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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1940
Page
2
Frances Cle Tur pre soc wa Va ard Alt Mis chi Fai ton. The note lists names in a brief legal notice style with places and dates not fully legible. The readable items include personal names and scattered initials suggesting a civic or court record excerpt.
Thirty five members attended at Castle Hall Carlyle Mender became Chancellor Commander succeeding Warren William Howe installed as Prelate and Paul Wolfe as Master of Arms Installation by Tomlinson Monks Barber New officers to be installed next week Past Chancellor Warren lauded the order Damon and Pythias analogy cited Committees appointed and a chicken dinner with Pythian Sisters served after the session
Main Street now features orange painted zones on both sides to ease traffic. Created under council supervision, the markings extend to the Main and Madison corner and will soon cover most of Main Street.
Tom Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Davis, suffered severe burns when a firecracker exploded in his hand this morning. A local physician treated him.
A benefit party will be sponsored by the Will in the 1.0.C.F. hall on Friday night at 8 o'clock in Nelsonville. It aims to raise funds for the organization, with community members invited to support the cause.
Scouts of Troop 66 meet Friday at 7 P M at West School then travel to the woods for a council fire program.
Nelsonville notes record Mr and Mrs William Call marking their 50th wedding anniversary with a family noon dinner and an afternoon of visiting. Out of town guests include Howard Call and son Jerry from Cincinnati Fannie Glenn from Columbus and many others from Athens Akron Columbus and Detroit.
Glouster residents hosted family and friends from Detroit Buckeye Lake and Columbus. Visitors included Dr D W Witham Mrs Stella Witham and others while many planned Fourth of July gatherings locally and in neighboring towns. A separate note covers Mrs Lulu Currys bridge club with prize results and refreshments.
A June 28 birthday party was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith in Marshfield for their daughter June's ninth birthday. Guests enjoyed games ice cream and cake with numerous family and friends listed by name.
A brief classified item describes three piece living room suite and porch rockers offered for sale. The ad notes ice boxes as part of the sale or related items, suggesting a mixed furniture and period-utility listing.
The Ohio Coal Foundation held a meeting of officers and directors to discuss a bigger exhibit for the upcoming Ohio State Fair. Last year’s exhibit was well received and the foundation aims to expand it to support the Burn Ohio Coal campaign. A coal operators’ meeting is planned for next week.
The south approach of the High Street bridge was raised by the State Highway Department on Wednesday. The area had sunk since construction, creating a road dip in front of the bridge. Water from a hydrant and a truckload of dirt were used to mix mud for the leveling work.
Nelsonville teachers outline summer plans including university summer school attendance, tutoring, travel to Cleveland and Buffalo, trips to Baltimore and Washington, and post graduate work at Ohio University. Several will visit Otterbein College and Ohio University for sessions, while others stay at home or tour nearby states.
Nelsonville 4-H Club plans a benefit dance at Spray Hall on Wednesday July 10 from 8 to 12. Proceeds help defray costs of the club tour on July 17. Admission includes pop corn hot dogs a floor show and a door prize.
Jacob Kirkendall 82 died at home in Buchtel Wednesday. Funeral services set for Saturday at 3 PM at the family residence conducted by Rev Bancroft. Burial in Buchtel. Survived by wife Lusetta, brother Ben, and sister Mrs Ella Garlinger, all of Buchtel.
Nelsonville resident Frank Skivers aged 76 died Wednesday evening at his home in District 29. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday at 1 PM at the Christian Church with Rev. C. H. Freer officiating. He was preceded in death by his wife Prudence and is survived by three daughters Gertrude Valkinburg Detroit Bessie Fiske Minnie Laughlin. three sons Pearl Eugene Mack all of Nelsonville. two brothers Lew Wyandott Mich Charles Nelsonville. four sisters Grace Peacock Barberton Alice Carr Millfield May Hartley Lena Hayborn Nelsonville. 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Assistant scoutmasters of Troop 66 are requested by Scoutmaster Mender to meet at the West School tonight at 9 10 o'clock. G A Club will hold a benefit in the Parish Hall Thursday night at 8 o'clock.
The Glouster Republican Club will meet in the Glouster High School building next Wednesday. The date was moved forward one week due to the Fourth. Refreshments will be served.
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