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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1940

Page

2

Board action expected as court issue looms

The former City Board of Health faces a possible court-driven change as May 10 designated and Johan Coe named to head a sanitary tower group. Mayor C. G. Bow appoints the new board, with William Rayboul as president pro tem and members Jim Boncer and Art Evans among others.

Neusunvinim Acon Boar’ “of Health Johan Coe Rw ‘Tradt C. G. Bow Tee Daurorty Itlon Ta Micened Linn Cie Ae Witliam Rayboult Peesiiene Prover Ianigh Incline WU Jim Boncer Art Evans Winfiend Joe Vey For

Delay Hearing In Coal Case Between Valley Mining Co

Kimberly Local Union leader advised by Ted Silvey that the hearing in the Hocking Valley Mining Co versus Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, originally set for May 24 in Franklin County common pleas court, is postponed. The case asks reversal of a decision awarding benefits to Kimberly mine employees during the earlier interrupted operation before the last contract. new assignment will be announced.

Rnamurvitat F Hawkine Kimberly Ted F Silvey Columban CIO Hocking Valley Mining Co Bureau of Unemployment. Com Franklin County Common Silvey

Elks Conduct For William T. Grose

About 30 Nelsonville Elks aided Exalted Ruler Fred C. Linstott to conduct funeral services for William T. Grose. Services were held at Maeder Funeral Home with burial in Glen Rest cemetery. Rev C J Johnson, former Nelsonville Church of Christ pastor, attended. music by an Elks quartet from Columbus Lodge. The eulogy and ritual were presented by Exalted Ruler Tinscott and lodge officers.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge of Elks Fred C. Linstott William‘. Grose Columbus Maeder Glen Rest Cemetery C. J. Johnson Church of Christ Columbus Church Elks Columbus Lodge Daugherty Nelsonville Lodge Tinscott

Nora Collins Elected Buch tel York PTA President

Mrs Nora Collins was elected president of the Buch tel York PTA at the latest meeting held in the high school auditorium. Other officers for 1940 41 included Mrs Pearl Kelster as first vice president Ruth Beckler as second vice president Mrs Edith Cox as secretary Ruth Huddy as treasurer The treasurer reported 67 82 balance and votes were taken to donate 5242 to the bond and 13 to the W P A kitchen The seventh and eighth graders presented The Legend of Sivepy lion after the meeting nelsonville Pocahontas lodge plans a benefit party tonight at 8 in Pocahontas Hall

Auchtel Nora Catling Buchtel-York P. T. A Pearl Kelster Ruth Beckler Edith Cox Ruth, Huddy W. P. A. Kitchen Buechtel

Nelsonville Social Notes Special Socials and Meetings

Nelsonville reports include a Mullanville Parent Teachers Association installation with officers named and a plan to host Central School pupils next Tuesday at 2 pm. Church Grove hosts a Presbyterian Missionary Society event, and the Business and Professional Women's Club notes senior activities at the Hall, while a Spring Style Show is set for Friday at 7 15 pm.

Church Grove John V. Wood Thurainy Soty Mra Charles Tedean Mx ‘Ova Hivans

Pictures Shown To Rotary Club Exhibit

NELSOMVILLE An exhibit of pictures taken by camera at local events was shown to the Whe Ba Rotary Club Tuesday evening. The program arranged by TR Mite featured images from the Loneely and the Jihowini reels and also included street scenes shown by Kvons. Mille and FG Smith attended as part of the club’s entertainment.

Nelsomville Cal Movies Harry Kwang Featured Inc TR Mite Wttr Arenes Fin & Haifadaren Mille Iamew Welle George Carr

Display Work of Industrial Arts Classes

FELLONVILLE An attractive showing from Southern Ohio Fleetric Company windows sparks interest. Harold Figiey leads a display of mechanical drawing leather metal and wood working projects by students such as Clarence Crakley Kadie Bexfield Lowell Miller Piet Baird Wilbur Gather Don Harmony Max Barber Charles Kerr John Rider Arthur Kline Schoonover Donald Laboret Jack Campbell Frank McCall Milton Pyle Charles Long Harold Bola James Call Bob Juniper Lionel Tiewach Kenneth Sith Don McCray Dick Chiman Dick Bing Cart Ditcher Gerald Forbes and others showcasing drawings plans and crafted items.

Fellonville Southern Ohio Fleetric Company Harold Figiey Clarence ‘Crakley Meredith Ave Kadie Bexfield Lowell Miller Waw Piet Baird Wilbur Gathers Don Harmony Max Barber Tal Charles Kerr John Rider Arthur Kline Turlel Schoonover Donald Laboret Jack Campbell Frank McCall Coin Beck Milton Pyle Charles Long Harold Bola Vanity James Call Mp Hardy Bob Juniper Jarawinig Lionel Tiewach Kenneth Sith Don McCray Dick Chiman Dick Bing Min Tenet Barron Cart’ Ditcher Staoking Stand Gerald Forbes

Pittenger Promoted to Youngstown Social Security Office

Glenn Pittenger, former manager of the Zanesville District Social Security Board, is promoted to manager of the Youngstown office under civil service rules. He opened the Zanesville office in 1954 and had served Athens County during that period with several countywide visits.

Nelsonville Glenn Pitstenger Social Security Board Zanesville Youngstown Pittenger Athens County

PTA Pre School Clinic To Be Held May 23 24

NELSONVILLE The Pre school Clinic, sponsored by the PTA Council, will be held at the Dental School building May 23 and 24. Local physicians registered. Great nurse Tessie Cavanaugh will examine the children. Morning West End group on May 23, afternoon Central group. May 24 Hast group will attend all day. No charge for its services.

Nelsonville PTA Council Dental Schoo

Softball Tryouts Held For Nelsonville Team

Nelsonville Lewis Powell calls his girls softball squad to practice Thursday night at the Athletic Field. Participants include Bateman Gilver Smith Weede Wilson Bayless and Wright. Any interested players outside the shoe factory should contact Powell.

Nelsonville Lewis Powell Bateman Gilver Smith Weede Wilson Bayless Wright Tris Powell

Sinclairs Win From Pittsburgh Hollow

Nelsonville Tuesday eve ning Bob Smith's Sinclairs won lone game from Pittsburg Hollow 7 to 6 in eight straight victories. The seventh inning tied it, a single by Bob Landis drove in the Pittsburg run, while Sinclair collectors notched 30 hits against Hitchings. Next game at the athletic field at 6.

Nelsonville Bob Smith Sinclairs Pittsburg Hollow Wim Ted Bob Landis Pittsburg Sinclair Outfit Donn Athsenic

News Stand Triumphs In Twilight League Showdown

Nelsonville report says News Stand defeated Buffalo Club 123 in a twilight league game last night. News Stand youngsters sparked a four run first inning rally. Lefty Watkin struck out three as Arnold recorded four hits. The upcoming match lists News Stand facing Carvondale with Shoe Factory and Buchtel noted, but specifics remain unclear.

Nelsonville Alden Wat Buffalo Watkin Arnold Carvondale Buchtel

Eldred Parsons Chosen for Buckeye Boys State

Eldred Parsons, junior at Nelsonville High School, selected to represent Nelinvile at Buckeye Boys State next month. Sponsored by the American Legion with cooperation from Ohio State University and the State of Ohio, the program occurs each summer in Columbus. Parsons is the son of Mr and Mrs Parconn and maintains an A minus to B average in school work.

Eldred Parsons Nelsonville Eldred Parsona Jotesonvile Nelinvile Buckeye Ohio State University State of Ohio Buckeye Boys State Columb Lated Jatewe Parconn Aminus Tor

May 25 To Be Relief Day At Chauncey

Chauncey set a relief day with federal aid to be observed. On Saturday May 28 from 8 a.m. to noon commodities including flour apples raisins and prunes will be available at the city hall. All cents are asked to be from the sealing for their supplication.

Chauncey Chadineny Duling Ealing

Honor Two For 50 Year Masonic Membership

Nelsonville and Columbus men Willam H. Perky Neonville and Steve A. Stack received 50 year Masonic emblems at Philo Goran Lodge No 1ST in Nelsonville. Grand Lodge officer RH Sayers presented the honors as D A Ferree attended as guest. about 60 members and a luncheon followed.

Nelsonville Willam H. Perky Neonville Steve A. Stack Columbus Grand Lodge Philo- Goran Lodge Masonic Temple Monda Jevening RH. Sayers Philadorian Lodge Frembern Parker Toahville Ohio Somerset Land Demis Mie Stack D. A. Ferree New Plymouth

William T. Hilleary Rites Will Be Thursday

Funeral services for the late William T. Hilleary will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock at the family residence on Adams Street. Burial will be at New Lexington Nelsonville. Lodge of Elks will hold its ritualistic service at the family residence tonight at 8 o'clock.

Nelsonville William T. Hill Adams St New Lexington Nelsonville Lodge of Elks

Kenneth Ray to Speak at Buchtel Commencement

Kenneth Ray, superintendent of the Zanesville City Schools and former Athens County schools head, will deliver the commencement address for Buchtel High School’s class of 1940 on Friday May 24 at 8 o'clock. The event marks the close of a year with 28 graduates as 13 boys and 15 girls.

Buchtel Kenneth Ray Zanesville Athens County Buchtel High Donald Brady Dward ‘Conley Johnny Davis Honard Hartman John Lanning

Real Test of Strength Ahead Declares French Spokesman

At Friday commencement program the high school band and girls glee club performed. Invocations by Rev Father Wm Stecker. Salutatory by John Lanning and valedictory by Robert Schenz. Diplomas presented by F J Taylor, county superintendent. Senior Night Friday May 17 featured songs by Lila Huddy and Mary Kovaleski, with various solos and ensembles. Baccalaureate on Sunday May 19 concluded the evening service by Rev William Jen.

Walter Murphy Charles Nutter Paul Russell Fred Sayre Robert Schenz Warren Whitmore Mar Vel Conley Wanda Hoskins Lila Lee Huddy Mary. Jo. Kovaleski Mary Opal Lang Gertrude Mac ‘Ombs Margaret McDonald Leena Milligan Betty Rizer Floride Schultz Florence Simonton Betty Tolliver Rachel Wagner Girls Glee Club Wm. Stecker John Lanning Robert Brashares F. J. Taylor Robert Schena Lila Lee ‘Huddy Mary Kovaleski Lang Gertrude “Maccombs Marcel Conley Piccolo Slo Gertrude “Maccombs: class proph= ‘lecy, Lila Lee Huddy; girls’ quaret Grumbler Gertrude Maccombs Charles «Nutter Mra Pautine William Mr Jen M. E.church Nelsonville

Sythian Sisters Set Thursday Meeting and June 27 Practice

Officers and members are asked to attend a regular meeting Thursday night with a potluck dish. There will be practice for an inspection on June 27. Alfred Mattheny of Nelsonville was charged with intoxication and pleaded guilty. he was fined.

Mer Sythian Sisters Nelsonville Alfred Mattheny G. Dew

Legion Women Sponsor Poppy Day in Nelsonville

Representatives of the auxiliary organize Poppy Day on Saturday in Nelsonville to raise funds for veterans’ welfare work. Women of the Gene Fort unit oversee the event with community support and donations expected from locals.

Legion Nelsonville Nobo Gene Fort Dugan “Pont Amelie Erion Aebiney

Glouster Social Notes and Meetups in May

Glouster Social Notes cover a year end breakfast at the BR Angle home with many members welcomed into the GLOUsTEK-Progressive Study Club. The piece also notes Sayre hostess bridge night and upcoming church group meeting plus several Glouster personals and regional visits including Toledo and Columbus trips.

Leslie Willams Pico Geneva Savion Zavleys

Glouster Students Win State Awards for Ability

Glouster reports eighth grade state awardees led by William Kleinman and Barbara Ann Lent among a list of standout students. The piece notes outstanding attendance by Frederick Stansberry and mentions a delayed Loyal Girls banquet and a Nelsonville dance event with Ted Travers orchestra.

Glouster Wiliam Kieinman Bob Giteson Weymurile Barbara Ann Lent Wiliam Warren Figiey Jack Gottinam Rata Marie Walt Bertin Ialleen Sauter Betty Jane Lott Richard Harper Eady James Ley Homer Francis Vian Edna Rion Cole Botoy Gene Joe Repine'utta Dona” Gene Stinner Evelyn McGrew Bernardine Goodman Frederick Stansberry Land Tre Ira Stansberry Haa Prederick Clase Stansberry

Daniel Shepard Dies At Burr Oak

Daniel Shepard died on May 66th birthday Tuesday May 21 at his Burr Oak home. He was unmarried and lived with his brother Jap Shepard, the only immediate family member. A Mason Lodge member, he will be buried in Dew Cemetery after funeral services Thursday at home with Rev J A Goddard of Somerset officiating.

Glouster Daniel

Revival To Begin At Glouster Under Wesleyan Church

Equipment arrived Monday and was placed near the city waterworks plant for a gospel tent meeting under the Wesleyan Methodist Church. The meeting will begin Thursday May 2 with Evangelists John Murdoch of Springfield and George Hawthorne of Chinpewa Lake directing the event.

Glouster Wesleyan Methodist Church John Murdoch Springfield George Hawthorne Chinpewa Lake

Hollister Couple Welcome 8 12 Pound Son

Mr and Mrs Har old Strohmeyer of Hollister are parents of an 8 12 pound son born Friday morning. The baby stays at the parents home cared for by Mrs Ona Dew while the mother remains in Cherrington Hospital Logan in serious condition. Her condition improved today.

A. B. Orme Delmar Robert’ Hines Gerald Parker Vietta ‘Masterson Hemlock Marry Bartoe Dallas McGee Phyllis Maxwell Sally Orndorf West Lafayette Howard Cabot Mary Limo C. F. Vale Iice & Son Ambulance St.Francis Hospital Columbus Robert Cheatham Glouster Harold Strohmeyer Hollister Ona Dew Cherrington Hospital Logan

Abe Phillips Dies in Columbus at Age 67

Abe Phillips aged 67 died yesterday in Columbus. Funeral services will be at his brother Byron Phillips home 68 E 7th Ave Columbus on Thursday at 10 o clock. Burial will be at Jackson. He is survived by three brothers.

Nelsonville Abe Phillips Columbus Byron Phillips 7Th Ave Jackson

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Joe Daugherty William T. Grose Nora Collins Buchtel Pta Pocahontas Hall Nelsonville Social Notes Central School Mary Kennedy Harnell Business and Professional Women’s Club Mise Helen Jackeson Hope Hol Tow Mise Helen ‘Shaw Harold LeFavor Harold Figley Hope Hollow Aes Esther Church ‘of Christ Chiren Frank Johnson Devotons Buckeye Lake Yellonville Henry Crawford Thearmers Flonsie Crawford Stalter Gordon Putnam Orpheum Nelsonville, Ohio With Rotary PTA Pittsburgh Hollow Marietta Mietta B. H. Wagner Suchtel Landsattie Ab Nichols Vorhese Eddieington Wutter Se Waner Collinge Finn Elin Philip Woodson Nixon P Jones William T. Hilleary Kenneth Ray Lous P. Lochner Ger Doanvillae Doanville Bmn Howe A Weiterranean Prnc France Heynaud Americas Weygand Andre Philippe Pe Farenway Canberra Australia Kg, Menzies New Dapan C. D. Shafer Co Joan Sayre Bess Sayre Lulu Curry Lena Safreed Ella Morrison Bonnie Oskey Eileen Leake Wahneta Rapp Mary Davis Lizzie Patton Lucille Joseph Mona Scurlock Myrtle Olbers Lalu Curry of Christ Vernice’ Antle Lavada| White Emma McClellan Inter da Ted Travers Louise Raymon Daniel Shepard Burr Oak Ternal Majestic Onville Ness G-E Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
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