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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Draft Board completes mailings of questionnaires

Nelsonville and Athens County draft officials report completion of 2 435 questionnaires by the July 2 deadline. Deinett L Kuhn, 23, of Nelsonville, has been selected for enlistment as a Flying Cadet with details to report May 31 at Fort Hayes, Columbus. He will train at Spartan School of Aviation before transfer to Air Cocoa Training Center in Texas. Kuhn, son of Mr and Mrs James Kuhn, alumni of Nelsonville High and Ohio University Columbus, holds a B S degree and works for Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co.

Athens County Belle Lancaster Tom ‘Sheppard National Selective Service Headquarters Deinett L Kuhn Grover St Nelsonville Columbus War Department Fort Hayes Spartan School Aerona Tce Muskogee Okio Air Cocoa Training Center Texas Young Kuhn James Kuhn Land Columbus, Land Southern Ohio Electric Co Nelsonville High School Ohio University

Young People Meet Sunday In Nelsonville

The Athens Presbytery youth conference gathered Sunday at a Nelsonville Presbyterian Church. President Harold Sauer presided over officer elections for the coming year with Charles Books named president and Emily Sharp as Nelsonville secretary treasurer. The program opened with group singing led by Glen Hanes, and featured talks by Rev. Doc Hardy Jones of Logan and Presbyterian mission worker Chappie. The Epworth League joined later with Vesper service and a dinner with readings and group singing.

Cpunvule Oung Peopica Conference of Athens Arold Sauer Charles Boocks Ptogem Wer Emily Sharp Nelsonvley Secretar-Treayrer Mr Fever Wil Bhi Wester Sieuelen’ Chappie Presbyterian Doc Hardy Fig Jones Logan Tne C Hine'ainner Seach Methodity Epworth League Donald George Anve Jean Cooley Reaper Ruth ‘Gantry Simmy Athen Lind

Ray Storer Dies at Murray City

Ray Storer, 80, of Murray City, died Monday at home. He leaves his wife Veronica, son Raymond, daughter Imogene, a brother Albert of Carbondale, and a sister Lethe Wilson of Carbondale. Funeral services Thursday at the Methodist Church in Murray City, burial at Greenlawn Cemetery Neon.

Nelsonville Ray Storet Murray Veronica Storer Ray Imogene Albert Bureau City Lethe

Funeral for Andrew Marks to be held in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Andrew Marks will be at the Home in Nelsonville with burial at Matheny Cemetery. Relatives, including Mrs. Grace Keplar and Misses Altona and Ann Bailey of Columbus, attended. The Roush family and others traveled to Harrisonville for the service. Family members employments noted. Local Elks initiation and Scout meetings planned in Nelsonville.

Relaonville Virginia Mary _Jo Nelsonville Bremck Deann Arnold Andrew Marks Pomeroy Sun Moe Faw Hamley Nelson Frank Roush Improvement Ville Akron Roush Matheny Kerns Roush Ravenna St Sn Grace Keplar Rt. 1 Altona Ann Baily Robert Hatfield Columbus Hocking Seth Connec Board of cin'yeConmissionar Athans Ghia Camies Lodge of Elks Prey Eagles Council Club Haier Maree Tsabta Atend

Brooks Shoes defeat Carbondale in Twilight League thriller

Brooks Shoes edged Carbondale 7 to 3 at My Playground Monday evening. The victors erupted for five runs in the sixth frame behind five hits from Milky Odenthal Jay Williams and Ray. Bill Brooks drove in all three Carbondale runs with two hits and made a sensational fifth inning catch. Chesser pitched well until eight walks in the sixth doomed him.

Ramsry Stur Brooks Carbondale My Playground Buddy Williamson Rde Ray Milky” Odenthal Y Jay Williams Brooks Shoes Ondale Bill Brooks Seenthal Chesser Stanley Lowry Ke 'Brooks le Frank Dodds Shiviey Qantas

Corning Social Notes and Nelsonville Event Roundup

Corning society notes describe a seventh and eighth grade operetta "King Kocko" at Nelsonville High School auditorium with students like Margie Hoffman and Roger Briggs. The piece mentions a junior-senior prom queen selection, a battleship-themed auditorium, and a banquet with Johnson's Orchestra from Athens. Also listed are Ascension Day services, parish activities, and several local residents visiting relatives in Glouster and Athens.

King Kocko Nelsonville Margie Hoffman Roger Briggs Johnny Ala Walla Coakley Conkrey Aerncon F. A. Cady Antonalmaater George ‘Arthur Rodgers Mary Eileen Shave Johnson Orchestra Athens

Last Jitney Lunch Served by Senior Class

The senior class at the high school hosts its final Jitney Lunch on Wednesday at noon. Serving begins 11:30, with homemade ice cream and dancing in the auditorium after lunch. The event aims to raise about $300 for a trip to Washington. The public is invited to attend.

Washington, D.C

Smith Funeral in Nelonville Wednesday

Funeral services announced for Neesini Ace, with burial at Cok Grove cemetery in Logan. The ceremony will be held Wednesday in Nelonville at the home of his mother, Mrs. Belle Smith, Crest Stein Nelsolle, Ohio.

Pace Neesini Eine Belle Smith Crest Stein Nelsolle Ohio Pris Logan

Local visits and employment updates in Ohio area

Mr and Mrs Alfred Yeanger recently visited Mr Yeanger s father in Holzer Hospital where he is seriously ill Harold Walker returned to work in Akron Brennick opens Thursday evening with sister Mrs C L Vince Rock Springs A Nelsonville Pocahontas Degree plans a benefit party at their hall Wednesday

Alfred Yeanger Nelsonville Pocahontas

Travelers Lose Match To Athens

NELDONVILLE near Nelsonville reports a special bowling match where the Athens team defeated Travelers by 141 pins. Ike Harmon scored 545 and Danny Redington 55 for the Travelers, while George Wolf led the locals with 609. A mixed team match from Glouster is set for 8 o'clock tonight here, with three men and two women on each water.

Neldonville Nelsoville Scutter Oil of Athens Ike Harmon Danny Redington George Wolf Glouster

Nelsonville Social Notes and Local Gatherings

Nelsonville notes cover a dessert luncheon honoring Margaret in East Frank Street residence with out of town guests from Columbus Athens Parkersburg and Murray City. Prizes awarded for table decor and top scores. Edison Lab picnic at Hope Hollow with rowing and hiking then lunch. attendees listed. Visit adds Valle Pendunam events with local families and former Nelsonville residents.

Lake Edison Lab Hope Hollow Edna Mae Shaner Anna Bateman Margaret Warren John Figgins Maxine Cope Dorothy Raine Donna Mallon Slarabelle Kerr Margaret Kerr Tary Jack Miner Roland Mender

Shawnee mourns as Welch funeral held at St Bernard’s

Mr and Mrs C P Elder of Shawhee attended the funeral of Mrs Matt Welch at St Bernard's Catholic Church Saturday morning. Loretta Flowers, a beauty culture student in Column, Texas, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Mowers. Mr and Mrs F A Cady and sons were guests of Mr Cary Baronia and Mr 23 Cady at Newariy Sunday.

C. P. Elder Shaw Hee Matt Welch St. Bernard's Catholic Church Sis Loretta Flowers Tus Frank Mowers F. A. Cady and Sons Cary'r Baronia Cady Newariy

Meeting at Deanville on May 1 at 7 PM

A community gathering is planned in Deanville with attendance of officers to be announced. A potluck lunch will be served during the evening.

Line Repairs Suspend Water Service in Nelsonville East End

Water service in Nelsonville east end will be suspended tomorrow May 21 from 1 am to 1 pm for main repairs. Other city sections including the business district and shoe factory area will not be affected, according to Service Director S W Rows.

Rlim Yi Nelsonville S. W. Rows

PTA Meeting at Scout Home in Nelsonville

The nine meeting of the High School PTA was held at Girl Scout Little House Monday evening with a cafeteria dinner. New officers were installed by Mrs Sharp, including Knight as president and Stover as treasurer, after reports by Betts and Stover were approved. Supt. Arnold commended the groups for school projects and noted beautification efforts at the athletic field.

Nelsonville Little House Emily ‘Sharp Don Betts Lillian Stover Edward Sharp James] Knight Herman Ruble P.ta Burns Coakley Columbus Harold LeFavor J. L. Webb E. J. Arnold F. R. Jackson J.B. Preston Blanche Moorehead

New Plymouth Social and Personal Notes

New Plymouth residents report visitors and relatives from Athens Washington Columbus Nelsonville and Logan. Farle Hein and Leon visited Athens. Mrs Luther Bardain and daughter stayed with relatives. Sylvia Harris from Columbus visited. Wes Hardesty spent time with his father John Steele in Nelsonville. Mrs Elmer Hixenbaugh traveled to Logan.

New Plymouth Farle Heinin Leon Athens Luther Bardain Daugher Ell Weed Washington Garth Harris Ohio University Dwyte Jarvis Sylvia Harris Columbus Wes Hardesty Nelsonville John Steele Elmer Hixenbaugh Logan

Glouster Mayor Warns Against Fourth of July Fireworks

Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams Sr warns that no fireworks will be allowed within city limits on the Fourth of July. He notes that about 40 local merchants will not purchase this merchandise.

Glouster Thomas ‘Williams Williams

Glouster Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Glouster and nearby towns host a string of social visits and guests. Athens residents Mrs. euuzanetnaumiller and Mrs. Ralph Carpenter with daughter Katie travel among relatives. the Tillman and Cunningham families welcome visitors from St Marys Basil Columbus and Cleveland. Hamden and Chillicothe engagements noted as well as a high school operetta performance by Juanita Cunningham.

Euuzanetnaumiller Athens B. W Achauer Don Murphy Malta John Henry Dean Tillman St. Marys Albert Zimmer Ralph Carpenter Katie Glouster Hamden Juanita Cunningham Cunningham Richard Enlow Honor Palmer Chillicothe Scott Neutzling Elizabeth Palmer Enlow Neutzling Juanita Glouster High School Ham W. R. Yaw Wabeek Pontiac Mich J. V. Yaw

Greens Run Sophomore Play Here Comes Charlie

Greens Run School will present a three act play on Thursday evening May 22. The cast includes Ethel Mulpas Norma Ross Betty Simons Helen Korpela John Martin Dorothy Kempton Clarice McCulley Jough Felix Yankes Fern Holsington and Edward Dunn.

Will Inspect Lodge Glousier annual 12 meeting

Glousier Masonic Lodge will hold its annual meeting Thursday evening May 22 at 7 30. William O Porter district deputy grand master will inspect and the Master Mason Degree will be conferred. Refreshments will follow and visiting Masons are invited. A person in Glouster will receive clinic treatments at 253 East State Street Columbus for the next three weeks. Friends are asked to write.

Glousier William O. Porter Etter Glouster State St Columbus

Congo Schools Present Programs For Eighth Grade Night

Monroe Township eighth graders will present a program on Friday night at 7:30. A play titled Mise Molly will be presented by the pupils with music from Avery Cooke's orchestra. Supt. C. E. Hearing will issue certificates for participants. instrumental music recital followed by a special meeting of the Masons on May 22 at 7 o'clock chaired by Herbert W. Seibach. Closing Master Mason degree planned and refreshments to follow. ALOUSTER Progressive Study Club Spring Party hosted by Mrs. W. R Drury with Mrs. Grace Ochs co-hostess.

Ises Monroe Township Avery Cooke C. E Mey Herbert W. Seeibach Ater Lodge Alouster Progressive Study Club W. R Drury Grace Ochs

Hospital Visit Highlights Athens Trip for Mrs Bradfield

Mrs Gladys Williamson Mrs Gilbert Courtney and Shauncey visited Mrs Leslie Bradfield in Athens Hospital where she is recovering after a major operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The party included Reverend Courtney and Miss Lintie Atkinson who lives with her brother Jesse Atkinson near Miss Atkinson’s home in our area.

Brateid Gladys Williamson Gilbert Courtney Shauncey Athens Leslie Bradfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Bradfield Courtney Lintie Atkinson Jesse C. Atkinson

Chauncey District Social Scene and Guests

Chauncey area residents hosted a Sunday gathering with Ian Pendergrass and family, Minnie Koons, Mira and Eddie McKee, Frank Koons and sons from Columbus, Roy Pendergrass, Jimmie Smithy and Nancy, Leta Hampton of Nelsonville, Pete and Judith Ann Pendergrass, and Charles Pendergrass. Isabel Courtney of Chauncey spent Monday in Columbus. B. E. Carter of Chauncey improved after a Sunday heart attack. Bessie Fisk returned from Columbus visit.

Shauncey Ian Pendergrass George Minnie Koons Pendergrass Tere Mira Eddie McKee Loons Pataskala Mirs Frank Koons Columbus Roy Pendergrass Chauncey Jimmie Smithy Nancy Leta Hampton Nelsonville Pete Pendergrass Daugher Judith Ann Charles Pendergrass Isabel Courtney B. E. Carter Bessie Fisk

Jacksonville Board Employs Teachers

The Jacksonville Board of Education plans next year to staff the city schools. Faye McKinney will teach seventh and ninth grades, Mary McCann fifth and sixth grades, Helen Jearns and Ishtra Yana fourth readers, Evelyn Deal first and second grades. Tubhella Sheets of Delaware taught last year but was not an applicant. No one was hired to fill the vacancy as it was decided to decrease the start.

Auvvoren Jackson‘ille Board of Eaucntion Jacksonville Faye McKinney Mary McCann Helen Jearns Ishtra Yana Evelyn ‘Deal Tubhella Sheets Delaware

Trimble Teachers Rehired by School Board

Trimble grade school teachers have been rehired by the board. Mex Nelson is principal and upper grades, Sir Eara Lantz is intermediate grades, Mise itazel Raber is in primary grades. Mr Annaes Wen ao rehired as janitor. At the Spring Concert Miss Lois Balder, student at Cincinnati Bible Seminary, was accompanist and Mise Balderson sang.

Trimble Board Board ‘Education Mex Merle Nelson Eara Lantz Mise Itazel Raber Annaes Wen Ao Glouster Lois Balder Cincinnati Bible Seminary Mise Balderson

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