Local Social Notes and Estate Notices Chronicle Athens Area
Social happenings include Joan Gillifilen’s 15th birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs Charles Gillifilen and a wheelchair of visits across Kanawha County. Notices announce sealed bids for coal delivery to Athens area schools and numerous probate inventories and accounts filed in Athens County Court with hearings set for August and September 1949.
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Phillip S. Briley
Nora Florence Mansfield
Belle Morrison
John F. Newcomb
Athens County
Ohio
L. G. Worstell, Jr
Hattie M. Blackburn
Marie C. Bryan
Millard Orison Bryan
Harold Burch
Charles Raymond Burch
John O. Fagan
John W. Fagan
Steve Gyurko
John Gyurko
Alice E. Estrich
Lena B. Heyes
Harold Blacker
J. T. Merwin
H. C. Parrish
Alexander M. Morrison
Fred C. Voigt
Susie B. Wilson
Harry L. Wilson
A. M. Thomas
Amos O. Austin
Dorothy B. Landis
Hazel B. Baker
Addison Baker
Clara DeWees
Robert W. Birtcher
Virginia Hicks Carsey
Frank E. Cone
Minnie McHenry
Earl A. Hooper
Inez Junod
Betty Junod
Hazel Katzenbach
John Edward Katzenbach
Frank W. Minck
Gladys Charlene Minck
Bobby Howard Keenan
Elma Paul Harvey
James R. Harvey
Albert Shuler
John Shuler
Two Piece Frock Pattern No 8501 For Mature Figures
Advertises pattern No. 8501 for a two piece frock in sizes 34 through 48 with shoulder interest and belt options. Includes 4 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 36 short sleeves. Send 25 cents and pattern request to Sue Burnett, The Athens Messenger, New York. Fall and Winter FASHION book offers 64 pages and a free pattern inside.
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Sue Burnett
Athens Messenger
Avenue of the Americas
New York
N. Y
Sign of Zodiac and Word Mashup Puzzle Clues
A list of crossword style clues arranged in two orientations horizontal and vertical. Entries include zodiac, Indian terms, Greek letters, rivers, insects, cities, chemical symbols, and common words aimed at filling a word grid. The page presents scattered hints without a credited author or puzzle grid.
Dreamy date sweater pattern by Anne Cabot
Pattern No. 5918 offers gold white wool options for special occasions or daily wear. Features a flattering neck, cap sleeves, and a simple stitch pattern for quick knitting. Complete instructions, illustrations, and materials list included. send 20 cents, name, address, and pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Ath.
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Anne Cabot
Athens Messenger
Avenue of the Americas
New York
N. Y
Saturnine Weekend Forecast for August 19
The stars foresee a lively midsummer weekend focused on home family and romance with upbeat energy. A warning of jealousy treachery or deception suggests tactful discreet handling to keep harmony and avert sorrow in love and domestic life. A birthday child may enjoy cultural and business interests amid positive prospects.
Boston Beginning of Vaudeville era in 1883
Boston era of vaudeville starts in 1883 when Benjamin F. Keith, a former circus performer, opens a small museum and show next to the Adams House on Washington Street.
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Boston
Mass
Benjamin F. Keith
Adams House
Washington St
Haven Wins in Tricycle Race for Boys at Fairgrounds
A local racing program at the county fairgrounds featured tricycle and bicycle contests for boys ages 5 to 11. Winners included Lynn Casto, Kenneth Ray, David Joush, and others, with prizes such as caps, speedometers, and light sets. Officials helped block streets for the event and plan tomorrow’s program with more races and a paperboy championship.
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Lynn Casto
Kenneth Ray
David Joush
Mwnon Ave
William Elliott
Franz Trolmen
Russell Nott
Ger
Ray McClure
Younty Fairgrounds
Man Aged 72 Dies in Mount Carmel Hospital
Murray 72 lifelong Furnace resident died at Mt. Carmel Hospital after two days of illness. Survived by wife Wella. son Wendell. sisters Mrs Pearl, Mrs Newton Kitchen, and Mrs Dale Dymbus. Funeral services Monday at 2 p.m. at Oak Cemetery with local arrangements.
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Murray
Phillipa
Furnace Community
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Lips
Union Furnace
The
Knights of
Wellats
Harold Klingr Logan
Roy Went
Wendell
Pearl
Newton Kitchen
Dale Dymbus
Veterans and staff changes noted at VA and Ohio University
Alton Priedel reminds veterans that VA application cards will not be available until August 29 and explains delays. Lt. Col. Patrick reenters duty to aid curriculum evaluation at the Air Command and Staff School. Major Robert Perkins heads Marine recruiting office in Cincinnati. Capt. Joseph Thackery completes reserve officer training tour and teaches at Ohio University.
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Alton Priedel
Tocal VA
Priedel
Teasion
Seadline
Friedel
State St
Athens
J. BR. Patetek
Northwood Dr
Air Command and Staff School
Patrick
Army
Ninth Service Command
Fort Douglas
Utah
Ohio University
University of Georgia
University of North Carolina
Robert V. Perking
Newark
Ruckey Lake
U.S. Marine Corps
Cincinnati
USMC
Athena
Joseph BK. Thackery
Richland Ave
Third Armored Division
Fort Knox
Captain Thackery
Benefactors Named in Mahaffey Estate
Edward Mahaffy of Athena died June 10 and his Athens County probate docket lists three beneficiaries. His widow Elizabeth and granddaughter Yvonne Ann of Athens share the estate along with daughter Yvonne Dalton of Dayton.
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Edward Mahaffey
Athena
Athens County
Elizabeth
Yvonne Ann
Athens
Yvonne Dalton
Dayton
Wilkesville Activities and Upcoming Bean Dinner
Wilkesville prepares for the annual Bean Dinner on September 3 hosted by the American Legion and Auxiliary. The Vinton County Veterans picnic occurred July 24 at the American Legion Grave. Mrs. D. E. Wood hosted the Past Chiefs Club. The Wilkesville Study Club met with Mr. William Mahaffey in July. Attendees included Mrs. Dailey, Mrs. Munn, Mrs. Woodyard of Albany, and Miss Oma Wells of Canton. Ralph White, wounded in a past car crash, is improving at home with his parents. Mrs. Ray Strausbaugh, ill, was taken to Holver Hospital and is improving. Mrs. George Ragan is recovering at home after illness at Flotzer Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Carey Strausbaugh joined Ray Robinson of McArthur in Washington, D.C., and will stay with her brother, Richard Sayre. Mrs. Robinson has returned home. Anna Shenefield of Columb visited the Strausbaugh family. Mr. and Mrs. Don Schroeder of Crookaville spent a weekend with R. H. Woltz, attending the Woltz reunion July 31 at Lake Alma. Eighth District American Legion Auxiliary Convention attendees included Irene Jackson, Verna Kruskamp, Ruth Barber, and Helen Baird.
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Vinton County
American Legion
D. E. Wood
Chiefs Club
Wilkesville
William Mahaffey
Mra, Dailey
Mra
Munn
Woodyard
Albany
Oma Wells
Canton
Ralph White
Robin White
George Ragan
Flotzer Hospital
Carey Strausbaugh
Ray Robinson
McArthur
Washington BD. C
Strausbaugh
Richard Sayre
Robinson
Anna Shenefield
Columb
Ray Strausbaugh
Don Schroeder
Crookaville
R. H. Woltz
Woltz
Lake Alma
Eighth District
American Legion Auxiliary
Glouster
Irene Jackson
Verna Kruskamp
Ruth Barber
Helen Baird
J. EB. Strong
Classified Phone Ads and Instructions in Burley Paper
Classified section explains how to place ads by phone or mail, fees per line, insertion rules, and payment terms. It notes deadlines, corrections, and that ads run for two days with charges based on lines used. It also mentions political notices and memorials with per line pricing.
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Tetephone
Mall
al Ardenere
Thante
Markets Athens Livestock Prices Steady to Strong
Prices steady to strong across cattle hogs and sheep in Athens market. Steers good 22.00 to 28.00, cows 14.50 to 15.00, calves top 24.80 to 27.06, hogs 180 to 225 pounds 22.50 to 23.40, lambs 18.00 to 21.90 per head.
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Cincinnate
Howe
Athens
Poultry Butter and Potatoes Prices Placed in Cincinnati
Aug 12 AP report lists consumer and wholesale grade prices for poultry by weight from heavy fowls to roosters, butter prints at 64 cents per pound, and potatoes ranging 2.90 to 4.25 per cwt. Prices show USA and wholesale grade quotes, with current receipts at 37 to 44. Local market indicators reflect broad price spreads across product types.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnate Fgqs
Aug
USA
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Joan
Gallia Academy
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Ceva Sheets
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Heber McClasky
Albuquerque
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John Michal
McClasky
Freda Mae Sheets
Frank Fowler
Verner Rose
Fowler
Kananga
Clifford Boye
Helen Vickers
Columbus
John Vickers
Patty
Lois Miller
Waterloo
Jack Miller
Kenneth Black
Karen Black
Robert Holley
Point Pleasant
Robert Oaley
Cora Black
K. D. Black
Ray Adams
Muntington
Elizabeth Adams
Adams
H. K. McVaney
Molly Denney
Parkersburg
A. W. Pullins
Sarah Byt Eee
Michigan
Christine Black
Welock P. M
Helena Whaley
E. Mulberry
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Dick Tracy
CENE
Sunny Dell
Acres
Chester Gould
Sparkle
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Christy
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Blondie
Chic Young
Orphan Annie
Harold Gray
Sanov
Horizonta
East Indies
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Ireland
Baltic Gulf
Western State
Mrs. Anne Cabot
Imma
Jane Hayes
Kington
Ahe
Mina
America
Atle City
Haven
With
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Ken
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Est
Larry Dung
Fach
Mcmearner
Measen- Paperboys
Pehart
Jack Stew
Buttly
Asec
Ben Roush
Jack Stewar
Iown
John
Roush and
Bumgarner
John Clay
Vernon Miller Gerlach
Merwe
Cing Man
Sey
A. L. Kauncey
Jackas
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American Legion and
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Holver Hospital
Herbert Hoover
Stanford University
San Francisco
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Schuster
Columbus Road
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GON Tial
Mariette A Products Co
Priews Dial
le F. Diewem
Union At
Harold Goddard
Mike
Ronson
Norman
Menerd
Jallipolis
Gallia County
VFW Post
N& 4464
Roadside Park
Middleport
Cincinnati Livestock
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