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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1939

Page

2

Past Officers of Athens County Eastern Star Announce Picnic

Past Matrons and Patrons Association of District No 25 Eastern Star will hold its annual picnic at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Sunday Sept 10. Dinner at noon will be followed by a program with likely attendance from grand officers. Athens Chapter Association acts as host.

Athens Messenger Athens Athens County Eastern Star Nelsonville Order of Eastern Star Athens County Fairgrounds Athens Chapter Association

Nelsonville Youth Nets Prize Catch at State Fair

Craig Kinney of Nelsonville won a prize in the Twin Lakes contest at the Ohio State Fair by catching a 12 inch crappie tagged by the State Conservation Department. He received an artificial bait prize. The under 16 event runs each afternoon. The lake is stocked with keepers and tagged fish yield prizes from fishing-equipment firms.

Nelsonville Twin Lakes Craig Kinney Robert Kinney Craig State Conservation Department State Department

Loyal Workers Class Meets At Warehime Home Tonight

The Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church led by Mrs. Charles Monks will meet at Mrs. Homer Warehime’s home in Nelsonville tonight. Members needing transport may meet at the Southern Ohio Electric corner at 7 30.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Charles Monks Homer Warehime Southern Ohio Electric Gertrude Pride Elizabeth Clark Thomas Hemsley Edith Summers Clara

Birth of Daughter Shirley Vivian Merz Announced

Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Andrew W Merz announce the birth at their home 518 High St of a 10 1 2 pound daughter named Shirley Vivian. Grandparent is Mrs Elizabeth Merz of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Andrew W. Merz Avanelle Lane High St Shirley Vivian Elizabeth Merz

Lucius Fisk Fined in Nelsonville Court

Lucius Fisk faced arraignment in Nelsonville before Mayor C G Dew for intoxication and pleaded guilty. He was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Lucius Fisk C. G. Dew

California Delivers Mobile Clinics to Migrant Workers

California expands medical outreach to migratory workers known as migs. Four auto clinics staffed by a physician nurse and sanitation expert treat roving camps, immunize workers, and inspect sanitation while Wasserman tests screen for syphilis. The program, supported by FSA funds, aims to reduce disease and improve camp conditions across the state.

Visalia Calif California John Steinbeck Federal Farm Security Administration Department of Public Health Wasserman The Agricultural Worker’s Health and Medical Association

Ray Brought Home From Hospital After Week of Treatment

Nelsonville report says Dick Ray returned to his home today after a week at Cherrington Hospital Logan. He and his mother were hurt in an automobile crash and Mrs Ray is recovering at home.

Nelsonville Dick Ray Cherrington Hospital Logan

Donkey Baseball Draws Large Preram Crowd in Nelsonville

At the City Playground on Sunday 1500 to 2000 attendees witnessed a double bill headlined by a donkey baseball scramble. The Eagles beat Murray City 5 1 in the main game while the Phi Club and Camp Nelson riders battled to a 4 4 stalemate in the donkey match. Coakley stood out riding the toughest donkey backward.

Nelsonville Murray City Eagles Toth James Clyde Ray Phi Club Camp Nelson Coakley Donn Key

Betty LeMaster Heard In Program Sunday

Betty LeMaster now in the Cleveland Christian Home spoke at Chauncey Church of Christ with support from the local Church of Christ. She described the home and offered songs recitations and prayers. Rev Ganes Cook Ohio Churches of Christ state secretary preached after the program.

Chauncey Betty LeMaster Rita Chauncey Church of Christ Betty Cleveland Christian Home Church of Christ Dudley LeMaster Ganes Cook Cleveland Ohio Churches of Christ

Nelsonville Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend

Nelsonville residents report weekend hospitality with Mr. and Mrs. James Dow and James Dow Jr from Columbus staying with Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Kelch. James Jr. extended his visit, while Mrs. Frank Knox and Mrs. W. S. Courtright vacationed with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baldwin at Yellow Springs. Joy Baldwin accompanied them on their return.

James Dow James Dow, Jr Columbus S. P. Kelch James, Jr Kelch Home Frank Knox W. S. Courtright Yellow Springs Robert Baldwin Joy Baldwin

Marriage Meddlers at Greenwich Village Hideaway

Madge Graham and Lillian Underwood hide with Charles Spencer as he recovers from injuries after a clash with underworld enemies. They brief Spencer on a night of peril involving Jack Leslie and Noel Veritzen while nursing breakfast and awaiting a doctor. The scene ends with a knock at the door.

Madge Graham Lillian Underwood Greenwich Village Charles Spencer Secret Service Jack Leslie Lillian Noel Veritzen Madge Nellie Spencer Maite Mary Noel

Benefit Party Planned by Junior Order in Nelsonville

The Junior Order will hold a benefit party Tuesday night August 29 at 8 o clock in the IOOF Hall. Patrons are asked to bring their August tickets. Houston police will dramatize fatal automobile accidents with flags using a white flag on days with fatalities and a black flag on days without fatalities for a city traffic safety display.

Nelsonville Houston Tex

Sawyer Wins Second Place in Tall Corn Contest

GLOUSTER D M Sawyer of Glouster Route 4 won second in a radio contest for the tallest corn stalk. His 17 feet 6 inch entry trailed the first by about a foot. He lives four miles south of Glouster on State Route 13 with a dairy farm and pasteurizing plant. The family runs a poultry farm roadside market and also makes ice cream.

Glouster D. M. Sawyer Glouster Rt. 4 Mr. Sawyer Sawyers

William Keith Undergoes Spinal Operation At Hospital

William Keith, long hospitalized at White Cross Hospital in Columbus, underwent a spinal operation on Wednesday for a spinal ailment. He had been ill for five months and is improving post surgery. Mrs. Keith remains with him during recovery.

Glouster William Keith White Cross Hospital Columbus Mr. Keith Mrs. Keith

Dover Church Program To Be Offered at Millfield

Dover and Millfield reporters note a Millfield Church of Christ August night program begins with a potluck dinner at 6 pm hosted by Dr. and Mrs. C. N. Sanders. Rev Edward Lewis leads reports and Rev Ganes Cooke delivers a sermon. Church and Sunday School members are urged to attend.

Millfield C. N. Sanders

Return From Motor Trip Into East

Chauncey Mrs Darrell Moore and family return to Dayton after a vacation through Maryland Pennsylvania and Michigan visiting Gettysburg Newark Ohio and relatives. Arthur Burchfield hosted a dinner in their honor. Also announced is the birth of Chauncey’s daughter at Mill Street with grandparents Daniel Shay Nelsonville and Albert Mees Pomroy.

Chauncey William A. Hartley William Hartley Morgan County Robert Hartley Charles Cordray Thelma Fierbaugh Columbus Herman Fierbaugh Clara Cannon Nyle Maida Lee Marion Greens Run Wheeling W. Va T. H. Bodie Ethel Bodie Dave M. Sawyer Redtown Ida Hill John Sharrick Dwight Millfield W. E. Dicken Lower Plains G. W. Shafer Athens Harry Moore Frank Dailey McConnelsville James Dailey Arthur Burchfield Ralph McCathran Annie Waymer Sugar Creek Rose Williams Lakewood Ellen Blackford Gerald Blackford May Ave Darrell Moore Darrell Jr Anita Dayton Wendell Melvin Maryland Pennsylvania Michigan Gettysburg Newark Ohio Earl Rarick Darell, Jr Wendell Moore Roger and Richard Grace Dicken Melvin Moore Paul Shay Mill St Daniel Shay Nelsonville Albert Mees Pomeroy

Benefit party at Chauncey K of P Building

Forest Rose Lodge announces a benefit party at the Chauncey K of P Building tonight at 8 o'clock to support a charitable cause. Proceeds go to lodge work and local community needs.

Chauncey — Forest Rose Lodge Chauncey K. of P. Building

McClelland and Hooper Family Reunion Held Sept 10

Announcement calls all relatives and friends to attend the McClelland and Hooper family reunion on Sunday September 10 at the Jacksonville Grove. Includes invitation to join and celebrate with the families.

Chauncey McClelland and Hooper Jacksonville Grove

300 Mile an Hour Pylon Race Headlines National Air Races

At Cleveland National Air Races on Sept 2 3 4 Col Roscoe Turner Art Chester and Tony Le Vier headline a potential 300 mph pylon race. Turner claims 25 mph gains on his 29 to surpass 300 mph while Le Vier rebuilds Firecracker and Chester unveils a new fastest ship as they vie for a share of an $85 000 prize.

Prospect Cleveland Col Roscoe Turner Art Chester Tony le Vier le Vier Chester

Fidelity Health and Accident Co Authorized in Ohio to Transact Insurance

The Fidelity Health and Accident Company of Benton Harbor Michigan is certified by Ohio Superintendent John A Lloyd to operate in Ohio during the current year on the Assessment plan. The December 31 1938 statement shows certificates in force 23685 liabilities 65071.64 and net worth 57809.79 with income 414404.17 and expenditures 390993.37.

State OF Ohio Columbus State of Ohio Fidelity Health and Accident Company Benton Harbor Michigan

Eagle Delegates Sent To Home-Coming Event

GLOUSTER Glouster Aerie of Eagles will send delegates to Marion on Sunday September 17 for a home coming honoring John A Abel of Marion newly elected grand worthy president. Abel was chosen at the Chicago national convention August 20. A delegation pledge and a transportation committee were announced. Abel is a former Ohio State Aerie president and has spoken locally at Aerie meetings.

Glouster Glouster Aerie Order of Eagles Marion John A. Abel Abel Order Chicago Pearl Brown Imer Bratka William Christman Mavin Murphy Ohio State Aerie F. O. E. Frank Darling Aerie

Pastor Retained For Another Year At Zion Church

Rev. Melvin Dunn Wellston pastor of Zion Freewill Church Lower Plains was retained for another year. He filled his appointment at Zion Sunday night with Mrs. Dunn and son Harold accompanying.

Chauncey Melvin Dunn Wellston Zion Freewill Artist Church Lower Plains Zion Dunn Harold

Hermit Builds Sod Hut on Suburban Dump

Peter Volpe known as Peter the Hermit has erected a sod and railroad tie hut on a Newburgh Heights dump. He grows his own food in a garden beside the shelter and sustains himself with produce from the plot.

Cleveland, O Peter Volpe Peter the Hermit Newburgh Heights Volpe

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