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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1939

Page

6

Frank Lewis Seriously Hurt in Auto Accident at Washington Adams

Nelsonville report says Frank Lewis aged 83 was struck by a car at the Washington and Adams Street intersection about 8:45 PM. He suffered both legs broken below the knees and was taken to St Francis Hospital Columbus after first aid. Driver S H Bowles Haydenville said he could not see the pedestrian until near headlights and stopped after the impact.

Nelsonville Frank Lewis Grover Lewis Adams St Washington St. Francis Hospital Columbus S. H. Bowles Haydenville Charlies Thompson Bowles Lewis Washington St

Fire Damages Mantel in Ogg Building Home

A smoldering fire under a hearth at Jimmy Monks' residence on the second floor of the Ogg building Chestnut Street caused damage to the mantel and tile hearth this morning.

Nelsonville Jimmy Monks Ogg Chestnut St

Boy Struck by Auto Recovers in Nelsonville

Wayne Edward Hunley age six son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hunley is reported recovering from injuries after being struck by an automobile on Adams Street Thursday evening in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Wayne Edward Robert Hunley Adams St

Illness brings relatives to Worthington home

Mr and Mrs Ted Schoppelier of Columbus were called Sunday due to the illness of her father George Worthington at the Worthington home. Others present included Mr and Mrs Earl Worthington of Buchtel and Mr and Mrs Walter Worthington of Nelsonville along with Mr and Mrs Lewis Wright Mr and Mrs Rex Allen and his mother of Crooksville.

Schoppelier Columbus George Worthington

McArthur Social Notes Highlights Dec Events and Visits

McArthur society items note Mrs Harry Dunkle returning from Wooster visit. H S Hamiltons visited Reynolds in Alabama. A Will Jr and four girls shopped in Columbus. Benedict and Robinette spent the night in Columbus. Richard Jones funeral drew many high school students. Jones fatally injured by hit and run in Columbus. Weber visits with Hazel Wareheim in Cleveland. Cox served on Federal Petit Jury in Columbus. Betty and Gerry Wrightsel and Margaret Wrightsel visited in Columbus. PTA plans Christmas dance Dec 21. Eagles party Dec 14 to raise funds for needy children. Junior play High School Mystery debuts Dec 15 under Miss Linnie Arnold.

Columbus John L. Weber Hazel Wareheim Cleveland Milton S. Cox Pettit Jury Betty Gerry Wrightsel Jerry O'Shaughnessy Margaret Wrightsel Parent-Teacher Association Eagles Linnie Arnold

Deer drive fire devours 75000 acres in Colusa area

In Colusa California deer are starving as 75 000 acres of brush and range land burn away leaving only alfalfa fields. Farmers may kill five point deer but few do so due to trouble delivering meat to market.

Boy Scouts Meet Tonight in Nelsonville Troop 66

Troop 66 of Nelsonville meets at 7 p m at West School. Dues should be paid tonight if possible per Assistant Scoutmaster Bob Johnson. Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias will sponsor the troop in 1940. The 1940 troop committee includes C Roy Tomlinson James Patton Dr C C Butts Carlyle R Mender and Donald Lancaster. Troop 66 has 39 members with eight to be registered. Scouts to serve on traffic duty for the Santa Claus parade under Wilbur D Mender and Bob Johnson.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts the West School Bob Johnson Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias W. W. Warren C. Roy Tomlinson James Patton C. C. Butts Carlyle R. Mender Donald Lancaster Troop 66 Wilbur D. Mender Police Department

Long Bottom Farm Meeting Concludes at Three Sessions

Three sessions of the Farmers Institute were held in Long Bottom with state speakers Mrs. M. C. Rosselott and P. E. Grubb offering addresses. County agents Green and Geneva Humphrie also spoke, and Miss Smith provided musical numbers. Officers elected to lead next year include President Carl Buckley and Secretary Mrs. Bert Shumway.

Farmers’ Institute M. C. Rosselott Buford P. E. Grubb Johnstown Fadely Racine High School Green Geneva Humphrie Miss Smith Reedsville Carl Buckley Bert Shumway C. E. Humphry Mary Matlack Betty Roush Linnie Swan Racine Roush Ruth Lydia Myers Belleville W. Va Ruth Pryor Roy Bush Mt. Oliver Ohio River Mora Coleman Sand and Gravel Company Dorothy New Martinsville

Kansas coeds healthier than men at University

Lawrence Kansas. Dr A Canuteson director of student health at the university reports health tests show 67 percent of women with A one health and 47 percent of men with the same rating. Ten percent of entering men are underweight. The average coed is 18 years old weighs 110 pounds and stands 5 feet 4 inches. The average man is 19 years old 145 pounds and 5 feet 8.8 inches tall.

University

Daughters of America Sponsor Nelsonville Benefit Party

The Daughters of America plan a benefit party at the ICCF Hall in Nelsonville on Friday at 7:45 PM. A parachute stunt is advertised with skirts noted as the last to open.

Nelsonville The Daughters of America 1.C.C.F. Hall

Zaleski Social And Personal Highlights

First quarterly conference at the Methodist Church Sunday evening was led by Supt. J. Ira Jones. Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Elmer McKibben for a Christmas party. Local high school teams earned mixed basketball results as the Zaleski boys won and the girls lost. Mrs. Louisa Hamilton visited McArthur. Courthouse dedication in McArthur drew local attendees. Walnut furniture contract announced for Montgomery judiciary building.

Zaleski Methodist Church J. Ira Jones Ladies Aid Society Elmer McKibben Helen McKibben Alice McCuskey Chillicothe McCuskey Albany Mont Herwick Betty Roger Herwick Barbara New Plymouth R. D Fa James McKibben Sunny

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