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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1940

Page

2

Founders Day Banquet Draws Boswell of Clubs

Fifty-nine members and guests attended the Business and Professional Women's Club Founders Day banquet at the American Legion Home in Nelsonville. Out-of-town representatives from Logan Athens Gallipolis Ironton Jackson Marietta McArthur Portsmouth Wellston attended as district clubs.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club American Legion Ohio Logan Athens Gallipolis Ironton Jackson Marietta McArthur Portsmouth Wellston Nelle Dowler Helen Shaw Dowler Phyllis Hastings Ethel Beekman Rowena Sprout Eleanor A. Minister Athens Club Ethel M. Young Marie Shafter Lulu S. Beanie Anna Logan Marietta Club Freda Smith Helen Jackson Kathryn Lee Lillian Butts Peggy Shater Irma Wilson Catherine Warehime Treva Shaw Frances Bennett Janet Cope Shirley Sayre Confucius Helen Sargent Sigrid Love Sophia Wachim Ohio University Syria Miss Wachim America Maxine Hall Blanche Moorehead Margaret Johnson Velma Shaw Ada Hoskins Florence Bort Clara Stone Margaret Lutz Cora N. Brown Georgia Hansel Dessie Hanna Hester Lee White

Connett Resident Fined After Petit Larceny Plea

Nelsonville and court records show Charles Bree Connett pleaded guilty to petit larceny in front of Mayor C. G. Dew on a Saturday arraignment. He paid a $20 fine plus costs after affidavit by Robert Clark tied to a stolen car case. Devices valued at $20 were recovered on Riverside street. Breeze confessed to Chief George Bateman and turned over stolen items.

Nelsonville Charles Bre*e Connett C. G. Dew Robert Clark Riverside Clark Breeze George Bateman

Group Is To Meet At Church Tonight

Nelsonville program notes a 6:30 p m potluck dinner in the Methodist Church social rooms after the final session of a six week School of Religion course. Rev Cecil Jones of Logan will be guest speaker as enrollments surpass prior winters.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Cecil Jones Presbyterian Church Logan

Nelsonville Revival Ends in Circleville

Rey Ben Awe completed a successful two weeks of revival services in Circleville, Ohio. He held nightly gatherings and drew local attendees, wrapping up the event with a final exhortation and praise.

Nelsonville Rey

Nelsonville Welfare Fund Aids School Children

The Nelsonville child welfare fund lacked shoes and clothing, prompting a separate shoe fund that is overdrawn. Four families asked for shoes in one day, with the year’s shoe fund totaling 71.24 dollars from PTA groups and individuals. Merchants' Association contributed 100 dollars to be used for further aid including tonsillectomy and medical care, while a charity ball on March 15 aims to raise additional funds.

Nelsonville PTA Elks Merchants’ Association

Masons Honor Sons On Father and Son Night

Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F and A M will observe Father and Son Night at the Masonic Temple on Friday March 1 A dinner at 630 pm will be served by Eastern Star members followed by talks music and a social hour Tickets from Ralph Higgins Roy Sayre Elmer Siddle or C D Crawford Reservations due by Wednesday February 28 Masons urged to attend with their own or adopted son for the evening

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge Masonic Temple Eastern Star Ralph Higgins Roy Sayre Elmer Siddle C. D. Crawford

Mrs. Della Pyle Dies at Doanville at 69

Nelsonville report states Mrs. Della Pyle 69 widow of Grant Pyle died Saturday at her Doanville home. Body to Stouts Funeral Home with services Tuesday at two conducted by Rev. Lloyd Evans. Survived by grandson Mac. only daughter Maud Weekly and her son were mentioned.

Nelsonville Della Pyle Grant Pyle Doanville Stout Lloyd Evans Maud Mac

Stanley Edwards Dies in Columbus

Funeral services were held for Stanley Edwards age 61 at the N S Cook Funeral Home in Columbus. Edwards a former Nelsonville railroad man died Thursday. He is survived by one daughter and two sisters, including Stella who worked at the Nelsonville Dry Goods Store.

Nelsonville N. S. Cook Funeral Home Columbus Stanley Edwards Edwards Stella

Former Officer of Guard Dies in Celina

Nelsonville Garrett Howie reports the death of Dr. Frank Ayers at Celina on Saturday. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Celina. He is survived by his wife and twin sons. Dr. Ayers is remembered as Major Ayers, medical adviser to the National Guards during their Nel sonville posting years ago.

Nelsonville Garrett Howie Frank Ayers Celina Ayers Major Ayers National Guards

Kilpatrick Girls Hold Evening Practice at Nelsonville High

The Kilpatrick girls basketball team will practice tonight at 8 o clock in the Nelsonville high school gym. All players expected to compete this week should attend. The week includes games Tuesday at Logan Wednesday at Corning and Thursday at Columbus in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Kilpatrick Logan Corning Columbus

Wilkesville Social Notes Highlights Local Events

Wilkesville residents host a busy social week with visits from David Valentine and Ruth of Marietta to care for ill aunt Lottie Kruskamp, a J E Stone ambulance transfer, and weekend trips by Katie Strong from Columbus. American Legion Auxiliary meeting with George Washington program, eye operation for Mrs Emery Johnson, injury to Worthy Shank from a wagon accident, a collision involving Herbert Vance near F A Wells, a successful Presbyterian supper raising about 22 dollars, James Mulholland welcoming a 10% pound daughter, and a well attended K of P Hall dance.

Wilkesville David Valentine Ruth Marietta Lottie Kruskamp J. E. Stone Katie Strong Columbus Thomas Duffy Beatrice Hartley Dorothy Davis Catharine Wells Portsmouth Forrest Davis

Benefit Party Planned by Junior Order in Nelsonville

The Junior Order will host a benefit party at the 10.0.F. Hall on Tuesday evening. Patrons are asked to bring their month end tickets.

Nelsonville F. Hall

Taxes on Alcohol in 1938 Draw Big Sums from English

In 1938 Englishmen paid 545 million dollars in taxes on alcoholic beverages. The figure reflects heavy state revenue from alcohol taxation during the era.

Swenson Funeral Held Saturday for Mrs. Swenson

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Jo Swenson were held Saturday at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville with Rev C L Johnson presiding. She died February 18 in Prescott Arizona and was brought home by her husband for burial. The service included singing by local women and was followed by small services at Greenlawn and a gathering of out of town relatives and friends.

Nelsonville Mary Jo Bowers Swenson Church of Christ C. L. Johnson Wilson Avenue Church of Christ, Columbus Don Bowers Joe Barrows Ralph Howe Tillie Hall Catherine Courtney Frances Bennett Miss Love Nelsonville High School Greenlawn L. C. Butler E. S. Monce Forest Arden Allyn Kent C. A. Malone Charlies Malone Frank Adams Akron Edward J. Swenson Washington, D. C

Have Booklet To Aid in Pensions

Workers over 65 who have steady employment since the Social Security Act may qualify for monthly benefits as early as spring 1940 under old-age and survivors insurance. A free booklet explains how older workers may qualify and can be requested from Edward S. Broughton, manager, Social Security Board field office, Hickman Building, Nelsonville, Ohio. It also interests younger workers and families.

Nelsonville Edward S&s. Broughton Social Security Board Hickman Ohio

PTA Hears Address on Founders Day at School Event

Large crowd attends Monday PTA meeting at the school with Mrs Nellie Spray presiding. A Founders Day talk and birthday fund gift are noted, plus a patriotic program, pupil performances, and a reception with cherry ice cream. Between 8 pm and midnight deemed best sleep hours per British scientist.

Parent Teacher Association Nellie Spray Spray PTA Board of Education Faye Lovett Group Singing of America Robert Eckols Lehman June Wilkinson Washington Lincoln Rolland Harris Valentine Land Washington and Betsy Ross Susy Valentine Mesdames Mable Justice Harriett Harris Avanel Williams Lizzie Dane Adrian Dodds

Cripple Is Sent To County Home

Herbert Farrs, a homeless man with a broken neck, is committed to the County Infirmary after local officers fail to secure relatives in Eastern Ohio. A former Kimberly resident who recently lived in Cadiz, he had the broken vertebra since a stay there and must wear a brace. He returned toward New Straitsville, collapsed after crossing Mason City Hill, was found by a motorist and brought to City Hall before admission to the county home.

Nelsonville Herbert Farrs Kimberly Cadiz New Straitsville Mason City Hill City Hall

Glouster Social Notes and Local Visits

Glouster church group met February 21 with 14 members and one new member Mrs Hazel Boudinot. A sewing club and several visits from residents and travelers were noted, with multiple guests staying over weekend in nearby communities.

Nelsonville Personal Visit Notes From Columbus Guests

Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Malvern Rath and Mr and Mrs Paul Rath of Columbus who visited Mr and Mrs Harry Davis. Ellen Burnell stayed with her sister Mrs Leighton Aumiller in Columbus from Wednesday to Sunday. Mrs Stuart Radford of Cincinnati visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Betts and later with her mother to see Miss Jean Betts in Marionette Hospital. John Perry Wood, staying with grandparents J W Wood, returned to resume studies after a Columbus visit during his grandmother's New York trip.

Jim Palda Cleveland Robert Angle John C. Jones Lois New Straitsville C. W. Jones Rockbridge Logan Evangelist Harry Anguish Otis Kinney Wayne David Shawnee O. L. Easley Evelyn Ogg Columbus Merrill Ogg L. E. Richardson Frances Aber Bessie Miller Rose Howard Guinther Bob Ochs Grace Ochs Malvern Rath Paul Rath Harry Davis Ellen Burnell Leighton Aumiller Stuart Radford Cincinnati Frank Betts Radford Jean Betts Marietta Hospital John Perry Wood J. W. Wood New York

Glouster Group Plans Drive to Start a Bank

Citizens Real Estate Association discusses bank stock subscriptions in six district committees. Over half the needed funds pledged. six committees will survey the community and contact potential subscribers. Next meeting date to be decided after solicitations. meeting open to the public.

Glouster Citizens Real Estate Association Sam Kleinman A. M. Thomas James Carey Elmer Hartman A. A. Gessell C. F. Wallace Joe Beshara E. H.taylor L. K. Heiskell Dan Kovach Gus Morris Herman Atlas L. E. Burnelle al Craft H. F. Kittle Vern Lamborn B. G. Goldberg

Trimble Church of Christ Progressive Class Meets

The Trimble Church of Christ Progressive Class met Thursday evening with devotionals and program led by Mrs. Edna Miner. Participants included Lewis Antle Blanche Antle Hazel Boudinot Helen Miner and Iris Pettit. President Vincent Bailey led the business session. Mrs. Eva Gooding Edna Miner and Nira Bailey served vegetable soup pickles pie coffee and candy to 26 members and children.

Shelton Missionary Society Courtney Pettit Braun St Glouster Gertrude Rainey Hazel Boudinot Edna Miner McClellan Christman Pearl Christman Ocie Sharp Elsie Schoeman Florence Miner Mabel Danford Eva Gooding Wahneta Orme Elma Kittle Nira Bailey Emma McClellan Zoe Herrold Iris Pettit Mrs. Gooding Trimble

Condition Is Grave for Fred Jonas

Fred Jonas of Fairlawn Avenue remains in critical condition after a recent stroke with no hope for recovery as stated this morning. Authorities reported his illness as severe and life threatening, prompting family and neighbors to monitor his progress closely.

Glouster Fred Jonas Fairlawn Ave

Pythian Sisters Change Meeting Day in Buchtel

The Frances Willard Temple No. 151 in Buchtel has shifted its regular meeting from Tuesday to Wednesday evenings at 7 oclock.

Buchtel

Glouster Bowlers Fall Short to Visiting Tracy Wells Quintet

Glouster locals edged by Tracy Wells of Columbus in a Sunday special. Travelers posted 1027 and 2883 totals led by Joe Wolf Jr 639 while Joe McAllister and Bryan Gormley each had 614. Don Sipe led visitors with 618 and Ernest Horcher 615.

Glouster Tracy Wells Columbus Earl Ernest Horcher Joe Wolf, Jr Joe McAllister Bryan Gormley Don Sipe Tracey Wells Earl Horcher D. Sipe J. Horcher H. Horcher Ernie Horcher Glouster Travelers J. Wolf, Jr J. McAllister Jim Wolf J. Johnston B. Gormley

Miners To Meet in Glouster Wednesday

Idle Hocking miners are to meet at the Glouster mayor's office Wednesday evening at 7 30 to hear the committee report on the distribution of benefits. John Wycoff and William Morris are expected to be present to discuss the situation. Attendance is urged by those in charge.

Glouster John Wycoff William Morris

Loyal Hollister church group to meet at school

Loyal workers of Hollister United Baptist Church will meet at Hollister school Tuesday evening at seven o’clock. A pot luck lunch is planned.

Hollister Glouster Hollister U. B Hollister School Tues

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Legion Home Connett Philadelphia Edith Rogers Dahl Center Harold E. Dahl Champaign Dahl Nelsonville Welfare Fund Masons Wilkesville Social Notes Swenson Hollister HollIster Hustlers 4-H Club George Vermaaten Louise Elson Stephenson Warren rLoun FR Mura Uye F. J. Beasley Co Adolphe Kay Kyser Menjou Reo May Robson David Butler William Conselman James V. Kern The Ga Compania
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