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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1940

Page

2

Free bus to run on three routes in Nelsonville Saturday

The Retail Merchants Association sponsors a free bus in the Nelsonville area on Saturday December 14. The service will operate on three routes with three trips during the day and a return trip in the evening visiting Murray City Longstreth Carbon Hill Floodwood Doanville Happy Hollow School House Buchtel Carbondale Kimberly and Nelsonville with morning afternoon and evening schedules.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association Murray City Longstreth Carbon Hill Floodwood Doanville Happy Hollow School House Buchtel Carbondale Kimberly Happy Hollow Deanville

Nelsonville School Notes Update on meetings and lunch program

Nelsonville reports the Teachers' Organization held its second meeting of the year. Harold Figley moderated a talk by Edward Broughton on Social Security and the Wagner Bill. Maynard Daniel named as delegate to the Ohio Education Association convention in Columbus. The group supported tenure bill provisions. Eighty four students are fed at noon in the high school kitchen with bread, kraut, vegetables, and milk donations. meals include cornmeal muffins and bread preparations.

Nelsonville Harold Figley Edward Broughton Social Security Office Ohio Education Association Columbus Maynard McDaniel Figley

Hears From Kin in England Delivers War Strain News

Mrs Belle Lancaster of Nelsonville received a two month old letter from a cousin north of Liverpool in England. The message notes wartime strain and reports bombs recently fell on the home of the local doctor and other public officials.

Nelsonville Belle Lancaster England Liverpool

Johnson Funeral Attended by Family and Community

Funeral services for Miss Hilma Johnson were held Monday afternoon at her sister’s home in Nelsonville. Rev. Frank Helm of Columbus led the service. Burial followed at Greenlawn. Attendees included Catherine and Martha Kiser, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson and daughter, and other relatives from Columbus, Ft. Lauderdale, Athens, Murray City, and Jobs.

Nelsonville Hilma Johnson John Love Frank Helm Fourth Ave. Church of Christ In Columbus Greenlawn Catherine Martha Kiser Porter Johnson Ft. Lauderdale Fla Elia Rathburn Besse Cooley Raridan Athens Oscar Johnson Murray City Carl Turn Henry Johnson

County Physicians Meet in Nelsonville

The Athens County Medical Society held its December gathering in Nelsonville with a Christmas party. Dr. L. D. Robinson of Guysville was elected president and Dr. Byron Danford of Athens president-elect while Dr. C. R. Hoskins became secretary treasurer. Guest speaker Dr. E LeFever of Gloucester spoke on Surgical Operations and their influence upon the nation's destiny.

Nelsonville Athens County Medical Society Legion Mome Women's Auxiliary L. D. Robinson Guysville Byron Danford Athens C. R. Hoskins E. le

Straitsville Stays in Lead with Three-Game Margin

In the Ladies League New Straitsville increased its lead to three games after beating Brooks Shoes in straight matches. Velma Lemady posted 185 high single and Nellie Ward 482 for the three game total, while Helen Shaw had 192 and 457 in the nightcap. Mechems meets Coverts in a City League match at 8 p.m.

Nelsonville New Straitsville Brooks Shoes Letha Lou Shop Velma Lemady Nellie Ward Helen Shaw Mechems

Market advance follows steel gains in stock session

New York stocks rose modestly as United States Steel and Bethlehem climbed over a point. The market benefited from renewed buying as traders resisted year end tax selling, while bonds largely moved with stocks and commodities held steady. Hog and cattle markets showed mixed activity with steady to strong prices across various weights and classes.

United States Steel Bethlehem

Grain and Produce Prices from Chicago and Cleveland

Grain and produce figures show Chicago receipts for butter at 718 594 and creamery 93 score 3 540364 and 92 354 percent 91 35 90 34 percent 89 34 88 3342 90 centralized carrots 34 percent. Egg receipts 4 022 firm with fresh graded extras firsts and current receipts and checks. Cleveland butter steady with tubs extras 39 standard 38 eggs unsettled with prices paid by shippers in 100 case lots.

Chicago Cleveland Cleveland Butter and Egg Board

Market Summary of Pittsburgh Produce and Cincinnati Livestock

Pittsburgh produce demand remains moderate with steady eyes and listed firsts and standards. Cincinnati hogs show 3,500 salable with prices from 5.85 to 6.20 for various weights. cattle salable 400 with calves 250, steady trend on limited supply and ranges from 8.60 to 12.50 for steers and heifers and 7 for top bulls.

Pittsburgh Hennery

Miss Patton Joins Lamborn Beauty Shop Staff

Miss Eileen Patton of Nelsonville sister of Dr C F Patton has started work at the Lamborn Beauty Shop in this city after leaving Steppes in Athens. She began Monday and brings prior experience to the position.

Glouster Eileen Patton Nelsonville C. F. Patton Lamborn Patton Steppes Athens

Fire damages Towboat Richard in Charleroi

Fire swept the Towboat Richard docked for repairs in Charleroi causing about 35000 dollars in damage. The vessel has operated on the Monongahela Kanawha and Rivers with coal tows.

Charleroi Richard Monongahela Kanawha

Rev Lloyd Evans Speaks to Rotary in Nelsonville

The Rev. Lloyd Evans of First Presbyterian Church addressed the Nelsonville Rotary Club at the Parish House Tuesday evening. He urged belief in God and adherence to moral discipline, warning against self made laws and neglect of divine statutes. C D Shafer of Athens attended as a guest. program arranged by William Morgan, who was absent ill.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Rotary Club C. D. Shafer The Athens By William Morgan

Nelsonville Social Notes Christmas Party and Dinner Gatherings

Rainbow Class of the Church of Christ will hold its annual Christmas party at the home of Miss Sigrid Love Thursday evening with a gift exchange. Mrs. C. J. Hill hosted a turkey dinner honoring her husband’s birthday and the twenty first wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Nelson. Attendees included Mr. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. O. F. Johnston and sons Ollie and Charles, St. Clairsville. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yoder. Miss Peggy Yoder. Gerald Nelson Jr.. and Patty Nelson. The Tri Psi Sorority held its regular dinner meeting at their club rooms, with Christmas decorations and Yuletide favors for 26 members at seven small tables. The dinner committee included Mrs. Corwin Cookson, Miss Nell Dowler, Miss Helen Jackson, Mrs. Helen Devore, Miss Evelyn Skinner, Evelyn Galvin and Ruth Beckler. The group decided to hold the Christmas party as an evening event on Dec. 23 with Miss Evelyn Galvin in charge.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Sigrid Love C. J. Hill Pleasantview Ave Gerald Nelson Frances Hill Mr. Hill Nelson O. F. Johnston Ollie Charles Clairsville Paul Yoder Peggy Yoder Gerald Nelson Jr Columbus Patty Nelson Tri Psi Sorority Corwin Cookson Nell Dowler Helen Jackson Helen Devore Evelyn Skinner Evelyn Galvin Ruth Beckler

Mizpah Class Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange

The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church plans a Christmas dinner at the church on Thursday December 22. The dinner is at 6 o clock, followed by a visit to Miss Elizabeth Linton's home for a gift exchange.

Methodist Ep worth League Plans December Concord Program

Members will meet Tuesday at 7 p m at Mary J Howe's home to plan the December 15 program at Concord. All members should attend tonight's meeting promptly and the group will depart next Sunday afternoon at 4 30 for Concord.

Methodist Epworth League Mary J. Howe Concord

Business Girls Entertain at Edith Cox Home

The Church of Christ business girls class will meet at Edith Cox’s Barron Apartments Thursday at 7 PM. A turkey dinner is planned followed by a 25 cent gift exchange later in the evening.

Church of Christ Edith Cox Barron Apartments

Mizpah Methodist Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange

Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church holds a Christmas dinner at the church Thursday evening at 6 o'clock. Afterward they go to the home of Miss Elizabeth Linton for a gift exchange.

Methodist Church Elizabeth Linton

Couple announces birth of son in Murray City

Mr and Mrs Donald Cook of Murray City announce the birth of a son on Sunday December 8. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Koon and Mr and Mrs Milton Cook.

Donald Cook Murray City Fred Koon Milton Cook

Christmas Luncheon At Colonial Hyde Home In Athens

Mrs J M Hyde hosted a Tuesday 1 PM luncheon for Athens friends. The Colonial Hyde home living and dining rooms were festively arranged with Christmas greenery for the gathering of old acquaintances.

J. M. Hyde Athens Hyde Home

Mrs A B Johnson Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs A B Johnson entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home on Tuesday afternoon with substitutes Mrs Stalter, Mrs Freer and Mrs R H Jackson. High scores were earned by Mrs Edington, Mrs Mills and Mrs Stalter.

A. B. Johnson Wednesday Bridge Club Stalter Freer R. H. Jackson Edington Mills

Mrs Lowell Hickman Hosts Ohio Bell Exchange Officials

Mrs Lowell Hickman entertained the traffic and commercial departments of the Ohio Bell Telephone Exchange at her Poplar Street home Tuesday evening. The gathering enjoyed games and contests with Sylvia Matheny winning a prize. Refreshments were served.

Lowell Hickman Ohio Bell Telephone Exchange Poplar St Sylvia Matheny

Hyperion Club Musical Tea at Mrs Wood’s Home

The Hyperion Club will host a musical tea on Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs John V Wood located on West Washington Street. The event invites members and guests to enjoy a light program in a social setting at this residence.

Hyperion Club John V. Wood W. Washington St

Pythian Sisters Plan Tonight Christmas Exchange

The Pythian Sisters meet at 7 30 tonight at Myrtle Linscott's Chestnut Street home for the annual Christmas exchange. A potluck meal will be served.

Pythian Sisters Myrtle Linscott Chestnut St

Meet of Ladies Auxiliary in Buchtel

The Ladies Auxiliary of the U M W of A will hold a meeting Thursday evening December 12 in Buchtel Ohio. The gathering is open to members and interested attendees.

Ladies Auxiliary The Buchtel

Nelsonville Personalities Attend Dorcas Party

Miss Irene McDowell of Steubenville spent the latter part of the week here to attend the Dorcas Christmas party at Doanville.

Nelsonville Irene McDowell Steubenville Dorcas Doanville

Red Eagle high school play earns strong audience response

Glouster High staged Red Eagle a Southwest tale set in New Mexico. Cast included Dick Heiskell as Prof Bordeaux and Andrew Ginnan as Red Eagle. Norma McAllister and Ralph Byers led a strong supporting lineup with Phyllis Dyer and others.

Glouster Red Eagle Supt. T. W. Figley New Mexico Dick Heiskell Professor Bordeaux Jack Sharlike Pete Jackson Phyllis Kleinman Sal Tom Nell Brandon Norma McAllister Frank Mansfield Ralph Byers Bell Mansfield Jessie Janchius Lavon Faires Molly O'Toole

Kiwanis Members Plan Christmas Aid in Athens District

Rev J A Thompson the Kiwanis Athens representative reported a good outlook for district libraries. Officers training results were shared by Dr W D Witham Dan Kovach O L Easley and George Rose. The club plans a Christmas dinner for underprivileged children and will provide each child a sack of candy from the Community Christmas Tree fund. Thompson was inducted as a member and G W Rose presented his Kiwanis pin.

Glouster J. A. Thompson Kiwanis Club Athens W. D. Witham Dan Kovach O. L. Easley George Rose Cambridge Kiwanis Thompson G. W. Rose

Dance By Juniors Draws Wide Attendance In Nelsonville

After the Chauncey basketball game on Friday, the Junior Class sponsored its fourth dance of the year in Nelsonville. The prom committee led by Mary Virginia Thomas and supported by Margaret Warren Imogene Sayers Harry Westfall Bernard Carter Jimmy Knight Carl Bruce Charles Long Junior Johnson organized the event with many attendees listed by name.

Nelsonville Chauncey Prom Mary Virginia Thomas Margaret Warren Imogene Sayers Harry Westfall Bernard Carter Jimmy Knight Carl Bruce Charles Long Junior Johnson Mary Jane Walker Bob Juniper Louise Lowden Don Green Mary V. Thomas Jimmy Linscott Elizabeth Shafer Bob Elvira Thompson Sally Jackson Margie Barron Rosemary Snackenberg Donna Patton Trudie Hannas Roger Johnson Billy Baird Emily Sharp Ruth Hannas Naomi Ogg Marion Betts Paul Berry Alma Bateman Junior Hallet Bob Sowers Johnny Hannas Martha Pergrin Jack Smith Henry van Dyke Elsie Warden Marjorie Blair Gilbert Smith Pete Baird Becky Rosser Jack Bush

Glouster WCTU Holds December Meeting With Christmas Program

Glouster Ohio December WCTU meeting at Mrs. Ralph Hines home featured a full program. Mrs. Iva Pedicord presided with readings by Mrs. C E Williams and guests including Jo Lavon Faires Rita Rice and Mary Virginia Logue. A Santa appearance distributed gifts. refreshments followed for 26 attendees. A postposed UMWA Auxiliary Benefit Party announced for Dec 14 at Moose Hall, rescheduled. next meeting Dec 16 includes gift exchange and potluck.

Glouster Women’s Christian Temperance Union Ralph Hines Spring St Esta Cunningham Iva Pedicord W. W. Leadbetter C. E. Williams Jo Lavon Faires Millard Munden Mary Virginia Logue J. A. Thompson Edgar A. Guest Rita Rice Juanita Williams Marion Byers T. W. Figley C. B. Vernon Donald Howard Anselm Gamwell Santa Santa Claus Jackie Dunlap Delmar Dunlap Hines

Joneses purchase Noon property on Summit St

Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones of Walnut Hill have bought the late Mike Noon property on Summit Street opposite the New York Central Railroad station. After remodeling including a basement and bath room they will move in with their son Richard in about two months.

Glouster Ernest Jones Walnut Hill Mike Noon Summit St New York Central

Death of 7 month old James Wright announced

The funeral for James Hubert Might Wright, seven months old and son of Mr and Mrs Jefferson Wright, will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Orbiston Church with burial at Buchtel. He is survived by his parents one brother two sisters and grandparents Mr and Mrs Dave Wade Mr and Mrs Henry Shafer and great grandmother Mrs Charity Mohler.

Nelsonville James Hubert Might Jefferson Wright Orbiston Church Buchtel Dave Wade Henry Shafer Charity Mohler

Nelsonville Meeting Plans On Grey Fox Bounty Issue

Sportsmen's clubs from the district are to be represented at a Nelsonville City Hall gathering this evening at 7 30 discussing the grey fox bounty problem. All interested are urged to attend.

Nelsonville City Hall

Man Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Ailing City Court

Amos Hay Bron of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to assault and battery at arraignment in the mayoral court of C. G. Dew. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs after affidavit by Hulda Northcutt of Buchtel.

Nelsonville Amos Haybron C. G. Dew Hulda Northcutt Buchtel

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