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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville defers waterworks financing to next Tuesday

At a special Nelsonville City Council meeting the plan to issue 75 000 mortgage revenue bonds for waterworks extensions was discussed and deferred to the regular meeting Tuesday night September 3. The city may sell about 62 000 to cover its share, with 75 000 authorized to cover contingencies.

Nelsonville A. R. Houston Cincinnati Walter, Woody and Heimerdinger Harry A. Mettler

Boy Scouts Troop 66 Plans Special Thursday Meeting

Nelsonville Troop 66 schedules a 7:30 p m gathering at the West School Building urging all leaders and members to attend the special meeting.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts West School

Benefit baseball game in Nelsonville for Mark Brooker

A twilight league game at the City Playground in Nelsonville will be played Thursday at 5 30 p m between Carbon Hill and Logan to raise money for Carbon Hill catcher Mark Brooker who broke a finger in a recent game Officials said if fields are playable tonight the Brooks Shoes team will face Murray City Fans are urged to attend this charity event.

Nelsonville City Playground Carbon Hill Logan Mark Brooker Brooks Shoes Murray City

Nelsonville Social Notes and Local Family News

Nelsonville community notes describe a Faithful Workers Sunday School gathering at Mrs. Thomas Spencer’s Chestnut Street home with hymns scripture and prayers. Rally Day is slated for October 6 with full class attendance and program leadership by local members. Also details the marriage and achievements of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Spencer formerly Avalee Boner, including her art background and his work with Ohio Fuel Gas, plus home remodels and birthdays.

Nelsonville Thomas Spencer Faithful Workers Methodist Church Chestnut St W. M George George Evans George Spencer C. G. Kreppel Stella Betts Anna Raine Evans Sam Frank Charles Monks Harold Spencer Jackson St Herbert Keating Avaleée Boner Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church Columbus Public Schools Ohio State University Chillicothe Nelsonville High School Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Emma McManaway leads Sunday School class meeting

M E Sunday School Class No 11 taught by Mrs Emma McManaway will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at Mrs John North's home Grover Street Friends of Rev Lawrence Crawford Butler visiting from Niagara Falls NY attend open house tonight at 8 30 PM at Mrs S S Steenrods home West Franklin Street to meet Butler and family He is a former Church of Christ pastor

M. E Emma McManaway John North Grover St Lawrence Crawford Butler Niagara Falls N. Y Nelsonville S. S. Steenrod W. Franklin Sr Butler Church of Christ

Ohio travelers visit Buckeye Lake and State Fair attendees

Mrs Edward Green and daughter Peggy Ann returned from a week at Buckeye Lake with Lucille Webb and Margaret Wilson of Columbus. Mrs William Call and granddaughters Barbara Foster and Margie Delaney of New Straitsville also traveled. Luella Whitlatch and Woodrow Andrews attended the Ohio State Fair in Columbus on Sunday. Charles Weltzheimer of Cuyahoga Falls visited his parents C E and Mrs Weltzheimer, with sister Helen staying for an extended visit. The Weltzheimers returned from Columbus after visiting their son Bill Weltzheimer and wife.

Edward Green Peggy Ann Buck-eye Lake Lucille Webb Margaret Wilson Columbus William Call Barbara Foster Margie Delaney New Straitsville Luella Whitlatch Woodrow Andrews Charles Weltzheimer Cuyahoga Falls C. E. Weltzheimer Miss Helen Bill Weltzheimer

Estel Crabtree to be Guest of Honor at Sunday Ball Game

Nelsonville observes Crabtree Day at City Playgrounds honoring Estel Crabtree who starred with Rochester Red Wings and managed the team this season before resigning for fitness. He has played in multiple leagues and earned MVP honors. Eagle fans plan a game against Logan Mingos with young local players and a parade by the drum and bugle corps in new white uniforms.

Estel Crabtree Nelsonville Crabtree Ester Crabtree Rochester Red Wings Red Wings Rochester Crabby St. Nicholas

Two Large Buck Deer Spotted in Laurel Run Area

George Arnold reported two large buck deer seen in Laurel Run district near Nelsonville around 6 am Tuesday. He and companions Charles Bateman and another man observed the animals from about 150 feet as they crossed the road, entered a field, and stood watching before the trio left.

Laurel Run Nelsonville George Arnold Arnold Charles Bateman

Eagles Drum Corps Receives Second Prize Check

Nelsonville group earns 150 dollars from national headquarters for traveling the farthest miles to Chicago. Gilbert Smith accepts the prize on behalf of the Eagles Drum and Eagle Corps. They resume practice Thursday and perform on Crabtree Day at the City Playground next Sunday. The corps then heads to Jacksonville for a homecoming event.

Nelsonville Eagles Chicago Gilbert Smith Nelsonville Aerie Jacksonville

Young Father Dies In Logan Hospital

William Harrison Stufflebean age 27 of near Nelsonville died Tuesday at Cherrington Hospital in Logan. Funeral services will be held Thursday at two o'clock at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street. Burial will be at Mt Zion Cemetery. He leaves his wife two sons his parents two brothers and six sisters.

Nelsonville William Harrison Stufflebean Cherrington Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Mt. Zion Cemetery Mable Stufflebean Robert Marion Ashford Stufflebean Earl Clarence Louise Betty Stufflebean Ruth Maffin Margaret Davis Evelyn Simonton Marie Kieffer

Students Asked To Report This Week

Principal J. K. Kinneer requests sophomores and freshmen report to the high school office to check fall schedules. Sophomores scheduled Thursday Aug 29 from 8 30 to 11 00 am and 1 15 to 4 15 pm. Freshmen scheduled Friday Aug 30 with the same hours.

Nelsonville J. K. Kinneer

Buchtel Band and Majorettes to Attend Mine No 255 Ceremony

All members of the Buchtel York High School Band and the three majorettes are asked by instructor Robert Brashares to assemble at Buchtel high school Saturday morning August 31 at 10 oclock. They will depart at 10 30 for Mine No 255 to take part in a flag raising ceremony.

Buchtel Buchtel-York High School Robert Brashares Buchtel High School Mine No. 255

Rotary Club Hears Pastor W M George Guest Speaker

The Rev. W. M. George pastor of the M. E. Church spoke at the Rotary Club meeting held at the Parish House Tuesday evening. Frank Huddy arranged the program with guests C. D. Shafer of the Athens Club and George Carr of the Logan Club attending.

Nelsonville W. M. George M. E. Church Rotary Club Frank Huddy C. D. Shafer Athens Club George Carr Logan Club

Industrial Union Council Meeting in Nelsonville Notice

The Industrial Union Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys will meet at the American Legion Building in Nelsonville Friday evening August 30 at 7 o'clock. C F E Hoskins, secretary, issued the notice.

Nelsonville Industrial Union Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys American Legion C. F E. Hoskins

Nelsonville Man Pleads Guilty in Mayor Court

Arthur Bar toe of Carbon Hill pleaded guilty to intoxication at the Nelsonville mayor court on Tuesday. He was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Arthur Bartoe Carbon Hill C. G. Dew

Nelsonville GT Club Meeting at Mrs Ray’s Home

The Nelsonville GT Club will meet Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Ray on Madison Street.

Nelsonville GT Club Elizabeth Ray Madison St

Billy Hannum Enlists in United States Army

Billy Hannum of Long Bottom leaves for Washington D C to visit his father and continue to Columbus after enlisting in the U S Army and departing on Tuesday.

Pomeroy Billy Hannum Will Hawley Long Bottom United States Army Washington D. C Columbus

Middleport Social Notes Honor Guests and Club Wins

Miss Lenore Giles hosted a dinner at the Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe for two visiting guests Mrs. Cynthia Rowley Bullis of Washington DC and Mrs. Robert Jones of Greenfield along with Mrs. White Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Garen Stansbury. Tuesday Contract Club met at Mrs M C Hobart's Lincoln Street with high scores by Mrs. Hobart and Mrs. W G Davis. Hostess Mrs Dor Schaefer entertained a contract club with salad sandwiches and candies after the game. high scores went to Mrs Schaefer and Mrs C P Bradbury.

Lenore Giles Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe Cynthia Rowley Bullis Washington, D. C M. G. White Robert Jones Greenfield T. H. Davis White Davis Garen Stansbury Dor Schaefer

Residents sightseeing and visiting across West Virginia and Ohio

Mrs. Guy Suter and son William joined by Mr. Suter travel to East Liverpool and Pittsburgh to visit relatives before returning Monday. Other locals visit Columbus and Welch West Virginia. families relocate between homes in Sycamore Street and nearby towns while noting school roles and hospital trips.

Guy Suter William Suter Joe Turner Sycamore St West Virginia Carl Hobart Columbus Robert Jones Greenfield T. H. Davis N. Third Ave J. B. Hodge Washington, D. C Fred Hoffman Sons Dunbar Ray Turley Dan Farmer Parkersburg Carpenter Farmer Perrysburg Gerald Rupe Patricia Mogadore Rupe O. T. Ohlinger Railroad St Stevens S. Fourth Ave Dame Joan Hamilton Jane Stansbury MHS Western College For Women Oxford Edgar Ervin Otis Stewart Margaret Isabelle Dorothy Nelle William Longstaff Corning Burns Barker John Wesley Longstaff Longstaff Mariel Natalie Stewart Leon W. Va Maxine Jean Roush Beech St Harry Walburn Holzer Hospital la Walburn

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings

Pomeroy residents gather for a lawn breakfast honoring Miss Catherine Bengel of Chicago. Daughters of Union Veterans meet at Miss Bertha Miller’s home with prizes awarded to several members. Nearby moves include Dr. P. E. Stanley relocating to a new home on West Main Street and local residents visiting relatives in Mansfield Ravenna and Athens. Varian McCullough relocates to Toledo for a job transfer.

C. E. W. Downie Lincoln Hill Catherine Bengel Chicago Nelle Bing Mt. Vernon Daughters of Union Veterans Bertha Miller Eva Simms Miss Miller John Duerr Bertha Radford Charles Russ A. V. Howell Elizabeth Campbell L. R. Farmer Leroy Marilyn Mansfield Mary Miller Lasley St David Evans Ravenna Marion Ebersbach Mulberry Ave W. Main St Charles Roush Bill Junod Athens

Stout Reunion Noted At Carpenter Sunday Gathered Kin

Annual Stout reunion at the Noah Stout homestead drew living children and families from nearby towns including Mineral Wellsville Columbus and Monroe Washington ten days of evangelistic services ended at Carpenter Baptist Church with the Rawlins Musical Party and revival in Wales Mills LDS Church ongoing with a St Louis evangelist.

H. E. Starkey E. W. Starkey Gerald Eugene Holliday Lake Hope J. L. Rawlings G. C. Swearingen Webb Woods State Farm Park

Junior League Softball: Searles’ Team Defeats Wellston 7 3

Searles' team of the Junior League Softball section beat the Wellston All Stars 7 to 3 last night at Pythian Park. The report notes the observer's right bank of a river as the right bank when facing downstream toward the mouth.

Wellston Middleport Searles Wellston All- Stars Pythian Park

Chauncey Mayor Urges Weed Cleanup On Vacant Lots

Chauncey Mayor W D Hines orders residents to cut noxious weeds on city property and vacant lots or have the weeds cut at the owners expense. Reports are requested by Friday morning.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Hines

Teachers To Meet Pupils Before Opening of New Term

Chauncey-Dover High School principal Paul Fiske announces all high school students must meet at the high school on Friday September 30 at 8 30 a m for pre registration. All high school teachers will be present to advise and assist the students.

Chauncey Paul Fiske Chauncey-Dover High School

Training in First Aid by WPA Leader Hoover Reaches 1000

More than 1,000 people have received first aid training led by A W Hoover, WPA adult education foreman. A Red Cross instructor, he has taught in Gallia, Vinton, and Jackson Counties, but mostly in Meigs County with 80 percent volunteer effort.

Pomeroy A. W. Hoover WPA Hoover Red Cross Gallia Vinton Jackson CCC Meigs County

Visitors Leave for Home in California

Mr and Mrs Cecil Cunningham and daughter Wavalene who have been visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Vint Cunningham Ellis Ave Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Yount Hollister left Tuesday by motor for their home in Los Angeles Calif They were accompanied by Thomas Boyles who has been visiting in New York City and the Worlds Fair Niagara Falls and other points of interest They have been here two weeks.

Chauncey Cecil Cunningham Wavalene Vint Cunningham Ellis Ave

Funeral Services Held for Leota Linscott at Chauncey

Funeral services for Mrs. Leota Linscott were held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Hooper Ridge Church of Christ with Rev. Gilbert Court ney and Chauncey singers officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters and two sons. Linscott had often visited Chauncey. George William Linscott of Chauncey, connected with Williamson Shaft Co., returned to Keystone W Va after bringing Mrs Williamson and children to Ann and George and a niece Isabel Courtney home from a three week camping trip near the shaft work.

Chauncey Leota Linscott Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney George Williamson Williamson Shaft Co Keystone W. Va

Jacksonville Social Notes Highlights Local Family Events

A group of Jacksonville Grade School sixth and seventh graders visited the Ohio State Fair under Miss Mary McCann. The day included a bus trip and return the same day. Various local families hosted visitors and celebrated birthdays with gatherings at multiple homes in the area.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Meets Thursday

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge of Chauncey will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m. There will be degree team practice.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge of Chauncey

Club Goes to Camp at Langsville

The Busy Sun reports preparations to attend camp on August 29 with Miss Catherine Colwell Miss Betty Jean Miller Miss Betty Heiser Miss Anna Mae Garnes and Miss Dorothy Colwell and club adviser. The last meeting was August 20 with Miss Humphreys and Mrs Harold Miller and daughter Marlene as guests.

Langsville Sunbeams Catherine Colwell Betty Jean Miller Betty Heiser Anna Mae Garnes Dorothy Colwell Humphreys Harold Miller Marlene

Bride-To-Be Attends Fiance's Funeral In Gown

Miss Mary Tokar of Cleveland wore her intended bridal gown to the funeral of her fiancé George Courey who died Saturday. The couple, both 21 and 22, had planned to marry last month.

Cleveland Mary Tokar George Courey

Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Azabell feast at 914 Walnut Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Robert Azabell formerly Elizabeth Rupe of Chauncey will be at home to friends in their newly furnished Nelsonville residence at 914 Walnut Street following their recent marriage.

Chauncey Robert Azabell Elizabeth Rupe Walnut St Nelsonville

Peterson's Ointment Offers Piles Relief Worldwide

Millions have found quick relief from itching and smarting with Peterson's Ointment. The soothing cooling and astringent formula stops itching, helps sleep, and promises money back if not delighted. Available at druggists in boxes or 10c tubes with applicator.

Peterson

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