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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville PTA opens new year with reports and bids

Nelsonville High School PTA met to approve May minutes and hear treasurer on a 51.57 balance. Mrs. Sharp named national convention delegate. committees announced including Finance Sales Tax Hospitality and Program. Girl Scout fund drive support approved. Grace Roberts room led in parent turnout.

Nelsonville Parent-Teachers Association Edward Sharp Helen Shaw Harold LeFavor Lillian Stover Treasury J. D. Adamson Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Cincinnati James Knight P.T.A Ohio Roy Morris P. T. A. Council Robert Kinney J. L. Webb Mary Sharp Joe B. Davis PTA Grace Roberts

Adamsons Win Monday Night Softball Thriller

The Adamsons beat Camp Nelson 9 to 6 in a game called after six innings due to darkness. The series to seven games was shortened to three of five with Adamsons leading Camp Nelson two games to one. Manager Patton allowed eight hits and three walks as Camp Nelson pitcher Ratliff faced 12 hits and seven walks. Tonight’s game starts at 5 45.

Nelsonville Adamson Camp Nelson Adamsons Patton Clothiers Ratliff

Band impresses with marching show after Nelsonville Chauncey game

The Nelsonville Chauncey Friday night crowd applauded the school band directed by Harold LeFavor. Danny Shafer led baton twirling assisted by Marilyn Wilson and Esther Juniper as they performed a stirring martial air to warm reception.

Nelsonville Harold LeFavor Danny Shafer Marilyn Wilson Esther Juniper

G A A To Run Concessions At Alumni Game

Nelsonville high school G A A will operate concessions Friday night for the varsity versus alumni game. Hot dogs soft drinks and candy will be available as the group seeks to replenish the athletic fund.

Nelsonville G.A.A

Meet after school Nelsonville Play Hour records

Seventh grade students enjoy a Play Hour after school at Arnold Field on Tuesday. Miss Blanche Moorehead supervised the group.

Nelsonville Arnold Field Blanche Moorehead

Grace H. Wharton Appointed Administratrix in Ohio Estate

Grace H. Wharton of Athens Ohio appointed Administratrix with the Will Annexed of the estate of Casa H. Long deceased. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred. Dated August 29 1940, Francis D White Probate Judge.

Grace H. Wharton Athens Athens County Ohio Casa H. Long Tate Athens Ohio Francis D, White Said County

Sheriff Sale in Waterloo Township Athens County Ohio

Public auction ordered by the Common Pleas Court case 17580 in Athens County Ohio. Daniel Smith sues Minnie Reynolds et al to sell 41.25 acres at Hamley Run Waterloo Two, with coal rights excepted. appraised at 205 dollars, sale cash on day. Sheriff W Bayless directs sale on October 14, 1940 at 1 80 oclock P M at the east door of the court house in Athens. Attorneys Elmer E Jacobs.

Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Daniel Smith Minnie Reynolds Athens Waterloo Eli Smith Wm. M. Kurtz Hamley Run Waterloo Two W. Bayle&is Kens County Esther B. G Elmer E Jacobs

Preston Will Collect Taxes in Nelsonville

John H. Preston the Athens County treasurer will be at Citizens Bank in Nelsonville on September 19 and 20 to receive second half real estate tax payments.

John H. Preston Athens County Citizens Bank Nelsonville

Nelsonville Community Garden Club Falls Meeting At Mrs Beard Home

Mrs James Beard hosted the first fall meeting of the Community Garden Club at her Nelsonville home. Members enjoyed garden flower arrangements during a 6 o clock dinner. Officers were seated at the dining table with Mrs Ed Cranmer Mrs Leonard Myers Mrs Miles Howe and Miss Mayme Keplar assisting. Committee assignments covered East End beautification and West End tree planting with plans for benefits and Girl Scouts support for the Little House project.

Nelsonville James Beard Community Garden Club

Dinner Plan At Church Thursday In Nelsonville

Members of the Presbyterian Church Choir and orchestra will meet Thursday evening at 6 30 for dinner. Mrs William Mills coordinates attendance for both groups planning the first joint church event with about 15 orchestra members and a large turnout expected.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church William Mills Mills Glenn Haines

Rally Day Planned at Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville

The Presbyterian Sunday School schedules its annual rally day for Sunday September 29. Teachers prepare a class program while the church supports the effort to enroll at least 20 new members by then.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Sunday School

Doanville PTA Plans Halloween Festival

Doanville School District parents and patrons attend a Wednesday meeting at the school to organize a parent teacher association and discuss plans for a Halloween festival to be held October 30 at the school house.

Doanville Doanvill

Faithful Workers Class Set Friday Meeting at Betts Home

Mrs Stella Betts and Mrs Perce Raine will host the Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School at 7 30 p m Friday evening at the Betts home in Nelsonville inviting members to attend.

Nelsonville Stella Betts Perce Raine Betts Faithful Workers Methodist Sunday School

Pocahontas Benefit Party Set for Wednesday Evening

Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a regular weekly benefit party at Pocahontas Hall Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. The event supports the lodge activities and community outreach.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Pocahontas Hall

Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes

Bradbury events note Sunday Bible School attendance 59. Christian Endeavor service held Tuesday at the Bradbury church. Ladies of Bradbury and Bradford organized a W C T U Monday at Mrs Edyth Russell’s home. Dixie Horden ill. Young people rally Thursday night drew a large crowd with Rev Donalson speaker. He now works at churches in Beverly Ohio. Mr and Mrs Herman Knapp of Zanesville visiting Mrs Sanford Dodson’s ill mother. Mrs Marcella Russell and Jennie Russell ill with care by Bailey Run’s Jennie Russell. James Anderson visiting son Thomas Anderson and family near Dexter for a few weeks.

Bradbury Christian Endeavor Bradford Edyth Russell W.C.T.U Dixie Horden Donalson Beverly Herman Knapp Zanesville Sanford Dodson Marcella Russell Jennie Russell Bailey Run James Anderson Thomas Anderson Dexter

Hawkins announce birth of daughter Florine Hawkins

Mr and Mrs McKinley Hawkins announce the birth of a daughter named Florine on September 5 at their home on North Second Avenue. The couple also have two other daughters Charline and Maxine.

Middleport McKinley Mac) Hawkins N. Second Ave Florine Hawkins Charline Maxine

Sorority Gifts Donation And Refreshments At Meeting

At the Tri Psi Sorority regular meeting last evening a $10 gift was given to the Girl Scouts for their Little House building fund. Afterward Evelyn Skinner Evelyn Galvin and Elaine McKiddie formed a committee that served light refreshments to the group.

Tri Psi Girl Scouts Evelyn Skinner Evelyn Galvin Elaine McKiddie

Boyd Reeves Returns Home From Connett With Wends

Boyd Reeves arrived in Toledo after months with the Wends in Connett and staying with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Elwood Reeves. He played for the Smith Sinclair softball team of Nelsonville.

Boyd Reeves Toledo Wends Connett Elwood Reeves Smith Sinclair Nelsonville

Columbus club outing visits city sights this weekend

Mrs Elwood Barstow entertained her Columbus club at her apartment over the weekend. Saturday the group visited points in the city with guests Mrs Mary Margaret Grin stead Mrs Bernice McDonald of Buchtel Mrs Vivian Fierce Mrs Nan Keeton of Greens Run Mrs Carlie Prichard and Miss Esther Dorst of Nelsonville. The sole guest was Mrs Arthur Evans of Columbus. The club will meet with Mrs Bernice McDonald on Sept 27.

Elwood Barstow Cleo Sweazy Columbus Mary Margaret Grinstead Bernice McDonald Buchtel Vivian Fierce Nan Keeton Greens Run Carlie Prichard Esther Dorst Nelsonville Arthur Evans

Central PTA Holds Fall Meeting at Central School

The first fall meeting of the Central Parent-Teacher Association will be held Friday at 3 PM at Central School, followed by a tea.

Central Parent-Teacher Association Central

Stover Family Spends Sunday in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stover and daughter Lillian spent Sunday in Columbus. Mrs. Sophia Davis and son Thomas and Miss Martha Taylor of Buchtel and New Straitville attended the football game at Logan Friday night.

C. A. Stover Lillian Columbus Sophia Davis Thomas Martha Taylor Buchtel New Straitsville Logan

Faculty Picnic Set for Sept 19 at Hope Hollow

NELSONVILLE The social committee of the high school met to plan a faculty and guest picnic at Hope Hollow on Thursday evening Sept 19. They will depart after school is dismissed. Committee members include Miss Helen Jackson chairwoman Mrs Lucille Long Miss Pauline Fierce Miss Helen Shaw Harold Lefavor and Roger Wolfe.

Nelsonville Hope Hollow Helen Jackson Lucille Long Pauline Fierce Helen Shaw Harold Lefavor Roger Wolfe

Ohio State hosts Future Homemaker event delegates

The Future Homemaker's Association of Ohio held its annual meeting at Ohio State University on September 13 and 14. Local representatives from Nelsonville included Jean Bumgarner Louise Lowden Leora Allen and home economics supervisor Miss Pauline Fierce. Students stayed in university dormitories during the campus visit.

Nelsonville Future Homemaker's Association of Ohio Ohio State University Jean Bumgarner Louise Lowden Leora Allen Pauline Fierce

Two Men Plead Guilty in Nelsonville Fight Case

Dewey Whyte and Charles Adkins pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor Co G Dew court. Each man fined ten dollars plus costs for fighting charges.

Nelsonville Dewey Whyte Charles Adkins Co. G. Dew

Nelsonville HS duo invited to Ohio State Purdue game

Juniors and seniors from Nelsonville High School have received invitations to attend the Ohio State versus Purdue football game in Columbus on Saturday October 5.

Nelsonville Columbus

Chauncey Dover Plans School Band Development

Chauncey Dover schools organize a beginning band after a recent aptitude test. Parents of high scoring pupils are asked to attend a meeting on Wednesday September 18 at 2 30 PM in the high school auditorium to discuss instrument options with instructor Harry McMahen and see instruments demonstrated.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Harry McMahen

Couple Honored By Chauncey Friends After Wedding

Mr and Mrs Patrick Largent were honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Harlan Kasler. Guests included numerous relatives and friends from the Davis Walton Bullock and Kasler families. The couple plan to reside with his parents in Coonville.

Chauncey Harlan Kasler Patrick Largent Irene Davis Kasler Harry Davis Homer Davis Ellen Davis Wesley Davis Clyde Walton John Kasler Eileen Kasler Marion Walton Iris Gilbert Walton Lawrence Bullock Ferrel McClellan Charles Oakey Barnhouse Pauline Davis Dalmus_ Bullock Maxine Bullock Harold Davis Harry Davis, Jr Francis Bullock Roy Bullock Harlan Easler Largent Coonville

Champlin Girl Suffers Broken Ankle After Fall

Chauncey area 12 year old Opal Champlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Champlin broke her right ankle in a swing fall Saturday. She was treated at Dr W V Sprague's Chauncey office and later sent home.

Chauncey Opal Ernest Champlin W. V. Sprague

Chauncey Residents Socialize Across Towns

Chauncey Mrs. James Frazee and family visited Deanville with Mr and Mrs George Warren and Mrs Paul Shay. Chauncey resident spent time in Pomeroy last week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Mees.

Chauncey James Frazee Deanville George Warren Paul Shay Pomeroy Albert Mees

Plaindealers Report Weekend Visits at Buckeye Lake

Mrs Faye Es locker and family spent Sunday at Buckeye Lake with Joe Williams and the Hubert McDonalds. Daughters Sally and Sue McDonald of Athens R 2 visit their uncle Keith Zimmerman and cousin Betty Zimmerman in Albany Ohio.

the Plains Faye Eslocker June Mary Joe Williams Hubert McDonald Buckeye Lake Jack Gene MacDonald William McDonald Lower Plains Sally Sue Athens R. 2 Keith Zimmerman Albany Ohio Betty Zimmerman

Visit in Chauncey Ray and James Duffee Guests of Hamiltons

Chauncey Chauncey-Ray and James Duffee from Athens spent the weekend in Chauncey as guests of their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamilton of Mound Street.

Chauncey Ray and James Duffee Athens Thomas Hamilton Mound St

Relative celebrate 78th birthday of Chauncey resident

Relatives gathered at Oscar Lovesy home in Peach Ridge Sunday to honor his 78th birthday. Guests included grandchildren and great grandchildren, and nine pink and white birthday cakes were given as gifts. Group photos were taken by William Lovesy and a noon basket dinner followed.

Chauncey Oscar Lovesy Peach Ridge Mr. Lovesy William Lovesy Edward Courtney Elmer Bellelchies Gladys Roy Wolfe Stella Mae Alfred Deal Alfred and Royal Robert Gillian Nelsonville Jimmy Smith Dora Alice Virginia Lee Roy Arbell Roy Donna Jean Charlie Hart Billy Mary Helen Ray Elmer Alice Hamilton Jack Virgil V Wayne Edward Lama Gertrude Jack Birge Floodwood William Tryon Norma Jean

Greens Run Church Plans Home Coming Rally

Greens Run Church of Christ schedules its annual home coming and church rally for Sunday October 13 with morning and afternoon sessions. Trimble Church of Christ plans a 7 p.m. meeting Tuesday to organize a home coming and rally set for Sunday October 6 with morning afternoon and evening services aims to boost attendance.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ W. H. Fierbaugh Trimble Church of Christ

Chauncey Postmaster Attends National League Convention

Chauncey postmaster Charlotte Brick er travels to New York City for a week to attend the National League District Postmasters convention. In her absence the office is run by assistant postmaster Denver Bricker with help from Mrs Stella Martin.

Chauncey Charlotte Bricker New York City National League Denver Bricker Stella Martin

Minnie Moore Birthday Celebration at Bailey Run

Minnie Moore celebrated her birthday anniversary Saturday night at Bailey Run with many guests and gifts. After a social evening, refreshments were served.

Chauncey Minnie Moore Bailey Run

Loyal Women of Church of Christ Meet Friday Evening

The Loyal Womens Class of the local Church of Christ will meet Friday evening at 7 30 at the church. Hostesses include Mrs Stacey McDonald Mrs Cassie McCormick Mrs Ruth Brunton Mrs Zellan Mrs Anna Cobb and Mrs Hattie Achauer.

Glouster — Loyal Womens Church of Christ Stacey McDonald Cassie McCormick Ruth Brunton Zellan Anna Cobb Hattie Achauer

Twins Born to Mr and Mrs Charles McLaughlin

Mr and Mrs Charles McLaughlin welcomed twins a seven pound boy and a six pound girl born Monday morning September 16. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Eustace Love.

Glouster Charles McLaughlin Gladys Love Eustace Love

Mrs McConnell Dies At Home in Buchtel

Mrs Charlotte McConnell 58 died early today at her Buchtel home after a long illness. Survived by husband William and son William Jr at home, brother Leonard Stephenson of Buchtel, and six grandchildren. Son Paul died July 26. Funeral Thursday at 9 am St Patrick Church Buchtel. Burial New Lexington.

Buchtel Charlotte McConnell William McConnell William, Jr Leonard Stephenson Paul St. Patrick Church Father Sticker New Lexington

Glouster Sets Two Church Receptions This Week

Glouster sees a reception for Rev. and Mrs. J A Johnson at the Methodist Church on Wednesday at eight. A farewell for Lois Balderson Mary Janchius and Herbert McDonald heads to Cincinnati to study at Bible Seminary. Janchius and McDonald are 1940 and 1939 graduates of Glouster High School.

Glouster J. A. Johnson Church of Christ Lois Balderson Mary Janchius Herbert McDonald Cincinnati Bible Seminary Miss Janchius Glouster High School Miss Balderson

Loyal Daughters Plan September Meeting

The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday evening at Mrs. Ed Vaughan's home on Braun St with Mrs. Earl Morris as co host. Friday evening Mrs Elizabeth Mandrell of Jacksonville hosted a six o clock dinner for her daughter Cecilia's birthday. Attendees included the honoree's grandmother Mrs Lena Exenkamper and relatives Mrs Richard Jackson Miss Rebecca Smith Misses Helen McCaskey Helen White Dee Vaill Gertrude Bernard George Burdiss James and William Mandrell. Mrs Mandrell was aided by Mrs Lena Burdiss.

Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Ed Vaughan Braun St Earl Morris Elizabeth Mandrell Jacksonville Cecilia Lena Exenkamper Richard Jackson Rebecca Smith Helen McCaskey Helen White Dee Vaill Gertrude Bernard George Burdiss James William Mandrell

Weddings and Visits Dot Parkersburg and Nearby Towns

Miss Virginia Pride attends wedding in Parkersburg for sorority sister Frances Batten to Phillip Young. Local visitors include Miss Anna Wallace and families from Bishopville and Columbus. Several residents return home from Morrill Nebraska and Ohio towns. Numerous guests west and north of Zanesville.

Virginia Pride Parkersburg Frances Batten Phillip Young E. E. le Anna Wallace William Rauch Bishopville Mary Rauch Columbus Gertrude Pride Morrill Neb Charles Matheny Thomas Gamwell Margaret Raymond Robinson Zanesville Frank Daugherty Mildred Pride Graydon Daugherty Athens C. A. Pride Rockland Andrew Plant Trimble Plant Lash High School E. E. Galloway Findlay Eileen (Skinner) Fair Troy Lois Gibbs

Mine Rescue Work Experts Speak at Glouster Meeting

Glouster hosts the first in a state series on forming volunteer mine rescue squads. George A. Strain outlines a program to train six men per district. Demonstrations by Dona hue and inspectors Matheny and Martin cover gas detection and oxygen breathing apparatus. Applications for membership are being taken.

Glouster Department of Industrial Relations Division of Mines State of Ohio Hocking Sunday Creek George A. Strain Marcus Kerr P. W. Moore Donahue Mine Safety Appliance Company of Pittsburgh Matheny Martin

Bowling Alleys Reopened In City After Renovation

Glouster Wolf bowling alleys are under repaint and reconditioning. William Wolf says it will take all week to prepare for the opening on Saturday September 21 in the late afternoon and evening. A city league meeting is set for Friday at 8 pm. All leagues are urged to organize. Open to new teams.

Glouster—Wolf William Wolf

Dews welcome daughter born September night

Mr and Mrs Rich ard Dew announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday night September 15. Grandparents are Mrs Ira Dew of Burr Oak and Mr Wes Love.

Glouster Richard Dew Doris Love Ira Dew Burr Oak Wes Love

Glouster Trimble P T A Meets Thursday at Grade School

The Glouster Trimble Parent Teacher Association will hold a business meeting on Thursday at 3 p m in the Grade School Building. All members and interested residents are urged to attend.

Glouster Trimble

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