Glenna Sayre in Point Pleasant

Glenna Sayre of 2129 Jefferson Boulevard is recovering from a nervous breakdown as her condition improves.

Point Pleasant Glenna Sayre Jefferson Boulevard

Mrs Baker Dies in Mason County West Virginia

Mrs Myrtle Baker aged 55 dies at her Mason County West Virginia home. She is sister of Mrs Laura Eads of Cheshire. Funeral arrangements are pending local authorities and family said.

Mason County Gets 512 Retreads in April

The state director of rationing assigned Mason County 512 retreads for April. Defense workers must prove need to receive them. Mason County ranked third in the state for allocations, with Monongalia and Kanawha Counties receiving more due to large war industries.

Point Pleasant Mason County James Johnson

State Starts Work at Selby Home Site

Excitement rose as a large power shovel began removing earth at the W. E. Selby residence corner 21st St and Jackson Ave. The operation cleared about five feet of lawn and uprooted all but two trees while plans include moving a filling station and possibly taking more land for the highway project.

Point Pleasant W. E. Selbys 21St St Jackson Ave State Road Commission Selby

Small Streams Flooded in Mason County After Heavy Rain

Rainfall totaled 2.15 inches in 24 hours ending Thursday night, according to E. C. Winger, local weather observer. Small streams throughout Mason County were reported at flood stage last night.

Point Pleasant E. C. Winger U. S Mason County

Solicitor Johnson Speaks to Huntington Add Club Today

City Solicitor J G F Johnson will address the Add Club of Huntington at 12:15 PM and his talk Point Pleasant Its Present and Future will be broadcast at 5 45 over the West Virginia network. John Hutchinson accompanies him as guest. An automobile’s average life is seven and a half years.

Point Pleasant J. G. F. Johnson Add Club of Huntington West Virginia Johnson John Hutchinson

Bus Terminal To Be Built Says Hudson

Hudson confirms plan to construct a Greyhound Lines bus terminal in POINT PLEASANT. Building fronts Fifth and Viand Streets, 60 feet each side, 30 feet deep, with a rear platform for arrivals and departures. Lower floor houses ticket office baggage room barber shop cafe restrooms and waiting room. second floor office space. Concrete construction in Greyhound colors, night illuminated. Ticket office moving from Phoenix Hotel to former cream station Monday. Verna Hudson to manage ticket sales.

Point Pleasant Holly Hudson Greyhound Lines Fifth Viand Sts Greound Verna Hudson

Badger Auditor Dies at 48 After Short Illness

F R B Badger and Sons Co auditor Weieam x F Wei gand aged 48 died at Holz er Hospital Thursday after a brief illness from uremic poisoning. Burial planned in Williamsport.

Badger X. F. Weigand Badger and Sons Co Holzer Hospital Williamsport

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