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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Adopts Distress Sale Licensing Ordinance

Nelsonville votes third reading to require licenses for distress and going out of business sales with 50 dollar first 60 day fee and 25 dollar every 30 days thereafter. Peddler licensing defeated, burning and refuse ordinances discussed, budget adopted, WPA cuts noted, storm drainage and traffic concerns aired.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association W. H. Glenn Nelson Charles Glenn Huddy Anderson Barrows Kennedy Chas Glenn Sanitary Policeman City Health Department Parrons

Aged Widow Mrs Mary Burge Dies at The Plains

Mrs Mary Burge age 84 widow of Eli Burge died Monday at her daughter Mrs Ida Lovsey home The Plains She leaves another daughter Mrs Clara Wallace of The Plains two sons William Floodwood and Richard Ridney Ind one sister Mrs Jessie Lowsey Chauncey 34 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 30 PM at Floodwood Church with burial Nye Cemetery Chauncey Friends may call at the Floodwood home of her son William

Nelsonville Mary Burge Eli Burge Ida Lovsey the Plains Clara Wallace William Floodwood Richard Ridney Ind Jessie Lowsey Chauncey Nye

Reynolds Funeral To Be Held Wednesday

The body of J. H. Reynolds who died in a weekend automobile wreck lies at the family home in Chestnut Street. Friends may call until noon Wednesday. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday at Warren Funeral Home with sister Miss Helen arriving from the West for the service.

Nelsonville J. H. Reynolds Chestnut St Warren Funeral Home Helen

Kesinger Boy Burned Eyes In Firecracker Blast

Billy Kes singer of Nelsonville son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kessinger Route 2 was moved to University Hospital Columbus for treatment after his eyes were burned in a firecracker explosion.

Nelsonville Billy Kessinger Charles Kessinger University Hospital, Columbus

Athens National Bank Report of Condition

Report of condition of the Athens National Bank Charter No 7744 detailing assets and liabilities with figures including cash and equivalents and interbank balances. The document lists totals in various lines and references specific dollar amounts and financial positions as of a reporting date.

Athens National Bank

Albany Farm Group Meets for County Conservation Work

Albany Ohio June meeting of the Township Conservation committee hosted by Mrs. Eldon Dailey with a study program on present day farm problems led by Mrs. Althea Scott. July gathering planned at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson home. Farmers urged to attend and join the Farm Conservation Program.

Albany Lee Athens County Eldon Dailey Althea Scott Fred Johnson Charles Barron Sam _ Starkey Nelsonville Williard Simmerton H. W. Tedrow Hamden Will Cline Gallipolis Middleport Dorthy Robbins Beth Dailey Margie Barrett Arthur Stewart Stewart Orient Margaret Bick Dayton Earl Baughman Floyd Clark Eileen Baughman Columbus Fremont Lawrence Calvin Calvin Mountain State College West Virginia Richard White Lester Breneiser

Burned by grease incident in Nelsonville child hurt

A report notes Nelsonville youth Phil Pritchard, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Pritchard, suffered facial burns after he pulled a skillet of hot grease from a stove on a Saturday. An Athens Ohio ordinance outlines Northwood Drive grading in J C Edmundsons Northwood Addition, detailing elevations from Peach Ridge Road to the drive end, approved July 7 1941.

Nelsonville Phil Tom Pritchard Northwood Drive J. C. Adamundson Northwood Athens Ohio Station 4 A. D P. F. Good C. H. Harris C. C. Cornell

Nelsonville Social Notes Honor Daughter Betty Osler

Mr and Mrs Orla North Sr entertained with a party Monday evening honoring their daughter Mrs Betty Osler. Refreshments of home made ice cream and cake were served to an invited group including Mrs Pete Mernedakis and daughter Evaleah Mrs William Joseph and daughter Mona Lee Miss Virginia Hunter Athens residents Miss Mildred Mellon Miss Wanda K DeVol Mrs Ralph Lovenshimer Mrs Robert Clark Mrs Sam Warren Miss Ruth Kelly Joe North Mr and Mrs Orla North Jr the hosts and hostess and Mrs Betty Oiler the guest of honor

Orla North Sr Betty Osler Pete Mernedakis Evaleah William Joseph Mona Lee Virginia Hunter Athens Mildred Mellon Wanda K. DeVol Ralph Lovenshimer Robert Clark Sam Warren Ruth Kelly Joe North Orla North, Jr Betty Oiler

Shower honors Mrs Helen Ellis at family home

A miscellaneous shower was held for Mrs. Helen Ellis at her mother Mrs Gerald Tucker's home. Attendees listed include Chloe Ellis Jennie Lehman Mae Skiver Cora Smith Inez Rieder and daughter Dorothy Gertie Bolinger Virginia Mahaffy and sons Richard and Larry Virgie Hankison Flora Devore Carrie Evans and daughters Rhea and Sissy Mary Leffler Carrie Cox and daughter Mary Bea Skiver Mary Deal Emma Tucker Logan Dorothy Tucker and daughters Sara Jane Joyce Anna and Donna Sue Ruth Tucker. Gifts from Lou Chesser Bessie Wolfe and Della Campbell were sent. Evening featured games ice cream and cake. Circle 3 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet at Mrs James Beard's home Thursday July 10 at 7 30.

Helen Ellis Gerald Tucker Chloe Ellis Jennie Lehman Mae Skiver Cora Smith Inez Rieder Dorothy Gertie Bolinger Virginia Mahaffy Richard and Larry Virgie Hankison Flora Devore Carrie Evans Rhea Sissy Mary Leffler Carrie Cox Mary Bea Skiver Mary Deal Haydenville Emma Tucker Logan Dorothy Tucker Sara Jane Joyce Anna Donna Sue Ruth Tucker Lou Chesser Bessie Wolfe Della Campbell

Legion to Meet for Reynolds Funeral Planning

Members of the Glenford Dugan Post are asked to meet at the Legion Building this evening at 7 30 to plan for the Reynolds funeral.

Picnic Plans For Past Matrons And Patrons Association

Annual picnic set for Wednesday at Rackelmacher Park Logan with transport by Charles Walker and C E Washburn and requests to bring table service. Community calendar notes multiple visits and gatherings among local families including birthday party and church group meeting details.

Rackelmacher Park Logan Charles Walker C. E. Washburn

Adamsons Seeking Games This Season

NELSONVILLE The J. D. Adamson softball team is anxious to book games with strong teams in and around Nelsonville including Athens or Logan and other good outfits that can furnish plenty of opposition. For games write Lloyd Patton 56 Myers St or Bill Watkins Shafers News Stand Nelsonville.

Nelsonville J. D. Adamson Athens Logan Lloyd Patton Myers St Bill Watkins Shafers News Stand

Glouster Social Roundup Includes Many Weekends Guests

Glouster residents shared visits with relatives and friends over the weekend and holiday. Columbus guests Mr. and Mrs. Tanno Lintali hosted at C. E. Williams home. Florence Vaughn returned to Rocky Glen Sanitarium after vacation with family in Warren, McConnelsville, and Glouster. The Andrews family from Toledo Akron and Cleveland joined relatives here for Fourth of July. Additional visitors included the Butts family of Coshocton, Edith Summers of Columbus, W. W. McGrew of Lancaster, Leda Houston of Berkeley and Marion Needham of Richmond. Pvt. Richard Henson returned to Camp Dix for a ten day furlough.

Amos Christian Mac McClelland Iris Pollis Anna Mitchell All of Columbus K. Powell Barberton Will Bowen Alonzo Christian Nelsonville Hershell Wilkinson Jake Johnson Mansfield Harry Wilkinson Willard Ted Henry Shelby Sol Johnson Carbon Hill Nan Searles Murray City Dick Simington Springfield Harry Dodds Albert Dodds Betty Merle Green Kay Blosser Logan David Thorn Lois Ann Ring Marion Ind John Morman Ralph King Morman Chas. Barrows Camp Shelby Miss John Barrows Lane Ely Columbus Mike Ely Applecreek Ohio S. P. Kelch Ruth Kelch Baltimore Washington D. C Leighton Aumiller Maud White Paul Pennsylvania Stanley Reed Lorash Albert Schroeder Mrs. W . Christian Tanno Lintali Tomi C. E. Williams Florence Vaughn Rocky Glen Sanitarium McConnelsville Warren James Vaughn Ansel Gamwell William Johnston Vern Andrews Clifford Andrews Toledo Albert Andrews Akron Arthur Andrews Alfred Andrews Ruth Varner Ruth Dunnett Patricia D. G. Varner Charleston S. C Lalla Dunnett Edna Virginia Andrews Frank Butts M. M. Butts Coshocton Butts Grover Daniels Beverly Ann Lois Jane Edith Summers Marshall Summers W. W. McGrew Lancaster William McGrew Leda Houston Berkeley Calif Marion Needham Grover Richmond W. W. Leadbetter W. G. Bosworth Sabin Meade Cleveland Athens Ruth le Fever James Johnston Jack Grace Ochs Frances Gibbs Bingman Muskingum River Richard Henson

Hold Bailey Rites At Coolville Methodist Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna K. Bailey mother of Wade O. Bailey were held at the Coolville Methodist Church this afternoon. Interment followed in Coolville Cemetery. Mrs. Bailey died Friday at the Frost home of her son Rex Bailey after a long illness.

Glouster Anna K. Bailey Wade O. Bailey Coolville Methodist Church Coolville

Band Boosters to Serve Ice Cream July 15

GLOUSTER Band Boosters Club will freeze and serve ice cream to the club and band members on Tuesday evening July 15 instead of tonight as previously announced. Parents are asked to furnish ingredients and bring freezers. The cream will be frozen during band rehearsal.

Glouster

Local Soldier Jack Patton Promoted to Corporal

Made corporal Nelsonville Jack Patton, who enlisted a year and a half ago and has served in Honolulu, advances from first class private. Patton, son of Mr and Mrs James Patton of this city, performs clerical work at post headquarters.

Nelsonville Jack Patton Honolulu Corporal Patton James Patton

Alfalfa Grows 42 Inches in 26 Days Near Las Vegas

In the Nevada desert near Las Vegas, researchers report alfalfa reaching 42 inches within 26 days, highlighting rapid growth under arid conditions and potential agricultural implications.

Nevada Desert Las Vegas

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings

Glouster groups report social and church events from July including Dorcas class meeting at Mrs. Elmer Sauters, readings by Hodgson women and Mrs. Mary Dew, and a menu of cream cake and lemonade. Elyria workers visit during holidays. Euchre club hosts two-table play with high scorers Mrs. Carl Wright and Mrs. Grace Ochs. Concord Union Sunday School members picnic at Lake Hope with Michigan guests and a C. E. party planned for July 11. Reverend W M George to preach next Sunday.

Glouster Dorcas Hollister Elmer Sauters William Hodgson William Hodgson, Jr Mary Dew Sarah E. Mitchell Anna Hodgson Florence Hodgson Nettie Harmon Ida Yount Emma Bailey Temple McGee Maggie Adams Bessie Wilson Sarah Wolfe Alfred Morris Carl Wright Grace Ochs Thomas Vaughn William Zimmers John Crawford Frances Gibbs Jessie Hill Wolfe Concord Union Lake Hope Zaleski William Russell John Lance Howard Russell Edward Weiss Maynard Sayre Orland Dickie June Sayre Michigan Victor Sayre Elaine John Antle Cecil Antle Jack Bob W. M. George C. E

Good Catch by Beverly Boys Nets 37 Crappies 18 Perch

Two local boys Raymond Cope and Raymond Robinson fished the Muskingum River at Beverly over the weekend and reported a fine haul of 37 crappies and 18 perch during the outing.

Glouster Raymond Cope Raymond Robinson Muskingum Beverly

Glouster Moose Lodge to Hold First Regular Meeting

The Glouster Moose Lodge will hold its first regular meeting on Wednesday evening July 9 in the recreation room at the home of O. L. Easley located at the corner of Spring and Cross Streets.

Glouster — Moose Lodge O. L. Easley Spring and Cross Sts

Richard Vaughn Joins Mechanics School Faculty

GLOUSTER Richard Vaughn son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Vaughn of Madison Street has been employed to teach mathematics at the Mechanics School in Athens. The school trains young men for aviation industry work. Vaughn is a Glouster High School 1937 graduate and Ohio University alumna 1941.

Glouster Richard Vaughn Thomas Vaughn Madison St Mechanics School Athens Young Vaughn Ohio University

Nelsonville beats Glouster in high pins match

Nelsonville’s bowling team defeated Glouster by 164 pins as G Wolf led with 575 high series and Cunningham rolled a 253 high game. Team scores: Nelsonville 2571, Glouster 2347 with detailed per player totals.

Glouster Nelsonville G. Wolf Matt Cunningham L. Silcott N. Ward K. Cope D. Sipe B. Johnston M. Johnston F. Lantz M. Cunningham J. McCarty

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