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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

3

See Motion Pictures of New Program

Lions Club members enjoyed the film Social Security in America at a 6 PM Methodist Church dinner in Nelsonville. Steve Wilson arranged the program. Edward S. Broughton of the Social Security office discussed 52 million numbers and the process from application to age 65 benefits.

Nelsonville Social Security In America Lions Club Methodist Church Steve Wilson Edward S. Broughton Social Security

Wilson Bros Win Two of Three In City League

Nelsonville scores were low as Wilson Bros. took two games from Straits ville in the city league. Sid Cook top score 201 for a game, Roy Sayers 519 for the three game total. Next, Neimans vs Brooks Shoes set for 8 oclock.

Nelsonville Wilson Bros Straitsville Sid Cook Roy Sayers Neimans Brooks Shoes Lawson W. Mills D. Williams B. Ward G. Wilson M. Matheny Gacoswn Sy. SE Timtane T. Pughline R. Sayers

Funeral services set for James Haybrow in Murray City

Funeral services for the late James Haybrow will be held at the U B Church in Murray City Friday afternoon at 2 o clock, instead of Saturday as previously announced.

Nelsonville James Haybrow U. B Murray City

Quick Relief Balm Ad at Athens and Clines Pharmacies

Chapped hands from harsh soaps and cold wind are eased by Coffey's Quick Relief Balm. The ad promises soothing cooling relief, restores health and beauty to dry skin, and offers a money back guarantee for satisfaction. Available at Athens Pharmacy and Clines Pharmacy.

Coffey Athens Clines Pharmacy Adyv

Jacksonville Church Class Social in Valentine Week

The Young Americans Class of the Jacksonville Methodist Church met at Barbara Ann and Faye Morrison home. Barbara Ann Morrison read a poem by Guy Morrison as Ruth Brown and Barbara Bycofski won prizes. Refreshments followed with Valentine day themes.

Jacksonville C. von Scheele Max von Scheele Coolville Volfe Sheets Wm. Hamrick Porterville Noble Grand Club William Ealt John Hartley Athens James Hartley Jacksonville Methodist Church Barbara Ann Faye Morrison Guy Morrison Barbara Ann Morrison Ruth Brown Barbara Bycofski

Dundas Social And Personal Highlights

The Dundas column notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Souther and others to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Eberts. It reports a recent engagement announcement between Miss Dorothy Downard and Ralph Carr. Influenza illness affects Joe Thompson and Mrs. Cyrus Molihan. A minstrel show to aid the school lunch program is staged by the Dundas P T A. A coal mine accident injures Tony Ward and Bobby Morgan at White Cross Hospital treatment. Edgar Christian joins Armco Steel Plant. The Dundas Clinton Circle meeting, initially set for Feb 20, is postponed with date pending.

Dundas Thomas Souther Earl McBlane Margie Collins Columbus Dave Eberts Dorothy Downard Allen Townsend Ralph Carr McArthur Joe Thompson United Minister H. R. Herrt Dundas P.T.A Cyrus Molihan Henry Zimmerman Goldie Christian Tony Ward Bobby Morgan White Cross Hospital Bobby Edgar Christian Armco Steel Ashland Dundas Clinton Circle Earl Timms

VEW Commanders Direct Program Tonight

Three VEW Commanders from Nelsonville will direct the Hello, America program aired nationwide. Local post leaders W. W. Warren Wm. B. Gray and Leonard Myers regulate the event while several candidates are initiated and the obligation is given over the radio by the national commander.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars America W. W. Warren Wm. B. Gray Leonard Myers

Sheriff Sale in Partition in Chauncey Ohio

Ohio common pleas court sale of Lot 113 in George Harvey Nye addition Chauncey Athens County. Located Lexington Ave Chauncey appraised 900 dollars cannot be sold for less than 600 dollars two thirds. Cash at sale. Sheriff Charles W Bayless January 22 1941. Deputy Esther B Gross. Attorney E E Jacobs Pitts. 1-23-41 Sotw

Sherife Chauncey George Harvey Nye Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Charles W. Bayless Otto Esther B. Gross E. E. Jacobs Pitt's

Nelsonville clubs plan fundraisers and show

Nelsonville French Club reviews members births and votes to subscribe to Le Petite Journal. They discuss reports on Vichy and France, auction a French-themed show, and set amateur hour for March 21 with prizes. The On to Washington Club funds rise toward 200 dollars as seniors plan boosters and a Jitney Lunch. World’s Fair Revue finances show receipts of 114.20 and expenditures of 67.91 leaving 46.29.

Nelsonville le Petite Journal Freida White France Ruth Raine Polly Johnson Louise Crafts Donald George Vichy Anna Mae Allen Ruth Morris Washington Martha Cooley Mary K. Sharp Kennard

Bashan Social and Personal Notes Share Sunday Visits

Bashan residents report Sunday visits as Mr. and Mrs. William Sorden of Charleston West Virginia visited sister Mrs. Clint Orr. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Trussell and sons spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Roland Torrence. The Women’s Society of Christian Service met for an all day program with quilting and apron cutting. Next meeting set for Feb 27 with Opal Barr.

Minnie Orr Lottie Hayman Alice Rairden Anna Tuttle Effie Torrence Mabel Smakey Opal Barr Gladys Beulah Roush Inez Carson Ruth Ann Roberta Lee Thelma Orr Edith Watson Ethel Orr Janet Linnie Swan Long Bottom Della Coleman Raymond Evans Oliver Bailey New Brighton Cora McKay Martha Cain Bashan Clint Orr James McKay Middleport

Clarks Chapel Social and Personal Mention

Victor Carpenter and David Finsterwald traveled to Indiana on a business trip and bought a Hampshire hog. Esther Phillips of Mountain State College visited Mountain State College, Parkersburg, with Mr and Mrs Frank Phillips. Keith Scott and family moved to a new parkside home. Scott works for the county and Lucile Carpenter is a Sheltering Arms Hospital nurse. District 4-H Youth Council attendees from here included John Edward Anna Helen Keith and Phyllis Carpenter. Mrs Stanley Cooley and Patty attended Virginia Ashton’s birthday at Mechanicsburg School. Albert Carpenter and sons George and Denver visited from New Marshfield. Loyal Daughters 4-H held a Valentine party at Catherine Bolin’s home. new members to be welcomed in March. Clarks Chapel Church Association bought an electric stove for the basement kitchen.

Clarks Chapel Victor Carpenter David Finsterwald Indiana Hampshire Esther Phillips Mountain State College Parkersburg Frank Philips Keith Scott Scott Lucile Carpenter Sheltering Arms Hospital Catherine Bolin

Consumers Urged to Conserve Water in Cold Snap

Nelsonville residents are asked by the Department of Public Service to save water and avoid waste as the plant struggles to maintain pressure. High ground residents lose water part of the day and F G Kouri, the service director, asks for cooperation from all consumers.

Nelsonville Department of Public Service F. G. Kouri

Cheshire Social And Personal News Highlights

Cheshire society notes record two church groups meeting at private homes with potluck meals and devo tions. Births and transfers are noted as Mrs. Paul Baker announces a daughter born February 14 and her son’s February 22 birthday. Travel says Mrs. Harry Teal returns from Richmond while relatives stay in Columbus.

Cheshire—Baptist. Missionary Society L. J. Reynolds Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Garrett Kerns Ora Sayre Louise Roush Ruth Roush Vivian Kirby Orpha Musgrave Ramah Grover Billa Ely Mabel Butcher Clara Ward Paul Baker Iris Butcher Bakers

Dexter Social and Personal Notes Brief

Mr and Mrs Claude Delaney and daughter were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Alpha Plummer. Fin Folden and wife visited relatives in Lancaster. Earl Nelson and family of Chauncey called on Peter Nelson. Frances Cleland visited Ruth Will. W R Amos and wife with Kenneth Weaver and children spent Sunday with Dallas Amos in Lancaster. Hiel French and Ward Nicholson visited Mildred Braley. Ladies Aid met with Nellie Nelson. fourteen members attended. Next meeting with Cynthia Nicholson. Jitney supper at Dexter Church Friday eve Feb 21. Max Smith and sons visited Norma Queen. Robert Hill returned home from Charleston. Margaret Davis of Albany visited Mae Davis.

Larry and Jerry Norma Queen Robert Hill Charleston Margaret Davis Albany Mae Davis

Milk Mixture For Stomach Ulcers

A new medical discovery now used by doctors treats stomach ulcers from excess acid with a harmless preparation. It relieves pains quickly and is also suited for gas pains indigestion and heartburn due to hyperacidity. Sufferers can obtain Larin from druggists and mix two teaspoons in half a glass of milk. It costs little and is sold with a satisfaction guarantee. Athens Pharmacy and drug stores feature it nationwide.

Athens

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Bridge Club Guests

Nelsonville social page reports Mrs. Frank G. Smith hosting a bridge gathering at E Columbus St with guests Miss Peggy Shafer and prize winners Mrs. Roger Wolfe Miss Mary Sharp and Mrs. Carl Campbell. Mrs. Mary Hilleary heads to California to stay with Mr and Mrs George Keim in South Pasadena. Gad-Abouts and Friendly Six Club meetups noted with hostesses Mrs Elizabeth Byrd Mrs Margery McKnight and Mrs Letha Hartley. Community members visit relatives, relocate to Chillicothe for Kraft Co. management duties, and plan future meetings.

Nelsonville Frank G. Smith E. Columbus St Peggy Shafer Roger Wolfe Mary Sharp Carl Campbell Corwin Cookson Mary Hilleary California South Pasadena George Keim Keim Mrs. Hilleary Mrs. Keim New Lexington

Filling Station Roof Fire Stems From Flue

A small hole burned in the shingle roof of Smith's Sinclair Filling Station at Chestnut and Watkins Streets. Fire, believed caused by a defective flue, prompted a response from the local department Wednesday afternoon.

Nelsonville Smith’s Sinclair Chestnut and Watkins Sts

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