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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1946

Page

2

Nelsonville Board Begins Study To Publicize Town Resources

Nelsonville directors met at City Hall to appoint a committee for gathering factual material on the communitys resources. The group aims to inform residents and answer external inquiries, with a publicity program to be approved later. A $25 contribution was approved for the High School Band fund drive.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Commerce City Hall Kenneth Orwiler Edward Fike James Piitson Glen D. Thomas Suilent Athens Ohio Gloustertown Sunday Creek Buckingham Athens County Republic Canal Company Io Opm Republic Coal Company State of Common Pleas Court H. Lasch Treas Flaintitf August Lemoine Oslo Jacksonvile Jacksonville Samne Ohio River Survey Gil Ani Wiiter Anil Hyde Brantor Anil Designs H. Hyde Brennen Harold J. Rose M. Fl. Hughes Antor Grantor Grantes Ted July M.D. Hughes Vas Dana Williams Williams Fureassins Asaiens Acer Planestors Brantneare Horde Parker Feeder de- Geet Eber Elizabeth Giler Higgins W. A. Dodds George A. Fleming Public Coal Company Else C. Momiy Inty S&s George Bateman Yg. Parmiter Angi R. Yee Bertha Lee Dee Inven

Verhes Moved From Hospital After Fall Injury

Mrs Verhes was removed to her home in Nelsonville today from Hocking Valley Hospital Logan where she was taken Tuesday to reduce a compound fracture in her right arm. She was hurt in a fall at home Sunday. Farmers and executors named in estates request written exceptions before hearings. Public notices list inventories and appraisements filed for Frank McCann Elsie Moody estates with court hearings set in August 1946.

Nelsonville Vern Hut Verhes Hocking Valley Hospital Logan

Nazarene Pastor Outlines Sunday Services at Nelsonville Church

Nelsonville Nazarene Church on Adams Street announces Sunday activities led by Rev. T. H. Arnott. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., morning worship at 10:30, NYPS at 6:45 p.m., and preaching by the pastor at 7:30 p.m. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Nazarene Church Adams St

VFW Nips Glen D. Thomas Jewelers 17 to 3 in Softball

Dean Stage earned his fourth win of the season as the VFW nine overwhelmed Glen D. Thomas Jewelers 17 to 3. Johnnie Johnson went 4 for 4 with a triple and three singles, powering a 16 hit attack while committing one error. The Watchmakers managed nine safeties off Stage but stranded runners with four errors. The Vets built a 4-0 lead in the first, added four more in the second and third, then exploded for five in the sixth to seal the 17-3 victory.

Nelsonville Dean Stage VFW Glen D. Thomas Jewelers Jewelers Vets Wolfe and Dozier Johnnie Doc” Johnson WWFW Johnson Watchmakers Dix Powell Adkins Thomas Lads

Calvert Family Reunion Held at Buchtel

The Calvert family reunion was conducted Sunday, July 28, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Calvert, Sr., in Buchtel. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Calvert and daughter Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Calvert and son Charles Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Edward Calvert Jr. and children Linda and Monty, all of Buchtel, plus Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Calvert of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Emerson and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Williams and son Kenny of Boston, Massachusetts.

Buchtel Calvert Edward Calvert William Calvert Nancy Charles Calvert Charles, Jr Linda Monty Leroy Calvert Columbus Howard Emerson Kenneth Williams Kenny Boston Mass

Buchtelips Reds Rally Past Reds 18-11 in Twilight League

In Nelisonville the Buchtelips slugged 13 hits to erase an early 9-1 deficit, scoring five in the final inning to beat the Reds 18-11. Dick Thompson started for Buchtel and Earich delivered a three-run double as McCombs finished the rally.

Dean Circle Nelsonville Buchel Reds Buchtelites Dick Thompson Buchtel Earich McCombs

Rev W M George Will Preach Sunday at Nelsonville

Nelsonville church schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 am directed by Arthur Kennedy and a 10 30 am worship with Rev William M George delivering a sermon titled God Reveals Himself to Us. Evening union service at First Methodist. attendance details follow. Father Kelly absent. Father Gallarine to say mass at 10 am at St Andrews with care by St Philip's in Murray City.

Nelsonville First Methodist Arthur Kennedy William M.george Union First Methodist Church L. E. Evans Father J of Christ Wiliam Kelly St. Andrews Church Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Angelo Gallarine St. Philip's News Church Murray City St. Andrews Father Kelly

Buchtel York Band Plans Sunday Picnic

Members and former members of the Buchtel York Band plan a Sunday picnic. They will meet at the school at 1 p.m. transportation will be provided. The girls will furnish lunch and the boys the ice drinks.

Buchtel York Buchtel Buchtel York Band

Guest speakers invited at two Presbyterian churches

Nelsonville First Presbyterian will host John Paul Freelick of Schenectady and Union Seminary student at 10 30 a m Sunday. New Plymouth Presbyterian will hear William P Barker of Canton and Haverford University student at 2 30 p m, both involved in Bible School work this summer.

Nelsonville John Paul _Freelick Schenectady Union Seminary Usi Hocking Valley First Presbyterian Church William P. Barker Canton Haverford University New Plymouth Presbyterian Church Barker

Children Band Feature Of Baptist Presentation

Nel sonville Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church schedules a meeting on August 11 at 10 30 a m A special program by the Children s Band will be featured Mrs Earnest Chapman is president and Mrs Delia Lewis is pianist.

Nelsonville Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Earnest Chapman Delia Lewis

Anniversary Celebrated in Middleport and Columbus

Mr and Mrs Alex Docie celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on July 28 with distant friends from Middleport and Columbus attending. Guests included Mr and Mrs Julius Gabel of Middleport Mr and Mrs Joe Coulter of Columbus Mr and Mrs Harold Kittrell and son Harold Jr of Columbus and Alex Docie Jr of Columbus.

Glousterk Angeline Docie Middleport Columbus Alex Docie Julius Gabel Joe Coulter Harold Kittrell Harold, Jr Alex Docie, Jr

Keirns Reunion Set for August at Hooper Ridge Church

The Keirns Reunion will be held August 11 at the Hooper Ridge Church. A basket dinner is planned for noon with a short afternoon program. Attendees should bring their own table service. plates and napkins will be provided.

Millfield Keirns Hooper Ridge

Union Delegate Selected for Atlantic City Convention

John King Jr secretary of Local Union 648 announces a Saturday 1 pm meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. A delegate will be chosen to represent the local at the Scale and Policy Convention in Atlantic City October 1 to 6.

Glouster John King, Jr Union 648 Odd Fellows Hall Atlantic City

New Pastor Glouster WCTU Picnic Tuesday

Nelsonville and Glouster items note the Rev. Wal ter Jeffries Jr taking the Wesleyan Methodist pastorate in Nelsonville at the Watkins and Poplar Street church. The Glouster WCTU held their annual picnic. guests gathered despite heavy rain, with a social in the church annex and a 3 50 pm supper.

Glouster WCTU Walter Jeffries Nelsonville Walter Jeffries, Jr Marion Ind Wesleyan Methodist Church Corner Watkins and Poplar Sts Jeffries Marion College MCA John Murdoch Murdoch Findlay

Pugh Dies at 36 in Glouster Community

GLOULSTER Charles Wesley Pugh aged 36 of Greens Run died at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Tuesday evening. Employed at Jones Co mine he left a divorced wife Ellen and two sons Henry 11 and David 5. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pugh two sisters Mrs. Bessie Blankenbaker and Hattie Sellers and a brother Floyd. Funeral at Glouster Methodist Church Saturday 2 p.m. Rev. Alva Shifflet officiating. Burial in Glouster Cemetery. Body at home Greens Run. friends may call.

Gloulster Charles Wesley Pugh Greens Run Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Jones Co Ellen Henry David Joseph Pugh Bessie Blankenbaker Peoria Ill Alvs Hattie Sellers Columbus Floyd Glouster Methodist Church Alva Shifflet Glouster Cemetery

Sunday Church Schedules for several Ohio counties

In GLOUSTER area Rev. Carl Wetherell outlines Methodist services across Jacksonville and nearby towns including Glouster Millfield Chauncey Trimble and Bishopville. Services cover Sunday School 9:30 a.m. worship 10:39 to 10:30 a.m. and evening unions with midweek prayer meetings. list details and sermon topics.

Glouster Carl Wetherell Jacksonville Gee Glouster C. O. Brinkley Trimble — Church Chauncey Church School Ladies Aid Millfield Helen Gillespie Gloustec Methodist Church Eugene Brown Teater Glouster Church of Christ Delmar Gladden Daniel Teater PSCE Tat Hollow Jerry Murphy Helen Pough Jacqueline Harrison Daniel K. Teater Danny Timmy First Baptist Church Wiley Harris Bishopville Church of Christ W. D. Robinson

Glouster Eagles Plan District Degree Work

Glouster Aerie 1468 FOE will host district four initiations Sunday afternoon with candidates to be initiated. Deputy organizer C Clyde Conn of Columbus will speak. Refreshments to follow, announced Worthy President John Conwar.

Glouster

Permit Granted for Trimble Screenhouse Reconstruction

C E Haskins of Trimble received a permit to rebuild a screenhouse destroyed by fire. The project, approved by the Civilian Production Administration, will cost about $2000 to complete.

Trimble C. E. Haskins Civilian Production Administration

Mrs Craft and Son Visit Dillons New Farm

Mr. Al Craft and his mother Mrs W A Craft traveled by car Friday to New Castle Pennsylvania to visit Mr and Mrs Jack Dillon and their son Michael The Dillons have moved to a stock farm a few miles from New Castle The Crafts expect to return home Sunday

Glouster al Craft W. A. Craft New Castle Jack Dillon Michael Dillons Crafts

Past Chiefs Club Outing Plans for Buckeye Lake

Members of the Past Chiefs Club and guests are asked to register at the local library Saturday afternoon for a Sunday outing to Buckeye Lake. The bus departs the library at 9 30 a.m. Sunday. Each person should bring her own lunch.

Glouster Chiefs' Club Buckeye Lake

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Esmond Grandeverts Mildred B. Roce Elmer E. Brandeberry Dean B. Copeland Nellie Cooley Nettie Copeland Job Mar John Martin Thirton Pyerett Francis D Sur- Te Sprouse Fair States Frank McCann Elsie C. Moody Francis D. White Nazarene Jewelers Bow W. M. George Presbyterian Church Stetsons Adamson Dannie Timmie K. Peugh Eileena Jane William Peugh Chillicothe Jones Richard S. McAllister Paul McAllister Paul Lee Dave Coxnes Jack Turner A. A. Gessell Charles Agilliams Theodore Williams Joyce and Caryllis C. W. Pugh Wigene Good Samaritan Dayton Arvin Vernon Firestone Quaker State Oil Sterling Gas & Oil Thomas A. Yost Chestnut St Wortneres Greenhouses Welsonville Buchtel Road Mrs. Craft and Son Dillons’ New Farm Geran Petunias Coleus C.E. Whitmore U. 8S Beaco THE F. J. Beasley CO Holland Shoe Store Public Square Neleynville Atlas Store Wells Ross Comal Fraternal Order Eagles Nelsonville Aerie W. Washington St Hartley Glouster, Ohio Austin Ball Recsistered Cross W. Columbus ST
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