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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville Teachers To Attend Athens Meeting Friday

Nelsonville city schools will dismiss Friday November 1 for the Southeastern Ohio Education Association annual session in Athens. The event opens Thursday with a School women's Dinner at Hotel Berry and Schoolmen's Dinner at First Methodist Church. American Education Week runs Oct 28 to Nov 1 with local schools observing the program and commercial students gaining practical experience in shorthand typing bookkeeping and related duties through a new vocational cooperative program.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Southeastern Ohio Education Association Athens Berry First Methodist Church Southeastern Ohio Association United States E. J. Arnold Vocational Cooperative Commercial Education Lillian Stover Miss Stover J. K. Kinneer Eileen Dewhurst Ruth Morris Sunday Creek Coal Co Eldred Parsons Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Mary Blimes Sylvia Burchfield City Hall Anna Hunter Brooks Shoe Co Alice Duskey Nelsonville Public Library Adrienne Weaver Nelsonville Lumber Co

Mayor Fines Two In City Court Plea Guilty Plea

Mayor Co G Dew heard two arraignments on intoxication complaints. Evans of Nelsonville Pearl charged with operating a motor vehicle with flagrant disregard pleaded guilty and was fined $10 and costs. Harve Denny of this city was fined $5 and costs on guilty plea. Charles Graham of Logan pleaded not guilty and will have a hearing Wednesday.

Nelsonville Pearl] Evans State Highway Patrol Co. G. Dew Harve Denny Charles Graham Logan

Buchtel Man Dies At Home of Sister

Nelsonville report says Marion De ford Swyers 56 died at his sister Mrs Alice Mahoney’s Buchtel home. Funeral Thursday 2 PM at Mahoney residence with burial in Whitmore Cemetery. Survived by daughter Cora Logan. father Wilson Swyers Buchtel. sister Mrs Mahoney. brothers Otis Nelsonville and John Murray City.

Nelsonville Marion Deford Swyers Alice Mahoney Buchtel Mahoney Whitmore Cora Logan Wilson Swyers

Barn Destroyed by Fire in Dorr Run

A brick barn owned by Charles and William Bowers at Dorr Run near Nelsonville burned around midnight Saturday. Firefighters responded. origin undetermined. Only the walls remained with some hay and harness destroyed.

Nelsonville Charles William Bowers Dorr Run

Five-year? no, seven-year-old injured in home fall

Roger Wood seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Lou Wood suffered a dislocated right elbow Monday at his home when he fell from a laundry table in the laundry house He had been home from school for a month due to whooping cough.

Nelsonville Roger Wood Lou Wood Roger

Pocahontas Hall Benefit Party Sponsored by Degree of Pocahontas

The Degree of Pocahontas will sponsor a benefit party on Wednesday evening at 7 30 in Pocahontas Hall. Patrons are asked to bring their October tickets.

Nelsonville— Degree of Pocahontas Pocahontas Hall

Mystery at Midnight Elks Comedy Delights Nelsonville

Nelsonville Elks presented Mystery at Midnight a three act charity comedy at the high school auditorium last night. Ruth Huddy as Elvira Nosegay drew praise with Treva Shaw Paul Betts and John Huddy also noted for their performances while an outstanding baby parade highlighted the show. A repeat performance is set for tonight at 8 o clock.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks Ruth Huddy Elvira Nosegay Treva Shaw Paul Betts Violeta Peggy Lent East Indies John Huddy Charles Evans Harold McCray Ed Rosser Halloway

Marriage of Pauline Brown to Lowell Hickman in Columbus

Frank V. Brown announces the marriage of his daughter Pauline to Lowell Hickman son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hickman. The double ring ceremony was held Saturday October 19 at Sheppard Methodist Church Columbus Rev Sherridan Bell officiated. Attendants were Miss Juanita Brown and T A Hickman. Both graduates of Nelsonville schools Hickman class of 1931 and Pauline class of 1936. Hickman works for Ohio Fuel Gas Co Columbus and Pauline is an operator for Ohio Bell Telephone Co in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Frank V. Brown Pauline Lowell Hickman Harry Hickman Sheppard Methodist Church Columbus Sherridan Bell Juanita Brown T. A. Hickman Hickman Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Pythian Sisters Plan Masquerade Party Meeting

The Pythian Sisters announce a masq uerade party for their regular meeting Thursday evening. Members are to come masked bring a guest and food for a potluck supper which will feature the meeting. Sun day School junior department held a masquerade Halloween party and potluck with thirty in attendance reported as an enjoyable evening. Nelsonville personals note local visits and canal road dedication guests from Columbus and The Plains.

Pythian Sisters Church of Christ Sam Starkey Jane Verity Raymond Foughty

Legion to Meet at Glenford Post No 229

An important meeting of Glenford Dugan Post No 229 American Legion will be held Wednesday night at 8 oclock. Attendance of all members is urged.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion

Handicraft Day Observed by Nelsonville Girl Scouts

Nelsonville scouts celebrate Handicraft Day as National Scout Week begins. Girls showcase lanyards belts shepherds pipes rings bracelets trays from camp, saying it takes ingenuity and hard work to develop craft skills.

Nelsonville

Hounds Meet Gallia Friday

Nelsonville Greyhounds prepare for Gallipolis game Friday night and the Bulldog tilt at Athens on November 8. Despite a 3 touchdown loss to Jackson last Friday the NHL squad earned fan support for their grit and progress. The Nelsonville field hosts its final game for seniors Bob Ghent Bill Keeton Bob Dishong Charlies Ruble Floyd Barber Junior Hitchings and James Call with drum major Danny Shafer performing at halftime before 2 500 fans.

Charles Pedigo Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Gallipolis Athens Jackson NHL Boys Bob Ghent Bill Keeton Bob Dishong Charlies Ruble Floyd Barber Junior Hitchings James Call Danny Shafer

Throng Hears Willkie in Jackson on Defense Funding

Willkie told a Jackson crowd that Republican insistence on keeping Congress in session produced an extra seven billion dollars in defense appropriations. He cited Congress after Roosevelt urged adjournment and blamed third term attempts for political missteps. He also noted a Louisville remark criticizing defense critics.

Willkie Roosevelt New York Congress Jackson United States Louisville Republican Party Democratic Party America

Kilvert Halloween Party Set for Thursday Night

Kilvert hosts a Halloween party Thursday October 31 at 7 30 p m. Prizes for best mask and prizes include contests with apples in tub, marshmallow on a string, treasure hunt and games. Lenore Tabler WPA recreation leader will supervise activities.

Kilvert Lenore Tabler WPA

Chauncey Rally Day Observed at Church Services

Chauncey rally day was observed in the Church of Christ Sunday School with Andrew Simpkins as superintendent. Isabel Courtney sang My Task and the Young People's Choir performed with Christine Brown on accompaniment. The Lord's Supper was observed and Rev. Gilbert Courtney delivered the morning sermon.

Church of Christ Andrew Simpkins Isabel Courtney Young People’s Choir Christine Brown Gilbert Courtney

Greeks Meet Italians in Border Clash

London observers viewed the Greece conflict as part of a wider axis drive toward the Near East and Egypt with Gibraltar in view. Spanish minister of war Jose Varela reportedly traveled to Cabo Juby amid Franco Hitler talks while British raids targeted Germany and occupied ports. France’s postwar future and a possible fleet shift worried London as Washington urged Paris to report fleet status.

London Greece Near East Egypt Gibraltar Madrid Jose Varela Cabo Yubi Africa Adolf Hitler Spain Francisco Franco Gland Germany France Marshal Philippe Petain Italy Britain Rome Florence Benito Mussolini Washington United States

Nelsonville Eagles Plan Family Night

Nelsonville Eagles announce Family Night on Friday November 1 with a new program and special prizes. The floor show features the Hocking Valley Trio and music by the Novelty Cliffs. Committee members are Charles Sayers Joe Evans and Pat DeLong. attendees must show a family night card and a paid receipt for entry.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Hocking Valley Novelty Cliffs Charles Sayers Joe Evans Pat DeLong

Mechem Team Wins in City League Match

Mechem team beat Wilson Bros two games to one in the City League on Monday. Paul Davis led with a 218 single and 563 triple. Beasleys and Sohio scheduled to bowl off their postponed match at 9 PM. Gaston County NC leads in fine combed yarn production.

Nelsonville Mechems Wilson Bros Paul Davis Beasley Sohio

Link North Rites Will Be Wednesday

Glouster resident Link North age 79 of Oakdale Road died Sunday. Survived by wife Mary and children Noah Clarence Harvey Edith Thompson and Clifford Rutter. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 p m Locust Street Mission with Rev Kimmey officiating. Burial in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Glouster Link Oakdale Road Mary Noah Millfield Clarence Amesville Harvey Oakfield Edith Thompson Clifford Rutter Locust Street Mission Kimmey Sugar Creek

Radio Interference Examined by Local Repairman

Harold Smith of Hill Street, a radio repairman, studied complaints of radio interference. He used a new interference locator and found the disturbance radiates about four miles. The source was traced to Redtown last week. Smith previously offered to assist the council last spring in locating such disturbances.

Glouster Harold Smith Hill St Redtown Smith

Tinkers Fall Short as Stephenson Sets League High

Gib Stephenson rolled a 606 three game series to lead GLOUSTER-McCarty's Tinkers despite a loss to Union Lunch at Wolf Bowling Alleys. Jimmie McCarty posted a 234 high single, while Canning and Clark contributed strong totals. Union Lunch trailed but kept the match close. A skating party hosted by the Y.N.D.C. chair Robert Harold Morris is set for Friday at Lamborn Rink with free admission at 7 30 p.m.

Glouster McCarty Tinkers Union Wolf Gib Stephenson Jimmie McCarty Gib Scott Dairy Action Guild M. Canning H. Brown C. Clark J McCarty Ed Wolf G. Stephenson A. Gamwell Tore Cannes G. Kay J. Shumway M. Brown Lamborn Y.N.D.C Robert Harold Morris

Glouster PTA Benefit Tonight At High School Gym

Glouster PTA sponsors a benefit party at the high school gymnasium tonight. Playing begins at 8 o clock. Proceeds go toward GHS band uniforms.

Glouster Glouster Pta GHS

Hollister Rally Day to Feature Cradle Roll and Goals

Hollister A B Sunday School will hold a general and fall rally next Sunday November 3. Cradle Roll Day sets a 17 baby enrollment goal with photos for each child. Department goals include Adults 60 Youth 78 Children 79 with prizes for top overages and a guest speaker scheduled.

Hollister Hollister A. B Sarah J. Kay Bob McCutchin Children Florence

Mountville Youths To Hold Corn Husk ing Bee

Mountville youths plan a corn husking bee on October 31 at Mountville Grade School. GLOUSTER-Homer Township Farmers Institute sessions run Oct 31 to Nov 1 with officers J. B. White president and E P Leeper vice president. Thursday program features Mary Mason and Eloise Smith duet Some Ships We All Held Sail and a cornet solo by Mrs Rosselott.

Charlee Hill W. L. Manahan Evelyn Kinkaid Margaret Davis Hazel Hale Bernice Goodman G. S. Roberts J. B. White

Corn Husking Contest Opens at J B White Farm

Forty entries with fourteen in competition will gather at the J B White farm two miles north of Mountville for a one hour corn husking contest starting at 1 pm It is restricted to Homer Union High school boys G S Roberts funds the prize Homer Grange oversees parking and the event features Homer Union Band making its first public appearance under Miss Wood's direction during the farmers institute sessions at the Grade School.

Glouster

Social Notes From Glouster Reflect Weekend Visits

Glouster residents hosted guests including Har ole Kinney John Kinney Martha Lou Kinney and families from Columbus and Athens. Lois Danford of San Francisco en route to New Jersey visited with Mrs An thony Fama. Norma Koehler visited Florence Shepard for the football game. Other with kin visited and travel plans were noted along with a hospital Saint Doctors Hospital Columbus.

Lalla Danford Harole Kinney John Betty Martha Lou Kinney Columbus Miles Hoon Marilyn New Marshfield Thomas Gibson Mary Athens Anthony Fama Lois Danford San Francisco Calif New Brunswick N. J Frank Danford Glouster Norma Koehler Middleport Florence Shepard Ote Chevalier Sheltering Arms Hospital Robert Brunton Wallace T. A. Noon Buffalo N. Y Leo Masterson Clarence Hodgson Hemlock

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