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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1940

Page

2

Greyhounds Travel to Gallipolis for Friday Game

Nelsonville Greyhounds, carrying strong spirit, head to Gallipolis to face the Gallia Redmen on their field. Coach George Abraham remains optimistic after last week’s effort against Jackson, with improved timing and scrimmage work to cut costly fumbles.

Charles Padigo Nelsonville Greyhounds Gallipolis Gallia Jackson George Abraham Hounds Gallians

Straitsville Sets League Mark With 2 550 Trio Victory

Straitsville led by George Wilson totaled 2 550 on a 204 single and 550 triple to beat Sohio Service in the City League. The win gave Straitsville a 10 2 record and boosted them among the leaders as Neimans Auto Supply vs Beasleys was listed for tonight at 8 o clock.

Nelsonville George Wilson New Straitsville Sohio Service Straitsville Neimans Auto Supply Beasleys W. Calkins D. Williams B. Spires B. Ward G. Wilson Sohio O. Millholland R. Sayer C. Cookson M. Mellinger Noite

Business man celebrated with Elks Club birthday card

Nelsonville grocer Charles G. Sheppard confined to his home on East Washington Street by illness observed a birthday anniversary Wednesday. A large Elk’s Club card measuring about 18 by 20 inches bore signatures of many members.

Nelsonville Charles G. Sheppard West End E. Washington St Elk's Club

Kimberly Man Held to Court for Breaking and Entering

Kimberly Breeze, charged with breaking and entering, pleaded innocent at arraignment before Mayor Co. G. Dew and was bound over to the grand jury under a $300 bond. Breeze and James Staley denied the charge. Dishong missing $45. Staley on parole from Mansfield Reformatory. Graham found guilty of intoxication with a $10 fine and costs.

Nelsonville Henry Breeze Kimberly Co. G. Dew Breeze James Staley Sam Dishong Connett Dishong Staley Burley Blair James Cope Mansfield Reformatory State Institution Charles Graham Logan Graham

End Vacation Trip

Mr and Mrs Walter Primmer returned from a vacation through the South visiting West Virginia Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia and Florida. They toured Bluefield Winchester Richmond Charlotte Columbia Augusta Savannah Raleigh Fredericksburg Jacksonville and St Augustine. They crossed Maryland and stopped in Washington DC. Nelsonville Daughters of America sponsor a benefit Friday night at 8 in the LOF Hall.

Haydenville Walter Primmer South West Virginia Virginia North South Carolina Georgia Florida Bluefield Winchester Richmond Charlotte Columbia Augusta Savannah Raleigh Fredericksburg Jacksonville St. Augustine Fla Maryland Washington, D. C Nelsonville — Daughters of America LO. O. F. Hall

Emeralds recovered prompt a tense meeting affair

At the Graham Sag Far bor farmhouse secret service head Charles Spencer orders Olga Philip Veritzen and Princess Olina to learn simultaneously of the recovered emeralds. Olga’s fiance and Olina urge readiness as Madge and Lillian observe the immediate gathering for a pivotal revelation.

Olga Olina Lillian Philip Veritzen Graham Sag Farbor Charles Spencer Secret Service Chaapee Philip Versteen Transvania Madge Veritzen Edge Olen Spencer

Emeralds Return in Turmoil and Romantic Resolve

Adele Garrison Teases a dramatic continuation with Queen Olga and hidden treasure. A wall safe reveals emeralds that move Olina to possessive rapture as Philip Veritzen expresses quiet happiness for the couple. Yet Olina’s mother explains the need to sell the gems due to lack of funds.

Olga Inlaw Lillian Philip Veritzen Olina Cherie

Roosevelt Urges More British Aid and Political Questions

Willkie pressed the President from his special train after listening to a Boston address, asking four questions about unemployment, recovery, defense funding, and alleged ties to corrupt political machines. He urged clearer answers before the election.

Roosevelt Willkie United States Congress America Boston

Mystery Surrounds Woman Exclusion at Mount Athos Monastery

A man recalls a lifelong rule at the Athos monastery where no female presence is allowed. He was raised there from infancy and reports never having seen a woman inside the strict, all male, religious complex.

Mount Athos Greece

Plate glass production up 65 percent in 1939

United States plate glass output rose 65 percent from 1938 to 141 741 000 square feet in 1939. A second sentence notes how polar bears cover their noses with paws to blend with their white fur when stalking prey.

United States

Girl Scouts Observe Hostess Day During Scout Week

Nelsonville notes National Scout Week with Girl Scouts hosting at homes to show scouting supports social life and home life through friendly visits.

Girl Scouts Nelsonville

Weather Bureau Maintains About 6000 Observation Stations

The Weather Bureau runs roughly six thousand observation stations nationwide and spends about five million dollars each year on weather observations.

U. S. Weather Bureau

Parks Returns From Trip to New York

Nelsonville Ralph W Parks came home Monday evening from a business trip to New York City spent studying piano manufacturing at a renowned factory. He and Mrs Parks plan to open a new music store in the area in the near future.

Nelsonville Ralph W. Parks New York City Parks

Racine Social And Personal Highlights

Miss Rosalind Beards visiting aunt in Columbus fell ill with appendicitis and had surgery at University Hospital. Several families from Gallipolis, Bashan, Athens, Pickerington, and Columbus spent weekends with relatives in Racine. Moves noted for Don Nease and family.

Racine Rosalind Beards Laura Wilkins Columbus University Hospital Raymond Gooch Gallipolis Charlie Miller Bashan Gooch Carl Easterday Charles Jividen Don Fobes Ohio University At Athens Apple Grove Lewis Blakely Jack of Columbus

Scouts Tooir Halloween Party At West School

Troop 66 Boy Scouts host a masquerade party at West School from 8 to 10 p m Friday night. Scoutmaster W D Mender leads a committee including Verl Ogg Bob Bateman and Don Jonas planning games contests and decor for invited guests. Scouts must contact Verl Ogg to obtain passes after meeting requirements.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts West School W. D. Mender Verl Ogg Bob Bateman Don Jonas

Visit in Buchtel Guests of Local Residents

Sunday gatherings included Mrs. Taylor and Juanita Davis of New Straitsville, Ray Spurgeon of Akron, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Evans and children of Nelsonville, Mrs. Audrey Mitchell and children of Murray City. Jo Six stayed with sister Mrs. Harry Rose in Logan. Iona Ruth Six from Logan visited her mother in Buchtel. Hazel Shuttleworth cut her hand severely at her father's home. A medieval bed in England could hold 12 persons.

Buchtel Thomas Davis Taylor Juanita New Straitsville Ray Spurgeon Akron Edward Evans Nelsonville Audrey Mitchell Murray City Jo Six Harry Rose Logan Iona Ruth Six Hazel Shuttleworth

Submarine Operating Costs Outlined in VE Dollars

The report notes VE dollars as a first class category covering pay provisions victuals and repairs. It estimates yearly operating expenses for smaller submarines at 135000 dollars.

Unicorns and Narwhal Horns in Ancient Belief

Ancient lore held unicorns were horse-like creatures with a spiraled horn. Narwhal tusks were displayed as the legendary unicorn horn, fueling belief in the myth.

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