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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1941

Page

2

Fifteen Local Selectees to Report for Induction

Nelsonville area draft board lists fifteen white selectees from Athens County to report at Fort Hayes Columbus on November 12 with one colored man due November 14. Of thirty examined, several are IV-F or 1-B after medical reviews. a breakfast will be served by the Selectees' Honor Committee. Also note Murray City church class meeting set for November 5.

Nelsonville Athens County Fort Hayes Columbus Parkersburg Dale McNamee Poplar St Gerald Orville Bibber Coolville Claude Reede Ritchie Buchtel Glen Phelps Pratts Fork Rt. 1 Carl Edward Traugh Jackson St Emmett Victor Friend Melvin Hopstetter Ralph Craig Robert W. Birtcher Earl Franklin Gardner Amesville Willard Brunston Ernest Fillmore Goins Athens Byron Eugene Gaston Charles Allen Hartley Gerald Raymond Croston Sharpsburg Hod Gill James Woodrow Andrews Samuel Edgar Dexter Carl Richard Bobo Athens Rt

Brooks Shoes Tie For First Place In League Standings

NELSONVILLE In city league action Brooks Shoes tied for first after a three game run by the Shoemen, who beat Galvin's Sohio and edged a 939 2605 score line from Barber's Service. McCarty Sipe and Wolf reached the 600 circle as Barber's Service posted 939 and 2605. Tonight Smith Linen Supply meets Wilson Bros at 7:30.

Nelsonville Neiman Auto Supply Barber Brooks Shoes Galvin Sohio Newwood McCarty Sipe Wolf Smith Linen Supply Wilson Bros Bipo Acancnea Crabtree Lucie

Benefit Dance Draws Large Attendance

A Halloween dance at Sand Run School attracted a large crowd Friday evening. Refreshments were sold to raise funds for the two room school building used as a community and Presbyterian mission center with weekly services. Proceeds support current recreational center expenses.

Sand Run Presbyterian Mission Center

Philodorian Lodge Names New Master and Officers

Nelsonville Converse Crawford was re elected master of Philodorian Lodge No. 157 F and A M for another year at the annual meeting held at the Masonic Temple Monday night. Officers named include James Elliott senior warden Joe Hardy junior warden Thomas Higgins senior deacon Guy Vaughn junior deacon H H Harding treasurer Co FE Washburn secretary Clarence Farrow tyler Raymond Cook elected trustee for a three year term. Officers to be installed at the first lodge meeting in December.

Nelsonville Converse Crawford Philodorian Lodge Masonic Temple James Elliott Joe Hardy Thomas Higgins Guy Vaughn H. H. Harding Co. FE Washburn Clarence Farrow Tyler Raymond Cook

Nelsonville Elks Club hosts Community Garden Club benefit

Nelsonville notes say the Community Garden Club will hold a benefit party at the Elks Club Thursday evening starting at 7. There will be a contract auction euchre and other games. Members are selling tickets and it is expected to draw a large crowd.

Nelsonville The Elks Club Community Garden Club

Mrs Nettie Johnson Funeral In Columbus

Colu mbus Sunday funeral for Miss Nettie Johnson aunt of Mrs Allen Bishop and Mrs John Williams. Cremation after service at Cook and Sons Funeral Home. Johnson known in Hocking Valley as teacher and former Carbondale postmistress. her father was Nelsonville postmaster and Athens County sheriff.

Racine Garden Club Meeting Moves to Nov 12 Dates

Racine Garden Club changes its meeting to Wednesday evening November 12 at Mrs. Ben Philson home. Members bring a Thanksgiving or Christmas menu and wear a leaf badge for an identification contest. A club song will be chosen and members cite a song title. Flower arrangements for holiday tables will be judged with ribbons awarded. In Pomeroy a marriage license was issued to Orbie Hobard Parsons and Edna Maxine Davis in probate court.

Racine Racine Garden Club Ben Philson Pomeroy Orbie Hobard Parsons Corning Edna Maxine Davis Middleport

Lewis Manly Post Relocates to New Hall in Pomeroy

The Lewis Manly American Legion Post No 262 and the Legion Auxiliary move from the Karl Rickman Building in Middleport to the Wayman Simmons home on Vale Street in Pomeroy. They began cleaning and repairing the new hall on Monday night and plan to paper and paint. The post was organized nine years ago at Feeney Bennett hall in Middleport, with Campbell Harper of Kerrs Run as the first commander, a position he holds again.

Pomeroy Lewis Manley Rickman

Real Estate Transfers in Meigs County Reported

Meigs County records show numerous land transfers across Olive Salem Bedford Salisbury Scipio Rutland and other townships. Transfers involve Darst Swan Story Campbell Powell and others with parcels ranging from 1 acre to 110 12 acres and include deaths certificates and affidavits.

Pomeroy Meigs County Rosie Jacob Darst Bertha Otis Swan Olive Township Major Powell Edward Vonnia Russell Mercels Dexter R. D Gertrude Chapman Charles Geo. W William G Edward J Henry V. Strausbaugh Salem Township H. Vern Lehla Strausbaugh Harley Ellis Scipio Roy Margaret Ellis Ralph May G. Story Bedford Township Hannah C. Campbell Chas. E Lara Story Hannah Co. Campbell William C. Story Clara Chester Roberts Joseph A Ella Bailey Salisbury Township Theodore White Robert Torrence Serena J. A Charles Torrence Emma Tucker Pearl Baum Belle Martin Maggie Elias Richard Mabel Powell Racine Eugene V. Neville Barbara Rasp George R. Beards Rolland Helen G. Neutzling Helen Leroy Bartrum Rutland

Pomeroy Harrisonville Grange Meeting This Thursday

Pomeroy Harrisonville Grange will hold an important business session Thursday night. Refreshments will be served.

Pomeroy Harrisonville Grange

Nelsonville City Council Meets Monday

Nelsonville city council held a short regular session. W. T. Anderson and W. H. Glenn were absent with excuse. George Bryan reported damaging a fire plug fender. hydrant moved back to curb. Bryan sought $7.50 reimbursement. council referred matter to City Solicitor for legislation. Mayor's October fines and licenses totaled $132.15.

Nelsonville W. T. Anderson W. H. Glenn George Bryan W. Columbus S&i Bryan

Meigs County Editor Moves to Zanesville Times Recorder

Meigs County editor and advertising manager R. M. Cheseldine will leave The Sentinel and join The Times-Recorder in Zanesville as an editorial staff member. He and Mrs. Cheseldine and their son Skippy will travel to Zanesville and stay with Mr. and Mrs. O B Littick, publisher of the paper, then relocate to a downstairs apartment near the Littick home.

Middleport R. M. Cheseldine the Sentinel the Democrat Pomeroy Times-Recorder Zanesville Cheseldines H. L. Ward N. Second Ave Littick

Hemlock Farmers Institute Arranged for Saturday

POMEROY Hemlock Grove Farmers Institute will be held Saturday at the grange hall. Morning session starts 9 30 with talks on farm home safety and making a house feel like home. Afternoon program includes disease sanitation and pasture improvements with other topics and singing.

Rosselott C. E. Blakeslee Peters

Improvements Made at Beech Grove Cemetery

Beech Grove Cemetery has completed tree trimming as announced by sexton Walter Vaughan. The project aims to beautify grounds and allow more sunlight for grass growth. For the first ten months, income was $1099.43 and expenditures $986.18, funded by lot sales graves diggings and lot owner services.

Pomeroy Beech Grove Cemetery Board of Trustees Walter Vaughan Vaughan

Pomeroy Students Rally For School Bond Issue Night Parade

Final pre election push for the Pomeroy school bond issue featured a parade and bonfire on the parking lot. Police guarded the inflammable materials to prevent incidents from past Halloween celebrations. Volunteers worked at the polls and officials praised pupil cooperation and a quiet Halloween.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Second Ward Walter Wolfe William A. Smith Pomeroy Schools

Greyhounds May Break Jinx in Gallipolis Game

Nelsonville hosts Gallipolis at Arnold Field in the last league meeting for both schools. The Greyhounds seek a breakthrough after a poor season, coming off a heavy loss at Jackson. Gallipolis opened strong but has lately dropped, as both teams aim to snap a losing streak and end the season on a win.

Gallipolis Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Arnold Field Jackson United States

Gallipolis Hounds prep after injuries ahead of Nelsonville clash

Gallipolis squad should be healthier by Friday after four to five injuries hampered the team last week. They play tonight at Logan with two days to prepare for Nelsonville, while the Scarlet and Gray 4 Band may accompany the team.

Gallipolis Hounds Logan Ohio River Nelsonville Gallipolis High School Scarlet and Gray 4

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