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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1940

Page

2

Eagles Meet Radcliff Merchants Thursday

Nelsonville Eagles ball club will play Radcliff Merchants Thursday at 2 30 p m. The Eagles expect their strongest lineup of the season with Collins of Buchtel catching and O Dupler of Longstretch in the lineup. Ward Phillips, manager, seeks another pitcher to save Paul Taylor for Sundays game at Marietta. Eagles have lost three straight years at Marietta and push to win Sunday.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Radcliff Merchants Eagles Collins Buchtel O. Dupler Longstretch Ward Phillips Paul Taylor Marietta Stright

Crabtree Recuperating After Major Kidney Operation

Este Crabtree veteran Red Wing out fielder and present manager is resting comfortably at the Genesee Hospital Rochester after surgery described as far more serious than anticipated. Removal of the right kidney revealed extensive disease, surprising doctors who noted he played in the game despite the condition.

Nelsonville Hiram Schumacher Rochester Baseball Club Este Crabtree Red Wing Geneese Rochester N. Y Albert Barber Crabtree

Adamson Clothiers Defeat Phi Club in League Play

Adamson Clothiers defeated the Phi Club 9 to 1 in a league contest with Tignor pitching and Toliver catching for Adamson and Hudson and Betts pitching and Shearer catching for the Phi Club. Standings show Adamsons 6–0, Phi Club 5–1, Sinclairs 3–2, Deanville 2–3, Camp Nelson 1–4, Athena 1–5, Brooks 0–4. Adamsons have 2 losses and 1 tie in 18 games.

Nelsonville Adamson's Clothiers Phi Club Tignor Toliver Adamson Hudson Betts Shearer Phi Adamsons Sinclairs Deanville Camp Nelson Athena Brooks

Hold Benefit Tonight in Nelsonville Parish Hall

The G. A. Club sponsors a benefit party tonight at eight in the Parish Hall to support a local cause. Proceeds aid community projects and neighboring families in need.

Nelsonville G. A. Club

Nelsonville Social Notes Hostess Leads Church Club

Mrs Anna Riley hosted the Retta Howe Sunday School Class annual guest night at the Methodist Church social rooms. Forty two members and guests shared a 6 o’clock covered dish dinner with devotion led by Mrs Susan Myers. Rev W M George spoke and Mrs W W Warren screened Christmas time group films.

Nelsonville Anna Riley Retta Howe Methodist Church Susan Myers W. M. George W. W. Warren

Wellston C. E. S. Chapter Hosts Grand Matron Visit

Mrs. Cora Davis Mrs. Mary Stout Mrs. Bess Brand Mrs. Margaret Riley Mrs. Bess Higgins and Mrs. Violet Dixey of Columbus attended the annual inspection of Wellston Chapter C. E. S. by Worthy Grand Matron Gwladius Thomas. Mrs. Dixey’s grandmother 82 year old Mary Higgins a past matron joined the reception line.

Cora Davis Mary Stout Bess Brand Margaret Riley Bess Higgins Violet Dixey Columbus Wellston Gwladius Thomas

Helen Cook to Wed John Steenrod in Russell on June 30

Mr and Mrs Milton Cook announce the marriage of their daughter Helen to John Steenrod son of Mr and Mrs Amos Steenrod on Sunday June 30 at Russell by Rev H L Gilpin. After the ceremony the couple will reside in Nelsonville where Steenrod works for Athena Brick Co.

Milton Cook Helen John Steenrod Amos Steenrod Russell H. L. Gilpin Nelsonville Steenrod Athena Brick Co

Nelsonville Personal News Highlights Travel and Visits

Miss Irene McDowell and her mother Mrs. Elizabeth McDowell plan a two day visit to Steubenville. Kenneth Klotz Herbert Klotz and Pearl Wright have returned from a southern motor trip with Coleta Klotz and Cathleen Sue visiting in Knoxville. George Ridenour of Columbus is visiting friends in town. Jeane Butler from Knoxville summers with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Klotz. Blanche Riley travels to Easton Pa for a brother’s illness. Mr and Mrs Robert Kinney and sons visit in Anderson Indiana. L R Powell to return from an eastern motor trip with Lakewood visit and Maine outing with Herbert Paulus and family. Cora Tignor James Badwelle Kenneth Cope Wilbur Balderson Glouster depart for Smoky Mountains. H B Moore spends Fourth in Toledo accompanying Mrs Moore home. Mrs John V Wood returns from Tarrytown visiting son-in-law and daughter C A Brooks and Phillip. Betty Howe of Union Furnace faculty to Ohio State University for summer term. Frank Smith leaves for East Orange New Jersey for weekend with wife and daughter visiting Mrs Smith’s parents.

Nelsonville Irene McDowell Elizabeth McDowell Wil Steubenville Kenneth Klotz Herbert Klotz Pearl Wright Edwin Butler Coleta Klotz Cathleen Sue Knoxville, Tenn Norris Dam Smokies George Ridenour Columbus Jeane Butler Knoxville Tenn John Klotz Blanche Riley Easton Robert Kinney Carl Allen Anderson Ind L. R. Powell Lakewood Herbert Paulus Boston Ralph Powell Maine Cora Tignor James Badwelle Kenneth Cope Wilbur Balderson Glouster Smoky Mountains H. B. Moore Toledo Moore John V. Wood Tarrytown N. Y C. A. Brooks Phillip Betty Howe Union Furnace Ohio State University Frank Smith East Orange N. J

Nelsonville Woman Returns Home After Hospital Operation

Mrs Harvey Bartlett of Nelsonville R F C was driven home by ambulance from Cherrington Hospital where she had appendicitis surgery two weeks ago. The article notes the ostrich as the world’s only two toed bird.

Nelsonville Harvey Bartlett Cherrington Hospital

Messenger Will Be Published Thursday in Nelsonville

The Messenger will be published as usual Thursday. News may be telephoned this evening to 412 or 64 or Thursday morning until 9 o'clock.

Nelsonville Messenger

Hamden Brief Personal Mention

Hamden notes host Miss Juanita Thompson announced the engagement of her sister Miss Pearl Thompson to Mr. Ralph Martin of Athens. Also mentioned are picnic plans, social visits, and local club activities including the U. S. Ladies Aid ice cream social and Epworth League performances.

Finish Survey of Sites for Plane Plants

COLUMBUS The Bureau of Aeronautics completed an Ohio site survey to pick locations for new aviation plants amid a vast federal defense push. Ohio’s location and resources favor plant expansion, with Director Earl Johnson aiming to attract manufacturers. Ohio trains 2900 pilots in Civilian Pilot Training Program for 1940, split across summer, fall, and spring terms. He also met with municipal leaders in Jackson, Portsmouth, and Chillicothe on airport establishments and discussed CAA program details with officials in Washington and Chicago. Rapid airmark progress is noted with 527 municipalities reporting air marker construction under Ohio General Code 6310-44, including Athens, Buchtel, Glouster, and Jacksonville in Athens County.

Columbus Bureau of Aeronautics Ohio Aeronautics Earl Johnson Civil Aeronautics Authority Director of Aeronautics Jackson Portsmouth Chillicothe C.A.A Washington Chicago Johnson Bureau Athens County Athens Buchtel Glouster Jacksonville

Rotary hears Cook in Nelsonville on burdens of business

Ralph Cook of Sunday Creek Coal Co spoke on the Burdens of Business before the Nelsonville Rotary club. Guests C. D. Shafer from Athens club and Edward S. Broughton, manager of the Social Security Board offices at Nelsonville attended. New officers headed by T. R. Mills led the session.

Nelsonville Ralph Cook Sunday Creek Coal Co Rotary Club C. D. Shafer Athens Club Edward S. Broughton Social Security Board T. R. Mills

4-H Club Meets in Pittsburg With Five Members

The Stitch-in-Time 4-H Club met Thursday with Mrs. Evelyn Garner. Five members answered roll call. The next meeting is scheduled for July 5 with Mrs. Maggie Cook.

New Pittsburg Evelyn Garner Maggie Cook

Nelsonville WPA Music Project Classes Resume Friday

Nelsonville piano classes under the Ohio WPA Music Project will resume Friday July 5 with East Echows from 9 to 12 and West School II from 9 to 5.

Nelsonville Ohio Wpa Music Project East Echows West School II

Rotation Changes Time

The earth's eastward rotation causes the sky to circle westward each night a star rises about four minutes earlier than the night before. This shift explains the daily change in visible star positions and the progression of the celestial schedule.

Stars Foresee Travel, Joy, and Bold New Ventures

The piece predicts lively travel and celebration around the lunar and mutual transits. Elders show cooperation and romance, while those with a birthday may pursue aggressive ideas and novel projects. Children born then are solid, independent, yet sensitive, affectionate, and gracious.

Nelsonville Teachers' Summer Activities Summary

Nelsonville educators plan summer duties and learning. Abraham organizes a softball league and tennis tournament. Coach Abraham attends a coaching school. Miss Shaw leads swimming and tennis events and assists Girl Scout activities. Harold LeFavor directs band rehearsals, with private lessons and summer credit plans. Moorehead directs Bible School work then Ohio University studies. Kinneer tours the west then Michigan travel. Washburn and Stover attend Ohio State University. Jackson has no plans.

Nelsonville Abraham Miss Shaw Harold LeFavor LeFavor Blanche Moorehead Bible School Central School Olean N. Y Ohio University Kinneer Michigan Earl Washburn Ohio State University Columbus Lillian Stover Miss Jackson

Murray City Social Notes Selections From July Weekend Visits

Murray City notes list visits and travels including Frank Brown Marion Shelton Nelsonville Bert Smathers Buchtel after the Eagles convention in Dayton. Families from Detroit Newark Cincinnati and Portsmouth are mentioned visiting local relatives and attending gatherings at Lake Hope Glouster and Greens Run with multiple extended family trips.

Murray City Frank Brown Marion Shelton Nelsonville Bert Smathers Buchtel Eagles Dayton Paul Robson Patsy Andrew Robson Don Solon Newark Charles Walters Zanesville Cora Walters William Brown Chas. Shaffer, Jr Lake Hope Joe Voytke Kentucky Charles Roberts Detroit Roberts Dave Roberts Pearl Hellyer Webb Hellyer James Irvin Ison Frank Williams Grace Thomas Ruth Penn Wilmington College Minnie Pearce Millard Pearce Edith Sanborn Glouster C. A. Lunsford P. F. Loper Howard Keeton Greens Run Caroline Keeton

Former Athens Woman Is Heard Over Air

A letter to Mrs. P. J. Stanley from Mrs. Robert Loury of Barberton notes her appearance Sunday on a Barberton First Methodist Church radio program. Loury sang soprano and her son Carmen sang bass in a quartet. Loury is a former Athens County resident who once worked at Cline Pharmacy in Athens.

Sunday Visitors from Coolville Area

Coolville residents hosted a gathering with multiple Stephenson families and guests from Glouster and Weston West Virginia including Mr and Mrs Jerold Stephenson and Verla Jean as well as Ralph and Wilma Cole. The group also included Hugh Stephenson Bertha Hughes and Hugh Davidson with Mrs Satterfield and Mrs Stonaker visiting from Weston.

Coolville Gary Stephenson Gerald Stephenson Detroit Charles Stephenson Verla Jean, Glouster Hugh Stephenson Stewart R. D. 1 Bertha Hughes Calaway Ridge Ralph Cole Wilma Cole Jerold Stephenson Coolville R. D. No. 2 Hugh Davidson P. T. Satterfield Stonaker Weston W. Va Co. P. Cornwell

Recreation Center Is Being Beautified

Glouster is beautifying its recreation center with exterior and interior work. William Winefordner led improvements including sowing grass planting flowers and erecting a small fence. The front door entrance was refinished with white paint donated by the Glouster council.

Glouster William Winefordner

Glouster WCTU Holds July Meeting at Mrs Smith Home

Glouster Ohio July WCTU gathering met at Mrs R B Smith home with devotionals by Mrs F G Boroff on Home Protection. Papers read by Mrs Ernest Bingman Mrs Fred Kinney Mrs Iva Pedicord and Mrs William Leadbetter. Plans for Lancaster Camp Grounds visit July 24 and a August picnic. Refreshments served to two Columbus guests plus twelve members.

Anna Fouts Sanford Naegle Columbus F. G. Boroff William Leadbetter Charles Williams Fred Kinney T. W. Figley Ernest Bingman Ralph Heinz C. A. Bingman Enid Cox

Miss Elizabeth Johnson Visits Glouster For Summer Stay

Miss Elizabeth Johnson an instructor in the Lakewood schools arrives in Glouster for summer with her sisters Mrs. Mary Cornwell and Mrs. Cassie McCormick. Prosec ut ing Attorney T B Williams and Mrs. Williams of New Lexington call on Sunday. Catholic Ladies Study Club hosts at Cornwell home Tuesday with readings and a July 14 Marietta picnic planned.

Elizabeth Johnson Lakewood Glouster Mary Cornwell Cassie McCormick Cornwell T. B. Williams Williams New Lexington Joe Beshara Lena Orndoff Catholic Ladies Study Club Mary Jennice Clare Weiss Helen Noon Kate Bartels Vincennes Indiana Marietta Lena Wolf Lena Cavella Sam Kamento

Visitors Gather at Mrs Williams Home for Holidays

Mrs Margaret Williams hosts Frank Williams of Youngstown who arrives in Glouster for an extended visit. Also guests Mr and Mrs William Williams and their son Robert of Granite City Illinois with Mrs F P Clark of Indianapolis arrive to stay over the holidays. The Williams family visits Washington DC for two days during their Glouster holiday trip.

Margaret Williams Frank Williams Youngstown Glouster William Williams Robert Granite City Ill F. P. Clark Indianapolis Ind Williams Washington, D. C

Bryson Grandchildren Visit Washington D C Bay Vacation

Mrs W W Bryson drove her granddaughter Patty Rader of Columbus and Miss Marjorie Bryson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Bryson to Athens. They rode a bus to Washington D C where Patty will meet her mother Mrs Bernadine Rader. Mrs Rader rented a cottage on Chesapeake Bay for a two week stay with the girls. Patty has stayed with her grandparents for three weeks on Broad Street.

East Tueday W. W. Bryson Patty Rader Columbus Marjorie Bryson Ernest Bryson Athens Washington, D. C Patty Bernadine Rader

Garden Club Members Attend Silver Tea in Pomeroy

Mrs. Lawrence Ley Mrs. Leslie Williams Mrs. B R Angle Mrs. Carl Pico Mrs. E H Taylor Mrs. John Wallace and Mrs. Harriette Weymueller members of the Glouster Garden Club attended a Silver Tea given by the Middleport Garden Club Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ray Rawlings in Pomeroy.

Lawrence Ley Leslie Williams B. R. Angle Carl Pico E. H. Taylor John Wallace Harriette Weymueller Glouster Garden Club Middleport Garden Club Ray Rawlings Pomeroy

Social Guests Reach Columbus Areas This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Leo Pfadt of Columbus are guests of Mr and Mrs L E Heiskel. Mr and Mrs F E Seaman of Columbus are week end guests of Mrs Seaman's parents. Ann Haskins Donna Sayre and Dorothy Jo Danford spend the week at the Danford cottage on Buckeye Lake with other Danford and Anderson relations visiting.

Leo Pfadt Colum_bus L. E. Heiskel F. E. Seaman Mary Estell Anderson Columbus C. F. Danford Bernarda Danford S. S. Danford Merle 'Danford Ralph Gatchel Gaylord, Mich Robert Anderson Virginia Joe Gaine Logan John Wallace

Local youth group hikes to Laurel Cave picnic

A group of twenty youths from the King's Herald Society and the Methodist Sunday School Intermediate Department hiked to Laurel Cave Monday evening and enjoyed a picnic supper. Misses Anna Louise Logue and Mary Virginia Logue accompanied the outing.

Glouster King’s Herald Society Methodist Sunday School Laurel Cave Anna Louise Mary Virginia Logue

Glouster Team Edges Plains in Sixth Inning Rally

Glouster beat The Plains 3-2 at Jacksonville as Glouster scored the winning three runs in the sixth. The Plains had two runs in the first inning and fought hard for the upset.

Glouster Plains Jacksonville The

Plan Holiday Games Glouster Doubleheader Set

Glouster fans will attend a 2:30 p.m. holiday doubleheader featuring Glouster against Camp Nelson of Nelsonville as part of the Fourth of July celebration.

Glouster Camp Nelson Nelsonville

Repainting Underway in Glouster Buildings

Glouster reports multiple business structures repainted last week including the Lamborn building at High and Front streets in light gray. Klingo Building and Jones Machine Repair shop on Main Street also refinished. Numerous residences have undergone redecoration.

Glouster Lamborn High and Front Sts Main Street Klingo Jones Machine Repair Shop

Glouster Baseball Falls 3-2 to Sugar Creek

Sugar Creek beat Glouster 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon as both teams collected four hits. Glouster pitcher Howard worked well despite the loss with Pough catching. Sugar Creek battery was Bobo on the mound and Bruce behind the plate.

Glouster Sugar Creek Howard Pough Bobo Bruce

Glouster Kiwanis Adds member and outdoor plans

The Glouster Kiwanis Club inducted James Bulloch as a new member during a Tuesday meeting at Hotel Gordon. Arrangements were made to build an approach network modeled after Logan. Outdoor meetings will start at Howard Antle’s, with a Friday 6:20 PM session to plan an outdoor oven on the Antle property.

Glouster

Glouster Council Set to Meet Friday Evening

Glouster council will convene Friday at 7 o'clock in the Mayor's office to discuss local matters. The meeting aims to address municipal issues and involve council members and residents in the session.

Glouster

Don't scratch or squeeze pimples says Peterson's Ointment ad

A vintage notice promotes Peterson's Ointment for pimples eczema and itching. It claims quick relief improves skin and offers a money back guarantee if one application fails. The ad touts 35 cents at all druggists and mentions soothing cracked skin and itchy feet.

Peterson

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