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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1941

Page

2

Frank Smith Reviews Book At Rotary Club Meeting

Frank G. Smith reviewed James Burnham's The Managerial Revolution at a Rotary Club gathering Tuesday evening. The discussion centered on changing world conditions and their impact on everyday life. A turkey dinner was served by St. Andrews Parish ladies, with guests George Carr Sherman Lyke Logan Raleigh Edgar Columbus attending.

Nelsonville James Burnham Frank G. Smith Rotary Club St. Andrews Parish George Carr Sherman Lyke Logan Raleigh Edgar Columbus

Area men report for induction at Nelsonville Dec 8

Ten Athens County men from Draft Board No 2 are ordered to report to the American Legion building Nelsonville on December 8 for induction at Fort Hayes Columbus. The group includes Clifton Walraven Jack McWhorter Herbert Lowsey Homer Goodin George Huddy Kenneth Davis Willard Newton James Zarley Charles Johnson Raymond Storer and a colored recruit Denzil Hill. Also noted are 15 men who reported November 12 and Hill who reported November 14. Glouster Willing Workers Class meets Friday at 7 30 at Mrs Leadbetters.

Nelsonville Athens County American Legion Fort Hayes Columbus Clifton Carl Walraven Frost Ohio Jack Vernon McWhorter Carbondale Herbert E. Lowsey New Marshfield Homer Goodin Albany George Earl Huddy Kenneth Orville Davis Athens Willard Emerson Newton James William Zarley Trimble Charles Denver Johnson Chestnut St Raymond Elbert Storer Stewart Denzil Hill

Glouster Dentist Advanced to Head of Fort Thomas Clinic

Captain Lowell Burnell, formerly of Glouster, promoted to head of the dental clinic at Fort Thomas Kentucky. He has been with the medical examining board at Camp Knox Louisville and will report Friday. Captain Burnell and wife Mrs Burnell are visiting his parents in Glouster for Thanksgiving.

Nelsonville Lowell Burnell Glouster Camp Knox Louisville Fort Thomas Burnell William Burnell W. Washington St

Band Boosters Sponsor Semi Formal Dance

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club to host a semi formal dance on Thursday evening November 20 at the K P Hall. Music by Seelbath Orchestra. Dancing 8 to 12. Tickets at the door. Proceeds to retire debt from new instruments and fund new uniforms.

Nelsonville K. of P. Hall Seelbath

Nelsonville Soldier Promoted to Corporal at Fort Bragg

Pvt Max M Kinneer of Nelsonville Route 1 has been promoted to corporal on the recommendation of his battery commander. Fort Bragg officials cite his attention to duty and soldierly qualities. He is the son of Guy Kineer.

Nelsonville Max M. Kinneer Nelsonville Rt. 1 Fort Bragg N. C Second FA Training Regiment Corporal Kinneer Guy Kineer

Wilson Funeral To Be Held Friday

In Nelsonville the Rev J A McEwen and Rev Lloyd Evans will conduct the funeral for Anthony Wilson at the Bremen farm residence Friday at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Bremen.

Nelsonville J. A. McEwen First Presbyterian Church Bremen Lloyd Evans Anthony Wilson

Water Service Suspended in Nelsonville West End

The city will suspend water supply all day Friday November 21 in the west end due to line repairs announced by Service Director Harry West.

Nelsonville Harry West

Thanksgiving Service at Christian Science Church

Thanksgiving Day service at First Church of Christ Scientist on S Congress St featured readings from Psalms and Science and Health, including a morning sermon on Thanks giving. The program included hymns Nos. 162 and 374, a solo by Helen Pickett Steenrod, testimonies, and the benediction from Revelation 7:12. Similar observances are held by The Mother Church in Boston and branches nationwide.

First Church of Christ Scientist S. Congress St United States Ruth J. Brooks Mary Baker Eddy Florence Whitmore Brooks Son Ellis Helen Pickett Steenrod First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts

Miss Pearce Hosts Mizpah Class Social in Nelsonville

Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church met at Miss Louise Pearce’s home on Nov 18 with Elizabeth Linton presiding. Seven members and one guest answered roll call. refreshments followed. The Christmas party will be at Mrs. Bessie Ball’s home on Dec 16.

Louise Pearce Methodist Church Elizabeth Linton Susie Wallace Bessie Ball Daisy Kesterson

Thanksgiving Observance Closes Nelsonville Offices

Nelsonville observes Thanksgiving with all city offices and departments closed Thursday. Public schools close early Wednesday and plans resume Monday. post office banks and Social Security offices suspend operations for the day.

Nelsonville Oliday Social Security Bureau of Unemployment

Chase Circle Meeting at Lynch Home in Athens

Chase Circle of Ruth gathered at the Grace Lynch home in Athens A on Thursday November 6 for a potluck and a comfort for Mrs. Lynch. Eight members and several guests attended. The next meeting is a Christmas gathering at Mrs Pauline Martins on December 4.

Chase Ruth Grace Lynch Athens Lynch Pauline Martin E. H. Martin Ruth Ann Aaron McGrath Ed Martin Pleasanton George B. Spring Albany Vernon West A. E. Graham Jimmie Edward Blackwood Chester Frank Chadwick Harold Chadwick Hattiesburg Lester Cordray E. H. Carbaugh Gallipolis

Mrs Immer Honored At Shower In Glouster

In Glouster on Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Aberts a miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Mike Immer born Anna Florence Aberts. Contests with prizes went to Mrs Jess McGee and Mrs William Horner. Gifts were displayed and many friends attended.

Glouster Edward Aberts Mike Immer Anna Florence Aberts Jess McGee William Horner Henrietta Martha Phelps Josephine Fydroski Harry Aberts Nelson Bullock Henry Fydros

Class Meets Tuesday at Methodist Church in Glouster

The GLOUSTER-Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Dr. J. Wilson with Mrs. Ralph Hines assisting. Prizes were won by Mrs. Mundew, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Banfield and Mrs. Taylor. door prize to Mrs. Munden. They plan a bazaar on December 3 and will serve lunch at noon in the church basement.

Glouster Priscilla Methodist Church J. Wilson Ralph Hines Mundew Elliott Banfield Taylor Munden

Glouster City Faces Vandalism on Street Lights

Glouster City officials report two outlying district street lights broken in recent weeks, likely by rocks, forcing costly replacements. The Board of Public Affairs offers a $25 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions in these property destructions.

Board of Public Affairs

Baptist Church Plans Special Services

Members of the First Baptist Church schedule a Saturday evening get-together on November 22 with a seven o'clock program by T. J. Morris and a free lunch by Gladys Vinney and committee. Sunday November 23 will feature an elaborate all-day program with an installation sermon by Reverend Crabl of Rendville and a morning sermon by Reverend Freeman followed by a free dinner.

Glouster First Baptist Church T. J. Morris Gladys Vinney Crabl Rendville Freeman First Baptist A. G. Freeman Ironton Ora Viney City Thomas Williams J. A. Thompson Baptist Church William Wright Athens Ethel Morris James Crable Helen Leach Gladys Viney

New Pastor Freeman to Be Installed at First Baptist

GLOUSTER A full day program marks the installation of Rev A G Freeman of Ironton as the new minister at First Baptist Church. He will preach the fourth Sunday monthly, with a 9 30 start and multiple musical acts and addresses by local leaders and choirs.

Joint Civic Club Meeting Planned

Glouster Kiwanis Club held a Tuesday meeting at the Hotel Gordon to arrange an inter club meeting with the Malta McConnelsville Rotary Club. Dan Kovach Carl Fielden and C F Wallace named to complete arrangements.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Malta-McConnelsville Rotary Club Dan Kovach Carl Fielden C. F. Wallace

Progressive Study Club Meets At Miss Danford Home

Glouster group gathers Tuesday evening at Miss Lalla Danford residence. Members present two papers. one on Madame Chiang Kai-shek by Mrs. Clyde Harper and another on Winston Churchill by Mrs. William B. Morris. A current events bulletin and discussion follow.

Glouster— Progressive Study Club Lalla Danford Chiange Kai Chek Clyde Harper Winston Churchill William B. Morris

Wedding in Warren Links Davis to Moser

Mrs J L Stephenson returned after visiting relatives in Warren to attend the wedding of Dorothy Louise Davis to Thomas Owen Moser son of Mr and Mrs Philip F Moser of Warren. Mrs Moser is Blanche Phillips daughter. A Junior Endeavors party follows Friday at 2 pm at the Church of Christ with a potluck lunch for ages six to twelve.

Glouster J. L. Stephenson Warren Dorothy Louise Davis Thomas Owen Moser Philip F. Moser Moser Blanche Phillips Church of Christ

TON JON Endorsed By Athens Woman For Nerve And Digestive Relief

Mrs. Lillie McKibben of Zaleski near Athens credits TON JON with dramatic improvement after years of indigestion headaches and gallbladder pains. She reports better health weight gain and renewed appetite after a few weeks of use and urges others to try the medicine. Sold in Nelsonville Ohio only at THE GEM PHARMACY K of P. Bldg. Nelsonville.

Ball Drug Store Nelsonville Lillie McKibben Zaleski Ohio Athens Methodist Church Ton Jon

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