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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1940

Page

2

Patriotic Talks by Candidates At Rotary Women Dinner

Rotary members and Business and Professional Women's Club hosted a patriotic chicken dinner in Nelsonville to mark National Business Women's Week. Dr H T Phillips and John P Kelso spoke on voting wisely and American principles, urging active civic participation.

Nelsonville H. T. Phillips Athens John P. Kelso Dr. Phillips United States Kelso Maxine Hall Pauline Fierce Miss Hall

Eagles Drum Corps Wins At Waverly

Nelsonville Eagles drum corps won first prize at a parade in Waverly on Oct. 6, with eight other bands competing. Virgil Davis state president and Waverly Aerie officers welcomed the group, which earned future engagements and a trip to Gloucester for the aerie’s new home dedication.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Eagles Waverly Virgil Davis Waverly Aerie Grand Tavern Paul Whyte Max Bartoe Watson Wolfe Glouster Aerie

Beasleys Beat Haydenville in City League Match

Nelsonville Beasleys win two of three games against Haydenville in a city league clash. Tony Pughline posts 221 and 513 for a high single and three game total. Beasleys and Haydenville totals listed with players F Conley B Matheny Juniper Huddy Martin and Pughline. The Coverts Haydenville match was postponed to a later date.

Nelsonville Beasleys Haydenville Tony” Pughline Coverts F. Conley B. Matheny Juniper — Ua

Albany Community KFair premium winners listed

Albany concluded its two day Community Fair with a record crowd and a gala minstrel by Albany Grange. Premiums honored numerous displays across categories from Flower arrangements to baked goods, with prizes awarded to Junior Sunshine Garden Club, Albany Garden Club, and many individual contestants in boys and girls events, domestic arts, and livestock displays.

Albany Albany Community Fair and Institute Albany Grange Sunshine Garden Club Carol Jean McVay Shirley Ann Feth Harriet Ayler Margaret Barnette Beth Dalley Howard Ayler Lucile Wingett Helen Dinsmoor Bertha Sweeny F. A. Johnson Marie Colburn Mary Sweeny Letha M. McClain Jane Dailey Letha McClain Melva Radcliff Lucile Stenson Odta Gillogly L. A. Gillogly Kenneth Oxley Cora Munn W. D. Whaley Frances Cline Lola Mae Baughman Arthur van Dyke Arminta Chase Walree French Dayton Hoffee Don Young Evelyn Hooper Cora West Don Sanders Leona Pauley Lawrence White Charles Weiss Lamar Springer Ohio George Bean Jack Scott Lawrence Munn Billy Munn Lee Elliott Harry Ross Lawrence Bean Garrison Bean A. Trout Vance Springer J. W. West M. W. Ross Guy Wingett Gene West Joan Whaley Robert Cordray Ronald Lynch Barred Rocks Carl Johnson White Rocks Mary Francis Bean Wyandottes Howard Aylor Rhode Island

Ranger Gives Talk on Fire Prevention at Nelsonville High

Ranger Dudley Gilmore of the Forest Service spoke on Conservation to Nelsonville High students during National Fire Prevention Week. He urged fire loss reduction at homes highways and forests. Posters were left at the school and to be displayed on bulletin boards. The pep rally and bonfire are set for Thursday evening with the football team and cheerleaders involved. The varsity hosts Wellston this week on the local field.

Nelsonville Dudley Gilmore Forest Service Wellston

Odd Fellows Meet in Nelsonville With Hock-Hocking Lodge

Athens County Odd Fellows Association will meet with Hock Hocking Lodge No. 339 in Nelsonville on Thursday evening October 10 at 7 30 at their hall on West Columbus Street. Work in the First Degree is planned and many members are expected to attend.

Nelsonville Athens County Odd Fellows Association Hock-Hocking Lodge W. Columbus St

Millfield Lodge Delegates Attend Pocahontas District School

Mazon Council No. 93 delegates from Millfield attend district school of instruction in Murray City. Mrs Mae Boudinot reports on the session. A Thursday potluck follows the lodge meeting at the D of P Hall in Millfield. October birthday honorees include Frances Wallace Iva Evans Lucy Misner and Edith Kidd.

Chauncey Mazon Council Pocahontas Millfield Murray City Pocahontas Lodge Mae Boudinot Alice Theisen Everetta Simpson Bertine Sanders Delena Funk Virginia Cheatham Helen Funk Elen Dunkle Elizabeth Robinett Beatrice Theisen Ruby Simpson Jennie Cole Elsie Misner Maxine Boudinot Frances Wallace Iva Evans Edith Kidd Avanelle Crabtree Maude Triplett Clara Theisen Irene Wade Maggie White Augusta Theisen Mazon Council No. 93 D. of P. Hall Lucy Misner

Nelsonville Circle of Ruth Holds October Meeting

The Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian Church met in the church social rooms for a reunion with a covered dish supper served at 6:30. Mrs. Jessie Shafer chaired the gathering with guest speaker Blanche Riley describing the Dorr Run Chapel and calling for a recreational room. Announced birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lehman, with Fred Wilson as grandfather.

Nelsonville Circle of Ruth The Presbyterian Church Jessie Shafer Lloyd Evans Irene McDowell Blanche Riley Dorr Run Sand Run Kimberly B. M. Coakley Frank Lowry Columbus Fred Johnson Zanesville C. Stratton E. B. Acomb Don Davis Athens Emma Brusch Leslie Hannahs Lawrence Lehman Fred Wilson

Property Purchased by William Deans on Elizabeth Street

Mr and Mrs William Dean have purchased the Fred Wright property on Elizabeth Street and will take possession once the Wrights secure a new home. Esther Class members bound for Athens Thursday should meet Mrs Emma Cooks home by 130 PM. Mrs S W Ross hosted Monday Bridge Club with Ednah Backus and Dean Linscott high scores Esther Verity low. Mrs Ross served a two course lunch Paul Allen won traveling prize. Rainbow Class Church of Christ meets Thursday evening at Mrs Ed Ervin Chestnut Street with assist from Tessie Cavanaugh Margaret Green and Gary Parian. District No 1 Athens Presbyterial luncheon at noon Thursday at Nelsonville Presbyterian Church serving Nelsonville Logan New Plymouth Union Furnace Sand Run and Deanville churches. Edith Stires of Nelsonville is district vice president. Pythian Sisters meet Thursday night at 7 oclock. all officers and members requested to attend.

William Dean Fred Wright Elizabeth St Wrights S. W. Ross Monday Bridge Club Ednah Backus Dean Linscott Esther Verity Ross Paul Allen Rainbow Church of Christ Ed Ervin Chestnut St Tessie Cavanaugh Margaret Green Gary Parian Ervin Athens Presbyterial Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Logan New Plymouth Union Furnace Sand Run Deanville Athens Edith Stires

Nelsonville Personalities Attend Purdue State Football Game

Local residents Miss Betty Verity Helen Washburn Abbie Jane Rose and others joined attendees at the Purdue State football game Saturday. Other social visitors include Mrs. Mary Ray Adaline and Eleanore Ray Dick Ray staying with Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Ray in Frankfort Chicago and Waukegan. Police note: a church meeting led by Rev Otto Miller continues at New Pittsburg Church with all day Sunday services.

Nelsonville Betty Verity Helen Washburn Abbie Jane Rose Helen Betty Stewart Mary FE. Kessinger Ruth Beckler Ruth Kelch Purdue Mary Ray Adaline Eleanore Ray Dick Ray Frankfort Ind E. F. Ray Chicago Waukegan Ill Nelson Carr New Pittsburg New Pittsburg Church Otto Miller

Young People Attend Chauncey Church Youth Conference

Chauncey McConnelsville youth from the Chauncey Church of Christ gathered Saturday for the Youth Conference. Attendees included Betty Jane Courtney Mary Lou Ferrer Lois Ann Shafer Isabel Courtney Margaret Jackson Geraldine Parry Jo Ann Williamson Lois Jean Lands Marilyn Parry Dorothy Jane McCafferty Mary Carolyn Bricker Nellie Agin Ina Jane Cunningham Jo Ann Seiber Jeanette Blackford Frances Fiske Fred Russell Jr Hodge Seiber Jr Charlies Harvey Courtney Carlos Nye Russell Johnson and minister Gilbert Courtney.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ McConnelsville The Church of Christ Betty Jane Courtney Mary Lou Ferrer Lois Ann Shafer Isabel Courtney Margaret Jackson Geraldine Parry Jo Ann Williamson Lois Jean Lands Marilyn Parry Dorothy Jane McCafferty Mary Carolyn Bricker Nellie Agin Ina Jane Cunningham Jo Ann Seiber Jeanette Blackford Frances Fiske Fred Russell Jr Hodge Seiber Jr

Chauncey Guests Dine With Hendersons Sunday

Mr and Mrs James Henderson entertained as their Sunday dinner guests at their Chauncey home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Alfred Hensley and daughter Phyllis from Chauncey and numerous friends from nearby towns.

Chauncey James Henderson Alfred Hensley Fred Grambly Phyllis Jean Ann Sabo Columbus John McGurty Robert Sands Bobby Riley Murray City Marcia Carsey Franklin Pennell Salem Arthur Henderson Lily Mae Henderson Hubert Henderson Helen Henderson

Revival Meetings At Church Of God In Chauncey End Three Weeks

Revival services at the Church of God in Chauncey concluded Sunday night after three weeks. Pastor Rev. Clarence Way led the meetings with Evangelist Harvey Pingoun of Munette Indiana assisting, who has moved to Cleveland to start a similar service in a nearby town.

Chauncey Church of God In Clarence Way Harvey Pingoun Munete Ind Cleveland

Ladies Aid to Meet at Millfield Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ will gather Friday with Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett and Miss Olive Brookins as co hosts. The afternoon is set for quilting and the evening will feature the October business meeting followed by a masquerade party.

Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Elizabeth Robinett Olive Brookins

WCTU Meeting and Local Social Notes in Hamden

The WCTU held a Friday gathering at the Methodist Church electing officers headed by President Estella Scott and Vice President D M Bryson. The column also lists numerous local residents visiting, hosting, or recovering from medical events around Hamden and nearby towns.

Chauncey Visitors Spend Weekend in Marengo and Centerbury

Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett and Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson with sons Dickie and Bobbie visited Chauncey friends in Marengo. The group also called on Mr and Mrs Truman Hedges and Ruth Wharton in Centerbury, both formerly of Chauncey.

Chauncey Sam Tippett Albert Jackson Dickie and Bobbie Marengo Centerbury Truman Hedges Ruth Wharton

Glouster Girl Has Many Grandparents

Karyn Ethyl Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Williams, has four grandparents and six great grandparents, all living. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Viney. Great grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Henry Viney, Mr. and Mrs. Link Payton of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert T. Allen of Rendville.

Glouster Karyn Ethyl Williams Lawrence Williams Harry Williams Andrew Viney Henry Viney Link Payton This City Albert T. Allen Rendville

Plan Home Coming At Hollister Church

Sixth annual Hollister U B Church home-coming set for October 13 with Rev H O Davis in charge and a Sunday School goal of 217. Gifts will go to youngest and oldest present. Basket dinner at noon. Rev Wiley to lead Sunday School lesson. Rev Metzler of Circleville will speak in the afternoon. Class goals listed for multiple Sunday School groups.

Hollister Hollister U. B H. O. Davis Wiley Metzler Circleville Dorcas Loyal Workers Sunbeams Builders Everready Brotherhood Cradle Roll Senorita Buck Workers Ruth

Shoot for $50,000 In Bowling Carnival

GLOUSTER bowlers enter the $50,000 Red Crown Open Play Ten Pin Carnival with a chance to double a prize by hitting a target score within their class. James Wolf of Wolf Bowling Alleys announced the event starts next Saturday Oct 12. Entry requires a total score from a consecutive 3 game series in open play. All bowlers are eligible, with equal prize opportunity across classes.

Glouster James Wolf Wolf Bowling Alleys Wolf

Kinney Family Moves To State Capital

Mr and Mrs F D Kinney moved their household goods on Monday to Columbus where they will reside at 211 Clinton Heights they were accompanied by Phyllis Ann An other daughter Lois went to Columbus in September to enter high school at the beginning of the term She is enrolled in North High School Miss Ruth Kinney remained in this city to continue her work in the Brown Beauty Shop She will reside with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Grant Wallace on Main St Mr Kinney is employed as electrician at Ohio State University in Columbus

Glouster F. D. Kinney Columbus Clinton Heights Phyllis Ann Lois North High School Ruth Kinney Brown Beauty Grant Wallace Main St Kinney Ohio State University Jack Dillon W. A. Craft Chicago Mr. Dillon Edith Summers Marshall Summers Yondell Johnson Clyde Bingman Lewis Gatchel John Clinesmith Detroit Mich T. A. Ray Ringgold Lucille Thompson Mary Lee Ruth Ann Donald Cunningham Old Man's Cave Rock House Pauline Echstenkamper Cecelia Chute Elizabeth Chute Lallah Danford M. E. Hoon Marilyn New Marshfield Thomas Gibson Athens Lillie Kinney New Concord Jack Zimmer Foster Brown Charles Leonard Sorrell Bernard Leach Elyria S. A. Cunningham Zern Cunningham Wellston Ovid Eberts F. W. Everett L. E. Burnelle Washington, D. C Daughters of American Revolution Ernest Lehew Gerald Lee Newark

Nelsonville school notes update and activities

Delta Kappa Society will meet October 16 at 5 at Miss Lillian Stover’s home. Local members listed. Boys and girls bowling teams organized. girls meet Mondays. Fire Prevention Week discussed in guidance classes. Wings Over Jordan choir visit noted with early dismissal for attendees. Senior commercial students work on filing systems.

Nelsonville Alpha Lambda Delta Kappa Society Lillian Stover Blanche Moorehead Grace Mildred Roberts Marie Katherine Warehime Florence Cook Estelle Reynolds Beatrice Barber Lucille Long Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Helen Shaw Ruth Cook Rosemary Sayre State Department of Education J. K. Kinneer E. J. Arnold Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Jordan

Revival Begins at Union Furnace Pilgrim Holiness Church

Nelsonville reports an old fashioned revival starting Sunday night at Union Furnace Pilgrim Holiness Church and set to run until October 20. Evangelists Everett Allman and Billy Stein of Junction City lead with special singing each night.

Nelsonville Union Furnace Pilgrim Holiness Church Everett Allman Billy Stein Junction City

Jacksonville PTA hears school executive speak

Supt. Taylor of Athens County urged greater state support for schools at the Jacksonville Grade Parent-Teacher Association meeting. He noted local schools face heavy financial burdens while Mrs. Taylor attended. 105 new PTA members were reported with Miss Mary McCann leading. A bake sale was planned for election day and Evelyn Deal’s class won the attendance banner.

Glouster F. J. Taylor Athens Athens County Jacksonville Taylor Faye McKinley PTA Mary McCann Evelyn Deal Wahnera Echstenkamper Helen Kearns

Triphine Thompson Birthday Honored in Glouster Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson entertained at their Trimble home on Sunday Oct 6 to honor daughter Triphine on her ninth birthday. A huge nine candle cake was given by the family as guests and relatives joined for ice cream cake and candy.

Andy Thompson Trimble Triphine Elizabeth Lee Nellie Lou Phillips Donna Leah Johnson Jo An Morrison Glouster Mildred Reedy Theresa Lou Lola June Morrison

Glouster PTA Leader Notes Extra Band Fund Donation

Mrs Ray White president of the Glouster Parent Teacher Association says Local 202 of Mine 267 gave ten dollars toward band uniforms, more than the five originally cited in Monday's Messenger.

Glouster Ray White Parent- Teacher Association

Women’s Aid to Sponsor Soup and Sandwich Dinner

The Ladies Aid Society of the Trimble Methodist Church will hold a soup and sandwich dinner in the church dining room on Thursday October 10 starting at 11 a.m. Proceeds will support church activities.

Glouster — Ladies Aid Society of The Trimble Methodist Church

Glouster Methodist Church Choir Practice Tonight

All young people of the Glouster Methodist Church are asked to meet at the church tonight at 8 o clock for practice. Miss Dorothy Lindaman, music instructor in the local schools, will direct the choir.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church Dorothy Lindaman

Way To Believe Itchy Pimples Relief Ad

An old advertisement touts relief for itching and pimples with a 35 cent Peterson s Ointment box sold at a druggist. It promises prompt itching relief and skin improvement including toe cracks and foot itching.

Peterson Adv

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