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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1940

Page

2

Albert Schive ly dies at 64 in Ruchtel

Albert Schive ly, 64, died Sunday night at his home in Ruchtel. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 PM. He is survived by his wife Mae and ten children including Lola Kinner of Columbus and Grace McGee of Dayton, with siblings Wendell of Wyton, George of Buchtel, and Lena Mahaffey of Pittsburgh.

Nelsonville Albert Schively Ruchtel Mae Lola Kinner Columbus Albert Kimberly George Trenton N. J Grace McGee Dayton Parker Vivian Langley Murray City Marie Glover Don Schivers Don Schivers Home; Two Brothers, Wendellyton George of Buchtel Lena Mahaffey Pittsburgh

James Pierce Dies at Murray City Home

Nelsonville James Thomas Pierce age 70 died Saturday night at his Murray City home. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Murray City Holiness Church with burial at Green Lawn. Survived by wife Minnie and children Ethel Baird Edith Sanborn Gene Shafer and Clyde Pierce plus grandchildren Williard Pierce two sisters and four brothers.

Nelsonville James Thomas Pierce Murray City Holiness Church Greenlawn Minnie Ethel Baird Edith Sanborn Glouster Gene Shafer Clyde Pierce Williard Pierce Hannah Turvey Mary Stetnagle Columbus Frank Sam John the Plains Albert Coonville

Camera Club Planned for Nelsonville Adults

Local residents discuss forming a Camera Club at a meeting for photography enthusiasts to be held at the high school building on Tuesday evening January 30 at 7 o'clock. All interested adults are invited to attend.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Girls Basketball Tryouts Tonight At High School

The Nelsonville girls basketball team will practice at the high school tonight at 8 o clock. All girls wishing to try for the team should report. The squad will be cut to eight players after tonight. Dewey Whyte, booking manager, seeks a sponsor and invites contact.

Nelsonville Dewey Whyte

Nelsonville Benefit Planned by Junior Order

The Junior Order will hold a benefit in the LO C F Hall on Tuesday January 30 at 8 oclock. Patrons are asked to bring month end tickets.

Nelsonville Lo.c.f

Reserves Edge Second Team In Tight Hardwood Night

Greyhounds fall to Ames Bern 25 21 as Amesville Pups top Amesville Reserves 15 10 to claim sixth win. Amesville led 14 9 at intermission with White scoring 11 and Oncoming Inman sealed the game with a late field goal.

Bill Watkins Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Ames- Bern Greyhound “Pups Amesville Scarlets Amesville Quint White Hounds Inman Wells Bob Juniper Amesville Seconds Pups John Mathews Wolfe

Knights of Pythias to Convene at Nelsonville Lodge

The district convention of the Knights of Pythias will meet at Nelsonville Lodge No. 169 Castle Hall on Wednesday night January 31. Ohio grand chancellor and West Virginia grand chancellor attend. A 6 o clock dinner precedes a program and initiation of Paul Pritchard and Sam Howe, with life memberships awarded to W. G. Pearce and J. R. Howe. Delegates from twelve lodges across Gallia Meigs and Athens counties will attend.

Nelsonville The Knights of Pythias Nelsonville Lodge No. 169 Castle Hall Pythian Ohio West Virginia Paul Pritchard Sam Howe Valley Lodge No. 169 W. G. Pearce J. R. Howe Ja Grand Lodge Gallia Meigs Athens Glouster Middleport Racine Long Bottom Gallipolis Thurman Vinton Rutland Tuppers Plains Pomeroy Ed Bateman Roy Tomlinson James Newman Don Lancaster W. D. Mender Clifford Barber Roger Scott John Johnson Wm. M. Howe Mark Herrold C. W. Monks

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Guests

Nelsonville social notes report Miss Harriett Davis and Paul ine Blanton were weekend guests of Harriett’s parents Mr and Mrs Harry Davis. Miss Carma Haffner begins secretarial job in Columbus for a Massachusetts firm. Mrs Frances Junod and Mrs Carolyn Robinson of Athens visit. Deanville class to meet Tuesday at 7 at Community Center. Dorcas Society meeting canceled for class gathering. Frank McCall birthday dinner hosted by Mrs Sarah McCall with multiple relatives present. E W Hamill from Chillicothe recovering at home in Nelsonville. Varsity WIB Association meeting canceled. urged attendance for Athens game Friday.

Harriett Davis Pauline Blanton Grant Hospital Columbus Harriett Harry Davis Carma Haffner Nelsonville Massachusetts Insurance Company Haffner Frances Junod Carolyn Robinson Athens James Hallett Deanville Charles Osey Dorcas Society Sarah McCall Frank Chestnut St Frank Sapp Fred McCable Laurelville Lawrence Jinks Adelphi Gay McCall Jack Frank McCall Frank Junior This City Jim Madden Murray City

Parkersburg Wins In Ping Pong Match Here

NELSONVILLE The Eagles ping pong team failed to match Parkersburg as the visitors won 11 of 12 games. Dewey Whyte admitted Parkersburg has a strong squad while Joe Evans and John Dezso won the only doubles for Nelsonville. Next week Logan, Ohio, comes to town. Also in Columbus, Reverends Butler and George attend a pastors convention and Miss Irene McDowell attends a church women’s conference.

Nelsonville Eagles Parkersburg Dewey Whyte Dewey Joe Evans John Dezso Logan Ohio Whyte Lawrence C. Butler William M. George Columbus Irene McDowell Ohio Church Women's Conference

Haydenville Social Notes

Haydenville social notes report Mrs. Ralph Campbell hosting a bridge club with two tables, awards to Mrs. Clayton Martin and Mrs. Lloyd Matheny, and luncheon to several guests. An all day quilting party at Mrs. Clarence Matheny’s home followed, with luncheon served. Karl Schmitter shows slight improvement after a two week illness. visitors to the McNamee home include Emerson Spencer and Miss Juanita Spencer.

Haydenville Ralph Campbell Bridge Club Clayton Martin Lloyd Matheny Martin J. M. Ingram J. D. Rutgers Vern Robinette Clarence Matheny W. D. Bassett

Mrs Emma West 79 Dies While Visiting In Cadiz Ohio

Mrs Emma West aged 79 died Saturday while visiting her daughter Mrs E D Hall in Cadiz Ohio. The body rests at Warren Funeral Home Nelsonville with services Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey and burial at Greenlawn. She leaves eight children and two sisters.

Nelsonville Emma West Emmett West Poston E. D. Hall Cadiz Ohio Warren Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Greenlawn West Hall L. F. Ely Ruth Rice Columbus George Everett the Plains John Thomas Chinston W. Va Lida Patton Sarah Radcliff Radcliffe

Eagles Push State to Match Federal Pension Grants

Eagles join with Ohio lodges to urge maximum federal pension grants. Revised Social Security allows up to 20 dollars monthly if the state matches. Currently 30 dollars could rise to 40 for the neediest. Local committee: John Parry chairman, Jack Barrows, Joe Barrows.

Nelsonville Nelsonshire Eagles Eagle Lodges Ohio Eagles The John Parry Jack Barrows Joe Barrows

Lottridge and Carthage Two Club Meeting Notes

Lottridge Sunbeam and Sunshine classes of Lawrence Chapel met at Mrs. Bertha Golden's home with eleven present. After devotional service games were played and refreshments served. Various local residents and visitors attended events and visits, including Gordon Bailey at the CCC Camp in Nelsonville and Aubrey Bailey injured in a coal mine in Dunbar.

Lottridge Lawrence Chapel Bertha Golden Scott Snodgrass Alfred Harvey Persons Gordon Bailey CCC Nelsonville W. A. Barnhill Atherton Aubrey Bailey Dunbar W. Va Charleston L. B. Bailey Bailey Emma Gordon Flatie Allen Parkersburg Emma Chevalier Grace John Frank Caldwell Mabel Morton Carl Kincade G. H. Chalfant P. G. Chapman Janice Guysville R. L. Sharp Lennie John Jeffers St. Joseph’s Hospital John Chevalier Grace Jeffers Gertrude Cole Gerald Stephenson New England Albany Dick LaFollett Athens Arthur Cole

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Mrs. Bessie West hosted friends on Front Street with Chinese checkers and a dainty lunch for nine guests including Mrs. A A Gessell and Mrs. Emma Easler. Mrs. J E Roberts on Broad Street entertained relatives at dinner for her husband’s 70th birthday with guests listed.

Bessie West Front St Chinese Checkers A. A. Gessell Emma Easler Harry Vaughn Elza Morris Elizabeth McKee Emma Heffken William Johnston C. F. Wallace James Johnston J. E. Roberts Broad St Andrew Plant Harold Smith Richard H. H. Zimmer Roberta Ralph Antle W. S. Worden

Loyal Workers Class Meets at Hollister High School

The Loyal Workers Class of the Hollister A B Church will meet Tuesday at 7 PM in the Hollister High School building with Mrs. Helen Rothery and Mrs. Emma Hardy as hostesses.

Hollister A. B. Church Hollister High School Helen Rothery Emma Hardy

Meeting of the Progressive Class at Trimble Church of Christ

The Progressive Class at Trimble Church of Christ met Thursday evening January 25 with 10 members and four children. Officers elected for the year were Vincent Bailey president L R Gooding vice president Eva Gooding secretary treasurer. A Bible study class opens February 2 from 7 to 8 pm open to all. The group shared a potluck social.

Trimble Church of Christ Vincent Bailey L. R. Gooding Eva Gooding Fern Johnson Esta Haskins Lavada White Edna Miner Neil C. H. Pettit Rusten Elah Dennis Addington Joanne Gooding

Marshfield Classes Hold Joint Meeting at New Marshfield Church

Loyal Men and Women from New Marshfield Church of Christ met Thursday night. After a program of music Bible readings and questions and contests officers were elected: President Mary Collins, vice president Lottie Shaffer, secretary Flora Jones, treasurer Ed Hawk, news reporter Hazel Trout. Refreshments of vegetable soup slaw and coffee were served to twenty five members.

New Marshfield

Glouster PTA Plans February 5 Meeting Program

Glouster PTA will meet Monday February 5 in the high school auditorium. The American Legion sponsors the program which will feature a talking picture with a historical background.

Glouster American Legion

Wellston Defeated Glouster In Bowling Match At Wolf Alleys

Glouster outscored Wellston by 270 pins in a Sunday bowling meet at Wolf Alleys. J Wolf Jr led with 557 for the three game total while visitors Angle 206 high single highlighted the performance. Individual scores include Wellston’s Sentient 471 and McGarvey 574, with Glouster’s Wolf 525 and Johnston 424.

Glouster Wolf Bowling Wellston Angle J. Wolf, Jr Sentient Ac Rherts Gutties ARG Oe McGarvey J. McAllister M. Brown F. Wolf J. Johnston

Benefit Euchre and Dance at Moose Hall

The Catholic Ladies Study Club sponsors a benefit event on Saturday February 3 at the Moose Hall. Euchre from 8 to 10 and dancing from 10 to 12 with George Demschack’s orchestra providing the music.

Glouster Catholic Ladies Study Club Moose ,Hall George Demschack

Plight of Needy Will Be Taken Up in Glouster Area

Residents met in the mayor's office Friday night to discuss unemployment and destitution in Glouster and nearby communities. After debate the meeting adjourned to Thursday night February 1, inviting business leaders officials and township trustees to participate in relief efforts.

Glouster

Charles Wyatt Dies at Home in Indiana

Charles Grover Wyatt aged 65 a former Glouster resident died at his Indianapolis home after a major surgical operation. He was born in Glouster the third son of Jacob and Maria Wyatt. He taught school at Bethel Ridge and Blackwood then studied pharmacy in Ada Ohio. He married Anna Nuberry of McConnelsville and leaves three children Phyllis Faye and Charles Jr. Also survive half sister Mrs Hester A Druggan and sisters Mrs Cora Shafer Thornville and Mrs Fred Cornwell Athens. The couple previously lived at 29 Fairlawn Ave now home to the Stewarts.

Glouster Charles Grover Wyatt Indianapolis Ind Wyatt Jacob and Maria Wyatt Glouster High School A. B. Allen George W. Rose Lovissa Drake Ferguson Athens Indiana Fairlawn Ave Stewart Taylor

Honorable Mention Recipients Honored at Bible School

The Church of Christ honored several individuals for perfect Sunday School records. Recognized for eight years were Mrs. Felda Stansberry and her two children Delores and Frederick, Lea Swartz, and Mrs. Henry Williams. Four years noted for Mrs. Iva Pedicord. One year each went to Richard Jones, Freddie Morris, and Mrs. Wanda McAllister.

Glouster Church of Christ Felda Stansberry Delores Frederick Lea Swartz Henry Williams Iva Pedicord Richard Jones Freddie Morris Wanda McAllister

Hollister High School Junior Class Lunch Offer

Hollister High School junior class will serve a ten cent hot lunch at noon Wednesday in the schoolhouse. Proceeds support the class activities and student programs.

Glouster Hollister High School

Miss Worden To Take Akron Teaching Post

Miss Gracia Worden of Bishopville resigns after 16 years at Greens Run Grade School. She secures a teaching post at the Talmadge School near Akron, four miles away. No replacement was hired. pupils are split among other teachers. Worden is regarded as one of the county’s most capable teachers.

Glouster Gracia Worden Bishopville Greens Run Akron Talmadge Miss Worden

Meetings Continue at Glouster Cottage and Church

Cottage prayer meetings resume Tuesday at 2 o clock in the homes of Mr and Mrs Elmer Jones 39 Madison Street and Mr and Mrs Henry Williams Spring Street Evangelist Williamson speaks tonight at the Church of Christ on Christian Unity What Why How A capacity audience attended Sunday evening Services are at 7 30 each evening.

Glouster Elmer Jones Madison St Henry Williams Spring St Williamson Church of Christ

Former Resident of New Lexington Dies

Miss Mildred Lantz 40 of 325 Derver Rd. died yesterday in St Francis Hospital after a short illness. She was a telephone operator for 12 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad and daughter of Mrs. Clara Lantz. Survived by three brothers Thomas George and Edward Lantz and three sisters Mrs. Mary Hannigan Mrs. Celia James and Mrs. Rose Morgan. Body to lie in D R Woodyard Co chapel with funeral at St Rose Catholic Church Lexington Wednesday. burial in New Lexington.

Columbus Mildred Lantz Derver Rd Pennsylvania Railroad St. Francis Hospital Clara Lantz Thomas Corge Edward Lantz Mary Hannigan Celia James Rose Morgan D R Woodyard Co

Perry County Miner Burned To Death

NEW LEXINGTON Lester Warden a 45 year old coal miner died last night in a fire that destroyed his shack near Hemlock in Southeastern Perry County.

New Lexington Lester Warden Hemlock Perry County

Mrs William Kinsel Taken Home in Ambulance

Mrs William Kinsel was brought from White Cross Hospital Columbus to her home in the John Blower ambulance Saturday evening. She remains in a critical condition. Her son Ernest Kinsel and wife of Brownsville Pa were called here Saturday due to her serious illness.

Glouster William Kinsel John

Prevent Colds With Simple Health Rules and Va-tro-nol

Advice urges normal living and hydration to ward off colds, plus two tips: at first sniffle use Va-tro-nol in both nostrils to support natural defenses, and if a head cold worsens, Va-tro-nol may ease nasal congestion and improve breathing.

Vicks VapoRub

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