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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Bowler Defeats Glouster in Close Match

Nelsonville pinmen edged Glouster 83 in a Wednesday match at Wolf Bowling Center. Donald Bumegarner led all with 548, while high school doubles semi finals featured Patton Bingman and Linton Hallet advancing to today’s finals. City League action looms as Neiman's Auto Supply meets Brooks Shoes with first half honors at stake.

Nelsonville Wolf Bowling Center Glouster Donald Bumegarner Neiman Brooks Shoes Patton, Bingman Linton, Hallet Patton James J. Hannas R. Patton D. Bingman W. Chapman M. Linton L. Murphy J. Hallet

Nelsonville Pastor Thankful to Community for Support

Reverend B A Awe of Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville expresses gratitude to the community and church members for their kindness and support over the past year. He credits the Men's Class of the Sunday School for its efforts and invites all past attendees to a rally on Sunday morning January 5 to begin 1941.

Nelsonville B. A. Awe Pilgrim Holiness Church Awe

Anniversary Dinner Celebrated by Five Couples at Colonial

Mr. and Mrs. James Patton and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johnson observed wedding anniversaries within the month with a New Year dinner at the Colonial. Afterward they went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johnson for music, contests and a social hour.

Nelsonville James Patton J. E. Johnson C. E. Johnson

Church Women to Meet Tonight in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Methodist Church Circle No 5 of the Woman's Division of Christian Service will gather at 7 30 tonight at the home of Miss Blanche Moorehead on E Columbus Street to hold its meeting.

Nelsonville Woman's Division of Christian Service Circle No. 5 The Methodist Church Blanche Moorehead E. Columbus St

Church Men Meet for B. and O. Supper Friday Night

Nelsonville report says Church of Christ men are urged to attend a community supper at 5 45 PM with an invitation to bring a guest. Also sisters of Daughters of America plan a benefit party Friday night at 8 00 PM in the 100 C F Hall.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Nelsonville — Daughters of America 100.C

Jap Soviet Fisheries Pact Expired Without Renewal

Tokyo observers note the Japan Soviet fisheries treaty expired December 31 without renewal. Analysts say the delay hints Moscow pursues a cautious policy toward Japan and Germany and may signal Berlin’s failure to secure terms with Moscow after the holiday period.

Tokyo Japan Russia Moscow Germany Berlin

Garner Returns to Washington for Congress Closing

Vice President Garner comes back to Washington from his Texas home to take part in the Seventy-Sixth Congress closing. He offered no comment when greeted at the station after a period of limited activity in the capital.

Washington Garner Texas

Hyperion Club to Meet for Annual Gathering Saturday

Nelsonville group The Hyperion Club will meet Saturday at 3 PM at Mrs J M Hyde home for its annual meeting. Guest speaker Mrs Fred Luchs of Athens will attend and a display of articles made by the blind will be shown as part of the event.

Nelsonville Hyperion Club J. M. Hyde Fred Luchs Athens

Visiting Cousin Guests Stay With Wood Family

Nelsonville Harris Wood Jr and J P Wood of Columbus visit cousins Phillip Brooks at the home of grandparents John V Wood and his wife. The brief family gathering centers on the Wood kinship links in this local note.

Nelsonville Harris Wood, Jr J. P. Wood Columbus Phillip Brooks John V. Wood

Postponed meeting of Ladies Democratic Club in Jacksonville

The Ladies Democratic Club meeting scheduled for January 2 in Jacksonville has been postponed to January 9 and will be held at the home of Mrs. Edna Rollins.

Jacksonville Ladies Democratic Club Edna Rollins

Foster jailed on murder charge after New Year shooting

Columbus police say Ike Foster aged 57 confessed to fatally shooting Paul W Banks aged 44 during a New Year’s Day dispute. Foster is in custody awaiting prosecution.

Columbus Ike Foster Paul W. Banks

Motorist Fined by Mayor Over Misregistered Vehicle

Earl C. Potter pleaded guilty in Mayor Co G Dew court for using license plates belonging to another machine. He was fined 50 dollars with 30 dollars suspended and costs. Affidavit filed by the state highway patrol.

Nelsonville Earl C. Potter Co. G. Dew State Highway Patrol

Leffler Rites Will Be Friday

Funeral services for Charles Leffler age 37 killed in a coal fall at Millfield Mine No 6 will be held Friday at 3 PM at Millfield Methodist Church. Burial at Greenlawn. Survived by wife three children father Fred Leffler and six siblings.

Nelsonville Charles Leffler Millfield Mine No. 6 Millfield Methodist Church Greenlawn Leffler Fred Leffler

Nelsonville Club Plans Benefit Party at Spray Hall

Will Entertain Nelsonville T. W. Club hosts a benefit party Friday night at 8 in Spray Hall to support club activities and community projects.

Nelsonville T. W. Club Spray Hall

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