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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
7
Nelsonville Daily Vacation Bible School opens Monday at 9 a.m. at the Happy Hellow Church under Miss Helen Chapple. All children are invited for Bible study hymns games and crafts with activities running until 1190.
The Kenney family reunion notes Nathan Kenney who moved from Vermont to Athens County in 1790, taking 200 acres in Alexander Township. The photo from 1898 shows descendants, including Samuel Kenney and Mrs Sierra Nevada Sapp, with generations listed and Kinney relatives traveling from Ohio and nearby states to the Athens County Fairgrounds for this year’s gathering.
The Rev. 7. A Long of the Christian Church attends the First National Laymen's Retreat August 11 to 14 at Old Cane Ridge Meeting House near Paris Kentucky. Vice President Alben W Barkley opens the event with speakers Dr A W Fortune Dr Dwight Stevenson Dr W E Garrison and Mark Rutherford. The Rev Long travels with Rev Courtney Chauncey and Rev Richard Wilcox and will return home Saturday.
The Flower Brothers Quintet of Marietta will perform at Wiley Chapel AME Church in Nelsonville on August 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available from church members or at the door.
The Esther Class met Monday at Mrs. Goldie Wickham’s home for a potluck dinner for 14 members and two guests. Acting president Mrs. Edna Scott led devotions by Mrs. J. A Long. Hostess and sister served homemade ice cream and cake.
The Loval Elks host a dance for members and ladies at the club on Hocking Street. Dancing runs from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The rooms are air conditioned.
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a benefit card party at the Legion Building Saturday at 8 p m. Guests may choose their own game and a small admission is charged depending on the game played.
Mrs Esther Chapman of Haydenville and Mrs Grace Lethridge of Nelsonville traveled to Columbus for a state convention at the Church of God. Mrs Chapman visited cousins Elder Nerbert Hall and wife from Boston while the Grays, former locals, return to Ravenna after a visit with C. S. Hoodlett and friends.
Local church listings include First Presbyterian led by John Lloyd Evans with morning worship at 9:30 and 10:30 sermons, union services at Methodist Church, and a grand Diamond Medal contestant Will Pilcher from McArthur. Also covered are First Baptist, Wiley Chapel AME, First Methodist events, Epiphany Episcopal services, and social gatherings.
Nelsonville notice reports Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Long Fort Street announce the birth of a son to their daughter Miriam Long and son in law Dennis M. Nead born August 10 at Grandview Hospital Dayton Ohio. The Neads already have another son Jimmy.
Murray Aerie hosts a district meeting and initiation for the 26th district with aeries from Logan Lancaster Millsport New Lexington Crooksville and Murray City gathering Sunday at 2 pm Lunch will be served after the session.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Gardner and guests visited Mr and Mrs W C Fillinger in Bidwell. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Jake Sherritt of Vinton spent an evening with Hal Shoemaker. Bill Mitchell of Ironton visited his parents. Extended visits tied to families in Blacksville Mt Alto and Rio Grande. Betty Fillinger returned to Gallipolis after a week with Ohio Bell. Gloria Shoemaker also noted.
Kenneth Moore son of Mrs Bertha Moore local was admitted to White Cross Hospital in Columbus Wednesday. He will undergo an operation on his right hand to correct a condition from infantile paralysis five years ago.
The 4 11 Safety Club met at Mrs. Russell's home for a sixth time and planned an all night fishing trip with Mrs. Murray's permission. A birthday gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. Bird and their daughters in Tuc son. Various visits and a wedding dinner hosted by Mrs. Florence Hines celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Guy Tanner of Crookville formerly Mrs. Clara Hines Driggs.
The Buchtel High School band of York Township will begin practice Monday at 10 am in the Buchtel school. About 614 members and prospective players will meet. Regular practice will be five days a week, with school opening soon. A boosters meeting is set for 7 pm at the school building.
Nelsonville funeral services for Lucius Keplar who died after a long illness will be conducted Sunday at 2 pm at the Warren funeral home. The Rev J A Long of the Christian Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.
The Longstreth annual homecoming will be observed at Longstreth on Sunday and Monday September 4 and 5.
F M rocks 6, recovering satisfactorily in Grant Hospital Columbus after Thursday morning incident described as ewig sorcery. Medical staff report stable condition and ongoing observation.
An old advertisement touts Miracle Vitamins With Iron Solu as a remedy for frayed nerves stomach trouble rough skin and better blood. It claims improved sleep and health with a 10 tablet supply for 400 and mentions Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store on the way to the post office and mail orders.
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