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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles defeat Mingos in Thursday action

Nelsonville Eagles topple the Mingos in Thursday evening play. Rev. William Deal, a missionary, to speak at Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street Sunday evening at 7 30. Sunday School at 9 30 morning service 10 30 with baptismal service at 2 30. Young People Society meets at 6 30.

Nelsonville William &. Deal West India Islands Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St B. A. Awe Young People's Society

Gallians Face Nelsonville Eagles At City Playground

Gallipolis Gallians colored team set to meet the Nelsonville Eagles Sunday at 2 30 PM at the city playground. The Eagles defeated Gallians by 4 3 in a recent game at Gallpolis.

Nelsonville Gallipolis

Miss Betty Kennard Enrolls at Columbus Office Training School

Miss Betty Kennard of Carbondale enrolls at Office Training School in Columbus and is staying with her Aunt and Uncle, Mr and Mrs Marion L Welch, at 756 Sunbury Road.

Carbondale Betty Kennard Columbus Marion L. Welch Sunbury Rd

Nelsonville Eagles defeat Logan Mingos 7 to 1 on mound

Bob Nelson pitched a two hit gem for Nelsonville, the Eagles beating the Logan Mingos 7 to 1 after a first inning error. Abe Leonard allowed three hits through six before Nelsonville pulled away with five runs in the sixth. Darkness ended the game with one out.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Logan Mingos City Playgrounds Bob Nelson Eagles Haddox Logan Karshner Brown Ross Karshner Hilleary Abe Leonard Brooks Shoes Logan Mingos Abrhe Karshner Ee Marshall Brandt Thomas Mowery Fisney Heenes Cannensves Pabrof Ancecuseues Haddon Sauas C. Nelson Dupler B. Nelson Fan Harrison Senc Snas

Mrs. Ella Schaff Myers Dies in Salisbury North Carolina

Mrs. Ella Schaff Myers former Nelsonville resident dies Wednesday in Rowan Memorial Hospital Salisbury North Carolina Funeral services set for 5 pm at Schoedinger Chapel Columbus burial in Columbus She was daughter of pioneer Hocking Valley Railroad official sister of five Schaff brothers four of whom became railroad presidents She and husband Charles F Myers operated The Myers House in Nelsonville later served as state factory inspector Survived by son Charles Myers Detroit daughter Elizabeth Landon Salisbury grandchildren and great grandchildren brothers Charles Duke M D Frank Harry Schaff and sister Mary

Nelsonville Schoedinger Columbus Ella Schaff Myers Rowan Memorial Hospital Salisbury N. C Charles F. Myers Myers Charles Myers Detroit Elizabeth Landon Charles, Duke M. D Frank Harry Schaff Mary

Drum Corps To Appear In McConnelsville

NELSONVILLE The Eagles Drum and Bugle Corps will visit McConnelsville on Sunday September 7 for a parade at 1 p.m. in connection with the dedication of the Eagles new home. Local corps members are asked to assemble at the Eagles Club by 11 a.m.

Nelsonville Eagles McConnelsville

Nelsonville Social Notes Brief Local Gatherings

Nelsonville events include Martha Class meeting at Mrs. Webster Poston’s home with devotions and a program quiz. Ruth Circle of the Presbyterian Church hosts a Monday potluck and film China Carries On. social bridge night hosted by Mrs. Charles Huddy features guests from Canton Columbus and favorites Mrs. Wolfe wins travel prize. Local residents travel to Columbus for Rae Jean Higgins and Edwin Culp wedding. Corporal Charles Godenschwager on 15 day furlough at home with Knox Camp, and local families return from Toledo summer visit.

Nelsonville Webster Poston Martha Methodist Church Ed Crouse Poston Thomas Bush Fisher Mable Lancaster L. A. Whitmore James Beard Ruth The Presbyterian Church Oral Daugherty China Huddy Parker Huddy Canton Walter Quigley Columbus Glenn Thomas Charles Huddy Corwin Cookson Harry Kelly, Jr Roger Wolfe Wolfe C. E. Washburn Helen Wadsworth Rae- Jean Higgins Edwin Culp Church of Christ Miss Higgins William Morgan Morgan Billy Fisher Helen Dunn Stanton Martin Ella Burnell Capt Lowell Burnell Burnell Knox Louisville Charles Godenschwager Pine Camp N. Y George Godenschwager Arthur Green Danny Nicky Toledo

Nelsonville welcomes new minister at First Methodist

The morning sermon at 10 30 by Rev W M George at First Methodist Church Nelsonville will focus on The Secret of the Blessed Life. In the evening the pastor and church join the Church of Christ to welcome Rev L E Evans to the city.

Nelsonville First Methodist W. M. George Church of Christ L. E. Evans

PTA Meets Monday in Nelsonville

Happy Hollow P.T.A. holds a meeting on Monday September 8 at 7:00 PM electing officers and urging all members to attend.

PTA Nelsonville Happy Hollow P. T. A

Murray City Eagles to Meet for District Meeting and Initiation

Eagles of District 4 will meet with Murray City Aerie tonight for a district meeting and initiation. A Coshocton degree team will conduct the ritual work and representatives from all district lodges are expected to attend. nelsonville postponed benefit party to Sept 12.

Murray City—Eagles Murray City Aerie Coshocton Nelsonville The Daughters of America

Boys Will Meet Nelsonville Bowling League Forming

All high school boys interested in forming a bowling league are asked to give names to George Wolfe or Raymond Patton before Sept. 18.

Nelsonville George Wolfe Raymond Patton

Ministers to Meet Pomeroy Associations

Meetings of the Pomeroy Ministerial Association and the County Ministerial Association will be held Monday at the Parish House of the Episcopal Church.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Ministerial Association County Ministerial Association The Episcopal Church

Nelsonville Pet Parade to Open Merchants Festival

Nelsonville invites all school age children to enter pets in the Pet Parade as part of the Merchants Festival and Home-Coming celebration. No registration required. registering eliminated. Pets assemble at Central School at 3 PM and parade around the Square with four prize classes. Dr Miles H Howe to judge. prizes for prettiest ugliest most unusual and cutest. Free dancing on W Columbus Street with music by Pappy Stewart and his boys. cars cleared from streets for dancing. Public invited to attend and participate.

Nelsonville South Side Central School Miles H. Howe W. Columbus St Pappy Stewart

Hiram Pidcock Dies Thursday in Nelsonville

Hiram Pidcock age 62 and longtime Nelsonville resident died at his apartment after a short illness. He leaves a brother Gus Pidcock of Nelsonville and a sister Mrs. William N. Fleck of Athens. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at Warren Funeral Home conducted by Rev. W. M. George. Burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Hiram Pidcock Emish Gus Pidcock William N. Fleck Athens

Bidwell Opens School And Church Activities Report

Bidwell area marks the start of the new term with Bidwell-Springfield Schools opening Tuesday September 2. Teaching staff includes Jones, Corwin, Jenkins, Syler, Sisson, Love, Knotts, Moore, Glassburn, Phillips, Stevens, and many others across Bidwell Evergreen Mt. Zion and related schools. A reception for Rev. and Mrs. Brown featured a canned goods shower and community turnout.

Bidwell Herbert Black J. F. Brown Bidwell - Springfield B. L. Jones Rio Grande Walling Corwin Gallipolis Mary Jenkins Cheshire Mary Syler Crossroads Dorothy Ralston Buckridge Willa Smith Porter Bidwell Colored School Bernice Borden Beulah Anderson Bidwell-Springfield Pta Wes. Lewis Paul Cline Columbus Florence Bidwell, Porter, and Vinton Women's Society of Christian Services Thomas Brown Beaver E. E. Smith Vinton Anna S. Evans Harley Cloud Dewey Walker W. T. Miller Elva Huntley Everett Gene George Guy Clark Beverle W. S. Craft Dott Clark J. A. Brothers Walter Neal Maxine Cora Welker A. E. Boatman Herbert Black and Son Roger Lena Coleman Marianna Coleman J. S. Sheets Paul Cine Cecil Denney Annabel Atkinson Gallia County Pomona Gr

Chandelier Falls at Heath Methodist Church

Residents near Heath Methodist Church heard a crash yesterday. The large chandelier suspended from the sanctuary center fell but caused no further damage or injuries. Painters have been redecorating the interior.

Heath Methodist Church Middleport

Jacksonville Mothers Club Sets First Meeting of Year

Jacksonville Mothers Club will hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday September 10 at the home of Mrs. Kloh in Trimble. The report details various Labor Day and holiday visits by local residents and guests from Ohio and neighboring states.

Jacksonville William Altman Jr Bonnie Altman Clarksburg W. Va Labor Day John Altman

Chester Garden Club Meets Wednesday

Mrs. Henry Beaver hosted the Chester Garden Club meeting. Mrs. Wilbur Baum opened with roll call. Pearl Mora won the most blue ribbons, I C Meredith the most red ribbons. First place went to Mrs. Ernest Knight. red ribbon to Mrs. Howard Knight. New members Elizabeth Bodley and Thelma Bodley attended. Watermelon was served. Next meeting at Miss Edna R. Dean's home with Mrs. Baum assisting.

Chester Henry Beaver Chester Garden Club Wilbur Baum Beaver Pearl Mora I. C. Meredith Baum Mora Meredith Edna R. Dean Elma Smith Ernest Knight Howard Knight Elizabeth Biddley

POMEROY Grange to Present Citizenship Day Trophy

The Pomeroy Chester Grange will meet Tuesday night to officially present the trophy won on Citizenship Day. Plans include a dinner and program with guests from the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of Citizenship Day.

Pomeroy Chester Grange Grange Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce

Social Notes From The Plains Weekend Visitors

The Plains society column lists Edgar Slater and father Jack Slater with Ila visiting relatives in Pennsylvania. The Lily Hardy family hosted guests including William Oliver Barberton and Joe Pitts Akron with daughter Joan. Weekend visitors included Tom Grandy Mansfield and parents Dude Grandy Adam Sherwood. Idabelle Wallace and Mrs. Asa Paige in Cincinnati and Hamilton. Mary Manda Columbus spent the holiday with George Manda. Gilbert Johnson Chester Hanning and Willard Wallace Fisher Station hosted relatives. Paul Colley visited Cincinnati and Hamilton. Tra Darnell began housekeeping near the Thompson property by the school.

the Plains Edgar Slater Jack Slater Ila Pennsylvania Luke Hardy William Oliver Barberton Joe Pitts Joan Akron Harry Wallace Tom _ Grandy Mansfield Dude Grandy Adam Sherwood Joe Wallace Idabelle Cincinnati Hamilton Asa Paige Mary Manda Columbus George Manda Mike Kostival Mike Michigan Gilbert Johnson Chester Hanning Willard Wallace Fisher Station Paul Colley Tra Darnell Thompson

Bishopville Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Illness

Bishopville notes list numerous Sunday visits across towns including Chesterhill Glouster Barberton and Hollister with families such as the Prices Moody Milhoan Frazier and Hoon households. Entries mention Jessie Wilson ill and Donna Wells convalescing with several trips to Columbus and West Virginia, plus teaching assignment for Mary Wells in Toledo.

Bishopville I. N. Price J. W. Moody Chesterhill Simon Birge Charles Milhoan Russell Smith Johnnie, Glouster P. M. Smith Parker Linscott Betty Barberton Hart Frazier East Liverpool William Frazier Phyllis Hollister J. M. McDonald W. H. Hoon Frank Clark Walden and Ward Indianapolis John Clark Springfield Hoon Ver] Clark Bartlett Jessie Wilson Merle Pedicord Arenee Ahle Columbus Charles Miller Marietta Donna Wells A. G. Carter Janet Kilpatrick Munc J. W. Palmer Don Withem Jo, Glouster Charleston Huntington West Virginia Eleanor Day Dwight Smith John Davis Sayville Long Island T. F. Davis Ravenna Arthur Jago Aldean Wells Mary Wells Toledo

Chuckwalla Lizards Captured by Puncture Method

Desert Indigenous people employ puncture wires to capture Chuckwalla lizards from rocky crevices in the southwestern United States, creating a method that makes extraction difficult.

United States

Pomeroy Baptist Group Meets In Church at Middleport

More than 150 attended the all day meeting of the Pomeroy Baptist Association at the First Baptist Church in Middleport. Officers were elected for the association and its women’s division. The World Emergency Fund drive was the meeting theme with plans for next year’s gathering in Racine.

Pomeroy Middleport Pomeroy Baptist Association First Baptist Church Granville Helen Wickes American Baptist Publications Society Paul Morris Judson F. W. McDermott Ralph Zandel James Stephenson T. T. Shelton Racine Mary Bess Kent Gallipolis Earl Saunders George Sagen Sylvia Sigman Cheshire Margaret Houdashelt Young People’s David Darst, Jr Hilda Halley Newton Carman Columbus Mounds Midway School of Nursing Northwestern Baptist Hospital Association Luther Tracy World Emergency Fund Northern Baptist Convention Ralp Zundel

Plan Lodge Picnic At Carpenter Farm Sept 7

Harrisonville Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Stars announce a joint picnic at the Carpenter Test Farm on Sunday September 7 for all members and their families. Special invitation extended to families of deceased members.

Plan Lodge Harrisonville Masonic Lodge Order of the Eastern Stars Carpenter Test Farm

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