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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1941

Page

2

Carbondale Defeats Eagles 1 0 in Twilight League

In Nelsonville the Twilight League game ended 1 0 as Carbondale pitcher Fibber McGee held the Eagles to six scattered hits. Bill Brooks drove in the deciding run in the seventh, while Haddox closed the game. Eagles' Haddox and C Nelson led at bat with two hits each. Logan Mingos and Carlton Hill Longstreth were noted for upcoming games.

Nelsonville Carbondale Eagles City Playgrounds Fibber” McGee Bill Brooks Collins Haddox C. Nelson Logan Mingos Carlton Hill-Longstreth Wy Books Lowty R. Brooks Ieee Oe & Aithwell B. Nelson

New Well Drilled in New Pittsburg Area

Nelsonville contractor Frank O Mara drilled a gas well for Ohio Fuel Gas Co in New Pittsburg area. capacity 524000 cu ft. Gas struck in the Berea sand at 1139 feet. Three more locations were made Tuesday in the same territory and drilling will start soon.

Nelsonville Frank O'Mara Ohio Fuel Gas Co New Pittsburg Berea

Churches of Christ Athens Nelsonville Picnic at Fairgrounds

Nelsonville churches announce a joint picnic Thursday afternoon at the fairgrounds. Nelsonville people meet at the church at 2 o clock, with transportation provided and volunteers asked to bring a vehicle if possible.

Nelsonville Churches of Christ Athens Ens Fairgrounds Nelsonville PLC

Benef Brokers? Ladies Auxiliary Benefit Party in Buchtel

The Ladies Auxiliary of the U M W of A will stage a benefit party at Star Theater in Buchtel on Thursday evening August 7 at 7 30. Members are asked to bring prizes. The public is invited.

Buchtel The Star Theater

Itchy pimples relief with Peterson's Ointment ad

When skin irritations flare with pimples and itching this ad promotes Peterson's Ointment. Apply this balm for prompt relief and soothing comfort claiming smoother chin and feet while cracks between toes heal. Adv.

Peterson Adv

Worstell Speaks at Nelsonville Rotary Meeting

Lawrence Worstell of the Athens Rotary Club spoke at the Nelsonville club briefing on Rotary International convention highlights in Denver last July. President Mike Brooks arranged the program, and the district governor will visit on October 21.

Nelsonville Lawrence Worstell Athens

Birthday party marks Mary Frances McQuaid 21st anniversary

Nelsonville notes itemizes a birthday gathering for Mary Frances McQuaid at her grandmother Mrs. Mary Dixon's home in Nelsonville on Aug. 4. Attendees include Helen Dupler Vivian Hopstetter Audrey Lois Juanita Harris Helen McManaway Dorothy Dane Margie Galentin Betty Justice Wanda McManaway Margie Cope June Wilkinson Helen Hutchinson Ruth McGrath Billy Joe Dane Lester McManaway Paul Wilkinson Steve Barber Robert Eckels Donald Hopstetter.

Nelsonville Mary Frances McQuaid Mary Dixon Helen Dupler Vivian Hopstetter Audrey Lois Juanita Harris Helen McManaway Dorothy Dane Marge Galentin Betty Justice Wanda McManaway Margie Cope June Wilkinson Helen Hutchinson Ruth McGrath Billy Joe Dane

Eagles Lodge Expands Membership and Building Project

Nelsonville Eagles lodge reports 13 new members last month and nine applications this month. A committee led by William Cooley and Harry West plans a stag picnic for members and guests. Weekly meetings are paused. next meetings occur biweekly. Building progress continues with crews of 25 and 20 working daily. a new home is aimed for by November 15.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerue of Eagles Nelsonville Order William Cooley Harry West Senic Olsonville Eagles Order

Three Draftees Rejected For Disabilities Near Athens County

Three young men from Draft Board No. 2 in the Athens County area were sent home from Fort Hayes Columbus due to physical disabilities. The names listed are James Edward Sterling James Leo Whitlatch and Elbert Hall Clem Coolville Rt. 2. Clerks Belle Lancaster and Tom Sheppard are mailing questionnaires to July 1 registrants. The board was informed there will be no quotas for the next two calls dated August 12 and August 25.

Nelsonville Athens County Draft Board No. 2 Fort Hayes Columbus James Edward Sterling James Leo Whitlatch Elbert Hall Clem Coolville Belle Lancaster Tom Sheppard Draft Board

Flower Show Set for August 28 in Nelsonville

The Community Garden Club will hold its annual Flower Show on Thursday August 28. Committee members are Mrs J H Inderrieden Mrs W M George and Miss Mayme Keplar Vegetables will also be displayed and entrants should contact a committee member.

Nelsonville Community Garden Club J. H. Inderrieden W. M George Mayme Keplar

Vacationing Women Visit Relatives Across Ohio

A group travels visiting Mr and Mrs Raymond Branston at their home and other relatives including Pauline Doakes of Columbus. They spend a week with Nelsonville residents Mable Evans Rozella Long and Edith Walker who attend a union meeting in Bidwell and visit Joe Long on Cherry Ridge.

Raymond Branston Pauline Doakes Pauline Woodson Columbus Nelsonville Mable Evans Rozella Long Edith Walker Gallipolis Bidwell Union Joe Long Cherry Ridge

Cousin of Nelsonville Man Killed in England

Nelsonville relatives hear of Signaller Leonard Cook Adamson M M of the Royal Corps of Signals killed on duty in a traffic accident in England at age 31. He served in India, entered the British Expeditionary Force, survived Dunkirk, escaped German captivity, and helped direct a convoy in Belgium before evacuation. A small son survives.

Nelsonville England Leonard Cook Adamson India France Belgium Dunkirk Signaller Adamson J. D. Adamson Belle Lancaster Clarence Jack Park Road Wigan Royal Corps of Signals Maginot Line Cook Adamson Abram Sig St. Catherine’s Hitler

Chauncey UMW Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at K P Hall

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No. 9 of the United Mine Workers will meet tonight at 7 30 p m in the K of P Building. Mrs Ethel Scott will preside over the business session and a new treasurer will be elected. Afterward a birthday supper will follow, with each member asked to contribute a dish. The group previously enjoyed a picnic and outing at O Shaughnessy Dam and a zoo visit by bus with listed members attending.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers K. of P Ethel Scott O'Shaughnessy Dam Helen Fisk Ida Bellelchies Alice Hamilton Mary Azabell Rhoda Oliver Myrtle Tippie Jessie Johnson Signa Crabtree Vergie Wadley Betty Pencelli Olive Hillyer Virginia Hillyer Helen Hart Nancy Smith Clara Koon Elizabeth Slisher Jennie Courtney Addie Tippie Iva Hillyer Edna Courtney Allie Tippie

Birthday Celebration for William McDonald at C L McDonald Home

William McDonald celebrated his birthday Sunday at the home of his son C L McDonald in The Plains. Guests included Charles McDonald and family, Keith Zimmerman and daughter Betty, Hubert McDonald and children Jack Gene Sally and Sue, C L McDonald and family, the guest of honor, William McDonald, Ida Dewland of Glouster, and Miss Mary Eslocker of Athens. Betty Zimmerman baked the cake.

the Plains William McDonald C. L. McDonald The Plains Ida Dewland, Glouster Mary Eslocker Athens

McDonald Birth Announced At The Plains

Mr. and Mrs. Walter McDonald of The Plains announce the birth of a son James Carl on August 3. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H. L. McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Keeton of The Plains. Great grandmother is Mrs. Ora Dell Williams of Detroit Michigan.

the Plains Walter McDonald The Plains James Carl H. L. McDonald G. R. Keeton Ora Dell Williams Detroit Mich

Prayer Service Planned at Local Church

Rev Clarence Way will conduct a prayer service at the local Church of God Thursday at 7 30 p m with parishioners invited to attend.

Chauncey Clarence Way Church of God

Former Nelsonville Girl Wed in Barberton

Ada Shingler of Barberton Ohio formerly of Nelsonville married Theodore P Bogard of Peninsula Ohio in a tent service on State and Fairview in Barberton. They were baptized together at Lake Ann Park after the ceremony and will live with the bride's parents at 4812 Springfield Road Barberton.

Nelsonville Ada Shingler Barberton Ohio E. F. Shingler Theodore P. Bogard Peninsula Theodore J. Bogard State and Fairview Roads Donald R Lake Ann Park Springfield Rd Bogard Springfield Road Mr. Bogard Babcock and Wilcox Co

Missionary Society to Meet Friday Night at Verity Home

Chauncey Missionary Society of the Church of God will gather Friday evening at Mrs. Esther Verity's residence on Jacobs Avenue. President Ann Marshall will preside and lead devotions. Elia Cunningham will report on the last meeting and read a chapter from the study book. Four youths will present brief talks.

Chauncey—Missionary Society of the Church of God Esther Verity Jacobs Ave Ann Marshall Society Elia Cunningham

Chauncey Personals Highlights Local Visit Notes

Chauncey Clovie Martin visits sister Ima Duskey in Columbus. Cora Lines of Columbus guests Sunday with Frank and Nelle Shumway in Sand Ridge. Willis and wife guest with Wesley Keirns Sunday night. Arthur Ogden returns from two week visit in Charleston Wheeling WV and Gallipolis. L C Williams and Detroit step mother return home after week with Riley Keeton and Chauncey relatives.

Chauncey Clovie Martin Ima Duskey Columbus Cora Lines Frank Shumway Sand Ridge Willis Keirns Wesley Keirns Arthur Ogden Charleston Wheeling W. Va Gallipolis L. C. Williams Stepmother

Two Picnics Scheduled for Thursday by Church Groups

Two annual picnics are planned for Thursday. Ladies Aid of Greens Run Church of Christ and their families gather at the Sawyer Grove with a basket dinner in the evening. Ladies Aid of Millfield Church of Christ meet at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Boudinot with a 6 p.m. basket lunch.

Chauncey Ladies Aid of the Greens Run Church of Christ Sawyer Grove Millfield Church of Christ Allen Boudinot

Condition Improves for Mrs. Charles Chal in Chauncey

Mrs Chal fans condition at her Chauncey home is slightly better after a serious illness. She is under care by sisters Mrs Selmer Ward of Langsville and Mrs Freddie Osler near Wellston. Relatives visiting include her father A H Williams and Mr and Mrs William Cardwell and Mr and Mrs Arthur Cardwell near Wellston Ohio.

Chauncey Charles Chalfan Selmer Ward Langsville Freddie Osler Wellston A. H. Williams William Cardwell Arthur Cardwell Ohio

Dinner Guests at Sand Ridge Chauncey Home

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Carl Rutter hosted a Sunday chicken dinner at their Sand Ridge home. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Wilbur McCune and daughter Wilma, Mr and Mrs Kenneth McCune and daughters Betty Jane and Shirley Jean, Mrs Gertie McCune Betty and Harold McCune, Jack Keirns, Mr and Mrs Rutter and son Jimmie, and Hollie and Charles Showalter of Chauncey.

Chauncey Carlos Rutter Sand Ridge Wilbur McCune Wilma Kenneth McCune Betty Jane Shirley Jean Gertie McCune Betty Harold McCune Jack Keirns Rutter Jimmie Hollie Charles Showalter

Chauncey Family Returns From Tennessee Vacation

Mr and Mrs Hol lis Stalder and children Richard and Sammy of Chauncey have returned from a vacation trip to Tennessee.

Chauncey Mrs Hollis Stalder Richard and Sammy Tennessee

Auxiliary to Meet Glouster

American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 with the refreshment committee of Mrs Emmett Byers Mrs Ruse Dew Mrs Mary Skinner and Mrs Rilla Dew serving.

Glouster Telecommunication Leader E L Jones Dies

Elmer L. Jones 69 longtime manager of Glouster Home Telephone dies at White Cross Hospital Columbus after 68 years in Glouster and 40 years in the telephone business He served on the County Board of Elections and was a Kiwanis and Masonic member Surviving wife Jennie Bee Jones daughter Dorothy Rogers son Robert Jones and several siblings Funeral plans set for Friday at 2 p m at 39 Madison Street Maplewood burial

Glouster Elmer L. Jones White Cross Hospital Columbus Mr. Jones Trimble Township Athens County J. W. Jones Jones Home Telephone Company Union Telephone Co Telephone Company Western Union Telegraph Co Trimble Masonic Lodge Giouster Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Church of Christ At Trimble Jennie Bee Jones Dorothy Rogers Shelby Robert Jones Bucyrus Lee Shannon Rogers Sadie

Glouster Personal News Highlights Visitors and Local Travels

Sunday guests at the John Henry home included Dale Murphy of Fort Hayes Columbus Mrs Edith Murphy and sons Jerry and Jimmy and F N Murphy of Mountville. Misses Betty Orndorf Martha Phelps Alberta Yarger and Henrietta Phelps returned from a two week U B Camp at Stoutsville.

H. E. LeFever Columbus E. E. LeFever Joe Thomas Hogue Charles Wolf Mary Moody Mary Jennings Moody Robert Latta Pat Crawford St. Francis Hospital Sam Dunnett Everett Dunnett C. B. Dillon Athens T. A. Gamwell Margaret Sharon Gamwell Dillon

Trimble Rural Board Hires Teachers for Coming School Year

GLOUSTER The Trimble Rural School Board announced the new staff for the next year. Hollister grades include Ruth Lewis and Margaret Edmundson. Hollister high lists Anna Williams and Katherine Edmundson. Greens Run adds Mildred Howard and Charles Porter Lorenz. McLeish grades hire Ada McDaniel. Oakdale janitors named Bertha Hufford and Pete McClelland. NEW PASTOR HERE Rev A G Freeman of Ironton has been called as pastor of the First Baptist Church in the city. Freeman preached his first services in the new role.

Glouster A. G. Freeman Ironton Ohio First Baptist Guack Freeman

Holsteins Dominate U.S. Dairy Cattle Population

The dairy cattle herd in the United States is dominated by Holstein cows with nearly half of the total population belonging to this breed. This marks Holsteins as the prevalent dairy cattle in national agriculture.

United States

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings

Marie Ham bel hosted a shower for Mr and Mrs Donald Yerian at Earl Street with gifts, ice cream, and cake. Attendees included multiple local families and Athens visitors. The third annual Parker Grubb reunion occurred at Long Bottom Park with many members from Stockport and nearby towns. C. G. Lunsford named president for the next year.

Edith Canter Juanita Canter Ralph Canter Carrie Smith Paul Yerian Leonard Yernen Willard Mason Joan Connie Fannie Mae Billy Smith Thomas Brooks Elton Campbell Miles Kasler Donald Norma Roger Delbert Mason Clara Kasler Carol Mason Jack Stockdale Clyde Hannah Obediah Parker Grubb Long Bottom Park Stockport Ray Mosier George Mosier Lucille Cheadle Todd Anna Porter Gerald James Stobart, Jr Earl Bingham John Halley Glouster Lunsford

Don Olbers Birthday Party On Mr and Mrs Olbers Lawn

A birthday party was held Monday afternoon from 5 to 7 on the lawn of Mr and Mrs Emmett Olbers for their son Don celebrating his seventh birthday. A candy hunt and birthday cake were part of the event with balloons as favors. Guests included Nancy Leake Trimble Mary Jo Scurlock Leda Scurlock Shirley Ann Davis and others. Assisting Mrs Olbers were Mrs Merle Wallace Mrs Helen Fierbaugh and Mrs Mary Davis.

Emmett Olbers Don Nancy Lanny Leake Trimble Mary Jo Leda Scurlock Shirley Ann Davis Jacksonville Larry Cynthia Mae Wallace Sara Frances Janet Sonny Leffler Millfield

Birthday fete honors Mrs Trace at Congress Run home

Mr. and Mrs. Vollie Trace entertained at their Congress Run home on Sunday for Mrs. Trace birthday celebrated the day after. Din ner was served to Mrs. Mary Withem mother of Mrs. Trace and many relatives from Jacksonville and Glouster attended including Mr. and Mrs. Darell Withem June Mary Junior and Billy Withem Hunterdon and the Trace hosts. Afternoon callers included Mr. and Mrs. Hirsher Sorrell and several Trace and Withem family members.

Earl Max Larry James Russell Congress Run James Trace Bobby Jack Sonny Gene Waldeck Glouster Roger Might Jacksonville

McKee Resigns from Trimble Township Teaching Post

Garrett McKee who has taught in Trimble Township Schools for twelve years resigns to take a similar position in York Township Schools. He taught the sixth grade at New Marshfield School last year.

Glouster Garrett McKee Trimble Township York Township McKee New Marshfield

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