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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1941

Page

2

Ten Counties Represented at Nelsonville Egg Auction Meeting

Producers from ten counties gathered in Nelsonville for the Southeastern Ohio Egg Auction annual meeting and dinner at the Methodist Church. L. L. Rummell of Cincinnati and Prof. Raymond E. Cray of Columbus spoke on industry trends, with 150 attendees and growth shown since the auction opened last July.

Nelsonville L. L. Rummell Cincinnati Raymond E. Cray Columbus Southeastern Ohio Methodist Church Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Massachusetts New Jersey New York E. N. Park New Lexington Ross Wright Athens County W. H. Hyde Ohio Farmer Rummell Kroger Co. Enterprises Cray Ohio State University Southeastern Ohio Enterprise

Re Elect Thomas President of Men's Association Here

Nelsonville report says Glen D. Thomas was reelected president of the Nelsonville Business and Professional Men's Association at its annual meeting. Miller Wilson reelected vice president S G Holland treasurer and a director slate named. The group netted 285.81 from a carnival to apply to existing obligations.

W. W. Brownfield Columbus Dale Hilbish State Bureau of Markets G. S. Vickers Ralph Treat Wooster Ralph Crooks Versailles K. F E. Snyder Shelby Harold Thayer Fairfield James Smoot Hocking R. O. McFarron Pike Ross Wright Athens James Hum Morgan Chas E. Blakelee Meigs Leo Gaffin Washington Tom Johnson Perry Floyd Henderson Jackson Chas. Hemrick Smith-Hughes Vinton E. N. Park New Lexington Riley Piggot Long Bottom F. C. McGill Belpre Cletus Beaumont Portsmouth Cook Roy Jones Pennsville Wayne Reese Lancaster Wilson Ross Laurelville E. L. Ware Waverly L. B. Melching Marion Bismiller J. D. Milner Enterprise Bernadine Whyte Helen Juniper Eileen Dewhurst Theodore Crane Wilbur Auction Association Perry County Riley Piggott F. C McGill Andrew Adelmann Scioto Leroy Bierhup Edgar Dixon Lester Turner Wil Thomas Men’s Association Nelsonville Glen D. Thomas Nelsonville Business and Professional Men's Association Southeastern Ohio Methodist Church Miller Wilson S. G. Holland Robert Kinney Walter Wolf Blake Mechem Victor Oakley the Nations Group W. B. Gray Mr. Gray Jack Davis C. E. Campbell Retail Clerks Group Kinney Buchtel High School

Directors to Convene Here for Association Officers

The directors will meet at headquarters next Tuesday evening September 30 to organize for the new year by naming the officers of the association.

Ross Hocking E. L. Ware Pike George W. Bowers Pickway

Bubbling Over Benefit Show At Nelsonville High

The Business and Professional Women's Club sponsors the play Bubbling Over at the Nelsonville High School auditorium tonight and tomorrow. Large ticket sales suggest a big opening crowd and proceeds go to welfare work.

Nelsonville

Former Meigs Sheriff Dies

The former Meigs County sheriff passed away after a long public service career that included work as a grocer, at Rathburn Department store, and on a Rutland farm. He was active in Masons, Knights of Pythias, and Modern Woodmen of America. He married Anna Paine in 1903. his survivors include his wife, two brothers W L Willock and E C Willock, and a sister Mrs R E Anderson.

Meigs County Rathburn Rutland Willock Masons Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen of America Anna Paine W. L E. C. Willock Middleport R. E. Anderson Detroit

Christian Endeavor Selects Officers

Nelsonville church group names officers led by President Anna Mae Allen and Vice President Betty Jean Ross. Marie Davis is secretary treasurer and Mary Jack Miner program chairman. Members include Edna Mae Shaner, Clarabelle Kerr, Jean Matheny, Ruth Butt, Catherine Courtney, Glenn Allen, L. E. Evans, and Mrs. L. E. Evans. They plan a Youth Rally for Oct. 4 expected to draw over 100 youths.

Nelsonville Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ Anna Mae Allen Betty Jean Ross Marie Davis Mary Jack Miner Edna Mae Shaner Clarabelle Kerr Jean Matheny Glenn Allen Catherine Courtney Ruth Butt L. E. Evans Churches of Christ

Ministerial Group Nominates Officers In Nelsonville

The Nelsonville Ministerial Association elected officers for the coming year at the Church of Christ study. Chairman Rev. L. E. Evans, secretary Rev. Ben A. Awe, treasurer Rev. D. E. Maxon. All evening services will start at 7 o clock after Oct. 1 and until Apr. 1, 1942, with plans for the Prince of Peace contest and the Union Thanksgiving Service.

Nelsonville

Scout Leader Course Set in Athens at High School

Beginning Thursday September 25 and lasting seven Thursday nights a scout leader training course will be held at the Athens High School Building. Instruction by L W Lange Ohio University Dean of Men J P Trepp and Earl J House of Ohio University. First session covers organization of Scout Troops with special films from the 1941 Hock Hocking District Camporee. Nelsonville troop representatives include Robert Johnson Troop 63 and Gilbert E Smith Troop 64.

Nelsonville Athens High School L. W. Lange Ohio University J. P. Trepp Earl J. House Hock-Hocking Robert Johnson Gilbert E. Smith

Doanville P T A Plans Evening Meeting For Teachers

Mrs. Ralph Cox president of the Doanville P T A asks all Doanville school teachers and listed committee members to attend a special meeting at 7 30 this evening at the Community Center. Named attendees include Mrs Carl Wallace Mrs Frank McGuire Mrs Earl Schackert Mrs Ralph Hunter Mrs Francis Huffman and others.

Nelsonville Ralph Cox Doanville P.T.A Doanville Carl Wallace Frank McGuire Earl Schackert Ralph Hunter Francis Huffman Grace Covert William Hoskins Merle Simmons Ralph Reynolds Delbert Patton Fred Vansickle Gail Mourne Garrett Warren Ellis Covert Fred Nixon Walter Lang Pearl Keifer Thomas Thomas Edward Six Bryan Shaw Helen Chappie

Central PTA Holds First Meeting Friday

Nelsonville Central PTA held its first business meeting of the new school year in the central building. The session opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and "America the Beautiful" as the study course "Defense Begins at Home" began with the opening topic "The Home Maker Takes Over."

Nelsonville PTA Glen Thomas Association Fred Linscott Wm. Dean W. W. Wartren Albert Inman W. L. Hutchins Arthur Newton Lloyd Evans Thomas F. R. Jackson Harold Figley J. H. McKiddie

Straitsville Personal and Social Notes

Private William Backus returned to a Trenton camp after a week with his mother Mrs. Dora Backus. Various locals moved, anniversaries were celebrated, visits occurred, and community events noted including circle meetings and a wiener roast at the ball park.

New Straitsville William Backus Trenton N. J Dora Backus Wesley Campbell Gore Ben Dishon Harry Leake Tuegjlay John Lucas Ed Hellyer Columbus Walter Orndorf Cherrie Busy Bee Circle James Keeler Charleston William Keeler Harriett Webb Cress Webb Edgar Hammond Dayton Charles Summers David Williams Central Robert Blankenship Herman Forester Forester William Mitchell Mary Barbara Akron Edward Mills Ball Park John Wahl Ere Henry Thompson Barney Nye Elizabeth Nye Idaho

Concord Personal and Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Mrs Cecil Antle and children hosted a farewell for Frederick Mingus of near Corning. Numerous locals visited relatives, with many trips from Spencer Ridge Athens Detroit Parkersburg and Columbus noted along with a basket dinner at Guysville and a sapwood definition fragment from Murray City.

Concord Cecil Antle Lawrence Myers Hooper Ridge Frederick Mingus Near Corning Edwin Brown Dennis Spencer Ridge Howard Simpson Donnie George Chapman Alfred Tippie Columbus Charles Tippie Joe Antle Richara Antle Parkersburg Joseph Antle Eddie Brown Athens Silas Brown Milford Sayre Roberta Roby Larry Detroit von Landis David Landis Frank Johnson John Antle Joe Stone Murray City Wood Jess Wemer Glous

Wilson Team Wins Ninth Victory in City League Action

Wilson Brothers upset Galvin's Sohio to claim their eighth win in nine starts as Sid Cook starred with scores of 232 and 605. In Ladies League, Straitsville faces Letha Lou Shop at 6 30 pm and B P W Club bowls Brooks Shoes at 8 30 pm.

Nelsonville Wilson Bros Galvin Sohio Sid Cook Straitsville Letha Lou Shop Brooks Shoes

Missionary Society Meeting Set in Nelsonville

The Presbyterian Missionary Society will meet Thursday at 2 PM at Miss Louise Shafer's home. Mrs. John Wood will lead devotions and Mrs. Lloyd Evans will present the program.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Missionary Society Louise Shafer John Wood Lloyd Evans

Idle $33 Million Proves Banks Refuse Ohio Funds

Ohio Treasurer Don H Ebright reports $33 million idle in treasury vaults. Of it $22 million is state funds $6.5 million from teachers retirement and $4.5 million from the State Industrial Commission. Banks reject deposits because bids cap the total on hand.

Columbus Don H. Ebright Ohio Ebright Treasury State Industrial Commission Industrial Commission

Buchtel Coach Speaks Before Student Body

The second high school assembly in Buchtel featured Miss Lenna Whitmore in charge with Coach Joe Rufus speaking and football players introduced. The Crooksville game ended with a late touchdown by Crooksville, and Friday's Plains game is set to be hosted here, with locals urged to attend.

Buchtel Lenna Whitmore Joe Rufus Robert Brashares Crooksville Hortense Mahaffey Leota Corwin Nick” Newman Clyde McCullough Columbus Dick Duncan Detroit Virginia Sayre Ray Steward Logan Frank Evans Grove City James Evans Tom Robson George Robson Pomeroy Arthur Oakley Ruby Garlinger Tulley Greenler Harrisonville E. L. Koehler Henderson Richardson Frank Oakley Rose Farm Linzy Locke Arch Locke Earnest Cupit West Virginia Jack Cupit Don Wright Harlow Hansley Lancaster Henry Newman Earl Graham Moundsville W. V

York Grange Plans Booster Night Program

Nelsonville York Grange announces Booster Night Friday at 8 pm open to the public. Refreshments will be served and members not solicited are asked to bring sandwiches.

Nelsonville York Grange

Community Notes and Church Schedule

Victor Sayre of Columbus spent the weekend at his Mountville home. Rev. William M. George will preach at Concord Church on Sunday, September 28.

Ter R. D Edith Murphy Amos Armstrong Mountville Victor Sayre Columbus William M. George Concord Church

Nye Funeral Service Held in Chauncey Church

George Harvey Nye 88 life long Chauncey resident died Friday at home in High Street. Funeral Monday at Church of Christ where he was deacon elder and Sun Gay School teacher. Burial Nye Cemetery Chauncey. Pallbearers Frank Rivers B F Ferrer Watt Ferrer Elmer Allen John Mae Canaha Denver Bricker. Survived by wife Sarah four sons William Robert Carlos Floyd daughter Bessie Long 21 grandchildren nine great grandchildren and brother Loren C. Nye.

Chauncey George Harvey Nye High St Church of Christ Sun Gay School Gilbert Courtney Nye Frank Rivers B. F. Ferrer Watt Ferrer Elmer Allen John Mae Canaha Denver Bricker Sarah William Robert Carlos Floyd Bessie Long Loren C. Nye

Trimble Church Group Meets With Mrs. Brown

September meeting of the Shelton Missionary Society was held at Connie Brown's home in Trimble. Eva Gooding led the worship service and Constitution Day was recognized with flags, pledge, and a reading by Joe Herrold. Two stories were read. dessert was served to two guests and many members and three children attended.

Trimble Shelton Missionary Society Connie Brown Eva Gooding Joe Herrold Hazel Raber Mabel Danford James Phillips Lewis Clark Nira Bailey Pearl Christman Emma McClellan Elmeta Orme Gertrude Ramey Ocie Sharp Elsie Schoeman Eileen Leake Joan Gooding Nancy Lanny Leake

Hunting Visit Prompts Local Notables Gathering

Chauncey Darrell Moore of Dayton visited with Dale Krider and Paul Miller of Tippe City to hunt with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Moore at Lower Plains. The group included Darrell Moore Jr F E Cook Wedell Melvin Moore and Arthur Bafield for a two day hunt. Mrs Darrell Moore and her daughter Anita joined from Dayton for the weekend.

Chauncey Darrell Moore Dayton Dale Krider Paul Miller Tippecanoe City Harry Moore Lower Plains Darrell Moore, Jr F. E. Cook Wedell Melvin Moore Arthur Bafield Anita Moore

Plan Dowler Rites for Robert Dowler

Three year old Robert Dowler son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Dowler will have funeral services Thursday at 2 p.m at the family home 41 West Main Street Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery.

Chauncey Robert Dowler Emmett Dowler W. Main St New Marshfield

Childress Family Holds Annual Ashland Reunion

Annual Childress reunion held last Sunday in Ashland Kentucky with good attendance. Russell Childress and daughter Mary from here and son Gilbert Childress from Toledo attended the gathering.

Chauncey Childress Ashland Russell Childress Mary Gilbert Childress Toledo

Chauncey Hosts Dinner Party At High Street Home

Mr and Mrs George Wilson entertained at their Chauncey home 22 High St Sunday. Guests included Mrs Carl Shafer, Miss Lois Ann Shafer, Mrs Reena Simpkins and children Donald Rita and Johnnie all of Chauncey.

Chauncey George Wilson High St Carl Shafer Lois Ann Shafer Reena Simpkins Donald Rita Johnnie

Chauncey Neighborhood Club Meeting at Mrs Tippett Home

The Chauncey Neighborhood Club will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. C J Tippett located at 8 Ellis Avenue. Members are invited to join the gathering for refreshments and conversation in the evening.

Chauncey C. J. Tippett Ellis Ave

Doanville Dorcas Society to Meet in Nelsonville

The Dorcas Society will gather at Mrs. Fred Thompson's Nelsonville home Thursday evening. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Edith Huffman, Miss Bertha Nixon and Mrs. Ira Koon.

Doanville Dorcas Society Fred Thompson Nelsonville Edith Huffman Bertha Nixon Ira Koon

Birthday Dinner Honors Sayres and Stiers in Nelsonville

Mrs. Edith Stiers hosted a two course dinner at her Nelsonville home in honor of the birthday anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Sayre of Trimble. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Verne Sayre Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis Miss Verna Sayre and Mrs. Stiers with a red carnation centerpiece.

Chauncey Vernie Sayre Trimble Edith Stiers Nelsonville Verne Sayre James Lewis Athens Verna Sayre Columbus

Home-Coming Attendees From Zion Church Attend Wells ton Event

Arthur Barstow and son Jerry Rev and Mrs Guss Graham Jacob Shaw Mr and Mrs Arthur Burch Mr and Mrs W E Ditke en and Mrs Hazel Luman represented the Zion Church Lower Plains at the Baptist Church home coming in Wellston Sunday. Dinner was served and programs featured special music and visiting ministers.

Chauncey Arthur Barstow Jerry Guss Graham Jacob Shaw Arthur Burchfield W. E. Ditkeen Hazel Luman Zion Church Lower Plains Baptist Church Wellston

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 Meet

The Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 to the United Mine Workers will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the K P building with Ethel Scott presiding. After business, a birthday supper follows and members are asked to contribute to the menu and bring an item wrapped for the auction sale.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No United Mine Workers K. of P Ethel Scott

Peterson's Ointment offers quick eczema relief

An advertisement promises fast relief from itching and skin irritations with Peterson's Ointment. It claims to calm eczema pimples and red blotches, soothes tired feet and cracked toes, and improves skin appearance. Sold by druggists for 350 with money back if not delighted.

Peterson Adv

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