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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville urged to chlorinate water supply now

State Health Board recommends permanent chlorination of Nelsonville public water after flood analysis. Emergency measures were used after Hocking River flood. report calls for permanent system upgrades and hiring a qualified engineer to design improvements.

State Health Board of of Nelsonville Nelsonvile State Department of Health Rity Ster Futile Health Department CG. Dew F. G. Kourl Publi Service F. H. Waring Department Hocking River

Nelsonville School Notes Highlight Students and Activities

Nelsonville notes report Alice Duskey earning a French Horn rating and Raymond Henshaw a Good on oboe at Oberlin contests. Junior Slam member Misa Duskey and freshman Raymond Henshaw are active in band, with Band Boosters planning a Friday banquet. Nursing class members sold stamps totaling 3842 dollars. Saga yearbook progress is noted and portraits are in.

Snelsonville Ihe Oberlin Alice Duskey Nolan Tod Raymond Henshaw Misa Duskey Doe Momus Kathleen Boyd Lillian Stover Anis Cass Tessie Cavenanaugh School Nore Andy Kinmeer

Boy Scouts To Meet Tonight In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Troop No 64 sponsored by the city improvement program plans a meeting tonight at 7 o clock. The unit works toward permanent waterworks and chlorination of the supply under Scoutmaster Leonard Powell assistant to guide 14 active scouts. A hike is planned for Sunday afternoon weather permitting.

Nelsonville Udge Francis White Athens Leonard Powell Tmm

Plan Clean-Up In Nelsonville Week Begins May 6

Nelsonville launches Clean-Up Week from May 6 to May 11 in cooperation with the Garden Club and city administration. The street department will provide trucks and drivers. residents should place winter rubbish in sturdy containers along the curb for pickup by ward on specific days, with Friday and Saturday for general street cleaning.

Garden Club Nelsonville Dew Ity Street Stout

Doanville Man Is Honored at Dinner

A Doanville birthday surprise honored Basil Mourne at his home hosted by Mr and Mrs Basil Mourne on Friday night. Guests included C G Jobbett Frank Lewie Mrs Frank Perry Helen Billy Perry Olle Rogers Gerald Bent lys Larry Lee Ralph Perry Dana Lee and Mary Schoonover visited after.

Voanville Basil Mourne Doanville C. G. Obbett Frank Lewie Frank Perry Helen Billy Perry Olle. Rogers Gerald Bentley Larry Lee Ralph Perry Dana Lee Hazel Chalfan Chauncey Mary Schoonover Frank Lewis Millfield Tt. No. 2 Billy Rena Rogers

Priests Attend Large Confirmation Service at Zaleski

Bishop James Hartley of Columbus administered confirmations at St. Sylvester’s and St. John’s in Zaleski. About 45 adults and children from the two parishes participated as priests and attendees, with a procession of clergy including Rev. Anthony Schiernitzser and Rev. William Robben among others. The ceremony closed with benediction led by Rev. Charles Walsh, and many visiting clergymen from nearby towns attended.

Zaleski Visi St. Sylveser James 3. Hartley Columbus St. Sylvester's Land St. John’s Henititny Hartley Anthony Schiernitzser William ‘Robben Muzietta Ghaplaing Father Brehn Ben Fiction Charles. Walsh Churchtown Wilim Connolly Portamouth Greacon Ambrose Schilling Ironton P. Rosman Parkersburg Francis Schutz Ewin Yoke Glouster William Kelly Nelsonville Willam Dowd Athens Hugh Gilbert

Nelsonville Eagles to open season at Zanesville

Nelsonville manager Ward Phillips announces the Eagles will travel to Zanesville for the opener against St. TLE Birds. Funeral services for Nicholas tec Birds are set at Stout Funeral Home on May 9 at 3 PM, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Ward Phillips Nelsonville Eagles Zanesville St. Tle Nicholas Tec. Birds W. M. George Methodist Church Greenlawn

May 13 18Carnival at Nelsonville Gooding’s Greater Shows

The 1930 Uass of Nelsonville to meet Onville Gooding's Greater Shows will appear in Nelsonville the week of May 13 to 18 under the sponsorship of the Legion. Proceeds from the carnival will fund Family Night, with a program of tap dancing and song. Local events include a Nelsonville high school reunion planning meeting and a Republican Rally in Buchtel.

Onville Frost Bert Nelsonville Cass Nelsonville High School Elizabeth "Murphy Chestnut Con Buchtel Bricker Club

Playgrounds Get Ready for Twilight Night Games

Alonzo Figgins league secretary says a wire backstop has been purchased and erected with new equipment including balls and bats. The grounds are being prepared for the opening Twilight on May 5 as President W. Gray looks forward to an interesting season.

Teoria Boeing Alonzo Figgins League Bate W. Gray

Nelsonville Eagles Nomination of Officers

Nelsonville Eagles hold a meeting Tuesday naming officers and nominees for election next Tuesday. Present officers listed include Clyde Byers as worthy president Joe Evans John Gethers Gilbert Smith and others with roles such as chaplain secretary conductor outside guard and treasurer.

Nelsonvill The Eagles Clyde Byers Joe Evans John Gethers George ‘Smith Gilbert Smith Denzel Phillips James May Tnide Leslie Cruikshank Eugene James Marshall Smith Estell Harden F. A. Davis Clyde Ray James Odenthal Ben Bailey Pred ‘Thompson

Zaleski News Briefs Contact Obits and Visits

Died Sunday at her brother Marion Shry home, survived by daughter Mary Marks and brothers Marion Henry Holden Shry. husband predeceased. Funeral held in McArthur Tuesday. Also notes of James O Leary funeral, visits by Harry Kohler and Clyde Martin Jr in Columbus, birthday dinner, housing changes, visits to Pleasant Valley, and local social and lodge activities with multiple residents named.

Amaa Sry Rizer Marion Shry Mary Marks Marion Henry Holden Shry Anal McArthur James O'Leary Harry Kohler Clyde Martin, Jr Columbus William Carrick Louisa Hamilton Cora Nichols Hamilton Reba Pinney Abe’ Trout Alang Pleasant Valley Harold Haines McKibben Cleire James Athens HL. Atkinson la _Lemsey Rele Zales! Masonic Clare Kyle Grove City Kyle Albert Pennell Ner Ler A. H. Hayes Dorothy Vansky E ‘Vansky

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Club Meetings

Nelsonville social items report a Girl Scout event organized byMrs D R Johnsen president and Mrs Cletus Meltinger secretary treasurer, with Mrs Edward Sharp as chair. Also notes a WBA Review meeting May 2 in Spray Hall with state and national directors as guests. Church classes and Ladies Aid Society news follow with hostesses and upcoming May gatherings.

Welsus Visas Presbyterian Church Mra D. R. Johnon Cletus Mel- Tinger Edward “Sharp Tom WBA Spray Pheobe Jonen Mise Retta LaSalle Ina Hoover

DUSTER Seeks Burial Fund Dues for Unemployed Miners

Jesse Bryan sends a notice to LA No 648 Carbondale Coal Co Mine 255 members, unemployed, requiring $1.00 monthly per member to the burial fund secretary to qualify for hospital and burial fund benefits. No extenuating members will be carried by either fund without dues.

Duster Jesse Bryan Carbondale Coal Co Hospital Fund Hospital of Burial Fund

Glouster Social Notes and community gatherings

Glouster notes detail birthday honors at Grace Holzschuh home with Kate Hinton and Mary Johnston among attendees. Prizes awarded to Mary Johnston Hazel Janchius and Ella Johnston. Priscilla Cinas hosts Methodist group with 20 members, three guests. Stella Dyer as vice-president. Kings Heralds host Bible lesson at Doona Foraker home. Birthday dinners at route 4 Glouster for Wilma Smith and Edna King. Scout Panther Patrol Troop 68 to meet in West building at 7:30 with Ray Ghesseman as leader.

Guouster Cun Grace Holzschuh Hazel Janchius Mra Kate Hinton Tee Mary Mary Johnston Ella Johnston Bessie Westward Kings Heralds Methodist Church Doona Foraker Dorothy Skinner Edith Summers Virginia Logue Eileen Fierce Barbara Henry Shaffer Dunlevy Joan McClelland Betty Glouster Lou Robinson Sharon Gamwell Joan Morris Edna Sanders Wilma Ebien Edith Sum King Isiah Smith Henry Shafter Chidren Etta Darby Jett Wright Lawrence Smith

Legion Auxiliary Plans Poppy Day At Monthly Meeting

American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Thursday 7 30 pm monthly meeting to plan Poppy Day. A social hour will follow with committee Vera Kinney Grace Love Lena Davis and Rilla Dew overseeing arrangements.

Louster American Legion Auxiliary Vera Kinney Grace Love Lena Davis Rilla Dew

Stocks and Produce Roundup Shows Mixed Market

A chaotic stock and commodity note lists United States and foreign firms with mixed results. Highlights include earnings signals for Union and Westinghouse, plus price shifts in steel, groceries, and meats. The column traces small gains and losses across diverse issues with brief commentary.

Glouster High School Music Program Delights Crowd

Glouster High School hosted an evening concert in the auditorium drawing a full house. Ruth Cohn directed with Ise Balderson as pianist as the concert featured the high school band, boys glee club, girls glee club, and orchestra with a varied program including Caro Mio Ben and Around the Gypsy. Generous applause signaled audience delight at the performance and student appreciation for the directors.

Glouster Ruth Cohn Ise Lars] Balderson Stuents Boys Glee Clube Girls Glee Club Cohn Leellont Ginle Ginle’ Glee Club Barbara Beal Alice Buchman Mary Jo. Chappetens Mary E. Clark Jane Cox Audrey Dawson Donna Jo Dennso Juanita Duncan Anna. M.eehstenkamper Jo Lavon Faires Vivian Foraker Lois Gears Lucy Giacomo Gloria Heck Joanna Heck Mary Janenson Carolyn Jones Evelyn Kittle Alice Keith Donna Jo Kinny Lois Kinney Donna Jane Wo Margaret Wither Jacquelyn Ley S Boris Marie Wolf Sara Wolf Dorothy Zimmers Rose Mary McAllister

Republican Club To Meet Tonight

The Guster local Republican club will meet in the high school building this evening for a candidates program. Each candidate will be presented and may speak briefly. A special song number will be performed. Refreshments will follow. All candidates are invited and interested Republicans urged to attend.

Guster Reputman Club

William Payton Wins WPA Marble Contest in Glouster

William Payton won the WPA marble tournament at Glouster Recreation Grounds. Norman Jenkins placed second and Billy Bob Keith third. First prize included a pen and pencil set, a small medal, and a trip to Nelsonville for the county tournament. Russell Michael supervised, Alton county supervisor was score keeper, with Doneald Love, Richard Skinner, and William Winefordner assisting.

Glouster William Payton Payton Norman Jenkins Billy Bob Keith Nelsonville Willams Store Russell Michael WPA Alton Done Ald Love Richard Skinner Wiliam Winefordner

Dairy Bowlers Beat New Straitsville Team

GLOUSTER Scott Dairy team went to New Straitsville and beat the United Department Store team by 24 pins. A special match with the Wolf Family of Columbus versus the Wolf Family of the local team is set for 8 pm tonight at the alleys. The Columbus Wolf team are the father and son tournament. Local family won the first match. Individual scores listed for both sides. A Doanville benefit party is planned at 7:30 pm tonight at the Doanville School House.

Glouster — Scott Dairy New Straitsville United Department Store Columbus Wolf Columbus Wolfs Job Ward Dick Williams W. Calkins Spires Wilson Ma Scott Dalry

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