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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville Faces Middleport and Logan in Week Ahead

Nelsonville Greyhounds brace for a busy week with games against Middleport Yellow Jackets on Tuesday and Logan on Friday following a postponed Ames game. Coach Abraham reshuffles the lineup as Laessle Juniper Blair Bateman Blimes start. Middleport set with Bradbury Wiley Lohse Bennett Parker.

Nelsonville Amesville Nelsonville Greyhounds Patton Ames-Bern Greyhounds Middleport Logan Chieftains Ames Bern Laessle Juniper Blair Bateman Blimes Bradbury F. Wiley Lohse C. Bennett Parker

Church Teams Set for Two Evening Basketball Games

Nelsonville two games planned in the Church Basketball League. At 8:30 the Methodists face St. Andrew's in a close contest, followed by the Presbyterians versus the Church of Christ at 9:15. Teams urged to appear in full strength for official status.

Nelsonville Methodists St. Andrew’s Presbyterians Church of Christ

Retail Clerks Union to Convene Tonight in Nelsonville

The Retail Clerks Union No. 887 will hold a meeting at the R. of P. Hall in Nelsonville at 7 30 PM. Officials say important business will be discussed and a large attendance is expected.

Nelsonville Retail Clerks Union No. 887 R. of P. Hall

Barber Recovers From Monoxide Gas Fumes

Nelsonville barber Ed Keating fell ill from monoxide gas fumes in his shop but called for help before being overcome. He recovered in about one hour after medical treatment.

Nelsonville Ed Keating Keating

Nelsonville Pinmen Top Lancaster Five In Bowling Clash

Nelsonville bowling quintet defeated Lancaster 4 3 at the local alley. Nelsonville led 83 pins in the first game and won by 84, denying a final rally for a 961 total. Lancaster’s Pete Simon led with 247 and 601 for the series while Nelsonville matched through Kelly Starkey Smith Spray Tennihill.

Nelsonville Lancaster Pete Simon Brooks Mechems Rice Tailors Austin Powder Neiman Auto Supply Central Millholland-Linscott Berry Grinstead Kelly Smith Howe Baird Starkey Tennihill Huddy Cookson G. Abraham Matheny K. Cope Betts Stedman Lunzar Simon White Martin Brenner Berry Spray

Church Group Hears Talk on Telephones

Nelsonville meeting of Presbyterian Methodist and Church of Christ youth heard C. H. Hoover, Ohio Bell commercial engineer, discuss the Bell System network from Bell’s first instrument to modern telephony. He noted research’s role, and sound motion pictures illustrated the topic. Winnie Howe presided.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Methodist Church of Christ Nelsonville Presbyterian Church C. H. Hoover Ohio Bell Telephone Company Columbus Hoover Alexander Graham Bell Winnie Howe

William Thomas 83 Dies at Home in Nelsonville

William Thomas 83 died at his Union Furnace home on Sunday. Funeral arrangements are pending. Survived by wife Anna two sons James at home Walter of New Straitsville and daughter Mrs Charles Warner of St Louis Michigan.

Nelsonville William Thomas Union Furnace Anna James Walter New Straitsville Charles Warner St. Louis Mich

Mrs Fox Undergoes Surgery in Columbus Hospital

Mrs Charles Fox wife of a former Tuppers Plains L B Church pastor was hospitalized in Columbus at University Hospital for a surgical operation. The Fox family lives in Newark.

Fox Tuppers Plains Charles Fox L. B. Church University Hospital, Columbus Newark

Benefit Party Announced for Nelsonville

A benefit party is planned for Tuesday night at 7 o'clock at the St. Andrews Parish Hall to support a local cause in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Parish

Nelsonville Social Notes Benefit and Visits

The G A Club will hold a benefit tonight in the 1 0 C F hall at 7 45. Mr and Mrs W T Hilleary and Mr and Mrs Dana Windon spent Sunday in Columbus. Mrs Edward Pedigo of New Athens visited here with her parents Mr and Mrs Gus Pidcock. Miss Virginia Lu Eberle and Attorney Charles Fox were weekend guests at Miss Eberle's home. Miss Catharine Newman visited Mr and Mrs John S Lowden in Cambridge.

Virginia Lu Eberle Bellevue Charles Fox Miss Eberle Catharine Newman John S. Lowden Cambridge

Visit To Columbus For Mastoid Operation Recovery

Mrs Harve Shafer and Mrs Don ald Shafer visited Columbus Sunday to see Bobby Keynes five year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Keynes of Logan who had a mastoid operation at Grant Hospital the latter part of the week He is recovering slowly.

Harve Shafer Donald Shafer Columbus Bobby Keynes Robert Keynes Lucile Hartley Logan Grant Hospital

Frances Inn Hall Plans Wedding to Ralph Junod

Mrs. Inn Hall of Columbus announces the marriage of her daughter Frances to Ralph Junod of Columbus. The ceremony took place in Newport Kentucky on Saturday evening February 19, conducted by Justice of Peace Charles Darick. Frances is a Nelsonville High School 1937 graduate. Ralph is a North High School Columbus 1932 graduate. They will reside at the bride’s home.

Kentucky Inn Hall Rogers Ave Columbus Frances Ralph Junod Hunter Ave Newport Charles Darick Nelsonville High School Junod North High School of

Evangelistic Meetings Close at Church of Christ Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the two week evangelistic meeting at the Church of Christ ended with two well attended services. Church School counted 306 and the Be rea n Men's Class 62. Rev Williams preached on The Lost Beatitude in the morning and At the Door in the evening. The choir performed The Lord Is My Light with Wilma Scott as soloist and Williams sang I Will Come To Thee. Christian baptism was observed at the close.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Church School Berean Williams Fox Wilma Scott

Conference Club Meeting in Nelsonville Church

The Conference Club of the Church of Christ meets tonight at seven in the church study in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville The Church of Christ

Monday Forecasts Resolve Longstanding Matters In Work And Property

The Stars Say Monday forecasts a day to clear up stagnant situations or old matters related to work property or investments. Elders and those with such holdings may see a breakthrough leading to practical constructive work. A child born today might be clever with secretive expediency and writing ability.

Knox Co

Local merchants aid King and Queen of Hearts contest

At the annual carnival high school event, merchants donated prizes for each grade queen and king. Edith Cook received candy from Owens. Ruth Garvin got candy from Shafers. Velma Gill received candy from Central Bowling Alley. Gloria Hoodler won a powder box from Hickmans. Lillian Huddy received cologne from Balls Pharmacy. Judy Betts named Miss Dan Cupid received kiddy handkerchiefs.

Nelsonville Edith Cook John Owens Dan Shafer J D. Adamsons Ruth Garvin Shafers News Stand Bob Smith Mechems Velma Gill Central Bowling Alley Max Howard Prestons Gloria Hoodler Hickmans Pharmacy John Brooks The Hub Floretta Sommers Candy Colonial Lewis Vaughn Luckoffs Lillian Huddy Balls Pharmacy Max Ervin Billfold Gem Pharmacy Judy Betts Dan Cupid

Athens Groups Aid In Club Meets At Poston

The Community House at Poston on Sugar Creek announces its event schedule. Feb 22 1 pm rug making and quilting by the Women's Club. Feb 23 7 pm talk by county extension agent Ross Wright on Profitable Vegetable Gardening. Feb 25 1 30 pm Girls' Clubs meet with YWCA women from Ohio University leading. Feb 28 7 30 pm Boy Scout executive G E Ashwill meets boys 10 to 15 and their fathers to discuss troop organization.

Poston Sugar Creek Ross Wright Ywca Women of Ohio University G. E. Ashwill

Duchess of Windsor Tops Paris Style Poll Again

The Duchess of Windsor, a Baltimore socialite marking her first wedding anniversary with former King Edward, is named the world's best dressed woman by Paris dressmakers. The list ranks ten international socialites for taste and individuality, with the Duchess first and figures like the Duchess of Kent, Begum Aga Khan, and Baroness Rothschild among the others.

Silvia Crosby United Press Paris Duchess of Windsor Baltimore Edward the Duchess of Windsor the Duchess of Kent Begum Aga Khan Baronne Leo D’erlanger Reginald Fellowes Baroness Eugene de Rothschild Harrison Williams Millicent Rogers Balcom Barbara von Haughwitz-Reventlow Lady Louig Mountbatten

George Sanborn Rites Held Tuesday After Fatal Accident

Funeral services for George Sanborn will be held Tuesday at 1 30 PM at Orbiston Methodist Church with burial at Bethel Ridge. He died Saturday afternoon after being struck by an automobile. He lived at Greens Run and is survived by a wife, several sons and a step son, daughters, brothers, and sisters.

Glouster George Sanborn Orbiston Methodist Church Bethel Ridge Mr. Sanborn Greens Run Chester Cecil Bailey Run Westley Modoc Dallas Derthick Raymond Goose Run

Miss Ethel Green Taken to St Francis Hospital for Appendectomy

Miss Ethel Green of Modoc was moved to St Francis Hospital Columbus in a C F Wallace ambulance on Sunday for an appendectomy. She was accompanied by her sister and mother.

Glouster Ethel Green St. .Francis Hospital Columbus C. F. Wallace Miss Green Modoc

Banquet Planned for Father and Son Meeting

A Father and Son meeting set at the Masonic Hall Thursday at 7 30 pm with speaker Dr. Carter district lecturer of Gallipolis. Miss Dorcas Burns of Columbus visited her mother Mrs. Mary Burns over the weekend.

Masonic Hall Dr. Carter Gallipolis Dorcas Burns Columbus Mary Burns

Weekend Guests from Athens and Glouster

Miss Lucille Richardson of Athens spent the weekend in Glouster with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Richardson. Miss Anna Mae Hoffman of Columbus visited her father Harry Hoffman from Friday to Sunday. Richard Vaughn a student at Ohio University stayed with Mr and Mrs Thomas Hughn. Miss Elizabeth Ann Mundew an Ohio University student visited her parents Mr and Mrs E E Mundew. Week end guest of Mrs Grace Ochs was her son Robert Ochs. Miss Fred Doty of Athens spent Sunday in Glouster visiting Miss Ellen Winters.

Lucille Richardson Athens Glouster Harry Richardson Anna Mae Hoffman Columbus Harry Hoffman Richard Vaughn Ohio University Arents Thomas Hughn Elizabeth Ann Mundew E. E. Mundew Grace Ochs Robert Ochs Fred Doty Ellen Winters

Loyal Daughters Class Meeting Notice

The Class to Meet of the Church of Christ gathers at Mrs Ernest Jones home on Walnut Hills Wednesday night at 7 30 o clock Members are asked to be present.

Church of Christ Ernest Jones Walnut Hills

Native of Albany Dies in California

Mrs. Mary Robinson Moore of Orange California, widow of D T Moore, died Tuesday February 15. She and D T Moore formerly lived in Albany. D T Moore was the father of the late Frank Moore of Nelsonville.

Albany California Nelsonville Frank Moore Mary Robinson Moore Orange Calif Moore D. T. Moore

Alfalfa roots reach deep soil penetration practices

A report notes alfalfa roots can penetrate the soil to a depth of 25 feet, highlighting the plant's robust rooting system and potential implications for moisture access and soil structure.

Pearl Rutkoskie Appointed Executrix in Ohio Estate

Pearl Rutkoskie of Athens Ohio is appointed Executrix of the estate of George A Rutkoskie deceased in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated February 17 1938. Louis Tyroler Probate Judge.

Pearl Rutkoskie Athens Ohio George A. Rutkoskie Tate Athens County Louis Tyroler Said

Class of 32 Will Graduate From J-T School May 23

Thirty two students will graduate from Jacksonville Trimble High School at the 1938 commencement on May 23. Three orations on The Constitution will be presented by members of the graduating class. Diplomas and baccalaureate services follow with Rev. R. S. Lawrence delivering the sermon. Glee clubs and the high school orchestra provide music under Miss Mary Helen Lee and George M. Blake.

Mary Helen Lee George M. Blake Ruth Anderson Betty Antle Gertrude Bernard Hilma Chalfant Mary Dust Bernarda’ Danford Flo Hallam Vivian Hallam Lillian Johnson Margaret McCune Dorothy Meeks Sara Ridge Leona Schenaian Bonnie Sayre Verna Sayre Louise Vermaaten

Cub Scouts Parents Meet in Glouster High School

Glouster officials invite parents of Cub Scouts or boys aged 9 to 11 to a Tuesday meeting at 7 30 p m in the school study hall. Boy Scout field executive Gerald Ashwill will explain the Cub program as local officials seek community support for starting Cubbing in the district.

Glouster Glouster High School Gerald Ashwill Boy Scout Glouster School Supt Figley Hock-Hocking

Washington Lincoln Program Presented by Jacksonville High

Pupils of Jacksonville Trimble High School presented a Washington Lincoln program Monday morning. The high school orchestra under George M. Blake performed. Hilma Chalfant read a paper on the Life of Washington while Frances Judson delivered Lincoln's second inaugural address and Thelma Rainey delivered Gettysburg Address. Mrs Hazel Pride, head of the English department, supervised the papers and addresses.

Glouster Jacksonville- Trimble George M. Blake Washington Hilma Chalfant Frances Judson Lincoln Thelma Rainey Hazel Pride

Local High School League Bowls Four Teams

Four high school teams bowled Saturday morning as the Strikes swept the Nuts and the Kids won two of three against the Spares.

Glouster

Miss Lulu Williams Dies at Drakes Home

Miss Lulu Dela Williams, 46, died at her home near Drakes Sunday from a complication of diseases. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Williams and is survived by four brothers W E Williams Drakes E G Williams Moxahala John Williams and George Williams of the home and four sisters Mrs Mary Post near Drakes Mrs Alice Linscott near Drakes Mrs Belle Phillips Athens and Miss Cora Williams at home.

Glouster Lulu Dela Williams Drakes James Williams W. E. Williams E. G. Williams Moxahala John Williams George Williams Mary Post Alice Linscott Near Drakes Belle Phillips Athens

Trimble Masons to Meet Tonight for Fellowcraft Degree

Members of Trimble Lodge will gather this evening for work in the Fellowcraft Degree, continuing their ceremonial progression and fellowship at the lodge.

Trimble—Masons Trimble

Sale of Charley M. Wolf estate on March 15 1938

Public auction in Athens County Ohio on March 15 1938 at 1 PM to sell estate property of Charley M. Wolf deceased. Items listed include horses mares and colts, wagon, grain drill, 150 bushels corn hay household goods a Pontiac 1936 coupe Zenith radio and about 60 sheep. Executors and attorneys noted with cash terms.

Charley M. Wolf Athens County Ohio L. A. Koons Harlan Wolf Ted H. Wolf

Sheriff sale of real estate in Nelsonville Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Case No 17022 Home Owner's Loan Corporation sues Sarah McCall et al In pursuance of an Order of Sale the sheriff offers at public auction at the east door of the Athens County Courthouse on Wednesday March 5 1988 at 1 30 PM the property at 909 Chestnut Street Nelsonville Athens County Ohio Lot 380 in Longstretch Addition appraised at 1500 with minimum bid two thirds cash due sale day by Sheriff Charles W Bayless Deputy Esther B Gross Attorney H A Mittler 2 14 38 56tw

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Home Owner's Loan Corporation Sarah McCall Court House Athens Nelsonville Longstretch Chestnut Street Charles W. Bayless Esther B. Gross H. A. Mettler State of Ohio Common Pleas Uno Rikhart Korpela Trimbletown Trimble Township Jacksonville I. C. H. 158 Greens Run Road

High School Students Plan Musical Program

Jacksonville Trimble High School students organize a musical program set for March 18. The music department leads the event with the glee clubs and the high school orchestra under supervision by Miss Mary Helen Lee and George M Blahe.

Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble High School Mary Helen Lee George M. Blahe

State of Ohio Athens County Case No 16967

Ohio authorities file Case No 16967 in Athens County court. The docket lists official actions and deadlines affecting involved parties under state law.

Tax sale list for Doanville and Jacksonville property

Lands and lots to be sold for taxes assessments and penalties include Doanville York Township and Jacksonville Corporation parcels. Names listed: Black W R lot 17 Ferber J C lots 18 19 Lowery Albertus lot 214 taxes and bldg values, Sidenstricker Hartnell lot 241, McMenemy lot 219, Anderson Bennett lot 217 with lands bldg taxes amounts. 2-21-3-7.

Doanville York Twp Black W. R Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Co Ferber J. C Same Jacksonville Corporation Lowery Albertus Sidenstricker Hartnell McMenemy Anderson Bennett Mills Athens Township Athens City Daleton the Plains Special School Waterloo Special School Alex. Twp.alb. Con Ames Township Lodi-Alex Ecce Ate Amesville Cor Bern Towns Bern-Rome Canaan Towship Ee Cw cm Canaan-Athens Twp Athens City Special School Ames-Bern Joint School Carthage Township Dover Township Chauncey Corporation Dover-Trimble Jr. School SEE Township Menenene Nee Eneneces Loor Tow Rome Glouster Co Murray City Spl Tron Seine Glouster Village School Jacksonville Corporation Jacksonville Village School Trimble Corporation Trimbe Village Schooleee Ee ROG Esae Wean Buchtel Couatic Esas Nelsonville ICY Reece Mena Aoe Cit EEE Choo Wee Eas

Athens County 1987 Tax Rates Notice

John H. Preston treasurer of Athens County Ohio publishes the 1987 tax mills for county and local purposes. County levy totals 2.80 mills with 2.30 for general county fund and 0.50 for bond retirement. Taxpayers are urged to pay by mail or in person with receipts and parcel details. penalties apply for late payment.

Athens County John H. Preston Ohio General County County Home Fund Children’s Home Fund Bling Relief Mother Judicial Lways

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