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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

2

Base To Be Poured Wednesday On Nelsonville Canal Street Project

Nelsonville project work advances with seven inch concrete base to be poured Wednesday. WPA and Highway Department share $185,700 cost. labor supplied by contractor, equipment and supplies by WA. Two crews and center card planned. two half sections poured from east end with fresh cement, sand, gravel, bricks.

Wee Ae Athens Messenger Athens Nelsonville Canal Street Nelsonville WPA Highway Department Crist de Bente Hamitam Belek Dona Simone Sant Reick Hocking Valley Brick Co Anester

Nelsonville Social Notes Messy Church Social Evening

Twenty six members joined Clase No. 21 of the Methodist Church for a social evening in the church rooms. Out of town guests Mrs Georgia Kilpatrick and Mrs Gladys Bayliss, Athens, attended dinner with local members. The column also notes several marriages and weekend visits among Nelsonville residents, including Ruth Seibert’s marriage announcement to Pierre Bourgeois and visits by Columbus and Cincinnati guests.

Nelsonville Clase No. 21 Methodist Church Mia Irma Wilson Neva Dreshee Fut Call Clara Beteman Cora Monks Georgia” Kilpatrick Gladys Bayliss Athens Pierre Bourgeois Ruth Seibert Columbus Olive Seibert Frank Seibert Howard Call Jerry Cincinnati Lawrence Seibert Sammy Taylor Olive ‘Seibert Frank Bean G. Snowden Anthony Stedam Patricia Little Rock Arkansas

Inspection Will Be Held Thursday Meeting by Pythian Sisters

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters schedule a special meeting Tuesday at 7 30 pm to prepare uniforms. Members with uniforms at home are urged to bring them to the Tuesday session for inspection and shaping.

Nelsonville Pythian

Doanville Loses to Bombers in Local Set

Nelsonville Coalgroves Delivery Boys failed to deliver last night as the Ph Club Bombers edged Doanville 9 to 7. Tonight Adamson faces CCC team from Camp Nelson in a third league clash.

Nelsonville Coalgroves Ph Club Doanville Adamson CCC Camp Nelson

Stars Sayor Horoscope for June 26 Outlook

The Stars Sayor for Wednesday June 26 predicts a lively day with unforeseen changes and spirited activity. Expect sudden shifts, opportunities, and bold moves aided by innovation while remaining vigilant against deception and intrigue. Those born under the progressive, enterprising sign may face unusual adventures and new ventures.

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Barron Improves at Home After Illness

Nelsonville reports John Barron showing improvement at his home on Madison Street after two weeks of illness. He remains unable to visit with friends while recovering.

Barron Nelsonville John Barrons Madson Sty

Nelsonville Rural visitors and local table guests noted

Nelsonville area letters mention Mrs Mick Matheny returning home from Akron to visit relatives Sarinaire and Harry Simmons are listed. Mr and Mrs Prank McColliater, and Mr and Mrs Fester Connor with their children visited Nelomei parents Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Wallace of The Plains were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Metolie.

Nelsonville Mick Matheny Akron Sarinaire Harry Simmons Prank McColliater Fester Connor Dons Nelomei Joe Wallace the Plains Frank Metolie

Miss Meten E. Pritchard Named Camp Counselor

A junior at Ohio University, Misaly Pritchard, has been selected as counselor at Camp Luella May in Summerville. Pritchard assumed her new role last Friday.

Nelsonville Meten_E. Pritchard Ohio University

Garden Club Program At Presbyterian Church

The Garden Club held a meeting last evening in the Presbyterian Church social home. Officers and members, including Mrs Nixon and Miss Kepiar, oversaw dinner served at six. An informal social hour followed with remarks by Supt Arnold and others.

Remoranie Oes Nieht Comemunity Garten Club Presbyterian Church Socal Arnold A ‘Cranmer Ralph Pavie J.M Hae

Honor Couple At Hemlock

In honor of Mr and Mrs Charles Kehl Mansfield newly married a miscellaneous shower was given at the bride’s parent home. Refreshments were served and attendees included Mrs Alice Tharp and daughter Mary Elizabeth and Mrs Laura Hodgson. Community members listed attended events across Crookeville Cadiz Corning Drakes and nearby areas.

Memlock Charles Kehl Mansfield Bernard Hodgson Alice Tharp Mary Elizabeth Laura Hodgson Crookeville James Campbell Dewey Campbell Tribe Campbell Wesley Campbel Cadiz Ira Davis Lawrence Davis Bunk Davis Nework Andy Toki Drakes Cutford Davis Lois Mex Ray Latta Corning

Youthful Communists Threatened by Crowd

Four Cleveland college students distributing Young Communist League pamphlets were rescued from a hostile crowd and later released after the FBI declined to investigate. Police said the youths criticized U.S. policy and proposed compulsory training. the scene unfolded Wednesday evening at Pocahontas Hall.

Cleveland Federal Bureau of Investigation Young Communist League of United States

Delegates Return From Akron Veterans Meeting

Commander Garrett Hoch and Mrs Hoch lead Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 delegates along with William Gray Leonard Myers W W Warren and Lawrence McDonald as alternates Ed Carter and Ben Brady also attended the Akron gathering for the VFW meeting.

Akron Nelsonville Garrett Hoch Hoch William Gray Leonard Myers W. W. Warren Lawrence McDonald Ed Carter Ben Brady Akron 1

County Sends Four Men to GOP Meeting

Nelsonville will be represented at the Republican national convention. S. Mechem, president of the McKinney Club, leads R. B. Swope with Dr. H. T. Phillipe and Sack Dalton of Athens to the convention. Dr. Phillipe is chosen as one of the attending physicians. Jacke Dalton is president of Athens County Young Republican Club.

Nelsonville S. Mechem McKinney” Club R. 8

Juniper Chapel Announces June Services and Events

New Plymouth clergy invite guests for Juniper Chapel services from Wednesday June 26 to Sunday June 30 with an all day meeting on Sunday and a basket dinner followed by a prayer and praise session. Attendees include speakers and singers and the event runs through the weekend.

New Plymouth Juniper Chapel

Good Game Is in Prospect Tonight

Mellonville reports Carbondale faces Buchtel at 3 30 this evening at city playgrounds. Neither pitcher Brooke for Carbondale nor Jones for Buchtel has lost a game, promising a top test of the season.

Mellonville Carbondale Buchtel Orelock Brooke Jones Hame

To Celebrate Anniversary Next Sunday

Nelsonville June 28 1800 William F Cail and Miss Elen Stokoe united in marriage by Rev G W Burns for 40 years Cail owns and operates a blacksmith shop Harper St and Watkins St They are members of the Independent Holiness Church on Walking St They have three sons John George of Nelsonville Howard of Cincinnati four grandchildren Mrs Catherine Civile Marion Elinor and Jerry Call one great grandson Timmy Civile They are 72 and 70 Annniversary will be observed on Sunday June 30 with a family dinner at noon and friends may call from 1 to 6 in the afternoon

Nelsonville Wiliam F. Cail Elen Stokoe G.W. Burns Cail Harper St Watkins St Fea Walking St John George Howard Cincinnati Catherine Civile Marion Elinor Jerry ‘Call Timmy Civile Ise Call Call

July Fourth Corning social events and activities planned

Corning plans a July Fourth celebration with an early softball game at 2, a band concert, and a patriotic address. There will be children’s races, greased pole contest worth $1, amusement stands, dancing at Hermey's Hall with McQuade's orchestra, and a fireworks display by 10 p.m. Bellwether social notes follow.

American Legion and Auxiliary Hermey's Hall McQuade

Go To Convention GLOUSTER Dr Burnelle Attend Republican National

GLOUSTER and Dr and Mrs L E Burnelle left for Philadelphia this morning to attend the Republican National Convention and will return Sunday. MAGIC CITY LODGE No 787 LOOP urged to attend Friday night meeting. NELSONVILLE girls softball team to meet at 6 pm for practice at the Athletic Field in preparation for the Cos Cob game Thursday night.

Glouster Mrs. L. E. Burnelle Philadelphia Magic City Lodge Loop Nelsonville

Glouster Athens Men Win State Lodge Honors

Glouster and Athens men gain state recognition as Herman E. Jones is named Grand Herald for 1941 by Maxie City Lodge No. 777. The lodge has held one of four appointive state offices for three years, with previous honorees including Morris in 1938 and Goldime in 1999. Representative Rev. Wolfe of Athens is named Grand Warden.

Glouster Maxie City Loop Herman E. Jones D. P. Morris Grand Lodge W. G. Goldime Ton Bt E. Jones Oice Mr. Jones Harry Cheney Yorntown Jones Rev. Wolfe

Retired Railroader Of Corning Dies

Corning funeral notices report the death of Jawara Wilson a retired crane operator at the New York Central roundhouse in Corning born in Scotland and living in Corning for years. Surviving are his widow Clara Wilson and several daughters sisters and a brother. Funeral services will be held at United Brethren Church with Rev Arthur C. Shanker officiating. Local attendees included Mason lodge members and area residents with relatives visiting from Scotland and Columbus.

Corning Jawara Wilson Ace TL McMiien Charleston W. Va Jane Mr Wilton Scotland New York Central Faiiroad Roundhouse Tha Yenights Pythiia Ledger Mra Clara Wilson Les Sean Grace Merrion Cok Mary ‘Thomas Weirton Jeasle McDonald Mix Demister Scot James Wilson William Little Arthur Late Logan United Brethren Church Arthur _C. Shanker Matthew Dawson Elvrin Marvin’ Murphy Kingston Eugene Jones Murphy Ann Harold LeFavor Kay Nelsonville Ian Strand Mra Richard Guintner Mise Dorothy Seckinger Richard Swart Bucktye Lake Ohne Te E Richardson Columbus Rotsine Frances Aber Ralph McMullin Columban Clara McMullin Columbur Mia Alice "Thoman Mia A.C. Thomas

Voting for Night Officer Continues

City business men could not be contacted Monday afternoon by the committee to elect a night watchman. Voting proceeds today, with the process conducted by secret ballot and overseen by officials.

Glousteh Will She

Glouster Trio Debuts on Pittsburgh Radio Sundays

Openings include the Sikorski brothers Sax John singing with their trio over WWSW in Pittsburgh performing the hymn Immaculate Mother arranged for three voices. Also a Union Candy Shop opens in the Danford Building near the High St Bridge run by W. M. Capps. A Loyal Workers class in Hollister plans an annual trip and picnic.

Glouster Frank Leo Sikorski WWSW Pittsburgh J Ohn Immaculate Mother John Union Candy Shop Danford High St. Bridge W. M. Capps Union Hollister A. B. Lund Dell Banfield

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