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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1941

Page

2

Three Traffic Wrecks Injure Three Near Nelsonville

Nelsonville police reported three wrecks Saturday with three people sustaining minor injuries. A car driven by M F E Hull and a car and trailer driven by Pearl Harden collided on Canal Street, injuring Hulls wife and Harden family members. eggs were broken and both vehicles damaged. Ralph Newman was fined five dollars for operating a truck at night with insufficient rights after another crash on US 33 near Nelsonville involving Tom Mills and the H S Sayre Estate truck. A third collision at Washington Street and Cable Alley involved Rosser Bateman and Herbert Newton with bumper damage.

Nelsonville M. F E. E. Hull Vernon Canal St Pearl Harden Logan Rt. 3 Watkins St Hull Harden Porter Harden Ralph Newman Charles Thompson Newman US 33 Tom Mills Carbondale H. S. Sayre Rosser Bateman Herbert Newton Washington St Cable Alley Newton Bateman

Haydenville Community Society Chronicle Notes

Haydenville reports include a Bible Students Sunday School class at Mrs. Frank Allen's home with nineteen members and a PTA meeting led by Supt. S. H. Dillon and Rev. Bancroft. Local residents, visits, and family events are listed, plus a birth announcement for a son to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Keplar and a six oclock supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crothers for Floyd before his departure to Fort Hayes.

Haydenville Bible Students Frank Allen Carter Dorothy McQuaid Elsie Marsh Allen Morris Vollmer Elmer Vancuren L. J. Wyskiver P.T.A S. H. Dillon Bancroft Carol Robinett Dee Spencer Clara Riddlebarger Logan Roy Crothers L. O. Lineberger Robert Frankfort Ralph Hess Jackson C. S. Matheny Roy Keplar Basil Neil Gearhart Frank Crothers Floyd Janet Columbus Eugene Evans Dale Donald Lawrence Howard Saundra Nelsonville A. J. Skiver Nora Harold Sater Lancaster Everett White Arthur Todd Matheny Pittsburgh Fort Hayes Janet Roush Lester Crothers Larry Jerry Martin Shirley

Jacksonville Social Notes

Jacksonville community events include Mothers Club meetings at the nursery school with a stork shower for Mrs. Wilbur Antle, a Women's Society of Christian Service soup sale, and a grade school program directed by Ada Kennedy. Various birthdays, hostesses, and refreshments mark gatherings around March events and local hospital and family updates.

Jacksonville Wilbur Antle Janet Miller Helen Skrotzky Women's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Athens Evelyn Deal Paul von Scheele Viola Kuhne Audrey Swindell Jacksonville Mothers Club Lena Exenkemper Betty Mandrell Lena Burdiss Jacksonville P. T. A Ada Kennedy Anna Chappelear Ladies Democrat Club Earl Vrazee Grace Michael Bycofski Shirley Home Makers Club Logan Berry Frank Dunlevy Evan Whaley Detroit Julius Bratka Columbus

Nelsonville Social Notes and Meetings

Nelsonville to meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 for the Business and Professional Women’s Club with planned Irish numbers and a skit by the emblem committee. WRC to meet tonight at 7 in the ICC Hall. officers and members urged to attend. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Donald Preminger and Lois George of Marion, and Mr and Mrs George Marshall of Cincinnati, guests of Rev William George family.

WRO Women's Relief Corps 1.C.C.F. Hall Nelsonville Donald Preminger Lois George Marion George Marshall Cincinnati William George

D. L. Wallace dies in Columbus at 72

Nelsonville coal operator D L Wallace, age 72, died Sunday night at Grant Hospital Columbus from pneumonia after recent surgery. He owned part of Coonville Coal Co and spent a lifetime mining. Survived by widow Sadie Love and son Gerald. funeral Wednesday at 2 from the family home conducted by Rev. W M Ige, burial Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville David L. Wallace Grant Hospital Columbus Wallace Coonville Coal Co Blue Lodge Chapter Athens Commandery Knights Templar Scioto Consistory Scottish Rite Masonry Aladdin Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Lydia Snowden Gerald Sadie Love E. Columbus St W. M. Ige Greenlawn Cemetery

Jack Bennett Victim of Mine Accident

Nelsonville youth Jack Bennett age 16 son of Mr and Mrs Edw Bennett suffered a 20 foot fall from the tipple of the Lick Run truck mine operated by his father. He has a compression fracture of the third lumbar vertebra and has been moved to Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus to be placed in a cast.

Nelsonville Jack Bennett Edw. Bennett Nelsonville High School Lick Run Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Miss Kontner Dies Sunday in Nelsonville

Miss Cora Kontner age 74 died Sunday night at her Fort Street home. Rev C A Freer to conduct Wednesday at 2 pm at Warren Funeral Home with burial at Green Lawn. She was a Church of Christ member and lifelong Nelsonville resident, survived by sister Verna Lane and nephew Dr C C Butt.

Nelsonville Cora Kontner Solomon and Mary Kontner Fort St C. A. Freer Warren Funeral Home Greenlawn Kentner Church of Christ Verna Lane C. C. Butt

Nelsonville Junior Order Benefit Party Set for Tuesday

The Junior Order plans a benefit party in the 1.0.C.F. Hall Tuesday night at 8 oclock to raise funds for a local cause. Community members are invited to attend this social event featuring games and refreshments.

Nelsonville — Junior Order C.F

Perry County Court Notes Highlight Tax Payments and Cases

Perry County taxes and special assessments for real estate show over one third paid in the first half of the year, totaling more than $66,000. The report covers relief bonds, parole violations, grand larceny actions, liquor law enforcement fines, auto tag changes, divorce actions, real estate transfers, and probate matters.

New Lexington Perry County C. W. Norris Pauline Mason C. W. King Oscar Dupler Fred Horn Longstreth Harmon Dupler Nelsonville A. L. Groff Groff R. N. McLan Marie Rapp U. S. McGonagle Common Pleas Court Mansfield Reformatory Charles Williams Misco Francis Mace Fred Kildow County Election Board Karl Brown Roseville Charles Helser Thornville Edward Debney Corning Tom Lewis Moxahala Wigton Bailey Garage Marie Cole Rubie M. Sediack Georgia D. Day Et al Common Pleas Pennsylvania Railroad Co Aggregate Romana Bradley Eva M. Bradley Hattie Goodin Pauline Goodin Tucker

Shirley Joe Weede Improves After Surgery At Children’s Hospital

Shirley Joe Weede who had surgery at Children’s Hospital Columbus two weeks ago has improved from a serious condition. After sufficient recovery she will undergo a second spinal transfusion to complete her treatment.

Shirley Joe Weede Children’s Hospital Columbus Shirley

Birth of Barbara Ellen Janes Named for Pearl Hickman

Mr and Mrs Roland Janes announce the birth of an eight pound daughter on Tuesday March 4. She is named Barbara Ellen. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W O Collins.

Roland Janes Pearl Hickman Barbara Ellen W. O. Collins

Lenten Services Begin at Doanville Church

Doanville church opened a week of Lenten services with Rev. Cecil Jones of Logan as guest speaker. An Ohio University deputation will lead tonight with special music. Services start at seven. Community Center chairs to be moved to the church. Tuesday features Rev. Lewis Campbell as guest preacher.

Doanville Cecil Jones Logan Ohio University Lewis Campbell

Victims of Akron Accident Recovering

Nelsonville reports slight improvement for Roger Scott and Paul Wright two Akron teens seriously injured when a car was struck by a truck. Five boys were in the car. two escaped uninjured, one fate uncertain. Charles Scott and Mrs. Scott spent the weekend with them, with Ernest Wright staying in Akron and Mrs. Scott remaining there.

Nelsonville Charles Scott Scott Akron Roger Paul Wright Mr. Scott Roger Scott Ernest Wright Mrs. Scott

Ames-Bern Honor Roll By Grade Listed

The Ames-Bern School announces the fourth grading period honor roll with students named by grade from first through twelfth. Notable lists include Ruth Harris and Billy Lee Jago in first grade, and Betty Armstrong and James Westfall in twelfth grade.

Amesville Ames-Bern Ruth Harris Mildred Carole Jones Wanda Darlene Kasler Thelma Weekley Billy Lee Jago Russell Smith Alien Snyder Sue Munn William Poston Mona Sue Tryon Betty Mulpas Paul Gould Ralph Koker Ardeth Boudinot Norma Kasler Alene LaFollette Dolores Quinn Max Hallowell Joan Eddy Betty Fisher Paul Hallowell Junior Pierce James Dillie Virginia Munn Leona Zarley Richard Bailey Robert Calentine Verne Wolfe Charles Calentine Norma Croston Helen Everett Pauline Fleming Betty Inman Lois Legg Jean Tryon Hazel Calentine Dorothy Kasler Joan Marquis Eileen McDaniel Wyatt McDaniel Mary Smith Freda Tate Letha Keirns Audrey LaVelle Katherine Mathews Martha Morris Betty Armstrong Wyllie Boudinot Wilma Everett Dorothy Garner Phyllis Gifford Ada Keirns Helen Ogg Dick Phillips Gaynell Poston James Westfall Peggy Zarley

Marshfield Garden Club Hosts Meeting and Socials

New Marshfield Garden Club met at Mrs. Floyd Beveridge home with Mrs. Edith Brewer presiding in president Stright’s absence. Guest speaker M. L. Carr discussed prices and broad leaf evergreens. Next meeting planned at Mrs. Harry Liggett’s home. Also notes on church society meeting and local visits, births, illnesses, and a Sequoia Park tree volume estimate of 600120 board feet.

New Marshfield Floyd Beveridge Helen Stright Edith Brewer M. L. Carr Waterloo State Forrest Carr Harry Liggett Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church H. B. Stright Gertrude Andrews Eugene Ridenour Fredericktown Harry Ridenour Raymond Erwin Lancaster F. J. Burt Harve Willike Fred Elliott Elliott G. C. Herron Richland Avenue Methodist Church G. N. Sidders Luster Judy Freda Kennard Wilma Morgan Maude Llewellyn Dorothy Sidders Johnstown Gerald Siders Fred Hoodler Athens George Rhorick Kenneth LeRoy Edith Barnett Columbus R. D. Steinmyer F. L. Bridge Ernest Wigal Veterans Hospital Huntington Everett Wigal Elizabeth Ryan Elvira Swaim Wooten Coolville

Americanism Emphasized at Legion Auxiliary Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary highlighted an Americanism and National Defense program with readings and solos including History of the Flag and Our Country's Flag. A dinner planned for March 29 will fund chair purchases for the Legion, with Ruby Swindle and Garnet Seckinger serving refreshments.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Irma Jean Nicholas Mother McCree Dorothy Jo Danford Air Force Legion Ruby Swindle Garnet Seckinger

Mineral Brief Personal and Social Notes

Rural notes list residents and visitors in Athens and the surrounding area. Margaret Gibson and Grace Gibson with daughter Dorcas shopped in Athens. Multiple entries cover illness, measles, family visits, CCC service for Dan Ely near Nelsonville, and a Florence Sewing Circle birthday celebration for Nannie Hester with a pink and green party table.

Margaret Gibson Grace Gibson Dorcas Athens Mary Ely Susie Weede Zaleski L. W. Younkins Martha French Mae G. L. Stout Lee Conkey Orland Ely Hadley Ely Pauline Gibson Harry Trout Addis Paul Coley Cole Hester Laura Betts Don Blanche Chesser Mary Lee Golda Carmen Rebecca Buckley Grace Brooks Maude Brooks Phylis Martha Younkins Myrtle Emish

Glouster Wolf Team Narrowly Loses to Columbus Clansmen

Glouster Wolfs travel to Columbus to bowl the Columbus Wolfs and lose by one pin. Tom Wolf of the Columbus clan posts a 214 high single while George and Vince each total 579 for high three games.

Glouster Glouster Wolfs Columbus Columbus Wolfs Tom Wolf Columbus Clan George Vince George Wolf Joe Wolf, Sr Francis Wolf Ed Wolf Jim Wolf Vince Wolf Lonnie Wolf Rich Wolf Fred Wolf

Easley Hosts Wednesday Contract Bridge Party in Glouster

Mrs O L Easley hosted her Wednesday Contract Bridge Club at Spring St with dessert then four tables of play. High scores went to Thelma Ley first, Miss Wallace second, and Mrs Cornwell third.

Band Carnival Planned at Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville band boosters organize an indoor carnival Friday March 14 at 7 30 pm in the high school with three plays by East West and Central pupils. Food and refreshments will be sold and a 9 pm dance closes the evening. Proceeds fund new instruments for Junior and Senior bands.

Nelsonville

Volunteer Frank Love Honored by Church

In GLOUSTER the Church of Christ hosted a Sunday evening service honoring Frank Love for his prior U S army volunteer service. Pastor C B Tigner presented him a pocket Testament on behalf of the congregation. Mr Love departed for Columbus to report today.

Glouster Church of Christ Frank Love U. S. Army C. B. Tigner Love Columbus

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