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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville business leaders plan to push Ohio Furnace stock

Nelsonville business and professional men will meet at the American Legion Building Wednesday at 7 30 PM to discuss the Ohio Furnace Co stock drive. Canvassers met Sunday with renewed enthusiasm as pledges rise and window cards and stickers are prepared for widespread distribution to recruit subscribers.

Nelsonville Ohio Furnace Co American Legion Legion C. D. Shafer

John Bunting Dies Rites Planned in Murray City

John Bunting 88 died at his daughter Mis Mary Ankle's home in Buchtel. He is survived by two sons Clifford in San Francisco and Daniel of Murray City and sister Mrs Icy Hall of Huntington. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the U B Church Murray City with burial there.

Nelsonville John Bunting Mis Mary Ankle Buchtel Elizabeth Clifford Bunting San Francisco Calif Daniel Murray City Icy Hall Huntington W. Va U. B. Church

Mineral Social And Personal Notes From Local News

Mineral residents share visits illness updates and familial ties. Notables include Mrs Rena Burke distant Akron illness news and Grace Gibson with relatives. Also mentions W Wilson Idaho Masonic traveler, and local church events plus a Nelsonville O U A M benefit party scheduled March 12 at LO C F Hall, 8 pm.

Elias Wilson Mineral Lucy Stephenson Ezra McLeod Athens Maedene McAfee Owen McAfee Lexington D. T. McAfee Hadley Ely C. M. Buckley J. P. Emish M. FE Chester Fisher Crow Everett Addis Jay Edmunson Chillicothe T. H. Morgan Paul Hayes Inez Cox J. D Mary Jane Cox Ed Betts Floyd Mosier Carbondale Sadie Six Carrie Wilson Kamash Idaho Vinton West Athens Messenger Ohio Paul Carmen Elaw E. W. Carmen Armour Chesser Ubrichsville Harvey Chesser Nelsonville O.U.A.M Lo.c.f Nizini

Murray City Honor Roll Names Students Across Classes

The Murray City honor roll list covers Murray Senior Junior and Grade Schools for the last six weeks. It includes first place Jenny Lee Ayers Janet Mohney Verna Lou Nixon Jerry Bennett Floyd Garner Billy Joe Shelton and numerous other named students across grades from Freshmen to Seniors.

Murray City Murray Jenny Lee Ayers Janet Mohney Verna Lou Nixon Jerry Bennett Floyd Garner Billy Joe Shelton Ruth Brown Nancy Denson Patty Hillyer Anne Virginia Robinson Patsy Robson Robert Shuttleworth Joey Stone Marion Currens Barbara Donson Roberta Koon Arleen Leurskey Bobby Martin Joan Ayers Betsy Wooten Donna Jean Canter Bonnie Shuttleworth Marilyn Stone Lynn Storer Kenneth Acker Dean Feprell Jack Bennett Dickie Anderson Winona Wright Jeannie Shuttleworth Patricia Donson Varenia Mowery Iva Jeanne White Dorothy Wilson Robert Dugan George Reynolds Imogene Storer Fauntella Bunting Betty Gottka Alberta Hamer Nelshe McManaway Arwilla Spencer Charlotte Spencer Dorothy Martin Margaret Sabo

Chester Garden Club gathers guests for pruning talk

Chester Garden Club met at the Grange Hall with 14 guests from Long Bottom. Illness left no officers. Mrs. Meredith acted as president and Mrs. Morris as acting secretary. A shrub and rose pruning talk, a lily culture paper, and flower arrangement pictures from Ohio State University were shown.

Chester Chester Garden Club Grange Hall Long Bottom Chester M. E

Security Expert To Visit Gallia County

A Nelsonville Social Security Office representative will be in the Gallipolis Post Office on March 12 from 1 to 2 p m to answer questions about Old Age and Survivors Insurance provisions. The Nelsonville office handles Social Security matters in Gallia, Hocking, Athens, Meigs and Vinton counties.

Nelsonville The Social Security Board Gallipolis Gallia Hocking Athens Meigs Vinton

Social Security Qualifications Are Explained

Edward S. Broughton explains that age 65 and past work do not guarantee benefits. Three tests apply: employment since 1937, $50 earned in six calendar quarters with wages taxed for Social Security, and retirement from covered work to receive benefits with no more than $14.99 earned in a month.

Nelsonville Edward S. Broughton Social Security Board Ohio Mr. Broughton

Albany High School Honor Roll Named by Grade

Albany High School announces its latest honor roll with names across all grades. Seventh graders include Jimmy Allen and Ruth Russell. eighth graders include Richard Baughtman and Lois Dunn. ninth graders list Worley Baughman and Eloise West. tenth graders Harvey Barger and Margaret Barger. eleventh graders Christine Dorset y and Mary Ellen Riley. twelfth graders John Crossen and Wilma Cooper.

Albany Albany High School Jimmy Allen Margene Burchan Mary Frances Bean Mona Jean Leadinghaus Doris McCoy Betty Pugh Ruth Russell Joyce Ann Tyler Betty Zimmerman Richard Baughtman William Elliott Earl Radcliffe Robert Russell Lamar Springer Gene West Lois Dunn Marie Pauley Thelma Robinson Hazel Woodyard Worley Baugh‘man Joan Gandee Lola Lieullen Helen Tewksbury Eloise West

Nelsonville 4-H Club Elects New Officers

Nelsonville 4-H members elect officers at a second meeting. Rachel Hitchings is president Rozella Hitchings secretary Mercedes Bruce treasurer Opal Hopkins news reporter. Members present include Betty Deer Bonnie Deer and Evelyn Hitchings. Meeting plans include honoring birthdays March 22 and attending Logan meeting for two year pins March 15 at the advisor's home.

Nelsonville Leatha Deer Rachel Hitchings Rozella Hitchings Mercedes Bruce Opal Hopkins Betty Bonnie Deer Evelyn Hitchings Betty Deer Logan

Presbyterian Church Members Honor Irene McDowell

Nelsonville notes report a gathering at Miss Irene McDowell’s home hosted by church members before her March 25 departure to the University of Chicago. Guests included Mrs. Fred Luchs and out of town visitors Mrs. Luchs Freda Smith Marie Stowe and Catherine Harrop of St Clairsville. A refreshment course followed for 25 attendees.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church Irene McDowell Miss McDowell University of Chicago Fred Luchs Luchs Freda Smith Marie Stowe Catherine Harrop St. Clairsville

Misses Harrop Stowe Visit Saint Clairsville Hosts

Misses Catherine Harrop and Marie Stowe of St. Clairsville were weekend guests of Miss Irene Mc Dowell. Miss Jean Freer of Columbus was weekend guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Freer.

Catherine Harrop Marie Stowe St. Clairsville Irene McDowell Jean Freer Columbus Frank Freer

Cub Scout Group Forms Two Packs In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Scout Executive Gerald Ashwill formed two new Den 1 and Den 2 groups to compose Pack 64 at West School. Donald Fiske is cubmaster with Den 1 led by George Barrows and Den 2 led by Ted Barnhart. Cubs registered include Charles Mechem Billy Fiske Bob Barrows Bob Smith Junior Walters Wayne Lewis Tommy Bateman and Bernard Ruscoe.

Nelsonville Gerald Ashwill the West School Donald Fiske Ashwill Athens George Barrows Bob Wilson Bob Barrows Denner James Seward Junior Walters J. P. Wood Billy Fiske Charles Mechem Bob Smith Deny Ted Barnhart Den Cubs Dick Matheny Billy Lewis Billy Dresher Bernard Ruscoe Tommy Bateman Wayne Lewis Kennie Bussey Ted Deny Tom Wright Sonny Raine Alva Burchfield Joe Bob Breeze Bob Smith, Jr

Basketball Tourney Opens Thursday In Nelsonville

Nelsonville prepares for an independent basketball tournament at the high school gym with first round Thursday matchups. Vinton Theater McArthur meets Platts Sohio The Plains at 7 p.m. Coverts Bakers meets Camp Zaleski at 8 p.m. Carbondale faces Nelsonville Clerks Union at 9 p.m. Ohio All Stars versus Waterloo Independents at 10 p.m. Coverts Icemen have a bye and play Friday against the Vinton Theater winner. Trophies and medals are displayed at Hub Clothing Store.

Nelsonville American Legion Vinton Theater of McArthur Platts Sohio the Plains Coverts Bakers Camp Zaleski Carbondale Nelsonville Clerks Union Ohio All Stars Waterloo Independents Coverts Icemen Vinton Theater Pleat Pete Hub! Clothing Public Square

Wilkesville Garden Club Meeting Report and Local Happenings

Wilkesville Garden Club met at Mrs. Jewell Strong's home with 27 members and three guests. Mr. Wells spoke. refreshments were served. April meeting set for Mrs. Fannie Bishop's home. Local residents were visiting relatives, moving farms, or ill. A future Athian Sisters poems event will feature a potluck lunch. Various social visits and small town updates follow, including marriages and hospital visits.

Wilkesville Jewell Strong Jancis Cobbs Floyd Davis Howard Wells Wells Fannie Bishop Clarence, Chapman Rutland Logan Wellston Anna Shenefield Edythe Thompson Gallipolis Mary Helen McCormick Thomas Duffy Columbus Athian Sisters Anna Ogdin Ildren Athens Marlyn Strong Nell Strong Susan Lewis Nealie Thompson Winton Bert Brown Oreton Howard Nunnemaker Brown Dale Iseman McArthur Francis Cobb James Whittington Alice Peters Guy Edmondson Strongs Run Bert Harder Emma Speary Dundas Dave Eberts Maude Collins Vinton County Bessie Wells Blanche Davis Grace Mormick Lottie Kruskamp Holzer Hospital

Adult School To Meet For Classes Thursday

Nelsonville Dorr Run Adult School will meet Thursday at 1 PM at Mrs. Arthur Ingram home. Teacher is Mrs Bessie Samones. Subjects include history spelling and needle work. Open to sons of the Dorr vicinity with large attendance expected.

Nelsonville Arthur Ingram Bessie Samones Dorr

L. H. Club Postpones All Benefit Parties

The L. H. Club has postponed all benefit parties until further notice, delaying planned fundraising events and activities.

Nelsonville L. H. Club

N. T. Club Holds Meeting at Mrs. Bingman’s Home

The N. T. Club met at Mrs Edna Bingman’s home Friday evening with Mrs Kate Hinton presiding. A poetry reading replaced the scripture lesson and fourteen readings were presented by members and a guest. A 19 member luncheon followed and Mrs Kate Winn is scheduled to host March 22.

Glouster N.T. Club Edna Bingman Kate Hinton Lord Bingman Ella Johnston Sylvia Maxwell Emma Heffkin Hazel Janchius Kate Vaughan Flo Henry Grace Holzschuh Jennie Wallace Kate Winn

Glouster Area Personal Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Glouster residents and relatives welcomed guests and friends over the weekend. Columbus visitors included Miss Scyle Craig and Eldon Hoffman visiting parents, while Mr and Mrs J E Anderson and Mr and Mrs Earl Faires traveled to Dayton to see ill relative Lewis Davis. Other gatherings featured Elizabeth Ann Munden from Columbus and Catherine Hinton visiting Hinton family, with several local hosts hosting dinners and weekend guests.

Scyle Craig Columbus Steven Craig Isaac Price Fostoria J. E. Anderson Earl Faires Dayton Lewis Davis Eldon Hoffman Harry Hoffman E. E. Munden

Church Choir Schedules Rehearsals During Passion Week

The Presbyterian Church choir in Nelsonville will rehearse Tuesday and Thursday at seven in the evening under director Glen Hanes. Members are asked to attend both sessions and the choir will perform at services each evening of Passion Week.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church Glen Hanes

Angle's Store Opens After Remodeling in Glouster

Angle's Store in the First National Bank Building at 75 High St reopened after extensive remodeling. The interior was redecorated, the bank vault removed, and a stairway reduced to add 84 square feet of floor space. New California shelving and a modern fruit and vegetable bank were installed plus a window display counter. Miss Dortha McCance and a coffee company representative offered refreshments, and visitors received red carnations.

Glouster — Angle First National Bank High St Dortha McCance Richardson Baking Company

Glouster Dairymen Lose Close Zanesville Match

Glouster Dairymen drop a 2678 to 2647 defeat to Hartmeyer Grocery of Zanesville at Schmidt Recreation in Zanesville. George Wolf led with 225 for the night and 571 total. a return match is set for Saturday at 7 p.m. in local alleys.

Glouster Scott Dairy Hartmeyer Grocery Zanesville Schmidt Recreation George Wolf

Gatchel Couple Welcome Son Neil Henry

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gatchel announce the birth of a son Neil Henry born Sunday March 10 weight 8 pounds 8% ounces. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Clarence Gatchel Glouster and Mr and Mrs Joseph Kelly Jr Athens Rural Route with great grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Joseph Kelly Sr Mrs Lilli Codner and Mr John Gatchel.

Glouster Charles Gatchel Neil Henry Clarence Gatchel Joseph Kelly Athens Lilli Codner John Gatchel

Itinerant Charged with Intoxication Pleads Guilty at Mayor’s Court

Henry Sprouse pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor C. G. Dew’s court. He was fined five dollars plus costs and, lacking funds, ordered to leave town.

Nelsonville Henry Sprouse C. G. Dew

Mrs Thomas Hosts Church Class Meeting in Glouster

Mrs Robert Thomas hosted the Progressive Class meeting of the Church of Christ at her Fairlawn Avenue home. The group planned an eight week contest against the Co-Workers Class starting March 17. Prizes were won by Wanda McAllister and Max Martin. April host is Wanda McAllister.

William Brown Irene Smith Delmer Gladden Maxine Halbert McAllister

Greens Run Ladies Aid Program and Funeral Notices

Greens Run Ladies Aid Society met March 7 with 12 members present. An gie Fierbaugh will lead April devotions. Three birthdays were celebrated. The Aid plans an anniversary chicken dinner at the parish house next month. Lewis Mingus and daughter Effie Ross, Bessie Cartwright and Edna Mingus attended Amos Green funeral in Fultonham. The Greens had lived in Greens Run before 1911 moving to a Fultonham farm. He leaves a wife and three sons and a daughter. Clara Cannon and son Nyle attended the funeral.

Greens Run Greens Run Ladies Aid Society Angie Fierbaugh Aid Lewis Mingus Effie Ross Bessie Cartwright Edna Fultonham Amos Green Greens Hersel McClelland John Hoisington Joseph Mingus Clara Cannon Nyle

Economy Moves GLOUSTER to Union Telephone Building

The Economy Store formerly in the Dan ford Building has relocated to the Union Telephone Co. Building where Angle's Store stood during remodeling, signaling a new site for its operations.

Glouster Danford Union Telephone Co Angle’s

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Legion Home Glouster — Senorita Hollister A. B John Lewis McCormick Telegraph Company Cleveland University of Pittsburgh Gallia County Nelsonville 4-H Club Nelsonville Social Notes Wilkesville Garden Club N. T. Club H. Ll. Jauchius Homer Jauchius Mary Jauchius Morris Talbott Denvertown Charles Clayberger Ruth Marshall Catherine Hinton John Hinton Frank Weaver James Vaughan, Jr Warren Ezra Weaver James Vaughn Glouster Dairymen G. Wolf Scott Dairy B. Johnston W. Eddy J. McAllister J. Wolf, Jr Tanesville— Burns Cox Hartmeyer Raake Calahan Mrs. Thomas Greens Run Church Group Bali Akim Tamiroff Welen Broderick Ose Messen Carolyn Lee Directed Edward WM. Griffth Las Maa Ity F. J. Beasley Co Wid Gunning Thurs
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