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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1941

Page

2

Bateman Edges Howe in Nelsonville Nomination Fight

Unofficial results show George Bateman edging Miles H. Howe by about two percent for the Republican mayoral nomination in Nelsonville. Incumbent Democrat C. G. Dew faced no opposition for a third term, while ward council races produced multiple changes and low turnout with 1,070 mayoral votes cast.

John Parrows Charles Glenn Barrows L. Keplar Keplar Glenn Everett Hewett Walter Tignor Tignor Hewett

Council At Large Nominations Include Write-in Winners

Voters nominated three candidates in the council at large race. John W. James and Arthur Kennedy received notable write-in support, with C. E. Scott tallying 63 votes. Ward councilmen were listed with totals for First Ward W. D. Wolfe 120, Third Ward W. H. Glenn 96, Fourth Ward Sylvester Davis 123, and Gerald Nelson 184 in Sec ord.

LeFavor Resigns as Nelsonville High Music Instructor

Harold LeFavor, long time Nel sonville High School band instructor and head of the music department, has resigned to take a similar post in Coshocton Ohio. He joined Nelsonville from Glouster two years ago and helped expand the band and junior program with school and community support.

Nelsonville Harold LeFavor Nelsonville High School City Board of Education Coshocton Ohio LeFavor Glouster

Deep Well Drilling Begins at Nelsonville Water Plant

Service Director S W Ross announced a new deep well at the Nelsonville city water works started today. William Cook of Coolville led the drilling work to supplement existing supply until the new system is completed later this year.

Nelsonville City S. W. Ross William Cook Coolville

Trash fire at Modern Plating Co. building Nelsonville

A trash fire behind the Modern Plating Co Spray Building on W Washington St Nelsonville was reported Tuesday night. Firemen arrived to find the blaze out. Mrs Harry Sinclair of Buchtel was taken to St Francis Hospital Columbus Friday for a major operation and was listed in satisfactory condition.

Nelsonville W. Washington St Harry Sinclair Buchtel St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Eagles Upset in Twilight League Tilt 6-4

Nelsonville Eagles fall to Carlton Hill Longstreth 6 to 4 in a Twilight League game at City Playgrounds. Winn homered for the Eagles as did P DeVol for the victors. Dane pitched all nine for Carlton Hill Longstreth, while Toth and Haddox worked for the Eagles.

Nelsonville Carlton Hill- Longstreth Nelsonville Eagles City Playgrounds Winn Eagles P. DeVol Victors Toth Haddox Carlton Hill-Longstreth Dane Brooker H. Woodson Smathers Ee Brooker Woodson Coke Dee Perel Palmet Nelson Wnossesax Ee Whilleaty Tbs Skesucceus Eagles Natant

Nelsonville Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Reunion

Nelsonville residents host relatives including Mrs. Charles Mason Mrs. Ray Garverick and families from Logan Columbus and New Philadelphia. Maynard Erb visits with Edward Fair and relatives. The Wolfe family reunion is set for Rachelmacker Park Logan on Sunday Aug 17 with a basket picnic for Wolfe descendants and their kin.

Charles Mason Ray Garverick Harrietta Mason Rae Ellen Logan John H. Hickman Poplar St Mason Hickman Carl Klein Carol Buddy Columbus Mildred Triplett Klein Wayne Bumgardner Nelsonville, Rt. 2 Otis Triplett Jesse Hicks Maynard Erb New Philadelphia Edward Fair Nelsonville Rt. 2 Maynard Carl Erb Nelsonville Christopher Wolfe Rachelmacker Park George Wolfe

European Pictures Are Seen by Club

William Rieber of Columbus attended the Rotary International convention in Nice France and in 1937 spoke at the local club meeting Tuesday evening. He showed reels from a continental tour featuring France Germany Switzerland Belgium and Italy. The program was arranged by President Mike Brooks with guests George Carr Logan and C D Shafer of the Athens club.

Nelsonville William Rieber Columbus Rotary International Nice France Rieber Germany Switzerland Belgium Italy Mike Brooks George Carr Logan C. D. Shafer Athens Club

Troop 64 Hikes to Twin Lakes Aug 13

Nelsonville Troop 64 Boy Scouts plan an overnight hike to Twin Lakes on Wednesday evening August 13. Meet in Eagles building troop rooms at 6 o clock with meals and blankets for cool weather. Leaders Bob Wilson Jack Mulligan and Ted Barnhart will supervise. New Pittsburg Holiness Church hosts annual home coming with morning Sunday School and preaching and afternoon services.

Twin Lakes Nelsonville Boy Scouts Eagles Bob Wilson Jack Mulligan Ted Barnhart New Pittsburg

Picnic Postponed by Local Church Class

Nelsonville. The Business Girl's Class of the Church of Christ has postponed the planned picnic to a later date.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Stars Favorable Forecast with Caution on Signatures

The reading describes forward moving plan and enterprise in business and finance under strong astral influence. It warns careful writings and intimate contacts to avoid loss or gossip while predicting stable property values and social standing. a birthday child shows strong mind and business drive but watch for lack of principle.

Relom Chceses

Murray City Social and Personal Briefs Highlight Weekend Visits

Murray City residents host relatives and friends from Detroit Columbus Akron Cleveland and Dayton Over the weekend guests include Ed Pertler and family in town with his in laws the Byron family and sister Magdalene Donson Ruth Shuttleworth and Lawrence Grinstead visit from Columbus Helen Booth from Detroit and many others enjoy time with local hosts The notices list numerous weekend trips and family gatherings across the area.

Murray City Ed Pertler Detroit Mich John Byron Magdalene Donson Mary Louise Albaugh Columbus Oscar Albaugh Ruth Shuttleworth Lawrence Bob Grinstead Clyde Grinstead William Parks Akron Andy Robson Herbert Cunliffe Jimmy Alice Lowery George McMahon James Hugh Helen Booth Fred Collins Powhatan William Aubrey Pennsylvania Earl Irvin G. W. Christman Logan E. A. Person Warren Darby Orient Darby Emma Tippie Willard Dale Williams Jean Williams Blanche’ Brooker Ruth Wm. Cooper Grant Hospital Raymond Storer Cleveland Veronica Storer Ladonna Craft Howard Craft Jack Collins Barberton Howard Bush William Bush John Penn Wagner Claire Prince Geneva Edith Beardsley Pontiac Samuel Penn Harold Jones David Cincinnati Jones Frank Williams Thos, Pierpoint Nelsonville Mary Jenkins Messrs. Luke, Chas George Brutvan Andy Brutvan Roy Strange John Watson Millard Watson Dayton Ben Hartman Maria Acker Noah Acker

Morris Family Reunion Planned at Jacksonville State Park

The Morris family reunion will be held next Sunday at Jacksonville State Park with an all day fair and a noon picnic. George Morris of Glouster serves as association president. Marion Byers hosts Junior Loyal Daughters Class at her Hill Street home Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Local retailers will stay open until 6 p.m. Thursday for mine payday.

Glouster Morris Jacksonville State Park George Morris Marion Byers Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Hill St

Three Votes Separate Glouster Mayor Candidates

In Glouster Tuesday primary voting was light. Mayor winner Thomas Williams edged Republican challenger George Carter by 3 votes 109 to 106. Frances Gibbs won city clerk 124 to 93. Grace Ochs 136 to 82 for treasurer. Council Republicans lead with Hoffman McDonald Rogers. Democrats trail. Public Affairs Republicans Binderbasin Parker Vern on 115 112 101. Democrats Bryson Dunnett Skinner with 87 82 66. Final unofficial tallies show Republicans in control except for the mayoral post.

Glouster Thomas Williams George Carter Carter Frances Gibbs Elizabeth Chute Gibbs Chute Grace Ochs Elizabeth Jewell Council Rolland Hoffman T. G. McDonald Mike Thompson Emmett Rogers Thomas Reese Harry Trasin al Beshara M. Crawford Gerald Dunlevy Harold Kittrell C. G. Lunsford William Winefordner Frank Williams Hoffman Board of Public Affairs John Binderbasin, Jr Nick Brunton Ernest Parker Carson Vernon Frank Bryson Sam Dunnett Frank Skinner

Hamden Couple Announce Marriage Of Juanita Cunningham

Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Cunningham of Hamden Glouster announce the marriage of their daughter Juanita Cunningham to Douglas Brown son of Mrs. Eric Brown of Wellston. The ceremony occurred March 8 1941 at Russell Kentucky with Rev. Harold Deitch officiating in a single ring ceremony. The bride wore an all blue ensemble. Both graduates of Hamden High School she class of 1941 he class of 1940. The couple will reside in Columbus where Brown works for the Penna Railroad.

Glouster S. A. Cunningham Hamden Juanita Douglas Brown Eric Brown Wellston Russell, Ky Harold Deitch The Christian Church Hamden High School Mr. Brown Mrs. Brown Columbus Penna Railroad

Entertains Club GLOUSTER-Monday Chinese Checker Fun

The Entertains Club GLOUSTER met Monday evening at Mrs. Theodore Heffken’s Atk ins Street home. Members include Mrs. H. L. Janchius Mrs. E. B. Morris Mrs. Grace Holzschuh Mrs. Harry Vaughn Mrs. Elizabeth McKee Mrs. William Johnston Sr Mrs. Bessie West Mrs. Emmett Byers Mrs. E. S. Bingman and Mrs. John Herry. Ice cream and cake were served after playing.

Glouster Theodore Heffken Atkins St H. L. Janchius E. B. Morris Grace Holzschuh Harry Vaughn Elizabeth McKee William Johnston Bessie West Emmett Byers E. S. Bingman John Herry

Glouster Personal Notes Include Local Visits

Miss Jess Wilson of Bishopville visits the Thomas home in Fairview Avenue for Sunday dinner. Mrs. Joe Meade and her son Paul spend a few days in Athens with her parents the Linscotts. Pvt Clyde Sellars of Camp Walters Texas has a brief furlough at his parents home.

Jess Wilson Bishopville C. A. Thomas Fairview Ave Joe Meade Paul Athens Harry Linscott Clyde Sellars Camp Walters Texas C. E. Sellars

Clark Funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Clark Friday

Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Clark who died Monday in White Cross Hospital Columbus will be held at the residence on S High Street Friday at 2 o'clock with Rev J A Thompson of the Methodist Church officiating Burial will follow at Maplewood cemetery in Maplewood

Avadell Thompson Weds Thomas Aberts in Glouster

Avadell Thompson wed Thomas Aberts on Monday afternoon August 11 in Glouster. Rev E B White of Logan United Brethren Church officiated a single ring ceremony attended by Sheldon and Mrs Brunton. The bride, in navy lace dress, graduated Hollister High School. Groom works for George M Jones Co. They will live at Hollister in the Frank Horner residence.

Glouster Reese Thompson Glouster Rt Avadell Thomas Aberts Edward Aberts E. B. White Logan United Brethren Church Sheldon Brunton Hollister High School George M. Jones Co Frank Horner Hollister

Peterson's Ointment Fame Across the Country

A Buffalo druggist 30 years ago created an ointment for relief from pile irritation. It offered quick cooling and soothing relief, making Peterson's Ointment a favorite in thousands of homes. Available as a 35¢ box or 60c tube with applicator. money back if not delighted.

Buffalo Druggist Peterson Adv

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