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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1941
Page
2
Nelsonville reports progress in the Community Chest drive as R W Parks says the campaign has reached the $1000 level. Team captains met and expect to hit the $2200 goal within the week with many organizations yet to respond. Contributions typically range from $10 to $100. A 100 percent list of participating groups will be published after the close.
NELSONVILLE the high school mixed doubles elimination tournament moves into the finals as Bill Kee ton and Reta Mae Dunkle bowl Wendel Chapman and Rosemary Sayre this afternoon at 4. High scores to date include 245 and 566 by Wendel Chapman and 190 and 533 by Rosemary Sayre. The semi final scores are listed.
Professor R B Stoltz, grand master of the Royal and Select Masters of Ohio and head of the Dairy Technology Department at Ohio State University, will attend a special meeting of Haybrow Council No 119 R S M at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville Thursday evening February 20. The originally planned inspection was deferred to March.
The Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association announced a proposed ordinance to curb illegitimate bankrupt sales by itinerant vendors. The plan, read at a Monday meeting at the American Legion building, will go to the City Council for consideration and includes discussion of Ohio minimum wage and maximum hour provisions. Glen Thomas led the meeting and a donation was made to the Nelsonville Community Chest.
Ward Rural Band Boosters Club will meet Wednesday night at 7 30 oclock in Carbon Hill High School. A potluck lunch follows the business meeting in the home economics room. Members are asked to bring a dish.
In Nelsonville a club style show titled World’s Fair vue played to a large audience at the high school auditorium. Master of ceremonies Harry Kennard introduced Diane Cortez Clarence Olden and the orchestra in Club Joy. Windle Hawkins and others performed songs dances and taps while Miss Cortez sang several numbers. Twelve seniors sat at stage tables as part of the audience seating.
The Seventh Grade Geography Club in Nelsonville hosted a Valentine themed program in Room 217 with a flute solo by Louise McDaniels a piano solo by Janet Cope and a reading Valentine Day by Helen Minner. Prizes went to Jean Warner Patty Huddy and Helen Odenthal. A social hour followed with refreshments by Jean Cooley Mary Louise Kontner Janet Cope and Paul Coyote. Guests included Raymond Howe James Acker James Pritchard Bob Reynolds Billy Flowers and John Jewett. Members present were Helen Minner Patty Lou Huddy Ann Preston Jean Warner Arlene Hall Velma McCray Jane Carter David Davis Dorothy Shirley Janet Cope Jean Cooley Mary Louise Kentner and Paul Coyote. Maxine Carter will chair the March meeting. A high school dance after the Nelsonville Glouster game raised funds for new band instruments. many students attended the dance with partners listed.
Eugene Arnold son of Supt and Mrs E J Arnold has taken a job with Alaska Pacific Consolidated Mining Co in Anchorage Alaska. He sailed from Seattle last week for the new post and is a 1938 Ohio State University mining engineering graduate who has worked in Texas and Kansas since finishing school.
Nelsonville social group T N T celebrated its sixth anniversary at Mrs. John A. Wyatt’s home on Poplar Street with a candlelight two course lunch and a Valentine cake centerpiece. Miss Margaret Barber was welcomed as a new member during a Valentine exchange. attendees included Mrs. Garth Lightfoot and 11 others from Athens New Lexington and Columbus areas.
Mrs Minnie Whitmore hosted a Birth day Club gathering Thursday evening. A three course chicken dinner was served at six. Betty Wallace led the business session and one new member, Mrs Charleen Barrows of Nelsonville, was initiated.
Esther Juniper and Marilyn Wilson hosted a Sunday School class gathering on Thursday February 13 with a social evening. Contest prizes went to teacher Miss Cook and Dorothy Raine. Refreshments served to Florence Cook Evelyn Ross Barbara Adamson Dorothy Raine Evelyn Smith Ruth Greene Margaret Wolfe Patty Nelson and the hostesses.
The Loyal 4 H Club held a Valentine party at Mrs. Arthur Ingram's home after a business meeting. Eighteen members and four guests enjoyed games a Valentine party and a refreshment course. Plans were made to attend an achievement meeting in Logan on February 20.
The Girl Scout Mothers Club gathers at 7 30 pm at the Little House. Members are asked to bring a cup and spoon.
Mrs Lucile Rawlings Mrs Mary Rawlings and Mrs Bernice Lin Scott hosted the Rainbow Class of the Church of Christ at the former home on Kentner Street Thursday evening. Mrs Lu Allen presided over a short business session and prizes were awarded to Mrs S S Lane Mrs Roy Morris and Mrs Lu Allen. A Valentine lunch was served to 26 members.
The president of the Business Girls Class of the Church of Christ calls all members to meet at the church tonight at seven o clock. Members are asked to bring tea towels.
Mrs. Frank Knox returns from two months in Yellow Springs where she stayed with son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baldwin. Akron visitors Mr. Gene Connor Miss Margaret Smith and Arthur Schmidt spent a weekend with Mr. Gene Connor and his sister Mrs. Emma Connor and Margaret Connor at 436 Poplar Street. Mrs. Gertrude Pride of Glouster visits Mr. S. P. Kelch.
Nelsonville East School PTA meeting observed Founders Day with a business session led by Mrs Clyde McDaniel. Program chair Mrs Don Johnson directed group singing with Miss Catherine Courtney at piano, plus soloists and a string trio, and a PTA history read. Attendance reached 66 members with a birthday cake and refreshments.
The Church of Christ in Nelsonville joins others for the annual fellowship supper at 6 30 pm. Readings from guest churches will be shared and a short program of singing and a brief sermon by the minister will follow.
CHAUNCEY Frank Ogan a World War veteran aged 48 died suddenly at his Chauncey home last evening. The body was sent to Stout Funeral Home for pending arrangements. He is survived by his mother Mrs Martha Ogan two brothers Elmer and Winfield a sister Mae all of Chauncey and sisters Mrs Dora Collins of Carbondale and Mrs Symanthia Penrod of Columbus.
Sohio tops Mechems two games to one in the Nelsonville city league. Kenny Cope rolls 221 high single and 573 high triple. Ladies schedule features Brooks versus Letha Lou Shop at 6 30 and Straitsville against B P W Club at 8 30 with full team scores listed for Sohio and Mechems.
The GLOUSTER First Baptist Church Children’s Band met at Miss An netta Bland’s home for an informal program. Duets by Wilber and Willis Howard and a water recitation were performed along with readings by several band members. Attendees included Bernadine Ceola Donna Goodman Richard Riley Foster Fultz Jr Wilber Willis Jr and Robert Howard Joyce Emma Viney Bethaleen Mayles and supervisor Miss Bland. Next meeting is March 2 at the church. Sunshine Class led by Mrs J R Binford visited shut in Mrs Rhoda Holmes with prayer and scripture reading this week.
A Glouster church banquet honored Douglas Woods Donald Lewis and Loyal Morris as they depart for a year of selective service training on February 21. Hostess group was Mrs Anna Mayles Brotherly Love Class of First Baptist Church.
GLOUSTER The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7 30 pm with a Colonial American program. Guest speaker D E Carr will present. A colonial tea will follow the meeting.
A Glouster meeting will be held in the mayor's office Wednesday at 7 p m to discuss relief allotments for residents unable to live on current aid. The session is at the request of relief clients and will be led by Chester Sanborn, president of the All American Organization.
Nelsonville Rotary heard Ken Ermlich district manager discuss the Ohio Employment Service and the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. He cited 1938 to 1940 placements totaling 81 000, 148 000, and 200 000 respectively, and noted 25 monthly placements as a measure of service viability. Gerald Baird arranged the program.
Glouster Mr and Mrs Clif ford Wade of Glouster Rt 4 celebrated their daughter Virginia s eleventh birthday with a surprise party Feb 13 Ice cream and cake were served The cake was baked by Mrs Wade Attending were Charlotte Cotter Joanna Cotter Twila Williams Cynthia Lou Vernon Lorease Beshara Shirley Andrews Ernest Hawkins Mrs Esther Pruitt and Mrs Blanche Eads plus Blanche s children from Gallipolis Virginia Wade the guest of honor and the hosts were mentioned Mrs Eads is visiting Mr and Mrs Wade.
Past Noble Grands Club of Jacksonville meets at Mrs. William Kalt home Friday evening February 21 at 7 oclock with a Valentine exchange. C.A.C. meeting notes thirty six attendees at the Chil dren of American Colonists pre organization gathering in Athens County at Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Burnelle home. Jacquelyn Ley, Ohio University freshman, presided at the tea. Thelma Ley assisted. Vern White hosts a birthday surprise at his country home near Millfield with many gifts and guests. Sunday guests at the Palmer home in Trimble Heights include Scott Neutzling and two sons from Athens.
Patricia Clark three-year-old granddaughter of Mrs Garnet Anderson of Amesville will present a bouquet to Mrs Henry Wallace wife of the vice president at the White House during the National Convention of the American Revolution on April 18. She will be in Colonial costume and also appear on the program at Memorial Continental Hall.
Joe's Garden defeated Luckoffs in two Monday night games led by Joe Wolf Sr with a 211 single and 539 over three games. Final scores show Joe's Garden totals 974 to Luckoffs 892 with strong marks from E Cole Jr and Hemsley on Luckoffs.
John Murphy 83 died at his Embrey Street home Monday after a weeklong illness. Born in Morgan County he moved to the area as a child. His wife Susan died in 1937. Survived by son Verdun of Detroit and daughters Mrs. Lawrence Vess and Mrs. Emory Burns of Pontiac Mich. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m at John S Blower Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood.
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