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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1942

Page

2

Nelsonville Greyhounds Seek Upset of Athens Bulldogs

Nelsonville travels to Athens aiming to extend its six game win streak and topple the Bulldogs on their home floor. Athens, led by starting five Mills Sprague Maynard Hutchinson and Finsterwald, has won against Jackson McArthur Wellston and Gallipolis, while hoping to maintain dominance in the league.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Athens Athens Bulldogs Greyhounds Lackey Bulldogs Mills Sprague Maynard Hutchinson Finsterwald Jackson McArthur Wellston Gallipolis Gallia Cagers Nelsonville Cagers

Greyhounds Seek Seventh Win at Athens Showdown

The Greyhounds aim for their seventh victory of the season as they face the Athens Bulldogs in a league tilt. Veterans Harry Westfall, Tommy Rosser, Jimmy Knight, Carl Bruce, and Junior Johnson anchor the lineup with expectations of senior leadership and experience. An estimated 100 to 150 Greyhound followers are expected to attend.

Union Furnace Marietta Greyhounds Jackson Middleport Campbell Harry Westfall Tommy Rosser Jimmy Knight Carl Bruce Athens Bulldogs Junior Johnson Greyhound

Gather Books For Soldiers Campaign Across Athens County

Nelsonville area libraries launch a drive to collect ten million books for service members. Mrs Nell Dowler leads with F J Taylor and county superintendents coordinating through PTAs. Books gathered at schools will be delivered to the county library in Nelsonville by a county-wide transport effort.

Nelsonville Athens County Athens Nell Dowler PTA C. H. Bartlett

Nelsonville Ladies Bowling Scores Show Winning Night

In the Nelsonville Ladies League the B. & P. W. Club beat Letha Lou Shop two games to one at local drives. Mary Kuhn led with 193 in singles and 546 for the three-game set as Mechems vs Nea mans was on tap at 7 30 tonight. Nelso nvIl e details list individual scores for Letha Lou and BR. & P. W. Club with Kuhn and Shearer topping their partners.

Nelsonville Letha Lou Shop Mary Kuhn Mechems Neamans Letha Lou Daeke Friedrich Haffner Carpenter Wolf BR. & P. W. Club Shearer Uecanns Knapp Butts Kuhn

Presbyterian Services Are Announced in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Presbyterian Church schedules a Sunday service at 10 45 with the theme Why Does God Permit World Conditions. Sermon topics for upcoming weeks include But Just What Do You Christians Believe and What Hope Have We Now along with other reflections. The article also notes a club meeting and updates on Mrs. Nelson and an agricultural note about cottonseed meal aiding brook trout farming.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Isaac

Legion Plans Red Cross Drive in Athens County Meeting

Glenford Du gan Post representatives Nelsonville C S Mech em George Barrows and Frank Keys will attend a county Legion and Red Cross meeting in Athens Sunday to plan the Red Cross fund drive. Athens County Commander Holly Rogers outlines the program and a Civilian Defense Council meeting is set for next Sunday. post membership aims to reach quota and schedule the annual banquet and program.

Nelsonville C. S. Mechem George Barrows Frank Keys Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion Red Cross Athens Holly Rogers Glouster Civilian Defense Council

Nelsonville Social Notes Event notices and meetings

Mrs Helena McCune installs officers of Eudora Chapter OES No 72 at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville. W M Miss Mable Campbell and other officers named. WCTU annual dinner held at president Mrs Sam Starkey home with 119 sick calls and 60 literature pages reported. February meeting set for Miss Muriel Stewart’s home.

Nelsonville Helena McCune Eudora O.E.S. No Masonic Temple W.M Mable Campbell W. P Elmer Siddle A.M Ida Hill A.P Chas, Walker Mable Washburn Margaret Galvin George Foughty A. C Hazel Katzenbach Marshal Helen Washburn Esta Warren Adah Freda Hoch Ruth Elizabeth Siddle Esther Elizabeth Murphy Martha Emma Cook Electa Bertha Sanders Eleanore Sherrick Warder Nell Elliott Sentinel Anna Lax W.C.T.U Sam Starkey Alma Shearer W. M. George Mabel Shaner Thomas Spencer Union County Temperance Committee Athens Methodist Church L. E. Evans Church of Christ Fannie Williams Muriel Stewart Jackson St

Buchtel PTA To Meet Monday

A Buchtel P T A meeting is set for Monday evening January 19 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Red Cross chairman Mrs Oral Daugherty will outline work and organize classes in first aid home nursing sewing and other activities urging all citizens to attend.

Buchtel Buchtel P.T.A Red Cross Oral Daugherty York Township

Security Board Files Not for Tax Returns

Nelsonville officials warn that Social Security Board records cannot be used to prepare 1941 income tax returns. Lawton Hargis of the Nelsonville field office says wages recorded are incomplete until after tax deadlines. People may request wage records using a record request card, but statements including 1941 wages will not be available before late 1942.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Man Enlists in Army Air Corps

Jack D. Foss son of Mr and Mrs Fred Foss has enlisted in the U S Army Air Corps. He lists 501 1st Sig A W Regt Hq as address and Fort Dix N J as reporting location. Previously he worked for Davey Tree Expert Co at Kent Ohio. Revival Underway at Nazarene Church Nelsonville Adams Street revival services led by Rev W L Williams continue.

Nelsonville Jack D. Foss Fred Foss U. S. Army Air Corps Sig. A. W. Regt Sig. Bat’l. Reporting Co Fort Dix N. J Davey Tree Expert Co Kent Ohio Church of the Nazarene Adams St W. L. Williams

W R Hoskins Dies at 84 in Connett District

William R Hoskins age 84 longtime Connett district resident near Nelsonville died Wednesday night at the family farm. His wife died December 23. He had been in failing health about four years with an amputated leg two years ago. Born in Washington County he worked in mines near New Straitsville before settling on the farm. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM.

Nelsonville William R. Hosking Connett Hoskins Washington County New Straitsville

Longtime Connett Church Member Laid to Rest

Burial follows a 25 year church membership with services at the Connett Church. Survived by six children Port Hoskins C E Hoskins at home Bertha Auker Hart and Walter and Howard and Nelsonville Rt 2 and two brothers Logan Hoskins of Cambridge and Oliver of Nelsonville.

Connett Church Connett Cemetery Port C. E. Hoskins Bertha Auker New Straitsville Hart Zanesville Walter Junction City Howard Nelsonville Logan Hoskins Cambridge Oliver

Athens Co. Man Credits Ton Jon For Relief From Constipation

Mr H H Grimstead of Trimble Ohio near Athens says years of severe constipation caused stomach fermentation headaches and weakness. He reports TON JON improved appetite and overall condition after harsh laxatives failed and other remedies did not help.

H. H. Grimstead Trimble Ohio Athens Ton Jon

Relieved Reader Credits Grand Relief for Health Gains

A reader praises Mr. M. H. Grimstead and the Grand Relief for rapid weight gain and improved sleep and well being after a few weeks. The message expresses gratitude for the benefits received and the overall improvement in health.

M. H. Grimstead

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