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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles Lodge to buy stock in new furnace factory

Nelsonville Eagles lodge voted 500 for stock in the proposed local factory of the Ohio Furnace Co. A progress report on stock subscriptions will be given at an 7:30 p.m. meeting at the American Legion Building. The public is invited. Immediately after the meeting a brief session of the Re cen Association will be held.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Nelsonville Eagles Lodge Nelsonville Eagles Lodge Ohio Furnace Coa American Legion Recen Association

Rally Date Changed At Pilgrim Holiness Church Murray City

Nelsonville area youths will gather Friday March 15 at 7 p m at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Murray City for the zone rally. Rev B A Awe chairs the program with participation from Pilgrim church groups across the zone.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Murray City B. A. Awe Nelsone

Rotary Group Meets In Nelsonville Parish House

W H Badger leads a Rotary Education program at the Parish House last night with several members participating. In Nelsonville, three intoxication arraignments before Mayor Co G Dew resulted in guilty pleas and fines of ten dollars plus costs for Lucius Fisk Fred Flowers and Wilbur Donley.

Nelsonville Rotary W. H. Badger Rotary Group Co. G. Dew Lucius Fisk Fred Flowers Wilbur Donley

Kilpatrick Girls to Meet Corning Independents Friday

Nelsonville reports Kilpatrick girls face Corning independents at the high school auditorium Friday night at 9 in a special event during the independent district tournament opening Thursday. Kilpatrick has one win over Corning. Corning features Leona Spence and Sis Spence with teammates Spray Raybird Young Peterson and Hoffert. the Spence sisters lead as star forwards.

Nelsonville Kilpatrick Girls Corning Kilpatricks Leona Spence Sis” Spence Kilpatricke Junction City

Step This Way Cast Danced at Legion Home Event

In Nelsonville on March 9 the home talent cast of Step This Way plus choruses were entertained by Tri Psi Sorority and Phi Club at the Legion Home. About 100 youths danced from 8 30 to 12. Music was by Harmony Hounds a Nelsonville band. Musicians were Miss Wolfe Charlie and Bill Parks Max Wright Don Blackburn Herbert Woody and Don Saunders. Mrs Peggy Lent sang several numbers.

Nelsonville Tri Psi Phi Club Legion Home Harmony Hounds Miss Wolfe Charlies Bill Parks Max Wright Don Blackburn Herbert Woody Don Saunders Peggy Lent

Nelsonville to Host Garden Clubs Meeting

The Garden Clubs of District 11 will meet in Nelsonville on Wednesday April 10 with the Community Garden Club of Nelsonville as hostess. Mrs G H Stansbury of Middleport regional director will lead the event and Mrs Silas B Waters of Cincinnati state president will be the principal speaker for about 200 women from the district.

Nelsonville Garden Clubs of District 11 Community Garden Club G. H. Stansbury Middleport Silas B. Waters Cincinnati

Name Award Committee For Basketball Tourney

Nelsonville Meade Whyte announces the committee to select players for special awards at the close of the amateur tournament. The panel includes Stewart Hoodlett Harry Kelly Jr Joe Spray Earl Hilleary and Coach George Abraham. The tournament at the high school gym is expected to draw large crowds.

Nelsonville Meade Whyte Stewart Hoodlett Harry Kelly, Jr Joe Spray Earl Hilleary George Abraham

Merchants Donate Prizes for Child Welfare Ball

Mrs Serepta Barber chairing the Elks Hall Child Welfare Ball reports games start at eight Friday night March 15. Merchants and wholesale houses donate many prize foods with homemade cakes as special prizes. Committee members include Mrs C H Ruble Mrs Glen Thomas Mrs Georgia Foughty Mrs George Barrows and Mr Ivan Matheny. Proceeds go to the Child Welfare Fund.

Nelsonville Serepta Barber Elks Hall Barber C. H. Ruble Glen Thomas Georgia Foughty George Barrows Ivan Matheny Child Welfare Fund

Masons to Hold District Meet In Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents learn the Masonic Officers Association of the 13th Grand Chapter District meets at the Nelsonville Temple on Thursday March 28 at 7 pm. Harold S. Davis of Athens is president and Harry L. Smith of Logan is secretary. Willard Mason of New Lexington attends as district inspector with other speakers. Members of the chapter and visitors from other chapters are welcome. Refreshments will follow.

Nelsonville St. Bernard 13Th Grand Chapter Masonic Temple New Lexington Somerset Lancaster Logan Athena Harold S. Davis Athens Harry L. Smith Willard Mason

Nelsonville Couple Wed in Russell Kentucky

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Betty Petitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Petitt 33 Monroe St Nelsonville and Mr Nolan Mace of Athens at Russell Kentucky on February 22 1940. Betty Petitt a Nelsonville graduate class of 1937 has worked in Columbus while Mace works in the county engineer office. After March 15 they will reside at 227 1 2 W Union St Athens in a newly furnished apartment.

Nelsonville Betty Petitt Carl Petitt Monroe St Nolan Mace Athens Russell

Local Social Notes From Columbus Area Gatherings

Miss Margaret Dezso visits with sister Mrs. Donald H Townsend in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Pete Shough visit Columbus. Mrs Gordon Crawford and son Johnny and Mrs Paul Brown with son Freddie stay with their mother Mrs Enos Starkey. Mrs Clarence Tigner of Deanville enters Marietta Osteopathic Hospital for an operation. Methodist Guild meets Thursday night after special services in church social rooms. Misses Blanche and Bertha Linton and Miss Blanche Moorehead hostesses.

Margaret Dezso Donald H. Townsend Columbus Pete Shough Gordon Crawford Johnny Paul Brown Freddie Enos Starkey Clarence Tigner Deanville Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Methodist Guild Blanche Bertha Linton Blanche Moorehead

Local clubs plan meetings and dinners this week

Rainbow Class of the Church of Christ meets at Mrs. Bernice Johnson's Adams Street residence Thursday night. M M Club hosts Mrs. Lillian Silcott with Mrs. Lil lian Young presiding, gifts exchanged, prizes awarded, and lunch served to 14. Delta Kappa Gamma members must notify by March 16 about March 20 dinner at Eastwood Athens. Retta Howe Sunday School Class hosts Mrs. Flossie Whitmore at Buchtel Thursday 7:30. Church of Christ Business Girls meet at Mrs. Thelma Starkey with Mrs. Wilma Tolliver assisting. Knights of Pythias meet at Castle Hall in Nelsonville tonight with one candidate to be initiated. degree team rehearses for Gallipolis visit.

Rainbow Church of ‘of Christ Bernice Johnson Adams St M. M. Club Lillian Silcott Lillian Young Gladys Cuckler Ruth Keating Goldie Craig Freda Hellyer Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society Adda Maccombs Athens Eastwood Retta Howe Flossie Whitmore Buchtel Church of Christ Thelma Starkey Mill St Wilma Tolliver Gladys Simonton Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Gallipolis

Peterson's Ointment Brings Fast Pile Relief Nationwide

A Buffalo druggist created an ointment 30 years ago that cooled and soothed piles quickly. Peterson's Ointment became a nationwide favorite in thousands of homes. Ask your druggist for a 35 box or 60¢ tube with applicator, money back if not delighted.

Peterson

WPA Leaders Meet For Study at Poston

The second WPA recreation leaders training was held at the Poston Community House on March Sth with crafts music and dramatics taught by Miss Esther Shields and Miss Grey of Zanesville. Representatives from Athens Poston Chauncey Kilvert Glouster and Nelsonville attended along with a luncheon and social activities.

Poston WPA Esther Shields Miss Grey Zanesville Athens Chauncey Kilvert Glouster Nelsonville Lewis Sabo Mr. Brown Mr. Savage Marion Hoffman Lenora Tabler Frank Olfe Amesville Nellie Irene Adkins Ashby Bradbury Suny

Local Social Notes From Carbon Hill and Nearby Areas

Mrs. Gerald Devol hosted A B C members with high scores by Miss Carrie Green and Mrs. Louis Lowes and consolation to Mrs. Russell Devol. T S Club showered Mrs. Charles Courtney after roll call. Green and white St Patrick lunch served to many listed residents. Guests included Mrs. Frank Webb and Mrs. Roscoe Binsley. Several residents visited, returned from trips, or hosted gatherings as ill health touched local families.

Carbon Hill Gerald Devol A.B.C Carrie Green Louis Lowes Russell Devol Alva Devol Columbus Charles Devol T. S. Club John Dehnen Pattonville Joe Blosser Charles Courtney Frank Webb Roscoe Binsley Ed Shaw Gibisonville Garland Hawk Betty Briley Walter Richardson Zanesville Arthur Coffey Jennie Coffey William Rauch Robert Johnson Edward Smith Bert Green Nellie Yates Hiram Palmer Lancaster Don Huffman Logan Albert Smith Les Evans David Evans Miami Fla Harry Grassglaus Canton Charles Green Nelsonville W. E. Evans Anna Jane Evans

Easter Music Helpers Sought at Albany Methodist

Women invited to assist with Easter music at the Albany Methodist Church. A meeting is requested Thursday at eight o'clock to discuss participation and plans.

Albany Methodist Church

Scoutmaster Powell Calls Troop 64 Meeting Tonight

Nelsonville advisory notice states Scoutmaster Leonard Powell asks all members of Troop 64 to attend an important meeting at 7 o clock in the troop headquarters.

Nelsonville Leonard Powell

Mule and man clear snow in Huntsburg streets

In Huntsburg Ohio Guy McClintock and his 30 year old mule use a home made snowplow to clear sidewalks and paths for neighbors as heavy snow blankets the area. A note recalls the 1556 Chinese earthquake with a death toll of about 800000.

Huntsburg U.rp Guy McClintock McClintock

Delegation To Greet President Of Eagles Planned

NELSONVILLE Eagles vote to send a large delegation to Athens Saturday night to greet John Abel national president of the order. Members needing transportation should see Gilbert Smith. The drum and bugle corps will hold an important meeting after practice Friday night with all members asked to be present.

Nelsonville Eagles Athens John Abel Order Gilbert Smith

Birthday Surprise for Patty Lee Crawford’s Sixth

Mr. and Mrs. Pat Crawford hosted a surprise party Saturday for their son Patty Lee Crawford’s sixth birthday. Guests enjoyed games, opened gifts, and shared three decorated cakes from a bakery and grandmother H. E. Boyer.

Jimmy Crawford Georgianna Whaley Jimmie Cevola Betty Skinner Helen Pough Dickie DeLong Jimmie Trace Jerry Dunlevy Carol Ann Cunningham Donna Jean Parker Mona Lou Cunningham Adrienne Craig Shirley Whaley Joan Morris Lucy White Richard Smith Ralph Spencer Janet Allen Virginia Whaley Elizabeth Ann McKinley Bobby Joe Whaley Kenneth Boyer Bobby Joe Crawford Helen Jane Crawford DeLoris Anne Boyer

Brown Wolf Wins GLOUSTER City League Run

Brown Wolf marked a strong run by winning three straight against Scott Dairy to stay in the City League championship race as the city league season continued on Tuesday.

Scott Dairy Brown-Wolf Market A. Smith J. McCarty H. Brown G. Wolf Csee W. Johnston R. Janchius R. Briggs V. Eddy Aeeeee

American Legion Auxiliary Plans Thursday Quilt Meeting

Glouster unit will assemble at the hall Thursday at 10 a.m. to piece a quilt. Members should bring print and muslin pieces and a favorite dish for a noon potluck dinner. A second note reports British Columbia housing about 67 100 horses within its boundaries.

Glouster Aerican Legion Auxiliary Canadian British Columbia

Hunterdon Home Razed by Fire in Early Morning

A three room cottage at Hunterdon No. 17 occupied by WPA worker William Van Meter and family burned early this morning. A few furnishings were saved as Van Meter tried to fight the flames. No alarm was sounded amid belief Glouster would not answer out of city calls. Fire chief John Crawford lamented the missed response.

Glouster William van Meter Hunterdon van Meter WPA John Crawford Council of

Chesterhill Birthday Dinner Honoring Bonnie and Billy

Mr. and Mrs James Robertson of Chesterhill hosted a Sunday March 10 chicken dinner for daughter Bonnie and nephew Billy Horn celebrating their third birthday. Centerpieces featured pink and white cakes. Guests included Mack Horn Athens Katie Horn Athens Jimmy Robertson Donald Robertson Eloise Robertson Barbara Robertson Nancy Lou Horn and other Chesterhill residents.

Chesterhill James Robertson Bonnie Billy Horn Bily Mack Horn Athens Katie Horn Jimmy Robertson Donald Robertson Eloise Robertson Barbara Robertson Nancy Lou Horn Billy

Loyal Men's Class Meeting at Church of Christ

Fourteen members attended the Loyal Men's Class gathering Monday evening at the Church of Christ. An extemporaneous program featured brief talks by Max M. Martin F. H. Ervin and Homer Vian. Refreshments were served after the song session.

Glouster Loyal Men Church of Christ Max M. Martin F. H. Ervin Homer Vian

Collins Rites Friday Glouster

Funeral services for Mrs Wesley Collins who died at her Maplewood home Sunday will be held Friday at two o'clock in Hollister A B Church with Rev H O Davis officiating and burial in Hollister Cemetery

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Columbus Visits

Glouster social notes list Ernest Jones and son Richard visiting Mrs. Jones in Children's Hospital Columbus. Mrs. Jones condition favorable. she stays another week. Various weekend visits include Adrian Nelson, W J Wise, Ted and Ben Searles, James Jennings, Art Smith, and families.

Ernest Jones Richard Columbus Jones Children’s Hospital Herbert Armstrong M. E. Haworth Alice Jean Max, Jr Don Stewart Charles Clayberger Esta Cunningham Zern Cunningham Chauncey Willard Watkins John Crawford Jack Fred Taggart

Nelsonville Club to Host Benefit Party at Red Men Hall

L H Club in Nelsonville will sponsor a benefit party at the Red Men Hall on Thursday evening starting at 7 30 o clock. Proceeds will support local causes and community programs.

Nelsonville L. H. Club Red Men's Hall

Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Rapid Rheumatic Pain Relief

A home remedy advertises mixing Ru-Ex Compound with water and lemon juice to ease rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. It promises relief within 48 hours and offers a money back guarantee if no improvement, sold by Athens Pharmacy and druggists.

Athens

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