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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

2

Cincinnati Firm Buys Nelsonville Waterworks Bonds

Nelsonville plans a waterworks improvement costing over 100000 with the city share around 50000 to be funded by mortgage revenue bonds. Walter Woody Heimerdinger Co of Cincinnati offered 4 percent bonds, Hinsch and Nelson Browning offered 4.25 percent. council chose the lower rate for 60 days. Bonds would run about 30 years, first due in two. engineers Burgess Niple to present details Monday. Epiphany Church to hold Holy Communion service at 9 oclock with Rev Purinton celebrant.

Nelsonville Walter, Woody, Heimerdinger Co Cincinnati Chas. A, Hinsch Co Nelson, Browning Co Burgess & Niple

Howard Simonton Admitted for Treatment at St Anthonys

Nelsonville report states Howard Simonton has been admitted to St Anthonys Hospital in Columbus for treatment and an operation scheduled.

Nelsonville Howard Simonton St. Anthonys Hospital Columbus

Nelsonville Workers Class Meeting Tonight at 7:30

The Nelsonville-Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church will meet tonight with Mrs. John Reed at 7:30. A budget notice for Athens Rural School District is on file with the clerk in Athens Ohio and a hearing is set for 7:00 p.m. July 21 1940 at the clerk's residence.

Nelsonville The Christian Church John Reed Athens Rural Athena County Ohio G. R. Shafer Hland Ave Athens

Pilgrim Holiness Church to mark 25th anniversary in Nelsonville

The Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street in Nelsonville celebrates 25 years with three services on Sunday July 14. Activities include 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 preaching service a 2:00 history session with Athens County Union Class meeting and a 7:30 evening sermon by Rev. B A Awe.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Athens County Union B. A. Awe

Hand Injury Reported In Nelsonville Incident

Miss Lu Lane suffered a severely injured left hand Tuesday morning after catching it in an electric washer. She was attended by a local physician.

Nelsonville Lu Lane

Bank of Athens N B A Report of Condition Summary

The document presents a condensed bank condition report for Bank of Athens N B A. It lists total assets and liabilities figures along with deposit breakdowns and capital accounts. The readable figures include deposits and liabilities totaling around 1.4 million dollars, with capital and other liability components noted.

Bank OF Athens N. B. A United States Wena Wue Na Wee

Nelsonville Nazarene Services Announced

Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene on Adams Street schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with sermon The Coming Super Man or the Characteristics of the Anti Christ Prayer and praise Wednesday at 7 30 p m invites all to attend.

Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene Adams St D. E. Maxson

Vinton County Court Notes Reported Actions

Various county actions include a June 29 marriage license for James P. Angles and Blanche Davis in McArthur, sales tax help for merchants with July 31 due, and July Thursday office hours. CCC enrollment of 20 Vinton boys announced. A Harrison Township land sale sold 433 acres for 1750, a divorce petition filed, and a money action involving Republic Mutual Insurance Co. A request to cut 1941 budget by 10 percent came from Citizen's Tax League. County brides favor February over June. six licenses issued per month on average in early 1940. County fair races set for Sept 13-14 with $600 purse and repairs discussed. free attractions planned.

McArthur C. O. Chapman James P. Angles Wellston Blanche Davis Luther C. Brafford Lawrence E. Gill Brafford Harley Townisend Vinton County CCC Earl Riddle Eagle Mills Glandon Harrison Township Common Pleas Court Mary C. Brown Ronald Brown Justice of Peace Court Louis Meese Clinton Two Matthews L. Lewis Republic Mutual Insurance Co Jess Barnett S. P. Bush Citizen’s Tax Leaguef Ohio Vinton Jack Jones Fair Board Roy Nixon Jones

Notice of Inventories and Debts Hearings in Several Estates

Notice to executors administrators next of kin and creditors that inventories appraisements and schedules of debts for several deceased estates have been filed. Hearings before the court are set for July 29 1940 at 9 A M with pre hearing objections due five days prior.

Walter A. Brown Ed Donaldson Emmett Keenan Daniel M. Shepard Charles FE. White Louis B. Glazier Frank H. May Clara L. Bowser Samuel Kelley

Bartlett Area Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Bartlett residents share updates on church activities, birthdays, and family visits. Among items, Ramona Smith’s sixteenth surprise party, a Dorcas class gathering, a Southland home-coming attendee, and travel to Marion Braddock and Columbus are noted, plus local illness recoveries and Vacation Bible School progress.

Marshal Bailey Antioch Church Southland Charles Funk Elizabeth Ross Margaret White Jack Braddock Ray Thompson Columbus Vivian Lochary Allen Phyllis Mullins Chauncey Goldie Warren Norma Mantell Carrie Kelly Clyde Kelly Carlos Morrow Kankaka Ill Pearl Morris Wilkes Male Fanny Dillinger Griffith Graham Eric Berea Emma Mills

Matheny Rites Set After Fatal Columbus Auto Crash

Funeral services for Charles L. Matheny age 72 a former Nelsonville resident who died from a fractured skull after being struck by a car in Columbus will be held at A J Held mortuary Saturday at 1 30 PM. Burial will be Green Lawn Cemetery Columbus. He moved to Columbus in 1927 and was a stationary engineer in the mines.

Nelsonville Charles L. Matheny Columbus A. J. Held Green Lawn Cemetery Matheny Emma Matheny E. Livingstone Ave Mansfield

Time Card Listings for Rail and Air Schedules in Ohio and Athens

The timetable details East and West bound trains on the Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio lines with daily and Sunday exceptions, including specific departure and arrival times. It also lists New York Central service and Athens Airways slots with TWA connections at Columbus and Pittsburgh, noting multiple daily connections.

National Limited Diplomat Chesapeake & Ohio NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Athens Airways Athens TWA Columbus Pittsburgh

Vocational Training Survey Aims at Local Programs

Nelsonville superintendent N E Arnold attended a Columbus meeting on government subsidized vocational training as part of the national defense movement. He said Nelsonville schools operate a general shop and should study local needs to possibly add courses next September with a local committee of labor and industry to survey opportunities.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Columbus Department of Education National Defense Movement Arnold

Nelsonville Social Notes and Community Fun

Funeral guests traveled from Detroit Wyandotte Columbus Barberton Chauncey Lima and more for Frank Skivers service at the Church of Christ. Local 4 H tour July 16 Logan gathering July 25. Golden Rule Class picnic at Rachelmacher Park. Eudora Chapter OES picnic at the same park. Birth announced for Earl Wachenschwanz and Wilma Patton’s daughter at Marietta Hospital.

Nelsonville Frank Skivers Church of Christ Here Gilbert Valkinburg Bill Detroit Russell Fattige Wyandotte Mich Will Skivers Toledo West Emanuel Fiske Will Fiske Harry Allen Columbus Stell Peacock Barberton Charles Carr Millfield Dudley Swindle Pete Maillard Jacksonville Joe Nichols Chauncey Oscar Hartley Corning Jean Quinlan Irene Henry Lima Arthur Henderson Edna Cook Athens Earl Wachenschwanz Wilma Patton Marietta Hospital Golden Rule The Methodist Church Rachelmacher Park Logan C. L. Stout City Eudora Chapter O.E.S Kachelmacher #Park

Mrs Stover Visits Columbus With OSU Student Daughter

Mrs. C. A. Stover spends today and tomorrow in Columbus with her daughter Miss Lillian a student at Ohio State University during the summer.

Reading and Advice Notice at Rt. 33 Trailer

Positive life guidance offered by a clairvoyant reader located on Rt. 33 four miles west of Nelsonville between The Diamond and Haydenville. The text invites those unhappy in business love or divorce to seek answers about their future with both good and bad foretold.

Nelsonville the Diamond Haydenville

Buchtel and Carbon Hill Clash for Twilight League Half Title

Nelsonville Ohio Buchtel and Carbon Hill tied for first in the City Twilight League will meet tonight at 5 30 to decide the first half championship. The second half opens Monday. Last night Plains benefited game vs Twilight League All Stars was rained out in the fourth inning with Plains leading 5 to 0.

Nelsonville Buchtel Carbon Hill The Plains

Nelsonville study surveys vocational projects in schools

Miss Lucile Smith of the Ohio Farmer and home economics teacher Miss Fierce visited ten Nelsonville households to survey vocational department projects. The cross section will inform September articles with pictures to accompany the reports.

Nelsonville Lucile Smith Ohio Farmer

The Sidereal Day Prospects For Starry Births

The stars interpret this day as conflicting with obstacles and delays. Individuals born today may win with sound judgment and integrity. A child born now shows talent potential but risks rigidity and morbidity without early careful training.

Union Services In Nelsonville Scheduled Sunday

Sunday morning at the Church of Christ Rev Charles A Freer will preach at 10 30 on Weakness in Face of Power The Bible School meets at 9 30 Young People at 6 30 The union service of three churches at 7 30 Sunday night Rev William M George of the Methodist Church will preach The attendance at the union service has been unusually good this summer.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Charles A. Freer Bible School William M. George Methodist Church

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