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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1941
Page
2
C H Zahnow, a Bible scholar and traveler, will discuss The World of Tomorrow at Nelsonville High School auditorium Friday evening at 7 30. He will answer questions about end times and destruction with free admission and no collection. the committee states no link to Judge Rutherford or Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Nelsonville Lions hear Ken Ermlich local unemployment compensation manager explain the bureau has operated 51 years with four million placed in work. He cites 1939 as 142000 jobs via bureau agencies and notes the group plans regular meetings after chartering a week earlier.
A four man volunteer replacement group from Draft Board No. 2, including Elmer Lonas Clifford Darnell Dennis Ward and Wilford Tippie, left by bus for Fort Hayes Columbus replacing four rejected for disability The local board will also send a group of four colored men on Friday February 21.
Nelsonville social items recount February meetings of local groups. Business and Professional Women’s Club initiates four new members Dorothy Shearer Jean Betts Helen Chapple and Alice George. Members led entertainment with solos and accordion numbers as refreshments followed. Officials announce next February 25 dinner meeting with Dykstra of Athens as speaker.
Jacksonville Nursery School Mothers Club met Thursday with Mrs. Ann Paskivitch in charge and four new members. Activities included a guest prize for Mrs. Agnes Lasko and Valentine decorations. Also, Women's Sunday School class planned aprons to fund-raise. Birth announced for Wanda Lee Kearns on Feb 8. Others noted: William Tinkham hospital visit, Aaron Jackson ill, local outings and a skating party for Jacksonville school grades.
The West End Stitchers Club met with Mrs. Gertrude Ray on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Ella Linton received a birthday gift from the club. A two course luncheon was served to members Eliza beth Ray Ella Linton Minnie Scott Gladys Duckler Lucille Steenrod Myrtle Matheny and Gertrude Ray. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Elizabeth Ray’s home.
The T. N. Social Club will meet Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Mrs. John A. Wyatt home 650 Poplar Street. Guests are asked to bring a valentine.
A vintage ad touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets from Ohio as a remedy for constipation and related discomforts. It claims the tablets cleanse the colon and aid liver bile flow for better digestion, urging readers to test them tonight with prices listed as 15¢ 30¢ 60¢.
At Nelsonville High School a Boy Scouts assembly featured color guard members Charles Long and Bob Sowers with Bill Vaughn Jack Mulligan Bob Wilson and Bob Dolman as flag bearers. Clarence Coakley hosted the event and introduced speakers including Joe Stratton Athens district scout leader who urged pledge to strengthen American democracy.
William R. Coakley of Logan pled guilty in Mayor C. G. Dew's court to operating a vehicle with insufficient brakes. He was fined $5 and costs after an affidavit by the State Highway Patrol.
The East Parent-Teacher Association will observe Founders Day with a special program at 7:15 p.m. at East School. The event features musical numbers and a mothers’ play, with refreshments served. A large attendance is requested.
The Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society met in the home of Mrs. Fred Olbers for a February program. Miss Hazel Kempton visited, prizes were awarded to Mrs. Heffken, and February birthdays for Mrs. Olbers and Mrs. Evan Davis were honored with gifts. Guests included Mrs. P. B. Chalfant and others. several relatives traveled between Athens, Columbus, Greens Run, and Modoc for visits and refreshments were served.
City balances of all funds in Nelsonville as of January 31 totaled 102 902 80 with beginning balances 40 933 09 receipts 72 470 55 and disbursements 9 400 23. Receipts included 63 130 52 from waterworks bonds and light plant receipts 3 238 67. Water receipts were 4 or 98 and 443 18 was expended.
A ledger line shows figures for water, auto tax, sewer bond account and street bonds. It also lists water works improvement bonds and a large total amount, indicating municipal debt or bond fund allocations.
A group of rhumba and conga specialists will perform with the World’s Fair Stage Revue at Nelsonville High School on Monday night, expanding the program with Latin dance flair.
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