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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1947

Page

2

Eagles to feature James Newman and Barstow in lineup

At City Playgrounds on Labor Day a 230 PM start sees Battery for the Eagles listed as James or Fick with Newman and Chat Woodson joining Jimmie Jones Post Hope. Eagles manager Ward Phillips says James Newman and Barstow will stay for the season as New Marsh field hosts a homecoming with a Sunday afternoon game.

Eagles James Fick Newman Jimmie Jones Post Hope

Bumgardner Family Reunion Set for Labor Day in Lancaster

Nelsonville reports a Bumgardner family reunion on Labor Day at Rising Park in Lancaster. A basket dinner will be served at noon.

Nelsonville Bumgardner Rising Park Lancaster

Obituary and Community Notes From Maxville Area

Roger Starr, son of Sherman and Mrs Starr, a former Maxville resident and local student, died recently. Funeral services were at Gore Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev Grueser officiating. Interment at Smith Chapel Cemetery. The Maxville area hosted reunions and visiting relatives at the Howdyshell and Mohler family gatherings in Bre ment and Junction City. Local weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays were celebrated. Amaryllis identified as hardy in Lara Wolfe’s garden.

Maxville Roger Starr Sherman Starr Greendale Gore Evangelical United Brethren Church A. N. Grueser John Emerick James Starr Kathrine Terrel Orland Mohler Eugene Starr Paul Starr Roger Guess Wayne Gueas Wray Nixon Dan Wolfe Smith Chapel Cemetery John George Springfield Joseph George Marlow John Howdyshell Oscar Wilson Albert Wilson Jessie Mohler Ramona Cleone Goodlve Joe Coakley Donald Taylor Donnie Charles Keller Roy Howdyshell Marilyn and Retha Billa Taylor Carol Lea Christian Irene Poling Eloise Wavelene Damewood P. O. Householder Maudie Householder John Wilson Logan Albert Marlowe Roger Robinson Ruth Margie Lancaster Charles Poling Lester and Leroy Virgil Householder Viola Householder Arthur Mohler Myrie Arlene John Nutter Wanda Nutter Raymond Nutter Rosalie Donnie Nutter Clyde Raymond Mohler Junction City Kenneth Lockhard Gayle Lockhart Kathleen Lockhart Sherman L. Householder Sally Jo Householder Francis Howdyshell Wanda Robey Rowe Johnston Wendal Billie Sparta Mich Paul Nutter Elaine Nutter Gahanna Ohio Lowell Nutter Jesse Mohler Wendell Floyd Goodlive Scottsburg Ind Elizabeth Hamill Cleveland James Goodlive Alice Davis Sam Christian Judy Christian Sandra Stivison Flare Miller Walter E. Stivison Wayne Stimson Sandra Cheryl Johnny Anita Terry Timmy Sanders Harriet Bohn Penny Henderson Wolfe Paul DeWitt Cheri Diane Urbana Stanley Nixon Charlene Nixon Lara Wolfe Victor Reis Ohio State University Bremen Robert Mohler Linda Mohler Wendell Johnston Mary Goodlive Curtis MecWilliams Arthur Guess A. Francisco St. Anthony Hospital Columbus

Santoy Reunion Planned in Malta Ohio August 31

Santoy home coming set for August 31 at Santoy Ohio per Mrs Lucy Hamride. Local turnout expected with neighbors and friends joining for a reunion.

Santoy Malta Bsantoy Ohio Lucy Hamride

Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms

Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. of Athens, Pomeroy Cement Block Co. of Pomeroy, and Plymale Wagner Co. of Gallipolis.

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

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Wedding Guests

Miss Sylvia Cooley of Columbus stays with Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Jackson for Miss Sally Jackson and Mr. Don Harmony’s wedding set for Saturday August 30. Lieut Helen Jackson of Patsxent River Md and James Cooley of Hollywood Calif plan arrives as guests.

Nelsonville Sylvia Cooley Columbus Frank R. Jackson Sally Jackson Don Harmony Helen Jackson Patsxent River James Cooley Hollywood Calif Jacksons

Nye Chevrolet hires new staff Miss Shirley Adams takes office

Miss Shirley Adams has assumed new duties in the office of the Nye Chevrolet garage. Miss Betty Lou Verity, a

Nelsonville Shirley Adams Nye Chevrolet Garage Betty Lou Verity

Knights of Pythias To Confer Page Rank

NELSONVILLE The rank of Page will be conferred tonight when Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias meets at 7 30 p m Master of Work Raymond Patton says several candidates will appear for the degree Chancellor Commander William Mingus urges all area members to attend Plans are set for the state wide outdoor meeting September 6 near Ash Cave All officers of the grand lodge Domain of Ohio will be present at the September 6 gathering.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Raymond Patton William Mingus Ash Cave Grand Lodge Domain of Ohio

Athens Man Cited On Traffic Charges

Athens resident Earl Davis cited to appear in mayor's court August 28 for speeding at 50 mph in a 35 mph zone and failing to stop for a stop sign. John J. Wagner of Buchtel cited to appear September 1 for 50 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Nelsonville Earl Davis Athens Here John J. Wagner Buchtel

Buchtel High Band Rehearsal Scheduled For Tonight

The Buchtel High School Band will rehearse at 6 30 p m tonight. Boosters Club members are asked to ensure band members have transportation to the school.

Buchtel Buchtel High School Boosters Club

Names Reflect State Lines In U S Towns

The article lists towns US towns whose names hint at state borders, including Arkana Louisiana Texico New Mexico Texhoma Oklahoma Texico names across Arkansas Oklahoma Georgia and West Virginia. It notes the pattern of place names that evoke proximity to state boundaries and border crossings.

United States Arkana Calexico Calif Arkoma Okla Tenaga, Ga Texhoma Kenova W. Va Texico, N. M Texarkana Ark

Limehouse children learn Chinese with English parentage

In Limehouse London's China town many children of Chinese fathers and English mothers give up their evenings to learn Chinese, reflecting cultural blending and language education in the district.

Limehouse London Chinatown

Buchtel Resident Dies in Wellsburg West Virginia

Charles F. King 59, former Buchtel resident, died at his Wellsburg home August 16 after two surgical operations at North Wheeling Hospital. Born July 8, 1888 in Wellston, he was a son of Ellen Barry King and the late Hugh King. He served as a shearman at Wheeling Steel’s Beech Bottom plant and belonged to St. John’s Church and Knights of Columbus. Survived by wife Gerdes, daughter Geraldine, mother Ellen, brother William, sisters Frank Traubert and Mary King, and several nieces and a nephew. Requiem Mass at St. John’s Wellsburg. burial August 19 in Wellsburg Cemetery.

Amos Steenrod Columbus W. W. Warren Wilbert, Jr White Sulphur Springs Lewisburg W.va Bob Jackson Donna Gilbert Simonton Charles Warren Plainfield N.J O. A. Rider Jackson Robert Stiffler Claude Crawford Cincinnati Estel Crabtree Virginia Diane Crabtree Claude, Jr Bob North Georgia Kilpatrick George Kilpatrick Washington, D.C C. C. Orwiler Detroit Kenneth Orwiler Orwiler John Riley Ravenna Robert Riley Roberta Sue Bill Hoffman Nelsonville-Logan Road William Guy East Columbus St Guy Worthington Will Evans Barbara Evans Cleveland Akron Cuyahoga Falls J. W. Verity Attica Edward Rosser Robert Meyer Dunbar Charles F. Davis Ridgway Ill Charles L.davis Columbus St King North Wheeling Hospital Wellston Ellen Barry King Hugh King St. John’s Catholic Church Wellsburg Knights of Columbus Council Athens Shearman Beech Bottom Wheeling Steel Corp Foes Gerdes King Geraldine

Birth Announced by Bumgardners Patricia Ann born in Columbus

Sgt and Mrs Don W Bumgardner announce the birth of a daughter Patricia Ann on July 31 at University Hospital Columbus. Grandparents are Don Bumgardner Nelsonville and Lewis Horvath Athens Route 2. Great grandparents Otis Swyers Murray City. Baby and mother at grandparents home 30 Terrace St. They plan to join Sgt Bumgardner at an army base in Rantoul Illinois soon.

Nelsonville Don W. Bumgardner Patricia Ann University Hospital Columbus Don Bumgardner Lewis Horvath Athens Rantoul, Ill

Petersons Ointment for Eczema Relief

Simple application relieves itching from eczema pimples and red blotches. Petersons Ointment soothes tired feet and cracked toes, improving skin feel and appearance. 35c at all druggists, money back if not enjoyed.

Petersons Peterson

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