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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1940

Page

2

Funeral for James Riley Yates Held in Deanville

Funeral services for James Riley Yates age 73 who died yesterday at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus will be at 1 PM Thursday at the family residence in Deanville with Rev Lloyd Evans Buria. Burial at Greenlawn. He is survived by five sons Guy Virgil Elmer Arthur Chauncey Harold two daughters Averill Yates and Mrs Grace Exline three sisters and 15 grandchildren. Also notice: Nelsonville Young Peoples Choir of the Methodist Church meets tonight at 7 for rehearsal.

Nelsonville James Riley Yates Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Deanville Lloyd Evans Buria Greenlawn Guy Virgil Elmer the Plains Arthur Chauncey Harold Averill Yates Grace Exline

Indigestion and Heart Distress Usher Misdirected Help

A garbled insurance of indigestion affecting the heart is discussed with warnings about remedies and trials. It mentions relief promises and a claim of double money back if Pellane proves ineffective.

Nelsonville election yields large Democratic margin across city

Nelsonville reported 3 070 voters with Democrats sweeping the city. Dr A L Pritchard won coroner by 907 over Dr J H Elias while Roosevelt led Willkie by 447 and Davey defeated Bricker by 231. Bayless Mett and Kelso also top their tickets with strong local showings.

Nelsonville Franklin D. Roosevelt Martin L. Davey Davey John W. Bricker Second Ward City Hall Wendell L. Willkie Bricker A. L. Pritchard J. H. Elias Pritchard Dr. Elias Charles Harry A. Mettler Gordon Gray Bayless Bateman John P. Kelso Congress Thos. A. Jenkins Jenkins A. K. Walker Buchtel Dr. E. LeFever Alberta Grones Wendell Willkie Thos. Jenkins

Ellen King and Henry Shafer marry in Buchtel ceremony

Mrs John King announces the marriage of Ellen King to Henry Shafer in a single ring wedding at St Patrick Church Buchtel. Rev William Sticker conducted. attendants included Bernadine King. The reception for 49 guests at Orbiston honored the couple, Shafer Jr. and families listed.

Nelsonville John King Ellen Henry Shafer St. Patricks Church Buchtel William Sticker Stella Chrockey Winn Shively Bernadine King Joe King Orbiston Joe John King Jr Ralph Wade le Roy Norton Zanesville John Inman Catheryn Slay James Robinson Alfred Darley Isaiah Smith Clarence Rife James A. Nail Hiram Molar Laurance Smith Jeff Wright Polly Turner Floyd Canter Clifford Deer William Wyskiver Richard Elain Ruth Burdette

Nelsonville Bowling League Opens with Women’s Club Victory

The Ladies Tuesday Night League opened with the Business and Professional Women's Club defeating Brooks Shoes three straight games. Helen Shaw led with 156 in a 424 total, while Selma Lemady and Nellie Ward starred for Straitsville in the later match with a 188 single and 493 three-game total.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoes Brooks Selma Weiss Helen Shaw Straitsville Letha Lou Selma Lemady Nellie Ward V. Lemady M. Hardy M. Ambrose N. Ward Bae Letha Lou Shop P. Matheny Il Sayer R. Dunkle L. Strcett Tom Cain P. “Bowllers D. Shearer D. Stover E. Stedem H. Shaw Mn K. Smith

Fire Department Responds To Smoke in Nelsonville Home

Nelsonville fire units were dispatched to the home of Mrs. Mary Swab on W Franklin Street about 8 o'clock this morning when a clogged chimney caused smoke to fill the house. No damage reported.

Nelsonville Mary Swab W. Franklin Sr

Nelsonville Church Social Notes Recap Gathering

Mrs. ar Ray hosted the Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ in Nelsonville. Mrs. Adda James led devotions and Mrs. Fred Juniper presided over the business session. Mrs. Ray’s daughter Verna and grandchildren Mary Jack and Helen Miner aided in serving refreshments.

Aest Ar Ray Church of Christ Adda James Fred Juniper

First Presbyterian Hosts Dinner for Irene McDowell in Sendoff

Friday evening the First Presbyterian Church hosts a covered dish dinner at six to honor Miss Irene McDowell who departs soon for a new assignment in Steubenville. Membership is invited.

First Presbyterian Church Irene McDowell Steubenville

Mrs W W Kelly Visits Sister in Athens On Tuesday

Mrs W W Kelly of Cleveland spent Tuesday in Athens on business while staying with her sister Mrs John Cross.

Women’s Latter Day Saints meet at Oak Street home

The Women’s Department met at Mrs. Elizabeth Shannon’s home on Friday with Miss Mary Curtis in charge. Devotions were led by Mrs. Harley Worden. Thirteen members and one guest, Mrs. Edith Huffman, attended. The December meeting will be at Mrs. Thomas Sinnott’s home in Haydenville.

Women's Department The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Elizabeth Shannon Oak St Mary Curtis Harley Worden Edith Huffman Thomas Sinnott Haydenville

Selby Memorial Addition at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital

Plans are set for the public opening and dedication of the Selby Memorial Addition at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta on Sunday afternoon November 10. The new wing expands beds to 50 and adds an operating room sound proof offices a patient bath and nurses rest room a waiting room and a dining room. The gift is from Frank Selby of Marietta. Dr L E Butts and his brother Dr Robert E Butts hold hospital leadership roles.

Marietta Selby Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Frank Selby Athens County L. E. Butts Nelsonville Robert E. Butts

Ohio River News Notes

The Vesta Coal Co plans a 30-barge fleet with 15 under construction at south side yards. Inland Waterways Corp to open bids for two 285 foot welded terminal barges. Hunter Steel uses sectional launching for new barges. Pittsburgh Propeller Club opposes St. Lawrence waterway project. American Aggregates near 75 percent on Ohio River channel dredging near Guyandot Bar Huntington. P W Fitzpatrick buys 11 steel carriers from Wheeling Steel for coal trade between Ohio mines and Upper Mississippi points. River construction employment falls. private contractors cut 62 payrolls, engineers down 2. An estimated 30,000 Americans die annually from appendicitis.

Liverpool Vesta Coal Co Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp Southside Inland Waterways Corp New Orleans Hunter Steel Co Pittsburgh Propeller Club St. Lawrence River Waterway Propeller Clubs District Club New York State Canada Pittsburgh American Aggregates Corp Ohio River Guyandot Bar Huntington Mississippi River P. W. Fitzpatrick Minneapolis Wheeling Steel Co

Roosevelt Breaks Third Term Tradition in 1940 Election

The 1940 election produced a record turnout as Franklin D. Roosevelt secured a third term, defeating Wendell Willkie. Roosevelt gained key states including New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and Virginia while Willkie led briefly in Maine and Rhode Island before losses widened. McNary conceded defeat and pledged loyal opposition.

Roosevelt New York Willkie Charles L. McNary Oregon Henry A. Wallace McNary Salem The Republic George Washington South Mr. Roosevelt Connecticut Maryland Virginia Maine Rhode Island Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania Empire New York State

Freer to Preach at Dorr Run Chapel Thursday Evening

Rev C A Freer will preach at the Dorr Run Chapel tomorrow at 7 o'clock in the evening.

Nelsonville C. A. Freer Dorr Run

Marriage license issued for Crawford and Nuzun

A marriage license was issued in probate court on Monday to Arthur Crawford 31 of Coolville and Goldie Nuzun 23 of Long Bottom confirming the union.

Pomeroy Arthur Crawford Coolville Goldie Nuzun Long Bottom

Turkish ships and bells for time signaling

Turkish ships are said to follow international law requiring bells for timekeeping and fog signaling but vessels reportedly carry drums instead.

John Duffy Dies at Home in Nelsonville

John Lawrence Duffy aged 62 died at his Nelsonville home on Sheppard Street last evening. Survived by four children Clyde Wendell of Nelsonville Glenn Athens and Mrs Catherine Davis of Columbus. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. His wife is deceased.

Nelsonville John Lawrence Duffy Sheppard St Clyde Wendell Glenn Athens Catherine Davis Columbus

Ball Rites Friday for Mrs. Rosie Ball

Rev. Hattie Cook will conduct private funeral services for Mrs. Rosie Ball Friday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock at the family residence in Buchtel. Burial will be in Whitmore Cemetery. Friends may call at the home until Friday noon.

Nelsonville Hattie Cook Rosie Ball Buchtel Whitmore

Armistice Day Committees Meet at Legion Hall

Nelsonville Arms Day committees plan celebration at the American Legion Building tonight at 8 39 o clock announced by W W Warren general chairman.

Nelsonville American Legion W. W. Warren

Peterson's Ointment Advertises Eczema Relief

The ad promotes Peterson's Ointment for eczema itching and skin blemishes with a 35¢ price and money back guarantee. It claims effectiveness for itching feet and toe cracks and urges purchase at all druggists.

Peterson

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