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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1941

Page

2

Special Review Planned for Next Month

Nelsonville High announces a special review period from March 3 to March 24 for seniors preparing for the senior scholarship tests in Athens on March 29. Participants include Dorothy Bateman Mary Blimes Alice Duskey Polly Johnson Ruth Matthewson Nora Jo McGuire Ruth Moris Ruth Raine Mary K Sharp Frieda White Raymond Alther Harold Boss Donald George and Eldred Parsons.

Nelsonville Athens Dorothy Bateman Mary Blimes Alice Duskey Polly Johnson Ruth Matthewson Nora Jo McGuire Ruth Moris Ruth Raine Mary K. Sharp Frieda White Raymond Althert Harold Boss Donald George Eldred Parsons Lucille Long Maynard McDaniel Grace Mildred Roberts Kathleen Boyd Earl Washburn Cornelia Scott Carl Campbell Washington Martha Cooley Freida White

Expect Large Crowd at Policemen and Firemen Ball

Nelsonville reports a large crowd expected at the Elks Hall tonight for the annual Policemen and Firemen Ball. Dancing begins at 9 and ends at 1 with Vic Joyce and his orchestra providing music. advance ticket sales have been strong.

Nelsonville Elks Hall Vic Joyce

Dr. Ira Jones to preach at First M E Church

Nelsonville Chillicothe district superintendent Dr. J Ira Jones will preach at the First Methodist Church Sunday at 10 30 am. He will lead the fourth quarterly conference after the morning service and officers for the coming year will be elected. Rev W M George the church pastor will speak at 7 pm on The World's Greatest Hero.

Nelsonville J. Ira Jones Chillicothe First Methodist W. M. George

Clyde Bingman stationed in Cuba after training at Quantico

Clyde Bingman son of Mr and Mrs C A Bing man is now stationed in Cuba after training at Quantico Va He enlisted in the United States Marines a few weeks ago Notice is hereby given that O Bryan of Stewart Ohio AD 1 has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of MN KB Dodds deceased late of Stewart AD 1 Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred Dated February 16 1941 FRANCIS D WHITE Probate Judge 2 21 41 30th NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT of Jennie Dodds deceased Stewart Ohio RD 1 Athens County Ohio Administrator appointed Creditors to file claims Dated February 16 1941 FRANCIS PD WHITE Probate Judge 41 10tw

Glouster Clyde Bingman C. A. Bingman Cuba Quantico Clyde United States Marines O. Bryan Stewart Ohio KB. Dodds Athens County Francis D. White O. Bryeon Athens Jennie Dodds Francis PD. White

Pantomime at Church Promises Evening Program

Nelsonville church announces Sunday activities at Church of Christ with Bible School at 9 30 worship at 10 30 sermon Have We an Altar Young People meet at six pantomime of Nearer My God to Thee to be presented in the evening service at seven The Devotion of a Dog is the evening sermon title

Nelsonville Church of Christ Will Bible School

Sohio Service Takes City League Lead

Sohio Service won two of three against Wilson Brothers to grab a two game lead in the City League led by Steenrod who rolled a 247 single and 608 triple. Neimans trail second as seven weeks remain in the first half with Straitev ille vs Mechems scheduled tonight at 8.

Nelsonville Steenrod Sohio Service Wilson Brothers Sohio Neimans Straiteville Mechems

Nelsonville Circle of Ruth to Install Officers After Potluck

Mrs Donald Johnson and Mrs Harry Galvin will host a potluck supper for the Circle of Ruth at 6 o'clock in the Presbyterian Church social rooms. After dinner a meeting will be held with installation of officers and a program by Mrs James Knight.

Nelsonville Donald Johnson Harry Galvin Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church James Knight

Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening With Substitutes

Mrs Clayton Craft was the lone substitute as Mrs Frank Jackson entertained the bridge club. Mrs W H Hyde and Mrs Corwin Cookson led high scores in the event.

Clayton Craft Frank Jackson W. H. Hyde Corwin Cookson

Aumillers Guests of Parents in Columbus Wedding Visit

Mr. and Mrs Leigh Aumiller of Columbus were Wednesday guests of their parents here. The brief social note records the couple visiting family before returning home.

Mrs Leigh Aumiller Columbus

Owen couple move to mother in law’s home on Chestnut

Mr and Mrs W S Owen relocate from Franklin Street to the home of Mrs Asa Hammond. Chestnut Street residents Mr and Mrs John Hickman announce the birth of a son on Thursday February 27.

W. S. Owen Franklin St Asa Hammond Chestnut St John Hickman Lou Hartley

Loyal Workers 4 H Club Meeting Held at Advisor Home

Thirteen members and one guest attended the Loyal Workers 4 H Club meeting at the advisor’s home. After the business session, the evening was spent socially.

Workers 4-H Club

Dorr Run Chapel Services Moved to 7 PM Tonight

Dorr Run Chapel will hold services at 7 o clock tonight instead of 7 30 as announced Rev John Sharp Martins Ferry will preach at the event.

John Sharp Martins Ferry

Glouster Civic Club Sponsoring Card Party and Dance

Glouster Kiwanis Club sponsors a card party and dance at the K of P Hall to fund child welfare work. Bridge euchre and dancing with victrola music. local musicians debut. Tickets from members. L K Heiskell heads committees with names for card tables music prizes door euchre horse and more.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis! Club K. of P. Hall L. K. Heiskell O. L. Easley Roger Kittle W. D. Witham C. A. Pride E. L. Jones Ben H. Goldberg Dan Kovach B. R. Angle E. H. Taylor C. E. Haskins W. O. Bailey H. L. Kittrell John Shumway Marcella Jonas al Craft

Bulletin Brigade social honors GLOUSTER-A group

A Thursday evening party in the Church of Christ social rooms honored the Bulletin Brigade, a youth group delivering The Bulletin on Saturdays. Members include Richard Stahl Joan Vian Betty Kittle Billy Stahl Betty Lou Norris Jamita Tigner Shirley Adams Robert Thomas Wayne Davis George Jonas Jr Robert Kelly Lanella Jonas Thelma Miller Richard Jones. Assistants are Roy Dean Rogers Helen and James Richards.

Come From Distance For Daugherty Rites

Friends and relatives attended Bert Daugherty's funeral in Chauncey. Attendees included Frank Daugherty Lew Daugherty Mayme Daugherty Mildred Seigfried Lindsey Matthews Elwood Matthews Blaine Matthews Billy Matthews Everette Evans Marie Alexander James Riley Vernon J H Steele Arnold Logan Dix Pickering and attendees from Columbus Vinton Jackson Pontiac Michigan.

Chauncey Bert Daugh Frank Daugherty Lewis Daugherty Mayme Daugherty Mildred Seigfried Lindsey Matthews Elwood Matthews Columbus Blaine Matthews Billy Matthews Everette Evans Marie Alexander Vinton James Riley J. H. Steele Jackson Arnold Logan Dix Pickering Pontiac, Mich

Oskey twins born to Mr and Mrs Leo Oskey

Mr and Mrs Leo Oskey announce the birth of twin sons on February 26 at their home in Glouster. Each baby weighed 63 pounds 4 ounces.

Chauncey Leo Oskey Glouster

Catholic Action Guild Hosts Holy Cross Games Party

Catholic Action Guild sponsors a games party at Holy Cross Church Hall on Saturday evening March 1 from 8 to 10 o'clock.

Jlouster — Catholic Action Guild Holy Cross

Notice to Taxpayers Rates of Taxation Athens County

Athens County Ohio Treasurer John H Preston announces tax rates for Real Estate Public Utilities and Personal Property. Levy totals include 4.90 mills General County Fund and 0.30 mill Road Retirement Fund with a 3% local levy. Penalties apply after due dates. payments accepted by mail or office during business hours.

Athens County Tate John H. Preston Ohio Generel County Omice Slesee Preston

Lent Observances at Two Local Churches

The Church of Christ plans a Lent program with Minister C. B. Tigner preaching on Spirtual Significance of Solomon's Temple at 7 p m. Morning sermon The Sacrifice of Stephen. Bible School at 9 a m and junior training at 6 p m. Communion served. At the Methodist Church Rev J A Thompson directs a 10 30 offering for Camp and overseas service. Thompson speaks on The Challenge of the Cross at 7 p m. Lent runs Feb 26 to Easter April 13.

W. W. Wallace John S. Blower M. M. LeFavor Epworth League Thompson

Drury Drugs Sweep In Bowling League Match

In a Ladies League tilt at Glouster, Drury Drugs won all three games against Glouster Press. Sara Wolf led the Press with 178 high single while Maxine Johnston starred for Drury with 171 and 467 for high three games, and Delores Eddy added 466 for high triple.

Glouster Drury Dru Glouster Press Sara Wolf Maxine Johnston Drurys Delores Eddy

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey-Dix Pickering returns to Pontiac employment. Mrs Florence Dennis Watkins travels to Columbus to be with daughter Eunice May in Columbus hospital for emergency surgery. Frances Cox, daughter of Mrs Clive Hillen, Millfield, a Chauncey-Dover HS graduate, sent to Rocky Glen Sanatorium. Homer Ossie Omen, son of Mr and Mrs William Omen, Millfield, to Fort Mayes Colorado for camp after Ohio University studies. Junior Lanning returns to school after influenza. Mary Ann Danko recovers from scarlet fever. Mrs Alice Theisen with Ruth Dean during illness at Glouster. Violet Mae Theisen recovering from influenza. Mrs Harry Cheshire remains in critical condition at Cherrington Hospital Logan. son David Leslie in satisfactory condition. Miss Leota Blackford of Rochester MN cares for Mrs Cheshire.

Chauncey Dix Pickering Bert Daugherty Pontiac Mich Florence Dennis Watkins Columbus Eunice May White Cross Hospital Frances Cox Clive Hillen Millfield Chauncey-Dover High School Rocky Glen Sanatorium David Leslie Leota Blackford Rochester Minn Cheshire

Will Welcome Friends Nelsonville

George Burgess of Buchtel is recuperating at his daughter Mrs. George Lattimer’s home at 39 Watkins Street. Friends may call any time Sunday. Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic advertised as a medicine to stimulate appetite aid digestion and relieve occasional constipation.

Nelsonville George Burgess Buchtel George Lattimer Watkins St

Parish Night closes Chauncey revival with sermons

Church of Christ announces Sunday services in Chauncey area led by Gilbert Courtney at Greens Run and Chauncey, Glaze Thompson at Taylor Ridge and Millfield, C. L. Johnson at Chauncey, with a youth meeting in Chauncey at 6 30 p m and services starting 7 30 p m.

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Greens Run Glaze Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield C. L. Johnson Young People’s Meeting

Revival Draws Large Crowds at Chauncey Church

Large crowds attended a Chauncey Church of Christ revival led by Rev. C L Johnson. He spoke on Props and Pressures, with a second talk titled Stirred But Not Convicted scheduled for 7 30. Delegations from Nelsonville The Plains and Athens attended, with Jean Allen of Nelsonville singing and assistants Rev J J Cahill and Rev Charlie Freer helping conduct the service.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ C. L. Johnson Nelsonville the Plains Athens Jean Allen Sigrid J. J. Cahill Charlie Freer

Attend Funeral of Benjamin Egerton

CHAUNCEY Clar ence and Ben Mullins returned Monday from Louisville Kentucky where they were called by the death of their uncle Benjamin Egerton This is the third death in the Egerton family this winter George and Benjamin are brothers of the late Anna W Mullins There are two sisters and one brother surviving Mrs Mary Shryock of Jane Kentucky Mrs Josie Elfred of Portsmouth Ohio and Mr James Egerton Milton Kentucky

Chauncey Clarence Ben Mullins Louisville Benjamin Egerton Egerton George Egerton George Benjamin Anna W. Mullins Mary Shryock Jane, Ky Josie Elfred Portsmouth James Egerton Milton, Ky

Glouster Woman Ill in Cleveland Hospital

Mrs. Andrew Alderman Mary Zimmer was taken to Herman Road Hospital Cleveland after a Thursday telegram. A surgical operation occurred Thursday and by Friday her condition was reported satisfactory as her husband Lester Zimmer returned to Glouster.

Glouster Henry Zimmer Mike Sharlike Lester Zimmer Cleveland Andrew Alderman Mary Zimmer Herman Road Hospital Alderman

Former Dover Resident Edward Headley Dies in Newark

Word arrived of the death of Edward Headley formerly of Chauncey and later living with relatives in Newark. His wife passed away years ago in Chauncey. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Chauncey Church of Christ conducted by Pastor G. B. Courtney. He leaves three sons Charles Walter Alva and a daughter Mrs. Arthur West.

Chauncey Edward Headley Newark Chauncey Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Headley Charles Walter Alva Arthur West

Albany Church to host Wesleyan youth services

A group of young people from the Wesleyan Foundation of Athens will lead services at Albany M E Church Sunday evening March 2. Epworth League members and community youth are invited for a social hour from 6 to 7, with services for older members and friends from 7 to 8.

Albany Wesleyan Foundation of Athens Albany M. E Epworth League

Chauncey Youth Class Plans Contest and Banquet

The Chauncey Willing Workers class at the Millfield Arch of Christ holds a boys versus contest to boost its class role. Losers will sponsor a banquet for winners and efforts to enlarge the choir are under way.

Chauncey Millfield

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