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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1941

Page

2

Four More To Go Thursday To Fill Quota

Four more to go Thursday to fill quota. Nelsonville area men from Draft Board No. 2 left for Fort Hayes Columbus for induction. Seventeen men will be called in the month. Names include Burley Beal Paul Eugene Bryson Robert Keith Dinsmoore Albert Mace Elmer Elsworth Speelman. A replacement group of four will leave Thursday Feb 13.

Nelsonville Draft Board No Fort Hayes Columbus Burley Beal Paul Eugene Bryson Robert Keith Dinsmoore Williams Albert Mace New Marshfield Elmer Elsworth Speelman

New Lexington Lodge To Be Guests of Elks

Nelsonville Elks announce visitors from New Lexington lodge will attend a banquet and entertainments on Tuesday evening February 18. New Lexington officers will confer the initiatory degree during the lodge session. Next week on Tuesday February 25 Nelsonville members will visit Jackson lodge for arrangements and trips.

New Lexington Lodge Nelsonville Elks New Lexington Jackson Lodge

Esther Class Meeting Extols Love At Church Social

Nelsonville notes cover the Esther Class of the Church of Christ meeting at 116 Madison St with hostesses and guests. The session analyzed Love through nine parts Patience kindness generosity humility courtesy unselfishness good temper guilelessness and sincerity.

Nelsonville Esther Church of Christ Thomas Lax Madison St Varenea Bowers Dora Bussey Alma Ruscoe L. A. Davis Frank Betts Velma Pritchard Nettie Keeton Belle Lancaster Mabel Johnson Maggie Betts Mabel Shaner Jennie Oakley Lax Edna Barron Maggie Keating Emma _ Cook Grace Owens Lillie Bland Nettle Keeton Ora Barrows Gladys Pickering Hazel Dabritz Athens Mary Hall Emma Cook

Church Social Hosted by Mrs Glenna Arbell at Poplar Street

Mrs Glenna Arbell hosted the Ladies Department of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at her Poplar Street home Friday evening. The event followed a study period led by a member in charge.

Glenna Arbell Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Poplar St

Eudora Chapter Meeting And Local Personal Notes

Eudora Chapter No 72 C E S will meet tonight at 7 30 o clock in the Masonic Temple. Miss Helen Stewart of this city Mrs Raymond Burge of Pennsylvania Margaret Ellen Hall and Mrs Eugene Jones Kingston left Saturday by motor for a month's stay in Florida. Mr and Mrs Melvin Lanning Martha Rosser and little son left today for Watsonville California. Mr Lanning is the son of Mr and Mrs Silas Lanning. Mr and Mrs Earl Bradley and Mrs Virginia Lorimier motored to New Lexington Saturday where they were guests of relatives. Alfred Richardson this city has returned home after spending several days in Toledo and Detroit. He attended the state convention of professional engineers in session in Toledo going from there to Detroit for a visit.

Nelsonville Helen Stewart Raymond Burge Pennsylvania Margaret Ellen Hall Eugene Jones Kingston Florida Melvin Lanning Martha Rosser Watsonville Calif Lanning Silas Lanning Earl Bradley Virginia Lorimier New Lexington

Mrs. Mary Newton Dies At Home in Malta

Mrs. Mary Woodward Newton 63 of Malta died Sunday from a heart attack. She was daughter of Perry and Emma Woodward and widow of W M Newton former Morgan County sheriff. Survived by son in law and daughter Charles and ,one grandchild Lee Kennard, and three brothers. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 p m at home with burial in Pennsville Cemetery. Postmaster Hettie Woodward of Chesterhill is a sister in law.

Chesterhill Mary Woodward Newton Malta Perry Emma Davidson Woodward Union Township Morgan County W. M. Newton Charles Kennard Lee Kennard Earl Harry Woodward Near Chesterhill Lee Woodward Cambridge Anna Maud Millie William Frank Clyde Pennsville Cemetery Hettie Woodward

Boy Scout Dinner Planned At Tonight Meeting

A general program committee meets tonight at 7 30 at the K of P clubrooms to plan the Boy Scout Anniversary Dinner. District officials will attend and a Court of Honor will be held with badges presented.

Boy Scout Nelsonville K. of P J. Robert Smith Donald Lancaster Wilbur D. Mender Joe Evans C. Rey Tomlinson Presbyterian Church Bob Bateman Bob Wilson Roger Johnson Lloyd Johnson Rodney Jonas Ric Arnold Alfred Richardson Jim Bateman Dean Burch

Jacob McGee Dies at Home in Buchtel

Jacob Mee Gee, 75, died last night at his home in Buchtel. The body was taken to Stout's Funeral Home for calling hours. Funeral arrangements are not yet complete. He is survived by an adopted son Floyd of West Dolton, Ohio, one brother and two sisters.

Nelsonville Jacob Mee- Gee Buchtel Stout Floyd West Rolton

Ambrose Brooker 75 Dies at Longstreth

Nelsonville obituary for Ambrose Brooker aged 75 who died at his Longstreth home. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at the family residence with burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife Pearly two sons Andrew in Carbon Hill and Walter a daughter Mrs Esther Dawley of Longstreth two sisters Mrs Clara Gears of Toledo and Mrs Elizabeth Dane of Longstreth and nine grandchildren.

Nelsonville Ambrose Brooker Longstreth Carbon Hill Pearly Andrew Walter Esther Dawley Clara Gears Toledo Elizabeth Dane

William Guy Fined On Speeding Charge

William Guy of Nelsonville was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding on State Route 216 by State Highway Patrol. Mayor C G Dew imposed the fine after the plea by Guy. Donald S McClenaghan of Lancaster also pleaded guilty to a speeding complaint and was fined 10 dollars and costs. Affidavit filed by the State Highway Patrol.

Nelsonville William Guy C. G. Dew Donald McClenaghan Lancaster State Highway Patrol

McArthur Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Moves

McArthur social roundup notes guests and travels among residents. Dr B F Wills shifts to Florida camp after Army call. Liza King plans Southwest trip with Robert King. Dayton visitors and Columbus weekend stays are listed along with local social events.

Herman B. Carl Dies After Heart Attack at 80

Herman B. Carl, 80, died Monday afternoon at his Union Avenue home after a heart attack. He left two sons Maurice R. Carl of Newark and Louis A. Carl of Baltimore, a brother Arthur Carl of Gallipolis, and two grandchildren Maurice Jr. and Armin Louise of Baltimore. His wife Anna preceded him in death. Funeral services were set for Wednesday at 3 PM at Ewing Funeral Home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. Carl was active in Simpson Methodist Church.

Pomeroy Herman B. Carl Union Ave Maurice R. Carl Newark N. J Louis A. Carl Baltimore Ewing Funeral Home Beech Grove Carl Simpson Methodist Church

Neimans Auto Supply Sets City League Record

Neimans Auto Supply set a new league single game record with 1 037 and total of 2 853 in a win over Beasleys in the City League. George Wolf led with a 233 single and 628 triple as Straitsville faces Letha Lou Shop at 6 30 and B P meets Brooks Shoes at 8 40 tonight.

N&lsonville Neimans Auto Supply Maples Beasleys George Wolf Straitsville Letha Lou Brooks Shoes

Nelsonville School Notes Recap of Feb 7 Basketball and Activities

Financial report shows receipts totaling 103.75 with 13.00 expenditures leaving 90.75 balance after home rooms desk door and Logan receipts. Attendance 550 with 322 students and 228 adults. Intramural games list teams 304 313A 308 203 313C 217 with scores and player rosters. A noon game 200 defeated 218 28 to 9. Stamp redemption funds 50.50 go to shoe fund under Mrs. Tessie Cavanaugh. High school dance after Nelsonville Logan game lists attending couples.

Nelsonville Ruth Shafer Jeanette Reeves Delores Mender Rosemary Sayre Nora McGuire Ruth Morris Vergene Midkiff Martha Pierce Ruth Matthewson Frieda White Wanda Devol Ruth Raine Mary K. Sharp Rachel Hitchings Leah Oliver Charlene Blimes Lucille Warren Imogene Sayers Rita Dunkle Frances Reeves Betty Deer Wilma Easterling Alice Richardson Martha Cooley Eileen Dewhurst Anna Hunter Polly Johnson Alice Duskey Waiva Bateman Mary Blimes Marjorie Blair Katherine Barron Pauline Johnson Sylvia Burchfield Kathleen Keating Mercedean Bruce Esther Juniper Mary Miner Ruth Green Leta Hampton Clarabelle Kerr Margaret Kerr Jessie Pergrin June Mann Mildred Dexter Evelyn Ross Maxine Cope Patty Nelson Ida Lee Hampton Irene Hoch Room 200 Team 200 Margaret Warren Dorothy Raine Elsie Windle Donna Mallon Virginia Shivers Dorothy Coyote Wilma Bishop Virginia Dawson Betty Dewhurst Alma Bateman Faye Bingman State Department Tessie Cavanaugh Bingman Nelsonville- Logan Maxine Hall George Abraham Mary V. Thomas Jimmy Linscott Louise Lowden Don Patty Kontner Elizabeth Shafer Emily Sharp Marianne Ruble Mary Jane Krieg Leora Allen Betty Anderson Anna Mae Allen Nancy Krieg

Katherine Stivers Dies at 74 in Pomeroy

Mrs. Katherine Stivers, 74, died today at her Condor Street home after a monthlong illness. Her husband John died in a mine accident 28 years ago. Survived by five children Edward Stivers, Mrs. Ethel Cronk, Mrs. Emma Zweifel, John Stivers, Charles Stivers. son William predeceased. Funeral Thursday at Sacred Heart Church, burial in Beerh Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Katherine Stivers Condor St John Stivers Emma Zweifel Lawrence Kansas Edward Stivers Youngstown Ethel Cronk John Stivers Minersville Charles Stivers Parkersburg William Sacred Heart Church

Booster Class Party in Millfield Lifts Spirits

The Chauncey Booster’s Class of the Methodist Church of Millfield held a party at the Pocahontas Lodge Hall on Friday night. Games and contests provided entertainment and a lunch was served to Pauline Gillespie Gladys Misner Freddie Theisen Aldine Wemmer Lillian Misner Virginia Theisen Margaret Simpkins May Howard and Rev and Mrs Palmer.

Chauncey Methodist Church of Millfield Pocahontas Lodge Hall Pauline Gillespie Gladys Misner Freddie Theisen Aldine Wemmer Lillian Misner Virginia Theisen Margaret Simpkins May Howard Lorena Spence T.N.T. Club Mildred Ferguson Melinda Klingerman Fern Morgan Elise Exenkemper Sarah Blower Melinda Schlingerman Mrs. Spence

Corning Social Notes and Local Events

Betty Brown wed Edward Latta in a noon ceremony at the United Brethren parsonage. A bridal dinner followed at Mrs. Harry Morgan’s home and a reception for Latta’s parents. Also announced are a St Bernard Church bazaar, a T.N.T. Club Valentine gathering, and council actions after Harry Morgan’s death. Community notices include a Band Mothers banquet, bridge and euchre club meetings, and Class 13 Methodist gathering changes.

Edward Latta Merchant Latta Lurline Schottelkorb Dona Jean Woods Lily Brown Hester Latta Norman Latta Band Mothers Club Fire Department Eagles Hall Bridge Club Lu Brown Helen Garrison Eleanor Spence Jo Smith Mable Gray Thelma Frasure Martha Benedict Dewey Beaver Josephine Hermy Euchre Club Beulah Craig Flossie Hampson Mary Ann Beaver Helen Bruns

Work Situation Will Be Discussed Again

Chester Sanborn, president of the All-American Organization, calls a meeting for Wednesday February 12 at 7 30 p m in Glouster mayor's office. WPA workers and relief clients in the county are invited to attend as reports on local job creation efforts are presented with a Nelsonville committee in attendance.

Glouster Chester Sanborn All-American Organization WPA Nelsonville

Scott Bowlers Win Annual Catch of Fish

Scott Bowlers report the annual fish catch, world total around 35 billion units with an estimated value near 1 dollar per unit. The piece notes the vast scale of fishing activity and its global economic implications.

New Motor Sales Room Opens in Glouster

Joe Beshara and Dwight Clark lease the C. A. Daugherty garage on Woodrow Ave in Glouster and open a Chevrolet sales room with Dwight Clark as manager and Mrs. Clark as bookkeeper and secretary. Two salesmen Virgil Decore and Thomas Burdett are employed. a used car lot will also operate on High St.

City Glouster Joe Beshara Dwight Clark C. A. Daugherty Woodrow Ave Chevrolet Company Clark Virgil Decore Thomas Burdett High St

Glouster Social Notes Mixed Bridge Club Event

Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Easley hosted a Sunday Night Mixed Bridge Club night with four tables. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kittrell and Miss Ann Dennison. members listed included Mr. and Mrs. Ray White and Bill Welch. Awards went to Mrs. White and Miss Dennison in the ladies division, while Bill Welch led the men with high score. A salad course followed.

White Dennison Kittrell Bill Welch Charles Harper Mr. Easley

Get-Together Club Hosts Social Gathering

Mrs Harold Smith hosted a Get-Together Club afternoon with her mother Mrs Mary E Roberts as guest. Attendees included Naomi Post Bertha Carpenter Lelia Hashman Sadie Robinette Hattie Watkins Orlena Harbert Lucy Pedicord Lucy Kirkbride Hazel Easier and son Sammy Vernice Smith and daughter Carol Ann Josephine Fitch and daughter Barbara. The mystery box prize went to Lelia Hashman. Prizes were won by Mrs Fitch Mrs V Smith and Mrs Post.

Harold Smith Mary E. Roberts Naomi Post Bertha Carpenter Lelia Hashman Sadie Robinette Hattie Watkins Orlena Harbert Lucy Pedicord Lucy Kirkbride Hazel Easier Sammy Vernice Smith Carol Ann

Program of Women’s Society for Christian Service Meeting

The Women’s Society for Christian Service holds a meeting Wednesday evening after the prayer service. Members of the committee and the music chairman are asked to be present.

Women's Society For Christian Service

Garden Club Meeting At Mrs Bulloch’s Home

Garden Club schedules a Thursday evening gathering at 29 Hill Street hosted by Mrs. Robert Bulloch with co host Mrs. Harold Kittrell. The event begins at 7 30 PM.

Garden Club Robert Bulloch Hill St Harold Kittrell

Birth Announcement for Janice Rae Kieth

Mr and Mrs Chester Kieth announce the birth of their daughter Janice Rae born Monday morning She shares a birthday with her grandmother Kieth Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Murphy of Allensburg W V and Mr and Mrs William Kieth of this city Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Kieth of Greenfield Ohio and Mr and Mrs Anderson Carpenter of Athens The baby was born on her grandmother Kieths birthday.

Chester Kieth Janice Rae George Murphy Allenbourgh W. Va William Kieth City James Kieth Greenfield Ohio Anderson Carpenter Athens Kieth

Birthday plans and weekend visits in Columbus and area

Mrs L R Andrews of Glouster now 1772 Oak St Columbus will celebrate her 75th birthday on Feb 14. Weekend guests at Mr and Mrs Charles Darling's home included Ruth Mason and son Jimmie plus Mr and Mrs John Gayton and children of Columbus.

Charles Darling Ruth Mason Jimmie John Gayton Columbus John Darling Jo Ann Darling Aldean Wells Arthur Jago Youngstown Wells William Morgan Judith Kay Betty Whaley Clarence Whaley Allen St

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