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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1953

Page

12

Stone Rites Planned for Mrs. Sue A. Stone

Mrs. Sue A. Stone 71 wife of Stanley Stone of 240 Eula lia Ave died at 4 55 p m Sunday in Crestline at her son in law and daughter home where she had been taken for care She had been in ill health a native of Athens County and lived many years in Hocking County before moving to Pataskala They returned to Logan seven years ago Final rites set for 2 p m Wednesday at Heinlein funeral home Rev R B Wilson to officiate burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Body remains at funeral home until after services Surviving: husband four daughters two sisters seven grandchildren.

Athens County Hocking County Pataskala Logan Methodist Church Lloyd Burns Richmond, O C. L. Carpenter Saginaw Mich Paul Bennington Granville Minnie Kennard A. J1. Jones Athens Heinlein Funeral R. B. Wilson Oak Grove Cemetery

Leon Resident David Matheny Dies After Illness

David B. Matheny, 68, of Leon Route 2, died Monday after a four year illness. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Church with Rev. Wilford Durst officiating. burial in the church cemetery. He was born September 25, 1885, in Leon, son of the late W. H. and Ann Ferguson Matheny, and a Pine Grove Church member. Survivors include his wife Myrtle. three sons Ferry of Columbus, Virgil Ray and Harry at home. three daughters Vesta Leota and Sylvia at home. one brother W. M. Matheny of Leon. three sisters Lizzie Herdman, Anna Herdman of Leon, and Cora Thomas of Middleport. and one grandson. Friends may call at the Matheny home.

Point Pleasant Pine Grove David B. Matheny Leon Route 2 Wilford Durst Mr. Matheny Leon W. H. Matheny Ann Ferguson Matheny Myrtle Matheny Ferry Matheny Columbus Virgil Ray Matheny Harry Matheny Vesta Leota

New Lexington Community Notes Highlight Events

The 14th annual Somerset Civic Association banquet will feature Attorney Glenn Kreider of Newark at Little Phil Inn on Thursday. Moxahala High School seniors present Comin Around the Mountain on April 17. Mrs. Helen Vandebark of Zanesville speaks to Crooksville BPW in the business men's room Wednesday evening. Larry E. Williams USN, son of Mr and Mrs Williams, returns to USS DeHaven which served in Wonson and was a sitting duck during the Indian landing. Victor Glenn, missionary from Indiana, speaks at San Toy Methodist Church on April 25. Mrs. James A. Kerch, Perry County home demonstration agent, resigns effective May 15. New Lexington High seniors present It Is Mignonette on Friday.

New Lexington Somerset Civic Association Little Phil Inn Glenn Kreider Newark Moxahala High School Helen Vandebark Zanes Ville Crooksville Business and Professional Women Larry E. Williams USN Lewis Williams USS DeHaven Wonson Victor Glenn Indiana San Toy Methodist James A. Kerch Perry County New Lexington High School

Reedsville WSCS April Meeting Highlights and Local Notices

Mrs Ina Massar hosted the WSCS in April. Ted Reed Jr spoke to 4 H Club members on educational programs Saturday. Mary Ann Barringer led the program. Maxine Reed played piano. The Garden Club postponed for a month. Cemetery association annual meeting held at the school with officers elected: Kate L Kibble secretary treasurer Warren Pickens Ben F Buckley. Several residents and visitors were noted including Irene and Mrs M A Hall Long Bottom with daughter, plus other listed locals and travelers.

Reedsville Ina Massar WSCS Ted Reed, Jr Mary Ann Barringer Maxine Reed Chloe Mills Cemetery Association Kate L. Kibble Warren Pickens Ben F. Buckley M. A. Hall Long Bottom Irene M. J. Benedum Joppa Dorothy Bowman Parkersburg Jean Collins Danny Brenda Doris Blake Jersey Ohio Elmer Blake Blake Irene Brawley Paul Basin A. D. Arnott Little Hopkins Rex Osborn Bernard Smalley Donna Jean Kibble Columbus E. M. Ruth Lucy Burden Rockland Arthur Hetzer

Columbus Man Fined For Speeding By Mayor

Logan Everett Graves, 34, of Columbus, was fined $10 plus costs by Mayor Roger Friend after a speeding charge filed by the State Highway Patrol.

Columbus Logan Everett Graves Cone Roger Friend State Highway Patrol

Thorpe files cross petition for divorce in Hocking County

Mary Frances Thorpe files a cross petition for divorce against Ray J. Thorpe in Hocking County Common Pleas Court seeking custody of the minor children alimony child support and other equitable relief.

Logan Cross Hocking County

Fourteen sign up for advanced first aid class

The Red Cross chapter hosts an evening meeting at 7 pm in its rooms. Participants include Dr. Frederick Blume and fourteen named registrants. Instructor Mrs. Helen Holzapfel notes the course runs 12 hours over three weeks and is open to those who completed standard first aid.

Logan Red Cross Frederick Blume Bill Mack Jack Daugherty Floyd Hiles Vivian Hiles Paul Warner Alberta St. Clair Vera Johnson Earlene Schubert Katie McCandlish Louise Burgess Julia Shaw Elizabeth Sehorr Ruth Ward

Students Plan Senior Play at Murray City High

Murray City High School's senior class stages No More Homework on Friday April 17. The cast includes Wanda Campbell Nina Canter Mary Ann Lauriskey Martina Sorrell Charles Barnes James Irwin Mildred Gill Ted Sabo Roger Barber Marcey Meredith Patt Sorrell Rodney Bookman Sheila Shelton Charles Grinstead Marie Neel Willard Orndorf and John Antle. Miss Mabel LeFever directs with senior class sponsor duties.

Murray City Murray City High School Wanda Campbell Nina Canter Mary Ann Lauriskey Martina Sorrell Charles Barnes James Irwin Mildred Gill Ted Sabo Roger Barber Marcelyn Meredith Patt Sorrell Rodney Bookman

First Aid Workers Plan Thursday Meeting in Logan

The Civilian Defense First Aid Station will convene at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Red Cross Chapter Rooms. Mr and Mrs Robert Mohler Betty Mercer and Judy Hutchison will present accident problems for the group. Larry Holzapple chairs the week and drafts rules for committees. All trained first aid personnel are invited.

Logan Red Cross Robert Mohler Betty Mercer Judy Hutchison Larry Holzapfel

Baptist Youth Rally At Rio Grande S Midport

District Youth Rally of Baptist young people at Rio Grande drew attendees from Midport including Sandra Fultz Linda Beaver Ronnie Beaver Herman Taylor Gail Stumbo Marilyn Miller Betty Kloes Myrna Russell Winona Kader Margaret Hoyt Eddie Kitchen with Rev Claremont F Hoyt and Clifford Stumbo. A Youth Jamboree featured dinner at 5 30 p m and a program with entertainment.

Middleport Rio Grande Sandra Fultz Linda Ronnie Beaver Herman Taylor Gail Stumbo Marilyn Miller Betty Kloes Myrna Russell Winona Kader Margaret Hoyt Eddie Kitchen Claremont F. Hoyt Clifford Stumbo

Death from collision at suburban crossing claims A K Shropshire

A K Shropshire, 48, was killed Monday when his truck collided with a locomotive at a suburban crossing near Dayton. The accident prompted investigations by local authorities and railway safety officials.

Dayton A. K. Shropshire

Cincinnati Livestock Prices and Market Report

In Cincinnati the livestock market shows varied movement for different cuts. Hogs steady to higher with sows in demand, cattle prices mixed with steers and yearlings steady to weak, cows and calves steady, bulls weak to lower, and vealers steady around 24 to 27 dollars per hundredweight. Sheep demand light with limited testing.

Advertising Dial 31242

An abbreviated classified item repeats dialing contact 31242 for advertising inquiries. The fragment emphasizes a numeric contact line without additional details or context.

Luella Sanders Stiles An Ohio Pioneer Woman

Luella Sanders Stiles daughter of Ezra and Huldah Sanders was born June 9 1885 at Hemlock Grove Meigs County Ohio and died April 31 1953 at age 67 She married Selima Stiles in Pomeroy Ohio on November 2 1889 Their son Home died in infancy She joined several churches in Ohio and later Central Avenue Methodist in Athens She belonged to the Daughters of Union Veterans and was praised as a devoted wife loyal friend patriotic and Christian The obituary notes a sister Maude Sanders and other relatives with reflections on faith immortality and heavenly peace

Luella Sanders Stiles Ezra and Huldah ‘Thormaon Sanders Hemlock Grove Meigs County Onlo Selima Stiles Pomeroy Ohio Home Cumberland Presbyterian Church Harrisonville MF Methodist Church Wellston Athens Central Avenue Order of the Daughters of Union Veterans Stiler Hushband FC Saunders Charles Thormaon Kenova West Virginia Stiles Heavenly Father

Awnings and tonic ad offer in Athens listings

An old advertisement promotes Ostrex Tonic Tablets at $1.10 and urges orders for awnings from Paul Fiske at 23 N Capgress Athens. Contact DIAL 31490 for estimates and drugstore availability in Athens and nearby Gallagher and Primney stores.

Athens Gallahers Paul Fiske Capgress

Market Steady as Cattle Prices Aid Demand at Point Pleasant

Market generally active across grades with last week’s levels. No strictly choice cattle offered. some low to high choice steers sold 18.50 to 21.90 with commercial 16.90 to 18.50 and utility 14.00 to 16.00. Cows active and steady from 11.00 to 14.00 for canners and cutters. good cows 14.00 to 17.00. Hogs top 21.25 to 21.80 per 100 pounds. heavier 18.50 to 21.00. Shoats 21.00 to 25.00 per cwt. Veal calves top 25.20 to 26.00. mediums 22.90 to 24.00.

Point Pleasant

Cincinnati eggs and poultry wholesale price survey

Cincinnati wholesale prices list several egg grades and poultry items with ranges for white brown and mixed egg types. It notes current receipts, case exchanges, and varying percentages across product categories including fryers heavy hens light roosters and butter and potatoes with price per unit ranges.

Cincinnati U.S

Buick and trailer sale notices in Athens and Carrollton area

Classified items list two vehicles and a trailer for sale. A one owner Buick with new tires and battery check available via Smoky Hutchison at 475 Richland Ave. A 71-foot house trailer with two rooms is offered by Athens Buick Co. via contact numbers 31565 and 21043.

BUICK Smoky Hutchison Richland Ave Athens Buick Co

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First Aid Baptist Varkets Cincinnate Livestock USDA Carl J. Sylvester Maude Sandersoo Victor Harold Goddard Bartlett McKee Drug CO Stewart Sligh School Tri-County Dairymen's League Joe WC. Midkiff Marietta Chemical Products Co Union St Uhlman Court St Presbyterian Church Clifford & Baker Motors W. State Street Point Pleasant Livestock Willys Jely Willys Station Gail Watkins Equip. Co. FE Mercury Platt Hudson Sales & Service W. Union St Pronne Plymouth Holie Grocery Highway 145 Carpenter Ponte Latart Fails Marion Glenn H. Woods Zeit Ford 6 Pickup Co Gerald Beckiey Albany Dave SAVE Athens Auto Parts Carpenter and Lancaster Sia Toth Car Don Sehall Wooster Landis Gulf Service Walter Gambill McArthur Onie Rt. 2 Auto Service Tiik Busil BROWN G. N. Court Sidial KRAFT Rawleigh City of Athens Rawleigh's Freeport Victor Hubler Parker Tire Shop Claude F Weaver Bloomingville McKinley Ave Singer Sewing Machine Co Jerry Baughman Sunnyside Dr Ohio Valley Exterminator Co Wolfe Hardware Chesser Farm Supply Union Street Hocking Valley Rug Cleaners Dial 2081 McClain Welding Service Moore Ave Bryant and Weir-Myer Monte Davis W. Carpenter St Dial Johnson & West Depot St C. R White Auto Insurance D. M. Goddard E. State St A. C. Stratton N. Shannon Jackson Hall Woodland Farms Julius Wicks Jacksonville Syracuse James Morris Racine D. D James LeMay Rt. 1 Dolph Burke Carpenter Hampshire Fred Heavener E. H. Morse W. Harmon Hereford Melvin Morris Ernest Baughman Jake Chaunrey Mr. Simonton Woman Fork Dishwashing Petys Mulberry Inn KB Mulberry St James Ogdin Dexter Onio Ehrler Hatchery Indian Rivers New Hampshire New Timothy Ath Cali Coomvile Athens Rendering Div Dickson Rendering Co., Inc Buik Garden Seed Enlow Wayne Feed T. Kincade Willow Creek South Canaan Road White's Mill Call Timothy Hay Charles Daugherty Athens Rt Kenneth Elliott New Marshfield Bliss Triumphs John Lockhart Cal John Slater & Son THE Plains Columbia Portland Laboratr Dean Chevrolet FORD OLDS DODGE Studebaker Willys Universal Roger Lean Bardin Brothers Union Structural Steel Hooper St Ronald Martin Zeleski Archie Stanley Chauncey Messenger GMC Blaettnar Pomeroy, Ohio Philco Seigar E. Main St Logan, O E. State Algeo Motor Sales Athens Building Materials Co RED Ram Dancuerry Amer Inc DeSoto Dwight Adams Charles Stratton Ray Meredith State St
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