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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville and Union Furnace to clash in Nelsonville tonight

Union Furnace High School teams travel to Nelsonville for reserve and varsity basketball games. The teams previously met on Nov 28 with a 46 44 varsity thriller and a 17 14 reserves win. Tonight the doubleheader starts 7 45 pm with the varsity at 8 45 pm amid holiday break schedule changes.

Messenger Athens Ohio Nelsonville High School Nelsonville Union Furnace High School Union Furnace Hound Pups Aearnet Shade High School Physics Education Department Hounds

Tourney Under Way With Mixed Matchups

Tournament action begins with a schedule listing players such as Joe Spray, Jack Haffner, Paul Deve, Tom Galvin, Roy Sayers, Clyde Ray, Paul Whyte, Clayton Lee, and others. The fragmentary text hints at eliminations and pairings across a city event, but details are unclear.

Joe Spray Ant Jack Haffner Paul Deve Tom Galvin Roy Sayers Ant Clyde Ray Paul Whyte Ant Clayton Lee Donnny Jobaewe Steve Witeerse

Rites Wednesday for Mrs Marmenset in Nelsonville

The family of Mrs Nere Marmenset will hold a private service at Bee Been Saker funeral home with calling hours expected and funeral services at a later date. Rev L Brene pastor of the Church of Choir will preside. a member Herwei fte will attend.

Nelsonville Nere Marmenset

Try Lower's Prescription Cough Syrup

An advertisement for Lower's Prescription Cough Syrup by Maseiederet and C. Lower of Marion. The copy promotes the remedy for coughs and colds with a focus on its medicinal value and local availability.

Zaleski Social And Personal News Notes

Local notes describe residents attending church events and visits. Families share news of arrivals, travels, and social gatherings in the Zaleski area, highlighting community connections and recent engagements.

Zaleski

Monday Biggest Day For Post Office

Nelsonville Post Office reports the heaviest money handling day with over 17400 measures of postal cash received and parcel activity noted. The event reflects a large surge in mail and money processing, highlighting post office operations in the town.

Nelsonville Hepgest

Water main work closes street segment in Nelsonville

Partial OCR fragment notes a water main project affecting East End between Fourth and Hepains with service limitations. No specific dates or official entities clearly readable.

Nelsonville Walmet Walmet St Hepains Water Maine

Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in December Theft Case

A report from the grand jury indicates a suspect connected to a December theft is held for trial. A war correspondent notes the case involves a bank savings loss and a teenage suspect, with a headpiece and eye protection referenced in the proceedings.

Selene Staeee Wader Bend Peice Ome Savings Bank

Missing Radcliff sailor Bryce Boring in Pearl Harbor raid

McArthur reports Bryce Boring 21 of Radcliff the first WWII casualty from Vinton County. He served fireman second class on the battleship Oklahoma and was reported missing after the December 7 attack. His brothers and sisters are notified locally.

McArthur Vinton County Bryce Boring Radcliff Fermin Theodore Boring Navy Department Bryce Pearl Harbor Boring McArthur High School U. S. Oklahoma Navy Oklahoma Hannah Gregory Goldie Gillogly George Springfield Kermit Chillicothe Beatrice Columbus

Eagles Will Give Candy To Children

Santa Claus will be present to distribute candy to children who attend the event.

Santa Claus

Nelsonville Social Notes Gift Exchange and Events at Local Exchange

Nelsonville social notices describe a Christmas party at the Ohio Bell Telephone Co rooms with a decorated tree, gifts, and a three course dinner. Prizes were awarded in games to Min tt Leebhim and Frances Stage, with additional dinners and visits to homes, including Mrs Mare Perry. The item also notes engagements and student achievements in the community.

Ohio Bell Telephone Co Mintt Leebhim Frances Stage Adeline Ray Wee Geer Favore N Cyeh Bern Mare Perry Ensebeth Byrd

Central PTA Meets Friday

Central PTA discusses holiday activities and teas at Friday meeting. Mrs Warren and Frank Jackson hosted and poured during servinghour. Mrs Tominesa’s room records attendance with Miss Berber and Miss Mowards assisting.

Central Pta W. M Warren Wiliam Dean McKiddie Het Erranget Frank Jackson

Taylor Ridge Social Notes

Taylor Ridge notes list local church event and social visits. Items mention families like Canter Kemptee Kennedy Kennedy and guests from Lancaster and Columbus over the weekend and holidays.

Taylor Ridge Social Notes Taylor Ridge Church of Christ eieSee Ee Zweinek Chiléren Frite Miégelvand Semeey Canter Billie Mertet Bite Meffeen Ira Joanme Kempton Bryan Cirée Canter Wellsten Sunder Mere Herman Kempten Ant Vern Kemptee John EK Wanding Delene Kennedy

Doanville PTA presents December program with operetta

Doanville P T A held its December meeting at the Community Center. Under teachers direction the program featured an operetta The Dolls Christmas Eve and a Junior Choir Christmas cantata. Cast included Billy Keeney Leonard Layton Lois Ann Tignor Connie Tignor John McClain Tommy Reynolds Susie Thompson Betty Warren Junior Bennett Shirley Six Louise McGuire Ruth Ann Koon Jennie Merriman Donna Hoskins and others with Vonnie Yates and David Merriman listed among roles.

Doanville Doanville P.T.A Billy Keeney Leonard Layton Mariette Lois Ann Tignor Dinah Connie Tignor Captain Kid John McClain Barbara Six Juanita Six Frances Mourne Mama Dancing Dolls Vernice Six Alice Gantee Sylvia Matheny Grace Savage Bride Vonnie Yates David Merriman

Free Christmas Show for Children in Nelsonville

Nelsonville announces a free program for local children at the Majestic Theater. Two performances are set for 2:00 and 3:30 PM with comedies and themed acts. Open to children from surrounding towns. manager Steenrod promotes community entertainment.

Nelsonville Steenrod Majestic Theater Sean Alleagens Comerommea Will Nehede

Spectacles Recovered Unbroken After Mine Coal Wash

A pair of spectacles lost in a Kimber mine was found after a coal car was dumped at the tipple. The glasses passed seven conveyors three shaker screens and a coal washing machine before being recovered intact and returned to owner Mr A Bols.

Kimberly Kimber A. Bols

Chorus to Present Bias of Christmas at First Presbyterian

Nelsonville reports a new chorus under Seelbach will perform The Bias of Christmas at First Presbyterian Church on Christmas Eve at 9 30. The program includes a concluding youth commemoration service. The event lasts about an hour and is open to the public.

Nelsonville Seelbach First Presbyterian Church Tuxte Society of Th

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