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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville PTA groups plan joint April 17 meeting

A joint gathering of all Nelsonville Parent Teacher Associations will occur during the regular PTA Council meeting on Monday April 17. Speakers include Mrs. Harry L. Thomas and Supt. E. J. Arnold. A nominating committee consisting of Mrs. Edward Sharp Mrs. Sam Sharf Mrs. James Cope and Mrs. Roy Morris will report.

Nelsonville P.T.A J. K. Kinneer Harry L. Thomas Southeast E. J. Arnold J. D. Knight Edward Sharp Sam Sharf James Cope Roy Morris Arnold Lucille Long Brooks Franks Raymond Henshaw Lewis Vaughn Don Sanders Dorothy Schmitter Jimmy Arnold Alice Duskey Hugh Webb Jean Sharff The East P.T.A Elizabeth Whyte Clyde McDaniels Raymond Foughty John Fick

Nelsonville Policemen and Firemen Ball With Charlie Hammonds Band

Nelsonville hosts the annual Policemen and Firemen Benefit Ball at the Elks Club on Friday night March 24. Jack Hammond and his 13 piece Logan orchestra provide music for the event attracting wide attendance and raising funds for department supplies and equipment. Proceeds support the two departments’ benefit fund and advance ticket sales have been strong.

Nelsonville Jack Hammond Logan Ohio Elks’ Club

Steady 1939 Auto License Tag Sales in Nelsonville

Nelsonville deputies report steady daily auto license tag sales for 1939 at the Bus Station. Business peaks on Saturdays with sales continuing after 9 p.m. to serve all customers. The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. leads purchases at 618 dollars and 60 cents.

Nelsonville Ed C. Evans Evans Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Civil Service announces open competitive exams in Nelsonville

The U S S Civil Service Commission offers exams for associate health education specialist 3200 and assistant 2600 at United States Public Health Service aero logist 3800 at Air Safety Board Civil Aeronautics Authority. Apply by April 17. Full info from Walter L Morrison secretary at Nelsonville Post Office.

Nelsonville U. S&s. Civil Service Commission United States Public Health Service Air Safety Board Civil Aeronautics Authority Walter L. Morrison Commission Board of Examiners

Stansbury Drug Co Ad Requests Quinolax Substution

A letter from Charles Hoberr of Lake Villa Illinois dated March 13 1939 asks Stansbury Drug Co Middleport Ohio to send one dollar worth of Stanso Quinolax Cold Tablets after Chicago vendors could not supply the product and substitutions were offered. Box 227 appears.

The Stansbury Drug Co Middleport Chicago Charles Hoberr Lake Villa Ill

Sports Night at Nelsonville High Delights 500

Nelsonville reports a successful Sports Night with about 500 attendees. Highlights include mixed volleyball and badminton, archery, two intramural basketball games, and a freshmen versus seniors girls contest won by the seniors 14 to 12. Reserves beat juniors 16 to 9, and the faculty lost to varsity 12 to 4.

Nelsonville George Abraham Helen Shaw Abraham Figley Wolfe Washburn McDaniel

Nelsonville Social Notes Recap From First Methodist Meeting

Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick hosted the Nelsonville First Methodist Class 21 gathering at 72 East Mulberry Street Athens on Monday night. New member Mrs. Blanch Huffman was introduced and prizes were awarded for contests and mystery packages.

Georgia Kilpatrick E. Mulberry St Athens First Methodist Church of Nelsonville Blanch Huffman Elza Graham Ray Ayers Roy Graves Callie Berry Charles Bayless Neva Dresher Cora Monks Rachel Inman Blanche Ogg Florence Davis Alma Hudson Polly Frisco Agnes Allen Irma Wilson Agnes Bateman Lulu Johnson Ruth Call Janet Hartley Nannie Baird Ruth Partlow Muriel Simonton Myrtle O'Mara Venice Brown Harley Juniper Ruth Williams Tisha Delcher Nellie Wend Beatrice Adamson Nora Weiss Fannie Shields Florence Coakley Oden Green Francis Nelson Blanche Jonas Freda Newton Doris Jack Jennie Rosser Celia James Lessie Hannas Lena Fillinger Mabel Jones Elizabeth Hannas Marjorie Keating Lillian Wolfe Blanche Riley Clara Bateman Jennie Fisher Mary Lines Virgil Davis Forest Matthews Charles Farrow

Regular meeting of WBA Review No 240 scheduled

A regular meeting of WBA Review No 240 will be held this evening at 7 30 at Red Men's Hall. Visitors from adjoining Reviews expected. Members urged to attend.

WBA Red Men's Hall

Social Weekend Visits and Family Notices from Yellow Springs

Mrs. Elizabeth Knox visited Yellow Springs Ohio for several days at her daughter Mrs. Robert Bald win s home. Dana Windon traveled to Pomeroy on Monday due to the death of cousin Mrs. Ellen Fiselstein. Oscar W Shaw Jr Sylvia Jane Shaw and John Keehn of Dayton were guests Sunday at Mr and Mrs Pete Shough s. Mr and Mrs James Beard spent Sunday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs John Nicb Mr and Mrs Byron Parks Miss Dorothy Miller Monroe County and Mrs Charles Knowlton Malta were guests Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs W W Warren. Nicks are Warren s parents and Parks and Knowlton are her sisters.

Elizabeth Knox Yellow Springs Ohio Robert Baldwin Dana Windon Pomeroy Ellen Fiselstein Oscar W. Shaw, Jr Sylvia Jane Shaw John Keehn Dayton Pete Shough James Beard Columbus John Nicb Byron Parks Dorothy Miller Monroe County Charles Knowlton Malta W. W. Warren Nick Warren Parks Mrs. Knowlton Chauncey Harry Herman Paul Sweazy Paul Edward Mary Lee Savage Sadie Huston L. L. Sweazy Leo Martin Gilbert Keirns Marysville Wesley Keirns Sand Ridge John Davenport Thomas Keirns James Rathburn Flint Mich Ross Rathburn Baker Settlement Holt S. Courtney Jennie Elizabeth Robinett Nelsonville Ivan Matheny Larry C. N. Sanders Bob Bill Daniel Fulton Millfield Isabel Bradfield

Methodist Guild Meeting Set At Miss Linton Home

The Methodist Guild will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Blanche Linton on Jefferson Street with Miss Blanche Moorehead and Mrs. Lucille Long assisting hostesses. Mrs. Nelle Dowler will give a book review.

Methodist Guild Blanche Linton Jefferson St Blanche Moorehead Lucille Long Nelle Dowler

Townsend Meetings Set With Rev Patrick Williams

Townsend meetings will be held in Coolville on Thursday March 23 at 7 30 and in Stewart on Friday March 24 at 7 30 announced by L Henderson, with Rev Patrick H Williams as speaker. The public is invited.

Nelsonville Townsend Coolville Stewart L. Hendershott Patrick H. Williams

Dog Catcher Seizes 26 Strays on Glouster Drive

Glouster city dog catcher picks up 26 stray dogs on Monday as the campaign to enforce confinement begins. Captured dogs are housed at J. C. Watson's residence at 27 Lookout Street. Tagged dogs may be reclaimed for 25 cents daily. untagged dogs face a $25 fine plus costs for license-law noncompliance.

Glouster Drive Glouster Do Catcher J. C. Watson Lookout St

Nelsonville Eagles Plan Meeting Tonight

Nelsonville Aerie of Eagles President Harry Chesher asks all members to attend tonight's meeting. A committee will arrange free transport to the Producers' Banquet at Hotel Berry in Athens Thursday night. Forty free tickets and 20 tickets for the Policemen's and Firemen's Ball will be distributed on Tuesday. The athletic committee will hold a short meeting after the lodge to plan the coming baseball season.

Nelsonville—Worthy Harry Chesher Nelsonville Aerie of Eagles Hotel Berry Athens Acerie

Truck Mine Operators To Hold State Meeting

The Ohio Truck Mine Operators Association will hold a state-wide meeting at the Roggee Hotel in Zanesville on Sunday April 30. Leaders include William R. Pierce president Pearl Glenn vice president and Ed Bennett secretary. Representatives from every coal bearing county are expected to attend as plans to promote industry welfare and a permanent organization are finalized.

Nelsonville Ohio Truck Mine Operators Association Roggee Zanesville William R. Pierce Pearl Glenn Ed Bennett Coshocton New Philadelphia

Choir of Christ to rehearse for Easter concert in Nelsonville

The Church of Christ choir meets tonight at 7 in the sanctuary to rehearse for the Easter afternoon cantata under Charles E. Poston. Wednesday at 7 the fifth Lenten service features The Cross and Temple Pinnacles by Reverend Lawrence Crawford Butler. At 8 p.m. a social hour for members and friends follows in the social parlors, with an earned dollar gift for the light fund and a thermometer showing gift fever. Refreshments will follow.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Charles E. Poston Lawrence Crawford Butler

Magazine Drive Aids High School Assembly Speech

At the Nelsonville high school a special assembly featured Mr. Huntzinger speaking on Characteristics of a Good Salesman. Salesmanagers were elected from each home room to run the magazine drive with profits supporting athletics and the public address system.

Nelsonville Huntzinger

Degree of Pocahontas Sponsors Benefit Party

Nelsonville reports a benefit party sponsored by the Degree of Pocahontas set for Wednesday evening at 7 30 oclock in Pocahontas Hall.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Pocahontas

Garden News Notes by Martha Coen Sewing Circle Meeting

The Sunshine Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Martha Coen’s home to quilt for bride Mrs. Donald Gabriel, daughter of G. E. Coen. Nine members attended and a potluck dinner was shared. The next gathering is set for March 22 at Mrs. Aldo Barnhill’s home.

Martha Coen Sunshine Sewing Circle Donald Gabriel Gladys Coen G. E. Coen Velma Barnhill Maggie Buck Flora Meighen Mrs. Howenstine Mary Creesy Della Bretts Vivian Staneart Eva Mohler

Glouster News Notes and Local Gatherings

Glouster notes list weekend visits from Graydon Daugherty and others, attendances in Columbus for a basketball tournament, and family gatherings. Public notices include Pythian Sisters practice, a First Baptist Bazaar committee meeting, and Pocahontas Lodge meeting with a pot lunch social.

Will Kasler Dies at 64 in Crooksville

Will Kasler age 64 former Glouster resident and father of Sara Kasler died at 9 40 am Monday after a lingering illness a stroke Saturday at the Crooksville home He is survived by wife daughter Sara and two sons James of Columbus and Ross at home Funeral arrangements are tentative for Wednesday afternoon.

Glouster Will Kasler Sara Kasler Glouster High School Crooksville Kasler Grace Ochs Emma Kasler Charles Detroit James Columbus Ross

John W. Marvin Dies in Glouster at 55

John W. Marvin aged 55 died at his Oak Street home Sunday night. He leaves son Walter of Homewood Pa and daughter Mrs Mack Swalhbach of Pleasant City, plus two brothers George of Pennsylvania and Tom of Glouster. Services Wednesday at 2 pm at C F Wallace & Son Funeral Home with Rev Boroff officiating. Burial in Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster John W. Mavin Oak St Walter Homewood Mack Swalhbach Pleasant City George Pennsylvania Tom C. F.wallace & Son Funeral Home F. G. Boroff M. E. Church Glouster Cemetery

Glouster Man Arrested On Shooting Charge

Jay Skinner of No. 10 Glouster was arrested Saturday night on charges of carrying concealed weapons and shooting in public. He fired three shots from a revolver at the Silver Front Restaurant. one bullet hit Eustace Love in Hop Hi's barbershop, wounding him in the head. Skinner pleaded not guilty before Mayor Wallace and was bound over to the grand jury on a $1000 bond. If bond not posted, he was jailed in Athens County.

Glouster Jay Skinner No. 10 Skinner Silver Front Glouster West Side Eustace Love Hop Hi Love Co. F. Wallace Athens

Hollister Church Groups Plan April and March Meetings

Hollister Dorcas Sunday School Class will meet April 5 at 1 PM at Mrs Amanda Hawkins home. Senorita Class will be hosted by Mrs Mildred Vickrey on March 22 evening. Albert Berg family from Marietta visited Mrs Ann Rowland and daughter Letha. Wilbur Pugh guest of grandmother. Floyd Gibbons to referee New Lexington boxing show tonight at 8:30 with six 4 round bouts sponsored by the Amateur Boxing Club.

Hollister Dorcas U. B. Church Amanda Hawkins Mildred Vickrey Albert Berg Marietta Ann Rowland Letha Wilbur Pugh Ohio University Rowland Anna Adams Glouster Floyd Gibbons Ohio New Lexington The Amateur Boxing Club Frank A. Buhla Homer V. Morris

Oranges to be sole relief commodity on Friday in Chauncey

Chauncey officials announce Federal Relief Day on Friday March 24 from 9 a m to noon. Oranges will be the only relief commodity available and residents are asked to bring their own containers to the City Building. May or W D Hines stated the plan.

Chauncey W. D. Hines

Chauncey Area Guests Share Weekend Visits

Chauncey hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herman and others visiting from Columbus Dayton and Marysville. Lela Dowler, 10, recovering from appendectomy in Athens, shows satisfactory progress. The Plains Consumer Education Class meets Wednesday to discuss the new food and drug law and home first aid supplies.

Chauncey Lela Dowler Lee Dowler Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Plains Home Economics

Blowers Top Rich Leaf Bakers After Narrow Start

Blowers, leading the City League, beat Rich Leaf Bakers 2 games to 1 after dropping the opener. N Parks posted the best single game with 213 pins while M Hemsley rolled a 582 total for the three games.

Glouster Rich Leaf Bakers N. Parks M. Hemsley Rich-Loaf Bakers R. Janchius R. Bulloch M. Brown B Johnston V. Eddy Wee Lowers J. Wolf, Sr J. Blower J. Zimmer

Hollister P.T.A. to Serve Noon Lunch at School

The Hollister P.T.A. will serve a hot lunch at Hollister Schools at noon Wednesday. Proceeds support school activities and student needs.

Glouster Hollister P.T.A Hollister

Birthday party at Orbiston honors Clarence Banfield Jr

A group of friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Clarence Banfield Sr home to celebrate Clarence Banfield Jr s 15th birthday with games and presents Refreshments were served and attendees included family and neighbors from Orbiston and nearby communities Local notices mention Sunday school attendance, hospital visits, travel to Athens and Mur ray City, a store opening in Nelsonville and planned Orbiston softball fundraiser social for the team.

Orbiston Clarence Banfield Sr Clarence, Jr Glenna Bricker Kathryn Glancy Edna Wade Maxine Wade Jane Roberts Ladonna Poling Barbara Conger Daisy Conger Lillian McKee Eldon McKee Dean Glancy Jack Carsner Junior Carsner Richard Darby Jr Billy Dixon Dee Dixon Tommy Dixon Floyd Sorrell Clyde Sorrell Donald Wade Billy Roberts Elizabeth Roberts Freddie Banfield Harry Banfield Mary Alice Banfield Clarence Jr Clarence Banfield Union Hoyt Laurelville Donald Carsner Columbus Steve Sorrell Charles Adrian Murray City Clayton Bookman Athens Mary Halliday J. B. Maurer Nelsonville Earl Grinstead Lee Redtown

Former Athens County Resident Alfred Cheadle Dies in Columbus

Alfred Cheadle age 60, formerly of Athens County and Flint Michigan, died suddenly of a heart attack at his daughter Belle Shrieve's Columbus home. Funeral and burial were in Columbus. He leaves his mother Mrs. Jennie Cheadle, daughter Belle Shrieve, four grandchildren, sister Edith Rathburn and four brothers Guy Gar James and Vince Cheadle. Relatives from here attended.

Chauncey Alfred Cheadle Jennie Cheadle Flint Mich Belle Cheadle Shrieve Columbus Cheadle Belle Shrieve Edith Rathburn Guy Gar James Vince Cheadle DeWitt Walker Jennie Courtney Zimmie Smith Robert Andrew Nelson James Rathburn Gerald Margaret Norman James Nelson Kingston James Cheadle Rutland Dana Cheadle Margaret Athens Gar Cheadle Bernice Albany

Sermon Topics At Trimble Church Of Christ Revival

Rev Fred Gardner delivered a revival sermon on Evidence of Having Been With Jesus. Fifteen visitors from Chauncey attended. Tonight at 7 Rev Gardner will speak on Partnering With Judas with visitors expected from Taylor Ridge Church of Christ and the Taylor Ridge choir to sing.

Morristown Church Retains Pastor Browning for Another Year

At a congregational meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church the present pastor Rev. B. C. Browning was voted to be retained for another year. Revival services are under Rev. Browning with daily services at seven o clock. Public is invited to attend.

Chauncey Morristown

Earich Family Entertained by Week End Guests

Adolph Earich and family hosted a weekend gathering with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ralph Dean Lois Earich along with Betty Jane Dickerson of Chauncey and Alex Kozma of Millfield as guests.

Chauncey Adolph Earich Ralph Dean Lois Earich Glouster Betty Jane Dickerson Alex Kozma Millfield

Regular meeting of Dover Grange No 2646 tonight

Notice includes a board of education bid invitation for Wilkesville Rural School District Ohio. The 1939 notice details sealed bids for a Sewage Disposal System and Plumbing Fixtures for a new Auditorium Gymnasium, with plans by Claude W Youst and must include bonds or certified checks.

Board of Education Wilckenville Vinton County Ohio Wilkesville Claude W. Youst East State Street Columbus Oahio Archiect Wilkesville Rural School PD. R. Booth Wilkesville Rural School Dist Alice

Teachers Entertain With St. Patrick's Day Party

Chauncey-Dover teachers hosted a St. Patrick's Day party at Chauncey High School with 30 teachers and 12 guests. Various games and refreshments marked the evening as Millfield teachers are slated to host a similar event in April.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey High School Millfield Bertha Bridgman Gladys Simpkins Pauline Keck Charles Minister Lois Devore

Chauncey Lads Auxiliary to Meet and Host Benefit Party

Auxiliary No 9 of the United Mir Workers meets tonight at Mrs Inez Bricker home for regular business and potluck supper. Ladies Auxiliary plans a benefit party Wednesday March 22 at 8 PM in Chauncey K P Hall.

Chauncey Chauncey Lads Auxiliary United Mir Workers Inez Bricker W. Main St Chauncey K. of P. Hall

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Messenger PTA Nita. Granville John Lites James Stephenson Frankie Thomas Wm. Clemens Esday Broadway Ian Hunter John Lite Boy Weyeaoway Nelsonville Social Notes Nelsonville Eagles Buchtel Ladies’ Auxiliary Opera House Will Entertain Garden News Graydon Daugherty Raymond Robinson Fred Anderson Max Orient Herb Armstrong T. A. Noon Edward Dane Woodruff John Gatchel William Lawson Elyria Dick Guinther Everett Henry Lewis McAllister Joe Williams Rodney Linscott MaChute Maxine Thompson Harold Watkins Bill Vaughan Aloysius Beshara Betty Beshara Utica Arthur Woods Crookaville A. B. Orme Woods Mr. Orme Grant Hospital Rena E. Sanborn Modoc Beverly Robert L. McCutcheon Pythian Sisters of Glouster Lodge No. 560 First Baptist Church Effie T. Brown Morgan St Pocahontas Lodge 1.C.C.F John W. Marvin Hollister News Athens County Trimble Grange Dover Chauncey K. of P. Building Earl Tarlton Oakley
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