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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1947
Page
2
Nelsonville report shows drive moving toward a 1400 quota with $689.10 raised so far. Mrs Edward Sharp chairs the effort urging new solicitors Belle Herrold and four others to file reports by week end.
Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars warn city merchants about advertising schemes tied to a minstrel show sponsorship. They announce a single contest tied to the performance called the homeliest man and urge merchants to avoid promotional promos connected with the event.
Lawrence Fields and Harley Worden, both of Nelsonville, were fined $25 and costs in Mayor Daugherty's court Tuesday. Fields was sent to the county jail while Worden was released after payment of the fine.
Scout Troop 64 plans a hill meeting in Nelsonville if weather is favorable. The gathering in front of the church asks members to bring a flashlight and something to eat.
Nelsonville city schools will be closed all day Friday in observance of Good Friday, announced by D. W. Codding. The decision affects Nelsonville and nearby districts.
Evelyn Davis, 12, daughter of Mrs. Helen Davis of Millfield, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by ambulance for an appendectomy. She is reported recovering satisfactorily in room 120.
Nelsonville film fans will see the King of Kings at the Majestic Theater on Good Friday at 3 30 p m. The showing draws large crowds as the picture has played to full houses this week at the Majestic.
Several of Nelsonville's churches will unite for a communion service at the Methodist Church Thursday at 7 30 p m The Rev W M George will officiate assisted by the Rev Walter W Jeffries and the Rev John Lloyd Evans The Rev L E Evans will deliver the sermon meditation Elders and deacons from various congregations will assist with no denomination or creed distinction in opening to the public
Local society notes list weekend visits and extended stays. Hubert Lowery of Sandusky visited relatives with Andrea remaining for a week with the Allen grandparents. Ainsley McKinney of Toledo and family visited Steenrod relatives.
Four generations gathered Sunday at the Murray City home to mark the 90th birthday of Mrs. Julia Robinson. Attendees included Charles Robinson Sr and family, Robert O’Neil and Peggy, Sallie Riggs, G G Robinson and daughters Martha and Nancie, Elroy Short, George M. Jones of Lewisburg West Virginia, J K Shawner of Roanoke, D R Warehinu family from Gallipolis, William Cooper and son Gary of Columbus, and Clara Robinson of Logan.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Woodard announce the birth of a daughter on March 29 at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Vess Woodard of West Virginia and Mr and Mrs A L Steenrod of Nelsonville
The Corning Mothers Club gathered at Mrs. Elizabeth Woodruff home with Mrs. Myrtle Tedrow presiding. A letter from Emerson Wagner on the Daniels Cramer bill showed support. Socials included guests from nearby towns and Easter vacation plans for several residents.
Hog prices fall with barrows and gilts down 1.25 and sows 1.00 lower. Cattle and calves trade slow with mixed movements 18.50 to 23.50 for steers and heifers, beef cows 12.50 to 15.50, bulls 17.00. Sheep steady with lambs up to 50 or 30. Poultry and eggs steady to higher, eggs US AA large 52. Poultry and butter prices listed for various grades and weights.
Kathleen Hartley of Nelsonville Ohio appointed Administratrix of the estate of John H Saltz deceased of Nelsonville Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred Dated March 21 1947 Francis D White Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio 326 47 3otw
Apple Grove notes a Easter season service at the Methodist Church on April 4 at 8 p m. Miss Mildred Roush leads local youths in selections from a passion play once shown at Bohemia. An Easter bazaar and chicken supper follow in the church kitchen Saturday evening.
Members of Girl Scout Troop I learned to construct novel objects and animals from a synthetic clay under the direction of Mrs. Joseph Phillips, Miss Marilyn Brimner and Miss Shirley Brandon during a meeting Monday afternoon in the scout headquarters. In addition to the leaders those who were served the nibble box were Shirley Bunty, Lois Ann Carr, Jean Ann Bowen, Doris Keller, Marjorie Krieg, Lois Jones, Carol Risch, Sue Showalter, Jeri Weiss, Judy Woolery, Dorothy Wells, Patti Williams and Mary Greathouse.
Robert Price and Estelle Krupnick headlined a half hour concert on Radio Station WOSU Columbus as part of a series featuring Ohio colleges. Price accompanied Krupnick who studied violin with Mishel Piastro and appeared with Mr and Mrs Robert Bird. Krupnick and Price are connected to Ohio University ensembles and music faculties. Decatur, a U S naval hero, defeated in 1815 Mediterranean pirates who had long disrupted commerce.
The Shawnee Sunshine Workers Methodist Church Sun day School class hosted by Margaret Hopkins was entertained at Algean Bishop's home. Rita Kopis led devotions and won prizes in a later contest with Sue Elien. 23 attended a lunch served by Algean Bishop. Nearby visitors from Athens Newark Columbus and Crooksville joined pleasure and wedding notes.
Mrs. Peter Godfrey 79 died this morning in Pomeroy after a long illness. Survived by husband seven daughters two grandchildren three grandsons and five great grandchildren and other relatives. Body taken to Finsterwald funeral home in Pomeroy.
A March report by Hocking County Service Officer John Buchanan shows disability compensation awarded totaling 1 324 to veterans in Hocking County with an increase of 728. Three hundred eleven interviews were conducted and 82 pieces of correspondence received while 102 letters were dispatched. One veteran applied for hospital services.
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