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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1940
Page
2
Readable scraps show a crowded page with notes about a wrestling feature, a city prom, and names like Logan, Haven, and Smith. Mentions of a library, a county area, and a Friday schedule hint at a community section with miscellaneous notices and brief items.
Nelsonville expects presidential approval of a $200000 WPA water treatment plant project. Burges Niple designed plan approved at district and state WPA levels, with final Washington review pending. Easements and preparations continue as work may employ about 279 men over eight months, sponsor share about $62000.
A Fifth birthday celebration for Jeanie Marie Ossman was held at 692 Chestnut St with guests from Nelsonville and surrounding towns. The Schulz family returned from Baltimore to visit in Mineral and Amesville areas. Birth of Edith Ann Rizer on Christmas Day announced by Dwight Rizer and Hazel Huddy. Moores and Tedrows spent holidays in Toledo and Crooksville with relatives.
Dr. Elmer G. Horton of Columbus district governor of Lions Club International and Bob Smith of the Lancaster club spoke at a Nelsonville dinner. They discussed plans for the Nelsonville Club charter meeting set for February 5.
Nelsonville residents visit Mr Wallace at Grant Hospital as he enters Columbus hospital for treatment and an upcoming operation. Gerrald Wallace accompanies Mrs Wallace on Sunday in Columbus.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor a watch party at their club rooms tonight starting at 8 o clock for members and guests. Lunch will be served and a program enjoyed during the evening.
The Dorcas Society of Doanville Church will sponsor a Watch Party inviting boys from Mrs. Thomas' class and girls from Mrs. Sweezy's class along with other youths. Attendees should bring sandwiches and the Community Center opens after 9 o'clock.
Straitsville won two of three from Wilson Bros in a City League bout at local drives Monday. George Wilson rolled 231 single and 604 triple. Off nights set until Tuesday’s high school doubles tourney and a special Grudge match with Glouster youngsters. Wednesday pinmen travel to Athens to face Juetters Oils.
A Watch Night service will be observed tonight at Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street Nelsonville. The program starts at 8 o clock with various speakers and special music. The public is invited.
Nelsonville Methodist Epworth League plans a devotional service this evening from 7 to 9 in the church auditorium. All young people in the community are invited to attend.
Action Guild won two games from the McCarty Tinkers Monday evening. Charlie Clark led the Tinkers with high single 186 and high series 516. The schedule note says the game planned for Monday was bowled Sunday due to late store hours.
Nelsonville Eagles report a busy Christmas season with a chicken dinner for members, gifts of candy oranges and nuts at the Eagles Home with Santa Claus, and about 85 baskets for needy families. The lodge donated poultry to local schools for pupil dinners and wishes a Happy New Year for 1941. Family Night on Friday Jan 3 features a band floor show euchre games a tournament and prizes for men and tickets for children to a show.
The Kiwanis Club of Glouster held a Ladies Night Monday at Hotel Gordon honoring retiring president Dan Kovach and welcoming new president O. L. Easley. A 6:30 chicken dinner preceded a program with music by Miss Marcella Jones, readings, and a dialect skit by L. K. Heiskell and Al Craft.
Mr and Mrs Morris of 32 Morgan St entertained a group of friends at their Glosuter home. Guests included Lem Warren Leonard Viney Clifton Mitchell Rosa Williams Bertha Keyes Helen Leach Thomas Brown and others. Miss Ethel Morris played piano and helped serve a three course lunch beside a Christmas tree and candies.
Stanley Skinner 16 the son of Mr and Mrs Chris Skinner was accidentally shot in the left foot while hunting with his father near Bishopville. The gun discharged unexpectedly. he received first aid at a local physician and was later taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. The injury is not serious.
Glouster unit announces Thursday evening meeting with initiation of new members. Refreshments will be served.
Local stores will be closed all day Wednesday New Year’s Day but open tonight until 9. The post office will also be closed New Year’s Day. Lobby hours 10 to 12 for lock boxes. windows closed all day. Special deliveries only. no city or rural deliveries.
Coral Hambel of Carmel wed Wayne Border son of Mr and Mrs Warren Border of Clarksburg Ohio just after midnight Christmas morning at Millfield home. Rev Mingus officiated. Bride wore soldier blue wool. Groom in naval uniform aboard U S S Wasp stationed Norfolk Va. Wedding breakfast at Union Launch. Christmas dinner with families. couple to reside on coast once Lat er husband joins.
Mrs H Spiegel of Cleveland guests at son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ben Goldberg in Glouster. Miss Mary Wells of Toledo visits Maplewood parents and goes to Pleasant City Monday. Mrs William Morgan and daughter return to Youngstown after vacation with Alden Wells family. Ilah Mae Viney attends Ohio State News banquet in Columbus. Lalla Danford returns from visits in New Marshfield Athens and Christmas. Mrs Sarah Jonas plans Massillon visit with Emerson Jonas family after Christmas.
Glouster church group of the Methodist Church will gather Thursday at 7 30 for a church meeting. A musical program will be presented and refreshments served. All members are urged to attend.
Salvation Army officials Major W. W. Hins shaw and Charles Smith of Athens will lead mid week services at the Salvation Army headquarters tonight. Two services are planned one at eight o'clock and a watch night service at 10 30 o'clock.
NELSONVILLE The body of Mrs Rowena Washburn who died at her daughter's home in Wadsworth will be brought to Nelsonville this evening and taken to Warren Funeral Home for calling and Wednesday services at two oclock led by Reverend Downs of Wadsworth Burial will be at Greenlawn The Washburns were pioneers of the Hocking Valley and Mrs Washburn had lived in Nelsonville for 70 years.
Nelsonville report says Frank Gill, a Kimberly Mine employee, was taken to Lancaster City Hospital with an eye infection after being struck by coal on December 23. He was accompanied by his wife and her mother, Mrs. William Jacobs, and will stay for treatment.
In Nelsonville the Presbyterian Brotherhood hosts Ladies Night on Thursday January 2 with a 6 30 dinner. Fidelis Class Circle of Ruth and families of members invited. A quiz contest pits five men against five ladies and a spelling contest between teams of ten. An orchestra provides music.
Murray City Christmas season brings a flow of visitors and family gatherings. Julia Robinson learns of her granddaughter Mary Louise Jones's marriage to Don Warhime of Nelsonville. Local residents welcomed relatives from Cleveland, Columbus, Akron, Toledo, Barberton, Zanesville, Glouster, and more, with numerous names listed as holiday guests and hosts.
Funeral services were held at two o'clock at the Asbury Church for Martin McConaha who was found dead Saturday night near Lake Hope after two months missing from his home. Burial followed at Asbury. The body was at Stouts Funeral Home before the service. He is survived by his wife seven daughters and two sons.
Nelsonville York Grange hosts a New Year’s Eve party at the Grange Hall Tuesday at eight. Members and families will enjoy games and dances with round and square dancing. Bring sandwiches and doughnuts for the gathering.
The Chase Circle of Ruth met Thursday December 26 at Mrs Della Stanley's home for a pot luck dinner with many members and one visitor Mrs Winnie Armstrong of Laurelville. Christmas gifts were exchanged and the next meeting is set for January 30 with officer elections.
Announcement notes the Eastern Stars district meeting on February six in Pomeroy. Afternoon sessions include a school of instructions at the Masonic Temple followed by a nighttime inspection of the Pomeroy Chapter by Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Fairy Gingery of Columbus.
James Staley and Kimberly of Nelsonville faced arraignment in Mayor C. G. Dew’s court on theft of an automobile and removal of parts from a car. Each pleaded innocent and were bound over to the grand jury under a 500 bond, while both remain on parole from Mansfield Reformatory. parole officials were notified. John Windle Jr of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined five dollars plus costs.
Wheeler urges pursuit of peace in Europe as inevitable, arguing a just peace will curb Hitlerism. He cites American leadership and British defense, warns against convoying British ships, and opposes Johnson and Neutrality Acts as risking war.
The eight of spades is labeled the unluckiest card in superstition. Historical references note Napoleon Bonaparte as attributing his defeats to its influence.
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