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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1941

Page

2

Health Day Observed by W. B. A. at Nelsonville Hall

Health day at the W B A Hall Spray Building Nelsonville will feature examinations by Grace Haas R N of Columbus on Tuesday Jan 21. Members should report between 10:30 am and 7 pm with the review meeting at 7 o clock. Ina Hoover also attends and Mrs T F Ely presides.

Nelsonville W.B.A. Hall Spray Grace Haas R.N Columbus Ina Hoover T. F. Ely

Nelsonville Junior Order Benefit Party Held Tuesday

The Junior Order organizes a benefit party in the 1.0.C.F. Hall on Tuesday night, January 21, at eight o'clock. Proceeds support the lodge and local community activities.

Nelsonvisile — Junior Order C.F

King Funeral to be Held Tuesday for Cora King

The body of 28 year old Cora Lucile King killed in a Mansfield area auto accident arrived at her parents Laurel Run home Sunday. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM at Locke Church with burial at Clarks Chapel. She is survived by her parents and siblings James Harold Haydenville Zelma Appleman Charles Clem and Ralph.

Nelsonville Cora Lucile King Mansfield Jesse van Bibber Laurel Run Locke Church Clarks Chapel James Harold Haydenville Zelma Appleman Logan Charles Clem Ralph

Nelsonville Elks Fall Short to Circleville by 44 Pins

Nelsonville Elks bowling team lost to Circleville Elks in Circleville by 44 pins as the semifinal frames decided the winner. Good led all three games with 582 for Circleville while Grubby Steenrod posted a 213 high single. a rematch is set for February 2 at local lanes.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks Circleville Circleville Elks Grubby Steenrod Good Neiman OD “Rence BRE

Philodorian Lodge Meeting Tonight in Nelsonville

Members of Philodorian Lodge No 157 F and A M are urged to attend this evening at 7 30 at the Masonic Temple Nelsonville planning lodge business and community involvement.

Nelsonville Philodorian Lodge Masonic Temple

Ladies Aid Meeting at Trimble Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Trimble Methodist Church will meet Wednesday night January 22 with Mrs. Marie Antle as hostess. Officers will be elected and a birthday handkerchief shower will honor two January birthdays.

Glouster — Ladies Aid Society Trimble Methodist Church Marie Antle

Nelsonville Plans Benefit Ball for Infantile Paralysis Fund

Nelsonville committee for the 1941 fight against infantile paralysis met at Dr C G Dew’s office to plan a benefit ball at Elk's Hall on January 31 from 9 to 1. Bob Clark's Orchestra will play. dime banks will be placed in county businesses and schools will help distribute tickets. Half of proceeds stay locally, half go to the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation to support brace, hospital, and specialist needs.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew Elk’s Hall Bob Clark Lancaster Dr. Dew Earl Baker Sheldon Powell The Elks Club Jo Evans the Eagles Nelle Dowler Business and Professional Women's Club Ruth Butts Tri Psi Sorority Bob Kinney Merchants Association Don Dunkle Brooks Shoe Factory Howard Warner Earl Washburn E. J. Arnold Helen Stewart Verna Hand Lily Stover Glouster Athens Infantile Paralysis Fund National Infantile Paralysis Foundation

Glouster Firemen Extinguish Burning Car in McLeish District

Glouster firefighters responded Sunday afternoon to a burning 1935 coupe owned by Tom Abers of McLeish. The vehicle had veered into a ditch after going over a bank Saturday night. The rear section including the rumble seat and two tires burned, damage about 75 dollars. Origin undetermined.

Glouster Little Italy McLeish Tom Abers Murphy Motors Co Murphy Garage

Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers

Marcellite Rebekah Lodge No. 401 installed officers Saturday evening with Irene Morris as installing officer and assistants Lenna Snowden Nellie Jones Sarah Jane Kay and Harry Cheney. New officers include Noble Grand Iva Pedicord and others, with twenty members present for refreshments. Also Trimble Grade PTA meeting postponed to February 18 due to influenza.

N. G Clara Morris L. S Lillie Carter R. S Sarah Jane Kay V. G Clara Golding Vesta Cherrington Agnes Eddy

Edwin A Wallace rites held Sunday

Funeral services for Edwin A. Wallace of Columbus, a former Glouster resident, were conducted Sunday at the C. F. Wallace & Son Funeral Home with Rev. W. R. Walker of the Indianola Church of Christ officiating. Attending were twenty Indianola Church members and numerous out of town mourners from Columbus, Parkersburg, Akron, Newark, Nelsonville, Athens, and Chauncey.

Rhea and Leah F. R. Kinney Harry Miller Tex Myers Clara Davis Gotha Davis Bryan McCullough Newark Joe Barrows Frank Betts Nelsonville E. W. Bingman Hazel LaHugh Ray Gardner Guy Gardner Brett Davis Athens Karl Gardner Florence Pendegrass G. B. Courtney Harvey Courtney G. M. Brookins Chauncey

Car Stolen in Glouster On Main Street

A four door gray sedan owned by Bernard Leach was stolen from a Main Street parking space in Glouster about nine o clock Sunday night. License X 792 R was on the car. State highway patrol and Marshal Fred Heck were notified. Keys were left in the vehicle.

Glouster Bernard Leach Main St State Highway Patrol Fred Heck

Columbus Beaten Twice In Nelsonville Bowler Showdowns

In Nelsonville special matches this week end Columbus bowlers lost first to Athens and then to local pinmen. Kenny Cope posted a high single game of 265 and H Metters tallied a three game 679 for Columbus. In city league play Brooks faces Sohio at 8 tonight.

Nelsonville Columbus Athens Kenny Cope H. Metters Brooks Sohio

Glouster Social Notes Highlights New Year Meeting

The Glouster class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. R. B. Smiths home with assistants Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Logue and Mrs. Davis. Mrs. M. M. Bryson presided in president Elizabeth Clark absence. Readings included When the Bells Ring and a Poem for The New Year. A paper on The Circuit Rider was read and 18 members and guests were served refreshments.

Orphan Class Hosts Friday Evening Meeting

Mrs Gus Morris and Mrs W D Witham hosted the Orphan Class of the Methodist Church at the Morris home Friday evening. Attendees included Mrs John Binderbasin Mrs John Blower Mrs W C Turner Mrs W O Bailey Mrs Thomas Williams Jr and son Tommy Richard Mrs Anselm Gamwell Mrs William Hughes and Mrs Robert Brunton Jr. Mrs Williams led devotions and Mrs Bailey presided over a brief business session planning future activities. Refreshments served to ten members.

Gus Morris W. D. Witham Methodist Church John Binderbasin John Blower W. C. Turner W. O. Bailey Thomas Williams, Jr Tommy Richard Anselm Gamwell William Hughes Robert Brunton, Jr Williams

Out-of-town mourners attend funeral for Mr Frank Wolf

Attendees traveling from several towns gathered Saturday afternoon at C F Wallace Son Funeral Home for the funeral service of Mr. Frank Wolf. Listed visitors included Howard E Rice of Chillicothe Mr and Mrs Fred Wolf Harold Wolf Mr Will Wolf Mrs Mary Herrold Mr Sol Crew Miss Marie Crew Mr and Mrs Joe Crew Miss Estella Morris Mrs Mary Jennings Kenneth Wolf Harold Brown and Columbus. Also present were Mr and Mrs John Kenan of Middleport Mrs Will Smith and Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith of Athens.

Frank Wolf C. F. Wallace & Son Howard E. Rice Chillicothe Fred Wolf Harold Wolf Will Wolf Mary Herrold Sol Crew Marie Crew Joe Crew Estella Morris Mary Jennings Kenneth Wolf Harold Brown Columbus John Kenan Middleport Will Smith Arthur Smith Athens

Nelsonville Birthday party for Jill Warren noted

Mrs. Robert Warren hosted a Saturday afternoon party for Jill Warren’s thirteenth birthday with contests and prizes. After lunch, Jill escorted guests to the Majestic theater for a party, including Sally Jackson and others. Local attendees were Lillian Stover and Mary Lillian Gorsuch. An estimate cites 100 million stars visible with modern telescopes.

Nelsonville Robert Warren Jill the Majestic Sally Jackson Miriam Betts Patty Kentner Naomi Ogg Doris Warner Katherine Locke Evelyn Thompson Shirley Sayers

Hudsons Attend Columbus Funeral for Carl Evans

Mr and Mrs W L Hudson traveled to Columbus today for the funeral of Carl C Evans the nephew of Mrs Hudson. Evans had been in his usual health but was found dead in bed Saturday morning at his Columbus home.

W. L. Hudson Columbus Carl C. Evans Evans

Class 11 Methodist hosts potluck supper

Class No 11 of the Methodist Church led by teacher Mrs Emma McManamay will hold a potluck supper Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Wilson Green on Diamond Street.

The Methodist Church Emma McManamay Wilson Green Diamond St

Two Appear Before Mayor In Nelsonville

Everett Hull and James S Wolfe appeared in Mayor C G Dew's court in Nelsonville. Hull pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence and was fined 50 plus costs after a Saturday collision with two parked cars on Washington Street. Wolfe pleaded not guilty to unsafe operation and was bound over to the grand jury under 100 bond. affidavit was filed by the State Highway Patrol.

Nelsonville Everett Hull Gore C. G. Dew Hull Burley Blair W. Washington St Harold Brown Glouster Vern (Snap) Coakley James S. Wolfe

Boy Scouts To Meet Tonight In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Troop 66 plans a 6 30 to 7 30 meeting at West School where 1941 registration cards are issued to Scouts present by 6 30. Scoutmaster Mender asks uniforms and advancement cards. Leaders and committee meet at the K of P Building at 7 30 for Anniversary Week programs. About one third of the world cattle population is in India.

Nelsonville Troop 66 West School W. D. Mender K. of P India

Epidemic of Cold Symptoms Advertises 666 Remedies

An advertisement touts 666 liquid or tablets 666 salve or 666 nose drops as a remedy for cold symptoms with relief advertised in the first day.

Wolf Bowlers Take Two More Matches

Wolf Bowling team from GLOUSTER won two matches Sunday. At Swan Alleys they defeated the Weber family 63 pins as George Wolf posted 257 for high single and 607 for high series. At River View they beat New York Central by 66 pins with NYC’s Titer earning 211 and 609 for best three-game effort. Retail Clerks Union meets Wednesday evening with State Organizer Miller attending.

Glouster — Wolf Columbus Swan Alleys Webers Wolfs George Wolf Riverview New York Central Titer Nyc

Braking Distance at 40 MPH Cited in Safety Note

A safety note states the reaction to danger plus braking takes about one fifth of a second, allowing roughly 20 feet of travel at 40 miles per hour before braking begins.

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