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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1941
Page
2
Buchtel High School stages the operetta When the Moon Rises tonight at 7 30 o'clock with the cast and chorus having trained faithfully, and a large attendance expected.
An advertised general tonic claims to aid appetite digestion and relieve occasional constipation. The product is described as a medicine made from roots marketed for family use.
An old advertisement promotes Tonto Snake Oil Liniment for neuralgia pains stiff neck cramps muscle soreness from exertion or exposure and fatigue mosquito bites frost bites and minor sprains. It also notes use with Chief Tonic and states applications for back chest throat and tendons.
Athens Ohio readers learn of a limited offer at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store with two bottles priced at 79 cents each for a promotional sale.
Nelsonville's Charles Godenschwager son of Mr and Mrs George Godenschwager will appear on WHAS Louisville radio with a group of workers in a radio unit as part of a demonstration program Saturday February 22 at 9 p m eastern standard time 8 p m central time Charles joined the radio branch of the service after leaving with the first selective service contingent to Fort Knox Kentucky last fall and will take part in the program.
Nelsonville reports the first contingent of colored men from Draft Board No. 2 leaving by bus for Fort Hayes in Columbus to begin induction for the February third call. Four white men are to depart February 25, with two March calls anticipated. the four colored men named are James Fletcher Johnson Chapman Woodson Nelsonville Okey R. Mayle Lathrop Thomas Anthony Dalton Coolville.
Attendance has increased weekly for a month at the Church of Christ. Bible School 9:30, morning worship 10:30 with a sermon titled The Blessing of Being Well Born. Evening service 7 includes new songs and a tribute to George Washington.
A GLOUSTER-A trap shoot will be held Sunday at 1 p m at the Watkins farm near Bishopville. Sponsored by the Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen s Club. Several out of town shooters will be present and a large crowd is expected. The public is invited.
The Huron cultivated sunflowers prior to white settlement. The plant provided hair oil food fodder thread and dye for the tribe.
Nelsonville campaign updates urge Athens County Red Cross membership. W D Mender notes solicitators offer new memberships via chest cards and direct calls to Ellen Biddie in Athens. Existing members can renew through the board or Frances Rose, with membership cards issued after mailing checks. Cooperation aims to avoid dual solicitation.
In Nelsonville city league action Neimans defeated Brooks in three tight games. Don Sipe led with 649 series while Joe Spray topped Brooks with 233 game and 601 total. Beasleys meet Coverts at 8 oclock as Neimans cards and team totals are listed.
Nelsonville report says Troop 65 met Thursday evening at 7:30 at the Elks Club. The session opened with the pledge and Scout oath, songs and games followed, and members studied advancement. Plans for a Sunday March 2 hike were made and Loren Warner named chaplain with Harold Hoch as scribe.
Benjamin Franklin IV, a magician, will perform his Evening of Illusion at Nelsonville High School auditorium Friday Feb 28. He has toured colleges and universities and is acclaimed for the show. Tickets are sold by seventh and eighth grade classes and at the junior office ahead of the Nelsonville Logan basketball game.
Nelsonville church announces a Sunday schedule with morning worship on February 23 under Rev. W M George using the sermon title Trust in God. An evening service at 7 p m features An Awakened Soul. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m directed by Arthur Kennedy and a 6 p m Young People session led by Mary Jane Howe.
The Draft Board No. 2 at the Legion Building in Nelsonville will be closed all day on Saturday February 22 according to an announced notice.
Dessert bridge hosted by Mrs L G De Long featured four tables with guests Mrs Thomas Williams Jr Miss Josephine Hedfelt and Mrs John S Blower. High score went to Miss Ann Dennison, second to Mrs Vernon, and Mrs Easley received consolation. Junior Christian Endeavor met at Church of Christ with sponsors Mrs C B Tigner Miss Irene Stahl and guests Mrs Carl Stahl Donna Rogers. Hollister Alumni set to plan banquet and dance at 2 p m Sunday. Irene Pearl Wallace to wed Ellis Pearl Wallace in Feb. Various social visits and birthday celebrations noted across Greens Run and nearby towns. Midweek study class scheduled for 7 30 Wednesday.
Nelsonville scene of a Metho dist Guild gathering at Miss Helen Sargent home with Mrs Ronald Riley and Mrs Clarence Kelly assisting. Mrs Malvern Wilson presided over the business session and Mrs Charles Bayless led devotions. A play How the Story Grew and several musical numbers entertained. A two course luncheon followed a 30 guest post program table arrangement.
Class No 21 of the Methodist Sunday School will meet in the church parlors Monday evening at 7 30 o clock Hostesses will be Mrs Frank O Mara Mrs Harry Hartley Mrs Joe Galvin Mrs Arthur Allen Mrs Harley Juniper and Mrs Mildred Lines VISIT IN COLUMBUS Mr and Mrs John V Wood are spending Saturday in Columbus guests of Mr and Mrs Harris Wood and family A farewell party was given Tuesday evening at her home on Monroe St honoring Mrs Rob Wright who is leaving for her new home in Athens The party was arranged by a group of girls from the first floor of the William Brooks Shoe Co where Mrs Wright was employed for the last nine years The following were present Mrs Chester Hanning Jr Mrs Ernestine Hartman Mrs Jennie Monks Mrs Charles Betts Mrs William Foss Mrs Adda Williams Mrs Mary Ann Hunter Mrs Oliver Bishop Games were enjoyed during the evening and refreshments were served Mr and Mrs Wright will make their home in Athens where he is employed by Commercial Motor Freight Miss Bertha Howard was hostess to members of the Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church Tuesday evening Miss Elizabeth Linton was in charge of devotions Mrs Susie Wallace class president conducted the business meeting and the social program which followed The hostess served refreshments to six members present
Nelsonville officials announce that the municipal electric light and water work office at City Hall will be closed all day Saturday February 22 due to the holiday.
Rev J A Thompson of the Glouster Methodist Church invites all Methodists to give a war emergency offering March 2. Funds support chaplains near army camps, material and literature, aid for a bomb wrecked England congregation, and food and clothing for war refugees. A committee includes John Blower, Mrs E F Munden, Phyllis Dyer, Mrs Neal Morris, and Mrs C A Pride.
In Friday league action Drury Drugs won two of three games vs Gamwell’s Clover Farm at Wolf’s Alleys. Top scorer Maxine Johnston rolled 191 single and 511 for three games while Kathleen Shumway led Clover Farms with 190 high single and 506 high triple.
More than 200 residents attended the Community Banquet at the Chesterhill Methodist Church Thursday. The meal was prepared by W. S. C. B. members with Girl Scouts serving. Mayor E. N. Williams gave the address of welcome and Judge Carlos Reicher of McConnelsville delivered the response. Reverend Glen Tennell of McConnelsville gave the featured address followed by songs from the local male quartet. Community groups including Public Schools, rural life, and sports and recreation were represented by local figures.
Courtney Stephenson, 74, colored, dies at home on Mine Street Glouster Thursday at 11 a m Unmarried he has no living relatives except a half-brother Dr Stephenson Boston Mass Funeral services set for Saturday at two at First Baptist Church burial in Glouster Cemetery Body at Dc F Wallace Son Funeral Home ready for viewing
In Glouster Schools an operetta The Goblin Fair will be presented in April with Miss Dorothy Lindaman as music instructor and a cast of lower grade pupils. Leading roles include Shirley Andrews Jack Dunlap Sharon Rose Ruth Ann Thompson Jean Ann Clark and Myra Bea Anderson. The Girls Glee Club Boys Glee Club and the Orchestra will participate.
The Boulder Dam power plant is described with a capacity of 860000 horsepower and a potential production of 1835000 horsepower, outlining its generating capability and maximum output.
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