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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles to Open City Twilight League Sunday

Nelsonville Eagles, led by Ward Phillips, meet Carbondale in the City Twilight League opener at the City Playground Sunday May 4 at 2 30 pm. Six teams compete including Logan Mingos Buchtel-Carbon Hill Brooks Shoe Fac on and Camp Nelson with games slated Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Nelsonville City Playground Nelsonville Eagles Ward Phillips Carbondale Raymond Brooks Logan Mingos Buchtel-Carbon Hill Brooks Shoe Facon Camp Nelson Yes Buchtel-Carbon Hill and Shoe Factory

Charles Godenschwager Promoted to Corporal

Nelsonville resident Charles Godenschwager a longtime local volunteer who had the first number in the national draft has been promoted to corporal He is with Headquarters Division 1st Battalion 51st Infantry Armored and stationed at Pine Camp Great Bend New York His unit trained at Camp Knox Kentucky and is forming the nucleus of a new division at Camp Pine Also firemen were called to Don Bumgardner’s home on Church Street where a clothing fire in an out kitchen caused minor damage

Nelsonville Charles Godenschwager Selective Service Army George Godenschwager 51St Infantry Armored Pine Camp Great Bend New York Camp Knox Camp Pine Don Bumgardner Church St

Eugene Hitchings Wins Marble Tournament

Eugene Hitchings won first place in the city marble tournament at the high school field with James Wilson as runner up. Hitchings advances to the county tournament in Chauncey on Saturday May 3 at 1 30 p m.

Nelsonville Eugene Hitchings James Wilson Hitchings Chauncey

Brodenkircher Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Mayor Court

Anthony J. Brodenkircher of Athens faced speeding charges in the Nelsonville Mayor Co court. He pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor Co. G. Dew and was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Anthony J. Brodenkircher Athens Co. G. Dew

Special Programs At Glouster Churches This Week

Glouster churches announce a Sunday 9 30 unified service on Bungalows on Sky Scraper Foundations. Sunday School classes at 9 30 and evening Epworth League after 6 30 worship. Other meetings include a Monday 7 30 Sunday School board and Wednesday 7 30 prayer service.

Glouster J. A. Thompson The Methodist Church Church of Christ Vian Wallace Bible School C. B. Tigner Irene Stahl Tigner Vernon Tri-State Trimble Church of Christ West Side Arthur Thomas Zanesville

Golding Buys Main Street Building for HQ

GLOUSTER W J Golding purchases the two story tile building on Main Street that formerly housed Jones Body and Fender Repair Shop from Miss Anne Klingo. He plans to use the property as headquarters with stock of electrical and plumbing equipment.

Glouster W. J. Golding Main St Jones Body and Fender Anne Klingo Mr. Golding

Glouster-Ley's Restaurant Opens in New Clark Building

GLOUSTER Ley's Restaurant moves into newly purchased Clark Building owned by Mrs L W Ley and will open Saturday with souvenirs. Building remodeled and decor redone with a new air conditioning unit. Private Cedric Draper of Camp Lee Virginia confined to Virginia Hospital ill with influenza reported recovering. son of Mr and Mrs Henry Draper of Front Street Glouster. volunteered a month ago.

Glouster — Ley’s Clark L. W. Ley Glouster Cedric Draper Camp Lee Virginia Virginia Hospital Henry Draper Front St

New Books Arrive and April Circulation Report

Mrs. Fred Brown the local librarian says 2876 books were circulated during April. Several new 1941 titles have also been added to the library collection.

Fred Brown

Glouster Bridge Social Notes Recap Evening Events

Bridgette Club met at Phyllis Melligan home for two tables of bridge with guests Betty Ann Nelson Donna Jo Dennison and Jo Ann Turner plus members Jo Lavon Faires Juanita Williams Mary Virginia Logue and Mary Lee Thompson. Bulletin Brigade of the Church of Christ held a monthly party at the church social rooms with games and refreshments hosted by Homer Vian Jr and John Tigner.

Glouster Bulletin Brigade The Church of Christ Homer Vian, Jr John Tigner

Youth Day Observed at Glouster Hollister U B Church

The church will observe Youth Day during the Sunday School hour next Sunday with a special program. The Red and Blue Contest stands 175 to 174 in favor of the Blues, with a large attendance expected due to extensive preparations.

Glouster Hollister U. B

Sportsmen To Meet For Outing Sunday

Glouster Corning and New Lexington Sportsmen's Association sponsors a fox chase at the peach orchards one mile south of Buckingham on the Glouster Road. The hunt begins at 6 30 in the morning with drag races following and trap shooting in the afternoon.

Glouster — Corning and New Lexington Sportsmen's Association Buckingham Glouster Road

Mrs. Julia Matheny Dies at Carbon Hill

Mrs. Julia Matheny aged 67 died Friday at her Carbon Hill home. Funeral at Carbon Hill Church of Christ Sunday at 1 pm, Rev. C. A. Freer officiating. Burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband Jerry, son James Matheny of Nelsonville, daughter Mrs. Clarence Rashene of Seaman Ohio, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren, brother Ben Bailey, sisters Miss Lulu Bailey, Mrs. Dorcas Johnson of Carbon Hill, and Mrs. Inez Tom of Logan.

Nelsonville Julia Matheny Carbon Hill Carbon Hill Church Dorcas Johnson Inez Tom Logan

Mount of the Holy Cross Peak and Great Cross Feature

Mount of the Holy Cross in Colorado rises to 14000 feet as a triangular peak. The great cross stands 2000 feet from top to bottom and is shaped by deep ravines filled with snow most of the year.

Mount of the Holy Cross Colorado Great Cross

Presidential Oddity About Roosevelt’s Age

When Roosevelt won a second term he was younger than any other president ever elected to a first term. The note highlights his relative youth compared with peers who began only in their second terms.

United States Theodore Roosevelt

Installation of Valves To Cut Water Supply

Nelsonville residents will lose service from 7 30 to 10 Saturday morning as two new valves are installed in the mains. Once completed the rehabilitation phase should allow turning off water in sections without cutting the whole town, aiding main cleaning.

Nelsonville Guy FF. G. Kouri

Nelsonville Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Notes

Nelsonville reports the Church of Christ Woman's Missionary Society meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morrison. Officers elected include President Rose Weigand and secretaries. Speeches and readings covered church topics, a missionary dinner, and refreshments for 29 members.

Nelsonville Walter Morrison Woman's Missionary Society Church of Christ Charles Freer Rose Weigand Ethel Wallace Helen Mechem Nelle Patton Elizabeth Ray Josie Baugh Sigrid Love Blanche Juniper Jesus Catherine Courtney Kweiyang Lou Allen

Mrs John Love Returns Home From Colum bus Stay

Mrs John Love returns to her city home after months with her son Dr Gilbert Love in Columbus.

John Love Columbus Gilbert Love

Local hike to Twin Lakes ends with wiener roast

A youth group met at Regina Taylor's home on Wednesday evening for a hike to Twin Lakes. After reaching the lakes the group enjoyed a wiener roast with participants listed including Regina Taylor Jimmie Cummins Isabelle Lohmier Sie Seyler Londa Pollock Howard Goheen Ida Lee Hampton Bob Crombie Rachel Hitchings Jimmie Bateman Betty Deer Frank Shaw Lenora Hannas Louis Feeback Leta Hampton Russell Withem Trudy Hannas Peck Gabriel Waiva Bateman Buzze Taylor Logan Marjorie Lohmier Bob Maxwell Corning Mr and Mrs Thurlow Dewey Harriet Locke and Mrs Flossie Taylor as chaperon.

Regina Taylor Twin Lakes Lakes Jimmie Cummins Isabelle Lohmier Sie Seyler Londa Pollock Howard Goheen Ida Lee Hampton Bob Crombie Rachel Hitchings Jimmie Bateman Betty Deer Frank Shaw Lenora Hannas Louis Feeback Leta Hampton Russell Withem Trudy Hannas Peck Gabriel

Hyperion Club to Meet at Little House Tomorrow

Members of the Hyperion Club are invited to a 2 o'clock gathering at the Little House on Saturday. The program and a tea will feature the meeting as part of the entertainment.

Hyperion Club Little House

Women’s Church Meeting Held in Columbus Memorial Hall

Rev and Mrs W M George along with Mrs Wesley Hawk and other attendees joined the Ohio Conference meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service in Memorial Hall Columbus on Wednesday.

W. M. George Wesley Hawk Thomas Spencer Julius Fischer Anna Kentner Leonard Myers Cora Davis Bess Bland Allen Riley Bess Higgins Harry Jackson John Herrold Columbus Ohio Women's Society of Christian Service Memorial Hall

Warren Boy Returns Home From Columbus Hospital

Carl Warren son of Mr and Mrs Charles Warren was discharged from the Children's Hospital Columbus and sent home Thursday after treatment.

Carl Warren Charles Warren Children’s Hospital Columbus

Circle of Ruth Hosts Evening Social at Presbyterian Church

Mrs. James Seward and Mrs. Charles Kennard will co host Circle of Ruth members Monday at 7 30 in the Presbyterian Church social rooms.

James Seward Charles Kennard Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church

April Bride Frances DeLong Newman

Frances Lillian DeLong becomes Mrs Charles L Newman after her April 12 wedding. Daughter of John F DeLong and wife Mrs John F DeLong of Nelsonville, the couple will reside in Columbus.

Nelsonville Charles L. Newman Frances Lillian DeLong John F. DeLong Nelsonville R.D Columbus

Buchtel School Events Are Listed

The Buchtel York High School calendar for May includes an athletic banquet a skit show a tuberculosis test the junior class play a PTA meeting the junior senior prom baccalaureate and eighth grade and senior commencements along with an alumni banquet and dance.src

Buchtel York Township Buchtel-York High School Robert Brashares Mary King D. E. Bookman Columbus Bernice Bookman Draft Board Floyd McCune Buchtel High School Don Schivley Ohio University Joe Wagner Charles Conley Mae Schivley Albert Schivley Powhatan Nelsonville Sarah Kirkendall Cleveland

Newman Funeral to Be Held Saturday

Funeral services for Floyd Newman will be held Saturday at 2 o clock at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Newman in Buchtel Burial will follow at Buchtel cemetery

Newman Nelsonville Floyd Newman Ralph Newman Buchtel

Ladies Tuesday Night League closes with strong scores

In Nelsonville the Ladies Tuesday Night League season ends with many first year bowlers posting notable scores. Final standings list WwW. L. S&F 54 18 and Straitsville 38 34, with Letha Lou Shop leading in high single 236 and high triple 594 by Letha Silcott.

Nelsonville L. S&f W. Cie Straitsville Letha Lou Shop Brooks Shoes Letha Silcott

Ital ians Form Vast Part Of Argentina Population

About 4 million of Argentina’s 13 million inhabitants are of Italian origin. The sizable immigrant group has shaped culture and demographics across the nation.

Church of Christ Services in Nelsonville

Sunday program at the Church of Christ includes Bible School at 9 30 with a 300 attendance goal. Morning worship and sermon at 10 30 titled Conformation or Transformation. Young People's meeting at 6 30. Evening sermon at 7 30 The Old Maid In the Choir. Unmarried women over 25 invited.

Bible School

U S Defense Bonds On Sale in Nelsonville

United States Savings Defense bonds and stamps went on sale in Nelsonville on May 1 as part of the nationwide program. About $2,000 in savings bonds were sold at the local Post Office and stamps were in demand.

Nelsonville United States Savings Defense United States

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