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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1941

Page

2

Mothers Honored in Nelsonville Memorial Program

A Memorial Day Mothers program sponsored by the Nelsonville Eagles drew hundreds to the city playground with a street parade including Boy Scouts, Nelsonville High and nearby schools. Judge C F Rawlinson and Father William Kelly spoke on motherhood’s strength, noting America’s vitality and dangers from within. Mary Evans was recognized as the oldest mother, while musical selections were performed by local high school bands and a vocal quintet.

Nelwovile Eagles Ciie Boy Scouts Nelsonville High School Budhd York Town Ship Peor America Jurge C. F. Rawhnna William Kelly St. Andrew Church Eagles Lodge Clyde, Byers George Barrows Buchtel Bet Spar Nelba Brewer Mary Ellen Donley Rosemary” Reynolds Jean "McGuire Regula

Hall Funeral Will Be Held On Tuesday

NELSONVILLE Mrs Anna Hall aged 62 died Sunday at her Poplar Street home Funeral service will be Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the Pilgrim Holiness Church conducted by Rev Ben Awe Burial will be at Greenlawn She is survived by her husband William Hall three children Mrs Sarah Smith and Harvey of Nelsonville and Mrs Adda Matheny Dorr Run four brothers Orland Kasler Redtown Sanford and John Kasler Bailey Run and John Columbus and four sisters Mrs Delphia Smart Buchtel Mrs Eva Lehman Mrs Myrtle Lehman and Mrs Etta Friley Logan

Nelsonville Anna Hall Poplar St Pilgrim Holiness Church Ben ‘Awe Greenlawn William Hall Sarah Smith Harvey Adda’ Matheny Dorr Orland Kasler Redtown Sanford John Kasler Bailey Run John Columbus Delphia Smart Buchtel Eva Lehman Myrtle " Lehman Etta Friley Logan

Glouster Churches Honor Mothers Day Across Services

Mothers were honored in Glouster as over 40 members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles attended the Church of Christ services. Musical numbers featured by the Children's Choir complemented the program and a biography highlighted Mrs Marie Se. A correction noted grandparents of a grandson Carl Wayne West. Dorcas Sunday School Class to meet Wednesday at 1 pm hosted by Mrs Florence Hodgson.

Order of Eagles Christ Marie James Palda Mary Miller Arthur Banfield John Carter Carl Wayne West Fred West Dayton Glouster— Dorcas Hollister A. B

Eagles Win Sunday Game in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Eagles defeated Carlton Hill Buchtel 7 to 0 at City Playgrounds Sunday afternoon after the Mother's Day program. Edgar Jones of Floodwood pitched masterfully for the Eagles with 13 strikeouts and one hit allowed in his first appearance with the team. A Twilight League game at City Playground is set for 5 30 tonight with the Logan Mingos facing Buchtel Carton Hill.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Carlton Hill- Buchtet City Playgrounds Eagles Edgar Jones Floodwood Jones City Playground Srelock Logan” Mingos Buchtel-Carton Hill

Freshman Volleyball Triumphs 15-13 Twice At Elsonville

At Elsonville High School on Thursday afternoon the freshman girls volleyball team won two straight 15-13. Freshman roster includes Wilma Bishop Betty Dewhurst June Mann Leta Hampton Donna Mallon Patty Nelson Jessie Pergrin Dorothy Cavote Virginia Shivers Maxine Cope Margaret Warren Esther Juniper Marilyn Wilson Dorothy Raine Evelyn Smith Mildred Dexter Jane Dishong and Evelyn Ross. Sophomores and older teams also played last week with listed players.

Elsonville H High School Wilma Bishop Betty Dewhurst June Mann Leta Hampton Donna Mallon Patty Nelson Jessie Pergrin Dorothy Cavote Virginia Shivers Maxine Cope Margaret Warren Esther Juniper Marilyn Wilson Dorothy Raine Evelyn Smith Atildred Dexter Jane ‘Dishong Evelyn Ross Harriet Locke Wilma Ad Jons Kathryn Shields Louise Straits Frances Reeves Velma Gill Birdie Pierce Wanda Devol Verigene Midkiff Mary Blimes Kathleen Keating Ruth | Morris Ya Hampton Ruth’Shafer Mercedean Brace Walva Bate Man Delores Mender

Mothers Honored Sunday At Dover Church Service

Mothers were honored in Chauncey Church of Christ with a large crowd. Mrs. Florence Pendergrass spoke on Mothers, Tanbel Courtney sang This Is My Task and Christine Brown performed a Mother's Day solo. Flowers were given. The oldest and youngest mothers were named, and Gilbert Courtney led the Lord's Supper followed by a preaching service. At Millfield Church of Christ 60 attended Sunday School with a Willing Workers Class program. The oldest mother was Mire William Wemmer. youngest Marie Danko. largest family Mrs. Gart Blower Glaze Thompson. morning sermon delivered by Ivered.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Florence Pendergrass Tanbel Courtney Christine Brown Vera Shafer Minnie Stalder Margaret Tippett Kern

Chauncey District Social and Personal Movements

Chauncey District notes list residents visiting relatives and returning home. Ms Naomi Womaley of Athens visited her aunt, Mrs Bill Thomas, and family. Mrs Blanche Brown visits family in Chauncey before returning to Pontiac. Robert Mosely returns to Nelsonville after visiting his Chauncey sister Mrs Mary Meinhart. Harold Lowes and family stay in Chauncey while in Columbus. Charles Leffler hospitalized in Marietta. Leffler family from Chauncey visit. Mrs Floride Grinstead from Columbus visits Chauncey parents Mr and Mrs John Shate. Mrs Etta Schoonover of Chauncey spends weekend with her mother Mrs Sarah Davis in Nelsonville. Jack Molland and Patsy of Columbus visit Chauncey with Mrs Bess V Mutchmore of Logan at 51 Converse St.

Chauncey Rnoda Oliver William Shiver Barberton Wilford Henry E. Main St Naomi Womaley Athens Bill ‘Thomas Blanche Brown Pontiac Mich Laura Russell Ellis Ave Robert Mosely Nelsonville Mary Meinhart Converse St Harold Lowes Coumbus Charles Leffler Leffler Marietta Charles | Leffler William Omen Millfield Floride Grinstead Colum John Shate Etta Schoonover Sarah Davis Jack Molland Patsy Columbus Bess V. Mutchmore Logan Isabel Bradfield Leighton Aumiller Lowell Burnell Glouster Foster Juniper Akron Fred Jun Dave Jenkins Ben James Lucy Donley Robert Kinney Dean Coakley Camp Shelby Misa Fred. Coakley Adams St. Nelsonville James G. Graham Jeanette Cranmier Ohio University Ed_ Cranmer Cranmer Fred Kirke Jendall Lucy Harvey

Scout notes from Nelsonville plan Memorial Day events

Nelsonville Boy Scout troops 68 4 gather for a meeting at West School at 7 20 pm to organize patrols and a special project. Scouts assisted with the Mother’s Day parade and program and will sponsor a flag raising at the Public Square with volunteers from local groups. A memorial committee will plan a Memorial Day service on May 30.

Aelsonville — Lenners Boy Scouts West School Lem Ton The Eagles Taste Scout Mender

May 13 Horoscope Insights Highlight Active Propositions

The lunar transit suggests a highly active day with strong drive toward new propositions and practical, energetic execution. Expect possible opposition from a group through deception or public antagonism, but progress favors those cautious with words and focused on constructive work.

Genevieve Kemble Cation Ofan

Loyal Women's Church Service Planned at Shafer Home

Chauncey church women gather Wednesday at 1 30 PM for a devotional service led by Mrs. Thomas Hamilton at the home of class president Mrs. Carl Shafer in Eline. Hostesses include Mrs. Guy Brookins Mrs. Lloyd Pendergrass and Mrs. Rice Thomas. All church women invited.

Chauncey Church of Christ Carl Shafer Eline Thomas Hamilton Guy Brook Ins Lloyd’ Pendergrass Rice Thomas

Ten Mines Working In Chauncey District Reported

Ten mines in the Chauncey district were marked up for work Monday in the recent work report issued last night. The list includes No. 90 No. 0X No. 25 No. 107 Bailey Run No. 71 Chauncey No. 25 Poston No Hocking Kimberly and Coonville.

Chauncey Bailey Run Chauncey No Poston

Chauncey Delegates Attend Rebekah Lodge State Conference

Chauncey representatives from District No 52 Rebekah Lodge and Mrs Grace Stalder an officer in Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge left for Cleveland to attend the state convention. Also notes on a Wed meeting of Friendship Bible Class and a Neighborhood Club gathering hosted by Mrs Jennie Jackson.

Chauncey Sauth Bridgewater Rebekah Lodge Grace Stalder Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Cleveland

Nelsonville Women Radio Event and Class News

Nelsonville women participate in radio program led by Chauncey M E Church Ladies Aid Society with mothers from Ohio West Virginia Indiana and Kentucky sharing messages from Camp Shelby Miss Mrs Rema Johnson Cann widow of Dr W H Cann speaks with song William noting Cann has another son James in service Canada wine industry output has grown from 1 000 000 gallons to over four times that amount Nelsonville Class of 1926 holds meeting at Nelsonville High School Room 204 Tuesday evening to plan 15th anniversary events Junior Order to host benefit party Tuesday evening at LO C F Hall at 7 30 oclock with alumni gathering and reunion plans mentioned

Sselsonville Nelsonville Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of Evil Chauncey ,M. E. Church WLW Cincinnati Ohio West Virginia Indiana Kentucky Camp Shelby Miss Rema Johnson Cann Lancaster William W. H. Cann Canada Cann James Nelsonville High School Lo.c.f Bual

Two Men Fined in Nelsonville Courtfor Toxication and Unsafe Driving

In Nelsonville two men faced charges. One pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor C. G. Dew and was fined five dollars plus costs. Edward Nagle pleaded guilty to unsafe operation of a motor vehicle and was fined ten dollars plus costs, with an affidavit filed by the State Highway Patrol.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew Edward Nagle State Highway Patrol

CAA Pilots Swell Army Navy Air Training Programs

Washington reports civilian pilot trainees from the Civil Aeronautics Administration are volunteering for Army and Navy air services at growing rates. In March 23 percent more joined the Air Corps than in February, with about 22 percent of March cadets from CPT and roughly 20 percent of April naval aviation trainees from CPT. Army schools show 3728 CPT graduates and Navy 1803, among those accepted and awaiting orders.

Washington CAA Army Navy Air Services Donald H. Connolly Civil Aeronautic Air Corps Iwomines Apri Uate CPT Navy Gener al Connolly Havelraven Sevice

Senior Girl Scouts Enjoy Tar Hollow Camp Week End

Selsonville reports a senior Girl Scout weekend at Tar Hollow Camp near Laurelville led by Miss Ruth Shottenbarger of Newark with help from Miss Eleanor Moniger and Miss Mary Louise Somers of Zan ille. Nelsonville scouts joined including Imogene Sayer Margaret Warren Reta Dunkie Martha Pereira Jessie Peregrin Emily Sharp Elizabeth Sharp Ruth Matthewson Peg Barber and Polly Johnson.

Selsonville Margaret Warren Reta Dunkie Martha Jessie Peregrin Emily Sharp Elizabeth Shar Reuth Matthewson Peg Barber Polly Johnson

Nelsonville Social Notes and Local Club Meetings Update

East Pike Township PTA installs 1941 42 officers V T Imhoff Rex Flowers Wilmer Robson. Nelsonville 4-H Club appoints Hitchings treasurer Patton news reporter. Circle of WSC Society meets at Mrs Chestnut home May 22. Tonight board to meet at Methodist church.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Herman Chestnut, St LHL Rachel Hitchings Waverline Hitchings Delores Perkins Kathryn Patton Rosetella Hitchings Leatha Deer Mary Hitchings

Millfield Church Class Meets Friday for Monthly Program

The Willing Workers Class of the Millfield Church of Christ will meet Friday night at Jane White's home. The event features a monthly program followed by a wiener toast.

Chauncey— Willing Workers Millfield Church of Christ Jane White

Prominent Social Events At J T High And Local Parties

Glouster notes describe a Junior Senior Prom planned for May 16 with Victor Joyce Orchestra. Also details a fifth birthday party for Joan Rae hosted by Mr and Mrs Waldeck with a list of attendees and a nurse confining Joan Rae to her home for three weeks due to a heart ailment. Funeral attendees from various towns are listed for a Charles Lewis Triday service.

Hoover Urges Britain to Strengthen Defense and Delay Invasion Plans

The speaker warned that an invasion of Hitler’s Europe would require millions more troops and years to assemble, arguing Britain could not stand alone without substantial American support. He stressed the need to fortify U S defenses in the Pacific, fix unprepared military and industrial bases, and unite the nation for a Western Hemisphere defense while assisting England.

Hitler Europe Channel England United States Japan Asia U. S Eld

Jack Bradley Victim Of Accident In Sayre Store

Jack Branny, grandson of Mr and Mrs Leo Bradley, was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when his left hand was caught in an electric meat grinder at the Sayre Store on High Street. Three fingers were amputated at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. Bradley, a Glouster High School junior and 1940 football squad member, was slicing meat for hamburgers at the time.

Louster Jack Branny Leo Bradley Sayre High St Bradley Glouster High School Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Young Bradley GHS

Jacksonville Pupils Honor Their Mothers Tea

Sixth and seventh grade pupils taught by Miss May McCann hosted a Mothers Day tea in Room 6 on Friday afternoon. The blue and pink color scheme graced the tables and gifts including pink candle holders and blue candies. Each child gave his mother a corsage and a Mother’s Day program was presented. Mothers present included Mrs William Rollins, Mrs Albert Dust, Mrs Willis Shumway, Mrs Frank Binderbasin, Mrs Mitchell Bartels, Mrs Ervin Carter, Mrs Peter Hartley, Mrs Francis Barrett, Mrs Elsie Morrison, Mrs William Hallam, Mrs Bertha Barrett, Mrs Wilbur Kempton, Mrs John Exenkamper, Mrs John Might, Mrs Charles Mediey, Mrs Elmer Cochran. Guests included Mrs Henry Exenkamper, Mrs John Reinhold, Ada Kennedy, Faye McKinley, Ruthella Sheets, Helen Kearns, Evelyn Deal and Nell McCann.

Jacksonville May ‘McCann Wiliam Rollins Albert Dust Willis Shumway Frank Binderbasin Mitchell Bartels Ervin Carter Peter Hartley Francis’ Barrett Elsie Morrison William Hallam Bertha Barrett Wilbur Kempton John Exenkamper John Might Charles Mediey Elmer Cochran Henry Exenkamper John] Reinhold Ada Kennedy Faye McKinley Ruthella Sheets Helen Kearns Evelyn Deal Nell Me Cann

Winners announced in Glouster High bicycle race division

The Glouster High School annual bicycle race crowned boys and girls champs. Eldon Parks led the boys with Earl Echstenkamper and John Robert following. Lois Golding won the girls in under two hours with Lois Morew close behind. Ribbons were awarded to all winners. A meeting of Glouster Masonic Ras was scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30.

Guousten Glouster High School Eldon Parks Earl Echstenkamper John’ Robert David Cox Billy Paul Waldeck Bill Gene Rice Frank Darling Paul Meade Lois Golding Lois Morew Glouster Giouster Ras

Slouster Personal Notes Reflect Local Family Visits

Mrs F D McCarty returns to Columbus after cataract surgery with daughter in law Mrs Ralph McCarty. Mother's Day sees many guests including Emerson and wife, Edith Jones, Frank Ferguson of Columbus, and others visiting the Jonas, Roberts, Richards and Gladden households. Families from Zanesville, Cuyahoga Falls, Pleasant City, Trimble Heights, and Dayton are listed with extended local visits and dinners.

J. E. Roberts Joseph Richards Delmar Gladden C. E. Seckinger Sandra Cuyahoga Falls R. D. Williams Pleasant City Robert Williams Emily Jonas Marcella Charles Clayberger Grant Wallace Hamden A. Cunningham Verl Cherm Chicago Faye Janchius Grace Ochs Robert Ochs Columbus A.C Earl Faires Maxine Burns Doreas Burns Mary Burns

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