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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1941

Page

2

Logan Mingos Open Twilight League Win in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Logan Mingos defeated Carlton Hill Buch tel 11 8 when play ended after five innings due to darkness. Spence pitched for Logan while Woodson started for Carlton Hill Buchtel and Cochran fueled the Mingos offense with a two bagger and three runs.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Logan Mingos Nelsonville Carlton Hill-Buchtel City Playground Mingos Cochran Logan Shirley Carlton Hill- Buchtel Woodson Devol Spence Carbondale Camp Nelson Weed Brandt Marshall Mowry Shiriey Ofvices Finn Martin P. Ohlinger Well- Elkins Patton Athens County Beane Lavenly Gascoyne Garner

America’s Most Beautiful Child winner Mary Ann Keiser

Mary Ann Keiser, age 4, of Chicago is named America’s Most Beautiful Child in a contest run by editors of national magazines. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Harry R. Keiser.

Mary Ann Keiser America National Magazine Harry R. Keiser Chicago

Two Men Volunteer From Athens County Induction

Two men from Athens County Draft Board No. 2 left for Ft. Hayes Columbus for induction into selective service. The volunteers were Dil ton Leland Trout and Delbert Raymond Hoskins. They received a commemorative breakfast at The Colonial hosted by the Selectees Honor Committee. The Nelsonville Ministerial Association presented New Testaments and Rev. W. M. George spoke.

Nelsonville Athens County Ft. Hayes Columbus Dilton Leland Trout New Marshfield Delbert Raymond Hoskins Deanville Colonial Selectees W. M. George Methodist Church

Middleport Sends First Entrants to National Music Contest

Middleport will be represented at the National Music Contest in Flint Michigan as brass sextet members David Ohlinger Jack Abbott Helen Jane Root Milton Smart Marvin Murray and Frank lin Ginther and cornetist Ginther compete under instructor Gordon Harris and Mrs Harris. The group left at five this morning with contest numbers 9 30 a m for cornet solo and 5 05 p m for brass sextet on Wednesday. Funds for the trip came from the children’s parents the Middleport Volunteer Firemen the Feeney Bennett Post and Band Boosters and Mrs C O Fisher chairman.

Middleport Flint Mich Brass Sextet David Ohlinger Jack Abbott Helen Jane Root Milton Smart Marvin Murray Franklin Ginther Young Ginther Cornetist United States Gordon Harris Middleport Volunteer Firemen Feeney-Bennett Post and C. O. Fisher

Free Movie Slated At Pomeroy Tuesday Evening

A two hour free motion picture program will be shown at Pomeroy Senior High School on Tuesday May 13 at 7 30 pm. The River Marketing Quotas Men Who Grow Wheat Cartoon will be shown with a State AAA Office representative present in Columbus. Meigs County AAA Committeemen will attend and Dr E Blakeslee Meigs County agent will give a short talk.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Senior High School State Aaa Columbus Meigs County AAA E. Blakeslee

Licensed To Marry POMEROY Recent marriage licenses issued

Probate court records show several couples seeking licenses. Donald Frazee 36 of Chauncey and Gladys Scott 28 of Middleport. Frank Steinmeyer 24 of New Marshfield and Hazel Meek 22 of Pomeroy. Francis Davis 21 of Frederick Town and Eva Hoefflich 21 of Middleport. John Schneider 24 of Columbus and Anna Stevens 21 of Pomeroy. Franklin Roush 21 of Mason City and Belva Young 17 of Middleport.

Pomeroy Donald Edgar Frazee Chauncey Gladys Lenore Scott Middleport Frank Steinmeyer New Marshfield Hazel Meek Francis E. Davis Frederick Town Eva Hoeflich John J. Schneider Columbus Anna S. Stevens Franklin E. Roush Mason City Belva Marie Young

Carney in Serious Condition After Lengthy Illness

Middleport report notes Carney has been ill for months and remains in a serious condition.

Middleport — L. 1 Carney

Horseshoe Tournament Set for May 23

POMEROY announces a county wide singles and doubles horseshoe tourney to be held Friday May 23. Community eliminations occur May 16 to May 21 in Kerrs Run Monkey Run Pomeroy Central Rutland Long Bottom Downington Racine Harrisonville and Portland with entrants from other communities asked to contact P W Curtis Box 83 Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Kerrs Run Monkey Run Pomeroy Central Rutland Long Bottom Downington Racine Harrisonville Portland P. W. Curtis

Death of William H. Anderson in Coshocton Hospital

Mrs. Margaret Park learns of the death of her brother William H. Anderson in a Coshocton Hospital after a week of illness following a stroke. Survived by his wife, his sister, and several nieces and nephews. Miss Mary Park to attend the Coshocton funeral Wednesday.

Middleport Margaret Park William H. Anderson Coshocton Anderson Park Mary Park

Coolville Aid Society to meet May 15

The Coolville Congregational Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday evening May 15 at the home of Mrs. Garrett Reed. The Rev. David Deane Rockland will preach at Ireland Congregational Church Sunday May 18 at 9 30 am and at Coolville Congregational Church at 10 45 am.

Coolville Athens Hannah D. Bible Gertrude Barth Fiburine Frame Parkersburg Barth J. W. Hecker Bertha Keller Columbus C. E. Keller Keller Everett Keller Delaware Norma Smith Russell Helen Gillilan Charlene Bingman Camden-Clark Hospital Mary Parrish Myra Tidd Horace Tidd Sara Stevens Vienna Emma Krantz Detroit Mich Grace Bingman Hockingport E. M. Davidson Howard Parrish M. C. Westfall Kate Conklin A. L. Conklin Vera Daugherty East Side School Lillie Dunfee Canton Etta Leora Dunfee Howard Brookins Mary Hayes Clyde Reeder East Liverpool Mary Reeder Harold Ramey Penny Los Angeles Calif Robert Ramey Otis Crawford Kenneth Davis G. W. Davis Albany Alma Chapman Myrl Jackson Midland Frank Chapman Donald Wolf R. J. Wolf William Bentz Murray Hopkins Alfred Clinton Frost Anderson Bentz Erving le May le May William Crawford Evangeline White C. B. Kincade Alma May O. F. Branch Belpre Leora Bingman Edwin Ronald Bailey Cleveland Susie Hornsby Vere Calaway Ireland Floyd Russell D. S. Hornsby Oma Russell Victor Russell Denver Day Torch Lawrence Russell Woman's Christian Service Society the Methodist Church James Beard John Herrold

Harvey Jenkins Dies At Home In Trimble

Harvey Jenkins aged 62 of Trimble died Monday morning at his home. Survived by wife and six children Henry Jr Trimble Betty Orme Hiram at Camp Lee W Va Edith Elton Eli at home. Funeral arrangements await arrival of son from Camp Lee.

Glouster Harvey Jenkins Trimble Henry, Jr Betty Orme Hiram CCC Camp Lee W. Va Edith Elton Eli

Nelsonville Club Drives Newspaper Fund in Washington Push

The On To Washington Club continues its charity drive this week asking residents to donate newspapers or magazines. Call Donald George 177-R Ruth Raine 658-W or Bob Morris 348-J to contribute or arrange pickup.

Nelsonville Washington Club Donald George Ruth Raine Bob Morris

Pohhontas Hall Benefit Party Sponsored by Degree

Pohhontas Hall hosts a benefit party Wednesday evening at 8 o clock sponsored by the Degree of Po cahontas. Proceeds support local community efforts.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Pohhontas Hall

Funeral for Carolyn Jean Rogers held at family home

Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the Rogers residence for Carolyn Jean Rogers three weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harley Rogers with Rev Wilson Corning officiating Burial followed in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Glouster Carolyn Jean Rogers Harley Rogers

Nelsonville social notes include dances and club gatherings

Nelsonville events cover Tri Psi Society dinner for thirty, eighth annual dinner planning, gifts to members, high school dance visible through the socials with many couples listed, proceeds to fund new band instruments, Cosmpolitan Club meeting at Mrs Herrold’s home, church circle and service group activities, births, family visits, and community notices across May activities and visitors.

Nelsonville Tri Psi Society Margaret Huddy Ruth Reich Lee Galvin Helen Betty Stuart Lillian Huddy Rachel Inman Orla Hockman Edward Murphy

Elks Ladies Hold Monthly Card Party at Club

Elks Ladies plan their regular monthly card party at the Elks Club Thursday at 8 o clock. Hostesses include Mrs. Carlos Ogg Mrs Doras Jack Mrs Irene Powell Mrs Margaret Ann Butts and Mrs Margaret Huddy. Pot luck will be served.

Elks Elks Club Carlos Ogg Doras Jack Irene Powell Margaret Ann Butts Margaret Huddy

Semi formal May 17 dance at Lagnette staff invites

Lagnette staff plans a semi formal invitation dance on May 17 with five extra tickets per member to distribute among friends. Music by Jimmy Easly and his Southern Hep-Cats from Glouster. Invitations signed by staff. Hours 8 to 11 45. Band Boosters Club meets at 8 this evening in the high school band room to elect officers. Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church meets at Mrs. Stella Betts home Friday evening and asks members to bring cancelled sales tax stamps. Eudora Chapter No 72 OES meets tonight at 7 30 at the Masonic Temple with refreshments.

Herrold John Herrold Cosmopolitan Club Louise Pearce Egbert Whitmore Harry Jackson Esther Class Church of Christ Mayme Coleman Grace Lax Edna Barron Velma Pritchard Emma Cook Mayme Keplar Jennie Davis Edna Scott Anna Linton Sylvia Devol Nettie Keeton Jimmy Easly Glouster The Methodist Church Stella Betts Fort St

Barrows Host Dinner With Guests From Zanesville and Logan

Mr and Mrs John Barrows entertained at dinner on Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Forrest Dunn and Mr and Mrs Paul Dunn of Zanesville Miss Helen Clark of Logan and Mr and Mrs Floyd Barrows attending.

John Barrows Forrest Dunn Paul Dunn Zanesville Helen Clark Lorgan Floyd Barrows

Oregon Visitor Is Honored at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Oak Street hosted a chicken dinner honoring Mrs Smiths brother Everett Petitt of Cooston Oregon who had not seen Ohio relatives since 1912. Relatives and friends from Glouster Columbus Greens Run The Plains Trimble Zanesville Congo Athens Congress Run and Athens area attended with photos taken of the Petitt brothers and Mrs Petitt.

Glouster Robert Smith Oak St Sam Petitt Mackie Wallace Everett Smith Virgil North Trimble Rt. 1 Evelyn Morgan the Plains Ray Holcomb Zanesville Mary Jenkins Congo Delbert Petitt Athens Evelyn Hooke Charles Petitt Clarence North Congress Run John Petitt Sam John Everett Petitt Floyd Petitt Millfield Petiit Ohio Oregon

Miss Maxine Thompson Weds Rodneye Linscott in Greenup Ky

Glouster notes record the Sunday morning wedding of Miss Maxine Thompson daughter of U S Thompson and Rodneye Linscott son of Fart and Mrs Linscott in Greenup Kentucky. The bride wore a gren plaid suit and will keep her job at the Universal Credit Bureau in Athens. Both graduates of Glouster High School are 1940 and 1938 alums and work in local businesses.

Glouster Maxine Thompson U. S. Thompson New St Rodneye Linscott Fart Linscott Jacksonville Greenup Linscott Glouster High School Universal Credit Bureau Athens Mr. Linscott GHS S. High St

Mother's Day Dinner Hosted by Brooks Family

A Mother's Day dinner was served at the home of Mr and Mrs Isaac Brooks in Glouster Rt 1. Guests included multiple Brooks relatives and friends from Glouster Deanville Hollister and surrounding areas plus their children.

Jack Vernon Dayton Harry Vernon Allison Jones Darrell Jones West Lafayette Leonard Wolfe Billy Athens James Kierns Grace Ann Wanda Lee Jacksonville Jones Isaac Brooks Glouster Rt. 1 Benjamin Six Charles Juanita Vernice Marlene Worthy Milliran Deanville Floyd Yocum Louise Alfred Leroy Earl Hook Melvin Paul Earl Earnest Glaneman Ernest Kenneth Phyllis Haddis Emmett Hollister Mildred Jones Maxine Gloria Jean Vera Mae Nettie Love Junior Mabel Rhea Marion Mary Clifford Brooks Lillian Louise Glouster Leroy Wavolene

Birthday Dinner Honors Riley Wolfe in Concord Area

Relatives gathered at the Wolfe home on Sunday April 27 to honor Riley Wolfe on his eighty sixth birthday with a surprise dinner. Guests included George Wolfe Fannie Wolfe Gladyce Wolfe and others from Columbus Greenhills Cincinnati Huntington Chauncey and Trimble plus 23 grandchildren with 13 present. Additional Wednesday guests included Howard Brookins Athens Guy Brookins Helen Howard and Bert Wolfe among others.

Riley Wolfe Concord Wolfe Home George Wolfe Fannie Wolfe Columbus Gladyce Wolfe Greenhills Cincinnati Cash Wolfe Bert Wolfe Huntington W. Va Helen Howard Rollands Chauncey Amos Austin Philadelphia West Va Ida Sayers John Howard

Bradley in Athens Shelter ing ArmsHospital visits by family

Jack Bradley in Shelter ing Arms Hospital Athens after an accident received visitors Sunday including his parents Mr and Mrs E R Bradley his sister Ramona and a long list of relatives and friends from New Lexington Poston Glouster and nearby areas.

Jack Bradley Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens E. R. Bradley Ramona Esther McCance New Lexington Fred Lloyd Poston Betty Hoyt McCoy Mickey Hillis Morris Clark Leo Bradley Lawrence Colbert Charlotte Joan Cotter Helen Dennison Kathryn Dennison Ann Dennison Glouster

Garden Club Hosts Evening at DeLong Home

Mrs. L. G. DeLong and Mrs. E. S. Bingman co hosted a Garden Club gathering Thursday evening at Mrs. DeLong's home. A brief business session followed among members.

L. G. DeLong E. S. Bingman

Glouster Garden Club Extends Tag Day Fund Drive

Glouster Tag Day raised 30 dollars for a landscaping project though short of last year’s total. Members commend city workers and high school girls who canvassed, and thank contributors and the American Legion for hall use. Donna Jo Dennison won a top prize and returned the prize to the club. Eloise Roberts also excelled in canvassing.

Glouster Glouster Garden Club American Legion Donna Jo Dennison Eloise Roberts

Britain Holds Hess as War News Shifts Across Fronts

Allied and neutral shipping losses fell in April to the lowest in 11 months as British bombers hit Bremen and other Western Reich targets. In Africa, two imperial columns closed on 38,000 Italian troops at Amba Alagi while Wardara fell to British forces in Southern Ethiopia. Hitler resumes control of the Nazi party and meets France’s Darlin with possible French concessions seen as likely.

Hess Hitler Germany Bremen Western Reich Luftwaffe British Isles North Africa Tobruk Sybia Salum Egypt Suez Canal National Socialist Party Fuehrer Joachim von Ribbentrop France Jean Darlan Mediterranean French North Africa

Meet Wednesday Glouster Willing Workers Plan Meeting

The Willing Workers class of the Methodist Church will hold a business meeting Wednesday evening after the mid week prayer service.

The Methodist Church

Hollister A B Church Ladies to Serve Thursday Lunch

Ladies of the Hollister A B Church will serve lunch Thursday at noon in the school kitchen for the public and for school pupils.

Glouster — Ladies of the Hollister A. B. Church

Missionary Society Meets at Church

The GLOUSTER First Baptist Church Missionary Society met Thursday evening under vice president Mrs. Hayes Mayles. Members heard Mother's Day greetings to listed members, with program details led by Mrs. Helen Leach and Mrs. J. R. Binford. The next meeting is set for May 23 at the church.

Glouster Amanda Peyton Kathryn Taylor Helen Leach Leonard Viney Ethel Morris

James Peyton 77 Dies in Columbus Hospital

James Edward Link Peyton 77 died Monday night at White Cross Hospital Columbus after being taken there Saturday for treatment. Funeral arrangements have not been set. Survived by wife Elizabeth three daughters Mrs Harry Williams Mrs Mary Burgess Glouster and Mrs Bertha Woodson Nelsonville and three sons Isaac Alfred at home Ezra Columbus. One son William died last Christmas.

Glouster James Edward “Link” Peyton White Cross Hospital Columbus Elizabeth Harry Williams Mary Burgess Bertha Woodson Nelsonville Isaac Alfred Ezra William

Doanville School To Stage Benefit

Doanville Spring Festival features an amateur hour a May Pole dance and a drill by fifth and sixth graders. The Buchtel Band directed by Robert Brashares performs a concert. Benefit games sell sandwiches candy and drinks. Proceeds fund playground equipment for the school.

Doanville Buchtel Band Robert Brashares

Harold L Watkins home on eight day furlough

Private Harold L Watkins of Company G 112th Medical Regiment arrived in Columbus on an eight day furlough from Camp Shelby Mississippi. He spoke favorably of the medical regiment training and mess and living quarters and visited relatives Mr and Mrs Ernest Roberts before returning to camp.

Glouster Harold L. Watkins Camp Shelby Miss 112Th Medical Regiment A.P.O Columbus Ernest Roberts Jeffry

Harvard Enlists in Army from Glouster Family News

John Harper son of Clyde and Mrs Harper of Fairlawn Ave enlisted in the United States Army. He left Laon for Athens then Columbus as a replacement. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Howard Young and son and Miss Elberta Wright. A Glouster High School 1937 graduate he worked as a machinist in Elyria before enlisting.

Glouster John Harper Clyde Harper Fairlawn Ave United States Army Laonday Athens Columbus Harper Howard Young Lexington Elberta Wright Elyria

Rev Miller Returns Bradbury

The Rev J P Miller returned home from St Louis Missouri last Friday night He reports his mother suffered a broken hip the day he visited her at Elwood Indiana She had been recovering after a major surgical operation.

Miller Bradbury J. P. Miller St. Louis Elwood Ind

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Hocking Club Amos L. Heyde Ben A. Awe Stanley Baker Arthur Kreysig Emma Westenhaver Will England Blanche England Josephine Hensel Mary England S. C. Buchanan John Wolfe Alice Rannalds John Daugherty Emma McClain Minnie Moore C. O. Allen van Auer Charles Keynes Bart Wolfe Kirby Wolfe Kate Fisher Mary Fisher John Fisher Emerson Poston Christine Majewaki Ralph Alice Poston Arch Ralston Alex O’nail Earl Warehington Otto Smart Buchtel C. G. Neff L. A. Lanner J. H. McSherry Flo Hutchins Albert Wilbur Fisher Stanley Wolfe Eugene Shafer Joe Glenn Oliver Will Maffin McArthur Sam Shuttleworth Alfred Mathews New Straitsville James Wolfe Toledo Charlie Wolfe Nelle Reuter Lancaster Emmett Sheeran Ed Ohlinger Harry Ohlinger Jake Ohlinger George Ohlinger Ohlinger Brother Coolville Aid Society Nelsonville Social Notes Pauline Johnson Windle Chapman Ruth Galvin Bob Juniper Jeanne Allien Bill Keeton Emily Sharp Raymond Henshaw Imogene Sayers Saerain Kimble Marilyn Shafer Jimmy Knight Rosemary Snackenberg Bob Sowers Margie Barron Dick Bingman Louise Lowden Don Greene Margaret Warren Wilma Adkins Tommy Rosser Betty Anderson Billy Baird Frances Reeves Junior Johnson Audrey Coots Craig Kinney Mary V. Thomas Jimmy Linscott Mary Jane Howe Bill Campbell Junior Hallett Max Linton Jack Bush Marilyn Wilson Esther Juniper Becky Rosser Patty Nelson Pauline Hitchings Pammy White Johnny Hannas Bernard Carter Esther Judy John and Paul Barrows Don Brady Marcel Conley St. Anns Hospital Church of the Nazarene Charles Birtcher Mason City Hill Pauline Wood Floyd Rosser Gary L. T. Rhoads Donald Davis Dwight Davis Eudora O.E.S Masonic Temple Entertain Club Earl Morris C. E. Handley Delmer Dunlop Albert Zimmers Handley Hugh Cunningham Alfred Morris Vern Lamborn Morris Thomas Vaughn John Crawford Jessie Hill Carl Wright Frances Gibbs Lawrence Ley W. W. Bryson O. L. Easley Ralph Hines Harriette Weymueller C. A. Bingman E. L. Jones A. C. McCance W. A. Craft E. i. Taylor F. T. Graves Belle Jack Crawford Paul Clemons Pontiac James Clemons Ethel Harper C. A. Vernon Harold Vernon Bessie Norris Akron Thelma Lake Worth Fla Culver McCarty Fred Minnie Duncan F. D. McCarty John Angle Uniontown Henry Angle Carrie Jones William Ellis Cedric Morrison A. L. Morrison Ray Leake W. A. Sayre Jack Donna Sayre Paul Gierhart Barbara Sayre Gilea Lee James Clemons, Jr Honor Riley, Wolfe Glouster Club Scotland James Peyton Columbus Hospital Doanville School Laffit Off Public Square Nelsonville Fe Alle Chevrolet Nelsonville, Ohio
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