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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Community Chest reaches halfway mark for 1941 drive

Nelsonville’s Community Chest fund is about one half subscribed with total pledges of 1223.57 and cash of 902.67. Donor list includes firms like Modern Plumbing Co and Nelsonville Tribune and many individuals organized in three giving brackets. Additional names to be published later.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Community Chest Fund Earl Baker Edward Sharp Donald Sheffield James Knight Modern Plumbing Co Gem Pharmacy Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville Lumber Co Nelsonville Tribune J. L. Webb Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co A. & P. Store Coca Cola Co Kroger Grocery the Messenger Ohio Fuel Gas Co Central P.T.A Business & Professional Women's Club W. T. Bean W. H. Hyde C. D. Shafer & Co Hocking Valley Brick Co Baird Bros Ohio Bell Telephone Co C. H. Bartlett Tri Psi Sorority Dorothy Wightman P. B. Verity L. J. Krieg Gerald Baird John Saltz Paul Shearer Irma Wilson C. W. Backus C. G. Sheppard Mona Bateman E. M. Wright George Besco Cecil Shafer R. D. Gardner East P. T. A Jack Raybould Roy Barron James Smith Walter Morrison Robert Eddy Guy Cox Oliver Lineback Warren Badger O. E. DeVol Frances Grace Scott Ed Dewhurst Jerry Sanders Parker Huddy P. L. Allen Tom Mathewson Ed Murphy Mabel Washburn Arthur Wallace Albert Patton A. Hostetter Marjorie Hickman Parker Sniffen W. E. Siddle Clarence Sowers F. C. Betts James Beard Clarence Kelly W. F. Powell Della Shafer W. L. Barker Edith Stiers Ed L. Juniper E. FE. Bell Lou Mabel Shafer E. R. Baker H. B. Moore Freda M. Smith D. Walker Patricia Clifford L. R. Powell James Sharp C. A. Stover Lillian Barber Wilbert Hall Clarence Shockley Kiam Oakley Thelma Starkey Alice Perry Tom Lax Mary Sayers John Owens Frances Bennett Fred C. Voight Freda J. Zeiber Lawton Hargis E. Weltzheimer J. B Preston Vivian Kirkendall Ray Foughty Alex Geenter C. E. Hutchins Clyde McDaniel Chester Reeves F. J. O'Mara Harry Hickman

Valley Lodge to Honor Scott Runion

Valley Lodge No. 169 will meet and serve lunch in honor of Scott Runion who was made a life member after 50 years with the Nelsonville order. All members urged to attend. Nelsonville group will travel to Racine Friday evening to join a lodge session per William Howe.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Scott Runion Nelsonville Order Racine William Howe

Scout Troop 66 Plans Thanksgiving Day Hike

Nelsonville Troop 66 Boy Scouts gather at West School Thursday at 7 30 a m for a Thanksgiving hike led by scoutmaster Wilbur D Mender. They expect to return before noon to join family celebrations.

Scout Troop 66 Nelsonville Troop 66 Boy Scouts West School Wilbur D. Mender

Quintet To Open Season Tonight at Rockbridge

Nelsonville High School opens the 1941 42 season tonight at Rockbridge in the first of seven out of town games. Coach Carl Campbell plans to test several lineups as all 13 varsity players are likely to see action to gauge defense and offense.

Nelsonville Rockbridge Carl Campbell

Thanksgiving Eve Services To Be Held

Thanksgiving services will be held this evening at 7 o clock at the First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville. Rev W M George of the Methodist Church will preside and the church choir will sing. Rev L E Evans of the Church of Christ will deliver the sermon.

Nelsonville— Union First Presbyterian Church W. M. George Methodist Church L. E. Evans Church of Christ

Nelsonville Social Notes

Nelsonville society items report a Dew Chapter D A R meeting with a scholarship contribution to Miss Madeline Killian. new member Miss Florence Brewer. a musical number by Imogene and Shirley Sayre. articles on the American Flag. defense talk. book review. and a "Why I Am Thankful" feature. Also note West End Stitchers meet Nov 19. a birth announced for a daughter born Nov 18 in Springfield. Fidelis Class Thanksgiving program with officer installation.

Nelsonville E. E Bel Gay Aumiller P. W. Hickman Elizabeth Zane Dew D.A.R Madeline Killian Lincoln Memorial Harrington Ellis Island Florence Brewer Athens Dayton Brewer A. R. Ely Imogene Shirley Sayre Nixon

Meeting Postponed for Golden Rule Sunday School Class

The Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church postpones its meeting to Thursday evening the Navy 27 at 7 home of Mrs Nelle Elliott Walnut Street.

Methodist Church Navy Nelle Elliott Walnut St

Families Visit Across Ohio In Lawful Weekend Travel

Mr and Mrs J H Duckler spent the week end in Zanesville as guests of Welby L Whaley and family Rev and Mrs Lloyd Evans and son Lloyd visited the former's parents at Scott O Mrs John Love stayed with her two sons Dr Gilbert Love and Mr Arthur Love and families in Columbus Dr Gilbert Love came here for his mother this afternoon.

J. H. Duckler Zanesville Welby L. Whaley Lloyd Evans Lloyd Scott, O John Love Gilbert Love Arthur Love Columbus Jack Munden Ohio State University E. E. Munden S. S. Danford Merle Danford Trimble Ball Nelle Frances Hatch Wellston Edmund Beshara Cleveland Mike Beshara Merril Ogg Norris Jerry Haas Middletown Dorothy Danford Capital University Bernarda Danford Western College C. F. Danford Joe Gaskalla Harvey Maxwell Billy Dayton Emmett Gaskalla Elyria Everett Gaskalla Newark L. A. Faires Orland Richardson Findlay W. O. Bailey Thomas Williams, Jr South Charleston M. M. LeFavor C. F. Hyde Ferndale

Annual Glouster football banquet rescheduled to Nov 29

Glouster High School football banquet and dance sponsored by the PTA, originally set for Saturday Nov 22, is postponed to Saturday Nov 29 because no suitable orchestra could be secured. The kitchen and dining room committee meeting at 6 30 this evening at Mrs. Ray White's home is also postponed.

Glouster Glouster High School PTA Ray White

Glouster Firemen Respond to Repeated Blazes at Home

Glouster Fire Department made three runs to the Sam Cacara residence in Little Italy on Tuesday. The first fire at 2 40 p m was blamed on an overheated stove. After extinguishing it chief Crawford inspected the premises. A second call at 4 30 p m and a third at 6 00 p m followed with no explanation of origin. Fire investigators planned a morning review.

Glouster Sam Cacara Little Italy John Crawford Crawford F. H. Heck Willis Blower Cacara Columbus

Men Plan To Build Fireplace for Church

November meeting of the Men’s Brotherhood at Glouster Methodist Church hosted a Trimble Church delegation. C Elmer Turner spoke and Rev J A Thompson read Kipling poems. The group formed a committee to build a large open fireplace to heat the basement.

Glouster Men's Brotherhood Glouster Methodist Church Trimble Methodist Church C. Elmer Turner Kipling J. A. Thompson John S. Browser Elmer Turner Ernest Parker Thomas W. Figley

Sonny Kittrell Named Scout Senior Leader

Eighteen Boy Scouts and eight Cubs met at the Glouster Methodist Church with Joe Stratton, Athens County scout executive. Sonny Kittrell was named acting senior patrol leader and the group planned a hike Saturday leaving at 10 30 a m and returning about 2 30 p m. New registrations Roger Cox and Billy Gibbs were noted and a new bugle was displayed. Stratton will contact parents to recruit younger boys and a parents training course will be offered at the Church of Christ, sponsor of the Cub pack.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church Joe Stratton Athens County Sonny Kittrell Roger Cox Billy Gibbs Stratton Church of Christ

Glouster Att'y George W. Rose Seriously Ill at Home

Serious illness keeps attorney George W. Rose from receiving visitors at his Republic Avenue home after a heart attack Sunday afternoon. He had prior health issues and attended the Illinois Ohio State football game Saturday. Private Ewart Henry returns from Camp Roberts California to Detroit for prior work, released for being over 28 at induction. Also Jacksonville to host a free Thanksgiving night dance at the Mohawk Aerie F E for members and families.

Glouster George W. Rose Republic Ave Mr. Rose Ewart Henry Camp Roberts Calif U. S. Army Detroit Ewatt Army Jacksonville Mohawk Aerie F. E The Aerie

Holiness Mission to Hold Key Meeting in East Millfield

An important meeting is scheduled this Thursday at 7 p m by Holiness Mission members in East Millfield. Rev. Howard Simpson serves as pastor of the church.

Chauncey Holiness East Millfield Howard Simpson

Nelsonville Elks Hold Annual Inspection and Dinner

Nelsonville Lodge No. 543 Elks held its annual inspection with about 150 attendees including visitors from Athens Newark Logan and surrounding cities. Exalted Ruler Dave Bennett and staff conferred degrees on five candidates while Rey Mitchell Newark district deputy praised the ritualistic work. A turkey dinner preceded the session and speeches followed.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge B. P. O. Elks Athens Lodge Homer Gaul Newark Logan Dave Bennett Rey Mitchell Mr. Gaul John Cross Alex Moore Howard Warner Bennett

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Parties

Glouster social notes record a Monday surprise party for Mildred Nida hosted by Mrs. Ernest Vernon with a handkerchief shower and guests including Mrs. Ira Stansberry and daughter Delores. Other gatherings involve checker club visits at Mrs. Hazel Jauchius home, plus visits from Jack Munden of Ohio State, and several Trimble and Wellston visitors over Thanksgiving.

Glouster Ernest Vernon Front Street Mildred Nida Ira Stansberry Delores Clophia Smith Maxine Lenore Moody Irene Sharlike Donna Mae Brunton Inez Cotter Garnet Andrews Cynthia Lou Vernon Gene Nida Hazel Jauchius the Plains Checker Club Jauchius Mary Johnston Kate Hinton Emma Heffken Clara Morris Edna Bingman Kate Vaughn Bessie West Flo Henry Lizzie McKee Julia Byers Mrs. Janchius

Shawnee Social Notes Report Weddings and Visits

Shawnee notes announce the marriage of a Conn daughter to Thomas F Heil of Cleveland with attendants Jesse nne Conn and Jean Moody. Local visitors include Bert Dittoe and Bob Norris with families, and Elyria Morgantown trips. Declamations by Miss Helen Turner and Carl Barckoff noted at church events.

Shawnee Jesse M. Conn Cleveland Thomas F. Heil Jessenne Conn Jean Moody Heil Bert Dittoe Lancaster Bob Norris Philo Carrie Mellencamp Bertrand Norris Grover Browning Mozell Morgantown Francis Callahan Anthony Ellis Elyria Helen Turner Prince of Peace Carl Barckoff John Gilbert Sibley Laura O'Farrel Emma Sharshall Edna Humble Lura Auer Columbus Delmar Auker Harrison Scham Zanesville Luma Norris

Marine enlistment for Chauncey youth Russell

Fred Russell Jr of Chauncey Michigan enlisted in the U S Marines and is stationed at Paris Island South Carolina. He attended Chauncey schools and lived with his grandparents on Ellis Avenue Ellis Ave in Chauncey.

Chauncey Fred Russell, Jr Fred Russell Pontiac, Mich U. S. Marines South Carolina Marine Barracks Paris Island Russell Clarence Russell Ellis Ave

Barber's Service Tops Wolf Bowling in City League

Nelsonville action saw Barber's Service defeat Wolf Bowling three straight games to bid for fifth place. The Thursday match between Mechems and Galvins Sohio was postponed and rescheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Nelsonville Barber Wolf Mechems Galvins Sohio

Lenore Young to Wed Robert Wright in Springfield

Corning notices Lenore Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Wade Young plans to marry Robert Wright of Springfield on Thursday November 20. Miss Young has taught English and Latin at the Corning High School and resigned this fall to take a teaching post in Akron schools.

Corning Wade Young Lenore Robert Wright Springfield Young Akron

Mrs Maxwell Taken By Ambulance To Zanesville Hospital

Mrs Claude Maxwell was transported by J G Blower ambulance to the Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville for observation following an incident on Friday.

Claude Maxwell J. G. Blower Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville

High School Basketball at Home Wednesday Night

The local team faces Crooksville here Wednesday night November 19 at 7 30. Corning defeated Moxahala here and Gibisonville Friday night.

Crooksville Corning Moxahala Gibisonville

Funeral rites for Civil War veteran Fred Miller

Funeral services were held at the Quinn home for 96 year old Fred Miller who died Friday night after a fall. Rev. E C Hardin led the service and burial followed at Millertown Cemetery by J G Blower. Miller an ex mine superintendent and plumber, was born Oct 9 1845 in New York and survived by nieces and nephews. His wife had died 12 years earlier. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of Columbus Blue Masonic lodge and Mt Vernon Commandery in Columbus.

Fred Quinn Fred Miller Quinn E. C. Hardin Millertown J. G. Blower Columbus Blue Masonic Lodge Mt. Vernon Columbus New York State

Local Social Notes Include Family Visits Across States

Mrs Elizabeth Roberts returned home to Columbus after care at her daughter's. Donley Edwards family and Janet visited Jones in Chicago and Jack Miller at Chanute Field. Grace Morrison returned home after visiting Miss Joan Edwards in Congo. Wayne Ross and son Edwin of Zanesville visited Charles Schlingerman and Lance Hodgson in Hemlock. Billa Ramsey left for extended visit with relatives in Vinton County. James Hardy of Niles visited Tuck Hardy. their son Jimmy joined after a three week visit with grandparents during which his mother had goitre surgery.

Elizabeth Roberts Columbus Donley Edwards Janet Raymond Jones Chicago Jack Miller Chanute Field Grace Morrison Clara Wilson Joan Edwards Congo Wayne Ross Edwin Zanesville Charles Schlingerman Lance Hodgson Hemlock Billa Ramsey Vinton County James Hardy Niles Tuck Hardy Jimmy

Entertainers Welcome Guests in May Avenue Home

Chauncey and Mrs Clif ford Fink hosted a Sunday gathering at their May Avenue home. Guests included Avril Barnhouse and granddaughter Audrey, Elizabeth Gregory, Ruth Gregory, Marjorie Gregory, Wraren Starkey of Wellston Ohio. The Gregory sisters and Warren Starkey visited Regsy Shields on Converse Street and Oakley Barnhouse’s family on Bailey Run.

Chauncey Clifford Fink May Ave Avril Barnhouse Audrey Elizabeth Gregory Ruth Gregory Marjorie Gregory Wraren Starkey Wellston Ohio Gregory Warren Starkey Regsy Shields Converse St Oakley Barnhouse Bailey Run

Funeral in Chauncey for Mrs Alice Kelzenburg

Mrs Alice Safreed Kelzenburg wife of the late Theodore Kelzenburg Sr dies while visiting in Dayton. Funeral held at Church of God Chauncey with Rev Clarence Way and Rev James Diggins officiating. Burial in Hill Top Cemetery. She leaves children grandchildren and a brother.

Chauncey Church of God At Alice Safreed Kelzenburg Theodore Kelzenburg Dayton Lexington Ave Clarence Way James Diggins Corning Church Elsie Staley John Marshall James Loper Wiley Ryan Howard Pennell Tim Mitchell Clarence Bricker Stanley Norris Hill Top Kelzenburg Chauncey Mine Theodore Kelzenburg Jr Florence Way

Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Open Season With Alumni

Chauncey Dover schools dismiss for Thanksgiving recess and will resume Monday November 24. Wednesday night the Chauncey Dover Blue Devils open basketball season hosting the Alumni at 8 30 with reserves at 7 30.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils

Maine hunting trip ends with four deer brought home

Chauncey Dr C Nile Sanders of Millfield Dr L D Nelson The Plains Dr John Sprague Samuel Erskine and Walter Musgrave of Athens returned Sunday night from a two weeks hunting trip in Maine. They brought home four deer.

Chauncey C. Nile Sanders Millfield L. D. Nelson the Plains John Sprague Samuel Erskine Walter Musgrave Athens Maine

Birth of Son Nelson Wayne Cline in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs John Cline announce the birth of a 9 pound son Nelson Wayne on Thursday November 13 at their home on Mill Street Chauncey. The baby is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Frank A Cline of Main Street Chauncey and C R Burns of Russell Kentucky. Mrs Cline formerly lived in Amesville.

Chauncey John Cline Daisy Burns Nelson Wayne Mill St Frank A. Cline F. Main St C. R. Burns Russell, Ky

Visitors gather for Fulton family dinner in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton of Millfield hosted guests from Friday through Sunday including their daughter Mrs Loretta Bowers and children Loretta Mae and Richard Dan Bowers of Columbus. Dinner Saturday honored the Fultons with covers for seven guests. Martha Bible Class meeting in Millfield Church of Christ shifts from Friday to Saturday at Mrs Viola Wade's home.

Chauncey Daniel Fulton Millfield Loretta Bowers Loretta Mae Richard Dan Columbus Martha Bible Church of Christ Viola Wade

Some Donts for Pimples Advertisement

Don t scratch and don t squeeze pimples to avoid infection. Peterson s Ointment provides quick relief for itching pimples eczema and irritated skin and offers a money back guarantee after one application. It also soothes tired itchy feet and cracked toes at 35c in all druggists.

Peterson

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