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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
2
London reports a steady pace of naval construction with shipyards launching more than one vessel weekly. This month sees the aircraft carrier Victorious and cruisers Hermione Fiji Kenya Nigeria among others enter the water, totaling 60 ships and 346600 tons for the year.
Nelsonville voters will vote August 8 to decide municipal offices with both parties fielding tickets. Some vacancies on the Republican slate will be filled by write ins for president of council and city solicitor.
Nelsonville Ohio July 30 picnic at Ash Cave promoted by Will C Merritt president of the Athens County Association of Columbus drawing Athens County residents and former locals living in Columbus. The event aims for hundreds with reunions and basket dinners and a short program as families gather for a county wide outing.
The notice lists individuals including Pat Galvin Frank Huddy Frank N Poston William Ray Bould among residents named in community records and public filings.
Nelsonville residents enjoyed a Friday bridge club picnic at Ohlinger country place near Logan. High scores went to Mrs. Robert Kimmey and Mrs. Frank Jackson. Also noted are Mizpah Class and Esther Class gatherings with hostesses Mrs. Nora Siddle and families serving refreshments. ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE William Klinebriel announces the marriage of son Lawrence to Betty Hummel in Greenup Kentucky on July 15 1939. They plan to live near Connett Ohio. Mrs. Charles Lowden of Columbus visits her Nelsonville parents for the week.
The city plans a sidewalk from Trimble corporation line to the railroad crossing near Dr. F H May’s home on S High St. A council resolution at Friday’s meeting will authorize the work. State Highway Dept representative attended a special meeting with Mr Ferguson. Officers note pedestrians face hazards, especially at night. Council also voted to oil unpaved streets, funded by the city, not property owners.
Kanauga notes describe Mary Jane Means of Pasadena and pals from Harrisonville visiting Kanauga friends last week marking a reunion after nearly 30 years. Numerous visits cover relatives and locals with occasional travel to Columbus and Washington. A benefit party by the Junior Baseball League is noted for tonight. Ian Westbrook begins a 10000 mile Australian horse tour with whip demonstrations.
At the Frank McCann Post No. 414 American Legion meeting Hoy Seckinger and Lawrence Cominsky of Jacksonville were elected delegates to the state Legion convention in Akron in August. Harry Richards and Alfred Andrews were chosen as alternates. H. A. Rogers and C. F. Danford were appointed to a committee for the community picnic planning with other organization committees.
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Ansel Gamwell’s home with Mrs. James Vaughn assisting. Guests included Mrs. Whitlatch, Mrs. Harold Vaughn, and Miss Margaret Gamwell. Lunches were served and members discussed India. Various Sunday and weekend visits are noted among Glouster residents. The Past Noble Grands Club of Ninevah Rebekah Lodge will meet at Mrs. Ira Conaway’s Friday July 21 at 7 30 p m.
Mayor Wallace will speak at a Columbus dinner for Franklin County coal dealers at the Neil House. Attendees include Al Craft Matthew Dawson Julius Pico Ernest Parker Dr Buckley and John Gale who traveled to Columbus this morning for the event. The program outlines Ohio coal and its marketing possibilities. CLASS TO MEET GLOUSTER Willing Workers class of the Methodist Church holds annual memorial service and party at the Gordon Hotel Friday evening.
Nelsonville Eagles picnic committee chair Dewey Whyte calls a special Friday night meeting at 8 at the Eagles Club. Members Ira Ruscoe Clyde Ray Basil Whitlatch Floyd Steenrod report. five members per subgroup to be named. possible picnic date Aug 20 or Aug 27. attendees include Clyde Byers James Odenthal A J Smith Clifton Grace.
Tonight at 7 p m the Committees on World Cause and Young Peoples Work will hold a joint session at the Church of Christ. All members are urged to attend this important meeting.
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