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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1940

Page

2

Adamson Clothiers Win First Game in Nelsonville Twilight League

Nelsonville action sees Adamson Clothiers defeat Sin Hootowls 6 to 0 in the opening contest. Teams schedule two games next Sunday with delivery boys from Dearie and others in action. Local notes mention fast plays by Murray Stygna and Beckley from Athens as part of the league event.

Athens Omi Jaynoway Adamson Clothiers Nelsonville J. D Chothiers Sin Hootowls Thia Wae Koaracts Vem Soniett Adnan Conignivea Dearie Atarsone Tae Murray Stygna PM Clu Beckley

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings

Nelsonville social page reports MM Club gathering at Mrs Freda Hlellyer on Afams Street. Fifteen members and one guest, Miss Wilbur Pierce, won prizes for contests. Lunch hosted by Mrs Lillian Silcott, plans for next meeting at Hope Hollow. Class No 11 of Methodist School to meet Friday evening at 6 with Mrs Chares Mouka. guests bring own table service. Golden Rule Sunday School Class meets Thursday at 10 with Mrs Elizabeth Green and Mrs Annabell Davis assisting. Mrs Lillian Stover enrolled at Ohio State University for a summer course in journalism. Mrs Howard Muser and Mrs Herbert Leyshon, from Philadelphia, to visit Mr and Mrs R. Stalte. Mrs Mary Cusic of Columbus visiting Mr and Mrs Harry Ashworth and family. daughter Joan heads to World's Fair then Niagara Falls.

Expertaiss Coon Freda Hlellyer Afams St Fone Wilbur Pierce Bee Shatter Shellie Steenrod Mex Lillian Silcott Hope, Hollow Rer Phau Methodist Mra Chares Mouka Priday Ev Hing Maggie Woolery Golden Rule Elizabeth Green Annabell Davis Nfisonville Lillian Stover Ohio State University Jour Allem Mire Howard Muser Herbert Leyshon Philadelphi TR. R Stalte Mary Cusic Columbus and Dire Harry ‘Ashworth Joan Niagara Falls

Community Social Notes From Ringgold and Nearby Towns

Joining CORNING Jonan ues and Charlene Levering visited their grandmother in Ringgold recently. Mr and Mrs Mike Demp and son of Zanesville spent the weekend here with Mrs Mary Haldren. Ste and Mrs Bernard McLain and children were business visitors in Logan Saturday. Lily and Betty Brown Rave ree returned after a stay in Springfield Mrs Jo Smith re visiting. Fl aves in Columbus. Mrs Rose Dunlap Lau Dunlap Gerald Duntay and daughter Ger alfine were in Columbus Friday. Bana Duntay who has spent several days here returned with them to visit for a week before going. Mrs Mery Spence Mee Gladle Morgan and Mrs Bernadine Johnson intended the sample carnival given by the Garden Club at Gloucester on Thursday night. Mrs Merle Levering and son Vernon visited in Zanesville. Mickey Swartz Springtiera mailed relatives here Saturday. Barbara Ann Spence and Louise Swartz returned home with him after a visit there. Miss Howdyshell and Carl Beery Logan were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Bernard McLain. Correction: John Finnearty Athens youth who began a term at Mansfield Reformatory after pleading guilty last week to an indictable offense, but not other indictments in a Messenger story last night, was erroneously stated as having additional indictments.

Corning Jonan Ues Charlene Levering Ringgold Mike Demp Zanesville Mary Haldren Ste Bernard McLain Logan Ana Betty Brown Rave Springfield Jo. Smith Flaves Columbus Rose Dunlap Lau Dunlap Gerald Duntay Ger Alfine Bana Duntay Mery ‘Spence Mee Giadle Morgan Bernadine Johnson Giouster Merle ‘Levering and Son Vernon Mickey Swartz Springtiera Barbara Ann Spence Louise Swartz Miss Howdyshell Carl Beery

Rev George To Lead Dorr Run Service

Broadwell churches plan a Friday meeting with Rev. George M. Wright heading a Dorr Run service. The event features the Hermon A B Church and other local clergy in a joint worship through the late morning hours.

Rev. George Dorr Broadwell Churches Ned Paar Hermon A. B Wm" George Pp. E. Wrigt

Community Gathering at McLeish with Covert Family Hosts

A social gathering is planned at McLeish Doanville Friday night hosted by Miss Dorothy Covert with Meg, Euth Ak, Hardy and Mrs Ellie Covert assisting as hostesses. The event centers on a neighborhood get together organized by local residents.

Doanville Dorcas Clu Dorothy Covert Meg Euth Ak, Hardy Ellie Covert

Jack Martin To Again Sing in Movie

Blonville Sem Metlamee received a photo of Kay er and his orchestra posted in the Colonial window for Friends of Jack Martin, saxophonist in the group. The ensemble, active at Catalina Islands, starts a new motion picture with Martin performing a singing part as well.

Kayer Jack Martin Catalina Islands Martin Nelsonville

French Planes Departing for African Bases

Article reports on wartime moves with French and German forces in Europe and Africa. It notes Petain and Weygand ordering continued resistance in Normandy and Brittany, with German advances toward Cherbourg and Rennes and the Brest port at risk. It mentions Spanish air activity over the Mediterranean, Canada’s conscription bill, and Japan seeking status quo in Indo China with cautious diplomacy toward Germany and Italy.

France Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Munich Henri Philippe Petain Maxime Weygand Normandy Britanny Cherbourg Rennes Britann Enj Brest Mediterranean Africa Canada W. J. Mackenzie Iain Action Europe Indo-China Netherlands East Indies Asahi Japan Germany Italy

Dexter Brief Social And Personal Mention

Dexter social column records visits and gatherings with names and places including Columbus Springfield Baltimore Athens Lancaster Albany Akron and California. The piece lists Mr and Mrs Davis Edmonson Amos Folden Glaze Hugg Nelson Queen Braley Romine Saxton Delaney and Plum among others for recent and weekend visits or relatives.

Norma Queen Cora Braley California Mira Holly McDonald Maine Braley Akron Grant Romine Mew Done Witaante Ironton Mire Lewin Saxton Claude ‘Delaney A. —. Plum

Price Changes Hurt Farmers, Wertz States

Dr W R Wertz extension economist of Ohio State University told Athens High School today that price changes hurt farmers and the economy. He said the nation has capital and labor but cannot make the economic machine work and warned of government overreach limiting farming compared with regulation in other industries. The meeting drew over 100 farmers ministers and students and continues tomorrow with talks by Dr Raymond C Crist and Dr J M Kolb.

W. R. Wertz Ohlo State University the Institute On Rural Affairs Athens High School America Faye Dr. Wertz Raymond C. Crist University of Line Wil J. Mi. Kolb University of Wirconain

The People o the Land discussion groups meet twice daily

Discussion groups under trained supervision will meet both mornings and at 1 30 p m daily afternoon forum will be held with the speaker of the morning duties.

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Damage suit in auto collision filed in Nelsonville

Albert McClain sues Lloyd Patterson in Common Pleas Court over a March 21 collision at 4th and Shestnut Streets Nelsonville. Plaintiff claims Patterson ran a red signal and failed brakes, totaling $178.50 in damages and lost use.

4Th and Shestnut Sts Nelsonville Common Pleas Court Albert McClain Lloyd Patterson Patterson McClain

Will Meet With Mrs Sanders in Selsonville Club

Selsonville Past Council More Club will meet Thursday evening at Mrs J J Sanders home Pleasantview Ave at 1 30. Nelsonville W BA Officers Club meeting tonight at 7 o clock postponed one week or until next Wednesday night. Clur benefit party in Pocahontas Hall at 8 o clock will be held. Ralph D Sneath a Tiffin banker dies in Indiana traffic crash with $1 285 000 amount noted.

Selsonville Counmore Club J. J. Sanders Pleasantview Ave Nelsonville—W.ba Nelsonville ABC Clur Pocahontas Hall Mullain Ralph ‘D. Sneath Indiana

Scouts to meet Nelsonville Troop 64 tonight

Scouts Will Meet Nelsonville Troop No 64 for a special meeting this evening. Scouts are asked to bring knives and an axe.

Nelsonville Vimi-T Oirlock

Stars Say- For Thursday June 20 Horoscope

Genevieve Kemble forecasts a day of emotional, romantic and aspirational aims. Those with birthdays may see rich fulfillment and ready help from friends in financial standing. Creative urges rise with high ambitions, aiding career and popularity.

Genevieve Kemble Fg Inced Peruonal Protigy

Inventor touts high speed flying tank to end war

NEA Service staff correspondent reports on an alleged flying tank devised by a veteran inventor. The craft combines caterpillar tracks with air propulsion, claiming 8000 horsepower and a 90 mm cannon. He says it could deploy in air after a short run and foresees action with the navy, asserting it could end the war and eliminate bombing.

NEA Washington United States Christie Navy Ays Christie Eith

Personal and Social Notes Of Syracuse

Personal and social notes from Syracuse detail community life including visits, teaching staff movements, church events at Asbury Methodist, ice cream social fundraiser, and social calls. Topics include teachers Joseph Quisenberry and Eleanor Karr visiting family, Mrs. Helen Underhill visiting relatives, and local families hosting gatherings and attending events.

Mrs Bland Heads WBA Review In Local Election

At the regular meeting of WBA Review No 240 Mrs Bessie Bland was elected president to fill the expired term of Mrs Leah Fick Memorial services will be held June 25 and Mrs Bland Mrs Viola Keplar and Mrs Ida Duskey will host the next meeting in the organization’s activities.

Nilsa W. B.A. Review No Bessie Bland Leah Fick Viola Keplar Ida Duskey

Opposition to Pension Raise Draws Ohio Chamber Meeting

Members and District Councillors of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce met in Columbus to mobilize sentiment against increasing the monthly pension maximum from 30 to 40 dollars. Secretary Dixon said opposition stems from belief tax increases would be needed, diverting resources from National Defense.

Columbus Ohio Chamber of Commerce Kart Dixon Ohio Chamber Ohio Sele Fundamentally Econo Suny Financia Me

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