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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

2

WPA Grant Filed for Nelsonville Waterworks Repair

The notice details a WPA grant application for Nelsonville waterworks, plus public hearings on road improvements and route changes near Athens. It notes highway plans, center line specifications, and local complaints directed to the street and sewer committee. The mayor’s July fines total $19,220 and were accepted into file.

Nelsonville Director of Highways of Obl Athens ‘Township Brearnt Highway Esata Poe P. Ct Corse Lef Saison Ae Street and Sewer Committee Oak St Aervice‘ Department Ean

Nelsonville Tri Psi sorority initiates eight new members

Nelsonville social page reports the Tri Psi sorority dinner for 37 where eight new members Elaine McKiddle Pauline Brown Mrs Clift Brown Leatha Luslicott Alberta Hughes Birgie Shafer Ruth Beckler and Nelle Dowier were initiated in a ceremony at the sorority president Ruth Butts's apartment. Group singing followed dinner in the Christian Shure social rooms.

Nelson Tri Pai Christian Shure Sorority Ruth Butts Elaine Mckiddle Pauline Brown Mrs. Clift Brown Leatha Lusilcott Alberta Hughes Birgie Shafer Ruth Beckler Nelle Dowier

Sinclairs Triumph Over Adamsons in Softball Tilt

Nelsonville scene as Sinclair’s House gang erupts after four innings to score five then three more in the sixth, routing Adamsons Clothiers the first-half leaders. Meade Whyte leads at bat two for three, Matheny goes the distance on the mound, with Tignor relieving. Tonight Sinclair travels to Athens for a playoff against State Hospital. near-term schedule includes Strong Camp Nelson. Box score lists Adamsone and Sinclair players with multiple hits.

Nelsonville Sinciaign House Adamson Clothiers Adamsons Meade Whyte Gasoline Boys Hitchings Sinclar Hughes Adamson Matheny TL. Patton Adameons Tignor Sinclair Mth Athenna State Hospital Camp Nelson Teague Smith Sinclair Station Ohio Call 965 Adamsone Dliver Dliver, Signor E. Patton Dalton T. Patton Pat Hughes Rizer Hawk If Allman Powell

Sportsmen To Meet Wednesday At Circle Hill

Nelsonville district sportsmen are invited to the Nelsonville Sportsmen Association meeting at Sportsman Lake Circle Hill on Wednesday night August 7 at 7 oclock. Members are asked to bring canceled sales tax stamps. Free refreshments will be provided, the committee announces.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association Sportsmanlake Circle Hill

Opening Mine Near Murray in Selsonville area gains new equipment

Spencer H Jom Con operates the Murray City lease near Sunday Creek Coal Co. and opens a newly equipped truck mine less than half a mile north of Murray City. The site, active for two years, receives modern vibratory screens from Nelsonville Electric Co. to boost prep and supply. About 25 workers will be employed once fully in operation with upgraded tipple and driveway enabling four trucks to load simultaneously.

Selsonville Spencer H Fred, Horn, Jr Longstreth William Tanning Murray City Sunday Creek Coal Co Mur Ray City Thee Nelsonville Electric Co

Family Reunion Held At New Pittsburg

A Nelsonville area family reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence O Nall in New Pittsburg. Games and contests followed dinner, then a refreshment course of ice cream and cake was served to attendees including Ronald Decker and daughters Nancy La, Barbara, Charlotte. Charles Canter. William O Nall and sons Hubert, Dick, Norma. Eugene Canter Wooster. Emma Dailey. Laura Courtney. Mary Mitchel. and children Eddie Jane Gloria.

Nelsonville Clarence O'Nall New Pittsburg Ronald Decker Nancy Barbara Charlotte Charles Canter William O'Nall Hubert, Dick Norma Onall Eugene Canter Wooster Emma Dailey Laura Courtney Mary Mitchel Eddie Jane Gloria

Asbury Class Has Picnic at Cave

Asbury Bible class picnic held at a cave near Carbondale on Aug 4. Attendees included Reverend Deed, several families, and local residents from Hocking County. Vacation Bible School began Monday at the Plains Methodist Church with activities for kindergarten, juniors, and scouts under Don Bumgardnes and Nelsons leadership.

Asbury Cave Carbondale Sioury Benoa Clase Hocking County Sme Elwara Si Anne Deed Tir Campbell Frem Asa Honine Gayton Boney Weed Geh Weed Charles Lowery Marla McDanel Henna Walters Been Albert Todd Cl Hany Coe Aaron Ititata Ghedeer Ghent Garry Champ Gnaghter Ray Josephine Buetet Frigg Ghewers Afat Lamberts Greendale Chark Jean Don Bumgardnes Nelsonsing Methodist Heck Aes Donald Scouts Pooh Cox Miller West Nelsonville Wilbur D. Mender Bop Johnson James Sterling Charney'Peaigne

Scouts Camp Benefit at Kontas Hall Wednesday Night

Scouts sponsor a camp benefit to be held at Kontas Hall on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock with Pocahontas listed as a sponsor and organizer.

Pocahontas Kontas Hall

Murray City Special Briefs Show Local Family News Collected

Murray City notes births visits and travels with relatives and neighbors. Mr and Mrs James Robson announce birth and greet grandparents Clarence O Rourke and Willam Br Rourke of Orbiston. Several residents visit Columbus and Cincinnati for family and work. Local shoppers and diners are listed among weekend guests and travel plans.

Olive Stephenson Elizabeth Shafer Jamies Hardman Athens Washington New York Atlantic City Jane Bendow Emory Shaw, Jr Columbus Sune Treva Elon Shaw Murray City Amen Rotaon Mike Brutvan Cleveland Andy Brute Nelsonville Buchtel_ de Van Poe Plaine Ric Ralph Carrens Sone Audonville Mrz. Buchel Fink Wiliam Carr Mtz Joe Hardy Nelson Ville Satur Plains Hetty Hopkins Leva Robey Vo Aug Sven Buchtel Joe Taylor Buchtel Ann Walters Seain Vollmer Woodson Ome Conrad Martin Sones Martin the Plains Clayton Ferrell Haddox Barberton Wm. Mason Billy Reed Finney Kestival Lurine New Kenless Ossington Hunter Albert Spencer Nelion Levi Beton Cootey Smithfield Barrison Samuel Penn IB. Neteon Howard Beougher Almother Samantha Shelton Mise Ciara

Nelsonville Services Set At Dorr Run Chapel Tonight

Tonight and Thursday at 7:30 o'clock services will be held at Dorr Run Chapel with the We of baptiam led by Rev. Lloyd Evans. Other events include a Tuesday gathering with Mrs. Tanner and speaker Fremont Kentner of Kansas City at 7:30.

Nelsonville Dorr Run We of Baptiam Lloyd Evans Nel Jonville John Meister Athens Faculty of Wayside The Christian Church Will Shaped Wil Tne Sfeaker Wifl Fremont Chas Kentner Mill Sty Chapman Kansas City Lerclock

Marriage Announced At Hamden and Local Notices

AMDEN Mrs Iva Vance announces the marriage of her daughter Hazel to Van Tedow on Saturday Aug 3 at the United Brethren parsonage with Rev Greene presiding. Hazel graduates from Wilkesville High School class of 1958 and plans to live with the groom's parents. Putnam Chapel Missionary Safety held at Hamden Methodist parsonage. annual home coming planned Aug 8. Epworth League members attended Lake Hope for supper and vesper service. Jane Baker hosted a dinner for her graduating class. Mrs Leverett Murdock and daughter Carol traveled to Portsmouth for a funeral. more local social notes and visits mentioned.

Amden Iva Vance Hazel van. Tedow Ernest Fedrow We. Greene United Brethren Parsonage le Ve Greene Marvin Tedrow Ate &Fendants Tedrow Yrom Wilkesvile High School Nunden Putnam Chapel Missionary Safety Hamden R'S. Daniel Methodist Epworth League Lake Hope Daniel Som Brot Jean Katheryn Gerty Patricia Morris Carol “Matteson Esther Mae ‘Bryson Jane Baker Nora Neville Ollie Tedrow Wiliam Saul Hugh’ Barnhill Hugh’ Barnhill,” Neil Colling Donald Dickman John Watters Henry Perry Sunny Given Nora ‘Neville Jean Cox Esther Mae Bryson Host Baker Leverett Murdock Carol Portsmouth Portsmouth Saturday By the Death of Mrs. Murdock's Brother-In-Law, Tom Wills Wheeling Steel Corp Murdock Robert Cox Columbus Hiram Cow Srs Cox Hiane Mitte Craig Watlngton Hanes Ey Ethan Beese Sitindra Reat Cox Coriumba Wissandee Ovi Ray Ban Wal Ian Arnet John Rinehart Charles Salts Church St Nan Gary Merrill Carl Earl Cox Rio Grande Charles Youteey Bremen Carl'Kroninger Corolumbus Charles Fraker

Catholic Guild Defeats New Lexington in 17-4 Victory

Catholic Action Guild triumphed over New Lexington Blue Valley Sunday at New Lexington by 17 runs. Hobociewski led home team with a single a triple and a homer while Rothery also hit a homer Bradley scored three times. Box scores show Glouster ASG players ABR Deal Wott Podosky Ginnan R McCreanor Spurgess McCreanor Spurgens Bradley totals listed.

Catholic Guild New Lex Glouster Catholic Action Guild New Lexington Blue Valley New Lexington Hobociewski Rothery Bradley Glouster Lz. Wott Podosky Hobodensk Wright

Free Picnic For Glouster Residents Planned At Grove

A community picnic sponsored by Glouster fraternal and civic groups will be held at J. M. Watkins Grove on Sunday August 18 from 1 pm. Activities include two ball games athletic events music and a basket picnic. Fairmont Creamery Columbus will donate two thousand ice cream tickets with lemonade and other items to be served at the dinner. Free transportation from Devot Square will be provided. Mayor Thomas Williams Sr is general chairman with a long list of committee members handling water tickets publicity grounds and entertainment.

Glouster J. M. Watkins Grove Fairmont Creamery Columbus Devot Square Thomas Williams, Sr W. C. Bai Fearurer Emmett Andrews John Sawford Harold Kitteel Theofettwen Carson Vernon Hetor Norris Mike Sharlike den Jooney Bob Bulloch H. Cornwell Paul Bing Darling E. Rogers Lester Faites Dr. C. Pride E. K. Bryson TG. McAfooes Ohn Crawford Ray White Colbert F. Jones A. Gamwell C"bingman Bingman William “Winefordner K- Benedum Vents C. G. Lunsford AL Craft

Kittle Team Tops Glouster All Stars in Twilight Win

Kittie Auto Parts defeated the Glouster All-Stars 11 to 2 in a twilight game Monday. In the first inning Draper homered with two aboard, and left fielder Viney also hit a homer. Box scores show Draper 4 for 13 with 2 runs, Peugh at 4 for 0, and other players contributing as the team rolled to the victory.

Glouster Kittie Auto Parts Gain All-Stars Moneay Draper Viney Tunion Elgervac

Local Social Notes Reach Across Town And Beyond

Numerous visitors and guests are listed from Springfield, Columbus, and Jackson ville. Traveling families include the Dillons, Baldersons, and LeFevers with trips to Memphis, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Rich mond. Church events, dinners, and graduations appear alongside visits from relatives and friends across Ohio and Michigan.

Arm Fracture Reported For Lewin Richards

Young Lewin Richards, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Richards, sustained an elbow fracture after a fall at the H. H. Vian home on Braun Street last week. He was taken to White Cross Hospital Columbus for observation, where X rays confirmed the fracture. His arm was placed in a cast and he was returned home Friday evening with his parents.

Fadhun Nell Pickering Mary M.baughman Horace F. Mout Atkinson Myre McAten Willams Mary Matinee Raymond Avers Fd Wien Margaret Juniper Charlotte Duntee Columbus Tate Wits Tumerry Jane Todd Sam Howe Paul Petar Athens County Ian Ada James Seerenee Ted Frances Beee Emerson Fayre James Hal Frances Hall Oates Raber Andy Ohio Chet Artro Baward Lever Coe Columbus Sch Jacketonville-Trimble High School Wilbur Johnson Jackie Lynne Naney Lee Harley McCall Jack Dillon Springfiel Stra Gus Carter Detroit Mich E. E. LeFever Hi. E. LeFever Lee McDonald Valois River Rouge C. L. Easley Glouster Bessie Wert A. M. Bennett Beulah Bennett Frank Boroft Sex Billy Dayton Cms Andrew Buhle Jacksonville William Pleasant City Joseph Richis, Sr Anna Jonas Tampa Fla Willams Jimmy Richards Pleasant City Mrs. Williams Helen’ Richards Richard Williams Glouster — Lewis Bunky) Richards Albert Richards H. H. Vian Braun St White Cross Lewin

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Arthur Kennedy Agen Ayer Rata Glen Tesetuc Compioter Walia Aeessuit Peter Erie Nelsonville Social Notes Pengy Shafer Verna Hand Elexanore Ray East Sinclairs Murray Ea Cunuitte Mise Raith Donson Cherrington Hospital Cliffort Brook Mark ‘Eiton Frank Popocay Velma’ Poppers Chris Waldeck Mary Shaffer Walter Anderson Newark Walter Anderton Cecil Lunsford Tiouster Aur Mra Loper Vacat Tad's Bar Kimberly Rd Vic Joyce Orch Abie Knight Orch Watkins Grove Kittle Oakley & Oakley Insurance Athens and Fair Stores Te ‘Oxfords
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