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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville School Board approves custodian promotions and new hires

Nelsonville school board reshuffles custodians with Carl Coakley moving to the East Senior building, Joe Wright’s removal and G W Pearce’s retirement prompting vacancies. New hires and salary adjustments follow, including Ray Barron transfer to Central and James Standall named East Building custodian. Uniforms and higher nightly lighting costs approved to support football events.

Nelsonville City Board of Education Joe Wright Font G. W. Pearce Carl Coakley Wes Jor "Wright Coakley Pritchard Wnt Ray Barron Central Ely Jarmes ‘Standall GW Bearee Gr Rey Barron Central Joe Ing. Aus Restainganiter Ie

Funeral in Toledo for Mrs Moore in Nelson

The body of Mrs HB Moore was moved to Toledo last evening for funeral services and burial planned for Saturday. A Toledo native, she was found dead in her bed Thursday morning by her husband who was preparing to work. They had lived in Nelson about a year after moving from Jouster.

Nelson HB. Moore Toledo

Buchtel Beats Camp Nelson in Opening Win

Buchtel pitcher held Camp Nelson scoreless through five and a half innings before the Plains mounted a late charge. Campbell Nelson’s lineup featured Fredrick at third, Shuttleworth on the mound, and Wisler at short with Winesgard and Winn providing offense as Camp NelsonTotals.

Nelsonvill

Wayside Fellowship Group Schedules Regional Gospel Tour

The Wayside Fellowship Group arrived in Nelsonville and held services at Sand ton Church and Dorr Run Chapel. The evangelistic program continues through the week with children’s services and visits to Poston Kimberly Carbondale and Doanville led by Charles Ayers Wesley Toal John Meister and Frank Bowman.

Nelsonville Nelonville Sandton Dorr Run Piscopal Church Hobson John Sharp Episcopalians Presbyterians Synod Ohio Ohio United States Charles Ayers Wesley Toal John’ Meister Frank’ Bowman Dorr Wednes Poston Kimberly Carbondale Doanville

Troop 68 Plans Late Summer Camp Meeting

Nelsonville reports a Troop 68 staff meeting at West School tonight at 7 30. Scoutmaster Wilbur D Monier calls attendance for assistant scoutmasters, senior patrol leader and quartermaster. no regular meeting tonight, postponed to Monday for camping plans. Don Lancaster chairing camping committee notes preparations for the week encampment with counselors and deputies. Bateman, Lane, and Bare among leaders listed. Sunday services at Church of Christ continue despite heat with Union Service planned Sunday night at 7 90 led by Rev. John I with Presbyterian and other church choirs assisting.

Nelsonville West School Wilbur D. Monier Don Lancaster Ao Au Secon Parry ‘Bateman DonsLanetater Ireland Church of Christ Minis Charlie Church of Christ San John 1 Khost

Pittsburgh Produce and Grain Trade Report

The Toledo market shows steady receipts for livestock and grain with current offers noted. Grass steers and heifers appear eligible in steady demand, while whitecandinnart and other commodities show minor activity amid fluctuating prices.

Boy Scouts Meet Ruler unsettled and camp plans discussed

Nelsonville reports a Tuesday Explorer Patrol meeting of Troop 68 with Parry Bate, Charles Pedigo, Eddie Amos, Carl Windle, Don Lancaster. Counselor Lancaster assigned leaders to plan Explorer Scout Camp at Crane Hotow and check cooking equipment. All members urged to attend next meeting.

Esate Nelsonville Rettern Parry Bate Wihasdenaathan Charles Pedigo Eddie Amos Reuters Cored Tnd Carl" Windle Don Lancaster Explorer Stout Crane | Hotow

Lake Area Club Notes and Personal Visits

A community club met near Lake with members and visitors sharing news. Mrs Regina Kinrner plans a Quincy return after a short visit. Miss Sylvia Cooley travels to Columbus then New York. Miss Jo Barnecut stays August in Columbus. Mrs Ru Hi Jackson and family discussed street work and future gatherings. Happy Hollow Church hosts Sunday services at 7 30 led by Rev Cecil G Mender on the soul with Psalms 142 4 as the scripture reference.

Regina Kinrner Quincy Julian Fincher Jo. Barnecut Columbus Nelsonville Sylvia Cooley Twin’ Lakes New York Ru Hi Jackson Deemay Emme Happy Hollow Happy ‘Hollow Cecil G Mender

Free Tickets for Middleport Students to Ohio State Fair

Middleport students who wish to attend the Ohio State Fair free of charge may secure complimentary tickets at the office of Superintendent M. W. Essex. The fair opens Saturday August 24 and runs for a week. Tickets are valid for every day except Wednesday and Thursday August 28 29.

Plymouth Rock Middleport M. W. Essex

Winners To Play Pick of Six Teams Tonight

Adamson Clothier softball team, winner of the first half of the city loop, will face the pick of the other six teams in a nine inning contest at the Athletic Field. Starters include Matheny, Sinclair, Wat kins, and Blimes. Radcliff and Stage pitched for Phi Club and Camp Nelson, Doanville, Shoe Factory, and others are listed for the All Stars. Camp Nelson aims for a fourth straight win after defeating Coonville 6 to 4. Bil Radcliff earned the win with 13 strikeouts.

Enousville Adamson Clothier Matheny Sinclair Watkins J. Blimes Sineelair F. Betts Phi D. Powell C. Traugh St. Blimes Camp Nelson Tody Hall Doanville Pitt Coon Shortfield Atuity Radcliff Pitcher D. Stage Phi Club P'shearer Hitchings J. Linton Shoe Higgins Deanville P. Tipple Adamson Lneup Tolliver Tigmer Coonville Strausbaugh Radcliff Blimes Wither Baber Dewey Bil Radcliff

Eagles Family Picnic Planned at Grotto Gardens

The Eagles will hold a Family Picnic on Sunday August 4 at Grotto Gardens from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Families should bring baskets and free lemonade and ice cream will be for children. Games include softball tug of war sack races and driving contest with dancing from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Music by Buckeye Buddies of Logan and roller skating acts will entertain. Transportation to the park will be provided for those without cars. Eagles Club members should gather there 9 to 11 a.m. The organizing committee includes Charles Sayers chairman Harry Chesser and Wayne Woodard.

Racuvanaue Eagles Grotto Gardens Buckeye Gall ‘Blackford Bill Mathews Eagles Club Char Charles Sayers Chal Nan Harry Chesser Wayne Woodard

Morgan County Court Notes Arraignment and Probate Actions

Morgan County Court notes show McCONNELLVILLE arraigned on a charge of assault with intent to kill art Norris on the 8th of June. Howard Mayle pled guilty before Judge Brecker Monday and was fined $0 and costs. Probate Court finds net value estate of Or lang: Chester Sears at 067.3 with multiple heirs named. estate divided among heirs. Recorder's Office lists cemetery deed transfer and associated costs.

McConnellville Art Norris Sune Howard Mayle Brecker Maye Orlang Chester Sears Maria Harts Roselma Mie Ter Mabel ‘Kare Marguerite Uaivier Ida Re Kine Talia Patricia Sears Eien Bar Stockport Testator Clinton Leonard Rardin Bana Rardin Adrean Ber Rardin Savage

Court House Improvements Plan Accepted By Commission

Surveyor ordered to proceed by force account with expenditure not to exceed 4948 for courthouse improvements. Read alongside a long list of sheep claims paid to residents in Bristol, Deerfield, Homer, Marion, Windsor, Union, Manchester, and related towns. Also notes missionary visits and local accounts of late welfare payments.

Bristol Rane Court House Deerfield Denver Carpeter W. le Gannon Manchester O'Mara Thomas Spencer Glenn Melgwvle Apriath Apsto Iacer Mary Shan Bala Seth Lambs G Grandstatt Marion Ea.greer Bloom E. C. Hancher Va Harrison Union Eva” Harrison 1. H. Howard Homer A.D.” Kirkbride Windsor A. C. Lindimore Ml'hl Mahan Aniva'ayle A. G Fred Thompson Geo. ‘Tripplet Westinghomse Us Fairer Lackhee Chesapeake

Miss Laura McKay Returns Home From Tolzern Hospital

Miss Laura McKay, patient at Tolzern Hospital for eye treatment, was sent home yesterday to her sister in law Mrs. A W McKay. Ada Bing, who has been ill for several months, remains in poor health awaiting further care.

Raves Hospital Middleport Laura McKay Tolzern Hospital A. W. McKay Ada Bing

Hot Weather Fails To Halt Car Sales In County

Meige County records show July car sales unchanged from May with 64 new cars sold, including 10 trucks. There were 490 title certificates for new and used cars and total receipts of 502.20, split 342.35 for the county and 159.155 for the state.

Pomeroy Meige County

Railroad Officials Return From Columbus Farewell for Retired Superintendent

Vere Hecox and E R Tompkins of New York Central Railroad returned from Columbus where officials attended farewell ceremonies for W J O’Brien district assistant superintendent of equipment who retired July 31 after 54 years of service. O’Brien began as an apprentice in 1887 at the Charleston shops and later served as master mechanic at the Hobson shops. A formal banquet will be given in his honor on September 16 at the Deshler Warlick Hotel.

Middleport Vere Hecox E.R. Tompkins New York Gentral Columbus W. J. O Brien Charleston O Brien Hobson ‘Shops Deshler-Warlick Hote

Rev Lewis Warner to Speak at Union Church Service

The Rev. Lewis Warner Lewis will be the guest speaker at Union Church services at First Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. He is pursuing graduate work at Ohio University and spoke earlier for the union group.

Lewis Warner Middleport

Madam See Advice on Affairs at Route 33 Trailer

A brief ad offering personal guidance from a woman who claims to read fortunes and advise on love marriage and business. It promises answers to questions and optimistic forecasts, locating the trailer between The Diamond and Haydenville along Route 33, four miles west of Nelsonville.

Rt. 33 Nelsonville the Diamond Haydenville

Nelsonville Welcomes Lieut Hickman Family Home

Lieut W J Hickman moved his family from Glouster to Nelsonville on Wednesday. They will occupy the former B M Coakrey home now in Columbus. Mrs Hickman and children Martha and Bill are ready to greet friends in their new residence.

Nelsonville W. J. Hickman Glouster Wednes B. M. Coakrey Columbus Hickman Nelson

Birth Announced at Carbon Hill

Mr and Mrs Floyd Pence announce the birth of a 334 pound son on Thursday Aug 1. Baptismal services will be held at Carbon Hill Sunday Aug 4. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Tom Riley Mr and Mrs John Riley. Visitors include Bert Greene and Ann Yates.

Eyrbon Hill Bert Greene Ann Yates Elmer Polings Eames Mayme Keplar Nelsonville Edward Smith Tom Riley Jry Mary ‘Tennihill Floyd Pence Harry Barber New Ark John Riley Carbon Hill

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