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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1937

Page

2

Warner Named Ohio Elks Safety Movement State Chairman

H D Warner former exalted ruler of Nelsonville Lodge No 543 BPO Elks has been appointed state chairman of the Ohio Elks Safety Movement. He will lead a campaign to survey traffic hazards in each lodge city and promote elimination plans with state and government agency support. District chairmen include Dave W Morgan Columbus Ken Hamel Toledo Pete Eide Elyria Judge Lee Skeel Cleveland Charles D Athey Coshocton Court Nichols Wilmington.

Nelsonville H. D. Warner BPO Elks Ohio Elks’ Safety Movement Elks Lodges Warner Hart Elks Lodge South Central Dave W. Morgan Columbus Northwest Ken Hamel Toledo North Central Pete Eide Elyria Lee Skeel Cleveland Charles D. Athey Coshocton Court Nichols Wilmington

Good Will Scout Rally at Troop 66 Thursday

Nelsonville troop 66 hosts a Good Will Rally for current and former members at West School quarters at 7 30 pm on Thursday November 11. The program includes motion pictures and planned activities. Scout Charles Pedigo is named troop scribe and junior leaders from Troop 66 will gather at 7 30 pm at West school with attendees Clarence Coakrey Charles Pedigo Bob Bardin Max Linton. District Forest Ranger Roland J Schaar will visit on Thursday November 18.

Nelsonville Troop 66 Boy Scouts West School Charles Pedigo Clarence Coakrey Bob Bardin Max Linton Roland J. Schaar

Members of Auxiliary To Meet Officers

Nelsonville report: the newly elected officers of the Glenford Dugan Post Women’s Auxiliary will host the regular meeting at the Legion Building tonight. All women eligible to membership may attend and are asked to bring Armistice Day roll call dues.

Nelsonville Women's Auxiliary Glenford Dugan Legion Auxiliary

W. C. T. U. to Meet in Nelsonville Home

The regular monthly W. C. T. U. meeting will be at Mrs. E. W. Allen’s home in Nelsonville on Tuesday evening at 7 o clock. All temperance ladies are invited to attend.

Ww. Cc. T. U Nelsonville E. W. Allen Temperance

Church Raises Large Sum for Its Heating Needs

NELSONVILLE The Church of Christ and its Sunday School raised nearly 150 dollars on Furnace Day, closing a campaign that has brought in about a thousand dollars this year toward a new heating plant. The drive repeated a series of special days aimed at funding the furnace project.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Glouster bowlers sweep Nelsonville in league twin defeat

Glouster topped Nelsonville by 39 pins as B Morris hit a 560 triple and a 226 single to lead the visitors. Nelsonville’s Joe Wolfe posted 848 in three games while teammates Haffner Steenrod and Wright struggled on the home alleys. Brooks Shoemen vs Shines Beer and Central All Stars vs Mechem follow as next league actions.

Nelsonville Glouster B. Morris Clyde Ray Brooks Star Joe Wolfe Hemsley Brooks Shoemen Central All Stars Neiman Auto Supply Austin Powder Bombers Nelsonville Haffner Steenrod Wright J A Glouster G. Wolfe E. Yount M. Hemsley J. Wolfe

Two Nelsonville Boys Attend Scout Meeting

In Nelsonville the Jamboree Scouts of the Kootaga area attended a Parkersburg meeting and dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. at First Lutheran Church. Motion pictures of the National Jam boree in Washington and the World Jamboree in Holland were shown. 45 scouts and parents were present. a group photo from June 28 was given to each boy. Gil bert Smith of Troop 65 and Clarence Coakley of Troop 66 represented Nelsonville at the event.

Nelsonville Kootaga Parkersburg First Lutheran Washington D. C Holland Gilbert Smith Clarence Coakley

Workers' Council of Church of Christ to Meet Tonight

Nelsonville notes the Workers' Council of the Church of Christ will meet tonight in a supper conference. The beginner and primary department will lead, and the council supper will be served promptly at 6 o'clock.

Nelsonville Workers’ Council The Church of Christ

J Lincoln Murphy Honored by Clay Industry Associates

Nelsonville Ohio Cera mics Industries dedicated a plaque at Ohio State University to J Lincoln Murphy a longtime Hocking Valley resident. The clay industry leader served as president of the Hocking Valley Brick Co and helped form Ohio Ceramics Industries. Attendees included P C Morris H H Harding Fred Wilson William Evans G R Robinson Harold Larimer Bob Matheny and other former associates.

Nelsonville Ohio Ceramics Industries Hocking Valley Ohio State University J. Lincoln Murphy Lord Hall University Murphy Mr. Murphy Hocking Valley Brick Co Logan Diamond P. C. Morris H. H. Harding Fred Wilson William Evans G. R. Robinson Harold Larimer Bob Matheny

Edison Club Holds Second Meeting in Nelsonville

The Edison Club met at Nelsonville High School on Thursday evening. Officers elected were President Mary Blimes and Vice Presidents Theo Crane and Ruth Matthewson, with Ruth Matthewson also serving as secretary treasurer. Alice Duckey presented on Thomas A. Edison. Harold Boss spoke on electrical transcription. Sylvia Burchfield read a paper on chalk. Contests were held and refreshments served.

Nelsonville Edison Club Nelsonville High School Mary Blimes Theo, Crane Ruth Matthewson Thomas A. Edison Alice Duckey Harold Boss Sylvia Burchfield

Father-Son Jamboree Dinner Planned at Church

Nelsonville event hosts a Father and Son Jamboree in the Church of Christ social room Friday evening November 12. An informal supper will be served at 6 o'clock and tickets are available from Fellowship Committee members or from Nell Johnson Verna Hand Adeline Ray and Jack Patton at local stores and offices.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Nell Johnson Hoodletts Verna Hand Peoples Bank Adeline Ray Ohio Bell Telephone Jack Patton Colonial

Nelsonville Briefs Highlights Weekend Visits Across Ohio

Mr and Mrs Walter Floto and daughter Martha Steubenville were weekend guests of Mrs Floto s parents Vern and Dorothy Vorhes. R V Walker Bridgeport visited Miss Lu Lane and Miss Nona Lane over the weekend.

Nelsonville Walter Floto Martha Steubenville C. FE. Faine Parker Huddy Akron John Riley Huddy Faines Irvin Finney the Plains Allie Dilcher Josie Baugh Mildred Will Robertson Julia Davis Columbus Edward Dawson Coshocton James Knight

Doanville Man Found Dead In Doanville Home

Nelsonville reports Mathew Mc Neal age 59 was found dead Sunday morning about 8 at his Doanville home. His wife preceded him in death. He leaves a son a daughter two step sons and two step daughters. Rev Charles Hook to conduct funeral Tuesday at Deanville Church at two. Burial at Greenlawn. Body at Storits Funeral Home open for calling until service.

Nelsonville Mathew McNeal Doanville Charles Hook Deanville Greenlawn Storits

Scouts to Meet Nelsonville Troop 65 Tonight

Troop No. 65 Boy Scouts will meet at the Methodist Church tonight at 7 o clock.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Region Contacts

Mrs. Harry Ohlinger and son Joe plus Lincoln Hill and Roger Morgan attended the Ohio State Indiana football game in Columbus. Harriett Ohlinger is at Office Training there. Guests visited Minersville and Canal Winchester households. Several families hosted relatives from Columbus Pittsburgh Wheeling and Crown City over the weekend. An emergency appendectomy was performed in Charleston on Charlestons Dr FE W Downie’s son-in-law.

Harry Ohlinger Joe Lincoln Hill Roger Morgan Columbus Harriett Ohlinger Boyd Dilgard Minersville Helen Bach Canal Winchester Chester Zerkle Logan Marion Radford Union Ave Ann Bailey Ed Hite Gordon W. Va West Main St Bentz Wolf R. E. Wheeler Pittsburgh Harry Sadler Wheeling Wheeler Sadler Wolf William Somers George Henry White Grove City John Leakus Jesse Brewster Ed. Jenkinson Crown City Ward Foster Dorcas Harold Brabbin Dunbar Co. FE W. Downie Lincoln Charleston

Rebekah Convention Draws 200 Attendees in Pickerington

Mrs Blanche Roller of Mulberry Ave and Mrs Hattie Marshington of Dexter attended the Rebekah Convention of District No 50 in Pickerington with over 200 participants. On their return they visited Mrs Carrie Ingels in Lancaster.

Blanche Roller Mulberry Ave Hattie Marshington Dexter Pickerington Rebekah Carrie Ingels Lancaster

Funeral Attendees For Mrs T Jesse Jones Gather From Across The Nation

Out-of-town relatives and friends came to attend the funeral of Mrs. T. Jesse Jones. Listed are T. Jesse Jones of New York City Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Jones of Greenfield Ohio Dr. and Mrs. Gene Barera of New York City Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Williams of Harrisburg Penn Robert Slagel of Ironton and Mrs. C J Zimmer of Lexington Kentucky.

T. Jesse Jones New York City R. J. Jones Greenfield Ohio Gene Barera Samuel Williams Harrisburg Robert Slagel Irinton C. J. Zimmer Lexington

Meet Monday for Jane Howell Tent 95 D U V

The regular meeting of Jane Howell Tent No 95 Daughters of Union Veterans will be at the L O F Hall Monday evening. Plans for the annual dinner for Civil War comrades widows and members and invited guests will be set. First officer nominations for the coming year will be made.

Jane Howell Daughters of Union Veterans F. Hall John Leakus

Lend-A Hand group meets Tuesday at Tracy home

Tuesday evening the Lend A Hand of Simpson M E Church will meet at the home of Mrs. A O Tracy. A 6 30 potluck dinner will be served.

Simpson M. E. Church A. O. Tracy

Free Bridge Sign Drawn For Pomeroy Bend Toll-Free Plan

The Pomeroy entrance sign on the Pomeroy Bend Bridge proclaims Cross the Ohio Here and Free When Paid For The Columbus Dispatch notes the sign means the bridge will be toll-free once the $350000 state purchase is paid off with revenue bonds.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Columbus Dispatch Ohio Pomeroy Bridge State of Ohio

Republicans of York Club to Form Permanent Organization

Francis D. White city solicitor will host Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the Legion Building for York Republican Club members to form a permanent organization. All Republicans of York Township are invited to attend.

Nelsonville Francis D. White McKinley Republican Club Legion Building York Township

Mass meeting of Church of Christ officials announced

A church in Nelsonville announces a tonight mass meeting of Church of Christ officials and interested leaders. It marks the start of house to house visitation teams ahead of the evangelistic meeting. All church and Sunday School workers are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Artists and Models Sets New High as Laugh Producing Hit

Laugh packed review notes Ath ena debut of Artists and Models headlined by Jack Benny with Ida Lupino Gail Patrick Richard Arlen Ben Blue Judy Canova The Yacht Club Boys Louis Armstrong Swing Orchestra and Sandra Storme. Paramount adds Martha Raye Andre Kostelanetz Judy Anne Zeke Connie Boswell six living artists LeRoy Prinz choreographs Raoul Walsh directs with new songs Sasha Pasha My Esquire and more.

Jack Benny Ida Lupino Gail Patrick Richard Arlen Ben Blue Judy Canova Yacht Club Boys Louis Armstrong Swing Orchestra England Sandra Storme Athena Paramount Martha Raye Andre Kostelanetz Judy Anne Zeke Radio Fame Glorious Connie Boswell Water Waltzers Mary Shepherd Gloria Wheeden Peter Arno John LaGatta Russell Patterson Sasha Pasha Esquire LeRoy Prinz Raoul Walsh

Social Notes From The Plains Area Highlights Local Visits

The Plains community lists weekend visits and gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rorick hosting in Marshfield, plus many relatives traveling to Athens Jackson and Columbus. A Home Economics class demo is described, and upcoming events include a one act play and a high school carnival. Several residents recoveries and travels are noted with names such as Rosalie Shafer Laura Lenigar and Elizabeth Novontni.

the Plains Ray Rorick Louise Doris Neal Marshfield la Hugh Athens County Rosalie Shafer Harry Liggett the Plains High School PTA Samuel Campbell Salem Waveline Grace Mac Auflick Nelsonville Flora Rose Thomas Parson Union Fred Kinnison Sarah Batchelder The James Lee Coonville Mike Vessalo Joe John Vessalo Steve Turlik Duquesne Glouster George Demchak John Alicheny Paul Alichney Elizabeth Jacksonville Frank Frederick Mike Bartoe, Jr Mike Bartoe Plains High School Edward Phillips Athens Ernest Conkey A. M. Bowe Paul Martina Bowe Straitsville Vincent Bowe James Staley Clarence Rutter Minnie Preston Waverly W. Va George Rutter Linnie Martin Barney Mercer Columbus William Mercer Max Anderson Jacksonville- Trimble Elizabeth Novontii Gladys Agnes Novontni Ethel Malone Steve Novontii Everett Ball Lucille Cullison Ella Matson Wilma Lyons Clifford Potts Jimmie Lancaster Charles Robinson Trimble Gertrude Lenigar Detroit

Band Boosters Meet Tonight at Nelsonville High

The Band Boosters Club will meet this evening at 7 o'clock in the high school band room to discuss upcoming performances and student support activities.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club

Dowager Queen Marie plans Vienna sanitarium treatment

Marie, Dowager Queen of Roumania, who has been ill for months, is reported to be planning a trip to Vienna for sanitarium treatment. The report notes her health concerns and the potential move to seek care abroad.

Marie Bucharest Roumania U.P Vienna

Glouster Leader To Open Red Cross Drive

Athens County prepares for the annual Red Cross Roll Call with county chairman Phil Robinson naming coordinators for each town and village. The drive runs November 11 through November 25 with canvas teams reaching every community. donations can be sent via Mr. Robinson if missed during canvassing.

Glouster Red Cross Phil Robinson Athens County Robinson

Trimble Grange Elects Officers and Invites Dover Grange

On Saturday evening November 6 Trimble Grange elected officers including Master Don Cannon Overseer George Ford Lecturer Hazel Raber and others. Trimble Grange invites Dover Grange to attend a double installation of officers with date and installing team to be announced later.

Trimble Trimble Grange Don Cannon George Ford Hazel Raber Roy Kassler Fred Fisher Chaplin Mamie Chadwell D. M. Sawyer Hazel Fisher Allen Chadwell Ceres Neva Lantz Pomona Lilie Fisher Flora Mildred Ford Mae Howard A. O. Wolfe Eben Gillespie Edra Lantz Susie Kasler Dover Grange

Strikes Top Kids as Nuts Beat Spares in High School Bowling

Two High School League games were bowled at the local alleys on Saturday. The Strikes won two of three from the Kids while the Nuts defeated the Spares. E. Miller rolled 499 and B. Morris 485 to lead scores.

Glouster Nuts E. Miller B. Morris D. Cunning L. Vaughn B. Wolf L. Wolf Blindee F. Hamsley Blind Ween J. Fierce B. McLain J. Munden Eone

Hollister Opens Season with Wins at Carbon Hill

Hollister girls beat Carbon Hill 32 to 10 and Hollister boys won 43 to 10. Many Hollister fans accompanied the teams to Carbon Hill for the opening games. The next Hollister game is set for New Straitsville on Saturday November 13.

Glouster Hollister Carbon Hill Hollister Girls Hollister Boys New Straitsville

Revival To Begin At Ferndale Church

Revival meetings at Ferndale Church begin tonight at 7 15 led by Rev. D P Morris pastor of the local Church of Christ. The schedule extends through the week with Morris in charge.

Glouster Ferndale D. P. Morris Church of Christ

Miss Lucas Returns Home After Appendicitis Operation

Miss Margaret Lucas of Modoc was discharged from White Cross Hospital today after an appendicitis operation.

Glouster Margaret Lucas Modoc White Cross Hospital

Hall and Abraham attend Jackson wedding of Edward Abraham

Miss Maxine Hall and Coach George Abraham joined Edward Abraham and Mildred Sinclair at their Jackson ceremony. A wedding break fast followed at the Markay.

Nelsonville Maxine Hall George Abraham Jackson Mr. Abraham Edward Mildred Sinclair Markay

Birthday Celebrated for GLOUSTER Vern Hall

A birthday gathering was held at Vern Hall’s home Friday evening with friends presenting gifts and enjoying dancing and games. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Nora Hall and several helpers from Jacksonville and Trimble.

Glouster Vern Hall Nora Hall Dorothy Rainey Ann Keith Orel Jones Betty Keith Alice Thomas Jacksonville Ila Nelson Dorothy Glouster Betty Dunlevy Clea Conway Dorothy Mingus Thelma Rainey Kathryn Johnson Max Sayre Herbert Dust Clarence Markins Ellis Earich Steve Forgoress Trimble

Benefit Party At Parish Hall Tuesday Evening

A benefit gathering will be held at the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening November 9 starting at 7 30. The public is invited to attend.

Nelsonville

Bishopville Club Social Meeting At Home

The Get-To-gether Club of Bishopville held a potluck at Mrs. Marie Hambel's home. Mrs. Tom Smith won the Guess Box and joined the club. A business session and readings followed, with next meeting set for Nov 18 at Mrs. Bertha Carpenter’s.

Bishopville Marie Hambel Edith Robinson Tom Smith Bertha Carpenter Naomi Post Selah Hashman Mae Stump Gertrude Jewell Charlene Stump Carpenter Louise Williams Kenneth Edna Stanley Sadie Robinett Lucy Kirkbird Betty Lou Lucy Williams Hattie Watkins

Glouster Weekend Guests Visit Morris Family

Miss Phyllis Morris, a Ohio University student, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs William B Morris in Glouster. Richard Jauchius of Columbus also visited his mother Mrs Faye Jauchius in Glouster.

Glouster Phyllis Morris Ohio University William B. Morris Richard Jauchius Columbus Faye Jauchius

Scoutmaster urges Troop 71 to attend Tuesday meeting

Scoutmaster Blow er calls Scout Troop 71 to a 6 30 Tuesday meeting. Work on the first and second class tests will be completed.

Glouster Blower Scout Troop 71

Tom Cats Prepare To Meet Middleport

GLOUSTER The Tom Cats practice hard this week to meet Middleport Friday. They strengthen defense and sharpen offense to escape a slump from the Glouster New Lexington game while the squad remains in good physical condition.

Glouster Tom Cats Middleport

Wallace Returns Home After Mine Injury

Mack Wallace was discharged from Grant Hospital and sent home today in the John S. Blower ambulance after a four week recovery from a broken leg suffered at Hocking Mine.

Glouster Mack Wallace Grant Hospital John S. Blower Wallace Hocking Mine

Doctor's Prescription Free For Liquor Habit

A doctor's prescription long used for alcohol addicts is now offered for home treatment. It is not habit forming and can be taken with liquor tea coffee or food. It aids craving reduction and builds resistance. Western Chemicals Seattle Dept 145 offers a free trial and full details with money back guarantee.

Western Chemicals, Inc Seattle Washington

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Nelsonville Ellis Lodge Safety Drive Good Will’ Scout Church JOE Spray Rank Capra Ronald Colma Bob Warner Walter Connolly Columbia Picture Gene Raymond Ann Sothern Gordon Jones Aml Leaks J. L. Murphy Nelsonville Briefs Happy Hollow Nelsonville Happy Hollow Pta Pomeroy Social Notes Republicans of York OMG Prn Oar Vague Clark Gable William Powell Myrna Loy Bishopville Club Athens County Savings & Loan CO Lostro Athens, Ohio Garrick Brian Aherne Olivia Dehavilland
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