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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1946

Page

2

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias District Rally Planned

Nelsonville set for Knights of Pythias District Rally Saturday night May 4 with Valley Lodge 169 hosting and delegations from nearby lodges. Bank of Knight work presentation by Franklin Lodge of Columbus. Dokey Drill Team to perform. Champion Lodge of Columbus members to attend. meeting starts 8 p.m.. luncheon after. early arrivals can use lodge club room. Also death: Hazel Duse McClain 54 of Mt. Zion dies after five weeks at Dora Hoak’s home Carbondale. survived by husband John McClain, daughter of Mt. Zion, two stepchildren Albert Duse and Fern Williams. funeral arrangements incomplete. Pythian Sisters annual inspection May 2 at K. of P. hall at 7 p.m. with Mrs Martha Albaugh of Wilkesville inspecting.

Lnelsonville Knights of Pythias Valley Lodge Bank of Knight Work Franklin’ Lodge of Columbus Champion Lodge of Columbus Bank of Knight An &A Lodge Club Sam Howe Charles Hoce Nelsonville Hazel Duse McClain Dora Hoak Carbondale Mt. Zion John McClain James Hoak Cleveland Anna Kennard New Marshfield Albert Duse Cambridge Fern Williams Pleasant City Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall York Grange Martha Albaugh Wilkesville

Elks Club Dance Planned Saturday in Nelsonville

Local Elks and guests will dance Saturday evening May 4 at the Elks Club in Nelsonville. Merrill Larason and his band from Newark will provide the music for the event.

Nelsonville Elks Club Merrill Larason Newark

Mrs Wilkinson Dies After Brief Illness in Nelsonville

Mrs Marcia M Wilkinson 74 died Monday at her daughter Abrs Ema Barstow’s Columbus home after a brief illness. She was widow of John L Wilkinson, a former Nelsonville resident, and a member of the First Methodist Church. Survived by another daughter Phyllis Norcia, Columbus. brothers Joseph Charles Grover Ailes. sister Stella Bryan, all of Columbus. nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday 2 p.m. at Warren Funeral Home with Rev. W M George. burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Marcia M. Wilkinson Ema Barstow Dayton Ave Columbus John L. Wilkinson Flrst Methodist Church Phyllis Norcia Joseph Charles Grover Ailes Stella Bryan Warren Funeral W. M. George

Minstrel Rehearsal Tonight for Pocahontas Lodge Group

Members of the Pocahontas Lodge of Murray City are called to the K P Hall tonight at 7 30 for rehearsal of the minstrel show. The notice targets all lodge participants and urges punctual attendance.

Murray City Pocahontas Lodge Murray City K. of P.I Hall

Nelsonville Women Attend National Church Assembly

Nelsonville group Mrs Julius Fischer Mrs Harry Ball Mrs Harry Jackson Mrs John Herrold and Mrs Flossie Crawford travel to Columbus for the second national assembly of the Woman's Society for Christian Service of the Methodist Church in Memorial Hall the state capital.

Nelsonville Julius Fischer Harry Ball Harry Jackson John Herrold Flossie Crawford Columbus National Assembly of the Woman's Society For Christian Service The Methodist Church Memorial Hall Capital City

Amusement tax receipts rise in peacetime mood

Washington reports a peacetime lift in tax receipts with March admissions to night clubs theaters and concerts up 5 729 400 versus wartime 1945. Internal Revenue Bureau notes total collections of 436 374 650 from admissions and jewelry taxes up 2 444 000 to 15 375 500 and domestic minor taxes rising 41 460 400 to 140 985 300.

Washington America Uncle Sam Internal Revenue Bureau Mqnor

Ravenswood News Notes and Community Events

Pfc. Lewis E. Morgan of Sandyville aided in the arrest of a Yokohama Marine who confessed to stealing 280,000 yen from a Japanese bank while posing as an inspector. Ravenswood Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars plans to install officers led by Elmer McMurray, with VFW leaders attending. Special evangelistic services begin at Walton Memorial Methodist Church, with Rev. Paul E. Sutton and Rev. W. W. Sutton preaching, and music featured. Promotion day at Baptist Church celebrates the Heritage of Our Children with Rev. Cecil Patterson. Easter message delivered by Rev. Claude Davis at Presomiers Church. Marshall Delaney, US Navy, visits before expected discharge May 15 and potential tryout with the Cincinnati Reds. Local Legion Auxiliary awards for the poppy contest, with plans to send a girl to Girls State in June. Jackson County military ball draws large crowd at Ravenswood Community Building, hosted by Ravenswood and Ripley posts. Progressive Women’s Club elects officers. Numerous local personals note visits and guests across Ravenswood and nearby towns.

Ravenswood Lewis E. Morgan Sandyville P. G. Morgan Yokohama Japan Morgan 12Th Cavalry Ravenswood Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars Odd Fellows Hall Elmer McMurray McMurray Chester Williams Charleston State Department VFW F. F. Baker Clarksburg Walton Memorial Methodist Church Paul E. Sutton W. W. Sutton Middlebourne Baptist Church Cecil Patterson Claude Davis Sistersville Presomiers Church Davis Delaney Marshall Delaney United States Navy Philadelphia Navy Yard Cincinnati Reds Billi Rector American Legion Auxiliary Terry Critchfield Frank Noll Jackson'’s Mills Jackson County Skeet Shaw

Memorial Day Dedication Set for Trimble Park

A Memorial Day dedication will be held at Trimble Township Memorial Park. The park association met in the mayor's office Monday and decided to appoint a committee to arrange a program with the American Legion for the dedicatory ceremony.

Glouster Trimble Township Memorial Park Park Association American Legion

Mrs Peugh To Join Husband on Guam

Mrs William E Peugh of Chillicothe and her daughter June Ann will join Lt Peugh on Guam around June 15. They will fly to San Francisco once the boat sailing date is released. Lieut Peugh, a West Point graduate, is assigned to headquarters Twentieth Air Force on Guam.

Glouster William E. Peugh Chillicothe June Ann Peugh Guam San Francisco Pacific Lieut Pough West Point Headquarters Twentieth Air Force

Past Noble Grands Club Meet Tuesday Evening

The Past Noble Grands Club of Jacksonville met in Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs Ira Conaway, president, led a brief business session to handle routine matters. Attendees included Mrs Clayton Roberts, Mrs Julius Bratka, Mrs Cora House holder, Mrs Sylvester House holder, Mrs William Gaskalla, Mrs Robert Meeks, Mrs Martha Kloh, Mrs Iva Conaway, and Mrs Maude Davis. Mrs Julius Bratka announced as May hostess.

Julius Bratka

Pythian Sisters Meet at K of P Hall Wednesday

Pythian Sisters will meet at K of P Hall in Glouster Wednesday evening at 6 30 o clock. A potluck supper marks the lodge’s 23rd anniversary. After the regular meeting a program will be presented to celebrate the occasion.

Glouster

Ruth McGerr Weds Wayne Peppenhaggen

Ruth McGerr and Wayne Peppenhaggen united in marriage Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Lena Strausbaugh on Republic Ave. The ceremony, performed by Rev. Eugene Brown of Glouster Methodist church, Beth of Painesville.

Glouster Wayne Peppenhaggen Mms Ruth McGerr Beth Painesville Lena Strausbaugh Republic Ave Eugene Brown Glouster Methodist Church

Noble Grands Club To Meet Thursday

The Past Noble Grands Club will meet in Odd Fellows Hall Thursday evening at 7:30 oclock. Mrs. Allison Jones and Mrs. Marie Dodson will assist as hostesses. One birthday will be observed at this meeting.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Odd Fellows Hall Allison Jones Marie Dodson

Returns From Hospital In Glouster

Mrs. C. B. Tigner brought her mother Mrs. Lusetia TDuncau home to Glouster from the Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta where she had ten days of treatments. She did not handle the trip well and remains weak. Mrs. Mary Schwinne and son Dick visited Mr. and Mrs. Orris McGee in The Plains to celebrate birthdays April 20 and 29 with a cake and chicken dinner.

Glouster C. B. Tigner Lusetia Tduncau Marietta Plains Ray Mary Schwinne Columbus Orris McGee Sherry

WSCS Holds Regular Meet in Glouster

The WSCS of the Methodist Church met in the church auditorium Thursday evening with Mrs. M. M. Bryson leading devotionals on The Fruit of the Spirit. Mrs. C. A. Pride discussed Christian Foundations in Latin America, and Mrs. E. E. Johnson gave a fine interpretation of the 23rd Psalm. refreshments were served by several members.

Glouster Methodist Church M. M. Bryson J. H. Elias C. A. Pride Latin America E. E. Johnson Trimble Thomas Williams, Jr Ansel Gamwell Tsabel Vernon Frank Seiler W. G. Hughes Goldie Willis

American Legion Holds Initiation in Glouster Stadium

At the American Legion Spring Conference in Glouster stadium a public initiation service was held outdoors. Four candidates were initiated into Frank McCann Post with the Lancaster degree team performing the ceremony as a Judge room scene played out before a large audience. Harry Simmons of Athens organized the public address system to project the event to attendees.

Glouster American Legion Glouster Stadium Frank McCann Post Lancaster Harry Simmons Athens

Methodist Class Meeting Set For Thursday Evening

The Rogers Memorial Class of the Methodist Church will gather Thursday at 7 30 in the church social rooms. An interesting program is planned for the meeting.

Glouster Rogers Memorial Methodist Church

Mary McCreanor Weds Dale Baughman in Glouster

GLOUSTER Mr and Mrs John McCreanor announce the marriage of their daughter Mary to Dale Baughman son of Mr and Mrs Lee Baughman. The ceremony notes a navy blue street length dress and blue accessories. The couple will reside in Columbus where Mr Baughman is employed.

Glouster John McCreanor Mary Dale Baughman Lee Baughman Baughman Athens Robert McCreanor Columbus Mr. Baughman

Legion and Auxiliary Plan Combined Meeting at 7:30

GLOUSTER The Ladies Auxiliary invites Legionnaires and their wives and Auxiliary members and their husbands to a joint meeting with Frank McCann Past American Legion Thursday at 7 30 PM The program on Pan Americas Each Auxiliary member should bring a pie or potato salad

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary Frank McCann American Legion Legionnaires Pan-America

Red Cross fund list omits Hollister contributor Bertha Warehime

In the recent drive for the Red Cross fund, the name of Mr. Bertha Warehime of Hollister was unintentionally omitted from the contributor list.

Glouster Red Cross Fund Bertha Warehime Hollister

Revival To Continue At Chauncey Church

Revival services at Chauncey Methodist Church continue nightly this week at 7 30. Thursday night is Workers Night with women asked to wear work dresses and aprons and men in everyday work clothes. Pastor Rev Caf frey says no slacks. Sunday attendance was good and the Young Peoples Choir led by Mrs Grace Crabtree performed special music.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Caffrey Young Peoples Chair Grace Crabtree

Protest To Be Filed by Union in Chauncey Mine

Chauncey Local 358 UMW members are urged to report at mine tipple 925 on Thursday May 2 at 10 a.m. to file a protest with the unemployment commission for unemployment funds. Floyd Karns, secretary of the local board, said the in person reporting is needed and to bring low slips from the local board. Nearby visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Wolfe and son Tommy of Lancaster and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Crabtree with Dorie Mae of Indianapolis visiting Chauncey, along with other locals visiting for family deaths and Easter.

Chauncey Chauncey Local UMW Tipple Unemployment Commission Floyd Karns Carlos Wolfe Tommy Lancaster Charles Wadley Lexington Ave Clyde Crabtree Dorie Mae Indianapolis Ind Emanuel Crabtree Flogg Phillips Frank Craig Columbus Elmer Phillipa Tillie Eddie Guy Andrew Eddie Byers Josephine Byers Detroit Mich Andrew Guy Ed Byers Bailey Run Esther Byers Andrew Guy Easter Elizabeth Horvath Giouster Louie Guy Louis Yonhoshie Modoc Esther Mary Ann Byers Dallas Farron Frank Truszka Pattie

Condition Improves as Crabtree Family Responds

Emanuel Crabtree Sr. has shown slight improvement after serious illness at home in Millfield. His sons Clyde Crabtree and Floyd Crabtree along with daughter Dorie Mae of Indianapolis and other relatives including Emanuel and Fred and Orville Crabtree traveled to Millfield to be with him during his illness.

Chauncey Emanuel Crabtree Millfield Inlaw Clyde Crabtree Dorie Mae Indianapolis Floyd Crabtree Fostoria Emanuel Reter Fred Orville

Child Injured In Porch Fall In Millfield

Norma Jean Roof, four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Orris Roof of Millfield, fell backward from a porch Saturday. Her right wrist was fractured and she was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital with her parents. Dr C N Sanders treated her with X rays, the fracture was reduced, and she was returned home.

Chauncey Norma Jean Roof

Birthday Celebrations Across Bailey Run Area

Mrs. Louis Guy hosted Easter Sunday birthday party at Bailey Run for her daughter Mary and her husband with a large cake. Attendees included Floyd and James Kisor families from Marion and Powhatan Point, Mary Kisor and Billy from Sand Ridge, and others from Bailey Run and nearby towns. A quilting session for the Ladies Aid Society is planned at Chauncey Methodist Church Thursday.

Millfield Louis Guy iMary Bailey Run Guy Floyd Kisor Marion James Kisor Charles Powhatan Point Mary Kisor Billy Sand Ridge Everett Hull Mary Sophia Louis, Jr Frank Truszka Patricia Louis Yonkoski Modoc Andy Guy Emma Guy

Mary Sullivan Joins ABC Radio Roster From NYPD Homicide Unit

Mary Sullivan director of the Police Women's Bureau retires after 35 years with the New York City force and debuts a 15 minute weekly program titled Mary Sullivan of the Homicide Squad. Script by Phillips H Lord features a dramatized account of her experiences.

New York ABC Network New York City Police Department Mary Sullivan Police Women’s Bureau Force Homicide Squad Phillips H. Lord Seth Parker

John Shafer Funeral Held In Dover Home On Sunday

Funeral services for John Shafer age 78 were held at the family residence largely attended by relatives and friends. Burial was in West Union Street Cemetery at Athens. Survived by wife and five daughters nine grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren two brothers and one sister.

Chauncey John Shafer Gilbert Courtney Lakin Dreil Goff Fred Lee Tom West Union Street Athens Earl Shafer Carl Shafer Ray Shafe Floyd Shafer Charles Shafer Kint Cemrines

Funeral of Child Elmer Phillips in Chauncey Sunday

Funeral services were conducted for Elmer Phillips seven in Chauncey by Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ. He died at the Washington County Children's Home and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery near Nelsonville. Survived by father Floyd Phillips two sisters Mary and Hazel and brothers Ray Clifford and Charles. His mother preceded him in death. Milfield Needle Club reschedules meeting to Thursday night with hostess Mrs Ida Hill urging all members to attend.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Elmer Phillips Floyd Phillips Columbus Washington County Greenlawn Nelsonville Mary Hazel Ray Clifford Charles Milfield Needle Club Ida Hill

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Millfield Church

The Monthly business and social gathering of the Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ will be hosted Friday night at Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett's home in Millfield. President Hazel Earich will lead the business session followed by devotions and a program. All members urged to attend.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of Millfield

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