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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Seniors Hear Annual Sermon by Pastor

Nelsonville High School held its annual close sermon Sunday night as 41 seniors, faculty, and trustees entered to a processional. Rev Freer urged graduates to trust in God, develop clear thinking, love others sincerely, and pursue Christian character. music by the Giel t Club and orchestra accompanied the service. Commencement exercises are set for Thursday at 8, with Rev James Thom of Columbus delivering the speech.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Meme Bere Toxrd of Donald E. Maxton Albert" Selbee Gielt Gie Club Harold LeFavor Margaret Warren Lloyd Evans Charles Free Freer Babcock Lee Club Green Cathedral James ‘Thom Broad Street Methodist Church Columbus Ghia B.A. Awe

Breakfast honoring Nelsonville seniors at Methodist Church

In Nelsonville a Saturday morning breakfast for 14 senior graduates with mothers and guests featured class colors of rose and Bold, table cards with caps, and a program of singing speeches and trip reminiscences to Washington. Four junior girls assisted with serving at the Jones Tong table alongside numerous relatives and friends.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Washington Mary Jane Howe Rita Mae Dunkle Mary K.shields Martha Pergrin Me. Daniel Kinneer Figley Mr. Arnold Miss Sharp Mint Shaw Miss Moorhead George Donald George Irene Hoch Lovensheimer Hanna Lenore Hannas Sowers Bob Sowers Keating Kathleen

Three Appear in Court of Mayor

SELSONVILLE three individuals faced Mayor C G Dew court on Memorial Day. Pat Allen pleaded guilty to taking a quart of wine from the City Wine Store and received a $50 fine plus 30 days in jail. Albertiss Hawk pleaded guilty to assault and battery with $10 and costs. Harve Anders paid $5 and costs on a guilty plea to an intoxication charge.

Selsonville C. G. Dew Pat Allen

Scouts Meet at Eagles Building for Troop 64 Camp Prep

An all registered Scouts and Leaders of Troop 64 gather tonight at the Eagles Building troop rooms for final instructions. Leaders request all boys planning to attend the Camporee in Parkersburg to attend for last guidance and readiness.

Eagles Parkersburg

League Will Be Organized Wednesday

SELSONVILLE reports a meeting set for Wednesday June 4 at 6 p m at the high school athletic field to form a soft ball league. Managers desiring entry should attend as a six team association is planned with play starting Monday June 9. Rules and eligible players will be decided. Adamson Clothiers, last year’s champions, plan another strong team along with Camp Nelson, the runners-up.

Selsonville Adamson Clothiers Camp Nelson

Amesville Tuesday Night Class Meets at Home

Amesville notes report a Tuesday night gathering at the home of Mex Naomi Phillips with sixteen attendees. Members heard a talk on the National Art Gallery and the Life of Andrew Mellon and shared refreshments after the session.

Appreciation for Hocking Valley figure Harry Kelly ends with loss

Nelsonville remembers Harry Kelly known as Buck a tireless community helper who championed the underprivileged. He carried a paper for donations and opposed sham while supporting Republican candidates and local causes. The community mourns a vigilant citizen and friend who lived for others.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Harry Kelly Buck St. Peter Kelly Ledger Republican Party

Postponed meeting for Chiefs and church class notes

A Wednesday meeting of the Past Chiefs group with Mr. Robert Eddy was postponed to Tuesday evening June 10. Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ will meet with Mrs. J. J. Ottis on Tuesday June 3 at 7 30. Several daily visits and weekend guests are listed, including families from Columbus Athens Plainfield and Marietta, with travel to Independence Kentucky.

Eany Robert Eddy Church of Christ J. J. Ottis Rous Armstrong Stra Ralph Armstrong Clara, Frost Columbus C. G. Kreppel Armstrong Frost Kreppel A. S. Bethel Athens L. T. Rhoads B. W. Powell Independence James Knight W. W. Knight Ira Ink Stanley Bertha Nelson Bill Alma Mich Shirley Ohio Universit Hulda’ Warren Marietta Mary Jean Waren Mayfield Ky Charles Warren Plainfield N. J Sure W. W. Warren Leighton Aumitser Earl Gilbert Frank Selbert W. H. Bechtold Nelsonville Dave Evans W. B. Crawford Sarah E. Davis Gil|ead Reese Davis Ravenna L. A. Davis Dayla Wallace” Gler Pomeroy E. O. Beekman Delaware J. A. Davis Sam Hanley John Hanley Joan Cleveland Gay Aumiller Frank Tedrow Maryin Tedrow James Sharp Jewett Stella Jewett Detroit Charlee Keizer Bremen Estel Crabtree St. Louis Crab

Daly Daily Schedule Fragments and Timings

Fragmentary timetable items list daily sections for a diplomat schedule with scattered times. Mentions Daly Daly Dally and a Monday to Sunday sequence with entries around afternoon and evening hours.

Double Parkers Fined by Mayor in Nelsonville Court

Six double parkers paid $1 penalties in the mayor's court at week’s end. Carl Campbell was tagged twice Saturday and paid $2. Other violators listed include Hubert Ackison Willard Hall William Hall Ea Figgins and Alfred Doy.

Nelsonville Carl Campbell Hubert Ackison Willard Hall William Hall Ea Figgins Alfred Doy

Glouster Social Notes and Local Gatherings

Glouster social notes describe Mrs Elsie Underwood hosting Trimble Ladies Aid at her Trimble home with Miss Merle Danford as co host. Jacksonville Methodist Church Woman's Society for Christian Service meets Tuesday at 8 30 pm with Mrs A Woodgerd in charge. missionary program and refreshments planned. Local residents attend hospital visits travel from Columbus Akron for medical care and social events. alumni banquets and family visits noted.

Sauuninn Elsie Underwood Ladies Aid Trimble Merle Danf ‘Ord Jacksonville Women's Society For Christian Service Jacksonville Methodist Church A. Woodgerd

Water service scheduled to be off for three hours

North of College Ave residents are advised water service will be suspended from 8 to 11 o'clock Tuesday morning June 3. A new valve is being installed in the mains in that section to complete the upgrade.

Seany Wach College Ave

Rob Filling Station Fire Near Nelsonville Report

A late Friday night incident at Gabriel's Filling Station west of Nelsonville involved cigarettes and firecrackers being moved from the site. Police were alerted to the disturbance and began an investigation into possible tampering and risk to the station and surrounding area.

Ieuounyiin Gabriel Nelsonville

Circus Train Wallusion Draws Crowd Along New York Tracks

Large crowd gathered along the Central Railroad tracks Sunday afternoon to watch the Hennie Circus special train of 80 cars pass through the city. The circus was en route to Charleston West Virginia for a one day stand.

Wallusion New York “Central Hennie Circus Charleston W. Va

Local group seeks to form baseball team at recreation center

A community drive invites interested boys and men to report at the baseball diamond between 1 and 6 pm Monday to organize a team. The effort aims to assemble players under the guidance of Lesaers or the local recreation center.

Bride Bar Barbara Beal Weds Elmer Lowry at Nelsonville

Miss Barbara Jeanne Beal daughter of Glouster Beal becomes the bride of Private Elmer David Lowry son of Jacksonville in a Nelsonville ceremony. Rev A Freer officiates. The bride wore a lime green dress with blue accessories and attendants were Mr and Mrs Herbert Dust. The bride is a 1940 Oyster High School graduate and will be stationed at Camp Virginia.

Church of Christ Nelsonville Barbara Jeanne’ Beal K. C. A. Beal Glouster Elmer David Lowry Alberus Lowry Jacksonville CA. Freer Herbert Dust Bride Oyster High ‘School Camp Verirginia

Hollister Grads Meet For Annual Banquet

Hollister High School alumni and guests gathered for the fourth annual banquet on May 30 at the school building. Principal F. Miller praised the 1941 class, noted county basketball champions and track athletes Jack Rothry and Paul Maynard, and new officers for 1942 were elected: Guy Vaughan president, Tony Ruther vice president, Freda Shepard Simons secretary, and Robert Cooper Jr. treasurer. About 75 couples danced to Jimmie Johnson’s orchestra with Jo Lavon Faires of Glouster providing vocals.

Glouster Hollister High School Uilding F. Miller Jimmie Johnson Jo Lavon Faires L. R Faires GHS

Band Boosters Meet Tonight At Glouster High School

Band Boosters club will meet at 7 30 in the high school auditorium to decide important matters. Parents of the Glouster School Band are urged to attend. NES Order will hold a benefit party Tuesday at 7 30 in the LOOF Halt.

Glonster Glouster

Join in National Defense Program in Steubenville

Steubenville officials including Marshal Fred Sock and Fire Chief John Crawford joined police officers and other fire chiefs from Ohio to organize a home defense program. The effort focuses on coverage against arson and other threats as part of the national defense initiative.

Glouster Fredsock John Crawford Steubenville Ohio

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