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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Merchants Fall Festival Ends With Pet Parade

The Nelsonville Merchants Fall Festival and Poultry and Egg Show closed after a week of events with a Saturday pet parade featuring 3A entries. Awards were announced by Dr. M M Howe for animals including a Spitz puppy and an Egyptian pug. The poultry show drew large crowds with a Saturday night auction of nine dozen eggs and seven pens of chickens, funds benefiting the Merchants Association.

Nelsonville Robert Kinney Frank Shivers M. M. Howe Dianne Crabtree Mary Ann Ruble Billy Ossman Robin Jackson Barron Southeastern Ohio Ross Wright Athens County J. D. Milner Merchants Association

Church Class to Meet Thursday in Nelsonville

The Willing Workers Class of the Church of Christ will gather Thursday evening September 11 at the home of Mrs. Frank Anderson on Myers Street. Mrs. Gladys Cuckler will assist as hostess.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Frank Anderson Myers St Gladys Cuckler

Birth Announced for Huddy Baby Judith Kay

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Huddy on September 3. The infant has been named Judith Kay. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huddy and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McConaha.

Nelsonville Virgil Huddy Verna McConaha Judith Kay Charles Huddy W. J. McConaha

Eastern Stars Meet at Masonic Temple Tuesday Evening

Probate Court Athens County Ohio case involves The Bank of Athens National Banking Association as Trustee of Edward C Berry deceased seeking construction of the will. Defendants include Mattie Berry estate and multiple individuals and organizations with unclear addresses. answer due by October 11 or judgment by default.

Legal Nation Probate Court Athens County Bank of Athens National Banking Association Mattie J. Berry Will Grace Howell Mart 28Rd Street Kansas City Missouri Maybelle Henderson Ohio Street Point Pleasant West Virginia Audry Carter Herent Street Los Angeles California Marie Hell Knight West Wayne Street Fort Wayne Indiana Guy Carter East 28Th Street Frank Male North Kansas Street Topeka Kansas Gladys Berry Pope Vernon Avenue Chicago Tllinoisa Rachel Berry Hawk Webster Avenue Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Carlos Berry The National Urban League Er. K. Jones Fast 23Rd Street New York City New York Good Shepard Allentown National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Fifth Avenue Colored Branch Young Women's Christian Association Eva D. Bowles Seventh Avenue Wilburta Howell Thomas Madrey James Madrey Pay Hale Walter Williams Philip Cooley Edward C. Berry Ohio Edward C Bank OF Athens National Banking Associlation Berry Plaine Jones Erskine Allorneye

The Battle of Buffington Island 1863 Ohio Raid

Morgan and 2000 Confederate cavalry raided Ohio in July 1863 moving from west to east. After clashes at Chester and Portland they crossed toward Buffington Island where a delayed attack failed and Hobson's Michigan riders helped turn the retreat into a rout. Morgan and about 1200 men broke free, pursued toward Jusben, Ohio.

Buffington Island Ohio Morgan Ohio River Indiana Cincinnati Judah Portsmouth Hobson Michigan Lee Virginia Chester Portland Jusben

Cars Collide In Nelsonville At Busy Intersection

In Nelsonville two automobiles operated by James Corbett and Clark Duskey collided at the intersection of West Washington and Madison Streets Saturday night. Corbett, driving east, attempted a left turn at the light and struck the Duskey vehicle coming west. The Duskey car suffered left front end damage according to police.

Nelsonville James Corbett Clark Duskey W. Washington Madison Sts Corbett Washington Duskey

Jimmy Pierce Is Moved to Hospital

Jimmie Pierce of Sandusky was visiting his father W. J. Pierce when he suffered appendicitis. He underwent an emergency operation Sunday afternoon at Chelington Hospital in Logan. His condition is reported satisfactory.

Nelsonville Jimmie Pierce Sandusky W. J. Pierce Cherrington Hospital Logan

North Family Reunion Held in Chauncey Ohio

Annual North family reunion gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs John McConaha Chauncey Ohio with many relatives from Galion Blacklick Pataskala Miamisburg Chillicothe Athens Glouster and Somerset. The event included a noon basket dinner and plans for the 1942 reunion at the same time and place.

Chauncey North John McConaha Nell North High St Delmar Vanhorn Galion Nora Vanhorn Peggy Foreman Roy Sims Birtle Vanhorn Marion Mary Glenn Ethel Glenn Carl Glenn Edward Glenn, Jr Blacklick John Ball Glouster H. A. Chapman Pataskala John W. Wolfe Dayton Jerry Hovenstine Jess Waymer Miamisburg Virgil Davis Chillicothe Harry North Northrup Lucy North Malta Harve Kittle Athens Henry North Amesville Grace McDonald Dora Waymer Melissa Waymer Lewis Quinn Sharpsburg Francis Linscott Lucille Ball Alden Ball Charles Ellis Wayne Ellis Pauline Ellis Somerset Clifford Smith Bess Nicholson Barbara McHenry Oval Sweeney Lester Locke David Tittle

Mrs. Lena Rees Dies Suddenly at 62 in Chauncey

Chauncey Mrs. Lena Rees age 62 wife of George Rees Chauncey Falls died suddenly Saturday night after a heart attack. Elwood Daugherty and family left for Chagrin Falls to attend the funeral. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs. Clarence Wood Mrs. Dorothy Daugherty and a son Charles Rees.

Chauncey Lena Rees George Rees Chagrin Falls Elwood Daugherty Bobby Charles Rees

Meetings Resume Loyal Women’s Bible Class

Mrs Martha Shafer announces semi monthly meetings of the Loyal Women’s Bible Class of the Church of Christ will resume this month. The first gathering is Wednesday September 17 at Mrs Burg Johnston’s home 42 Converse St with an all day event and a noon potluck dinner. Members should bring a favorite dish.

Chauncey Martha Shafer Loyal Woman’s Bible Class Church of Christ Burg Johnston Converse St

Chauncey Shields Returns From Five Week Vacation

Chauncey Charles C. Shields has returned from a five weeks vacation visiting his sons Charles Shields and Lawrence Shields in Buffalo New York and another son John Shields in Columbus Ohio along with two sisters Etta Shields and Mrs Gertrude Finstermocker.

Chauncey Charles C. Shields Buffalo N. Y Charles Lawrence Shields Columbus John Shields Etta Shields Gertrude Finstermocker

Triple Birthday Dinner Hosts at Ellis Avenue Home

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shafer hosted a family dinner Sunday in Ellis Avenue to mark three simultaneous birthdays. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Simpkins and children Donnie Rita Johnnie, and extended relatives Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Shafer with Lois Ann Shafer, along with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spears and Paul Virginia Spears and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Bailey and Elizabeth Spears.

Chauncey Carl Shafer Ellis Ave Andrew Simpkins Donnie Rita Johnnie Clifford Shafer Walter Spears Paul Virginia Spears Dean Bailey Elizabeth Spears Lois Ann Shafer

Chauncey District Social and Personal

Mrs. Carl Shafer returned from a week in Columbus visiting her son and daughter in law Clifford Shafer. Charles Daugherty and family of Chauncey visited Coolville with Edward M. Daugherty. Hettie Combs of Betsy Lane Ky returned after a 10 day visit with sister James Christian family. Harry Moore and G W Shafer visited Marshfield with Lizzie Hick. Paul Shay family moved from Chauncey to Amesville for work.

Chauncey Carl Shafer Columbus Clifford Shafer Charles Daugherty Near Chauncey Coolville Edward M. Daugherty Hettie Combs Betsy Lane James Christian Lower Plains Harry Moore G. W. Shafer Marshfield Lizzie Hick Paul Shay Amesville

Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Meet Tonight

Chauncey Chauncey Dover Band Boosters gather at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. A demonstration and display of instruments will be shown. All parents and patrons are invited to attend by Harry McMahen the instrumental music instructor. Chauncey Dover High School Band will present a short program.

Chauncey — Chauncey-Dover Harry McMahen Chauncey-Dover High School

Friendship Class Meeting Slated for September 10

The Chauncey Friendship Class of the Church of Christ will gather Wednesday September 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs Andriew Simpkins on Lexington Avenue. Co-hostesses include Miss Ruth Fiske Mrs Jessie Fiske and Mrs Nina Fiske.

Chauncey Church of Christ Andriew Simpkins Lexington Ave Ruth Fiske Jessie Fiske Nina Fiske

Wemmer Family Visits The Plains Over Holidays

Mr and Mrs George Wemmer of Brewsburg Indiana visited over the holidays at their home on The Plains with Mrs Wemmer s daughter Mrs Mary McGee in attendance.

Plains George Wemmer Brewsburg Ind Wemmer Mary McGee

Church School meeting set for Monday at 7 30 p m

A joint session of the official church board officers and teachers of the Church School at the Church of Christ is scheduled for Monday at 7 30 p m. The gathering aims to coordinate plans and discuss upcoming activities for the school year.

Chauncey Church School Church of Christ

Chauncey Council Sets Special Meeting on Sept Eight

The Chauncey City Council will hold a special meeting Monday September 8 at 7 p m in the city building to discuss city business and urgent matters.

Chauncey Chauncey Council

George Evans Rites Are Being Planned

George Evans age 75 died at the home of his son in law and daughter in Grove City after several months illness. He leaves a daughter Mrs Stewart and sons Lewis Denver Herbert William and Edward. Body removed to Blower Funeral home. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Glouster George Evans T. E. Stewart Grove City Stewart Lewis Denver Herbert Dayton William Michigan Edward Millfield Blower Funeral Home

Omission Corrected for Glouster Education Board Candidate

Lawrence G. Colbert of Glouster was omitted from the candidate list yesterday by error and is now recorded.

Glouster Lawrence G. Colbert Board of Education

Hot Water Freeszes Faster for Ice Cube Trays

The claim states hot water freezes quicker than cold because it loses latent heat faster. If applied, fill ice tray with hot water to shorten ice-making time.

Sea swallows show stronger homing sense than pigeons

Report notes terns or sea swallows exhibit a greater ability to return to origin than pigeons, suggesting enhanced navigational sense in certain seabird species.

Miners Program Highlights Large Sunday Gathering

Glouster notes report the marriage of Walter Faine of Columbus and Miss Marcella James of Columbus. The ceremony occurred Sunday at 4 pm at Church of Christ parsonage with Minister C B Tigner officiating. Attendants were Miss Mary Mineer and Mr. Floyd Skinner. The couple will reside on East Gay Street in Columbus.

Glouster Walter Faine Columbus Marcella James Church of Christ Parsonage C. B. Tigner Mary Mineer Floyd Skinner Trimble Abram Easler Fairlawn Ave Charles Jarvis Jayne Trimble G. Faires

Greens Run Union Picnic Draws 1100 at High School

The Glouster Local 648 UMW of A picnic at Greens Run High School drew over 1,100 attendees. Ox roast noon meal, ice cream, and lemonade, with speeches by Oral Daugherty and Talbert Rainey. Music by Glouster HS Band and a dance in the evening.

Glouster Greens Run High School Jake Mauer Athens Mine 255 Oral Daugherty Talbert Rainey Union Glouster High School David Lowery Wilbur Cartwright Martin Chiki Greens Run Sugar Creek

Galaxy stars race toward Vega at high speed

Astronomers estimate our galaxy’s stars move faster than 200 miles per second, roughly north at 45 degrees toward the constellation Vega, indicating a brisk galactic drift.

Cans Needed at Glouster Lunch Center

Mayor Williams says the WPA Glouster Lunch Room needs more cans as peaches arrive but can shortage persists. Citizens with cans should notify the mayor for pickup to support children’s winter lunches.

Glouster Thomas Williams WPA Madison Williams

Bowling Season Opens at Glouster B M Alleys

Bowling season starts at the B M Alleys with six men's teams and four women's teams. Alleys reconditioned by a factory expert and ready for the season, per owner William Johnston Jr.

Glouster B.&m William Johnston, Jr

Coal meeting planned in Glouster hotel Gordon dinner

The Ohio Coal Foundation invites seventy five business leaders from Athens Perry and Hocking counties to a six o'clock dinner at Hotel Gordon on Thursday to discuss local conditions and possible remedies.

Glouster Athens Perry Hocking Counties Ohio Coal Foundation Hotel Gordon

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