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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1951

Page

5

Nelsonville couple wed as Pvt Stevens heads to Camp Stone

Pvt James Elwarden Stevens of Wellston married Miss Alice Louise Kinnison of Haydenville on April 3 at Car bon Hill. Stevens is stationed at Fort Knox since December 1950 and on furlough. he will report to Camp Stone in California after visiting Cincinnati. Mrs Stevens will stay with her parents in Haydenville until his return. The couple’s reception and a floral centerpiece from Columbus marked the event, with other gifts from local friends.

Nelsonville James Elwarden Stevens Wellston Alice Louise Kinnison Haydenville C. M. Clouston Carbon Hi Stevens Fort Knox Cincinnati Camp Stone California

Dance for Buchtel Alumni at High School Gym

For the Buchtel Alumni Association a dance is scheduled at the Buchtel high school gym Saturday from 8 30 p m to 12 30 a m The Buckeye Ramblers will provide music for sound and square dancing

Buchtel Buckeye Ramblers

Hyperion Club Meets Saturday at Mrs Oskiey Home

The Hyperion Club will gather Saturday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Victor Oskiey located at 225 West Washington Street for a regular meeting.

Hyperion Club Victor Oskiey W. Washington St

Loyal Women of Christian Church Hold Luncheon Meeting

Mrs Sam Starkey opened her Ashton Avenue home Tuesday noon to host the Loyal Women's class annual luncheon at the Christian Church. The gathering featured the class members and local residents, with fellowship noted among attendees.

Sam Starkey Ashton Ave Loyal Women's Class The Christian Church Mra Starley

Twig 3 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild Meeting

Twig 3 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Albert Dodds home. Members asked to bring sales tax stamps.

Nelsonville Twig 3 Mount St. Mary Hospital Albert Dodds

Eastern Star Members Invited to Athens Chapter Meeting

Members of Eudora Chapter 72, Order of the Eastern Star, are invited to a meeting of the Athens chapter on Monday for Friend's Night. Local members planning to attend should call Mrs. Myrtle Linscott and Mrs. Mabel Washburn for transportation.

Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Athens Myrtle Linscott Mabel Washburn

Altar and Rosary Society to Host Card Party Sunday

St Patrick’s Church Altar and Rosary Society will sponsor a card party in the parish hall Sunday at 2 PM. Committee members Mrs Mike Drumbacky and Mrs Witham McConnell Sr head the event.

Buchtel Altar and Rosary Society St. Patrick's Church Mike Drumbacky Witham McConnell

Mrs Spencer Dies Aged 88 In Nelsonville

Mrs Carrie A Spencer 88 widow of James Spencer died Thursday at her son Aga Spencers home in Sand Run. She leaves five grandchildren five great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Funeral services by Rev John Lloyd Evans Sunday at 1 30 p m at the Assen home. burial Oak Hill Cemetery Sand Run.

Nelsonville Carrie A. Spencer James Spencer Aga Spencer Sand Run John Lioyd Evans Sen Oak Hill Cemetery

Carroll Rites Are Saturday

Funeral services for John Carroll a Murray City resident who died Wednesday will be conducted at St Philip's New Church in Murray City Saturday at 9:30 am by Rev Fr Peter Grabaskus. Burial will be in St Patrick's Cemetery Buchtel. Rosary services will be held Friday at 7 30 pm at the Stout Funeral Home where friends may call. Carroll leaves one daughter Mrs Mary Weiderhold Gary Indiana four daughters Mrs Anna Si100 Mrs Mary Campbell Murray Ohio Mrs Catherine A.... Barber and one stepson. His wife Catherine predeceased him.

Nelsonville John Carroll Murray City St. Philip's Newi Peter Grabaskus St. Patrick's Cemetery Buchtel Rene Friends Gay Carroll Mary Weiderhold Gary Ind Anna Si- 100 Mary Campbell Murray Iyeeran Mudre Columbus Catherine Alidhney Ald Crae Clouster Catherine

Community Notices From Route 124 Area

Route 124 area residents share visits and movements among neighbors. Wington and Mrs Patrick plan to move to the Haley farm on Flat Lick road near Hearfacture, with Unroe and son James visiting Antiee Gallipolis and Woodall home residents. Nearby: Cartel Bowen, Stambo near Vinton, Linda Farle, Foster Farle, Mart Trent, and West Virginia families visiting Knox, L. A Parsons, and Grover Parsons households.

Wington - Me Patrick Sen Flat Lick Hear Unroe James Mra Tnroe Antiee Gallipolis Woodall Cartel Boweni Stamboweenie Bee Marion Moghee Vinton Linda Foster Farle Mart Trent West Ie Pitas Repe Ross Baker Knox Grover Parsons W. Va L. A

Pather Visits Chauncey In Athens Clambus Visit

Mr and Mrs George Williamson of Athens visited Clambus on Easter Wednesday to see Williamsons father James Williamson Sr during their trip.

Chauncey George Williamson Athens Mr. Williamson James Williamson

Mrs Eileen Sanders Visits Nelsonville Roots

Mrs Eileen Sanders of Millfield spent the week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Hushower in Nelsonville, returning from the trip with family greetings and local ties.

Chauncey Eileen Sanders Millfield Nelsonville John Hushower

Notice of Divorce for Blanche Cunningham Olesider

Blanche Cunningham Olesider petitions for divorce from Leon K. Cunningham on grounds of willful subservience for over three years. Hearing set on or after May 5, 1981, with attorney Samuel B. Porsk representing Blanche.

Leon K. Cunningham Blanche Cunningham Olesider Athens Samuel BB Porsk

Red Men Zone Meeting Set For Sunday In Nelsonville

District Six, Improved Order of Red Men, will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. in Kill Eagle Tribe 179 hall, Nelsonville. John Champion and Ray Parker are expected to attend with Fred Neuhaus. Mohawk Tribe will exemplify degree work. lodges from Athens to Rockbridge will be represented.

Nelsonville John Champion Toledo Great Sachem Ohio Ray Parker Marietta Sagamore Fred Neuhaus Athens Pomeroy New Straitsville New Lexington Adelphia Gibisonville South Bloomingville Rockbridge Kill Eagle Tribe Bernard Jacobs William Deer Hubert Barber Howard Hill Prophet Gerald Skivers Floyd Brown Wampurm

Chief Urges Safeguards for Children in Traffic

Nelsonville. Police Chief James Cope urges cooperation among police, schools, parents and motorists to protect child pedestrians as spring weather brings more outdoor play. He cites National Safety Council data on where children are hit and calls for alert driving near schools and playgrounds and for children to know safe play and walking areas.

Nelsonville James Cope National Safety Council Cope

Births and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Births include a son for Mr and Mrs Hubert Barker of Nelsonville. Admitted is Mrs Charles D Webb of New Straitaville. Dismissals include Mrs Junior Fiske of Nelsonville and Mrs Charles F Tolliver of Nelson. Also listed are Albert Kuhn of Gleuster, William G Wicks of Buchtel, and Mrs Peart Wray of Logan Route 3 with daughter.

Hubert Barker Nelsonville Charles D. Webb New Straitaville Junior Fiske Charles F. Tolliver Nelson Albert Kuhn Gleuster William G. Wicks Buchtel Peart Wray Logan

McMurray Couple Welcome Child at Mt Carnie Hospital

Mrs Jaci and Mr Murray City announce the birth of a daughter on April 3 at Mt Carnie Hospital. The baby’s mother is Jewel Snyder, formerly Jere Snyder of Je tay City. Grandparents are John Snyder Sr of Murray City and others.

Mupray Ciyy Mer Jaci McMurray Columbus Dadelten Mt Carnie Hospital Aesila Ann McMiurray i Jere Ry Snyder Je Tay City John Snyder Murray City

Hemlock Residents Attend Social Visits and Weddings

Mr and Mrs Tharp and family hosted and visited relatives including Harry Tharp and Glean Tharp of Nelsonville. Chester Ciara and Charles Hodgson couples vacationed with Hodgson relatives in Zanesville and Mansfield. Bobanich wedding dinner at Rose Bobanich home in Congo. Mesh Butts ill in Coshocton, former Hemlock resident. Easter visits noted with Rowland in London.

Humoca Vermon Tharp Dies Tharp Columbus Harry Tarp Bev Me. Golditch New Martinsiire Glean Tharp Nelsonyville Chester Ciara Charles Hodgson Zanesville Lance Hodgson WW. Ao Ravin Bob Bobanich Bobanich Rose Bobanich Congo Ruth Davis Jean Claude Bauserman Bernard Hodgson Mansfield Mesh Butts Coshocton Hemlock Thomas Barker PrRile Clarence Hodgson Grace Russell Robert Rowland London

50 Years of Rail Service Recognized in Nelsonville

Bert Reeves received a 50 year diamond service pin from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad on April 2 with officials L. B. Hewlett William Shannon J. H. Peterson and Wade Loucks present. Reeves began April 4 1901 as a track laborer under Foreman John Toole and rose to switch night tender before C&O ownership in 1930. he led the Hocking Division maintenance of way roster from Toledo to Athens and Pomeroy and has a perfect safety record.

Nelsonville Bert Reeves Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad L. B. Hewlett William Shannon J. H. Peterson Wade Loucks Reeves Hocking Valley Railroad John Toole Hocking Valley Chesapeake & Ohio Hocking Division Toledo Atheny Pomeroy

Local Residents Visit Hospitals and Friends in Meigs and Nearby

Fiora Ward is hospitalized at Meigs General for skin grafts after a house fire. Mrs. Floyd Thomas and other friends and relatives visit at Holzer and Meigs General hospitals. Numerous locals from Columbus, Cleveland, Middleport, Iveland and Langsville visit family, report new TV set for the Tituses, and note improving health of Lydia Theobald. The Farm Bureau Advisory Council meets with local households and names attendees.

Rutland Fiora Meigs General Hospital Floyd Thomas Mildred Pierce Leslie Hubbard Holzer Hospial James Thomas Grace ‘Thomas Pittsburgh Leland Chase Columbus Chase Mmirs Gertie Chase Opal Armstrong James Titus, Sr Tituses Lydia Theobald Theobald Farm Burea

Nelsonville church events and services schedule

Nelsonville churches announce Friday and Sunday programs with plans for organ concerts, Sunday school, worship, and youth fellowships. Also listed are weekly meetings, quarterly conferences, and nearby church activities in Christian Fort and Short streets districts.

Davis Evangelists Curt Davis Children’s Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Board of Education Christian — Fort and Short Sts J. A. Long Jesus Nelsonville Lester F. King Chi Rho Boys First Baptist Wesminster Fellowship Athens

Needle Club to Meet Chauncey

The Millfield home of Mrs. Jessie Fulton welcomes attendees next Thursday night for a Needle Club gathering hosted by Chauncey.

Needle Club Chauncey Millfield Jessie Fulton

Chauncey Youth Meet Planned at Church

Chauncey parish youths from Chauncey Greens Run Taylor Ridge and Trimble will gather at Trimble church Sunday at 7 30 for a parish wide meeting hosted by Trimble CYP A re organization and activity schedule for ages 9 to 18 will be formed after the program the Trimble CYF will present then games and refreshments will follow at Grange Hall Rev Barl CC Motler leads arrangements

Chauncey Church of Christ Churches of Christ At Greens Run Taylor Ridge Trimble Trimble Cyp Trimble Cyf Barl CC Motler

Anniversaries Observed At Dinner

Mr and Mrs Harold Power of Millfield hosted a two course ham dinner Sunday for the anniversaries of Clifford Dunkle and Barbara Blower and Bonna Powell and their families. The event also served as a farewell for Richard Powell who departs for Great Lakes Naval Training Station Monday. Family guests included Clifford Dunkle and children Vicki and Paul. Richard Powell and children Stephen and Sue. Fred Leake. Glen McConkey and Gary. Harold Blower and children Tommy and Barbara.

Chauncey Harold Power Millfield Clifford Durkle Glouster Bonna Powell Greens Run Barbara Blower Richard Powell Great Lakes Naval Training Station Clifford Dunkle Vicki and Paul Stephen and Sue Greens Ran Fred Leake Glen McConkey Gary Athens Harold Blower Tommy Barbara

Birthday Celebrated for Chauncey Barbara Blower

Barbara Blower of Millfield celebrated her 13th birthday with a party hosted by her family. A cake baked by Donna Powell accompanied games gifts and refreshments. Guests included Sayers Toth Artie McClung Sanders Harrison Hartley Beudinot Shumway Simpkins Kidd McClung Rankin and several Dunkles Powell Blower family members.

Chauncey Barbara Blower Harold Blower Millfield Donna Powell Shirley Sayer Sandra Toth Hester Artie Audra McClung Liewanne Sanders Barbara Harrison Ellen Kay Hartley Sharma Beudinot Jeanette Shumway Robert Simpkins James Kidd Freddy McClung

Birth announced for Chauncey couple’s son James Larry

Mr and Mrs James Waldeck of Chauncey announce the birth of a son named James Larry at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Tuesday.

Chauncey James Waldeck James Larry Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs Eugene Morgan Visits Chauncey for Ill Father

Mrs Eugene Morgan of Columbus visits Chauncey to see her in laws and care for her father Thomas Jones who is seriously ill. Also with Mrs Henry Morgan at 109 Converse Street.

Chauncey Marie Love Columbus Henry Morgan Converse St Mount St. Mary Hospital Eugene Morgan Thomas Jones

Chauncey Man Improves After Sickness at Grigsby Home

Chauncey. Condition of Newton Grigsby who has been seriously ill at the home of his son and daughter in Chauncey is reported improved. Walter Grigsby and wife are mentioned in the residence details.

Chauncey Newton Grigsby Walter Grigsby

Miracle vitamins with iron solu seals advertised

An Athens Ohio drug ad promotes Miracle Vitamins with Iron Solu Seals to help frayed nerves stomach trouble rough skin and better blood. The copy claims neural harm from vitamin B deficiency and urges daily use with 0 tablets costing 250 and mail orders, wrap and tax add-ons.

Quick's Drug Store Athens Ohio

Chauncey Churches Share Sunday Schedule Across Towns

Multiple Chauncey churches report unified Sunday routines with Sunday school at 9:30 and worship at 10:30 led by ministers including G B Courtney Earl C Mohler and Mr Monier. Nearby Tale Ridge Greens Run and Morristown Holiness list similar hours and guest speakers.

Churches OF Christ Trimble G. B. Courtney Taylor Ridge Mr. Courtney Chauncey Earl C. Mohler Greens Run Mr. Monier Frank Cooley Chauncey Pilgrim Ray Pidcock Marion Kasier Awe Columbus Morristown Helen Tatmann Pam Millfield Christian Richard Wilcox Mr Wilcox

Party Honors Daughter with Freshman Class Talent Night

A platter party at the Nye home on High Street Wednesday night honored Diane, daughter of a house guest. Freshman members hosted with dancing and a pretend radio show, then recorded individual talents and a group performance to share at school. Refreshments included chocolate sundaes cookies mints and punch for Sharon Cunningham Anna Mae Bobo Beverly Sheffield Ann Roberts and Diane.

Chauncey Ith Nye High St Diane Sharon Cunningham Anna Mae Bobo Beverly Sheffield Ann Roberts

Quilting Dinner Held by Martha Class at Millfield Church

The Martha Class of Millfield Church of Christ held its weekly quilting and pot-luck dinner at the church on Thursday. Dr. Donald Baker was a guest. Attendees included Mollie Maszaros Garnet Blower Edith Heffken QGlive Brookins Jessie Fulton Myrtle Wilcox Elizabeth Robinett Witte Russell Frances Wallace Edith McDaniel Helen Wilcox Barbara Blower Patricia Wallace Jae Wilcox and H O McDaniel.

Chauncey Martha Millfield

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