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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1940

Page

2

Special Nelsonville Bus Serves Shoppers Nov 30

Nelsonville merchants sponsor a free holiday bus Saturday Nov. 30 with 8:30 a.m. first trip from Nelsonville and multiple stops to Murray City Buchtel Monday Longstreth Carbon Hill Floodwood Deanville Factory Addition Carbondale and Kimberly. Santa will ride. bargains offered in stores. return trips around 5 p.m. Officials warn no responsibility for missed return.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association Harry A. Mettler Murray City Buchtel Longstreth Carbon Hill Johnson Hill Floodwood Deanville Factory Carbondale Kimberly Longstrethh Association Santa Claus

Eagles Plan Patriotic Class Initiation in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Aerie No. 391 Fraternal Order of Eagles announces a Patriotic Class initiation tonight led by President Joe Evans. The ceremony emphasizes defense support and military service, with dues remitted for members entering service. Karl Worthington chairs a speaker committee for the event.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Joe K. Evans The Aerie Evans Eagles Karl Worthington

Old Fashioned Box Supper and Square Dance in Minersville

Minersville Recreation Center hosts an old fashioned box supper and square dance on Thursday evening November 28. Ladies bring supper boxes to auction by Harry Keiser. Dance runs 7 30 to 11 00 pm to raise funds for music expenses and center equipment.

Minersville Minersville Recreation Center Harry Keiser

Vinton Thanksgiving Dinner and Bazaar Earns $111

Vinton Ladies of the Baptist Church thank supporters after a Thanksgiving dinner and bazaar that cleared 111 dollars. Several local families and friends, including the Eagles of Nitro and Matthews of Marion, visited relatives in the area during the holiday.

Vinton—Ladies of the Baptist Church Robert Eagle Nitro W. Va C. E. Eagle William Matthews Marion Raymond Spires A. L. Stevens Porter Mary Virginia Reece Edna Harmon L. L. Fisher Addison Godfrey F. B. Ralph Eva Jacobs Columbus J. F. Jacobs Harlan Woodruff Vinton Ted Freshcorn G. P. Ewing Elza McGhee

Nelsonville Taxis Society Social Notes and Meetings

Nelsonville social items list Taxis Society hayride plans with chaperons Rev J L Evans and Kenneth Orwiler, deadline for Emily Sharp, and a program committee meeting called by Jimmy Preston. Circle of Mary class hosts November party at 6 PM with guest option and games at the Presbyterian Church. Thanksgiving guests from Weltzheimer and Porter families traveled from Battle Creek and Columbus to visit relatives and attend the OSU Michigan game.

Nelsonville Taxis Society Presbyterian Church Emily Sharp J. L. Evans Kenneth Orwiler The Circle of Mary Paul Weltzheimer Nancy Margaret Ann Battle Creek Mich C. E. Weltzheimer Bill Weltzheimer Helen Weltzheimer Columbus Lillian Porter Athens

Stewart Social And Personal Highlights From Stewart Epworth League

Last Sunday evening a party by the Stewart Epworth League was enjoyed by Allen McCune Clarence Wess Mary Agnes Copeland Eleanor Six Nellie Ogg Margarete Deeter Richard Hartt Earl Root Rebecca Stephenson Kathleen Barrows Jessie Crawford Billy and Winifred Nuzum Joseph Frost Ramie Ogg Madelon Betty Lou Jandes Roger Green and chaperons Miss Frances Hatch Mrs T A Copeland and Mrs Green Freshments including home made candy and popcorn were served A later gathering will be held and local young people are invited to attend News notes Thanksgiving visits list relatives and friends from Day ton Albany Guysville Athens Eaton Parkersburg Williams town Detroit Muskingum County and Rockland were recorded in holiday entries.

Stewart Stewart Epworth Lewis Jandes Madelon Margaret Betty Lou Paul Barnes Albany Stewart-Guysville Green Guysville Silas Hoisington Athens Charles Jarvis Ray Copeland Eaton Margaret Jandes Columbus D. P. Barrows Muskingum County

Case Dismissed Against Shaw in Nelsonville Quarreling Charge

A charge of quarreling and fighting against Harry E. Shaw of Logan was dismissed after a preliminary hearing in Mayor C. G. Dew's court. Shaw had pleaded innocent at arraignment last Friday.

Nelsonville Harry E. Shaw Logan C. G. Dew Shaw

Mrs Crawford Hosts Rabbit Dinner on Poplar Street

Mrs Flossie Crawford entertained Sunday with a rabbit dinner at her home on Poplar Street. The table was laid for Mr and Mrs Joe Hardy, Miss Ruth Myers, Connie Crawford and Mrs Ethel Moore.

Flossie Crawford Poplar St Joe Hardy Ruth Myers Connie Crawford Ethel Moore

MEET WEDNESDAY Circle No. 4 meets at Riley home

Circle Four of the Women's Division of Christian Service of the M E Church will hold a 7 30 p m meeting at the home of Mrs Anna Riley on St John Street led by Mrs Besse Higgins.

Women's Division of Christian Service M. E. Church Besse Higgins Anna Riley St. John St

Entertain Guests at McConaha Home

Mr and Mrs W J McConaha of Rt 3 hosted Sunday guests including their son Eugene McConaha and Peggy Michael from Columbus along with Mr and Mrs Ralph Michael of Columbus and Virgil Huddy and family from Nelsonville Rt 3.

W. J. McConaha Rt. 3 Eugene McConaha Peggy Michael Ralph Michael All of Columbus Virgil Huddy Billy Peggy Ann Nelsonville

Three Athens youths report for army draft duty

Charles G. Godenschwager John Edgar Gathers of Nelsonville and George Warren Christy of Rt. 3 left for Ft Hayes Columbus to begin a year of selective service. They are the first trio from Athens County Draft Board No. 2 to volunteer.

Nelsonville Charles G. Godenschwager John Edgar Gathers George Warren Christy Rt. 3 Ft. Hayes Columbus Athens County

Mechems Win Match In Monday Bowling Action

In an important City League match in Nelsonville Mechems defeated Brooks Shoes two games to one to seize a dark horse position atop the standings. Johnny Johnson led Mechems with 237 and 620 series while Joe Stedem added 233 and 598. Brooks’ G Smith 133 141 224 and Johnson 237 170 213 paced their team. Ladies league action and upcoming pairings noted.

Nelsonville Mechems Brooks Shoes Nateendra Thunder Johnny Johnson Joe Stedem Straitsville Silcotts Brooks J. Stedem J. Haffner P. Davis E. Bean R. Howe W. Mechem Tae G. Smith J. Brooks J. Spray J. Johnson

Mrs. Law Lehman Treated in Columbus After Ear Infection

Mrs Lawrence Lehman of Carbon Hill and formerly of Nelsonville was transported to Grant Hospital in Columbus on Sunday for treatment of an ear infection.

Nelsonville Lawrence Lehman Rachel Wilson Carbon Hill Grant Hospital Columbus

Mobilization Call Answered By Scouts

Nelsonville residents respond to a staged emergency drill led by Scoutmaster Wilbur Mender and Safety Director F G Kouri. Volunteers from Boy Scouts police and fire units joined fire engines ambulances and a regional scout executive in a timed exercise at 6 17 p m simulating a gasoline plant blast.

Nelsonville Score Wilbur D. Mender F. G. Kouri Boy Scouts Stouts Warrens Paul Barrows Bill Wright Roger Scott James Sterling Fayette St Myers Standard Oil Bulk Gilbert Johnson Winnie Howe Joe Stratton Athens Standard Oil Co Myers St Kouri Mender Stratton

Traffic Crashes Reported by Police in Nelsonville

Police report two minor crashes over the weekend. A Bennett Creamery truck driven by Carl Wallace of Deanville and Archy Eggleston’s car sideswiped when the truck turned and the car tried to pass at Harper Street intersection. A second collision at Fourth and Poplar damaged both vehicles.

Nelsonville Bennett Creamery Carl Wallace Deanville Canal St Archy Eggleston Luhrig Harper Eggleston Hall Brothers Carls L. Don Martin Chicago Selby E. Murphy Fourth Poplar Sts Martin Poplar Murphy

William Morgan Taken to Clinic in Detroit Hospital

William Morgan, trainmaster for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad at Nelsonville, was taken ill at home and accompanied to Ford Hospital in Detroit Saturday where he will enter the clinic.

Nelsonville William Morgan Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Ford

Evangelistic Meetings Continue At Church of Christ

Evangelistic meetings proceed at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville tonight and tomorrow. Tonight the sermon asks What Is the Unpardonable Sin and uses a chart illustration. Tomorrow night the sermon will be If a Priest Unto God Act the Part, followed by a baptismal service.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Pitfalls of Love Chapter Mystery at Ticer Farm

Madge Graham and Charles Spencer pursue the Marion Morton case with two suspicious men at the Ticer farmhouse. Dicky Graham races after the fugitives while Mrs Ticer’s testimony helps identify one man. Marion appears altered and fearful, hinting at a deeper danger.

Charlespencer Secret Service Madge Graham Ticer

A Sequel to Marriage Meddlers by Adele Garrison

A tense scene unfolds as Marion may be shielding a threat in a troubling relationship. Mrs. Ticer fears for Marion while the narrator contemplates danger and awaits confirmation from her father. Richard has not appeared, and the suspense grows as the story returns to the farm.

Dicky Ticer’s Katherine Mother Graham Adele Garrison Marion Richard

Lead in Glouster League Settled in Monday Match

Glouster League action settled Monday with local teams and players earning a decision. Thanksgiving guests at Spring Street included Mr and Mrs Virgil Wagaman and daughter Joyce, Mr and Mrs Tania Lintala and daughter Tomi, Miss Kathryn Gardner of Columbus, Mr and Mrs Chas Strohmeyer and son David of Lancaster, Wayne Blackburn of Gallipolis, and Raymond Blackburn of Coshocton.

C. E. Williams Spring St Virgil Wagaman Joyce Tania Lintala Tomi Kathryn Gardner Columbus Chas. Strohmeyer David Lancaster Wayne Blackburn Gallipolis Raymond Blackburn Coshocton

Loyal Daughters Meet at Mrs Williams Home

Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs C E Williams on Spring Street with Mrs Grace Ochs as co host. Loyal Workers Class of the Hollister A B Church will serve a chicken dinner at the school kitchen Friday noon.

Loyal Daughters Church of Christ C. E. Williams Spring St Grace Ochs Hollister A. B. Church

GLOUSTER FAMILIES SPEND HOLIDAYS ACROSS TOWN AND STATES

Mrs. Ralph Hines and daughter Jeannine visited in Belle West Virginia with J A Malcolm's family. Miss Lalla Danford returned from Columbus after vacation with Harold Kinney family. Several relatives and friends from Elyria Columbus Trimble Athens and Zanesville joined gatherings in Glouster over Thanksgiving and holidays.

Glouster Ralph Hines Jeannine Belle W. Va J. A. Malcolm Lalla Danford Columbus Harold Kinney Edward Noon James Easler Canton J. N. Coffman Maplewood Arthur Easler Paris Sabra Armstrong Elyria Herb Armstrong Jo Ellen Carter Emmett Carter Armstrong Phil Sally Carter Trimble Mildred Howard Trimble Heights Alfred Howard Florence This City William Athens Kermit Blosser Esta Cunningham Zern Cunningham Dean Cunningham F. D. Kinney Grant Wallace Kinneys Theodore Williams Joyce Eugene Davis Andrew Plant Zanesville J. E. Roberts Broad St Mr. Plant Detroit

City water tests reported satisfactory

Specimens of the city water supply collected at various points in the mains were sent to state laboratories for analysis by the city health department. The official report is satisfactory, according to Dr. W. H. Hyde, health commissioner.

Nelsonville State City Health Department W. H. Hyde

Camera Club Meets at Nelsonville High School

The Click Camera Club will meet tonight at 7 in the picture room of Nelsonville High School. All old members and camera fans are requested to attend.

Nelsonville Click Camera Club Nelsonville High School

Club to Meet Glouster Get-Together Club Session

Get-Together Club will meet Thursday afternoon November 28 at the home of Mrs Haze Kasler Route 7 details.

Glouster Haze] Kasler

Union Lunch Sweeps Garden Team in City League Action

Union Lunch won all three games from Garden Team to secure a clear lead in the City League race. Ancy Gamwell topped scores with a 197 single and 532 triple total, while Joe’s Garden players struggled to keep pace as Scott Dairy contends for second place. Heinie Meade is noted for bowling achievements in central Ohio, recently setting a 2,719-pin 12-game mark near Columbus.

Glouster Union Joe’s Gardens Ancy Gamwell Scott Dairy Will G McCarty Tinkers J. Kay J. Shumway M. Brown G. Stephenson A. Gamwell Joe's Garden P. Olsen Kittrell B. Wolf J. Wolf, Sr Blind J. Blower Heinie Meade Ohio Columbus

Conditions in England Are Told Frankly

The article reports frank assessments of wartime Britain including expectations for future offensives, mounting financial strain, and industrial limits. It notes London’s resilience amid abysmal shelter and sanitation, widespread resentment toward propaganda, and rising anger as civilians see bomb damage firsthand.

England Britain United States London

Child Dies in Hunterdon Family Tragedy

Five months old Joan Beatrice Yocum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Yocum of Hunterdon, died Monday. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the family home. burial arrangements have not been announced.

Glouster Joan Beatrice Yocum Leroy Yocum Hunterdon

Supp­er and Bazaar Planned at Jacksonville Methodist Church

Plans are underway for a supper and bazaar on December 20 in the social rooms of Jacksonville Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by the Women’s Division for Christian Service.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church Women’s Division For Christian Service

Trimble Ladies Aid Meeting at Rainey Home

The Trimble Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society will meet Wednesday November 27 at 7 30 PM at Mrs. H T Rainey’s home.

Trimble Glouster

Retail Clerks Union Meeting in Glouster

The Retail Clerks Union in Glouster will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at 1 L O C F Hall. An important topic will be discussed and several candidates to be considered.

Glouster — Retail Clerks Union C.F. Hall

Visiting Chapter To Be Entertained Memorial Service

GLOUSTER Then Chapter O E S will hold a memorial service Tuesday at 7 o clock with an initiation. Visitors from New Marshfield attend. Mrs O L Easleys committee oversees the social hour. Jacksonville jitney supper by United Brethren Church in Odd Fellows Hall on November 28. Program 1 by grade school under Evelyn Deal and Helen Kearns.

Jacksonville United Brethren Church Odd Fellows Hall Evelyn Deal Helen Kearns

Glouster Church of Christ to Hold Midweek Service

Glouster Church of Christ announces a midweek service at 7 30 p m on Wednesday November 27 with the sermon titled Thanksgiving Born of Certainty. The gathering invites local members and visitors to reflect on gratitude and faith.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ

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