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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles Launch New Membership Campaign

A Nelsonville Eagles drive began October 1 to reach the lodge’s yearly quota by December 1. Four new “army generals” Homer Adams Charles Sayers Edward Bexfield and Raymond Scott with Gerald Wallace as chairman lead the effort. A special October class titled the Past Presidents' Class will honor former leaders with pins and invitations for past presidents to attend.

Nelsonville Marietta Nelsonville Eagles Homer Adams Charles Sayers Edward Bexfield Raymond Scott Gerald Wallace Focal Lodge Aerue The

Loyal Women's Class dinner honors Aunt Sally Smith in Nelsonville

Nelsonville social notes cover a Loyal Women's Class dinner at the Church of Christ where 32 members and 6 guests attended. Tribute to Aunt Sally Smith who died this year followed by remarks about Mrs John Bowers. Guests included Rev L E Evans. Other local society items record meetings, prayers, and community alerts.

Nelsonville Loyal Women's Class Church of Christ Fred Juniper Sally” Smith Lydia Johnson Hyla Harrold George Evans Ashland Alfred Evans Birdie Casey Columbus Thomas Spencer Nelsonville Ralph Reynolds Deanville Birdie Casey Columbus New Straitsville D. R. Price

Adult Skating Party Sponsored by Boosters Club

Nelsonville event tonight at Grotto Gardens runs from 8 to 11 for adults only. Proceeds go toward band debt from last year after new instruments were bought.

Nelsonville Grotto Gardens

Luckoff Store Expands Space in Nelsonville Buckeye Building

Luckoffs have doubled floor space at their W Washington St location in the Buckeye Building by leasing the adjoining room. After remodeling the pair of rooms now open with removed partitions and updated displays, ceilings, and lighting, a tile floor remains to be installed. Manager Sam Sharff says offerings will include a larger stock of men’s and young men’s wear along with women’s and children’s apparel and an expanded shoe department for all ages. A formal opening will occur after all improvements are finished.

Nelsonville Luckoffs W. Washington St Buckeye Luckoff Sam Sharff Sharff

Brooks Shoe Team Breaks Early Season Losing Streak

In Nelsonville the Brooks Shoe nine end a slump dipping into Sunday league action. Paul Taylor lost a 1 0 pitching duel against Shawnee while the Shoemen exploded for a 9 6 win behind Taylor and an aggressive batting attack led by Collins Ray and Richey Kimball.

Brooks Shoe Nelsonville Brooks Shoe Nine Taylor Jones Williams Ray Whyte Barstow Odenthal Newman Clyde Ray Shawnee Paul Taylor Bill Nichols Nick Nichols Minneapolis Millers American Association Bill Butsko Rome N. Y New York Pennsylvania Savage Brooks Paul Collins

Acquiesces and Alt Words in a Crossword Style Grid

A compact clue set listing horizontal and vertical entries for a crossword puzzle. It includes definitions and word patterns such as Sea animal and Ostrich like bird, with numerous cryptic style hints across dozens of numbered slots.

Radcliff Personal Notes Highlight Homecoming and Local News

Annual home coming at the U B Church drew many visitors from Charleston Dyesville Gallipolis Nelsonville and nearby towns. Funeral services were held for Mrs Hannah Strausbaugh and relatives notice the birth of Carol Ann Kinney in Zanesville. Private Donald Lowe was summoned from New Orleans by a death in the family.

James Kinney Zanesville Vinton Township Marie Louise Kinney Marie Strausbaugh Anna Dailey St. Josephs Hospital Parkersburgh W. C. McManus Hannah Strausbaugh Arnold Jane Pierce Gregory Wm. Robert Zuengh Straushaugh Rudney Robb Marie Kinney Carol Ann Kinney Arch Gregory MacArthur Calvin Allensville Chanty Knox Radcliff Nevada Verigan Springfield Rosetta Sutphen McArthur Laverta Cline Albany Radcliff Cemetery J. E. Bacus Chris Cline Frank Dailey Harold Lake Hope Donald Lowe New Orleans Leo Columbus S. C Edward Dailey Pomeroy

John Eckles 86 Dies in Nelsonville

John W. Eckles, 85, died at his son Arthur s Murray City home after residing in the area. The body rests at Stout Funeral Home with calling this evening and further arrangements pending. Survived by one son Arthur two daughters Mrs Anna Mitchell and Mrs Maude Wilson both of Murray City two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Burdett Waverly Ohio and Mrs Martha Bowers Indiana and one brother George Eckles Oklahoma.

Nelsonville John W. Eckles Arthur Murray City Stout Funeral Anna Mitchell Maude Wilson Elizabeth Burdett Waverly Martha Bowers Indiana George Eckles Oklahoma

Youth Rally in Nelsonville Draws 100 Youth Leaders

The district youth rally at Nelsonville Church of Christ themed Youth on the March drew over 100 youth representatives from Churches of Christ. Miss Catherine Morris of Dexter presided, with talks on Prayer and Evangelism Jesus an Evangelist and Paul an Evangelist. The event featured group discussions, music by a Middleport choir, a banquet, and an closing address on Youth and the Marching Orders by Rev L E Evans.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Church McConnelsville Celia Leifheit Pomeroy Jesus Homer Vian, Jr Glouster Paul Frank Donaldson Athens Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Don McMillen Middleport B. H. Morris D. G. Holman Betty Courtney Glaze Thompson Columbus Christian Endeavor Anna Mae Allen Catherine Courtney Isabel Courtney Christine Brown Doris Mary Blrtcher Lake Geneva L. E. Evans

Sohio Team Wins in Tuesday's Bowling

Denville assists in caring for Mrs. Nancy Spence who is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Leachman and son of Wellston visited Mr and Mrs Will Briley on Sunday. Mr and Mrs I A Blosser travel to Hanover to spend weeks with Mr and Mrs Pearl Keck. Mr Jack Coe suffers cuts and bruises in Tuesday evening accident.

Carbon Hill PTA Carrie Wolf Gertrude Briley Priscilla Leachman Ethel Levens Anna Coe Florente Hawk Frances Coe Belle Devol Lizzie Briley Margie Brown Jessie Smith Avanelle Campbell Addie Bartoe Nora Sanborn Walter Ritchason David Evans Zanesville Will Briley David Devol Paul Brown Lester Briley Ward Rural Band Boosters Club Charles Shultz Hanover Pauline Harry Easterling Hazel Easterling Harold Ghearing William Ghearing Wellston Glendon Herbert McArthur, O McArthur High School U. B H. H. Lumber Co South Penn Ave Homer Smathers Dick Winter Columbus Pearl Knox Wendell Milligan Byers Lawrence Oozely Madelon Ward Don Thompson George Peck Floyd Peck Fred Dickerson Mansfield Dickerson Florence Trainer Dundas Joe Thompson Roanoke Floyd Navy Stephen Salts

Dundas Native Is Honored For Service

Sidney High School earns district honor at the Miami Valley League fall meeting in Miamisburg. Herbert Woolweaver elected athletics director and president for 1941 42. he is a Sidney High School faculty member and Ohio University graduate. He will earn a master’s at Western State Colorado next summer. He is a former Dundas resident.

Dundas Sidney High School Hamilton Hotel Miamisburg Association Herbert Woolweaver North St Woolweaver Ohio University Western State College of Colorado Gunnison Colo

Taylor Ridge Church Group Has Program

Mrs Virgil Swartz hosted the Ladies Aid Society with Mrs Clyde Canter in charge Devotions were led by Mrs John Davis Prizes awarded to Mrs Herbst Mrs Moody and Mrs Chalfant A new member Mrs George Herbst enrolled Numerous guests attended meals were served The piece also notes injuries from a bicycle accident and various visits and family events among local residents.

Taylor Ridge Virgil Swartz Ladies Aid Society Clyde Canter John Davis Herbst Moody Chalfant George Herbst Bryan Swartz P. B. Chalfant Della Olbers Hermen Kempton Albert Moody Carl Welling Robert Hanning Carl Hildebrand Gerald Bryan Oscar Kloh Lonnie Canter Athens John Evan Davis Elmer Davis Nelsonville Raymond Davis Circleville Lesley Petty Neil Coolville Trimble Henry Heffken Millfield Betty Henretta Heffken Columbus Fred Heffen Dwight Smith Thos. Ward Alvin Ward Kansas City Ernest Chalfant Fort Hayes

Mender Reports Soldiers From Home Visit at Camp Walters

Nelsonville area is well represented at Camp Walters Texas according to Wilbur Dike Mender Co B 52d Infantry Battalion He says he expects to be home soon and spoke with Gale McNamee and Lester Brown upon their arrival at the Texas camp He notes several men from the New Straits ville Shawnee area are also there one former co worker accompanies them.

Nelsonville Camp Walters Texas Wilbur D. (Dike) Mender Dike Gale McNamee Lester Brown New Straitsville-Shawnee

Dupuis on League to Enforce World Peace

French savant Charles François Dupuis criticized a proposed league for world peace calling it neat complete logical chimera cal and impracticable in a sharp satirical remark from the 18th century discussions.

Charles Francois Dupuis

Pastor Speaks at Rotary Club Meeting in Nelsonville

The Rev. Frank Donaldson of First Christian Church in Atheny addressed the Nelsonville Rotary Club at the Parish House. A Beverly native and Bethany College and Yale Divinity School graduate, he discussed the program "Defining a Mess" and noted trends. The session was arranged by C. H. Bartlett. The note adds that the Virgin Islands, purchased by the United States in 1917, comprise 50 islands with five inhabited.

Nelsonville Frank Donaldson First Christian Church Atheny Rotary Club Beverly Donaldson Bethany College Yale Divinity School C. H. Bartlett

Peterson's Ointment Ad Clears Itching Fast

When skin is irritated with pimples and other rashes, apply this 38c Peterson's Ointment. Relieves itching promptly and soothes smarting skin. Also helps itching of feet and cracks between toes. Wonderful for relief, visible improvement.

Peterson Adv

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