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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville Canal Route Work Rushed By Contractor

Concrete base pouring on the Nelsonville canal highway progressed steadily since June 26 with slabs laid at about 1200 feet daily toward the Nelsonville Foundry. The base is one half of seven inches and may pause briefly to finish a fill. Crist and Beatty of Hamilton Ohio hold the contract for concrete and construction, supplying equipment and supervision.

Nelsonville Frank Minner Ft. Crist & Beatty Hamilton Louan Murray City Joseph Stone Murray Ohio Athene Common Pleas Court Bensie Athena Otto France Iniet Hur Logan Enterprise Cme Iniot Neleanflee Athen Tore Tenck Columbus Aseets Benace Sceona

Local Tennis Entries Open at Nelsonville Pool

Nelsonville pool welcomes men women and youths to sign up this week for singles and doubles tennis tournaments amid favorable participation. Large anticipated draws and friendly public entries promise lively matches as organizers emphasize skill and sportsmanship.

Nelson Ee Se Sep Pee Aioe Canes Seth Ie Epee Ines Keren Cos Ettee Etna Teresa Eerea

Nelsonville Social Notes and Obituary Highlights

Camp Nelson beats Murray in local play. Pearl Woodson dies in Mallory after short illness. Nelsonville and area families honor birthdays and announce weddings, dances, reunions, and visiting relatives with notes from the Nelsonville region and surrounding communities.

Postpone Boxing Match For Another Week

LOGAN The Tricelville arena boxing show scheduled for this evening has been postponed one week, promoter Herman Sheline announced. Main bout contenders Bob Fred Ray Glouster and Billy Gaston Athens requested extra training time to be in top condition.

Logan Tricelville Arena Herman Sheline Bob Fred Ray Glouster Billy Gaston Athens

Boxing Match Set for July 30 in Truchville Arena

Logan Big Jim North and Boyd McCoy of Columbus are re matched for a July 30 bout at Truchville arena after a seven round technical knockout in their last meeting. North trains for the rematch as McCoy leads in training. Nell Nelsonville Pocahontas sponsors a benefit party Wednesday at 8 Grelock Pocahontas Hall. Announcement: Mr and Mrs C Davis Trimble welcome an 8 pound daughter Monday morning.

Logan Big Jim North Ward ‘Township Boyd McCoy Columbus Truchville McCoy North Winniverarer Nelsonville Pocahontas 'S Grelock Pocahontas’ Hall Glouster

Poultry House Raid Steals 45 Chickens in Logan

Thieves stole 45 small chickens from Clarence Weaver on Logan Route 4. The raid occurred in the latter part of the week at a broader house. This marks the third theft from him since moving to his current residence.

Logan Clarence Weaver Logan Rt. 4

Logan 1 Home Robbed During Weekend Visit

Residents report burglary at the Logan home of E. Kline and company while they traveled to visit in Columbus. Clothing and money were stolen in what detectives describe as a repeat break in within recent years, with a long list of neighbors and relatives named in the report.

Logan E. Kline Oakwood Ave Columbus R. B. Hansel

Marriage Meddlers On The Run With Silenced Pistol

In a tense woodland hideout scene, Jack Leslie and his gang close in as the couple coats their faces with dirt and misdirect a pursuer. The chauffeur nervously follows orders to erase tracks while the conspirators fear discovery and await the next move in the perilous escape.

Aged Corning Resident Dies Early Monday

Corning near here lost a longtime resident aged 78, John Nelson, as Sinclair softballers defeated Lexington to stay in contention. Burial will be in New Evapue Cemetery. Funeral services were held Thursday at St Bernard Church with Rev Anthony Tague officiating. Funeral details note Adamson Clothiers and local teams, with multiple players mentioned in a recap of a busy local baseball scene.

St. Bernard Anthony Tague John Nelsonville Repack Sinclair Lxington J. G. Blow Adamaon Clothiers Fisure Paul Watkingsmah Cornis

Logan Mingos Edge West Logan In City Softball Clash

The Logan Mingos defeated West Logan 14 to 4 in a local City Softball League game at fairground diamond Sunday. Leadbetter, Spence, and Hill powered a five run first two innings, while West Logan rallied with late offense but could not overcome the early deficit. The Coal Grove juniors and Nelsonville were slated for future matchups as part of the season’s schedule.

LOGAN Carlon Hill Nelsonville Lime West Nelsonvn

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan Brief Social Notes reports several birthday observances in the area. C D Johnson of this city celebrated his 73rd birthday with a dinner at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Hooper Haydenville, with family present including daughters Mrs Robert Brill and Mrs Elsie Marsh and son Lawrence, plus three great grandchildren. Frank St Clair marked his 67th birthday quietly at his residence on N Market Street. Logan visitors include Mr and Mrs Wallace Shriner of Columbus who came to see Shriner’s parents Judson and Mrs Shriner. St Matthew Lutheran Church hosted services with visitors the Rev W L Spellman and Rev L Schneider of Ashtoun Wisconsin. The Schneiders are staying with Mr and Mrs Harley Meyer and are parents of Mrs Meyer and Mrs Clint Cooley, Columbus, who hosted Saturday guests at J M Cooley’s Warner Ave home. Lloyd Boggs and family hosted Rev Amos L Heyde’s family including daughter Carolyn Sue, baptized by Heyde at St Matthew Lutheran Church, with Lois Heyde visiting afterward.

Aera Ted Ememeeny C. D. Johnson John Hooper Haydenville Mr. Johnson Robert Brill Reynoldsburg Elsie Marsh Lawrence Warner Ave Lloyd Boggs Roy Amos Carolyn Sue Westerville Amos L. Heyde Carolyne Sue Heyde St.Matthew Lutheran Church Lois Heyde Glouster Chester Gibbs Garnersville N. Y Harry Cheney Cheney New York Matie Caldwell Swithiam New Lexington Grittis W. P. Dugan J. M. Lewis Danid Buchanan Donald Stephenson Dwight Clark Zanesville Kade Bernadine Wolf Columbus Giouster Joe Wolf GME Haron Kelis Anthony] Batt William Frazier Herbie and Son Leona Glaughlin Marietta Montford Frazier Wiliam Frazier

Court Issues Two Marriage Licenses

Two marriage licenses were issued in probate court over the weekend. James Harrison Litherland, 28, a furniture worker from Logan, and Velma Irene Campbell, 24, a cashier from Logan, were issued. Clifford Lee Litherland, 26, also a furniture worker from Logan, and Lucille Ann Campbell, 21, a sale girl from Logan, were issued a license.

Lugan James Harrison Litherland Logan James H. Litherland Cannelton Ind Velma Irene Campbell Jay Campbell Clifford Lee Litherland Lucille Ann Campbell Sale

Logan named temporary weighmaster and janitor at city hall

Logan John Schorr appointed temporary weighmaster and janitor at city hall by Service Director R R Loomis pending Civil Service Commission certification of eligible list to fill Bil Savey position. Also notes a fishing trip by local residents and Mildred Blum's expected hospital discharge returning home Wednesday

Tolray Logan Mildred Blum Enterprise Grant Hospital

Logan Men Held on Grant Charge at Logan Eagles Hall

Three Logan trustees Joe Rowley Earl Landis and Sol Ellinger faced arraignment in Mayor Dallas Kinser’s court on charges of permitting nickel machines to operate in their hall. Each pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury with a $300 bond. Police seized machines Saturday as evidence.

Logan Ihiot Logan Eagles Dallas Kinser Joe Rowley Earl Landis Sol Ellinger

Seeking Containers For Vegetable Canning

A notice seeks containers for vegetable canning and invites interested parties to contact 240-5008 for supply details and availability.

Bank of Athens N. B. A. Report of Condition

The document presents a historical bank condition report for the Bank of Athens N B A with extensive figures and asset listings. It includes notes on county commission communications, public notices, land descriptions, and a wiener roast by the 4-H club, reflecting local civic and educational activities alongside the bank data.

Bank OF Athens N. B. A

Concrete Work Expands At Glouster Stadium Site

Notes detail ongoing construction and additional concrete poured for the Glouster stadium. The lengthy personal notices column lists many visitors and residents of Glouster and nearby towns, including the Duncans, Gibbs family, and local residents visiting Columbus, Athens, and Dayton for social and family events.

York project on track to finish on schedule

Glouster Stadium construction progresses with first concrete columns poured in the center section and steps and seating wings soon to follow. Seeded grass appears as irrigation continues. night lighting stands taller than 60 feet with six lights each. About 115 workers are on site as work moves rapidly toward completion on schedule. H H Bailey leaves Deshler Wallick for chief engineer at Hotel Ohio Youngstown.

Glouster Glouster Stadium H. H. Bailey

Republicans To Meet GLOUSTER Club Meeting Notice

Members of the Republican Club are asked to attend a meeting Wednesday night at 7 30 for organization Refreshments will be served at conclusion of business meeting Also mentions of hospital observation and possible appendicitis and a Wallace ambulance in Albany region and various other text fragments from different notices including lodge and court references

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Joseph Sabo Dies at Home in Glouster

Joseph Sabo aged 54 died at his High Street home after four months illness. Born in Hungary, he came to the area as a youth. Survived by wife, son John 18, daughter Margaret 16, brother John of West Unity, and sisters Mrs Mary Kocsis and Mrs Catherine Chiki of Payne. Funeral at Methodist Church Wednesday at two, Rev M L Kimmey officiating. Burial Maple Wood.

Nelsonville Rela WBA Mallory W. Va Pearl Wood‘ram W. G. Woodeon Nelson Ville Cecil Hope Chapman Netonville Harry Columbus Pauline | Deakins Hardee Miller Ruth Woodson Columbo Beatrice Jones Goldie Brunston Payne the Methodist Church M. L. Kimmey Maple Wood

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