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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Scouts Hold Roll Call Inspection Tonight

The Nelsonville Troop 66 conducts its annual roll call inspection at West School tonight. Scoutmaster Mender names Earl Wachenschwanz executive assistant scoutmaster and Charles Pedigo public relations and civic service head. Senior patrol leaders are Bob Bateman Rodney Jonas, with Don Jonas as junior assistant scoutmaster and Lloyd Johnson as chief quartermaster. A new senior patrol of 15 year olds meets 7:15 to 8:30 PM. Additionally Chauncey village announces bond sale bids for 18,600 dollars to fund a sanitary sewer and treatment plant with bids due December 2, 1941.

Nelsonville Troop 66 West School Mender Earl Wachenschwanz Charles Pedigo Bill Baird Dick Smith Donald Mender Bill Vaughn Don Jonas Bob Bateman Rodney Jonas Liroyd Johnson Charles Cox Lloyd Johnson Reginald Levering Paul Mid Chauncey Athena County Ohio State of Peck, Shaffer, Williams and Gorman Cincinnati Ohto Ernestine M. Tippett

Homer Moore Rites To Be Held Tuesday

Homer Moore 72 died Saturday at home near Coonville. Survived by children Arthur Norman Beatrice Allison and Marie Moot. funeral Tuesday 2 pm at Asbury Church with burial at Asbury Cemetery. Viewings at Stout Funeral Home until noon Tuesday.

Nelsonville Homer Moore Coonville Arthur Norman Akron Beatrice Allison Warwick N. Y Marie Moot Columbus Asbury Church Asbury Cemetery Stout Funeral Home

Contributors To Chest Fund Announced In Nelsonville

Nelsonville firms join the Community Chest Fund drive with 100 percent participation by owners and employees. The list includes Mechems Shoe Store Social Security Office Powell's Barber Shop Millers Grocery Thomas Jewelry Bus Station Palace Furniture Galvins Sohio Station Marat Studio Mechems Dry Goods.

Nelsonville Community Chest Fund Mechems Powell's Millers Grocery Thomas Jewelry Palace Furniture Galvins Sohio Marat Studio Mechems Dry Goods

Lewis J. Sabo 43 Dies at Murray City

Nelsonville obituary notes Lewis J. Sabo age 43 died suddenly at his Murray City home Sunday after a heart attack. He was a World War II veteran and is survived by wife Elizabeth and five children Joseph Columbus Lewis Jr Betty Theodore and Francis at home, plus brother Chas Columbus and sister May Johnson. Service at Murray City U B Church Wednesday at 2 with burial Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Lewis J. Sabo Murray City Sabo Elizabeth Joseph Columbus Lewis Jr Betty Theodore Francis Chas. Columbus May Johnson U. B Greenlawn

Nelsonville social notes and upcoming events

Miss Betty Howe leaves for Indianapolis to join RCA Manufacturing in personnel after Ohio State MA degree. Methodist Guild meets Tuesday at Mrs. Betts home. Retta Howe class holds meeting tonight at Mrs. Riley’s. Birth announced for Kathleen Ellen Tennihill. families noted. Junior Order plans a benefit party in the IOOF Hall Tuesday night.

Nelsonville Betty Howe Indianapolis R.C.A. Manufacturing Co Ohio State University Howe W. E. Howe N.Y.A Steubenville Methodist Guild Donald Betts Betts Merrill Green Charles Bayliss Stacy Sharp Jack Tennihill Buchtel Kathleen Ellen Frank Rife John Tennihill Margaret Conkle Nelsonville — Junior Order C.F. Hall

Nelsonville Bowler Sid Cook Sparks 286 In Interleague Loss

Nelsonville bowled two losses to Parkersburg in a weekend Inter state League, winning a separate match by 149 pins over Athens. Sid Cook posted a 286 after opening with ten strikes and a six and spare, marking the high performance of the day. Barber's Service faces Wolf Bowling at 7 30 tonight in City League action.

Nelsonville Parkersburg Athens Sid Cook Sid Barber Wolf

High School Class Writes Etiquette Book

The Nelsonville High School Home Economics class under Miss Marjorie Griffith is drafting a book titled Friends. It will define friendship and cover making and keeping friends choosing boyfriends dating etiquette personality and manners.

Nelsonville Webster Nelsonville High School Marjorie Griffith Ohio University

Fight Month Old Boy Hurt in Head Cut Crash

In Nelsonville a collision at Fourth and Poplar involved cars driven by Orville Benson Boudinot Trim ble and Mrs Betty McManaway. Mrs McManaway and her two children Joan age two and Edward eight months were in the vehicle. He sustained a cut on the head according to police.

Nelsonville Orville Benson Boudinot Trimble Betty McManaway Fourth Poplar St

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Hunts

Glouster residents spent weekends in Columbus for the Illinois Ohio State game and visits to relatives. Others hosted or visited family in Marion Fostoria Newark Zanesville Athens and Youngstown with hunting trips in Marion and nearby. The Jacksonville Mothers Club met hosting a Thanksgiving program with readings and a luncheon.

L. E. Richardson Columbus Barbara Columbus School For Girls Lalla Dunnett Inlaw Bernard Swisher T. A. Noon Edward Noon Gail Wallace Charles Pt. Pleasant John Dower Harold Cornwell Athens This City John Shumway al Craft Jacquelyn Ley Ohio University Ravenna Margaret Williams Glouster Youngstown Frank Williams Williams Mate Thomas Murray City Walter Hill Jacksonville

Mrs. Mary Angle Dies at 67 in Columbus

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Angle 67 widow of Edgar F Angle will be at 9 am Wednesday at Holy Name Church with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Joseph O Harrah and Mrs James B Brady two brothers Patrick and William Burnell of Nelsonville two sisters Mrs Anna Arnold and Mrs Frank Arthur and two grandchildren.

Columbus Mary Angle Edgar F. Angle W. Lane Ave Holy Name Church St. Joseph Cemetery Joseph O'Harrah James B. Brady Patrick William Burnell Nelsonville Anna Arnold Frank Arthur Fayette City

Two Men Fined by Mayor Sunday in Nelsonville

Rudolph Bryan of this city pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 25 dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor C. G. Dew on Sunday. Jerald Albaugh of Cardondale also pleaded guilty to a similar complaint and paid 5 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Rudolph Bryan C. G. Dew Jerald Albaugh Carbondale

Court Candidates To Start Work at Once

Twenty eight candidates join the Tom Cat basketball squad in preparation for the season Coach Don Greider expects all to report to the first practice in condition. The football team also begins daily workouts at the stadium with the season opener against New Lexington set for November 28.

John Cunningham Jim Dennison Frank Kamento Charles Carter Fred Householder Leonard Lent Don Cunningham The Scarlet and Gray New Lexington Muskingum Valley Jack Bradley Bob Bryson Paul McClelland Tony Covell David Cox Calvin Davis Charles Jennice Frank Wolf Leo Thompson Wendell Dunlevy Billy Figley Paul McCallister Earl McGee Elton Swart Gene Waldeck Jimmy Wolf Bob Jewell Ted King Stanley Skinner Russell Smith John R. Searls

Rev L E Evans To Speak At PTA Meeting

Nelsonville reports Rev L E Evans as guest speaker for the High School P T A November gathering at 7 15 PM in the Junior High School building. W E A Review meets Tuesday at their Spray Building hall at 7 30 with potluck lunch. Philadorian Lodge No 157 F A M holds reg meeting at the Masonic Temple at 7 30 with one candidate to receive degree work.

Nelsonville L. E. Evans P.T.A W.E.A. Review Spray Building Philadorian Lodge No. 157 Masonic Temple

Financing of Dam Will Be Aided by Sale of Tickets

Burr Oak Dam Association launches a financial drive with one dollar membership tickets sold to fund the Burr Oak Dam project. Tickets are available through local volunteers and businesses including Poston Mine and Mine 255 workers, Corning residents, Gamwell's Store, and Nye Chevrolet Glouster, with pledges from Mine 255 and Mine 267 unions.

Glouster Burr Oak Dam Association Burr Oak Dam William Sisson Leo Masterson Poston Millfield Malcolm Higgins Francis Mason Leo Radkowski Corning O. L. Easley Lester Zimmer Dan Kovach Gamwell’s Store Co. F. Wallace L. K. Heiskell George Campbell Nye Chevrolet

Plan Benefit Show For High School

Jacksonville event features magician Bobbs at J-T High School on Tuesday evening November 18. Proceeds support the athletic debt while the Junior Class sells candy and pop.

Jacksonville J-T High School

Nelsonville Unemployment Office Closed for Thanksgiving

The Nelsonville Office of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation will be closed on Thursday November 20 for Thanksgiving Day. All persons scheduled to contact the office on that day will report on Friday November 21.

Nelsonville Bureau of Unemployment Compensation

RUX Compound Promises Relief for Rheumatic Pain

A testimonial advertising RUX Compound liquid claims rapid relief from rheumatic like pains and sore muscles. Mr. Jefferson Kidd of Lansing Ohio recounts improved sleep and activity after using RUX and urges readers to trial the product at BALL Drug Store Nelsonville.

Jefferson Kidd Lansing Ohio Rux Ball Drug Store

Burr Oak Dam Association Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday

GLOUSTER An important meeting of the Burr Oak Dam Association will be held Tuesday evening at the Hotel Gordon at 7 45. All officers and directors are urged to attend.

Glouster Burr Oak Dam Association Gordon

Glouster GHS Holds Annual Banquet and Dance Tickets On Sale

Glouster high school faces a social highlight as tickets go on sale for the GHS football banquet and dance. The event, Saturday November 22 at the high school auditorium, includes a turkey dinner and will feature Roger Kittle as toastmaster. Former coaches are welcomed, with a large crowd expected from the community. Japanese radio listeners must pay about 25 cents monthly.

Glouster GHS Glouster Pta Roger Kittle

Class Meeting at Hollister Home

The Dorcas Class of Hollister A.B. Sunday School met at Mrs. Emma Bailey’s home with seven members. Scripture was read by Mrs. Tempie McGee and a reading given by Mrs. Florence Hodgson. A luncheon followed and gifts were exchanged. Next meeting set for December 3 at Mrs. Dew’s home with a potluck lunch.

Dew Florence Hodgson

Mrs Sarah L Mc Govern Died In Columbus

Mrs Sarah L Mc Govern widow of the late Michael M McGovern of Corning died Saturday at 1 45 PM at her Columbus home after a stroke.Mr McGovern was known in the valley for years with the New York Central Railroad police based in Corning.GLOUSTER The Junior Progressive Study Club meets at 7 30 PM at Mrs Al Craft's Fairlawn Ave home.

Glouster Sarah L. McGovern Michael M. McGovern Corning Columbus McGovern New York Central Railroad Police Junior Progressive Study Club al Craft Fairlawn Ave

Mrs. McClain Hosts Past Chiefs Club Meeting

Mrs Mae McLain hosted the Past Chief's Club at her home on Thursday evening. A mystery package was won by Mrs Anna Echstenkamper. Christmas party invitations were drawn for Mrs Bessie Thompson's home. Readings by Grace Zimmer and others. prizes to Kate Vaughn and Nell Lawson. Refreshments served to 19 members and one guest.

Glouster Mae McLain Anna — Echstenkamper Bessie Thompson Grace Zimmer Margaret Hemsley Fang Emberg Kate Vaughn Isabel Hemsley Nell Lawson

Olive Tablets Promote Liver Bile Flow and Digestion

An ad promoting Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claims to stimulate bile secretion and improve digestion and constipation. It touts the vegetable formula as cleansing and muscularly toning the intestines with prices listed as 15¢, 30¢, and 60¢ available at all drugstores.

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