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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
2
The Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association plans a July 1 lake opening at Circle Hill with a Wednesday City Hall meeting to review events. Key topics include sales prospects and gun safety demonstrations, with various features announced for members and the public.
In Nelsonville the notes list numerous visits and gatherings. Donald Lenwden hosted at dinner with guests from Sharonville, Norvos, Hamilton and Columbus. Several residents and guests attend commencements, anniversaries, and church circle meetings. Local families, alumni, and friends are mentioned, with travel to Athens for University events and several weekend visits.
A New Pittsburg area 4-H Club meeting at the New Pittsburg schoolhouse included teen members naming animals for a project, dress patterns for older and younger girls, and a planned trip to Logan. Guests were Mrs. Tva Campbell Mildred Lanning and Mrs. June Mateny. The next meeting is set for June 6.
Public invited to view Townsend educational pictures at Poston School House Tuesday evening. Aimed at local residents seeking Junior civic lessons and community enrichment.
Paul Taylor hurled a one hit win to lift the Eagles to their first win of the season against their old rival the Trains, 60. He struck out nine as only two batters reached base, with nine Eagles' hits and key defensive plays by Ross and Nelson shaping the upset.
Brief funeral services were held Sunday at 10:30 for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Eliott. Burial was in Greenlawn. A benefit party by the Junior Over will be held Tuesday at 8 o clock in the OO F Hall Nelsonville.
The Retail Clerks Union No. 881 holds a regular meeting at 7 30 tonight in the K of P Hall. Election of officers for the next term will be held and all members are urged to attend.
Two complaints on charges of writing numbers were heard in Mayor C. G. Dew's court Saturday. Fred Page and Oscar Oliver pleaded guilty and each was fined $50 and costs. Tonight there is softball practice at the Athletic Field at 6 o'clock. Daughters of Civil War Veterans meet Tuesday at 7:30 in the LO.0.F. hall. important meet urged for all members.
Fragmentary dialogue reveals Madge sensing trouble as Phil Veritzen pushes a family gathering. The scene centers on Veritzen pressuring a plan with Nancy Carew, Mary, and Lilian amid a tense hotel luncheon, with loyalties tested and warnings exchanged.
chaotic conversation centers on Philip Veritzen and Mary as characters discuss interruptions and a looming need for explanation. Lilian notices something off while Otto stays away and others prepare for a meal. tensions rise around possible plans.
Glouster obituary notes Webb Norris age 73 died Sunday at 11 30 am at Front Street home after a two month illness. Born Federal Creek he moved to Glouster in youth and lived there since. Survived by wife Katherine one brother West Norris Trimble a sister Mrs Hattie Howard Trimble and two friends Merrill and Victor Norris. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at the residence with Rev F G Borett of the Methodist Church officiating. interment in Russell Cemetery Jacksonville.
Jacksonville The Ladies Aid Society of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Funeral services for Mrs. James Doane were held in the Jackson Methodist Church. Burial was made in Wood Cemetery. Relatives from out of town attending included numerous named relatives and friends from Angel Ridge Pratts Fork Greens Flum Murray City Columbus and other nearby areas.
Dewey Whyte, manager of a Nelsonville girls softball team, searches for a backer to buy new uniforms and equipment. He warns that without funds, next Sunday's Mansfield game may be canceled. he insists the players can compete with any team but deserve proper uniforms.
Glouster area residents hosted visitors from Detroit Columbus and Knoxville over the weekend. Donna Jo Dennison visited relatives in Detroit. Week end guests included Ralph and Esta Cunningham with family in Columbus and Raymond Cunningham in Knoxville. preparo
Mrs Bertha Ea Hook aged 50 died Saturday while hospitalized in Columbus after ten days of treatment at St Francis Hospital. Survived by husband John and children Henry Pearl Hook Upper Sandusky, Mrs Bertha Wolfe Nelsonville, Mrs Mable Conant and Mrs Hiaura Conant Lancaster, Mrs Florence Davis Sugar Creek, Mildred at home, 20 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild and 2 brothers. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm at Hollister Church with burial in Hollister Cemetery.
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