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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1939

Page

2

Homes Brighten as Carbondale Coal Co Paints Village

Nelsonville Carbondale area notes a renovation push by Oral Daugherty’s coal company. About 40 workers’ homes gain white exteriors with green trim, plus paint for the school miners hall Community Center and hillside church. The mine reported a 1281 ton load day under new management with 300 miners employed and optimistic winter outlook.

Carbondale Carbondale Coal Co Oral Daugherty Coal Company

Loy al Workers 4 H Club Elects New Officers

Nelsonville notes report the Loy al Workers 4 H Club electing Mary Keiffer as president Edna Brooks as vice president Fay Keiffer as secretary Audra Ingram as treasurer Dorothy Smith as program leader and Doris Brooks as recreational leader. Plans include attending 4 H Camp a club tour and a week at the State Fair with members and two guests present.

Nelsonville Loyal Workers 4-H Club Arthur Ingram Mary Keiffer Edna Brooks Fay Keiffer Audra Ingram Dorothy Smith Doris Brooks Waveleen Keplar Christina Helen Stufflebean Betty Norma Green Eva Keplar Birdie Stufflebean May Mary Hutchinson Florence Coffee Opal Hobbson Alberta Jeffers

Meeting of Official Board of the Church of Christ

The pastor Rev L C Butler announced a called meeting of the Official Board tonight at 7 oclock in the church sacristy.

The Church of Christ L. C. Butler

Local visitors and guests list from Columbus area

Dr Tom Donoughue of Wilson NC is guest of friends here a few days. Mrs H E Walter of Albuquerque NM arrived for a visit. Mrs Martha Lovett is guest of her daughter Mrs Carl Pettit. Miss Harriett Davis and Miss Pauline Blanton nursing students were here Sunday visiting Harriett's parents. Various other residents hosted guests from Barberton Ohio Haydenville Akron Petersburg and Indiana with health updates and a Pythian Sisters convention planned.

Tom Donoughue Wilson N. C H. E. Walter Marie Bean Albuquerque New Mexico Martha Lovett Carl Pettit Harriett Davis Pauline Blanton Grant Hospital School of Nursing Harry Davis Harriett Preston Holler Edward Catherine Holler Barberton Ohio M. B. Pedigo Clarence McMillin Haydenville Columbus James Hardman Merle Pedigo S. E. Dean Akron Clayton Crafts A. S. Bethel Athens L. T. Rhodes Frank Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters South Bend Spray D.D.G.C Indiana Glouster S. T. Taylor M. M. Bryson Jessie Sharp Ruth Holcombe C. FE. Williams Richard Tauno Lintala Toini Leo Bradley Jack E. R. Bradley New Lexington Cincinnati Bernice Carter Rapid City South Dakota A. H. Chute Chute J. E. Anderson Mary Estelle A. G. Carter Maplewood K. J. Wolfe T. A. Noon Buffalo N. Y New York Central Railroad Lena Davis S. D

Astrological Forecast Highlights Power and Public Life

A sudden turn of events under planetary influences suggests a memorable day involving public relations and contact with authorities. Birthdays may bring unexpected opportunities in public offices or important assignments, aided by prestige and tact to avert hostile factions. A gifted child may rise to prominence in politics or public service.

Safety Record in Civilian Air Work Wins Merited Praise

Washington statement notes civilian aeronautics growth since 1938 with more pilots and airplanes, record passenger miles and a six month period without a fatal airline accident. Emphasizes safety through strict enforcement, education, and individual responsibility to sustain progress.

Washington, D. C Robert H. Hinckley Civil Aeronautics Authority Air Safety Board United States

Glouster Atlas Team Wins Match to Hold League Lead

Glouster Atlas beat a conference rival to maintain its position atop the league. The win comes as the team strengthens its lead while key players balance offense and defense for a decisive early-season push.

Glouster Atlas

Point Rock Briefs Consolidate Local Happenings

Floyd Bolton returned home from Sheltering Arms Hospital after an appendicitis operation and is in satisfactory condition. Other items note visits, a graduation training plan in Cincinnati, family gatherings, and local Grange activities including a booster picnic and a quarterly inspection led by State Deputy Har levy Musser. The public sale of Lewis Nichols personal property drew a large crowd. Wheat sowing continued and L V Lowther remained seriously ill. Also a language note explains anthracite derives from Greek anthrax and that coal term is sufficient.

Point Rock Floyd Bolton Sheltering Arms Hospital Emerson Bigony Cincinnati W. R. Holcomb Owen Kennedy J. A. Turner D. W. Morris W. M. Morris Bolton L. V. Lowther Lauren Grange Lake Hope Zaleski

Atlas Store Tops Question Marks In City League Standings

Atlas Store defeated the Question Marks two games to one to split first place as the City Bowling League enters its second week of a 28 week schedule at Wolf and Sons Alleys. Tuesday features Scott Dairy vs Athens Gas Co with public invited.

Glouster Wolf and Sons Atlas Store Scott Dairy Athens Gas Co

Mrs. Frances Brown Dies at Trimble

Mrs. Frances Brown 71 wife of Charles Brown Trimble died Monday afternoon after a long illness. Survived by husband daughter Vern Sayre brother Ames Burchfield Columbus sisters S. R. Burthed Columbus and W. J. Young Cleveland. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm Trimble Methodist Church Rev. R. G. Green New Albany officiating burial Maplewood.

New Albany Maplewood

National Brands Picnic Attendees From Nelsonville Listed

Those from Nelsonville R 2 who attended the National Brands Picnic at Athens are listed by family in full. The notice also mentions a weekly Pocahontas Hall benefit party sponsored by Degree of Pocahontas and notes a science aside on Ice Age ice masses formed by snowflake packing and freezing.

Nelsonville R.D. No. 2 R. 2 Athens Lee Smith Calvin Richard Reno White Don Howard Jesse Ruth Wilbur McDaniel Frank Gill Tommy Dasher Blanch Hod John Gill Alfred Evans John Danko Margaret Jacobs Gerald Jacobs Floretta Lever Virgil Edwards Ed Dickerson Dwight Duffy Elden Nice Boots Smith Helen Tucker Don Conner Foster Conner Nelsonville — Degree of Pocahontas Pocahontas Hall

Roy Barron Named Superintendent Of Church School

Roy Barron was named superintendent of the Church of Christ Sunday School for 1939 40 at the annual officer election. Also chosen were Max Hoskins as assistant superintendent and a full slate of department heads and pianists. Members of the nominating committee included Mrs Glen Allen and others.

Nelsonville Roy Barron Church of Christ Max Hoskins Helen Gandee Joanna Smith L. A. Davis Elberta Bussey Frances Gettle Neal Wyatt Kyle Frank Johnson Josie Baugh Mary Steenrod Ruth Butt Wilma Gardner Anna Butt Catherine Courtney Bell

Night blooming cereas bloom early at Little home

Mrs. Bennett Little reported a surprise Sunday morning bloom of her night blooming cereas. Two blossoms opened with three more buds expected to bloom soon, drawing visitors who admired the flowering plants at the Little residence.

H. L. Jauchius Mary Jessie Jauchius E. E. Galloway Coal Run Cheshire Bennett

Clerks to Meet Glouster Retail Union

Retail clerks union will convene this evening at 7 30 in the I O O F Hall to discuss upcoming negotiations and organize membership.

Glouster—Retail Clerks Union I. O. O. F. Hall

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