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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1947

Page

2

Nelsonville Industrial Committee reports to city council

Nelsonville officials announced the advisory committee led by Stuart Hoodlett has gathered labor, tax, utility, and other statistics to aid plans for a new industrial memorial building. The group, including Edward J. Fike as secretary and members Arthur Kennedy and others, has contacted several industrial prospects.

Nelsonville Stuart Hoodlett Oral Daugherty Hoodlett Edward J. Fike Council Arthur Kennedy Roy Davis Charles D. Walker W. H. Hyde Harry Raden F. E. Dowler R. W. Oakley

Mrs Parker Sniffen Treated At Mt Carmel Hospital

Mrs Parker Sniffen of 182 Fayette Street was removed by Stout's ambulance to Mt Carmel Hospital Tuesday for treatment. Mrs Sylvia DeVol was returned from Doctors Hospital Columbus to her home on Walnut Street.

Nelsonville Parker Sniffen Fayette St Stout's Ambulance Mt. Carmel Hospital Sylvia DeVol Doctor's Hospital Columbus Walnut St

VFW Ladies Plan Evening Meeting in Nelsonville

The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW will meet at 8 p.m. at post headquarters on W. Washington Street. A potluck lunch will follow and members are asked to bring their own table service.

Nelsonville — Ladies’ Auxiliary VFW Post Headquarters W. Washington St

Nelsonville Driver Fined After Hearing

Clifford R. Patton, local, found guilty of reckless operation after pleading innocent at arraignment. He was fined $10 and costs by the court of Charles Shafer, acting mayor. Thomas McCallister, Carbon Hill, pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $25 and costs. he was committed to county jail pending settlement.

Nelsonville Clifford R. Patton Charles Shafer Thomas McCallister Carbon Hill

Community Notices from Kyger Area Families

Local residents report births visits and weekend travels across Kentucky Ohio and Illinois. Shir ley Jean Forbes born July 30 to Kyger Kentucky couple Mr and Mrs Henry Forbes and Jessie Creek. Families including Durst Chicago many relatives and friends visited Tipton Conkle Grover Ward Kerns Bradbury Woods.

James Hoffey Columbus J. M. Conkle Claude Johnson Findlay Buzz Roush Porter Alonzo Grover Edward Spaulding James Ward Marion Garrett Kerns Aliie Bradbury Gallipolis Clarence Cliffords Pomeroy J. P. Bradbury John Fields South Charleston Ohio Harry Powell Wallace Tate New Lexington Horton Rife Thelma Evans Tipp City Zola Ball Junior Wood Okey Woods Burdell Bradbury Joe Bradbury Luella Bradbury Mr. Fisher Mercerville Mary B. Rupe

Funeral Held For Grace Boyce Kirk In Findlay

The Rev and Mrs Lloyd Evans attended the funeral of Grace Boyce Kirk cousin of Mr Evans in Findlay today. She was the wife of Robert Kirk wholesale grocer and mother of Peggy Kirk amateur golf champion.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Grace Boyce Kirk Mr. Evans Findlay Robert Kirk Peggy Kirk

Friendship Circle No 2 Hosts Meet in Nelsonville

Mrs. Allen Riley hosted Friendship Circle No 2 of the Methodist Church at Short Street with Circle leader Mrs. George Call. Mrs. Julius Fischer reviewed the study book as guests Mrs. Harry Thomas of Holyoke Mass and Mrs. James Blanding of White Lake joined.

Nelsonville Allen Riley Short St George Call Julius Fischer Edward Green Peggy Ann Green Riley Harry Thomas Holyoak Mass James Bland Ing White Lake Chillicothe L. A. Landerville Zita Bowers Detroit Margaret Bowers Riley Fisk Columbus Orlie Hoekman Patty Jane Jackson Holyoke Thomas Mrs. Riley

Loyal Workers Class Hosts Tuesday Evening at St Charles Home

Mrs Maude McClain and Mrs Margaret Woolery hosted Loyal Workers Class members of the Methodist Church Tuesday evening at McClain’s St Charles Street home. Class president Mrs Bessie Warehime led the devotion with teacher Mrs Adda Hawk.

Maude McClain Margaret Woolery Loyal Workers Class Methodist Church St. Charles St Bessie Warehime Adda Hawk McDaniel

Nelsonville Personal Column Notes Return of Local Figures

Bill Barton and Darrell Inman have returned from a week's trip and are resuming normal activities in Nelsonville. The brief item notes their travel, arrival, and planned engagements with community members.

Bill Barton Darrell Inman

Murray City and Area Visitors Share Weekend

Local residents and out of town guests gathered across Murray City Nelsonville Glouster and Parkersburg visitors robinson Gillmore and Hillyer families hosted relatives and friends from Willoughby Detroit Gary Ind and South Bend Ind in a sequence of weekend visits and nursing alumna Blanche Brooker from Gary enjoyed a vacation with her grandmother in Murray City.

W. D. Gillmore Columbus Jerry Burt Nelsonville Port Gottke Blanche Elizabeth Brooker The Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Gary Ind Blanche Brooker Virgil Hillyer South Bend Oscar Hillyer Joe Baras Raymond Walker Chauncey Harve Campbell Willoughby Betty Newsom Lester Withem Bonnie Shuttleworth Pat Donson Jean Craft Junior Anders Andy Leslie Detroit Walter Lauriskey Lauriskey Ariene Mary Ann Elmer Evans Wanda Rosalie Helen Wilson Milton Campbell Murray City Johnnie Moody Glouster Arthur Wilson Hollister Parkersburg Clifford Wilson Rodney New Straitsville Clarence Shivers James Shuttleworth A. T. Pettet Louis May Ruth Carsner New Lexington William Cook Dayton Howard Craft Lester Sorrell Pat

Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms

Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. in Athens Pomeroy Cement Block Co. in Pomeroy and Plymale Wagner Co. in Gilipolis.

Marietta Paints Bardin Bros. CO Athens Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy Plymale Wagner CO Geliipolis

Buchtel School Opening Set for September 2

Public schools in the Buchtel York district will open for the fall term on Tuesday September 2, as announced by C E Hoskins clerk of the board. Nelsonville city schools also plan to resume on Tuesday after Labor Day.

Nelsonville Buchtel-York C. E. Hoskins Nelsonville City Schools

Social Roundup at the Barbers and Guests Reach Indiana

Recent visitors named at Mr. and Mrs. George Barber’s home include Cox Kite Carter Braley Hall and Arnold families from multiple cities. Birthday party host Mrs. Denver Kennard welcomed Denny Ray with a blue and white cake. Guests traveled from Carbondale Nelsonville Lansing and beyond to Indianapolis Syracuse and other stops in Indiana and Ohio.

Carbondale George Barber Charles Cox Agnes Kite Detroit Carolyn Carter Los Angeles Calif James Braley Lansing Mich Mary Hall Martin Nelsonville Joe Collins Gordon Princeton Ind Collins Electa Arnold Garnet Lightfritz Richard Indianapolis Roger Williams Indiana Syracuse Charles Harrris Esther Rock

Laurel Cliff Health Club Hosts Meeting and Visits

Mrs E J Tracy entertained 15 members of the Laurel Cliff Health Club with five guests, a prayer by Mrs Helen Leifheit, and a health talk led by Mrs Bertha Parker. Prizes went to five members. September plans involve Mrs James Gilmore and Anna Mae Turner. Furthermore, family visits included Doris Leifheit, Dayton, and Charles Diehl family trips to Columbus.

Laurel Cliff E. J. Tracy Ball Run Sidney Leifheit Grimm Athens Carl McKeeven Dayton William Wells Robert Bowen Helen Leifheit Bertha Parker Dick Karr Thomas Hart Allen Eichenger Clifford Jacobs James Gilmore Anna Mae Turner Washington, D. C John Ratliff Doris Leifheit T. H. Leifheit Cherri Roger Archer Columbus Lou Diehl Charles Diehl Paul Archer Pearl Parker

Eagles State Merchants At Wahama Tonight

Nelsonville Eagles travel to Wahama to face the Pomeroy Merchants in a 8:30 p.m. floodlit night game. Players meet at the Eagles clubrooms at 5 p.m. today before departure from Nelsonville.

Eagles State Merchants Wahama Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Pomeroy Merchants Eagles

Injuries Suffered By Corning Brake News

Corning brakeman W C Young sustained bad bruises and sprains after his brake club slipped while setting a brake at New York Central Yards Wednesday morning. He received first aid from crew members and was taken to a local physician. Young planned retirement November 1. Noah Vincent retired after 38 years with the New York Central Railroad, starting as brakeman and later serving in local yards. Marriage and birth notices from Corning and Columbus follow among a series of visits and travels listed in the community notices.

Corning W. C. Young New York Central Young Noah Vincent Sharon Rose Crooksville Pat Pompey William Pompey Akron Rose Stenson Glouster Martha Ann Fergus Macon Anne Parsons Dena Johnson Elizabeth Quinn Columbus P. H. Clifford Irene Brought Martha Anne Fergus Margie Hoffman Harry Hoffman

VFW Homecoming Planned at Frank Gilham Home

Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary announce a Labor Day homecoming at the Frank Gilham home near New Marshfield. An afternoon program includes entertainment and contests and the public is invited.

Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Frank Gilham New Marshfield

Chauncey Picnic Hosts Ruthledge Family and Guests

Mrs Ruthledge hosted a Sunday picnic at her May Avenue home in Chauncey. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Floyd Hutchins and Teddy Lee of Athens, Mr and Mrs George Rutledge and daughters Ann and Elaine, Mr and Mrs Ralph Junk and daughter Carol and son Keith of Mt. Sterling Ohio, Tommy Stevens of Pinesville West Virginia, and visiting Tommy with his grandmother.

Chauncey Pearl Rutledge May Ave Floyd Hutchins Teddy Lee Athens George Rutledge Ann Elaine Ralph Junk Carol Keith Mt. Sterling Ohio Tommy Stevens Pinesville W. Va Tommy Rutledge Buchtel

Mrs Theisen Honored by Millfield Friends

A Millfield gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Theisen honors Mrs. Clara Theisen on her birthday. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Abe Bell, Mrs. Minnie Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mingus and son Jimmy, Mrs. Orris Boudinot, Bonita and Myrna Boudinot, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Powell and daughter Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Chappelear, and others.

Chauncey John Theisen Millfield Clara Theisen Abe Bell Minnie Willis Edward Mingus Jimmy Orris Boudinot Bonita Myrna Boudinot Phillip Powell Phyllis Warren Chappelear

Past Resident Visits Chauncey John Civille

Dayton native John Civille, formerly of Chauncey, is visiting for a few days. Mrs. Civille is staying with Frances Howard on Converse Street, while Miss Howard is in Grants Pass Oregon visiting her sister Ollie Spaugh.

Chauncey John Civille Dayton Mrs. Civille Frances Howard Converse St Miss Howard Grants Pass Ore Ollie Spaugh

Visit Ends Briefly for Williamson Family

Mrs Gladys Williamson and her son Buddy along with her nephew Bob Sanders of Millfield returned Saturday from a short visit in Glen Rogers West Virginia. Mr Williamson accompanied them home for the weekend.

Chauncey Gladys Williamson Buddy

Chauncey Personals Update

Chauncey resident Kenna Lee Reeves spent a week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Blackford on Mill Street. Millfield visitor Bobby McCune stays with cousin Donald McCune in Newark Ohio.

Chauncey Kenna Lee Reeves Lower Plains Clarence Blackford Mill St Bobby McCune Millfield Donald McCune Newark Ohio

Twins Born to Chauncey Couple Kirkendall Family

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Kirkendall of Chauncey announce the birth of twins Steven Roy and Esther Joy. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Hershal Kirkendall and Mrs. Mary Lee Savage of Chauncey.

Chauncey Luther Kirkendall Near Steven Roy Esther Joy Hershal Kirkendall Mary Lee Savage

Brotherhood To Meet Chaumcey At Plains Church

The Men s Brotherhood of The Plains Methodist Church will meet at the church Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Samuel McClelland presiding A prayer service is planned for Thursday at 7 30 p m Members are urged to attend for fellowship and spiritual renewal.

Chaumcey Men's Brotherhood Plains Methodist Church Samuel McClelland

Family Dinner Hosts 15 at Millfield Home

Mrs. Evelyn Wilson entertained 15 guests at a Millfield family dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. McCune and six children of Millfield, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mathews and daughter Rosalie of Columbus, Ada Wilson and Donald Vernon of New Straitsville, Virgil Wilson, and Mrs. Evelyn Wilson.

Chauncey Evelyn Wilson Millfield McCune Joseph Mathews Rosalie Columbus Ada Wilson Donald Vernon New Straitsville Virgil Wilson

Prayer Meet Planned at Chauncey Church Home

Chauncey Pilgrim Church held a cottage prayer meeting Friday night at Mrs Mary Mein hart home led by Rev Ray Pidcock. The meeting this week will be at Mrs Bird Canter home with Mrs Minnie Pidecock as leader.

Chauncey Chauncey Pilgrim Church Mary Meinhart Ray Pidcock Bird Canter Minnie Pidecock

Chauncey Hosts Recent Guests at W Main Street Home

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith of Chauncey entertained guests at their W Main Street home. Attendees included Mrs. Margaret Collins Brassett, Mr. and Mrs. William Collins of Detroit, and Mrs. Helen Leach of Chicago.

Chauncey Arthur Smith W. Main St Margaret Collins Brassett William Collins Detroit Helen Leach Chicago

Mrs Sanders Hosts Dinner Honoring Charles Sanders Birthday

Mrs Helen Sanders of Millfield entertained with a Sunday dinner for the birthday of her husband Charles Sanders. Attending were Mr and Mrs W Hi Wemmer Clarence E F Sanders Patty Howard Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders Sandra Joe and Keith Sanders and Clarence Sanders, the honored guest’s father, who was also having a birthday this week.

Chauncey Helen Sanders Millfield Charles W. Hi, Wemmer Clarence EF Sanders Patty Howard Charles Sanders Sandra Joe Keith Sanders Clarence Sanders

Peterson's Ointment Promise Quick Piles Relief

Millions of sufferers in the last year found relief from itching and smarting with Peterson's Ointment. A soothing cooling astringent formula. one user reports relief and a full night's sleep. 35¢ a box, 60¢ in tube with applicator, money back if not delighted.

Peterson Adv

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