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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1941

Page

2

Officers Installed at Nelsonville Legion Meeting

One hundred twelve American Legion members attended a joint officer installation in Nelsonville. District Commander O F Sharp presided with guests including J F R Cronin and Floyd Hartpence, who outlined the national foreign affairs stance adopted at Milwaukee. Frank Keys and others were noted for post duties with Glenford Dugan Post to install next week.

Nelsonville American Legion Legion Glenford Dugan O. F. Sharp McArthur Sharp Athens Logan Murray City Glouster Laurelville J. F R. Cronin Mathew Lennin Ross Williams Floyd Hartpence McKinley High Columbus Hartpence Milwaukee Committee On Foreign Relations The Pol AEF Americanism Committee George Barrows W. L. Cooley Jeff Willis Albert Brooks F. M. Skiver W. L. Hutchins Albert Six Frank Keys

Murray City Marine Ends First Course

Mrs. Charles Robinson of Murray City reports her son William Robinson has completed recruit training at Parris Island South Carolina and awaits transfer to a clerical role. The Murray City High School graduate formerly served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and has worked as a typist.

Murray City Charles Robinson William United States Marine Corps Parris Island S. C Post Troops Young Robinson Murray City High School Civilian Conservation Corps

Seven Year Old Jimmy Phillips Celebrates Birthday

A chicken supper was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Phillips in New Pittsburg to celebrate their son Jimmy's seventh birthday. Attendees included extended family of the Phillips and visitors Gerald Bittner and Albert Phillips.

New Pittsburg Leonard Phillips Jimmy Clifford Brook Shirley Leroy Pearl Rex Phillips Esther Fay Lester Ray Coleen Jimmie Gerald Bittner Murray City Albert Phillips Albert Jones Lorain

Doanville School Hosts Fall Festival Concert

The Doanville Fall Festival opens tonight at the school house at 7 with a York Township Buchtel High School Band concert. Dancing refreshments and games follow as proceeds fund playground equipment for the Doanville school.

Doanville York Township-Buchtel High School

Happy Hollow School Fall Festival Tue Oct 21

The Happy Hollow School invites the public to its annual Fall Festival on Tuesday evening October 21. The event features attractions for all ages and encourages community attendance.

Happy Hollow

Wilson Bros win two of three in Nelsonville league

Nelsonville city bowling saw Wilson Bros. defeat Mechems two games to one as Tony Pughline posted the high three game total of 549. The Brooks Shoe League features Weasels vs Termites at 7 and Woodchucks vs Woodpeckers at 9 tonight.

Nelsonville Wilson Bros Mechems Tony Pughline Brooks Shoe League Weasels Termites Woodchucks Woodpeckers R. Sayer P. Smith C. Cook T. Pughline Blind Diesen Mechems— J. Stedem PDAV Noun J. Brooks T. Galvin R. Howe B. Mechem

WBA Officers Feted At Nelsonville

Nelsonville hosts a luncheon honoring Mrs. C V Hopper supreme treasurer of the Woman s Benefit Association and touring officials Mrs Phoebe Jones state field director and Miss Ina Hoover managing deputy They visited Southeast Ohio for the 49th anniversary and welcomed new members including Mrs Helen Powell Mrs Grace Lax Mrs Carmen White and Miss Mary Cox A round table discussion closed the event

Nelsonville C. V. Hopper Woman's Benefit Association Phoebe Jones Ina Hoover WBA Spray Hopper Akron Jones New Salem Ohio Leah Fick

Pitfalls of Love and a Hidden Letter Trap

In New York, Lillian Underwood and friend Madge Graham uncover a perilous hoax in Marion Morton's letter to her mother. Marion uses a coded misdirection to lure Mary Veritzen and entrap Lillian, hinting at a forced engagement and a staged wedding plot. The tension climaxes as Marion's plea to Mary and warnings to her mother unfold.

Madge Marion Lillian Marion Morion Ronald Mary Mummy Dad Lillian Underwood New York Madge Graham Marion Morton Ronald Brixton Mary Veritzen Stephen Redfield Mummy Deerest Deerest Darling Harry Underwood Marion Darling

25th anniversary observed at Corning Sunflower Chapter Eastern Star

The Corning Sunflower Chapter of Eastern Star marked its 25th anniversary with a six o'clock dinner at the Methodist Church hosted by the Women’s Society of Christian Service and served by the high school Home Economics class. Grand officers attended. memorial services and a social hour followed with 175 diners. Guests included former charter members and visitors from Columbus and Athens. The couple Bar rett and his bride hosted a separate wedding dinner Sunday evening.

Corning—Sunflower Eastern Star Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service Bertha Levion Lora Longley Fairy Gingery Edith Anderson Columbus Bess Leitaker Pleasantville Ralph Hardy Bess Shephers Lydia Dew Ann Wright Martha Young Amelia Mason Maude Hill Jacqueline Lamb New Lexington Shawnee Glouster Nona Shaffer Jane Jacobs Jessie Anna Mae Pettigrew Mrs. Bess Shepherd Athens Sunflower Chapter

Lancaster Couple Welcomes Son Born Sunday

Mr and Mrs Harry Steffen of Lancaster are the parents of a son born Sunday at the Lancaster hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Steffen and Mr Joseph Seimer.

Harry Steffen Lancaster Lancaster Hospital Frank Steffen Joseph Seimer

Boy Wonnell Hurt After Truck Collision Near Home

Four year old George Wonnell, son of Detective and Mrs. R. E. Wonnell, was injured on N Valley Street when he stepped from behind a parked car into the path of a Garrison truck driven by Bob Hill of the Garrison store. He suffered a cut to the head.

George Wonnell R. E. Wonnell Garrison N. Valley St Bob Hill

Irene Barrett Weds John Toth In Columbus Ceremony

Mr and Mrs James Barrett announce the marriage of their daughter Irene to John Toth son of Mr and Mrs Steve Toth of Congo. The Oct 11 ceremony at First United Brethren Church Columbus featured Irene in a blue velvet street length dress with matching accessories. Miss Winifred Weaver of Columbus served as maid of honor.

James Barrett Irene John Toth Steve Toth Congo First United Brethren Church Columbus Winifred Weaver

Eight US Ships Sunk at Sea

The Sessa, a former Danish vessel under Panamanian flag, was sunk Aug 17 by torpedo 300 miles southwest of Iceland with 24 crew lost including one American. The American flag Steel Seafarer was bombed and sunk Sept 5 in the Gulf of Suez with no lives lost. The Montana, another former Danish ship under Panamanian flag, was torpedoed and sunk Sept 11 off Iceland with 26 crew rescued. The Pink Star, under Panamanian registry, was torpedoed and sunk Sept 19 255 miles southwest of Iceland with 12 missing from a 36 crew.

Maritime Commission Iceland Steel Seafarer Gulf of Suez Montana Pink Star

Nelsonville Personal Notes Reveal Weekend Travel

Mrs Ethel Collamore visits Columbus to spend time with friends and relatives. Mrs John Love stays in Columbus with sons Dr Gilbert Love and Arthur Love and their families. Miss Blanch Riley and Miss Helen Chappie attend a Glen Robin conference with Mrs Homer Krieg. They plan a weekend in Steubenville with Miss Irene Mc Dowell. Mrs James McVey of Harrisburg and Mrs George Merritt with daughter Donnelly of Athens dine with cousin John V Wood and his wife.

Ethel Collamore Columbus John Love Gilbert Love Arthur Love Blanch Riley Helen Chappie Glen Robin Homer Krieg Steubenville Irene McDowell James McVey Harrisburg George Merritt Donnelly Athens John V. Wood Wood

Britons Spend Billions on Clothes In Normal Times

Estimate shows Britons spend about 2.0 billion dollars yearly on clothing with women contributing 1.25 billion. The figure reflects domestic consumer behavior in typical periods.

Methodist Services Are Announced Nelsonville Sermons and Meetings

In Nelsonville First Methodist Church announces Sunday events at 10 30 morning sermon Things that Remain. A young peoples meeting is at 6 00 this evening worship at 7 00 with the pastor speaking on The Anticipated One.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church

Nelsonville Stars Plan Guest Evening with Eastern Star

Nelsonville New Straits ville Chapter invites Eudora Chapter No. 72 to attend next Thursday evening Oct 23. Nelsonville members must RSVP to local secretary Mrs Mable Washburn by Monday noon.

Nelsonville New Straitsville Eastern Star Eudora Mable Washburn

Shafer Is Hospitalized In Columbus For Treatment

Nelsonville report says G. D. Shafer was moved to Anthony Hospital in Columbus for treatment with Mrs. Shafer accompanying him. In Carbondale, Dewey Pickett was arraigned for intoxication and fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty.

Nelsonville C. D. Shafer G; Anthony Hospital Columbus Dewey Pickett Carbondale C. G. Dew

Floodwood Church To Host All-Day Sunday Meeting

An all-day meeting is planned Sunday at the Pilgrim Holiness Church of New Floodwood. A separate note mentions a hippopotamus with an 11 foot long stomach, unrelated to the event.

New Floodwood Pilgrim Holiness Church of Davis

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