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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1940

Page

2

New Owners Of Furnaces Taking Stock

Nelsonville reports progress in a stock subscription drive to locate the Ohio Furnace Co. factory in Nelsonville. About half the goal has been pledged based on signed promises counted by Harry A Mettler. Solicitation widened with open canvassing and new volunteers amid growing public interest, led by Paul Wingert and H C Edwards.

Nelsonville Ohio Furnace Co American Legion Harry A Mettler Retail Merchants Association Paul Wingert H. C. Edwards

Turban fashion and furnace subscriptions spark local attention

A reported Easter bonnet trend notes turbans as a style focus while Wilson Bros Grocery shows a furnace in operation. Mr. Edwards announces three local furnace owners have each subscribed 500 toward a new company with at least 5000 expected in local stock, promising local labor if located here. Rivers from the seacoast to inland Australia are mentioned.

Wilson Bros. Grocery Edwards Zanesville

Program On Scouting At School

Nelsonville observes National Girl Scout Week with a high school assembly led by Miss Helen Shaw. Meredith Awe led the colors. Sally Jackson and Doris Warren as flag bearers. Emily Sharp read Scripture and offered prayer. The program featured pantomime Pat Came Back, motion pictures of Tar Hollow carp, Indian folk games, a piano solo by Emily Sharp, and Girl Scouts Glee Club songs.

Nelsonville Helen Shaw Meredith Awe Sally Jackson Doris Warren Emily Sharp Margaret Warren Mary Coakley Pat R. Mathewson M. Warren P. Johnson EB. Sharp E. Shafer M. Pergrin L Sayre R. Dunkle Tar Hollow Carp R Mathewson M. Coakley E. Sharp I. Sayre Girl Scouts Glee Club I Sayre J. Pergrin L. Hampton P. Nelson N. Ogg M. Betts J. Warren N. Locke 5. Sayre P. Kontner P. Murphy D. Warren A. Coots E. Thompson RK. Lee M. L. White D. Keating

Progress of WCTU Is Reported at Meeting

The Nelsonville WCTU met at Mrs. Reynolds home on Myers Street. President Mrs. Sam Starkey introduced Athens county WCTU leader Mrs. Edda Clark who shared a report from the state convention and noted 10 000 towns dry by local option to date.

Nelsonville Women’s Christian Temperance Union Charles Reynolds Myers St Sam Starkey Charles Monks Fannie Williams Thomas Spencer Edda Clark Athens W.C.T.U Clark Cora Bechtold Harry Ashworth

Plaids Bring Fresh Spring Mood to Athens Stores

In Athens, new plaids brighten mid-season wardrobes with soft muted or bold tones. They mix colors subtly for travel and home wear, while spring coats feature front-focused details, built-up necklines, and a slimmer silhouette borrowing from the latest dresses.

Athens

Stripes in Knitwear Steal Spotlight This Spring

The new knitwear showcases wearable dresses and costume suits with hand crafted look. Stripes in multiple colors and white-on-gray patterns elevate daily fashion. Athens District Shops feature stylish suits while a Nelsonville event hosts a W B A benefit at Spray Hall tonight at 7 30.

Athens

Marriage Meddlers Synopsis Forces Confrontation at Sag Harbor Farm

Secret service chief Charles Spencer details a dangerous emissary from Jack Leslie and a looming siege. He warns family members of a plan to surrender guards and guarantee the hijacked hideout in exchange for the emeralds Queen Olga treasures.

Graham Sag Harbor Farm Charles Spencer Secret Service Ace Madge Graham Dicky Harry Lillian Underwood Spencer Olga Jack Leslie

Adelega A Sequel to Married Comrades Revealed

The narrator describes his father revealing a dangerous plan to outwit Leslie and secure Mary and Noel from a murderous outlaw. He says he will accompany the intended rendezvous to ensure their safety, prompting shock and heated debates among the group about his strategy and resolve.

Leslie Noel Lillian Dicky Harry Jack Leslie Mary Chief

Nelsonville D A Benefit Party At ICCF Hall

The D A will sponsor a benefit party at the ICCF Hall in Nelsonville on Friday night with play starting at 7 45. A note adds that four thousand varieties of rice are produced in Japan.

Nelsonville D. of A 1.C.C.F Japan

Nelsonville Welcomes Easter Fashion Boutiques

Local merchants display a full Easter lineup with navy gray and beige dominating. Two tone jackets and floral hats draw attention as shoppers explore purses, beaded accessories, and the new stub toe shoe in beige.

Mary E. Bartlett Nelsonville

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