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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1947

Page

2

R J Asbeck to Head Hocking Valley Brewery

Nelsonville directors elect R J Asbeck as head of Hocking Valley Brewery at a stockholders meeting. In Monday actions, Edward Faas was named vice president and Edward Aiban secretary treasurer, for one year. Directors authorize equipment installation and ongoing rehabilitation to open the plant at the earliest date. Attorney Irvin Stirgwolt led the organization. stock aims to reach a $100,000 subscription soon. Other directors include Lew Woods Harry N Raden Fred Wolf Ray Palermo A. B ells Tom Price.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Jackson Re R. J Edward Faas Edward Aiban Irvin Stirgwolt Columbus CPA Lew Woods Harry N. Raden Fred Wolf Rny Palermo A. Bells Athens Tom Price Logan

Driver Fined $50 and Costs

Nelsonville driver William Forbes faced mayor's court after pleading innocent to carrying passengers for hire without a PACO permit. He changed to guilty and paid 50 dollars plus costs. other locals like William Badwell James Woods and Charles McCall appeared for intoxication or traffic infractions with fines ranging from 10 to 50 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Dudley Crider State Commission Oral Daugherty William Forbes William Badwell Athens County James Woods Kimberly Charles McCall Lancaster

Past Resident Dies in Beaumont Texas

Oscar Bingman of Nelsonville reports the death of his brother C. W. Bingman in Beaumont Texas from a heart attack. Former Coolville resident and South Park Schools superintendent in Beaumont, he leaves wife Lorene Pollock and brothers Ernest C A Glouster Elmer Leo Everett of Athens and sisters Mrs Frost Coolville Mrs Gibbs and Mrs Shafer of Athens. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Nelsonville Oscar Bingman C. W. Bingman Beaumont Texas Bingman Coolville South Park Lorene Pollock Ernest C. A Glouster Elmer Leo Everett Athens W. A. Frost John Gibbs Floyd Shafer

Machine Shop Class Plans Presentation

Nelsonville high school senior machine shop class sponsors the Georgia Crackers radio show appearance tonight at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium, announced by organizers.

Nelsonville Georgia Crackers WHKC

Meeting Change Presby Missionary SocietyNelsonville

The Presbyterian Missionary Society meeting rescheduled from Thursday to Friday will be held at Mrs. E. J. Kesinger's home 63 E. Columbus St. The change was announced today.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Missionary Society E. J. Kessinger E. Columbus St

Sand Ridge Resident Dies At Age 81

Nelsonville Thomas Shumway age 81 died late Tuesday night at his son Frank’s Sand Ridge home. Survived by five sons Frank Millfield Harrold Arthur Willis Gerrald and three daughters Mae Dishong Della Schultz and Stella Stanley. Burial planned in Glouster. He had lived in the area his entire life.

Nelsonville Thomas Shumway Frank Sand Ridge Harrold Glouster Shumway

Nu Phi Mu to Open Nelsonville Chapter Promoting Youth Social Service

Mrs. Martha Gillmore of Nu Phi Mu travels from Kansas City to Nelsonville to plan a new junior chapter of the international sorority for girls 16 to 21. The organization emphasizes social cultural and educational activities with bi monthly meetings and annual contests. The Nelsonville installation is tentatively scheduled for a Saturday evening with Elizabeth Annas assisting.

Nelsonville Martha Gillmore Nu Phi Mu Sorority Kansas City Beta Sigma Phi Nu Phi Mu United States Canada Nughi Mu Gillmore New Lexington Crooksville Elizabeth Annas

Wilson Named Construction Engineer for Division Six

J W Dyke Wilson 82 Chatham Rd Columbus was appointed construction engineer for Division Six of the State Highway Department. The division HQ covers Central Ohio including Franklin and is in Delaware. A Nelsonville native, Wilson was former county engineer and longtime Athens County Republican chair. He is the son of Mrs Thomas Wilson of W Washington St. local.

Nelsonville J. W. “Dyke” Wilson Chatham Rd Columbus State Highway Department Ohio Franklin Delaware Wilson Athens County Republican Executive Committee Thomas Wilson Washington St

Shoe Workers Plan Citizens Mass Meeting in Nelsonville

The local shoe workers union calls a citizens mass meeting at the High School Auditorium Thursday at 8 p.m. Walter Tigner, union president, says the meeting will present phases of the labor dispute at the local factory, ongoing since January 15.

Workers’ Union Citizens Walter Tigner

Nelsonville Social Notes Honor for William D. Burch on Leave

Mrs. Hazel Burch hosted a chicken dinner at High Street for her son William D. Burch E.M. 3ee on leave from the U.S. Wyoming base. Guests included Luther Burch Jr Michael Canter Jacqueline Burch Joe Burch Jimmy Burch and the hostess. Dean is stationed overseas and will return May 13.

Nelsonville Hazel Burch High St William D. Burch Luther Burch, Jr Michael Canter Sugar Creek Joe Burch Jacqueline Jimmy Burch Dean U.S. Wyoming

Circle Four WSCS meets at Rose Cook home

Circle No. 4 of WSCS led by Mrs. Jack Pritchard will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Rose Cook’s home 649 Poplar Street. Mrs. Joe B. Davis will introduce the India study book and members are asked to bring sales stamps.

WSCS Jack Pritchard Rose Cook Poplar St Joe B. Davis India

Pythian Sisters Plan Evening Meeting and Pot Luck Lunch

After the Pythian Sisters meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. a pot luck lunch will be served. Members are invited to bring a dish to share and enjoy fellowship after the session.

Pythian Sisters

Birthday Surprise for Gertie Ray at Home

Neighbors gathered Monday night at Gertie Rays home to celebrate her birthday with gifts and two large cakes. Refreshments were shared with Hazel Godenschwager Hazel Verity Margie Cook Lucille Steenrod Minnie Scott Ela Linton Mary Powers Alma Ruscoe Lena Young Garnet Withern Irene Hoskins Mary Pedigo Virginia Boland Betty Wintermute Phyliss Schenz Lillian Young and Margaret Wend. Absentees sending presents included Mrs. Mary Copeland Mrs. Mary Sayres Mrs. Zelma Godenschwager Mrs. Sylvia Pedigo and Mrs. Emma Gibson.

Gertie Ray Hazel Godenschwager Hazel Verity Margie Cook Lucille Steenrod Minnie Scott Ela Linton Mary Powers Alma Ruscoe Lena Young Garnet Withern Irene Hoskins Mary Pedigo Virginia Boland Betty Wintermute Phyliss Schenz Lillian Young Margaret Wend

New Two Way Radio System Ordered by Nelsonville Police

Nelsonville police acquire a new two way radio system after Service and Safety Director Vern Coakley signed a contract with a Chicago firm. Delivery is expected in about 45 days and the police car was placed in commission yesterday.

Nelsonville Vern Coakley Chicago

Shafer Funeral Rites Planned for Thursday

Nelsonville C D Shafer well known businessman and civic leader died Monday after a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at the family home 116 Fayette Street Thursday at 2 p.m. by Rev William M George pastor of the First Methodist Church.

Nelsonville C. D. Shafer Fayette St William M. George First Methodist Church

Sunday School Class To Organize Work

NELSONVILLE The Junior Department of the Methodist Sunday School will meet at the church Thursday at 6 30 p m for organization of children's work Mrs Harry Ball leads the group.

Nelsonville Methodist Sunday School Harry Ball

Kiwanis Hears Cancer Control Drive Report

In Glouster the Kiwanis Club held a dinner and meeting at the Hotel Gordon. Ray White and Merrill Ogg reported Athens County’s cancer control drive with a $9000 county quota and an estimated $600 for Glouster. They план to organize house to house canvassing with women’s groups.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Cincinnati Bible Seminary Daniel Teater Church of Christ Ray White Merrill Ogg Kiwanis Athens County James Settles Porter Dugan Dan Kovach Joe Williams W. R. Balderson E. D. Coffman Clyde Sellars George H. Campbell Richard Guinther John Davis Supt. L. G. DeLong B. R. Angle Enlon Grubbs

Social Visits and Church Meeting In Glouster

GLOUSTER Cailers hosted Rex Ordin dorf Columbus Herbert Morin Malta guests. Stella Witham Chauncey visited Dr and Mrs W D Witham. Earl Spray Newark spent weekend with his parents William Winefordner. The Women s Council of the Church of Christ meets in church social rooms Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Glouster Cailers Frank Butts Rex Orndorf Columbus Herbert Morin Malta Stella Witham Chauncey W. D. Witham Earl Spray Newark William Winefordner Women's Council of the Church of Christ

Circle F to Convene Glouster Church of Christ Meeting

Circle F Class of the Church of Christ will meet tonight at 7 30 p m in Glouster. Members are urged to attend the service and discussion on church affairs and community duties.

Glouster Church of Christ

Missionary Meet to Be Held at Nazarene Church

In Nelsonville the Nazarene Church on Adams Street hosts a Jackson zone missionary convention with sessions at 2 30 and 7 30 p m Thursday. Rev T H Arnott presides and Rev Harvey S Galloway Columbus district superintendent and Mrs Galloway attend along with delegations from Jackson zone churches. Special speakers include Rev and Mrs P A Torgrimson recently named Peru missionaries who will depart in May.

Nelsonville T. H. Arnott Nazarene Church Adams St Jackson Zone Harvey S. Galloway Columbus Central Ohio Galloway P. A. Torgrimson Peru

Recreation Commission Will Meet Tonight

Nelsonville recreation committee members will gather at the office of Dr. L. E. Butts tonight at 8 30 p m for a scheduled meeting as announced.

Recreation Commission Nelsonville Nelsonville Recreation

Tri-State Camp Banquet Highlights From Ohio Event

Five students from Cincinnati Bible Seminary presented a program of speaking and music at the Church of Christ Auditorium. The group also met with the Kiwanis Club at Hotel Gordon. They departed Tuesday for Norfolk Virginia for the next engagement. A total of 189 youths and leaders attended the Tri-State Camp banquet in the High School Auditorium Friday evening. Richard Jones and Eileen Peugh led the fellowship after dinner. Charles Devore of Ripley and Don Hinkle of Portsmouth spoke. The Women's Council of the church prepared and served the banquet under Mrs. E. K. Peugh.

Glouster Cincinnati Bible Seminary Church of Christ Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Norfolk High School Richard Jones Eileen Peugh Charles Devore Ripley Don Hinkle Portsmouth Women's Council of The Church E. K. Peugh

Mrs Dulaney Dies in Florida

Mrs Hannah Dulaney widow of F P Dulaney died at her son Harley’s home in Miami Florida in her late eighties. She is survived by three sons Harley Ray and Alonzo all of Miami two daughters Elma Keller Columbus and Agnes Lewis Asheville three grandchildren. The Dulaney family were long time Glouster residents later moving to Columbus.

Columbus Agnes Lewis Asheville N.C Alta McCormick Dulaneys Glouster Dulaney

Trimble High School Alumni Meet Tonight in Glouster

GLOUSTER Jacksonville Trimble High School Alumni Association will meet at the high school today at 7 p.m. Alumni from J.T. High,Trimble and Jacksonville high schools are invited. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT C. L. Jones of New Marshfield Ohio is administrator with the will annexed of Anna E. Jones deceased Athens County Ohio creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated April 17 1947. FRANCIS D. WHITE Probate Judge 4-23-47 3otw

Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble J.T. High School Trimble Jacksonville C. L. Jones New Marshfield Ohio Anna E. Jones Athens County Francis D. White

NHS Admits Five Juniors At Assembly

Glouster High School initiated five junior students into the National Honor Society during a Wednesday morning assembly in the high school auditorium. Seniors led the ceremony, with board members detailing membership criteria based on scholarship leadership character and service.

Glouster Glouster High School Robert Chute David Byers Sharon Rose Barbara Dunlevy Roy Dean Rogers John Drury Davis

Homecoming Committee to Meet in Glouster Tonight

The Glouster Homecoming Committee will convene in the mayor’s office Friday at 8 p.m. to review progress on fundraising and discuss event planning. Church representatives are urged to attend to report on plans for church participation.

Glouster

Moose Meet Slated

The Women of the Moose plan an 8 p.m. lodge meeting in Moose Hall followed by a social hour and pot luck lunch chaired by Mrs. Mary Muerth.

Glouster Women of the Moose Moose Hall Mary Muerth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News R. J. Asbeck Hocking Valley Brewery Grange Everett Carbaugh York Grange York Township Marie Hoskins Lena Huddy Cleo Whitmore Vergene Bumgardner Venice Brown Marie Orpheum Nelsonville Roy Rogers Oonave George Gabby” Hayes Dale Evans Nolan Ona Sons OF the Pioneers Republic Picture Son OF the Guardsman Majestic Onville Americas Dorothy Arturo Lamour Ve Cordova Mexico Patric Knowles Ann Dvorak George Rigaud Natalie Schoter Phildvait Rasnemy Billy Daniels Guedalajora Mitchell Leisen Shoe Workers State Citizen Mass Meeting Nelsonville Social Notes Nn-Maid Hosiery Co Philadelphia DuPont Brandwene NHS Freda Marie Summers Sarah Jayne Witham Lanella Jonas Lavonda Dee Sauriers Nature Carter Glouster Cleaners Glouster, O James H. Wilson First National Bank Bldg Telephone Carole Ring Carole King Surf Atlas Store
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