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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1941

Page

2

Labor Council Plans Labor Day Family Picnic

Nelsonville area unions plan a Labor Day picnic at Jacksonville Grove with the Old Settlers celebration. Committees chaired by CIO leaders will coordinate entertainment refreshments and arrangements for about $150 already raised with more in prospect.

Nelsonville Industrial Labor Council Hocking Sunday Creek Ohio Coal Foundation Glouster Jacksonville Grove Old Settlers Wilbur L. Hutchins William B. Morris C. E. Hoskins Ernest Parker CIO Council W. L. Hutchins Kimberly Local W. C._ Frisby Carbondale Herman Theisen, Jr Poston No. 6 Kenny Eaton Furniture Thos. McCallister M. R. Hubbard Kimberly Local 648 Brady Waugh John Harkless Coonville John Gale Kinterdon Steve Fogress Lathrop Guinan Millfield Harry Hewitt Shoe Barney Cox Henry Brown Thomas Dixon Chauncey Mike Krivist Old Settlers Committee Jacksonville

Flag Raising Draws 300 in Nelsonville Community

About 300 people gathered at Oak Grove Sunday afternoon for a flag raising sponsored by the Grange Hall and Tad's Bar. Music by the Buchtel York High School Band preceded patriotic talks by Oral Daugherty and Glen Hanes Buchtel. Isaac Six, 88, raised the flag atop the pole after 75 years in Athens County mines.

Nelsonville Oak Grove Grange Hall Tad's Bar Buchtel-York High School C. G. Dew Oral Daugherty Glen Hanes Buchtel York Township Isaac Six Kimberly Athens County

Boy Injured When Auto Hits Bicycle Near Kimberly Store

Jimmy Woods, 13, of Kimberly, son of Clyde Woods, suffered a lacerated arm and head cuts when a car allegedly driven by Lawrence Klinebriel struck his bicycle near the Kimberly store Saturday night. Woods was taken to a local doctor for treatment. The youths, riding with a companion, turned toward a pedestrian in the road, and the approaching car from behind could not avoid the impact.

Nelsonville Jimmy Woods Kimberly Clyde Woods Lawrence Klinebriel Klinebriel Woods

Nelsonville Personal News Highlights Local Moves

Miss Lillian Stover returned to Dayton after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs C A Stover. She works in Wright Field Industrial Planning and recently became private secretary to Major Douglas A Graham Army Air Corps Material Division. Mr and Mrs Edward Godenschwager and daughter Ruth of Cleveland visited George Godenschwager and family. Robert Vore of New Lexington stayed with his grandmother Mrs Charles Vore over the weekend.

Lillian Stover Dayton C. A. Stover Wright Field Miss Stover Nelsonville High School Douglas A. Graham Army Air Corps Edward Godenschwager Ruth Cleveland George Godenschwager Robert Vore New Lexington Charles Vore Myers St

Mrs Streets Recovering After Collision Near Orbiston

Mrs Earl Streets is recovering at home after a collision with a Lancaster machine near Orbiston a week ago. Her daughter Shirley Ann also sustains head injuries. Men in the other car were arrested and taken to Logan after the wreck.

Nelsonville Earl Streets Lancaster Orbiston Shirley Ann Logan

Junior Order Benefit Party Planned in Nelsonville

The Junior Order will sponsor a benefit party in IOOF Hall Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock to raise funds for a local cause.

Nelsonville

Mrs Beulah Ann Jones Buried Tuesday

Mrs. Beulah Ann Jones age 77 died at the family home in Nelsonville after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at the Warren Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 PM led by Rev W M George. Burial will be at Carbon Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband Ellis Jones and children Pearl Kettell Harry Kettell George Kettell and Mrs Lawrence Wolf.

Nelsonville Beulah Ann Jones Ellis Jones High St Meigs County Warren Funeral Home W. M. George Methodist Church Carbon Hill Pearl Harry Kettell George Kettell Happy Hollow Lawrence Wolf Ellet Ohio

Degree of Pocahontas Meeting Tonight in Nelsonville

Members are requested to attend a meeting tonight at 8 o clock for the draping of the charter.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas

Loyal Women Class to Meet at Church Tuesday Evening

The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ will gather in the social rooms of the esbe church Tuesday at 7 30 p m. This notice invites members to attend and participate in the session.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Esbe Church

Glouster Couple Wed at Holy Cross Rectory

Miss Alice Jean Keith of Glouster and John Richard Noon of Cleveland were married in a single ring ceremony at Holy Cross Rectory Sunday morning officiated by Rev. Fr. E. E. Yocke. The bride wore navy crepe and pink rose bud corsage.

William Keith Earl St Glouster High School Lawrence Noon Jacksonville Jacksonville- Trimble High School Earl Stevens Dianne Birmingham Ala Betty Lou Keith Columbus Leo Lemoine Chester Keith John Richard Jack) Noon

Night Blooming Plant Delights 100 Viewers in Jacksonville

About 100 persons visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Altman in Jacksonville on Saturday evening to view the Night Blooming Cereal plant in bloom with five blossoms open. The 15 year old plant had not bloomed in two years and drew much talk about legends of a cross manger or pulpit formed by its pistils and stamens. Billy Van Hall photographed the bloom at 12:30. An open bloom was kept in the refrigerator overnight and remained fragrant until Sunday evening.

Picnic Draws Forty-Three Attendees In Beverly

About 43 persons attended a picnic Sunday hosted by the Glouster Board of Public Affairs and their families at Island Park in Beverly. A noon basket dinner was enjoyed by all in attendance.

Glouster Glouster Board of Public Affairs Island Park Beverly

Weekend Guests Visit in Glouster and Columbus

A list of locals and visitors appears from Glouster to Columbus with extended stays and weekend visits. David Watkins spends the weekend with his mother Mrs Ruth Watkins while Mrs Jane Donaldson visits sister Miss Dora Wagner. Others include Miss Dorothy Burris returning from Philo and Grace Ochs hosting relatives.

David Watkins Columbus Ruth Watkins Jane Donaldson Dora Wagner Dorothy Burris Philo Jess Kasler Grace Ochs G. K. Ochs Robert Och H. L Jauchius Sarah Jonas Frank Ferguson L.S. Thompson Orval Edwards Robertine Alice Buchman Gertrude Margaret Dunlevy Gerald Dunlevy John Bryson Cleveland E. K. Bryson Bob Bulloch Ellen Bulloch Phil Faires Dayton Earl Faires Carroll Charles Faires John Andrews Thomas Williams Harper Williams Richard Allen Butler F. E. Seaman Seaman J. FE. Anderson Jacksonville Fla

Seven Fined By Mayor In Nelsonville Court

Nelsonville suspects Keplar and Rife were arraigned in Mayor Cc Dew’s court on intoxication complaints. Keplar paid 25 dollars and costs. Rife paid 5 dollars and costs. Crabtree and King pleaded guilty Saturday, each fined 10 dollars and costs. Allen and Sims pleaded guilty to trespassing on railroad property. each fined 5 dollars and costs. Finnearty charged with excessive speed paid 10 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Clem Keplar John Rife Cc. G. Dew Keplar Rife James Crabtree Jack King Athens Pat Allen Leonard Sims Wheeling W. Va L A. Greshel William Finnearty Athens Rt. 2 State Highway Patrol Dew

Eagles Lose at Philo in Sunday Game

In Nelsonville, the Eagles fell 10 to 7 to Philo Sunday afternoon. Philo scored five runs in the fourth inning, while Nelsonville earned 10 hits and committed five errors. Philo had seven hits and three errors.

Eagles Philo Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Harrison Stubbs Coon Haddox Duvall Davis Lengen Ferguston

Surprise Birthday Party for Curt Smathers Sr

A surprise birthday party was held Tuesday for Curt Smathers Sr to honor his 66th anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Edward Smathers and daughter, Curt Smathers Jr and daughter, Lawrence Smathers and family, William Judson and son, Lester Smathers, Levi Wade and son Benny Lamina, Lewis Radcliffe, Paul Smathers, Mary Lou Judson, and the guest of honor Curt Smathers Sr. Refreshments were served.

Mary Lou Judson Curt Smathers

Autos Collide on Canal Street Intersection

Police reported a Saturday collision on Canal Street at the Factory Road intersection involving Darius Shaw Ak ron and Chas F Sparks Haydenville. Shaw allegedly ran the Factory Road stop and struck Sparks traveling east on the main highway.

Nelsonville Canal St Factory Rd Darius Shaw Akron Chas F. Sparks Haydenville Sparks

Columbia Teacher Is July Bride

Miss Lois McCoy of Columbia marries Harold Fitzgerrell in St Louis on July 21. She is a Olivet College and Ohio University graduate and taught at Columbia High School. Attendants include Kenneth McCoy. ceremony featured a quartet and the song The Girl I Met in Olivet. The couple plans home in Carpenter Missouri after a wedding trip through Arkansas Tennessee Georgia and West Virginia. Mrs Fitzgerrell will return to teaching and he will pursue graduate work at Ohio University.

J. T. Rodeffer St. Louis Kenneth McCoy Columbus Junction Iowa Fitzgerrell Olivet Arkansas Tennessee Georgia West Virginia Carpenter Howery

Ainu Table Accessory: Willow Mustache Lifter Carved

A carved lifter made from willow shafts used by the Ainu of Yesso to lift the mustache while eating. The ornate tool reflects skilled handwork in a practical daily item.

Isle of Yesso

Average cost of iron and steel in an automobile

The average cost to the manufacturer for iron and steel used in an automobile is three cents per pound.

Train Schedule Highlights Major Rail Lines

Rail timetable details list East and West bound Daily Limited Diplomat and National Limited trains. Stops include Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, and New York Central services with varied daily and Sunday exceptions and precise departure or arrival times.

Baltimore & Ohio Diplomat National Limited Chesapeake & Ohio NEW York Central South NEW York Central North

Bride-To-Be Is Honored With Shower at Chauncey

Chauncey hosts a miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Eileen Bulloch daughter of Mr and Mrs Napoleon Bulloch. About 100 guests attended at the Gabriel home in Lower Plains. Eileen will marry Mr Delbert Peyton later this week. Jessie Bulloch will replace her at the Gabriel home.

Chauncey Mrs. Gabriel Miss Bulloch George Gabriel Lower Plains Eileen Bulloch Napoleon Bulloch Near Delbert Peyton Wer Plains Gabriel Jessie Bulloch

Ladies Aid Picnic at Greens Run Church Aug 7

Chauncey event notices the Ladies Aid of Greens Run Church of Christ hosting an annual picnic Thursday afternoon August 7 at Sawyer's Park. Members former members and families invited, with supper business session program and games in the evening. Large crowd expected.

Chauncey Ladies Aid 4 Greens Run Church of Christ Sawyer's Park

Chauncey Family Returns From Vacation Trip

Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson and sons Robert and Richard of Chauncey have returned from a vacation spent in Vincennes Indiana and Adams County Ohio.

Chauncey Albert Jackson Robert Richard Vincennes, Ind Adams County Ohio

Bryson to Speak at Athens Vinton Odd Fellows Meeting

M Bryson of this city will headline the August gathering of the Athens Vinton Counties Odd Fellows Association with the 1L0.C.F. Lodge at Coolville. A musical program and refreshments are planned. Attendees should arrive at 6 45 PM at the 1.C.C.F. Hall.

Glouster M. M. Bryson Athens-Vinton Counties Odd Fellow Association C.F. Lodge Coolville 1.C.C.F

Brooks Shoes Versus Nelsonville Eagles Tonight

Brooks Shoes and the Nelsonville Eagles meet in a Twilight League game at the City Playgrounds. First pitch is scheduled for 5 30 this evening with the game to be called at that time.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoes Nelsonville Eagles

Lunar Influences Spur Ambition And Guard Against Rash Moves

Reading the lunar and mutual influences for the day suggests a strong potential to vanquish obscure plans and realize dreams with promotion, favors, and aid from large organizations. It notes birth on this day may bring energetic, forceful, and talented individuals excelling in art, music, poetry, or business.

Zion Church delegation visits Buckeye Church in quarterly meeting

Reverend Guss Graham and six parishioners of Zion Church Lower Plains attended the Free Will Baptist quarterly meeting at Buckeye Church. En route home they stopped in Wellston to visit Rev Melvin Dunn, recently back from Grant Hospital Columbus after major surgery and reporting a good recovery.

Chauncey Guss Graham Jacob Shaw Benton Potts Sybil Dicken Flora Grant Minnie Gabriel Zion Church Lower Plains Free Will Baptist Church Buckeye Church Wellston Melvin Dunn Grant Hospital Columbus

Chauncey Area Social Notes Include Guests and Illnesses

Chauncey area residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Frank Vaught and Don Chalfant with son joined Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Locke. Mrs. Napoleon Bullock of near Chauncey visited daughter Eileen at George Gabriel home Lower Plains. Elizabeth Hawk hosted visits and will vacation at Lancaster Camp Grounds. William Mark, two, ill at grandparents in Mill Sutton Mill Street. Delbert Canter returned from three weeks in Detroit River Rouge.

Chauncey Frank Vaught Don Chalfant Dickie Akron Douglas Locke Napoleon Bullock Near Eileen George Gabriel Lower Plains Robert Hawk Columbus Elizabeth Hawk Fletcher Hawk Eldon Hawk Charleston W. Va James Christian Emma Patterson Leroy Lawrence Patterson Millfield Roger Johnson Hocking Lancaster William Mark Emmett Sutton Mark Sutton Mill St Delbert Canter Detroit River Rouge Mich

Mrs McHarg to Host Mother's Bible Class Meeting

Mrs Flora Mc Harg will host the August meeting of the Mother's Bible Class at Zion Church Lower Plains Tuesday night. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Sybil Dicken and Mrs Bessie Moore. Mrs Hazel Luman will lead a business meeting followed by a program and refreshments.

Chauncey Flora McHarg Mother's Bible Zion Church Lower Plains Sybil Dicken Bessie Moore Hazel Luman

Chauncey Socials Bond Local Family Gatherings

Mrs L L Sweazy hosted guests at W Main Street with Gertie Garvey and family from Rockbridge and Cleo M Kellenbarger group from Logan. Mingus descendants plan annual Chauncey reunion August 17 at Mrs Alice Johnson's home with basket lunch.

Chauncey L. L. Sweazy W. Main St Gertie Garvey Orland Eugene Williams Rockbridge Cleo M Kellenbarger Mary Margaret Logan Calvin Rose Ann Mingus Alice Johnson

Furlough Ends for Private Dennis Childress of Fort Knox

Private Dennis Childress returned from an eight day furlough after visiting his parents in Fort Knox and Toledo with James Childress Doris Beverage Hazel Childress Mrs Russ Childress and children Mary and Harry. Mrs Childress and the children remained in Toledo four weeks with Gilbert Harold and other relatives before returning home.

Chauncey Dennis Childress Fort Knox Russell Childress Dennis James Childress Doris Beverage Carbondale Toledo Hazel Childress Akron Russ Childress Mary Harry Gilbert Harold Childress

Picnic Supper at Chauncey Home In Lower Plains

Mr and Mrs W F Dicken hosted a picnic supper at their Lower Plains home for guests from Athens and Columbus including Mr and Mrs John Dicken and family Mrs Florence Hysell and daughter Judy and the Moore boys Rog er and Richard. Week end guests at Chauncey with Mr and Mrs Thomas Deal and Custer Deal and daughter Doris also joined from Columbus and Converse Street.

Chauncey W. F. Dicken Lower Plains John Dicken Columbus Poreter Dicken Jesse Dicken Faye Florence Hysell Judy Athens Wendell Moore Rogeer Richard Thomas Deal Converse St Custer Deal Doris Edna Coleman

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