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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Area Board Sends 18 Men To Service Today

Nelsonville area’s Athens County Draft Board No. 2 sent 18 men to Fort Hayes Columbus for induction. Breakfast at The Colonial preceded travel by bus, with Gideon Bibles given. One colored recruit Denzil Hill remains slated for Friday service. 10 white men are due December 8 at Fort Hayes.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Nelsonville Athens County Fort Hayes Columbus Colonial Selectees Comunity Draft Board American Legion L. E. Eivana Church of Christ Gideon Bibles Gideon Society Mr. Long Marietta Dale McNamee Gerald Orville Bibbee Coolville Claude Reede Ritchie Buchtel Glen Phelps Pratts Fork Carl Edward Traugh Emmett Victor Friend Melvin Hopstetter Ralph Craig Bucht State Headquarters

Rites Held Today for 5 Day Old Karen Monk

Funeral services were held at the family residence in Carbon Hill for Karen Monk infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Monk. Burial followed at Carbon Hill Cemetery.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill Karen Thomas Monk

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief

An advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly spent on pile remedies and urges Peterson's Ointment as soothing cooling and astringent relief. It promises relief within minutes and offers a money back guarantee if not delighted, priced 38c a box or 60c in tube with applicator.

Peterson

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Local Club Activities

East PTA chaired by Mrs Virginia Imhoff discussed annual Community Chest support. Guest Rev. L E Evans spoke on Building the Inner Wall. Camp Wolters veteran Wilbur Mender recounted service experiences. Upcoming meetings include Business Girls at Edith Cox's home and G. T. Club at Mrs. Elizabeth White's residence. School posts report Central PTA Friday at 3 with Fall Festival review.

Miss Jones Miss Young Clyde McDaniel L. E. Evans Church of Christ Wilbur Mender Camp Wolters Mineral Wells Texas Central Pta

Brooks Shoes Leads League in Nelsonville Bowling

Brooks Shoes moved to first place in the Nelsonville league with a three game win over Wolf Bowling while Barber's Service swept Smith Linen Supply. The day’s high scores were 651 by G. Wolf and 605 by K. Cope.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoes Wolf Barber Smith Linen Supply Brooks Shoe Weasels Termites G. Wolf K. Cope Letha Lou Smith Linen

One Hundred Boy Scouts To Collect Old Milk Bottles

Nelsonville scouts from four local troops plan a Saturday bottle blitz starting at 8 a.m. They will visit every home to recover milk bottles due to a local shortage caused by unreturned containers. About 100 scouts will then load bottles onto dairy trucks in the afternoon for sorting and unloading at a vacant lot.

Boy Scouts Nelsonville Bob Smith

Dinner to Honor Crabtree in Nelsonville

Hundreds of friends of Este Crabtree outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals gather for a district dinner at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville on Thursday evening November 15. Billy Southworth, Cardinals manager, shares honors. Miller Wilson chairs arrangements. A brief program includes music, guest introductions, talks, and showings of National and American League game pictures.

Nelsonville Este Crabtree St. Louis Cardinals Hocking Valley Church of Christ Crabby Billy Southworth Cardinals Nelsonville Merchants Miller Wilson Glen Thomas The Merchants Association W. H. Hyde

Ray Smith Endorsed For City Linesman Post

Nelsonville civil service commission certified Ray Smith as eligible for appointment as city water linesman after a Monday City Hall examination. Three applicants took the test. Smith led with a passing grade of 70, beating M. R. Hubbard and Howard Warner. Commission members were Dr. M. H. Howe Mrs. Glen Allen and Oria North.

Nelsonville Ray Smith Co. G. Dew Municipal Civil Service Commission City Hall Smith Joe Dewhurst M. R. Hubbard Howard Warner M. H. Howe Glen Allen Oria North

Former Nelsonville Resident Dies in Akron

Elizabeth Wilds, 79, a former Nelsonville resident born in London England, died in Akron. She was a charter member of the Nelsonville Pythian Sisters and Episcopal Church widow of James Wilds. A son Fred died two years ago. Funeral plans call for the body to be brought to Nelsonville for services and burial. Surviving daughters are Mrs. Wilma Lewis and Mrs. Lucinda Bean both of Akron.

Nelsonville Akron Elizabeth Wilds Wilma Lewis Lucinda Bean

Fiddler Rites Scheduled After Columbus Hospital Death

Nelsonville burial notice for Edward Fiddler 59 who died yesterday at St. Anthonys Hospital Columbus after a week of treatment. Son of the late August and wife of Buchtel, he leaves sister Pauline Sohm brother Charles Fiddler and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services set Friday at Warren Funeral Home two o clock.

Nelsonville Edward Fiddler St. Anthonys Hospital Columbus August Fiddler Buchtel Warren Funeral Home Pauline Sohm Charles Fiddler

Rotary Club Showed "Lets Explore Ohio" Film

The Rotary Club viewed the motion picture "Lets Explore Ohio" sponsored by Standard Oil Co. Fred Castle of Cleveland presented the film to members Tuesday evening. Ira Burnfield of Logan attended as district manager. The three part program covered industry agriculture and Ohio State Fair scenes. Homer Harding organized the program.

Nelsonville Ohio Standard Oil Co Rotary Club Fred Castle Cleveland Ira Burnfield Logan Homer Harding

Legion Auxiliary installs Corning officers in ceremony

The Corning American Legion Auxiliary installed officers led by President Thelma Frasure and Vice President Flossie Keifer. A November 14 card and game party was planned, with a musical program by Mrs. Lanfrank and daughter Annabel and Miss Annarose Dunlap. Thirty seven attended including Crooksville visitors.

Annabel Annarose Dunlap Corning Crooksville

Pitfalls of Love In A Suspenseful Hotel Scene

A tense exchange unfolds as Harry Underwood guards Lillian against unnamed danger. The narrator contemplates a decisive move while a dead phone and a silencer pistol raise the stakes. The scene ends with a guarded plan and looming risk.

A Sequel to Marriage Meddiers by Adele G Garrison

Convalescing in a New York apartment Lillian Underwood learns Madge Graham must return to her father Charles Spencer while Harry plans to guard them. Lillian insists on staying, Madge is calm, and the family prepares for potential intruders as danger looms. The scene ends with a promise to continue tomorrow.

Adele G. Garrison New York Marion Morton Lillian Underwood Madge Graham Charles Spencer Madge Marion Harry Lillian

Lodge inspections and local notices in Corning area

A large turnout from Shawnee New Straitsville New Lexington Crooksville and Murray City attended the Sherwood Rebekah Lodge inspection with Lulu White of South Perry as inspector praising the lodge as Very Good Rebecca Gatchel was initiated. Also notes on Euchre Club hosting prizes and Corning Fish and Game Association meeting with support for the Butr Oak Dam project and a 1 payment to capture a grey fox. County K of P event speaker planned November 13.

Shawnee New Straitsville New Lexington Crooksville Murray City Sherwood Rebekah Lodge Lulu White South Perry Rebecca Gatchel Thos Wallace Easley Glouster Butr Oak Dam Corning Fish and Game Association K. of P. Hall Leo Radkoski

Glouster Triumphs Over Nelsonville in Burr Oak Benefit

Glouster High School Tom Cats defeated the Nelsonville Greyhounds 26 to 12 before about 1 200 fans in Glouster Stadium. Key plays included a 90 yard kickoff return and multiple scoring drives in the third and fourth quarters. Officials Meade White and Carl Kemp donated their services.

Glouster Glouster High School Fighting Tom Cats Nelsonville Greyhounds Glouster Stadium Burr Oak Dam Association Hounds Bruce Powell Nelsonville Byers Kamento Don Cunningham Carter Cats Johnson John Cunningham Tom Cat Cunningham Scarlet Gray Wolf Greyhound Meade White Carl Kemp Pos C. Juniper D. Cunning M Hardy Sorrell Rosser Burns Knight Jennice Pierce Hickman Landis Bradley Woodrum Carter Johnson Valkenburg J. Cunning'm

Band Fund Drive Boosts Glouster School Support

Glouster High School Band Boosters Club reports total contributions of 254.49 after two weeks of fundraising. A bell lure was purchased for the band with additional instruments slated for purchase. Donors include Kroger, L. E. Richardson, various local groups, and many individuals.

Glouster Glouster High School Kroger L. E. Richardson Rothwell Club Palace Theater Nye Chevrolet Ohio Fuel and Gas Co Carpenter Hardware Co Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Frank McCann Post American Legion Junior Progressive Study Club Marshall Summers Nell Richards Kent Western Auto Store Pythian Sisters William Schneider Cleveland Emmett Anderson Henry Echstenkamper J. V. Yaw L. M. Whitehouse D. F. Pickard C. A. Bingman James Hook Frank Dyson Margaret Gamwell Andrews Craft J. H. Henshaw Mary Burns Emmett Rogers E. H. Taylor Gail Wallace C. H. Harper Lalla Danford R. C. Gatchel Leo Masterson R. A. Hines O. S. Bingman T. A. Noon Frank Darling Iva Pedicord Ben Hooper Myrtle Pidcock T. R. Reese Jack Hemsley Dorthea Smith Albert Hayden David Cook Robert Dennison Anna Demchak Alma Lehew John Dudley

Banquet honors Standard Oil workers and guests visit Zanesville

Glouster resident C A Vernon and two others attended a Standard Oil banquet and service award meeting in Zanesville. Former and current employees were present. Weekend guests included Bill Supnick Bob Kehoe and Bob Henry from Detroit. David Watkins and Walter Beaur visited Columbus relatives. Clara Wells spent weekend in Columbus with daughter and attended the Ohio State University Wisconsin football game.

C. A. Vernon Lemon Logan William Powell Nelsonville Standard Oil Co Zanesville Vernon Powell Mr. Lemon Standard Oil Bill Supnick Bob Kehoe Bob Henry Detroit Mich John Henry David Watkins Walter Beaur Columbus Ruth Watkins Clara Wells Freda Hartley Ohio State University Wisconsin

Eudora Chapter Elects New Officers

At the regualr meeting of Eudora Chapter No. 72 O E S in Nelsonville the officers elected include W M Miss Mable Campbell W P Elmer Siddle A M Mrs Ida Hill A P Charles Walker secretary Mrs Mable Washburn treasurer Mrs Margaret Galvin conductress Mrs Georgia Fough ty associate conductress Mrs Hazel Katzenbach Nelle Dowler was re elected trustee for three years Officers to be installed later.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple W. M Mable Campbell W. P Elmer Siddle A. M Ida Hill A. P Charles Walker Mable Washburn Margaret Galvin Georgia Foughty Hazel Katzenbach Nelle Dowler

Bands Rally at Glouster Parade Honors Burr Oak Dam

A large crowd cheered as Glouster and neighboring towns bands formed words Burr Oak Dam and Oak Glouster. Dr B B Buckley spoke on Burr Oak Dam Association goals before Glouster High School’s Football Week for Defense Savings program prize presentation. John Crawford led as parade marshal with his son in military attire.

Nelsonville Buchtel Burr Murray City Oak Glouster B. B. Buckley Burr Oak Dam Association Glouster High School Standard 0J Co John Crawford John

Juniors Stage Murdered Alive at Glouster High School

The Glouster Junior Class presents the three act mystery comedy Murdered Alive at the high school auditorium tomorrow at 8 p.m. Cast includes Marilyn Lantz Janita Williams Donna King Audrey Dawson Millard Munden Edythe Henry Jack Sharlike Calvin Davis Charlene Webb Gene Rice Rosemary McAllister David Cox. Miss McCoy directs with Jo Lavon Faires Rita Rice and Mary Virginia Logue performing between acts.

Glouster Glouster High School Marilyn Lantz Juanita Williams Donna King Audrey Dawson Millard Munden Edythe Henry Jack Sharlike Calvin Davis Charlene Webb Gene Rice Rosemary McAllister David Cox Miss McCoy Jo Lavon Faires Rita Rice Mary Virginia Logue

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Dee Melton Infants Nelsonville Social Notes East PTA Virginia Imhoff Charles Vaughn Wilmar Robson Jan Camden Cause of the Church of Christ Edith Cox Washington St G. T. Club Elizabeth White High St Louise Pearce Cosmopolitan Club Joe Bagley Ronnie Shirley Ann Taylor Betty Pickett Betty Jimmy Shirley Pickett Mary Margaret Joan Bagley Jack Cox Bob Mary Ann Virginia Lee Wolfe Hubert Cal Bagley Goldie Wolfe Marie Ashworth Walnut St Circle NO. 10 W.S.C.S Methodist Church Wesley Hawk Rose Cook Frank O'Mara Thomas Spencer Harley Juniper Herbert Leyshon Philadelphia R. R. Stalter Henry Calentine Gearold Varns Margie Rosser Beveridge Frederick Smith Clinic Glenn Oliver John E. Reed C. G. Dew State Highway Patrol Bumgarner Hall Aan Connelly I. Ae Rittamyer Friedrich Crabtree Mellinger Wilson Esas Evans Shafer Smith Ew Ene Whyte Ee Cope Fiddler Corning Social Notes James Jenkins Leon Keller Vern Dunlap Men's Brotherhood Jenkins Betty Latta Bethany U. B. Church Amnarose Dunlap Geraldine Dunlap Juanita Duncan Maxine Palmer Gwendolyn Wilson Janette Rodgers Charlotte Gaitten Isabel Foura Latta Helen Shonk Harry Underwood Lady Fair Lil Rebekah Inspection Edna Dunlap Hazel Edwards Helen Bruns K. of P. Lodge H. W. Spung John Gaitten Maynard Gaitten Mell Cairnes Charleston Edgar Martin Camp Biloxi Miss Jefferson Barracks Dale Martin Otis Dunlap Anna Betts John Hardy George Fenneken Sr Tom Mavin Art Little of Clara Wilson Burr Oak Project Tad Carbondale Kimberly Road Bruce Cabot Rochelle "Hudson Paul Kelly Columbia Wurder Gay TV Arthur Kennedy Joan Perry Warner Bros Vitegraph, Inc D. Ross Lederman Beom Seeey Lovie T. Who Leon Errol O.E.S. Eudora Chapter Bell-ans America's Finest C. D. Shafer Co
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