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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Sportsmen Seek Cooperation of Hunters and Fishermen

Nelsonville Sportsmen Association launches 1941 membership drive. Secretary M R Hubbard explains clubs reinvest dues into stocking fish and building lakes. The group highlights past releases of state and federal fish, coons, pheasants, rabbits, and urges dues, meetings, and 1941 license sales through local issuing points.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Nelsonville Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association M .R. Hubbard Nelsonville Club Circle Hill Meeker Run Nelsonville Sportmen’s Association Chester Laurel Run Stedwell's Carbon Hill Frank O'Mara Powell Barber Shop Hunter Deanville Tad's Bar Carbondale Rd Hilleary's Shoe Shop

Driver Pleads Innocent in Mayor's Court

Nelsonville George Martin a truck driver for Covert Ice and Storage pleaded innocent to a reckless discharge in Mayor G Dew's court after a wreck at Nerricks Corner. An affidavit by William Dean of Nelsonville Cab Co accompanied the case. Martin bound over to the grand jury on $200 bond.

Nelsonville George Martin Gallipolis Rt. 1 G. Dew Nerricks Corner William Dean Nelsonville Cab Co Martin Grand Jury Jefferson St Poplar Ray Backus Watkins

Nelsonville Elks extend season win streak with 11th victory

Nelsonville Elks bowling team rolled to an 11th win of the season by defeating New Lexington at local lanes. Johnny Johnson led with a 214 single and 605 three-game set. The city league schedule lists Brooks against Beasleys at 8 p.m.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks New Lexington Johnny Johnson Brooks Beasleys

Amel Kitzman Dies At Home in Buchtel

Nelsonville report states Amel Kitzman 72 died Sunday night at his Buchtel home. The body lies at Stouts Funeral Home awaiting funeral arrangements. He was unmarried and survived by a sister in the home, another sister Mrs Minnie Allway of Benton MI, and a brother Edward.

Nelsonville Amel Kitzman Buchtel Stouts Funeral Home Kitzman Edward Minnie Allway, Benton

Nelsonville benefit party hosted by Junior Order Tuesday

The Junior Order will sponsor a benefit party in the 1.0.C.F. Hall Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Patrons are urged to bring February tickets and attend for a good cause.

Nelsonville — Junior Order C.F

Scout Troop 66 Plans Hikes At Tonight Meeting

Scouts of Troop 66 in Nelsonville meet at West School for uniform wear and handbook bring. Budget officer Bennie Sterling urges prompt dues payment as new members are welcomed and planning for frequent patrol hikes begins with leaders and junior officers. An Explorer unit meeting discussion with Donald Lancaster may adjust times.

Nelsonville West School Bennie Sterling Donald Lancaster

Band Boosters Elect Officers at School Meeting

The Band Boosters elected officers led by president Mrs George Snowden and vice president Mrs Nora Collins. The group reports the band progressing and has toured to Nelsonville and Albany for events while seeking funds for uniforms. Refreshments will follow the 7 30 gathering and the public is invited.

Faithful Workers Class Meets in Nelsonville Social Notes

Nelsonville reports the Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School met at Mrs. Sam Frank’s home on Walnut Street with hymns and a Psalm reading. The president led the business session as members were tasked to earn a dollar and describe it in poetry. The March meeting hostesses are listed, with refreshment service noted and birthday celebrations for local residents.

Nelsonville Sam’ Frank George Evans Faithful Workers Methodist Sunday School Walnut St Evans Charles Monks C. G. Kreppel Nettie Stewart Stella Betts Stewart Thomas Spence Washington Adda Nelkirk

Fidelis Class Rolls Call at Presbyterian Church

Twenty two members answered roll call as Mrs. Joe Hardy and Mrs. Flossie Crawford hosted the Fidelis Class at the Hardy home. With president absent, first VP Mrs. Mable Haffner led the business, and a two course patriotic lunch followed with handmade linen bookmarks reading Fidelis as favors.

Joe Hardy Flossie Crawford Presbyterian Sunday School Hardy Home Mable Haffner

CLASS MEETS M. M. Club Hosts Friday Social

Members of the M. M. Club were entertained Friday evening by Mrs. George Hilleary with Vivian Kirk Endall assisting. Mildred Frank opened the meeting with 17 members answering roll call during the social hour and games.

M. M. Club George Hilleary Vivian Kirkendall Mildred Frank

Mother Blood Transfusion Helps Young Patient in Columbus

Shirley Weede, a 12 year old patient at the Children's Hospital in Columbus, underwent her first spinal procedure Friday morning after suffering spinal curvature from infantile paralysis. Her mother Beatrice Weede donated the blood for the transfusion and Shirley is now recovering.

Nelsonville Shirley Weede Children’s Hospital Columbus Shirley Beatrice Weede

Elks To Visit Jackson Lodge on February 25

Nelsonville Elks and their ladies will visit Jackson Lodge in Jackson on Tuesday February 25. The Jackson ladies will entertain the Nelsonville group. Nelsonville lodge officers will initiate a class of candidates. A lunch will follow the meeting.

Nelsonville Elks Jackson Lodge Jackson Nelsonville Lodge

Mount Pleads Guilty in Intoxication Case

Seb Mount pleaded guilty on arraignment in Nelsonville to an intoxication complaint. Mayor Dew ordered a fine of five dollars plus costs. Mount was arrested by Constable Ernest Kat zenbach.

Nelsonville Seb Mount Dew Mount Ernest Katzenbach

Perry County Court Notes

Four held to grand jury after arraignments in justice courts. Sheriff Butts cites a theft and forgery wave with cases including Francis Mace Fred Kildow and Charles Williams tied to $50 oil well bits and $9.40 pipe thefts. Other arrests include Raymond Hill and Paul Embrey in separate theft and forgery cases. Probation officer named Emma Horne. Real estate and partition sales conducted in the courthouse, with several estates and guardianship matters scheduled. Military draft updates, jail releases, and upcoming marriage licenses also noted.

New Lexington Justice of the Peace Clair Butts New Straitsville Francis Mace Fred Kildow Charles Williams Misco C. J. Studer Mace Kildow William Dishon Justice Studer Raymond Hill Thornville C. W. King Probate Court Emma Horne Crooksville Mabel McGirr Horne Walter Solt Common Pleas Court Beatrice Carns Thomas Humphrey Shawnee Andy Arkley Daisy Anderson Earl Allen North Addition Lester Strawn A. 5. McGonagle Perry County Lions Club Eagles, Elks and Red Man's Lodges Thomas A. Jenkins Harold K. Claypool Sheriff Butts Imer Forest Starkey J. W. Drumm Somerset Starkey Rolland D. Brown Gerald Brooks Merrill Corning Earl W. Potts Emma M. Yost James D. Hull Bessie Messington C. W. Norris Elizabeth Woodcock Ida M. Dillon John F. Hemmelspach Bearfield Township E. D. Griggs Hattle B. Garey Junction City Penn Junction Y Henry J. Young Mary L. Young Eliza J. Huston Monday Creek Township Edson Huston Logan Ann McCoy Hemlock Stanley Funk Dorothy McClintock Minnie Blanche Gordon Common Pleas Gail Ronald Gordon Marietta James Shiplett

Girl Scout Troop Forms in Nelsonville

A new Girl Scout troop was formed on Wednesday night February 19 in Nelsonville. Miss Edith Lee will lead the group meeting Tuesday evenings at the little house. Patrols Fir Tree Bob White and Fawn each list named members and leaders, with Mary Washburn Bean as crest namesake.

Nelsonville Mary Washburn Bean Edith Lee Little House Pammy White Billie Ann Bartoe Virginia Hellyer Mary Ellen Young Margaret Williamson Jane Smith Bob White

First Party Held At New Scout Home

Senior Girl Scouts hosted a Valentine party at the new Little House on February 12 evening. Activities included ping pong, cards, dancing, and refreshments were served. Attendees listed include Imogene Sayer, Henry Kimble, Ruth Matthewson, and others.

Nelsonville Imogene Sayer Henry Kimble Ruth Matthewson Ted Crane Elizabeth Shafer Harry, Westfall Emily Sharp Max Linton Margaret Warren Raymond Henshaw Reta Mae Dunkle, Jr. Hallet Mary Jack Miner Roger Webb Louise Crafts Richard Arnold Martha Pergrin Charles Long Jessie Pergrin Jimmy Jon Mary Jane Howe Windle Chapman Ruth Galvin Johnny Hannas

Fire destroys home of Mrs Iva North in Nelsonville

A Sunday morning blaze on Car bon Hill Road destroyed the North home with only a few furniture items saved. Fire chief says the fire started in the kitchen from a defective flue and the roof collapsed as Nelsonville firemen arrived.

Nelsonville Iva North Carbon Hill Road

Real estate transfers listed for multiple Ohio townships

The document records transfers including John D. P. Elder to Guy Garey in Junction City, Samuel Braglan to John Henrys in Grandview Heights, and others. It notes parcels in Hopewell Township, Saltlick, Somerset, Crooksville, and Drakes as well as a couple divisions of property between spouses and heirs.

John D. P. Elder Elizabeth Elder Guy and Marie Garey Junction City Samuel Braglan John H. Henrys Grandview Heights New Lexington Jay Anna Cotterman Hopewell Township Paul F. Kemerer Elmer L. Luman Crooksville Alexander Irvin United States of America Saltlick Township Gilbert R. May Leo May Louise Mary A. May Somerset Edna Edmonds Edna Clouse Olema Donald Leota Joyce Robert Ollie Jack Edmonds Drakes Charlotte Ridenour Walter Burtnett

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