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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1941

Page

2

Pilgrim Church Plans Week End Convention Showcasing Speakers

Nelsonville Ohio hosts a Sunday School convention at Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street from January 31 to February 2. Rev. C. P. Pridgen leads. speakers include Rev. Carl J. Hahn R. W. Chatfield H. E. Osborn Ruth Finniefrock and W. E. Music with Rev. B. A. Awe delivering the evening sermon. Sunday schedule features 9:30 Sunday School and 10:39 worship arts. Young People hour at 6 and 7 p m service. Rocky Mountain National Park area noted at 400 square miles.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St C. P. Pridgen Marion Carl J. Hahn Columbus R. W. Chatfield H. E. Osborn Athens Ruth Finniefrock Lancaster W. E. Music New Marshfield B. A. Awe

Nelsonville Lions Club charter night announced

Nelsonville plans a charter night for its new Lions International club on Wednesday Feb. 5 at 7 pm with a dinner at the Methodist Church. Dr. Elmer G. Horton of Columbus will present the charter to about 25 members as 150 guests attend from New Lexington and Lancaster sponsoring clubs.

Nelsonville Club of Lions International New Lexington Lancaster Elmer G. Horton Columbus Lions International Ohio Nelsonville Club R. D. Gardner D. M. Sheffield W. W. Warren Robert Ohlinger J. T. Wolf H. E. Wilson George J. Wolf L. E

Covert Ice Team Edges In Rough Season Opener Loss

Covert Ice basketball squad opened the season with a 34 to 31 overtime loss to Lancaster Red Devils in Nelsonville. The Red Devils dominated boards and shot well as H Berry led Lancaster with 14 points while Bob and Ali Juniper each scored 10 for Covert Icemen.

Nelsonville Lancaster Red Devils Icemen Lancaster Quint Berry Brothers Red Devil H. Berry Bob Ali Juniper

Flour Waste Sparks Hair Powder Shortage Revelation

During a food shortage authorities found the flour used to whiten British army hair could feed about 50,000 people. The old practice of powdering hair fell out of use amid scarce food supplies.

Richland PTA loses bid to use new school building

A Vinton County court denied the Richland Parent Teacher Association a mandamus to force use of the new Richland Rural School building. The PTA had sought access after the board granted use of the old building. The decision came from Judge A L Chatfield after the case filed last summer and heard in December.

McArthur Richland Parent Teacher Association Richland Rural School Board PTA Richland Rural School A. L. Chatfield Fort Hayes C. O. Chapman George Karnes Creola Farmer Carrie Hoskins Thurston Woodbury Hazel Burns Inlet Hamden Corporation John L. Will Et Als Henry C. Bothwell Thurman Nichols Wellston Rt. 2 Sarah Ann Nichols Chapman E. A. Brown Darrell Craig Zanesville

Newark Doctor Seeks New Trial in Narcotics Conspiracy Case

Dr Matthew G Platt of Newark and three Cleveland defendants were held without bond today while awaiting a motion for a new trial after their convictions on narcotics conspiracy charges.

Cleveland Matthew G. Platt Newark

New York Cold Snap Drops to 9.1 Degrees

Snow covered city records its coldest reading of the winter with a low of 9.1 degrees as New York endures a frigid day. The headline notes the unusually cold conditions gripping the city and surrounding areas.

New York New York City

Skits Feature Last Assembly At Nelsonville High

Nelsonville High School convened an assembly directed by Roger Wolfe with Charles Long leading the call to colors and Charles White and Charles Davis as flag bearers. The program included scripture reading, a variety skits such as The Census Taker, Armistice March, an Orchestra selection, and a piano duet, plus a quiz by Mrs. Kathleen Boyd where girls beat the boys. Stamps collected at East Building, Central Building, and the high school totaled 178.16, 431.52, and 21.85 respectively, with donors including Richard Arnold and Ruth Hannas supporting shoe purchases for needy children.

Nelsonville Roger Wolfe Charles Long Charles White Charles Davis Patty Murphy Eleanore Wilkins Rodney Jonas Elvira Thompson Thurman Breeze Vernon Covert Naomi Ogg Sally Jackson Miriam Betts Donald George Andy Auflick Edison Club Maxine Cope Richard Arnold Roland Mender Jack Hickman Jimmy Preston Evelyn Ross Kathleen Boyd Tessie Cavanaugh East Building Central Building Ruth Hannas

County Library Truck Stopped for Repairs

Nelsonville report says the county public library mobile unit has been out of service for 10 days, disrupting the normal schedule. Parts have been ordered and once repairs finish the route will resume its previous timetable. The note includes an unrelated historical blurb about coral beads for teething babies.

Nelsonville

Straitsville Ties In City Bowling Lead After Loss

Straitsville halves the lead after losing two of three to Brooks Shoes in the city league. John ny Johnson and George Wilson top pins with 601 each. Wilson also posts a 242 high in a 601 242 effort. Sohio faces Coverts tonight at eight.

Nelsonville Straitsville Brooks Shoes Johnny Johnson George Wilson Wilson Sohio L. Berry J. Brooks Parian Ly . Spray J. Johnson W. Calkins E. Lawson W. Mills B. Ward G. Wilson

Loyal Workers 4 H Club Holds Monthly Birthday Meeting

Nelsonville group met at Mrs. Arthur Ingram’s home on Tuesday night for its birthday gathering. The event featured games contests and a potluck supper.

Nelsonville Workers 4-H Club Arthur Ingram

Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening Then Florida Trip Planned

Mrs. Doro Thy Vorhes hosted a bridge night with Mrs. Harry Radin and Mrs. Charles Huddy substituting. Mrs. C. H. Ruble and Mrs. Frank Jackson posted high scores. Mrs. R. H. Jackson departed for a several weeks stay in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Harry Radin Charles Huddy Dorothy Vorhes C. H. Ruble Frank Jackson Florida R. H. Jackson St. Petersburg Fla

Tax Official To Assist In Filing of Returns

Nelsonville residents may get free help preparing federal tax returns at the Nelsonville post office on February 17 and 18. The deputy collector of internal revenue offers this service at no charge. Filing is required for single filers with $800 plus income or married filers with $2,000 plus income.

Nelsonville Internal Revenue

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