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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1941

Page

2

Night Brawl Leaves Two Men Wounded in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville a cutting affray at Davey Jones's home left Frog Hollow and John Windle Jr. with serious knife wounds while Howard Newsome sustained a chest cut. Windle and Newsome faced charges for quarrelling and fighting. Newsome pleaded innocent to cutting with intent to kill and Windle and Newsome were fined for intoxication. Alfred Windle pleaded innocent to fighting with a hearing set for next Monday.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew Davey Jones Frog Hollow John Windle, Jr Howard Newsome Newsome Jones Windle Ilty Ting Alfred Windle John Guity

Minersville Center Plans Two Programs

Minersville Recreation Center will host an old fashioned dance at the school house Thursday at 7 30 p.m. A small admission fee will defray expenses. Friday features the usual games with prizes. The program starts at 7 30 p.m. and has an admission fee.

Minersville

Financial report summaries from Albany and Athens district boards

The documents present yearly financial statements for the Hoard of Education in Albany Ohio and the York Seminary School District in Nelsonville Athens County. They list fund balances receipts and expenditures, tax collections, and schedule totals for General Funds Bond Retirement Delinquent Tax and public service funds.

Albany Ek County Otto Ohio Radclifff Ccesseresseers Ssaseverevse Sevesedevess C.D D.D Csccerse Seesnenes General Fund Islative Council Maintenoo Atesees FRR Cartes Anne Wage Peeve York Senninural County of Athens Addreas Nelsonville R O.D So Cicececsenseesess GIONS Miethsonacaeipocic Oe Smith-Hughes San Pea Teachurera Sosiene Bakeake Kaaveun Janitors Betelephone Srouoeod Tebnecheck Pu ‘Gees Cs Seeenens

Nelsonville Social Notes Recap of church and club events

Nelsonville reports a Methodist Class No. 21 gathering with Mrs. Newton presiding and a Bible contest winner. Cosmopolitan Club setup, and health update on Mrs. Willard Crane. Birthday observances for three sisters and a large family birthday dinner. A shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Nice with many attendees and gifts in Sand Run.

Nelsonville Newton Jennie Fisher Frank O'Mara Harry Hartley Joe Galvin Harley Juniper Mildred Lines Arthur Allen

Revival Opens at Salvation Army Hall with Envoy Frank Berry

Envoy Frank Berry of Marion will conduct a 10 day revival at the Salvation Army Hall in Athens starting this Friday night. He just completed a revival at Springfield and has years of travel experience. Berry shows relics from his Holy Land trip. Services start at 7 30 p m.

Frank Berry Marion Salvation Army Hall Athens Envoy Berry Springfield Holy Land

Special Dinner Observed for George Washington Birthday

Chauncey residents Mrs Isabel Coe Mrs Lettie Hintz and daughter Gloria hosted a George Washington Birthday dinner Saturday Gloria served the meal Attendees included Reverend and Mrs Co E Palmer of Jacksonville Mr and Mrs John T Hope of Grosvenor Crossing Mr and Mrs Frank Cline Mrs Ed Adams Mrs L L Sweazy Bert Sweazy Mrs Lettie Hintz and Gloria Hintz

Chauncey Isabel Coe Lettie Hintz Gloria George Washington Co. E. Palmer Jacksonville John T. Hope Grosvenor Crossing Frank Cline Ed Adams L. L. Sweazy Bert Sweazy Gloria Hintz

Two Playlets And Doll Show At Nelsonville Carnival

West Parent-Teacher Association hosts a winter carnival at the Nelsonville school featuring two evening playlets at 7 30 and afternoon school performances for mothers. A doll display with cash prizes and ribbons highlights the event with ornaments from Martha Hickman and gifts from Mrs. Corwin Cookson. Cast lists include Martha Hickman Vivian Schroeder Billy Wickliff and many others in colorful costumes for The Frolic of the Bugs and The Woes of the Crows.

Nelsonville West Parent-Teacher Association Joan Martha Hickman Paris Lowell Burnell Glouster Czechoslovakia Martha Corwin Cookson Albert Barber James Knight Mable Haffner Doris Potts Lelia Davis Wilma Rollins Mary Ann Williams Kees Nancy Shafer Wanda Runion Nancy Hutchins Barbara Erb Wanda Simms Grasshoppers Jimmy Cope Billy Barrows Russell Barrows James Ray Donald Erb Butterflies Phryne Gabriel Daisy Stufflebean Judy Rosser Doris Davis Louise Kern Doris Kern Lady Bugs Martha Long Shirley Raine Richard Cheeseman Bily Wickliffe Judith Rosser Frank Hartley Glen Denney Roger Wood Patty Green Joan French Florence Byrd Joan Malone Roger Burchfield Maryann Matheny Roy Woolever Rosa Dexter Barbara Drescher Virginia Burchfield Donald Godenschwager

Benjam in Franklin IV to perform at Nelsonville High

Nelsonville showman Benjam in Franklin IV appears at the Nelsonville High School Auditorium Friday evening February 28 for a two hour evening of world sourced illusions. Highlights include The Spirits Artist The Flight of Life and Re incarnation with The Evening of Magic offering fantasy mystery and laughter for all ages.

Nelsonville Benjamin Franklin IV Nelsonville High School

C. C. Ervin Dies Tuesday in Nelsonville

Charles Clark Ervin 73 died Tuesday night at his Walnut Street home after several months illness. A Nelsonville resident and charter member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics he is survived by wife Ellen two sons Bernard Norman of Nelsonville two daughters Mrs Cecil Chapman and Mrs Esther Butterman of Columbus and three grandchildren Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Nelsonville Charles Clark Ervin Walnut St Ervin United American Mechanics Ellen Bernard Norman Cecil Chapman Esther Butterman Columbus

Rotarians Hear Talk By Rev W M George

Nelsonville Rotary welcomes Rev W M George of the Methodist Church who urges looking ahead for happiness and security. New member Gilbert Johnson and guests George Carr Logan and Max Bartoe attend. program arranged by Co L Stout. Also announces birth of William Wayne Smith to Mr and Mrs Laurence Smith of Glouster Route 4 with grandparents Isaiah Smith and W H Coakley Sr. of Buchtel.

Nelsonville W. M. George Methodist Church Rotary Club Co. L. Stout Gilbert Johnson George Carr Logan Max Bartoe Laurence Smith Glouster William Wayne Isaiah Smith W. H. Coakley Buchtel

Final Plans for World Day of Prayer Program

Plans were set at a meeting for World Day of Prayer to be held Friday at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM at Grace Episcopal Church. Participants from multiple churches will appear, with Mary Virginia Reibel, Marcella Reibel, Ruth Huber, and Clara Belle Murray representing various groups. Mrs Ralph Kuether will lead the evening service and part IV will be presented by Mrs W A Smith.

Lenten Meeting Opens at Heath Methodist Church

Middleport reports the first midweek Lenten service at Heath Methodist Church at 7 pm led by Rev. H. A. Rothrock. Immediately after, the Men's Fellowship holds an organization meeting. All men invited to hear guest Rev. Shoemaker of Athens with Rutland quartet musical numbers.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church H. A. Rothrock Shoemaker Athens Rutland Quartet

Church Group Meeting At Portland Church

Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service quilted at the parish house on Wednesday. A rug making extension meeting is planned for Friday February 28 at 10 30 in the church with a potluck lunch.

Portland Woman's Society of Christian Service William Rogers William All Wilkie Larson Athens R.D Ira Blosser Charles Neuman George Adams Ray Byers Racine James Jiiden Everett Thomlin William Talbott Earl Scott Harry Swan Earl Wilford Mona Wolfe Okey Payner Claude Price Ed Fields Simpson Church Pomeroy Tom Deems Beryl Faye Worthington Columbus Clarence Price Mary Jo Swan Marvin Swan Cleveland Dell Middleswart Leland Siders Pearl Bostic Ravenswood

BPW Club Straitsville Capture Narrow Lead In League

BPW Club Nelsonville B and P W Club kept first place by one game after taking two of three from Letha Lou Shop. Straitsville also won two of three from Brooks Shoes. Velma Lemady posted 174 single and 481 triple in the first match. late action saw Mary Jane Howe 189 and Rose Mary Sayre 492 in the three game totals. Tonight Neimans faces Coverts at 8 o'clock in City League play.

Nelsonville Letha Lou Shop Straitsville Brooks Shoes Velma Lemady Mary Jane Howe Rosemary Sayre Neimans Ladies League R. Sayre L Stover M. Cope H. Shaw

The Plains Girl Is Honored on Birthday

Betty Deeters celebrated her thirteenth birthday at home in The Plains on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm. Guests from The Plains and Amesville joined the party, with games and prizes for Dorothy Meschher Adalyn Barstow and Barbara Tinkham. A large pink 13 candle cake was center stage with refreshments served to numerous friends and family.

the Plains Betty Deeters Dorothy Meschher Adalyn Barstow Barbara Tinkham Donna Gabriel Wanda Hillen Helen Christian Beatrice Smith Leona Baros Clara Christian Mary Ellen Bartlett Jacquelyn Smith Dorothy Wilson Walter Sams Dorothy Mesehher Howard Parsons Clair Parsons Clyde Parsons Amesville Katherine Pierce Lathrop Amos Brett Clyde Deeters Joan

Albany World Day of Prayer Observance

Observance of World Day of Prayer is set at Albany Methodist Church on Friday February 28 at 1 30 p m. The event gathers community members for a focused service.

Holding Revival at New Town in Marion Ohio

Evangelist James T. Maffin of Marion C. conducts revival services each evening at 7 p m at New Town. Meetings run through March 9 with daily sessions and ongoing outreach.

Nelsonville James T. Maffin Marion, C New Town

Aged Man Visits Hospital First Time

Ira Koon who observed his 76th birthday visited his grandson Clarence Hall in a Marietta hospital. Known for good health, this marked Mr. Koon's first hospital visit.

Doanville Ira Koon Clarence Hall Marietta Koon

Nelsonville Students Prepare for Scholarship Tests

Nelsonville high school organizers plan the March 29 statewide scholarship tests at Athens for upper forty percent graduates with eligibility rules based on class rank. First ten counties receive certificates, while upper twenty five percent gain honorable mention. Details cover five districts and May 2 tests in Athens.

Nelsonville Athens Tessie Cavanaugh Mary Sharp Maxine Hall Saga Washington” Club

Nelsonville Child Undergoes Arm and Elbow Operation

Doris Ann Miller six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Elza Miller of Nelsonville R D 3 is in White Cross Hospital Columbus where an operation was performed Friday on her left arm and elbow injured in a fall last December.

Nelsonville Doris Ann Miller Elza Miller Nelsonville R.D. 3 White Cross Hospital Columbus

Headlines Revue Musical Set by Nelsonville Elks

Rehearsals are underway nightly for Headlines Revue a musical show produced by the Nelsonville Elks to be staged at the high school auditorium on March 4 and 5 Directed by John W Hutchings the show parodies a modern newspaper office with scenes like Magazine Section New York Day by Day and a Funnies minstrel act noted for tuneful music clever dances and elaborate costumes

Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks John W. Hutchings New York

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Page Two Messenger Nelsonville West School PTA Minersville Center Baleas and Const Wumds Gorevercos Neveses Bi Vessissene Ecebunné Itage Nelsonville Social Notes Willard Crane Faye Mundy George Mundy Freda Powell Jackson St Mae Mills Nellie Mundy Mable Keplar Leslie Ray Nice Mary Lou Beal George Beal Nice Dan Simmers Clifford Beal Austin ‘Biffle Cleah Edward Edward Beal Bertha Guess Moe June Ralph Beal Clifford Lee Carrie Wolfe Eloise Easterling Richard David Scott Starling North Mary Katherine Don Earl Wolfe Guy Beal Lois Marie Russel Ray Roegge Donnie Floyd Beal C. C. Ervin Rev. W. M. George BPW Club Albany Methodist Church Abdella Nelsonville School Child IN C. D. Shafer Co The F. J. Beasley Company Annie Assad Mlae Ala Jame Wyman Ronald Reagan Pevetes Oy Military Academy Tommy Kelly Bobby Jordan David Holt Jackie Searl Kurt Brown David Silvansein D Ross Lederman Goofy's Disney Food Institute
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