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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1940
Page
2
Nelsonville resident Lewis Gandee aged 69 slipped on ice in his yard on Mill Street and fractured his left hip. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital in Logan. Gandee, a former Nelsonville police officer, served as chief during Mayor N Hill’s first term.
Glenford Dugan Post No 229 American Legion schedules a Wednesday 7 30 p m meeting in Nelsonville to plan a celebratory dinner for the membership campaign and review proposals to boost post interest.
Two new Ward Township Education Board members George Beal and Stephen Barber were sworn in Jan 21. Lester Briley elected president with Stephen Barber as vice president Edward Dawley as clerk treasurer and other members Beal Horn and Matheny. Matheny resigned and Jack Lanning filled the vacancy. Nelsonville Church of Christ Choir rehears at 7 PM tonight.
WPA project in Nelsonville will start Wednesday with 60 men on grading and draining the canal route through the city. About 300 workers are expected, with brick needed for the roadway to be manufactured locally by the Hocking Valley Brick Co. The plan covers a 36 foot wide concrete base with brick surface and asphalt cushion, running two miles east to west.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Hickman of Cleveland were held at the First Methodist Church in Nelsonville conducted by Rev. William George. The widow of W G Hickman a Nelsonville druggist, she died after a hip fracture followed by pneumonia. Burial was at Greenlawn.
The F H A Club of the high school will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday night. An interesting program is being planned.
The Junior Class at Nelsonville High plans a jitney lunch at noon on Wednesday to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom and banquet set for April. The menu features hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, chili, baked beans, pie, hot cocoa and coffee.
Nelsonville social page reports 25 members of the Workers Council of the Church of Christ at a monthly dinner in the church. Plans are set for a brotherhood dinner January 17 and January 11 meetings hosted by Merle Cusick family.
Scott Runion came back Sunday from visits in Ironton and Portsmouth Ohio where he spent Christmas and New Year holidays.
NELSONVILLE The adult education program remains open for enrollment with classes tonight at the Senior High Building. Art from 6 to 9, typing 7 to 9, instrumental music 6 to 9, Business English 6 to 7 30, and Business Arithmetic 7 30 to 9.
Hollister reports excellent Sunday School attendance despite cold weather and snow. Honored for perfect or long attendance include Howard Humphrey Betty Orndorf Billy Byers Letha Rowland James Brown Sr James Brown Jr and Florence Hodgson. The group offers attendees a Bible book and Otterbein Home offering set a new record. A New Year's Eve cast of 12 presented the Otterbein Home play Oceans of Love at Jacksonville U B Church.
Will sponsor a benefit party in the I. O. O. F. Hall tonight January 9 starting at 8 oclock. The event aims to raise funds for local needs with community attendance urged.
Frederick F. Ploetz, a Cincinnati gymnasium instructor, denounces modern wasp waist corsets as harmful to ladies health comparing them to foot binding in oldOriental practice. He urges women to avoid such garments for safety and well being.
Relatives and friends travel from Akron Toledo Columbus Nelsonville Logan Athens and Barberton to attend funeral at Murray M E Church after Arthur Peacock died from a ladder fall in Toledo. Burial at Greenlawn cemetery. Local residents share visits births and household moves.
GLOUSTER volunteers set new league marks with a 975 single and 2719 total to defeat Scott Dairy in the City League. Byron Morris led with 233 and 562. A post league match saw locals best a Wellston crew by 325 pins, Joe Wolfe Jr high with 218 and 578. A return match is planned at Wellston on Friday.
A Glouster drive to clothe needy school children is led by the Kiwanis Club with Dr. L E Burnelle and Dan Kovach spearheading. A Palace Theater matinee will admit one clothing item as the ticket price. Clothing donations accepted at local businesses.
In Orillia Ontario a 70 year old woman owner barred firemen at the door until their boots were brushed free of mud before they could enter. The minor blaze caused little damage and the delay did not worsen the situation.
Week-end guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Currens and Mr. Dick Meredith visiting Loudonville. The high school library will be open Thursday January 11 for book return and distribution. Miss Hortense Gibson will oversee the library one day weekly until further notice.
Madge Graham debates Philip Veritzen in Sag Harbor with Queen Olga as Veritzen seeks Olga’s hand and to push his son Noel toward Olga’s daughter Olina. Olga probes Madge on motives and the pair weigh a possible union as a path through their troubled young rivals.
Adele Garrison recounts a tense conversation about marriage and money. The characters discuss Veritzen, Olivia, Noel, and a plan to influence a relationship while noting emeralds and possible wealth as factors.
The Glouster Taft for President Club will hold a meeting Wednesday at 7 30 in the high school building. Judge O F Rowland of Athens will address the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Shelton Brunton of Glouster announce the birth of a daughter born Friday January 5. Grandparents are Mr John Spencer of Murray City and Mr and Mrs Alex Brunton of the local area.
Degree of Pocahontas will sponsor a benefit party Wednesday night at 7 30 o'clock in the Pocahontas Hall to raise funds for a community cause.
William Henry Craig 81 died Monday at his son and daughter in law Stephen Craig Morgan St Glouster. He had been ill a week and death attributed to old age. Survived by wife died 1908 sons Stephen William Delbert Willard daughters and 15 grandchildren. Body at C F Wallace Son Funeral Home awaiting relatives for arrangements.
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