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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1940

Page

2

Former Nelsonville Resident Killed by Auto in Columbus

Charles Matheny 70, a former Nelsonville resident, died in Columbus from injuries after being struck by an automobile last night. Police detained Doyle D. Minard 35 of Route 5 Mansfield as a driver, while funeral arrangements were being finalized. He left Nelsonville about 15 years ago and his family resides in Columbus. He leaves a wife Emma, daughters Lillian Farrow Nellie, and sons Raymond Clyde Harry, plus brothers Robert and Will.

Nelsonville Columbus Charles Matheny Matheny Emma Matheny Lillian Farrow Nellie Matheny Raymond Clyde Cincinnati Harry Robert Will Doyle D. Minard Route 5 Mansfield

Nelsonville Death of Pearl Woodson to be Returned for Funeral

The body of Pearl Woodson, former Nelsonville resident, who died from a heart ailment in Mallory West Virginia, will be brought to the Woodson home in Nelsonville Saturday night. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 pm at the Baptist Church, with burial in Seeenaive.

Nelsonville Pearl Woodson Mallory W. Va Woodson The Baptist Church Seeenaive

Nelsonville Eagles to Hold Annual Picnic

The Nelsonville Eagles announce their annual picnic for Sunday August 4 with a family affair theme. The site is not yet decided and a Friday pep meeting will include inviting a prospective member. A. J. Smith serves as July quota captain.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles A. J. Smith

Nelsonville Social Notes Reunions and Visits Highlight Week

Neighborhood events fill July week with Ely family reunion at Mound City Park Chillicothe 200 attendees. Visitors include Mrs Webb from Toledo and Miss Riley returning from Easton Pennsylvania. Bridge club and Epworth League campers join local socials at Lancaster Camp Grounds New Lexington Park and Methodist Church Martha Class event.

Mound City Park Chillicothe William Smith Barbara Tommy Athens Thomas Bryan Herbert Ely Michael Ely Nelsonville Old Man's Cave Ely W. S. Webb Toledo J. B. Preston A. W. Holschus Zeek Holschus Charles Huddy Patty Lu Charles Fox Virginia Lamberle Fremont Helen Jackson B. J. Higgins Cleveland Arthur M. Scott Wheeling Emmett Preston Columbus Wallace Glenn Pomeroy Lawrence Tucker Betty Jennamae Billy Gerald Tucker Nelsonville Rt. 2 Tucker Earl Hilleary Walbridge Ohio G. E. Beagle Frank Betts, Jr Jack D. Foss Olean N. Y Fred Foss Marie Yantes Logan Lancaster Mary Jane Howe Mary Jane Walker Margaret Warren Frances Reeves Reta Mae Dunkle Ruth Galvin Mary K. Sharp Paul White Charles Ruble Jimmy Knight Donald George Sam Howe Lancaster Camp Grounds Epworth League O. P. Bingman William Howe Cyrus Theorne, Jr Detroit Walter Morrison Carbon Hill Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters New Lexington Park Bessie Warehime Mary Brown Maggie Clark City Lucille Hellyer Bess Fleck Dollie King and

Bridge Club Hosts Substitutes and High Scores

Mrs. W. H. Hyde entertained the bridge club with Mrs. Robert Kinney and Mrs. Glenn Thomas as substitute players. Mrs. Miller Wilson, Mrs. C. H. Ruble and Miss Catherine Spencer held high scores.

B. J. Higgins Cleveland Frank Bonifield Carmichael Tom Sheppard Louise Rice Corwin Cookson Miss Rice Harry Kelly, Jr J. H. McKiddie R. R. Stalter Cecil Shafer Kelly Rice Aumiller Robert Kinney Glenn Thomas W. H. Hyde Miller Wilson C. H. Ruble Catherine Spencer

Twilight League All Stars top Logan Mingos 5 2 in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Twilight League All Stars beat the Logan Mingos 5 to 2 in an early meeting. Proceeds from the week’s benefit games go to Twilight League expenses as a large crowd is expected for tonight’s game against The Plains.

Nelsonville Logan Mingos Mingos the Plains Logan Abrh E. Karenner R. Marshall Cochran Drewes T. Marshall Spence Bronco EB Brooke Chase Ibn Renee EL Leaeena Newman DOORS Worom Acdalas Johnson and Frisby

Funeral Services for Mrs Annie King Draw Large Crowd

A large crowd attended funeral services Sunday at Mt. Zion Mission Church for Mrs Annie King hosted by Rev H E Harwood with Cotterill sisters Stewart in charge of music. The paper notes ongoing services Sundays at Zion Mission at 9 30 and Thursday prayers at 7 30. Local residents Cecil Butts and Catherine Meighen are mentioned among recent church activities and visits. A skating party on July 12 at Grotto Grounds raises funds to repair band instruments for the Carbon Hill Ward Rural Band Boosters.

Mt. Zion Mission Annie King H. E. Harwood Millersport Cotterill Stewart Cecil Butts Athens Fairground Charley Hill Maxine Goldsberry Columbus Catherine The Garden Methodist Church Carbon Hill — Ward Carbon Hill Grotto Grounds

Sinclair Team Beats Brooks in City Softball League

The Sinclair nine led by C Bruce defeated Brooks Shoes 16 to 1, gaining their sixth win as Matheny pitched for Brooks. A protest game between Adamsons and Sinclairs sided with Adamsons. Sinclair ties for second place with Phi Club, facing them tonight. Bill Matheny joined Sinclair after leaving Brooks.

Nelsonville Smith Sinclair “Gas House Brooks Shoes Gasoline Boys C. Bruce Sinclairs Matheny Adamsons National Rules Commission Sinclair Phi Bill Matheny Sinclair Aba BEGGS Bum ORM Oiucotaiealienlee Smaarony Burchfield Brooks Bruce

Nelsonville Netters Top Athens in Tennis Meet

Nelsonville High School netters defeated Athens 4-2 as singles players Jimmy Roach, Bill Keeton, Sonny Shafer, and Bill Jones won their matches. Roach and Robertson won the doubles 6-2 6-3, with Keeton Jones leading 6-1 in the first set before darkness halted play.

Nelsonville Athens Jimmy Roach Southeastern Ohio Eggie Rothermund Bill Keeton Wagner Sonny Shafer Robertson Bill Jones Oliver Roach Shafer Keeton Jones Akron Ohio

Plan Youth Rally Near Crooksville at Pilgrim Church

A youth rally is planned at Mc Cluney Pilgrim Holiness Church near Crooksville on Friday night July 12 at 7 30 pm. Representations from Pilgrim Churches in Athens and Hocking counties are expected. Prof. Paul A A Lawrence Maybeury W Va and co workers will present the School Bible Holiness Seminary of Owosso Mich. The Rev Mel T Rothwell Athens will also speak.

Nelsonville McCluney Pilgrim Holiness Crooksville Athens Hocking Counties Paul A. A. Lawrence Maybeury W. Va School-Bible Holiness Seminary Owosso Mich Mel T. Rothwell

Oak Grove Bible School Plans Friday Commencement

Oak Grove Bible School commencement will be held Friday evening at 7 30 oclock in Oak Grove Church. Mrs Fred Thompson has been principal with Pauline Huddy and Nora Jo McGuire as teachers. Miss Irene McDowell will speak at this meeting. A prize fighters fist travels about 40 miles an hour in a knock out punch according to scientific tests.

Oak Grove Oak Grove Bible School Fred Thompson Pauline Huddy Nora Jo McGuire Irene McDowell

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