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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville Water System Survey Nears Completion

The Athens Messenger reports Nelsonville water system work advancing with engineers to test intake, flow, and pressure across the area. Five representatives will visit with plans to begin tests on main supply lines while council debates confirmation of three health board appointees.

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Corning Social Notes and City Controversy Summary

Corning notes report a city health and sanitation controversy over appointing a new sanitary policeman after the death of a prior official. The piece lists residents, church matters, and local social happenings including meetings, visits, alumni events, and legions activities in Nelsonville, Coolville, and nearby townships. The article mentions budget items, street vacation votes, and civic proceedings.

Dinner Plans and Bridge Results Highlight Nelsonville Event

Mrs Mable Grey hosted a social at her home with two tables of bridge. Members were invited to a dinner at K P Hall Thursday evening and to attend the prize ceremony announced by Mrs F A Cady. The gathering included names such as Thelma Frasure Trinia Lamb Helen Garrison and Bettie Rodger. Reservations were requested by calling FA Cady Thelma Frasure Thelma Hutching Vivian Keller and G D Keller.

Tun Mable Grey Nelsonville Pythian Tera Ames Lrs F. A. Cady P. Hall Ind Mrx Thelma Frasure Trinia Lamb Helen. Garrison FA. Cady Thelma Hutching Rodger Vivian Keller

Murray City Grads Meet For Reunion

Murray City holds the ninth annual Murray High School Alumni Association reunion at the Mall. About 200 attended a dinner, with Forrest Ayers welcoming members and Supt. Joe Stone presenting the class of 1940. Officer slate includes Everett Sapp president and Bill Brown vice president. Guests traveled from Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Old Virginia Athens Logan Nelsonville Glouster Bethel. A dance followed at the high school gym with Hammond’s orchestra. Band Boosters plan a benefit party at the high school Thursday evening at 7:30.

Suurmay City Murray High School Forrest Ayers Era Joe ‘Stone Mise Grace ‘Thomas Hubert Lappen Everett Sapp Bill Brown L R. Leaman Colum

Nelsonville Social Notes Recap of local meetings and gatherings

Nelsonville social items report the Woman's Auxiliary of Glenford Dugan Post meeting at 7:30 PM at the Legion Building. Hostesses for Methodist Missionary Society event are announced. Circle of Ruthwan held a June meeting at the Presbyterian Church with social hour refreshments and upcoming picnic. A birthday dinner and various visits are noted among local families and groups including the Bethian Sisters gathering.

Woman's Auxiliary of Glenford Dugan Post Legion Building P. Kelch J. R. Powell Methodist Missionary Society James Beard C. L. Stout Charles Monks

Buchtel Beats Shafer News In Local Outcome

Shafer News reports Buchtel achieving a strong win led by Elkins perfect day and two hits, while Shafer’s Newman hit a top triple in the sixth. The article also lists a parade of local residents and guests visiting relatives around town, including Dixon Tolliver, Lizzie Stitt, Ruth Franken, and several families from Columbus, Logan, and Cleveland. A City Play Park event is noted for Carbondale and Camp Nelson at 5:30, with continued community mentions throughout.

John Dixon Meta Luhrig Shafer Lilly Dixon Tolliver Mattie “Albaugh Ed Bumgardner Dsbard New Straitsville Newman Lizzie Stitt Jones Campbell Elmer ‘Thomas Thompson Ruth Franken Linton Beverly Jean Vire Carter Columbus Watkins Polt Blanche Brooker Charles Walters Woodwom Carolyn Sue Ath Walters Jens Frank Walters Wagner Logan Sehmey Cora’ Walters Colling Margaret Short Marietta Stubbs Phillips Seandmother Mary’ Short Scher Richard Pon Ruth Kandel Cleveland Ewests Ftr Barney Pon Bill Siddel Akron

Legion Post undertakes spring housecleaning and repairs

The Legion Post building undergoes interior woodwork varnish and wash, window sash painting, new cement approach at the front door, cleaned and painted front entrance mar, stonework recementing, and a re-coated roof. Costs largely funded by proceeds from the recent Spring Festival.

Legion Post

Nelsonville 4-H Club Officers Conference at Logan High

Nelsonville 4-H members attended the officers conference at Logan High School on Saturday June 1 starting at 10 am. A movie on X-ray treatment followed a club organization talk and sewing session for advisors. Ruth Bennington led a sewing workshop at 2 pm while others viewed pictures on farming and youth stock ownership. Smoot announced camps opening June 21 and fairs in July and September at Logan.

Nelsonvilly Ineretsonlle Logan Teria Ruth Bennington Iis Smoot

Veteran Coal Miner Dies at Home Here

Nelsonville veteran Albert Harden aged in death Monday at his High Street home after a long coal mining career He is survived by a stepson five brothers and a sister Funeral services will be at Stouts Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 pm with burial at Greenlawn Friends may call at the residence until noon Wednesday

Reanvwille Th . A. Mettler Corning Readville St Remnard’s Sal Ont Cott Il Catholic Ladies of Co Mba Sanitary. Po Survivine Ace Iceman Wils Emma Mary Am Linn Heelin Willa Mill Board E Large Merber John Cope Mary Thexton Zmonh St. Berman Charen Meyés Deny Ceee Ae ‘Board Anthony Tague Lexington Joe Daugherty Office of the Health Ccommlasioner Audie Fang Nelsonville Albert Harden Nelo High St Pile Findley Hurd Jerry Joe Harden Michigan William Deerfield Ohio John Thornville Charles Newark Ella Williams Lancaster Stout Lloyd Evans Burin Greenlawn Friends

Phi Club Bombers Rally Beats Lime Club 19 to 6

SELSONVILLE reports a lopsided night game where the Phi Club bombers overwhelmed Lime Club defenders 19 to 6 at the athletic field. The victory marks the PAL Club’s full power on display as they seek tougher valley opponents. questions should be directed to Rex Diteher, 98 Mill St, Nelsonville.

Selsonville Phi Club

Hollister Grads Gather For 1940 Dinner Dance

Hollister High School alumni hold a 1940 dinner dance as Gene Galloway hosts the event. President John Ming welcomes the class and lists attendees including Elizabeth Noath, John Motnas, Buddy, and many local residents at the gathering in Glouster. Evening program features music, toasts, and socializing with alumni from Columbus, Pontiac, Lyndon, and Cleveland.

Glouster Rollster High School Alum Association Batra Tre Ming Tone Tabite Toastmasty Gene Galloway Thes Sil John’ Ming Tistes Oho Fitelity Es Bria Folicitiers Ies Presse Eliabeth Noath John Motnas Denring Buddy Grenenea Aston Asnong Mix Ataynard Stechhond Mrs. Francis Columbi Meena Gerald’ Cooper

Carnival Sponsored by GLOUSTER-waren Cin

A sample carnival is sponsored by GLOUSTER-waren Cin. It will be held Thursday June 13 in the high school gymnasium at 7 30 p m. Tickets are on sale from club members. Each ticket admits one to the carnival and includes the program refreshments ice cream cake and samples.

Nelsonville Calvin Romine Timothy Bowen Glouster — Waren

Doanville Garden Is Being Planted

Doanville community garden sponsored by the Dorcas Club provides four local men and three helpers in garden work. Ground donated by Miss Nixon and Harry Powell. Planting includes 26 carrot packages 23 beet packages nine radish packages seven lettuce packages 26 cucumber packages 27 pounds onions 100 cabbage plants 150 tomato plants and 800 pounds potatoes. Beans and corn planned later. Produce to support a summer canning project and WPA kitchen use at the school.

Doanville Dorcas Club of M Gardens Miss Nixon Harry Powell Aleeady WPA

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