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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville Church to Honor Official Board Sunday

The Church of Christ of Nelsonville will observe next Sunday as a special day honoring its official board and Bible School officers and teachers. The morning service features a sermon on Operators and Co-Operators. The 7:30 p.m. service includes a song service from the screen with slides and the audience singing Yield Not to Temptation, followed by the pastor’s evening sermon.

Nelsonville Church of Christ of Bible School

Nelsonville Social Notes Comes From Local Guild Meeting

Twenty three members answered roll call as Mrs J D Adamson Miss Florence Cook and Mrs Nelson Dowler hosted the first fall Methodist Guild meeting at Dowler home The program School Days used McGuffey readers as guide Refreshments served later Wednesday eve ning Bridge Club high scores earned by Mrs Cecil Shafer Mrs S P Rice and Mrs John Edington also noted Visitors include Mr and Mrs S P Kelch guests of Mrs Kelch with Mr Harry Matheny Detroit and Mrs Gertrude Pride Glouster in attendance

Nelsonville J. D. Adamson Florence Cook Nelson Dowler Methodist Guild R. R. Stalter Gay Aumiller Cecil Shafer S. P. Rice John Edington Harry Matheny Detroit Will Matheny Columbus Gertrude Pride Glouster S. P. Kelch Alice Swaim Mabel Spencer Bernice Carter Miss Rush James Allen Frank Allen Levi Bond Earnest Weed Lantern Club Nora Skiver Helen Evans Nelson Skiver

Nelsonville Personal Notes Highlight Lancaster Visit

Mrs. Cora Tigner Mrs. George Badwell and Mrs. Betty Jane Cope with daughter Sharon were guests of relatives in Lancaster on Sunday. Mrs. H C Hale plans a 10 day stay with her brother Ed Frazee and family in Byesville beginning Saturday.

Nelsonville Cora Tigner George Badwell Betty Jane Cope Sharon Lancaster H. C. Hale Byesville Ed Frazee

Daughters of America Sponsor Nelsonville Benefit Party

The Daughters of America will host a benefit party in the IOOF Hall on Friday night at 8 o clock to raise funds for a local cause in Nelsonville. Proceeds will support community needs with a social event featuring refreshments and entertainment.

Nelsonville — Daughters of America IOOF

Passenger Pigeons Seen Near Louisville in 1813 Flock

In 1813 J J Audubon observed a flock near Louisville Kentucky estimated at over one billion birds. He calculated the group would consume about 8 712 000 bushels of food each day.

J. J. Audubon Louisville Audubon

Under inflation risk exceeds over inflation in car tires

A concise statement notes that under inflated tires pose greater danger than over inflated ones, highlighting safety concerns for drivers and urging proper tire maintenance.

Haydenville Social Notes Highlights and Visits

Haydenville social items show numerous visits and gatherings. Families such as Ginthers and Ski ver travel to Middleport and wellston, while local clubs meet including King’s Daughters and the Hayden ville PTA with a trombone solo and committee appointments. Reverend Bancroft is reappointed to Hayden ville charge and funeral services are held for Dwight McMillin with Rev. Bancroft assisting at Green lawn. Harold Martin names their newborn Jim mie Harold. Helen Evans returns home after visiting Nelsonville.

Lester Warman Newark John Hooper Vern Robinett Logan Pansy Jacobs C. S. Matheny James Karshner Mercer Wis King’s Daughters Dan Kovach Cleveland Joe Judson Herr Donald Farley Buckeye Lake L. C. McCandish Dwight McMillin McCandlish Bancroft

Nelsonville Chauncey Football Fund Balance Report

Financial report for the Nelsonville Chauncey football game of September 13 shows receipts totaling $492.99 and expenditures of $272.09, leaving a balance of $140.59. Receipts include gate, individuals, tickets, and miscellaneous, while expenditures cover lights officials helpers guarantee and power adjustments.

Nelsonville Lillian Stover Blanche Moorehead Chauncey High School

Band Boosters Plan Pie Festival and Concert

Nelsonville reports the Band Boosters Club ready for a Pie Festival and Band Concert at Central School grounds this Saturday at 7 30 p m. Home made pies coffee candy and sandwiches will be sold with proceeds to the band fund. Public invited to support a better band for the community.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club

Leaf Preserved in 1915 Bridge Abutment Found in Norman

During demolition in Norman Oklahoma workers uncover a leaf embedded in the 1915 bridge abutment. The leaf remains colored and shaped despite 25 years in concrete.

Norman Okla

Warship counts reveal regional navy sizes

An assessment notes Ecua dor has one ship, Mexico five, and Peru fourteen in service. This snapshot highlights naval capacity across the three nations and underscores regional disparity in fleet strength.

Ecuador Mexico Peru

Madam See Offers Life Advice at Rt 33 Stop

A local advertisement promotes Madam See a life adviser who answers questions on business love marriage and divorce. The message notes she provides guidance on all affairs of life and mentions a location between The Diamond and Haydenville near Trailer Rt 33 four miles west of Nelsonville.

Rt. 33 Nelsonville the Diamond Haydenville

Nelsonville High School Assembly Schedule Revealed

The Nelsonville High School assembly committee released a full year schedule listing dates and presenters from September through May. Notable names include Mrs. Kathleen Boyd Miss Helen Shaw Miss Blanche Moorehead Earl Washburn and George Abraham with events such as football rallies Thanksgiving and Christmas programs and the Senior farewell.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Kathleen Boyd Boyd Lloyd Evans Helen Shaw Blanche Moorehead Grace Roberts Lucille Long George Mary Sharp Earl Washburn Cornelia Scott Freer Maynard McDaniel George Abraham Lillian Stover Selbee Helen Jackson Mildred Roberts Roger Wolfe Harold LeFavor Pauline Fierce Washington Harold Figley Carl Campbell

Vinton County Courthouse Talks and Local Tax Vote

Democratic Governor candidate Martin L. Davey will speak from the Vinton County courthouse steps on Saturday Sept 21 at noon, with Dennis F. Dunlevy for state supreme court. County Auditor Gill announces an 1.8 mill welfare levy referendum for Nov 5 and notes real estate tax receipts. The August health report shows 13 deaths and 34 births. The 12th annual fair, last held 1936, is deemed financially successful with plans for 1941. A sheriff's sale nets Hagerty two parcels in Wilkesville. Election Board Chair Smith forecasts Oct 16 voter registration for Burke-Wadsworth draft. approx 50 of 1680 registrants called. Ciruses traced to ancient Rome.

Ohio Tax Commission Gill John Jones Vinton County Agricultural Society Vinton County Joe Hagerty Vinton Township Wilkesville Township Hagerty Election Board C. W. Smith Burke-Wadsworth Smith

Personal and Social Notes from Syracuse

Syracuse society items note deaths in St Louis and Bellefontaine. trips to Kirksville medical college. Methodist Church and W C T U activities. Rock Springs Grange initiation. stork shower for Mrs Lawrence Sellers. George Rea builds a garage. Quisenberrys enroll at Ohio University. families vacation at Indian Lake.

Syracuse van Johnson Charles Calkins Marjorie Moore St. Louis H. L. Johnson Henry Johnson John W. Fields Bellefontaine Robert Fields George William Rea Kirksville Medical College J. L. Buckley Richwood George Carson Rutland N. J. Karr Marcia Karr Buckley Methodist Church Christian Service A. L. Flanagan Bright Inlaw Lawrence Sellers George Rea C. Y. Bridgeman Avazo Williams Middleport C. H. Williams Syracuse United Brethren Church Roger Quisenberry David Flanagan Ohio University Athens Ben Quisenberry University Irving Karr F. A. Shumway Indian Lake Clarence Naylor Vaca

Local visits and family gatherings noted

Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Roberts of Bellefontaine visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Roberts. The text references time spent in West Union Cincinnati and other localities as part of weekend activities.

West Union Cincincinnati Marvin Roberts Bellefontaine A. M. Roberts

Wilmington plant halves nation’s ethyl fluid supply

A chemical plant in Wilmington North Carolina produces about half of the ethyl fluid used in gasoline and operates an extraction of bromide from sea water.

Wilmington N. C

Wedding Guests Set to Attend Parkersburg Ceremony

Mrs Garnet Bennett and Miss Catherine Spencer will travel with the Spencers of Lan caster and the Whites of Athens to Parkersburg to attend the wedding of Miss Jeanette Bartels and Mr William Wolfe. The ceremony occurs at 4 PM at 1416 21st Street with only immediate family present. The Wolfes will reside in Pittsburgh.

Nelsonville Garnet Bennett Catherine Spencer C. J. Spencer Mary Ann Lancaster R. H. White Spencer Athens Parkersburg Jeanette Bartels C. J. Bartels Ruby Spencer William Wolfe Bartels 21St St Wolfes Pittsburgh

Nelsonville-W.B.A. Benefit Party Planned at Spray Hall

Offic ers Club will hold a benefit party in Spray Hall Saturday night at 8 o clock. The fundraiser aims to assist members of the Nelsonville-W.B.A. community with expenses and support.

Nelsonville W.B.A. Officers Club Spray Hall

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