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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville Rotary discusses modernizing water works

Nelsonville Rotary Club and city officials debated steps to rehabilitate the water system after a 10 inch main leak halted service. Dr. W H Hyde urged a full system renovation with new wells, pumping, filtration, and potential Federal aid while discussing financing and the impact on fire protection and health.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Rotary Club C. G. Dew Hocking River Victor Oakley F. DeVo W. H. Hyde Hyde Dew Win Bols William Glen W. T. Anderson Frank Huddy Harry A. Mettler DeVore Oakley Harry Mettler E. F. DeVore William Anderson Charles Glenn William Glenn J. B. Preston

Nelsonville Social Notes Ski Run and Meetings Roundup

Nelsonville social items report a ski run planned on Robbins Hill at 6 o clock this evening and a Pythian Sisters meeting with entertainment and a favored dish. Also noted are a birth in the Connors family and a fall causing a right arm fracture for Mrs Collins.

G.A.A Robbins Hill Nelsonville Dick Collins Myers St Brooks Shoe Factory

Temperance Assembly at Nelsonville High School

Pastor Rev. L C Butler spoke on temperance during a Nelsonville High School assembly sponsored by Mrs. Kathleen Boyd. The program included marchers, flag ceremony led by Loren Warner and Ralph Boyd, pledges, and the loyalty song. Butler urged discipline, goal setting, and avoidance of excesses to protect motivation and character.

Nelsonville Kathleen Boyd Meredith Ave Loren Warner Ralph Boyd America Harold LeFavor Leora Allen Gilbert Smith L. C. Butler

Cars Crash In Nelsonville At Nerricks Corner

One woman suffered an eye bruise after a two car collision at Nerricks Corner on Tuesday noon. Icy streets contributed to the wreck on Jefferson Street and Route 33 as Edward Bainter of Rockbridge turned left into Poplar Street with a green light. Jasper Beegle of Racine, westbound, could not stop and collided head on with the Bainter vehicle injuring none but damaging both cars and fenders.

Nelsonville Nerricks Corner Edward Bainter Rockbridge Rt. 1 Jefferson St Poplar St Jasper Beegle Racine

Notable Speed Winners in Nelsonville Typewriting Classes

Nelsonville records show typewriting students Velma Gill Nora Jo McGuire Rosemary Sayre Dorothy Schmitter Mary Kate Sharp Alice Duskey Delores Mendez James Arnold and James Selby achieving strong results in speed tests. Advanced class leaders Hazel Monks Bob Cavanaugh Pauline Warren Ruth Higgins and Alma Galvin posted top speeds under Miss Lillian Stover.

Nelsonville Velma Gill Nora Jo McGuire Rosemary Sayre Dorothy Schmitter Mary Kate Sharp Alice Duskey Delores Mendez James Arnold James Selby Hazel Monks Bob Cavanaugh Pauline Warren Ruth Higgins Alma Galvin Lillian Stover

Eagles Return to Action in Nelsonville Ping Pong Tilt

Nelsonville Eagles resume play Saturday night at 18 o'clock facing Parkersburg West Virginia based Red Tops Brewing Co. team. A large crowd is expected to attend the matchup.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Red Tops Brewing Co Parkersburg W. Va

Windle Fined by Mayor for Intoxication Plea

Ed Windle was assessed a $5 fine and costs on Tuesday by Mayor C. G. Dew after pleading guilty to an intoxication complaint.

Nelsonville Ed Windle C. G. Dew

Carbondale Couple Wedded 60 Years

Carbondale Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Cox celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday Jan 25. He was raised on a Mineral County farm and she on a Hope area farm. They have 12 children 27 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren with nine children living. Both are active church members and friends may visit at their home Thursday afternoon and evening.

Carbondale Jasper Cox Mr. Cox Mineral Mrs. Cox Hope Wellston Gertrude Evans Howard Cly John Cox Columbus Fred. Cox Chillicothe George Barber Allison Cox William Lucas Willis Arnold Herman Clark Philo Cox

N Club To Meet Varsity In Charity Basketball Game

Nelsonville high school hosts a charity basketball game between the Varsity N Association and the faculty to benefit the daily lunch. Admission is a silver coin with proceeds split 75 15 and 10 percent to lunch high school team and Varsity N club. Veterans from class of 1925 and later era join the current squad as old timers such as Meade Whyte Buck Kelley Jr Hump Campbell Wockle Howell Blake Mechem Harry West Earl Washburn Stu Hoodler and Eddie Sharp take the court.

Nelsonville N” Association Nelsonville High School Meade Whyte Buck Kelley Jr Hump” Campbell Wockle” Howell Blake Mechem Harry West Earl Washburn Stu” Hoodler Eddie Sharp

Ice Men to Face Waterloo in Nelsonville Showdown

Nelsonville High hosts Covert Ice Independent vs Waterloo New Marsh field quintet Thursday night. Covert sits at ten wins and three losses after a single defeat by Waterloo. Coach Ward Phillips undecided on starters until game time. Preliminary at 7 features Dewey Whyte All Star Girls and another fast quintet.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School New Marshfield Waterloo Lads Ward Phillips Dewey Whyte All Star Girls

School Teams Meet in Nelsonville Intramural Games

Friday at 4 P M sophomore home room 216C defeated freshman in 200 by 12 to 3. 313B juniors beat seniors of 304 17 to 12. Seniors of 308 toppled sophomores 216 10 to 3. Monday noon 200 freshmen and 216B sophomores played. sophomores won 10 to 6. Ruth Higgins senior is manager.

Nelsonville Ruth Higgins

Six New Members Initiated By Business Women Club

Nelsonville club hosts 33 members for emblem dinner with six initiates welcomed Miss Helen Stewart Pauline Fierce Irene McDowell Betty Verity Gertrude Cordis and Helen Largent. Ceremony featured emblem explanations songs and a pantomime.

Nelsonville Business Professional Women's Club Mabel Haffner Helen Verity Letha Silcott Kathryn Gray Blanche Moorehead Margaret Johnson Maxine Hall Miss Hall Edith Lee Kathryn Lee Scroll of Learning Treva Shaw Ship of Commerce Marie Warehime Nikki—Blanche Moorehead Nfbpwc National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Lillian Stover Ohio Patricia Clifford Buckeye Dowler

Troy Teams To Meet Greens Run In Athens County League

Troy High School hosts Greens Run High School in a Friday basketball doubleheader with the boys chasing a seventh win to stay clear in the Athens County League. Greens Run has a solid season, with three losses by margins under three points and wins over tougher foes like Ames Bern and Jacksonville Trimble.

Coolville Troy Greens Run Troy Boys Ames Bern Jacksonville-Trimble Shade Greens Jacksonville Alda Larson Nona Gist Athens Bert Stout Howard and Gordon Stout Mary Gaskins Mary Baker Musa Root Belpre Court Lawrence Swearingen H. H Chapman Clinton Burdette Howard Stout

Mrs Hattie L Johnston R D dies in Corning

Mrs Hattie Louella Johnston of Glouster R D No 1 died at midnight Monday at her daughter's home in Corning after a year of illness. Born September 27, 1867 in Founstown Pennsylvania, she leaves one daughter Mrs Clyde Marshall, one sister Mrs Estella Camp of Northeast PA, one brother Curtis Southwick of St Clairsville NY and a half sister Mrs Amil Saxton of Trionville PA. Funeral services will be held at the Corning United Brethren Church Friday at 2 PM with Rev Spurgeon Metzler of Circleville officiating, assisted by Rev Arthur Shonkwiler. Burial in New Lexington Cemetery.

Trionville Corning United Brethren Church Spurgeon Metzler Circleville Arthur Shonkwiler Corning New Lexington Cemetery

Obituary: Moses H. Van Horn Dies at Home in Glouster

Moses Henry Van Horn died suddenly at his Glouster home Monday night. Born December 24, 1866 in Monroe Township Perry County he is survived by his son Earl and two brothers Daniel W. Van Horn Malta and George B. Van Horn Malta. Funeral at East Branch Church of Christ Thursday at 2 pm Elder Carl Gladden in charge. Burial East Branch Cemetery. Friends may call Blower Funeral Home after noon Wednesday until service time.

Moses Henry van Horn Glouster R. D Monroe Township Perry County Earl Daniel W. van Horn Malta George BE. van Horn East Branch Church of Christ Carl Gladden East Branch Blower Funeral Home

Straitsville News Notes includes obit and community updates

New Straitsville reports Mack McCarty age 90 died at his daughter's home in Columbus and was brought back for burial. Local residents Mack McCarty longtime straitsville resident. Social items note Barney Blankenship family visits in Junction City. Stone minutes show Gleaners Class and Rebekah Lodge activities.

New Straitsville Mack McCarty Columbus McCarty Barney Blankenship Isaac Ashbaugh Junction City Woodbine Rebekah Lodge J. S. Wilson Wilson U.M.W Donald Lawson Ona Delle Wilson Gertrude Davis Florence Huston Martha Savage Dick Mills Roy Forester Junior Nixon New Lexington Hugh Mills Owen Wallace

Eden Social and Personal Notes Highlights

Lula Rockhold and two children visited her Joppa parents J. N. Sovel last Thursday. Alvin Buchanan, employed at Wiscount Nitro W Va, spent the weekend with his family. Eldon Blake and sons visited Success with John Christy. Kibble family moved into Harry Ruth property during new house erection. Leonard Barber family attended White Chapel church. Roy Barber and two sons trip to Brimstone Ridge after visiting Harley Linthicum. P R Randolph daughter Clarestine and granddaughter Marjorie visited Essie Congreve family. Harold Cowdery and wife dined with mother Mrs Lucy Shultz. Eugene Cowdery and wife visiting parents C O Cowdery. Marjorie Matheny started tap-dance lessons at Pomeroy. Eldon Blake did a Parkersburg business call. Cecil Swain and daughter Mary visited Webster Reed family. George Reed remains in poor health.

Eden Lula Rockhold J. N. Sovel Joppa Alvin Buchanan Wiscount ‘Nitro W. Va Eldon Blake Success John Christy Johnie Kibble Harry Ruth Leonard Barber White Chapel Roy Barber Brimstone Ridge Harley Linthicum P. R. Randolph Clarestine Marjorie Essie Congreve Harold Cowdery Lucy Shultz Eugene Cowdery C. O. Cowdery Marjorie Matheny Pomeroy Parkersburg Cecil Swain Mary Webster Reed George Reed

Zaleski School Pupils Entertained for Pinky Birthday

Mrs. Fred Ogle with Miss Trainer hosted after school party for Lydia Anne Mercer aka Pinky marked her seventh birthday. Refreshments served as Lydia has lived at the Ogle home since her mother’s death.

Zaleski Fred Ogle Trainer Mae Harkins Hamden Etta Freeman Luther McKibben John Brewer New Marshfield Walter Watkins Elizabeth Martin Evan Williams Glouster Mary Potter J. L. Cavanaugh Wilkesville Frank Grabe Dorothy McKibben John Potter H. E. Ansel, Siverly

Glouster Lodge installs officers in social notes

Glouster Marcellite Rebe kah Lodge No. 401 held an officers installation Saturday evening. Deputy President Lillie Galloway led with Lenna Snowden as deputy marshal and Clara Morris as deputy warden. Sara Jane Kay retires as noble grand and a social with refreshments followed.

Inside Guardian Agnes Eddy Outside Guardian Vesta Cherrington Chaplin Lelia Welling R.S N.G Irene Morris L.S Freda Pickering V.G Lillie Galloway Blanche Strohmeyer Maude Williams Sara Jane Kay

Indian Life Theme Highlights Junior Club Meeting

The Junior Progressive Study Club met at Miss Anna Louise Logue's home with the Indian Life theme. Two papers were read Know the First American and The Indian of Our Day followed by Indian name roll call.

Progressive Study Club Anna Louise Logue Gail Wallace Miss Logue Wilbur Balderson, Jr Harold Cornwell George Wolf W. R. Balderson, Jr Charles Harper Roger Kittle Mary Chute Marcella Jonas Joe Wolfe, Jr Anna Marie Wolfe Betty Beshara

Local Births and Family Announcements

Mr and Mrs Ray McGee Hollister announce a son born Saturday Jan 20 Grandparents Harve McGee and Frank Yocum Hollister. Fred Householder, employed in Charleston WV, spent the weekend with family here. Mr and Mrs Floyd Jones announce a son born Tuesday Jan 23 Grandparents Ellsworth Jones Bertha Wade Gloucester Rt 2.

Ray McGee Hollister Harve McGee Frank Yocum Fred Householder Charleston W. Va Floyd Jones Ellsworth Jones Bertha Wade Glouster Rt. 2

Wallace couple honored with gifts at dinner event

Mr and Mrs Wallace received numerous gifts at a late afternoon gathering. Pythian Sisters are scheduled to meet Friday night in the community hall.

Mrs. Wallace

Jacksonville Wins From Strong Chauncey Quints

The Cardinals beat Chauncey-Dover 45 26 leading 22 19 at half and 31 23 after three, finishing strong on defense as J T reserves shut down Chauncey in the second half. The win follows a 19 point victory after a 3 point loss earlier this season. Box score noted in Chauncey newsletter.

Glouster J-T Cardinals Chauncey-Dover Varsity Blue Devils J-T Chauncey Tucker Stalder Palmer Addington D. McMenamy Ingmgn Bioaduntennas Brown White T. MceMenamy Wagner Morrison C-D Border Ccemenne Blue Grets Twesesenasane Sapp Suondscheunen Waltert Aasenestue Courtney Be Aansescuns Sweeney

Announce Services At Kinney Home

Cottage prayer meetings will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Kinney Fair Lawn Ave and Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Gladden Braun St. Ernest Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Morris, was awarded the Bible at the Church of Christ Tuesday evening. Another service is planned at the Evangelistic service Friday evening.

Glouster — Cottage F. D. Kinney Fairlawn Ave Delmar Gladden Braun St Ernest Morris Alfred. Morris Church of Christ

City purchases chairs廉 cost misstate corrected

Glouster purchasing committee says 20 chairs bought from Joe Beshara for the council chamber cost only 5 dollars instead of the 20 dollars announced in Sunday's Messenger.

Glouster City Council Opera House Joe Beshara Council Chamber

Faithful Jacksonville Methodist Church Meeting Set

The Faithful Workers of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Mrs Sam Stephenson. Election of officers will be held.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church Sam Stephenson

Priscilla Class of Methodist Church to Meet Thursday

Glouster Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church will gather Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs T W Figley for a planned meeting and social time.

Glouster Priscilla The Methodist Church T. W. Figley

Maintenance note on carburetor bowl cleaning interval

The carburetor bowl of an automobile should be removed every 5000 miles and cleaned of all accumulated dirt.

Class To Meet in Mayor Office Tonight

Citizenship School now meets Tuesday evenings in the mayor’s office. The change was announced this morning to members and observers.

Glouster—Citizenship School

Atlas Bowlers Edge Luckoff For City League High Three-Game Total

Atlas State rolled 2741 as a trio beat Luckoff three straight in Tuesday City League play at local drives. George Thompson led with 235 pins while Francis Wolf and Andy Gamwell added 587 and 584 respectively as Atlas grabbed pin honors.

Glouster Atlas State Luckoff George Thompson Francis Wolf Andy Gamwell Union Gasco Tonight Atlas Store J. Wolf, Sr J. Blower W. McGrew A. Gamwell J. McAllister L. Trainer G. Thompson Z. Marquis

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Piles Relief

Millions over 30 years found relief from itching and smarting with a cooling soothing astringent formula. A user reports itch stopped and slept through the night. Available at 35c a box or 60c in a tube with applicator. money back not offered.

Peterson Adv

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