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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1941

Page

2

Pledge Events and Sermons Across Nelsonville Churches

Church notices detail services at Christ Church First Methodist and Concord Union Church with sermons on The Morality of the Bible and The Voyage of Life. Multiple area churches list Bible school times, pledges for 1942, and a program week including choir, prayer meetings, and evening services. Separate items mention a cotton plant displayed by William Standall and John Ijams taking a pharmacist job at Betts Drug Store Columbus.

Nelsonville First Methodist William M. George Young Peoples Mary Jane Walker Thomas Coje George Corncord Union Church Jacksonville Church of Christ Christian Endeavor Esther Nazarene Church Adams St Billie Stearn Lighthouse Tabernacle Watkins and Poplar Sts William Z. Horbury George Call Horbury John Ijams Columbus Betts Drug Store

Rickey notes Este Crabtree among Cards' top players

Branch Ric key and general manager of the St Louis Cardinals says Este Crabtree of Nelsonville is one of the four most valuable players owned by the club. In Jacksonville Florida he comments Crabtree could be considered for managerial duties in the future but remains a strong player likely to affect the pennant race next year.

Nelsonville Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinal Este Crabtree Jacksonville Fla Burt Shofton Columbus Red Birds Crabby Rickey

Nelsonville High School News Notes Assembly and Events

Verl Ogg led a Wednesday assembly with prayers and readings as Dana Barber and Jean Matheny participated. A basketball game followed with coaches demonstrating rules. The home economics department promotes a Sample Fair on Friday December 12 at 7 p.m. with samples, a style show, and a swing band. The Junior class hosts a bake sale on Saturday on the Public Square and a dance after the Chauncey Nelsonville game Friday night.

Nelsonville Verl Ogg Miss Knapp Dana Barber Jean Matheny George Abraham Jimmy Knight Harry Westfall Carl Campbell Jean Tye Margie Barron Rebecca Rosser Margie McClain Mary Margaret Wolfe Evelyn Hitchings Chauncey-Nelsonville

Doanville Candle Lighting Service Planned

Doanville to hold a candle lighting service at the Community Church Sunday evening. Westminster Foundation of Ohio University members will conduct the service beginning at 7 o clock with Christmas greens and many candles to create the season spirit. All community members are invited to attend.

Doanville Community Church Westminster Foundation Ohio University

Jazz Instrument Puzzle Clues Highlight Symmetry and Names

A themed crossword style item lists across and down clues for a jazz instrument and related terms. It blends musical words with abbreviations and geographic hints, suggesting a completed grid featuring instruments, states, and cultural references.

Two Men Fined In Mayor's Court

In Nelsonville William Clyde Hull of Logan pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with insufficient brakes in Mayor Dew's court. Hull was fined 10 dollars and costs. vehicle owner Ernest Max McVey, Logan, also fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to permitting the truck to be driven in an unsafe condition. An affidavit by the State Highway Patrol notes owners are criminally subject to a 50 dollar fine if they allow unsafe vehicles on highways.

Nelsonville William Clyde Hull Logan C. G. Dew Hull Ernest Max McVey State Highway Patrol State Patrol

Elks Plan Memorial Service in Nelsonville

Judge Dana F. Reynolds of the Franklin County Common Pleas Court will deliver the address at the 41st annual Nelsonville Lodge 543 memorial service at the Elks Home on Hocking Street Sunday December 7 at 2 30 PM. The event is open to the public with families of deceased members invited. Three lodge members died in the past year and the Departed Brothers roll now totals 56.

Nelsonville Dana F. Reynolds Franklin County Common Pleas Court Nelsonville Lodge B.P.O. Elks Elks Hocking St David Bennett Ralph W. Parks Harry Kelly Joe Jenkins Murray City Anthony Wilson L. R. Kelch

Neiman’s win narrows tie for first in City League

Nelsonville Neimans moved within one game of first place with a three run win over Galvin's Sohio in the City League on Thursday. Joe Spraysched sackings for 235 and 614. In the Shoe Factory League tonight, the Termites meet the Woodpeckers at 4 and the Termites bow the Weasels at 7.

Nelsonville Neimans Galvin Sohio Joe Spray Termites Woodpeckers

Nelsonville Gift News Preview in The Sunday Messenger

Reporters explore Nelsonville's business district this week to gather notes on a large Christmas merchandise selection. The Sunday Messenger plans lively gift stories for every age from baby to grandmother with shopping ideas and recommendations for readers.

Messenger Nelsonville

Merchants Face Mixed Signals As Commerce Forecasts Record Christmas Sales

New York reports fractional declines across the stock ticker while the Commerce Department predicts Christmas retail sales may reach 5.3 billion dollars, about 16 percent higher than last December, with upturn mainly from higher prices and a modest 5 percent rise in units sold. Grain and produce markets show varied prices across Toledo Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Cleveland, with eggs butter and poultry prices easing or steady as receipts and grading shift.

NEW York Department of Commerce

Livestock market reports show hogs cattle and wool fabrics bidding

Hog salable supply 3200 with 400 holdovers. top 10.15 for 160 200 lb range. 200 225 lb 10.05, 225 275 lb 9.95, 270 360 lb 9.60, 300 400 lb 9.50, 100 160 lb 8.75. Sows 8.50 9. Cattle salable 350 total 425 calves 250. steers 10.50, 9.50 10 for other cattle. cows 7.50 8 bulls 8.25 9. Best mar 13 14. Dealer activity steady. Hog prices 180 220 lb 10.40 7.50, 220 250 lb 10.40, 250 290 lb 9.75 10.10. Cattle 25 salable steady. steers 11.50 13, heifers 9.50 10.50, cows 7.25 8, bulls 9 10, calves 13.50 14.50. Wool fabric bids delayed by Army Quartermaster. Summer Street Market quiet except minor transfers. Prices generally steady. Women of Angola, West Africa wear long root bead necklaces.

Army Quartermaster Summer Street

Nelsonville WPA Social Notes Christmas Dinner Cancelled

Nelsonville WPA members are invited to the annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the Christian Church on Wednesday December 17 at 6 30 PM. Reservations required by calling 303 R or 299 J. Also reminder of regular meeting Tuesday for officer elections and information. Sam Keplar III ill at home after strokes. Miss Ruth Hushower was Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs Job Hushower and children Bob Jerry and Eileen.

Nelsonville WPA The Christian Church Ruth Hushower Mrs Job Hushower Bob, Jerry and Eileen

Lighthouse Tabernacle Signs Up For Electric Display

Nelsonville a Columbus sign company won the contract to build an electric sign for the Lighthouse Tabernacle. The sign, designed by Rev William Z Horbury, follows a sketch from tabernacle officials and should be ready for installation in about two weeks at the building corner. Regular Sunday afternoon preaching is underway with an evangelistic service on Sunday night. The tabernacle says all services are open to the general public.

Tabernacle William Z. Horbury Lighthouse Tabernacle

Wanted Men and Women Who Are Hard of Hearing

Advertises a home hearing test promising to restore hearing with no risk. Claims use since 1895 and over a million packages sold with safe ingredients. Offers refund if not satisfied and mentions price as a few cents daily. Appears to target readers at Ourine, N Court St.

U. S Pharmacopeia

YMF Club Meets At Campbell Home

The YMF Club gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Campbell on Saturday evening November 29 1941 Edith Campbell presided and members including Mr. and Mrs. Kent Campbell George Ragan Kenneth Nelson Ralph Wiseman Woodrow Parsons William Spires Harry Peters and guests Charles Warren Campbell and George Stanley Ragan attended A wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wiseman was celebrated with a short program and gifts Prizes were won by Mildred Nelson and Alberta Parsons

Charles Warren Campbell George Stanley Ragan Ralph Wiseman Mildred Nelson Alberta Parsons

Sorority Plans Christmas Party in Nelsonville

Tri Pst members will hold their annual Christmas party Monday evening at their Nelsonville apartment. Those unable to attend should call Miss Betty Stewart or Miss Helen Washburn by noon Saturday.

Nelsonville Tri Pst Betty Stewart Helen Washburn

Honeysuckle Blooms. Dandelions Reappear in Yard

Mrs. Charles Shafer of Church Street notes a honeysuckle bush in bloom in her yard and reports that dandelions are blooming again in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Charles Shafer Church St

Gnome Described Among Fabled Tiny People

A gnome is noted as a member of a race of diminutive beings found only in fables and folklore.

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