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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1949

Page

9

Ex-Resident's Son Is Married Aug. 31 in Glouster

A former Glouster resident announces the marriage of Miss Joy Baker Sauk ter of Mr and Mrs William Baker of Fraseyburg and Francia Jones son of Tsaae Jones of Zanesville The ceremony occurred Sunday August 31 and Jeane Jones married a former Glouster resident.

Glouster Joy Baker William Baker Fraseyburg Francia 3 Jones Tsaae Jones Zanesville Jeane Jones Ormer Glouster

Logan School Preparations Set for New Year Enrollment

Logan officials expect about 135 pupils in the upcoming school year per Supt. George Carr. New two first grades at Central School and expanded kindergarten will be offered with adjusted session times. Registration urged Thursday and Friday for new and transferring students across elementary and secondary grades, with faculty listings for subjects and classrooms.

Logan George Carr Carr Central School Caryaid

Chauncey Family Reunion At Mrs Hiles Home

Chauncey family members and friends gathered at 37 High Street for a reunion and dinner hosted by Mrs. Hiles. Attendees included Francis Miles, Roy Hiles, Bobby, Tarain, Junice Walton, Guibert Walton, Leonard Hle t, James Mullins, Benny, Marion Wa om, Iris Walton, and more, with relatives from San Francisco, Ohio, Michigan, and Murray City joining for an afternoon gathering.

Babet Miles Vances High Bt Francis Miles San Francisco Roy Hiles Oan Bobby Tarain Ohio Mra Junice Walton Guibert Walton Sang Tin Mathany Tveen Yaning Shen Leonard Hlet Shren Tully Shirley Annes Gare Clym Maryn Chauncey Re Stra James Mullins Benny Mtr Marion Wa ‘Om George Iris Walton Siri Mabelsion Chauncey Robert. Cooke Nanebr Murray City John Nelesonville Prancis Miles

Two Divorces Sought in Common Pleas Court

Divorce actions filed in multiple counties include Charlene Warthman a minor by guardian against Gary Worthan for neglect and custody support. Margaret Burgoon sues Wi Tam Burgoon for cruelty and support. Levi Edward Tyo seeks divorce from Le Tyo with change of venue to Hocking County court where the couple reportedly wed in 1838. and another divorce request cites cruelty and alleged bigamy with a 1987 marriage date.

Logan Charlene Warthman Weaver Gari Worthan Mra Warthman Daivorce Margaret Burgoon Wi Tam Burgoon Hargoon Mike Ivoree Levi Edward ‘Tyo le Tyo TaSacon County Common Hocking County Fred Everett Sea

Wolfe Family Holds Reunion at Rachelmacher Park

Christopher Wolfe led an annual Wolfe family reunion at Rachelmacher Park on Sunday. After a dinner, officers were elected with D. Wolfe as president, Mrs. Mary Thompson secretary, and Nelle Wend treasurer. Outgoing officers were Clarence Thompson and Blanche Moorhead. The event funded the family private burial ground and contributed to the History of Hocking County published in 1953. Lineage traces back to the Revolutionary era.

Christopher Wolfe Rachelmacher Park D. Wolfe Mary’ Thompson Nelle "Wend Treasur Clarence ‘Thompson Blanche Moorhead Hocking County

Jury Trial Granted for Union Furnace Coach

Frank Zirbel, former athletic coach at Union Furnace, was granted a jury trial in juvenile court after pleading innocence to charges of acting to delinquency. He was arraigned before Judge Rhea Pettit Bangert on a complaint by juvenile court officer Jack Kemper, with jurors to be drawn from the common pleas court panel of Cyot Athenm.

Frank Zirbel Union Furnace Zirbel Rhea Pettit Bangert Jack Kemper Hig Common Pleas Court Cy Ot Athenm Eegred Fleth Sotin R

Logan Area Personal Notices and Local Visits

The Logan area community saw visits from Minnie McBroom and others to Duninta College and Tun Ingdon, with several family gatherings and funerals. Notables include Mr and Mrs Craig Adair, Allan Adair, Anneth Adair and children, and multiple Logan residents hosting relatives for dinners and welfare events. The week featured a funeral in Moundsville for Lily Riggs, and gatherings at homes in Logan and nearby towns with relatives from New Plymouth, Pleasant Valley church events, and a Helber reunion in Marion Township.

Sss Ances Satan Duninta College Tuningdon Minnie’ McBroom Wil Craig Adair Allan ‘Adair Anneth Adair Sally Linda Moundsvie Lily Riggs Onatee W. Cada Reina Derr Thome Don Fin Shelva Derr Roy Derr Ates Dani Deve Dani Deve, Mr. and ¢ Mrs. Stanton, Palmer, Serolin Simmy Palmer Ses. Ber Billie “Jo Sme John Henderson New Plymouth Sun Diay Dale” Cook Chuckie “Lee Logan Bernard Fant Calvin Cook Johnny Henderson Paul Blackburn Delawar Helber Pleasant Valley Marion Township Ansal Bernard Ansel Roger Virgil Gorby Pleasant Mich Tom McHenry Meienry Murray Sam Buchanan East

Hospital Admits and Dismissals in Local Notices

Hocking Valley Hospital admitted Mrs Leonard Kneece Laurel Mrs Daniel Jenkins Murray and city in George Haughn Laurelville Valle West Murrey iy Mrs Lewis Whitmore Nelson Mrs Darrell Ulbrich Carbon ante f mints Mr and Mrs Catt Schultz Logan Route 3 son Sty and Mr Carlos Montgomery Logan a son dismissed Mrs John Hammon and daughter Mrs Hubert Mender Mrs Robert Hansley and son Picnic scheduled Glouster Ninevah Rebekah lodge of Jacksonville will have six inntal piente in the state park at Jacksonville on Thursday at 6 pts Members are permitted to being Dunkle reunion will be eld at Kachelmacher Park Sunday

Hocking Valley Hospital Leonard Kneece Laurelville Daniel Jenkins Murray & City George Haughn Valle West Murrey Iy Lewis Whitmore Nelsonville Darrell Ulbrich Carbonante Catt Schultz Logan Sty Carlos Montgomery John Hammon Hubert Mender Robert Hansley Glouster Ninevah Rebekahade Jacksonville Dunkle Kachelmacher Park

Mari Ann and Jack Huston Wed in Greenup KY

Marilyn Craig and Jack Huston were married at the First Methodist parsonage in Greenup Kentucky. Rev R Allen officiated. Marilyn is the daughter of Clem and Mrs Craig and a Shawnee High School graduate. Jack is the son of Mrs Margaret Huston and a local high school graduate. They will reside in Columbus where both work. A misc shower was hosted by the bride’s parents with guests including Richard Hopkins Margaret Hopking Alva Sorrel Mrs Charles Craig Howan Vernon Sue McQuade Robert Huston and Connie Virginia Rite and Jerry Frank Tunch served.

Greenup Marilyn Craig Jack Huston Columus Methodist R. Allen Clem Craig Shawnee High School Huston Ie Margaret Huston Ars Columbus Richard Hopkins Margret Hopking Alva Sorrel Charles Craig Howan Vernon Sue McQuade Robert Huston Connie Virginia Rite

Camp service bonds campers in Christy program

The logan county camp program featured a Sunday evening service open to faith candlelight attendees. Kenneth Roberts read scripture as Lanelia Sana offered prayers while Young Peoples Church members led singing and several campers and staff received invitations to the baptismal camp. A social hour followed with ice cream in the social room.

Taper Logan Mayer Bs Lowe Nate Rattner Tr Hollow Howe Young Peoples Chuch Weee Cane Carera Minster Kenneth ‘Rberts Lanelia Sana Fered la Wale Jonas

Bankers Meet in Fall Sessions Across Ohio

Ohio Bankers Association plans nine meetings this fall with about 200 bankers from 1639 banks. Topics include credit policies and services for individuals and businesses. C N Sutton of Mansfield, president, announced. Sessions cover groups and counties from Lake White to Vinton and Athens to Belmont. Ralph F. Smith and Seward D. Schooler hold chair roles.

Columbus Ohio Bankers” Association C. N Sutton Mansfield Lake White Waverly Adams, Brown, Clinton Ross, Scioto Vinton Ralph F. Smith the Savings Bank Co Chillicothe Coshocton Athens Belmont Shocton Guernsey Hockingc Meigs Monroe Morgan ‘Musking Tum Noble, Perry Washing Seward D. Schooler Ational Bank

Stag Picnic Held By Kiwanis Club in Logan

LOGAN The Lake Logan home of Richard Gerkenne was the scene of a stag picnic Tuesday evening by the Logan Kiwanis Club. Ahead of a baked ham dinner on the lawn members joined in games and contests. Ralph Poston was in charge of arrangements. Forty two members and six guests attended.

Logan Lake Logan Richard Gerkenne Logan Kiwanis Club Ralph Poston

Andrews Birth Announcement in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Andrew Andrews of Columbus announce the birth of their son Elmer. Grandparents are Mrs Goldie Arews of Glouster and Mr and Mrs John Wilson of Murray. City.

Glouster Andrew Andrews Columbus Elmer Leroy Goldie Ane Arews John Wilson Murray City

Local Church Visits and Legion Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled

A jumble of names notes Rev Clyde Gibson from Logan visiting area church members before a Zion Church conference near Junction. Clyde Niniser and Mir Niniser of Mockbridge visit Sim Niniser's family in Sugar Grove. The American Legion Auxiliary plans a meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm in Legion Hall. The WSCS of the Glouster Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 8 pm in the church auditorium.

Buck Nux Curtain Rune Rockbridge Eliza Kline Darius Nutter Eliza Vilie Elza Clyde Gibson Logan Au'me 'Zion Junction Ag Mi Clyde Niniser Mockbridge Mir Niniser Sim Niniser Sugar Grove Effie Wont Laushiary Meer of the American Legion Legion Hall Wses Meer Glouster WSCS Louster

Walnut Road Covered by Corporation Work

Trustees completed a contract to cover Walnut Road extending from Walnut Street to Liskey Farm area. The project covers High Land Avenue and the unpaved segment of East Front Street to Allen Road, improving access to downtown. Allen Road remains solid but rough, causing traversal issues for drivers. residents anticipate smoother travel once work progresses.

Slouster Corporation Earl McGee Liskey Farm Highland Ave E Front St Allen Ra Walnut HA Allen Rt

Priscila Cais Moros Luna Delays Meeting Vote

The Priscila Cais Moros Luna postpones a scheduled meeting in the church hall Friday evening. Members present include Mia Ella Towers Mik Florence Ong Mis and Gertrude Towell along with Glenna Soitie Beale Taylor Ira Huth Cote and Mrs Tele Doron.

Moros Luna Schoet Friayevering Dlas Bienes Mia Ella Towers Mik Florence Ong Ante Awe Srett Srappeiear Gertrude Towel GlennaeSoitie Beale Taylor Ira Huth Cote Tele Doron

Local Residents Visit and Travel Notes in Trimble Area

W E Owens of the Ohio Department of Conservation stopped in Glouster on business en route to southern Ohio. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Walter Anson and family from Toledo, plus James Wood and others. Residents in Trimble and nearby towns hosted gatherings and dinners with multiple locals named, including Forest Comiskey returning to camp and Mr and Mrs Joe Comiskey, Mrs Chet King, Miss Jenny King, Mr and Mrs Floyd, and Barbara Penrod among those mentioned.

W. E. Owens Ohio Department ‘of ‘Conservation Walter Anson Atra James Wood Som Jimmie Toledo Monsy Fang Mire Harold Mor ‘Hon Ae Havel Raber Pettit Crooksville Bei Forest Comiskey Cole Trimble Joe Comiskey Chet King Mies Jenny King Athens Apent Nes Mes W. Merold Gertrude Rain

Gas Line Torch Roars at Work Victim Injured at Home

A gas line torch exploded at a home where a worker was toiling. He received attention from a local physician as church members from the Ci Baptist Church attended the Providence Missionary Baptist Association in Middleport. The incident occurred at the home of Mrs. Anna Mayles with names unintentionally omitted.

Ands Ats Ci Baptist Church Providence Missionary Baptist Association Middleport Anna Mayles

Kiwanis Club Dines With Music Evening At Hotel Gordon

At the Kiwanis meeting in the Hotel Gordon on Monday evening a musical program was presented featuring vocal and instrumental solos. Mian Son Jew Rote and the Rev. Toh Devo performed with piano organ selections and Miss Rowe accompanied. About fifteen members attended.

Duster Gorden Lave Colbert Jew Rote Toh Devo Mtt Devo Miss Rowe Membary

David Ow I David Ow I David Owens obituary note

David Owens a former Glouster resident died in Akron Tuesday morning survived by his wife Wilhelmina Strohmeyer and no daughters. He was a brother of John Owens UMW president. Funeral services will be held in Akron Friday at 1 p.m. Dorothy Chauncey and family visit Dayton weekend at their home with Mr and Mrs Dan Friedberg.

David Owens Glouster Akron Wien Strohmeyer John Owens UMW View Pam

Chauncey Residents Share Weekend Visits

Mrs Wilma McDonald from Gloucester spent Sunday in Chauncey visiting her mother Elizabeth Ferrel at 1d High St. Mrs Eugene Dower of 20 Jacobs Ave was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital for observation. John Civille Sr of Dayton, a former Chauncey resident, visited friends here over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Id Schmitter of Logan were guests of Mrs and Mrs Sam Tippett at 30 Mill St. Rebecca Harlson of The Plains spent the week in Orbinton visiting her mother Mrs Mary Jones.

Chauncey Wilma Mc Donald Glouster vaUncey Isabeth Ferrel High Parks Eugene Dower Jacobs Ave Ken Lesday Sriends Hauincey John Civille Dayton Chauney Scioutters Auncey Id Schmitter Logan Shauncey Sam ‘Tippett Mill St Ereneke Rebecca Harlson the Plains Orbinton Mary Jones

Fragmentary Postcard Style Observations of Relatives Visiting

Fragmented OCR reads like a list of relatives visiting various named figures and places, including mentions of Mir Cries, My carder, and a sister Aira Dorothy Deeter in Columbus. The text is garbled with misread names and phrases, obscuring clear events or dates.

Carder Judithy

Bible Class To Meet At Plains Nazarene Church

The Plains Nazarene Church hosts a September meeting at Mrs Carrie Cannell Elaina Wharton presiding Gent and Thelma Keeton secretary. Mrs Cannell will head devotions and Chauncey Mary Davis returns home after visiting Chauncey with Mrs Myrtle Tipple. Episcopate note: Eden Goodman recovering at home after surgery in Plains.

Enorites Lovernes the Plains Nazarene Church Carrie Cannell Elaina Wharton Thelma Keeton Channell

Plain pair depart for California two week visit

Chauncey Me and Mrs Ray and son Donald with the Rev Jena Brandenburg and Mrs Ade Iroadbent left The Plain Monday for a two week trip to California.

Chauncey Me Ray Afer Donald Jena, Brandenburg Ade Alifornia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan School Kirk Dwight L. Diller Harley Ellinger Mary Everman Alice Frasch Robert A. J. Grew Walter Haas Esther O'Neal Mildred King Harriet 8. Dollmatsch Shirley ‘Thomas Gladys Clutton Winifred Engle Mary E. Connor Grace Adcock Margaret Hush Radeo Martha ‘Steele Kathryn Belt Johnson Lena Mack Minnie Louise” Lowen James Ru Horwell Opal Wylie THUR Doris Carson Wolfe Jarry Wilcoxen Dragnet Brian Georgia Mari Bankers Kiwanis Club Walnut Road John Penrod Barbara Mire i Mra. Floyd Linda Mae Kay Kiwanis David Dorothy Iine Wilson Hew Hhauncey Dan Friedberg Tha Boone Kev Ray Pidcock High St Cottage Iiauncey Mary. Davis Columb,fter Myrtle ‘Tipple Converse St Troners Osty Vernon Electric High Ghouer Luckoff's Chenille Montrose Thurs Alm Luckoff White R. Faires” Glouster, O. Broad St
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