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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1941
Page
2
Nelsonville High School sees improved conditions but many faculty out. Absentees rise sharply at West School while Central stays steady and East shows a small increase. total today 255 versus 275 Friday, about 25 percent of enrollment.
Mrs Martha Jane Edgar age 85 died Saturday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mrs Floyd Frakes Asbury Ridge Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 at Starr Church with burial in Starr Cemetery Friends may call at the Frakes residence until funeral time Survived by two daughters Mrs Nettie Wolfe Hudson Ohio and Mrs Frakes and two sons John and Clarence Edgar all of that vicinity 16 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren Husband Jefferson Edgar and two sons Charles Edward and one daughter Mrs Louie Williams are dead
Nelsonville Elks bowling team claimed their tenth victory of the season at Schmidt Recreation in Zanesville defeating Hartemeyer Grocery. The Elks posted a season high team total near 2581 with games of 1026 and 1010 while Joe Spray led with 245 high single and Johnny Johnson 619 high triple.
Nelsonville firefighters were called to the former J. R. Howe property on West Franklin Street where a smoldering blaze was found in the joists supporting a hearth in a living room. The hearth was torn out to extinguish the fire. The home is occupied by Mrs. John Hysel.
The Business and Professional Women's Club of Nelsonville will convene Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the club rooms. Mrs Alice Kelso, legislative committee chair, will lead the program and all members are requested to attend.
The Royal Engineers of the Canadian army forge a 22 foot wide highway across Northern Scotland and fields in seven weeks, doing a two year job in record time. They use seven ton American tractors and road graders, and boast of hard work and rugged efficiency from Ontario style construction crews.
Nelsonville reports Leona Warren opening her Hilltop home to Sun Day School members 7 to 11 pm. New officers named for the year are President Elizabeth Ray Vice President Marie Carpenter and Secretary Leona Warren. February host is Leona Smith at the Coon Cabin. Esther Class to meet at Emma Cook’s with a dish bring. Delbert Walls and son Robert of Portsmouth visit Bertha Nixon.
Bank state report for Citizens Central Bank of Ohio at close of business December 31, 1940 showing assets loans deposits and securities. Key figures include loans and discounts 61,302.31 and total assets around 649,653.65 with capital and surplus and deposits from U.S. and states. Philp B. Weller signs as cashier with notary H I Galvin confirming sworn statement January 10, 1941.
Final plans for the Church Loyalty campaign in Nelsonville are announced by Rev. W. M. George. Forty church volunteers will canvass the city this week to urge attendance from January 19 to Easter Sunday March 13, distributing window stickers and a folder on Theodore Roosevelt’s reasons for going to church. A religious census will also be taken. Volunteers meet at the Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. for final instructions.
Nelsonville bowlers claimed three victories at Wolf Bowling Center over the weekend. Don Bumgardner rolled 235 for the outstanding men’s single and Sid Cook posted 642 for the top three-game total. Dorothy Shearer led the ladies with 215 and 570 and Mary Cope added a 201. City League action tonight features Coverts vs New Straitsville at 7 and Sohio vs Neimans for the first-half championship at 9.
Mrs Hattie Achauer was brought home Saturday from Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens two weeks after a major surgical operation. The item notes her discharge and return to residence in Glouster.
Mrs. C. A. Slater was the only guest as Mrs. Raymond Raine entertained the bridge club. Mrs. Malvern Wilson held high score with Mrs. Don Johnson scoring low.
Fidelis Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School will meet Tuesday evening at seven o'clock at the home of Mrs. John Saltz. Miss Carrie Cox will assist as hostess.
The Nelsonville G A Club will host a benefit party tonight at 8 o'clock in St Andrews Parish Hall. Proceeds support club activities and events.
The Junior Order plans a benefit party Tuesday evening January 15 at 8 o clock in the 1 C C F Hall. The event aimed to raise funds for community support activities and will feature a social gathering with proceeds aiding local causes.
The Nelsonville High School senior class votes to raise $200 for a spring trip to Washington. Sponsors Mr Campbell and Mr McDaniels urge citizen support as seniors who helped earn the money will be eligible to go. Announcement will appear in The Messenger.
Scoutmaster W. D. Mender asks all registered Boy Scouts of Troop 66 to attend tonight at seven at West School. Patrols will be organized by membership. new members welcomed. Must be 12 to register. near-age scouts may attend trainings but not register. Billy Ross has applied. Present patrol leaders are John Edward Katzenback Charles Waite and Reginald Levering. Uniforms required and dues must be paid monthly.
Stanley Reed, son of Mr and Mrs John Reed, leaves Nelsonville to work as an electric welder at the U S Navy Yard in Bremerton Washington. He qualified for the civil service position and has been employed at Nelsonville Electric Co. prior to the move.
Glouster High School hosts Corning High Tuesday night in a planned, lively game. A large Corning delegation is expected to attend the contest at Glouster gym, promising an interesting matchup between the teams.
Nelsonville Phi Club meets at 7 30 tonight to elect officers and finalize plans for the Founders Day banquet. All members are urged to attend.
Rev. Charlie A. Freer left today to conduct a two weeks evangelistic meeting in East Sparta. The pulpit of the Church of Christ here will be supplied during his absence.
A man named A. J. Craig was brought to his home in Blower City by ambulance from Powhatan on Saturday after becoming ill while visiting his son Carl Craig.
Obituary notices and society items from Buchtel and nearby areas detail Blanche Hartline’s death in St. David Illinois. residents visiting relatives, ill health, employment moves, and PTA plans. Notables include Murray City visitors Lulu Williams and Mary Colbert, and Billie Jean Graham joining relatives in town.
Mrs Emma Easler hosted the Past Noble Grands Club at Fairlawn Avenue with co host Mrs H E Jones. Readings were given by Mrs Jessie Withem Ora Jones Mary E Roberts and R C Galloway with Mrs Clara Morris ill. Refreshments served to a list of members.
The N.T. Club gathered Friday at Mrs. Ella Johnston's home with Mrs. Sylvia Maxwell in charge. Ten members and one guest, Mrs. Grace Ochs, attended. Readings included Cavalcade of Dreams by Mrs. Ochs and The Model Dad by Mrs. Vaughn, plus The New Year and To My Little Girl. Several members were ill. contests, checkers, and refreshments followed. Mrs. Maxwell will host on January 24.
Loyal Men's Class of the Church of Christ will meet Tuesday evening in the church basement for an oyster supper replacing the previously announced potluck. All men of the church are invited.
The King's Heralds of the Methodist Church met Saturday afternoon at the Dunnevy home. Group singing and prayers opened the gathering, with a discussion on Korean children. Sharon Gamwell won a Bible contest. Refreshments served to Lois Chambers Doris Chambers Donna Jean Parker Betty Lou Robinson Sharon Gamwell Mary Pappas and counselors Anna Louise and Mary Virginia Logue. February meeting to be at Lois Harry's home.
The list of members at the Garden Club meeting held Thursday evening at Mrs. John Wallace's home did not include Mrs. Gail Wallace by error.
Week end visitors include Herbert Spohn and family from Columbus and John Bryson from Cleveland visiting E. K. Bryson and Mrs. Heck. Dick Vaughn of Athens stays with the Vaughn family. The John Henrys host sons Ewart Ralph and others from Dearborn Michigan with two basketball games in Nelsonville. Betty Keith of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs William Keith. A GE demonstration brings Robert Gamwell Ansel Gamwell and Chester Mavin to Columbus. Faye Janchius hosts guests from Zanesville Crooksville and Gallipolis. Wayne Blackburn visits Gallipolis with C E Williams.
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