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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1945

Page

2

Resignation Rejected by Red Cross Chapter Committee

LOGAN The executive committee of the Hockin Chapter of the Red Cross rejected Mrs Ne mer's resignation submitted by the committee. Mrs accepted the secretary position in January 1945. The committee extended appreciation for her service and requested she continue as secretary. A lease matter for her house used by the Red Cross since 1941 was discussed with nominal rent for years and the executive secretary authorized to issue purchasing orders. Attending members included James L Young Elberfeld and Mrs Sam, Rev Amos L Heyde, Forest Weinrich, and others.

Elberfeld Sam Red Cross Robert Keyne Carl Kitchenland Smith Forest Weinrich James L. Young Amos L. Heyde Lebold Harry Shaw Inor Robert Keynes Montgomery Earl Harley Meyer Akins Wilhelmine de Paul Collison Brashares

Judge Grants Tyne Divorce Decrees

Logan reports judge Judy Henderson granted divorces on grounds of duty neglect. A 4 year old son Scott Gray was awarded to the father and Joan Jonathan Gray to the mother. The father to pay weekly support while in military service or as later ordered. Loucena Hupp of Delbert Hupp awarded custody of Doral Hupp, 14, with other arrangements.

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Annual Picnic Held Friday by Logan Commandery Templars

Logan Commandery with Templars held an annual picnic at Kacwy Park Friday. Attending were Major and Mrs Densner, Mr and Mrs Moelrheugh, Mr and Mrs Edmenders, D. Arnold, Mrs. Washington Bowers Why, Mr Aneesithense Wood Bowen, Mrs. Streniz, and many others including Miss Flordue Bart Tort and Mr. and Mrs Han sen.

LOGAN Pen Logan Commandery Templars Kac Wy Park Major Flordue Bart Tort Hansen Eloise Tamrman Marrs Smith Iss Mav Bay Voight Mir Aml Wosdard Ma Tiraddock Abron

Temperance Council Set to Meet at Coolville Church

Local notes report the Youth Temperance Council meeting scheduled for Monday evening at eight at the Methodist Church in Coolville. Also listed: the Joseph Watson descendants' 18th annual reunion on Sunday Sept. 2 at Howell's Grove between Torch and Coolville with a basket dinner at noon. Several residents are noted visiting or hosting relatives, and funeral attendance is listed for Mrs. Orma Davis.

Coolville Youth Temperance Council Joseph Watson Howell's Grove

Funeral Held for Mrs Daniel DeLong in Zaleski

Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist Church for Mrs. Daniel DeLong aged 1 died Friday at her daughter’s home in Chillicothe. She survived by two daughters Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Nettie Taylor a son Harley DeLong and several grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery. Various relatives and friends visited and attended services and a number of local residents were noted visiting or hosting guests during the week.

Torch Coolville T. J. Gehring Columbus Bertha Barnes Nancy Davis E. G. Alden Sleighton Farms I. R. Macleod C. A. Sampson East Middlebury Orma Davis L. M. Walden Bele Milhone Helen Maxine Avery Delaware Laura Hayes Archie Dunfee George Kallis Mary Gatkins Karen Rita Georgia Stout Larain P. F. ‘Bingman Thomas A. Jenkins George Branch Caledonia Amos Smith Harpster Othe Branch Morral Orland Branch John Gerald Belpre Ruth Larkins Donne Long Bottom Maggie Taylor Rutland Mary Hidlman Amarillo Tex Paul Daye C. A. Selby Athens Zainski Mr. Lockwood O. D. Monte McArthur Oak Grove Cemetery Harold Lohse Middleport Ruth Cram Lily McKibben George McKibben Petersburg Mich Ralph McKibben Chauncey Jerry Martin Elmer McKibben Leo Murphy Rosemary Katheryn Murphy Margaret Moriarty Ranger Emmett Conway Carol Jean Barbara Sue Struthers Youngstown Anna Diles Harold Pausin Lena Trace Brookville Cliff Turner Artie Trace Dayton Zaleski Oscar King Saquth Bloomfield King Albert Rider Maurice Markins Lorene Kay New York Lavaley Ralph Markins S. P. Wilson Creala G. G. Wilson Willams New Lexington Lake Hope Lena Comer Dauhter Harley Glenn Fred Carver End Daugter L. J. Grover Rosemacy Patricia Cincinnati John Haves Joseph Haves Nelsonville Livy Tandall Marened Scott Charles Nickels Derater Mary Dennis Parthia Anne Portsmouth Robert Cochran Anf Airs Alonzo Azhell Lancaster Joan Hayes ‘Thomas Cpl Max Thomas Marines Thomas Hn Thomas A. H. Hayes William Hurd Oakles Zaleski CCC John Emter John Potter Vay- Jahn Allen Dale, Jr Gail Allen Clarksburg W. Va Potter Potter, Sr Flora Wants Mt Pans

Plains Notes Report From The Plains Community

Mr and Mrs Fred Nida and son Jimmy attended the Nida reunion in Gallipolis. Multiple local visits include Mrs chef Hanning and Mrs Yeager visiting Mrs J W Donels, and families such as Bryan, Christian, Nagle, Hawk, and Bricker visiting relatives in Betsy Layne Athens and Marietta Hospital. Weekend travelers include Clarence Rutter and family, J Shust, Camp Atterbury furlough, and guests in Springfield Morgantown and Columbus areas.

the Plains Fred Nida Jimmy Nida Gallipolis Chef Hanning Grace Nagle William G. Thomas McArthur Lake Hope Fred Slater Richard Calhoon Thomas Cade Harkins Luke Hardy Gilbert Hartman J. W. Donelson Clarence Rutter Carrie Nida James Rutter Marietta Hospital Addie Brown Smithfield Elizabeth Willams John Shust Jeff Camp Atterbury Ind Virgil Stolis Clarence McDonald Stotts Springfield Finest Nash Columbus James Tinkham J. McCullough Virgit Cultizon Florman Humphrey Bruce Jon "Eaipion Mary M. Pidcock William Stalder Donna Thompson Norma Howard Betty Mace Bob Charney Mary Hardy Joanne Call Russell Jellison Pats Hanning Nancy Phillips Elizabeth Williams Henry Spencer Murray City Earl Latto Manon Cooper Morgantown W.va

MT Carmel Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Employment

Mr Carmel and Mrs George Moser with children visited their father Morris Tompson. Mr and Mrs Harry Palmer and children and Dorothy Weaver of Marietta visited Mrs Fred Law rence. Anna Lawrence visited friends in Columbus and Marietta over the weekend. Doris is employed at Irrouchtiins in Marietta. James Lawrence and George Tompen visited their parents.

MT. Carmel George Moser Morris Tompson Harry Palmer Dorothy Weaver Marietta Fred Lawrence Anna Lawrence Columbus James Lawrence George Tompen Doris Irrouchtiins

Murray City WSCS Meeting and Local News Highlights

The Murray City WSCS met at the M E Church with president Connie Barnhill presiding and refreshments served to listed members and visitors. News from veterans and locals follows, including S Sgt Stanley R. Dixon on furlough, Elmer C. Spencer returning from England, and numerous regional visits and family updates across Nelsonville, New Straitsville, Barberton, Akron, Cleveland Clinic, and Athens area communities.

Murray City WSCS M. E. Church Connie Barnhill Con Inie Barnhill Dot Lewis Dora Spencer Sally Riggs Effie Devol Muriel ‘Martin Lillie Spencer Mary Ann James Mahala Johnson Mary Potts Margaret Gears Mary Shaffer Waveline Tracy Anna Bell Thomas Blanche Brooker Blanche Johnson Bessie Lovett Nora Coburn Grace Robson Bea Hillyer Sadie Foster Nevada Quinn Pearl Shuttleworth Myrtle Person Clara James Ethel Cook Sasie Foster Stanley R. Dixon Germany New Straitsville Sgt. Dixon Trinidad States England James V. Dixon Hawaii Harold Dixon Sheppard Field Texas Ray Dixon Elmer C. Spencer Dwight Spencer Sharon Pittsburgh Spencer Akron Albert Koon Lancaster Ralph Coleman Barberton Chester Mitchell Frank Coleman Effie Jonas Cleveland Clinic Lou Anders Springfield Cleveland Ida Frazee Nelsonville Jonas Edit Jonas Fred Hashman Canton Edith Nacker Chicago Minnie Gee Columbus Frank Gee Fred Gee Lester Sorrell Pat Barbera James Pearl Williams Arthur Shelton Dor Richards Gerald Wooten Fostovia Helen Wilson Iste Evans Wanda Rosalie Lena Campbell Helen Margaret Nelsonvilla Fred Kineer J. J. Hogan Fred Collins Joe Williams Pwitt Dixon Charles van Duren Bobby Cook Clayton Worthineier Janice Howard Craft Coleen Phillips Aves Ann Thompson Athens John Dinon

Private funeral for Thrus Arnold held in New Marsh Cemetery

Carbondale news notes report Thrus Arnold died Monday evening en route to a Columbus hospital. Private funeral services were held at New Marsh Cemetery Wednesday. Relatives attending included his brother Dewey Arnold and wife of Barberton, Joseph Collins of Princeton Indiana, Darrell Figgins Nelsonville, Rose Davis of Athens, and Floyd Arnold of Asbury. Also listed are Charlotte Janet Barber, Carolin Barber, Kimberly visiting George Barber grandparents. Local service members Walter Holland of Camp Blanding on 5 day leave, Eugene Lowry Fort McClellan on 12 day furlough, Neal Dodds home from overseas on 3 day furlough with family.

Carbondale New Marshheld Cemetery Thrus Bill Arnold Columbus Dewey Arnold Barberton Joseph Collins Princeton Ind Darrell Figgins Nelsonville Rose Davis Athens Floyd Arnold Asbury Charlotte Janet Carolin Barber Kimberly George Barber Pfc Walter Holland Camp Blanding Fla Hiram Holland Wittur Young Eugene Lowry Fort McClellan Ala Chester Lowry Fort Riley Kansas Neal Dodds Harry Dodds

Hartford News Notes Recap Of Local Visits And Socials

Hartford social notes list cadet nurse Jane Ann Stone of Gallipolis on vacation, the Crumps at the Farmers Picnic near Southside, Kell and daughter Jane Ann in Parkersburg, Miss Bessie Jenkins in Pomeroy, Goldie Hartley in Charleston, and John Hudson Smith in the U.S. Navy visiting family. Also mentions Dr. C W Petty's St Louis trip, William Judson and son Thomas visiting, Fansler couple returning from Northern Ohio, Helen Jenkins in Charleston, John Turnbull family visit, Rev W C Stearnes and wife as Kanawha City guests, W T Stone hosts, Five Hundred Club dessert bridge hosted by A Keith McClung, and Crilples Club bridge with guests Sarah and Florence Atkins and others. lists members and attendees.

Hartford Jane Ann Stone Gallipolis J. M. Crump Southside J. W. Kell Jane Ann Parkersburg Bessie Jenkins Pomeroy Goldie Hartley Charleston John Hudson Smith Ie U.S Navy J. H. Smith C. W. Petty St. Louis A. B. Gindén Ozark Mountains William Judson Wheeling Thomas U. S. Army Homer Fansler Jack Fry Ohio Helen Jenkins Henery Jenkins John Turnbull Richard Turnbull W. C. Stearnes Kanawha City W. T. Stone Stearnes Hartford M. E. Charge D. A. Smith Cleo Vaught Washington D. C A. L. Rossiter Detroit Mich Bess Liter Canal Martha Newton Nolan Swackhammer L. J Ruttencutter

Corning social and personal notices brief family gatherings

Corning social items detail a wiener roast for Bobby Marolt’s fourth birthday with guests including Fuccie and Rocks families, church group activities by the Girl Scouts, and various visits in Columbus Dayton and New Lexington. Also notes initiating Corning Aerie 483 events and church conference attendees.

Amesville Social Notes Fulfilled With Local Visits and Gatherings

Amesville society notes detail entertainments and visits across the community. Louise Linscott hosts Esther Close, plus guests from Oxford and Athens attend dinners and church events. Families move, sail with servicemen, and relatives gather for picnics and dinners in a snapshot of small town life.

Albany Club To Hold Show In August Social Hall

Albany The Albany Community Garden Club plans a flower and vegetable show at the Methodist Church social room on August 30 with entries due by 10 00 am Those interested may participate Miss Betty Doss has returned to London after a week with her mother Mrs Mildred Doss Several local residents and visitors were noted at gatherings and visits with friends and family including Mr and Mrs Clyde Riggs Columbus Mr and Mrs Worley Cline Day ton Mr and Mrs Charles Parker Mr and Mrs E H Lasch Mr and Mrs Hattie Miller and family Mrs Sally Murphy and granddaughter Mr and Mrs Hyatt Parson Naomi of Portland Ore Mr and Mrs Dick Ball and son New Britton Pa Mr and Mrs D F Parsons and daughter Athens Rural and others in Athens County

Corning Carl Marolt Bobby Joseph Fuccie Rosaie Pauline Germaine Timmy Rocks Dominic Rechiche Virginia Grace Ann Joan Dorothy Wilson George Anna Annabelle Gossman United Brethren Churches Ohio W. E. Riebel First United Brethren Church of iCorning Mills, Memorial Church Lancaster Riebel Mae Rodgers Corning Church C. H. Woodruff Fred Gray Clarencé Garrison Bert Hickok Sam Frasure L@o Dunlap Ft. Knox Teresa Verfers Geraldine Gladden Frank Verfers Frank Wysinski Ft. Benjamin Harrison Ind Elizabeth Swackhammer George Parsons SOREL New Lexington Tudsay Albany Albany Community Garden Club Methodist Church Betty Doss London Mildred Doss Clyde Riggs Columbus Frank Radcliff Athens County Fair L. C. Gibson Clarence Cooper Mary Wilson Clinton St Fred Bacon Akron F. B. Vorkes Paul Gillogly Clemens Mich G. S Melvina Gillogly Edwin Cutlip

Broadwell Social Briefs Celebrate Mrs Cook Vandyke Birthday

A Broadwell social note details a Tuesday birthday gathering for Mrs. Cook Vandyke with refreshments for numerous Broadwell residents and guests. Attendees include Ella and Albert Ogg, Hazel Burke, Mae Brown, Charles Brown, Lutie Eva lina, Keith Brill, Connie Vandyke, Hattie Hendershot, Oscar James, Phil and Mrs Ross and three Corning children, Wayne Parsons, Mary Parsons, Bobbie White, Geraldine Parsons of Marietta, Ida Nice Guyville, Geneva Nice Nelsonville, Clarence Rathburn and family, Hubert Martin Morgantown, Ray Nice Nelsonville, Art Vincent, Ralph Nice Guysville, Harold Driggs Columbus, Lester White.

Ebroadwell Cook Vandyke Ella Ogg Albert Ogg Frank Parsons Hazel Burke Margaret Ware Mae Brown Charles Brown Lutie Evalina Keith Brill Connie Vandyke Hattie Hendershot Oscar James Broadwell Phil Ross Hubert Martin Morgantown W. Va Cook Vandyke Ray Nice Nelsonville Art Vincent Ralph Nice Guysville Harold Driggs Columbus Lester White

Bashan Social and Personal Notes Run Through Meigs County

Bashan Social and Personal reports from Meigs County list visits at the homes of Southall Orr Bookman and others. Attendees came from Coolville Reedsville Canton Columbus Zanesville and Parkersburg with several birthday celebrations and family gatherings noted.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. I Crystal Cl Vanit Coolville, Troy Zaleski Social Notes the Plains News Mr. Carmel Briefs Carbondale News Tycoon Robert R. Young Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Pere Marquette Wheeling & Lake Erie News Notes of Joe Palooka Ham Fisher Dee Slondie Chic Young Theo William Burnhard Georgann George Klarenbeck William Russell Roberta Russell Brown James Jones Beryl Carol Joseph McDonald Mary McDoneld Amesville Louise Linscott Myrle Vernon Blanche Ziegler Esther Close Esther Fuller Oxford Henry M. Tenney William Inman Panama City William Clarence Snow Will Adair Mary J Pa Barbara White End ‘Crater Gale Eddie Brown Ise Gene Robinson Gésiege Fleming Roy Dupler L. W. Russell Athe Earl Mortis Bartle Irene Staley Berkel Jessie Elmer Beal Audrey Dinsmore Linda Lee Doughty Mpountain E. L. Koehler Fleming Georgening Fred Wilson Everett McBore Myrtle Morris Rittman Brad ‘Henry Hia* Sox Harold Henry A. F. Linscott Earl “Marquis Arthur Hickman Earl] Morris Barth Irene Staley Berkeley Calif Jessie Owen Carlos.enry H. G. Henry James Lochray Lulu Brown Albany Club Social Briefs Bashan Leo Eddy Betty Louise Marylin Marthe Endy Janet Orr Shirley Bentz Bunn Gean White Thomad McKay J. C. McKay Raymond Evans Zanesville Justough Edward Sheivlier Reedsville Della Coleman Ton Evert Evans Milford Cole Bert Orr Lola Sorden Letart Clint Orr Rawlin Torrence Jake Gaul Raine Harley Carson Addison iMr.g
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