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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville selectees leave for Fort Hayes for induction

Fourteen Athens County Draft Board No. 2 selectees depart Nelsonville for Fort Hayes, Columbus to begin military service. One recruit, Oscar Teal, ill with mumps, remains to be inducted later. A March 21 call for 12 more men is announced with replacements for rejections yet to be named.

Nelsonville Athens County Draft Board No. 2 Fort Hayes Columbus Oscar Teal Nelsonville Rt Teal Edward J. Warren Clifford Perry Wein Earl Henry Barnhart Athens Homer Dorsel Sinclair Pratts Fork John Harold Reliford Jack Ray Perry Albany Merl Ray Brandenberg Ralph Shelton West Lathrop Ernest Edward McClain Lawrence Andrew Barnhouse Leroy Milburn Cagg Clarence Wm. McDonald Oliver William Davis Delbert Allen Matson Stewart Chapman Woodson John Halbert, Jr Guysville Woodson Wilford Arthur Tippie

Olive Kackley to Speak at Amesville Event on March 18

Miss Olive Kackley will address the Ames Bern Parent-Teacher Association on March 18 as a goodwill ambassador for WCKY Cincinnati. She will present the play The Passing of the Third Floor Back and is known for study of Shakespeare and for helping people discover themselves.

Amesville Olive Kackley Ames-Bern WCKY Cincinnati

Services Thursday For John A. Campbell

Nelsonville mourns John A Campbell age 69 who died Monday Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM at Stout Funeral Home Burial will follow at Greenlawn He is survived by son Robert of Lancaster Ohio and daughter Mrs Fred Davis of this city Friends may call at the Davis home West Franklin Street until Thursday noon.

Nelsonville John A. Campbell Stout Funeral Home Greenlawn Robert of Lancaster Fred Davis Davis Franklin St

Students Aid in Doanville Program

Doanville Ohio program led by Miss Flori includes a Monday night service at Doanville Church with Rev. Lewis Campbell Albany as speaker and a girls chorus providing special music. The public is invited to attend the nightly Lenten series beginning at 7 o clock.

Doanville Ohio University Flori Doanville Church Lewis Campbell Albany

Two Drivers Fined for Overloaded Trucks in Nelsonville

Paul C. Person and James Dishon pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor C. G. Dew s court. Each fined twenty five dollars and costs after affidavits from the State Highway Patrol.

Nelsonville Paul C. Person James Dishon C. G. Dew Mon State Highway Patrol

York Grange Degree Teams to Hold Evening Practice

Both degree teams of York Grange are called to meet at the Grange Hall on Thursday at 7 30 for practice session and coordination.

Nelsonville York Grange Grange Hall

Tear Catcher Peggy Dunn Wears Tear Catchers in Farewell

Peggy Dunn of New Orleans shows off a set of tear catchers designed to wipe away tears while bidding goodbye to her boyfriend about to enter the army. The unusual makeup-saving device reflects wartime farewells and fashion practicality.

Peggy Dunn New Orleans Goodby

Nelsonville F H A plans include convention in Columbus

Nelsonville F H A cabinet held a pot luck and meeting at Louise Lowden’s home to discuss money making ideas and tentative plans for the state convention in Columbus on April 18 and 19. Members attending included Louise Lowden and others. a regular meeting is set for March 11. The senior class at the high school outlined activities including the Saga yearbook drive, class play on April 18, and the Junior-Senior Prom on April 25.

Nelsonville F.H.A Louise Lowden Columbus Wilma Adkins Mercedean Bruce Jean Bumgarner Frances Bean Max Howard Murat

Students Tie for High School Grade Honors

Nelsonville Buchtel high school announces the fourth six weeks grade period with two top honorees: June Ervin and Betty Sheskey. The honor rolls list seniors Frances Levering, Bette Lowtignore, Hattie Eilenbriel. juniors June Ervin, Vivian Murphy, Edith Hartman, Barbara Morris, Roma Wagner, Verna Wachenswanz. sophomores Betty Sheskey, Kathryn Milligan, Shirley Shivers, Stanley Lowe, Bob Sheakey, Ray Calvert, Virginia McCollester. freshmen Mary McKee, Marie Corwin, Nancy Whitmore, Robert Guess, James Tolliver.

Nelsonville — Buchtel High School June Ervin Betty Sheskey Frances Levering Bette Low Tignore Hattie Eilenbriel Vivian Murphy Edith Hartman Barbara Morris Roma Wagner Verna Wachenswanz

Stars Foresee A Progressive Day For Action

The planets indicate a productive day with stabilizing energy. Expect decisive effort to advance ambitious programs through sound judgment and hard work. Seek support from political diplomatic or welfare groups and influential financiers. Those with birthdays may see timely opportunities. Launch practical proposals with potential cooperation from high-placed backers.

Prion

Young Pinmen Defeat Athens In 12 Games

Nelsonville bowlers George Wolf and Harry Smith edged Athens duo Danny Redington and Harry Coknefer by 10 pins after two six game halves. Redington posted a 247 high game while Wolf totaled 660 for three games, with Redington averaging 195 for the match.

Nelsonville Athens George Wolf Harry Smith Danny Redington Harry Cokenougher Redington D. Redington Cokonougher G. Wolf H. Smith G. Wolf Onewne Ene

Pheasant Escapes City Hall Enclosure Roving Town

A cock pheasant freeds from City Hall yard in Nelsonville where Fire Chief Dana Windon cared for it. The bird was seen around town and perched near Stuart's Opera House before heading off during a barrage of snowballs.

Nelsonville City Hall Dana Windon Stuart Opera House Public Square

Coverts Top Wilson Bros in City League Tilt

Coverts defeated Wilson Bros. 3 pins to 2 amid a Wilson setback from missing members. Sid Cook led Wilson with a 212 single and 565 triple while Wilbur Hutchins paced Coverts with 862 and others contributed in a high scoring match.

Nelsonville Coverts Wilson Bros Sid Cook Wilbur Hutchins Brooks and Letha Lou Straitsville D. Bumgarner C. Heilyer S. Howe W. Hutchins T. Galvin F. Barber H. Kimble R. Patton R. Sayers S. Cook

Stocks extend rally as banks report weekly loan upturn

New York notes markets rally with fractions up about a point in early dealings. Fed member banks across 101 cities report the 23rd straight weekly rise in loans to commerce, industry and agriculture. Industrial construction is seen gaining momentum amid strong demand for materials and building shares.

New York Federal Reserve

Cincinnati Grain and Produce Prices and Poultry Lists

Grain and produce figures list butter tablets creamery butterfat premium and regular prices. Includes rage, firsts seconds nearby ungraded, poultry weights and classes such as fowls leghorns Plymouth Rocks springers turkeys and crooked breasted birds with various weights and discount ranges.

Plymouth Rock

Poultry Firm Yields Varied Egg and Meat Totals

A historical report lists Buiter firm and Meee firm egg and meat figures with multiple codes and percentages. It notes government grade white eggs, heavy hens and leg horn hens production, as well as broilers, old roosters, geese, and young turkey hens with varied counts and percentages.

Buiter Tubes Meee Hennery

Butter Receipts and Prices In Local Market Report

Fragmentary market note records butter receipts and prices with digits and terms such as firm creamery, fresh graded firsts local percent care current receipts dirties checks store age packed firsts extras and others unchanged. The text lists varied figures like 1.0523 and 18941 but lacks complete context for full interpretation.

Eye

Butter and poultry market notes from Cleveland board

Creamery extras in tubs and standards quoted with prices paid by shippers in 100 case lots. Extras 57 pounds. candied light yolks 19. current receipts 55 pounds and up 17. mediums 16 percent. Poultry steady with fowls and leghorns varied. broilers and ducks listed with weights and prices. roosters and capons priced.

Cleveland Butter and Egg Board Leghorn Broilers Young Ducks Ducks Old Roosters Stags Heavy Leghorn Capons

Toledo Grain Prices Report

Wheat No 2 red 81 91 cents. Corn No 2 yellow 68 64 cents. No 3 yellow 63 4 63 percent. No 4 yellow 60 61 cents. Oats No 2 white 39 40 cents.

Toledo

Wool market quiet with mixed Ohio Delaines sales

The domestic wool market remained quiet last week with few sales. Fine combing Ohio Delaines brought 42 to 44 cents in the grease while best combing bright fleeces graded at 43 to 45 cents in grease. Occasional sales of original bag fine territory wools occurred around 1.05 dollars scoured.

Ohio

Livestock Prices in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh Markets

In Cincinnati hogs 160 lb up to 350 lb bring 6.75 to 12.00 per cwt with various grades and sows at 60 to 80. Calves around steady on light supplies. Steers and heifers mostly in the 9.75 to 12.75 range. cows and cutters from 4.50 to 6.50. In Pittsburgh hogs 160 to 290 lb range 6.75 to 8.15. cattle active with top steers at 12 to 13 and cows 4 to 7.50, canners and cutters around 4 to 6.50.

Pittsburgh

Live Stock Prices Mixed as Receipts Reported by Market

The report lists cattle and hog receipts with varying grades and prices. Cattle totals include steers and cows with prices from good to common grades. Veal and lamb figures show prime to plain classifications, while sheep and ewe values appear alongside Morse receipts and miscellaneous totals.

Union Lunch Wins Glouster Pin Matches

Union Lunch swept Luckoffs on Wolf's Alleys as Gib Stephenson posted 235 high single and 481 high three game totals. Jack Zimmer added 192 single and 551 triple while J Kay and others contributed in City League action.

Glouster Union Luckoffs Wolf Gib Stephenson Jack Zimmer City League Union J. Kay G. Stephenson M. Brown J. Zimmer Luckofft J. McCreanor J. Blower G. Thompson D. Price

Local High School Instructor Welcomes Son Richard Edward

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kemp announce the birth of a son, Richard Edward, born Saturday at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. Mr. Kemp serves as assistant coach and Industrial Arts instructor at the local high school.

Glouster Carl Kemp Sheltering Arms Hosptal Athens Richard Edward Kemp

Nelsonville lodge meeting set for 7:30 tonight

Paul Hogan of Lima Ohio will address the Nelsonville lodge at 7:30 tonight. He has an important message for all members and refreshments will be served after the session.

Nelsonville Paul Hogan Lima Ohio

Pocahontas Degree Sponsors Benefit Party in Hall

The Degree of Pocahontas plans a benefit party at Pocahontas Hall at 7:30 PM on Wednesday evening to raise funds for a local cause. Local leaders invite community members to attend and support the event.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Pocahontas Hall

Nelsonville Church Social Notes Recap

Esther Class of the Church of Christ met Monday at Mrs. Mable Johnson's home with several assisting hostesses. Devotions led by Mrs. Mabel Shaner included Romans 6 and prayers. President Mrs. Grace Lax conducted business. treasurer reported a balance of 42.47 and flower fund 6.95. April meeting set at Mrs. Mary Hall's home with Edna Scott and others assisting.

Nelsonville Esther Church of Christ Mable Johnson Jackson St Maggie Keating Maggie Betts Nettie Keeton Mabel Shaner Jesus Grace Lax Velma Pritchard Flower Fund Emma Cook Jennie Oakley Belle Lancaster Goldie Wickham Lillie Edna Scott Varena Bowers

Rain bow Class Hosted by Ward Phillips Family

Mrs Ward Phillips assisted by Mrs Roy Morris and Mrs Leah Fick will host the Rainbow Class of the Church of Christ at the Phillips home on Poplar Street this Thursday night.

Ward Phillips Roy Morris Leah Fick Church of Christ Phillips Poplar St

Birthday Celebration For Mrs. Chappelear With Card Shower

Mrs. Rena Sanborn Chappelear celebrated her birthday Saturday with a card shower and party. She received 40 cards and several presents, including two cakes. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sanborn of Greens Run, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Sanborn and son Foster, Millfield, R. 2. The hostess and her son, Wesley Sanborn, go to Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Reno White were in Columbus Thursday on business.

Rena Sanborn Chappelear Raymond Sanborn Greens Run Cecil Sanborn Foster Millfield R. 2 Wesley Sanborn Columbus Reno White

Willing Workers Class Plans Thursday Meeting

Willing Workers Class of the Church of Christ meets Thursday at 7 30 with John Reed and Franklin Sr attending. Mrs Irma Butt will serve as assisting hostess.

Church of Christ John Reed Franklin Sr Irma Butt

Methodist Ladies to Host Friday Evening Tea

Members of the Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church will be entertained Friday evening at the Jackson Street home of Mrs. Dave Stewart with Mrs. Ada Neikirk assisting. Members are asked to bring their sales stamps.

Faithful Workers The Methodist Church Dave Stewart Jackson St Ada Neikirk

Tri Psi Sorority Honors Three New Initiates At Dinner

Officers and members of Tri Psi Sorority hosted a dinner in their Washington Street apartment to honor initiates Lee Galvin Jane Keating and Betty Wolfe. A committee including Nelle Dowler Helen Jacksonee Skinner Evelyn Galvin Ruth Kelly Wilma Gardner and Ruth Cookson organized the event with six tables set for dinner at six o clock.

Tri Psi Sorority Washington St Lee Galvin Jane Keating Betty Wolfe Nelle Dowler Helen Jackson Ee Skinner Evelyn Galvin Ruth Kelly Wilma Gardner Ruth Cookson

Weekend Guests Among Morgan Family Social Circle

Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan hosted weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fryburger of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCleary, formerly of the city and now in Bedford, Pa., were Monday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Howe after spending Friday in Columbus for a Safety First meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Weiss of this city planned a month in Long Beach, California with his sister Mrs. John M. Brown, marking the first meeting of the siblings in 22 years.

William Morgan W. W. Houston Roy Fryburger Columbus Frank McCleary Bedford, Pa Miles Howe Morgan Earl Weiss Long Beach Calif John M. Brown

Eudora Chapter O.E.S. Meeting Reminder and Meal Plans

Officers urged to attend this evening at 7 30 at the Masonic Temple for Eudora Chapter O.E.S. Final plans for Friday March 14 at the Corning Chapter event will be made tonight. Local members asked to bring sandwiches for Friday's meeting.

Eudora Chapter O.E.S Masonic Temple Corning

Circle to Meet Mrs Beard Circle No 3

Circle No 3 of the Woman's Christian Service Society of the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs Parker Sniffin on Fayette Street Thursday evening March 13 at 7 o'clock. Members listed include Miss Irma Wilson and Mesdames Robert Kinney John Herrold and Ray.

James Beard Woman's Christian Service Society of the Methodist Church Parker Sniffin Fayette St Irma Wilson Robert Kinney John Herrold Ray

Wife of Glouster Pastor Is Honored

Rev J A Thompson pastor of the local Methodist Church hosted a luncheon at Hotel Gordon honoring Mrs Thompson on her birthday anniversary. Also present was Rev J Ira Jones superintendent of the Chillicothe District. The table featured a decorated birthday cake and gifts for the honoree.

Glouster J. A. Thompson Hotel Gordon

Marriage Announced for Mildred Swearingen in Coolville

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Swearingen announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred to Mr. Frank Chapman son of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Chapman of Coolville. A single ring ceremony was held at the Coolville Methodist parsonage on Thursday evening March 6 officiated by Rev. E. B. Dean. The couple will reside in the new Chapman apartments on Main Street after a southern wedding trip.

Coolville Lawrence Swearingen Mildred Frank Chapman Blaine Chapman Coolville Methodist Parsonage E. B. Dean H. H. Chapman Chapman Troy High School Chapman Bros State Highway Department Chapman Apartments Main St Farmers of America Glenn Swisher John Butcher Wetzel Bond Francis Marshall Hobart Dodderer Ralph Lake Glenn Cubbison Bert Boggs Stewart F.F.A Amesville McArthur Albany Troy Hannah D P. E. Bingman Methodist Ladies Aid Society William Root Arlo Root Gene Autry Carolina Moon Clyde Parrish Floyd Matlack Charles Bentz Hall Chapman Delphin Creeger Michael Earlo Michael Lee St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Oscar Pierce Gene Pierce Alvin John Walden The Messenger Jack Ross Mary Dixon Ronald Chapman Dottie Lou Brandeberry Jack Baker Eloise Humphrey Anna Pauline Cole Virginia Kincade Madge Russell Harold Swisher Ruth Rise Betty Jean Dunfee Ruth Brandeberry Ruth Dixon Frances Blake Ethel Cornwell Rachel Humphrey Justine Kimble Naomi Kennedy Madelyn Morrison Marjorie Reed Helen Travis William Anderson Naomi Archer Ruth Blackburn Marilyn Boggs Marcia Hornsby Evelyn Jenkins Robert Kapple Frances Malone Edith Martin Lucille Reed Betty Shanks Hazel Warner Alma Zickefoose

Untitled list of names reads like social column fragment

A jumble of personal names including Ashby Jr, Webb Poston, Harry Hartley, Julius Fischer, George Bateman, Glenn Thomas, Frank Jackson, Willis Hickman, C A Stover, Miller Wilson, O P Bing man, W B Evans, Phillip Weller, Parker Sniffin, Lafe Hawkins, Karl Easton, Garnet Bennett, Frank Moore, Gerald Wallace, Amos Ailes, Marie Wemsley, Dan Dunkle, S N Skiver, Howard Warner, C D Shafer, Elizabeth Bell, Vita Whitmore and John Call.

Ashby, Jr Webb Poston Harry Hartley Julius Fischer George Bateman Glenn Thomas Frank Jackson Willis Hickman C. A. Stover Miller Wilson O. P. Bingman W. B. Evans Phillip Weller Parker Sniffin Lafe Hawkins Karl Easton Garnet Bennett Frank Moore Gerald Wallace Amos Ailes Marie Wemsley Dan Dunkle S. N. Skiver Howard Warner C. D. Shafer Elizabeth Bell Vita Whitmore John Call

Tragic Akron House Fire Claims Two Bailey Grandsons

Hollister residents learn of the deaths of Donald Harley six four and Leroy two in Akron after their uncle’s home burned. Mrs Bailey escaped with Leroy but he died later at Children's Hospital. Donald Harley perished in the blaze. Funeral services were held Monday.

Glouster W. D. Bailey Hollister Akron Robert Bailey Donald Harley Leroy

Social notes from Glouster and surrounding towns

Glouster residents visit Columbus to hear Glenn Miller's orchestra. Parkersburg and Middleport guests join local families in weekend visits. Furnishings include moved families to Columbus for work at the Feeble Minded Institution and hospital updates on Mary Zimmer and Mrs Alderman.

Morrison Brown Charles Wolf Art Smith Columbus Harold Hupp Patsy Sue Parkersburg Lester Zimmer Ellis Moore Marjorie Diles Middleport Don Betts Martha Miriam Betts Don McCune Nelsonville Earl Linscott Jacksonville John Raber Springfield Edna Raber Hazel Raber Trimble Chester Sanborn Thomas Pierce Charles Shaffer Murray City Millard Pierce Athens Vern Orme Lonnie Orme Sharlike

Father Son Banquet Delayed. Club Meeting Shifted

The Father and Son banquet in the Catholic Church Hall for March 17 has been postponed to a later date. The Catholic Ladies Study Club will meet at the regular time on March 18 instead of March 25 as previously announced.

Glouster Catholic Ladies Study Club

Mrs Modie Vore Visiting Vore Family in Trimble Township

Mrs Modie Vore of Liberty Hill stays with her son and daughter in Trimble Township where Mr Orley Vore lies seriously ill for two weeks.

Modie Vore Liberty Hill Orley Vore Trimble Township Mr. Vore

Retail Clerks Union to Meet in Local Hall

Glouster clerks union schedules a special meeting for Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the LC F Hall. All members are urged to attend the session.

Glouster—Retail Clerks Union

All American Organization to Meet in Glouster

Chester Sanborn president of the All American Organization calls an important meeting on Wednesday March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Glouster mayor’s office.

Glouster Chester Sanborn All American Organization

Ton Jon No 1 Restores Health for Marietta Woman

A Marietta Ohio woman reports three years of female trouble and constipation improving after Ton Jon No 1. She notes better complexion, relief from dizziness cramps and headaches, renewed appetite, and regained weight, praising the remedy as the only one that worked for her.

TON Jon No. 1 Jon Marietta Ohio R. R. No

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