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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1949

Page

13

Local Talent To Be Aired At Sunday Radio Program

Local talent over 50 will be featured on the free program A Feast for the Old Folks at the Eagles Hall Washington Street. Recording time 2 30 p m. Three Isonville citizens join the show Billy Wolfe Quince Milliran Peggy Lent Stuffiebean and the Dixie Four Quartet. Gifts for the Athens County Home residents are requested.

Nelsonville Eagles’ Hall Washington St Isonville Billy Wolfe Mner St Quince Milliran Wats St Peggy Lent Art Stuffiebean Estnut St Dixie Four Floyd Shelton Johnny Campbell Milton Bruce Clarence Jack Marty Bruce WRFD Worthington Herb Haren Willard Simonton Athens County

Ex-Resident Cloyd Evans Dies in Akron

Cloyd Evans 50 formerly of Nelsonville and Logan died in Akron. Funeral services and burial were held there. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ben Evans of Logan and survived by his wife, one son, two brothers Lawrence of Logan and Benny of Canton, and a sister Mrs. John Scott of Michigan.

Nelsonville Akron Cloyd Evans Logan Ben Evans Evans Lawrence Benny Canton John Scott Michigan

Lt Helen Pritchard Returns to Capital

Lt Helen Pritchard returned to Washington D C on Monday after a 10 day Easter visit in Nelsonville spent with her mother Mrs Jack Pritchard. Also visiting were Lt Robert Southworth and his mother Mrs Robert Southworth of Kalamazoo Michigan.

Nelsonville Helen Pritchard Wasington D. C Jack Pritchard Pritchard Robert Southworth Kalamazoo Mich

Easter social in Point Pleasant features local visitors

Local residents from West Columbia and Point Pleasant hosted and attended Easter gatherings and parties. Notables include Lois Ann Elias and Alice Ferguson among a list of guests. refreshments served to a long roster of local youths and families. multiple trips to East Liverpool and Charleston cited. Mr and Mrs Nolan Saxon and others joined relatives in Pt Pleasant. various visits to relatives noted.

West Columbia Peachie Elias Lois Ann Booth Alice Ferguson Robert Roush Point Pleasant Jack Reynolds Beard Alburtis Young Herman Kirby Francis Johnson Ruthie Russell Daisy Knopp Mildred Decker Carrol Ann Cunningham Eunice Kay Cartwright Carrol Ann Russell Etta Lou Eads Shirley J. Roush Jean Kerwood Norma May Stewart Donna Coleman Linda Sue Eads Mary Ann Russell Josephine Russell Donna Russell Susie Russell Agnes Lane Judy Bell Lane Janie Stewart Georgetta Stewart Judy Russell Charles Roush Joe Stewart Charles Coleman Tommy Knopp James Young Joseph Kirby Dickie Young Jimmie Hill Bobbie Stewart Bobbie Spears Larry Spears Russell Young Doris Eads Bertha Cartwright Peggie True Sarah Dickens Lorina Johnson East Liverpool Ohio Ben O. Roush Delbert Stover Charleston Charles ©. Neville Billy Perry Mason Grover Neville Nolan Saxon Jimmie Frank Wooten Bern Wooten Pt. Pleasant Vernie Coleman Robert Lee Mr. Lee Helen E. Roush

Philorodian Lodge 157 Holds Annual Inspection

One hundred fifty Masons from 22 lodges attended Philorodian Lodge 157 FaAM annual inspection at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville. Glenn Allen led the degree conferral on Judge Verner Metcalf after a 6 p.m. dinner by the Eastern Star. Marietta deputy grand master was visiting.

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge 157 Fa&am Masonic Temple Order of the Eastern Star Christian Church Glenn Allen Verner Metcalf Marietta Athens Morgan Washington Philadorian Lodge Philodorian Lodge

Benefit Cage Game Set Between Carbon Hill Alumni and Nelsonville

A Friday night fundraiser at the Carbon Hill gymnasium features a basketball game at 8 p.m. between the Carbon Hill alumni and the Nelsonville All Stars. Proceeds will go to the Carbon Hill Long Stretch basketball team to buy equipment.

Carbon Hill Nelsonville All Stars Carbon Hill Longstretch

Local Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Graduations

Concord residents share a Sunday visit lineup including Mr and Mrs Fil mer Russell and Martha. John Moore of Columbus hosts Myrtle Russell and family. Other gatherings include Sayres and Harveys with Grace Sayre. Bruntons visit Dixon. Easter guests from Oxford and Columbus. George Chapman Jr serving in Guam earns Murbo Admin School diploma.

Concord Filmer Russell Martha Catherine Riley John Moore Columbus Myrtle Russell James Vercoe Curtis Harvey Frank Cole Frank Sayre Grace Sayre Everett Brunton Donna Grace Dixon Betty Sayre Leone Chapman Cecil Antle First Methodist Church Athens Adrian Sayre Wayne, Ohio Leonard Love Lee Voylesong Pfe George Chapman, Jr Guam Murbo George Chapman Bob Sayre Oxford Mich Orland Dick Sayre Anne Howard Margie Howard

Taken to hospital after leg injury in Columbus

Bob Tipton Jr. of 620 Poplar Street was taken to White Cross Hospital in Columbus on Tuesday for treatment of a leg injury.

Nelsonville Bob Tipton, Jr Poplar St White Cross Hospital Columbus

Twenty three displaced to arrive in Boston on Mercy-all

Twenty three displaced persons are scheduled to arrive in Boston Thursday aboard the transport Mercy-all, headed for homes in Ohio.

Washington Boston Mercy Ohio

Nelsonville DAR Chapter Notes Meeting May Tea Guest Speaker

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR met at the regent’s home with 14 members. Reports on a south DAR meeting were given. Next meeting May 16 at Miss Bertha Nixon’s country home with officer installation. Annual tea April 30 at 2 pm at Little House with Dr. John C. Baker as guest speaker. Many local members and families listed from Ohio locations.

Little House John C.baker Ohio University

Rainbow Class Meeting at Mrs Georgia Foughtys Home

The Rainbow Class of the Christian Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Georgia Foughty on Walnut Street Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Rainbow Class The Christian Church Georgia Foughty Walnut St

Easter Sunday Visit At Wachenschwanz Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Wachenschwanz and their sons hosted guests at their home on Easter Sunday including Mr and Mrs Paul Wachenschwanz and their son Gary along with sons Robert and Bernard Carroll.

Lee Kimberly Karl Wachenschwanz Sharon Hazel Ohio Richard Jones Milton Orr Childers Marion Robert Wachenschwanz Stephen Sue Ellen Steubenville Charles* Wachenschwanz and Robert and Bernard Carroll Paul E. Wachenschwanz Gary

Smog Duplication Effort Hovers Over Donora

More than 90 people remained ill and a dozen residents left Donora as government experts attempted to duplicate the smog conditions blamed for 22 deaths last fall. Doctors report hoarseness sore throats and coughs as the Public Health Service works to determine if the October suffocation cases were caused by smoke and fog.

Donora Public Health Service

Little Girl Says She Has No Healing Powers

Shirley Anne Martin, 11, told a radio and TV audience from Syracuse that she cannot heal anyone and has no powers. Reporters note a broken St Ann statuette in her home appeared to shed tears after she kissed it.

New York Shirley Anne Martin Syracuse N. Y St. Ann

Hemlock visitors and relatives gather for weekend

Mrs Bertha San of Crooksville visits at the Davis home along with Henry and Margaret Russell of Crooksville and Kenneth Coal of McConnesville. Numerous connections from Columbus Shawnee and New Lexington attend or host gatherings and a funeral for Cleave Woolery in Logan.

Hemlock Bertha Sanborn Crooksville Davis Henry Russell Margaret Russell Kenneth Coal McConnesville Charles Rape Alice Columbus Ry Tharp Homer Tharp Rheba Lou James McCoy Dickie Marthabelle Turner Cleave Woolery Logan Margaret Higgins Shawnee Delmar Lehman Jessie Lehman Effie Richards Kenneth Paul Nash Pauline Sweltzer New Lexington Florence Hines Elsie Hines White Cross Hospital Wallace Brice Tharp

Business Girls Club Party at Mrs Myrtle Christopher’s

The Business Girls Class of the Christian Church will hold a party on Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Myrtle Christopher in Adams.

the Christian Church Myrtle Christopher, Adams

Garden Club Seeks Attendees for Ron Esler Show

Garden Club members may attend the Ron Esler show in Middlepa i by contacting club president Mrs. E for assistance. The notice urges members to reach out to organize attendance and support for the event.

Garden Club Ron Esler Middlepa

Central PTA Meeting With Plastic Demonstration

The Central PTA will meet Thursday at 3 pm in Building A. OC R. Tomlinson's sixth grade will lead the program with a plastic demonstration.

Central Pta Thursda OC R. Tomlinson

Golden Rule Sunday School Class Entertained at Church

Members of the Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church will be entertained Thursday at 7 30 p m by Mrs Mary Louise Weller assisted by Mrs Mario Hysell Miss Florence Hick Mrs Lucia Weaver Mrs Frances Stage and Mrs rie Glenn Mrs Lilian Butts Mrs Lillian Worthington and Mrs Ruth Patton will present a program.

Golden Rule The Methodist Church Mary Louise Weller Weller Mario Hysell Misa Florence Hick Lucia Weaver Frances Stage Rie Glenn Lilian Butts Lillian Worthington Ruth Patton

Weekend visits from Columbus residents span Easter

Mr and Mrs Potter Bennett and Mr and Mrs Earl Baker hosted in Columbus on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr Earl Butterman and Mr Edward Campbell also visited Mrs C C Ervin. Ben Ervin, Columbus, spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Edward Ervin. Miss Donnie Simonton of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs Don Simonton here over the weekend.

Potter Bennett Columbus Earl Baker Earl Butterman Edward Campbell C. C. Ervin Ben Ervin Edward Ervin Donnie Simonton Don Simonton

Alfred Alfred Grange initiates ten members on April 14

Alfred Grange conferred the third and fourth degrees on ten applicants including Scott Snodgrass Leon Snodgrass Bobby Robinson Jewell Carr and the Carr family. A Mother’s Day program was planned for April 28 with an exhibit entry for the Meigs fair. Refreshments served to 33 members and several visitors.

Alfred Alfred Grange Scott Snodgrass Leon Snodgrass Bobby Robinson Jewell Carr Charles Carr Thelma Carr Arthur Spencer F E. Woode Dana Swartz J. M. Bentz Harold Henderson Dayton Lee Henderson Maxine Guthrie Columbus Harry Guthrie Earl Davis Mr. Davis Elva Davis First Baptist Church Parkersburg Charles D. Woode Clair R. Burson Catharine Woode Athens Helen Woode

H R Davis of Hemlock Dies at 85

Harry R. Davis of Hemlock aged 85 died at his home after a four month illness. He served Hemlock as mayor marshal and a school board member. Surviving daughters Nina Kayle and Glenna Williams and one grandson Nolan Williams. Funeral at Hemlock Methodist Church Friday at 1 30 pm with Maplewood Cemetery interment. Independent Old Fellows Lodge will conduct services at the Williams home Thursday at 5 pm.

Corning Harry R. Davis Hemlock Davis Independent Order of Red Men Connect Board of Education Mravis Nina Kayle Congo Glenna Williams Nolan Williams Columbus Jack Williams Hemlock Methodist Church Owen Pumley Maplewood Cemetery New Lexington Independent Old Fellows Lodge No. 699 Williams Spm

Intoxication Charges Entered in Fort Hillery Court

Four arraignments on intoxication complaints were heard in Fort Hilleary court. Keplar of local and Harry Foley of Donaville pled guilty and were fined $10 plus costs and sent to Athens County Jail pending settlement. John Freer and Chauncey Fout also paid $10 and costs each.

Nelsonville Fort Hilleary Keplar Harry Foley Donaville Athens County John Freer Chauncey Fout

Mother Is Illness Leads to Toledo Trip

Mrs Dwight Kulh was called to Toledo on Thursday due to the illness of her mother Mrs Charles Chapman who on April 5 underwent surgery in Toledo City Hospital.

Nelsonville Dwight Kulh Toledo Charles Chapman Toledo City Hospital

Mineral Springs Lore and Promised Waters Across Ages

Year after year people seek mineral springs to drink and bathe in miraculous waters. The article recalls Lourdes and Thronion legends where Hercules drank and bathed for eternal youth, mentioning QGEO-MINERAL and Quick's Drug Store mail orders.

Lourdes France Greece Hercules

GEO MINERAL advertisement offer for health relief

Urges readers to buy GEO MINERAL at drugstores. promises a money back guarantee if not 100 percent satisfied after one week. Claims benefits including improved appetite sleep and energy. Pricing listed as 1 bottle 1.10 or 6 for 6 with an address in Athens Ohio.

Athens Court St Ohio Nature Hipocrates UW Row Geo-Mineral

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Dana Andrews Anl Palmer Louis Jourdan Jane Wyatt Norman Lloyd Enterprise Studios Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Arnold Manoff Lewis Milestone Orpheum Canon City Anabel Shaw Jimmy Millican Mary Meade Charles D- Brown Robert Rice Dayl Stephenson Charles F. Riesner Burk Symon Fred Nielo, JR An Eagle Lion Films Zam Pitts Slim Summerville Kathleen Howard Brenda Forbes Elyse Knox Dick Clayton Capital Brandwene Nelsonyville Nelsonville Social Notes Ead ‘ Travel Lal Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling CO H. R. Davis McGregor Washable Sport P. O James H. Wilson First National Bank Roosevelt Warm Springs Georgia Jack Wright Economy Drug Co Anderson Kenmore SEARS Sears and Save
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