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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville Council Condemns Absorption of Fines

Nelsonville officials condemn a new state law that would absorb all city fines and costs from mayor's court into the county law library fund. Auditor C. Gibson cites expected annual city contribution of 2565 dollars, with ten year averages around 1600 dollars. Council proposes two monthly meetings and a reduced bond for the city treasurer, while reviewing bids for 100000 bricks for storm sewers and streets. The Nazarene Church seeks to build on Lot 68 and asks abandonments of an alley. petition referred to street committee. January fines total 82.30 and are filed.

Nelsonville County Law Library Association C. ©. Gibson C. G. Dew Council F. G. Kourl Church of the Nazarene W. Franklin St Franklin and Lancaster Sts Franklin St D. E. Maxson W. J. Pierce George W. Lowery Lizzie Storick Street Committee Gerald Nelson

Laurel Cliff Social And Personal Notes

Laurel Cliff notes report various local visits and illnesses. Attendance at Sunday School stood at 31. Mrs. Oscar Fowler and Mrs. Kittie Evans are ill. Families visiting include the Hysells with son William, the Bahr move to Peoples House, and gatherings with Evans, Harper, Matson, and Cross households. Charles Deihl suffered a foot injury while working at McFarland Mine.

Laurel Cliff Oscar Fowler Kittie Evans Milton Hysell William Hysell Tipton Iowa Edna Schaefer Bert Stahl Margarette Leifheit Naylors Run Hill Charles Deihl McFar

Spokane Museum Adds Jivaro War Head Exhibit

The Spokane museum expanded its collection with a shrunken head of a Jivaro warrior killed in battle in Ecuador. The head measures about the size of an orange and is now part of the display.

Spokane Wash Ecuador

Nelsonville School Notes Intramurals and Activities Reported

Miss Ruth Higgin s, manager of the high school girls intramural basketball tourney, lists Friday games with sophomores, freshmen, juniors and seniors scoring in close matchups. Senior guidance classes toured Brooks Shoe Factory to study occupations under Miss Grace Roberts and Miss Lillian Stover. Junior class earned sixteen dollars from a dance after the Nelsonville Athens game as they plan a spring banquet and dance for seniors.

Nelsonville Ruth Higgins Grace Roberts Lillian Stover Brooks Shoe John Brooks Jack Laessle

Social Notes of Bradford Matchmaking, Visits and Illnesses

Social notes recount visits among Bradford residents including Mrs Ed Russell and Mrs Guy Russell with Anthony Hysell of Pomeroy. Family visits occur with Mrs Clarence Andrews in Middleport and Haze Hager in Pomeroy. Funeral services for Viola Hysell are set for Wednesday at Bradford Church. Bible School attendance was 71 with Rev J P Miller presiding after.

Bradford Ed Russell Guy Russell Anthony Hysell Pomeroy Charles Burt Clarence Andrews Middleport A. L. Hysell Bradbury Haze Hager John Eskew Viola Hysell Charles Hysell Jennie Goble George Miller Hysell Run Floyd Rumfield Ryger Charles Lambert Charles, Jr Ethel Lambert

Nelsonville Sportsmen to Meet Wednesday Evening

Nelsonville Sportsmen Association schedules a meeting at 7 30 p m in the American Legion building Wednesday evening. Members are urged to attend and others interested are invited.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association American Legion

Pocahontas Hall Benefit Party Sponsored in Nelsonville

Degree of Pocahontas hosts a regular weekly benefit party in Pocahontas Hall tonight at 7 30. The event aims to raise funds for community needs with attendance from local residents and members.

Nelsonville — Degree of Pocahontas Pocahontas Hall

Nelsonville women bowlers seek games at Central Alleys

The Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's bowling team will practice Tuesday evening at 6 30 at Central Bowling Alleys. Interested players should contact Jack Kelley to arrange a match with the local women keglers.

Nelsonville Jack Kelley

Mine Worker Injured as Machine Crushed Foot

Nelsonville report says Andrew Kavish of Kimberly Mine suffered a broken left ankle and mangled foot when his leg was caught under a machine late Monday. An extra machine man who had just started work, Kavish was taken to White Cross Hospital Columbus after first aid. He lives on Spice Lick Hill.

Nelsonville Andrew Kavish Kimberly Mine Kavish White Cross Hospital Columbus Spice Lick Hill

Nelsonville Social Notes

Nelsonville ENTERTAINS GROUP Mrs C C Butts to host Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters at her Fort St home Wednesday at 6 30. Willing Workers Class of the Church of Christ meets Thursday Feb 8 at 7 at Mrs Wilma Browns. Assisting hostesses Mrs A Flowers and Mrs Vandelia McCullum. Each member asked to bring a valentine. VISITS PARENTS Miss Margery Vorkes, S E Ohio teacher, weekend guest of her parents. Miss Carma Haffner and Mrs Ina Hall, Columbus, weekend guests of Mrs James Hallett.

C. C. Butts The Pythian Sisters Fort St Church of Christ Wilma Brown Walnut St A. Flowers Vandella McCullum Margery Vorkes S. E. Ohio Carma Haffner Ina Hall Columbus James Hallett

Circle of Ruth Meets at Presbyterian Church

The Circle of Ruth met Monday evening in the social rooms with 13 members. Mrs. Mable Haffner, president, presided while Miss Margaret Johnson led the program on prayer and devotions. Mrs. James Stewart presented the Year Book, Mrs. James Knight read a pamphlet My Cake, and Mrs. Lloyd Evans spoke on Tithing. Mrs. Harry Galvin hosted and refreshments followed.

Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian Church Mable Haffner Margaret Johnson James Stewart James Knight Lloyd Evans Harry Galvin

Plains News Notes Regional Salud and Local Visits

David Tate remains in serious condition at home after a stroke several weeks ago. Etta Frazier is much improved after a recent illness. Willard Wallace family from Crooksville spent the weekend visiting relatives here. Everett West suffered painful injuries in a state mine fall at Kimberly Mine. Walter Wharton Jr. returned home from Columbus after treatment at White Cross Hospital. Frank McCollister and family visited with Joe Wallace. Residents show interest in meetings to resume operation of the Hocking Mine.

the Plains David Tate Etta Frazier Willard Wallace Crooksville Everett West Kimberly Walter Wharton, Jr Columbus White Cross Hospital Frank McCollister Joe Wallace Hocking

Pratts Fork Club Meets at Ator Home

Rainy Day Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Cora Ator for a noon dinner. Anna Hart received the guest box. Next meeting will be with Alvira Burson. William Howard and family were Sunday guests of Hamby Ator.

Leo Williams Dana Swartz Faye A. K. Hutchins Wiley Colburn Clyde Colburn

Holbein Portrait Claim Ties to Queen Elizabeth Girl Image

Antique dealer George Fripp asserts a Holbein portrait shows a young Queen Elizabeth, believed to have been sent to her brother Edward in 1551. Experts have not confirmed the find, and the picture’s authenticity remains disputed.

Holbein London-U.p Queen Elizabeth George Fripp Fripp Eizabeth Edward

Buchtel Announces Large Honor Roll Across Grades

The Buchtel schools publish a large honor roll listing students from first through seniors. Notable names include Rita Banfield Billy Banfield Mary Lou Jones June Ervin Alice Thompson Robert Schenz and John Lanning among many others across all grades.

Buchtel Rita Banfield Billie Jeane Kirkendall Joan Dearing Roy Earl Wright Danny Milligan Jimmy Hayden Juliann Krotche Gien Hillyer Jack Kieffer Billy Devenport Billy Wagner Arthur Buell Sally Whitmore Margaret Robson Jerry Tolliver Jack Russell Phyllis Yates Jimmy Covert Jack Hopkins Jody Leake Nina Collins Lowell Graham Patricia White Shirley Locke Patsy Roby Jackie Robson Bobby MacCoullock Richard Dearing Billy Banfield Martha Lee Tolliver Don Robert Smathers Mary Lou Jones Thomas Sheskey Max Collins Mary Novak Genevieve Smart Mary Lou Murphy Earl Graham Dickie Russell Ora Pierce Billy White Zella Pierce James Tolliver Nancy Whitmore Lewis Buell June Ervin Vivian Murphy Alice Thompson Margaret Drescher Betty Lou Tignor Frances Levering Dale Koon Robert Schenz John Lanning Howard Hartman Mary Jo Kovaleski Hubert Lanning

Community Notes from Coolville and Troy

Local society news lists church meetings social visits and family travel in Coolville and Troy Ohio. Entries mention the Methodist Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs C L White with Valentine exchange, prayer meetings at Mrs Anderson Bentz and Reverend E B Dean, plus numerous family visits and guests in nearby towns.

Nelsonville Girls Defeat Logan Quintet 19 8

Nelsonville girls beat Logan 19 to 8 at Logan Monday night. Doris Cook led with 11 points, Betty Stewart added 4 before a sprained knee forced her out. Logan’s Krumlauf and Van Atta each scored four. Local guard work by Tomlinson Connors Bateman and others noted. Nelsonville has won four of the last five.

Nelsonville Logan Doris Cook Betty Stewart Betty Beverage Shaw Krumlauf van Atta Mary Tomlinson Bonnie Connors

Silcott Bowlers Edge New Straitsville in City League Match

Silcott's Bar and Grill bowers defeated New Straitsville Merchants 2657 to 2552 at Central Alleys Monday night. Silcott led 2-0, dropped the third. Shearer's 224 single and 586 total led the evening. Pierce had 548 for second. Calkins topped the visitors with 201 and Ward added a 52 triple.

Nelsonville Silcott’s Bar and Grill New Straitsville Merchants Central Shearer Pierce Calkins Ward Calkins Onere Lawson Williams Ward Conceeces Wilson Rittenmyer Pierce Ocenece Silcott Hall Nee Eeee

Altar Ladies Reorganize at St Philip Neri Church

Murray City Feb 6 Altar Ladies Sodality of St Philip Neri Church met in the bazaar room to reorganize after years absence. Nineteen members attended with Mrs Velma Popoczy and daughter Margaret as hosts. Monthly meetings planned and former members urged to attend.

Murray City Altar Ladies Sodality St. Philip Neri Church Velma Popoczy Margaret Anna Simons John Byron William Thomas Columbus Mary Thomas James Smart Dunedeen Fla George Smart Smart Mary Louise Albaugh Harry Shuttleworth Oscar Albaugh John Swyers Raymond Burt Nelsonville Martha Houston Howard Bush Dennis Babbs Shawnee George Tedrow Crooksville Ruth Davis Athens Harold Davis Davis Grace Thomas Mary Donoghue Zaleski Donoghue William Hawk Oscar Lopez Vivian Peacock Logan Barney Penn Pearl Williams Carbon Hill Frank Williams Charles Shuttleworth John Hogan Charles Dugan Mary Dugan

High School Boys Rush Homemaking Courses

California high school boys increasingly enroll in homemaking classes. Applications exceed state facilities, the Department of Education reports, signaling broader adoption of domestic training alongside future married life preparation.

Sacramento Cal U.P California Department Ofeducation

Elk Bowlers Fall To Red and White quintet in Lan caster

Nelsonville Elks suffered a third straight defeat at 20th Century Recreation Alleys Lancaster Sunday as Red and White Store topped them by 134 pins. Steenrod posted 222 in a 961 middle game while Martin hit 236 and Moore posted a 591 triple for the day.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks Lancaster Red and White Spike” Wilkens Bill Cole Okey” Martin Steenrod The Elks Martin Moore

Social Notes of Glouster Weekend Guests

Glouster social column lists visiting relatives and locals Sunday gatherings. Several families from Columbus River Rouge Jacksonville Pt. Pleasant Belle Warren Elyria and Athens are noted alongside illness updates on Miss Sabra. The piece closes with Sabra's improving health after surgery and ongoing convalescence.

Social Notes from Bradbury Vision of community events

Sunday attendance at Bradbury Bible School noted. A 27 inch silver poplar in Edward Gilkey’s yard split four feet from ground in the cold. Pastors and residents from Gallipolis Pomeroy Columbus and Charleston visit and stay with local families. fox hound poisoning reported. several households host guests including Russell Reuter Dodson and Keffer family in Middleport and Roseville.

Bradbury — Bible School Edward Gilkey J. P. Miller Columbus Peter Houck Gallipolis Charles Ricketts Pomeroy Sanford Dodson G. C. Russell Walla Bob Hanning Roseville Paneer Dora Russefil

Dorcas Class Meeting At Hollister Home

GLOUSTER Bea Price, 20 year old son of A J Price, went to Cherrington Hospital Logan Monday for an appendectomy. Foster Price's twin sister Miss Forrest Price is a student nurse at Cherington Hospital. Dorcas Class of the U B Sunday School at Hollister will meet at the home of Mrs Florence Hodgson Wednesday at 1 30 with Mrs Anna Hodgson assisting hostess.

Glouster Bea Price A. J. Price Cherrington Hospital Logan Foster Miss Forrest Price Dorcas U. B Hollister Florence Hodgson Anna Hodgson

Aged Resident Dies Monday At Home In Jacksonville

George Burdiss, 80, was found dead Monday morning at his Jacksonville home where he lived 51 years after moving from Buchtel. Survived by eight children including Mrs Duncan and Mrs Seckinger, services at Holy Cross Church Thursday 9 AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

Glouster George Burdiss Jacksonville Buchtel Katherine George Duncan William Seiler Hollister Julia Seckinger Otto Brinckley Victor Hallam Columbus Ralph Dugan Lawrence Fred Burdiss Holy Cross Church Father E. E. Yocke Calvary Cemetery

Dairymen edge Athens Gas Co. in late rally at Sportland

In a Sunday bowling match at Sportland Recreation Athens the Scott Dairy quintet defeated Athens Gas Co. 2752 to 2520 after trailing by 40 pins after the first game. Bryan Gormley led with 584 series including a 255 in the final game, while Red Jauchius rolled 631 for Scott Dairy and Ridenour led Athens Gas with 517.

Scott Dairy G. Wolf R. Johnston R. Jauchius V. Eddy B. Gormley Athens Gas Co Ridenour Smith Dunkle Harmon Horn

Citizens Meeting Called in Glouster February 8

The public is urged to attend a citizens meeting in the Glouster mayor's office Thursday night February 8. Officials from Glouster Trimble and Jacksonville townships and the citizenry are urged to be present to discuss unemployment and valley conditions.

Glouster Glouster, Trimble Jacksonville

Child Feeds Birds In Glouster

Betty Lou Robin a seven year old second grader in Glouster Schools feeds a fine flock of birds each morning before school. If she forgets the birds gather outside and chirp until she brings the food. She especially cherishes a beautiful red bird.

Glouster Betty Lou Robinson Betty Lou

Revival in Progress at Jacksonville Methodist Church

Revival services held nightly at 7 30 at the Methodist Church of Millfield. Sunday announcements list Jacksonville 9 am Boy Scout service Trimble 9 40 Chauncey 10 30 and Millfield 7 30 pm Rev Sam C Elsea is pastor.

Jacksonville Methodist Church of Millfield Jacksonville Methodist Trimble Chauncey Sam C. Elsea

Pastor Rehired by Local Church of Christ Board

Rev. Max M. Martin, pastor of the Church of Christ, is rehired for another year by the official board. Martin came from Belmont last May and receives a substantial salary raise.

Glouster Max M. Martin Church of Christ Martin Belmont

Sermons on the Stations of the Cross at Holy Cross Church

Fr Yocke announces a Lenten series at Holy Cross Church with sermons on the Stations of the Cross every Wednesday and Sunday at 7 pm. The schedule lists each station from Feb 7 to Mar 22 including Rosary and benediction after each service.

Glouster—Revy Yocke Holy Cross Church Jesus Simon Veronica

Taft Club Meeting With Dr. Brehm Speaker

GLOUSTER Taft for President Club will meet Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the High School Building. Guest speaker is Dr. Brehm of Logan, representative from Hocking County to the General Assembly.

Glouster Dr. Brehm, Logan Hocking County General Assembly

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