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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville Women Start National Business Week Observance

Nelsonville Local Business and Professional Women's Club opened National Business Women's Week with church services at the Methodist Church. Windows display scrap books and post ers mark the observance. A Tuesday meeting features Letha Lu Silcott on skin care and cosmetics. A musical tea is planned Sunday with harp by Mrs. Crawford and solos by Margaret Johnson.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Letha Lu Silcott Mrs. Dowler Sigrid Love Margaret Johnson Maxine Hall Lillian Stover

Murray City Woman Dies in Hospital

Anna Leslie 54 of Murray City died Sunday at University Hospital Columbus after 14 months of treatment. Widow of Lance Leslie, she leaves five sons and four daughters. Funeral at St Phillip Neri Church Wednesday at 9 with burial in St Patrick Cemetery Buchtel.

Nelsonville Anna Leslie Murray City University Hospital Columbus Lance Leslie St. Phillip Neri Gallouni St. Patrick Buchtel

Mrs Geo Carter Dies At New Pittsburg

Mrs Jane Carter 77 died at her New Pittsburg home on Sunday Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the New Pittsburg Church Survivors include husband George Carter and numerous children listed across Sagertown Columbus Sand Run Lancaster Dun kirk Murray City with one son deceased.

Rose Birch Lancaster Blanche Bloom Dunkirk N. Y Harry Canter Murray City

Partlow to Report on Union Activity in Nelsonville

Nelsonville local Union No. 146 president Stanley Partlow has returned from the United Shoe Workers National convention in Rochester New York. He will present a report at a Nelsonville local meeting soon. Oak Grove School hosts a box social Monday October 16 sponsored by the Mothers Club.

Nelsonville Stanley Partlow United Shoe Workers of America United Shoe Workers Oak Grove Mothers Club

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Local Showers and Meetings

Nelsonville reports a Oct 4 bridal shower for Virginia Green and Wayne Woodard hosted by Mrs. Robert Green with prize winner Mrs. Rachel Hillen and many gifts. A Sept 30 shower for the couple was at Miss Dorothy Biggs in Carbondale. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Alpha Lambda met in Athens with Nelsonville members.

Nelsonville Wayne Woodard Virginia Green Woodard Robert Green Rachel Hillen Vera Woodard Forest Brandenburg Emma Brandenburg Grace Windle Mimie Robson Dorothy Biggs Carbondale Green Alpha Lambda Delta Kappa Gamma Society Adda Maccombs Athens Blanche Moorehead Lucille Long Florence Cook Lillian Stover Marie and Katherine Warehime Estelle Reynolds Ruth Cook Beatrice Barber Catherine Wolfe

Washburns and Kinneer Host Patrons Association Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Washburn and Mr. Kenneth Kinneer will host the Past Matrons and Patrons Association dinner at the Masonic Temple. Dinner is served promptly at 6 o'clock. Members unable to attend should report by Tuesday evening.

C. E. Washburn Kenneth Kinneer Masonic Temple

WCTU Meeting Relocated to Fayette Street Home

The WCTU gathering formerly set for Mrs. C. D. Shafer’s Fayette Street residence on Tuesday October 10 will now be hosted by Mrs. Charles Hanning on Fayette Street.

WCTU C. D. Shafer Fayette St Charles Hanning

Workers Council Dinner Meeting Tonight

The Workers Council of the Church of Christ will hold its monthly dinner meeting this evening at six o'clock.

Workers Council of the Church of Christ

Four Athens Residents Attend Caldwell Death

Mrs Edith Stiers, Mrs Mable Haffner, Miss Irma Wilson and Mrs Alberta Grones of Athens traveled to Caldwell Sunday for the death of Alma Quick mother of Mrs E Acomb of Athens. Donald Shafer Jr coach in Coshocton County spent the weekend in Nelsonville with his parents. Mrs A S Bethel of Athens was Sunday guest of her sister L T Rhodes. Mr and Mrs Leonard Cooley and family were week end guests of Mrs Cooley's parents at Lancaster. Mrs Frank Knox is spending several days in Columbus as a guest.

Edith Stiers Mable Haffner Irma Wilson Alberta Grones Athens Caldwell Alma Quick E. @. Acomb Acombs A. S. Bethel L. T. Rhodes Leonard Cooley Cooley Lancaster Frank Knox Columbus

Report of Condition of the Athens National Bank

The document presents a financial snapshot showing total assets and liabilities for Athens National Bank. It lists demand and time deposits, government deposits, and deposits from states, subdivisions, and banks, along with other deposits. Capital accounts include common stock, surplus, undivided profits, and total capital.

Athens National Bank United States Federal Reserve Damien Bank Ae Vem Reese TRL Peer Ce Tey

Anniversary Celebration for Minner Couple at Nelsonville Home

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Minner observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their Nelsonville home and a 2:30 to 5:00 tea at their daughter Mrs. A. B. Johnson’s residence. Attendees included relatives from Athens Columbus Cincinnati and local friends with two large wedding cakes and yellow themed decor.

Nelsonville Frank Minner A. B. Johnson Preston Minner Mary Elizabeth Athens Frank Minner, Jr Marilyn McConnelsville Alice Robinson Frank Millikan W. S. Rhodes Columbus Dyer Minner Letha William Rhodes Cincinnati Harvey Shafer Ethel Collamore Elmer Bay Minners

Revival at New Pittsburg Pilgrim Holiness Church Oct 11

New Pitts burg Pilgrim Holiness Church schedules a revival starting October 11 with evangelist Rev Kathern Kensey and nightly special singing. A wedding shower for Clyde Snyder and his bride was hosted by the bride’s mother Rena Powell with music by Albert Jones and only Russell. A lunch was served and many presents were given to the bride. Attendees included numerous local families and friends. Ray Hashman has returned after six months in a CCC camp at Idaho.

New Pittsburg Pilgrim Holiness Church Kathern Kensey Clyde Snyder Rena Powell Albert Jones Russell Rollin Campbell Blanche Lanning Lora Jane Lowes Florence Hawk Daugher Blanche Altman Emma Martin Evelyn Garner Hashman Myrtle Aldine Virginia Shirley Lanning Etta Lowes Mildred Elmer Edgell Johnnie Kathleen McDonald Lawrence Anna Mae Campbell Wayne Bigrigg Jake Rake Sam Womeldorf Clifford Drake Lewis Withem George Reynolds Henry Sowers David Campbell Ray Hashman Dana Mayes Edwin Mayes Jack Nellie Burton Charles Gears Louise Furn Belva Powell Dorothy Ralph Bill Gainer Pearl Powell Idaho

Ball Players Hold Their Annual Outing

NELSONVILLE The Eagles baseball club held its annual picnic Sunday at Abie Jacks cottage near Nelsonville. About 30 people attended including players managers and officers of the Eagles Joe Spray representing the players and Davis representing the city baseball commission gave presents to Ward Phillips manager and John Brown assistant manager. After cats were served games were enjoyed until 6 o clock when it was called a dag.

Nelsonville Eagles Abie Jack's Cottage The Joe Spray Davis City Baseball Commission Ward Phillips John Brown

Surprise 18th Birthday Party for Mary Dyer

Mr and Mrs John Dyer hosted a surprise party Wednesday night in Glouster to honor their daughter Marys eighteenth birthday. Prizes went to Jean Nett Morris Patricia Hinton and Billy Zimmer. A two course lunch was served to numerous guests including Phyllis Dyer Laura Lantz Gertrude Dunlevy and Billy Zimmer. Lewis Gatchel Sr celebrated his 84th birthday and attended the Missouri Ohio State game with grandsons Ross and James Kasler in Columbus.

John Dyer Mary Jeannett Morris Patricia Hinton Billy Zimmer Phyllis Dyer Laura Lantz Gertrude Dunlevy Anna Marie Miskel Bernadine Skinner Glenna Morris Dorothy Mae Miskel Christine Skinner Rosemary McAllister Billy Vess Delores McAllister Wilma Sorrel Norma McAllister John Bryson Wendell Dunlevy Jack Parker Bobby Bryson Gail Bingman Warren Chappelear Leo Thompson Fred Hopes Anna Miskel Patrick Dyer Hhe Miss Dyer Lewis Gatchel Ross James Kasler Crooksville Columbus Gatchel Thomas Vaughn Madison St This City John Frances Lewis Ata Gatchel

Local residents host weekend visitors and college friends

Miss Hazel Eddington visited Mrs. Elma G. Bell on Friday. Lillie Kinney returned to Columbus after visiting her son and daughter-in-law. Verl Cherm of Chicago and Dick Vaughn of Athens spent weekends with local relatives. Lee McDonald and Virginia Pride visited Ohio University friends. Dr. and Mrs. Burnelle hosted DAC luncheon with Mrs Heaume and Miss Burton as guests.

Hazel Eddington Nelsonville Elma G. Bell Lillie Kinney Columbus Inlaw F. D. Kinney Verl Cherm Chicago Ill Faye Janchius Dick Vaughn Ohio University Athens Thomas Vaughn Howard Young Newton Lexington Clyde Harper Sam Dunnett Everett Dunnett Joann Lee McDonald E. E. LeFever Howard Ferry Harriet R. E. Enlow Chillicothe Lois Kinney Ruth Kinney Virginia Pride C. A. Pride L. E. Burnelle John F. Heaume Charlotte Burton Greenfield Heaume DAR Miss Burton DAC

Mrs Henry Calvert Dies in Columbus

Mrs Clara Agnes Calvert 44 wife of Henry Calvert Buchtel died at St Anthony's Hospital Columbus Saturday She leaves husband five children Arthur Mary Raymond Catherine Donald all at home three sisters Augusta McBride Lauretta McConnell Sister Theresa Kalida three brothers Bernard McLichock Joseph and Christopher Funeral at Warren Funeral Home Nelsonville Tuesday Oct 10 9 am St Patrick's Church Buchtel burial at Buchtel Cemetery

Nelsonville Clara Agnes Calvert Henry Calvert Buchtel St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus Arthur Mary Raymond Catherine Donald Augusta McBride Lauretta McConnell Theresa Kalida Ohio Bernard McLichock Joseph Lorain Christopher East Canton

Crabtree Returns to Nelsonville After Winning Season

Crabtree and his wife Ester return to their Nelsonville home after a successful season with the Rochester Red Wings of the International League. He played in the Little World Series against Louisville of the American Association, which Louisville won in the fourth of seven games.

Nelsonville Ester Crabtree Rochester Red Wings Crabby Louisville

Truck Hits Parked Car Near Redtown in Trimble

A Lin scott dairy truck struck Cal McCune’s parked coupe in Trimble injuring Mr and Mrs Vincent Bailey their infant and Mrs Bailey's sister Miss Pettit. All were treated at Dr E E LeFever and cars to Walter Goff station.

Glouster Vincent Bailey Norman Logue Charles Rutter Raymond Smith Southern Electric Co Nelsonville Redtown Rutter Sunday Creek Smith Logue J. H. Elias

Kytta Rites Held At Redtown For John Kytta

Funeral services for John Kytta age 67 who died Saturday were held in the Finnish Lutheran Church Redtown officiated by Matt Johnson and Ben Mackey. He died after six months illness at his Redtown home survived by five brothers Victor Fitchburg Mass Oscar Bessemer Mich Charles Henry Fairport Ohio Nester Finland and one sister Wilma Karvanen Bessemer Mich. The body rested at John S Blower Funeral Home until 3 p m burial followed at Taylor Ridge Cemetery.

Bessemer Mich John S. Blower Taylor Ridge Cemetery

Family Update on St. Francis Hospital Patients

Condition serious for Harry Gardner after Saturday operation at St. Francis Hospital Columbus. Mrs C E Williams and Jack Gardner, his daughter and grandson, have returned home for a few days and will go back to be with him for a late week operation.

Glouster C. E. Williams Jack Gardner Harry Gardner St. Francis Hospital Columbus Mr. Gardner Williams Jack

Rally Day Observed At Doanville Sunday

Doanville Sunday School observed Rally Day with 162 in attendance. Mrs. Fred Thompson led. Jean McGuire assisted with Norma Lee Hartman delivering Welcome. Ada and Minnie Bell Shingler sang a duet. Little Helpers staged a dialogue.

Doanville Fred Thompson Jean McGuire Norma Lee Hartman Shady Green Pastures Ada Minnie Bell Shingler John Lloyd Evans Nelsonville H. S. Carmichael Martins Ferry Ohio Irene McDowell

Nelsonville Junior Order Benefit Party

The Junior Order plans a benefit party Tuesday evening October 10 at 8 o clock in the IOOF Hall. The event supports local causes with music and fellowship.

Nelsonville — Junior Order IOOF

Meeting of the Workers Alliance Tonight in Madison Street School

The Workers Alliance calls a meeting at 7 o clock in the Madison Street School Building. Local members are invited to discuss union matters and upcoming actions.

Glouster The Workers Alliance Madison St

RAF plan to locate tuna shoals near Sydney

Planes with two way wireless from the Royal Air Force are used to locate shoals of tuna and report their whereabouts to fishing vessels. After the system is perfected, it is planned to start a fish canning industry here.

Sydney Royal Air Force

Misfortune to WPA Worker’s Family in Nelsonville

The Cunningham family of Frog Hollow lost William Cunningham’s $21 pay from a store purchase. The bills a ten a pair of fives and a one were in a handkerchief. The family with two young children faces hardship after an 18 months lay-off and a Sand Run project job loss. The missing money may be recovered by calling City Hall police or Nelson’s Grocery on Grover Street.

Nelsonville William Cunningham Frog Hollow WPA Cunningham Sand Run City Hall Nelson's Grocery Grover St

Mrs Bertha Faires Dies at Chesterhill

Mrs Bertha Faires 69 of Chesterhill and long time Trimble resident died after a two week illness. Survived by son Vern L Faires and four sisters Mrs John Wolfe Mrs Myrtie Crawford Mrs Tresa Faires and Mrs Louie Robey. Husband preceded her in death. Services Tuesday at 1 30 P M at George Fawcett Funeral Home Chesterhill with burial in Chesterhill Cemetery.

Glouster Bertha Faires Chesterhill Trimble Vern L. Faires Vern L John Wolfe Myrtie Crawford Tresa Faires Akron Louie Robey London

Former Resident of Vincent Dies Sunday

Wallace S. Turner aged 79 a city street inspector for 19 years died at his home 1343 Forsythe Ave after a four day illness. He formerly ran a hardware store at Vincent Ohio and worked for Pure Oil Co in West Virginia before moving to Columbus in 1920. He belonged to Bartlett Blue Lodge Masons and Vincent Presbyterian Church. Surviving wife Dora Turner two sons C H Turner Mills Cafeteria manager 77 S High St and George F Turner one grandchild one sister and one brother. Funeral 7:30 p m Monday Schoedinger Co chapel then 11 a m Tuesday Vincent Presbyterian Church burial at Vincent.

Columbus Wallace S. Turner Forsythe Ave Turner Vincent Pure Oil Co West Virginia Bartlett Blue Lodge of Masons Presbyterian Church Dora Turner C. H. Turner Mills Cafeteria S. High St George F. Turner Schoedinger & Co Vincent Presbyterian Church

Chauncey trio attends world series game in Cincinnati

Mr and Mrs Ed ward Blackford along with Charles Eddy and John Smart of Chauncey traveled to Cincinnati on Sunday to witness the world series baseball game.

Chauncey Edward Blackford Charles Eddy John Smart Cincinnati

Chauncey lodge hosts benefit party tonight

A Chauncey chapter of the Rebekah Lodge presents a benefit party at Chauncey K of P Hall tonight at 8 oclock. Proceeds support lodge community work and member activities.

Chauncey — Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey K. of P. Hall

Court Ridings Allowances for Duchesses in Henry VIII Era

In Tudor England the court permitted duchesses to drink three gallons of ale and a pitcher of wine daily, reflecting royal table privileges and court etiquette of Henry VIII's reign.

Henry VIII England

Trimble Church of Christ Hosts Chauncey Rally Day

Chauncey Pastor Leader of Program at Trimble led Rally Day at the Trimble Church of Christ with 124 in attendance. Rev. Gilbert Courtney delivered the sermon and led devotions after a basket dinner. Special music featured guest speakers including Rev. Lawrence C. Butler of Nelsonville. Numerous attendees from out of town joined the service.

Chauncey Trimble Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Courtney B. H. Pettit Gertrude Rainey Zoe Herrold Ash Kasler L. C. Nye Lawrence C. Butler Nelsonville Austin Smith William B. Christie Massillon Joe Minear Joe K Columbus William Hoon Bishopville Orville Boudinot Wyllie Ardith Vera Wemmer Harlan Linscott Lena Boudinot Trimble Lawrence Butler Erland Coffman Betty Verna Thomas

Birth of William Baker Tucker in Converse Street

Mr and Mrs Ray Tucker announce the birth of a seven pound son on Sunday October 8 at their home in Converse Street. The baby is grandson of Mrs Lara Tucker Chauncey and has been named William Baker Tucker.

Chauncey Ray Tucker Converse St Lara Tucker William Baker Tucker

Chauncey Ladies Attend Pocahontas Lodge Instruction

Mrs Ruth Smith and three Chauncey residents Mrs Imogene Bell Mrs Dorothy Staley and Mrs Elizabeth Dicker son attended the district school of instruction for the Pocahontas Lodge in Corning Friday.

Chauncey Ruth Smith Imogene Bell Dorothy Staley Elizabeth Dickerson Corning The Pocahontas Lodge

Mrs Abdella Recovers After Auto Accident

Mrs. E. T. Abdella, who suffered a serious back injury in an automobile crash three weeks ago, is recovering at her Converse Street home in Chauncey after being released from a Michigan hospital. She received numerous visitors and between 600 and 700 letters and cards since the incident. She values hearing from relatives and friends.

Chauncey E. T. Abdella Wyandotte, Mich Converse St Michigan Warren Abdella

Bible Class To Attend McArthur District Convention

Members of Every man's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will bypass the regular meeting on Thursday Oct 12 to attend the district convention in McArthur. They will depart the church at 5 p m reaching McArthur for a laymen supper at 6 30 p m with expected good attendance.

Chauncey Church of Christ McArthur

Albany Garden Club Meeting Wednesday At Mrs Sisson Home

Albany community gardeners set a Wednesday gathering at 2 PM at Mrs Sisson residence. Guest speaker Mrs Arthur Stewart will discuss Philippine Gardens and culture of bulbs. Mrs Cunningham to talk on the garden calendar. Dues payment announced.

Albany Albany Community Garden Club Sisson Arthur Stewart Cunningham Bean

Kidds announce birth of Roger Eugene in Millfield

Mr and Mrs James Kidd announce the birth of a 10 pound son named Roger Eugene at their Millfield home on Saturday October 7.

Chauncey Mrs James Kidd Roger Eugene Millfield

Bible Class To Meet At Mrs Brookins Home

Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Guy Brookins on Converse Street Mrs Burg Johnston will present the lesson and Mrs Carl Shafer class president will conduct the meeting

Chauncey— Loyal Woman's Bible Church of Christ Guy Brookins Converse St Burg Johnston Carl Shafer

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