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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1941

Page

4

Nelsonville High PTA elects new officers and plans year

Mrs James Knight was elected president of the Nelsonville High School PTA for the coming year. Other officers named include Herman Ruby as vice president and Mrs Donald Beta as secretary. The meeting covered reports from committees, traffic light at Canal and Waterline, sparing seeds drive, and plans for the Southeast District PTA meeting.

Jovar GER Athen James Knight Nelsonville High School PTA Elsonvil James Prion Sionday Zoning Herman Seto Canal Waterine Diacuse PTA Organi Sions Represenativa Dor City Counci Maynard McDanel Ro Fal Ota

Buchtel Senior Play Lights Up Village Comedy

Buchtel High School seniors stage a lively production titled Small Town Ghosts and People with a cast including Joe Stak, Bud Wir, Miss Thompson, and hotel owner Batty Braxton. The performance, directed by Ruth Auda Ickety with Dale even stage manager, takes place Thursday evening in the high school auditorium.

Rnteterk Ugs O'Lork Smalloven Romeo Aualortum Litford Koon Joe Stak Robert Onell B. B. Loyd Jane Hastings Whoee Tater Dorothy “Hundy Anna Aldrich Vilain Kendall Dale Ruth Auda Lckety Midente Minlor Senor Clases

Cost of School Benefit Set for Chauncey High Auditorium

Talent play to raise funds for Chauncey Dover school lunch centers will be performed Wednesday April 28 at 8 p.m. in Chauncey High School Auditorium. Cast includes John Sharick Earl Tarleton Sarah Thomas Andrew Jackson Shirley Thomas Verne White Joule Smart Fred Sayre Frank Snyder Harry McMahon Isabella Schrappe Evelyn Simms Raymond Walker Burg Johnston Analee Vore Idon Jorden Ruth Simpkins Helen Sanders Rhoda Snyder Carl Stalders Gladys Simpkin and Claudius McClanahan. The program features nine songs and nine rhetoricals. Entertainment funds the maintenance of local lunch centers.

Chauncy’ High School John “Sharick Earl Tarleton Sarah ‘Thomas Andrew Jackson Shirley Thomas Verne White Joule Smart Fred Sayre Frank ‘Snyder Harry McMahen Isabella Schrappe Evelyn Simms Raymond Walker Burg Johnston Analee Vore Idon Jorden Ruth Simpkins Gladys Simpkin Claudius McClanahan Chauncey-Dover

Mrs. Eckles Dies Monday in Logan Area

Obituary notice notes the death of Mrs. Eckles with survivors including husband and several children. It mentions siblings in the community and a connection to Athens Presbyterial Presbytery. A Loyal Workers 4-H Club meeting and other local notes follow, including hospital visits and a recovery timeline for an engineer.

Mrs Hobson Dies at Home in Nelsonville

Mrs Hobson aged 79 a longtime Nelsonville resident died Monday evening at The Hobron House on West Columbus Street after several weeks illness. Born in Ireland she had lived in Nelsonville 82 years and ran a boarding house. Survived by husband William two sisters Mrs Ford of Ireland and Mrs John Moran of Boston. Member of St Andrews Catholic Church and Holy Name Society. Funeral plans not yet completed. Friends may call Warren Funeral Home at any time.

Irlsuav He Mre Munty N. Hobson Nelsonville W. Columbus St Ireland John 'Moran Boston Mass St. Anarews Catholic Church Holy Name Society Warren Funeral Home

Grad Banquet Arranged By Mi Alumni Association

At a meeting of the Mi Alumni Association in Nelsonville on Monday evening it was decided to hold the annual banquet in the social room of the church. Paul Batts will act as toastmaster, Bill Keasler’s Orchestra will provide music for the dance, and the banquet will be followed by dancing. Alumni who have not paid dues or who wish to renew should contact secretary Miss Betty Stewart. Nelle Dowler Elliott Martha S. Frederich and Frank Betts are collecting dues, and classes of 36, 3, 26, 2 have signified intent to hold date reunions.

Mary Sharp J. H. McKiddi Roy Snackenburg F. J. Arnold Mra Barrows PTA Athens J. K. Kinneer Farl Washburn Kinneer Las Mary Sharp J. B. Preston Nelsonville Rocial Betty Stewart Nelle Dowler Eliott Martha S. Frederich Frank Betts Duce

Murray City Social And Personal Notes

Murray City social items note gatherings and visits. Donald Wilson and family attend Pilgrim Holiness Revival in Athens. Clifford Martin and son return from Middleport visit with Gerald Martin. Mayors Roy and family travel to Willoughby for extended visit with Lawrence Martin and daughter. Lewis Wilson Eleanor Vernon and others visit Columbus over the weekend. Sylvia Sweazy and daughter Jean visit Barberton relatives.

Murray City Donald Wilson Lacie Thomas Jean Gladys] Sorrell Essie Bridge Lois Sorrell Athens Clifford Martin Midleport Gerald Martin Roy Martin Willoughby Lawrence Martin Lewis Wilson Eleanor Evelyn Vernon Columbus Sylvia Sweazy Barberton

Janet Cope Returns to School After Home Accident

Janet Cope age 12 daughter of Chief of ce and Mrs James Cope returns to school after three weeks at home. Her right leg and foot were injured in an accident at home. Friends sent greeting cards and gifts during her illness. Jacksonville annual guest night at Methodist Be 7:30 with Willam guest speaker. Alta-Pecent Choral Club met at Mrs Ethel Riley home. A musicale will be held soon to benefit First Baptist Church of Glouster.

Eloun ii Jacksonville Methodist Mmn Glouster Alta-Pecent Choral Club Ethel Riley First Baptist Church of Giouster

Glouster Alumni Plan Annual Dance and Dinner

Glouster alumni outline plans for the annual banquet to be held on Fe Sots. An executive committee led by Anna Louie Cogue directs the event with committees for decoration, menu, and dance bookings. Charles Len Sorrel, Dick Cunningham, and Lester Zimmer coordinate the band with Bil Kessler from Lancaster slated to provide music.

Glouster Gloster Atasiton Sue Wiverngon Sche Doliang Folowingtras Robert ‘Clark Lester” “Duren" Finmerman Anna Louie Cogue Peaslien Tellumal Dence Bil Kessler Or+ Gheatra Lancaster Pitas Mes O. le Easley Committeea

Service Men of Church Announced

The Church of Christ announces the congregation’s defense service members with their assigned units and Camp and base locations. Clyde M. Slauster Jr. is listed with Camp Walters, Frank A. Love with Camp Walters, William E. Peugh at Langley Field Virginia, Ewart R. Henry with Camp Roberts California, and others.

Langley’ Field Ewart R. Henry Co. A Camp Roberts Cal

Water service to be shut for repairs April 23

City water consumers are advised that water service will be shut off at 7 80 o clock Wednesday morning April 23 and remain off until about 1 p m to permit repairs to city mains. Three valves on the main reservoir line at Poplar Street must be repaired or renewed and service suspended while work is in progress, Service Director F G Kour announces.

Rellover Yikes Poplar St F. G. Kour

Thomas Bee Dies in Illinois

Thomas Bee died Monday April 14 after an illness over a year in Divernon Illinois. He was a former Gloucester resident and survived by his wife Lena Wakefield, three daughters, one son, two brothers John and Joe Bee of Springfield, and a sister Mrs E L Jones. Funeral services and burial were held in Divernon.

Silous K. Rogers E. L. Jones Divernon Ill Jones Thomas Bee Mr. Bee John Bee Springfield Fone Mra James Vercoe Nelsonville Floyd Mary Athens Tin Kimberly Cour Slway Patrol Rogers C. G. Dew Brothers

Glouster Social Notes Silver Anniversary Obscure Details

Glouster residents celebrate the Henry Echstenkamper silver wedding anniversary on April 20. Dinner guests include William Echstenkamper, Elizabeth Chute and family, and Chester Lemon's family from Logai. The couple wed April 20, 1916 at Glouster Methodist Church. Afternoon guests from Columbus join the celebration. Also, King's Heralds of the Methodist church met at Dawna Lee Baloch's home for a social with prayers, discussion, games, and refreshments.

Usinn —Ome Henry Echstenkamper William Ochstenkamper Elizabeth Chute Bobby Earl Anne Marie Tommy Echstenkamper Glouster Chester Lemon Larry Logai Henry Echstenkampers Gioustel Echstenkamper Home Sophie Hayden Columbus King’s Heralds Metnodis Dawna Lee Baloch Dawna Lee Robert Bulloch Peggy Gamwell Barbart Dunlevy Jayne Witham Donna Rogers

Athens Bowls Beat Nelsonville In Local Match

In Nelsonville a special bowling match saw Athens bowlers defeat Nelsonville by 37 pins. Kenny Cope led with 265 and 660 while Danny Redington posted 243 and 657. The Athens Bowling Association tournament begins this week with team events in Athens and Nelsonville alleys.

Nelsonville Athens Kenny Cope Danny Redington Athens Bowling Association Neimans New Straitaville Brooks Shoes Bros

Jacksonville Groups Meet at Home of Mrs Blanch Jansen

Nineva Rebekah members gathered Friday night at Mrs Blanch Jansen home for a meeting with refreshments served to 10. The next gathering is set for April 22 at Mrs Ira Conaway residence. Local and visiting members from Warren Canton and Akron attended various social and service events noted throughout the Jacksonville area.

Sacnovaville Noble Blanch Jansen Ira Conaway Nineva Rebekah Weage Clarence Davis and Son Warren Kathryn Davis Warren Cty Hospital Lewis ‘Koehler Middleport Reginald Embery and Son Athens Mt Sd Dex Palmer Erling Rence Washington D. H Morgan P Atridge Haarne Frank Kearns Ralph Kearns Akron Albert Barr Misburg Elsworth Collins Elizabeth Mandrel Billy Canton Edward Powers Cleveland Mire Skrotsky Colum Jay Harvey Jenkins Ernest Grim Jesse Willams Yin

Tournament Bowling in Nelsonville leads women and men

Mary Cope tops the women's division with high scores and leads the field as Kenny Cope ties for second in the men’s group after Sid Cook’s 115. The event, now midway with 180 lines rolled, offers ten prizes and a mix of cash and merchandise while late entrants schedule daily lines. High school leaders Mary Howe and Junior Johnson secure medals as the competition proceeds with one week remaining.

Mary Kenny Sid Cook Jane Howe Junior Johnson D. Bumgarner G. Wolf C. Hellyer S. Cook K. Cope D. Redington C. Ridenour H. Cokenougher J . Mellyer Mary Cope Below T. Galvin F. Barber D. Kuhn B. Keeton H. Kimbie H. Smith R. Patton F. North B. Wat[king J. Johnson J. Haffner P. Smith B. Bumgarner S. Howe E. McBride MJ. ‘Cope D.’ Bumgarn Gardner V. Eady G. ‘Stephenson Mary. ‘Cope M J. Howe N. Ward M. J. Howe V. Lemady Lncott M. Ambrose 1. Butts M.brown

Soldier Advances at Valparaiso Post Exchange

Swart, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Swart of New St this city, stationed at Effin Field Valparaiso Fla, has been made assistant manager of the Post Exchange. This promotion follows his prior clerkship and salary increase. Richard Dick Swart graduated Gloucester High School in 1938 and joined the United States Army.

Glawornn Juenara Swart Harry Swart New St Effin Field Valparaiso Fla Post Exchange Exchange Richard Glouster High School Sssa Aha United States Army

Nelsonville pupils excel in state tests

Nelsonville High School pupils top state Senior Scholarship Tests with Mary K. Sharp first and Harold Boss second. Other competitors include Polly Johnson Donald George Ruth Raine Freida White Ruth Morris Mary Blimes Eldred Parsons Dorothy Bateman and Alice Duskey. Also noted is a separate 382000 bacteria per dollar benchmark.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Mary K. Sharp Harold Boss Polly Johnson Donald George Ruth Raine Freida White Ruth Morris Mary Blimes Eldred Parsons Dorothy Bateman Alice Duskey

Mrs Siddle Becomes Great Grandmother at Nelsonville

SELSONVILLE Mrs Hen rietta Siddle on Poplar St last month became the great grandmother of Eddie Howe son of Mr and Mrs Edward Howe Scott St. Last week she became great great grandmother to Jasons born to Mr and Mrs Junior Tignor Zanesville. The fifth generation all living in the Tignor family. She now has 12 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Mr and Mrs Clarence Tignor Nelsonville are the baby's great grand parents. Mse AT TRIMBLE GLOUSTER Ladies Aid of the Trimble Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening April 24 at the home of Mrs Ella Morrison A potluck lunch will follow. NELSONVILLE The benefit party sponsored by the Degree of Pocahontas has been postponed on Wednesday April it has been

Rust Loyal Workers 4-H Club Arthur Ingram Selsonville Henrietta Siddle Poplar St Eddie Howe Edward Howe Scott St Ja'son Junior Tignor Zanesville Siddle Tignor Clarence Tignor Nelsonville Trimble Glouster Degree of Pocahontas

Time Card East Beene We Diplomat Dally Schedule Fragment

A fragmented timetable shows multiple daily and Sunday schedules for Diplomat Daily and National Limited services. Entries include times such as 9:59 a.m. and 9:06 a.m. with notes on exceptions and connections to TWA at Massbound, indicating a historical schedule snippet with unclear routing details.

Dally Bam West Tous Nasional Limited AimeLane Servige Atrens Airways Cttanve Ib Twa

Mrs Simpkins Hosts Local Club Meeting

Mrs Simpkins acted as hostess for a club gathering with a gram leader and roll call naming Spring flowers. Contests led by Ernestine Tippett and Reena Simpkins awarded prizes to Mary Ferrer and Mrs Tippett. Next meeting will be at Daisy Cline's home with Margaret Lawrence co-hostess.

Gram Ernestine Tippet Reena Simpkins Mary Ferrer Mrs. Tippett Daisy Cline Mill St Margaret Lawrence Mary, Ferrel Jamie Jackson Ernestine Tippett Ann McClanahan Margaret Jackson Betty Green Lois Ann Shafer

Chauncey revival to continue nightly at Morristown holiness church

The Chauncey revival continues each night this week at Morristown Holiness Church and ends with an all day meeting Sunday. Services start at 7 20 oclock with special music each night. Evangelist Rev Lundy ll of Laurelville Ohio preaches, with Rev Shatile Hook as pastor.

Chauncey Ove Morristown Lundyll Laurelville Ohio Shatile Hook

Family notes serious illness of Mrs Gertrude Keeton

Relatives have been advised of the serious heart condition of Mrs Gertrude Keeton in Grant Hospital Columbus. A former resident she is the daughter of the late Brad and Mintle Stalker of this city. Her brother Mr William Stalder and sister in law reside in The Plains and visited recently.

Chauncey Gertrude Keeton Grant Hospital Columbus Keeton Brad and Mintle Stalker Will ‘Am ‘Stalder Plains Ter’ Sunda

Displays Huge Egg On Show At Chauncey

Chauncey Elmer Phil lips displays a White Leghorn egg laid Sunday. The eight inch long egg measures seven inches in circumference and weighs a quarter pound. Mrs Elizabeth Hawk hosts Sunday guests at Lower Plains with Mr and Mrs Robert Hawk, Mr and Mrs Roy Nash and son of Columbus, and Mrs Ella Edfar of Athens.

Chauncey Elmer Phillips Axaracealns Elizabeth Hawk Lower Plains Robert Hawk Roy Nash and Son Columbus Ella Edfar Athens

Chauncey District Social and Personal

Chauncey district residents enjoy weekend visits from relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Thomas McCrady and children visited Sugar Grove, Chauncey hosts included Mr and Mrs Charlie Clarey and Mr and Mrs Norman Nichols and child from Columbus. Juanita Webb from Columbus spent Sunday with her parents. Verne Orme and family, and Miss Cannon from Columbus and Athens visited Greens Run. Bobby Hawk recovered from two weeks of mumps. Ruth Oliver from Amfens visited her parents The Plains. Samuel Darnell and daughter Marjorie and Paul Darnell visited relatives in Columbus. Clifford Shafer from Columbus called on his Chauncey relatives. Rev Gilbert Courtney Isabel Courtney and Hazel Lahugh visited Charles Leffler in hospital. condition unchanged. Mrs Etta Schoonover spent the weekend in Nelsonville with family.

Chauncey Thomas McCrady Sugar Grove Charlie Clarey Norman Nichols Columbus Oscar B. Adkins Juanita Webb Mark Conde Webb Sand Ridge Verne Orme Lonnie Nelle Belle Cannon Veronice Cannon Athens Dow H. Cannon Greens Run Bobby Hawk Walter Hawk the Plains Ruth Oliver Am~ Fens

Trimble Grange Hall Repairs Underway

Trimble Grange No. 1890 works on Chauncey Chauncey Trimble Grange Hall interior papering painting and renovation. Exterior will be painted. Members assist with the work. The Grange met Saturday night and will meet again in two weeks.

Grange Hall Chauncey Trimble Grange Hall Grange Trimble Grange No

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