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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Launches First Community Chest Drive

Nelsonville opens its first Community Chest campaign with a $2,200 goal to be met during the week. Chairman R W Parks leads 45 district canvassers while E Paul Cotton of Athens reviews past drives. Local clergy and officials speak at the Girl Scout Little House as mothers serve refreshments.

Nelsonville R. W. Parks Little House Monroe St E. Paul Cotton Athens William George Charles A. Freer E. J. Arnold Edward Sharp

Scouts Hold City Election At Camp Nelson

About 40 Boy Scouts from Troops 63 64 and 66 gathered at Camp Nelson recreation hall after a city mobilization call from Francis Kouri service director and Scoutmaster of Troop 63. District Commissioner Arch Knowlton opened the event with a warning to all city scouts and the election board led the civic vote. Lieutenant Bill Hickman former mayor addressed the group and praised their work while plans were announced for a free picture show next Friday. Troop 66 meets tonight at West School and candidates should bring cards. Troop 63 members hiked through Happy Hollow Sunday led by Harold Figley.

Nelsonville Camp Nelson Recreation Hall Francis Kouri Arch’ Knowlton Camp Nelson Election Board W. D. Mender Harold Figley Donald Sanders Robert Johnson Bill Hickman Knowlton Troop 66 West School Troop 63 Arold Figley Happy Hollow

Four Fined in Mayor Court. unsafe driving and intoxication

Nelsonville reports Oscar Oliver charged with unsafe motor vehicle operation was fined 10 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty in Mayor C. G. Dew's court. Emmett Vanfossen Buchtei Newt McCumber Spice Lick and McCollum pleaded guilty to intoxication charges and were fined 5 dollars plus costs. the latter also pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined 10 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Oscar Oliver State Highway Patrol C. G. Dew Emmett Vanfossen Buchtei Newt McCumber Spice Lick McCollum Joan Hartley

Collision damages two cars near Nelsonville

Automobiles driven by William Arbaugh and William Hall in this city were involved in a collision west of town Saturday. Arbaugh sustained a cut lip. Both vehicles sustained damage.

Nelsonville William Arbaugh William Hall Arbaugh

Perry County Court Notes Highlight Local Trials and Transfers

District court actions include the divestment of claims by Goldie Wingo and Josephine Wynema Ly cans in Harrison Township, and a judge sustaining a demurrer in Boyd County related to Mary P. Lee. County business covers WPA funds, relief efforts, and road repairs, plus divorce and probate filings, marriages, and notable realty transfers across Perry and surrounding townships.

New Lexington Goldie Wingo Josephine Wynema John E. Weiland Perry County Columbus Registration Bureau Fred Barnett David Mason William Boswell Andrew Wilson Alfred Altman Monroe Township George Noon Leon Humphrey R. L. McDonald Pike Township Ernest Studer Eli Clark R. E. Kishler Jackson Township Amanda Wilson George Howdyshell Mondaycreek W. C. Ridenour H. E. Klinger Oscar Ridenour Luke Swinehart Hopewell Owen Mohler Carl Courson Oscar Anspach Charles Wilson Don Burchard Newark J. W. Drumm Somerset Delmar Helwig Sutton Helwig Edward Latta Betty Brown Corning R. E. Davis Mansfield Marion Wheeler Hopewell Township Earl Darby South Zanesville Geneva Gump Mr. Perry Bethel Adkins Common Pleas Court William Adkins Helen Martha Allen Gerald Allen Amanda Munyan Walter Munyan Vera V. Woods Crooksville Rt. 2 Ora Woods Muskingum Betty Jane Oeneato Curtis Davis U. S. McGonagle Common Pleas Leslie Murdock Edith Murdock Hattie E. Mathews Julia Anquich Mary E. Smith Allen J. Smith Nina Holden County Recorder Pleasant Pike Moxahala Coal Co David J. Lewis Coleman and Company Chute and Canning George C. Ermich Farmers Co-operative Store Co Colt Mme

Parked Car Robbed Near High School

An automobile owned by Glen Thomas was stolen from a lot near the high school on Fayette Street in Nelsonville Friday night. A raincoat, shirt, and tie were reported stolen with the car.

Nelsonville Glen Thomas Fayette St

Dup ler Returns Home After Hospital Appendectomy

Danny Duper returns to his Nelsonville home from University Hospital Columbus where he had an appendectomy. He is recovering satisfactorily and friends may call.

Nelsonville Danny Dupler University Hospital, Columbus

Juniors Beat Logan in Logan by 168 Pins in Sunday Match

The Nelsonville Juniors defeated Logan Junior 168 pins in Logan on Sunday marking their second win over Logan after a home victory. They led all games 38 35 and 97 pins at finish with Donald Bumgartr top with 192 and 541. The high school mixed doubles elimination starts tonight with Patton and White facing Carter and Howe at 4 and Murphy and Hoch facing Linton and Reeves at 5.

Nelsonville Logan Donald Bumgartr R. Patton F. White B. Carter M. J. Howe L. Murphy I. Hoch M. Linton F. Reeves

Young People Hear Talk by Campbell at Epworth League

In Nelsonville the Meth­odist Church Epworth League met Sunday evening with coach Carl Campbell speaking on "Clean Living." Special music included a Charles Evans solo. Sam Howe and Betty Snackenburg organized it. Mary Jane Howe presided as group president.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Epworth League Carl Campbell Charles Evans Sam Howe Betty Snackenburg Mary Jane Howe

Clerks to Meet Nelsonville Union Tonight at 7 30

Retail clerks will hold an important meeting tonight at 7 30 in the K of P Hall. The gathering aims to discuss union matters and organize next steps for bargaining and collective action.

Nelsonville Union K. of P. Hall

Junior Order Benefit Party Set for Tuesday Night

The Will Give Party Nexsonville sponsors a benefit event at 10 C F Hall Tuesday night at 8 o clock. Proceeds go to support local community efforts and reach residents seeking assistance.

Nexsonville Junior Order 10.C.F. Hall

Elks Ladies Host Potluck and Bridge Night

Elks ladies plan a potluck and bridge at the Elks Club on Wednesday evening February 12 at 7 30. All Elks ladies are invited to attend.

Nelsonville Elks Elks Club

Nelsonville elects Scout Mayor Bob Bateman at Camp Nelson

Senior Patrol Leader Bob Bateman of Troop 66 was elected as the Scout Mayor of Nelsonville during a Saturday night gathering at Camp Nelson. Troop 66 swept most city posts, with James Seward of Troop 64 winning the first ward council seat and Charles Whyte becoming city solicitor.

Nelsonville Bob Bateman Troop Camp Nelson United States Troop 66 James Seward Donald Mender Paul Midkiff Verl Ogg John Katzenback Donald Jonas Bill Schmitter Bill Forbes Kenneth Hulme Charles Whyte Bob Wilson Bob Brown Rodney Jonas Bateman

Bateman Injured at Kimberly Mine in Nelsonville

Robert Bateman of Nelsonville employed at the Kimberly Mine was severely injured this morning when caught between two mine cars. He suffered a broken collar bone and was taken for medical care. X rays were taken. He was later returned to his home on M. St. E. near Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Robert Bateman Kimberly Bateman

Nelsonville Social Notes Feb. meetings and events

Nelsonville group notices list the Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club meeting on Feb 11 at 7 30 pm with new members to be received and ceremony plans. M M Club hostesses hosted a Friday gathering with prizes and birthday gifts. next Willing Workers Class gathering set for Feb 13 with a Valentine exchange.

Nelsonville M. M. Club Lucille Steenrod Minnie Scott Meade Dempster Mildred Frank Goldin Craig Lillian Young Gen. Hilleary Church of Christ Lena Shaffer Poplar St Anna Pospichal

Nelsonville Family Is Defeated Sunday in Bowling Match

In a Sunday afternoon city league clash at local drives, Glouster's Wolf team upset Nelsonville's Howe squad. Ralph Howe led men with 232 and 628 series while Dorothy Howe Shearer topped women with 485. Sara Wolf led women with 180. Jim Wolf paced the visitors with 619. Neimans meet Beasleys at 8 tonight.

Nelsonville Glouster Wolf Howe Ralph Howe Dorothy (Howe) Shearer Sara Wolf Jim Wolf Neimans Beasleys

Funeral services for Robert Grimes held at Mt Harmon church

Sharpsburg notes funeral services on Sunday February 2 for Robert Grimes life long resident with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Reverends Clarence Bennington and Charles P Taylor officiated. The column also records visits and guests among local families including B E Armstrong Harry Aldridge Dale Canonville and others.

Sharpsburg Robert Grimes Mt. Harmon Church Clarence Bennington Union Furnace Charles P. Taylor Harry Aldridge Dale Canaonville B. E. Armstrong Marietta Carlos Harris McDougal Howard Harris Lucy Huffman Deanville G. W. Hanson Polly Armstrong Marquaret Tigner Glouster Betty Armstrong

Wolf Family Team Triumphs Over Howe Family in Nelsonville

In a special match at Nelsonville the Wolf Family team defeated the Howe Family. A Sunday trip to Crooksville ended in defeat by a total of 160 pins. Individual score highlights include a 213 single and a 569 three game total for Price.

Glouster Nelsonville Howe Crooksville Price

Glouster Social Notes Honors Nagle Birthday

Sophia Nagle hosted a Sunday family dinner at Glouster for her son Sanford Nagle of Columbus with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Nagle and Ronnie, and Mr. Roy Knight and Barbara Delores. Mrs. Burnelle left for Washington to attend a national Children of the American Revolution board meeting and a Sulgrave Club dinner for national president Mrs. Kerr, staying with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jones.

Glouster Sophia Nagle Sanford Columbus Sanford Nagle Ronnie Roy Knight Barbara Delores Lowell E. Burnelle Washington, D. C The Children of the American Revolution Sulgrave Club J. M. Kerr Washington Burnelle J. S. Jones

Weekend Social Guests Visit Homes Across Town

Miss Rose Mary Camp of Murray City spent the weekend with Miss Charlene Webb. Mr and Mrs W R Yaw of Wa beek Farm Pontiac Mich hosted Mr and Mrs J W Yaw’s son and daughter in law. Robert Emrick of Columbus visited his mother Mrs Frank Emerick. Mrs Elizabeth Chute hosted Ce cilia of Columbus and Andrew with Theresa Tenner of Cleveland. Mrs F T Graves of Belle W Va visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Yocum. J E Anderson hosted son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Eugene Seaman of Columbus. Friday guests in Ernest Byers home included Gene Grimes and Charles Hill Bernice Goodman and Max Ray from Ringgold area.

Rose Mary Camp Murray City Charlene Webb W. R. Yaw Wabeek Farm Pontiac Mich Yaw J. W. Yaw Robert Emrick Columbus Frank Emerick Elizabeth Chute Cecelia Andrew Theresa Tenner Cleveland F. T. Graves Belle W. Va Frank Yocum Broad St J. E. Anderson Eugene Seaman Ernest Byers Gene Grimes Charles Hill Bernice Goodman Max Ray Ringgold

Glouster Eyes Rival Jacksonville Trimble Tuesday Night

Glouster hosts Jacksonville Trimble Cardinals in a high stakes clash after last week's defeat by the Scarlet and Gray Tom Cats. The long standing rivalry heightens expectations and fan interest for this season's showdown.

Glouster Jacksonville Trimble Cardinals Scarlet and Gray Tom Cats

William Jackson Relapses After Hospital Return

William Jackson of Glouster Rt. 3, who was brought home from White Cross Hospital, has suffered a relapse. His brother J. E. Jackson of Rutland, will assist Roy and Samuel in caring for him, after being called on Sunday.

Glouster William Jackson Rt. 3 White Cross Hospital J. E. Jackson Rutland Roy Samuel

Kasler Infant Dies Sunday

Richard Leroy Kasler, one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Kasler of Beaumont, died Sunday while visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Richard West at Union. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 30 at the West residence with burial in Hilltop Cemetery. He is survived by his parents two siblings Betty Lou and Johnny and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. West Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Easler and great grandparents Mrs. Charles Coleman and Mrs. Nora Dunn.

Nelsonville Richard Leroy Wallace Kasler Beaumont Richard West Union West Hilltop Betty Lou Johnny Sanford Easler Charles Coleman Nora Dunn

PTA To Meet Tonight At Buchtel High School

The Buchtel York PTA will meet in the high school auditorium at 7 30 p m. Principal Glen Hanes and president Mrs Collins organized an interesting program for members.

PTA Buchtel School BUCHTEL — _ Buchtel- York P.T.A Glen Hanes Collins

Mrs. Susan Leach 85 Dies in Lancaster

Mrs. Susan Leach age 85 of Glouster died at her son Nathaniel Leach’s home in Lancaster on Wednesday evening. Survived by husband Charles Leach four sons Fred Leach Charles Jr Parker two daughters Goldie Lyle and Kia Parks and siblings Edward Vore and Mrs Herbert Colley. Funeral at Sanders Funeral Home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery Lancaster. Attending from Glouster were Fred Leach Brose and Bernard Leach Leonard Leach Mrs Miles Crawford Wade Parks Nile Parks and Rolland Higgins.

Glouster Susan Leach Fred Leach Nathaniel Leach Lancaster Charles Leach Charles Millenbeck Parker Rushville Goldie Lyle Zanesville Kia Parks Columbus Herbert Colley Edward Vore Arles

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