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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville Pep Meeting Planned With Picnic and Elections

Nelsonville teachers plan a Thursday picnic at Hope Hollow weather permitting. Dismissal at 3 pm for bus pickup, with a 7 30 pm return for a pep meeting on Public Square. Delegates to Southeastern meeting in Athens and Ohio Education Association in Columbus are to be elected.

Athens Messenger Athens Nelsonville Hope Hollow J. K. Kinneer Lillian Young C. R. Tomlinson Ohio Education Association Columbus Southeastern Ohio Education Association Memorial Auditorium General Assembly of Ohio Ohio Cary Sisters Paul Lawrence Dunbar

Albany Girls Farm Club activities and school events

Albany reports on Halloween preparations by first through fifth graders at Albany School, the Home Economics Girls club forming at Albany High School with officers named, and a series of local community updates including births, moves, hospital visit, a funeral, and residents visiting relatives.

Nelsonville Ritta Howe Sunday School Class Night

Thirty five members and guests attended the annual guest night program of the Ritta Howe Sunday School Class at the Methodist Church parlors. A covered dish supper followed a 6 o'clock serving, with fall flowers as table decor.

Nelsonville Ritta Howe William George Helen Largent America Leonard Myers Bessie Stephenson

Special meeting of Retta Howe Sunday School Class

A special meeting of the Retta Howe Sunday School Class is held Tuesday night at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Edna Dodds 309 Elizabeth Street. Members are expected to attend.

Retta Howe Edna Dodds Elizabeth St

Methodist Class No 21 to meet at Mrs Allen home

Important meeting of Class No 21 of the Methodist Church this Monday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Arthur Allen on West Washington Street. All members are asked to attend.

The Methodist Church Arthur Allen West Washington St

Acker announces daughter's marriage to Dr Baden

Mr and Mrs John Acker of this city announce the marriage of their daughter Charlotte to Dr Harry N Baden on October 19. After a short trip south they will be at home to friends after October 26 on E Columbus Street Nelsonville.

John Acker Charlotte Harry N. Baden E. Columbus St Nelsonville

Nelsonville Profiles and Weekend Guests

Nelsonville residents host relatives and visitors from East Orange New Jersey Philadelphia New York City Huntington W Va Columbus and Columbus Ohio. Local social notes include Miss Catherine Kouri Miss Harriett Davis and Mrs Hall Booton among others with a Golden Rule Sunday School class gathering and hostess details.

Nelsonville C. A. Stover Lancaster Frank Smith East Orange N. J Catherine Kouri St. Marys of the Springs Columbus George Kouri R. R. Stalter Philadelphia Bob New York City Hall Booton Frances Gorsuch Marilyn Huntington W .Va Lillian Stover Harriett Davis Grant Hospital Harry Davis Davis Elza Hillyer Golden Rule The Methodist Church Thursoy A Hall Elizabeth Byrd J. L. Stout

Elk Bowlers Triumph As Nelsonville Exceeds Lancaster Elks

Nelsonville Elks defeated Lancaster Elks 2747 to 2606 at 20th Century Recreation in Lancaster. Grubby Steenrod opened with eight straight strikes for 233, Estell Crabtree added a 235 single, and the duo posted top scores of 570 each for the visitors. The win marks the third straight victory as Nelsonville eyes upcoming matches with Columbus Elks and Logan Elks.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks Lancaster Elks 20Th Century Recreation Lancaster Steenrod Estell Crabtree Maples Crabtree Columbus Elks Logan Elks Herman Fickert Waugnerty Nelsonvilla Elks Admnareciol Neiman

Amesville Stars To Visit Nelsonville

Amesville Stars visit Nelsonville Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple at 7 30. Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star hosts with a short business session a program and a refreshment course. Eudora members are asked to bring sandwiches.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Amesville Masonic Temple

Mineral Social Notes Reflect Weekend Visits and Birthdays

Mineral area notes two families visiting relatives in Corning and Athens. The Ely family hosted a birthday dinner near Mineral with many relatives present. Other gatherings include Younkins birthday party and extended visits by Lowry, Schulz, and McAfee families.

Popularity Contest Backed by Elks Opens in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Elks sponsored popularity contest tied to the showing of Mystery at Midnight kicks off today. Contestants aged two to eight are supported by local merchants, with prizes and honors planned. Winners will be announced Tuesday night during the film at the high school auditorium.

Nelsonville the Elks

Pine Plantation Dedication Slated in Gore Ohio

Nelsonville Gore Ohio Route 75 in Hocking County will host the Penny Pine Plantation dedication at 2 p.m. Tuesday October 22. Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and friends are urged to attend for an program and special attendance by D.A.R. members.

Nelsonville Gore Hocking County D.A.R

Former York Resident Edwards Dies in Columbus

Nelsonville born Joseph Ed wards longtime Nelsonville resident dies at his Columbus home. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at three o'clock with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife Erma, daughter Mrs. Bert Daft, Emmett son at home, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He belonged to First Presbyterian Church and Masonic Fraternity. Friends may call at 439 Histonia Ave. until the funeral.

Nelsonville Joseph Edwards Columbus Memorial Park Edwards Erma Bert Daft Hiltonia Ave Emmett First Presbyterian Church Masonic Histonia Ave

Boy Scouts Plan Evening Hike and Wiener Roast

Nelsonville Troop 66 will hold a 7 p.m. wiener roast at West School followed by a hike to the outdoor meeting site. Scouts should come prepared for outdoor activity and may bring a burlap sack. An Ohio State football game trip will be awarded to a troop member based on attendance, advancement, good turn service and leadership. Plans for a Halloween party are under way led by Verl Ogg, Bob Bateman and Don Jonas.

Nelsonville Wilbur D. Mender West School Verl Ogg Bob Bateman Don Jonas

Will Give Benefit Nelsonville

Junior Order will hold a benefit party in the Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday night at 7 o'clock.

Nelsonville — Junior Order

Oakdale Road Repair Is Before Glouster Council

Funeral attendance list for Mrs. Francis Love (Helen Jewell) includes relatives from Ohio towns and cities such as Detroit and Norfolk. Numerous names appear with family connections spanning Chauncey Amesville Pomeroy Laurelville Buckingh am and other communities, reflecting a wide-circle for the service.

Migrant Problems topic discussed by Shelton Missionary Society

The Shelton Missionary Society met October 16 in the Church of Christ social rooms Trimble with co hosts Mrs Pearl Christman and Miss Hazel Raber. Devotions were led by Hazel Boudinot Emma McClellan and Ocie Sharp read scripture. The group discussed migrant problems and shared information about the country's population.

Shelton Missionary Society Church of Christ Trimble Pearl Christman Hazel Raber Hazel Boudinot Emma McClellan Ocie Sharp Danford Anna Wilson Frances Clark Edna Kasler Laura Addington Mira Bailey Wahneta Orme Mabel Danford Gertrude Rainey Eva Gooding Zoe Herrold Joan Gooding Arde

Halloween Party At Methodist Church Held By Orpah Class

Mrs. H. A. Rogers and Mrs. R. S. Richey hosted the Orpah Class Halloween event at Front Street home. Fourteen members attended in costumes. door prize went to Mrs. Thomas Williams Jr and best costume to Mrs. J. A. Thompson.

H. A. Rogers R. S. Richey Methodist Church Rogers Front St Thomas Williams, Jr J. A. Thompson

Easley Hosts Benefit Euchre Party for Glouster Band

On Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs O L Easley host a benefit euchre party at their home to raise funds for Glouster High School Band uniforms. Proceeds support the band with a high score prize for both ladies and men. Playing begins at 8 o clock with refreshments served.

O. L. Easley Glouster High School Easley

Local residents spend weekend with family in Ohio towns

Miss Helen Brown the Home Demonstration Agent for Trumbull County visited War ren based Miss Merle Danford in Trimble. Miss Margaret Dunlevy from Colum bus stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Gerald Dunlevy. Mr and Mrs Joe Meade with daughter Mary Louise and son Paul visited Mrs Meades parents Mr and Mrs Harry Linscott in Athens. Bob Emrick of Columbus spent weekend with mother Mrs Frank Emerick. Mr and Mrs Orval Edwards and daughter Robertine of Columbus were in Glouster. E E Mun den and their son Jack from Columbus were guests Sunday.

Mineral Ray Lowry Patricia Calvin Embry Corning Lowry Jesse Ely Ely Kings Switch Jake Lyons Charles May Dean Wayne Warden Marcum Helen Kathleen James William Grace Lowry Avery Nell Schulz Athens Hadley Ely Orland Ely Lane Ely Wellston George Shingler W. D. Shingler Solomon Scott Daisy McAfee Anna Miriam Thomas D. T. McAfee Lexington Helen Jenkins George Fetch Vivian Maynard John Stanley Rutland Byron’ Grimes Malta Velma Parker Akron John Mount Waterford Dora Orndorf Margaret Orndorf Myrtle Barnes Murray City Harvey Love Buckingham John Shuttleworth Don Akerman Kenneth Joseph McDonald George Williams Thelma Chappelear Bishopville Charles Hyde Ferndale Esther Echstenkamper Adda Altman Jacksonville Billa Dew Herbert Dew Robert Hines Naomi Post Burr Oak Nellie Hellyer Ellis Moore Edwin Carpenter Glenna Mae Donna Teddy Norma Jean King Alex Docie Arthur Easler Paris John Starr Gore Clifford Wolfe Maxville Joe Kay Eli Westfall William Frazier Harold Fount Hollister Helen Brown Trumbull County Warren Merle Danford Trimble Margaret Dunlevy Columbus Gerald Dunlevy Joe Meade Mary Louise Paul Frank Emerick Orval Edwards Robertine Glouster E. E. Munden Jack

Glouster Council Meets. Seeks Road Repair Guidance

The Glouster council held a brief late week meeting about repairing Oakdale Road. Officials planned to pressure county commissioners for action and urged New York Central Railroad to place a larger sewer line under the tracks near the Charles Lewis property in Urbancrest. The Armistice Day committee announced the flag pole on Depot Square and that the American Legion will oversee the day’s program.

Glouster

Younger Players On Field In Junior High Game

At Glouster a J T game Friday night 23 players from 52 junior high boys appeared between halves. The 23 formed two eleven man sides for a twelve minute contest to learn fundamentals while practice continues each Saturday. Next week a new game will feature others and public interest is hoped to grow. Players: ends Eldon Parks John Jonas Harold Kittrell Jr tackles Ira Newman Jack Whitlack John White Lewis Morrison guards Andrew Wolf Bobby Gamwell Lawrence Beshara Tommy Miller centers Charles McAfooes Billy Roberts Lewis Purdin quarterbacks Albert Bland Max Morris backs Charles Zimmers Gene Waldeck Don Price C Morrison fullbacks Russell Smith Paul Meade.

Glouster J.T Board of Education Eldon Parks John Jonas Harold Kittrell, Jr Ira Newman Jack Whitlack John White Lewis Morrison Andrew Wolf Bobby Gamwell Lawrence Be

GOP Rally At School With Lt Governor Speaking

A Republican rally heads to the high school auditorium tonight at Moose Hall hosted by the Trimble Township Republican Club. Lieut. Gov. Paul Herbert is billed to speak.

Glouster Moose Hall Paul Herbert Trimble Township Republican Club

Clerks Set Meeting With GLOUSTER-Retail Union

Clerks Union GLOUSTER-Retail will hold a meeting Wednesday night October 23 in the 1.C.C.F. Hall at 7:30. Members are expected to attend as important business will be discussed.

Glouster — Retail Clerks Union 1.C.C.F. Hall

Legion Auxiliary Plans District Conference Delegates

Ten members of the American Legion Auxiliary will attend the district fall conference in Nelsonville on November 7. A Sun report incorrectly stated Mrs Esta Haskins as a delegate. no delegate has been chosen.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Nelsonville Esta Haskins

Trimble Methodist Church Chicken Dinner Menu

Ladies of the Trimble Methodist Church will serve a chicken dinner in the church basement on Wednesday at noon October 23.

Trimble

Loyal Gleaners Class to Meet at Church Basement

The Loyal Gleaners Class of the Church of Christ will meet this evening in the church basement at 7 30.

Glouster Gleaners Church of Christ

Ward Band Boosters To Meet Tuesday

The Ward Rural School Band Boosters Club will meet Tuesday evening October 22 at 7 o'clock at Carbon Hill High School. All persons interested in the band are urged to be present.

Carbon Hill Ward Rural School Carbon Hill High School

Straitsville M. E. Services Announced

NEW STRAITSVILLE Oct. 19 Sunday morning in the local M E Church the church school band will play and accompany the congregational singing. Morning worship is at 10:20 Rev. Byler will preach on Christ and Money. At 7 pm Rev. Byler will preach on How Does a Man Know He Is Right With God. Epworth League meets at 6 with a discussion on Friendship. Various social notes follow including visits, banquets, and club gatherings surrounding church events.

New Straitsville M. FE Byler Epworth League Men's Brotherhood Shawnee M. E. Church Levi Palmer Martha Ann Oroville E. B. Richards Compton Calif William Shuttleworth Blanche Lynder Daugher Lois Campbell Ona Dell Wilson Gertrude Davis Elizabeth Nye Crooksville Dora Jadwin Pythian Sisters Officie Artie Devol Winters Evelyn Fred Devol Freddie Columbus G. E. Davidson Casper Wyo Harry Witschy Fairfield County Fair Fulton Brandt Lancaster Margaret Butts New Lexington Willard Mills Bess Davis Elizabeth Essex Mary Moodie Robert Ward William Jones James Costello Wileyard Mills Butts Eaglesport Muskingum River Robert Bler Fred Blankenship Chub Larry Zaleski Howard Blankenship George Lanning John Michael John Schofield L. D. Wallace Nelsonville Wallace West Dave Evans Lloyd Dave Burgess Gore Frank Spicer Robert O'Donnell Pete Fealty Emma Williams Shawnee Clarence Harkless Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Sarah Murphy Anna Wilson Jessie Orndorf Billie Jean Bertha Lanning Frances McCluney John Alexander

Merritt Willis Dies at Buchtel

Merritt Willis, 79, died last night at his home in Buchtel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the residence. He is survived by his wife Mary and four daughters Stella Lane Columbus Grace Suchneke Sandusky Jesse Dearing Akron and Wilma Lockbourne Petersburg Illinois.

Nelsonville Merritt Willis Buchtel Willis Mary Stella Lane Columbus Grace Suchneke Sandusky Jesse Dearing Akron Wilma Lockbourne Petersburg

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