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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville appoints Patrolman James Cope as chief

Nelsonville named Patrolman James Cope permanent chief of the city police, effective Nov 1 after civil service review. Burley Blair becomes patrolman and had served as acting chief since Sept 1, with promotion exams and new state civil service rules shaping the shift.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio James Cope Nelsonville C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville City C. G. Dew Burley Blair George Bateman Athens County Cope Bateman Bayless Friends of Bateman Officer Cope J. W. Hickman Blair Dew Civil Service Board Charles Thompson Thompson Arthur Kennedy

Blair Becomes Patrolman Amid Canal Highway Consultation

Blair has been promoted to patrolman and will serve with Officer Thompson. City Council learned of the shift only by Monday November 4 during a regular session when it asked about traffic on the new canal highway and Blair was brought in for consultation.

Blair Thompson Canal Highway

Buchtel Plans Fall Festival Queen King Contests

Buchtel school notes detail a fall festival at the high school on Friday night November 15. King and queen prizes include a gold locket for the queen and a pen knife for the king. Contestants for queen and princess are listed along with candidates for king and prince. The same prizes apply to the grade prince and princess. An honor roll is announced for the first six weeks, listing top students in each grade from 1st through 12th with names.

Buchtel Buchtel High School Alice Thesapeen Opal Altman Juanita Tolliver Rosella Turner Alice Graham Jody Leake Sally Whitmore Rosella Snowden Shirley Ann Duncan Glen Hillyer Julianne Krotche Billy Davenport Jack Russell Charlotte Thomas Shirley Locke Mina Collins Patricia Roby Carrie Graham Martha Lee Tolliver Thomas Sheskey Max Collins Mary Novak Malachy Sullivan Mary Lou Murphy Ora Pauline Pierce Richard Russell Billy White Earl Graham Nancy Whitmore Zella Pierce Betty MacQuaid Jimmy Tolliver Mary Ellen McKee Kathryn Milligan Stanley Lowe Betty Sheskey Virginia McCollester Raymond Calvert June Ervin Vivian Murphy Donald May Frances Levering Alice Thompson Bette Lou Tignor Belford Hammond

Roses in Bloom Reported in Nelsonville Neighborhood

Nelsonville residents report ongoing rose blooms. James Wood bought three roses from his garden on Walnut Street yesterday and notes one white variety has bloomed three times this season. Mrs. Garnet Bennett and Mrs. Baird on Myers Street also have roses still in bloom.

Nelsonville James Wood Walnut St Garnet Bennett Baird Myers St

Will Benefit Tonight in Nelsonville at LOOF Hall

The Nelsonville-D. of A. will sponsor its regular weekly benefit parity tonight at 8 o clock in the LO.O.F. Hall. Proceeds support local community needs.

Nelsonville D. of A.'s Lo.o.f. Hall

Evangelistic Meeting to Begin Sunday at Church of Christ

Evangelistic meeting at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville starts Sunday and will run several weeks. The minister Charlie A Freer will preach with a song service each night. Sunday's sermons include The Message and Messengers of Redemption and The Fact of God.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Charlie A. Freer School of Religious Education

All Day Meeting Planned at Church Nelsonville

Priesthood Institute and Women s Department meetings set for seven p m Saturday at the Reorganized Church. Sunday Church School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 45 by Elder C W Clark of Columbus. Miss Marriott Overly and Elder R M Grey to attend. Basket dinner at noon then 2 p m preaching. Daughters of America sponsor weekly benefit party Friday at 8 p m in I C C F Hall.

Nelsonville—Priesthood Institute Women’s Department Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints C. W. Clark Columbus Nelsonville The Daughters of America 1.C.C.F. Hall

Pearl Metcalf Rites Held At Mt Liberty Church

Funeral services for Pearl Metcalf of Columbus were held at Mt Liberty Church with interment in the local cemetery. Relatives report the death of Phillip Mason of Pickerington from pneumonia, once Miss Jane McAfee of the area.

Robert Kee Dana Gill Garnet Sara Goddard Warren Hanson Sharpsburg Pearl McAfee Dayton Mindling Carrie Dunbar

Doanville To Dedicate New Center

Doanville prepares a rededication of its Community Center during a 9 30 Sunday School session. Glen Haines directs the Presbyterian choir and Dorothy Covert leads the Sunday School choir in song. Irene McDowell will speak at seven with Memories as the topic. Alice Thompson will sing a solo.

Doanville Presbyterian Sunday School Orchestra Glen Haines Dorothy Covert Irene McDowell Miss McDowell The Valley Alice Thompson

Nelsonville High set to host Draft Dance and High School Hop

Nelsonville announces a Draft Dance in the high school gym on Saturday November 9 with capsule drawings for dances and funds for the Junior Senior Prom. The annual fall carnival the High School Hop follows Friday November 29 with tickets at the door and extensive faculty and committee setup. Paul Wolfe, injured in an Columbus auto crash two weeks ago, is back home in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Mary Virginia Thomas Mary Kathryn Shields Cochairmen Frances Reeves Mary Jane Walker Ruth Galvin Dana _ Barber Mary Jane Howe Bernard Carter Harry Westfall Max Linton Percy Oakley J. K. Kinneer George Abraham Kathleen Boyd Edison Club Carl Campbell White Elephant Pauline Fierce F.H.A Harold Figley Helen Jackson Harold LeFavor Lucille Long Maynard McDaniel Blanche Moorehead Grace Mildred Roberts Cornelia Scott Mary Sharpskit Helen Shaw Lillian Stover Earl Washburn Roger Wolfe Paul Wolfe Columbus

Crawford Named Worshipful Master Of Philadorian Lodge

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F. and A. M. elects Crawford as worshipful master at annual officers’ election in the Masonic Temple. New officers include Raine senior warden Elliott junior warden Harding treasurer Washburn secretary Hardy senior deacon Higgins junior deacon Farrow tyler Morris trustee for three years. Installation set for Monday evening November 18.

Nelsonville Converse Crawford Philadorian Lodge Masonic Temple Raymond Raine James D. Elliott H. H. Harding C. E. Washburn Joe L. Hardy Thomas O. Higgins Clarence Farrow Tyler P. C. Morris

Nelsonville Missionary Tea Sustains Active Society

The Women’s Christian Missionary Society held its annual missionary tea at Mrs. Effie Lamborn’s home on Thursday Nov 7. Mrs. Rose Weigand led the business session and scripture reading, with prayer by Miss Hyla Harrold. Verna Lane reported on Beverly conven tion, Lou Allen led the program with musical numbers by Jean Allen and Charles Selby, and Verna Lane reviewed a book. Ten to 30 members and 14 guests attended, with several named hostesses and guests listed.

Nelsonville Women's Christian Missionary Society Effie Lamborn Rose Weigand Weigand Hyla Harrold Verna Lane Beverly Verna Hand Lou Allen Jean Allen Charles Selby Moczkowski James Selby Adda James Blanche Juniper de Wees Selby Charles and James Mary Bircher Will Powell Gettle Hannah Parry Shaner Cable Clarence Tignor Georgia Foughty Frances Steenrod Adaline Ray

Dr Hill at White Sulphur Springs meeting surgeons

Dr. N. Hill is in White Sulphur Springs Virginia attending a convention of C and O Railroad surgeons and expects to return Sunday.

N. Hill White Sulphur Springs

Entertains Class Mrs Bartlett Hosts Friday Bridge Club

Mrs William Mills was the sole substitute last evening as Mrs C H Bartlett hosted the Friday bridge club. Mrs Bartlett, Mrs Lawson and Mrs Mechem achieved high scores.

William Mills C. H. Bartlett Bartlett Lawson Mechem

Mechems Beat Sohio In Tight City Bowling Match

Mechems defeated Sohio Service two games to one at Wolf Bowling Center to tie for fourth in the City Bowling League. Dr. Gardner posted a record 256 in singles and 618 in triples while margins remained within 21 pins. Wilson Brothers face Straitsville Friday at eight.

Nelsonville City Wolf Bowling Center Mechems Sohio Service Dr. Gardner Wilson Brothers Straitsville

Marriage Meddlers Enday Night Rescue Shift

Edith Fairfax confesses a blackmail plot tied to Dicky and Madge Graham. Babs is revealed as innocent, and Dicky races to rescue her despite Madge's jealousy. A planned guard and strategic attack on Leslie’s gang unfolds as Edith seeks atonement.

Dicky Babs Leslie Edith Fairfax Graham Sag Harbor Madge Graham Madge Picky Edith

A Sequel to Married Comrades Ends Phase with Hidden Attack

Characters Mary Lillian and narrator hide as Avis Arlen roams the house seeking Noel and facing danger. The staged escape and looming confrontation set up a climax where a muffled scream and a brutal blow conclude this phase of Adele Garrison’s tale.

Adele Garrison Lillian Avis Arlen Avis Madge Mary Leslie Jack Leslie

Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Nelsonville District Conference

One hundred fifty delegates attended the American Legion Auxiliary district fall conference in Nelsonville. The event opened at the Elks Home with remarks by Mrs. Wilbur Hutchins and a prayer by Rev. John Lloyd Evans. Reports from district president Mrs. A A Conrad and others highlighted activities, with a luncheon for 175 at the Methodist Church and a post tea followed by program segments on junior activities child welfare rehabilitation and membership.

Nelsonville American Legion Auxiliary Elks Home Wilbur Hutchins Glenford Dugan John Lloyd Evans A. A. Conrad C. S. Mechem G. F. Wrightsel Lancaster R. P. Williams Oak Hill Conrad Verna Sayre Glouster America Lee Moore Methodist Church Drew Webster Post Pomeroy Everett Dunlap Clyde Haskins Walter Baird Roscoe Shipley Fairfield Chorus Harry Marsh Columbus Department Americanism United States A. C. van Devort Ohio Irma Powers Xenia A. M. Davidson LeFavor Dorothy Schmitter Charles Long Frederick Swing J. Ernest Giffin

Mayor Fines Two For Coal Theft In City Larceny Case

Nelsonville charged duo Charles Halt and Tom Burley pleaded guilty on arraignment before Mayor C G Dew. Affidavits by C O railroad detective L N Dreshel alleged they took coal from railroad yards and each paid a five dollar fine plus costs.

Nelsonville Charles Halt Tom Burley L N. Dreshel C. G. Dew

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