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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Sportsmen Elect New Officers

Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association elected Ed Carter president at its annual meeting held at the American Legion Building. Sam Thomas was named vice president and M. R. Hubbard was secretary treasurer. Carter succeeds Edward Sharp who led the group since its founding two years ago. Barabry retires as secretary treasurer after two years. The association had 246 members in 1940 and dues are due in March.

Nelsonville Ed Carter Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association American Legion Sam Thomas M. R. Hubbard Carter Edward Sharp Barbary

Mrs. Clara Caldwell Dies in Painesville Nelsonville

Nelsonville resident Mrs. Clara Caldwell died early this morning at her daughter Mrs. Albert Corwin’s home in Painesville. The body will be sent back to Nelsonville for burial at her sister Mrs. Nora Siddle’s home on Poplar Street, with calling hours observed. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. She is survived by son Leo of Baltimore and daughter Mrs. Leonard Whitmore, sister Nora Siddle of Nelsonville, and brother Dr. S. E. G. Pedigo of Athens. Her husband Neal Caldwell preceded her several years ago.

Nelsonville Clara Caldwell Albert Corwin Painesville Nora Siddle Poplar St Corwin Leo Baltimore Leonard Whitmore S. E. G. Pedigo Athens Neal Caldwell

Scout Troop Adds Four Members in Nelsonville Meeting

Troop No. 65 Boy Scouts sponsored by the Order of Elks held a session in Nelsonville. Four new members Tommy Bateman Bernard Ruscoe Walter Crane and Albert Evans were initiated. Walter Crane was named grand master of the troop. The group discussed discipline activities and ongoing membership drive. Songs rounds and games followed the meeting closed with the scout prayer. Leaders planned next Thursday’s meeting.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Order of Elks Tommy Bateman Bernard Ruscoe Walter Crane Albert Evans

Nel sonville Retail Merchants to Meet for Dinner

The Nel sonville Retail Merchants Association will hold its semi annual dinner Monday evening January 20 at 6 30 at St Andrews Parish House. All members are urged to attend and the regular business meeting will follow the dinner.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association St. Andrews Parish

Senior Class Plans Washington Trip and Nickel Campaign

Nelsonville reports the senior class met to organize the On to Washington drive and Nickel Campaign. Members are selling tags to fund the spring trip. A school paper drive, postponed to January 25, asks every senior to collect 100 sacks of old newspapers and magazines and call for pickup.

Nelsonville Washington Veryone

Sunday Is Climax To Church Loyalty Drive

Nelsonville residents are urged to attend the church of their choice at regular worship hours this Sunday. The Church Loyalty Campaign has progressed well this week though sickness will delay some canvassing, with plans to finish the city next week.

Nelsonville

Rainbow Class entertains at Bernice Johnson home

Nelsonville Rainbow Class of the Church of Christ met at the home of Mrs. Bernice Johnson on Poplar Street. President Mrs. Lu Allen led the business session. Prizes went to Mrs. S. S. Lane and Mrs. Georgia Foughty. A refreshment course was served to 22 members by Mrs. Johnson and assistants Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Nelle Johnson.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Bernice Johnson Poplar St Lu Allen S. S. Lane Georgia Foughty Johnson Nelle Johnson

Patrick Dyer III Ill in City

Patrick Dyer III a long time resident of this city is reported seriously ill with unspecified condition.

Patrick Dyer III Glouster Patrick Dyer

Madam See Offers Life Advice at Route 33 Stop

A notice proclaims a psychic service in trailers four miles west of Nelsonville along Route 33. It promises guidance on love, marriage, business, and life questions, claiming to see both good and bad outcomes for clients.

Nelsonville

Corning High School Principals Elected At Board Meeting

Corning elects Carl Penrod to principalship of Corning High School and Steven Benedict as high school teacher. Board reorganizes with Dr. James Miller as president and W D Foraker as clerk. Community events include Philo Class social, Oddfellows Lodge installation, and PTA safety program featuring D W Taylor and state patrol officers.

Corning Carl Penrod Corning High School Board of Education Penrod Ohio University Athens Ohio State University Steven Benedict John W. Nelson Benedict Margaret Lott New Lexington James Miller William Foura W. D. Foraker George Parsons J. E. Rodgers

Bank of Corning Stockholders Elect Officers

The Bank of Corning held its annual stockholders meeting and elected Dr. James Miller as president G D Keller as vice president Leo Radkoski as cashier and Emma Hensler as assistant cashier in the officer reorganization.

Bank of Corning James Miller G. D. Keller Leo Radkoski Emma Hensler

Church for Our Day and Cox Funeral in Nelsonville

The First Methodist Church Nelsonville hosts Rev. W. M. George Sunday morning at 10 30 with a sermon titled Church for Our Day and an evening talk Back to Christ. Sunday School meets 9 30 led by Arthur Kennedy Epworth League 6 pm led by Mary Jane Howe. Val F Cox 72 dies Kentner Street home services Sunday 2 pm conducted by Rev R G Purrington of Athens.

Nelsonville W. M. George First Methodist Church Christ Arthur Kennedy Epworth League Mary Jane Howe

Corning High Promotes The Green Valley Boys Show

The Junior Class of Corning high school presents entertainment by The Green Valley Boys of WHIZ Zanesville on the local high school auditorium stage Wednesday January 29 at 8 p.m. Class 13 of the First Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Anita Cady’s home Tuesday evening with Viola Pierce and Mary Spence as assistant hostesses. Mrs. Cady spoke the Parabel The Good Samaritan and Edna Dew read the fifth chapter of The Bible review The Great Men of the Bible. Refreshments were served by Delcie Spence Lizzie Mardy Flossie Hampson Gladie Morgan Lulu Dunlap Marie.

Corning High School Green Valley Boys Station Whiz Zanesville First Methodist Church Anita Cady Viola Pierce Mary Spence

Theft Report From Carbondale Vehicle On Hocking Street

Roy Arnold of Carbondale told police Thursday that a wheel, a tire, and a blanket were stolen from his automobile parked on Hocking Street early that morning.

Nelsonville Roy Arnold Carbondale Hocking St

Stars Forecast A Turbulent Yet Lucky Day

The stars predict a highly active day with potential progress but warn of conflicts with large powers and group bodies. Domestic and romantic life may face cross currents unless harmony is guarded. a birth on this day promises talent and ambition but possible home tensions.

Brooks Shoes Wins Three Games in City League Match

Brooks Shoes defeated Mechem 2 games to 1 in the City League as Paul Davis led Mechem with a 240 single and 595 series. Neimans face Sohio tonight at 8 p.m.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoes Mechems Paul Davis Mechem Crew Neimans Sohio

Mt Union Social Notes Highlight Sunday Guests and Illness

There were 37 in attendance at Sunday School last Sunday. Rev. Higgenbothem preached and will return January 26. Mrs. Grace Carr is ill with influenza, cared for by Charles King of Bradbury. Ernest Carr visited from Harrisonville. John Wiseman and son Bobby hosted from Chillicothe with O W Wiseman. Epple family joined Kingsbury visitors William King and family of Kingsbury. Ed King and family from Enterprise joined at the King home with other guests. Later, O W Wiseman and Willis plus John Wiseman and Bobby joined Nicholsom family for Sunday.

MT. Union Higgenbothem Grace Carr Charles King Bradbury Ernest Carr Harrisonville Harley Carr John Wiseman Bobby Chillicothe O. W

Packard-Willys win in tenpin league thriller

Packard & Willys defeated Gamwell's Clover Farm two games to one in the local ladies league on Thursday. Lois Lantz rolled 168 and 440, Ione Cunningham 169 and 430, and Jim Wolf set a 290 in open bowling. team totals reached 1823 for Packard-Willys and 1966 for Clover Farm.

Glouster Packard & Willys Gamwell Clover Farm Lois Lantz Ione Cunningham Jim Wolf Jim M. Hardy M. Hemsley Cunningham L. Lantz A. McCune G. Mudrie B. Cornwell GC. Bhgo A. Williams

Entertains Club Hosts Ladies Democrat Meeting

Mrs Edna Rawl ins Jacksonville hosted the Ladies Democrat Club at her home. After the business session under Mrs Minnie Hallam, a social hour followed. Lunch was served by the hostess with help from Mrs Blanche Jansen.

Glouster Edna Rawlins Jacksonville Ladies Democrat Club Minnie Hallam Blanche Jansen

Glouster Methodist Sunday School Meet Tonight

The GLOUSTER-Orpah Class of the Methodist Sunday School will meet at 7:30 this evening at the home of Mrs. Gus Morris on S High Street. Mrs. W. D. Witham is co-hostess.

Glouster Orpah Methodist Sunday School Gus Morris S. High St W. D. Witham

Boy Scout Week To Be Observed In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Boy Scouts will celebrate Boy Scout Week from February 6 to 14. During the week local Scouts will help govern the city and Troop 64 plans a hike next Saturday. Second class requirements pressure attendance for all seeking advancement.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Troops

Club Meets Tonight at Hellyer Home

The MCT Club will meet tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mrs. Freda Hellyer in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville MCT Freda Hellyer

Long Walk of Concrete At Grand Coulee Dam

A vivid figure claims the dam used concrete enough to make a one foot wide by three inch thick walkway from Earth to the Moon, highlighting the project’s vast scale and engineering ambition.

Grand Coulee Dam Washington Moon

Missionary Charles E Beulehr to Speak at Church of Christ

Charles E Beulehr, a missionary in India for 35 years, will speak at morning and evening services at the Church of Christ this Sunday. He directed a boys orphanage, built a mission farm, supervised a leper hospital, and is trained as an engineer. Public invited to attend both services.

Nelsonville Charles E. Beulehr India Church of Christ East

Churches Announce Services in Glouster and Oakdale

The Church of Christ offers Bible School at 9 a.m and a 10 a.m. communion with a 10:30 sermon by C. B. Tigner on The Blessed Privilege. Evening youth meetings and services follow, with midweek devotionals on Wednesday. At the Methodist Church Rev. J. A. Thompson leads Sunday School at 9:30 and worship at 10:30 with Epworth League at 6 p.m. Mrs. Mary James heads Wednesday prayers. Oakdale Friendship Circle met at Mary Miller’s house with scripture reading and a prize program.

Harry Vernon Richard Williams Irene Stahl C. B. Tigner Methodist Church J. A. Thompson John S. Blower M. M. LeFavor Epworth League Mary James

Plan Benefit Party Set by Glouster Pythian Sisters

The Glouster Pythian Sisters announce a benefit party this Saturday at 7 30 PM in the K of P Hall. Proceeds support their charitable work and community efforts.

Glouster — Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Edward A Wallace former Glouster resident dies

Edward A Wallace 82 of Glouster died Thursday evening at his daughter’s home in Columbus where he had lived since his wife’s death. Born near Concord in Guernsey County he moved to Chauncey then Glouster and Nelsonville working as a merchant and blacksmith. Surviving daughters Clara Rudolph Tessa Mitchell and Ruth James a sister Ida Russell brothers Grant and Clint eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at C F Wallace & Son Funeral Home Sunday 2 PM with Rev F E Roberts and Rev Walker officiating. Burial Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville.

Glouster Edward Allen Wallace Harley Mitchell Tuller St Columbus Mr. Wallace Nathan Wallace Conscord Guernsey County Chauncey Alice McKee Main St C. B. Vernon Fairlawn Ave T. J. Wallace M. M. Bryson Wallace Nelsonville Clara Rudolph Chicago Tessa Mitchell Ruth James Mia Ida Russell Akron Grant Wallace This City Clint Wallace Moline Ill C. F. Wallace & Son

Jacksonville Girl's Marriage Announced

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Judson of Jacksonville announce the marriage of their daughter Frances to Harry Sayre Jr. The ceremony was held Tuesday at the bride’s parents’ home with immediate family present. Both graduates of J-T High School class of ’39. The groom plans to work in Columbus, and the couple will live with Frances’s parents for now.

Glouster Joe Judson Jacksonville Frances Harry Sayre Rev H. O. Davis United Brethren Church J-T High School Columbus Sayre

Beware of Contagious Colds Warning and Remedies

Public health note urges vigilance for colds and promotes Vicks products VapoRub and VapoNol as relief. Advises simple care, hydration, and daily exercise while warning to contact a physician if symptoms worsen or do not improve.

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