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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1947

Page

2

Nelsonville Pair Wed in Home Ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schultz announce the marriage of their daughter M Lenore to Roy W. Smith of Logan. The ceremony was performed March 23 at 3 45 pm in the bridegroom’s home with Rev J L Evans officiating. Attendants were Marguerite Schultz and Ralph C Boss. A buffet supper followed as 38 Philodis Class members and others attended a short reception.

Nelsonville Thomas Schultz M. Lenore Roy W. Smith Logan Jesse D. Smith Mr. Smith J. L. Evans First Presbyterian Church U.S

Benefit Show Planned by VFW Post in Nelsonville

VFW Post 3467 announces Miss Aletha Campbell will start work on a benefit show to aid the building fund. The production titled Cornzapoppin will be staged at the high school auditorium on April 9 and 10. Rehearsals begin now with post members Roland Pierce Garrett Hoch and Clyde Finns.

Nelsonville VFW Post 3467 Aletha Campbell Veterans’ Organization University of Michigan

Glouster High School Play Cancelled After Illness

Glouster The Glouster High School play was cancelled after cast illness forced postponement. Ticket money paid in advance is being returned to purchasers.

Glouster Glouster High School

Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Relief From Constipation

A reader testimonial claims daily All-Bran with water eliminates chronic constipation after five weeks. The advertisement touts All-Bran as a wholesome cereal not a laxative and offers a double money back guarantee if ten days of use don’t satisfy.

Kellogg Kellogg’s Nature Carter Ature

Temple Marks Anniversary Of Valley Temple 137 Pythian Sisters

In Nelsonville a program and social marking the 48th founding anniversary of Valley Temple 137 Pythian Sisters was held in the K of P hall this Saturday night. Mrs. Anna Raine stands as the lone living charter member as fifty Knights and Pythian Sisters and families attended. The program included tap dancing by Joy Bryson and Patty Lock with Janet Cope, reading by Bessie Warehime, two solos by Shirley Streets with Jane Hickman, guitar and mandolin duets by Mark Herrold and Lee McKnight, and a skit The Census Taker by Cleo Whitmore and Marie Hoskins. Refreshments, games and contests followed.

Valley Temple Pythian Nelsonville K. of P. Hall Anna Raine Lee McKnight Cleo Whitmore Marie Hoskins

Birthday Dinner Honors March Birthdays in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Brush entertained at a turkey dinner Sunday honoring the March birthdays of Miss Dorothy Steincamp of Columbus and the hosts. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Meiser of Westerville Ohio, Mrs. Clara Potts and Miss Ann Brush.

C. W. Brush Dorothy Steincamp Columbus E. P. Meiser Westerville Ohio Clara Potts Ann Brush

Local hosts entertain guests at Thursday sorority event

Mrs John Lynch Mrs Mae Wright Miss Anna Gulley John Johnson and Clyde Linton hosted a Thursday evening gathering, delivering hospitality and conversation to attendees.

John Lynch Mae Wright Anna Gulley John Johnson Clyde Linton Sor

Shoe Workers Meeting Moved to Wednesday in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the shoe workers meeting moved from Thursday to Wednesday at the K of P hall. Russell Hutchinson International Representative will present a film and relief will be distributed after the meeting.

Nelsonville K. of P. Hall Russell Hutchinson International

Lenten Rites Held at First Methodist Nelsonville

Lenten services at the First Methodist Church in Nelsonville were conducted last night under the sermon title A Plea for Pause. Tonight the Rev. William M. George will speak on The Cup, the Cross and the Crown at 7 30 PM with Mrs Ray Ashby and Mrs Mary Katherine Backus singing a duet. the public is invited.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church William M. George Ray Ashby Mary Katherine Backus

Ed Betts Pleads Guilty in Narstown Court Case

Ed Betts of Carbon Dale pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment in the court of Mayor Oral Daugherty. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Ed Betts Carbondale Oral Daugherty

FiremenCalled Twice In Grass Fires At Carbon Hill Road

Nelsonville fire department was called Monday to respond twice to grass fires along Carbon Hill Road. Prompt responses limited spread and firefighters extinguished the blazes.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill Road

WBA Review to Meet Nelsonville for Birthday Night

The WBA Review will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 p m in Nelsonville for a birthday night observance with members and guests expected to attend a program and discussion.

Nelsonville WBA

Pythian Sisters Hold Meeting at Bateman Home

Past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will meet at the home of Mrs. Carl Bateman in W. Franklin Sr. on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters Carl Bateman W. Franklin Sr

Haybron Council No 119 to Meet at Masonic Temple

The Haybron Council No 119 of the R&SM will conduct a meeting at the Masonic Temple Thursday night, as announced by organizers.

Nelsonville Haybron R&sm Masonic Temple

Harvester Announces Broad Price Reductions Across 163 Models

International Harvester details new pricing aimed at saving users about 20 million dollars annually. The cuts cover 12 farm tractor basic models, 123 farm machine basics, 16 industrial tractors and engines, and 12 motor trucks plus attachments. Effective March 10, 1947.

International Harvester

Legion Post Starts Drive for Members

Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion launches its membership drive under First Vice Commander Rodney Jonas with slogan Every Member Get a Member. Carter and Dowler join the committee. drive runs April 1 to May 30. auxiliary members urged to apply.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Post Rodney Jonas Wilbur D. Mender Auxiliary Legion Legion Auxiliary Mender Joe Barjrows Jonas

Local Notes From Blue Lake and Nearby Areas

Mrs Bertha Martin convalescing after a stroke and several residents noted for illness or recent activities. Pvt Jimmy Hector arrived in Europe while Homer Clark was discharged after 33 years in the Navy. Lester Halley died at 58. Families move, visit, and attend events across Blue Lake Mer cer s ville Letart Falls Pomeroy Zanesville and Columbus, with farm purchases and name announcements.

Blue Lake Bertha Martin Leona Rice Curtis Rice Cheshire Jimmy Hector Europe Homer Clark Navy Alice Dennison Lloyd Blake Mercersville Virginia Finley Athens Bert Finley Ruby Unroe Homer Harrison Morris Lanthron Golden Cannady Farm Lester Halley Robert Halley C. E. Sheets Mary F. Wogan J. D. Roush Letart Falls Dorothy Wogan Pomeroy Earl Wallace George Mears Blue Lake Ave Pauline Clark Columbus Harry Clark Bernard Broyles Piney Point Harold Broyles Gordon Franklin Ernest Zanesville Ira Franklin Jerry Edward Dickenson Herman Brucker Frank Walters Curtis Smeltzer Stephen Curtis

Redtown Notes: Visitors and Illnesses Update

In Redtown Mr and Mrs J C Reedy hosted Rolland Davis from Bartlesville Ohio. Harlan Martin hosted Dorothy Patterson from Detroit. Chester Bernard hosted his father Clarence Bernard who returned to Washington DC Monday. Roy Strausbaugh visited with Harry Sharp in Columbus. Mrs John Drake remains ill at home after two weeks of flu. DeLores Moleski returned from Sheltering Arms Hospital after appendectomy. Mrs Gabriel Perala back from Cleveland Crile Clinic exam. William Smith shows some improvement from long heart ailment.

Cincinnati Markets Report Hogs Cattle Lambs and Produce

Market notes from Cincinnati show hogs opening 25 cents lower to 25 higher than week’s close with varied weights quoted. Cattle and calves trade uneven and mostly lower early, with some top bids and later declines. Sheep steady. eggs butter and potatoes listed with wholesale and retail prices and current receipts noted.

Cincinnati

Fire destroys home and furnishings in Glouster

Mrs. Pearl Douglas and a grandchild lost their dwelling Monday forenoon when a fire consumed the house on the old road to Trimble. The creek water and reserve supply could not reach the flames. the loss is about 1500 dollars with no insurance. Mayor Williams seeks public contributions via local drugstores or direct to him.

Glouster Pearl Douglas Trimble Johny Crawford Thomas Williams Drury Drug Store Economy Drug

Funeral services set for Mrs Marie Myers at Hooper Ridge

Funeral services for 56 year old Mrs Marie Myers, who died Monday in White Cross Hospital, will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at Hooper Ridge Church conducted by Rev Gilbert Courtney. Burial will follow in Hooper Ridge Cemetery.

Glouster Marie Myers White Cross Hospital Hooper Ridge Church Gilbert Courtney Hooper Ridge Cemetery

Condition Improves of Local Resident Notes

Mrs. Sarah Jarvis, 92, of Jacksonville, is recovering from an illness suffered a week ago. Other residents listed as recovering from flu include Mrs. Carl Wetherell, Mrs. Della Johnson, and Mrs. Albertus Lowry.

Glouster Sarah Jarvis Jacksonville Carl Wetherell Della Johnson Albertus Lowry

Glouster Church of Christ Opens Annual Services

The Glouster Church of Christ began its annual series with a Sunday evening service led by Pastor Daniel K. Teater. Mrs. Harold Brown served as pianist. Six new members joined the church during the Sunday services.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater Harold Brown

Weekend Guests Glouser Hosts Davis Family

Mr. and Mrs. John Davis of Jacksonville hosted weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kempton and daughter Patty Williamsport. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wyatt of Trimble and Mrs. Zella White with daughter Jane of Millfield.

Glouser John Davis Jacksonville Donald Kempton Patty Williamsport Davis Sam Wyatt Trimble Zella White Jane Millfield

Past Noble Grands Club Meeting in Marcellite

GLOUSTER The Past Noble Grands Club of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge will meet at the home of Mrs. Earl Morris 27 Braun Street Thursday at 7 30 p m The notice lists attendance and venue for the local fraternal gathering.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Earl Morris Braun Street

Legion Auxiliary to Hear Child Welfare Program

GLOUSTER The American Legion Auxiliary will meet in Legion Hall Thursday evening with Mrs. Esta Haskins in charge of the Child Welfare program in April Child Welfare month. All Frank McCann Post members will attend and Mrs. Marie Moore of Zanesville Ohio secretary of the Department of Ohio will speak. Refreshments will be served.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Esta Haskins Frank McCann Post Marie Moore Zanesville Department of Ohio

Easter Egg Sale Planned for Saturday

GLOUSTER The annual Easter egg sale sponsored by the Junior Progressive Study Club will be held in the Vaughn Economy Store at 10 30 a m Saturday. Eggs dressed as clowns ducks rabbits elephants pigs and lambs will be on sale. Easter cookies will also be offered for sale.

Glouster Junior Progressive Study Club Vaughn Economy

Visit to Columbus and nearby towns by Mrs Clara Penrod

Mrs Clara Penrod of Trimble left for Columbus on Monday to visit her grandchildren Mr Richard Chagill and Mrs. Chagill. Before returning home she will visit Cuyahoga Falls to see son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Thomas Rebholz and Plain City as guest of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs John Penrod.

Glouster Clara Penrod Trimble Columbus Richard Chagill Cuyahoga Falls Thomas Rebholz Plain City John Penrod

Grandson’s Christening Attended by Morgan Family

Mr and Mrs Evan Morgan Sr attended their grandson Evan Morgan III’s christening at West Park Methodist Church in Columbus. The ceremony was performed by Rev Griffiths. The Morgans spent the day with their son Evan Morgan Jr and daughter in law plus Mrs Thelma Whistle before returning to Glouster Sunday evening.

Glouster Evan Morgan Sr Columbus Evan Morgan III West Park Methodist Church Mr. Griffiths

Haskins Daughter Marries Curt Henderson in Columbus

Mrs. C E Haskins and Mrs Ella Morrison of Trimble with Mrs J D Haskins of Athens attended the wedding of Kathryn Ann Haskins to Curt Henderson in Oakland Park Avenue Presbyterian Church Columbus.

Glouster C. E Haskins Ella Morrison Trimble J. D Haskins Athens Columbus C. E. Haskins Kathryn Ann Curt Henderson Oakland Park Avenue Presbyterian Church

Kiwanis Club Meet Set At Hotel Gordon Tonight

The Kiwanis Club will gather at Hotel Gordon at 6 30 p m this evening for their regular meeting.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon

Strausbaugh Promoted to Sergeant at Eglin Field

William H. Strausbaugh has been advanced from corporal to sergeant according to his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Strausbaugh of Redtown. He serves as a clerk typist at Eglin Field Florida and the promotion was announced locally.

Glouster William H. Strausbaugh Roy Strausbaugh Redtown Eglin Field Fla

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Social Notes Urity William Mechem Philodis Church of Christ Harry Ashworth Lucille Wright Stephen Barber Wilbur Norman L. E. Evans VFW Irwin P. Reinhart Wanaipaners Lehigh Co Mediems W.B.A F.O.B. Chicago Phons Cultivators Listers and Middlebusters Com Planters Ton Cee Real Ve Los Legion Post Carrie Layne Linzie Cornell Cincinnati Livestock Mrs. Myers Oakley & Oakley Insurance Nelsonville, Ohio Whitmore Whitmore's Buchtel Road War Department America Army Week U. S. Army United States Army Civil Service Room Post Office Bldg Athens, O
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