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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1941

Page

2

Dowler Plan Endorsed by Nelsonville Retail Merchants

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association endorses the Dowler Plan aimed at rehabilitating the Hocking District and similar areas through federal surveys, resource studies, and new industry development to absorb unemployed labor. Secretary Kinney to send endorsement to Congressman Jenkins. Members approve formation of an Activities Committee to boost membership and plan future changes.

Nelsonville Hocking Harry A. Mettler Association S. G. Holland

Nelsonville Association Hails Secretary Change and Support

The retiring secretary Harry A. Mettler received a rising vote of thanks for service to the association. The new secretary Robert Kinney thanked the board for the appointment and pledged full cooperation in advancing the association’s programs and local interests in Nelsonville and vicinity.

Harry A. Mettler Robert Kinney Nelsonville

Widow Sarah Ann Woodyard 90 dies at Buchtel

Mrs. Sarah Ann Woodyard age 90 died yesterday at her home in Buchtel. Funeral services are incomplete. She was the widow of Civil War veteran Isaac Woodyard. Survived by son James at home, three sisters and one brother. Husband and three sons preceded her in death.

Nelsonville Sarah Ann Woodyard Buchtel Isaac Woodyard James

Motorist Fined by Nelsonville Mayor

Otis Keplar of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to unsafe operation of a motor vehicle in Mayor C. G. Dew court. He was fined $10 and costs after an affidavit by the State Highway Patrol.

Nelsonville Otis Keplar C. G. Dew State Highway Patrol

Hearing Notice for Sarole London Prison Parole

Walter Maccombe, a prisoner at London Prison Farm admitted from Athens County, convicted January 1940 of bribery and serving 1 to 10 year sentence, ineligible for a hearing before the Ohio Pardons and Parole Commission. Hearing on or after March 1, 1941 per A. K. Chenowdth Parole and Record Clerk.

Sarole London Ohio Tatit Walter Maccombe Athens County

Semester Tests Under Way at Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville High School conducts week long semester examinations with the same period length as last year. The schedule avoids placing the most difficult tests on the same day and notes a large turnout for the Victory Dance after the Athens Nelsonville basketball game. The Saga staff for the senior yearbook and intramural basketball results are also listed among school activities.

Nelsonville High School Nelsonville Patty Lou Huddy Anna Mae Jo Ellen Tennihill Roger Johnson Tom Galvin Bob Schentz Frieda Whyte Marcia McKiddie Jean Hawkins Mary K. Sharp Bob Juniper Betty Snackenberg Ab Juniper Bernadean Whyte Bill Watson Rosemary Snackenberg Bob Sowers Louise Lowden Don Green Mary V. Thomas Jimmy Linscott Shirley Knight Max Ervin Kathryn Shields Dick Campbell Mary Jane Frieda White Polly Johnson Donald George Dick Bingman Pauline Johnson Harold Boss Nora McGuire Ruth Morris Ruth Matthewson Eldred Parsons Sylvia Burchfield Mary Blimes Alice Duskey Max Howard Rosemary Sayre Ruth Norris Vergene Midkiff Evelyn Mann

Nelsonville Social Notes

Nelsonville round up of church and club activities. The Retta Howe Class of the Methodist Sunday School plans a regu lar party at Helen Largent’s home on Jan. 23 with reports from hanger and wax paper sales. Faithful Workers Class to meet at Mrs. Reynolds home with Mrs. Jesse Bryan assisting and sales tax stamps invited.

Nelsonville Retta Howe Methodist Sunday School Helen Largent Washington St The Methodist Church Charles Reynolds Jesse Bryan Reynolds

Pennsville News Notes Highlights Local Visits Illnesses and Contests

Mrs Emma Wagoner and son Harold visited Myers Van Fossen and family on Sunday. Jack Jones and two sons are ill with influenza. Lee Hotchkiss of Indiana is hospitalized at Rocky Glen Sanitarium, brother of Mrs Howard Scott of Stockport. Vaha Dougan is ill with influenza and blood poisoning in the hand. Townsend meeting to follow a potluck supper Thursday. Lucille Wood Mildred Myers and Lola Archer attended the State District Prince of Peace contest at Columbus First Methodist Church. Lola Archer, Pennsville High School freshman, won second place.

Pennsville Emma Wagoner Harold Myers van Fossen Jack Jones Lee Hotchkiss Indiana Rocky Glen Howard Scott Stockport Vaha Dougan Townsend Lucille Wood Mildred Myers Lola Archer First Methodist Church of Columbus Archer Pennsville High School

Boy Scouts Meet Wednesday For Troop 64 Members

Nelsonville announces a Troop 64 meeting Wednesday January 22 at 6 30 PM. Attending members include Bob Morris Lewis Keplar Ray Dishong Tom Davis John Wright Thurman Breeze Ralph Boyd Lowell Dorney. Assistant Scoutmaster Robert Lent made the notice.

Nelsonville Troop 64 Bob Morris Lewis Keplar Ray Dishong Tom Davis John Wright Thurman Breeze Ralph Boyd Lowell Dorney Robert L. Lent

Appointment of Jennie B. Howard as Administratrix

Jennie B. Howard of Millfield Ohio R 1 is appointed Administratrix with the will annexed of Herbert H. Howard deceased Ames Township Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred Dated January 8 1941 Francis D White Probate Judge Athens County Ohio

Jennie B. Howard Millfield Ohio R. 1 Herbert H. Howard Ames Township Athens County Francis D. White Said County

Complete Two New Wells in Guysville Area

Ed Byron of Steuart completed drilling two wells in Guysville region at the home of Mrs. Hattie Kincade and at the M E Church parsonage. Local illness notes include mumps and influenza affecting several residents. a large crowd attended the Rome High vs Amesville High basketball game. funeral services for Mrs. Letha Riley were held at the M E Church with burial in Bean Cemetery.

Guysville Ed Byron Stewart Hattie Kincade M. E. Church Eleanor and Blanche Fuller Garnet Klingenberg Wanda Lee Ashcraft Ed Pritchard Athens Laura Barnett Hattie Bailes Sheltering Arms Hospital J. H. Riffee Rome High School Amesville High Charles Friday O. C. Ashcraft Garnet Pritchard Faye Chapman Janice Anna Snow Mayme Ashcraft Edith Mansfield Letha Riley M. E Bean Cemetery

Patrick Dyer Dies Today in Glouster at 85

Patrick Dyer 85 a native of England and resident for 57 years died this morning at his son in laws home following a two week illness He is survived by six children Mrs Miskell John and Miles Dyer Glouster Mrs W R Paterson and Mrs C F Vaughn Los Angeles and Mrs Harry Cooper Dayton His wife died 17 years ago Funeral services set for Thursday at 9 am Holy Cross Church with Rev Father E E Yocke officiating and burial at Calvary Cemetery

Glouster Patrick Dyer England Dane Miskell Miskell John Miles Dyer W. R. Paterson C. F. Vaughn Los Angeles Calif Harry Cooper Dayton Holy Cross Church Father E. E. Yocke Calvary Cemetery

Sohio Beats Brooks Team in City League action

Sohio Service tops Brooks Shoes two games to one in the City League. Johnny Johnson led with a 233 single and 612 triple. Ladies League games schedule Straitsville versus Letha Lou Shop at 6 30 and B P W Club against Brooks Shoes at 8 30.

Nelsonville

WBA Team To Reorganize At Tuesday Meeting

WBA Review No 240 will hold a pot luck supper at its regular meeting place on Tuesday January 21. The gathering begins at 7 pm and will include a reorganization of the guard team.

Nelsonville WBA

Mayor Fines Driver On Plea of Guilty

Arthur Jauchius was arrested by Marshal Fred Heck on a charge of reckless operation of a motor vehicle. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Williams and was fined 25 dollars plus costs after his car struck a parked sedan on Broad Street on January 10. Jauchius was injured and confined to his home for several days.

Glouster and Hollister Ready for Tonight's Game

Glouster Scarlet and Gray and Hollister Orange and Black square off tonight in a soon to be competitive basketball matchup. Both teams have shown strong form this season.

Glouster Glouster Scarlet and Gray Tom Cats Hollister

Stolen Car Recovered in Athens After Weekend Theft

In GLOUSTER the 1937 gray sedan owned by Bernard Leach, stolen from High Street Saturday evening by two men, was found Monday by state patrolmen in Athens abandoned with no damage. An observer initially misidentified one driver as Leach, delaying the report.

Glouster Bernard Leach High St Athens Leach

Marriage in Toledo Joins Finan and Foraker Couple

Miss Margaret Ann Finan of Toledo and Clifford Foraker wed Jan 18 in St. Charles Church Toledo. A reception followed at the bride’s home before a South-bound trip. Attendants included Miss Hilda Finan and William Foraker.

Glouster Margaret Ann Finan Toledo Clifford Foraker St. Charles Church Hilda Finan William Foraker Edith Foraker Belford Foraker

Senior Progressive Study Club Meeting Tonight

The Senior Progressive Study Club will meet this evening at 22 Cross Street the home of Mrs J H Henshaw. The note adds a fact about beetles stating more than 100000 species are known to mankind.

Glouster J. H. Henshaw Cross St

Installation of Officers Is Conducted by Area Deputy

Joint installation of Magic City Lodge and Charles Thomas Lodge LO.C.F. of Jacksonville was held late last week with R. I. Wolfe, district deputy grand master, as installing officer. He was assisted by several Jacksonville officers. Noble grand Edward Oskey Jr led the Jacksonville group with a full slate of officers. Glouster officers installed were John Blower noble grand and a full roster led by Fred Ervin. After installation, a meal was served to a large crowd. Julius Molnar was arrested on Route 78 for reckless operation and fined ten dollars and costs.

Ralph Hossington Elmer Davis Ira Conaway R. S N. G Wess Householder L. S Sam Orme Fred Age Harold Phillips R.S.S Sam Anderson L.S.S Lewis Swartz O.G Lewis Hovenstine Edward Oskey, Sr I. A. Jones W. H. Stahl Chris Yearger Earl Oliver C.G Orville Bingman Clyde Yearger E. B. Morris V.G C. L Eddy James E. Roberts Glouster Julius

Scott Dairy Team Tops Monday Night Bowling Action

Scott Dairy and Union Lunch battled in the City League with Scott Dairy edging ahead by posting strong scores. Steve Gyurko led the Dairy lineup with a 592 series on a 224 195 179 set while Jack Sharlike delivered a 234 257 240 span times. J Wolf Jr and others contributed as Scott Dairy totaled 2620 pins to Union Lunch’s 2481.

Glouster Scott Dairy Union Lunch Luckoffs Steve Gyurko Jack Sharlike J. Wolf, Jr S. Gyurko V. Eddy Onunas R. Janchius B. Johnston Lackoffs— Jr. Hemsley Wee A J. Zimmers

Mayor Williams Seeks Bed Clothes and Mattress Help

Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams Sr announced he received a call requesting bed clothing and a mattress for a sick family in need. Donations can be arranged by contacting the mayor by phone X-33 at once.

Glouster Thomas Williams

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