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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1941

Page

2

Gordon Bush Addresses Rotary on War, Unity Fears

Gordon Bush, Athens publisher of The Mes, spoke to the Rotary Club urging better national unity amid disunity and debates over intervention. He contrasted today with pre World War I calls for involvement, warning that many citizens remain uncertain about whom or what to believe and that readied public sentiment is tepid. He accused leadership of stirring a shooting pitch while others push isolation as security and called for frankness and resolve.

Nationa Rotary Can Gordon K. Bush Athens Mesbbe Frank Hess

Draft Board No 2 Calls Six Men for Military Service

Draft Board No 2 received notice from state headquarters of six men for selective service. Local board reports Monday morning May 26. call may come from volunteer list. Mrs Belle Lancaster, clerk, notes two men will be supplied Monday May 12. Community leaders discuss defense boom benefits and expansion of existing factory facilities. program arranged by Dr Rider. Guests at club include Joe Stratton Arch Crowhton Tom May and Bob Smith.

nAnUn Vshaees — Manera Cour Ty Belle Lancaster Bord Bush Defense Commission DR. Rider Joe Stratton Arch Crowhton Athens Tom May Midlieport Bob Smith This City

Lodge Confers Degrees At Annual Inspection

Nelsonville report says Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F A M will confer fellow craft degrees at the annual inspection on Thursday evening May 8. Dinner at 6 30 served by Velock William Porter will be the inspector. Visitors are welcome.

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge F&a. M Converse William ©. Porter Maita Hilo

Nelsonville lecture on Peace by Bible scholar Muir

Nelsonville will host lecturer Muir a Bible scholar from 4M Petersburg Monday evening May 12 at the Nelsonville High School auditorium. The talk titled A Thousand Years of Peace will be his subject. Delays posted for carnival delay until May 14 due to postponement.

Nelsonville Muir Petersburg Nelsonville Hah School

Juniors Present Play At Buchtel High School

Buchtel High School juniors present their annual class play in the school auditorium. Donald Morrison stars as Jerry the kindly custodian, with Bula Ward as Mrs Bond and Virgil as the villain Mort Pint. The cast features Eddie, Opal Altman, Henry Tilton, Sid, and a large Uplifters Society group. Rose Campbell directs and Clarence Culp co directs with others assisting.

Ejchtel Claus Buehel High School Jerry Donald Morrison Saver Henry Tilton Cecil Woodrum June Ervin Stanley Zglenicki Alf Donald May Bille Shivers Uplifters Society Hie Betty Palm Jenna Wachenswans Mise Plumb Helen Almashy Millie Vivian Murphy Belinda Snodgrass Roma Wagner Matilda Brown Mary Margaret Wright Polly Sidenbender Tia Rite Phoeter Catherine Skivers Beanblossom Edith Hartman Violet Labelin Aster Barbara’ Morris Sophronia Doolittle Jean de- Long Susie Sampson Lucl Hall Raymond Conner Jimmy Ince Tommy Schultz Herman Mayles Deacon Violet Lobelia Clarence Culp Billie Shivers Raymond Conner Cecil Woodrum Rose Campbell

Glouster Social Notes and Local Birthdays Highlight May

Glouster Social Notes recounts the May meeting of the WCTU at the Methodist Church with new members welcomed by President Mrs. Iva Pedicord. The program featured readings on child welfare health and moral training, plus a potluck luncheon after a benediction and patriotic song. The column also notes Buckmdays birthday gathering for George L. Antle and a Glouster personal item about Lawrence E. Williams moving to Indianhead, Massachusetts.

W.ct.u Methodist Church J. A. Thompson Iva Pedicord Enid Cox Flo. Henry Julia Byers Ilene Galloway Thompson Maude Williams Marian [Byers W. Figley A. A. Geagell Flo Henry W.C/T.U R. B. Smith Winfield Hartley Women's Society For Christian Service America the Beautiful

Light Plant Employees Vote on Paid Vacation Proposal

An error in reporting the council vote on granting one week of paid vacation to 40 light and water plant workers sparked confusion. W H Glenn and Charles B Glenn supported the plan, but usual opposition prevailed as other members rejected it due to additional costs and current timing.

Elsonville W. H. ‘Gunn Themberst Engieers Flemen

Senior Play Draws Large Nelsonville Crowd

A large crowd packed the Nelsonville high school auditorium Friday night to see a senior play praised as one of the best. Cast members included Pauline Johnson as Mrs Van Della and Frieda White as Harold Bole's maid. Photographs were taken for The Saga, and profits go to the Junior Class fund.

Nelsonville Pauline Johnson van Della Frieda White Harold Bole Don George Ob Sowers Jose Pietra Alice Duskey Tazes James Selby Marmaduke Eldred Parsons Alexis Kathrine Baron Bob Morris Mary Blimes Helen Jackson T Roger Wolfe Cal

Nelsonville WSCS Meeting Reports Columbus Conference Visit

Nelsonville Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting featured readings from Bible verses, songs led by Hawk, and talks on the Columbus conference where over 1000 women gathered. Mrs John Herrold presided as president and Martha Class Dues planned a social hour at the church.

Woman's Society of Charles Poston Memorial Hall Columbus WSCS Virginia Imhoff America Alice George John Herrold Florence Coakley Shafer C.D. Shafer Martha Methodist Church Fayette St Mila Nixon JM. Hyde Suneau Alaska

Train Kills Virgil Seenes at Walbridge

Virgil Seenes, formerly of Doanville, a Walbridge resident, was struck and killed by a passenger train Monday night. His body was sent to Stout Funeral Home in Nelsonville for services set for Thursday at Greenlawn Cemetery with burial there. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George Seenes of Walbridge, a 1931 Nelsonville graduate.

Walbridge Doanville Nelsonville He ‘Stout N ‘Onville Greenlawn Seenes George Seenes Deanville

Newlyweds Honored With Two Showers

A Millfield area couple Chauncey Whiltie Weenett and Raiph Kirkendall were honored with two wedding showers. A prior shower at the Church of Athens featured family and friends, followed by a second event at the Rollercade in Millfield with tickets sold for a benefit skating party.

Chouncer Mr. Angers Chauncey Raiph Kirkendall Mildred Martin Millfield Martin G Firist Mise Mary Wade Athens Piet Et Centre Mathers Tome Augutine

Chauncey District Social and Personal News

Chauncey district notes show family movements and visits. Mrs Carl Glevecke funeral at Athens First Christian Church Saturday. Chester and Millfield Sanders return from two weeks with Dow Sanders in Albany. Carson Sanders remains unchanged at home in Millfield. Carter of Chauncey to Oklahoma City with son James Carter who joined railroad yards. Lawrence Carter, former Chauncey resident, now in Oklahoma City.

Ison Dwight Ferrel Chauiey Carl Glevecke First Christian Church Athens Chester Sanders Millfield Dow Sanders Albany Carson Sanders Vas Carter Chauncey Oklahoma City Okla James Carter Lawrence Carter B. E. Carter Oklahoma City

Revival Services Continue at Chauncey Church

Chauncey revival services led by Rev. Hollie band with Charles E. Spearry of TeCianahan Middletown. meetings at 7 30 each night through May l Lydia Spearry hosts family dinner preceding sermons at the home on West Math. Proctor as pianist. Special anniversary services honor Mr. and Mrs Charis. Regular pastor Rev. Clar. Also mentions Will and Everett Wilbur Grandstand meetings and a cookie sale fundraiser in Murray City. Troop 64 Nelsonville meets May 7 at 7. Gilbert Courtney returns from St Louis after attending the International Church of Christ convention.

Chauncey Hollie Band Charles E. Spearry TeCianahan Middletown Lydia Spearry W. Math John Marshall Vic Proctor Mra Charis Clar Everett Nee ‘Way Wilbur Grandstand Ana Ety Goonies Frank Palmers Oy E- Walsh Murray City Albany

Mines Listed in Chauncey District In Operation Wednesday

Chauncey districts report several active mines including No 90 No 255 No 107 Bailey Run No 74 Chauncey N Y 5 Poston No 6 Hocking Coonle Kimberly and Black Diamond with the report made in Chauncey Mrs Anniel Shields of Chauncey is described as seriously ill at her High Street home after months of heart trouble A spider s first web is as perfect if any it makes thereafter.

Chauncey Bailey Run Chauncey N Y Poston No Hocking Coon‘le Kimberly Black Dianon Chauney Anniel Shields High St Mra Shields

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