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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1939

Page

2

Burial for Bob Farrow to be held at Greenlawn Cemetery

Robert Farrow 18 of Lockbourne Road Columbus died Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle skidded on Route 23 near Worthington after an automobile turned in front of him. A Wesleyan student and former South High co captain, Farrow leaves his mother Lily Matheny Farrow one brother and a sister and grandparents. Funeral Tuesday 2 PM at Oakwood Avenue M E Church with DeMolay service. burial at Greenlawn Cemetery Columbus.

Nelsonville Robert Bob) Farrow Lockbourne Columbus A. D. Farrow Worthington Farrow Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware E. Main St Young Farrow South High Lily Matheny Farrow Donald Clara Jane Chas. Matheny John Clarence Charles Farrow Oakwood Ave. M. E Greenlawn Cemetery

Eagles Defeat K of P in Debut Ping Pong Match

The Eagles ping pong team beat the K of P five to none in Nelsonville on Sunday securing six straight games. doubles winners were Joe Evans and John Deszo 21 12 21 7 while Paul Whyte and Dewey Whyte won singles 21 18 21 9 and 21 10 21 13. A return match is planned and some K of P players were unavailable.

Nelsonville Eagles K. of P Joe Evans John Deszo Don Lancaster Roger Scott Paul Whyte Dewey Whyte

Aged Man Hurt After Fall From Railroad Bridge

Nelsonville resident Dave Williams, aged about 70, suffered a minor head laceration and a fractured rib when he fell about 20 feet from the C. and O. Railroad bridge at West City limits Saturday evening. Williams and his son were crossing the bridge toward home and, hearing a passenger train behind them, hurried across and he fell between the ties onto the river bank.

Nelsonville Dave Williams West City Williams

Lane Funeral Held At Church Of Christ

Funeral services for S. S. Lane were held Sunday afternoon at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville. Lane, a retired engineer, had lived there over 50 years. Rev. L. C. Butler officiated with the Masonic Fraternity and Berean Class in attendance. Burial followed at Greenlawn with a Masonic graveside service.

Nelsonville Church of Christ S. S. Lane Lane L. C. Butler Masonic Fraternity Berean Greenlawn

Eagles Drum and Bugle Corps to Practice Tuesday Night

Nelsonville leaders Watson Wolf and Max Bartoe announce a drum and bugle corps practice after the regular lodge session on Tuesday. Roy Cline of Athens serves as instructor for the corps.

Nelsonville Watson Wolf Max Bartoe Eagles Roy Cline Athens

Nelsonville Junior Order Benefit Party Next Tuesday

The Junior Order will host a benefit party on Tuesday evening October 17 at 8 oclock in the I.O.O.F. Hall.

Nelsonville— Junior Order C.F. Hall Daughters of Union Veterans Lo.o.f. Hall

John Hogan Refuses To Quit In Murray City

Johnny Hogan a 64 year old resident of Murray City runs a restaurant and rooming house with his wife Betty though he is bedbound after a January 9 1928 fall led to blood poisoning and amputations he remains active aware of world events and a trusted confidant to locals offering steadfast advice and lively conversation to visitors from the region

Murray City Johnny Hogan Johnny Betty Franklin Roosevelt Southeastern Ohio

Nelsonville Scout Notes and Troop 66 Dues Change

Nelsonville notes that Troop 66 meets at West School at eight. Members listed include Bill Barber Floyd Barber Bob Johnson Parry Bateman Bob Sowers Max Linton Charles Pedigo Ted Hodge and Leslie Cox with attendance required. Dues drop fifty cents and weekly five cent payments apply with Boy's Life subscription for full-year members. A new inter patrol contest runs October to December 10 with Panther Fox and Flaming Arrow leading. A Halloween party is planned and Scoutmasters emphasize good standing and budgeting. A local note from Eugene reports a stork headed this way with twins born to Mr and Mrs Burton Willis after an initial misprint.

Nelsonville Troop 66 Boy Scouts the West School Bill Floyd Barber Bob Johnson Parry Bateman Bob Sowers Max Linton Charles Pedigo Ted Hodge Leslie Cox Wilbur D. Mender

Citizens Central Bank reports condition in 1939 Ohio filing

State of Ohio report shows assets and liabilities for Citizens Central Bank in Athens. Highlights include capital stock of 50,000 and deposits totaling around 293,132, with loans and investments listed and pledged securities noted. Jurisdictional officers certify figures as true to best knowledge.

Citizens Central Bank Ohio Total Piedad Sac Sos County OF

Hockingport Guild Attends Farewell Party for Dumper Family

The Hockingport Methodist Guild held a surprise farewell party at Mrs. Alfred Dumper's home to honor the Dumper family as they plan wintering in Florida. The event marked the fall meeting of the active local women’s organization.

Hockingport Hockingport Guild Methodist Church Alfred Dumper Florida Earle Cowdrey Pat McCoulsky Holdren Little Hocking Ira Huntington Gallipolis Stanley Huntington Hocking Nelson Dutton Will Noyce Mary Arlidge James McLaren Dean A. E. Dumpers Clifford Fisher Edith Humphrey Business and Professional Women's Club Parkersburg E. L. Davidson Kean Mt. Lake Park Davidson Kentuckity A. C. Stewart Reedsville Mary Messenger Fisher Farm Pittsburgh Ohio University O. U.-Western Reserve Ora Kean Edwin Davidson Lewis Humphrey Mary Stalder Athens Henry Dils George Oakland Cecil Rockhold Shade Mr. Rockhold

Pythians of Nelsonville Show Interest in Local Lodge

Nelsonville's Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias marks its 75th anniversary with renewed interest and many reinstatements. New members join. a degree team forms under Roy Tomlinson. an encre tournament runs to Oct 20 at Castle Hall with open house. John Huddy and Roger Scott win esquire initiations, others to receive Knight rank next week.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Wilbur D. Mender Wilbert Dean W. W. Warren Carlyle Mender Paul Wolfe William Howe Ed Bateman William Pearce W. D. Wolfe Roy Tomlinson Mr. Tomlinson Tomlinson Don Lancaster Mark Herrold Eddie Burchfield Castle Hall Lodge Esquire Rank John Huddy Roger Scott Glouster Knights of Pythias Lodge Eagles Phi Club K. of P.’s

James Golding 83 Dies at Taylor Ridge

James Golding aged 83 died Sunday at his home on Taylor Ridge after a week long illness. He came from England about 50 years ago and lived on Taylor Ridge 48 years. Survived by wife Clara sons William Glouster George Columbus daughters Mrs Thomas Simes Toronto Canada Mrs Walter Davis Columbus and Mrs Charles Leckner Chillicothe. A son and daughter preceded him in death. Three sisters in England survive Eliza Lydia Golding and Mrs Jack Randlin. Funeral arrangements await daughter from Canada.

Glouster James Golding Taylor Ridge Golding England Clara William of George Columbus Thomas Simes Toronto Canada Walter Davis Charles Leckner Chillicothe Eliza Lydia Golding Jack Randlin

Timetable fragments for rail lines and air service noted

A dated timetable fragment lists departures and arrivals for the Baltimore and Ohio East and Chesapeake lines with times for No. 4 and No. 12, plus National Limiteds, Diplomat, No. 29 and others. It also lists New York Central routes, Athens Airways options to Columbus and Pittsburgh, and charter airplane services with daylight trips to any city with an airport.

Baltimore & Ohio Diplomat Tchenacen National Limited Acon Spencaenspees Bachesapeake & Ohto NEW York Central South Eeef NEW York Central North Athens Airways Columbus Pittsburgh Parkersburg Marietta

Hook Promotes Challenge to Hatch Act by Michigan Democrats

Representative Frank E. Hook of Michigan leads a group in the House planning to test the Hatch Act’s ban on political activity by government employees. He says he encouraged district office holders to violate the act and will back them in court battles.

Frank E. Hook Michigan House

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Births and Club Activities

Nelsonville notices report the birth of Patricia Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Huddy and a son Jimmy Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Dupler. The M. C. T. Club hosted by Minnie Scott and others, Loyal Workers Class announcements, and attendance at a Delta Kappa Gamma convention are listed alongside local personals and upcoming meetings.

Virgil Huddy Nelsonville Patricia Ann W. J. McConaha C. E. Huddy Blanche Moorehead Marie Warehime Catherine Wolfe Lillian Stover Delta Kappa Gamma Society Cleveland Miss Moorehead Alpha Lambda Chapter Miss Stover Miss Warehime Miss Wolfe Harmon Dupler W. Franklin Sr Jimmy Lee

Hopkins Burial To Be at Greenlawn

Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins, 89, died Saturday at her daughter’s home. Funeral at Simmons Funeral Home Columbus Tuesday 10 am, burial in Greenlawn Nelsonville after services. Survived by three daughters, two sons, one brother.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Hopkins Marcus Williamson Simmons South High St Columbus Greenlawn

Glouster Man Seriously Injured in Scaffold Fall

Glouster Martin Buzz Preston was seriously injured when a scaffold broke while he built a chimney on Barbour Street. Bricks fell, crushing his head and injuring his back. He was removed by ambulance and later taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens for treatment.

Glouster Martin Buzz) Preston Preston Arthur Wolf Barbour St John S. Blower Mr. Preston Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens C. F. Wallace George Marquis

Greens Run man hospitalized after accident to White Cross

Frank Tate of Greens Run was taken by John S. Blower ambulance on Saturday to White Cross Hospital in Columbus for observation and possible surgery. Mrs. Tate accompanied him and will stay at his side. The report notes whiskers are thin steel fins remaining on a nail after production.

Glouster Frank Tate Greens Run John S. Blower White Cross Hospital Columbus Mrs. Tate Shim

Death of Dana Reber Child Weeps Oklahoma City

Mrs. Fred Heck of Glouster received a telegram from Oklahoma City announcing the death of Dana Jane Reber two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Reber Lucille Jones. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Jones of Oklahoma City. The family once lived in Glouster and owned a Main Street property. No cause of death or funeral time given. service planned in Oklahoma City.

Glouster Fred Heck Oklahoma City Oklahoma Dana Jane Reber Jack Reber Lucille Jones Fred Jones N. W 19Th St Jones Frank Butnow Main St

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