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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1941

Page

4

Logan Mingos Win Opening Twilight League Game

In Nelsonville the Logan Mingos beat Carlton Hill Buchtel 11 to 8 after five innings as darkness halted play. Cochran and Spence led Logan with multiple hits, while Woodson yielded six runs before relief. Carbondale and Camp Nelson were set to play Wednesday at 5:30.

THE 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 Brandt Marshall Mowry Car Hill-Buchtel AB Wagner Martin P. Ohlinger

Two Men Voluntarily Join Army From Athens County

Two men from Draft Board No 2 area left for Ft Hayes Columbus for induction into selective service. Dil lon Leland Trout of New Marsh field and Delbert Raymond Hos kins of Deanville volunteered and were honored at a breakfast by the Selectees Honor Committee.

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

Middleport Seeks Fame as First entrants in National Contest

Middleport sends its first contestants to the National Music Contest in Flint Michigan on Wednesday. Brass sextet members David Oblinger Jack Abbott Helen Jane Root Milton Smart Marvin Murray and Frank lin Ginther plus cornetist Ginther compete under instructor Gordon Harris and Mrs Harris. Funds for travel were provided by local families, the volunteer firemen, Feeney Bennett Post and Band Boosters, and Mrs C O Fisher.

Middleport Flint Mich Brass Sextet David Oblinger 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 Scheduled For Pomeroy Tuesday

A two hour free motion picture will be shown at Pomeroy High School Tuesday evening May 13 at 7 30. The program includes The River Marketing Quotas Men Who Grow Wheat and Cartoon with a States AAA Office representative from Columbus and Meigs County AAA Committeemen in attendance. C E Blakeslee Meigs County agent will give a short talk.

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

Licensed To Marry POMEROY-Recent Licenses Issued

Probate court records list marriage licenses for Donald Frazee and Gladys Scott of Chauncey and Middleport, Frank Steinmeyer and Hazel Meek of New Marshfield and Pomeroy, Francis Davis and Eva Hoflich of Frederick Town and Middleport, John Schneider and Anna Stevens of Columbus and Pomeroy, and Franklin Roush and Belva Young of Mason City and 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

Illness Deepens For Local Resident Carney

Middleport residents learn that L. I. Carney remains seriously ill after several months of illness. No further medical details are provided.

Horseshoe Tournament Set for May 23

Pomeroy announces a county wide singles and doubles horseshoe tournament for Friday May 23. Local eliminations occur May 16 in Kerrs Run Monkey Run Rutland Long Bottom and Harrisonville with times from 4 30 to 6 00 P M May 16 20 21 or 23. Natives are urged to contact P W Curtis Box 83 Pomeroy for entrants from other communities.

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

Brother of Margaret Park dies in Coshocton hospital

Mrs. Margaret Park learns of the death of her brother William H. Anderson in a Coshocton Hospital. Anderson, a former local resident, had been ill for a week after a stroke last Sunday. He is survived by his wife, his sister, and many nieces and nephews. Miss Mary Park to attend the Coshocton funeral on Wednesday.

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

Coolville groups schedule May events and meetings

Coolville Congregational Ladies Aid Society will meet May 15 at Mrs. Garrett Reed's home. Rev. David Dean will preach May 18 at Ireland Church and 10 45 at Coolville Church. Troy senior class play Guess Again is set for May 16. Tennis district matches for Troy players on May 16 in Athens. Various social visits and Mother's Day guests are noted from Coolville and nearby towns.

Coolville Athens Hannah D. Bible Gertrude Barth Filurine Frame Parkersburg Barth J. W. Hecker Bertha Keller Columbus C. E. Keller Keller Everett Keller Delaware Norman Smith Russell Helen Gillilan Charlene Bingman Camden-Clark Hospital Mary Parrish Myra Tidd Horace Tidd Sara Stevens Vienna 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 Myri 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 Bailey Raymond Ward C. M. Burdette Cambridge H-H Toppers Club Clarice Humphrey Buford Findling Julia Ann Walden Doris Jean Brafford Barbara Chapman Eileen Henderson Lillian Reed Meriam Bingman Alfred Russell B. and O. Railroad Leesburg

Harvey Jenkins Dies At Home In Trimble

Harvey Jenkins, 62, of Trimble, died Monday morning at his home. Survived by his wife and six children, Henry Jr of Trimble, Mrs Betty Orme, a son Hiram in a CCC camp at Camp Lee WV, and Edith Elton and Eli at home. Funeral arrangements await the arrival of the son from Camp Lee.

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

Nelsonville Newspaper Drive Continues May Strain Finances

Nelsonville residents organize a week long newspaper drive to raise funds for the Washington Club. Organizers note higher expenses than expected and urge locals to donate papers and magazines, listing contact points Donald George 177 R Ruth Raine 658 W and Bob Morris 348 J.

Nelsonville Washington Club Donald George Ruth Raine Bob Morris

Pohhontas Hall Benefit Party Sponsored by Degree of Po

The Degree of Po Pocahontas will sponsor a benefit party in Pohhontas Hall on Wednesday evening at eight o'clock. The event aims to raise funds for community needs and features a social program.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Pohhontas Hall

Funeral rites held for three week old Carolyn Rogers

Funeral services for Carolyn Jean Rogers three weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harley Rogers were held at the family home Monday afternoon with Rev Wilson Corning officiating Burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery

Carolyn Jean Rogers Harley Rogers Rev. Wilson, Corning Beech Grove Cemetery

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Spring Activities

Nelsonville society items report a Tri Psi Society dinner with thirty members and plans for the eighth annual June event. Other notes mention the Cosmopolitan Club gathering at Mrs. Herrold’s country home, Child Health Day observances, a May picnic, and church group meetings, births, and birthdays among local residents.

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

Elks Ladies Card Party Set At Club

Elks Ladies hold their regular monthly card party at the Elks Club Thursday night 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

Lagnette Staff Plans Semi Formal Invitation Dance

The Lagnette staff schedules a semi formal dance on May 17 with five extra tickets per member to give to friends. Music will be by Jimmy Easly and his Southern Hep-Cats from Glouster. Invitations must be signed by a staff member and the event runs from 8 to 11 45.

Jimmy Easly Glouster

Club to Meet and Friday Faithful Workers Class

The Band Boosters Club will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in the high school band room to elect officers and discuss attendance. The Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church will gather Friday evening at Mrs. Stella Betts home Fort St with members asked to bring canceled sales tax stamps. Eudora Chapter No 72 OES meets tonight at 7 30 PM at the Masonic Temple with refreshments served.

Woman's Christian Service Society the Methodist Church James Beard John Herrold The Methodist Church Stella Betts Fort St Masonic Temple

Barrows Host Dinner Party In Zanesville Area

Mr and Mrs John Barrows entertained at dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Forrest Dunn and Mr and Mrs Paul Dunn of Zanesville Miss Helen Clark Leigan and Mr and Mrs Floyd Barrows The gathering reflected a neighborly social event with several local residents in attendance.

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

Rosser Family Mortal Loss Draws Detroit Visitors

Mr and Mrs Floyd Rosser and son Gary of Detroit came for the death of Mrs Rosser s father M P Ohlinger. Mrs Rosser and Gary will stay longer with her mother. Other visits included Clyde Beveridge Marion with local hosts and Dash Bethel Ath ens area guests and Donald Dwight Davis and daughter Columbus visiting the Oggs.

Floyd Rosser Gary Detroit L.T. Rhoads Donald Davis Dwight Davis Columbus Carlos Ogg

Oregon Visitor Is Honored at Dinner

Mrs. Evelyn Smith of Glouster hosts a chicken dinner honoring her brother Everett Petitt of Cooston Oregon whom she had not seen since 1912. Relatives from Ohio and Oregon attended along with photographs taken of the Petitt brothers and their sister.

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

Glouster Bride Weds Rodneye Lin Scott in Greenup Ky

Miss Maxine Thompson bride of Rodneye Lin Scott was married in Greenup Kentucky with the couple noted among local families. The bride, graduate of Glouster High School class of 1940, works at the Universal Credit Bureau in Athens. the groom, class of 1938, is a mechanic in his father’s garage on S High Street.

Glouster Maxine Thompson Wa. S. Thompson New St Rodneye Linscott Fart Linscott Jacksonville Greenup Linscott Glouster High School Universal Credit Bureau Athens GHS Lester “Dutch” Zimmers S. High St

Mother's Day Dinner at Glouster Home

A large gathering gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Isaac Brooks Glouster Rt 1 for a Mother's Day dinner. Guests included numerous family members such as Mr and Mrs Benjamin Six and their children Charles Juanita Vernice and Marlene and others from Deanville Hollister and Glouster.

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 Warolene

Birthday Observance for Riley Wolfe Probed by Family Gathering

Relatives gathered at the Wolfe home in Concord vicinity on Sunday April 27 to honor Riley Wolfe on his eighty six birthday with a surprise dinner. Guests included George Wolfe Fannie Wolfe Miss Gladyce Wolfe J Cincinnati, Cash Wolfe Junior Bert Wolfe Huntington W Virginia, Helen Howard Nurse Rollands Chauncey Amos Austin and the honoree Riley Wolfe. Also present were Silas J Sayers and children Vern Wolfe and children Trimble Route 1 Chauncey Guy Brookins and others. Twelve grandchildren attended out of twenty three. Wednesday dinner guests included Howard Brookins Athens Guy Brookins Chauncey Helen Howard Philadelphia Bert Wolfe West Virginia Ida Sayers and John Howard.

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

Visit Jack Bradley In Athens Hospital After Accident

Jack Bradley, at Shelter ing Arms Hospital in Athens after a Saturday afternoon accident, received many visitors on Sunday. Attending were his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Bradley, his sister Ramona, Miss Esther McCance of New Lexington, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lloyd of Poston, Miss Betty Hoyt McCoy, Mickey Hillis, Morris Clark of Athens, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bradley, Lawrence Colbert, Charlotte and Joan Cotter, Miss Helen Dennison, Miss Kathryn Dennison, and Miss Ann Dennison of Glouster.

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 Meets at DeLong Home

Mrs. L. G. DeLong and Mrs. E. S. Bingman co hosted the Garden Club gathering Thursday evening at DeLong home. During the brief business session.

Garden Club L. G. DeLong E. S. Bingman

Glouster Club Extends Tag Day Funds For Landscaping

Glouster Tag Day raised 30 dollars for a landscaping project by the Glouster Garden Club. Members praise working conditions and thank high school girls who canvassed the city and all contributors. Donna Jo Dennison won a prize for the top fund-raiser and returned the prize to the club. Eloise Roberts also performed well in canvassing.

Glouster Glouster Garden Club American Legion Donna Jo Dennison Eloise Roberts

British Hold Hitler Ride In Scotland

British authorities report Hess’s capture as a potential peace signal while a naval statistic shows April shipping losses at 11 month low. RAF bombers strike Bremen and other western German targets as Axis forces face pressure in Africa near Amba Alagi and Tobruk. Hitler resumes direct control of the Nazi party and meets France’s vice premier amid suspected French concessions talks.

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

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

The Methodist Church

Ladies of the Hollister A B Church Serve Thursday Lunch

The Hollister A B Church ladies will serve a noon lunch at the school kitchen for the public and pupils. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach in the Glouster area.

Glouster — Ladies of the Hollister A. B. Church

Missionary Society Meets at Church

The GLOUSTER First Baptist Church Missionary Society met Thursday evening with vice president Mrs. Hayes Mayles in charge. Mother's Day greetings were sent to numerous members. Helen Leach presented the program. reading by Clah Mae Viney. talk by Mrs. J. R. Binford. Next meeting 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 in White Cross Hospital Columbus after being taken there for treatment last Saturday Funeral arrangements are pending He is survived by wife Elizabeth three daughters Mrs Harry Williams Mrs Mary Burgess of Glouster and Mrs Bertha Woodson Nelsonville three sons Isaac Alfred at home and Ezra Columbus One son William died last Christmas Day

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

Doanville School Benefit Draws Community Support

Doanville School plans a Spring Festival on Wednesday May 14 featuring an amateur hour a May Pole dance a drill by fifth and sixth graders a Buchtel Band concert directed by Robert Brashares and benefit games Proceeds fund playground equipment with sandwiches candy and soft drinks sold for fundraising spécialiste.

Doanville Buchtel Band Robert Brashares

Furlough Returns Private Harold L Watkins from Camp Shelby

Private Harold L Watkins of Company G 112th Medical Regiment arrived on an eight day furlough from Camp Shelby Mississippi. He enjoyed the medical regiment work training food and quarters and visited Columbus with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Ernest Roberts before returning to work at Jeffry's Manufacturing Plant.

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

Harper Enlists in United States Army

Harper John Harper son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Harper Fairlawn Ave enlisted in the United States Army leaving Monday morning going first to Athens then to Columbus He goes as a replacement Sunday guests at the Harper home were Mr and Mrs Howard Young and son of Lexington and Miss Elberta Wright of Elyria Harper a Glouster High School 1937 graduate had been employed as a machinist in Elyria before his enlistment.

F. T. Graves Belle W. Va Bessie Norris Akron Lake Worth Fla Culver McCarty Fred Minnie Duncan Columbus F. D. McCarty John Angle Uniontown Carrie Jones William Ellis Glouster John Harper Clyde Harper Fairlawn Ave United States Army Athens 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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