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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1941

Page

2

Funeral Rites Held for Overton Wallace at Nelsonville

Funeral services were conducted at the Coon home for Overton Wallace with Rev. W M George presiding. Out of town relatives attended from Columbus, The Plains, Buchtel, Athens, and nearby communities as pallbearers and mourners gathered for burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Jesse Coon Overton Wallace Tillie Hall Elmer Bay W. M. George Greenlawn Clifford Wallace Don Wallace Jimmy William Wallace Betty Charles Wallace Howard Wallace Joyce Loretta Parker van Dyke Hubert Moore Belle Marsh Jane Deishley Thomas Kelch Ray Leidy Claude Kiser George Sutton Columbus Harry Wallace Joe Wallace Carl Wallace the Plains Sallie Johnson Athens Emma McGee Louise John Whitmore Buchtel

Edgell Couple Relocates to Nelsonville Address

Mr and Mrs Ad Edgell move from Mason City Hill to 444 Jackson Street Nelsonville marking a residential change for the couple.

Nelsonville Ad Edgell Mason City Hill Jackson St

Welland Canal Links Erie and Ontario Lakes

The Welland Canal connects Lakes Erie and Ontario at Welland Ontario facilitating shipping between the upper and lower Great Lakes system. It remains a key transit route for freight and commercial vessels in Ontario Canada.

Welland Canal Lakes Erie Ontario Welland, Ontario

Educator Addresses Nelsonville High Students on Growth

Dr. FE A Hansen of Ohio University spoke at Nelsonville High School on If I Had Known at 16 What I Know at 45. He urged health preparation thrift and self analysis as keys to success. the Girls Glee Club sang two songs and the pledge was led before dismissal.

Nelsonville FE. A. Hansen Ohio University Nelsonville High School Roger Wolfe Charles Long Raymond Juniper Alfred Richardson Vera Jo Pyle Harold Boss Naomi Ogg Dr. Hansen State of Ohio Glee Club Harold LeFavor St. Marys Margaret Warren

Industrial Labor Council to Meet in Nelsonville

The Industrial Labor Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys will gather at the American Legion building in Nelsonville Friday evening April 25 at 7 o'clock. Announcement made by secretary C. E. Hoskins.

Nelsonville Industrial Labor Council of Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys American Legion C. E. Hoskins

Lewis Giffin Dies At Murray City

Nelsonville report says Lewis Giffin age 54 died at his Murray City home last evening. Funeral arrangements not yet completed. His wife preceded him in death. Survived by three children Donald Mary Jo and Russell all at home his mother Mrs Martha Giffin Murray City and three sisters and three brothers.

Nelsonville Lewis Giffin Murray City Donald Mary Jo Russell Martha Giffin

Buchtel York High School Band Plans Spring Concert

The Buchtel York High School Band schedules its annual concert for Sunday evening April 27 at 7 30 in the school auditorium. Under band instructor Robert Brashares the program features varied groups and solo numbers with proceeds to cover band uniform debt.

Buchtel —Buchtel-York High School Robert Brashares High Tower Sylvia Dickie Snowden Mary M. Wright Betty Tolliver Nancy Whitmore Meadow Lark Gertrude Maccombs Salem Power Concord Robert Bookman Junior Snowden Trombone Zipper March Eels Trombone Lassus Robert Sheskey Friml Old MacDonald 105Th Cavalry Rombey Aunt Hannah Betty Palm Opal Altman Doris Corwin Lelia Sharp Lillian McKee Vivian Murphy Jean Delong Genevieve Smart Emily Whitmore Mary Novak Cornets Eugene Lafollette Alice Thompson Don Morrison Alice Graham Roma Wagner Tom Sayre Stanley Zylinski Clarence Culp Jimmy Tolliver Don Smathers Betty van Bibber Dorothy Beliford Clara Jean Glover Robert Hayden Ora Pierce Rosella Turner Zella Pierce Betty McQuaid Betty Tignor Richard Snowden Arvella Wetzel Saul Harris Max Collins Helen Almashy William Dearing

Forest Run Socials and Visits Highlight Local News

Forest Run Epworth League held a social and wiener roast at Mrs. John Scott’s home Friday evening. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dana Baer and family and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baer and daughter at Mrs. Andrew Davis’s home.

Forest Run Epworth League of the John Scott Dana Baer Albert Baer Andrew Davis Herbert Davis Cincinnati Davis Ulwin Nease Ed Baily Morning Star Charles Baer George Brenick Zanesville A. Hook Kenneth Hartley Pomeroy Richard Cantor Kearns Roush Ravenna

Largest radium store held at Memorial Hospital

New York City Memorial Hospital houses eight drums of radium the largest single collection in the world valued at $65 000 a gram. The quantity represents the most substantial concentration of radium ever reported in a single location.

Memorial Hospital New York City

Nelsonville Bowlers Lead In Tourney

Nelsonville bowlers led the Athens County Bowling Tourney in doubles and singles at Wolf Bowling Center. Doc Gardner and Steve Wilson scored 1,393 in the tandem after 1,293 actual pins, with Gardner totaling 676 and Wilson 617 in singles. Charles Hellyer led the singles with 651 total, 66 handicap, after a 176 start.

Nelsonville Athens County Wolf Bowling Center Doc’ Gardner Steve Wilson Gardner Wilson

WPA Meeting Planned in Nelsonville for April 25

An Unemployed League meeting will be held at Red Men's Hall in Nelsonville Friday evening April 25 at 7 30. WPA workers and Direct Relief clients are requested to attend. Two speakers will address several matters of interest.

Nelsonville Red Men’s Hall WPA

Nelsonville Benefit Party Sponsorship Friday Night

Daughters of America sponsor a benefit party to be held Friday at 7 30 in the 100 C F Hall. Proceeds go to aid charitable efforts in the community.

Nelsonville — Daughters of America 100.C.F. Hall

Fire Truck Repair Work Is Started

Nelsonville reports the Seagrave fire truck bought in 1927 is undergoing a complete overhaul and repaint by the fire department. Fire Chief Dana Windon says all expenses will be covered by the Policemen's and Firemen's Fund, funded by the benefit ball, with other equipment purchases since the fund's establishment.

Nelsonville Seagrave L. J. Eberle Dana Windon

Buchtel Seniors Present Small Town Romeo Play

The Buchtel York High School seniors stage their class play Small Town Romeo tonight at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Alice Thompson plays Betty Braxton alongside Belford Hammond as Morton Kendall in a plot of hotel mortgage pressure with ghosts and a mystery solved. Other seniors include Leslie Cox Bette Lou Tignor Hattie Klinebriel Helen Calvert Dorothy Huddy Clifford Koon Earl Delong Robert O Neal.

Buchtel Buchtel-York High School Rushmore Betty Braxton Alice Thompson Morton Kendall Belford Hammond Sly Perkins Leslie Cox Sarah Higgins Bette Lou Tignor Hattie Klinebriel Helen Calvert Dorothy Huddy Clifford Koon Earl Delong Robert O'Neil Dale Koon

Nelsonville Social Notes Briefs Report Stork Shower and PTA Meeting

Mrs Ruth Denny received a stork shower at Mrs Charles Cheeseman’s home with many neighbors attending and gifts sent by those unable to attend. West PTA plans April meeting Friday at 3 for final May party arrangements. G T Club hosts Friday at 7 30 at Mrs Elizabeth Whyte’s High Street.

Nelsonville Ruth Denny Charles Cheeseman Marie Bougher Clessa Hooper Haydenville Emma Bougher Logan Ada Wright Lora Wood Velmarake Golden Stoich Clarence Power John Barrows Ivan Matheny Esther North Gertrude Ray Robert Matheny Hazel Godenschwager L. M. Pyle Nellie Wilson Arthur Bradon Hazel Bradon Peggy Cheeseman West Pta West P.T.A G. T. Club Elizabeth Whyte High St

Rose Marie Hutchins Returns Home After Accident

Rose Marie, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hutchins, was moved from White Cross Hospital in Columbus to her home in this city after an automobile accident Saturday. She suffered a broken arm and leg when she ran into the path of a car. The Camera Club of the high school met Tuesday evening in the recreation room.

Rose Marie Wilbur Hutchins White Cross Hospital Columbus

Local club to host meeting with guest plan and officers

Plans for a club meeting include posters and each member bringing a guest. The permanent officers are Bob Wilson president Jim Preston vice president Carl McCombs secretary and George Clark treasurer. The snapshot contest runs until next Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Lynn Chapman of Columbus were Tuesday guests here.

Bob Wilson Jim Preston Carl McCombs George Clark Mrs. Lynn Chapman Columbus

Milk Mixture For Stomach Ulcers

A new medical discovery used by doctors and hospitals treats stomach ulcers caused by excess acid. It eases pains quickly and also helps gas indigestion and heartburn. Sufferers can try at home by mixing two teaspoons in a half glass of milk. Sold as Lurin with a money back guarantee through Athens Pharmacy and Gallaher and drug stores everywhere.

Costa Athens Pharmacy Gallaher

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