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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville Brewing Property Brings Four Thousand Bid at Auction

Nelsonville real estate of the former Hocking Valley Brew Co. on Jackson Street brought a bid of 4000 dollars at a bankruptcy auction. Equipment remaining in the building drew a separate offer of 1950 dollars. Appraisers named by trustee Dr. C. G. Dew valued the build and equipment at 15000 dollars. High bidder for the real estate was a substantial four story brick structure with ice plant and cold storage facilities.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Brew Co Jackson St Ting H. P C. G. Dew

Stewart Girls Expect To Win Tourney in Buchtel Start

Stewart Girls coach Charles Bolin says his team ready for the girls tournament at Buchtel Sunday and seeks first place. Teams include Buchtel Corning Kilpatricks Junction City New Marshfield Jacksonville Trimble Logan. Tournament begins 2 PM with hourly games. at 8 PM Covert Ice boys face The Plains boys. Buchtel Band Boosters sell candy and refreshments.

Nelsonville Charles Bolin Stewart Girls Kulpatricks Buchtel Corning Kilpatricks Junction City New Marshfield Jacksonville-Trimble Logan Plains Boys Buchtel Band

Bankruptcy auction pits Hocking Valley plant in Athens

Attorneys report a city block sale of the Hocking Valley Brewing Co plant with creditors claiming about 1500 dollars and unpaid taxes around 6000 dollars. John P. Kelso announces a bankruptcy hearing in Athens on Friday April 5 at 10 am as efforts to reorganize the brewery and resume production have failed.

A. B. Wells Athens Trace Oak Hill R. E. Swepston Columbus John P. Kelso Southern Ohio

Services Announced at Reorganized LDS Church

Special services will be held at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at the corner of Jackson and Harper Streets in Nelsonville. The service starts at 9 30 a m and continues throughout the day with A E Anderton district president in charge and speakers R M Gray and A B Kirkendall of Columbus. A basket dinner is planned at noon.

Nelsonville Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jackson Harper Sts A. E. Anderton R. M. Gray A. B. Kirkendall Columbus

Revival to Open in Nelsonville with Evangelist H. C. Summel

Revival meetings begin Monday evening April 1 at the Church of the Nazarene on W Washington St Nelsonville led by evangelist H. C. Summel formerly of the Salvation Army and with 30 years in the ministry. Services are every evening at 7 o clock. Public invited.

Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene W. Washington St H. C. Summel Obetz Ohio Salvation Army

Statue memorializes Huey Long in Baton Rouge

An 11 foot bronze statue honoring Huey Long will be unveiled in Baton Rouge Louisiana. The figure points toward a replica of the State Capitol building he authored with the actual Capitol serving as a background for the memorial.

Huey Long Baton Rouge State Capitol

School Board Plans Repairs For Summer

Nelsonville City Board of Education met with all members present to list needed repairs during summer vacation across district buildings. Bills were approved as funds become available and the clerk was authorized to borrow 7000 dollars to cover payroll and expenses until tax and state school funds arrive.

Nelsonville City Board of Education

Services at Church of Christ Announced Nelsonville

Nelsonville notices announce 9:30 a.m. church school led by Roy Barron as superintendent. Men’s Class invites community men. Worship and communion at 10:30 with sermon Which Way To Emmaus. Choir sings. Youth devotional at 6 p.m. Evening service at 7 on A Majestic God. Official board meets in sacristy at 7 p.m. Monday.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Roy Barron Emmaus

Doanville Services To Be Carried On

In Miss Irene McDowell’s absence Doanville church meetings will be supervised by the Dorcas Society the Christian Endeavor Society and the Senior Choir directed by Mrs Fred Thompson Speakers are scheduled for future meetings with special music each Sunday evening Rev Cecil Jones pastor of Logan Presbyterian Church will speak at the church Sunday evening March 31 at 7 50 o clock and Mrs Thompson will arrange the music

Doanville Irene McDowell Dorcas Society Christian Endeavor Society Fred Thompson Cecil Jones Presbyterian Church Logan Thompson

Central Alleys beat New Straitsville Merchants in bowling match

Central Alleys defeated New Straitsville Merchants 2798 to 2439 in Nelsonville Thursday night. Starkey led Central with a high single of 231 and a 623 triple.

Nelsonville Central New Straitsville Merchants Starkey New Straitsville Lauwson Calkins Wilson Kelley

Madam See Medium and Adviser on Route 33 trailer

A roadside psychic offers life advice and answers on love marriage and business from a trailer on Route 33 outside Nelsonville, claiming to reveal what she sees. The ad targets those unhappy or discouraged and promises guidance for all affairs.

Route West City Limits Nelsonville

Adult School To Show Work On April 5

Nelsonville adults from the Adult Education Night School will hold an open house April 5 from 6 to 9 PM with displays and class programs. The event features piano and vocal solos, oil and pastel art, crafts, and typing demonstrations under Mrs. Redempa Goodrich, Miss Helen Rowland, and Miss Ella McKee. A social hour with refreshments follows from 8 to 9 PM.

Nelsonville Redempa Goodrich Helen Rowland Ella McKee

Nelsonville Social Notes Briefs Shrink Long Island Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Alden Stilson and two sons plan return to Forest Hills Long Island after a week with Dr. Hyde. Mrs. Wesley Hawk and Mrs. James Bland saw Gone With the Wind in Logan. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L Park of Gladwin Michigan visited during Easter with Juanita Hunter’s mother.

Nelsonville Alden Stilson Alden, Jr Jerry Dr. Hyde Forest Hills Long Island Wesley Hawk James Bland Logan Edgar L. Park Juanita Hunter

Large Member Gain Reported for Class in Berean Bible School

Nelsonville report says the Berean Bible Class of the Church of Christ increased attendance by more than 100 percent in the Red and Blue contest. The class aims to reach 100 members before the contest ends.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Haydenville visit and local notes about area people

Mr Zion and family visited Mr and Mrs Virgil McDaniel in Haydenville Sunday. Miss Rhea May Evans visited Miss Betty Robey on Tuesday. Isabelle Wollett is ill. Mrs Mattie Gandee visited Mr and Mrs Nathan Ellis Saturday. The Snake Fire Tower opened for the season and spraying is under way in Lafe Wolfe’s apple orchards.

MT. Zion Lafe Wolfe Joe Frank Dennis Ann Walter Virgil McDaniel Haydenville Rhea May Evans The Diamond Betty Robey Isabelle Wollett Mattie Gandee Logan Nathan Ellis

Benefit parties planned in Nelsonville by church and club

In Nelsonville a parish group at St. Andrews Church hosts a benefit party tonight at 7 30 p m with month end tickets requested. The W B A Officers Club repeats a benefit event Saturday night at 8 o'clock in Spray Hall asking patrons to take month end tickets.

Nelsonville Wyle Chapel Poplar St Ladies of W.B.A. Officers Club

Teams Set for Junction City Showdown

The Covert Ice Co. basketball team and Kilpatrick Girls head to Junction City tonight in what may be the final out of town game of the season. Covert Ice Men hold a winning record, while Kilpatricks stand 18 and 3. Kilpatrick Girls depart Baties Restaurant at 6 PM with Deloris Wagner Rosemary McDonald and Miss Windle joining the trip.

Nelsonville Covert Ice Co Kilpatrick Girls Junction City Coverts Kilpatricks Baties Restaurant Deloris Wagner Rosemary McDonald Miss Windle

Minersville Couple Wed At Easter Noon

Miss Gretta Brown daughter of George Brown and Edgar Thomas son of Mr and Mrs John Thomas of Pomeroy were married at the bride s father’s home Easter Sunday at noon. Rev A R Stark of First Baptist Pomeroy performed the ceremony with Marlene Jane Brown as ring bearer and two attendants. The couple will reside on Ne Ave Pomeroy. A three tier cake and 26 relatives attended the reception.

Minersville Gretta Brown George Brown Edgar Thomas John Thomas Pomeroy A. R. Stark First Baptist Church of Marlene Jane Brown Charles Hilewick Elmer Brown Jonathan Hilewick Toledo Sadie Brown Ethel Stewart Brown Lulu Mills Jacksonville Linnie Rumel Chester Roush Columbus Hayes Roush George William Rea Medical College Kirksville Syracuse Pearl Phillips Otto Hartenbach Gallipolis Ida Phillips Linnie Rimmel Katie Baer Katie Becht Mason Fisher Will Fisher Orris Herris William Mason Addie Burke Wheeling Ray Byers Nina Lucile Floyd Palm Warren Harry Hayman Veterans Hospital Dayton Russell Lee West Chester Dale Lee Charles Sharp Letart Ira Beegle Gene Beegle New Brighton Alta Wood Apple Grove Racine Tom Pickens Fern Norris Harry Brownell Flossie Wolf Jerry LaGrange Charlie LaGrange Parkersburg Wolf Sallie Wolf Charles Stephenson Jack H. C. Simms Cincinnati Simms Westview Chapel John Boyd Clifford Hill Sam Craig Huntington W. Va Boyd Emmett Smalley Bertha Boyd R. D Hill Albert Hill Letart Falls

Red Cross Chapter To Knit Sweaters For War Sufferers

Gallia Pol is Red Cross notes 20 sweaters to Europe as part of a national drive. Mrs. C W Booth head of the chapter along with Mrs. W P Beal on the knitting committee say the request will be met. This item appears among a mix of annual financial figures for Romeo Township.

Red Cross Chapter Gallipolis C. W. Booth Red Cross Europe W. P. Beal Romeo Township Athens County Ohio Stewart

Racine Social And Personal News Highlights

NACINE Paul Beards underwent surgery for a ruptured appendix Saturday March 16 at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg and is in critical condition. Local social notes include engagements, visits, and Easter travel among Racine residents and friends in nearby towns.

Nacine Paul Beards St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Trudy Mayes Little Hocking Mayes Guy Neigler Roy Sayre Gerald Sayre Beanton Wolfe

Mt Union Golden Circle to Meet Wednesday at Stewart Home

Mt Union Golden Circle class will meet Wednesday evening at the Howard Stewart home replacing Friday. The note lists members and guests from several towns including Nicholson family, Wiseman and Harmon families, and others. The group marks annual birthday anniversary events and family gatherings with many relatives mentioned. Thirty seven international telephone circuits are in operation.

MT. Union Golden Circle Howard Stewart John Nicholson O. W. Wiseman John Wiseman Bobby Chillicothe Ray Nicholson James Nicholson Ronald Grass Run Ward Nicholson Dexter Elmer Harmon Velma M. A. Nicholson Evelyn Dale Marion Ernest Willis Wiseman Nicholson Harley Carr Charles King Bradbury Wayne Chase Columbus M. A. Chase Vaughn McKnight Gallipolis George Harmon James Clark Harrisonville Clark Emma Wilson Oda Caster Lawrence Athens Sidney Jordan Floyd and Clarence Gilbert Michael Bunker Hill Glenn Turner Carl Delbert Turner Dyesville

Bartlett High School Plays Put On to Aid Contest Trip

Bartlett's dramatic club staged three one act plays in the auditorium to raise funds for the March 29 Columbus contest. Easter guests included Mrs. Lawrence Stanton and Virginia of Columbus. Revered Warren is seriously ill and no school Monday due to teachers visiting other schools.

Lavina Ann William Cox Ralph Young Harry Lawrence Vernon Clarence Mullin Chauncey N. C. Warren Warren Newport Matamoras Barlow Little Hocking Oliver Ormiston H. L. Sullivan Kathryn Crawford Marietta Callie Zumbro Youngstown Harold Goddard Harry Mills

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Athens Messenger Nelsonville Brewing Property Auctio Inee Ringo Lupita Tovar Dick Tracy Hocking Valley Brewing Co Vern H. Vorhes Hocking Valley Cereal Beverage Co Straitsville Mary Holden Henry E. Holden Mary L. Holden Court of Common Pleas H. J. Rose Walter Shook H. J. Huffman Shook & Huffman L. M. Williams Public Utilities Commission Albany Lee Township Athens County Board OF Elections Frank W. Poston C. K. Parrett Nelsonville Social Notes Mr. Zion W. B. Spear Lodi Ccvnsessors DIPS Ccsees DP -Ossveses Betty Jane ‘Hanning Irene Freddie Bobbie Lancaster Hocking Glass Mr. Union Bartlett West Palm Beach Fla Florida Atlantic Refining Company Sadie Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
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