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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1940

Page

2

Restoration of Nelsonville Water Service Improves

Nelsonville faced a water crisis after a 10 inch main broke by the river. A temporary four inch line failed to fully relieve pressure, but a new six inch cross river line and 500 feet of four inch pipe bring partial relief as crews work toward full restoration by Wednesday morning.

Nelsonville Hocking Athena Water Department Ohio Fuel Gas Co Factory St Hashman W. Columbus St John McElroy Gas Co Athens E. J. Arnold

School of Religion In Nelsonville Opens Classes

Nelsonville residents attended a five week School of Religion session at the Methodist Church with devotions and prayers. Instructors include Margaret Shanner Athens teaching Personal Religion Living Winston Jones Athens teaching How to Teach in the Church School Louis Campbell teaching A Brief Survey of the Old Testament and W M George How to Improve Adult Classes. Course cards shown enrollment reached 77.

Nelsonville School of Religion Methodist Church Lawrence Crawford Butler W. M. George Irene McDowell Angela Morgan Margaret Shanner Athens Winston Jones Louis Campbell Kimberly Deanville Albany

Funeral services set for Van Arnold Thursday

Funeral services for Van Arnold will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock at the Carbondale Church with burial at Asbury. A stray sentence notes a camel can carry a load up to 1500 pounds, likely OCR error.

Nelsonville van Arnold Carbondale Asbury

Nelsonville Girls Invited to Canton Tournament

Nelsonville girls basketball coached by Miss Helen Shaw and captained by Connie Connors have an invitation to the Canton police benefit basketball tournament in February. A meeting will decide if they can attend. Also Friday night Jacksonville Trimble girls face Buchtel girls at Buchtel. J-T has won three straight.

Nelsonville Helen Shaw Connie Connors Canton Police Canton Igirls Jacksonville Trimble Buchtel Girls Buchtel J-T

Adult School Work Related In Nelsonville

Nelsonville PTA meeting featured Frank B. Dilley and Floyd Cooper discussing adult education trends and WPA programs. Cooper outlined night schools in Athens County including Athens Nelsonville Glouster and other communities while inviting attendance. December sales tax stamps redeemed totaled 500 and social time followed the session.

Nelsonville Frank B. Dilley Ohio University Floyd Cooper WPA Dilley PTA Cooper Athens County Athens Glouster Edward Sharp Lillian Stover Harold LeFavor Charles Long James Selbee Mr. LeFavor Charles Selbee Helen Jackson

Covert Ice Men Triumph Over Lancaster 46 31

Nelsonville packed gym hears Covert Ice Men deliver seventh win in ten as Lancaster is held to 31. Whyte leads with 16 points while Campbell adds 13 for Covert and Berry 10 for Lancaster. Thursday hosts Zaleski quintet led by John Gill, a Marshall Buckeye guard, in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Covert Ice Men Lancaster Icers Lancaster Quint Paul Whyte Ice Men C. Berry Campbell Zaleski John Gill Buckeye Marshall Watkins Snceannetensan Wright Whyte A Leaki Ad Juniper, G CSET Ps Naan Inoein Inesa Nn Seyese Cakes Fredricks Ec Eneere Lancaster Go Vane Os Ee A Ecnnnedaw DEES Ddweasens Grandstaff Brpere Nuceduncess Eudedoana ORBLE Meade Whyte

Funeral Held for John Carter in Charleston

Mr and Mrs Max Wolfe and John Owens traveled to Charleston West Virginia Sunday to attend the funeral of John Carter husband of Mrs Owens and father of Earl Carter. Carter, 76, had lived in this city until about 25 years ago and died Friday after Mrs Owens received notice of his illness. He is survived by his wife three daughters Mrs Owens Mrs Frank Nelson and Mrs Logan Mooney and one son Earl Carter.

Nelsonville Max Wolfe John Owens Charleston W. Va John Carter Carter Owens Frank Nelson Logan Mooney Earl E. B. Mathews Jean Sidney Ohio Delbert Bodkins John Walcutt Barbara Ann Sterling Floyd Bodkin Columbus Ruth Kinney Athens Brown Brown Beauty Shop Blanche (Foraker) Hartline Graham Hospital Canton Hartline Frances Gibbs Ray Easler Trimble James Hardiman Olive Stephenson

Robert Swyers 47 Dies at Veterans Hospital

Nelsonville article reports the death of Robert Swyers 47 at Veterans Hospital Chillicothe. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Stouts Funeral Home with burial at Greenlawn. Survived by wife Bessie predeceased and son Raymond Millfield Ohio, father, brother Raymond Swyers Columbus, two sisters Mrs Joe Galvin Sr Nelsonville and Mrs William Braley Smithfield.

Nelsonville Marion Swyers Robert Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Stouts Funeral Home Greenlawn Bessie Raymond Millfield Raymond Swyers Columbus Joe Galvin

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Club Activities

Esther Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Dora Bussey’s home for a potluck and member games. Officers elected include Dora Bussey president and Nettie Keeton secretary. A Brotherhood dinner with W C Missionary Society hosts is planned plus an international convention broadcast. Bertha Howard hosted Cosmopolitan Club with a review of The Disputed Passage by Lloyd Douglas.

Nelsonville Esther Church of Christ Dora Bussey W. Columbus St Frank Betts Velma Pritchard Nettie Keeton Emma Cook George Shanner Brotherhood Women’s Christian Missionary Society Roy Morris Belle Lancaster Stanley Mechem International Convention of Disciples of Christ Miss Howard Bertha Howard Cosmopolitan Club Whitmore Lulu Lane Lloyd Douglass

Sixth period home nursing class honors Riley couple

The sixth period home nursing class held a Friday shower for Mr. and Mrs. Tom Riley. Mary Tennihill received many gifts. Tea and cookies were served by a class committee taught by Mrs. Kathleen Boyd. Delta Kappa Gamma members are reminded of a 6 pm Wednesday dinner at Carter's Tea Room in Athens.

Tom Riley Mary Tennihill Kathleen Boyd Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society Carter Athens

Sunday Guests Visit Davis Family in Logan and Lancaster

Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis included Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bennett of Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rose and daughter of Logan, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and children of Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Evans and children of Nelsonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell and daughter of Murray City. Mrs. John Six and daughter returned home after visiting. George Burgess came home after a two week visit with his daughter. A Pocahontas Lodge benefit party in Nelsonville was postponed to Wednesday January 24.

Thomas Davis Roland Bennett Lancaster Harry Rose Logan William Smith Edward Evans Nelsonville Charles Mitchell Murray City John Six George Burgess Hazel Shuttleworth

Credit Bureau Head Speaks To Merchants

Oscar Fulton manager of the Athens Credit Bureau spoke to members of the Retail Merchants Association at the Legion building in Nelsonville. He noted the vast size of U S credit retailing and the bureau's role in reducing losses while protecting creditworthy citizens. The meeting covered holiday activities and upcoming sales initiatives. Members praised the program and approved formation of a committee to study special sales days.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association Legion Building Oscar Fulton Athens Credit Bureau J. B. Preston Association Fulton Credit Bureau United States C. G. Sheppard Preston Harry A. Mettler Sheppard Columbus Washington Sts Santa Claus C. S. Mechem Harry Galvin A. B. Johnson Mettler Ohio Coal Foundation Ohio

Badger Speaks at Hyperion Club Meeting in Nelsonville

Mrs. E. J. Arnold hosts the Hyperion Club with guest speaker W. H. Badger discussing the Great Smoky Mountains. Officers elected include Mrs. John V. Wood as president and Mrs. W. H. Badger as treasurer. A three course dinner for 24 marked the federation and club anniversaries with purple and gold decorations.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Hyperion Club W. H. Badger Great Smoky Mountains John V. Wood Edward Sharp Donald Betts C. G. Pritchard Charles Huddy W. W. Warren Oral Daugherty Joe B. Davis William Mills Cecil Shafer W. H. Hyde Stanley Dew D. R. Johnson J. L. Webb J E. J Arnold Miss Fierce Federation of Women's Clubs

Loyal Women Church Meeting in Nelsonville

Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ will hold its monthly business meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. J. J. Otis in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Church of Christ J. J. Otis

Missionary Reverend Miner to Speak in Stewart and Hocking

Reverend Miner, missionary to Mexico, Cuba, and Isle of Pines, announces services at Pil grim Holiness Church in Stewart on Wednesday January 17 and at Hocking Pilgrim Holiness Church on Saturday January 20.

Miner Mexico Cuba Isle of Pines Pilgrim Holiness Church Stewart Hocking

Legion Post Meets Wednesday on Important Matters

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion will convene Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Commander Hutchins asks all members to attend as important issues will be discussed including final plans for a turkey dinner and disposal of drum corps equipment.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Hutchins Drum ‘Corps

Loyal Women of Church of Christ Sponsor Delegate

Twenty four Loyal Women’s Class members attended the January meeting in the church social rooms. Pastor Max M. Martin spoke on sending a delegate to the Tri State Service Camp in Chautauqua Ohio, with the class voting to sponsor one delegate. Several members reported ill and nine Christmas boxes were filled and delivered. A Flower Committee member was named and refreshments were served after benediction.

Hazel Janchius Elsie Stahl Grace Holzschuh Edna Bingman Ola Eddy Ella Johnston Flo Henry Emma Heffken

Fellowship Supper Honors Evangelists Williamson at Church

Members of the Official Board of the Church of Christ and their wives gathered for a Fellowship Supper honoring Evangelist and Mrs. Chester A. Williamson of New Vienna who are in town to conduct an evangelistic meeting. The event featured a chicken dinner prepared by local volunteers and noted guests included Max M. Martin and Mrs. Martin.

Church of Christ Chester A. Williamson New Vienna Max M. Martin Martin E. K. Peugh Jack Gardner H. L. Janchius H. H. Vian Charles Swartz John Henry

Death of John T. Morgan of Akron Linked to Glouster Ties

John T. Morgan 45 husband of former Glouster Schools teacher Jennie Ellis died Sunday in Akron from bronchial pneumonia. Survived by wife and two children Junior a OSU sophomore and Patricia 12. Funeral at the Morgan home 986 Winton Ave Wednesday at 3 pm with Mrs Sara Willis and Miss Ann Williams attending from town.

Glouster John T. Morgan Jennie Ellis Morgan Akron David Ellis Ellis Monroe St William Wolf Ohio State University Patricia Winton Ave Sara Willis Ann Williams

Birthday Dinner Honoring Eva Roberts

Mr and Mrs James Roberts of Broad Street hosted a family dinner Sunday for daughter Eva Roberts birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Zimmer and daughter Roberta Mr and Mrs Andrew Plant and Mr and Mrs Harold Smith and son Richard.

Glouster James Roberts Broad St Eva Herbert Zimmer Roberta Andrew Plant Harold Smith Richard

Trimble Brotherhood Meet at Trimble Church of Christ

A program at Trimble Church of Christ is set for Wednesday evening January 17. A radio broadcast will be heard via a set installed by E E Johnson Dennis Addington and John Heiser with Taylor Ridge church joining to provide special music. Mrs A M Rainey leads the event with participants Mrs Zoe Herrold Mr Lewis Easler Miss Hazel Raber Mrs Pearl Christman Mrs Eva Gooding and Mrs Connie Brown.

Trimble — Brotherhood Trimble Church of Christ E. E. Johnson Dennis Addington John Heiser H. B. McCormick Tayloridge Church A. M. Rainey Zoe Herrold Lewis Easler Hazel Raber Pearl Christman Eva Gooding Connie Brown

Lodge To Install GLOUSTER-Installation Jan 17

Encampment 1L0.0.F. plans installation on Wednesday January 17. The installing officer comes from Logan with visitors expected from Logan and Athens. Refreshments will be served.

Glouster Logan Athens

Dorcas Society Meeting Set at Doanville Community Center

Dorcas Society plans a missionary meeting at the Doanville Community Center Wednesday at 7 PM. Martins Ferry's Miss Clara Louise Smith will speak. Mrs. Fred Thompson handles the topic and Mrs. Ralph Hunter leads devotions.

Doanville The Dorcas Society Clara Louise Smith Martins Ferry Fred Thompson Ralph Hunter

Revival Meetings Led by Rev H V Kyer at Nazarene Church

Nelsonville notices announce revival meetings led by Rev H V Kyer at the Nazarene Church on West Washington Street each night at 7. A prior special service was held here. The W E A Review plans a meeting tonight at 7 in Spray Hall.

Nelsonville H. V. Kyer Nazarene Church West Washington St W.E.A. Review Spray

Roller Skating Party Honors Birthday in Glouster

Mrs Henry Williams hosted a roller skating party at the Glouster Skating Rink from 8 to 11 Friday night honoring granddaughter Charlene Webb's fourteenth birthday. Prizes went to Marianne Bailey and Donald Hickman. Charlene received many gifts. Refreshments were served to a list of guests and Mrs Williams was assisted by Lovel Brunton and Thelma Dodson.

Glouster Henry Williams Charlene Webb Marianne Bailey Donald Hickman Charlene Joann Heck Jessie Janchius Lois Kinney Donna Jo Dennison Juanita Williams Anna Marie Echstenkamper Jayne Wolfe Jimmie McCance Jack Vernon Junior Strumm Leo Thompson Jack Sharlike Jim Wolfe Williams Lovel Brunton Thelma Dodson

Mrs Grubbs Hosts Sewing Club Night at Main Street Home

Mrs Enlow Grubbs entertained her sewing club at her Main Street residence on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs Marvin Murphy Mrs Herbert Zimmer Mrs Orville Bingman Mrs Lovel Brunton Mrs Frank Price and Mrs Lloyd Whitehouse as they enjoyed social time and a refreshment course.

Glouster Enlow Grubbs Main St Marvin Murphy Herbert Zimmer Orville Bingman Lovel Brunton Frank Price Lloyd Whitehouse

Ways and Means to Serve Lunch at School House

Jacksonville PTA committee will serve lunch Wednesday at the school house. Chair Lena Evans and members Lucille Williams Audrey Swindle Wahneta Echstenkamper and Goldie Shaw organize an open lunch to the public.

Glouster Ways and Means Jacksonville Pta Lena Evans Lucille Williams Audrey Swindle Wahneta Echstenkamper Goldie Shaw

Mrs Dan McKinley and Delores Burdelle Return Home

Mrs Dan McKinley and her daughter Delores Burdelle were brought home by C F Wallace ambulance from White Cross Hospital Columbus where Mrs McKinley had major surgery and Delores had a fractured elbow treated Mrs John Pettit went by Wallace ambulance to St Francis Hospital Columbus for a major surgical operation.

Glouster Dan McKinley Main St Delores Burdelle C. F. Wallace White Cross Hospital Columbus

Glouster Orpah Class Postpones Party to Friday

The Glouster Orpah Class of the Methodist Church changed the party date from Tuesday to Friday evening January 19. The event will be at Mrs. Mary Rogers home on Front Street. Members are asked to bring their sales tax stamps.

Glouster Orpah Methodist Church Mary Rogers Front St

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