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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1940

Page

2

Solicitors Urged To End Work Quickly

Nelsonville area volunteers rush to complete Civil Defense assignments this week as facilities like the town hall and safety offices mobilize. Township clerk Frank Johnson and donor Sam Sharif reported early contributions while a local agency lists donor names and amounts for the wat teliet fund.

Nelsonville— Sonotats Vololunteer Frank Johnson Sam Sharif Lucketts Famke Saeitory Wat Teliet

Glouster Lodge Meeting Tonight to Confer Knight

To Meet GisISTER Officers and members of Glouster Lodge No 336 KD P attend lodge tonight June 10 for important business. The rank of Knight will be conferred on candidate Worthy Parker lodge deputy. Mrs WA Bell confined at home in Millfield after a bucket of hot water overturned burns on her right foot.

Nelsonville Kenneth Las ‘Mappelotine Suntay Chauncey Harry Sehnon Donald Mark Fiasheodh Te Ely Glouster Spworth Zalski Camp Nelson Tna Comalete Pane Therdistaraner Washington Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Milfield Gisister Glouster Lodge No Worthy Parker W. A. Bell Millfield Clara Theisen Ors

Dover Children Appear In Program at Church

Children of Chauncey Church of Christ presented a Sunday program under Betty Jane Courtney Flor ice Pendergrass Jennie Jackson and Christine Brown The Junior Choir sang and recited a playlet Ot others Is the Kingdom was performed with William Watkins Lois Ann Shafer Mary Tippie Madeline Johnson Thelma Jean Brooks Donna Selber Hodge Selber Try Marilyn Parry Rufus Goodson Jeanette Blackford Jo Ann Williamson Russell Johnson Ralph Brown Freddie Rupe served as candlelighters Junior Courtney Jerry Conrad Char le Henry and Jerry Goodson collected the offering A large attendance included many visitors.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Betty Jane Courtney Florice Pendergrass Jennie Jackson Christine Brown Ot “Nells William Watkins Lois ‘Ann Shafer Mary Tippie Madeline Johnson Thelma Jean Brookns Donna Selber Hodge Selber Try Marilyn Parry Rufus Goodson Jeanette ‘Blackford Jo Ann Williamson Russell Johnson Ralph Brown Freddie Rupe Junior Courtney Jerry Conrad Charle Henry Jerry Goodson

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes Fragment

Chauncey District social and personal items appear jumbled with multiple garbled phrases and unclear names. The readable fragments mention dates, places, and individuals in a scattered, indecipherable OCR segment with no coherent events or biographical details.

Eagles Win Contest at Chillicothe

The Eagles defeated Monde Paper Co. 6 to 4 in ten innings at Chillicothe. They scored three runs in the top half of the tenth and will play a second game at CAIDieathe next Sunday. the team will then be at home at City Playgrounds. Key players included Taylor, Stout, and Shoemaker with Brown and Taylors’ pitching contributing to the win.

Seward Ciacci Brown Mente Smah Oo Rorsath Nay Henry Spray Jamibn Stout Taylor Tase Hite Shoemaker James Stout Payn Tasioe Walters Doles Rudell Sewars Winn Talls Taye Ior

Nelsonville Social Notes and Local Notices

Nelsonville social notes recount person visits and home gatherings. Mrs Powell entertained Wanan's Summary Society members with devotion lessons and readings. reports from the secretary and treasurer were read. Many residents and guests are listed with travels, hospital stays, and upcoming meetings at local churches and clubs.

Benefit Dance for War Relief in Nelsonville

A Nelsonville benefit dance by a local group supported the War Relief Fund. The Harper Harmony Hounds played at the Knights of Pythias Hall with proceeds aiding the Red Cross. Musicians and volunteers including Brown, Parks, Parke, Wright, Bianchiusa, Woody, Jack, Barber, and Barter were thanked for their services. The AB Club postpones its benefit party until further notice.

Nelsonville War Relief Fund Ingers Ving Hirown Bill Parks Charles Parke Mac Wright

Three Die in Meigs County This Morning

Three people died this morning in Meigs County at homes in Pomeroy and nearby areas. Obituaries note Wil Stalt, a prominent carpenter, and others connected to Dexter and Middleport communities, with funeral plans set for Dexter and Pee Fuel, West Virginia.

Meigs County Pomeroy—Stalt Specvary Aled Mia Defenbacher Columbus Lincoln Hill Kla Anuighter Prioe Kelly Pulling Harry Saxon Mix Dexter Row Amos Anderson Cemetery Henry A. Sommervill O. le. Roush Middleport Haas Pee Fuel W. Va

Wed in May in Chillicothe unite Sheffield and Webster couple

John Sheffield and Mise Jean Webster announce their marriage to be held in Chillicothe on Monday May 27. The Ladies Club of the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met Friday. attendees included Mrs. Rebecca Curtis and many others. A program featured piano by Ruth Ann Nair and singing by Janet Low Norrie, followed by refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Tillie Perry’s home in New Flood.

John Sheffield Don Sheffield Mise Jean Webster Sidney Carpenter Chillicothe Tadies Ann Janet James ‘Easterling Tess van Ribber Tile Berry Gurtin Bis Mary Curt Cant Almvan Charles Barron Htakey Mary ‘Tucker Louise Hooker Fred ’ Robinett Easterling Eiano Sol Ruth Ann Nair Tole Janet Low Norrie Uhgue Hsee Mra Tillie Perry New Flood

Memorial Service Planned by Valley Lodge No 169

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Valley Lodge No 169 will hold a memorial service at Castle Hall on Wednesday evening. A large attendance is urged. Boy Scouts will take part during Court of Honor ceremonies and refreshments will be served afterward.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle’ Hall

Shade Social and Personal Notes From Mingo Junction

Local society items list funeral attendances, family visits, and alumni activities across Mingo Junction and nearby towns. Families traveling between Athens Mansfield Jerseyville and Westerville celebrate weddings, births, and engagements, with social calls and school events noted.

Local Notes on Families and Visits Across Town

Various personal notices from the community recount travels and health events. Wilbur Kirkpatrick visits his father at home, with a stay at Wie Grote Hospital and Crome Hospital noted for recovery after an operation. Several residents, including Hite and McKibben families, are listed with visits, hosting, and social rounds around Athena and nearby areas.

saLnons C Neve Kirkpatrien Columban Kirkpatrick Wilbur Grote Crome Iba Furlee Watson Columbus Federal Grand Jury Duncan Cincinnat Scheer

Scouts Pay Tribute to Dead Sunday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville scouts and families gathered at Greenlawn Cemetery to honor departed Scout leaders and members of Troop 66. Scoutmaster W D Mender led services with Charles Pedigo and Don Sanders assisting, recalling annual memorial gatherings and renewing vows to Scout principles. A brief service was also held at Connett Cemetery for Clyde Smith with former leader Fart Wachenschwanz reading scripture and offering prayer.

Nelsonville Walter Whitlaten Greenlawn Focal Movement W. D. Mender Charles Pedigo Don’ Sand Wilbur 5 McKee Walter Whitlateh Forrest Ruscor Clyde Smith al’ Dilcher Joe Stanley Connett Cemetery Fart Wachenschwanz Donald Sanders

Wooster Field Day Draws Farmers From Southeast Ohio

Harrisonville group members with Robert Turner Wayne Chase J H Musser and Omer Welsh along with Hi H Pickering visited Wooster Experimental Station Wednesday June 15 to review pastures and soil fertility plots. Papers noted fertilizer rates manure effects and beet cattle prospects. Local residents and visitors from Chestnut Street and nearby towns joined in farm tours and social visits at the station and homes in Downing ton Langsville and Athens areas.

Marrisonville Robert Turner Wayne Chase J. H. Musser Omer Welsh Charles Carsey Hi. H. Pickering Meadow Norke Wooster Necsonville - Ropert Fick William Fick Ohio Hattie Farris Washington D. Hi Homer Welsh Asa Jordan Kate Wilson Howard Clark Lena Mae Jordan Zelda Jordan Atking William Jordan John Douglas Downington Sally Gilmore Lillan Jowell Diehl William Day

Benefit party planned by Junior Order in Nelsonville

A benefit gathering hosted by the Junior Order will be held at Forelock Hall on Tuesday June 11 in Nelsonville. Proceeds support local needs.

Nelsonville Hall Forelock

It Is Your Birthday The Stars Say For Today

Genevieve Kemble presents a birthday astrological note for January 11. The outlook highlights high stakes, shifting plans, and opportunities for ambition, energy, and personal advancement, tempered by possible reversals and clever decision making.

Toenday Genevieve Kemble

Time 4-H Club Meeting Led by Mrs Lanning in New Pittsburg

New Pittsburg reports a Time 4-H Club meeting Thursday night with 13 members responding to roll. call. Mrs Esther Lanning won a sack, Mrs June Matheny to host next meeting on June 18. Guests included Miss Theda Peyton of New Straitsville and Miss Juanita Hayes of New Town, and Mr Belle Lanning.

Ast and Daughver Mingo Junction Mm Sargent Emma Smith Athens Han J. C. Bure Orland Johnson Mansfield Joearson K. D. Kienth Akron E.G. Angell Gordon Huth Boyd Angell David Wingert Was Sargent Clyde “Sith Samuel Goodwin Sam Bobo Jim Burt Richard Watts Chas. Creamer Alice Bean Gitson Heta Spien Alice Ilies Rate Sargent Stella Williams Porhiere Tosten James Ot“Mise Mattie David Cowan Fela Avex Garten Sloan Minnesota Sleeper-Barson Uh ‘Inet de le Si Westerville Della Son Jerseyville New Pittsburg Esther Lanning June Matheny Iva Campbell Theda Peyton New Straitsville Juanita Hayes New Town Belle

Mrs Muzio Honors Sister With Birthday Party

CHAUNCEY The Guerra nome Millfield scene of a family gathering Sunday as Mrs Louise Muzio entertained with a chicken dinner in honor of her sister Mrs George Civille for her birthday. Civille was remembered with gifts. Present were Mrs Civille, Mr and Mrs George Civille, and Gabriel Guerra. Anna Marie of Athens. Mrs Louis Muzio. Lucy Anna and Delores. Carolyn Guerra and Joe Guerra.

Chauncey Guerra Nome Millfield Louise Muzio George Civille Civille George Cwille Gabriel Guerra Anna Marie Athens Louis. Muzio Lucy Anna Delores Carolyn” Guerra Joe Guerra

Attendants Attend Ball Game in Cincinnati Sunday

Chauncey McDaniel Carl Wills and others from Millfield Trimble Jacksonville and Glouster traveled to Cincinnati Sunday to attend a ball game. Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton returned from Columbus where their granddaughter Lor Ann Mae received a trade school certificate and they were entertained at dinner by Mr and Mrs Born.

Chauncey Or. c H. C. McDaniel Carl Wills Millfield Andy Anderson Hi Old Morrison Vaughn Earich Trimble L.A. Morrison Jacksonville John Blower Glouster Cincinnati Columbus Daniel Fulton Bernard Bowers Lor Ann Mae Fulton Born

Millfield Church elected delegate to Young People’s Conference

Chauncey Mary Lee Blower daughter of Mr and Mrs Hare Blower was chosen as a delegate at the Millfield Church of Christ School to attend the Young People’s Conference of the Church of Christ to be held this month at New Concord.

Chauncey Wetty Vane Courtney Gilbert Courtney Disciples of Christ Lake Geneva Wisconsin Betty Lehman Lakewood Amsterdam Holland Arthur Lang J.A. Lang Sidney Harvey Nye Courtney Shauncey-Dover’ High School Ohio University Ohio Youth Conference Christian Education Elbert Cleveland Wat Indianapolis Mary Lee Blower Harel Blower Millfield

Auxiliary To Meet CHAUNCEY Mates No 9

The United Mine Workers auxiliary will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday June 12 at 7 30 p m in the K of P Building. President Mrs Addie Tipple will preside and conduct the business session.

Chauncey — Coancey Matesuxiliary No. 9 United Mine Workers K. of P Addie "Tipple

Millfield Opens New Skating Rink with Music and Lighting

Fred Sayer oversaw the opening of a 100 by 50 foot frame skating rink in Millfield. The Saturday night event drew a large crowd, featuring special lighting and loudspeaker music for roller skaters.

Shauncey Millfield Fred Sayer

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