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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1941

Page

2

E. Arnold To Head Nelsonville Chest Group Next Year

Nelsonville Community Chest elects 12 trustees and names E. J. Arnold as president with Mrs. James Knight and L. E. Evans as vice presidents, Ralph Parks as treasurer, and Verna Hand as executive secretary. The new directors plan committee appointments at the next meeting.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Arnold Nelsonville Nelsonville Community Chest Association Little House E. J. Arnold James Knight L. E. Evans Ralph Parks Verna Hand

Johnny Johnson Leads Brooks Shoe League Pacing Scores

Nelsonville report shows the Ter mites rolling to a 968 single and 2710 total in a three ply win over the Weasels. Johnny Johnson tops the league with a record 675 while Woodchucks take two of three from Woodpeckers. City League tonight features Barber's Service versus Wilson Bros at 7 30 and Brooks Shoes versus Mechems at 9 30.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoe Termites Weasels Woodchucks Woodpeckers Johnny Johnson Barber's Service Wilson Bros Brooks Shoes Mechems

Scout Troop Meetings Schedule Set for Tonight

Nelsonville notices list Mohawk patrol of Troop 64 meeting at 7pm and The Bald Eagle meeting at 8pm with another troop session planned for Tuesday at 7pm.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts

Elks Lodge to hold regular meeting Tuesday evening

Nelsonville Lodge No. 543 B P O Elks announces a regular meeting Tuesday evening October 21 at 7 30 o clock. Exalted ruler David M Bennett states the session will discuss lodge matters and upcoming events.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge B. P. O. Elks David M. Bennett

New Training Safety Record Is Established

Washington announces a new safety milestone in the Civil Aeronautics Administration pilot training program. For the three months ending August 15 the miles flown per fatality reached 16,194,000, up from 8,252,000 and well above earlier periods. The Spring Session saw 27,750 enrollments with six fatal accidents, while the Summer Session had 16,018 enrollments and two fatal accidents.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Administration Donald H. Connolly

IOOF Hall Benefit Party Sponsored By Junior Order

The Junior Order will sponsor a benefit party at the IOOF Hall Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock. Proceeds go to support local community needs and club activities.

Nelsonville IOOF

Nelsonville Band Steals Show at Wellston Football Night

In a misty Friday game, the Nelsonville band of 63 players wowed 1,000 fans with a halftime salute and pre kickoff display. The Wellston band of 43 followed but Nelsonville claimed the musical honors after a 14 0 defeat.

Nelsonville Wellston Ers God Bless America WIN Nhs Paul Metzger Dorothy Shelton Caroline James Bob Ballis Tom Pope

RUX Compound Promises Relief for Neuritis Pains

Testimonial notes Neuritis in fingers and hands eased by RUX Compound after use with Ball Pharmacy promoting the medicine. It explains the product targets pain through the bloodstream and highlights easy to use liquid form available at Ball Drug Store in Nelsonville Ohio.

Nelsonville George Dowler Fairview St Ohio Ball Drug Store Columbus Street

Nelsonville Native John Fugitt Dies at Home

John Wes ley Fugitt, an elderly Nelsonville resident, died Sunday night at his Shepherd Street home. Born in Lawrence County, Ohio, he moved to Nelsonville in 1884 and lived there since. He left a widow Mrs Jennie Nelson Fugitt and children Mrs Martha Breeze, Mrs Jennie Fugitt Bruce of Nelsonville, Mrs Minnie Devault of Haydenville, Rosie and Albert at home. two children had predeceased him. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed.

Nelsonville John Wesley Fugitt Shepherd St Lawrence County Ohio Jennie Nelson Fugitt Martha Breeze Jennie Fugitt Bruce Minnie Devault Haydenville Rosie Albert

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Activities

Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School met at Mrs. Josephine Murphy's home with 18 attendees including Mrs. Murphy and guests. Rev. George spoke on investments of life and eternity. Eliza beth Zane Dew Chapter held fall plans. births announced. local visits noted. upcoming Hobo party and DAR meeting scheduled. multiple family and society notices across Nelsonville area.

Methodist Sunday School Josephine Murphy W. Franklin St Effie Devore Charle Kennedy W. M. George George Ralph Cushman Mary Kennedy Ira Murphy Gahanna C. G. Kreppel Gerald Nelson Elizabeth Zane Dew D.A.R Mary Kessinger John Wilson Miss Kinneer

Eagles Lodge Officers to Meet Tonight in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville an important meeting of all Eagles lodge officers steering committee membership and delinquent lapsation committees will be held tonight at 8 o clock at the club rooms Ward Phillips worthy president announced

Nelsonville Eagles Lodge Ward Phillips

Assistant Librarian Takes New Position

Nelsonville Miss Gertrude Cordts resigns as assistant librarian of the Nelsonville County Library and goes to Bryan Ohio to serve as librarian in charge. She has already entered upon her new duties.

Nelsonville Gertrude Cordts Nelsonville County Bryan, O Miss Cordts

Nelsonville Man Pleads Guilty in Mayor Dew Court

James Au flick faced charges of intoxication in Nelsonville, pled guilty at arraignment before Mayor IC. Dew and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville James Auflick IC. G. Dew

Glouster High Band concert delights crowd at depot square

Glouster High School Band held a Saturday evening concert on Depot Square drawing a large audience. Passengers on a northbound New York Central train paused at the station to watch baton twirlers Freda Summers and Jeannine Hines perform with the band.

Glouster Depot Square Freda Summers Jeannine Hines

Nelsonville Bowlers Defeat Pt. Pleasant in Interstate League

Nelsonville beat Pt. Pleasant three straight games in the Interstate Bowling League on the road, improving to five wins and one loss to lead the standings. Joe Spray led with a 225 game and 597 series as Parkersburg No. 2 visits Nelsonville next Sunday.

Nelsonville Pt. Pleasant W. Va Joe Spray Parkersburg G. Wolf R. Gardner J. Spray R. Crawford eSee T. Morrison F. Quillin

Football Mascot Suffers Collar Bone Break at Home Scrimmage

GLOUSTER An X ray examination Saturday disclosed that Sonny Richardson son of Mr and Mrs L E Richardson and mascot of the Scarlet and Gray football team broke a collar bone while playing football in the yard at his home the afternoon before Sonny and play mates were enjoying a little scrimmage when he fell

Glouster Sonny” Richardson L. E. Richardson Scarlet and Gray Sonny

Hart 76 Dies After Two Weeks Ill Chesterhill

Hiram Hart a lifelong Marion Township resident died at home after a two week paralysis illness. Funeral services were held at the residence with Rev. G C Nutter officiating. He left a widow Lucy Hamilton and children Edith Frankles Chesterhill John and Mrs Mary Glass, eight grandchildren, and several siblings. He was a longtime teacher, PTA participant, school board member, and a 50 year member of Fairview Grange. Burial occurred in Marion Cemetery.

Chesterhill Hiram Hart G. C. Nutter Zanesfield Marion Lucy Hamilton Edith Frankles Chesterhill John Mary Glass Columbus Hart Hannah Hart Nathaniel Ella Davis Atty J. D. Davis Marion Township Morgan County PTA Board of Education Fairview

Mrs Lucy Herbert Dies in Indiana

Mrs Lucy Herbert formerly of Glouster died suddenly of a heart attack at her home in Terre Haute Indiana. She was born in Glouster and married Thomas Herbert. Survived by three sons David Thomas and Rex of Terre Haute, her mother Mrs Abram Easler and a step sister Mrs James Johnston of Glouster. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Glouster Abram Kasler Lucy Herbert Terre Haute Ind Church of Christ David Thomas Rex Abram Easler James Johnston Cay Herbert

Stilsons To Live in Columbus After Service Call

Capt. Alden E. Stilson of Fort Hayes Columbus has been commissioned a captain and assigned to the sanitary corps. He will head sanitation efforts with headquarters in Columbus and will be stationed at Fort Hayes. He travels with Mrs. Stilson and their two sons Alden and Jerry from Forest Hills Long Island, visiting Mrs. Stilson’s parents Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde.

Harold Spencer Columbus William Boner Ora Spencer Ernest Spencer Eleanor Walbridge Pierce Spencer Hurle Hannahs Pomeroy Thomas Spencer Ed Dewhurst Gallipolis Clifford Dew Nelsonville Alden E. Stilson Fort Hayes Stilson Alden Jerry Forest Hills Long Island N. Y J. M. Hyde Sanitary Corps Sanitation Department

Glouster Senior Progressive Study Club Meeting Planned

The Glouster Senior Progressive Study Club will convene Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Carl Pico with Mrs. Harriette Weygmueller as co host.

Glouster Carl Pico Harriette Weygmueller

J-T Carnival Draws Huge Crowd at High School Fair

Jacksonville Trimble High School hosted a fall festival despite a drizzle drawing a large crowd. Football team won 13 0 over Buchtel while booths and shows entertained attendees. Prizes awarded and proceeds totaled just over 100 dollars.

Jacksonville-Trimble High School J-T Buchtel Trimble F. M. Guthrie C. W. Kasler Jacksonville Margaret Myers Evelyn McGirr Emma Tryon Charles Guthrie Kathryn Kuhne Irene Miner Myrtle Kasler da Frances Brunton Merle Danford Ernest Burdis Billy Nicholas Bobby Cominsky Norman’ Schoeman Bobby Geary Hoy Seckinger Alexander Junior Earich Jack Frazee Mary Swindell Marbara Ann Morrison Walter Anderson Billy Lowry Byron Skinner Weldon McClelland Sam JT High School

Peach Tree Breaks Into Bloom Again in Jonas Garden

A peach tree at 4 Main St in Glouster displays twelve blooms open on Sunday with about 30 more buds ready. The three year old tree, owned by Mr Joe Jonas, shed all old leaves and is now producing fruit for the first time.

Joe Jonas Main St

Trimble PTA Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening

Trimble PTA will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the Grade School building. A good program is promised and refreshments will be served.

Trimble Glouster Trimble Pta

Charles Davis 89th Birthday Dinner Held at Broad Street

Glouster notes report a chicken dinner Sunday for Charles Davis celebrating his 89th birthday at Broad Street. Guests included Joe Davis and son Dickie Akron C B Davis Claude Gabel Junior Dugan Pennsville James Strausbaugh Lillie Fitch Mildred Clayberger. Mandews Bakery made the birthday cake as a gift from the Strausbaughs. Mrs Clare Wells hosted an Anagram Club Friday night with high score going to Mrs George Schenz and low to Mrs Wells. Marguerite Post and others attended with plans for next hosting duties.

Glouster Charles Davis Broad St Joe Davis Dickie Akron C. B. Davis Claude, Gabel Junior Dugan Pennsville James Strausbaugh Lillie Fitch Mildred Clayberger Mandews Bakery Clare Wells George Schenz Wells Beulah Marguerite Post George Mudrie

Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Guests

Mrs George Schenz surprised her husband on his birthday with dinner guests including J J Shepard Otto Simon and family Lloyd Whitehouse and daughters Janet and Judy. Several Columbus residents visited family and attended conventions and meetings in Buffalo Boston and Cleveland.

George Schenz J. J. Shepard Otto Simon Danny Lloyd Whitehouse Janet Judy

Glouster Soldiers Return for Visit

Glouster hosts several returning service members on furlough. Harold Watkins of Camp Shelby Mississippi visits mother Ruth. Lewis Leroy Mingus, after six weeks at Great Lakes Illinois, stays with Med and William Mingus. Emmett Gaskalla returns from a CCC camp at Augusta Montana and plans army enlistment. William Withem Jr. now at Fort Benning Georgia after transfer from Camp Wheeler. Elson Stephenson, Walnut Hill, is at Camp Barkeley Texas after transfer from Camp Walters. Dessa

Glouster Harold Watkins Camp Shelby Miss Ruth Watkins Lewis Leroy Mingus Great Lakes William Mingus Emmett Gaskalla Joe Gaskalla CCC Augusta Mont William Withem, Jr William Withem U. Sg Army Camp Wheeler F Benning Elson Stephenson Joe Stephenson Walnut Hill Camp Barkeley Texas Campa Wolters

John Chawell Suffered Stroke Removed Home Duncan Falls

Mr John Cha well of Trimble was taken by Wallace ambulance from Glouster to the home of his son in Duncan Falls after suffering a stroke.

Glouster John Chawell Trimble Wallace Ambulane Duncan Falls

Glouster Trimble Lodge Meeting Set at 7 30 PM

Trimble Lodge No. 557 K and A M will hold a night meeting at 7:30 PM with members urged to attend. A brief agenda will cover upcoming lodge duties and community charity plans.

Glouster — Trimble Lodge

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