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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1940

Page

2

Murray City Meets Camp This Evening

Murray City edged Camp Nelson in a Twi light League game last night, a close pitchers duel between North Merrold of Carbon Hill and Jones of Buchtel. Carbon Hill led the second-half schedule and remains undefeated. Murray City prepares to face Camp Nelson tonight at the City Playground.

Nelsonville Buchtel Carbon Hill North Merrold Jones Murray City Camp Nelson Carbon Hill Abrhe i Dipchet Ciccwes D. DeVol Brooké Champ P. Deol Uasendeaatin McManaway Stele Ewneeene Buchtet Abrhe Ewansesisne Wahters S.c Nev Edecicemnae Benviey Denny Carlin Phillips Jessane Wagner Oodson Ee Jones

Nelsonville Social Notes Picnic and Local Appointments

Nelsonville church group to hold a basket picnic Thursday at Thelma Starkey’s home on Mill Street. Local residents visit relatives in Buffalo, West Virginia, and return from several trips. Notables include Rev. Ossman’s Pentecostal meeting in Parkersburg, sightseeing guests at the Glenn residence, and travel to Bay View Michigan. Several families, including the Stalter and Cullums, visit or plan moves, with news of vacations and home sales in the area.

Church of Christ Thelma Starkey Mill St

New York Bobsled Champion Dies in RAF Action Over London

American Olympic bobsled champion William Fiske of New York, who piloted for Britain in the Royal Air Force, was killed in action during German raids on London. He enlisted last August and was said to have destroyed several enemy planes before his death.

Britain William Billy) Fiske New York London Fiske R.A.F

Stanley Reunion Held In Vinton County

The seventeenth annual Stanley reunion was held Sunday August 18 at Bethel Church in Vinton County. A precine dinner was served at noon, followed by a business meeting. Officers elected for the coming year were Edna Stanley McVey president Jessie Stanley Townsend secretary and Denver McVey treasurer.

Nelsonville Stanley Bethel Church Vinton County Edna Stanley McVey Jessie Stanley Townsend Denver McVey Arch Stanley J. H. White Emil Boring Harley Boring Hattie Boring Clarence Stanley Mattie Ellen Newlun Mary Mae Stanley Frances Stanley Nellie White L. H. Stanley Clyde Stanley Tom Newlan Anna Newlan Lillie Stanley George Stanley Floyd Stanley Ada Ruth Stanley Jane Radcliff Louisa Stanley Nora McVey Ray Newlan Charley Stanley Clarence Billy) Stanley Dalles Townsend Jessie Townsend Dale Townsend Max Townsend Dena Denny Carlie Ann Denny Cillenda Edgar

Racine Social And Personal Highlights

Local names include Betty Hoback O Connor Byers Simpson Lenora Lee Jividen and Watson. Evening wiener roast on Jividen farm then Cleland roast with Mary Jean Watson and Dolly Russell dancing. Lemonade and cookies served by Bobbie Cleland and Mary Jean Watson. Household visits, banking figures, and birthdays noted among Racine residents and guests across Meigs County Ohio.

Racine Betty Hoback Betty O'Connor Mildred Byers Marian Simpson Norma Lenora Lee Emma Jane Jividen Marcella Watson Pomeroy Bobby Dye Bobby Cleland Sammy Curtis Jividen Cleland Mary Jean Watson Dolly Russell Bobbie Cleland Walter Stewart Roy Spencer W. B. Cross Howard Miles Bonnie Junior Stewart Carol Belle W. Va Charles Holter Morning Star Cynthia Bess Dayton Holter

Wolfe Family Reunion Held at Lancaster Camp Grounds

Nelsonville descendants of Christopher Wolfe gathered for their annual reunion at the Lancaster Camp Grounds cottage of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Allen. Thirty five enjoyed a noon basket dinner. Officers elected for 1941 include Charles Wolfe as president, Donald Wolfe as vice president, Mary E. Wolfe as secretary, and Bert Wolf as treasurer. A skit titled Characters of the Family Album was presented by local Moorehead and Allen family members, with radio announcer Mrs. Mattie Allen.

Nelsonville Christopher Wolfe R. E. Allen Lancaster Camp Grounds Allen Cottage Rachelmacher Park Logan Charles Wolfe Donald Wolfe Mary E. Wolfe Bert Wolf Mattie Allen Frank Powers Ralph Moorehead William Moorehead Mary Ann Moorehead Nellie Wend Edward Knight Blanche Moorehead

Mrs. Burton Dies Monday at 82 in New Pittsburg

Nelsonville mourns Martha Jane Burton 82 who died Monday at her New Pittsburg home. Funeral at New Pittsburg Holiness Church Thursday at 10. Burial in New Straitsville. Survived by husband George, son Joseph of New Pittsburg, daughters Maggie Shaw Logan and Bessie Green New Straitsville, brother David Lanning Nelsonville, and six sisters including Susan Hashman Sugar Creek and Kate Spencer Murray City.

Nelsonville Martha Jane Burton New Pittsburg Holiness Church New Straitsville George Burton Joseph Maggie Shaw Logan Bessie Green David Lanning Susan Hashman Sugar Creek Miller Crooks Kate Spencer Murray City Nancy Becher Maggie Campbell Rosa Spencer Colegate

Chesterhill Obituaries and Local News Notes

Chesterhill notes report the deaths of Curtis Humphrey aged 64 near Todds, and Simeon Remy aged 84 on Goshen Run, with burial details at Stockport and Sand Rock Cemeteries. Also listed are visitors, hospital updates, school board hires, medical procedures, and local travels involving residents and relatives.

San Toy Home Coming Planned at Ham Rock Grove

Annual San Toy celebration set for Sunday August 25 at Ham Rock Grove with a basket dinner at noon.

SAN Toy Hamrock Grove

Stocks Rise Modestly Amid Mixed War News

New York buyers showed limited enthusiasm as the market edged higher for names like U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Sperry United Aircraft Aviation General Electric DuPont Texas Corp and Chesapeake and Ohio. Bond and commodity prices were uneven while banks reported loans up $15 million in the week ending August 15 and national banks held assets of $96.045 billion and deposits of $33.074 billion as of June 20.

New York U, G Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Sperry United Aircraft Aviation Corp General Electric DuPort Texas Corp Chesapeake and Ohio Federal Reserve Preston Delano United States

Livestock and Grain Prices From Pittsburgh and Parkersburg Markets

Grain and livestock quotations list Wheat No 1 red 71 71 percent No 2 red 70 70 percent Soybeans No 2 yellow 67 67 percent and various grains in store. Porky hogs and cattle prices shown for Pittsburgh and Parkersburg with quotes for weights from 160 to 350 pounds, plus dairy butter scores and poultry weights coded by breed and weight. Cattle and calf values range from about 4.50 to 11.75 per hundredweight, hogs mostly up about 10 cents, with sows and veal also tabulated.

Parkersburg

Butter and Grocery Receipts Detail Varied With Marks

Receipts show butter quality scores from 93 to 88 with percentages, and carrots, eggs, and local car stock figures. Mentions steady grades like fresh graded extra firsts, reception of current receipts and storage packed extras, with dirties and checks noted.

Market Summary for Poultry and Eggs Prices

Demand remains moderate while butter eggs and cheese hold steady. Government eggs unchanged and poultry prices steady with heavy hens 17 to 18 cents, horn hens 12 to 14, rock springers 19 to 21, red springers 16 to 20, leghorn broilers 16 to 18, old roosters 11 to 12, young ducks 13 to 15, old ducks 11 to 12.

Plymouth Rock

Butter and Egg Market Brief from Cleveland Board

Butter unsettled with creamery extras in tubs at 3 lb per 1b and standards at 29 percent. Eggs firm. prices paid per 100 case lots. Live poultry steady with colored fowls heavy at 37 cents, leghorn fowls 13 to 14, leghorn broilers 24 cents per lb, rock broilers 4 pounds at 20 cents, small rocks 14.

Cleveland Butter and Egg Board

Murray City Social Notes Highlight Aug 16 Birthday Party

In Murray City Aug 16 party celebration for Dora Deane Hoffman eighth birthday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hoffman with cake ice cream and gifts. Guests include Hoffman family and many local friends and relatives. Other notes mention visits and travel by locals to Columbus Athens Detroit Nelsonville and Cambridge with family events and illnesses noted.

Social Briefs of McArthur

McARTHUR social notes list Florence Coffman of Cincinnati visiting parents Mr and Mrs Paul Coffman and Columbus relatives Mr and Mrs Clarence Dickson visiting here. Claude Herrold and daughter Joan left for St Louis for several days. Funeral attendance for Frank Loftis in Columbus. Mrs John Gill Jr hosted bridge at North Street home. Florence Wrightsel and daughter Geraldine visited Chillicothe. Joan Smith hosted about twenty friends for cousin Marilyn Smith from Columbus. Garry Clark and daughter Patricia visiting Cambridge relatives. George Pilcher staff business in Columbus. Floyd Benedict and family in Columbus. local ladies Arlo Chatfield Ralph Smith and George Pilcher in Chillicothe. Leslie Foreman and Grace Secrest Hazel Ansel Elizabeth Lantz in Columbus on business.

Florence L. Wrightsel Geraldine Chillicothe Joan Smith Marilyn Smith Columbus Garry Clark Patricia Cambridge George Pilcher Floyd Benedict Margaret

Social News Notes From Crab Orchard And Nearby

Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ralph Andrews includes Mrs William Currens visiting daughter at Cherrington Hospital Logan. Week-end guests Mr and Mrs Lyman Edwards Columbus. J A Ayers at Chippewa Lake with Moe Tolen. Roy Martin and wife return from Middleport visit. Rev N G Stevens Crab Orchard vis­ited Ralph Andrews family with daughter Opal. A benefit tea at Mrs Maud Farmer home Friday Aug 23. Charles Shuttleworth Columbus spent week-end with John Hogan. Deep sea diving becomes standard in naval work in 1910.

Ralph Andrews William Currens Ethel Person Cherrington Hospital Logan Lyman Edwards Columbus Mary Campbell J. A. Ayers Chippewa Lake Moe Tolen Roy Martin Gerald Martin Middleport N. G. Stevens Opal First Baptist Church Crab Orchard W. Va Maud Farmer Charles Shuttleworth John Hogan

New England Social And Personal Mention

Mr Earl Mace and daughter Dorothy Mae were business visitors in Columbus on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Pearcy Summers announce the birth of a son Kenneth Eugene born August 10. Mrs H C Wyatt and daughters Eleanor and Shirlyan of Detroit are visiting her father Allen Secoy. Harry Starkey and family of Columbus were visitors of Mr and Mrs W S Lowe. Maxine Stephenson has returned home from near Jerseyville. Allen Secoy was surprised when nephew Orris Secoy of Guthrie Center Iowa visited. his first trip back in 30 years. Mr and Mrs Earl Martin of Marietta visited their sister Mrs Richard Cunninghan Friday. Mrs Fred Starlin and sons of Canaanville spent Sunday evening with her mother Mrs Maggie Davis. Those from here who spent Sunday at Old Man's Cave near Logan included Allen Secoy, Mr and Mrs Ed Chambers, Mrs H Wyatt and daughters Eleanor and Shirlyan. Mrs Hugh Stephenson returned Monday from Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens. condition improved. Mr and Mrs Albert Britton were business visitors in Athens Saturday. Mr and Mrs Homer Moorhead and daughters of Amesville visited Mrs Rachel Cunninghan recently.

Chesterhill Curtis Humphrey Todds Vicinity James Humphrey Rhetta McVey Thelma Coleman Rhetta Syphers Stockport Simeon Remy Goshen Run Geneva Parmiter Ethel Addie Russell Columbus Carl Patterson Sand Rock Athens County Thelma Rubberman Jones Nancy Cleveland W. A. Peebles Ruse Schofield Marion Township Leslie Mingus Mary Sargent Evelyn Ann Joe Young Nowata Okla Martha Calendine Wood Juanita Brown Miss Brown Wapakoneta Dicky Bowman Memorial Hospital Marietta George Newburn Raymond Ohio Lillian Newburn Route 2 George Johnson Route 1 Virginia Skyline Drive Gettysburg Charles A. Eckard Co. P. Bowman J. D. Davis Murphey Embree Park Kitty Ray New England Earl Mace Dorothy Mae Pearcy Summers Kenneth Eugene H. C. Wyatt Eleanor and Shirlyan Detroit Allen Secoy Harry Starkey W. S. Lowe Maxine Stephenson Jerseyville Orris Secoy Guthrie Center Iowa Earl Martin Richard Cunninghan Fred Starlin Canaanville Maggie Davis Old Man's Cave Logan Ed. Chambers H. Wyatt Eleanor Hugh Stephenson Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Albert Britton Homer Moorhead Amesville Rachel Cunninghan

British Renew Bombing of Boulogne in 3rd Strike

RAF bombers attacked Boulogne in three waves for the third time in 48 hours, with British officials claiming an ammunition dump was destroyed. Berlin asserted raids and a tighter blockade might push England to surrender, but Britain said shipping still moved through the channel. Meanwhile, Balkan talks stalled over Transylvania as Dobruja shifted toward Bulgaria. In Chungking, fires from heavy Japanese bombardment left many dead and 25,000 homeless, including a mission church building destroyed. Canada formed naval and military attaches in Washington as Roosevelt urged defense board recommendations. first meeting set for early next week.

Boulogne Berlin England Dobruja Bulgaria Transylvania Chungking Canada Washington Roosevelt

Langsville Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Langsville community notes batch visits and farewells. Mr and Mrs Alpha Barr and family and Mr and Mrs Marion Phelps attended the Dailey reunion at Carpenter. A farewell party for Mrs Elsie McKnight and daughter Janet drew eighty friends who then left for Columbus to reside.

Langsville Alpha Barr Marion Phelps Carpenter Grant Plumb Chester Rope Columbus Lew Entsminger Elsie McKnight Janet Roger Richard McKnight Jack Bartrum Cheshire J. T. Ledlie Charles Brown Rock Springs Richard Brown Maxine Erwin Middleport Chester Erwin J. L. Miller Dale Miller Mary ‘Lou Rio Grande Alice Miller Cora Morris Marvin Morris Robert McClurg Alice Jean McClurg Alice Grapes

Adamson Clothiers Triumph Over Colegrove 6 5 at Field

Adamson Clothiers edged Colegrove Grocery 6 to 5 in a tight Monday night game at the school athletic field. Pitching was by Patton and Rizer for Adamson, with Adamsland and Tigner throwing for Colegrove.

Adamson Nelsonville Adamson Clothiers Colegrove Grocery Adamsons Patton and Rizer Colegroves Adams Land Tigner

Grid Schedule of J-T High Announced by Anderson

GLOUSTER Jacksonville Trimble High School opens football season September 13 at Logan. Schedule: September 13 Logan there September 20 St Charles Columbus there September 27 The Plains at J-T October 4 Buchtel there October 11 Rutland there October 18 Glouster there October 25 McArthur at J-T November 1 Murray City at J-T Navy 8 Chauncey at J-T.

Glouster Jacksonville- Trimble High School Logan Anderson St. Charles Columbus the Plains J-T Buchtel Rutland McArthur Murray City Navy Chauncey

Glouster Social Notes Carded Weekend Guests and Local Visits

Glouster society notes record weekend visitors including Mrs. William Fairlie and Mr and Mrs James Rickel and daughters Betty and Beverly of East Brady Pa visiting Mrs C M Clark. Other guests include Mrs H L Taylor Cleveland visiting her mother and sister. Several locals traveled to Columbus Cincinnati Miami Beach and Dayton for family and kin. Football coach Don Greider returned for practice with Glouster High School.

C. M. Clark William Fairlie James Rickel Betty Beverly East Brady Fairlie H. L. Taylor Cleveland W. W. Bryson Ray Dulaney Ruth Anna Miami Beach Fla Elza Morris Columbus F. G. Boroff Bobby Cincinnati Corporal Herbert Boroff Fort Thomas Dayton Paul Frank Mary Faires Patty Rader Washington, D. C Bernadine Rader Don Greider Tippecanoe City Glouster High School Lalla Danford Harold Kinney Danford Vietta Masterson Andrew Paskell Mary Cole Taylor Ridge Marian Snyder Claude Waldeck Jackson Waldeck

Sand Run Personal And Social Mention

A Friday evening dance at the Sand Run school benefited the church and playground. Local visits included Mrs. Henry Sours with the Easterlings, Ted Tom and family with Marion Mays, and Elbert Hannah with Chester Bartow. Joseph and James North are slated for a boxing show at Buchtel Opera House on Friday night August 23.

Henry Sours Frank Easterling Joseph James North Buchtel Ted Tom Marion Mays Elbert Hannah Chester Bartow Wayne Houston Ed Pummel L. H. Wolfe Eloise Easterling Don Hannah

Glouster Residents Called Back From Vacation Tragedy

Mr and Mrs Ernest Byers and family were recalled from a vacation trip by the death of Mr George Byers of Ringgold. The family had planned a tour to Michigan and other northern states and were in Jackson Michigan visiting S M Dawson and family. They paused at Marion Ohio to visit Warren G Harding tomb.

Glouster Ernest Byers Byers George Byers Ringgold Michigan Jackson Mich S. M. Dawson Marion Ohio Warren G. Harding

Trimble Methodist Ladies Aid Plan August Potluck Party

The Ladies Aid Society of Trimble Methodist Church will meet in the church basement on Wednesday evening August 21 at 7 30 for a potluck party. A large attendance is desired and two handkerchief presentations will honor August birthdays.

Glouster Ladies Aid Society of Trimble Methodist Church

Whaley Reunion Basket Dinner at Kit tle's Grove

A Whaley reunion and basket dinner will be held on Sunday September 1 ten miles east of Glouster on State Route 78 in Kittle's Grove.

Glouster Kittle’s Grove

Glouster Church of Christ class to meet Friday evening

The Progressive Class of the Glouster Church of Christ will meet Friday at 7:30 PM at Mrs. Maxine Halbert home in Palos.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Maxine Halbert Palos

Degree of Pocahontas Benefit Party in Pocahontas Hall

Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a benefit party at Pocahontas Hall on Wednesday night at 8 oclock. Canmakers in the United States produce about 12,000,000,000 tin cans annually.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Pocahontas Hall United States

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Nelsonville Social Notes Reno White Don, Howard and Jesse Buffalo Mr. White Raleigh White Wilbur McDaniel Nelsonville, RD 2 George Briggs Hollister R. J. Ossman The Penticostal Church John Carr John Glenn Walnut St Paul Glenn Margie Kelly Ed Glenn Edward Glenn, Jr Roy Glenn Roy Jr Clarence Stage Frank Knox Robert Baldwin Yellow Springs Lake Erie Betsy Lillian Stover Warren Patricia Vesey Jo Vesey Clarence Kimble Canton Miss Stover Ohio State University Herbert Leyshon Philadelphia R. R. Stalter R R. Stalter Bay View Toledo Harvey Cullums Carbon Hill Road Thelma Houston Ralph Kinsey John Donald Jo Ann Weirton Carlos Hartley Kinsey Wilma Thomas Clark Jiiden J. B. French Akron Downington Leta Jane Sayre Tad's Carbondale - Kimberly Rd Vic Joyce Wolfe Chesterhill News Peewee Armour Ill Baldwin Loco Col Ges and Biel Ceeeeene Coscasenne Motors Wright Douglas Aircraft DuPont Motors Sane Goodrich Great Northern Ry Kennecott Eevecemm Kroger Grace Libbey O. Ford Mont. Ward Nat Eisel Nat Distillers Ae N. Y. Central No. Amer Packard Mo1ot Paramount Ee Penn R. R Wee Camesamussnnanes Isd Procter and Gambie Rev Wwe J Se Alr. Corp Unit Gas Imp Westinghouse Elec and Mfg Acaswees Woolworth Amucnnesetnanmatinonsee OhHe Youngstown Cincinnati Produce Pittsburgh Livestock Cincinnati Livestock Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland Produce Murray City Social Notes Kenneth Hoffman Dora Deane Hoffman Mary Shaffer Margaret Anderson Gary Gene Hoffman Jean Shuttleworth Joey Marilyn Stone Marian Betty Wolfe Dickie Lee Anderson Ruth Brown Donna _ Six Betsy Wooten Patsy Robson Donna Jean Graham Patty Hellyer Adrien Bateman Shirley North Antonietta Fazona Coleen Hellyer Marlyn Imogene Dupler Patsy Donson Wanda Jenkins Denny Camp Orbiston Addie Bateman Grace Dupler Charles Hoffman Effie Bateman Jobs Mabel LaFever William Cooper Blanche Brooker Owen Snedden Albert Storer Ray Storer Myrtle Penn John Penn Floyd Penn Elmer Thomas Ruth Brooker Thomas James Thomas Barberton Joan Hellyer Frank Parker Henry Margo Ray Hysell John Toth Mae Lanning Fred Horn Jr Perry Colegrove Pilgrim Holiness Church Rosa Gee Phil Devol Mattie Ralph Mode Lewis Samantha Shelton Muskingum River James Madden Kate Evans Nona Sayre Langsville Social Notes Trimble Township Darryl F. Zanuck Maryland IN Technicolor WED THURS Loretta Retta Ray Young Millan Nhkee Dreoth É Es ' Beraen George Seatonend Ken Englund Alexander Hol Columbia Picture Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
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