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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1941

Page

2

Paul Brown to Speak at Nelsonville Banquet

Ohio State coach Paul Brown will be guest speaker at a Nelsonville community banquet on January 7. A dinner committee was named and plans to meet December 3 at 7 PM to finalize arrangements.

Athens Messe Paul Brown Ohio State Nelsonville Ohio State University Columbus Brown Estel Crabtree Miller Wilson Robert Ohlinger E. J. Arnold Harry Kelly L. L Krieg Massillon Michigan Chauncey Boosters

Auxiliary of UMW of A To Hold Meeting

All members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the UMW of A are requested to attend a meeting at the Star Theater in Buchtel on Thursday evening November 27. A potluck supper will be served and there will be a handkerchief shower for members with November birthdays.

Buchtel Ladies Auxiliary The U.M.W. of A Star Theater

Wolf Team Upsets Galvin's Sohio in City League bowling

Wolf Bowling pulled an upset by defeating Galvin's Sohio two games to one in the City League on Monday. Hod Cope led with a 202 single and 566 series. Tonight Barber Service meets Mechem at 7 and Neiman tangles with Smith Linen at 9.

Nelsonville Wolf Galvin Sohio Hod’ Cope Barber Service Mechem Neiman Smith Linen

Nelsonville Methodist class plans Christmas dinner and gift exchange

Seventeen members of Class No. 21 of the Nelsonville Methodist Church, hosted by Mrs. Florence Coakley, plan a Christmas dinner at the church on December 15 and a gift exchange at Mrs. Inman’s home after. Reservations are requested by December 12 to Mrs. Frank O Mara or Mrs. Rachel Inman. Officers elected include Venice Brown president Blanche Jonas vice president Mary Lines secretary and Irma Wilson treasurer. A potluck supper closed the meeting.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Florence Coakley Freda Newton Frank O'Mara Rachel Inman Inman Venice Brown Blanche Jonas Mary Lines Irma Wilson

Circle Four meets at Mrs Shough home Wednesday 7 30

Circle No 4 of the W S C S of the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs Pete Shough Wednesday evening at 7 30 o'clock All members urged to be present.

The Methodist Church Pete Shough

Richardson couple announce birth of son John Jeffreys

Mr and Mrs Oscar Richardson of Columbus announce the birth of a 9 pound son named John Jeffreys on Sunday November 23. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C W Monks and Mr and Mrs Alfred Richardson of Nelsonville.

Oscar Richardson Columbus John Jeffreys C. W. Monks Alfred Richardson Nelsonville

Local residents share holiday travels and visits

Mr and Mrs Estel Crabtree returned Monday from Ann Arbor Michigan where they attended the Ohio State Michigan game. Roy Washburn of Wooster spent the latter part of the week with his parents Mr and Mrs Co E Washburn. Mr and Mrs William Morgan are spending Thanksgiving in Philadelphia visiting their son Vance and Mrs Morgan. Mr and Mrs John V Wood returned Monday after two weeks with their son in New York City and on return spent the end of the week with Mr and Mrs Austin Wood in Wheeling West Virginia.

Estel Crabtree Ann Arbor Mich Roy Washburn Wooster E. Washburn William Morgan Philadelphia Vance Morgan John V. Wood

Boy Scout Troop 64 To Have Inspection

Nelsonville report notes Troop 64 will hold its annual inspection tonight at 7 p m in the Eagle Building basement. Scouts are urged to wear full uniforms and contact Bob Wilson or Ted Barnhart if unable to attend.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Troop 64 Eagle Bob Wilson Ted Barnhart

James Fisk Dies Sunday In Michigan

James Harri son Fisk aged 54 died Sunday in Jackson Michigan. He was born in Nelsonville and survived by four brothers Edward Arley Nelsonville William Emmanuel Columbus and one sister Mrs Bessie Stracke Columbus. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 30 p m at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street burial at Greenlawn with Rev B A Awe officiating.

Nelsonville James Harrison Harry) Fisk Jackson Mich Imlack Fisk Edward Arley William Emmanuel Columbus Bessie Stracke Edward Fisk E. Poplar St Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St B. A. Awe Greenlawn

Cooks Are Now in Philippine Mission

Nelsonville friends of Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Cook report a Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions cable noting temporary assignment of the cooks to service in the Philippines. Mailing address at present is care of Rev. Stephen L. Smith in Manila.

Nelsonville W. T. Cook Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Philippine Mission Philippines Stephen L. Smith Manila Philippine Islands

Happy Hustler Class Plans Holiday Party

Plans for a Christmas party to be held at the home of Mrs. Clark Jiiden on Friday evening December 19 were made by members of the Happy Hustler Class of the Methodist Church. Assisting hostesses include Mrs. Hazel Cleland Mrs. George Simpson and Mrs. Phyllis Martin. The Friday night meeting, led by president Mrs. Laura Watson, included a business period devotionals and a program. Refreshments were served.

Racine Clark Jiiden Happy Hustler Methodist Church Hazel Cleland George Simpson Phyllis Martin Laura Watson

Sharpnack Birth in Racine Family Welcomes Fifth Child

Mr and Mrs Jack Sharpnack of Racine R D announce the birth of an 11 pound daughter born Sunday evening at their home. The baby is the fifth child in the family.

Racine Jack Sharpnack Racine, R. D

Racine Social and Personal Notes

Mr and Mrs Jake Gaul and children spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Frank Gaul in Chester. Gideon Roush of Le tav Falls visited Thursday with Ralph Neigler and family in Racine. Ralph Neigler and son Forest, employed at Sandusky, were at home for the day. Mrs Howard Neigler and daughter Selma with sisters Maude Johnson and Josie Pickens visited their uncle William Burr in Racine. Charlie M Smith of Athens stayed with Ernest Smith during the week. Mrs George Osborn visited Clifford Holter and family in Racine. Ralph Hayman and family dined with Howard Miles. Bonnie of Franklin joined. Joseph Martin of Piketon spent the weekend with Fred Crenshaw. Floyd Wolfe of Athens visited Mae Wolfe in Racine R D. Carolyn Yost, nursing student in Columbus, spent Thursday with her mother Mattie Yost Racine R D. Morris Hardin and sons Billie and Bobbie of Ravenna, with Jessie Neigler, spent Thursday evening with Roscoe Hardin in Syracuse.

Racine Jake Gaul Mr. Gaul Frank Gaul Chester Gideon Roush Letart Falls Ralph Neigler Son Forest Sandusky Howard Neigler Selma William Burri R. D Charlie M. Smith Athens Smith Ernest Smith George Osborn Clifford Holter Ralph Hayman Howard Miles Bonnie Franklin Joseph Martin Piketon Columbus Mattie Yost Morris Hardin Billie Bobbie Ravenna Jessie Neigler Roscoe Hardin Syracuse George Brown Minersville Raymond Brown Clyde Brown Marlene Victor Brown Danny Suzanne Edgar Thomas John Edgar Elmer Brown Allen Ernest Jones Ohio State University Stanley Jones Norman Kloes Mulberry Ave Lancaster J. T. McLain Victor Stewart Linda Jane Frank Stewart Roy Jones Stewart Margaret Jones H. D. Boney Marietta H. E. Boney Union Ave Royal Thomas Margaret Paul Thomas Pt. Pleasant W. Va N. C. Stout Maxine Russell St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Agnes Russell Butternut Ave William Downie Cleveland C. E. W. Downie Lincoln Hill Jacob Elberfeld Margaret Ann Strauss Christ Hospital Cincinnati Otto Strauss Frank Hepp Vera C. B. Miller

Pomeroy Social Notes Bride Wed in Single Ring Ceremony

Miss Juanita Egnor married Mr. Charles Bowen in a morning ceremony at Rev. Scott Westerman’s home in Galli polis. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Egnor of Rutland, works in a dentist office in Pomeroy and the couple's honeymoon went to Huntington West Virginia before returning Sunday evening.

Pomeroy Scott Westerman Gallipolis Juanita Egnor A. L. Egnor Rutland Charles Bowen Raymond Bowen Middleport Egnor Rutland High School C. E. W. Downie Huntington W. Va

Gallipolis Officials Await Barium Plant Decision

Gallipolis officials and Chamber of Commerce await a decision by Barium Reduction Corporation management in South Charleston West Virginia on locating a unit in or near Gallipolis. The site choice, due this week, will weigh flood risk and potential for about 3 000 square feet of floor space with skilled labor.

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Barium Reduction Corporation Management South Charleston W. Va Ohio James Pierce, Jr Barjum Reduction Company Pierce Kanawha Valley

Elks Initiate Three To Hold Memorial in Gallipolis

Gallipolis Lodge of Elks initiated O C Zimmerman, Robert Sheets, and Charles Tillis of Arbuckle W Va into the order Monday night. A buffet supper followed. Members will attend a morning service at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday Dec 7 for Ellis Memorial Day. Plans for a Christmas week party are being considered.

Gallipolis O. C. Zimmerman Robert Sheets Charles Tillis Arbuckle W. Va Gallipolis Lodge of Elks First Presbyterian Church Ellis

Speed Trap Complaints Prompt State Patrol Action

Following numerous complaints about a speed trap on Highway 7 near Coal Grove in Lawrence County, Gallipolis Post State Patrol will take remedial steps. Out‑of‑state drivers are said to be most annoyed, and constitute the majority of reports.

Gallipolis Coal Grove Lawrence County Gallipolis Post State Patrol

Membership Growth for Rural Youth Group in Gallia County

Gallia County Rural Youth Group reports rising membership with a strong likelihood of about 150 new members by year end. A Christmas party is planned with a decorated tree and gift exchange, though the venue and date are not yet announced. Refreshments will be provided.

Gallipolis

Funeral Rites Held For Arch M. Spires

Cheshire township residents attended funeral services for Arch M. Spires in Gallipolis at Rutland on Tuesday. He had lived in the Kgger neighborhood earlier, and his brother Lewis remains in Cheshire. Dr. C. E. Holzer travels to Washington for a Friends of the Land meeting and other business.

Gallipolis Cheshire Township Arch M. Spires Rutland Kgger Lewis Cheshire Washington C. E. Holzer Directorate of Friends of the Land

IPOLIS Clara Ward to present program at Rotary Club

Clara June Ward will present a program at the Ipsolis Rotary Club tonight. The event highlights local civic activities and community engagement through Ward's presentation.

Ipolis Clara June Ward Su Farisecs Protonight

Bailes Named Administrator of Roberts Estate

Gallipolis Perry J Bailes appointed administrator of the estate of George W Roberts of this city.

Gallipolis Perry J. Bailes George W. Roberts

French Pioneers First to Use Airplanes Extensively

The article notes that the French led early adoption of aircraft use, marking a significant milestone in aviation history.

92nd Birthday Dinner for J L O Dell in Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs C A O Dell hosted a family dinner Thursday honoring J L O Dell's 92nd birthday in Centenary neighborhood. Attending were out of town relatives from Columbus Fremont Thurman and Charleston as well as local family. Others visiting included Miss June O Dell and Rev L W Gishler speaking at Christ Church Guild.

Gallipolis C. A O'Dell J. L. O'Dell Centenary H. F. Thompson Columbus Merrill O'Dell Fremont Phillip Wilson Margaret O’dell Thurman O'Dell June O'Dell White Cross Hospital, Columbus Lewis Weber Gishler Christ Church Guild Pt. Pleasant

Red Cross Roll Call Campaign Grows in Gallipolis

Red Cross headquarters in the courthouse reports a successful drive as memberships and special gifts show strong gains. Campaigners prepare final reports with tabulation to begin late this week and chairman Carl C. Byers may call a committee meeting to boost efforts before the month end closing date.

Gallipolis Red Cross Carl C. Byers

Kanauga Schools Reopen After Measles Closure

Ka nauga schools in Gallia County resume operation after a one week closure due to measles. The illness has not appeared in other county communities and precautions are being taken to isolate it within Kanauga.

Gallipolis Kanauga

Decoration of Gallipolis Library Completed

Interior and exterior decorating at the Gallipolis public library is finished. The interior paintings harmonize and present a handsome appearance. A decorated Christmas tree is planned by Mrs Kenneth Davis, librarian, and the story hour for children will be continued this year. A number of late books have been added and patronage increases as colder weather arrives.

Gallipolis Public Library Kenneth Davis

Byers To Attend OHSPA Meeting in Columbus

Carl C. Byers secretary treasurer of the Ohio High School Principals Association will spend the weekend in Columbus to present the budget to the directorate of the Ohio Education Association and confer with Kenneth Ray state director of education about revision of high school standards.

Gallipolis Ohio High School Principals’ Association Carl C. Byers Columbus Ohio Education Association Kenneth Ray

Suspend County Mattress Making Program

Gallia County suspends its mattress making project until the new year. About 780 of 1560 applications have been completed. The pause cites farmers institutes and other December rural activities, a poll of potential makers, and a shortage of cotton with no new applications being accepted.

Gallipolis

Two Are in Hospital After Auto Accident

Gallipolis reports Elmer Richard son 28 and Everett Mollohan 42 of Arbuckle West Virginia hospitalized with chest and head injuries from a car crash earlier in the week. Richardson’s injuries may be serious and Mollohan is less seriously hurt.

Gallipolis Elmer Richardson Everett Mollohan Arbuckle W. Va Richardson Mollohan

Mrs. Oiler Injured in Buffalo Collision

Mrs Otto Oiler of Nitro West Virginia was treated at Holzer Hospital for multiple cuts and bruises after a car carrying her husband and three children collided with a truck near Buffalo West Virginia. The other passengers were uninjured.

Gallipolis Otto Oiler Nitro W. Va Holzer Hospital Buffalo

Grange Elects Officers Initiate in January

Gallipolis Newly chosen officers for Springfield Grange to be initiated early in January are Marguerite Moore master H D Mossman overseer Mrs C V Ward lecturer C V Ward Walter Neal Katherine Green stewards Mrs T M Moore chaplain Theodore McCutcheon treasurer Farl Smeltzer secretary Stephen Sisson gatekeeper Mrs Dorcas Adams Ceres Mrs Arlena Keith Pomona Katherine Smeltzer Flora Mrs Cecil Denney pianist Mrs Hal Schwartzwalder chorister Walling Corwin legislative agent George Keith business agent Nellie Mossman Ethel Kemper Myrtle Neal executive committee Mae McCutcheon Hat tie Smeltzer Myrtle Neal home economics committee.

Gallipolis Springfield Grange Marguerite Moore H. D. Mossman C. V. Ward Walter Neal Katherine Green T. M. Moore Theodore McCutcheon Farl Smeltzer Stephen Sisson Dorcas Adams Ceres Arlena Keith Pomona Katherine Smeltzer Flora Cecil Denney Hal Schwartzwalder Walling Corwin George Keith Nellie Mossman Ethel Kemper Myrtle Neal Mae McCutcheon Hattie Smeltzer

Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Thomas Gray

Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Gray at Vinton Baptist Church were largely attended. Rev. Harvey Bolton of Rutland conducted the service and interment followed at Vinton Memorial Park. Mrs. Gray died in Columbus Saturday after a major surgical operation.

Gallipolis Thomas Gray Vinton Baptist Church Harvey Bolton Rutland Vinton Memorial Park

Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallipolis Area

Edison Baxter 28 and Garnet Taylor 18 of Point Pleasant receive a marriage license. Glen E. Mealy 21 of Roanoke Virginia and Mary Ellen Butcher 21 of Roanoke also obtain a license.

Gallipolis Edison Baxter Garnet Taylor Pt. Pleassant Glen E. Mealy Mary Ellen Butcher Roanoke

Letter Urges Health Seal Purchases in Gallipolis

About 3000 residents in Gallia County receive mail enclosures urging Christmas seal purchases. The appeal, signed by the Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association, cites funding for school x rays tests and monthly clinics while stressing the seals aid in controlling tuberculosis and supporting affected individuals.

Gallipolis Gallipolis County

Parade Opens Gallipoli Christmas Season Friday

Friday parade to start at Washington School at Fourth and Locust, parade route along Fourth Court First Locust and Second to city park. High school band leads floats and marchers. Schools dismissed and a general holiday declared for children. Evergreen festoons to be placed on streets by Friday.

Gallipolis Washington School Fourth Locust Sts Court Locust City Park

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