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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1941

Page

2

Bevin Work on Laying New Water Main Across River at Nelsonville

The project crosses the Hocking River with a 12 inch main to connect the new pumping station to city mains. Two river crossings are planned as part of the water works rehab, with an 8 inch auxiliary line later above the West bridge. Sand bags divert the river while two section crossing avoids trenching and cofferdams.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Bevin Nelsonville Chauncey Nelsonville Ella Hocking S. W. Ross Service Ross

Nelsonville Bible School Plans Sunday Services

Nelsonville Bible School meets at 9 30 Sunday morning at the Church of Christ inviting all to bring their offerings and participate in worship and a sermon titled Personality of Pork. A union service follows at 7 30 Sunday night at the Methodist Church with Rev C A Freer adding to Rev W M George last Sunday sermon on the Second Coming of Christ and current signs. Dr Samuel Mudd, imprisoned for aiding John Wilkes Booth, is noted in connection with the Lincoln assassination tale.

Nelsonville — Bible School Church of Christ Union Methodist Church C. A. Freer W. M. George

Kempton reunion and Taylor Ridge notes at Rising Park

Taylor Ridge community reports the Kempton family reunion at Rising Park Lan caster with a noon basket dinner. Mrs Cora Davis reelected president Elmer Davis secretary and many Kempton family members listed.

Taylor Ridge Kempton Rising Park Lancaster Shelter House Cora Davis Elmer Davis Lloyd Kempton Ronald Ray Hakenberry Ellen Donnie Charles Phillips Roger Kempton Billy Norman Jackey Deloris Bobby Rosemary Ashville Albert Kempton Orville Walter Donald Glenn Inez Mary Laurelville John’ Davis Sherley Jacksonville Guy White Vern and Dane Millfield Herbert A. Kempton George Kempton New Carlisle Herbert Kempton Jimmie Kaylynn Kempton William = Pontino Jean June Strauser Amanda Robert Ault Chillicothe Fred Heffken June Billie Buckeye Lake Ladies Aid Society Clyde Canter Olbers Welling Wenger Montgomery Ala Ohio Justus Jack Kutta John Wenger Jean Risley Iris Davis Mona Joan Davis Mont Davis Columbus Lake Erie Davis Emmet Sainey Carl Sainey Felix Lindholm Summerland Beach George Howdyshell Maxville Audrey Burman

Three Marriage Licenses Issued In Probate Court

Three marriage licenses were issued Thursday in probate court. John H. Beckwith Jr. 21 of Parkersburg and Edith Congreve 21 of Reedsville. Lawrence Huntley 32 of Jobs Ohio and Anna Craig 22 of Pomeroy. Glenn Little 33 and Olive Wilson 31 both of Tuppers Plains.

Pomeroy John H. Beckwith, Jr Parkersburg Edith Congreve Reedsville Lawrence Huntley Jobs Anna Craig Glenn Little Olive Wilson Tuppers Plains

Murray City Personal Mention on a Birthday and Visits

Murray City notes a resident Rollie Hanson celebrates his thirty first birthday with family and cake. The column lists numerous visitors and relatives from Columbus Akron Racine Willoughby Zanesville Athens and Nelsonville spending weekends and weekdays with local households.

Murray City Rollie Hanson R. S Hanson Kenneth Lawrence Glouster Ina Mary Bauers Mary Lou Judith Ann Ray Keeton Thomas Fork Albert Keeton Racine Caroline Keeton Gordon James New Straitsville James Charles Shaffer Joe Crew Bobby Billy Columbus Crew Phil Fisher Homer Lanning Willoughby James Lanning Lanning John Sapp Oroville Virgil Campbell Zanesville Elza Sapp John Lewis Akron Dave Lewis Newark Lorenzo Lawrence Lewis Bob Lewis Jim Fannan Bethel Helen Connors Kay Brown Williamsburg M. R. Lewis Lorenzo Lewis Mike Lewis Blanche Elizabeth Brooker Joe Russyn Cleveland Russyn James Salyers Ralph Barber Barber Roger Thomas Gears University Hospital At Mac McMullen Gears Jack Shelton Floyd Penn Pontiac Mich Samuel Penn John Fisher Dorcas Philip Fisher Bill Mackle Pokhatan James Spencer E. A. Person Athens Jane Kowalaski Eleanor Bucknell Ind William Collins John MacGuire Nelsonville Margaret Gears Dwight Carsey Terrence Smith Willard Kinnison Leslie Kinnison Camp Forrest Tenn Myrtle Penn Ohio

Plains 4-H Club Meets at The Plains

The advanced 4-H Club met Wednesday with 10 members present. A health report was given by La Donna McDonald. Refreshments were served to Vada Bricker Eileen Olson Doreen Harmon Doris Neal Aileen Davis Geradine Davis La Donna McDonald Betty Hill Jeanette Parfitt and Norma McAllister. Local people attend Este Crabtree baseball games in Columbus tonight.

the Plains la Donna McDonald Vada Bricker Eileen Olson Doreen Harmon Doris Neal Aileen Davis Geradine Davis Betty Hill Jeanette Parfitt Norma McAllister Este Crabtree Columbus Clara Wallace Akron Joe Pitts Joe Tinkham Shirley Athens Gene Hamer Willard Richard West Willoughby Joe Wallace Pomeroy Middleport

Stars Predict Mixed Trends For Community Goals This Year

The forecast notes upward momentum with solar impetus but warns of erratic tendencies and public factors. It highlights potential obstructions to be resolved by collective groups while aiming for community welfare and steady progress. Individuals with birthdays may see ultimate success despite opposition from elders or authorities.

Friends Class Meets at Carbon Hill

The monthly meeting of the Friends' Class of the Church of the Nazarene was held at Mrs. Winingman's Carbon Hill home. Charles Birtcher and Helen Lehman led the program. Clarence Winingman was honored on his birthday with a contest won by Charles Birtcher. Lunch followed for attendees including Helen Lehman and several others.

Nelsonville Friends Church of the Nazarene Winingman Carbon Hill Charles Birtcher Helen Lehman Clarence Winingman Florence Coffey Pauline Wood Betty Jo Sanders Dick Hubbel John Wright Max Valkinburg

Local Residents Share Visits and Birthdays in Harrisonville

Community notes show visits by John Campbell of Parkersburg and George Turner with Georgetta Turner. Betty Jean Reeves stayed with A V Graves. Bertha Alkire Humphrey of Pasadena called on friends. Lucinda Cooper Ruth Metcalf and Ruth Alkire spoke at the Douglas Shepard reunion where Metcalf celebrated her 88th birthday.

Harrisonville John Campbell Parkersburg George Turner Georgetta Turner Rolland Phyllis Donna Jean Chase Washington D. H Bertha Alkire Humphrey Pasadena Calif Betty Jean Reeves A. V. Graves Harold Ball Charles Ray Chapman Athens D. L. Reisinger Gallipolis E. V. Atkins Pete Eggleston Belle W. Va Mate French Lena Alkire Louis Campbell Albany George Clark Jonah Cotterill Jennings Edwards Harl Musser Harold Carnahan Jimmy R. A. Diehl Douglas-Shepard Downington Lucinda Cooper Ruth Metcalf Ruth Alkire Tom Kerr Metecalf

Plan Homecoming Point Rock at Pt Rock Nazarene Church

An all day meeting and home coming events are planned at Pt Rock Nazarene Church on August 17 with a noon basket dinner. Also notices announce the appointment of A B Judy of New Marshfield as Administrator of the Caroline Knowlton estate, with creditors to file claims within four months.

Point Rock Pt. Rock Nazarene Church A. EB. Judy New Marshfield Ohio Caroline Knowlton Athens County Francis D. White Said Edward BE. Hawk Martha J. Baughman

Carbondale Beats Brooks in Twilight League Tilt

Carbondale defeated Brooks 5 to 3 in a Twilight League game. R. Brooks pitched well until the sixth inning when Carbondale rallied and McGee stopped it. Joe Spray led Brooks with two hits while Stan ky, D. Frank and Rusty Cox each had two hits for Carbondale.

Nelsonville Carbondale Brooks Shoes Shoemen R. Brooks Shoemakers McGee Taylor Jones Joe Spray Stanky D. Frank Rusty” Cox Henry Frank Columbus Fster Crabtree St. Louis Cardinals Crabby Twilight Lea

Willcox Family Reunion Held at Mt Union Home

Mt Union residents hosted a Willcox family reunion at the Frank Wood home with attendees from Columbus Logan Athens and nearby towns. The event included visits from relatives including the King and Jordan families and extended social calls around Union Furnace and Asbury Ridge.

Willcox Mt. Union Frank Wood Luther Cooper Mary Willcox Columbus Chester Spencer Logan A. R. Castor Athens Charles Robert King Sandusky Sidney Jordan Floyd Clarence Akron Harley Carr Don Ross M. A. Chase M. A. Epple A. C. Williams Union Furnace Williams Home Willard Thomas Robert Clark Epples Joshua Clark Arthur Largent Asbury Ridge Frank Pickett Florida Bert Pickett Darwin Ernest Nicholson

Kanauga Community Notes and Local Notices

Local social items list visitors and guests from Charleston West Virginia to Chauncey Ohio. church and school events noted along with a probate court notice involving B F Goodson seeking court authority to purchase real estate in Chauncey. The notice names Hershel A Goodson and Warren Hale as defendants and sets a September 6 1941 deadline.

Athens County Obie B. F. Goodson Mattie E. Goodson B. F. Goodson Herschel A. Goodson Theron R. Goodson Warren Hale Barney Hale, Jr Kenneth Hale Rita Ann. Hale Walnut Street Newhall California Mattie EK. Goodson Ohio County of Athens State of Chauncey Isaac McHarg M. FE Thomas McHarg McHarg Main Street B. F Goodson Labove Legal Notiche Probate Court Hershel A. Goodson Rita Ann Hale Panama Air Corps Basic Flying Service Army Air Corps Gunter Field Montgomery Alabama Jerhoine Blair Division of Air Corps County of Athens K and M RR Co M, E M. E K & M RR Co Said RR Co Thomas Ellis

Eagles to Play at Gallipolis Sunday

Nelsonville Eagles travel to Gallipolis to face the last O. H. E. baseball nine. Gallipolis has won seven of ten games this season. Eagles depart Nelsonville by 10:30 and players are urged to be on time.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Gallipolis Eagles

Orphans Home Children on Vacation in Nelsonville

Sixteen girls and two boys from the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home at Xenia visit Nelsonville for a week of entertainment. Local families host the children, who will enjoy theater passes, swimming, and community activities before returning to Xenia next Thursday.

Nelsonville Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home Xenia Veterans of Foreign Wars Leonard Myers Miller Wilson Gerald Nelson Majestic Orpheum O. P. Bingman Orville Steenrod Parker Sniffen Ed Cranmer W. T. Anderson C. W. Brush J. H. McKiddie James Ashbaugh Frank Freer John P. Kelso V. of F. W. Post

Pomeroy Personals Snippets from Local Social Notes

Mrs. Irvin Wolfe ill at home on Mulberry Ave with quinsy. Mrs. Harry Feiger hosted bridge club at her Racine summer home. high scores to Miss Marie Richman and Mrs. Fred Rosenbaum. Mrs. Marion Lietwiler and sons of Athens visited Mrs. Keehne on W Main St. Mrs. Wright McCroban and daughters of Massillon spend a week here with friends and relatives.

Irvin Wolfe Mulberry Ave Quinsy Harry Feiger Bridge Club Racine Marie Richman Fred Rosenbaum Marion Lietwiler Sons of Athens Charles Keehne W. Main St Wright McCroban Daughters Massillon

Nelsonville Social Notes Entertain for Sisters

Woodson hosts a party at the home of their brother in law and sister Mr and Raymond Brunston to honor sisters Mrs Pauline Dinking and Miss Ruth Woodson visiting from Columbus. Guests enjoyed games music and refreshments for Rozella Ruth Long Lucile Walker Cecil Woods George Walker Charles Jones Oran Miller Raymond Brunston Beatrige Jones.

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