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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1941

Page

7

Nelsonville Greyhounds Set for Jackson Clash in SE Ohio

Nelsonville travels to Jackson Friday to meet the Iron Men as coach Abraham seeks a win to lift the Greyhounds from aowing season. Jackson’s offense has been erratic but the defense bears the brunt of the season while a bus and pep bonfire are planned for student supporters.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Jackson Campbell Abraham Middleport Gallipolis Public

Nelsonville Social Notes and Club Updates

Social events in Nelsonville include a surprise shower at Mrs. John Kestersons home for Ruth Crim Kesterson prior to her marriage, with guests from Athens and local families. Tri Pi Sorority hosted a Halloween themed dinner and initiation, planning the November meeting, while Garden Club members attended a district fall meeting in Albany. Other notes cover church class gatherings, upcoming hobo party, and local travel for club affairs.

Nelsonville John Kesterson John Kesterson Jr Ruth Crim Ashland Anna Allen Erma McKee Gertrude Stocklen Maude Evans Ed Bateman Mary Jane Gladys Bateman Libbie Kelley Mabel Tignor Paul Glenn Goldie Wolfe Ben Ane Thelma and Marilyn Lessie Hamas Cecil Adkins William Hoffman Wilma Ruth Lewis Mary Wien Lulu Williams Louise Erb Lena Fillinger John Keaterson Betty Bill G. W. Pearce Dora Kettell Lawrence Mary K. Backus Ruth Bett Albany J. M. Hyde Egbert Whitmore L. A. Whitmore Leonard Myers James Beard Mayme Keplar H. E. Cranmer

Dixon announces birth of son Joe Eldon

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dixon announce the birth of a son on October 22 named Joe Eldon. Grandparents are George Dixon and Mr and Mrs Fred Conner.

Lawrence Dixon Joe Eldon George Dixon Fred Conner

Kanauga Social and Brief Personal Notes

Mr Henry Oliver moves his family to Thurman this week. Mrs Prudence Fannin returning to Portsmouth Monday. Mr and Mrs Albert Spencer of Columbus visited. mother Mrs A W Pullins accompanied them home for a few days. Engineer Homer Comstock visited his mother briefly Monday. P T A met at the school Thursday. next meeting November 13. Mr G H Murray and daughter and family of Ashland Kentucky visited his daughter Mrs Byron Ward Sunday. Birds mate for life and stay within sight of mates year after year.

Kanauga Henry Oliver Thurman Prudence Fannin Portsmouth Albert Spencer Columbus A. W. Pullins Homer Comstock P.T.A G. H. Murray Ashland, Ky Byron Ward

Troop 66 Holds Halloween Party in Nelsonville

Troop 66 hosted a Halloween party at the West School Building with 40 Scouts and friends. Refreshments of sandwiches, cider and doughnuts were served by Scout leaders during a two hour game period. Notable attendees included Johnny Bob Jewett, Sarah Crafts, Paul Midkill, and many others. two guests were Joseph Stratton, scout executive of Athens, and Bob Johnson, assistant scoutmaster from Troop 63.

Nelsonville Troop 66 West School Johnny Bob Jewett Sarah Crafts Paul Midkill Jean Warehime Jim Acker Betty Anderson Bill Vaughn Jeanne Cooley John Katzenbach Eileen Simmons Joe Bush Helen Miner Bill Forbes Dotty Ross Louise McDaniels Jerry Bryan Bill Ross Galya Millholland Dick Duffy Irma Blackstone Eugene Hitchings June Cox Bob Bateman Don Jonas Rodney Jonas Keith Bateman Lloyd Johnson Jim Pack Ken Hulme Bill Schmitter Charlies Whyte Dayrie Watkins Don Mender Reginald Levering Dean Rizor Charles Pedigo Wilbur D Mender Joseph Stratton Athens Bob Johnson

Senior Class Washington Trip Planned by Nelsonville Board

The Nelsonville city board of education approved a trip to Washington for the senior class if funds are raised. The aim is for all members to participate, with plans to have mothers of seniors organize a fundraising drive within two weeks. Citizens’ cooperation and forming a mothers club are encouraged to support activities.

Nelsonville City Board of Education Washington

Mrs Spence Dies Today In Haydenville At 59

Mrs Nancy Spence aged 59 died after a two month illness at her Haydenville home. Her husband John Spence preceded her in death. Survived by three sons John near Carbon Hill Thomas and Fred Haydenville and daughter Mrs Elizabeth Smith Columbus. Body taken to John Spence home for visitation. Funeral set Sunday at 2 PM at Carbon Hill Methodist Church with burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery.

Harold Winigman Evva Wright Myrtle Wright Madison St Donald E. Maxson David Maxson Church of the Nazarene Maxsons Nelsonville Nancy Spence Haydenville John Spence John Spence Carbon Hill Thomas Fred Elizabeth Smith Columbus Methodist Church

Nelsonville Labor Council to Meet at American Legion Building

The Industrial Labor Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valley will hold a meeting at the American Legion Building in Nelsonville Friday evening October 31 at 7 o'clock, announced secretary C. F. Hoskins.

Nelsonville Industrial Labor Council of Hocking and Sunday Creek Valley American Legion C. F. Hoskins

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