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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1940

Page

2

Dr Gardner To Head New Civic Group In Nelsonville

Nelsonville plans a local Lions Club with Dr R D Gardner elected president and Tom Wolfe as secretary treasurer. Hall Walter Akron organizer and New Lexington club sponsor assist. dinner at Methodist Church Dec 9 at 6 pm to finalize organization and launch. Lions Clubs promote civic betterment and service nationwide with 3817 clubs in the association.

Nelsonville New Lexington Club Hall Walter Akron Methodist R. D. Gardner Tom Wolfe W. W. Warren D. M. Sheffield Robert Ohlinger C. D. Betts L. E. Butts Paul Galvin Tom Williams H. E. Wilson Tail Twister Corwin Cookson Lion Tamer Lions Clubs

Troop 66 Boy Scouts Plan Evening Meeting

Troop 66 Boy Scouts will meet at 7 30 tonight at West School. Members should bring official handbooks and wear uniforms. Dues for the year must be paid in full by Dec 10 to complete re registration before Dec 15. New promotions reshuffle patrol and troop offices with Lloyd Johnson deputy troop quartermaster Reginald Levering Fox Patrol leader Charles Cox assistant troop scribe Charles White Panther Patrol leader.

Nelsonville West School Bob Johnson Lloyd Johnson Reginald Levering Fox Patrol Charles Cox John Katzenback Flaming Arrows Charles White Panther

Mettlers Announce Birth of Daughter Sherry Kay

Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Harry Mettler announce the birth of a daughter Sunday night at Cherrington Hospital Logan The baby is named Sherry Kay and weighs seven pounds Mr Mettler was elected Athens County prosecuting attorney in November His wife formerly Miss Mary Kathryn Chute daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert C Chute 2 Mill Street Athens

Nelsonville Harry Mettler Cherrington Hospital Logan Sherry Kay Mettler Athens County Mary Kathryn Chute Robert C. Chute Mill St Athens

Condition Improves at Daughter's Home in Nelsonville

Mrs. Richard Gibson Sr. was slightly improved at her daughter Mrs. Co E Washburns home in Nelsonville Sunday after becoming ill at her daughter's home on Thanksgiving Day.

Nelsonville Richard Gibson, Sr E. Washburn Gibson

Linton Funeral To Be on Wednesday

Funeral services for William Billy Linton will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Stouts Funeral Home Nelsonville conducted by Rev. W M George Burial will be at Greenlawn He died of a heart attack the coroner reports A CCC camp detail had searched all night Friday Friends may call at the home until noon Tuesday A brother is coming from Terre Haute Indiana

Nelsonville William “Billy” Linton Stouts Funeral W. M. George Greenlawn Linton Fort St CCC Terre Haute Ind

Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate in Athens Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court case 17604 Georgia Stout plaintiff. Clarence D Duncan et al defendants. By order of sale the east door of Athens County Court House will host a public auction on December 19 1940 at 1 30 PM. Property 1507 Maplewood Ave Athens Ohio appraised 3200 minimum bid 213 of that amount. Cash on day of sale. Sheriff Charles W Bayless deputy Esther B Gross attorney Gordon Gray. 1118-40-5otw

Clarence D. Duncan Court House Athens Ohio Maplewood Maplewood Dr Charles W. Bayless Athens County Esther B. Gross Gordon Gray William R. Sanderson Charles W. Day, Jr Arlington Street Jackson Mississippi Anthony M. Polo Prospect Drive Lordship Beach Stratford Conn Grace C. Howe Court of Common Pleas County State of John Dessells John W. Bolin

Dorr Run Motorist Fined in Nelsonville

Robert Herd litzka of Dorr Run pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence in Nelsonville court before Mayor C. G. Dew. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs. affidavit filed by the state highway patrol. Clarence Jones of this city was fined 5 dollars and costs for intoxication. Basil Hillman and Frank lin Asborn, CCC enrollees, were released to camp officers after intoxication charges.

Nelsonville Robert Herdlitzka Dorr Run C. G. Dew State Highway Patrol Clarence Jones Basil Hillman Franklin Asborn CCC

Return From Detroit William Morgan Improves at Ford Hospital

William Morgan has returned from Detroit where he had been at the Ford Hospital Clinic. His condition is improved.

Nelsonville William Morgan Detroit Ford Hospital Clinic Mr. Morgan

Tribute Paid To Deceased Of Elks Lodge

Nelsonville Elks Lodge No. 543 held its 40th annual memorial service at the lodge. Rev. Cecil H Jones presided with a public program including Chopin and Gounod pieces, a roll call of departed members, and a new grand piano used for the first time.

Nelsonville Cecil Harding Jones First Presbyterian Church Logan Nelsonville Lodge B. P. O. Elks Chopin Fred O. Linscott Tom Wolf Gounod L. R. Kelch Lord Koschat Cecil H. Jones Helen Largent Margaret Johnson Corwin Cookson Charles Evans Phillip Weller Ralph Parks Robert Kinney Charles E. Poston Lodge

Three Cars Involved In Evening Crash

Nelsonville report shows three vehicles collided at Fourth and Chestnut Streets causing minor injuries to three occupants. Driver Carl Andrews veered into a station car, hitting a vehicle owned by Mrs. F C Bolinger. station owner James Shafer and two passengers were treated for minor injuries. Also noted Junior Order benefit party announced for December 3 at 8 o'clock in LO C F Hall.

Nelsonville Fourth Chestnut Sts James Shafer Chestnut St Carl Andrews Rt. 2 Carl Monks Terrace St Andrews F. C. Bolinger Sunnyside Dr Athens Shafer Elza Collison George Johnson Lo.c

Miss Vey Morgan Resigns to Open Own Beauty Shop

Miss Vey Morgan resigned Saturday from the Lam born Beauty Shoppe and plans to open a new beauty shop in the suite once occupied by Dr J T Martin above the B R Angle store. The move marks a local business shift with Morgan aiming to attract existing clientele to a standalone salon.

Glouster Vey Morgan Lamborn

Masonic Officers to Be Installed at Temple Tonight

Nelsonville program at 7 30 p m features Philadorian Lodge 157 officers installation by District Deputy Grand Master W O Porter of Malta with C G Pritchard as grand marshal A 50 year service pin will be presented to Isaac Marsh Masonic bodies nearby invited to attend and lunch will follow the meeting.

Nelsonville Masonic Temple Philadorian Lodge No. 157 W. O. Porter Malta C. G. Pritchard Isaac Marsh Porter

Nelsonville Waterworks fund diversion suit seeks accounting

The suit accuses Nelsonville of diverting water fund revenues to subsidize the light plant. It requests a court accounting from 1928 to present, a temporary restraining order, and a ruling that the light plant fund act as a trust for water users and reimbursement to the water fund.

Grove Council Groves Navy Light Improvement Fund Henderson, Burr, Randall and Porter Columbus Jones, Jones, and Erskine Athens

Stock market opens with modest gains on blue chips

Quiet bidding in steels and other industrials gave the New York market a moderately cheerful tone. Early issues included U S Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel Youngstown Sheet Chrysler General Motors Sears Roebuck GE Union Carbide Du Pont Chesapeake and Ohio Western Union U S Rubber Sperry. Brokers noted improved tendencies in bonds and commodities as sentiment brightened on the foreign war picture.

NEW York U. 8 Steel Bethlehem Republicaterl Youngstown Sheet Chrysler General Motors Sears Roebuck J. J. Cane General Electric Union Carbide du Pont Chesapeake & Ohio Western Union U. S. Rubber Sperry

Cincinnati Livestock Prices and Market Report

Hogs and cattle receipts in Cincinnati and Chillicothe show mixed demand with steady to firm trends. Top hogs reach 6.10 per pound for 200 to 250 pounds. cattle steer and heifer values range with good dry feds at 12 to 18.50, cows 6 to 7, veal calves up to 11.75, and lambs around 9 to 10.50.

Cincinnati Scioto Livestock Sales Co Chillicothe

Grain and Produce Prices Across Toledo and Cincinnati Markets

Toledo grain and produce listings show Wheat No 2 red at 91 cents, Corn No 2 yellow around 66 67 cents, Oats No 2 white about 41 cents, and multiple yellow and white varieties. Cincinnati butter prices table tablets creamery 32 to 36 cents, eggs at 34 to 36 cents for various grades, poultry prices for multiple fowl weights and varieties.

Toledo Cincinnati

Pittsburgh and Cleveland Produce Prices Report

Produce demand is moderate in Pittsburgh with butter prices firm across tubs and standards. Eggs show firmness with firsts and white standards, while Cleveland prices reflect firm butter and egg markets, with various weight classes and extras priced and live poultry values listed.

Chicago Pittsburgh Hennery Cleveland Cleveland Butter and Egg Board

Nelsonville Benefit Party Planned by Past Councilors Club

The Past Councilors Club in Nelsonville will host a benefit party at eight o clock in the loft hall to raise funds. Proceeds aim to support community initiatives and local projects.

Nelsonville—Past Councilors Club

Contributors To Community Chest Fund

Lists numerous local businesses and individuals supporting the Community Chest fund. Includes merchants, grocers, gas stations, ice cream firms, restaurants, firms, and services across Athens and nearby areas.

Community Chest Fund

Athens area listing of schools and local entities

A dense roster of individuals and institutions appears, listing schools such as Public School System and High School, hospitals, merchants, professional figures, and named persons including Dr. Florence E. Wagner and Mrs. A. B. Sias. The compilation reads like a directory page of Athens area organizations and attendees.

Glouster Garden Club to award Christmas home decorating cup

A silver loving cup prize for Glouster’s best decorated home will be awarded by the Glouster Garden Club with display in a downtown store. Judges from out of town will choose the winner a few days before Christmas and engrave the winner’s name and prize purpose on the cup. All homes in Glouster are eligible to enter.

Glouster

Glouster High Gridders Honored At Banquet

One hundred thirty five attended the football banquet at the Glouster high school gym sponsored by the PTA. Coaches Don Greider and Karl Kemp led the varsity team shown at a central table with a miniature football field and pennants. Awards were given to outstanding lineman Paul Beshara and backfielder Paul Waldeck. Dancing followed with Jack Hammond’s band until midnight.

Glouster PTA Don Greider Karl Kemp Jane Murray L. G. DeLong Dorothy Lindaman al Craft T. W. Figley Paul Beshara Paul Waldeck Charles Jennice James Shears Bob Byers Don Cunningham Charles Carter John Cunningham Frank Kamento Bob Henry Jack Duncan Lewis Jennice Steve Banfield Greider Mary Lee Thompson Donna Jo Dennison Joan Turner Edward Noon Lawrence Gibbs John Meredith Columbus Carl Parker Dayton Ralph and Ewart Henry Detroit Mich Dick Cunningham Elyria David Trasin Dean Peugh Ohio University Jack Hammond Neue Band

Sunday Visit Highlights Local Family Ties

Sunday with Mrs Elizabeth Gibbs and Mr and Mrs John Meredith visited relatives in the city. Roy Robinson Otterbein College Westerville attended the football banquet and homecoming Saturday evening as a guest of his uncle Mr Carl Parker of Dayton.

Glouster Harry Parfitt Cumberland John Clark Walnut Hill Ralph Henry Ewart Henry Walter Potak Detroit Mich John Henry T. D. Lewis Art Smith Athens Charles Wolf George Mudrie Albert Zimmer Zanesville Lawrence Gibbs Columbus Elizabeth Gibbs John Meredith Roy Robinson Otterbein College Westerville Carl Parker Dayton

Scott Dairy Wins Two Sunday Matches at Wolf Alleys

Scott Dairy won two bowling meets Sunday at Wolf Alleys. In the afternoon, C A Cannon of Roseville led Glouster with Joe Wolf Jr scoring 206 and 571. In the evening, Stones Grill of Zanesville saw Bill Johnston top with 213 and 601 while J Warfield and B Wise added high singles and triples for their teams.

Nelsonville Wolf Bowling Center Glouster Wilson Bros Coverts Andy McCreanor Bill Keeton Charles Hellyer Roy Sayer Mechems Beasleys E. Miller D. Price F. Thomas A. McCreanor Nelsonville ‘Pin Boys J. Johnson R. Patton B. Keeton S. Cook W. Chapman T. Galvin D. Bumgardner S. Howe W. Howe C. Hellyer R. Saye S. Cook Onneen M. Matheny P. Smith T. Pughline Stones Grill B. Wise E. Shields B. Alien H. Osier A. Johnson J. Warfield H. Warfield Jim Wolf B. Johnston R. Janchius V. Eddy Joe Wolf, Jr

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Dr. Gardner New Civic Group Troop 66 Boy Scouts Mettlers Common Pleas Court Georgia Stout Dorr Elks Lodge Nelsonville Waterworks Fund Amer Canaeonce Baldwin Loco Bendix Aviat Ecemmee Beth Borden Co Commeamsncesse Assommagen City Ice Col Bolver Curt Wright Ncenmseministitiosce O DuPont Woo-Eemweemsacsce Astessens Foods MOORE Goodrich Int Harvester Ca Ccccs Ceeeses Int Nickel A Johns Manville Kennecott Bobbey Fote ccc Ceesemsses Mines Mont Ward Pew Nat Dairy Oon New York Central Phillips Pet Procter and Gemble Public Bet Cnnenmesmmecsosceseos Ol N. J Texas Corp Aawee Timken Roller Bearing TransAmericans United Air Lines West Union Newe Wawewe Westinghouse Pittsburgh Livestock Scioto Livestock Boston Ohio Cleaners Athens Pharmacy Milldeck Shoe Store R. Harris Furniture House Imperial Ice Cream Company Charles H. Russell Harry Burns Grocery George Civille Grocery Hutchins Grocery Mathews Oil Co W. N. Russell Grocery Co KE. Shuster & Sons Hull Foster, Jr Athens Junk Co Athens Printing Co J. D. Cooper Grocery E. P. Meister Grocery M. Smith Grocery J. F. Beverage Grocery Pete Bachus Downard Dry Cleaners Carroll Bean Grocery Elmer Tom Gulf Gas Dewey Laughlin Parkersburg Coca-Cola Co Banks Ice Cream Co Foster B. Cornwell John F. Newcomb Wade Tom Hillcrest Beauty Parlor Triangle Fruit Market Tudor J. Be, Barker & Sons Athens Oil Co Luckoff Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co Luster Fought & Co Ohio Fuel Gas Co Quick’s C. O. Mantz Harry Burns Grocery Hall Foster, Jr Kerr Hardware Co Luckoff’s, Inc Pedigo & Pedigo New York Central Office Mechanicsburg School O. U. Rufus Putnam C. A. Women’s the McBee Co McBee Binder Workers’ Union Sheltering Arms Hospital CO. A McGuffey Hall Summers & Son Pedigo Super Hall Rilla’s Virgil Davis Athens County Savings & Loan Dowler & Ferguson Athens Bottling Works O. O. Mantz Harvey Cone C. D. Shafer Co Bennett Co. Johnson’s Bethel’s Athens Messenger East Side West Side School General Administration Central Florence E. Wagner Grace Steiminger Carl A. Frey Edith E. Beecher Gamertsfelder W. A. Conner Roger Connor Dean Irma Voigt Herman Luckoff John A. Hess A. B. Sias Constance G. Leete M. D. Hughes E. F. Sells Amesville Thea C. A. Bingman John Bulloch Robert Bulloch John S. Blower Robert Gamwell Delmar Gladden Gertrude Pride Elizabeth Gordon Nettie Lewis Fannie Mce Divitt Donald Howard Beulah Bennett Bessie West C. B. Vernon C. A. Handley Ernest Williams Vibla Howard Edith McDaniel Millfield WCTU Ralph Hines H. F. Kittle Esta Cunningham Mrs. Kittle Sally Sawers Daughters of Veterans 1.C.C.F. Hall Scott Dairy Mr. Merchant Messenger Ann Helen Jim George
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