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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

2

Twilight League Draws 2-2 Tie In Nelsonville Battle

In Nelsonville Buchtel and Logan played to a 2 to 2 tie in a Twilight League contest at City Play Round. Pitcher Jones of Buchtel and Leonard of Mingos staged a duel as Brooks Shoes and Lowan were set to clash tonight. Box score details list Wagner Lehively Collins Kershner Cochran Marshall Brown Brandt Mowery NELSONVILLE events included WBA Officers Club benefit, Boy Scout contributions to the Ohio Coal Foundation, and Bible School activities at The Plains with a 28-24 softball win. Also noted were church services and a Bible conference departure.

Nelsonville Buchtel Logan Jones Buehtel Leonard Mingos Brooks ‘Shoes Lowan Buehterers Wagner Lehively If Collins Ean Kershner Cochran T Marshall It Brown Rf Brandt Mowery R. Marshall WBA _ Officers Club

Social Notes Sketch Mechanicsburg Church and Local Gatherings

Coring Dickey will preach at the Methodist Church Sunday night during Pastor Stoody’s California vacation. A St Bernard Catholic picnic is set for Saturday at Sunday Creek with an evening program and dancing at Hermey’s Hall. Alice Brown hosted the United Brethren Philos Class at her East Ill home. NJOY PICNIC attendees toured Old Man’s Cave near Logan for dinner with multiple families participating. Methodist Class 13 elected officers with Mary Roof as president and Edna Dew as secretary. A Legion Hall card party hosted by the La ler Auxiliary Friday night. Funeral services for 15-year-old Charles Franklin Ayers will be Friday at the Church of God, burial in Millertown.

Rawin Dickey Mechanicsburg Methodist Church Henry Stoody California St. Berard Cathollic Hermey’s Hall Alice Brown Philos United Brethren ‘Church East Ill Mae Rodgers Hame Elizabeth Hardy Mary Roof Edna Dew Ee Thomas Anita Savly Iwendolym Nelson Laler

Story Telling Hour Shift Prompts Planned Change

Detailing that Story Telling Hour will move from Tuesday to Wednesday next week, the event serves as a prelude to group picnics and a social gathering. Attendees listed include Faith An Patton and Virginia Coakley among many others at the Coakley home and at Phillis Home.

Tional Teader Zoa Coakley Atendance Faith An Patton Gloria Patton Barbara

Madam Lee Medium Advises on Personal Matters

A reader seeking guidance receives responses from Madam Lee and her adviser on daily life questions. The dialogue centers on practical tips, personal conduct, and maintaining optimism, with emphasis on self-improvement and positive habits.

Pitchers Duel Ends in Deadlock in Tight League Race

A near even game Thursday evening left both teams winless in the final stretch as Atamson and Nolan drove runs, while others held steady. Streak leaders rise with three wins and no losses. Burns and associates push two straight victories.

Anon Toep Bums Taraws Rusie Eam Jewelers Sod Nelsons Mite

Nelsonville Social Notes and Weekend Visits

Nelsonville social notes recount visits and travels of local residents. Dorothy Steincamp plans to motor to Columbus Wednesday and visit friends in Pittsburgh for the World’s Fair before returning. Mr. and Mrs. Warren host dinner. Clyde Warren and daughter Mary Jean of Mayfield attend events. Mrs. Bartlett leaves tonight for Elwood Ind to attend Wendell Willkie acceptance ceremonies, then Chicago for the weekend. L. R. Kelch plans to Detroit for the National Encampment of Spanish War Veterans as a delegate from Athens County.

Ern Dorothy Steincamp Columbus East Pit Turgh W.W. Warren Clyde Warren Mary Jean Mayfield Mary F. Bartlett Elwood Ind Wendell I. Willkie GOP Bartlett Chicago Paul B. Rex Vernon Ohio C. E. Whitmore Dean Linscott

Workers Asked To Register Tonight In Nelsonville Area

Nelsonville residents and nearby workers with skilled and semi skilled trades are urged to meet at the high school this evening at 7:90 for a registration program. It explains registration for potential employment in national defense industries.

Sonville Nelsonville

Public library shelves hold thirty two thousand books in Athens County

The Nelsonville Athens County Public Library displays about 32000 volumes with most circulating for 14 days. The library, funded by county intangible tax and overseen by seven trustees appointed by the school board, buys titles from publishers and booksellers to suit diverse tastes and timelines, and also accepts gifts.

Nelsonvill Athens County Nelwmone Sirenatin Paul A.T Free Went Nelsonville Public Library Ity Board of “Ideation Titrary Board Cts

Sponsors of Road Project Meet Monday

Nelsonville sponsors of a program for Mud Lock Road improvement have arranged a meeting in the office of the County Commissioners in Athens Monday evening August 1 at 7 o'clock. Citizens are urged to attend to hear the matter presented for consideration.

Nelsonville Athens

More Cans Needed For Lunch Project

Nelsonville editors report WPA kitchen workers canned 800 quarts of vegetables for winter noon lunches. Cans are nearly exhausted. residents have lent containers and will be called to retrieve them when emptied. With the tomato crop improving, canning will start early next week and volunteers are asked to donate or loan cans by calling 140.

Nelsonville WPA

Nelsonville nursing old mine area residents plan outlet project

Local notices discuss an improvement to the Muskok 1 road to provide a new outlet from Chauncey to State Route 36 aiding Nelsonville area crowds. The plan involves the Hope Hollow area and serves Kimberly Carbondale Connett Asbury Ridge Zion Ridge and nearby mining districts affected by Hocking River floods. Several local residents and families are referenced in social notices with visits and travels among Chauncey Wellston Athens and Greens. The Mingus family reunion is set for August 18 at Alice Johnson's Chauncey home.

Nelson Ville Kimberly Carbondale Connett Asbury Ridge Zion Ridge Robbins Robbins Hill Wends Hollow Point Out Chauncey Dean Hamilton Wade Wellston Hocking Thomas Hamilton Mound State Kime Rolland Syx Seri Carbondale Goonit Rauahiers Hope Hollow Grave George Sieisher Chauntey Virgil Preston Frank Preston Florence Johnson Athens Hip CC. Colling Rose Farm Walter Gates Jack Toledo Rusell"Chidress John Snyder Big Run Martha Snyder Faye Clyde S Snyder Sugar Creek Freda Rarick Newrk Raymond Augustine Levels Champlin Nira FH. Stattinger William Horn Salem VME LC Champlinhauncey Jam Horn John Bealer Sand Besler Horn Bealer Champlin

Classes Begin For Local Crafting And Arts

Fat WO plans to register with Harley resident Laretta S 655 8 carpenter by trade. Classes will be held Monday Thursday Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 4 p m at his late home. Activities include splatter printing glass painting woodcraft and making games for win. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 1 o'clock with Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating at Chaun sey Church of Christ burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Chauncey Crauncey Chappaleau Geifelong Harley WPA Laretta Warren Gilbert Courtney Chaunsey Church of Christ Greenlawn Cemejen

Leader Honored by Azalea LHL Club in Surprise Party

Florence Pendergrass, leader of the Azalea LHL Club, received a surprise party from 10 club members. A social evening with refreshments followed the event at Lake Hope State Park, with Chauncey family members noted and Thomas Hamilton listed as president and Anna Clark as secretary-treasurer.

Chauncey Florence Pendergrass Azalea Lhl Reently Chavices Numans Vore Lake Hopeleski State Park Thomas Hamilton Shauncey Anna Clark Columbus Teasurer

Homecoming basket picnic planned at New Pittsburg

Annual home coming and basket picnic at New Pittsburg will be observed Sunday August 18. Former residents are urged to bring baskets and spend the day among friends and neighbors.

New Pittsburg

Sugar Creek friends gather for Monday night music

A Sugar Creek gathering featured Clyde Snyder and a group of friends on Monday night with Mrs. Snyder on accordion, Ethel Augustine on guitar, and Jane Augustine along with vocal duets. Attending were Mrs. Freda Cooksey and her son Milton Jr., Jane and Ethel Augustine, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Snyder.

Chauncey Ana Airs Clyde Snyder Sugar Creek Mrs. Snyder E Thel Augustine Jane Ethel “Augustine Freda Cooksey Milton, Jr Ethel Augustine

Chauncey Preaching and auxillary notices in churches

Sunday services set across multiple churches with 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. sermons by Gilbert Courtney and Chauncey at Greens Run Taylor Ridge Millfield and Trimble. Sunday School and communion services continue. Potluck supper by Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary postponed to September 4 with United Mine Workers meeting.

Chauncey Church of Christ Parsh Gilbert Courtney Greens Glaze ‘Thompson Taylor Ridge Mill Trimble Jay the Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary The United Mine Workers

Reunion at Mariette Fairgrounds for Bowersock family

The Bowersock family reunion was held Friday at the Mariette Fairgrounds with attendees from Augusta Haydenville Chauncey and nearby towns. Members listed include Mrs. Nette Gras Noh Mrs. William Six Eleanor Betty Lou and others. The 4-H Club hosted a dress review and entertained mothers. Eleven members attended the event with special guests Mrs. Wright and others.

Pancewey Bowersock Mariette Fairgrounds Augusta Bowersock Cecil Bowersock Donald Haydenville Larry Bruce Jackson Mich and Mies Ej.adams Mie Ali Preston Chauncey Chincinene Vee Charlotte Bricker Hazel McCaffert Grace Stalder Ivalue Alan Nell Jorden Cube Bison Grubb Juan Ra"Jones Rossight Wright

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