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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1939

Page

2

Plan for District Crude Oil Acceptance Announced at Nelsonville

Nelsonville producers welcome a new market as Quaker State Oil Refining Corp will buy Pennsylvania grade crude from southern Ohio districts served by Buckeye Pipe Lines. The move ends a production standstill by providing outlets through St. Marys refinery and other Quaker State refineries.

Nelsonville Ohio C. T. Bole St. Marys Quaker State Oil Refining Corporation Pennsylvania Buckeye Pipe Lines Frank O'Mara Quaker State Corporation Hocking Perry Monroe Washington Athens County Quaker State

Jones Interment To Be Made at Plains

Funeral services for Charles A. Jones age 57 a former coal miner who died in Columbus will be held at nine o'clock Thursday morning in a Columbus mortuary and burial will be at Zion Church Cemetery The Plains Athens County. He moved to Columbus 12 years ago from Nelsonville and leaves a wife Lena Cunningham Jones two sons Jack of Newark and Carl of Columbus three daughters Jane Murphey Thelma Thiessen of Columbus and Vivian Rudinger of Zanesville three brothers Thomas John and Ellis Jones and a sister Mrs Mary Six Nelsonville and ten grandchildren.

Nelsonville Charles A. Jones Columbus Zion Church Cemetery the Plains Athens County Jones Lena Cunningham Jones Jack Newark Carl Jane Murphey Thelma Thiessen Vivian Rudinger Zanesville Thomas John Ellis Jones Mary Six

Nelsonville social notes and church events update

ORPAH CLASS MEETS at the home of Mrs. Pauline Gamwell to discuss church business Thursday evening. Priscilla Class picnic Thursday at Antles Grove meeting at Mrs. Figley’s at 6 pm. Willing Workers meet Friday at Mrs. Pride’s. Families visit Fisk home. trip highlights include Manhattan sights and a Radio City visit. Stalder family reunion planned at Rising Park, Lancaster, on Sunday, Aug. 27.

Orpah Methodist Church Pauline Gamwell Priscilla Antles Grove Thomas Figley The Gertrude Pride Stalder Rising Park Lancaster

Morris Reunion Draws Dozens in Cambridge Park

The fifth annual John Morris family reunion was held in Cambridge Park Ohio with eighty two attendees. Officers were Alfred Morris II president J J Morris vice president Mrs Walter Gast secretary and Mrs Dena Morris treasurer. An arrangements committee was named for next year and attendees from Glouster included multiple Morris family members. A basket dinner followed and local guests joined the celebrations.

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Bertha Crawford At Local Exchange

The girls of the traffic department at the Ohio Bell Telephone exchange hosted a stork shower for Mrs. Bertha Crawford Monday evening. The event, held in the building's social rooms, featured contests with Sylvia Matheny receiving the prize and refreshments served during the evening.

Ohio Bell Telephone Exchange Bertha Crawford Sylvia Matheny

Straitsville Local Notes Bring Many Visitants and Guests

Straitsville area social page records visits from Mrs. Caroline Robinson Athens and Mrs. James Hallett family to Friday gatherings. A long list of guests from Radnor Avion Ohio Akron Columbus and Detroit attended dinners and parties in Nelsonville Rockbridge Glouster and surrounding towns. Church activities note a fourth quarterly conference at the M E Church with Dr Donald Timerman of Newark presiding.

Caroline Robinson Athens James Hallett Charles Perry Louisa Alen Robert Homer Vigar Radnor Ohio Nelsonville Sandaw Aveniue New Straitsville Joseph Evans Chas Bee) White Walters Grant Hospital Columbus Evans Melvin Norman Ronald Wells Ashland Mae Wilde James Orland Gertrude Strain Helen Marjorie Novella Akron Jean Mills Dot Williams Jean Jake Gill Oak Grove Sally Williams Dotty Elizabeth Walton Colum J Gertrude Strainbus John Blaney Ralph Cook Carbondale Ed Dewhurst Lena Denny Beach Hill W. Va Denny Lorenzo Shaffer Rockbridge Louisa Perry Allen Detroit Mich Fred Foss Herbert Mingus Gordon Millfield J. E. Baldy Larry Eric Vern Richard Evelyn Rawlins Hazel Vigar John Shaffer Harry Shafer Ralph Barber Roger Murray City Vern Orme Sonny Dow Cannon Glouster William Kline Lancaster Nellie Belle Cannon Leroy Dupler Nellie Later Hazel Barron

Greys beat Carbon Hill to claim early Twilight League lead

Nelsonville Greys defeated Carbon Hill 5 to 1 as Hope Woodson allowed five hits and Patton, North, and Walters starred. Walters went three for four, North drove in two, and Big Jim North faced two wild pitches and two runs in the first. Attendance reached about 1,200, with Carbondale and Brooks Shoes on Thursday’s slate and Buchtel-Carbondale postponed.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greys Carbon Hill Hope Woodson Walters Greys Clarey Big Jim North Big Jim Patton Hocking County Boys North Woodson Carbondale Brooks Shoes Buchtel

Eagles and Greys to Clash at Nelsonville City Playground

Nelsonville fans expect two feature attractions Sunday afternoon at 1 30 with the Nelsonville Greys holding five wins and no losses in the Twilight League and the Eagles boasting nine straight victories. The program includes Donkey baseball between CCC Camp and the Phi Club, proceeds benefiting the Twilight League.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greys Brooks Shoe Eagle Eagles Greys City Playground CCC Phi Club

Napoli opens in Nelsonville serving Italian American fare

The Napoli, opened by Mr and Mrs Joseph Salerno on Hocking Street across Stratton Motors, offers breakfast lunch and full course dinners. The re equipped and decorated restaurant began business Monday.

Nelsonville Joseph Salerno Hocking St Stratton Motors

Nelsonville Church to Present “Know Your Local Church” Lesson

The Church of Christ in Nelsonville holds a 7:30 pm prayer service with the third lesson in the series titled Know Your Local Church focusing on The Membership.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Benefit Party Planned at St Patrick’s Hall Buchtel

A benefit party is announced for Thursday evening August 24 at St Patrick’s Hall Buchtel with lunch served during the event. Helpers listed include Mrs John Sabo Elizabeth Murphy and Mary King. Wedding guests in early France brought buns to throw at the bride.

Buchtel St. Patrick's Hall John Sabo Elizabeth Murphy Mary King France

Rotary Club Members Take Movie Trip to Smoky Mountains

Rotary Club members toured via Skyline Drive to the Smoky Mountain country on a Tuesday evening. S. M. Haffey, Columbus, general manager for the Southern Division of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co., screened two reels of recent trips into the picturesque district. The program was arranged by W. H. Badger. Paul Smith of the Peru club was a visitor.

Nelsonville Smoky Mountain Country S. M. Haffey Columbus Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co W. H. Badger Paul Smith Peru, Ind

Scouts Plan Rally Tonight in Nelsonville

Troop 64 Boy Scouts convene Wednesday at 7 pm under Scoutmaster Leonard Powell ahead of the district rally at the Nelsonville athletic field on August 27. Public attendance encouraged to learn how the group helps future citizens. Scout camping may occur Saturday night on a later announced site with an added union church service Sunday evening featuring scouts from area churches.

Nelsonville Troop 64 Boy Scouts Leonard Powell Union

Reunion at Oak Grove Brings Neighbors Together

The Branden burg Nanna and Old Settlers annual reunion was held August 20 at Birch Hollow Grove. Clergy, a basket dinner, hymns, and music opened and closed the gathering. The oldest attendees were Aunt Eva Kennard and Uncle Henry Frank. the youngest was John Nanna Rood. Four deaths occurred since last year with no births reported. A final note recalls a fact about polar bears.

Oak Grove Brandenburg-Nanna and Old Settlers Birch Hollow Grove V. A. Nanna Moundsville W. Va Henry Frank Ray W. Huff New Marshfield R. C. Hunt and Son Eva” Kennard Henry” Frank John Nanna Rood Anna Nanna Ervin Nanna Gladys Ross Nanna Harold Nanna James Edward Cagg Edward William Hoskins Eva Kennard Mary Chesser Arthur Erma George Dishong Margie Anne Margaret Mourne Homer Davis Emmett Mary K Sam Dishong Harry Dishong George Emmett Cagg Howard Hartman Guy Smith Freddie Harry Searles Albert Six Ira Clark Mat Brandenburg Nelsonville P. H. Brandenburg Jane Helen Robert Truitt Seaman Ohio Wes Brandenburg Ray Salem J. H Brandenburg Inez Wagoner T. J. Hickey Ida Ortman Curt Markle Chillicothe R. C. Hunt Walter, McArthur Fred Reber Jap Cox George Barber Ed Betts John Landis Goldie Jewitt M. J. Callahan Anna Howson Elsworth Cox Carbondale Forrest Nanna Donna Fultz Anna Mae Carter C. L. Jones Pearl Jones Robert Kitchen Jimmy Wilma John Jr Foggess Leonard Frank McCunesville Howard Cly A. E. Thompson Laura B. Scott George Canston Arthur Russell Edward White James Phillips Daisy Cavendish Lydia Raines Beatrice Ziegler John Walsh Columbus Paul Peffley H. L. McCargish Dayton Amanda McClain Poston Bony Weed New Plymouth Harry Frank Rawlston Dwight Delbert Arnold Zanesville Floyd Wilkes Chris Betts Myrtle Betts Ralph M. Betts H. B. Shawhan Barberton Henry Shawhan West Salem S. E

Glouster Church Meeting Considered Successful

Social notes from Glouster record a birthday party for Donna Jean Parker with games and prizes. A long list of local residents and visitors is noted, along with several hospital and travel mentions and weekend visits among families.

Glouster

Garden Personal and Brief Social Notes

Garden notes list social visits across towns including Columbus Milford Center St Marys W Va Pratts Fork and Jacksonville. Mentions Mrs Glennie St Clair Mrs C L Goldsberry and Catherine Miss Lizzie McGregor Naoma Lamp and others with weekend and guest activities. A Middletown church is noted as being funded by Captain Kidd’s donation.

Glennie St. Clair Elda Smith Columbus C. E. Butts C. F. Lowther Lizzie McGregor Sturgisson W. Va Naoma Lamp St Marys William Colemer Frank Burson Pratts Fork Alma Butt Johnstown Velma Barnhill Lydia Howenstein Elizabeth Rasp Jacksonville

105th Providence Baptist Associa tion session in Glouster

The 105th Providence Baptist Association session met in Glouster last weekend with large delegations from across Ohio. New speakers filled each day, and members praised the courtesy of Rev. F. G. Boroff and the Glouster Board of Education for facilities, plus hosts who offered homes for delegates.

Glouster Providence Baptist Association F. G. Boroff Methodist Church Glouster Board of Education

Revival in Progress At Beech Grove

GLOUSTER The revival meeting at Beech Grove Church of Christ is growing in interest. Kenneth Hamlin of Cincinnati Bible Seminary leads sessions starting at 7 30 each evening with special numbers enhancing the message. Sunday August 27 will be the annual home coming with all day activities and a basket dinner at noon. Miles Hoon will preach in the morning.

Glouster Kenneth Hannalman Cincinnati Bible Seminary Beech Grove

Flower Show Judges Named for District 11 Visits

Mrs J M Hyde president of the Garden Club named Mrs Egbert Whitmore Mrs W W Warren and Mrs Roy Snackenburg to visit forthcoming flower shows across District 11 and assist in judging exhibits. The district clubs designate a judging committee as a yearly custom and the local committee plans many visitations during the upcoming show season.

Nelsonville Egbert Whitmore W. W. Warren Roy Snackenburg J. M. Hyde Garden Club District 11

Nelsonville Industrial Council to Meet Friday Evening

The Industrial Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valley will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday evening August 25 at the Legion building in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Industrial Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valley Legion Building

Peterson's Ointment Ad Promises Relief for Eczema

An old advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment for eczema itching and skin blemishes. It claims relief with one application or a refund and mentions use on itchy feet and between toes.

Peterson Ady

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