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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1947

Page

3

Nelsonville votes on $100000 industrial memorial bonds

Nelsonville City Council approves a plan to issue 100000 in bonds for an industrial memorial building with 97000 earmarked for war memorial use and 3000 for land purchase. A special election will decide the measure this year. The council also advances a lease of the community pool and courts to the city for one year at a nominal dollar.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion City Board of Education

Unblock Your Intestines for Real Indigestion Relief

Advertisement urges using Carter's Pills to relieve indigestion by unblocking the lower intestinal tract. It claims 80 percent of digestion happens there and promises gentle cleansing to allow natural juices to mix with food, offering genuine relief. Buy Carter's Pills today.

Nature Carter Ature

Bond Forfeited In Nelsonville Court For Stop Sign Violation

Dayton G. Hoffee of Gallipolis filed bond for appearance in Mayor Oral Daugherty s court on failing to stop at a stop sign. William Teal of Dorr Run pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Cecil Carlin of local area pleaded innocent and will have a later hearing. Roy Savage of Deanville pleaded innocent to an intoxication charge and was cited for a hearing today.

Nelsonville Dayton G. Hoffee Gallipolis Oral Daugherty William Teal Dorr Run Cecil Carlin Roy Savage Deanville

City meters reduced. street markers to be installed

55 meters have been removed and returned to the company leaving 150 in operation. Several months of officer checks suggest further reductions for city benefit. Street markers will be installed this month except pipe standards. Sewage disposal matter referred to the sewer committee. Possible city water for Harry West development referred to a special committee. Bond fund unspent balance of 4680.58 requested for use. March mayoral report shows 1557.20 in fines costs and licenses. general fund 1244.40. auto fund 105. Authorities listed include Mayor Daugherty and police chief Cope.

Fort St E. Washington E. Columbus Fayette Coakley Howard Call High St C. W. Monks Harry West Shafer Monks Tigner Hocking Back St Daugherty James Cope Sheriff's Office Athens County State of

Attendance Reported at Easter Sunday at Pilgrim Holiness

Nelsonville Rev. Raymond Simpson pastor of Pilgrim Holiness Church reports 440 in Sunday School Easter morning. Three babies were dedicated during the 10 30 a m church service.

Nelsonville Raymond Simpson Pilgrim Holiness Church

Nelsonville Girl Scout Troop 4 Easter Craft and Polka Lesson

Nelsonville reports a Thursday Easter egg decorating contest held by Brownie Troop 4 at Little House. Marilyn Martin won prizes amid witness lists, with Mrs J H Donahey and Mrs Harry Kelly Jr teaching a 20 member polka lesson to the same troop.

Nelsonville Little House Marilyn Martin J. H. Donahey Patty Anderson Anita Louise Bishop Patty Donahey Mary Beth Goss Rosalie Hartley Della Henson Sally Midkiff Betty Dew Shafer Ruth Ann Tolliver Martha Weller Linda Sue Wolfe Lynn Gardner Virginia Bircher Shirley Byers Sue Ann Linton Judy Wallace Little Iouse Harry Kelly, Jr Jeannine Bartoe Barbara Culp Kay Harmony Marinel Weymiller Patty Ray Troop

Easter Dinner Hosts Gather Barrows Family in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs John Barrows of Madison Street entertained at an Easter dinner with relatives including Mr and Mrs Paul Dunn and Forest Dunn, John and Paul Barrows, Guy Barrows and sons Stanley and Gary of Zanesville, Floyd Moshier of Carbondale, Mr and Mrs Floyd Barrows with Linda and Judy, and Charles Barrows in this city.

Nelsonville John Barrows Madison St Paul Dunn Forest Dunn John Paul Barrows Guy Barrows Stanley Gary Zanesville Floyd Moshier Carbondale Floyd Barrows Linda Judy Charles Barrows

Easter visits and travel noted in local column

Mrs W G Bennett of Columbus is visiting her daughter Mrs Earl Baker and Mr and Mrs Will North of Cleveland during Easter. Mr and Mrs Ed Mills of Zanesville are en route home from Gallipolis after a funeral and stopped here Monday. Mrs Lillian Stover Sutton of Dayton over Sunday with her mother Mrs C A Stover. Mr and Mrs Norman Fuller and Pvt Charles Adkins were Easter guests of their parents in Cleveland Chanute Field Ill and here respectively.

W. G. Bennett Columbus Earl Baker Will North Cleveland Ed Mills Zanesville Gallipolis Lillian Stover Sutton Dayton C. A. Stover Norman Fuller Bernadine Adkins Charles Adkins Chanute Field Ill Matt Adkins

Fire Damages Coon Home Near Doanville Mine

Nelsonville fire crews were called to Isaiah Coon’s home near the old Doanville mine Monday afternoon as a roof fire spread from a spark. The family had the blaze under control before responders arrived, a strip burned from the cave to the comb. A separate grass fire in Mason City Hill caused a department call Monday night with no damage reported.

Nelsonville Isaiah Coon Doanville Dana Windon Mason City

John Cookson Dies at Home in New Lexington Funeral

Nelsonville resident John Cookson father of Corwin Cookson died Saturday at his New Lexington home after a long illness. Funeral services and burial occurred there with many local friends attending. He was well known in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville John Cookson Corwin Cookson New Lexington Cookson

Learneds announce birth of son Michael Andrew

William P Learned of Columbus announces the birth of a son named Michael Andrew born April 2 at University Hospital. He is the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs Charles D Learned, formerly of Millfield.

Nelsonville William P. Learned Columbus Michael Andrew University Hospital Charles D. Learned Millfield

Son Born to John Steenrod and Adams

John Steenrod and Adams announce the birth of a son on April 5 at Hocking Valley Hospital in Logan. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Amos Steenrod and Mr and Mrs Milton Cook of this city.

Nelsonville John Steenrod Adams Sr Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Amos Steenrod Milton Cook City

Rainbow Class Will Meet Thursday in Nelsonville

The Rainbow Class of the Christian Church will convene on Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Glenn Allen 105 Madison Street in Nelsonville for a church gathering.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Glenn Allen Madison St

Easter Guests Named Mingus Family Visit Millfield

Mr and Mrs Bert Mingus and their son Gordon of Columbus, former Millfield residents, spent Sunday in Millfield as guests of Mr and Mrs H O McDaniel.

Chauncey Herbert Mingus Gordon Columbus Millfield H. O. McDaniel

Ex-German Official Hangs Self in Jail

Frankfurt reports Herbert Backe former German minister of food and agriculture hanged himself yesterday in Nuernberg jail while awaiting war crimes trial. Army officials said he fashioned a noose from two handkerchiefs attached to a pipe in his cell.

Frankfurt Germany Herbert Backe Nuernberg Backe

Scouts Asked to Report for Tree Planting Camp

Assistant Scout master Ted Byers of Troop 72 requests all Boy Scouts to report to the scout camp on the hill after school Wednesday afternoon. They will plant about 200 pine trees received from the state.

Glouster Ted Byers Troop 72 Boy Scouts

Wallace Elected Secretary In Chauncey Church Officers

Mrs Frances Wallace was elected secretary of the Ladies Aid Society at Millfield Church of Christ. The meeting at Mrs Nellie Russell’s home planned a sale to aid the church building fund. Jean Russell assisted with refreshments and Edith McDaniel hosts next meeting with Ida Hill as assistant.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Nellie Russell Hazel Earich Frances Wallace Grace Border Ada Cartwright Elizabeth Robinett Edith McDaniel Eda Heffken Alice Carr Idan Hill Jean Russell Rita Toth

Millfield Needle Club Holds Home Meeting

Chauncey Olive Brookins entertained 11 members of the Millfield Needle Club at her Millfield home. Mrs. Bertha Sanders led the session, with the next gathering planned by Mrs. Jessie Fulton. Refreshments were served to members including Mrs. Donna Thomas, Mrs. Kathryn McDaniel, Mrs. Nellie Brookins, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett, and others.

Chauncey Olive Brookins Millfield

Walter McDonalds Hosts Family Dinner Party

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Walter McDonald of The Plains entertained as dinner guests Sunday with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Riley Keeton of The Plains. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Gilbert Circle Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Marell Buffington Billy Sammy and Mary Lou Athens Rt 4 Mr and Mrs Dick McDonald Mr and Mrs H L McDonald George Keeton and daughters Rita and Ruth Ann and Mrs Herbert McDonald and daughters Sally Sue and Donna all of The Plains.

Chauncey Walter McDonald the Plains Riley Keeton Gilbert Circle Nelsonville Marell Buffington Billy Sammy Mary Lou Athens Rt. 4 Dick McDonald H. L. McDonald George Keeton Rita Ruth Ann Herbert McDonald Sally Sue Donna

Holl Family Hosts Visitors in Bremen Ohio

Mr and Mrs Robert Holl welcomed Sunday guests including Chauncey Williamson and Jo Ann Williamson of Athens George Williamson Jr Jean Neely of Columbus and Cecelia Owen of Chicago at their Bremen Ohio home.

Chauncey George Williamson Jo Ann George Williamson, Jr Athens James Williamson Jean Neely Columbus Cecelia Owen Chicago Robert Holl Jeanette Williamson Bremen Ohio

Easter Visits Mark Ohio Families in Chauncey and The Plains

Chauncey Miss Isabel Courtney, a Tipp City music instructor, spent Easter at her parents Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney home. The Plains residents Mr and Mrs Walter Hawk and daughter Nancy visited Parkersburg. John Alichney and twins Rose and Rita from The Plains visited Columbus. Walter Hawk returned to The Plains after a month in St Louis. Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver hosted Easter guests William Oliver Harry Oliver and Mrs Ethel Oliver Scott of Detroit.

Chauncey Isabel Courtney Tipp City Ohio Gilbert Courtney Walter Hawk Nancy the Plains Parkersburg John Alichney Rose Rita Columbus St. Louis Thomas Oliver William Oliver Harry Oliver Ethel Oliver Scott Detroit, Mich Glouster Sadie Williams Shadyside Ernest Williams Williams Palmer McDaniel Chloe Yaw Ravenna J. V. Yaw Athens O. V. Yaw Margaret Hemsley Monroe Thomas Hemsley Bryce Westfall Jerry Kenney Dayton Eli Westfall Hollister Rankin Brunton Portsmouth Cynthia Richardson Denison University Granville L. E. Richardson Hubert Guess Charles Guess Logan George H. Campbell Lucy Collins Charles Moody John Moody

Chauncey Hosts McKee Family Guests at Converse Street

Mr and Mrs Ancel McKee and a son Ancel of Chauncey entertained guests at their Converse Street home. The visitors included Mr and Mrs Floyd Stanley of Chauncey and Mrs McKee’s brother Harold Tucker from California.

Chauncey Ancel McKee Ancel Converse St Floyd Stanley McKee Mrs. McKee Harold Tucker California

Lands family hosts Easter dinner gathering

Frank Lands Jr Chauncey welcomed dinner guests for Easter including Mrs Effie Lands Athens Mr and Mrs Edward Linscott Mary Ann Patricia and Karen Linscott and Mr and Mrs William Moody Lois Jean Lands all of Amesville The list indicates a family reunion style meal with relatives from multiple Ohio towns.

Chauncey Frank Lands Easter Effie Lands Athens Edward Linscott Mary Ann Patricia Karen Linscott William Moody Lois Jean Lands Amesville

Easter Guests Entertained by McDaniels in Millfield

Mr. and Mrs. H. O. McDaniel hosted Easter guests at Millfield, with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McDaniel, Helen and David McDaniel of Dayton attending guests from the area.

Chauncey H. O. McDaniel Millfield Gerald McDaniel Helen and David McDaniel Dayton

Rothwell Club to Meet at Bryson Home

The Rothwell Club will convene at Mrs. M. M. Bryson’s residence 22 Main Street on Thursday at 2 p.m. for its scheduled gathering.

Glouster Rothwell Club M. M. Bryson Main St

Mountsville Fire Destroys Home Garage and Church

A Sunday blaze in Mountsville destroyed a residence and its garage belonging to E. M. Watkins and the Methodist Church across the highway. Wind spread the fire. Watkins discovered the blaze. McConnelsville and local fire crews fought the flames. nearby structures and a truck suffered damage. the church was uninsured.

Glouster Mountsville E. M. Watkins Watkins McConnelsville R. S. McLain F. P. DuLaney

Mrs. Susana Lucas 72 Dies in Perry County Home

Mrs. Susana Lucas 72 a Drakes resident born in Hungary died Monday morning at the Perry County Home after a two year illness. Survived by husband Andy four stepchildren a brother in law and nephews and nieces. Funeral at Drakes Hungarian Reform Church Wednesday noon with Rev Stephen Sziarto officiating. Burial Hollister Cemetery.

Special Church Meets To End on Sunday

Special meetings at the Glouster Church of Christ continue nightly and conclude with the Sunday evening service. Song evangelists Mr. and Mrs. Carol Lankford lead music, Rev. Daniel K. Teater serves as pastor evangelist, and a nursery for under fives operates each evening on the second floor through the Cross St. entrance.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Carol Lankford Daniel K. Teater Cross St

Trimble Couple Announce Birth of Daughter Jayne Ann

Mr and Mrs Clyde E Addington of Trimble announce the birth of a daughter Jayne Ann born March 30 at Sheltering Arms Hospital weighing six pounds seven and one half ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clyde Addington and Mr and Mrs Howard Exline of Glouster

Glouster Clyde E. Addington Trimble Jayne Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital Clyde Addington Howard Exline

Glouster Personalities Note Euler Williams Visits

Glouster society mentions Mrs Sadie Williams returning from Shadyside with Ernest Williams and later with the group of relatives from Shadyside. Several locals and visitors are named including Chloe Yaw from Ravenna and Cynthia Richardson a Denison student, with Easter and weekend visits noted.

Zephyr train wreck witnessed by Skinner family in Illinois

Mr and Mrs Chris Skinner and their son in law Frank Markins of this city spent a week with their daughter Mrs Theo Moody at Moose Heart Illinois. On the return trip aboard the Zephyr at Aurora Illinois a wreck occurred twelve miles out when a tractor broke loose from a freight train and fell into the Zephyr path. The Skinners car halted in a nearby station waiting room as the crash happened. one man nearby was killed and a woman injured. Mrs Skinner was hospitalized a day for bruises and shock.

Glouster Chris Skinner Frank Markins Theo Moody Mooseheart Ill Zephyr Aurora Skinners Skinner

Red Cross Drive Totals Announced In Trimble Township

Mrs. Lowell Burnell, Red Cross drive chair, asks solicitors who have not finished contributions to complete this week. Partial reports show $300 turned in by listed solicitors and groups including Magic City Lodge IOOF Glouster Lodge K of P and the Junior Progressive Study Club.

Glouster Lowell Burnell Red Cross Trimble Harold Vaughn Rachel Murray Willis Blower Glenn McDonald John Henry Magic City Lodge IOOF Glouster Lodge K. of P Junior Progressive Study Club Burnell

Shawnee Woman Suffering Arthritis Cited in Week of Distress

Over several weeks a Shawnee resident, identified as Mrs. Hare, experienced ongoing pain from arthritis and received multiple calls on Thursday as part of a local distress report.

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