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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1939
Page
2
Nelsonville officials approved buying two small tracts at the east end of the canal project. Green dale Mineral Co. and Herbert Newton own the parcels. price $450 to be transferred from the street bond account. Clearing the right of way moves the improvement toward completion.
Nelsonville Travelers beat Ward Confectionery bowlers in New Straitsville on Sunday securing three more wins though scores were low. Clarence and Jack Kelley led with 569 pins each while George Wilson 528 and Bob Ward 515 topped the New Straitsville team. Tonight Ward Confectionery meets Athena Brick Corp. at Central Alleys.
The Nelsonville community notes the death of Mrs. Flo Scott Brewer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Scott, in Akron on Friday. She leaves husband Abe Brewer, three sons Vernon Wiley and Jack, four grandchildren, a sister Goldie Hagerman of Grove City, and a sister-in-law Elizabeth Scott. The Brewers moved from Vinton County to Nelsonville, then to Akron 22 years ago. funeral services were held today in Akron.
Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post 229, American Legion, launches a Christmas toy drive to aid needy children. The effort runs through the first three weeks of December with help from Mayor Dew and WPA labor for refurbishing used toys. Citizens are urged to donate old toys or purchase new ones and to call Bob Kinney or W L Hutchins to arrange collection. Boxes will be placed in local stores for small cash gifts. Plans include a dedicated collection Sunday and ongoing store notices.
The Nelsonville social column lists a Thanksgiving reunion at the Evans home with six sons and three daughters. Attendees include Ira C. Evans Donald Evans Royal Oak Michigan and others from Columbus Washington DC Logan Athens and Nelsonville. Also notes Mrs Edison Hickman moving to Charleston and club meeting at Blanche Hartgrove's.
Lee Hall of Columbia spoke at the Industrial Union Council gathering for the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys in Nelsonville Friday night. A former District 6 UMWA president, Hall described CIO activities across industries and will work from Columbus in Southern Ohio. His remarks were well received as the Council reaffirmed backing the welfare levy to voters in the near future.
Harvey James Tinkham 77 died Sunday at his niece’s home in Connett. He leaves a daughter Myrtle Stelzer of Columbus and two sons Richard Tinkham of Columbus and Joy J Stelzer of Pittsburgh. Friends may call at Stout's Funeral Home until Tuesday morning. burial at Connett Cemetery after services at 10 30 conducted by Rev. William George.
In Nelsonville the Eagles defeated the Phi Club in a series of Sunday ping pong games. Notable results include Evans over Shearer 21 18 and Whyte’s comeback to beat Charles Evans 23 11 and 21 17. The Eagles won eight of ten matches and now seek a Wednesday bout with JK of Pream.
A large congregation at the Church of Christ heard Rev. Max Martin speak on Happiness in Marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Wallace, married 54 years, received a bouquet. their granddaughter Lois Kinney sang When Your Hair Has Turned to Silver. Gifts went to the most recently married couple, the couple with the most children present, and the youngest grandmother.
Sunday afternoon a Cunningham family gathering at Miss Esta Cunningham's home celebrated the recent marriage of Mrs Dale Ferguson, with Mrs F D Kinney and Mrs Charles Clayberger hosting. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dale Ferguson, Dean Cunningham and son Bob, Ruth Kinney, Clarence Markins of Athens, and local attendees from Columbus and the Cunningham families.
The U S Army announces 55 vacancies in the Ordnance Department for high school graduates in the Fifth Corps Area Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia Sergeant E Furman recruiting officer in Columbus outlines the branch as highly technical with a need for noncommissioned officers and specialists Many trades are offered including mechanics repairmen carpenters chauffeurs clerks cooks electricians machinists welders stenographers and store keepers Over 4 000 men have enlisted since a Presidential order raised peacetime strength to 227 000.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Alice Stiers who died Friday evening at her home in The Plains will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at The Plains Nazarene Church. Burial will follow in The Plains Cemetery.
This evening at 7 o clock the Varsity N Association will hold a meeting at the Central School Nelsonville. A benefit party follows at 7 30 o'clock in the Parish Hall sponsored by the L H Club.
At a regular meeting of Thea Chapter Ohio Eastern Stars in Glouster, past matons and patrons will be honored as guests. Refreshments and a social hour follow the event. Nearby in Wrangell Alaska a Pennsylvania hunter discovered a weather observation box from a Baltimore balloon after its case burst and drifted thousands of miles.
Social notes list guests and details from Yvonne Sharp’s third birthday party hosted by Mrs. Harry Sharp in Glouster. Attendees include Larry Hammond Nelsonville Larry Morrison Dickie Richard Eileen Thelma Ray Donna Leah Johnson Tryphene Morrison Barbara Mary Ann Sharp Sharon Kay Forgeress Sheldon Chappelear Ronald Addington Dianna Ginnan and others from Trimble and Glouster plus adult guests Hazel Hammond Lola Gillett Hazel Raber Alice Fortress and the Sharp parents.
Oakdale Friendship Circle and friends honor Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hyde with a social shower in the Friday evening gathering. Mrs Hyde has been an invalid for over three years.
In a delayed Sunday alley match Brown-Wolf Market defeated City Gasco three games to none to rise into a tie for third while dropping City Gasco to fifth. Key scores include Brown-Wolf’s A. Smith 483 and E. Wolf 582 in the series. City Gasco’s Totals: 2297. Brown-Wolf totals: 2456.
A Taft for President club organized in Glouster area announces its first meeting Wednesday evening at 7 in the mayor's office. Charter members and others interested are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Clif ford Brooks announce the birth of an eight pound daughter named Lillian Louise on Friday November 24 at their home 28 Morgan Street. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bert Judson of Glouster and Mr and Mrs Isaac Brooks of Glouster.
Homer Vian learns of his mother Elizabeth Vian 73 of Ashley Indiana death Sunday after a three week illness. She died at Kendallville Indiana at the home of daughter Mrs Harvey Roush. Surviving children include Mrs Roush Homer Rebah Casseliman Oscar Waterloo and Lee Also note Homer Vian's father died last August and the couple planned to travel to Indiana. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
Personal and social notes describe Thanksgiving in Kimberly with family gatherings, meals featuring turkey and ham, and local events. The Ath ens County Pomona Grange elected Ed Howard overseer. the Kimberly mine operated three days with a holiday Friday.
Chauncey officials report extensive improvements at the Chauncey Jail during the last week with interior renovations painting and redecorating. The cells received a dark brown paint and the walls a white coat with work by Willard Watkins John Tippie Frank Conrad and Melvin Lemaster supervised by Marshal Lawrence Reeves.
Gerald Glass of Hocking employed at Pos ton Mine No 6 Millfield sustained a fracture of the left leg above the knee in a mine accident Saturday He was taken to Dr C N Sanders office for X rays and his limb placed in a cast He was moved by ambulance to his home in Hocking
Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Guy M. Brookins marked their twenty fifth anniversary with a surprise party at their Converse Street home. Relatives and friends gathered, gifts were given, ice cream cake and coffee served, and humorous readings entertained guests.
Chauncey resident Mrs L L Sweazy entertained Thanksgiving guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Martin with twins Robert and Roberta and Harold and Gerald, Mr and Mrs Edgar Brown and daughter Ruth of Columbus, and Mr and Mrs Walter Sweazy with daughter Mary from Deanville. Friday visitors included Mrs Ruth Herman Mrs Edith Ryan Brown Mr and Mrs Leo Martin and son Bobby of Greens Run.
Chauncey district social page lists weekend and Thanksgiving visits. Households hosting include Ollie Feigley New Lexington with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Daugherty. guests J. C. Atkinson Ruth Hartley Chauncey and Dee Daugherty Portsmouth. Also mentions visits by Pearl Higgins Athens Eunice Shore Marion and Forest Allen Akron and others in Millfield Bishopville Belpre Glouster and Albany.
Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clary hosted Thanksgiving Day dinner to celebrate his 63rd birthday. Attendees included relatives from Sugar Grove Sugar Creek Chauncey and Sugar Grove, among them Ruth Clary, Eddie, Neil and Richard McCrady, Kenneth and Roger Showalter, Jo Ann Della Thomas and Ronald Bailey, John Florence Wilbert Flo Leatha and Charles Clary Jr.
Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Adrian Wade hosted Thanksgiving dinner at Sycamore Street. Guests included Mrs Wade's parents and siblings, Mr and Mrs William Glass, Mr and Mrs Chester Glass, Birgie Glass, and Mrs Carrie Glass Syx, all from Chauncey.
Elwood Daugherty, near Chauncey, spent four weeks at Grant Hospital Columbus after a leg operation. He was moved home by ambulance Saturday in much improved condition. His wife and brother Coe Daugherty accompanied him.
David Bowen of Chauncey son of Mr and Mrs Jake Bowen was stricken by illness last Friday and was removed to St Francis Hospital Columbus in John S Blower's ambulance where he immediately underwent a surgical operation. His condition is favorable. CHAUNCEY Forest Stose Rebekah Lodge will hold a benefit party tonight at 8 o'clock in the Chauncey K of P Hall.
Mrs. William A. Hartley of Chauncey attended the funeral of Mrs. Cora Tucker in Athens on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. John McClelland announce the birth of a nine pound daughter on November 25. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James McClelland and Mr. Jock Earich of Trimble.
A nightly revival is conducted at the Glouster Mission under Evangelist Hiram Mingis with services at 7 each evening. Clerks to Meet Glouster Retail Clerks Union gathers Tuesday at 7 30 with a guest speaker from the social security office in Zanesville.
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