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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1941

Page

2

Kimberly Local Honors Veteran Miners in Hocking Valley

Kimberly Local No. 3005 United Mine Workers elected Granville Green president for the new term and formed a seven member committee to select gifts for members now in U S military service. About 180 ballots were counted at Spray Hall Ne senville. A 50 year medal was presented to Isaac Six Oliver Hoskins and Thomas Spencer for long service. Seven Local members are in the armed forces with a gift committee considering inscribed emblem rings for each volunteer or recruit.

Kimberly United Mine Workers of America United States Army of Navy Granville Green Spray Hall Nesenville Hing Hoskins F Industrial Labor Council Hocking Sunday Creek Valleys Everett Hewlett Burial Fund C. B. Lent Gaile Monk Paul Wachenschwanz Charles Desso David Christian Win Bois Carl’ Landerback Kimberly Local C. Hoskins Isaac Six Nelsonville Rt. 3 Oliver Hoskins Thomas Spencer Nelsonville Hosking Ias Spencer Knights of Labor Organization of the United Mine Workers of America Columbus Hoskins Lume Armed Services Don Wachenschwanz Nelsonville Rt U.S. Navy Guy ‘Traugh Ralph ‘Traugh Roy Cagg Clifford Pickett Nelson

Chauncey Church of Christ Hosts Women's Bible Class

Chauncey Church of Christ Woman's Bible Class will meet Wednesday at 1 30 p m in Mrs John Shafer's home. Mrs Carl Shafer is president and Mrs Homer Johnson leads the devotions. All women of the church are invited.

Hauncey Woman's Bible Class Chauncey

Marriage Crowner Will Sponsor Benefit Party

Nelsonville reports a forthcoming benefit party linked to the marriage of Edward Russell and Lillian McMacken. Local Junior Order members will sponsor the event at LO.O.F. Hall, with the couple as week-end guests of the bridegroom’s parents in Millfield. The gathering occurs Tuesday at 7 30 o'clock.

Edward Russell Millfield Nelsonville Junior Order Lillian McMacken Colum Lo.o.f. Hall Fred Russell

Mrs Preston Dies Saturday In Columbus

Mrs Hlen eth Kisor Preston widow of L B Preston, once a Nelsonville merchant, died Saturday in Columbus after years of illness. The family moved from Nelsonville eighteen years ago to Lancaster then Columbus. Funeral services will be held in Columbus Tuesday afternoon with burial at Greenlawn in Nelsonville, arriving about 3 30 p m. She leaves one son Emmett J Preston of Columbus. Her husband and two sons Charles L and Fred had preceded her in death.

Melsonville Mra Hleneth Kisor Preston L. 8 Preston Nelsonville Columbus Lancaster Greenlawn Emmett J. Preston Charles L F Fred

Nelsonville 4-H Club Plans Tour Details

The Nelsonville 4-H Club met at advisor Mrs. Leatha Deer's home on Friday June 20. They discussed a tour and invited members and others to meet at Sheppards Corner Saturday morning at 6 o'clock with provisions for dinner and supper. Wavelyn Keplar was in Columbus and could not attend.

Nelsonville Tne 4-H Club Leatha Deer Sheppards Corner Wavelyn Keplar Columbus F

Infant Staley Dies in Nelsonville Home Service Held at Kimberl

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Staley died Saturday at the family home in Kimberl Funeral services were conducted at the residence this morning at 10 o clock with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery The tragedy is reported in local records as a family loss.

Nelsonviune Rage Atarie Staley Elmer Staley Kimberl Yelock Greenlawn

Shafer Family Reunion At Old Man's Cave

About 50 relatives and friends attended the Shafer family reunion of descendants of David Shafer at Old Man's Cave on Sunday. Officers were elected and a late dinner was served. Many relatives in the district attended the event.

Chauncey Shafer David Shafer Old Man's Cave

Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church meeting hosts

Mrs. Charles Carr acted as hostess for the Martha Bible Class gathering at Millfield Church of Christ. Mrs. Viola Howard led the session with devotions by Mrs. Hazel Earich. Olive Brookins conducted contests and refreshments were served after the business session. Attending were Nellie Russell Mabel Smith Viola Wade Viola Howard Elizabeth Robinett Jessie Fulton Hazel Earich Lena Geary W H Wemmer Frances Wallace Ida Hill Olive Brookins Mary Wade Alice Carr and two children Dickie Geary Patty Wallace.

Chauncey Charles Carr Martha Bible Millfield W. H. Wemmer Frances Wallace Ida Hill Olive Brookins Mary Wade Alice Carr Dickie Geary Patty Wallace

Chauncey Public Library to Close for Fiscal Year End

Chauncey Public Library on Converse Street will close from July 1 to July 4 for the fiscal year end and reopen on July 7. Librarian Miss Gully announced the schedule.

Chauncey Miss Gully Chauncey Publicbrary Converse St

Chauncey Jones Family Returns From 2000 Mile Canadian Trip

Mrs Harold Jones and sister Miss Juanita Jones Chauncey returned home Friday after a week long motor tour that took them from Detroit to Niagara Falls via Cleveland and Erie then Callendar Ontario to see the Dionne quintuplets. They traveled through Mattawa Quebec fished along the way and logged about 2000 miles in Canada.

Sauncey Harold Jones Juanita Jones Chauncey Niagara Falls Cleveland Erie Callendar Ontario

Alfred Social And Personal News In Chauncey And Alfred

Community notes describe Mrs. Randolph’s birthday party with many relatives visiting from Flora Hemlock Grove Cherry Ridge Alfred and Sumner plus other local connections. Additional items mention miners reporting activity in Chauncey districts and neighborhood club roast plans as residents travel to Columbus for medical care.

Stars Say Forecast for a Year of Subtle Changes

Monnay's astrological forecast suggests a moderate year with mixed social and business success. It warns of unique trends that require direct, positive action and keen understanding of tangible circumstances. A birthday reader may expect a lively year with intriguing factors and possible conflicts to resolve. A born child should be talented and versatile for success. Vermont notes 500 yoke of oxen still in use, highlighting progress vs tradition.

Monnay

Engagement Announced for Mae Ruth McSherry and Robert Freeman

Nelsonville notes announce the engagement of Mae Ruth McSherry the niece of Mr and Mrs 8 R McDowell to Robert Freeman of Columbus. The wedding is expected Sunday June 81 at 2 00 pm at the Methodist Church in Richlandville with Rev W M George officiating. The couple will reside in Columbus where the groom is employed.

Mounvanin R McDowell Mae Ruth McSherry Robert Freeman Columbus Riclonville W. M. George Xenia Miss McSherry The McDowell Fame Lly

Social notes from Torch about visits across towns

Ann Anderson left for Poughkeepsie New York after several weeks as a guest in Rex Andersons home. Carl Reeder and wife Nelda arrived from Edgewood to settle here. Carl and Nelda joined Jake Lyons family and Nadine and Wayne for a Sunday visit in Chillicothe. Nadine stayed longer. Otis Miller and daughter from near Clarksburg spent Sunday with Iva Miller at Hockingport Road. daughter remained longer. A A Blackburn and Clifford Dixon families visited Edgar Dixon near Frost. June. Fannie Dewees and Lucy Coleman visited Bellaire and were escorted by Reena Nixon to Sardis to visit Fred Medley. Harry Runnion and son Junior with Elton McCoy from Vienna WV and Bernard Brewster were at Old Man's Cave for a picnic. W W Cunningham and son from Charleston were guests of Hubert Cunningham. Goldie Gladwell hosted Dewey Gladwell and Evert Buckley and families from Little Hocking. Sunday dinner at H J Runnion home included A Person, Pomeroy and Marge Runnion of Coolville. Ada Mary and Fredala Gillian, teachers at Glendale Columbus and Middletown, returned home. H J Runnion and son Junior attended services in Coolville. Rex Anderson and son visited relatives in Ravenswood W V. Mrs Hubert Cunningham traveled to Parkersburg to see her sister back from hospital. Still extent The Tuscarora Indians built masonry before white settlers arrived and Magazine Springs NC preserves some remains.

Sorch Ann Anderson Rex Anderson Poughkeepsie N.Y Carl Reeder Edgewood Reeder Nelda Jake Lyons Nadine Wayne Bob Brotherton Chillicothe Otis Miller Clarksburg W. Va Iva Miller Hockingport ‘Road Miller A. A. Blackburn Clifford Dixon June Edgar Dix Frost Fannie Dewees Lucy] Coleman Bellaire Sardis Reena Nixon Fred Medley Harry Runnion Ton Eltons McCoy Vienna Bernard Brewster Old Man's Cave Ag Plenic W. W. Cunning Nam and Son Charleston W. van Hubert Cunningham Ritz Goldie Gladwell David Dean Ravenswood Parkersburg

Mineral Social Celebrates Darlene Carr Birthday Party

The Mineral Social and Personal column notes a Thursday evening party on June 12 honoring Darlene Carr on her fourth birthday anniversary. Attendees included Betty Carr Eddie Carr Herbert Carr Buddy Cooper Rita Cooper Ronnie Ely Idene Ely Juanita Vera Carr Fr and Mrs Luther Carr and others with ice cream cake and refreshments.

An Crow Darlene Betty Eddie Herbert Carr Buddy Rita Cooper Ronnie Ely Idene_ Ely Juanita Vera Carr Luther Carr Hadley Ely Idene Arnold Goodwin Mibany Nellie Lyons Barberton Grace Lowry Maxy Baltimore Walter Schulz Jack Sickels Clyde Sickels Minois Earl Lowry Dowler Carbondale William” Sichels Mix Brooks and Mes Buckley Y Lace Biz, Sichels

Young People Attend Weekend Church Meetings in Glouster

Youth groups from the Church of Christ and Glouster Methodist Church took part in regional events. Fifteen from the Church of Christ joined a Jamestown state banquet, while Epworth Leaguers from the Methodist group visited Logan at the invitation of the local church.

Glouster Church Glouster Oth Jaanita Williams Margaret Jane Tigner Balderson Irene Dorothy Mary Stani Audrey Dawson Barbra Knight Edithe Mae Hents Dorothy Seals Harry Vernon C. B. Tignes E. E. Galloway GE Williams Methodist Church Logan Anna Louise Bogue Annn Marie Echsteinameritary Virginia Logue Florence Moody Virginia Skinner Marjorie Winefordner Christine Skinner Martyn Lantz Dorothy Skinner Evan Morgan CA. Pride RS. Richey

Trimble Girl Accepted to Capital University

Miss Dorothy Danford of Trimble has been accepted for admission to Capital University Columbus and will report for registration September 8. She graduated first in her class of 26 from Jacksonville Trimble High School and earned the Capital University High School Honor Scholarship for strong academic standing. She will study Public School Music with plans to pursue music as a profession.

Stimble Dorothy Danford Capital University Columbus Danford Charles Danford Trimble Jacksonville-Trimble High School Glee Club Miss Danford

Citizenship Study Initiated by CI GLOUSTER-N Club

The CI Glouster N. T. Club began a citizenship study titled Citizenship Ship led by Mrs Mildred Nida under the WPA project. The class meets every Tuesday evening in the sewing room of the Recreation Center at the Madison School Building. More enrollments are possible as the quota is not yet filled.

Glouster N. T. Club Mildred Nida Madison

McDougal Social Notes Include Bazaar and Services

Social calendar for McDougal lists biweekly preaching by Rev Clyde Pinnell starting June 28 at 7 p.m. A WSCS bazaar and ice cream social is planned for Friday evening July 11 with serving at seven. WSCS met June 19, next gathering July 9 to plan events. Local families and visitors are noted, including Mingus and Donovan household movements, and Pvt John Kittle leaving for Camp Shelby.

Mcdougal Clyde Pinnell WSCS Dougal Thurs Julia Mingus Near Trimble Will Mingus Elva Conner Lancaster Ising Fred Con

Chesterhill Resident Dies in Columbus

Fran Emma Shook aged 4, mother of Mrs. H. P. Michner, died Saturday at Grant Hospital after a week long illness while visiting her daughter during the recent legislative session. Her Chesterhill home is noted along with a brother Thomas J. Price of 33 Section Road. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Chesterhill residence with burial there.

Couvamus Fran Emma Shook H. P. Michner W. Laneve Morgan County Legisature Grant Hospital Chesterhill

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