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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1941

Page

2

Arnold Seeks Speaking Date For Mentor

Nelsonville group discusses bringing Paul Brown, Ohio State athletics coach, to a community dinner. Supt E J Arnold says plans began in Columbus at noon today after Brown’s football duties delayed earlier talks. The group will also cover Brown’s Massillon High School tenure and details of his work. The attendees include Arnold, Carl Campbell, Rev Lloyd Evans, Harry Kelly, Estel Crabtree, and L L Krieg.

Nelsonville Paul Brown Ohio State University Columbus E. J. Arnold Arnold Brown Ohio State Massillon High School Supt. Arnold Carl Campbell Lloyd Evans Harry Kelly Estel Crabtree L. L. Krieg

Freedom Sunday Observances and Probate Notices

Freedom Sunday sermons will be given at Haydenville 9 30 a m Buchtel 3 p m and Murray City 7 p m. A Thanksgiving Festival is planned for Friday Nov 28 at the Community Hall Haydenville. Probate Court notices suspend hearings until December 1 1941 and list multiple estate accounts including Pinkerton Buchanan Rose Fulton Cornwell Leach Stout Wade Lentner Conklin Slusher and others with exceptions open. In the case of Cunningham v. Williams minor plaintiffs seek to quiet title to land in Athens County Ohio with a December 6 1942 deadline for defendants to answer.

Haydenville Buchtel Murray City Charles Patton Athens County Ohio Helen Leach Courtney Stevenson CL. Stout Joan W. Mourn Magele May Wade W.wa R. H. Wade A. MacGonagle Emma A. Lentner Albert L. Conklin Margaret Conklin Cook Nellie Aiken Conklin PF. Slusher Eliza Blusher Francis D. White William Dawson Hicks Rachel Cunningham Gall HH. Cunningham Dale S. Cunningham Donald Mh. Cunningham Court of Common Pleas Canaan Canian Rome Eniit Dow R. R Sal R. R Silvester Cone Music Run R. W. Cunningham Isaac Vandike Gail H. Cunningham Dale Cunningham Donald E. Cunningham Rache Cunningham M. D. Hughes George N. Stevens Michigan State Penitentiary Allegan Michigan Blanche FE. Burch Stevens Common Pleas Court Blanche F. Burch Stevens Hy Jones Jones Erskine George W. Williams G. W., Williams George Williams Rachel J. White Ember G. W. Williams

Buchtel Festival Plans and Probate Notices Highlight Athens County

The article outlines Buchtel fall festival events on Saturday November 15 with a king and queen contest among Opal Altman Clarence Syx Beulah McDade and Tommy Schultz plus prizes and attractions at the gymnasium and school. It also lists multiple probate notices appointing executors and hearings on divorce and estate matters in Athens County Ohio with dates in 1941 and notices to creditors to file claims within four months.

Rbuchtel Pauline Heft Opal Altman Clarence Syx Beulah McDade Tommy Schultz Vera Corwin Glouster Ohio Fiizabeth Aumiller Athens County Francis D, White Said W. W. Totman Athens Edith E. Totman Francis D

Secure New Pastor For Nazarene Church

Rev. Billie Steen from Junction City is named pastor of the Nazarene Church on Madison Street in Nelsonville. Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and an evangelistic service at 7 tonight completes the day.

Nelsonville Billie Steen Junction City the Nazarene Church Madison St

Nelsonville Mourns Perce Raine longtime resident dies

Perce Raine, 74, a Nelsonville native and civic figure, died Thursday night at his Adams Street home after years of declining health. A former coal miner and brick plant worker, he served as city street commissioner under T Erven Wells. He leaves wife Anna Kennedy Raine, three sons Raymond Howard Paul Raine, daughter Mildred Spray, eight grandchildren, brother Tom Raine and sister Grace McMasters. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 p.m. with details pending.

Nelsonville Perce Raine Adams St Raine T. Erven Wells Methodist Church Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Anna Kennedy Raine Raymond Raine Howard Paul Raine Mildred Spray Tom Raine Grace McMasters Chicago

Scouts Start Collections on Saturday in Nelsonville

Milk bottle drive begins at eight Saturday morning with Troops 63 64 and 66 collecting bottles door to door. Troop 65 sits out while scouts wear uniforms and receive credit for usable bottles as dealers provide pay per bottle. Scout leaders and officials planned the campaign and district exchanges ahead of Arch Knowlton leaving for Camp Nelson and Attica.

Nelsonville E. L. Murphy Joe Stratton Bob Smith Arch Knowlton Camp Nelson Attica CCC Knowlton Hock- Hocking

Local 3905 UMW Anounces Early November Meeting

Kimberly Local Union No 3905 UMW holds its monthly meeting in Nelsonville at 9 30 a m on Saturday November 15 at the ICCF Hall. Secretary C E Hoskins notes the time change due to rabbit season opening at noon.

Nelsonville Kimberly U.M.W. of A 1.C.C.F. Hall C. E. Hoskins

Scouts Set Evening Meeting On Milk Bottle Drive

All Scouts of Troop 64 will meet at 7 o’clock in the Eagle building to receive instructions for the milk bottle drive planned for Saturday. Attendance is requested for this important meeting.

Nelsonville Eagle

Nelsonville Churches Set Mission Sunday Observance

In Nelsonville the Laymen's Missionary Movement sponsors a nonfundraising “148A and Missions Sunday.” Sermons across Methodists Presbyterians Pilgrim Holiness and Church of Christ will stress missions with no fundraising. Christian Church schedule includes Bible School 9 30 a m and services at 10 30 a m 7 p m with pastor’s sermon Courageous Commitment. Union Thanksgiving service at Presbyterian Church features Rev L E Evans from Church of Christ delivering the sermon.

Nelsonville Laymen's Missionary Movement Missions Methodist Presbyterian Pilgrim Holiness Church of Christ Presbyterian Church L. E. Evans

Nelsonville Social Notes Hostesses for Christmas Plans

Mrs Edna Dodds and helpers hosted the Retta Howe Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church at Dodds home. Ruth Barber led devotions and a Thanksgiving story was read. Prizes in contests went to Miss Bessie Stephenson Ida Duskey and Flossie Whitmore. A late lunch was served to 26 members and a guest Mrs Elizabeth Willis of Millfield.

Nelsonville Edna Dodds Elma Porter Estha Warren Susan Myers Retta Howe Methodist Church Ruth Barber Myers Dodds Bessie Stephenson Ida Duskey Flossie Whitmore Elizabeth Willis Millfield

Monday Longstretch Auxiliary Plans Christmas Meeting

Monday Longstretch Auxiliary Local No 12 met Wednesday at 7 30 with Nora Sanborn presiding Eva Albaugh secretary reviewed the district conference and plans were made for Christmas

Longstretch Nora Sanborn Eva Albaugh

Faithful Workers Class Meeting Postponed

The Methodist Church Faithful Workers class gathering at Mrs. C. G. Kreppel’s home tonight is postponed to a later date due to the death of Mr. Perce Raine.

Methodist Church C. G. Kreppel Perce Raine

Presbyterian Sunday School Teachers Meeting Postponed

The Presbyterian Sunday School teachers meeting planned for tonight in the church parlors has been postponed as announced this morning.

Presbyterian

Missionaries From Japan And Chosen Arrive In Manila

The Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions confirms the safe arrival in Manila of missionaries from Japan and Chosen. Correspondence can be sent via Clipper to Rev. Stephen L. Smith Box 437 Manila Philippines. Among the travelers is Rev. and Mrs W T Cook supported by Athens Presbyterial.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Japan Chosen Manila Clipper Stephen L. Smith Philippines W. T. Cook Cook Athens

Evangelistic Meetings and Church Services in Meigs County

Meigs County churches hosted two weeks of evangelistic services led by Charles and Mrs. Richards of Chicago. County Night drew broad church attendance, with Mrs. I R Wiley receiving a Bible for inviting the most guests. First Presbyterian and Syracuse Presbyterian union meetings fill midweek slots, while First Baptist continues sermons on faith and world outreach with Men and Missions Sunday. Youth activities and choir rehearsals complete the Sunday schedule.

Middleport Church of Christ Charles Richards Chicago Richards Churches of Christ Meigs County I. R Bill Grate Syracuse Presby Terian First Baptist Church Ralph Zandel Zundel H. A. Rothrock Rehersal

Clothes Shoes Needed Truck To Get Them

Those having old clothes or old shoes that are not too badly worn to use are requested to notify Mayor Thomas Williams Sr who will have a truck call for them. Several requests for clothing and shoes from families in this vicinity who are in dire need have been made of Mayor Williams. As cold weather progresses these requests are expected to be more numerous and more urgent, he stated Thursday.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr Williams

Glouster Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening

Mrs L E Richardson entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her North Street home. Olive McKee won high score, Kathryn Dennison second, Gail Wallace consolation. Guests Helen Green and F Clark Taylor joined the salad course after play with club members Ann Dennison Olive McKee Kathryn Dennison Bernice Wallace and others.

Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Hosts Dinner for Mrs Carrie Gardner

Mrs Elizabeth Gordon entertained a group at Gordon Hotel on Wednesday with a chicken dinner honoring Mrs Carrie Gardner of Oklahoma City formerly of Glouster. Present were Mrs C K Rockhold Mrs M M Bryson Mrs W W Leadbetter Mrs Gertrude Pride Mrs J H Henshaw Mrs E L Jones the guest of honor and the hostess.

Elizabeth Gordon Gordon Hotel Carrie Gardner Oklahoma City Okla Glouster C. K. Rockhold M. M. Bryson W. W. Leadbetter Gertrude Pride J. H. Henshaw E. L. Jones Gardner

Private Gyurko returns to Training Division at Camp Shelby

Private Andrew J. Gyurko returned to the U S S Training Division at Camp Shelby Mississippi on Monday after a ten day furlough spent with his father John Gyurko in Hollister. Miss Irene Vaido likewise went back to Columbus after a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Vaido in Hollister.

Andrew J. Gyurko Camp Shelby Miss John Gyurko Hollister Irene Vaido Columbus Alex Vaido

Dorcas Class of Hollister Meets at Emma Bailey Home

The Dorcas Class of Hollister A. B. Sunday School met at Emma Bailey's home with seven members. Scripture read by Tem ple McGee, Florence Hodgson gave a reading, and a potluck lunch followed. The mystery box went to Florence Hodgson. Next meeting set with Mrs. Dew on December 3 with gift exchange.

Hollister Dorcas A. B Emma Bailey Temple McGee Florence Hodgson Mary Dew Hetta Harmon Tempie McGee Sarah Mitchel Annie Hodgson Emma_ Bailey Dew

Harper and Jones Visit Kin in Kentucky Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Harper traveled to Lexington to stay through the weekend as guests of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Young. They were joined by Mrs. E. L. Jones who then went to Shelby to spend two weeks with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Rogers.

Glouster Clyde Harper Lexington H. M. Young E. L. Jones Shelby O. K. Rogers

Miners Pledge Largest Sum for Burr Oak Dam Drive

Local Union No. 648 of Mine 255 pledged 250 to Burr Oak Dam Association, the largest single donation to date. Thomas McAllister leads as president with Malcolm Higgins as secretary. gratitude to Nelsonville High, Corning High, Buchtel High, Murray City High, Chauncey-Dover High, Glouster High, and the Nelsonville Eagle Drum Corps for support.

Glouster Burr Oak Dam Association Thomas McAllister Malcolm Higgins Nelsonville High School Corning High School Buchtel High School Murray City High School Chauncey-Dover High School Glouster High School Nelsonville Eagle Drum Corps Frank McCann Post American Legion

Thanksgiving Themed Ladies Aid Meeting

The Trimble Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Armol Rainey’s home with 14 members present. Mrs. Helen Willeke led in the president’s absence, Pastor C. E. Palmer gave devotionals, and a patriotic and Thanksgiving program was shared. Refreshments followed, a birthday shower for Mrs. Elma Leadinghaus, and plan announced for a December 7 Christmas party with a mystery sister gift exchange.

Trimble Ladies’ Aid Society Trimble Methodist Church Armol Rainey Helen Willeke Ella Morrison C. E. Palmer Rainey Lucille Joseph Elma Leadinghaus

Sunday School and church events schedule at Salvation Army

POMEROY Sunday School at the Salvation Army starts at 2 30 p m directed by James Gates. WPS meets at 3 40 p m after Sunday School. Sunday night service at 7 30 p m with Major Hinshaw preaching. Bible Study Wednesday night at 7 30. Torch Bearers meet Friday evening led by Clara Custer.

Pomeroy Salvation Army James Gates WPS Major Hinshaw Clara Custer

Funeral services for Morgan McKenzie at Mt. Olive Church

Morgan McKenzie died from injuries after being struck by a car near the Union Avenue Bridge. Funeral services were held Friday at Mt. Olive Church with burial in the nearby cemetery, following his death Wednesday at Holzer Hospital.

Pomeroy Mt. Olive Morgan McKenzie McKenzie Holzer Hospital Union Avenue

Commissioner Urges Ashes Only for Trucks

GLOUSTER Jake Waldeck city street commissioner urges residents to separate ashes from old papers and cans before city removal. Papers should be burned and cans kept as a separate pile to ease shoveling and disposal.

Glouster Jake Waldeck City Street Waldeck

Chauncey Hosts Dinner for Spears and Leffler Families

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shafer of Chauncey entertained Tuesday at their Mill Street home for Mrs. Elsie Spears and children and Mrs. Dorcas Spears of Nelsonville, along with Mrs. Bessie Wilson and Mrs. Sarah Leffler of Chauncey.

Chauncey Carl Shafer Mill St Elsie Spears Dorcas Spears Nelsonville Bessie Wilson Sarah Leffler

Holy Cross Church Fall Festival Opens Tonight

The Holy Cross Church hosts a four day Fall Festival with games booths and prizes at the church hall. A lunch follows the local football game and a Sunday chicken dinner is served noon to 2 pm and 4 to 6 pm. The event closes Sunday evening.

Glouster Holy Cross Church Jtglouster

NYA Boys Prepare City Garden Plot

Glouster NYA boys worked much of Thursday cleaning the Broad Street flower bed near Easley Service Station and extending to Earl Faires property. They removed old plants save irises, cleared rubbish, and readied the plot for winter, a early major Glouster Garden Club project praised in two years of effort.

Glouster — Nya Broad St Easley Earl Faires Glouster Garden Club

Reds Win Three In Row Against Dodgers In Mixed League

Reds beat Dodgers for the third straight in the Mixed League on Thursday night. Fay Lantz led with a 548 triple and 199 single. Other top scorers for Reds included Poised to contribute and Worms with strong totals as the Reds maintained a lead.

Glouster Reds Dodgers Fay Lantz Thome Wecens Johnston Mocun Shumway Poe Wnnan Wee. Doweedus GS. Onceids

Glouster Churches Plan Varied Sunday Programs

Glouster Ohio churches outline a busy schedule with sermons by C B Tigner of the Church of Christ at 10 a m and 7 p m on Sunday. Bible School starts at 9, junior and youth groups meet at 6 p m, and a Thanksgiving and Freedom Day program led by Mrs Elmer Turner is set for 9 30 a m at the Methodist church.

Tigner Homer Vian Church of Christ Glouster Methodist Church Elmer Turner Epworth League Billy Figley Anna Louise Logue

Glouster Legion Post Reaches Quota Early

The Frank Mc Cann Post American Legion Auxiliary exceeded its annual paid-up member quota and filed the report to headquarters before Armistice Day. A citation will be presented at the mid winter conference in March. The annual Armistice Day dinner is set for tomorrow at the Legion hall.

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

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