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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
2
The article notes fines issued to the organizer of the Head of Charles event and references the V-Type design and a 37 figure, indicating penalties tied to event organization and safety compliance.
Nelsonville residents Cecil Fellem and James Crabtree pled guilty to grand larceny for breaking into and stealing an automobile owned by Owosso Casket Co parked on Harper Street last Friday night. They were bound over to the grand jury under $1,000 bond after confessing to Police Chief George Bateman. A typewriter and a leather case with specimens and advertising material were recovered. a suitcase with clothing believed riverbound was not found.
Kilpatrick Girls won their 11th game of the season at Corning before 300 fans. Doris Cook and Margie Beverage led with 14 points each, Laura Norman added eight, while strong defense from Mary Cope Bonnie Connors and Lois Bateman keyed the win.
Buchtel High School stages the operetta Gypsy's Luck at 7 30 in the Buch tel Auditorium. Lead roles go to Walter Murphy and Clarence Culp with a full cast including Alice Thompson Stanley Zglewski Hattie Kleinbriel Lila Lee Huddy Paul Russell Gertrude Maccombs Jimmy Wallace Johnny Davis Vivian Murphy Fred Sayre and Mary Opal Lang. Mrs Pauline Heft directs the production.
Local business leaders promote a $60 000 Ohio Furnace Company to manufacture a self stoking coal furnace and a line of heating units. A stock campaign aims for about 45 000 in pledges with Perry County Zanesville and Gloucester Jacksonville area already pledging at least 13 000. Paul Wingert inventor and H C Edwards would aid the factory, owning 25 percent, with twelve directors including nine locals. The project contemplates using Nelsonville Foundry facilities if located there and cites strong interest from Naylor Corporation of Chicago for steel piping.
Floodwood school will present Trouble in Coon Hollow School a minstrel show during Eagles Family Night. Miss Marie Warehime leads the program with all children under 11 taking part. The 9 30 p m performance follows a movie.
A gravity fed coal furnace uses a magazine above the firepot with a 300 pound capacity and 36 to 48 hours between refills. It operates thermostatically with positive controls and minimal ash. If funded locally and Nelsonville site chosen, production could start within about 90 days.
Nelsonville Clermont Gen dee aged 61 died suddenly as he was about to leave the Coonville Mine where he worked Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Saturday at two at the Pilgrim Holiness church conducted by Rev. Ben Awe. Burial will be at Greenlawn. He is survived by his wife Mattie one adopted daughter Mrs. Juanita Nimon Logan one brother C A Gandee Spencer W Va half brother Sam Hubacker and step father William Hubacker Washington DC and one half brother William Hubacker of West Virginia.
Nelsonville West Parent-Teacher Association sets a Friday tea and home coming program at 3 o clock. All former members urged to attend as pupils of West School perform. Mrs George Barrows will preside over the business session.
William Henry Carpenter aged 65 died after a long illness at The Factory home. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Ben Awe Friday at two oclock at the Pilgrim Holiness Church. Burial follows at Smith Chapel. Survived by wife Caroline and several children.
The review will hold a benefit party tonight at 7 30 in Spray Hall. Patrons are asked to bring their month end tickets.
Rev William Martell George of First Methodist Church Nelsonville will lead a special Lenten revival from March 3 to March 17, with daily 7 p m services and music. Congregants are asked to set aside 10 to 11 a m daily for prayer. Sunday morning topic stems from the Methodist Advance Meeting in Columbus. Evening topics cover retirement Christian Who Is a Christian Rebuilding Zion s Walls The Christian s Hope The Christian s Faith The Christian s Prayer The Christian s Consecration.
The Tuesday Evening Bridge Club held a dinner and bridge at the White House in Logan with prizes for high contract scores won by Mrs. Frank Jackson, Mrs. Miller Wilson, and Mrs. J. L. Webb. The Methodist Junior Department hosts a Friday night party from 7 to 9. William Mihalek Jr and family return to Michigan. Fifteen Class II members hold a potluck supper and outline the year’s program. Nelsonville D of A plans a benefit party at 7:35 this Friday at the 10 C F hall.
The Buchtel York High School Band sponsors a dance at the Buchtel Opera House on Friday March 1 with music by the Singing Plainsmen from Ww Pascola Illinois. Round and square dancing runs from 8 to 12 only.
Rev. W. M. George, pastor of First Methodist Church Nelsonville, will preach at the Connett Church near Jacksonville Sunday afternoon at 2 30.
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