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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1947

Page

2

Chauncey Area Churches Schedule Sunday Services

A list of church services across Chauncey and area for Sunday and weekdays. Entries include Chauncey Church of Christ Millfield Taylor Ridge Trimble Freens Run Chauncey Methodist Millfield Methodist The Plains Methodist Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Chauncey Church of God The Plains Church of God Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Morristown Holiness Sand Ridge Pilgrim Mission The Plains Nazarene with pastors and service times.

Chauncey Church OF Christ Gilbert Courtney Millfield Dick Wilcox Taylor Ridge Trimble Freens Run Chauncey H. H. Lafferty the Plains Methodist Charles Caffrey Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Chauncey Church OF God Clarence Way THE Plains Church OF God Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Ray Pidcock Morristown Holiness Andrew McKinney Sand Ridge

Door of City Jail Opened as Escape Suspect Flees

William Matheny escaped from the City Jail awaiting transfer to Athens County Jail after an improperly locked door allowed his exit at about 10 20 a m on Thursday. Local police, the sheriff s office, and state patrol searched the area while officials investigate the locked door failure and Matheny s prior record in breaking and entering and robbery cases.

Nelsonville Athens County William Matheny Canal St Matheny Charles Shafer Vern Coakley Jack Ashton Fulton St Grand Jury Mansfield Reformatory Shafer Oger Chestnut St Myers St City Hall State Highway Ohio West Virginia

Perry County to Hold 1948 Driver Permit Sale

Driver licenses for 1948 will go on sale September 2 in Perry County. Deputy registrars named by Edward T. Fogo include New Lexington Margaret Lybarger Wigton Bailey Inc. Corning Orbie Parsons Crooksville Goldie Heskett Glenford Lucille Kroft Junction City Ray Hillery New Straitsville Paul Webb Shawnee Albert Hodgson Somerset Albert Leckrone Thornville R G Swartz.

Perry County Edward T. Fogo Columbus New Lexington Margaret Lybarger Wigton-Bailey Inc E. Brown St Albert F. Hodgson Somerset Albert Leckrone E. Main St Thornville R. G. Swartz

All-Star lineup corrected for Hocking Valley League

Nelsonville reports an inadvertent error omitted George Newman of Buchtel and Clark of New Marshfield from the Hocking Valley League All-Star team published recently. Names were later added to complete the lineup.

Nelsonville George Newman Buchtel Clark New Marshfield

George Ossman Pleads Guilty in Marion Court

George Ossman of Marion Ohio pleaded guilty on arraignment before acting Mayor Judge Charles Shafer. He was fined 25 dollars and costs for intoxication.

Nelsonville George Ossman Marion Ohio Charles Shafer Davis William Donald Sullivan Dennis Neff Crooksville Dee Dyer Reuben Devore Victor Wilson Ralph C. Whited Justice of the Peace Leonard Eumans Charles Hoppes E. L. Rogers Herman Hoppes Rogers

Local social notes recount travels and visits

Mrs Earl Baker spent Wednesday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Dwight Kuhn left for a two week vacation. En route to Thousand Islands and Singer Lakes they will visit Mrs Kuhn s mother and sister Mrs Anna Chapman and Mrs Merlin Price in Walbridge. Mrs Don Bowers Mrs Glenn Allen Mrs Donald Shafer Jr and daughter Michele were in Athens Thursday as guests of Mr and Mrs C A Hooper.

Earl Baker Columbus Dwight Kuhn Thousand Islands Singer Lakes

Church Rites In Nelsonville Are Reported

Nelsonville area pastors report Sunday and weekday services at multiple churches. First Baptist plans 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. sermon on Fruit of the Spirit. Pilgrim Holiness lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. worship with 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service. Nazarenes at Adams Street hold 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. worship with 6:45 p.m. NYPS and 7:30 p.m. preaching. Episcopal Church Epiphany offers 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion and choir Mass. Christian Church presents 9:30 a.m. Bible school and 10:30 a.m. worship with Lord's Supper. Evening Union service at Presbyterian with Men’s Choir.

Nelsonville First Baptist Raymond Simpson Church OF Epiphany Episcopal Sydney J. Browne Charles E. Poston Christian Church L. E. Evans Bible School The Presbyterian Church L. A. Griffith

Mrs. Mary Crabtree Funeral Conducted

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Crabtree were held Tuesday morning at the Warren funeral home in Nelsonville. Out of town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Easterling and Howard Easterling from Barberton, Mr. and Mrs. John Davenport from Barberton, Robert Easterling, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ludwig from Akron, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Crabtree and sons Harold and Gerald from Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dicken from Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sowers from Akron, and Mr. and Mrs. John Dowler from Athens.

Nelsonville Mary Crabtree Warren Funeral Home Frank Easterling Howard Easterling John Davenport Barberton Robert Easterling Carl Ludwig Akron Crabtree and Sons Harold and Gerald Columbus Marvin Dicken Logan Henry Sowers John Dowler Athens

Buchtel Downs Legion In 1-0 Pitchers Duel

Nelsonville report: Buchtel defeats the Legion 1-0 in a close game at the city playground. Covert and Woody matched zeroes with a two hit effort each, delivering a tight pitching duel for both sides.

Nelsonville Buchtel Legion Covert Woody The

Mrs D R Johnson Undergoes Major Surgery in Columbus

Mrs D R Johnson of 708 Walnut Street underwent major surgery at Grant Hospital in Columbus Thursday. Her condition is reported as satisfactory.

Nelsonville D. R. Johnson Walnut St Grant Hospital Columbus

Hemlock Grange Meeting Highlights and Weekend Visitors

Hemlock Grange met Saturday with 67 members present. 4 H Pine Grove Girls demonstrated cleaning mill utensils and Star 4 H boys tested cream. A list of readings and solos followed with Mrs. James Weber and Mrs. Lillian Stiff contributing music. Local members Mildred Stockton Nellie Smith Norman Baxter Greencamp, James Baxter, Homer Midkiff, George Kissling, Janet Heines, Gene Romine, Ziba Midkiff noted visiting relatives and weekend stays.

Hemlock Grove Hemlock Grange Pine Grove H. EF. Starkey Mildred Stockton James Weber Lillian Stiff Mander Sanders Maude Tubbs the Grange Nellie Smith Norman Baxter Greencamp James Baxter Homer Midkiff Huron Porter Midkiff Grace Gary Midkiff George Kissling Junction City Raymond Whaley Burlingham George Paulsen Janet Larry Heines Grace Midkiff Gene Romine Ziba Midkiff

Blimes Couple Welcome Daughter Kitty Lynn

Nelsonville announces the birth of Kitty Lynn Blimes born Tuesday August 19 at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Grandparents are Donald Newton, Irene Blimes Newton, Harry Blimes Sr. Great grandparents Herbert Newton, Lessie McMan away, Frank Tolliver. The family resides on East Chestnut Street.

Nelsonville Harry Blimes Irene Newton Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Kitty Lynn Donald Newton Herbert Newton Frank Tolliver Lessie McManaway Trimble

Birth of eight and a half pound son Michael Stephen

Mr. and Mrs. Don Coe announce the birth at home of a son weighing eight and a half pounds named Michael Stephen. Grandparents are Mrs Cecil Pummel of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Jack Coe. Great grandmother is Mrs Maria Smith.

Carbon Hill Don Coe Michael Stephen Cecil Pummel Columbus Jack Coe Maria Smith Robert Clark Lee Clark Roberta Hardy Robert Hardy Leslie Evans Walter Evans Charles Krouse Frank Webb Hedley Lowes Pennsylvania Anna Lowes Samuel Dillon Logan Neil Dillon Ted Nutter Patty Frank Hawk Helen Hawk Helen Arrick Grove City Eddie Nutter Elyria George Nutter Sadie Steenrod Nelsonville Sammy Horn Jess Prye Springfield Grant Horn Roberts Otis Harrison Lancaster Lester Bailey

Dinner Guests Honor Mrs Whitlatch Birthday in Marshfield

Household guests included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Russell and daughters Linda Lee and Sharon Kay from Racine Mrs Olive Herron of New Marshfield and Mr and Mrs John Herron with daughter Marlinda Sue Evelyn Sidders returns to Chicago for work Mrs Clara Wilson of Long Beach Calif and Esta Bailus of Forlena Ariz visit the Sidders Rose Pidcock of Springfield visited last week Mrs Gertrude Andrews spent Sunday with sister Mrs Lester Scott Miss Julia Six returns home after a month in town Miss Dorothy Hunter earns university diploma and teaches in Roseville school Mr and Mrs Francis Clark visit from Westerville weekend guests of G N Sidders Mr and Mrs W J Bridge and daughter Margaret visit Kenton with Charles Sprague Mattie Mace visits son Everett Mace in West Lancaster Goldie Ratchenbach improving after a hay load fall Glen Nice of Barberton is the Piss of his mother Mrs Lester Judy

New Marshfield Harve Whitlatch G. N. Sidders Rose Pidcock Springfield Gertrude Andrews Lester Scott Julia Six Charles McDonald Dayton Margaret Bridge Dorthy Hunter Roseville Francis Clark Westerville W. J. Bridge Margaret Charles Sprague Kenton Mattie Mace W Lancaster Everett Mace Goldie Ratchenbach Glen Nice Barberton Lester Judy

Bishopville Social Notes Reflect Visits and Local News

Mrs Mary Evans left for Akron after a week here during the illness and death of Miss Jessie Wilson. Visitors include Mrs Jane Radcliffe from Athens and relatives of the McDonald and Smith families. Many residents hosted guests from Akron Steubenville Columbus and Parkersburg while roadwork and local errands continued.

Bishopville Mary Evans Wilson Akron Jessie Wilson Jane Radcliffe Athens J. M. McDonald Fred Brown Glouster Elton Pedicord Bob Miller Congress Run P. M. Smith Carol Ann Smith Don Wilson Arlene Steubenville Lucy Kirkbride Columbus Kirkbride Farm Bishop Ville Elizabeth McElfresh Persinger Bloomingdale Lucy Pedicord Efton Mary Shepard Wilmer Shepard Parkersburg James Smith Liberty Hill Donald Easler Ceslar Kittle Horner Elmer Shaner Alverda Roberts McConnelsville E.L. Pedicord

Perry County Court Notes New Lexington Update

Sheriff arrests Tolbert Harvey and Raymond Thomas of Roseville for investigation. Pearl Rusk fined 10 dollars for begging and loitering. Guardian reports ward finances. will of Joseph Siemer filed. Numerous intoxication fines and judgments. court approves highway easement and damages. Marriage license issued to Roland Solt and Alice Hillshafer. multiple property transfers recorded.

New Lexington Clair Butts Tolbert Harvey Raymond Thomas Roseville Pearl Rusk Somerset Police Drumm R. A. Chappelear Quay K. Griner Veterans Hospital L. F. Crowley Stephen D. Larzelere Joseph H. Siemer William A. Allen F. S. Flowers Philip W. Siemer Cleveland Roland D. Solt Alice Mary Hillshafer H. H. Wilbur

Marietta Paints Distributed by Ohio Firms

Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. of Athens Pomeroy Cement Block Co. of Pomeroy and Plymale Wagner Co. of Gallipolis as listed in the regional trade notice.

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

Rev T H Arnott Announces New Straitsville Nazarene Services

The Rev T H Arnott announces New Straitsville Nazarene Church services including Sunday School at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. and evening service at 7 30 p.m with Miss Thomas and Mrs Bird in charge A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

New Straitsville

Pearley Wicks Returns Home After Major Surgery

Pearley Wicks, recently treated at White Cross Hospital Columbus, has been discharged to his home. He is reported to be recovering satisfactorily after a major operation.

Chauncey Pearley Wicks White Cross Hospital Columbus

Nazarene Delegates Headed to Western Ohio Assembly in Troy

The Rev. Lena Brandenburg and Ada Broadbent represent The Plains Church of the Nazarene at the Western Ohio District Assembly in Troy Ohio and were set to depart Friday.

Chauncey Lena Brandenburg Ada Broadbent Plains Church of the Nazarene Ohio Troy

Chauncey Residents Return From Toledo Visit

Mrs. Elsie Walker and daughter Sharon of Chauncey have returned from Toledo after visiting the home of Mrs. Walker’s sister Mrs. Harold Childress. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Childress and daughters Lois and Linda who are visiting Koon and Russell Childress.

Chauncey Elsie Walker Sharon Toledo

Chauncey Hosts Guests From Wonderland Ohio

Chauncey and Mrs. Luther Cruikshank plus Jennie Courtney entertained visitors from Wonderland Ohio including Mrs. Zimmie Smith, Mrs. Doris Fisenaugh and son Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Feuerhelm and daughter Cheryl Lynn.

Chauncey Luther Cruikshank Jennie Courtney Zimmie Smith Doris Fisenaugh Wiley Merle Feuerhelm Chery Lynn Wonderland Ohio

Funeral time changed for Stanley Howard rites

Due to a conflict in services the private funeral for Stanley Howard, former local resident, will be conducted at 1 p m Sunday at the home of his mother Lucy Howard in Millfield instead of the originally announced 2 p m.

Chauncey Stanley Howard Lucy Howard Millfield

Former Chauncey Man Succumbs in Newark

Chauncey Henry Shepard aged 72, former Chauncey resident, died Tuesday night at his Newark Ohio home. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.

Chauncey Henry Shepard Newark Ohio

Chauncey Cottage Prayer Meeting Set for Tonight

The Pilgrim Church Chauncey invites members to a cottage prayer meeting at 7 30 p m tonight at the home of Mrs Bird Canter.

Chauncey — Cottage Pilgrim Church Chauncey

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Chauncey News Everett Hewlett Coakley Perry Dick Turner Mrs Buchtel Downs Legion Mrs. Blimes, Jr Jane Page Wilmette Bill Odom William Leapy Stallings Corning Great Lakes Jack Leel Alexander Boston Mass Dwight Blain Barton Shawnee James W. Jenkins Buckingham Camp Sherman William M. Kitterick Stella Kitterick New Straits Elizabeth Ansel Etta F. Penrod John Penrod Clara Matheny Clair Carson John Russell C. F. Russell Charles S. Harmer Florence A. Harmer Honey Creek Park Thorn Township Florence A Charles R. Harmer Eugene Elizabeth Walker Hazel Harmer Hass C. P. Robinson Marietta C. E. Whitmore U. S. Highway T. H. Arnott Ruan UK Ased Monogram Dick Irving Hyland Sid Luft William Moss Phil Karlson Hop Harrigan eSarig Ray Mill Barbara Stanwyck Barry Fitzgerald Paramount Picture Able Fabric Adamson Kimberly-Carbondale Whitmore Nelsonville-Buchtel Road Thomas A. Yost Chestnut Orpheum Tonight Three Mesquiteers Rogers Trigger Olin Howlin Nolan Iblic Production
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