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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville Republicans Outline Mayoral Campaign

Nelsonville McKinley Republican Club met at the Legion Building with Rev. Lloyd Evans outlining his mayoral program and promising a full platform next Monday. The campaign lineup included a male quartet and Judge O W Rowland as a planned guest speaker. Chairman Harry Kelly confirmed G W Lax will appear on the council ballot after prior misstatements.

Harry Kelly G. W. Lax Council Lax Kelly Stanley Mechem

PTA Paper Drive Set At Nelsonville High

Nelsonville PTA announced a paper drive to be held this Saturday. Donors with news papers or magazines should call Mrs. O P Bingman at the high school principal's office before Saturday.

Nelsonville Parent-Teacher Association O. P. Bingman

Kimberly Mine Sets Longest Continuous Run Record

Nelsonville report notes the Kimberly property of the Hocking Valley Mining Co. has achieved seven weeks of uninterrupted operation. In the last ten days the mine loaded 15,517 tons of coal as a new work record.

Nelsonville Kimberly Hocking Valley Mining Co

Concord Church Preaching by Rev Elsen Next Sunday

Concord Church will host Rev Elsen of Jacksonville for a 2 o'clock service next Sunday. Local social notes report Mrs Newton Russell called to her mother Mrs Riley McDaniel in Guysville. McDaniel in serious condition after a stroke. Families visiting McDaniel included Mr and Mrs Elmer Russell and daughters and Mr Newton Russell. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Sayre were Mrs George Chapman, Miss Grace Sayre, and Mr and Mrs Milford Sayre with children. Other Sunday visits included Mr and Mrs Cecil Antle and children with Mr and Mrs J J Stone of Murray City. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Antle and children of Trimble with Mr and Mrs J W Wemmer and children of Mountville. Mr and Mrs L P Myers and daughter Margaret visiting Cecil Antle.

Newton Russell Riley McDaniel Guysville J. J. Stone Murray City Wilbur Antle Trimble J. W. Wemmer Mountville John Antle L. P. Myers Margaret Cecil Antle

Elder Knessnown to lead week of services at church

Melvin Knessnown of East St. Louis Illinois will conduct special services from last night through the week at 7 15 at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at the corner of Jackson and Harpers Streets in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Melvin Knessnown East St. Louis Ill Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Later Day Saints Jackson and Harper Sts

Degree of Pocahontas Benefit Party in Pocahontas Hall

The Nelsonville chapter announces a benefit party sponsored by Degree of Pocahontas to be held Wednesday at 7:30 PM in Pocahontas Hall. Proceeds support local community efforts.

Nelsonville — Degree of Pocahontas Pocahontas

Dover Grange Meeting Canceled For Tonight

Worthy Master Earl Tarleton announces that the Dover Grange will not hold its meeting tonight. The cancellation affects members awaiting the weekly gathering and related activities.

Chauncey Dover Grange Earl Tarleton

Ladies Aid Society Meets at Mrs Sayre's Home

The Glouster Trimble Methodist Church group will gather at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Sayre in Jacksonville for a women’s aid meeting.

Glouster — Ladies Aid Society The Trimble

Athens Gas Co. tops Brown Wolf Market in City League tourney

Athens Gas Co. roared back to win all three games against Brown Wolf Market in the City League. Ike Harmon led with 544 pins as C Ridenour, H Fisher, R Smith, N Harmon and E Horn posted strong totals for Athens Gas Co while J Wolf Sr and teammates led Brown Wolf but fell short.

Glouster Athens Gas Co Brown Wolf Market Ike Harmon C. Ridenour H. Fisher R. Smith N. Harmon E. Horn Brown-Wolf J. Wolf, Sr D. Sipe H. Brown Jim Wolf E. Wolf

Delegation Attends Chillicothe Rally from Glouster

Twelve Glouster residents registered for the Circleville Epworth League Rally in Chillicothe on October 14. Attendees from Glouster include Virginia Skinner Edith Summers Glenna Morris Bill Zimmer Clara Summers Christine Skinner Gail Bingman Warren Chappelear Anna Echstenkamper Evelyn Kittle Laura Lantz Mrs H Kittle and Rev F G Boroff pastor of the Methodist Church.

Glouster Chillicothe Circleville Virginia Skinner Edith Summers Glenna Morris Bill Zimmer Clara Summers Christine Skinner Gail Bingman Warren Chappelear Anna Echstenkamper Evelyn Kittle Laura Lantz H. Kittle F. G. Boroff Methodist Church

Glouster Miner Taken to Hospital After Illness

Leslie Snowden of Glouster was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus Saturday in the C F Wallace ambulance. He has been ill for two years after an accident at Mine No 255 and is under observation and treatment, with Mrs Snowden accompanying him.

Glouster Leslie Snowden Grant Hospital Columbus C. F. Wallace Snowden Mine No. 255 Mrs. Snowden

Golding Funeral To Be Held Wednesday

Funeral services for James Golding of Taylor Ridge will take place Wednesday at 1 PM at his home with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Interment is planned at Russell Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Glouster James Golding Taylor Ridge Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Russell Jacksonville

Mrs Gerald Dunlevy Taken To Mercy Hospital

Mrs. Gerald Dunlevy was taken by the C. F. Wallace ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Columbus on Thursday for observation. She was accompanied by her husband and Mrs. John Dyer.

Glouster Gerald Dunlevy C. F. Wallace Mercy Hospital Columbus John Dyer

Mrs Lucille Mount Rushed To Athens Hospital

Mrs Lucille Mount of Sugar Creek was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens on Saturday by C F Wallace ambulance.

Glouster Lucille Mount Sugar Creek Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens C. F. Wallace

Mrs Edward Sharp Reports On State PTA Meeting

Mrs Edward Sharp president of the High School PTA, reported on the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers convention in Columbus. The discussion covered Bigelow amendments and a state board of education amendment to be voted Nov 7.

Nelsonville Edward Sharp PTA Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Columbus L. A. Davis E. J. Arnold State Board of Education Helen Shaw Maxine Hall Treasury Burns Foakley

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings And Visits

The Glouster Social Notes record a masquerade party at the American Legion Hall at 7 30 p m with a fine for unmasked attendees. They list visitors and weekend trips from Glouster to Lancaster Columbus Buckeye Lake and Buckeye Lake with mentions of families and friends such as Gladys Boroff from Pismo Beach and several local residents visiting kin in Cadiz Linworth and Huntington W V.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Cleveland man dies in 125 foot river jump

James O Neill aged 79 was killed after leaping from the Central Viaduct into the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland. The incident occurred today and law enforcement notes no immediate witnesses.

Cleveland U.P James O'Neill Cuyahoga River Central Viaduct

Astrological forecast for lively social and personal growth

The astral guidance predicts a lively productive day with social and artistic stir, possible upsets and growth, and potential promotion. Birthday individuals may see opportunities and favors from influencers, while caution on finances and legal entanglements remains. A birthdate chance hints versatility and popularity with showy tendencies.

Labor Council advances date of meeting in Nelsonville

The Industrial Labor Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys moves its monthly meeting to Friday Oct 20 to avoid Halloween events at the American Legion building. Delegates Wilber L. Hutchins and Stanley Partlow will report on the recent CIO convention in Columbus. Glen Pittinger of the District Social Security Board will discuss changes in the Social Security Law. Secretary C. E. Hoskins invites nondelegates with labor interests to attend. The session opens at 7:30 PM.

Nelsonville Industrial Labor Council Hocking Sunday Creek American Legion Wilber L. Hutchins Stanley Partlow CIO Columbus Glen Pittinger Zanesville District Social Security Board C. E. Hoskins

Le Favor Accepts Nelsonville School Music Post

Harold LeFavor resigns after five years as music teacher in Glouster schools to take a similar post in Nelsonville. He fills the vacancy left by Brooks Franks and plans to move to Nelsonville with his wife soon.

Nelsonville Harold le Favor Glouster le Favor Brooks Franks LeFavor

Make Ready For Drive by Red Cross

Nelsonville residents prepare for a Red Cross membership drive from November 11 to November 30. Rev. L. C. Butler leads a city canvass by fraternal, civic groups, clubs, businesses, and residences. Half of the proceeds stay in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Red Cross L. C. Butler

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Local Club Tea

The Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club hosted a late afternoon musical tea at the home of Mrs. Leatha Lou Silcott from 3 to 5 pm during National Business Women's Week. About sixty guests attended, including representatives from Athens and Logan clubs and Miss Kolling from West Virginia.

Nelsonville Business and Leatha Lou Silcott Athens Logan Miss Kolling West Virginia Washington, D.C Nelle Dowler Silcott Ellen Burnelle Maxine Hall Frances Bennett

Faithful Workers Class Hosts Hard Time Party

Mrs John Murphy assisted by Effie Devore and Charles Kennedy will entertain the Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church at Mrs Murphy s home Friday night with a hard time party. Members in usual attire will be fined. William Lee Bateman arrived in Nelsonville Sunday to spend a 20 day furlough with his parents. He has served 14 months in the U S Navy.

John Murphy Effie Devore Charles Kennedy Methodist Church William Lee Bateman Nelsonville Robert Bateman U. S. Navy

Birthday party and pastor reception at First Methodist Church

The First Methodist Church hosts a Wednesday evening birthday party at 7 30 in the social rooms with a program to follow and a reception for Rev W M George and Mrs George. The Methodist Missionary Society plans a November rummage sale and asks ladies to donate unused items to Mrs Ed Crouse or Mrs Wesley Hawk for later transfer to the sale.

First Methodist Church W. M. George Methodist Missionary Society Ed Crouse Wesley Hawk

Nelsonville Personal Mention Highlights Smiths and Preston

Mr and Mrs Wesley Smith and two children and Neal Preston of New York City were weekend visitors to Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Wesley Smith Neal Preston New York City

Point Rock Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Visits

Miss Georgia Nelle Radekin returns home to Point Rock from Cincinnati. Families and friends from Athens Wilkesville Middlefork Gallipolis and Lancaster Fair are noted visiting and attending events including funerals and a tonsil operation.

Naomi Bible Class Holds Fall Meeting at The Plains

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church met in the church primary room with fall decorations and candlelit pumpkins. They reported a quilt top completed and sold, planned an all day sewing event for October 18 at Mrs. Miriam Butts home, and enjoyed readings from Vital Religion led by Rev. Stanley Jeffrey.

Naomi Plains Methodist Church Miriam Butts Stanley Jeffrey Reverend Jeffrey Mae Moore Thelma McAllister Thelma Linscott Faye Selby Anna Slater Helen Michael Audrey Kail Maude Michael Bern

Dover School Benefit At Dover High School Tonight

A fall festival at Chauncey Dover High School gymnasium hosts a school benefit for the Athletic Association tonight. Door prizes are at 10 o clock, with food sales by classes. The program features a county school boxing match barn dance shadow movie news flashes mock wedding and accordion music by the Shopboys and four class groups.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School

Chauncey District Social and Personal

Mrs. Ida Hill and Mr and Mrs John Sharick and son Dwight of Millfield spent the week end in Pittsburgh as guests of Mr and Mrs Drew Strait and Mrs Ida Myers. Mrs Hazel Lyman Athens visited friends in Lower Plains. Wendell Moore Lower Plains traveled to Columbus with Mrs Moore returning after a week with relatives. Mrs Anna Vore Vore Ridge visited Mrs James McHarg Lower Plains. Mrs Frank Moore Athens visits with son Harry Moore and family in Lower Plains. Julia Johnson nursing at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson in Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Gerald Simpkins Detroit visiting his father and brother and families in Chauncey.

Point Rock Georgia Nelle Radekin Cincinnati Harley Pickett, Jr W. R. Holcomb Lawrence Morton James Nicholson Dexter J. E. Radekin J. A. Turner Frank Kayser Athens Howard Knapp John Dearth Union Ridge J. E. Mulholand Clara Wilkesville Lewis McLaughlin Sandra Woodrow Jeffers Middlefork Owen Kennedy Lancaster Fair Fernie Alexander Lucile George Radekin Radekin Orlan Sams Dena Hoffman Georgia Nelle John Edward Pearl Pierce Gallipolis Belle Caster Vina Griffith Ralph Turner Hilah Westfall Elmer Houdashelt Clyde Clayton Morris Rex Shenefield Chauncey Ida Hill John Sharick Dwight Millfield Pittsburgh Drew Strait Ida Myers Hazel Lyman Lower Plains Wendell Moore Columbus Moore Anna Vore Vore Ridge James McHarg Frank Moore Harry Moore Julia Johnson Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Dan Johnson Gerald Simpkins Detroit James Simpkins Andrew Simpkins

Mine Workers Nominate Officers at Chauncey Meeting

At a special Chauncey Local No 358 meeting in the Globe Theater bids were set for District No 6 officers of the United Mine Workers of America. Nominees include Vice president William Canter Dallas McGee and International board member Pete Phillipsi with Division 1 board members William N Schoonover Thomas Dixon and R D from Chauncey Glouster.

Chauncey Chauncey Local No Globe Theater United Mine Workers of America William Canter Dallas McGee Glouster International Board Pete Phillipsi Piney Fork Ohio William N. Schoonover Thomas Dixon R. D

Scarlet fever quarantine lifted in Millfield area

Elden Kasler home near Concord reported scarlet fever illness in Mrs. Kasler and two daughters. Sunday guests included E A Sayers family and others, with gatherings at Say ers and Kasler homes. Dinners hosted by Harmon Kasler featured Elden Kasler and his daughters.

Millfield Elden Kasler Concord

Revival Continues at East Millfield Mission Church

Revival services run each night this week at East Millfield Mission Church with Alma Hill Dorothy McKinney and Elaine McKinney in charge of meetings and special music. A children's meeting is held nightly at 6 30. Donald Koon 12 of Chauncey son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Koon is at Marietta Hospital for treatment of infantile paralysis in his left foot and is making progress toward recovery. Donald is brother of Mrs De Witt Walker of Chauncey.

Chauncey East Millfield Mission Church Alma Hill Dorothy McKinney Elaine McKinney Donald Koon Clifford Koon Near Marietta Hospital Donald DeWitt Walker

Chauncey Funeral for James Golding 83

Funeral services for James Golding 83 a long time Taylor Ridge resident who died at home will be held Wednesday afternoon Rev Gilbert Courtney Taylor Ridge Church of Christ will officiate at Chauncey service.

Chauncey James Golding Taylor Ridge Gilbert Courtney

Chauncey Ladies Visit Lancaster For Fair Overnight

Mrs. Mary Dew and sister Mrs. Lizzie Harvey with Mary Helen Dew of Chauncey visited Lancaster Saturday for the fair and stayed overnight with their cousin Miss Louisa Moody.

Chauncey Mary Dew Lizzie Harvey Mary Helen Lancaster Louisa Moody

Ladies Aid Society to Meet at M E Church

The Chauncey Ladies Aid Society holds an all day meeting at the M E Church with quilting and a noon potluck dinner on Wednesday October 18.

Chauncey — Ladies Aid Society of M. E. Church

Reverend Howard Simpson Set to Preach at Happy Hollow Church

Rev Howard Simpson of Millfield will preach next Saturday night at the Happy Hollow Church continuing the parish’s spring sermon series. The event draws local congregants and nearby neighbors seeking spiritual guidance and community fellowship.

Chauncey Howard Simpson Millfield Happy Hollow

Chauncey Persons Visit In Upper Sandusky

Chauncey C W Ferrel and daughter Mary and son Dwight visited Upper Sandusky Ohio hosted by their daughter and sister Mrs Owen Morrison Neva Ferrel. Additional guests included Bennie and Ralph Ferrel with Jack of Pontiac Michigan and Opal Ferrel visiting Chauncey with her parents Herbert Rivers of Sugar Creek. Lillian Sweeney and Mary Helen Sweeney joined to Marion for weekend with Ona Mae Phillips and Charles Sweeney Jr.

Chauncey C. W. Ferrel Mary Dwight Ferrel Upper Sandusky Ohio Owen Morrison Neva Ferrel Morrison Bennie Ferrel Ralph Ferrel Jack Pontiac Mich Opal Ferrel Herbert Rivers Sugar Creek Lillian Sweeney Mary Helen Sweeney Ferrels Marion Ona Mae Phillips Charles Sweeney, Jr

Mothers Club Meeting At Chauncey Church

The Chauncey Church of Christ Mothers Club will meet Wednesday night in the Church Parish House. Organized by Mrs. Elma Cass, the group invites all mothers connected with the church's Sunday School children. Mrs. Elwood Daugherty leads the program with an article from Parents Magazine on children ages pre school and school age.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Elma Cass Church of Christ Sunday School Elwood Daugherty Parents Magazine

Local residents improve after hospital strokes and surgery

Three Marietta Hospital patients recover as Ezra J. Karns and James Oliver regain strength after paralytic strokes. Kathleen Phillips, moved to the hospital last week, undergoes appendectomy and shows steady recovery. Her mother Mrs. Mary Hanning visited Sunday.

Chauncey Marietta Hospital Ezra J. Karns James Oliver Kathleen Phillips Mary Hanning

Doctor offers free truss for ruptured men in Kansas City

A doctor’s invention for reducible rupture is offered with a 30 day trial and a free $3.50 truss. No leg straps or belts, it holds rupture up and in, comfortable to wear, and many report satisfaction. If not pleased, return the invention but keep the truss. Write Physician's Appliance Co. at 4757 Koch Bldg. Main St. Kansas City Mo.

Kansas City Physician's Appliance Co Koch Bldg Main St

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