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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1949

Page

3

Automobile Strikes Pole Blocked Route 216

Traffic halted for 45 minutes after a car struck a utility pole at Poplar and Fourth streets. James Ohlinger of Logan was cited for failing to stop and pleaded guilty, paying 10 dollars plus costs and 25 dollars for pole and light damage. The pole carried lines and a street light, causing added confusion.

Nelsonville Poplar Fourth Sts James Cope Rea James Franklin Ohlinger Logan Poplar St Andrew Murry Glouster Fourth St Linger Earl Hilleary

Chauncey Weekend Visits Bring News of Local Canards

Chauncey and Millfield residents hosted weekend gatherings with visiting relatives from Dayton and Milwaukee. William Dennis returned to Chauncey from a four month Milwaukee trip with his son in law and daughter. Dennis’ sister in law Anna Ansel also came back from Corning after wintering with Margaret Sortnaki.

Chauncey HO McDaniel Millfield Mir Gerald McDaniel Dennis McDaniel Dayton William Dennis Milwaukee Wis Inlaw Mrs. Biden Sepp Margaret Dennis Inaw Anna Ansel Haa Alo Corning Margaret Sortnaki

Motorist Fined $100 in Court

James Long of Nelsonville pleaded guilty for operating a vehicle under the influence before acting mayor Earl Hilleary and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Patrolmen Val kinburg and Bumgardner arrested him.

Nelsonville James Long Earl Hilleary Long Max Valkinburg Don Bumgardner Russell C. Myers Lancaster Elmer Kiser Carbondale Stuart Speelman William Warren Vernice Warren Violet D. Courtney Mayor's Court Warren Violet Courtney

Snyders Entertain Guests at Murray City

Murray City hosts Mr and Mrs John Snyder Sr with a list of guests including Mark and Ed Wingate George Wingate Millie Henly Myrtle Barnes Jerry Snyder and family. Hap Linville, eldest son, writes from Santa Rosa after 13 years away. Chauncey skating party planned by Chauncey Dover Auto Shop students at Millfield rink Tuesday 7 30 p.m.

Murray City John Snyder Mark Ed Wingate George Wingate Millie Henly Myrtle Barnes Jerry Snyder John Snyder, Jr Rosann Eugene Snyder Cheryl Hap Linville Santa Rosa Calif Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Auto Shop Millfield

Daughters of St George Club Meet Planned at Morgan Home

The Daughters of St George Club will meet at Mrs Lucy Morgan’s Summit Street home at 7 30 p m on Tuesday.

Glouster Daughters of St. George Club Lucy Morgan Summit St

Mrs John Altman Undergoes Major Surgery

Mrs John Altman of Jacksonville underwent major surgery at St Francis Hospital in Columbus on Friday.

John Altman Jacksonville St. Francis Hospital Columbus

City Building Redecoration Completed in Glouster

Glouster City Building has been cleaned and redecorated inside and out. Walls upstairs and down along with the prison were painted. Upper floors received lino covering and the siren tower exterior was painted. Offices for mayor clerk and treasurer and the public affairs board occupy the upper floor. fire department and city prison on the lower floor.

Glouster Glouster City Building City Prison Siren Tower Board of Public Affairs Fire Department

Rebekah Lodge Holds Meeting in Jacksonville Hall

GLOUSTER The Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge met recently with Lena Bratka presiding as vice president. Mrs. Captalin Roberts was welcomed as a new member and Charles Hoisington presented a reading The Kingdom. A social hour followed with a long list of attending members.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Odd Fellows Hall Lena Bratka Captalin Roberts Charles Hoisington Maude Davis Mary Conaway Ida B. Brooks James Brown Edward Oskey, Sr Vera Turner Gladys Kempton Florence Hoisington Bertha Heffken Corda Wheatstone Arlene Davis Duane Roberts

Cincinnati Markets Hog and Cattle Prices Report

U S Department of Agriculture market report from Cincinnati dated April 4 shows saleable hogs trading mostly 25 lower than Friday with 180-225 lb hogs at 20.00, 225-260 lb at 19.00-19.50, and sow prices down to 14.50. Cattle and calves were moderately active with steers around 900 lb weak to 50 lower, vealers 28-31, stock steers 23.50-24.00, and sheep limited with spring lambs at 35.00 for 69-70 lb. Produce and eggs listed with standard wholesale butter and egg quotes.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati U. S. Dept

Nelsonville High School Band Performs at Gallia Festival

Thirty members of the Nelsonville High School Band with Director and Mrs. James Gilbert traveled to Gallipolis for the Spring Music Festival at Washington High School. About 250 students from Southeastern Ohio schools rehearsed in the afternoon and joined the evening festival directed by Thomas O Connell of Marshall College Huntington West Virginia.

Nelsonville James Gilbert Gallipolis Washington High School Southeastern Ohio Thomas O'Connell Marshall College Huntington W. Va

Nelsonville Residents Find Spring Mushrooms Patch

Mr and Mrs Luster Skiver and Mr and Mrs Charles Skiver hiked Sunday in the Factory district and located a patch of about 25 spring mushrooms, described as toothsome by the discoverers.

Nelsonville Luster Skiver Charles Skiver

Entertain Chiefs Here by Pythian Sisters

The Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters will be entertained Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Belle Lancaster 357 W Washton St Nelsonville Ohio.

Nelsonville Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters Belle Lancaster W. Washton St

Glouster Residents Visit in Columbus

Glouster residents led by Mr and Mrs E K Bryson and son Billy spent Sunday in Columbus visiting the Bryson households. Twin granddaughters Jean and Jane joined after a two week stay with grandparents. Robert Bryson and daughters Jo and Billie Ann visited Glouster on Saturday.

Glouster E. K. Bryson Billy John Bulloch Columbus Robert Bryson John M. Bryson Jean Jane Robert K. Bryson Billie Ann

Robert Brunton Improves Main Street Property

GLOUSTER Robert Brunton Jr is completing a minor improvement to his home on Main Street The rear of his lot is several feet higher than the front He has excavated back several feet to level with the front built a brick retaining wall and is installing a concrete floor and drain The work creates a level back yard and aids surface water drainage

Glouster Robert Brunton Jr Main St

Visitor Returns To Columbus Home

CHAUNCEY Florida Musgrave has returned to her home in Columbus ending a several days visit here with her sister Mrs None Reese. Mrs Reese entertained a group of friends in honor of her sister s birthday anniversary. The hostess served a dessert course.

Chauncey Florida Musgrave Columbus Mrs. None Reese

Mrs. Nettie Foutz Dies at 60 in Stanton Michigan

Mrs. Nettie Foutz 60 died at her home in Stanton Michigan on Friday afternoon. Survived by husband Sidney four sons three daughters one sister Gladys Glennaman Congo and one brother. body at C F Wallace funeral home until funeral Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Rev Daniel K Teater officiating burial in Beach Grove Cemetery.

Glouster Nettie Foutz Stanton Mich Sidney Gladys Glennaman Congo C. F. Wallace Daniel K. Teater Beach Grove Cemetery

Chauncey Garden Club Meeting Planned Thursday

Chauncey Garden Club members will gather Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Helen Courtney's home on High Street. Mrs. Betty Boling will preside over the meeting.

Chauncey Garden Club Chauncey Helen Courtney High St Betty Boling

Two Women Found Dead In Glouster Residence

Two women, Mrs. Delia Smith and Mrs. Anna Stillwell, were found dead in Glouster early Sunday by a physician. Coroner Dr. John H. Elias noted Mrs. Smith cared for Mr. Stillwell until his serious illness, with funeral arrangements pending.

Glouster Cherty Glouster Delia Smith Anna Stillwell

Minstrel Show Rehearsal Set for Tuesday at High School

The Band boosters Club schedules a minstrel show rehearsal Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the high school auditorium as preparations begin for the event.

Glouster Cnat

Junior Progressive Study Club Met at Mrs Enton Grubbs Home

Mrs Enton Grubbs hosts the Junior Progressive Study Club at her Main Street residence on Monday at 7 20 pm. The gathering focuses on community learning and group discussion in a neighborhood setting.

Tontoht Glouster Enton Grubbs Main Street

James Merdman in Ostenpathic Hospital Treatment Near Chauncey

James Merdman of Chauncey is in Ostenpathic Hospital in Marietta for treatment. His condition is reported slightly improved.

Chauncey James Merdman Near Marietta

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