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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Girl Scout Little House Dedicated

Nelsonville marks the 29th anniversary of Girl Scouting with a Sunday dedication of the Little House. Leaders, parents, and Scouts attended the service featuring songs, poems, a fire ceremony, and a tea in green and white. Open House is planned for spring.

Nelsonville Scouting Girl Scouts Little House America Margaret Warren Donald Betts Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Pammy White Elizabeth Shafer Ruth Matthewson Louise McDaniel Arlene Hail Emily Sharp Polly Johnson Imogene Sayers Ann Preston Janey Krieg Martha Betts Martha Pergrin Kathryn Johnson Cecil Shafer Edward Sharp Helen Shaw Peg Barber Mary Cox Treva Shaw

Golden wedding guests honor Mr and Mrs Stanley

In Carbondale a large gathering celebrated the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. G M Stanley with relatives and friends from several towns including Carbondale New Plymouth Albany Barberton Akron Nelsonville and Mineral present. Music was provided by Raymond Davis and Donald McCray.

Carbondale G. M. Stanley Tom Newlun Mattie Ellen John Stanley Virginia Katheleen Joseph Stanley Beatrice and Cleo Charles Stanley Floyd Amos Stanley Clarence Jimmie Carl Stanley Joan John Landis Floyd Frakes Junior Taylor Carroll Clarence Edgar New Plymouth Louisa Stanley Jane Radcliff Harvey McVey Denver McVey Clifford Andrews Darrell Betty Ernest Stanley Autumn Joy Dixie Lou Albany Pete Stanley Glouster Clyde Hogsett Bellefontaine Sarah Johnston Clifford Johnston Virginia Willis Barberton James Stanley Robert Richard Akron Lafe Lynch Mineral Donald McCray Nelsonville Raymond Davis Eugene Route 2

East PTA Hears Talk on Safety

East Parent-Teacher Association met Friday with President Mrs Clyde McDaniel presiding. A nominating committee and auditing committee were named. Lawrence McNealy of Southern Ohio Electric Co gave an illustrated talk on Safety. Attendance tied between rooms of Miss Pearce and Miss Courtney.

Nelsonville— East Parent- Teacher Association Clyde McDaniel Charles McKee Hubert Mender Catherine Courtney Leah Fick Louise Pearce Donald Johnson Lawrence McNealy Southern Ohio Electrics Co Miles Pearce Miss Courtney

Mrs. Margaret Cook Dies at Home in Nelsonville

Mrs. Margaret Cook, 80, died at her Madison Street home. She leaves husband Joseph Cook and son John of Detroit, daughter Ruth a city schools teacher, one grandchild, three brothers Lewis John Walter Kleinschmidt, two sisters Emma Kleinschmidt and Mrs. A E Schenk of Columbus.

Nelsonville Margaret Cook Madison St Joseph Cook John Detroit Ruth Lewis K Walter Kleinschmidt Emma Kleinschmidt Logan A. E. Schenk Columbus

Civilian Pilot Training Program graduates enter military service

Washington reports 4813 CPT graduates volunteered for Army and Navy air services as of March 1, with 914 instructors moved to other aviation roles. Canvassed figures show 37,277 pilots completed CPT, 3,911 in secondary phase, and 2,063 instructors receiving refresher training.

Washington, D. C C.A.A Army Navy Air Services Robert H. Hinckley Hinckley CPT Mr. Hinckley Navy

Howe Leads Keglers In Bowling Victory

Nelsonville veteran Ralph Howe rolled 258 201 210 for 669 to spark Mechems over Beasleys in the city league. Shafer led Beasleys with 590. In the ladies schedule, B. and P. W. Club meets Letha Lou Shop at 6 30 and Straitsville meets Brooks at 8 30.

Howe Keglers Nelsonville Ralph Howe Mechems Beasleys Chuck” Shafer Beasley Letha Lou Straitsville Brooks

Elks Bowl Pits Columbus Mayor Against Local Team

Nelsonville Mayor Floyd Green captains a city team in a three game set against the Elks bowling squad from Columbus during the State Elks Bowling Tournament in Columbus last weekend. The mayor, described as a regular guy by locals, led his team in the surprise matchup on Saturday night.

Nelsonville Floyd Green Columbus Elks Mayor Green

High School PTA Holds Regular Meeting

Nelsonville High School PTA met in regular session Monday evening with the vice president presiding in the president's absence. A group singing was led by Miss Helen Shaw, followed by a demonstration by pupils of Miss Pauline Fierce. Miss Mary Sharp's home room won the room count. Cookies and coffee were served at the social hour.

Nelsonville PTA Edward Sharp Roy Morris Helen Shaw Pauline Fierce Mary Sharp

Degree of Pocahontas Benefit Party Planned

The Degree of Pocahontas will sponsor a benefit party at Pocahontas Hall Wednesday night at 7 30 o clock to support its charitable activities.

Nelsonville — Degree of Pocahontas Pocahontas Hall

Nelsonville social notes and community notices

Nelsonville events include Circle 10 meeting at Mrs Mary Powell home with devotion and readings. Attendees list from Haydenville to Newark attend a funeral. Email social events feature St Patrick party for telephone operators and plan for Eudora OFS officers practice. Also announces marriage of Eugene McConaha to Peggy Michael and Rainbow Class gathering with contests and hospital update. Residents travel to Cincinnati for piano clinic.

Nelsonville 4 H Club Hosts and Plans Box Supper

Evelyn Hitchings hosted the Nelsonville 4 H Club at her home on Friday March 14. Members voted to hold a box supper at the WBA hall on Wednesday April 9. Refreshments were served to 13 members and one guest Sylvia Burchfield. Mrs Lillian Silcott entertained the M C T Club Friday evening. Contests were held with prizes won by Mrs Evelyn Pollock and Mrs Ella Linton. The hostess served a two course lunch to Mesdames Evelyn Pollock Rebecca Hartley Bess Bland Ella Linton Dora Bussey Gladys Pierce Myrtle Matheny Effie Bardian Tisha Dilcher Billa Anderson Freda Hellyer and two guests.

Evelyn Hitchings Nelsonville WBA Sylvia Burchfield Lillian Silcott M.C.T. Club Evelyn Pollock Ella Linton Mesdames Rebecca Hartley Bess Bland Dora Bussey Gladys Pierce Myrtle Matheny Effie Bardian Tisha Dilcher Billa Anderson Freda Hellyer

Corning High School basketball letters awarded

In a Friday afternoon chapel program at Corning High School, basketball letters were awarded to varsity and reserve players, managers, and cheerleaders. Tony Gerlica was named captain, with Ed Siemer, Bob Stallings, Bill Esselstein, Joye Parsons, Eugene Pierce, Joe Bobanich, Alex Toth, and Richard Imes among varsity letter recipients. reserves Elmer Kader, George Rodgers, Jack Dawson, Robert Chapman, Rodney Fitch received letters, with Charles Banevich and Bob Bennett as managers, and Mary Elynor Frasure and Mary Jane Spence as cheerleaders. The Golden Rule Class No. 10 hosted by Miss Wilma Spence and Mrs. Mildred Williams met at the Spence home, with refreshments served. The WCTU of Monroe Township planned to meet Tuesday evening at the First Methodist Church, led by president Mrs. Martha Young.

Bob Bennett Mary Elynor Frasure Mary Jane Spence Wilma Spence Mildred Williams First Methodist Church William Spence

Neighbor's Night Draws Eastern Star Members in Eudora

Twenty five Sunflower chapter members attended Neighbor's Night at the Nelsonville Eudora Chapter Friday evening. Mr and Mrs John Theisen of Valley Street announce the marriage of their daughter Eloise to Cecil Woods son of Mr and Mrs Dewey Woods of Millertown. The ceremony was Saturday morning at First Methodist Church in New Lexington with Rev H H Wilbur officiating.

Eastern Star Lodge Eudora Nelsonville John Theisen Valley St Eloise Cecil Woods Dewey Woods Millertown First Methodist Church New Lexington H. H. Wilbur Jimmie Thompson Rio Grande College Fred Thompson Paros Leo Masterson Spring St Charles Beatrice Patricia Oliver Howell Moxahala John Lusetti Newark Clarence Hodgson Annabelle Hemlock Chester Kieth Marvin Murphy Jerry Mavin Murphy Ellensboro W. Va George Murphy Harold Vernon Russell Akron C. A. Vernon Vernon Viette Masterson Wrightstown H. E. Jones Fred Hambel McConnelsville Trimble Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Harry M. Wilson Glouster Church of Christ

Car Slips Off Road In Route 13 Crash Injures Nash

Bernard Nash was injured Saturday evening when his car left Route 13, went over an embankment, near the New York Central freight house.

Bernard Nash Route 13

Mrs Beryl Dawson Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs Beryl Dawson was returned to the home of her parents Mr and Mrs E C Marshall Monday evening in the J G Blower ambulance from Doctor's Hospital in Columbus. Her condition is reported satisfactory.

Beryl Dawson

News Notes of Hemlock

Mrs Norma Fox of Florida was seriously injured in an automobile crash near here Saturday night and moved to Grant Hospital after first aid at homes of relatives. The crash involved Mr Fox losing control of the car and hitting a tree in front of the Lloyd McArtor property. A Florida passenger shielded a wife and three year old, sparing them serious harm. he sustained head and facial injuries. The carnival by Central School’s Senior Class raised funds for the annual Washington trip, drawing alumni from multiple cities.

Hemlock Norma Fox Florida John Hottenrot Buckingham Grant Hospital Charles Huffman Hottenrot Central School Washington Charles Kehl Mansfield Gerald Eveland Jack Williams Canton Don Osenbaugh Cleveland Bill Osenbaugh Richard Reho Nolan Williams Columbus Gilbert McCoy Athens Alpha Russell Corning Orville Russell New Straitsville Vernon Tharp Wilmington Alissa Berry Somerset Curtiss Wright Corporation Fair Grounds Mary Franklin Carolyn Anna Shula P. B. Osenbaugh Albert Marshall Seville Blanche Strausbaugh Ronnie Orville Edwards S. T. Conn Goldie

Adult Education Class In Nutrition Planned

In Glouster the WPA school lunch kitchen hosts an adult education class in cooking and nutrition. Sessions run Wednesdays 5 to 8 pm. open to all over 17. Instructor Mrs. Audrey Dinsmore leads the program alongside four other county home making courses.

Glouster WPA Audrey Dinsmore

Services Wednesday For Mrs. Etta Young

Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Young who died yesterday at her home will be held Wednesday at two o clock in the afternoon at the residence 525 Chestnut Street conducted by Rev W M George Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville local obituary notice specifies location and time attesting to community tribute

Nelsonville Etta Young Chestnut St W. .M. George Greenlawn

Glouster Lodge Confers Degrees Saturday Night

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge conferred degrees on two candidates Saturday night. Visitors came from Athens Chauncey and Jacksonville. A large attendance of local members attended. A social hour with refreshments followed the meeting.

Glouster — Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Iwo Athens Chauncey Jacksonville

Mayor Calls on Delinquents to Settle in Glouster

Glouster residents owing fines in Mayor Williams' court for intoxication or unsafe driving are ordered to report to the mayor's office at once. Failure to comply will lead to re-arrest, added costs, and possible jail overnight.

Glouster Williams

Glouster Social Notes Mark Birthday Party and Local Events

A list of attendees celebrates Lelia Hambel’s 14th birthday with gifts and games. Community groups hosted meetings at homes, awards were given, and lunches served. Local residents attended visits, travels, and church revival services led by Rev. Courtney and Rev. Wilson in Glouster.

Country Cousins Hold All Day Quilting Party

Mrs Edna Kasler hosted the Meet at Trimble Country Cousins club with an all day quilting party at her West Trimble home. A noon dinner was served to several guests including Cynthia Kasler Amanda Armstrong Clara Morris Jo Ellen Carter of Glouster Altha Dunlevy Jacksonville Burland Coffman Athens and Florence McCune.

Trimble Country Cousins Club Edna Kasler West Trimble Cynthia Kasler Amanda Armstrong Clara Morris Jo Ellen Carter Glouster Altha Dunlevy Jacksonville Burland Coffman Athens Florence McCune

Social Notes of Carpenter and Local Happenings

Social events include a Temple Church shower for Reverend Sydney Everson and bride, a Carpenter Baptist Church birthday social, and a Columbia Grange meeting rescheduled to March 26. Birth announced for Judith Ann Jewell. grandparents named. Several local visits and illnesses noted including Townsend and Crabtree. Dana Nelson to Wright Field after civil service exam with 97 percentile score.

Carpenter Temple Church Sydney Everson Carpenter Baptist Church Columbia Grange Columbia Cecil Jewell Judith Ann Co. E. Jewell John Blackwood Ruth Starkey Alta Dudgeon Athens Velma Kellogg Lois McCoy Lois Rogers Columbus Maryl Shumaker Martel Miss Kellogg Blanche Jessie Carpenter Miss McCoy J. L. Rawlings Zella Rupert Charles McCall Lancaster Vira Rawlings Charles Townsend Beulah Crabtree Dana Nelson Dayton Wright Field

Connie Kieth Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Family Home

Connie Kieth turned seven as relatives and neighbors gathered at her parents home William and Mrs Kieth. Ernest Bryson Jr Charles Hoffman Arthur Bryson Charles Gage Johnnie Crawford Jr Mary Kieth Helen Peugh Eileen Peugh Jo An Morrison Carolyn Eddy Denny Kieth attended. Ernestine Harrison gave a pink and white birthday cake. Prizes were won by Joan Morrison Helen Peugh Johnnie Crawford and Charles Hoffman. Lunch and gifts followed.

Connie Jane Kieth William Kieth Ernest Bryson, Jr Charles Hoffman Arthur Bryson Charles Gage Johnnie Crawford, Jr Mary Kieth Helen Eileen Peugh Jo An Morrison Carolyn Eddy Denny Kieth Connie Ernestine Harrison Joan Morrison Helen Pe

Pythian Lodge Calls Members to Wednesday Night Inspection

All Pythian members are asked to attend the lodge on Wednesday night for inspection practice. A lunch will be served at the close of the meeting.

Children's Band Presents Program at First Baptist Church

The GLOUSTER band from the First Baptist Church met Sunday afternoon with Miss Annetta Bland in charge. They will perform on March 23 during the Baptist Sunday School and B Y P U convention at the church. The program included two duets, a reading, a Bible story, and a chorus, with several other attendees listed.

Glouster First Baptist Church Annetta Bland Baptist B.Y.P.U Gloria Dillard Cecia Goodman

Mrs Viney Hosts Missionary Group Meeting

The Missionary Society of First Baptist Church met at the home of Mr. Andrew Viney with Mrs. Hayes Mayles presiding. Scripture was read by Mrs. Lem Warren, prayers by Mrs. Harry Williams, and a plant was presented to ill resident Mrs. L. D. Morton. Next meeting set for March 27 at Mrs. Warren’s home.

Glouster—Missionary Society of First Baptist Church Andrew Viney Hayes Mayles Lem Warren Harry Williams L. D. Morton Williams Harry Morris Ethel Morris Ilah Viney Warren

Methodist lunch served at Glouster Orpah church

The Methodist Church class will serve a noon lunch of jelly, soup, sandwiches, pie and coffee in the church dining room on Wednesday.

Glouster The Methodist Church

Mrs Anna Conway Undergoes Major Operation

Mrs Anna Conway underwent a major operation Friday at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital. Her condition is satisfactory but she will be hospitalized for several weeks.

Anna Conway Marietta Osteopathic Hospital

Ton Jon claims cure for constipation and liver trouble

Mrs. Fannie Drake of Rockbridge Ohio reports relief after three weeks on Ton Jon. She says longstanding stomach disorders, nausea, gas, dizziness and sleepless nerves improved.

Ton Jon Rockbridge Fannie Drake U B. Church Ohio Belter & Flege’s

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