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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1940
Page
2
A fragmented note outlines a regional social initiative with references to weeks, leaders, and expected participation. It mentions agencies, representatives, and a calendar of actions, aiming to mobilize residents through coordinated efforts.
A nine-coach special train for the Nelsonville Jackson homecoming game will arrive at 7:30 p m. The parade forms at the canal highway starting near Shaf er Wholesale Grocery and proceeds to the depot then to the Public Square and stadium. The program includes Elks officials bands queens and a halftime program. The game starts at 8 30 p m.
Nelsonville Jackson game at Arnold Field Friday night at 8. A crowd of 1000 fans from Jackson is expected by special train with a parade on the depot highway. The home-coming queen will be announced Friday night with ten candidates named and two runners-up forming the court. Miss Varsity NI will share honors at the coronation.
Nelsonville Elks present Mystery at Midnight a charitable community play directed by Pamela Rankin from South Texas. Mayor C G Dew notes the event gathers town interest and spreads Christmas cheer. The show runs at Nelsonville High School auditorium on Monday and Tuesday October 28 and 29.
Mrs Emma Kesterson pleaded guilty to intoxication and property destruction charges in Mayor C G Dew’s court Monday. She was fined 25 dollars plus costs for intoxication and 50 dollars plus costs for destruction of property. Police say she set fire to bed clothes in the city jail after her Sunday arrest.
Walter Linscott and Elizabeth Sr. are reported in serious condition. Linscott is confined to Harding Sanitarium in Worthington. Final plans are set for the Buchtel party in the school basement on Monday evening, October 28, after a previously announced date of Tuesday evening.
In Athens County Ohio a public auction will offer for sale several village lots in New England including lots 46 47 48 61 42 68 and 64 plus Out Nos 17 and 8 totaling around three to four acres with an one acre carveout. The parcels are appraised at 500 dollars and must sell for at least two thirds of that amount with cash payment due at sale.
York Township Democrat Club will hold a meeting in Nel sonville at 7 30 p m on Wednesday October 23. County candidates will speak and organizers expect a large attendance.
Mrs. Edward Sharp presided at the Nelsonville High School PTA meeting with Harold LeFavor at the piano and Miss Helen Shaw directing. Reports were read, L. A. Davis named publicity chairman, and volunteers assigned to serve refreshments each month. A convention report from Mrs. Donald Betts covered the theme Frontiers of American Childhood. A musical program followed with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Parks performing.
Nelsonville social notes recount a Sunday open house by Mr and Mrs Ed Howard at Riverroad to honor Roy and Emma Howard of Raymond and Francis Wileus and sons of Delaware. Attendees include Marion Campbell and daughter Jane Newark Ivan Howard Bertha Howard Emily McManaway Doris Stage Marleen Millard Howard Jo anne Robert Sloan Lloyd Dean and more. The visitors are former Connett residents making their first Athens County visit in 21 years.
Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority to meet Wednesday October 23 at 5 PM at the home of Miss Lillian Stover Fort Street Nelsonville.
Mrs Goldin Craig hosted the M. M. Club Friday evening with help from Mrs Gladys Duckler. Prizes were awarded to Ruth Keating and Lucille Steenrod in games and contests. A late lunch followed. Ruth Keating to host next meeting in November.
Willing Workers Class of the Church of Christ hosts its annual Halloween party at Mrs Bertha Willis home Walnut Street Thursday evening October 24 A silver offering will be collected Class to Meet No 11 of the M E Sunday School taught by Mrs Emily McManamay will meet Wednesday at 7 30 PM at Mrs Maude McClain 65 St Charles Street Mrs Bernice McDowell and Mrs Ira Swingle assist hostesses
Will Hall of Columbus spent the weekend in Nelsonville visiting relatives. Miss Mayme Keplar also visited Columbus on Sunday. Mrs. Flossie Crawford and Connie were weekend guests of her son in Cleveland. Mrs. Westly Grinstead hosted a Wednesday night gathering with Harward Keeton Betty Fierce Darlie Fierce and others from Greens Run and Buchtel. Darlie Fierce of Greens Run stayed with grandparents Porter Sweazy and wife.
Lieut. Gov. Paul M. Herbert spoke to about 400 Athens County Republicans at Glouster High School urging support for Willkie in the November 5 election. He charged Roosevelt’s administration with political machine control, defended Bricker’s record, and highlighted pensions, workmen’s compensation, and highway improvements while criticizing national defense tactics and alleged communists. Local officials and party leaders accompanied him as music groups performed.
Neiman's Auto Supply stretched its win streak to ten in the City League by defeating New Straitsville Merchants three straight. Frank Good posted 210 high for the single game while George Wolf totaled 580. Brooks Shoes, leading, faces two matches this week and must win all six to stay ahead. Tuesday’s Brooks vs New Straitsville match starts at 8.
Nelsonville funeral notices state Homer B. Wood 47 former Pickerington schools superintendent will have services Thursday at Stout's Funeral Home at 2 pm. Burial at Greenlawn. Wood disappeared a week ago and was found dead in a New Orleans hotel. Survived by wife formerly Evelyn Deer, mother and four brothers.
A small blaze broke out Monday night in the Roy Davis garage on Poplar Street. Fire Chief Dana Window says the fire began in a barrel inside the brick structure and climbed to the second floor via a ladder. The ladder and a window were damaged as firefighters accessed the fire.
Ritchie son of Mrs Virginia Ritchie of Buchtel is reported to have injured his arm while on duty as a cook at a NYA camp. His mother visited him in Carrollton Ohio this past Sunday to check on his condition.
The Women of the Presbyterian Church announce a rummage sale on October 25 and 26 in the old Batie Storeroom on Hocking Street. Proceeds go to church missions and local outreach.
Glouster native Will Ray age 60 died of a heart attack at his Uniontown home on Monday. Survived by wife Delores Stephen son from Bethany West Virginia and two granddaughters with a Virginia deceased sister Vianna Kirkbride and several siblings. Funeral services Wednesday at two o'clock at C F Wallace & Son Funeral Home with Rev G B Courtney officiating. Burial in Glouster Cemetery.
Sunday Creek Valley Women's Club held a trap-shoot Sunday afternoon drawing a large crowd. The Swartz Maurer team won by nine thirds with Frank Skinner 9x10 Harold Vaughn 9x10 and Swartz 9x10 leading the scores. Harold Vaughn netted the high 37x40. Other shooters included Ben Conway Mayo Anderson Jack Adams Roy Wright Wade Bailey and several out of town participants.
Mary Elizabeth Cunningham and Richard Allison Jr. married at Indianola Methodist Church in Columbus. The bride wore a wine velvet dress and white rose bud corsage, attended by her sister, with Jay Swartz as best man. Both newlyweds, graduates of local and OSU institutions, work with Godman Shoe Co. in Columbus and plan home at 6043 Lane St after Oct. 27.
Mr. and Mrs. William Stolze of Jacksonville celebrated their elev enth wedding anniversary with friends and family at their home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lewis and family, Mrs. Bertha Barrett, Mrs. Gertie Stolze and daughters Elizabeth Ann and Bernice, and the honored couple. Also noted are church event plans and local residents visiting relatives.
The Methodist Church class meets in the church basement tonight at 7 30 for a Halloween party with members of the Glouster Excelsior group attending.
The notice lists meetings and social events in several towns. The Woman's Society of Christian Service executive committee meets after prayer. Buchtel Pyhtian Sisters host a benefit lunch sale at Buchtel Opera House on Wednesday Oct 23 at 7 30. Tri Psi Sorority invites to masquerade dance at American Legion building Tuesday Oct 29. Pocahontas Degree hosts a benefit party Wednesday at 8 PM in Pocahontas Hall.
The Young People's Choir of the Methodist Church will meet for rehearsal on Wednesday evening at seven o'clock.
The New England Sunday School plans a Halloween party at the home of Mr and Mrs Len Davis in New England on Saturday evening October 26. Prizes will be awarded for best adult and child masks. Sandwiches pie doughnuts and coffee will be served. Donations may be made through Miss Marie Dodds.
Chauncey and Dover social notes list weekend visits from Chauncey residents. Guests include Frank Lands family from Chauncey, Kenneth Lands and two children Johnnie and Marilyn, Robert Starcher and daughter Jacquetta from Charleston, William Worden and daughter Betty from Nelsonville, and Etta Schoonover and Alice Dowler as hosts. Additional visits feature Kenneth Wolfe Ames Township, Luster Dowler, Hilde Fulton’s fiancé William Barnhart Jr. and William Phelps in Zanesville, Bescoe family in Millfield, and Delmer and Elmer Kisor. Donna Jean Morgan of The Plains stayed with grandparents in Chauncey. Pearl Loper seeks Osteopathic hospital treatment in Marietta. Harve Dunn and sister-in-law Mrs. George Tompson of Coonville hosted in Chauncey.
Emmett Dowler of Chauncey who fractured his back at Chauncey Mine two weeks ago was moved by ambulance to White Cross Hospital Columbus on Saturday. He was accompanied by his wife Thereasa and his father in law George Leningar of Chauncey.
William Barnhart Jr secretary of the All American organization announces an important meeting for Wednesday Oct 23 at 7 p.m. in the Mayor's office Glouster. All unemployed men and women are urged to attend.
Chauncey officers report finding a bicycle in Coal Hollow near here and holding it at the mayor's office for identification. It is believed to be one of several stolen bikes reported district wide. Mayor Hines has not received a correct description of the bicycle yet.
Relatives gathered in The Plains and New Straitsville to mourn 27 year old Harry Dishon killed in an auto crash on a hunting trip at Harbor Beach Michigan. Survivor list includes his wife Gertrude and two children Judith Ann and Ronald. He was a native of New Straitsville and had worked in Eloise Michigan.
Mrs Abdella Chauncey Francis Abdella and her brother Eddie travel to Clarksburg West Virginia to visit their mother Mrs E T Abdella who is recovering from a surgical operation at St Marys Hospital. She is expected to be moved home next week.
Mr and Mrs William Hunter Harkless Cooksey and Mrs Milton Cooksey Sugar Creek traveled to Ashland Kentucky last week to attend the funeral of their aunt Mrs Susan Cooksey who died suddenly at her son Nell Cooksey's home. She was well known in the area and had often visited relatives in Ohio.
A Chauncey special council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 23 at 7 p m. The agenda will cover town matters requiring urgent council attention.
Chauncey Sadie Auxiliary to the United Ming Workers will meet tonight at 7 30 at the K of P Building. Mrs D Searles auxiliary president said plans will be made to attend the district convention in Roseville on Thursday Oct 24.
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