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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1941

Page

2

Longstreth Defeats Carbondale in Twilight League Tilt

Carbon Hill Longstreth beat Carbondale 7 to 6 in a Twilight League game at City Playground Nelsonville. Herrold walked seven in a wild start but Woodson finished strong, Dane led with four hits, while Smathers and Brooker added solid support.

Messenger Athens Marbon Hill Longstreth Carbondale Nelsonville Carbon Hill- Longstreth City Playground Herrold Woodson Lowery R. Brooks Mills Carbon Hill-Longstretch E. Chesser Dane Brooker W. DeVol Bill Brooks Smathers Carbon Hill Longstreth Ti Camp Nelson Carbon Hill-Longstreth Winigman Devel Morn An Mack de Smathers Brooks

Revival Meetings Conducted By Evangelist Bass At Nazarene Church

Evangelist M V Bass is conducting revival meetings at the Church of the Nazarene on Adams Street. Services are held nightly at 7 30 with an all day Sunday meeting starting at 2 30 in the afternoon. The public is invited to attend all services.

Nelsonville M. V. Bass Church of the Nazarene Adams St

Nelsonville Couple Wed In Church of Christ Ceremony

Lora Jane Lowes daughter of Anna Lowes of Carbon Hill wed Clyde Campbell son of P C Campbell Nelsonville in a single ring ceremony at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville on Saturday June 21 Rev C A Freer officiated in the presence of family including maid of honor Edith Howson and best man Orlando Howson. The couple plans to reside with the bride's mother in Carbon Hill after a reception at the Campbell home.

Nelsonville Lora Jane Lowes Anna Lowes Carbon Hill Clyde Campbell P. C. Campbell Church of Christ In C. A. Freer Reuben Lowes Don Campbell Itha Elien Charles Danny Jimmy Marion Campbell Jane Orlando Howson Janet Donna Jean Jim McClain Mary Lou Margaret John McSherry John Bob Joe Mae McSher

Birthday Party for Florence Byrd At Mrs Byrd's Home

Mrs Homer Byrd hosted a Wednesday afternoon party at her residence for her daughter Florence's seventh birthday. Ice cream cake and games were enjoyed by guests including Helen McBride Shirley Ann Straits Margaret Erb Patty Green Ellen Erb Shirley Malone Margaret Ann Cullison Frank Hartley Russell Barrows Russell Hopstetter and Toody Vincent. The honoree received many gifts from attendees.

Homer Byrd Florence Helen McBride Shirley Ann Straits Margaret Erb Patty Green Ellen Erb Shirley Malone Margaret Ann Cullison Frank Hartley Russell Barrows Russell Hopstetter Toody Vincent

Lawn party for visiting nieces at the Bean home

Mrs Elvin Bean and her daughter Frances hosted a Wednesday afternoon lawn party for two visiting nieces Shirley Ann and Marilyn Sue Daft of Athens. After the gathering the children went for a swim at the community pool.

Mrs. Benjamin Kirkendall Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Benjamin Kirkendall was discharged from St. Francis Hospital in Columbus and is reported in improved condition. An unrelated note explains meat is moved about 1000 miles from its farm before reaching consumers.

Benjamin Kirkendall St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Newark Black Stars to battle Nelsonville Eagles Sunday

The Newark Black Stars face the Nelsonville Eagles Sunday at City Playgrounds in Newark at 2 30 PM. Newark boasts two losses all season and a six game win streak with Rush and Roberts as batting threats. Eagles seek to halt a losing skid after recent 6 5 and 5 2 defeats and a Twilight League shutout loss to Logan Mingos.

Nelsonville Newark Black Stars Nelsonville Eagles Newark Jack Rush J. Roberts Black Stars E. Bynum B. Payton J. Meyers A. Jenkins B. Norris D. Chandler M. Rush L. Fower Eagles Harrison Dupler Nelson Zanesville Chillico

Camp Meeting To Open In York Area

Beech Grove on U S 33 near Nelsonville hosts a camp meeting led by Rev. C C Maurer with Floyd Farnsley assisting. Events run June 30 to July 13 with daily 7 30 p m and Sunday 2 30 and 7 30 services. Pilgrim Churches of many towns sponsor the gathering.

Nelsonville C. C. Mourer Cincinnati Beech Grove U. S Floyd Farnsley Murray City Lancaster Union Furnace Bremen Logan McCluney Athens Floodwood Oak Grove Carbondale Luhrig B. A. Awe William Brown C. G. Hartman Nelsonville Pilgrim Church Corner Chestnut Harper Sts C. C. Maurer Farnsley

Bees Swarm in Nellsonville City Two Areas

In Nelsonville on a Thursday several bee swarms settled on a tree limb at Central School Building a second near the Dew Hotel and a third in the town’s north section. Johnny Call captured one swarm by cutting the limb and transporting it home on a running board of a slow-moving car.

Nelsonville Central School Dew Hotel Johnny Call

Murray City Club Makes Tour Plans

The Willing Workers 4-H Club members plan a 4-H tour reporting at Murray High School on June 28 at 6:00 a.m. Raymond Brooks will drive the bus. At the June 25 meeting Mary L. Koon was elected assistant recreation leader. The club slogan is To be true at all times to the 4-H pledge. The next meeting is July 16 at 1:30 p.m.

Murray City Raymond Brooks Mary L. Koon

Women’s Institute to Open Saturday in Nelsonville

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will host a Women’s Institute starting Saturday at 3 PM led by district supervisor Mrs. Harriett Overly. Additional talks are planned, with Sunday School at 9 39 AM and a sermon to follow. A casket dinner is scheduled at noon and afternoon services will conclude the events.

Nelsonville Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Harriett Overly

Shafer Named NYA Camp Recreational Supervisor

Donald S. Shafer of Nelsonville and Conesville Ohio has accepted a summer position as recreational supervisor at an NYA Camp in Miami Ohio near Dayton. The camp supports the National Defense program with 1925 age class boys enrolled in trade school training for defense jobs.

Nelsonville Donald S. Shafer Cecil Shafer Conesville Ohio NYA Miami Dayton

Don Brown Improves After Johns Hopkins Operation

Don Brown who underwent surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland is reported satisfactory. He is a native of Athens County and has worked in Florida. The Brown family resided in Middleport while Mr Brown was employed as a hypothesis operator for The Middleport Review.

Middleport Don Brown Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Mr. Brown Athens County Florida Brown Middleport Review

Bertha Chambers Files for Divorce From Warren Chambers

Bertha Chambers petitions for divorce in Athens County Ohio Court of Common Pleas on grounds of willful absence for over three years. Woman seeks restoration of her name Bertha H Green and equitable relief. Hearing set for on or after July 6 1941. Attorney Louis Ty represents Bertha Chambers.

Bertha Chambers Warren Chambers Court of Common Athens County Ohio Bertha H. Green Equitable Louis TY

Big Mouth Bass Taken by Baird at Lake Hope

Gerald Baird of the Gas Company hooks and lands a two and a half pound eighteen inch big mouth bass at Lake Hope. Will and James Powell, local fish story record holders, suggest another big mouth is involved in the episode. It ranks as one of the year's prize catches.

Nelsonville Gerald Baird Lake Hope Will James Powell

Corning Plans Fourth of July Community Celebration

Corning businessmen join American Legion Post 327 to host a July 4 event with a 2 pm ball game, sack races, a greased pole contest, a 4 pm bicycle parade with $1 prizes, refreshment stands, Hermey's Hall dancing, and a 10 pm fireworks display. A July 1 church picnic is also announced at Mrs Margaret Latta's lawn.

Corning American Legion Post No. 327 Hermey’s

Past Chiefs Association Hosts Evening at Mrs Teal Home

The Past Chiefs Association of Py thian Sisters visited Mrs Bess Teal in New Lexington Tuesday night for a business meeting a social hour and lunch served by hosts. Guests included Mrs Sykes Mrs Thomas Williams and Mrs Chappelear with members Catherine Binderbasin Mayme Rodgers Roma n Hawkins Julia Ferguson Hannah Rodgers Lena Fenneken Mildred Ferguson Elizabeth Roberts Kate Hardy and Kate Wright. New library additions announced by Bertha Levion include Flotsam My Sister and I and As I Remember Him.

Chiefs Association of Pythian Sisters Bess Teal New Lexington Teal Charlotte Chute Sykes Thomas Williams Chappelear Catherine Binderbasin Glouster Mayme Rodgers Roman Hawkins Julia Ferguson Hannah Rodgers Lena Fenneken Mildred Ferguson Elizabeth Roberts Kate Hardy Kate Wright

Busy Bee 4 H Club Meets at Powell Home

Busy Bee 4 H Club gathered at Mrs A D Powell's home with five members present. The next meeting is scheduled for June 27 at the Powell residence.

A. D. Powell Powell

Funeral Attendees Remember J L Bennett at Crooksville

Among mourners at Crooksville on Monday morning were Mrs Rose Debney and family Miles Mary and Margaret Debney Margaret Joyce Kate Travis George Bennett and others. Former Corning residents Mr and Mrs W J Bennett Mrs Marie Court and Mrs Jessie Learned of Columbus also attended.

J. L. Bennett Edward J. Debney Crooksville Rose Debney Miles Mary Margaret Debney Margaret Joyce Kate Travis George Bennett Leo Radkoski F. A. Cady Cecil Clifford Mary McDonald Harry John Park Frank McDonald Corning W. J. Bennett Marie Court Jessie Learned Columbus

Local residents listed for weekend visits and enrollments

Ruthann Thomas enters Office Training School in Columbus with her parents Clyde and Ruthann Thomas. Many local families travel for visits over the weekend including Spence Cady and Radkoski households in Toledo and nearby towns, with Miss Jean Canoles returning from Toledo. James Craig hosts George Craig's daughter Lynn in Paris Kentucky. trips include Marietta and Old Man's Cave in Logan.

Robert Spence F. A. Cady Leo Radkoski Toledo Alice Mae Wilson Jean Canoles Thomas Canoles William Williams Billy Lansing Mich Corning Reta Bossman Columbus David Cook Indiana Harbor Ind Hannah Rodgers Albert Baxter Fostoria Jo Smith Eleanor and Leona Spence Nelsonville Floyd Smith South Bend George Craig Lynn Paris James Craig Marietta Old Man's Cave Logan

Chauncey Neighborhood Club Holds Twin Lakes Outing

Chauncey neighborhood club members totaling 15 enjoyed a wiener roast at Twin Lakes on Tuesday. The next meeting will be hosted by Mary Ferrel on High Street with Eva Ferrel and Betty Green as co hosts. Attendees included Erma Butt Edith Nye Daisy Cline Faye McCafferty Dorothy Stalder Jennie Jackson Reena Simpkins Mary Ferrer Margaret Jackson Bet Green Betty Courtney Lois Shafer Ethel Henry Florence Gulley and Margaret Lawrence.

Chauncey Chauncey Neighborhood Club Twin Lakes Mary Ferrel High St Eva Ferrel Betty Green Erma Butt Edith Nye Daisy Cline Faye McCafferty Dorothy Stalder Jennie Jackson Reena Simpkins Mary Ferrer Margaret Jackson Bet Green Betty Courtney Lois Shafer Ethel Henry Florence Gulley Margaret Lawrence

Eagles Lodge Plans 25000 Remodel In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Aerie No 391 plans a $25 000 remodel of quarters on W Washington St The project will convert the second floor for club and lodge use add new entrances air conditioning lounges auditorium and a kitchen The lodge elected Ward Phillips president and Robert Green vice president after Joe Evans resignation with Max Bartoe named treasurer and several officers listed.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie No Order of Eagles W. Washington St Seimer's Market Betts Drug Store Joe Evans Nelsonville Aerie Ward Phillips Robert Grene Max Bartoe James May Robert Green Clyde Byers Eugene James Arthur Hankinson Leonard Cooley Harry Galvin Watson Wolfe Ben Bailey

Third annual Thomas Coffey Hayborn Smith reunion set for July 4

Carbon Hill reports a large family gathering planned at Coe Chapel on July 4 for the Thomas Coffey Hayborn Smith clans. Births and marriages are noted along with visits from relatives in Newark Logans, Greendale and Marysville.

Epworth League to Host Ice Cream Social Benefit

Nelsonville Epworth League sponsors a benefit ice cream social at Central School grounds on Saturday June 28 from 7 to 10 p m. Home made ice cream and cake will be served. Proceeds help cover expenses for a Lancaster Camp Grounds week July 13 20.

Nelsonville Epworth League of the Methodist Church Central School Lancaster Camp Grounds

Nelsonville Bible School and Union Services Schedule

Bible School at 9 30 Sunday morning at the Church of Christ taught by Dr Hansen of Athens in exchange with Walter Morrison. Sermon at 10 30 titled Whose Word Man's or God's. Young People meeting at 6 30. Union service at the Methodist Church at 7 30 with Rev C A Freer preaching The Indispensable Apologetic.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Hansen Athens Walter Morrison Methodist Church C. A. Freer

Mayor Fines Speeder In Nelsonville Case

Fred Evener of Nelsonville on Rt 3 pleaded guilty to reckless operation in Mayor C G Dew court. He was fined ten dollars and costs after police reported a 60 mile per hour speed on Chestnut Street.

Nelsonville Fred Evener Nelsonville Rt. 3 C. G. Dew Chestnut St

Morristown Holiness Church Hosts Evening Tent Meetings

The Chauncey era tent meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church continues nightly with special music at each service. An all day meeting is planned for Sunday followed by a basket dinner for attendees.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church

Chauncey Local 358 Sets June Meeting and Officer Election

Local 358 schedules a monthly business meeting and officer election for Saturday June 28 at 1 pm. The gathering will be held at Chauncey Mine 25.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine

Chauncey 4-H Club Plans Gallipolis Boat Trip

At Chauncey high school meeting the Chauncey Dover 4-H group set a Saturday boat excursion to Gallipolis leaving 6 30 a m and returning 4 p m. Bus transport has a small fee. Members councillors and parents invited. Consent notes required if unaccompanied by a parent. Councillors Frances Howard Florence Pendergrass Christine Brown will represent absent Mrs Analee Vore.

Chauncey Chauncey 4-H Club Chauncey-Dover Gallipolis Analee Vore Christine Brown Frances Howard Florence Pendergrass Jeanette Blackford Jo Ann Williamson Virginia Cubbison Shirley Ryan Edith Howard Margaret Paulisen Glenna Patton Dorothy Robinson Jo Ann Seiber Mary Helen Sweeney Dorothy Stalder Agnes Paulesen Donna Seiber Bessie Hammond Isabel Graham

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey residents and former locals visit relatives in Florida and Ohio. Mr and Mrs Guy Griffin of West Palm Beach and Claire Love are in Chauncey. John Edward Schoonover visits Nelsonville relatives. Evelyn Ann Henschell and Alma Schoonover travel from Indianapolis for summer visits. Guests include Mrs Cleo Kellenbarger and Dickie Logan. Mrs Verna Deering and Mrs Roy Wright. dinners and visits unfold across Chauncey Nelsonville Mt Hermon Dayton.

Chauncey Guy Griffin Claire Love West Palr Beach Fla Andrew Jackson Lexington Ave John Edward James Schoonover Nelsonville William Young William Worden Evelyn Ann Henschell Indianapolis Etta Schoonover L. L. Sweazy Cleo Kellenbarger Dickie Logan Verna Deering Roy Wright Buchtel Myrtle Schoonover Mabel Martin Bobby Mabel Grimes Mt. Hermon Fred Henschell Evelyn Ann Alma Alma Schoonover Sarah Davis Silas Davis William Schoonover Dayton

Will Open Holiness Tent Meeting in Middleport

Rev H O Ours with Dorothy and Elaine McKinney and others from Intersession City Fla will start an old time Holiness tent meeting in Middleport on Wednesday July 2 on the vacant lot near the old K of P Building recently taken over by the West Virginia Holiness Training School. Special music and singing will feature each service.

Chauncey H. O. Ours Dorothy Elaine McKinney Leland Shirley Sherrard Holmes Humphrey Intersession

Enjoy Trip to Tennessee and Great Smoky Mountains

A southern trip included Norris Dam in Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains. The group from Catlettsburg Ky visited Copper Hill and Tennessee Copper Co. works as part of a motor tour through Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina.

Chauncey Robert Hixson Catlettsburg Tennessee Alabama Georgia Caroline Norris Dam Great Smoky Mountains Copper Hill Tennessee Copper Co

Morristown tohold revival with interpreter and basket dinner

Chauncey Grace Haney, a deaf mute evangelist, will deliver a message at the Morristown Holliness tent revival Sunday at 2 p m. Miss Dorothy McKinney will serve as interpreter. An all day meeting and basket dinner will follow Sunday services.

Chauncey Grace Haney Morristown Dorothy McKinney

Food relief commodities for Chauncey Dover district

Federal relief commodities will be available in Chauncey at the Robinson building this Saturday from 9 a m to 12 noon for residents of the Chauncey Dover district.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Robinson Building

Schoonover Family Homecoming in Chauncey Brings Kin Together

John and Etta Schoonover hosted a Chauncey gathering with children and grandchildren at James Schoonover’s home. A chicken dinner followed by ice cream and cake. Attendees included Henschells, Wordens, Youngs, Dowlers, and siblings C. A. Schoonover and Dora Shafer.

Chauncey John Etta Schoonover James Schoonover Fred Henschell Evelyn Ann Alma Henschell Alma Schoonover Indianapolis Ind Billy Worden Betty William Young

Church of God Sunday Services Schedule

Sunday School at 9 30 with Stanley Norris superintendent and John Marshall song leader. Morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30 led by pastor Clarence Way. Young People's service at 6 15 p m.

Chauncey Church of God Stanley Norris John Marshall Clarence Way

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