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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1947

Page

7

Society Meets At Addington's For Program

Mrs Dennis Addington hosted the Shel ton Missionary Society at her Trimble home. The evening focused on youth topics with a panel on Church and Youth Home Evangelism and Student Work. The group announced a church lawn picnic for August 13 and shared refreshments with guests and members.

Glouster Dennis Addington Shelton Missionary Society Trimble Connie Brown Herrold Mrs. Gooding Jo Ann Gooding Miss Gooding Pearl Christman Christian Action Fern Johnson Elsie Underwood Hazel Hammond Eva Gooding Joanne Gooding Hattie Sawyer Olive Kittle Pearl Wallace Zoe Herrold Ocie Sharp Mabel Danford Gertrude Rainey Emma McClellan Beatrice Vaughan

Rev Mr Evans To Leave Christian Church Post

Nelsonville reports the resignation of Rev L E Evans as pastor of the Christian Church after six years. He seeks the Meade Avenue Church in Akron and plans to begin his new pastorate around September 15, following an invited visit there last Sunday.

Nelsonville L. E. Evans Christian Church Hebron Evans Meade Avenue Akron Congregation of the Christian Church

Mrs Higgins Dies at Oxie in Ohio

Mrs May Washburn Higgins 54 native of Nelsonville died Sunday at her Wadsworth Ohio home after a months long illness. She was daughter of the late Charles and Rowena Washburn born in Nelsonville left at age 10 and graduated from a Columbus high school. She leaves husband Ray Higgins two daughters three sisters Nelle Newport Spokane Ralph Higgins San Diego Gail Washburn Wadsworth two brothers Clarence E Washburn Nelsonville John Washburn Columbus Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at Wadsworth with burial in Barberton.

Nelsonville May Washburn Higgins Wadsworth Ohio Charles and Rowena Washburn a @s high school Columbus Ray Higgins Nelle Newport Spokane Wash Ralph Higgins San Diego Calif Gail Washburn Clarence E. Washburn John Washburn Barberton

Miss Milhuff Dies at Age 64

Edna Milhuff 64 of Carbon Hill dies Sunday at Maceretta Hospital after three weeks of treatment. A former teacher and grocer, she retires due to ill health. Calling at family home. funeral Tuesday 1:30 p m at Car bon Hill Cemetery conducted by Rev L E Evans. Survived by several cousins.

Nelsonville Edna Milhuff Maceretta Hospital Carbon Hill L. E. Evans Milhuff

Six Arrested For Violations In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville Ott McDonald Floodwood pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 25 dollars and costs. he faces a later hearing on resisting an officer. Clifford Patton Jr and Lester McGrath also plead innocent to intoxication and disturbing the peace with hearings slated Monday night. John Pence and Alva Collins were cited for reckless driving. J W Crawford pleaded guilty to intoxication and was jailed then sent to Hocking Valley Hospital after falling ill.

Nelsonville Ott McDonald Floodwood Oral Daugherty McDonald Clifford R. Patton, Jr Max Valkinburg Lester McGrath Sand Run John Pence Boling Field Washington, D. C

Autos Clip Straitsville 7 3 in one-sided win

Western Autos beat New Straitsville 7 to 3 behind Bill Matheny’s strong pitching and solid hitting. Matheny partnered with Figgins for the Autos battery while Waldie and Campbell worked for the visitors. Bill Blimes had two hits including a triple and a double to lift his average to .500. Autos travel to Jackson for a 8:30 p m game Wednesday.

Nelsonville Bill Matheny Western Autos New Straitsville Matheny Figgins Battery Autos Waldie Campbell Dunkle Bill Blimes Jackson Western Auto

Nelsonville Couple Wed in Columbus Home Ceremony

Miss Virginia Six daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Six Nelsonville Route 2 became the bride of Mr Donald Jonas son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Jonas of this city Saturday evening Aug 2 at the home of Rev B A Ave in Columbus The couple will reside in an apartment on Chestnut Street after a brief honeymoon at Buckeye Lake The bride wore a pale pink street length dress with red rose corsage and carried a white Bible A sister Miss Dorothy Six was maid of honor Rodney Jonas was best man A friend Miss Mary Margaret Wolf sang Always The bride and groom are both Nelsonville graduates and are employed locally The ceremony was witnessed by members of the two immediate families.

Nelsonville Virginia Six Chester Six Donald Jonas Wilbur Jonas Rodney Jonas Mary Margaret Wolf Union Furnace Jonas Buckeye Lake Chestnut St

Local couples take two week vacations to Wisconsin and Dayton

Mr and Mrs George Rose of Columbus are spending two weeks here and in Athens. Mr and Mrs Clarence Monks of this city and Mr and Mrs Earl Funk of Athens depart for a cottage vacation in Wisconsin. Mrs George Hall returns to Dayton to be near her husband treated at the Veterans Hospital. Mr and Mrs Bill Hall drove her to Dayton.

George Rose Columbus Athens Clarence Monks Earl Funk Wisconsin George Hall Dayton Hall Veterans Hospital Bill Hall

Daughter Kay Niday Dies at Holzer Hospital

Seven year old Kay Niday daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Niday died at Holzer Hospital after admission on Saturday in Gallipolis. She is survived by sister Martha Ann and brothers Victor and Paul Dean all of Gallipolis. Weatherholt funeral home handling arrangements.

Gallipolis Kay Niday Paul Niday Holzer Hospital Martha Ann Victor Paul Dean Weatherholt Funeral Home

Wilkesville Lodges Plan Picnic Sunday

Members of the Orphans' Friend Lodge A F and AM and the Order of the Eastern Star plus their families will hold a picnic and basket dinner at the American Legion Grove one mile east of Wilkesville on Sunday, announced today.

Wilkesville Lodgea F & AM Order of the Eastern Star American Legion Grove Athens County Fairgrounds

Council Postpones Nelsonville Meeting to Aug 11

City Council meeting in Nelsonville was postponed due to several members' absence. President Charles Shafer announced the session will be held one week later on August 11.

Nelsonville Charles Shafer

Loyal Woman's Class Meets at Nelsonville Church

The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church will meet tonight at 7 30 in the social rooms of the church in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Loyal Woman's Class The Christian Church

Elks Schedule Tuesday Meeting Dinner Plans Sunday Conference

Nelsonville Elks announce a Tuesday evening lodge meeting to discuss the South Central District summer conference set for next Saturday and Sunday. A fried chicken dinner will be served after the lodge session Tuesday night.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge

Emma McManis 67 Dies in Nelsonville Home

Mrs. Emma McManis 67 died Sunday at her daughter Letha Newtons home after a stroke of paralysis suffered about 15 weeks earlier. She leaves three daughters Mrs Newton Mrs Edna Morris and Mrs Naomi Bond two sons Donald McManus and C L Green six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Stout funeral home with burial at Greenlawn. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

Nelsonville Emma McManis Letha Newton Myers St Newton Edna Morris Naomi Bond the Plains Donald McManus C. L. Green Kansas City

Chauncey Ladies Aid Honors Mrs Harvey At Church Quilt

Elizabeth Harvey received a surprise birthday gift during Chauncey Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society quilting event. Guests included Rev H H Lafferty and several local families. Refreshments were served and the group announced another quilting session Thursday.

Chauncey Elizabeth Harvey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church H. H. Lafferty Charles Spearry Lewis Champlin Effie Fennell Ida Mary Dew Regina Reed Bess Nicholson Barbara McHenry Florence Grandstaff Harvey

Greens Run Ladies Aid Meeting at Parish House

The Greens Run Aid to Meet CHAUNCEY Ladies Aid Society of Greens Run Church of Christ will gather at the Parish House Wednesday with Mrs Lena Leake presiding. Hostesses are Bessie Cartwright and Mary Cartwright. Freda Simons to be devotional leader. birthday anniversaries for Ange line Fierbaugh Mary Davis Flos sie McClelland and Orpha Ayers will be observed.

Chauncey

Alvira Shafer Recovers From Fractured Arm

Mrs. Alvira Shafer, who fractured her arm near the shoulder in a fall at her home two weeks ago, is reported making a satisfactory recovery. Recent guests included Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Nanna, Mrs. Gwendolyn Bernard, Mrs. Ada Broadbent, Rev. Lena Brandenburg, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Morrison and granddaughter Yvonne, Mrs. John Brewer, and Mrs. Howard Brookins.

Chauncey Alvira Shafer

Potts Visits Chauncey Family Members in The Plains

John Potts, former district resident from Adrian Michigan, visits his brother George Potts in Chauncey. He calls on nieces Lela Shrieve Sylvia Sofrance and Faye Hunter of The Plains along with Mr. Potts and Lela Shrieve visiting Mrs Carrie Channell also of The Plains.

Chauncey John Potts Adrian Mich George Potts Lela Shrieve Sylvia Sofrance Faye Hunter the Plains Mr. Potts Herbert Carrie Channell

Chauncey-Dover Band Parents Invited to Rehearsal

Parents of Chauncey Dover High School band members are invited to a rehearsal in the high school auditorium tonight at 7 30 p m. The meeting will outline plans to finalize details for a band camp to be held at Ath ens County Fairgrounds Wednesday morning.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Athens County Fairgrounds

A P Matheny Improves at The Plains Health

A P Matheny, of The Plains, improved after months of illness with heart trouble. He is staying at his brother James Matheny’s residence as his condition gets better.

Chauncey A. P. Matheny James Matheny

Bible Class to Meet at The Plains Nazarene Church

The Ladies Bible Class of The Plains Nazarene Church will meet Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Lela Shrieve. Mrs. Margaret Adams is the class president and Mrs. Gertrude Cabeen serves as the class teacher.

Chauncey—Ladies Bible The Plains Nazarene Church Lela Shrieve Margaret Adams Gertrude Cabeen

Chauncey 4-H Club Plans 6 P.M. Meeting

The Chauncey Golden Girls 4-H Club will meet at 6 p m today at advisor Esther Ferrer's home on Lexington Ave Members are asked to bring projects to be completed at the gathering as stated.

Chauncey Golden Girls Esther Ferrer Lexington Ave

Mrs Freeman Returns Home After Major Surgery

Mrs Freeman has been discharged from Sheltering Arms Hospital a few days after major surgery and returned to her Millfield home. She is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery with sister Julia assisting in her care.

Chauncey Elizabeth Freeman Sheltering Arms Hospital Millfield Julia

Mrs. Mabel Smith Visits in Millfield

Mrs. Mabel Smith is in Millfield visiting Mrs. Bertha Sanders.

Mrs. Smith Chauncey Mabel Smith Millfield Bertha Sanders

Court Docket Shows 24 Arrests Made in July

Glouster report lists 24 arrests and arraignments in July per May Williams docket. offenses include intoxication nine cases unsafe driving three driving without lights one driving while intoxicated two assault and battery three fighting one stealing one disorderly conduct one threatening one using profane language one.

Glouster Thomas Williams

Kiwanis Club Meeting Planned at Gordon Hotel

GLOUSTER The Kiwanis Club will hold its next meeting Tuesday at Gordon Hotel at 6 30 p m Outdoor meetings occur every third summer session Names Mer rill Ogg and Dr C F Patton were omitted from Jacksonville Park party committee and should be noted.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Hotel Merrill Ogg C. F. Patton Jacksonville Park

Glouster Personal Visits Highlight Weekend Social Roundup

Glouster residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend with a steady stream of connections to Athens Columbus Dayton Niles and Omega. Families including Gamwell Campbell Frazier Bulen Hemsley and Morgan were seen entertaining or visiting kin with trips to Logan Albany Shadyside and other nearby towns.

Pearl Frazier Hollister William Mingus Columbus Ansel Gamwell Peggy C. E. Bulen Omega Ohio Bulen Gamwell Marie Dugan Glouster Athens Logan Frank Butts Evangelist Harry Anguish Shawnee O. A. McDonald Albany I. M. Swett Belford Hemsley Cincinnati Thomas Hemsley Eustace Love Dayton John Jackie) Bell Shadyside Evan Morgan, Jr Evan III Evan Morgan

Mayor Hines Announces City Council Meeting

Chauncey Mayor W D Hines says the City Council will meet tonight at 7 p m in the city building. The Board of Public Affairs will meet Tuesday at 7 p m in the same location.

Hines Chauncey W. D. Hines Chauncey City Board of Public Affairs

Nazarene Official Dies in Lansing Funeral Rites Held

The Rev. Lena Brandenburg reports the death of Dr. J. B. Chapman senior Nazarene Church leader. Funeral services and burial occurred Sunday in Lansing Michigan. The item includes notes of related local social events and club meetings.

Chauncey Lena Brandenburg Plains Nazarene Church J. B. Chapman the Nazarene Church Lansing Mich

Society to Assemble Glouster Potluck Supper

The Junior Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ sponsors a potluck supper Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Memorial Park.

Glouster Junior Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ Memorial Park

WCTU Meets Tuesday at Glouster Methodist Church

A Glouster WCTU meeting is announced for Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Methodist Church. Members will discuss local suffrage and reform topics and plan vigil activities.

Glouster WCTU Methodist Church

Classic Cars and Trucks for Sale in Area Listings

Multiple readers advertise vehicles including a 1936 LaSalle in good condition with tires radio and heater, a 1932 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup near McArthur, a 1947 Ford coupe with heater and 6400 miles, a 1936 Chrysler Deluxe sedan with 17000 miles and new tires, a black 1937 Buick 2 door sedan with overhauled motor, a 1934 Chevrolet Coupe and a 1936 Dodge 1/2 ton lwb truck, plus various model A Ford and Plymouth models with contact details.

BUICK Richland Ave Lasalle Chesterhill Chevrolet Holly Hoyd McArthur R.D Congress St Athens Call

Baldersons announce birth of daughter in Sheltering Arms

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Balderson Jr announce the birth of a daughter in Sheltering Arms Hospital on Friday August 1. The baby weighed eight pounds one ounce. Grandparents listed are Mr and Mrs W R Balderson of Glouster and Mrs Cora Tigner of Nelsonville.

Glouster Wilbur Balderson, Jr Sheltering Arms Hospital W. R. Balderson Cora Tigner Nelsonville

Cast Is Broken GLOUSTER-Joe Sayre Breaks Cast

Joe Sayre from Jacksonville with a foot in a cast for 18 weeks after surgery broke the cast on Wednesday. Mrs. Ann Bobo then took him to Columbus where a new cast was applied to the injured foot.

Glouster Joe Sayre Jacksonville Ann Bobo Columbus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glouster News Addington’s Mr. Evans Christian Church Post Oxie Pythian Sisters Louise Pearce Poplar St Robert 8. Wood Thomas A. Wood Athens County Francis D. White Lawrence Niggemeyer R.D. 2 Guysville Lena Niggemeyer Said Osa Andrick Coolville B. M. Andrick Roy Glenn John Glenn Carlos M. Riecker Elvira Wilson Charles B. Wilson Harry Co. Wilson Herbert C. Wilson Alice Almstead Dorothy Wilson Lillian Wilson Edward H. Lash Treas Division of Aid Aped Arthur Krecki Anastas W. Krecki Joseph W. Horner East Gay Street Columbus 15 Mechems Straitsville Nelsonville Social Notes Elks Chauncey News Ladies Aid Group Mrs. Harvey Greens Mrs. Freeman Gordon Nazarene Needle Club Elizabeth Robinett Juanita Reeves Lower Plains Carl Wilson Memoriam Milan A. Williams M. A. Williams Benedict ALMA Nelson Warner Electric Southern Ohio Trailer Sales Pike Street Marietta, Ohio Telephone Carpenters Whizzer Motors C. R. White Chess W. Union St Dial Superior Electric CO West State Street Kroger Super Market Maytag OURS Ernie's State St Strawn Plumbing CO N. Court St Modern Appliance Co Hoover Richland Marie G. Hoffee Central Logan's National Assn. of Piano Tuners Wm. P. MacDonald Jim McCombs Union Street Rose Marietta Chemical Products Company Marietta Washington St George C. Parks F. C. Stone E. State Street Weber Heating Car Company Union St Earl F. Mathews Farm Bureau Clyde Edmondson At & Health Carl J. House D. M. Goddard Cameron and van Dyke Gen. Insurance Huffman Huffman Transportation Service Seis Empire Card Elmira N.Y W. State St Amazing MERIT William St Dept Newark N.J Ralph Dupler Schine's Athena Brown's Pure ALGEO Algeo Motor Sales N. Lancaster St Sewell’s Sales & Service V.P. Dept American Technical Society Chicago Greyvan West Grand Athens Motor Sales DeSoto Plymouth Schine Bob Munn A. Schulz Pronto Hocking Athens Counties Charles M. Pratt Pratt-Hawkins Tread Service West Hunter St Logan, O Olan Collins Carpenter Wales Mill D. S. Ferrill F. B Farm Bureau Co-Op Kurtz St D. E. Landis Elwood Buck Lump Egg Slack Stoker Rolland Willie Elmer F. Poston Avon Place G. F. Pincelli Athens Lumber CO E. Schuster & Sons H. V. Sand & Gravel Co Wheaton’s Basilville Sharpsburg Turner Allis Chalmers Clinton Gilkey, Jr Harrisonville Mullins Refrigeration Service Ferrill Albany, O Lennox McCormick-Deering Standard Supply CO McConnelsville Globe-Wernicke — Sect Tife U.S Raymond Niggemeyer Otho M. Castle Harold Goddard Bartlett Write Cutler Wayne Gilkey Athens Rt. 3 Nelson E. Garlinger Buick CO Anderson Orlando G. H. Thatcher Athens Auto Parts Valley Station Rts Emory Rogaski Buck's Auto Supply Athens Junk Company Auto Service Shouse Shell Gas and Oil Products State ST. Dial Durham Hereford Will Leonard Zimmerman New Marshfield W. C. Midekiff Maynard Coates Athens, O Jersey Studebaker Curtis Wolfe Chester, O Atkins Chicks Pomeroy, Ohio Beaco Grover Pillsbury F. J. Beasley CO Stewart Mill Stewart Reverse A. Janes & Sons Wayne Daugherty New Motors C. A. Daugherty Athens, Ohio FORD L.w.b Ray Jones Fisher Station W. Union Fairgrounds Baldersons Willys Company W. Washington Street
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