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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1940

Page

2

City Nurse Drives Fund Drive for Child Welfare Ball

Nelsonville committees aided by Mrs. Tessie Cavanaugh plan the Elks Home event on Friday March 15 to raise funds for child health services. Vision tests reached 200 pupils, with aid reaching families unable to pay. Schick tests will screen for diphtheria and immunization serum awaits delivery. The ball features milk bottle donations, prize games, and music by Dale Stevens Arabian Supper Club Orchestra.

Nelsonville Tessie Cavanaugh Elks Home Peggy Shafer Regina Whyte Patricia Clifford Lillian Coleman Don Sheffield Barney Neiman Tom Wolfe Lillian Stover Cecil Shafer Serepta Barber Nelle Dowler Dale Steven Ohio Batie Shafer

Michigan Pastor Will Speak at Rally

Nelsonville notes a Young People's Zone Rally at Morristown Church on Thursday at 7 30 p m Rev Mel Rothwell of Port Huron Michigan will be guest speaker A number of Pilgrim Holiness Church youths will attend

Nelsonville Morristown Mel Rothwell Port Huron Mich Pilgrim Holiness Church

Kimberly Holiness revival led by Rev Troy Fields

A revival at Kimberly Holiness Church is underway with evangelist Rev. Troy Fields directing services each evening at 7. The meetings will run for an indefinite period.

Kimberly

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Piles Relief

An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a fast solution for piles. The copy claims cooling soothing astringent action and relief for thousands over 30 years, urging purchase in 350 box or 60c tube with applicator and offering a money back guarantee.

Peterson

Kilpatrick Girls Dominate Shriners in 83 to 2 Victory

Kilpatrick Girls beat the Shriners 83 to 2 in Logan league play. Margie Beverage scored 40 points with perfect four-for-four foul shooting. Doris Cook 26. Mary Cope 17. Kilpatrick defense held Shriners to one basket by Dorothy Engie. Kilpatrick travels to Corning next.

Nelsonville Kilpatrick Girls Shriners Logan Margie Beverage Kilpatrick Doris Cook Mary Cope Bonnie Connors Lois Bateman Lee Galvin Kilpatricks Dorothy Engie Virginia Frasure Thelma Conrad Grace Griffith Margaret Salisbury Corning

Use of Drug Described to Rotary Club

Nelsonville reports Dr. E E Hamlin of the State Education narcotics division described marijuana as a long term risk to sanity from prolonged use. He noted federal law and ongoing Ohio plant cultivation concerns and outlined the division’s goals to inform pupils about narcotics effects.

Rotary Club Nelsonville E. E. Hamlin State Department of Education Hamlin Ohio State Harvard State Department Ohio Co. L. Stout Dr. Hamlin Prin J. K. Kinneer Y Worstell C. D Athens Club Bill Wul

Clerks Union Five Ready for Action at High School

Nelsonville scene as Retail Clerks Union basketball squad led by Bert Tolliver faces Camp Nelson in the opening game of a Thursday double bill at 7. The lineup features Dude Howe, Sam Howe, Debbie Silcott, Bob Hall, Johnny Linton, Jim Riser and Floyd Patton. Manager Medley says Camp Nelson has added players and improved the outfit.

Nelsonville Bert Tolliver Retail Clerks Union Judge Clifford Girls of Columbus the Kilpatricks Clerks Dude Howe Sam Howe Debbie Silcott Bob Hall Johnny Linton Jim Riser Floyd Patton Camp Nelson Medley

Pastor to discuss The Holy Spirit and Evil at Church of Christ

Rev. Lawrence C. Butler will lead the fourth Spiritual Devotional Hour at Church of Christ in Nelsonville at 7 o'clock tonight. He will discuss the theme The Holy Spirit and Evil for attendees seeking guidance and reflection.

Nelsonville Lawrence C. Butler Church of Christ

Degree of Pocahontas postpones benefit party date

The Degree of Pocahontas chapter in Nelsonville postpones its benefit party by one week to Wednesday March 6, postponing the event due to unspecified reasons.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters Meet Thursday Evening

Pythian Sisters gather Thursday at 7 for a community gathering. Members are asked to bring their favorite dish to share.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Girl Keeps 1,000 Sunday School Attendances

June Garner of Nelsonville has attended Sunday School every Sunday since birth, a record recognized by the local church and statistical staff. She graduated valedictorian in 1937, works at William Brooks Shoe Co., and writes hymns while serving as a church soloist.

Nelsonville June Garner George Garner Jane June Jobs Ohio Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St

Zaleski Social And Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Zaleski residents share a week of family visits and travels with relatives in Ohio and beyond. J L Lud Smith of Illinois visits cousins Ames and Elmer McKibben. Mrs Emma Napp hosts him in Logan.

Taylor Ridge Personal And Social Briefs

Mrs. Emily Anglin hosted the Needle Clickers Club at her home with plans for a doughnut sale during the business session. Several area residents attended or were noted as guests, including families from Jacksonville Glouster Athens Canton and Steubenville.

Taylor Ridge Emily Anglin Needle Clickers Ida Chalfant Gladys Kempton Irene Strausbaugh Flora Harrison Bertha Heffken Lee Moody Anglin Ladies Aid Society Bertha Heff Robert Tusson Lillie Mae Hooper Tusson Albert Moody Athens Mrs. Blaine.Chalfant Steulenville

Funeral services held for Catherine McCarty at 83

Catherine McCarty 83 died in a house fire near Superior Number Ten last Wednesday. Rev. W. C. McManus conducted the funeral. She married Riley McCarty in February 1874. he and four children preceded her in death. Survived by five sons, one brother, 28 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Burial at Middlefork Cemetery.

Peter Hamden Walter Washington D. H William Allman Prattsville Middlefork Zaleski Vinton Township McArthur Frank Dailey Pomeroy D. A. Radcliff Raymond Burns J. W. Sanford Joe Arbaugh J. M. Cottrill Near Wales Mills Adrian Holcomb Columbus B. V. Swisher James Pendleton Arbaugh Ernest Pierce Wilkesville William Pierce Cline Holcomb J. W. Wells Union Ridge Marian Strickler Sheridan Oregon

Doanville Dorcas Society Plans Athens Meeting

Women of the Dorcas Society of the Doanville Church to attend a meeting in Athens Thursday evening. They are asked to meet at the Community Center at 5 15 o clock with transportation provided.

Doanville the Dorcas Society Athens

L. H. Club Benefit Party in Nelsonville at Red Men’s Hall

The L. H. Club hosts a benefit party Thursday night at 7 30 oclock in the Red Men s Hall. Patrons are asked to bring month end tickets.

Nelsonville L. H Red Men's Hall

Ainu Meet Visitors With Hand Rubs And Bead Strokes

Japan's Ainu people greet visitors in a unique ritual by rubbing hands together and stroking beads. The practice reflects their distinctive culture and welcoming customs.

Japan

Two Nelsonville men confess car looting last Friday

Nelsonville police arrested James Crabtree and Cecil Feilem on Tuesday after they confessed to breaking a locked car on Harper Street last Friday night. Crabtree admitted using a brick to break the window and stealing three suitcases while Feilem sold a portable typewriter for five dollars, with proceeds split. A grip with clothing was dumped in the Hocking River, and another grip's location was disclosed. The car belonged to Owosso Casket Co of Owosso Michigan, operated by Wayne Wiley of Athens. Wiley identified the recovered typewriter.

Nelsonville Harper St James Crabtree Cecil Feilem George Bateman Crabtree Fellem Hocking Bateman Owosso Casket Co Owosso Mich Wayne Wiley State St Athens City Hall Wiley

Chesterhill Social Briefs Highlight Local Happenings

Lizzie Berry in declining health leaves for her son in law and daughter in Columbus before hospital surgery. Marvin Gifford buys the Ward White farm near Todds at sheriff sale. possession may come weeks later. Local residents report illnesses and recoveries, visitors from Grand Rapids and Cincinnati, a stolen 1939 coupe recovered near Marietta, and ongoing revival at the M E Church.

Gifford Arza Linscott Gabriel Schaefer New Bremen Ernest Henery Grand Rapids Mich Carl Bundy Gail Price Athens John Price Eileen Vercoe Christ Hospital Cincinnati Everett Newburn Bob Hodgin Amesville Marietta M. E. Church

Kansas City Decrees Night Silence for Pets

Kansas City council proposes strict anti noise rules fining or jailing pet owners for any sound that disturbs sleep. The ordinance covers cats dogs and even singing canaries before midnight or after daybreak.

Kansas City

Dunnett Baby Born In Glouster Area

GLOUSTER A newborn son William Lewis Dunnett weighs nine pounds born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Hartford Dunnett. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lewis Talbert and Mrs Lalla Dunnett of this city. SEQUOIAS TRANSPLANTED Giant Sequoia trees once native to California have been planted and thrive in Australia England France Italy New Zealand Japan and Switzerland.

Glouster William Lewis Hartford Dunnett Lewis Talbert Lalla Dunnett New York California Australia England France Italy New Zealand Japan Switzerland

Urge Courtesy To Visiting Motorists

Glouster residents are asked to not park on High St or Depot Square Thursday evening for the OES inspection. Visitors will have parking at convenient places to accommodate out-of-town guests.

Glouster OES High St Depot Square

Dairymen Bowlers Score Double Win in City League

GLOUSTER Red Janchius rolled a 248 single and a record 648 triple to steer Scott Dairy to a double win over Joe's Winter Garden in the City League Tuesday. The Dairyman, after four weeks in last place, won five of six recent outings. Atlas Store meets City Gasco tonight.

Glouster Red Janchius Scott Dairy Joe’s Winter Garden Dairyman Atlas Store City Gasco

Coolville and Troy Social Highlights Local Courtship

Prayer meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs D C Davis in Coolville at 2 30 pm Wednesday. Attendance at the Athens County basketball tournament reached over a hundred from the Coolville District last week.

May purchase tickets for The Crown of Thorns at church

Those who do not buy advance tickets for The Crown of Thorns may purchase them in the First Baptist Church basement on Thursday evening upon arrival.

Life of Christ First Baptist Church

Glouster Hosts Eastern Star Meeting And Club Notes

Glouster hosts Eastern Star event as the N T Club gathers at Mrs Emma Heffken home with ten members and four guests. Members read selections including Above the Clouds Blasphemy on Adams Apple and Biography of Washington. Mrs Bingman to host March 8.

N. T. Club Emma Heffken Hazel Janchius Dena Morris Grace Zimmers Mary Johnson Kate Vaughn Ella Johnston Edna Bingman Kate Hinton Kate Winn Flo Henry Edythe Mae Henry Max Hinton Floyd Winn Little Melvin Martin Mary Johnston Mrs. Vaughn Mrs. Zimmer Washington Bingman

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs. Andrew Plant

A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the Roberts home 26 Broad Street in this city honoring Mrs. Andrew Plant of Trimble. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burch and family, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Plant, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith and son Richard, Mrs. Herbert Zimmer and Roberta Sue, Mrs. Emma Kasler and Mr. and Mrs. Roberts.

Andrew Plant Trimble

Mrs Lulu Curry Hosts Bridge Club Evening in Four Tables

Mrs Lulu Curry entertained her bridge club with three tables in play Monday evening. Lucille Joseph took high score, Bess Sayre second, traveling by Mrs Joseph, and Mona Scurloch Consolation. High guest score belonged to Mrs Leona Hall. Guests included Mrs Clara Morris Mrs Meredith Jarvis Mrs Wahneta Rapp and others. Members listed: Lizzie Patton Myrtle Olbers Bess Sayre Mary Davis Lena Safreed Mona Scurlock Lucille Joseph and the hostess. Refreshments were served after play.

Lulu Curry Bridge Club Lucille Joseph Bess Sayre Joseph Mona Scurloch Leona Hall Clara Morris Meredith Jarvis Wahneta Rapp Lizzie Patton Myrtle Olbers Mary Davis Lena Safreed Mona Scurlock

Week-end Visits From Dearborn and Columbus Seen

Mrs Lalla Dunnett spent the week end in Columbus with Mrs B F Swisher. Mr and Mrs Thomas Lewis from Dearborn Mich visited in Glouster and Nelsonville. Week end guests at the home of Mr and Mrs John Henry were Mr and Mrs Ralph Henry and daughter Carol Ann of Dearborn Mich.

Lalla Dunnett Columbus B. F. Swisher Thomas Lewis Dearborn Mich Glouster Nelsonville John Henry Ralph Henry Carol Ann

Brown Leads Trimble Delegation to Columbus on Tuesday

N. T. Brown of Trimble along with Loren Holmes and Ott Leadinghouse made a business trip to Columbus on Tuesday.

Columbus N. T. Brown Trimble Loren Holmes Ott Leadinghouse

Donna Lee Markins Celebrates Her Third Birthday

Saturday afternoon Mr and Mrs Frank Markins hosted a party for their daughter Donna Lee Markins on her third birthday. Guests included Bettie Withem Monna Cunningham Dona Jean Parker Adrian Craig Bettie Skinner Roger McClelland Joan Morris Shirley Whaley Virginia Whaley Stanley Skorski Dorothy Lee Skinner Edna Mae Markins and Donna Lee Markins who received gifts as a birthday cake with three pink candles graced the center of the table.

Frank Markins Donna Lee Dorothy Lee Skinner Edna Mae Markins Donna Lee Markins

Simple Home Remedy for Rheumatic Pain

A cheap at home recipe claims to ease rheumatic arthritis and neuritis quickly. Mix Ru Ex Compound with water and lemon juice, drink two tablespoons twice daily. If no relief in 48 hours, money back guarantee and availability at Athens Pharmacy and other drug stores.

Athens

Eastern Star District Meeting Set in Glouster

Members of the Order of Eastern Star from the 25th Ohio District gather in Glouster for the district meeting. The Thea Chapter arranged events at the IOOF Hall with a one o clock school of instruction led by Grace Kelch, a six o clock dinner, and the annual inspection by Gladys Thomas, with other grand officers expected.

Glouster Order of Eastern Star Ohio C.F Thea Chapter Grace Kelch Nelsonville Masonic Hall Gladys Thomas Niles

Jonas Services To Be Held on Thursday

Funeral services for Fred Jonas who died Tuesday at his home at 26 Fairlawn Ave will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in this city where Mr Jonas had been a member for many years Rev F G Boroff pastor of the church will officiate and burial will be made in Maplewood Mr Jonas came to this city 35 years ago from Volcano W Va For two years he served as city marshal the rest of those years was spent in coal mining Surviving are his wife Mayme a son Clyde of Canton O three sisters Mrs Emily Morgan Detroit Mich Mrs Anna Sheridan of Langley Prairie Canada and Mrs Carrie Earlywine of Cameron W Va three brothers John of Petroleum W Va Will of Volcano W Va and August of this city

Zaleski J. L Lud) Smith Illinois Emma Napp Logan Ames Elmer McKibben Mr. Smith William Smith Pleasant Valley Smith Jacob Kill Pleasantcy Ohio Lou Hoffman Indianapolis John Schneider Charles Vansky Ruth Cram Columbus George Cram Virgil Howell Lola Trainer Athens Fred Price Charles Hayes Charleston W. Va Florence Charlene Juanita Ella Murray Florin Robertson Alberta Canada Vanderford Red Diamond James Mr. Robertson Broken Arrow Okla Charles Robertson Sarah Rider Glover Ira Schurtz New Plymouth Mayme Clyde Canton Emily Morgan Detroit Mich Anna Sheridan Langley Prairie Carrie Earlywine Cameron W. Va John O Petroleum Will Vol‘ecano

Faithful Workers to Host Oyster Supper at Church

The Faithful Workers Club of the First Baptist Church will serve an oyster supper from 6 to 7 30 p m at the church on Thursday February 29.

Glouster—Faithful Workers Club of The First Baptist Church

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