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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
7
Among policemen firemen letter carriers and waiters the last named are most likely to be afflicted with flattening of the arch of the foot Nearly 30 species and sub species of grizzly and brown bears have been identified in Alaska.
Fred M. McKay of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric described the E. M. Poston generating station now under construction on Hamley Run at a roughly 15 million dollar cost. He outlined 40,000 kw unit planned for 1949, a second in 1950, and a possible third later, plus 138k and 66k volt transmission lines and mining equipment.
The Loyal Woman's Class met at Mrs. Sam Starkey's home with Mrs. Maude Barron leading devotions and refreshments served by Mrs. Starkey. Delegates to the Columbus federated clubs meeting were named. A May 6 gathering was planned at Mrs. Dix Powell's home. Notably, Dame Rita Powell wed Eugene W. Bush in Columbus on April 3 with a Navy blue traveling suit and orchid corsage. Connie Bush served as maid of honor and James Joyce was best man. The couple plans a short honeymoon trip and will reside in Columbus.
Mr and Mrs Paul Cavote of 330 Oak Street announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy to Charles P Davis son of Mr and Mrs L A Davis of 319 Elizabeth Street. The wedding is planned for May 8 at St Andrews Church with Rev Father William Kelley officiating. Dorothy is a Columbus schools graduate and works in the Ohio Farm Bureau insurance department. Charles is a Nelsonville High School alumnus and a linesman for the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co based in Delaware.
Waltonian Chorus from Logan Ohio travels by chartered bus to Chicago for the Izaak Walton League national convention. The group, representing Ohio, will perform The Waltonian Prayer and solos Water Boy Lost Chord Sailing Home. Leader Richard Farmer directs the ensemble with the women’s trio and accompanist Mrs. Walter Prather. Dr C F Rauch attends from Philadelphia accompanying the group.
The Wee Wisdom Club held a Saturday business meeting at Patty Ray home. Members present were Patty Donahey Martha Weller Joyce Fisk Marinell Wey miller Shirley Byers and Patty Ray. Games were played and refreshments served. The next meeting will be at Joyce Fisk home on April 10.
Tri Psi sorority members hosted a farewell for Mrs. Kenneth Snider as she prepares to move to New Lexington. During the serving hour the group presented her with silver as a gift.
The Hyperion Club will gather at Mrs. John V. Wood’s residence 217 West Washington Street on Saturday at 2 p.m. Members are expected to attend and discuss upcoming activities.
Martha Circle 3 of WSCS meets at Mrs Delbert Patton's home Friday at 7 30 p m Mrs R M Brown will review the study book.
Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church gathers at Mrs William Guess Walnut Street Friday at 7 30 p m for a pot luck meal and social seating.
A poem by Goldie M. Palmer was read on WRFD Way side Inn. Ohio Supreme Court ruling may cost Perry County about 650 in value for taxation as kiln values become taxable at 50 percent instead of 75 percent as buildings. Dale Murphy and Harold Grannon, 14, were arrested for breaking and entering several Corning locations and released to their parents after a probate hearing. Harry G. Hughes, cashier of the New Somerset Bank, is hospitalized in Columbus after an operation.
Monday gathering in the church social rooms featured vice president Mrs John Herrold opening the session with devotions led by Mrs Allen Riley using This Is My Father's World. A musical program was performed by several members including Mrs Roy Backus and Mrs Dorothy McAfee.
Mrs Grace Jelch has returned from Baltimore Maryland where she spent the winter with Mrs Anna Cohn. Mrs Harry Love and daughter continued their travels visiting friends and relatives in the region.
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