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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1941

Page

2

Deserter Scott Joyce Turned Over to FBI in Nelsonville

Scott William Joyce, 20, of Carbon Hill, held in Nelsonville for federal charges of desertion from the U S Army at Camp Shelby and auto theft across state lines. He confessed to desertion, car thefts, and a raid on the Five Mile Inn, with license plate thefts and a liquor and gun haul.

Nelsonville Scott Willam Joyce Carbon Hill Nelsonville City U. S. Army Camp Shelby Miss Joyce Five Mile Inn U. S. 33 Haydenville Pattonville Hocking County Hattiesburg Batesville Memphis Tenn Marshall, Ill U. S. 40 Terre Haute Ind Marshall Thomas Scully Indiana Ohio Twin Lakes Snake Hollow Lake Hope Zaleski Adams St Illinois Cross St Fort St Charles Thompson Floyd Duffey Athens Burley Blair C. G. Dew J. M. Kratzer G. D. Priser State Highway Patrol Thompson Cincinnati F.B.I

Scouts Meet Tonight in Nelsonville Troop 66 Plans Camp Safe

Troop 66 Boy Scouts will meet at West End headquarters at 7 30 P M with Earl Wachenschwanz and leaders Robert Johnson Charles Pedigo and James Sterling in attendance. Scoutmaster reports a safe camp at Camp Katooga Parkersburg and birth of Jesse Corwin Dunlevy Jr at Jacksonville home. Hematite is the red iron ore dominant around Lake Superior.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts West End Earl Wachenschwanz Camp Katooga Parkersburg Robert Johnson Charles Pedigo James Sterling Lake Superior

Russian Ground Defense Slows Blitzkrieg But Stalling of Dive-Bombers May Prove Difficult

Thomas M. Johnson reports that the Red Army delays German blitzkrieg on multiple fronts by cutting off spearheads, using fortified detachments and guerrilla tactics. He notes the Achilles heel may be Soviet air power as Moscow-based production lags Germany and reliance on foreign aircraft grows.

Frunze Red Army Voroshiloff Shaposhnikoff Co-Operative Russia Britain Moscow Germany U. S

Picnic for Nelsonville youths at Rachelmacher Park

Nelsonville reports a Friday Logan picnic hosted by the Church of the Nazarene at Rachelmacher Park. Attendees from Nelsonville included Vesta Lehman, Helen Lehman, Lora Wood, Pauline Wood, Billy Wood, Goldie Winigman, Clarence Winigman, Edna Parsons, Joy Parsons, Florence Coffey, Yuvita Robinson, Lynn Robinson, Mr and Mrs Gettles and Dorothy, Betty Jo Saunders, Ruth Patton, Gloria Patton, Faith Ann Patton, Bessie Forbes, Gerald Dolman, Charles Birtcher, Ed Birtcher, plus guest Mrs Charles Smith of Logan.

Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene Rachelmacher Park Logan Vesta Helen Lehman Lora Pauline Billy Wood Goldie Clarence Winigman Edna Joy Parsons Florence Coffey Yuvita Lynn Robinson Mrs. Gettles Dorothy Betty Jo Sauders Ruth Gloria Faith Ann Patton Bessie Forbes Gerald

Homecoming At Shade Well Attended At Church Event

A Shade Methodist Church homecoming drew local residents and former inhabitants on Sunday. Sunday School, a basket lunch, music, and short talks filled the day led by Supt. Clifford Ruth and Rev. Earl Cowen. Attendees from Akron Kent Dayton Cincinnati Wellston and Athens shared memories of the churchs 75 year build history. The 1942 officers named were Charles Evans president Fred Williams vice president and Mrs. Mary King secretary.

Shade Shade Methodist Church Clifford Ruth Earl Cowen H. Dalton Juanita Sunkell Akron William J. Hamilton Kent Lowell Kenney W. A. Newman O. L. Butts A. K. Newman Dayton Orland Cramer Cincinnati Andrew Adleman McArthur D. D. Wilson Wellston Harry Cramer Athens West Charles H. Evans Fred Williams Mary B. King

Many Come for Rites Of Mrs. Elizabeth Clark

Out of town mourners gathered for the funeral at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Clark on S. High Street. Attendees included relatives from Akron Columbus Racine Pomeroy Syracuse Youngstown Athens and Buchtel, with names listed among the attendees.

Elizabeth Clark Ruth Ann Everett Cavey Ann Vosper James Hamilton Columbus Clyde Wolf Racine Floyd Clark Pomeroy Thomas Clark Sam Clark Freda Fields Syracuse Harry Parfitt Robert Clark Youngstown Evan Thomas Hamilton Athens Rfc H. S. Sayre Michael Colbert Floyd Leake George Shiveley Buchtel

Johnson Sanders wedding announced in Nelsonville

Mrs. Frank Johnson of Nelsonville announces the marriage of her son Alfred Lewis Johnson to Miss Ruth Jane Sanders of Logan. The ceremony was held Friday evening August 15 at the Pomeroy Methodist Church parsonage with Rev. John H. Elwood officiating. Attendees included Frank Johnson Jr and Miss Lois Ann Scheide of Logan. The groom works for William Brooks Shoe Co. in Nelsonville. They will reside at 425 Jackson Street.

Nelsonville Frank Johnson Jackson St Alfred Lewis Johnson Ruth Jane Sanders Logan Pomeroy Methodist Church John H. Elwood William Lewis Charleroi Lois Ann Scheide William Brooks Shoe Co

Weekend visitors listed from Dayton and Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Jones of Dayton were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Shough. Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Holland visited Columbus on Sunday with their son Edwin. Carl Roberts of Columbus spent Sunday with John Holland. William Lewis of Charleroi PA is visiting his sister Mrs. Frank Johnson at 425 Jackson St.

Lester Jones Sylvia Jane Shaw Dayton Pete Shough S. G. Holland Columbus Edwin Carl Roberts John Holland William Lewis Charleroi Frank Johnson Jackson St

Junior Order Benefit Party Set at IOOF Hall

Nelsonville reports the Junior Order will sponsor a benefit party on Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the IOOF Hall. Proceeds support a local cause.

Nelsonville IOOF

Boys Snatch Purse and Items From Nelsonville Woman

Two boys snatched a purse and package from Mrs. Frank Johnson at the intersection of Columbus and Jefferson streets. The purse contained no money, but the package held new hose and a career. In separate incidents, two cars were broken into on the Baird lot and a sweater vanished from a Columbus car. Two arraignments at Mayor Dew’s court resulted in fines for intoxication and assault and battery.

Nelsonville Frank Johnson Jackson St York Township E. Columbus l Jefferson Sts Paul Glenn Leonard Conkey Columbus C. G. Dew William H. Holcraft Robert Mosley Harvey Denny

Glouster Native to Read Paper in Chicago APA Meeting

Glouster native Joseph Gingerelli of Los Angeles will travel from New York to attend the American Psychological Association meeting at Northwestern University in Chicago. He will present a paper on experimental work using electrical field stimulation of nerves, while serving as assistant professor of psychology at the University of California Los Angeles.

Glouster Joseph Gingerelli Los Angeles Calif Nugent Gingerelli New York Chicago American Psychological Association Northwestern University Gingerelli University of California At

Young Child Dies Saturday At Floodwood

Barbara Mef fin six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Maffin died Saturday at the Floodwood home. Funeral services will be at Stout Funeral Home Nelsonville Tuesday at 10 am. Burial at Mt Zion Cemetery. Family may view at Floodwood residence until funeral. Survived by parents five sisters and two brothers.

Nelsonville Barbara Meffin Frank Maffin Floodwood Stout Fayette St Mt. Zion

Long Bottom Personal and Social Notes

Mrs Flora E Pullins aged 68 died at home. Survived by husband Edward and siblings W V Hannum Minnie Kier Washington D C Mattie Sherman Smiths Ferry Pa Charles Hannum Millwood W V Guy Roy Hannum Long Bottom. Funeral at Christian Church with Rev J P Miller. burial Sand Hill Cemetery. Mrs Dave Yates and Jean Ann Cleveland guests here. Mr and Mrs Ray Matlack Richwood recent guests of aunt Mary Matlack. Mr and Mrs C B Hayman left for Milwaukee to attend Eagles convention. The Reverend and Mrs Harpold and others dinner guests of Linnie Swan. T E Martin Wilson Martin Guy McVey Harriettsville visiting aunt Mrs L J Myers ill. Mrs Edna Dray Parkersburg here caring for mother Mrs George Cottle seriously ill.

Long Bottom Flora E. Pullins Edward Pullins W. V. Hannum Minnie Kier Washington D. H Mattie Sherman Smiths Ferry Charles Hannum Millwood W. Va Guy and Roy Hannum The Christian Church J. P. Miller Sand Hill Cemetery Dave Yates Jean Ann Cleveland Ray Matlack Richwood Mary Matlack C. B. Hayman Milwaukee Wis Eagles Harpold E. W. Swan Hartford A. F. Swan Linnie Swan T. E. Martin Wilson Martin Guy McVey Harriettsville L. J. Myers Edna Dray Parkersburg George Cottle

Glouster Couple Married in Hollister Home Ceremony

Miss Wilma Jean White and Forest Wayne Cavey wed Saturday evening at the Cavey home in Hollister. Minister C B Tigner officiated. Bride wore navy blue lace. attendants included Mr and Mrs John E Cavey Jr. After vows guests enjoyed refreshments. The couple, graduates of Ames Bern and Hollister High, will live in Dayton where they are employed.

Glouster Wilma Jean White C. A. White Trimble Heights Forest Wayne Cavey Hollister John M. Cavey C. B. Tigner Glouster Church John E. Cavey, Jr Arlene Lee Billy Ernest Tommy Woodrow Kelley Larry Leona White Anna Bitner Tigner Ames- Bern High School Hollister High Cavey Dayton

Browns Make 1350 Mile Ohio to New York Trip

Mr and Mrs Noah T Brown of Trimble returned from a 1350 mile journey through Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania and New York They visited their brother in law John Skinner in Pittsburgh and Buffalo Niagara on the Lake Ontario Old Fort Niagara stood out as the most interesting site The fort has history with French British and American troops since 1726 and features a restored drawbridge stone block houses breastworks and a fully furnished Castle They were joined by Jane Gross of Athens.

Noah T. Brown Trimble Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania New York Pittsburgh John Skinner Buffalo Niagara Ontario Jane Gross Athens

Weekend Visitors From Akron Columbus And Dayton

Miss Bessie Curfman of Akron was a week end guest at the home of Mr and Mrs W W Leadbetter Mrs Margaret Croushore and two sons Jack and Bobby of Columbus were Glouster visitors Sunday Mr and Mrs Thomas Mavin had their daughter Joan of Columbus as their guest over the week end Miss Frances Aber of Columbus spent the week end at the home of Mr and Mrs L E Richardson Mr and Mrs Charles Faires and Phil Faires of Dayton were over Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Earl Faires Eleanor Margaret and Barbara Davis of Kenton are spending a week in Glouster with Mr and Mrs Emmett Anderson and family Glenna Mae King returned home Saturday from a two weeks visit with relatives in Akron Mrs Harry Shafer and children Vera Jean and Junior returned Sunday after spending

Bessie Curfman Akron W. W. Leadbetter Margaret Croushore Jack Bobby Columbus Thomas Mavin Joan Frances Aber L. E. Richardson Charles Faires Phil Faires Dayton Earl Faires Eleanor Margaret Barbara Davis Kenton Glouster Emmett Anderson Glenna Mae King Harry Shafer Vera Jean Junior

Jenkins Funeral To Be Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Joe Jenkins of Murray City killed in a Saturday automobile accident will be at the Methodist Church in Murray City Tuesday at 2 p.m. Burial follows at Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Joe Jenkins Murray City Methodist Greenlawn Cemetery

Pineapple ice and social planned by Murray City church

Aug 23 social by the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church on Main Street. Local and visiting residents attend family events and travel, with updates on relatives in Detroit Cleveland and Cincinnati and appearances by several families at reunions and visits.

Golgotha to be shown in Jacksonville by churches

Chauncey presents Golgotha, first talking Passion Play film, shown in Jacksonville next Sunday August 24 under church sponsorship with four showings at 2 4 7 and 9 p m.

Chauncey Jacksonville

Birth of Judith Alma in Millfield

Marion WalkerThelma Scott announce the birth of a daughter at their home in Millfield on Wednesday August 13 The baby was named Judith Alma.

Chauncey Marion Walker Thelma Scott Millfield Judith Alma

Chauncey Church Board to Meet for Homecoming Plans

The Official Board of the Church of Christ in Chauncey will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the church. Attendees will discuss plans for the annual home coming and related activities.

Chauncey Church of Christ

Week of visits and travel among local families

A list of weekend and weekday visits includes Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Thompson and Alice Kay Halbert visiting the Halberts, Mrs. Charles Beck in from Columbus, Mitzi Ann returning home with grandparents, and guests Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Halbert and two children from Paris. John White travels to Youngstown with Bob Clark for defense work, while Clyde Harper and family visit Lexington. Guests include Mrs. Art Sweeney Akron and Mrs. Earl McCoy Newark at W. W. Wallace home, and Gail Faires Pt. Pleasant visiting D. E. Carr and C. G. Faires.

F. P. Thompson Alice Kay Halbert Charles Beck Columbus James Halbert Mitzi Ann Halberts Ralph Halbert Paris John White Youngstown Bob Clark Clyde Harper Lexington Howard Young Art Sweeney Akron Earl McCoy Newark W. W. Wallace Gail Faires Pt. Pleasant

Millfield Needle Club Meeting at Sanders Home

Violin style community notes record a Millfield Needle Club meeting hosted by Viola Sayers with refreshments. Members listed include Stella Cunningham Christine Baldy Jacque Sanders and others in attendance. Pittsburgh population figures compare 665 384 now to 669 817 a decade ago.

Millfield Needle Club Sanders Chauncey Viola Safers Millfiery Needle Club Stella Cunnincha Christine Baldy Jacque Sanders Jessis Fulton Eda Heffken Mabel Mingus Kathryn McDaniel Nellis Brookins Edith McDaniel Ida Hill Mabel Sisson Elizabeth Robin Viola Sanders Pittsburgh United States

Wallace Funeral Is Held in Millfield

The body of Theo dore Wallace aged 40 who died in Zanesville was brought to John S. Blower Funeral Home Glouster. Funeral services were held at Millfield M E Church conducted by Rev Hiram Mingus. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. He leaves two sisters Addie Pettit and Mrs Basil Conners and four brothers Mack George John and Pearl Wallace.

Chauncey Theodore Wallace Zanesville John S. Blower Glouster Millfield M. E Hiram Mingus Holiness Church Greenlawn Cemetery Wallace Addie Pettit Basil Conners Mack George John Pearl Wallace

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey district social pages report Mr and Mrs Mon roe Johnson and children Billy Bob Dixie Lee and Jerry of Athens visiting Mrs Mildred Pendergrass in Chauncey. Mrs Florence Pendergrass ill in Ellis Ave. John Gillian and children of Columbus guests of sister Oris Swartz Lower Plains. Loretta Mae and Richard Dan Bowers return to Columbus after week with grandparents Daniel and Mary Fulton Millfield. Dorothy Daugherty and Carolyn in Chagrin Falls for father Rees illness. Hubert Coulson of Zanesville weekend guest of mother Edith Coulson Chauncey. Shirley Thomas Chauncey returns after visit with sister Basil Buchanan family Wierton WV. Bertha Sherlock and daughter Betty Jo Athens visiting Chauncey relatives Floyd Stanley.

Chauncey Monroe Johnson Billy Bob Dixie Lee Jerry Athens Johnson Mildred Pendergrass Jacobs Ave Florence Pendergrass Ellis Ave John Gillian Columbus Gillian Oris Swartz Lower Plains Loretta Mae Richard Dan Bowers Daniel Fulton Millfield Dorothy Daugherty Carolyn Chagrin Falls Rees Hubert Coulson Zanesville Edith Coulson Shirley Thomas

Hospital Ambulance Transfers In Osage County

Leaves hospital Chauncey James Mullins underwent hernia operation at Marietta Hospital and was brought home in Stout's ambulance. Clarence Hall of Chauncey Mine No. 25, Deanville resident, was transported to a Marietta hospital for treatment by Stout's ambulance.

Chauncey James Mullins Marietta Hospital Stout's Ambulance Clarence Hall Chauncey Mine No. 25 Deanville Stout’s

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