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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Fires Damage Homes and Vehicles

Two Nelsonville fires damaged homes at week’s end. Harry Stage’s Monroe Street residence suffered heavy fire spread from a garage blaze destroying the garage, a Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. pickup, and Stage’s trailer. Loomis residence on Myers Street had chimney soot ignite paper near a grate. a rocking chair burned and woodwork charred. The roof sustained heavy damage and insurance covered part of the loss.

Nelsonville Harry Stage Monroe St Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Standings in City League Announced

Nelsonville Brooks Shoes tightened the City Bowl League race with a three point win over Neimans Auto Supply. Three games separate the top five teams as the ninth week opens. Regular Elks Lodge meeting in Nelsonville set for Tuesday at 7 30 pm. Philidorian Lodge No 157 F and AM to meet at Masonic Temple at 7 30 pm.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoes Neimans Auto Supply Masons Philidorian Lodge No. 157 F&am Masonic Temple Neiman’s Auto Supply Wy Brooks Shoes Gee Ae Mechems Dry Goods Galvin's Sohio Onnae Wilson Bros. Grocery Wolf Bowling Center Smith Linen Supply George Wolf Don Sipe Neimans Barber Neiman’s Galvin Sohio Brooks

Trimble Township Candidates Ramp Up Campaigning

In Trimble Township and Glouster voters face a crowded slate with mayoral, clerk, council, and school board races. A large field competes for trustee and constable in Trimble Township while Jacksonville contenders vie for mayor and several city posts. Final ballots list three trustees and three education seats in Trimble Township with multiple candidates across Glouster and Jacksonville.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr George Carter Frances Gibbs Elizabeth Chute Grace Ochs Elizabeth Jewell Board of Public Affairs Ernest Parker Carson B. Vernon John Binderbasin, Jr Frank Bryson Frank L. Skinner Sam Dunnett Democrat Council Rolland Hoffman T. G. McDonald Mike Thompson Emmett Rogers Thomas R. Reese Harry Trasin Gerald Dunlevy Miles J. (Kelly) Crawford William Winefordner Aloysius Beshara C. G. Lunsford Harold Kittrell Chute Mary Cornwell L. G. Colbert D. E. Carr E. H. Lantz Ralph A. Hines Ernest K. Bryson Matthew Dawson Fred Leach Trimble Township Oscar Kloh Mr. Leach Raymond D. Smith Delmar Ervin George Safreed Clarence Frazier Leo F. McMenamy David Cook M. E. Christman Arthur Hupp George McClelland Alfred Andrews William Humphrey Constable of Guy Morrison Pearl R. Orndorf Clifford Wade Henry Williams Ed Harry Frank Tim) McClelland G. H. Love Francis Barrett Thomas Gamwell This City Andrew Ginnan Jacksonville Justice of the Peace Trimble Towns Board of Education W. B. Roberts Dallas Christman Harold Mount Ed Cartwright Ralph Miller William C. Hill Julius W. Bratka C. O. Brinkley Aaron Jackson Mike Bycofski Jeff D. Hooper Ben Roman John D. Gillett John Rapp George W. Smith Frank Binderbasin G. J. Chappelear J. E. Lewis Ed Stevens L. A. Morrison Leo F. McMenamy Walter Parks Elmer D. Davis James Williams Joe Judson H. T. Seckinger

Carbon Hill Man Dies in Columbus

John J. Matheny, 64, longtime Carbon Hill resident, died Sunday at his son John W. Matheny’s Columbus home after a visit. Survived by two sons, John W. and Walter, his wife Anna had preceded him. Funeral at Carbon Hill Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 30 PM with burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery.

Nelsonville John J. Matheny Carbon Hill John W. Matheny Franklin Ave Columbus Anna John W Walter Carbon Hill Methodist Church Carbon Hill Cemetery

Emma Killingsworth Dies at 67 in Glouster

Mrs Emma Killingsworth aged about 67 died at her home in Glouster after a lingering illness. She moved to the city with husband John T Killingsworth from Middleport in 1913 and is survived by two foster children Paul Lewis and Grace Killingsworth. Funeral services were held at Wallace Funeral Home conducted by Rev Kinney with burial in Mason City Cemetery West Virginia.

Thanksgiving service planned in Nelsonville church

The Nelsonville Ministerial Association schedules the annual union Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian Church on November 19 at 7 p.m. Music by the local church. Rev. L. F. Evans of the Church of Christ will preach. Plans for a leadership training course begin Monday January 1942 for six Mondays with Rev. William George of the Methodist Church as dean.

Nelsonville—Ministerial Association Presbyterian Church Hhort L. F. Evans Church of Christ William George Methodist Church

Nelsonville skating party at the Grotto Wednesday

Band Bocat era Club will hold a skating party at the Grotto on Wednesday night from 7 30 to 10 30. Tickets available from the high school music director Davis Grocery Mrs Bishop at the shoe factory and from Charles Vaughn or Charles Walker.

Nelsonville Bocatera Club Grotto Davis Grocery Bishop Charles Vaughn Charles Walker

Orators To Compete in 1942 Contest

Nelsonville hosts the Prince of Peace declamation contest at the Methodist Church on Sunday November 9 at 7 p.m. The event is run by the Nelsonville Ministerial Association for the Ohio Council of Churches with a union service by Young People and congregations of Presbyterian Methodist and Church of Christ. Six Nelsonville High School students Esther Juniper Edna Mae Shaner Ruth Lucille Warren Dorothy Jane Stewart Imogene Augusta Sayers and Dana Louise Barber will compete.

Nelsonville Prince of Peace Methodist Church Nelsonville Ministerial Association Ohio Council of Churches Presbyterian, Methodist and Church of Christ Nelsonville High School Esther Juniper Edna Mae Shaner Ruth Lucille Warren Dorothy Jane Stewart Imogene Augusta Sayers Dana Louise Barber

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Local Club Activities

Hyperion Club discussed world affairs at the Little House with Mrs Mills Davis and Whitmore guiding. National Children's Book Week was observed with a library shower and Dimes for Acre of Forest funds collected. Community notices include Ruth Circle dinner and guest speaker Mrs Evan Hudson, plus several weekend visitors and a Halloween M M club party with prizes.

Nelsonville William Mills Joe B. Davis L. A. Whitmore Hyperion Club W. H. Badger Circle of Ruth First Presbyterian Church Evan Hudson Syria The Missionary Society

Hollister Class To Serve Noon Lunch

The Loyal Women’s Class of Hollister U B Church will serve a noon lunch on Tuesday election day in Hollister High School kitchen. The benefit supports the church.

Hollister Hollister U. B Hollister High School

Cooks Reported Heading for Home From War Zone

Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions in New York reports Rev and Mrs W T Cook among Korea Japan group en route to Manila. They expect to sail to the United States soon after reaching Manila. Mrs Cook has support from Athens Presbyterial and many friends in the district rejoice at their return from the war zone.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Board Fight Climaxes With Torchlight Parade

A Nelsonville school board fight reaches a climax with a torchlight parade at 7:30 tonight sponsored by the Varsity N Association. Three board members seek re election Tuesday amid an opposition slate entering the race.

Nelsonville Varsity “N” Association

Leach Funeral to Be Held Tuesday at Glouster Church

Funeral services for Fred Leach who died at Cherrington Hospital Logan will be Tuesday afternoon at two o clock at the Glouster Church of Christ. Rev F E Roberts of Columbus will officiate. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Fred Leach Cherrington Hospital Logan Glouster Church of Christ F. E. Roberts Columbus Maplewood Cemetery

Glouster Lodge to Elect Officers at Stated Meeting

Glouster Lodge No. 607 F o A M will elect officers at its stated communication on Wednesday evening. Refreshments will be served.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

Glouster PTA to Meet in High School Auditorium

Glouster PTA meets this evening at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. The American Legion provides a guest speaker. Children may be entertained in the recreation room by high school girls during the meeting.

Glouster PTA American Legion

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