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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1941

Page

4

Scouts To Aid Aluminum Drive In Nelsonville

Girl Scouts of Nelsonville join the drive with Brownie exclusion meeting at Little House tonight. They will receive final instructions for the aluminum drive starting Tuesday at 9 am with districts assigned for solicitation. Boy Scouts and city trucks begin collection Thursday at 1 pm. donations should be on porches beforehand.

Their Athens Ohio Nelsonville Neinville Girl Scouts Little House Edward Sharp Peg Barber Boy Scouts C. G. Dew

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Antebellum Fare

Nelsonville residents share a weekend of visits as Dr. Lowell Burnell prepares to enter Army service at Camp Knox as a captain. The column lists social calls, club gatherings, travel plans to Columbus and western states, furloughs at Fort Bragg, and trips to Chicago, Phoenix, and California, with multiple local families hosting and visiting through the week.

Nelsonville Will Burnell Washington St Lowell Burnell Glouster Leighton Aumiller Columbus Burnell Camp Knox

Happy Hollow School Plans Home Coming

Nelsonville R D 3 invites former pupils and teachers to a Sunday August 3 home coming at Happy Hollow School. All are invited to bring lunch baskets for a noon picnic dinner.

Nelsonville Happy Hollow

Young People Attend Meeting in Wooster at First Presbyterian

A group of young people from the First Presbyterian Church—Ada Jean and Ruth Raine Rosemary Snackenburg Imogene Sayers Elizabeth Shafer Raymond Henshaw and Eugene La Follette—spend the week at Wooster. The report notes their focus on astronomy as a distant topic.

Nelsonville Ada Jean Ruth Raine Rosemary Snackenburg Imogene Sayers Elizabeth Shafer Raymond Henshaw Eugene la Follette First Presbyterian Church Wooster

Social Notes of Syracuse Pace Local Gatherings

Syracuse society columns report various visits and events. Picnics on Fortification Hill in Gallipolis. births in West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh. pioneer meetings in Middleport. hospital plans for tonsil operation. dinners and family visits across Pomeroy East Liverpool Buckeye Lake Athens Columbus Covington Cleveland and other towns.

Syracuse Asbury Methodist Church School Fortification Hill Gallipolis A. L. Taft Lois Jo West Pennsylvania Hospital Pittsburgh Dorothy Matthewson J. C. Hallam Lillian Steiff Middleport da Quisenberry Don Parkersburg Robert Roberts Robert Jr. Pomeroy Ira Fleming John Davis Giles Whitlock East Liverpool F. A. Shumway Lake Michigan Marjorie Moore Bernice Stowe Margaret Carroll Jean Williams Buckeye Lake Marcia Karr Athens Lawrence Sellers Lawrence Jr Columbus R. B. Sellers A. L. Flanagan Bertha Lawrence Youngstown Olivier Rollins Covington

Family Picnic At Tar Hollow Lake Shared By Several Families

Adam Scheeler and family with Mr and Mrs Dewey Scheeler Chillicothe and Mr and Mrs C A Slater with son Richard Lee Murray City and Mrs Chester Hall and Mr and Mrs Raymond Raine with two daughters Ada Jean and Ruth enjoyed a family picnic Sunday at Tar Hollow Lake.

Nelsonville Adam Scheeler Dewey Scheeler Chillicothe C. A. Slater Richard Lee Murray City Chester Hall Raymond Raine Ada Jean Ruth Tar Hollow Lake

Benefit party to aid group at IOOF Hall

Nelsonville junior order sponsors a benefit party at the IOOF Hall on Tuesday night at 8. The event supports the organization and raises funds through activities and refreshments.

Nelsonville Junior Order IOOF

Three Appear Before Mayor of Nelsonville

End of the week arraignments before Mayor C. G. Dew tied up one traffic violation and two intoxication cases. Ed Wright of Jackson was fined five dollars and costs after crashing a red light on W. Washington Street. fines and costs were suspended on Wright’s claim he tried to avoid a hole in the street and did not see the light change in time. John Chilcote of Floodwood and Morgan Beliford of Nelsonville were each fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication charges.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew Ed Wright Jackson W. Washington St Wright John Chilcote Floodwood Morgan Beliford Nelsonville Rt

Japanese Target map flags Axis threats near Vladivostok

A wartime map depicts how Japanese islands and Japanese controlled areas along the continent ring threaten Vladivostok in the Russian Far East, suggesting Axis maneuvers menace the port and region.

Vladivostok Russian Far East

Aged Dover Resident Savilla Hawk Dies After Stroke

Mrs Savilla Hawk age 80 longtime Chauncey area resident died Sunday night at Maple Hill after a paralysis stroke a week earlier Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 pm at the family home conducted by Rev W M George Burial at Greenlawn She leaves husband Joseph three sons Jacob Circle Hill Amos Maple Hill and Wesley Nelsonville a brother Adam Keifer of Zanesville and a sister Mrs Margaret Young of Newark A daughter Mrs Goldie Laird and a son Adam of Chauncey preceded her in death

Chauncey Savilla Hawk Jacob Hawk Circle Hill Amos Hawk Maple Hill W. M. George Greenlawn Amos Wesley Nelsonville Adam Keifer Zanesville Margaret Young Newark Goldie Laird Adam

John Nelson Dies At Middletown

Chauncey resident John Nelson age 70 died last week at his daughter Nora’s home in Middletown Ohio where he had lived. Funeral and burial were held Saturday in Middletown. Survived by several children and one brother James Nelson of Kingston. sister Jennie Cheadle predeceased him. Three nieces live in Chauncey.

Chauncey John Nelson Holt S. Courtney Nora Middletown James Nelson Kingston Jennie Cheadle Nelson Zimmie Smith Marinda Cruikshank Jennie Courtney

Thirteen Mines Work In District Today

Thirteen mines in the district reported work Monday. They were No. 9, No. 90, No. 10X, No. 107, No. 255, No. 219, No. 24, No. 71 Bailey Run, Poston No. 6, Chauncey N. Y. No. 25, Car bondale, Coonville and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Bailey Run Poston No Chauncey N. Y Carbondale Coonville Black Diamond

Fort Laurens 1778 1779 and its siege in Ohio history

A short garrison at Fort Laurens held out under siege as 200 Wyandots and Mingoes attacked after a 15 man relief left. Relentless hunger and a barter of flour and meat led to the Indians lifting the siege and a relief party later abandoning the post. Fort Laurens marked a pivotal though brief episode in western Ohio during the Revolution.

Fort Laurens Ohio John Gibson Simon Girty Detroit Colonel Gibson Fort Pitt

Chauncey District Social and Personal News

Chauncey District social notes list visits by Chauncey residents and relatives in Columbus, Athens, Dayton, Sturgis Michigan, Glouster, Albany, and nearby areas. Names include Roy and Mrs Pendergrass, John Shafer, Lois Ann Shafer, Emma Murphy, Alice Johnson, Dan Johnson, James Johnson, and Grace Myers among others.

Chauncey Roy Pendergrass Columbus Pete Pendergrass Charles Pendergrass John Shafer Flossie Grinstead Lois Ann Shafer Carl Shafer Ellis Ave Emma Murphy Athens Dan Johnson Hollis Stalder Alice Johnson Dayton James Johnson Frank Sturgis Mich Grace Myers Glouster Guy Gardner George Johnson Albany

Mrs Sanders Hosts Bible Class Meeting At Home

Nancy Sanders, teacher of Martha Bible Class of the Church of Christ at Millfield, hosted the group Friday night. Viola Howard led the business meeting and devotions were by Mabel Smith. Howard will host the August meeting. refreshments were served to listed members.

T. C. L. Club Cecial Adkins Flossie Green Chauncey Nancy Sanders Martha Bible Church of Christ At Millfield Viola Howard Mabel Smith Howard Hazel Earich Alice Carr Mabel Mingus Elizabeth Robinett

Methodist Church Will Undergo Interior Improvements

Chauncey M. E. Church will receive extensive renovations this week funded by subscriptions and donations. Work includes papering painting and varnishing the interior. Rev. C. E. Palmer serves as pastor.

Chauncey Chauncey M. E. Church C. E. Palmer

Bashan Social And Personal Notes Celebrate Milestones

Bashan residents share visits with neighbors and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Milford Cole in Columbus for the funeral of Mrs. William Wolfe. May Torrence of Reedsville visits the Roland Torrence family. Billy Orr marks his 10th birthday with friends from Middleport and other Bashan households. Ice cream and cake accompany the gatherings.

Martha Charleston W. Va Mr. Smalley Oras Frederick Henry Frederick Billy Orr J. C. McKay Art Moriaty Middleport Stanley Trussell Roland Torrence Foster White

Robert Tipton Jr. Rearranged to Home After Leg Injury

Robert Tipton Jr. of Floodwood who fractured his leg and stayed in Marietta hospital for treatment was moved to his Stout home last week. His condition is improved.

Chauncey Robert Tipton, Jr Floodwood Marietta Hospital Stout

Cambridge University Library Third Largest in World

The library at Cambridge University in England ranks as the third largest globally with about 1,500,000 volumes plus extensive manuscripts pamphlets and maps in its collection.

Cambridge University England

Osprey Carries Fish Head-First For Low Air Resistance

An osprey grips its catch head first to minimize air resistance while flying. This efficient positioning reduces drag and helps conserve energy during transport.

Trimble Township Drive To Be Held During This Week

Miscellaneous wedding shower for Glouster couple Elmer Lowry and Barbara Beal, hosted by Mrs. Donald Adams and Mrs. Malcolm Davis, with gifts and attendees listed. Loyal Women’s Class of Church of Christ met in July with devotional, readings, contests, and potluck lunch for 25 members.

Trimble Township Loyal Women's Class Church of Christ A. A. Gessell Harry Vaughn Henry Williams

Loyal workers class meeting at Holllister church

Loyal Workers Class of the Holllister U B Church will meet with Mrs Leta Westfall on Wednesday evening at 7 30. Each member is asked to bring a ten cent gift.

HollIster U. B Leta Westfall

Families take weeklong Virginia motor trip via Ice Mountains

Mr and Mrs Earl Morris and their sons Max and Richard depart for a seven day tour through Virginia visiting the Ice Mountains birthplace of Nancy Hanks and the Shenandoah Valley then return along Skyline Drive. Various locals host weekend guests and family visits are noted across multiple households.

Earl Morris Scons Max Richard Virginia Ice Mountains Nancy Hanks Shenandoah Valley Dan Warner Ruth Dunnett Patricia Bessie Warner Charleston Ss. C Lalla Dunnett Dunnett C. N. Ashworth Nancy Athens Martha Marian Byers Mountville Zella Triplett Jessie Jauchius Columbus Wayne Dennie H. L. Jauchius J. L. Eveland Christine Galloway Cleveland Eveland R. C. Galloway Palos Charlene Webb Buckeye Lake Charles Webb Richard Enlow Chillicothe C. E. Palmer Trimble Heights Pat Crawford Crawford St. Francis Hospital C. A. Post Beulah Marguerite Post Vey Morgan Post Miss Morgan

Scrap aluminum drive flags Trimble Township in July

In Glouster and Trimble Township July 24 and 25 launch a national defense scrap aluminum collection. Mayor Thomas Williams Sr leads as general chairman with Eugene Hammond and Charles Caldwell assisting. Pots and pans from residents, hardware and grocery drop points, 4-H and scout leaders, and local unions join the effort.

Glouster Trimeble Township Thomas Williams Trimble Township Eugene Hammond Trimble Charles Caldwell Jacksonville Fred Kempton Williams Danford & Danford Hardware A. L. Morrison Hollister John Mingus Hazel Adams Oakdale Beulah Romanoski Union 202 Mine 257 Hunterdon Fraternal Order of Eagles American Legion Boy Scouts Athens County

Mine Safety Foreman Hurt at Mine 255

Herman L. Jauchius safety foreman at Mine 255 was injured Tuesday night when a trap door failed and three empty mine cars struck him. He was dragged some distance, suffering badly bruised legs and a lacerated left leg, but no bones were broken. he is reported in satisfactory condition.

Glouster Herman L. Jauchius Mr. Jauchius

Bear Creek NC named after Squire Boone tale of 93 bears

Bear Creek in North Carolina is linked to Squire Boone and his son Daniel who, during their first winter on the stream, killed 93 bears. The account ties the place name to Boone family activity and a notable hunting claim.

North Carolina Squire Boone Daniel

Tigners To Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

GLOUSTER Min ister C B Tigner and Mrs Tigner celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a special Tuesday service at the Church of Christ. Homer H Vian will remarry the couple. Refreshments follow. all members and guests invited at 7 30 p m.

Glouster C. B. Tigner

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