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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1939
Page
2
Nelsonville council hears complaints, adds a new city feature, and sends a petition to vacate a former street to the street committee for investigation. A motion to raise the city solicitor’s salary from 50 to 75 is defeated as votes fall short. Several street widening and lighting requests are referred to the service department for estimates and action.
In Nelsonville a revival meeting began last night at the Pilgrim Holiness Church drawing a large attendance. Evangelist Rev. R. W. Chatfield of Owosso Michigan preached the opening sermon on We are laborers together with God. Services are set for 7 o clock each night and the public is invited.
The council discussed a month over the mayor's veto but tabled the motion five to two with Anderson Barker Spencer Keplar Nelson voting yea and Huddy Glenn nay. The ordinance was passed earlier, vetoed by Mayor Dew. The Plat of the Backus Addition to Nelsonville was accepted and dedicated for public use, comprising 18 lots between St Charles and Grosvenor Streets, developed by C W Backus Lumber Co. A petition to vacate a section of old Columbus Street was referred to the street committee for investigation. The mayor's January fines totaled $97. Printing and publishing industry ranks high in accidents among major industries.
Nelsonville reports local business changes with Palace Furniture Co. moving from Hyde Building to Barron Building by March end and a new Se to $1.00 store opening in the vacated Public Square room managed by John Maurer of Orbiston.
Social items report Sunday visits by Mr. and Mrs. Everett Roberts and others in McConnelsville and Nelsonville. Asbury clubs, initiations, and meetings fill the week with a Valentine theme, including a 14th birthday party, sorority initiation for forty, G. T. Club steak fry, and M. C. T. Club refreshments.
Nelsonville Retail Clerk's Union No. 887 elected officers for the year at its annual meeting. Elected were President Ivan Matheny Vice President Frank Betts Financial Secretary Nelle Johnson Recording Secretary Bessie Stephenson. Executive board includes Ed Knight Charles Glenn and Anna Riley. Next meeting is the first Monday night in March.
Nelsonville reports the Degree of Pocahontas hosting a regular weekly benefit party at Pocahontas Hall on Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock. The event supports the lodge activities and community outreach.
American Legion members led the Glouster PTA meeting with Mrs. T W Figley presiding in place of an absent president. Legion official DeWeese outlined junior activities including Buckeye State Camp Peace Contest 4 H and Boy Scout programs. students Max Sayre Lowell Cole and Bob Carter spoke. a State Camp movie was shown.
Mrs D P Morris wife of Rev D P Morris of the Church of Christ was discharged after a three week hospital stay in Columbus. She was brought home Monday by the C F Wallace ambulance from White Cross Hospital.
NELSONVILLE The Mechem Gas House Gang won a two out of three match against Athens Gas Co in a league contest. They opened with 845 in a three man game then 964 with four men and closed 937 in the another. Ralph Howe led with a 612 series. Ridenout led Athens with a 594.
Buchtel Local No. 2 UMWA sponsors a benefit party at the Buchtel Opera House Saturday night February 11 at 7 30. The public is invited.
Nelsonville’s newly organized band will rehearse tonight and Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Legion Building. The group convenes for its first formal sessions under new leadership and aims to prepare for upcoming community events.
Gene Arnold son of Supt and Mrs E J Arnold has secured a position with Republic Gas Co in Corpus Christi Texas He is a graduate of Ohio State University and has already started his new duties.
John A. Abel grand worthy president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will visit Glouster Aerie No 468 on Thursday Feb 9 a large number of members from Glouster and nearby towns will hear him speak
Clover Farm Stores annual dinner during food trade conventions in Chicago drew about 150 executives from every food sector. Gerrit Vander Hooning and Winthrop C. Adams led national associations. T Blair Willison remained president as directors were elected for the National Voluntary Groups Institute.
Mrs. Susan Thoma died at her son Jack Thoma's home in Rome last Wednesday and was buried in Columbus Friday. She leaves seven sons and three daughters. a husband and three others preceded her. Survivors include J. S. Epple of Pomeroy Leonard Epple of Bunker Hill and Mike Thoma of Davenport. A stroke preceded her death. She was well known locally, having visited her brother J. S. Epple often.
The Simpson Brotherhood will meet this evening in the social rooms of Simpson M. E. Church. All men in the community are welcome, with guests from the Heath M. E. Church of Middleport. Dinner at 7 o'clock will be followed by discussion and recreation.
William E. Brown injured while cranking his car after Sunday School. He was taken to Mercy Hospital Columbus for X ray showing a broken right wrist. He returned home Sunday evening.
Pomeroy social notes record visits and arrivals from Albany Columbus Cincinnati Dayton Racine and Athens. Attendees include Elsie Hart Hart family members and others with multiple hospital and church activities noted along with a home missionary society meeting at Simpson M E Church.
Four intoxication cases in mayor's court Monday afternoon ended with guilty pleas. Thurston Stone of Thomas Fork received 10 days in jail after arrest Saturday night. Tom Vance a transient was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Rome Hawk the second offender was fined 10 dollars and jailed in default of payment. Lowell Wingett was sentenced to 30 days in jail.
Marriage license issued in probate court to Virgil Runyon 22 a truck driver of Gallipolis and Maudie Long 16 of Middletown on Monday.
Chauncey West Virginia note. The Williamson Shaft Contracting Co led by George Williamson Chauncey and James Williamson Sr and Jr of Columbus completed a 350 foot air shaft 12 by 12 for C. H. Mead Coal Co at East Gulf West Virginia. Two shifts and 19 men finished in 11 weeks. Most work by the firm has been in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Regular meeting of Dover Grange No 2646 will be held tonight from 7 to 8 at the Grange Hall in Chauncey K of P Building. Officers not present at installation will be installed. Earl Tarlton serves as master.
Four Chauncey area churches plan a union meeting at Trimble Church of Christ on Wednesday February 8. The event features a 250 goal for offerings, musical numbers, district greetings, a four church hood quiz with about fifty questions, and a radio broadcast if weather allows. Cars depart at 7 pm for a 7 30 service led by Rev Roger Nooe and Chas Reign Scoville soprano. Refreshments will follow. the public is welcome.
Mrs Billy Worden of Chauncey Nelsonville was surprised at home by family and friends for her 20th birthday anniversary. The party was planned by Mr and Mrs James Schoonover with gifts and a candle cake. Attendees included relatives from Chauncey and Nelsonville.
Five members were honored for long attendance records during Sunday School at Trimble Church of Christ. Byron Skinner received a Bible engraved with his name for a seven year record, while Dorothy White, Joanne Gooding, Nina Kloh, and Nina Johnson were noted for seven, five, five and a half, and one year with few or no absences.
Chauncey old rivals Chauncey Dover and Ames Bern meet Friday night in a key matchup. Chauncey lost to Ames at Amesville on January 21 with a disputed tie claimed by Chauncey. Saturday coach Joe Guerra will lead Chauncey to The Plains for another tough test.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tarlton entertain Chauncey guests at their Ellis Avenue home. Mrs. E G Tarlton visits Caldwell and returns home with her son and daughter in law Earl, and grandsons Jimmy and Tommy who stay for the weekend. Jimmy remains for a week with grandparents Delbert and wife in Caldwell.
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