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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1940

Page

2

Louise Lowden Is Elected President At F H A Regional Meet

Louise Lowden of Nelsonville was elected president of Region IX for 1941 1942 at a regional F H A meeting in Nelsonville attended by about 140 people including teachers from Chauncey Watertown New Marshfield Pomeroy Logan Southern Rural Racine Athens Crooksville Glouster Marietta The Plains Shade Murray City Central Rural Chester and Nelsonville Ohio University representation came from Grace Steininger Ida Patterson and home economics seniors.

Nelsonville F.H.A Chauncey Wat New Marshfield Pomeroy Logan Southern Rural Racine Athens Crooksville Glouster Marietta the Plains Shade Murray City Central Rural Chester Grace Steininger Ida Patterson Ohio University Mary Margaret Kelley Dora Ervin Margaret Bourquard Beryl Cone Lizzie Cowan Avice Roush Mildred Judy Ruth Davis Clara Bell Murray Sarah Rockhold Selma Neigler Ruth Geisen Carolyn Guerra Pauline Fierce Presbyterian Church

Mullins Infant Dies. Funeral Wednesday

Marilyn Lou Mullins three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Mullins of Myers Crossing died Monday at Sheltering Arms Hospital Columbus after arrival for treatment Funeral services set for Wednesday at 3 pm at the family home Myers Crossing with burial at Greenlawn The baby is survived by her parents six brothers two sisters twin sister, grandparents James Mullins and Mrs Katzenbach, great grandmother Mrs George Katzenbach.

Nelsonville Marilyn Lou Mullins Marion Mullins Myers Crossing Sheltering Arms Hospital Columbus Greenlawn James Mullins John Katzenbach George Katzenbach

March of Time Fashion Show Showcased by Student Teachers

Supt E J Arnold gave the welcoming address before a style show directed by Ruth Winner and Isabel Clark from Ohio University. Louise Straits read verses by Winner and Clark tied to garments for different hours of the day. The Plains led groups with 13 members in the display.

Supt E. J. Arnold Ruth Winner Isabel Clark Ohio University Louise Straits Miss Winner Miss Clark the Plains

Christmas Meeting of Nelsonville Women’s Missionary Society

The annual Christmas gathering at the Church of Christ hosted by Mrs. Glenn Allen featured devotional readings by Mrs. Wilburt Hall and performances by Miss Catherine Courtney Miss Sigrid Love and the Selbee brothers James and Charles. Guests included 7 attendees and 27 members with Christmas refreshments served.

Nelsonville Women's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ Glenn Allen Allen Hyla Harrold Clarence Scott Roy Morris Wilburt Hall Catherine Courtney W. H. Boden Ann Butts Bertha Bowers Ruth Jean Allen Arlene Hall James Charles Selbee

Nelisonville Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Nelsonville area residents host and visit relatives across Columbus Glouster and nearby towns. Guests include Mr and Mrs George Beverage New Marshfield with Fred Craig family influenza recovery and 85th birthday of A G Mechem. Leighton Aumiller Dick and Dr Lowell Burnell with Will Burnell group. Miss Ellen Burnell and Carma Haffner with Charles Geddes. Nelle Vorhes Columbus and Rena Chapplear Hamley Run with extended families.

Nelsonville George Beverage New Marshfield Fred Craig Beverage Stanley Mechem Floyd Mechem Blake Mechem Columbus Harold Mechem A. G. Mechem Leighton Aumiller Lowell Burnell Glouster Will Burnell Ellen Burnell Nelle Vorhes Carma Haffner Charles Geddes James Hallett Rena Chapplear Hamley Run Harry McNutt Deloris Helen Harry Alfred Darby Alfred Junior

Ton Jon No. 3 Proved A Wonderful Help To Sufferer

Mr. W. W. Marsh of Stafford near Marietta Ohio reports severe burning during urination with kidney and prostate trouble. He says Ton Jon No. 3 relieved pain, reduced nightly urination, and improved overall condition after trying many remedies.

Ton Jon W. W. Marsh Stafford Marietta Ohio Methodist Church Masonic Lodge

Stock market shows selective gains amid uneven trends

New York based AP report notes mixed recovery signals in today’s trading with leaders failing to trend. Small gains appeared for Bethlehem Steel GM Chrysler AT&T C&O IBM Goodyear and IH while bonds stayed steady and commodities showed modest unevenness.

New York Bethlehem Steel General Motors Chrysler American Telephone Chesapeake & Ohio Olenn Martin Goodyear Standard Oil of N. J International Harvester

Parkersburg Livestock Sale Report Highlights Mixed Hogs and Cattle

Saturday sales total 705 with hogs steady from 5.80 to 6.50 and sows 4.10 to 5.25. Cattle 260 mostly steady, better prices for good steers 12 to 13.50 and veal 11.90 to 12.10. Receipts include 145 hogs 260 cattle 130 veal 150 sheep and lambs and 20 horses.

Parkersburg

Local Bowlers Enter Prizes in Red Crown Carnival

Nelsonville reports five Wolf Bowling Center participants earned prizes as the Red Crown Bowling Carnival wrapped after eight weeks. T. A. Hickman and Henry Kimble won shoes, Gilbert Smith Jr and Bill Watkins took sharp shooting trophies, and H. G. Lohne of Athens won a dollar bowling prize.

Nelsonville Wolf Bowling Center Chicago T. A. Hickman Henry Kimble Gilbert Smith, Jr Bill Watkins H. G. Lohne Athens

Christmas in the Church to Be Observed in Nelsonville

The Sunday School department of the Presbyterian Church led by Kenneth Orwiler plans a Christmas in the church event on Friday evening December 20. A potluck supper will start at 5 30 with a program to follow.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church Kenneth Orwiler

Auxiliary to Meet Nelsonville Women’s Legion Group

The Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion in Nelsonville, Ohio, will meet at 7:30 PM today in the Legion building. Also a legal notice: James Dow Howorth, residence unknown, must answer by January 11, 1941 to Frank W. Brown administrator’s petition to sell Clara Howorth’s Nelsonville real estate to pay debts.

Nelsonville Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Building James Dow Howorth Frank W. Brown Clara Howorth Athens County Ohio William F. Howorth Athens Harper’s Recorder's Office Harper's Harper's Addition Poplar Street Said Street Frank V. Brown Ce ’ Dd Bugmer K Torney James Lambert Esther Lambert Court of Common’ Pleas Woolley & Rowland

Toledo and Cleveland Grain and Produce Prices

Toledo grain prices show Wheat No 2 red at 90 981 Corn No 2 yellow at 62 63 plus Wo 3 00 962 No 4 at 57060 Oats No 2 white at 36 99 Cleveland butter and egg market reports steady butter creamery extras 39 standard 38 eggs unsettled current receipts listed with numbers live poultry prices by class including fowls leghorn springers broilers colored ducks and ducks small flats. prices paid to shippers per 100 case lots

Toledo Cleveland Cleveland Butter and Egg Board

Pittsburgh Produce Market Update

Produce demand remains moderate while egg prices hold firm with firsts at 20 cents a dozen white standards at 33 cents hennery white extras at 36 cents per dozen.

Pittsburgh Hennery

Market Report on Butter Eggs and Poultry Prices

The listing shows creamery butter prices at 36 37 with butterfat No 1 at 2 dollars per unit. Egg cases include extra firsts 28 seconds 24 nearby ungraded 26. Poultry prices cover fowls colored 3 lb and over 0 4 lb 12 5 lb 18 leghorns 3 lb 9 roosters colored 9 and various springers across weights and breeds.

Plymouth Rock

Change Postal Hours Nelsonville Christmas Opens Saturday

Nelsonville Post Office will stay open all day Saturday December 14 and December 21 during the Christmas rush as announced yesterday.

Nelsonville

John Parry's Recovery After Columbus Hospital Surgery

John Parry of this city underwent an operation at University Hospital Columbus last Thursday and is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery. Mrs Parry, who had been with him at the hospital, returned home Monday.

Nelsonville John Parry University Hospital Columbus

Wilson Bros rout Brooks Shoes in three straight NELSONVILLE match

Wilson Bros- the gas house gang of City Bowling League, down Brooks Shoes three straight games for their seventh win in nine starts. Shoeman Johnny Johnson led with 216 and 578 while Sid Cook added 200 and 545 as Wilson topped Brooks. Tonight’s ladies night features Brooks versus Straitsville at 6 30 and B P W Bowlers versus Letha Lou Shop at 8 30.

Nelsonville Wilson Bros Brooks Shoes Shoeman Johnny Johnson Sid Cook Wilson Brooks Straitsville Letha Lou R. Sayers P. Smith S. Coo Ioncuns T. Pughline F. Linscott S. Wilson G. Smith M. Parrin J. Brooks J. Johnson SOCEM Etunk

Young Wright Infant Dies in Goose Run Home

James Hubert Wright eight months old son of Mr and Mrs Jefferson Wright died Monday night at the family home at Goose Run Funeral arrangements are incomplete Surviving are the parents a brother William and two sisters Delena Kay and Sharon

Nelsonville James Hubert Wright Jefferson Wright Goose Run William Delena Kay Sharon

Mary Ann Imhoff Dies in Columbus Neonatal Hospital

Nelsonville note Mary Ann Imhoff daughter of Mr and Mrs V T Imhoff died midnight after birth in Children's Hospital Columbus Funeral services set for Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home Parkersburg burial Arlington Cemetery Parkersburg WV Survived by parents a brother Johnny and sister Carroll Sue Mrs Imhoff formerly Virginia Pyles of Parkersburg

Nelsonville Mary Ann V. T. Imhoff Children’s Hospital Columbus Leavitt Funeral Home Parkersburg W. Va Arlington Cemetery Johnny Carroll Sue Imhoff Virginia Pyles

Nelsonville Presbyterian Brotherhood December Meeting

The Nelsonville Men's Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday evening in the church social rooms. Eddie Brisach is in charge of the dinner to be served at 6 30.

Nelsonville

Pocahontas Hall hosts benefit party Wednesday night

Degree of Pocahontas chapter in Nelsonville sponsors a benefit party at Pocahontas Hall on Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Proceeds support local community efforts and the event features a communal gathering with music and refreshments.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Pocahontas Hall

Christmas Party Planned by Greens Run Church Group

Sunshine Workers of the Church of Christ at Greens Run will host an annual Christmas party and gift exchange Friday night at the parish house.

Glouster—Sunshine Workers Church of Christ At Greens Run

Frank Love to Lead Midweek Devotional at Church of Christ

At the Church of Christ in Glouster Frank Love will lead the midweek devotional. The meeting starts at 7 30 PM with the subject What Is Life.

Glouster Church of Christ Frank Love

Children’s Band Plans Christmas Candy Sale

The Children’s Band met at the First Baptist Church under supervision of Miss Annetta Bland and Mrs. Gladys Viney. President Bernadine Goodman led a brief meeting during which a candy sale was approved to raise funds for representation fees. A candy sale committee includes Betha leen Mayles, Bernadine Goodman, and Gloria Dillard. The band’s annual Christmas party and gift exchange at the church are set for December 22, marking the regular December meeting.

Glouster First Baptist Church Annetta Bland Gladys Viney Bernadine Goodman Bethaleen Mayles Gloria Dillard

Family Birthday Dinner in Glouster Notes

Mrs. Sophia Hinton hosted a family birthday dinner Sunday with her children and grandchildren. Attendees included George and Emerson Morris, Columbus. Andy Hinton and son Donald Lee of Senecaville. Charles and Mickey Hinton. John Hinton. Harry Vaughn. E R Andrews and Barney. Ernest Vernon and Cynthia Lou.

Sophia Hinton George Morris Emerson Morris Columbus Andy Hinton Donald Lee Senecaville Charles Hinton Charles, Jr Mickey John Hinton Harry Vaughn E. R. Andrews Barney Ernest Vernon Cynthia Lou Glouster

Birthday Dinner Honors 80th Celebration at Deerfield Home

Sunday a group of local residents gathered in Morgan County at the home of uncle John Wallace to honor his 80th birthday. Attendees included Mackie Wallace Gail McCall Everett Price and family Ronald Finley and daughter Ray Harold Floyd Wallace Florence Delcontivo Bessie Freda Wallace Irene Rutter and Pearl Wallace. Mackie Wallace presented the guest with a cake adorned with 80 candles.

Deerfield Morgan County John Wallace Mackie Wallace Gail McCall Everett Price Dwight Ronald Finley Ray Harold Floyd Wallace Florence Delcontivo Bessie Freda Wallace Irene Rutter Pearl Wallace

Local social visits fill weekend in Athens and nearby towns

Miss Nora Hall of Athens spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Hall in Trimble. Miss Thelma Fierbaugh of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Fierbaugh in Greens Run. Mr and Mrs Dwight Clark hosted his parents Mr and Mrs Charles N Workman from Quincy Michigan. Paul Bingman of Marion spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs C A Bingman. Mrs Eva Grady and son Max along with Mr and Mrs Clark Birches and family were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Darling at 81 Front St.

Nora Hall Athens Roy Hall Trimble Thelma Fierbaugh Columbus Herman Fierbaugh Greens Run Dwight Clark Charles N. Workman Quincey Mich Paul Bingman Marion C. A. Bingman Eva Grady Max Clark Birches Charles Darling Front St

Regular Missionary Meeting at First Baptist

Glouster church announces a missionary meeting at 7 o clock Thursday evening hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Mitchell at her home.

Glouster First Baptist Church Elizabeth Mitchel

Clerks Union Plans Special Meeting Wednesday Night

A special meeting of the Retail Clerks Union is called for Wednesday at 7 30 in the I O O F Hall to discuss union matters.

Glouster Retail Clerks Union I. O. O. F. Hall

Glouster and Millfield Youths Win Kentucky Honors

Glouster resident Fred Darling and Millfield native Bert Smith starred for Eastern State Teachers College in Richmond Kentucky as part of the unbeaten 1940 team. Darling earned second team tackle honors and Smith second team full back while both received all conference recognition. Darling, son of Charles and Mrs. Darling, previously played for Glouster High School.

Glouster Cincinnati Athens County Fred Darling Bert Smith Millfield Eastern State Teachers College Richmond Eastern Darling Charles Darling Glousier Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Smith Associated Press Glouster High School Scarlet and Gray

All American Organization Meeting Called at Glouster Mayors Office

Announcement by Chester Sanborn urges WPA workers and relief clients to attend a Wednesday meeting of the All American Organization at the Glouster mayor's office on December 11.

Glouster All American Organization WPA Chester Sanborn

Wolf Johnston Lead Scott Dairy To Victory On Local Alleys

Scott Dairy swept two of three games against Catholic Action Guild Monday night. Top bowlers were Joe Wolf Jr 555 high triple and Bill Johnston 546 with a 197 high single, leading Scott Dairy to the win.

Glouster Scott Dairy Catholic Action Guild Joe Wolf, Jr Bill Johnston Wolf Johnston

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