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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1941
Page
2
Nelsonville Twilight League game canceled by rain
Continued rainfall in the Hocking Valley cancels Nelsonville Twilight League action. Tonight's game is off, tomorrow Logan Mingos face Carbonhill Longstreth, and rain has delayed Logan Mingos practice as floods affect low-lying areas and postpone multiple games in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Logan Mingos
Carbonhill-Longstreth
Hocking Valley
Loyal Workers 4-H Club Plans Ohio River Tour
Nelsonville 4-H members met June 10 at their advisor’s home for a regular business session with eleven present. They discussed club projects and a tour by bus to Gallipolis and a seven hour Ohio River boat excursion. Next meeting is June 25 with a potluck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
4-H
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Mrs. Moore Honors Her Grandchildren
Nelsonville Mrs Frank Moore entertained at dinner Sunday honoring her new grandson and granddaughter Mr and Mrs Stanley Reed who were married Saturday noon in the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs Moore used roses in the living room and on the dinner table. Covers were laid for 12 the bride and bridegroom and the two families Miss Betty Stewart assisted Mrs Moore in serving her guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Frank Moore
Stanley Reed
First Presbyterian Church
Boy Is Removed To Hospital Sunday
Nelsonville reports 11 year old Bobby Barrons son of Mr and Mrs George Barrons was taken to St Anthony's Hospital Columbus Sunday for appendicitis surgery. Parents accompanied him and mother stayed with him. Father said condition was satisfactory upon returning home last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bobby
George Barrons
St. Anthony's Hospital
Columbus
Organizer To Address Murray City Eagles
Nelsonville Miller will be guest speaker at the Murray City Aerue F.O.E. meeting on Tuesday June 7. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City Eagles
Nelsonville
Ad Miller
Murray City Aerue F.O.E
Fidelis Class Meeting Planned at Church
Fidelis Class will gather at the church tomorrow at seven thirty. Hostesses named are Mrs. H D Craig Mrs Mable Haffner and Miss Margaret Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
H. D. Craig
Mable Haffner
Margaret Johnson
Nelsonville Junior Order Benefit at IOOF Hall
A junior order plans a benefit at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville Tuesday evening at 7 30. Proceeds support the group and community activities in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
IOOF
Glouster Mayor Plans To Collect Unpaid Fines
A State Highway Department auditor visited Glouster last week to review unpaid traffic fines in Mayor Thomas Williams Sr s court He suggested re arresting debtors at extra cost and jailing them until payments are made The mayor said he will notify debtors before any arrests and will cooperate with the plan Meanwhile Methodist Primary Department children are invited to meet at the church Tuesday at 2 PM for Children s Day activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
State Highway Department
Thomas Williams, Sr
Williams
Methodist Primary Department
Gail Roberts Named to Eastern State Teachers College Honor Roll
Gail Roberts, visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs Vane Roberts, earned honor roll recognition at Eastern State Teachers College in Richmond Kentucky. He also earned numerals for football and basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Gail Roberts
Vane Roberts
Eastern State Teachers College
Richmond
Arkansas Family Visits in Amesville District
Rev and Mrs L Mollenkopf and children from Stuttgart Ark visit in Amesville for three days with relatives. They spend time at the Homer Simons Greens Run home and with Lewis Morris family. They plan a visit to Castalia to see Rev Mollenkopf's grandmother, 93.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Co. L. Mollenkopf
Harold
Katherine
Chalmer
Margaret
Edythe
Stuttgart
Ark
Lewis Morris
Homer Simons
Greens Run
Simons
Fbileene
Glenn McDaniel
Billy
Athens
Mollenkopfs
Rev. Mollenkopf
Castalia
Mollenkopf
Orpha Simons
Native of Perry Co Dies in Columbus
Ernest E. Hazelton 51 died of a heart attack at his Columbus home Saturday. Funeral services set for 10:30 am Tuesday at the P. Rutherford chapel with burial in Union Cemetery. Hazelton represented West Virginia Coal and Coke Co of Cincinnati in the city for 10 years and lived in Columbus 35 years. He was a Mason in Amesville Lodge, a World War II veteran, and a member of Franklin Post American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ernest E. Hazelton
P. E. Rutherford Chapel
Union Cemetery
West Virginia Coal and Coke Co
Cincinnati
Perry County
Amesville Lodge of Masons
Franklin Post
American Legion
Max Armstrong Overcome by Ammonia Fumes at Plant
GLOUSTER Max Anderson of Orient grandson of Mr and Mrs Herbert Armstrong was seriously injured Sunday night when overcome by ammonia fumes at Columbus Packing Company. Firemen revived him and he was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus in serious condition. Mrs Armstrong and daughter Sabra Jo Ellen Phil and Sally Carter left for Columbus. Last week Mr and Mrs Anderson and young son Frederick visited the Armistrongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Max Anderson
Orient
Herbert Armstrong
Columbus Packing Company
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Dr. Lancaster Earns Degree at Columbus Ceremony
Herrold Lancaster, librarian at Heidelberg University, was among graduates at Columbia University on June 3. A Nelsonville native, he finished Nelsonville High in 1916 and plans a twenty fifth reunion with his class on June 6. He holds a 1920 B S from Ohio Wesleyan and an M A from Ohio State in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Columbia University
Herrold Lancaster
Heidelburg
Tiffin
Lancaster
Henry Lancaster
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio State University
College of Education
Loyal Workers Class to Meet Tuesday Night
The Loyal Workers Class of the M. E. Church led by Mrs. Emily McMana May will meet Tuesday night at Mrs. Faye Howard’s River Road home. Hostesses are Mrs. Stout and Mrs. Pidcock. devotional leader is Mrs. Scott. Transportation meet at Central School corner by seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
M. E. Church
Emily McManamay
Faye Howard
River Road
Mary Stout
Elizabeth Pidcock
Minnie Scott
Central School
Langley announces birth of daughter Marsha Jane
Nelsonville notices the birth of a daughter named Marsha Jane to Mr and Mrs Dan Langley Jr on Thursday June 12. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dan Langley Sr and Mr and Mrs Orland Gandee Sr with great grandparents Mr and Mrs L A Gandee and Mrs Ida Rosser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Dan Langley, Jr
Marsha Jane
Dan Langley
Orland Gandee Sr
L. A. Gandee
Ida Rosser
Mrs Dorothy Vorkes Returns From Steubenville Visit
Miss Dorothy Vorkes came back Friday after a two week visit in Steubenville as guest of her sister Mrs Walter Floto. Her niece Martha Floto accompanied her home for a visit. Miss Marjorie McEbeary of Sligo Pa and William McEntire of Warren returned after a several days visit with Miss Lillian Stover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Vorkes
Steubenville
Walter Floto
Martha Floto
Marjorie McEbeary
Sligo
William McEntire
Warren
Lillian Stover
Mizpah Class Meeting Delayed
Nelsonville Mizpah Class meeting announced for Tuesday evening with Mrs Nora Siddle has been postponed one week to Tuesday evening June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nora Siddle
Thompson elected sophomore class president at Rio Grande
Honor Thompson of Glouster was chosen president of the Rio Grande College sophomore class for the next academic year after completing his freshman year. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson of Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Jimmie Thompson
Fred Thompson
Paris
Rio Grande College
Astrological forecast looks for cautious ambition and public progress
Monday's forecast warns of possible adverse periods yet hints at benefits if you apply sound judgment and determined tactics. Expect treachery to be vanquished, and note potential opportunities for finance and public welfare driven by initiative. A child born today may show energy and public spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Kemble
Henshaw 41st wedding anniversary noted at Logan dinner
Glouster notes mark Mr. and Mrs. John H. Henshaw’s 41st anniversary with a Logan dinner party hosted by James Brown of Pittsburgh. Guests included Iris Cunningham Pittsburgh and Ray Kemp ton Detroit. gifts featured a silver chest and money. The couple wed June 7 1900 at the bride’s parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
John H. Henshaw
Logan
James Brown
Pittsburgh
Iris Cunningham
Ray Kempton
Raymond
Detroit, Mich
Henshaw
Past Noble Grands Club meets in Odd Fellow Hall
Nine members and five guests attended the Past Noble Grands Club gathering in the Odd Fellow Hall on Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs. Joseph Cheney, Nancy Ann Cheney, Miss Neva Golding, Lois Golding, and Mary Elizabeth Cheney. The night featured games and a mystery box by Mrs. Mary E. Roberts going to Mrs. Joseph Cheney, plus a pan social refreshment. The next meeting is set for July 10 at Mrs. Lennie Snowden’s Walnut Hill home with Mrs. Edna Embrey co-hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grands Club
Odd Fellow Hall
Joseph Cheney
Nancy Ann
Lancaster
Neva Golding
Lois Golding
Mary Elizabeth Cheney
Mary E. Roberts
Lennie Snowden
Walnut Hill
Edna Embrey
Yocums and Belle Visitors Return From St Louis Trip
Friday and Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yocum were Mrs. F. T. Graves of Belle West Virginia and others en route home after a ten day vacation in St. Louis with Captain and Mrs. Emmett Stevens. Miss Lalla Danford joined Rev. and Mrs. Miles Hoon for the weekend in Columbus with Harold Kinney and family. Elson Stephenson and Mary Vermaaten of Warren spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Joe Stephenson in Walnut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fitch
M. M. Bryson
John S. Blower
Ernest Williams
Sara Willis
Amesville
Order of Eastern Star
E. L. Jones
Toledo
D. D. Harrold
Dorothy Harold
E. K. Bryson
John Bryson
Cleveland
Buckeye Lake
Frank Yocum
F. T. Graves
Belle
W. Va
St. Louis
Emmett Stevens
Glenna Yocum
Lalla Danford
Miles Hoon
Columbus
Harold Kinney
Elson Stephenson
Mary Vermaaten
Warren
Joe Stephenson
Walnut
History of horses from ancient fox-like ancestor
The narrative traces the horse lineage to the Tertiary period when a small fox-like creature with multiple toes lived in swampy terrain. From this creature evolved the modern horse, marking an evolutionary development across ages.
Plant explorers sought new foods for the world
History notes how many explorers never found new lands but advanced science by seeking new plants for the global food supply. Their quest bridged botany and nutrition, expanding understanding of edible species and agricultural potential worldwide.
Colonels Origin: Italian Word Behind Military Rank
The term colonel derives from the Italian colonello meaning a leader of a column at the head of a regiment. This etymology traces through military tradition and language history.
Chauncey Church Groups Honor Bride-Elect Sarah Thomas
About 50 Chauncey Church of Christ members attended a miscellaneous shower for Miss Sarah Thomas at the Parish House. The event, hosted by the Friendship Class, celebrated her upcoming marriage to Harold Brown on June 21 at the bride’s parents home, Rice and Margaret Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Church of Christ
Sarah Thomas
Harold Brown
Blanche Brown
Pontiac
Mich
Rice Thomas
Charlotte Bricker
Christine Brown
Ruth Fiske
Thomas
Church of Christ and
Church School
Reena Simpkins
Pearl Henry
Chauncey District Social and Personal Visit Notes
Chauncey residents and visitors are listed as Mr. and Mrs. Dow Sanders of near Albany with Hazel Lahugh. Miss Clara Crawford, Minford postmaster, visited Chauncey relatives. Mrs. Mabel Cage of Athens toured Chauncey to see L. C. Champlin and Frank Lands family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dow Sanders
Albany
Millfield
Chester Sanders
Hazel Lahugh
Clara Crawford
Minford
Blanche Champlin
Frank Lands
Mabel Cage
Athens
L. C. Champlin
Kate Lowery
Thomas Lowery
Marietta Hospital
Kenneth Lands
Johnnie
Marilyn
Charleston
W. Va
Convention attendees return from Columbus
Mrs. Alice Thei Sen, a Pocahontas Lodge trustee, and Mrs. Elsie Misner, a delegate from Mazon Council D of P Lodge, Millfield, returned from Columbus after attending the state convention held last week at the Deshler Wallick Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Alice Thei Sen
Pocahontas Lodge
Elsie Misner
Mazon Council
D. of P. Lodge
Millfield
Columbus
Order
Deshler-Wallick
Mrs Helen Sanders Hosts Millfield Needle Club Night
Mrs Helen Sanders will host a Wednesday night meeting for members of the Millfield Needle Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Helen Sanders
Millfield
Needle Club
Divorce petition filed against Susan Maple in Ohio court
Susan Florabelle Maple of 24 E James St River Rouge Michigan is notified Russell Maple filed a divorce petition in case No 17772 in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio. The hearing will be on or after June 23 1941. Attorney R W Finsterwald represents the plaintiff. May 12 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Florabelle Maple
E. James St
River Rouge
Michigan
Russell Maple
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Ohio
R. W. Finsterwald
Appointment of Harold Woodgerd as Executor in Emma J. Woodgerd’s Estate
Harold Woodgerd of 165 Seventh Street Middle Port Ohio is appointed executor of the estate of Emma J. Woodgerd also known as Emma Woodgerd, deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated June 9 1941. Probate Judge Francis D White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Woodgerd
Seventh Street
Middle Port
Ohio
Emma J. Woodgerd
Emma Woodgerd
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said County
Chauncey Birthday Club Hosts Surprise Gifts
The Chauncey Birthday Club gathered at Mrs. Eunice Harvey home. Gifts of pictures were given to Mrs Charlene Barrows and Mrs Dorothy Staley for their birthday anniversaries. Games, contests and prizes followed with attractive refreshments. Members present included Mrs Lillie Wallace Mrs Betty Wallace Mrs Minnie Whitmore Mrs Ruth Smith Mrs Elizabeth Dickerson Mrs Mildred Conrad Mrs Kathleen Wallace Mrs Char lene Barrows Mrs Dorothy Staley and Mrs Eunice Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Eunice Harvey
Charlene Barrows
Dorothy Staley
Lillie Wallace
Betty Wallace
Minnie Whitmore
Ruth Smith
Elizabeth Dickerson
Mildred Conrad
Kathleen Wallace
Chauncey Ladies Aid to Host Quilting Session
The weekly quilting event of the Ladies Aid Society at Chauncey M. E. Church will be held in the church on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society of
Chauncey M. E
Emotions Among Animals Mirror Human Feelings
The article argues that nearly all core human emotions exist in animals, listing chagrin fear grief hate jealousy joy love and surprise as examples. It suggests a continuity of emotion across species, challenging strict human exceptionalism.
Extreme Sun Interior Heat Would End Life Nearby
An ordinary coin heated to solar interior temperatures would render life impossible within thousands of miles. This speculative statement underscores the extreme warmth of the sun’s interior and its impact on habitability.
Rail Timetable Fragments for East and West Bound Trains
Readable portions show schedules for Baltimore and Ohio East Bound and West Bound trains Diplomat National Limited and daily/no daily services. Listings include departure and arrival times across Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central lines with daily and Sunday exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Diplomat
National Limited
Chesapeake & Ohio
NEW York Central South
NEW York Central North
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U. S. Supreme Court
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Harlan
Brooklyn
Mrs. Moore
Fidelis
Isaaa
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General Motors
Arkansas
Perry Co
Max Armstrong
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Honor Thompson
Chauncey Church
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