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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1941
Page
2
Mellonville hosts a marble tournament on May 1 for players up to 14 years. The winner advances to the county tournament in Chauncey on May 3. Each entrant brings their own shooter. Winners receive county entry and theater tickets at the Majestic Theater.
Glouster Garden Club plans a tag day on May 9 with school grounds landscaping projects in focus. Students and American Legion Nigh School girls will distribute tags, allowing buyers to choose their price, as volunteers canvass neighborhoods for a one-day drive ending by 9 p.m. The event aims to surpass last year’s $50 haul and fund garden improvements.
Chauncey Ohio reports Mrs. Sarah Jane Ferrel age 84 died Tuesday night at Sheltering Arma Hospital after several weeks illness. Widowed of John Ferrel she is mother to 12 children with many grandchildren. Surviving include C. W. Ferrel Chauncey Ruth Ame long Kensington Pearl Williams Agnes Dost Nelsonville and Blanch Johnson. Funeral arrangements set by Stout’s shop with service Friday at 2 p.m. in Shearer Latter Day Saints church and burial in Greenlawn.
Chauncey Grade School holds a May Day festival on the athletic field at 2 pm Thursday. Miss Jeanne Sieber will be crowned May Queen, with a court including Dorothy Mullins Jeanne Tanda Mary Bricker Betty Nelson Thelma Brook Mae Reeven Dorothy Robinson Ruth Canter. The program features chorus and band numbers a Maypole dance a Mother Goose dramatization and flower songs in costume. Rufus Goodson and Billy Abdella will bear the closing number.
In Nelsonville the 12 county Southeastern Ohio Auction committee met after touring the Amicon Building site for the new Auction Sheet set for July 2. Prof. Raymond E Cray of Ohio State presided as members praised the site and cooperation from Retail Merchants Association.
A Friday night bowing event pays nearly 150 dollars to top bowlers. Nelman Auto Supply leads prizes with 10, Sohio Service 5, and Johnny Johnson tops averages with 5. An Akron-area incident left a worker injured. details note recovery. Community prize list lists multiple sponsors and high marks.
The athletic banquet will be Thursday at 6 30 PM in the high school gym. It honors students who participated in sports. PTA members and parents are invited. The athletic dance follows at the Opera House from 8 30 PM to midnight with Friday Orchestra providing music and a small admission charged.
In AELSONVILLE, Oncar Oliver was fined 90 dollars and costs by Mayor C. G. Dew after pleading guilty to operating in a game of chance. Local notices mention family visits and residents attending events, with several names and weekend movements listed among SELSONVILLE and nearby areas.
Mrs. Hazel Wilson of Lancaster Ohio reports a long lasting stomach trouble improved after using Ton Jon Health Medicine. She cites relief from indigestion gas headaches backaches and nervous fatigue and says appetite returned with no further sour stomach or dizziness.
A Mothers Club guest night was observed at the Jacksonville M.F. Shared club with hostesses Janet Miller Esther Bycofski Audrey Swindell Margaret Parks and Enid Cox. Anna Chappalear led in charge of devotions by Mrs Ethel Shirkey. Mrs Bryson was guest speaker. About 50 members and guests attended in a pink and white decorated dining room served with coffee and cake.
Jacksonville Nursery School will hold an open house on Thursday May 1 inviting mothers of small children and any visitor to attend at any hour. Residents note Mrs Hellen Cope Harvey slight improvement after car crash at White Cross Hospital Columbus room 316 third floor. Orpha Class of the Methodist Church meets Friday at 6 90 with a potluck dinner served.
Glouster Kiwanis Club meeting on a Tuesday evening welcomed Athens Club with 23 members presenting the traveling banner. Local guests included Carl Pico J Wile son Pete McDaniel and Joe Stratton along with pianist Miss Marcella Jonas. A trio of Mrs Carl Pico Miss Lindaman and Mr John Kuesmarski offered a fine musical program. Rev J A Thompson gave a talk after a 6:30 dinner at Hotel Gordon.
Glouster notes recount Ohio University Mother Week End events with Harriette Weymueller Virginia Pride and Alma mater activities. Mrs Weymueller and family attended Alpha Gamma House gatherings and band concerts while other mothers visited Alpha Gamma House and Tau Delta activities. Dominion of social events include teas, dinners, and a Pan American exhibition with church services and group gatherings.
Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association will meet at City Hall Friday evening May 2 at 7 30 o'clock. All members urged to attend as several important matters will be presented for consideration. Members planning to raise pheasants this year asked to be present to estimate the number of birds. Each attendee urged to bring a new member.
Insanes 20 Club Mire Iva Pedicord and Mrs R 8 Galloway will be co hosts 0 the Past Matrons Club on Fri 7 30 at the home LOUSTER PERSONALs Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson of Barberton spent from Monday to Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Jess Wilson Mrs Hugh Cunningham went to Columbus Tuesday to remain this week with relatives Mrs James Halbert had as guests Tuesday Mr and Mrs Dale Butterworth of Sharpsburg Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Enlow Grubb were Mrs James Keating and Son and Mrs Freda Tellyer of Nelsonville
Funeral services for Mrs. Angie Love, who died Monday, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at John S. Blower Funeral Home. Rev. G. B. Courtney of Chauncey will officiate. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery.
Athens County announces a warble tournament to be held in Chauncey on Saturday May 3 at 1 30 p m at the playground WPA leader Wiltur Grandstaff disclosed the plan through the local WPA unit.
Albany High School showcased an April 5 assembly directed by McDonald with Albany band performing classical to novelty swing. The girls sextet and tap dancers dazzled, while solos captivated students in a well arranged show at Ruchtel High School. The Jacksonville Nursery Club will meet May 1 at 30, hosting a program by the Buchtel Band.
A movie featuring Plains students at work and in activities will be shown at the May festival at Plains High School Thursday night May 1 at 8 oclock. A minstrel show dancing and other amusements will highlight the program with door prizes and music by the high school band. Proceeds go to the Plains High School Band fund.
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