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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1942

Page

2

Maurer Purchases C W Cable Residence in Nelsonville

John Maurer purchases the former Dr C W Cable residence on W Columbus Street from Bert Walburn and plans to move with his family from the Presbyterian Church property on E Washington Street. The Brooks family formerly occupied the home. Also notes nearly 500 000 Americans suffer from tuberculosis.

Nelsonville John Maurer Dr. C W. Cable W. Columbus St Bert Walburn United States

Examinations For LOL Are Held Today

Five area selectees from Athens County Draft Board No. 2 return to training. others depart for tests. One hundred one registrants reported for preliminary medical exams. 67 proceed to final tests at Parkersburg. Several named as eligible for general service, with some placed in IV-F. Third registration plans announced with dates set for February 14 to 16. John Jackson recovering after appendicitis operation in Grant Hospital.

Nelsonville Athens County Draft Board No. 2 Delbert R. Hoskins Deanville Edward W. Martin Buchtel James F. Johnson Wilbur D. Mender Homer D Sinclair Pratts Fork American Legion Parkersburg W. Va General Services William Taft Davis Hugh James Landis D. Bradley Peck Earl Leroy Castle Roy Elmer Wachenschwanz Jesse James Carsey Robert Elzie Abbott Donald Dean Mansfield Bill Young Hall Leslie Wilford White Orland Edward Cook Frank Newton Poston Samuel Edward Levering George Elias Abraham Robert FE. Neiman Millard Poole Erwin Curtis Merrick Clyde Merritt Dixon Floyd E. McCune Dale Edgar Thompson Burton Langdon Potter James Hiram Gilham Denver Russell Carpenter Fred Tanner Michael Frederick Canter John Michalek John Cecil Douglas Elza Roy Dunfee Chester Alden Enléw Grover Cleveland Smith Earnest Blaine Butcher Wilber Wilford Gilliand Clyde William Hall Thomas Osborn Llewellyn Frank Evans Colburn Weber Joseph White Thomas Woodrow Wilson Selective Service

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings And Nets

Mrs. Ben Kirkendall hosted a Walnut Street card party with guests including Mrs. Victory Oakley and Mrs. Lorenzo Butts. Leona Warren treated daughter Jill to a 14th birthday dinner at St John Street with gifts and games. Ohio Bell girls enjoyed games and contests after a birthday salute to Mrs Howard Miner. Garden Club and bridge clubs held meetings and high scores. W S C S circles of the Methodist Church plan a seven o'clock meeting at Mrs Julius Fischer's home.

Nelsonville Ben Kirkendall Walnut St Victory Oakley Lorenzo Butts Paul Shearer Frank Betts, Jr William Silcott Esther Cherryholmes Earl Hilleary F. M. Brooks Oma Beagle Kenneth Klotz Leona Warren Jill Harry Stage Sylvia Dora Matheny Ohio Bell Telephone Co Howard Miner Minnie Laughlin The Methodist Church Julius Fischer

First Baptist Church Names New Pastor and Officers

Nelsonville church members elect Rev. James T. Crable as pastor for 1942 and choose Goldie Brunston as clerk and treasurer while Delia Lewis and Esther Chapman join trustees. Crable, a Cleveland Bible College and Ohio Wesleyan graduate, has pastored in Rendville, Dayton, Delaware and Athens. Public invited to Sunday services.

Delaware Ohio Baptist General Association Young People of Ohio Dayton Indianapolis Rendville Mt. Zion Athens First Baptist Church Crable Jesus Goldie Brunston Beatrice Jones Delia Lewis Mildred Dexter June Mann Marcia Dexter

Funeral Attended by Distant Friends for Mrs Mary Ida Grimm

Family and numerous distant relatives gathered for the funeral of Mrs Mary Ida Grimm. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C A Graham Akron Mrs Mattie McKee Hartville Mr and Mrs A R Wise Kent and many others from Ohio communities.

Mary Ida Grimm M. G. Guth Margaret C. A. Graham Akron C. L. Grimm Detroit Mattie McKee Hartville Fred Moore A. R. Wise Kent Ann Nye Newark Frank Morris New Lexington Ida Mason Joan Mason Williard Mason Marie Hambel Dale Downey Donna Ann Glouster Fred Tarbox Albert Schively Georgia Kilpatrick Columbus Ed Lockard Frank Coon Charles Weber Athens Ted Langly Murray City

Mrs Mills to Teach Juniors Knitting Classes

Mrs William Mills will conduct knitting classes for Juniors Saturday afternoons at Red Cross rooms by the library. Each Saturday from 1 to 2 pm she teaches one hour lessons to Juniors who wish to learn to knit.

Nelsonville William Mills Red Cross

Annual Ball to Benefit Infantile Paralysis in Elk Home

NELSONVILLE The Presidents Annual Jubilee Birthday Ball will be held at the Elks Club in Elk Home on Friday night January 30. Dr C G Dew Athens County chairman says dancing from 9 to 1 with the Ohioan's Orchestra. Tickets are on sale as citizens are urged to attend and contribute to the war effort by supporting the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.

Nelsonville Elks’ Club C. G. Dew Athens County Ohioan Dew National Foundation For

Greyhounds V Gallia in Friday Night SE Tilt

Nelsonville faces Gallipolis Blue Devils Friday as they seek a third SE win. The Greyhounds recall missed shots at Athens and rely on Wilbur Riggs and Don Powell for scoring punch while Gallia’s defense, led by Wilson, challenges them with a sharp shooter and a solid lineup.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Gallipolis Blue Devils Athens Greyhounds Athens Bulldogs Gallipolis Gallia Wilson Pomeroy Panthers Prose North Tanner Westerman Bruce Johnson Westfall Knight Rosser Campbell Wilbur Riggs Don Powell

Female Labor Issue Fight Nears Showdown

In Columbus the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations and the State CIO Council clash over allowing industries to employ women beyond the 45 hour weekly limit. Industrial relations director George A. Strain cited 62 temporary permits and called a meeting next Thursday to discuss the issue.

Columbus Ohio Department of Industrial Relations State Cio Council George A. Strain

Campaign to end religious ignorance across state churches

The Council of Churches and Religious Education announced a four year national campaign inviting Protest ant churches in the state to join in educating the public to dispel ignorance about religion.

Columbus Ohio Council of Churches and Religious Education

Civilian Defense Council urges waste paper and metal drives

The Civilian Defense newsletter lauds Boy Scouts for collecting waste paper and urges faster metal salvage beyond tin. It notes sugar shortages may come, advises against hoarding, and promotes conservation and maintaining production. Mrs Parker Sniffen signs as Public Relations.

State Council of Civilian Defense Florida Cuba Louisiana United States Mr. Wickard Mrs. Roosevelt Philippines Hawaii Parker Sniffen

Class Meets Tuesday at Methodist Church

The Priscilla Class met Tuesday evening at Mr. Thomas W. Figley’s home with Mr. Miles Dyer assisting. Sixteen members attended and enjoyed contests with prizes awarded to Mrs. E. Munden Mrs. C. G. Lunsford and Mrs. Ralph Hines. A refreshment course was served.

Glouster Priscilla Methodist Church Thomas W. Figley Miles Dyer E. Munden C. G. Lunsford Ralph Hines

Tobacco types vary by culture and curing methods

All tobaccos originate from the same plant with differences arising from cultivation and curing processes.

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