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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Council Defeats Two Proposed Ordinances

Nelsonville council defeats two ordinances at the September meeting. One would regulate burning of refuse and leaves. the other would change traffic regulations and is tabled for study. Complaints over drainage on Fourth Street and a valve work on Poplar and Fourth Streets are referred to the service department.

Nelsonville Charles Glenn W. H. Glenn Huddy Anderson Nelson Barrows Kennedy Fourth St Walnut High Sts Poplar Fourth Sts Service Department C. G. Dew WPA Harper Run Mudsock Road Dew State Department of Industrial Relations

Enrollment in City Schools Starts Tuesday

NELSONVILLE enrollment on the first day totaled 1035, 124 fewer than last year. High school 522, East School 18, West School 69, Central School 258 enrolled. last year’s figures were 559, 230, 62, and 308 respectively. Officials expect numbers to approach or exceed last year’s total in the next days.

Nelsonville East School West School Central School

Work of Special Schools Described

E J Arnold, superintendent of city schools, described the Vocational Education National Defense programs in a Rotary Club session. He reported that trainees gained practical trades skills and many have secured good jobs through the training conducted in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Rotary Club E. J. Arnold

Dupler announce birth of daughter Eunice Sue

Mr and Mrs Danny Dupler announce the birth of a daughter Eunice Sue on Tuesday September 2. Audrey Barnhart is noted as part of the family.

Nelsonville Danny Dupler Audrey Barnhart Eunice Sue

Six Face Mayor in Municipal Court

Nelsonville case details show Charles Cline Smith charged with selling illegal liquor pleaded innocent and bound over to the grand jury under $500 bond after arrest by local police. Alfred Brown Warren Polsey and Kimberly residents arraigned for quarreling with $10 fines. Edward McWilliams charged with drunken driving fined $50 plus costs. Sam Newman fined $10 and costs for intoxication.

Nelsonville Charles Clinesmith U. S. 33 C. G. Dew Alfred Brown Kimberly Warren Polsey Edward McWilliams Zaleski Sam Newman

Record Sales at Southeastern Egg Auction Tuesday

Nelsonville Ohio. The South eastern Ohio Egg Auction sold 248 cases in Tuesday sales, a record for Tuesday auctions since inception. Last week total sales reached 524 cases and the association plans its annual meeting at headquarters Tuesday September 16 with reports, director elections, and business.

Nelsonville Southeastern Ohio Fairfield County Committee L. A. Best Pike County Perry County

Mrs. Lydia Jane McColley Dies at Sugar Creek

Lydia Jane McColley age 51 died yesterday at her Sugar Creek home after a two year illness. She is survived by husband William, parents Thomas and Mrs Shumway, Jacksonville, one son Gerrald Mick, daughters Iva Hellyer Chauncey and Leona North Athens R F D 3, plus sisters and brothers in Allenstown Nel sonville Route 3 Lansing Mich Millfield Glouster Columbus Miamisburg. Funeral Thursday at two at the Sugar Creek home with burial Augustine Cemetery.

Nelsonville Lydia’ Jane McColley Sugar Creek William McColley Thomas Shumway Jacksonville Gerrald Lansing Mick Iva Hellyer Chauncey Leona North Athens R F. D Stella Stanley Allensville Mae Dishong Della Schultz Mich Frank Shumway Millfield Harold Shumway Glouster Arthur Shumway Columbus William Shumway Miamisburg Augustine

Shafer Named Principal and Coach at Roscoe High School

Nelsonville native Donald H. Shafer, son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Shafer, has returned to school work for the fall season after a summer job at a defense recreational camp in Dayton. He has secured a position as principal and coach at Roscoe High School near Coshocton and will reside in Coshocton with his bride after returning from their honeymoon.

Nelsonville Donald H. Shafer Cecil Shafer Dayton Roscoe High School Coshocton

Stalder Family Reunion Held at Logan City Park

Annual Courtney family reunion held Monday at Rachelmacher Park Logan with 69 attendees. Officers elected Floyd Courtney Columbus president Ethel Brickles Pomeroy vice president Jennie Courtney Chauncey secretary Allie Bingman Athens treasurer. two births reported. Courtneys beat Sweaty family 25 to 0 in softball. Numerous attendees listed from Chauncey Athens Columbus and surrounding towns.

Chauncey Courtney Rachelmacher Park Logan Floyd Courtney Columbus Ethel Brickles Pomeroy Jennie Courtney Allie Bingman Athens Lulu Courtney Leta Tigner Max Brickles Gilbert Courtney Mickey Lonas Raymond Tigner Courtneys

McCullough Family Reunion and Visitors on Labor Day

The Plains notes list visitors including Mrs. C. F. Litten and sons from Martins Ferry Ohio R. D. Thompson and John from West Allis Wisconsin Ruth McCullough visiting in Corning with Dwight Hatfield. The McCullough reunion occurred at Perry Bonars near Waverly Ohio on Labor Day. Elva and Alta Cooper moved into a new home on The Plains. Gene Elizabeth McCullough and J Allen Finnicum of Columbus visited.

Plains C. J. McCullough C. F. Litten John Thomas Bobby Joe Martins Ferry O. R. D. Thompson West Alles Wis R. W. Moore Michael Alan Libby Lou Columbus Ruth McCullough Cleveland Dwight Hatfield Corning McCullough Perry Bonars Waverly Elva Alta Cooper Gene Elizabeth McCullough J. Allen Finnicum

Glouster Keglers Top Nelsonville In Season Opener

Glouster mixed bowling team defeated Nelsonville 66 pins in the opening match. Don Sipe rolled 215 and 563 for the local side, while visitor Matt Cunningham led with 558. A warm up match with Brooks Shoes is set for later this week as the league opens next Monday. Nelsonville Embroidery Club meeting with Mrs. Lulu Williams has been postponed until further notice.

Nelsonville Glouster Don Sipe Matt Cunningham Brooks Shoes Forest Rose Embroidery Club Lulu Williams

Mrs Stalder Hosts Dover Neighborhood Club Meeting

Chauncey Mrs Hollis Stalder hosted the Neighborhood Club at her Mill Street home. Daisy Cline spoke on How To Preserve a Husband and Thomas Dew read The Night Blooming Cereus. A spelling contest awarded to Mrs Carroll Tippett. towel shower honored Mrs Mary Ferrel Dew.

Chauncey Hollis Stalder Mill St Thomas Dew Daisy Cline Dorothy Stalder Carroll Tippett Mary Ferrel Dew

Engagement notice and social visits in Nelsonville

Mr W J Pierce announces the engagement of his son Jimmie to Miss Edna Sawyers of Zanesville Ohio with no wedding date set. Socials include visits by Columbus residents Billy Fisher and Helen Dunn to Nelsonville and Columbus guests at the Whitmore home. Circle 4 of the Women’s Society of Christian Service meets Thursday evening at 8 with Mrs Charles McKee on Walnut Street.

Nelsonville W. J. Pierce W. Franklin Sr Jimmie Edna Sawyers Bert Sawyers Zanesville Mr. Pierce New York Central Railroad Sandusky Thomas Donaghue Barbara Pelton Wilson N. C Cecil Shafer Cyrus Thorne Royal Oak Mich Carbon Hill Walter Morrison Billy Fisher Columbus Helen Dunn Bexley William Morgan Mansfield Schaal Hollister Schaal Mildred Price L. A. Whitmore Henry Schaal Whitmore Frank Smith Canada Frank Buechler C. A. Shockling E. Dewhurst Harbrick W. Va Jesse F. Cagg Fort Knox Vernon Cagg Women's Society of Christian Service Charles McKee Walnut St Bellans

Chauncey Hosts Weekend Guests From Ohio Families

Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pendergrass entertained at their Ja cobs Avenue home with weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Grounds and William Grounds of Powellton West Virginia. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pendergrass Mr. and Mrs. Pete Pendergrass and daughter Judith of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Smith and daughters Nancy Sue and Leta Hampton of Nelsonville. The group spent Labor Day at Buckeye Lake.

Chauncey Roy Pendergrass Jacobs Ave Alvin Grounds Williams Grounds Powellton W. Va Charles Pendergrass Pete Pendergrass Judith Columbus Jimmie Smith Nancy Sue Leta Hampton Nelsonville Buckeye Lake Ivor Williams Labor Day Lee Jones Steadman Springfield Jim Steadman Janet Russell Trunick Charles Pauline Withers T. J. Withers Edward Barberton W. L. Bridge Blanche Burkett Richard Macie Haught Ruth Clyde Whitlatch Erie Haught Ora Dora Davis Cleveland Wesley Davis

Carbondale Beats Brooks Shoes 5-1 in Twilight League

Carbondale defeated Brooks Shoes 5 to 1 Tuesday night in NELSONVILLE Twilight League action. McGhee limited the Shoemakers to four hits with eight strikeouts. Taylor allowed six hits but did not get support. H Frank made two key plays in the last inning.

Nelsonville Carbondale Brooks Shoes McGhee Taylor H. Frank Eagles Carlon Hill-Longstreth G. Milla Sesdeuscaen Lowry Soveceanae Niin Aeeon

Marshfield Grangers Win Signal Honor at County Fair

Marshfield Grangers Place second in the Grange exhibit at the County Fair earning a $70 prize. Special thanks to Mrs Mildred Judy for organizing the attractive booth with helpers including Lester Enlow Ed Hawk Lee Jones Alva Judy Mary Margaret Bridge Mary Andrews Johnnie Herron.

New Marshfield Summit Grange Grange Amesville Coolville Canaanville Mildred Judy Booth Lester Enlow Ed Hawk Lee Jones Alva Judy Mary and Margaret Bridge Mary Andrews Johnnie Herron Gallipolis Lorene Stone

Aged Widow Dies At Murray City

Mrs. Lythia Williams aged 86 died yesterday at her Murray City home. Survived by three sons John and Frank Williams of Murray City Thomas of Toledo and daughter Mrs Maude Anderson of Orbiston. Her husband William Williams a son and a daughter are dead. Funeral Friday at 2 pm Orbiston Church. Burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Lythia Williams Murray City John Frank Williams Thomas Toledo Maude Anderson Orbiston William Williams

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Trips

Glouster residents share a Sunday dinner hosted by Thomas Gamwell and daughter Margaret with friends from Pleasant City Columbus and Galion and Athens noting a 61 year friendship. Earle and Jean Johnston and Williams families return from a ten day South trip visiting Washington sights Mt. Vernon and Arlington Cemetery. A Redtown chicken dinner marks a son’s 38th birthday with attendees including Chapmans Beal Chapman Lentz Wyatt Lines Beal and others.

Thomas Gamwell Margaret Alex McFadyen Pleasant City Jeanett McFadyen Columbus Galion C. B. Dillon Athens McFadyen Gamwell Earle S. Johnston Wellston Thomas Williams Jr Glouster South George Washington Mt. Vernon Thomas Jefferson Arlington Cemetery Washington Muse’s Beach Joe Chapman Redtown Junior Beal George Chapman Concord Fred Lentz Elza Carl Wyatt Mildred Lines Stella Beal Nelsonville

Holiday Guests Visit Columbus and Nearby Areas

A cascade of holiday visits is listed with names and origins. Kenneth Wolfe, Solomon Crew, Marilyn Gamwell, Robert Jones, and many others travelled from Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit, Akron, Dearborn, and beyond to visit relatives during the holiday period. Gene Waldeck and Bobby Trace earned an Athens Messenger reward for securing new subscriptions with an airplane ride over Athens.

Kenneth Wolfe Columbus Charles Wolf Solomon Crew Marilyn Gamwell Athens C. B. Dillon Robert Jones Dearborn Mich E. L. Jones H. L. Jauchius Mary Jauchius Cincinnati Jessie Jauchius Anthony Vermaaten Edith Mills Billy Garry Stephenson Gerald Ann Kane Detroit Harold Westhorne G. Johnstone A. H Frances Gibbs George Carter Old Settlers Jacksonville Walter Mitchell Ona W. Va Joe Carter Dan Carter Sally Ann Akron Arthur Banfield Lorain James Mitchell Jennie Banfield Ellen Sue St. Joseph Hospital Fred West Carl Wayne Dayton Steve Banfield Pontiac Labor Day Bill Shanahan Youngstown Charles McCarthy Toledo Fred Taylor Zanesville Mary Nell McCann Gene Waldeck Bobby Trace Athens Messenger

Skivers Wins School Coal Contract In Nelsonville

Eugene Skivers was awarded the contract to furnish coal for the city school system for the coming heating season. Delivered price bids ranged from 2.25 to 3.19 per ton with Skivers at 2.75 lump and 2.25 run of mine. The board also named Elsie J Knapp as girls physical education director and approved James Sterling’s bond as city school bus driver.

Nelsonville Eugene Skivers City Board of Education Skivers B. and W. Coal Co A. B. Johnson Edward Green Elsie J. Knapp Marion Ohio Ohio University Athens Helen Shaw James Sterling

Registration urged for five year olds at Central and East Schools

In Nelsonville all children who will be five before January 1 1942 are asked to register tomorrow at 9 am at Central School for kindergarten work and at 1 pm at East School. Parents should bring or send their children.

Nelsonville Central School

Checks Ready September 4 for Chauncey Residents

Mrs. Ernestine Tippett city clerk announces checks for Chauncey residents are available at her residence 25 Ellis Ave on Thursday September 4.

Chauncey Ernestine Tippett Ellis Ave

Chauncey Personals Visit By Logan and Barberton Guests

Chauncey residents hosted week end visitors from Logan West Virginia and Barberton Ohio. Elmer Ferrer and nieces Beverly and Jenine Stace joined in Columbus for the State Fair. Ruth Fiske returned from Holyoke Massachusetts where she spent the summer with Esther Newell and family.

Chauncey Thomas Oliver Francis Oliver William Violet Betty Elsie Junior Buster Logan W. Va William Oliver Barberton Ohio Elmer Ferrer Beverly Jenine Stace Athens Columbus Ruth Fiske Holyoke Mass Esther Newell

Jacksonville celebrates annual homecoming and Old Settlers Reunion

Hundreds from ten states attended the Jacksonville three day homecoming Aug 30 to Sept 1 staged by townspeople. Events included an ice cream social street dance flag raising ceremony amateur hour a horse and buggy parade a Goddess of Liberty pageant and a Labor Council program with winning high school bands.

Glouster Jacksonville Old Settlers Sixth St Frank McCann American Legion Methodist United Brethren Kearns Cadet Band Bernarda Danford Western College For Women At Oxford Ralph Shirkey Della Shirkey Landon Nelsonville Eagle Murray City High School Buchtel Ette Goddess of Liberty Mary McCann Edith Medley Billy Bartells Junior Hartley Ruth Ann Chappelear Ted F. Silvey Columbus Ohio C.S. Industrial Council Clarence Kinsley Industrial Commission of Ohio Labor Council the Grove Jeanine Hines Annamae Grogan Patricia Clark Billy Brown C. C. Caldwell Alfred Brown Anna Chappelear Margaret Hammond

Eu chore Club Hosts Evening at Earl Street Home

Mrs Wright welcomed Eu chre Club members to Earl Street with guests Mrs Smith Mrs Morris and Mrs Pritz. High score went to Mrs Smith second to Mrs Clemons and low to William Zimmers. Refreshments followed. Maude Vaughn named next hostess for Sept 11.

Glouster Carl Wright Earl St Leo Smith Earl Morris Alma Pritz Smith Clemons William Zimmers Maude Vaughn

Preaching Service Set for Hunters Hall with Rev Charles Hook

A Thursday evening service at 7 30 in Miners Hall Hunterdon No 17 with Rev Charles Hook of Kimberly as speaker. The announcement invites local residents to attend and hear the sermon.

Glouster Miners’ Hall Hunterdon Charles Hook Kimberly

Glouster Student Charles Carter Remains Out After Surgery

Charles Carter son of Mr and Mrs George Carter of Glouster returned from Akron where he had a tonsillectomy at St Thomas Hospital. The Glouster High School senior and football squad member will be out for several weeks as he recovers.

Glouster Charles Carter George Carter Akron St. Thomas Hospital Carter Glouster High School

Red Cross Sewing Work Begins After Legion Meeting

At the American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Glouster sewing will be distributed. Those who cannot attend and wish to sew should contact Mrs. Mary Rogers. A potluck lunch will follow the meeting's close.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Red Cross Mary Rogers

Scientists achieve sex change in chickens

Scientists announced a breakthrough enabling alteration of a chicken's sex. The development could impact breeding and poultry production, with potential applications in agriculture and research laboratories.

Orme Dinner Guests From Columbus And Glouster

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Orme hosted Sunday dinner with Asa Dailey Mrs Carl Rhodes Dick Judy and son Dickey Miss Mar Dailey and James Robinson all of Columbus. Afternoon callers included Verne Orme and son Lonnie Harvey McGlaughlin William Bernice McGlaughlin of Columbus and Howard Westfall with daughter Janet of Glouster.

Glouster A. B. Orme Asa Dailey Carl Rhodes Dick Judy Dickey Mar. Dailey James Robinson Columbus Verne Orme Lonnie Harvey McGlaughlin William and Bernice McGlaughlin Howard Westfall Janet

Jennings announce birth of daughter Jo Ann in Newark

Mr. and Mrs. George Jennings of Newark announce the birth of an eight pound daughter named Jo Ann born Labor Day morning at a Newark hospital. Grandparents are Mrs. Mary Jennings of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Norris of Athens.

Glouster George Jennings Newark Jo Ann Mary Jennings Columbus Earl Norris Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

New York Camp Lee Wilson’s Store Chauncey, Ohio Outfitters For Stalder Logan City Park Hocking County Robert Hawk Frank Cheadle Vance Stewart, Jr A. A. Young Muncie Ind Albert Ruth Brickles Billy and Renny Donald Blackburn Audrey Writzel Charles Courtney Kenneth Courtney Catherine Peterson Victor Grinstead Walter Wharton Walter, Jr Dale the Plains Vance Stewart Jean Ann Wiseman Middleport Betty Jane Isabel Charles Harvey Gilbert, Jr Nellie Brookins Thelma Jean Luther Cruikshank Morris Bisnaugle Wiley Harvey Courtney Clinton Courtney The Glouster Keglers Wolf Coeee Silcott Wertui Cope B. Johnston M. Johnston F. Lantz M. Cunningham G. Stephenson Nelsonville Social Notes John Hoffman W. W. Gibson Stanton Martin E. S. Martin New Straitsville Stanton Marshfield Grangers Orbiston Church Greenlawn Nelsonville — Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Mrs. Wright Orme Beaco F. J Beasley CO Ruth Terry Tito Stor Gereen Ple Richard Flourney Karen de Weill Frank Strever Blondie Ea Pte Penny Singleton Arthur Lake Eae Ae Learwal C. D. Shafer Co
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