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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
2
Gallipolis reports Acme Roiler Works on the Ohio River near Chickamauga Creek operating desultorily as manager Charles Arthur cites inability to secure fabricated steel. Three river steamers are said to be affected by the slowdown amid the steel shortage.
The article notes firms have ordered new holl ers with the plant but cannot secure accommodations for the stated reason. It states more than half of U S cigarette production is manufactured in three North Carolina cities Durham Reidsville and Winston Salem.
Chesser pitched a no hit no run game for Carbondale against Camp Nelson at the City Playground as Carbondale won 3 to 0. H Frank had two hits and two runs while Camp Nelson showed solid defense. Logan Mingos and Carbon Hill Longstreth planned a postponed game tonight.
Nelsonville weekly social notes record M E Church Loyal Workers class meeting at Mrs. Faye Howard's home with 22 members and seven guests. July 15 brings an all day picnic at Mrs. Margaret Woolery’s Zion Ridge. M C T Club plans an annual Logan picnic. Bridge and other visits, hospital updates, and family travel are noted including Katharine Skiver's appendicitis recovery and Diane Crabtree's tonsil operation in St. Louis.
In Nelsonville George Young of Hamley Run pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined 50 dollars plus costs after arrest near the skating rink. Leonard Hill of Nelsonville received stolen railroad iron and paid 10 dollars plus costs. Three others faced intoxication charges and were fined five dollars plus costs. Kate Russell changed her plea to guilty for assault and battery, earning a 10 dollar plus costs fine.
Bradford Bible School attendance noted for Sunday June 15. Rev J P Miller of Bradbury visited Mrs Lydia Hysell and Mrs Charles Buck. Clarence Might and sons Lawrence and David spent Sunday with John Might in Jacksonville. Sanford Russell Akron visiting grandmother Mrs Jessie Russell. Nancy Might West Rutland visited son Clarence Might. Guy Russell Clyde Stewart left for Columbus seeking work. Billy Hendricks Parkersburg visiting grandparents Ed and Mrs Russell. Stephen Might on leave from Bremen enjoyed home weekend.
Charles B. Lax aged 67 died at his Carbon Hill home last night. Survived by wife Tillie six children and siblings in Nelsonville Carbon Hill and Longstreth. Funeral plans not yet set. Nelsonville notice follows about a Daughters of America benefit party at the LO.C.F. Hall Friday at 7:30. An archelon turtle, twelve feet long, was noted as the largest known.
Nelsonville community members praise Canal Road improvements and the removal of old sheds and debris. They commend residents who have transformed back yards with gardens and paint. Despite progress, they note remaining trash and urge continued beautification efforts.
At the national Children of American Revolution convention in Columbus, Ohio, three Ohio youths will be interviewed on a WBNS broadcast at 3 45 PM Saturday. Martha Hickman of Nelsonville, John Martin of Springfield, and Sara Johnson of Granville will participate, with a tea dance on the program.
A medical note cites healthful sun rays with wavelengths from 280 to 320 millionths of a meter while a separate observation reports a snake twitching after death lasting from minutes to hours.
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