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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1941

Page

6

Nelsonville Community Chest Campaign Opens February 10

The Nelsonville Community Chest Association launches its welfare fund drive Monday February 10 with a goal of $2,200 and a large soliciting force. Ralph W. Parks leads as campaign chairman as four divisions organize district teams and budgets include Boy Scouts $600 Girl Scouts $600 Child Welfare $500 Salvation Army $100 Medical Aid for Poor $400.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Community Chest Association Ralph W. Parks Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Child Welfare Association Salvation Army Girl Scout Little House Monroe St

Scout Troop 65 Receives 1941 Charter at Elks Hall

Scout Troop 65 of Nelsonville received its 1941 charter at a special meeting held at the Elks Home Tuesday night. District Chairman Roy L. Dupler presented certificates to the troop committee and Dr E L Murphy the scoutmaster. The ceremony included presentation of the first pennant for 100 percent Boy Life subscriptions and a pledge by the troop to the Scout oath and laws.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Elks Home Roy L. Dupler Athens Hock-Hocking Earl R. Baker Randall Steenrod Paul Shearer Frank Betta Clyde Evans E. L. Murphy Dupler Boy's Life Boy Scout Dr. Murphy Carl Dilcher Gilbert Weiss Bob Smith Assembly Point Public Square Joe Stratton Stratton Roy Dupler Camp Nelson

Loyal Workers' Class Hosts Birthday Meeting

Nelsonville church group gathers seventeen members and a guest for the Loyal Workers' Class of the Church of Christ. Hostess Mrs J J Ottis celebrates a birthday with gifts cards and flowers as Mrs James leads devotions and the group president runs the business session. A potluck lunch and valentine exchange follow.

Nelsonville J. J. Ottis Loyal Workers Church of Christ James Juniper

Boy Scout Troop 66 to celebrate twelfth anniversary in Nelsonville

Nelsonville salutes Boy Scout Troop 66 with a Friday dinner and program at the K of P dining room, honoring the charter presentation. Mothers’ Council members organize the menu and program, with music, demonstrations, and talks planned.

Nelsonville K. of P Mothers’ Council Committee. Com Thomas Lax E. J. Arnold Ted Katzenback Chas. Vaughn Wilbur Jonas Washington Party Lincoln Party Scout Bob Bateman Donald Mender Paul Midkiff Verlagg Donald Jonas John Katzenback Dick Matheny Bill Schmitter Charles Cox Kenneth Hulm

Neighborhood captains listed for door to door drive

A sequence of names and street areas outlines neighborhood captains for a door to door activity. Helen Shaw leads the Grover Street and north west territories, Lillian Stover heads Madison to Oak and south of Grover, L. A. Davis directs Robbins Road area, Ed Carter oversees Bone Hollow, Mrs Jack Call covers Factory District, with William Hughes as a captain elsewhere.

Helen Shaw Warren Badger Edith Lee Wm. George College Ave Grover St Frederick Madison Lillian Stover Willard Brunston Oria North Charles Freer Clinton Elizabeth Oak Sts Oak Grover L. A. Davis Carl Coakley Miles Howe Robbins Road Athena Brick

Fraternal Order event plans district initiation in Jacksonville

Nelsonville District 4 Fraternal Order of Eagles sponsors a district initiation at Jacksonville on Friday February 7. All series have been requested to participate and a speaker from the state organization department will be present.

Nelsonville Order of Eagles Jacksonville State Organization Department

Dorcas Society Meeting at Doanville Community Center

The Dorcas Society of Doanville will meet tonight at seven o'clock at the Community Center. Elections of officers will be held and a chili supper will follow the meeting.

Doanville — Dorcas Society

Holidays Close Nelsonville Unemployment Office

The Nelsonville office of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation will be closed on Wednesday February 12 for Lincoln's Birthday and on Saturday February 22 for Washington's Birthday.

Nelsonville Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Lincoln Washington

Benefit Party Sponsored by Will Give Party Nelsonville

The D of A will sponsor a benefit party in the LO C F Hall Friday night at 7 45 oclock with proceeds aiding a local cause.

Nelsonville D. of A Lo.c.f

Hounds Tackle Logan in Friday Night Basketball Clash

Nelsonville hosts undefeated Logan Chieftains at the local gym in a Friday showdown. The Greyhounds trail in the standings with three wins and two losses, while Logan leans on long shots and free throws after a 38-34 win over Columbus West.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Logan Chieftains Chieftain Athens Greyhounds Bulldogs Columbus West High Logan Brehm Lohr West High Scott Johnston Chieftains Columbus Lads

Sohio Team Wins City League Duel Over Beasleys

Nelsonville report says Sohio Service won first place by defeating Beasleys in three straight games. Kenny Cope posted 225 single and 602 triple for Sohio while Chuck Shafer led Beasleys with 220 and 568.

Nelsonville Sohio Service Beasleys Kenny Cope Sohio Chuck” Shafer Neimans Straitsville W. Chapman M. Brooks

Wilbur Denny Dies at 53 in Nelsonville

Wilbur Denny age 53 died last night at his Adams Street home in Nelsonville. He is survived by wife Ruth and mother Mrs. Sarah Denny, eight sons Floyd Ronald Lloyd Richard Jack Ed Glenn and Lonnie all of Nelsonville, daughter Mrs. Vivian Savage of Bucyrus, four brothers and one sister. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Nelsonville Wilbur Denny Adams St Ruth Sarah Denny Floyd Ronald Lloyd Richard Jack Glenn Lonnie Vivian Savage Bucyrus

Two Games On Tonight At Local High School Gym

Two games on the independent basketball card join tonight at 8 15 p m Retail Clerks vs Camp Nelson and at 9 15 Platts Sohio of The Plains teams meet Covert Icemen. Clerks feature a new lineup with former high school stars while Camp Nelson touts a fast five that beat the Clerks earlier this season. Icemen and Sohio renew a four game last season deadlock rivalry in the final contest.

Nelsonville Camp Nelson Platts Sohio the Plains Camp Clerks Carbon Hill Icemen Sohio Boys

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