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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1940

Page

2

Hocking Canal High Improvement Dedication Planned Saturday

Nelsonville will host the dedication of the Hocking Canal High Improvement this Saturday. State officials from Columbus will attend including Nelsonville engineer R O Nelson and FE D Northrup of the Works Progress Administration. The program features a memorial marker unveiling, a parade on the new highway, band performances from Athens to Union Furnace, and speeches by C D Shafer E D Northup and R D Nelson. Members of the community and Girl Scouts will participate with singing and remarks, ending with America and evening dancing.

Nelsonville R. O. Nelson State Highway Department Columbus Hocking Canal C. D. Shafer FE. D. Northrup State Office Works Progress Administration U. S. 33 W. Washington St Fulton Hocking Sts Athens Buchtel Carbon Hill Logan Murray City Union Furnace Eagles Lloyd Evans Harry A. Mettler America Charles E. Poston C. G. Dew Elizabeth Davis Joshua Spencer

First Aid Kit Ready At Fire Department

The Nelsonville Merchant's Association donated a first aid kit to the Athens County American Red Cross for use at the Nelsonville Fire Department. The kit is now housed there and accessible to the locality.

Athens County The American Red Cross Nelsonville

Nelsonville pulpit aims at time of need

William Mar tells George the Nelsonville First Methodist Church pastor will preach Sunday morning October 27 at 10 30 from Hope for a Time Like This and at 7 pm on A Man Lame in Both Feet Sunday School at 9 30 under Arthur Kennedy.

Nelsonville William Martell George First Methodist Church Arthur Kennedy

WPA Center Opens Monday in Nelsonville

A WPA recreational center will open in the West School basement in Nelsonville Monday October 28 under WPA leader Zoe Coakley. The center will operate 3 to 8 pm daily except Saturdays and Sundays offering physical activities weaving torn paper craft and other arts. A masquerade party in costume and mask will be held Wednesday at 6 30 pm with amusements and music.

Nelsonville WPA West School Zoe Coakley

Nelsonville bowling adds high marks in City League

Nelsonville Mechemns fired a 918 team single and 2617 three game total to take two of three from Coverts in the City League. Ralph Howe led with a 243 single and 608 series. Friday Sohio Beasleys match postponed due to homecoming. Church of Christ member to Beverly for district Ohio Christian Missionary Society convention next Wednesday.

Nelsonville Mechems Coverts Ralph Howe Sohio Beasleys Church of Christ Beverly Ohio Ohio Christian Missionary Society

Officers Club Benefit Party in Spray Hall Saturday

Will Bowen Nelsonville W B A officers club host a benefit party Saturday night at 8 o clock in Spray Hall. Proceeds support club activities and community services. The event features refreshments and social entertainment for attendees.

Nelsonville W. B. A. Officers Club Spray Hall

Aged Widow Katherine Lee Dies at Daughter's Home

Mrs. Katherine Lee 84 dies at her daughter Mrs. Viola Turner’s Church Street home in Nelsonville after a long life in Athens County. She belonged to Eudora Chapter O E and is survived by daughters Mrs. Elizabeth Neal and Mrs. Joanina Rhorick, sons James Lee Robert W Lee William Lee and sister Mrs. Joanina Rhorick. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Methodist Church with Greenlawn burial.

Nelsonville Katherine Lee Viola Turner Church St Lee Athens County Eudora Chapter O. E Methodist Church Greenlawn Turner Elizabeth Neal James Lee Robert W. Lee Basil William Lee Brunswick Joanina Rhorick James W. Lee

Nelsonville Social Notes Attend OSU inaugural banquet

Supt. and Mrs. E. J. Arnold attended the inaugural banquet of Howard Landis Bevis as president of Ohio State University in Columbus at the Neil House. Arnold is district governor of the O. U. Alumni Association for the Athens Perry Hocking and Vinton counties district.

E. J. Arnold Columbus Howard Landis Bevis Ohio State University Neil House Arnold O. 8. U. Alumni Association Athens Perry Hocking Vinton

Mrs. Stacy Sharp Hosts Bridge Club Guest Night

Mrs. Stacy Sharp entertained the bridge club with Mrs. Leonard Cooley as the sole guest player on Wednesday evening. Miss Dorothy Vorhes and Mrs. C. H. Ruble achieved high scores.

Leonard Cooley Stacy Sharp Dorothy Vorhes C. H. Ruble

Local social notes from Greens Run visit and bridge club

Mrs Isaac Chappelear of Hamley Run returned Wednesday after visiting Greens Run and her granddaughter Mrs Alfred Darby. Mrs William Mills and Mrs W L Cooley were guest players as Mrs Gay Aumiller hosted the Friday Bridge Club. Mrs Rice, Mrs Kelly and Mrs Lawson held high.

Isaac Chappelear Hamley Run Greens Run Alfred Darby William Mills W. L. Cooley Gay Aumiller Rice Kelly Lawson

Tri Psi Sorority Hosts Regular Dinner Meeting

Miss Treva Shaw used Halloween appointments on the tables for the regular monthly dinner meeting of the Tri Psi Sorority. Covers were laid for 30. Mrs. Mary K. Backus led the program and meeting and introduced Miss Janet Cope who performed piano and accordion solos.

Treva Shaw Tri Psi Mary K. Backus Janet Cope

Weekend Guests and Travels Across Ohio and Nearby States

Miss Sylvia Cooley visits sister Mrs R H Jackson while Mrs Frank Poston spends the weekend with brother C H Newton and Mrs Newton in Charleston West Virginia. Mrs Lillie Hatch visits Athens for the weekend with Mrs A S Bethel. Emma Wilson returns from a two week visit near Logan. A L Pritchard spends days at her old home in South Point. Patty Walton of Columbus weekends with Miss Sally Jackson. Mrs William Mills returns from Chicago visiting Prof and Mrs S S Minault. Mary Robertson returns to Columbus after two weeks here. Jean Freer of Columbus plans weekend with her parents in Columbus. Charles Poston and Mrs C C Slater of Columbus visit New York City. Mrs Frank Jackson Dorothy Vorhes and Mrs R I Barron visit Columbus Thursday.

Sylvia Cooley R. H. Jackson Frank Poston C. H. Newton Newton Charleston W. Va Lillie Hatch A. S. Bethel Athens Emma Wilson Logan A. L. Pritchard South Point Patty Walton Columbus Sally Jackson William Mills Chicago S. S. Minault Mary Robertson Jean Freer Frank Freer Charles Poston C. C. Slater New York City Frank Jackson Dorothy Vorhes R. I. Barron Richard Rawlings R. W. Rawlings Union Ave Warren H. Bright Arten Main Long Beach Calif East George Heber Jones Main C. E. W. Downie Lincoln Hill Dunbar Harold Brabbin E. W. Kingsland Amy Kingsland P. K. Smith Second St

Nelsonville man fined for indecent exposure at arraignment

Don Birtcher of Columbus pleaded guilty before Mayor Co G Dew on Thursday for indecent exposure. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs after several complaints at City Hall and arrest by Acting Police Chief Burley Blair and Patrolman Charles Thompson.

Nelsonville Don Birtcher Columbus Co. G. Dew City Hall Birtcher Burley Blair Charles Thompson

Parking Plan For Athletice Field Tonight

Nelsonville officials urged residents to avoid driving to the Athletice field tonight to ease congestion. Cars should be left at home if possible and those who must come by car should park by 7 45 with attendants directing traffic. Gates open at 7 oclock.

Nelsonville Athletice

Special Course In Religion Announced in Nel sonville Church

A community wide School of Religion will be held at the Church of Christ in Nel sonville starting Monday evening November 4. Courses include The Essential Missionary Character of Christianity and The Meaning of Church Membership among others. A letter has been sent to Sunday School officers and teachers urging attendance. workers from other communities are welcome to enroll.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Young People’s Society

Hoover Attacks Roosevelt Over New Deal Bank Panic Claim

Former President Herbert Hoover in Columbus accuses Franklin D Roosevelt of sparking a 1933 bank panic and smearing the prior Republican era. He contends relief under his term was local and nonpolitical, while Roosevelt centralized aid and kept 18 million on federal relief.

Columbus Herbert Hoover New Deal Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt United States Hoover

Nelsonville High Sees New Books and Active Clubs

Nelsonville High School reports many new library books added with librarians Thelma Awe and others. From Sept 10 to Sept 30, 2166 patrons used the library, circulating 1123 reference, 683 non fiction, and 440 fiction volumes. Hi V officers elected include Max Howard president and Bernard Carter treasurer. The high school band played at a D A R pine forest dedication in Gore. A vocational cooperative education program has eight students working in town offices and companies this week with more to follow.

Nelsonville Thelma Awe Dana Barber June Bateman Dorothy Bateman Doris Blrtcher Marian Call Edith Cook Martha Cooley Mary Dishong Wanda Foss Anna Hunter Polly Johnson Jimmy Knight Mary Kuhn Katherine Lehman Nora Jo McGuire Bob Morris Martha Pergrin Betty Ross Mary V. Thomas Pauline Tolliver Evelyn Ross Maxine Cope Margaret Wolfe Harold LeFavor Eldred Parsons Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Mary Blimes City Hall Sylvial Bu

Services announced at Church of Christ in Nelsonville

The Church of Christ will host preacher Charlie A. Freer Sunday morning with the theme Him Unto Him. The public is urged to attend and the service will include illustrations. Sunday night at seven Rev. I J Cahill of Athens will preach, while Freer attends the finishing meetings at Carbon Hill.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Charlie A. Freer I. J. Cahill Athens Mr. Freer Carbon Hill Ferlies

Ash Disposal Order From Kouri Proclaims Prohibition

Nelsonville imposes a city ordinance banning dumping of ashes on streets and alleys after multiple complaints. Service director F G Kouri reports WPA workers cleared canal ground along the new highway, then fresh ash deposits appeared, prompting another cleanup. Offenders will be summoned to City Hall to meet the mayor.

Nelsonville F. G. Kouri WPA

Pomeroy Social Notes Halloween PTA Parties and Birthday Bridge

Halloween party sponsored by Syracuse PTA at the school at 7 30 with best costume prizes and a musical program. Another PTA masquerade planned for Oct 30 at Sugar Run School with grand march prizes and a fishing pond plus sweets. Mrs B H Rawlings hosts a surprise party for daughter Miss Selah Sidenstricker with bridge guests and three tables of play. Miss Sidenstricker and Mrs Reynolds win high scores. pink birthday cake and buffet supper.

Syracuse Parent-Teachers Association Sugar Run The P.T.A Selah Sidenstricker B. H. Rawlings Bridge Club Rawlings Rutland Miss Sidenstricker Robert Coats Scott Canady Nan Moore Mildred Hawley Nina Russell Nellie Hallie Zerkle Edgar Reynolds Sidney Russell Leah Whitlock C. O. Chapman Herman Hoppess

Farewell party for former Meigs nurse Cosgrove

A farewell event last night honored Miss Elizabeth Cosgrove formerly with Meigs County Health. She recently resigned and plans to depart Saturday for Jamestown New York. The gathering at Mrs. Frank H. Johnston home featured handkerchief shower cards and Halloween colored decorations.

Elizabeth Cosgrove Meigs County Jamestown N. Y Frank H. Johnston Second Ave Thomas Perrin Stella Palmer Miss Cosgrove

Plan Tag Sale for Benefit of Band

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club announces a weekend tag sale to raise funds for a new instrument fund. President Charles Walker says about 1200 will be spent to buy needed instruments to meet standard. One third of the cost is covered by the board of education, the teachers, and the Band Boosters Club.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club Charles Walker Board of Education

Glouster Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Evening

Mrs Ray White entertained the Glouster bridge club with a dessert bridge at her home. Four tables played. Gail Wallace won high score, L K Heiskell second, Olive McKee low. Other members present included R G Gatchell, L G DeLong, Ernest Vernon, Bernice Wallace, Lawrence Colbert, L E Richardson, Charles Harper, Harold Cornwell, Roger Kittle, O L Easley, Kathryn Dennison, Ann Dennison. Betty Hoyt McCoy attended as a guest.

Harold Cornwell Roger Kittle Kathryn Dennison Ann Dennison Betty Hoyt McCoy

Halloween Co Hosts at Loyal Daughters Class Meeting

Mrs Homer Vian and Mrs Charles Clayberger hosted the Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ at the Vian home on Braun Street. The program featured Joseph the Bible character with scripture lessons and Bible quotations. Prize winners included Mrs W R Balderson and several others. Mr Vian provided piano accordion and harmonica music during refreshments.

Homer Vian Charles Clayberger Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Vian Braun St J. E. Anderson Joseph Ruth Watkins Harry Vernon Esta Cunningham Tennessee Mountain Missions Ed Vaughn W. R. Balderson Vernon Emily Jonas Headley Stahl Grace Ochs Vaughan Watkins Lena Smith Miss Cunningham

Greens Run PTA Sets Plans for Fall Festival

Greens Run PTA met Monday with large attendance. President Angie Fierbaugh led talks by Mrs Rowland and Miss Black. Plans were completed for the fall festival at the school on Thursday Oct 31. New members enrolled and committees were appointed. Effie Ross will run the refreshment booth with help from members. A large crowd is anticipated.

Greens Run Pta Angie Fierbaugh Rowland Miss Black Effie Ross

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Reedy in Redtown

A surprise party honored Mrs. Reedy at the Reedy home in Redtown Saturday evening. Mr. Reedy presented a large birthday cake and many gifts were given. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Doughty, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Miss Glenna Dalton, Mr. Walter Reedy, Mr. Frank Smith Jr., Betty Dalton, Mildred Reedy, Gary Doughty, John Smith, Trip h ine Morrison, and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Reedy.

Frank Smith, Jr Betty Dalton Mildred Reedy Gary Doughty John Smith Triphine Morrison J. C. Reedy

Roller skating party at Greens Run Church event

Mrs. Orpha Ayers hosted a Sunday school roller skating party at the Millfield rink on Wednesday night. Five cars were donated and driven by Mrs. Elsie Ross, Emmett Olbers, Ray Gillett, Charles Rimmey, and Joe Kulkowski. Attendees included Betty Vore, Clarisa Ann McCullough, Billie Olbers, Anna Louise Ervin, Lucille Ervin, Enid Love, Norman Ross, Mary Ayers, and many others.

Orpha Ayers Greens Run Millfield Elsie Ross Emmett Olbers Ray Gillett Charles Rimmey Joe Kulkowski Ross Michael Danko Betty Vore Clarisa Ann McCullough Billie Olbers Anna Louise Ervin Lucille Ervin Enid Love Norman Ross Mary Ayers Ethel Gadii Junior Dunn Miles Hanley William Jo Hanley Ethel Mae Mulpas Marie Ann Mulpas Bonnie McClelland Mary McClelland Mike Spurgess Albert Exaline Ray Gillott Junior Dalton

New Lexington to Meet Glouster in Tonight's Game

Glouster hosts New Lexington in a Muskingum Valley League opener at 8 p.m. after the dedication ceremony. Both teams enter 0-0, with lineups and band details listed as the Tom Cats prep for the clash and the industrial arts class sells woodburned pins at the stadium.

New Lexington Glouster Tom Cats Orange and Black Panthers Muskingum Valley Glouster Pas J. Cunningham Adrian Shears Koenig Duncan LG Hillis Henry Bennett Beshara Wolfe Banfield Matthews D. Cunningham McCammon Kamento McGonagle Waldeck Scheffler A. Goodman Anse Byers King Glouster High School William Figley Jack Duncan Foster Harry Billy Wright Paul Byers Twila Williams Marion Byers Richard Jones Jack Turner Kenneth Skinner Millard Munden Jack Anderson William Kleinman Jim Wolf Bob Thompson Leo Thompson Billy Morris Bobby Winters Jack Sharlike Martha Byers Irene White Ralph Byers Don Cunningham Gene Rice Richard Byers William Parker Jeannine Hines Billy Roberts Richard Eddy David Cox James Davis Dick Heiskell Richard Williams Earl Echstenkamper Lois McGrew Dorothy Lindaman Kemp

Cornwell Leads Gamwell Clover in Bowling Win

Belle Cornwell captains Gamwells Clover Farm to a two games to one victory over Glouster Press at Wolf Bowling Alleys. Cornwell posts high single 159 and high three game total 440, with teammates Shumway and Williams contributing strong scores as the evening’s event carries over from a postponed match with Drurys and Easleys due to Glouster Stadium dedication.

Glouster Gamwell Clover Belle Cornwell Glouster Press Wolf Bowling Drurys Easleys Gamwells K. Shumway Stants A. Williams B. Cornwell Ota

Carnival at Greens Run Schools Oct. 30

Greens Run Schools stage their annual Carnival Wednesday evening at the high school gym. Games contests refreshments ice cream door prize music rummage sale fish pond and a picture show are planned for attendees.

Greens Run

Doctor Patton Moves Offices to Lamborn Building

Dr. C F Patton relocates from rooms above Clark Shoe Store to the Lamborn Building suite that once housed Dr F H May's dental office. He and Mrs Patton will also occupy a separate residence in the same building.

Carrier Boy Babe Faires Wins New York Trip

Earl Babe Faires of Broad Street is among 125 newspaper carrier boys awarded a three day trip to New York as guests of the Ohio State Journal.

Glouster Earl Babe” Faires Earl Faires Broad St New York Ohio State Journal

Pythian Sisters Benefit Party Slated Saturday

Glouster Pythian Sisters announce a community benefit party in the K of P Hall on Saturday evening starting at 8 o'clock. Proceeds support their charitable fund and local activities. The event features a social hour, games, and refreshments for attendees.

Glouster Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Meet Tonight of Methodist Church Class on Atkins Street

The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. W. W. Leadbetter on Atkins Street. The note about mangrove trees explains aerial roots forming a small forest per plant biology fact.

The Methodist Church W. W. Leadbetter Atkins St

Hollister Group Halloween Party and Scavenger Hunt

Hollister U. B. Church Christian Endeavor members and guests held a Halloween party with a scavenger hunt on Wednesday night. Prizes went to Jane Bethel, Betty Orndorf, Helen Molnar, Betty Cooper. Cookies cocoa and Halloween candy were served to attendees and chaperones listed.

Hollister Christian Endeavor Hollister U. B Jane Bethel Betty,Orndorf Helen Molnar Betty Cooper Angeline Norton Isabelle Lenigar Betty Jane Byers Alberta Yarger Helen Bethel Janey Bethel Martha Phelps Henrietta Phelps Betty Orndorf Lucy Brown Paul Brown Seldon Yarger Sophia Fydroski Elizabeth Fade Alice Bethel Velma Fade Walter Orndorf Eugene Yarger Andy Fade Bob Sweeney Andrew Hardy Edward Phelps James Brown Sr Sam Bickley Sarah Jane Kay Letta Rowland Rev. Davis

Funeral Attendance for Will Ray of Uniontown Pa

Out-of-town relatives and friends were called to this city by Wednesday for the funeral of Mr. Will Ray of Uniontown Pennsylvania. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Dwight Stephenson and two children Bethany West Virginia Mr and Mrs John Angle Mr and Mrs Clay Angle Miss Betty Mae Angle Mrs J E Jones of Uniontown James Ray Mrs Co M Hair Charles Hair Akron Mrs William Burns Bill Burns Jr Medina Mr and Mrs Earl Reed Mrs Patience Truex Mr and Mrs Max Truex Newark Mr and Mrs Jerry Goodwill Mr and Mrs Alva Bailes Mrs Lorena Penrod Ray Bailes and Ray Bailes Jr Corning Mr and Mrs James Phillips Trimble.

Glouster Will Ray Uniontown Dwight Stephenson Bethany W. Va John Angle Clay Angle Betty Mae Angle J. E. Jones James Ray Co. M. Hair Charles Hair Akron William Burns Bill Burns, Jr Medina Earl Reed Patience Truex Max Truex Newark Jerry Goodwill Alva Bailes Lorena Penrod Ray Bailes Ray Bailes, Jr Corning James Phillips Trimble

Rebekah Lodge Plans Saturday Degree Conferral

The GLOUSTER Rebekah Lodge will hold a special meeting to confer the degree on two candidates Saturday evening at seven o'clock.

Glouster Rebekah Lodge

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