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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1947

Page

7

Seventh Grade Assembly Delivers Program at Nelsonville High

Nelsonville reports a seventh grade program directed by Ernest Weaver at the high school. Students including Carol McCollum Lois Blackford Alma Jo Anderson and Ray Dearth led ceremonies with music readings songs and a baton demo. Patrolman Paul E. Brown spoke on traffic safety.

Nelsonville Ernest Weaver Carol McCollum Lois Blackford Alma Jo Anderson Ray Dearth Lois Jonas John Wiseman Rex Maiden Edwardine Lewis Helen O'Nail Rosemary Wolfe Shirley Windle Judy Henshaw Recipe For Life Joy Bryson Barbara Foughty Bill Grogan Jean Hill Mary Tye Bob Jackson Paul E. Brown State Highway Patrol

Four Persons Fined In Mayor's Court

In Nelsonville Mayor Oral Daugherty's court three locals and one Columbus visitor faced charges from a tavern disturbance and traffic stop. John Brodess and Dorothy Brodess paid 25 dollars plus costs each for intoxication, Dick Elliott 15 dollars for disturbing the peace, and George R. Wheeler pleaded guilty to operating an over weighted truck and was fined 20 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty John Brodess Dorothy Brodess Dick Elliott State Highway Patrol George R. Wheeler Columbus

Nelsonville Churches Plot Winter Services and Revival

Nelsonville area churches announced a schedule of services and revival events. Pilgrim Holiness led by Rev. Raymond Simpson plans Sunday School at 9:30, worship at 10:30, Young People at 6, evangelistic service at 7, with a cottage prayer tonight at 7 and revival Dec. 8 to 21 led by Rev. R. N. Raycroft. Episcopal Church of the Epiphany to offer Holy Communion Thursday at 8, Sunday services including Holy Communion at 9:30 and sermon by Rev. Polk, church school at 9:30. Wylie Chapel AME called for conference Saturday at 7:45. True Fellowship Pentecostal in Murray City, led by Rev. J. B. Wallace, Saturday Dec. 6 at 7:30.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Simpson R. N. Raycroft Church OF the Epiphany Episcopal Rollin S. Polk, Jr Polk Wylie Chapel A.M.E William T. Spriggs Murray City True Fellowship Pentecostal Church J. B. Wallace Zanesville Glouster Jacksonville Alvin Green Glouster Church OF Christ Daniel K. Teater Bishop Ville Young Peoples Church Eugene* Brown Christ Jacksonville Methodist H. H. Lafferty Trimble Methodist Glouster First Baptist A. G. Freeman Bishopville Church OF Christ—Bible School Spencer Ridge Bible Christian Leona Thompson McLeish Red Town Trimble West Side

Nelsonville Social Notes Birthdays Honor Ed and Parry Bateman

Miss Mary Jane Bateman hosted a Sunday dinner in Nelsonville for the birthdays of her father Ed Bateman and brother Parry Bateman. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Donald Gulley and daughter Dame Rita Philip Guy Ronald Rachel and Anna Bateman, Mr and Mrs Parry Bateman of North Tonawanda NY, and visitors Mr and Mrs Leonard Jones of Baltimore Ohio. Parry Bateman and family returned to North Tonawanda after Thanksgiving in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Mary Jane Bateman Ed Bateman Parry Bateman Donald Gulley Rita Philip Guy Ronald Rachel Anna Bateman North Tonawanda N.Y Leonard Jones Baltimore N. Y

Pythian Sisters Honor Mrs. Evans With Farewell Gift

A group of Pythian Sisters surprised Mrs. Mary Evans at her Jefferson Street home on Thursday afternoon. She left for Detroit to spend the winter with her two daughters, and the group presented her with a parting gift.

Nelsonville Mary Evans Jefferson St

Murray City Eagles Dance Tonight With Chuck Darnell Orchestra

Murray City Eagles host a dance from 8 30 to midnight with Chuck Darnell and his orchestra providing music. Temperature note discusses Earth would be liquid if drops reached 200 degrees below zero, a scientific aside.

Murray City Murray City Eagles Chuck Darnell

Additional Mount St. Mary Hospital Subscribers Announced

List of new subscribers to Mount St. Mary Hospital fund includes Clarence R. McCollum Frank Mellinger H B Moore Francis G Murphy Charles R McCray Bill Newman Loren North Mary Nye and many others across the community. The announcement names individuals shops and clubs contributing to the fund.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Herbert Tipple Tubby's Cab Tignor Beauty Shop Charles F. Tolliver Dorothy Vorhes Ralph Woods Cleo Whitmore Daryl Watkins Vera B. Worthington Earl L. Worthington Arthur E. Wallace Kenneth FE. Woodard Mary M. Wolfe Helen Washburn Charles Warren Porter Webb Meade Whyte Mabel F. Washburn C. FE. Washburn Paul E

Thanksgiving Visitors and Church Homecoming in Lottridge Area

The Lottridge community records Thanksgiving visits and homecoming events at the Lottridge church and Tup pers Plains EUB Church. Families and individuals from Guysville Henderson Belpre Dutch Ridge Athens and surrounding areas are listed among visitors and relatives.

Express Agent Transforms At Martins Ferry Ohio

Nelsonville based Railway Express agent D E Hunt has been appointed agent at Martins Ferry Ohio and will start duties once transfer details are finished. He and his family plan to relocate to Martins Ferry during holidays or soon after a suitable house is found. Their Oak Street home in Nelsonville is now rented to the Athens agency.

Nelsonville D. E. Hunt Oak St Railway Express Martins Ferry Ohio Hunt Barnesville Athens

Parker Cook Dies at Home in Murray City

Parker Cook, 81, longtime Nelsonville resident and former barber, died Thursday night at his Murray City home. He leaves his wife Hattie, a son William R. Cook of Dayton, a daughter Mrs. A T Pettit of New Lexington, two brothers Rob ert of Shadyside and John of Crooksville, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m. in Murray City Methodist Church, with burial in Murray City Cemetery. viewing at the residence.

Nelsonville Parker Cook Murray City Hattie Cook William R. Cook Dayton A. T. Pettit New Lexington Robert Shadyside John Crooksville Harry Dickerson Methodist Church

Ward Local High stages Who Killed Aunt Caroline

Deep dark mystery to debut December 10 at 8 pm in the living room of the Endicott home Middleton. Senior cast includes Shirley Coe Mary Corby Betsy Levins Cicely Barbara Hawk Joy Johnson Una Hagaman Rose Harris and others under student director Donna Williams and faculty adviser Blanche Moorehead.

Carbon Hill Ward Caroline Shirley Coe Eleanor Endicott Mary Corby Agnes Betsy Levins Riccy Roland Stedwill Beryle Shirley Dupler Cicely Barbara Hawk Miss Mabbitt Carolyn Devol David Thompson Jim Sanborn Dan Donovan Per McGathey Miss McClain Joy Johnson Una Hagaman Rose Harris Lieutenant Clayton Lee Crane Endicott Middleton Hugh Brooker Annabell Jeffrey Lois Hawk Donna Williams Delores Coe Blanche Moorehead

York Club To Serve Christmas Dinner

Tickets for the annual York Township Roosevelt Club Christmas dinner are on sale with a limited quantity. The turkey and chicken meal will be served at 2 p.m. Sunday December 21 at the American Legion building in Nelsonville. An evening lunch, Christmas tree, Santa Claus and entertainment are planned with gift exchanges. Tickets are available from committee members and local shops.

Nelsonville York Township Roosevelt Club American Legion Grover Lewis Floyd Brown Carl Parry Margaret Harold Charles North George Wend Floyd Shelton Clifford Byrd Leonard Davis B. C. Day Shafer Keyes Grocery Whitmore's Columbus St

Glouster Area Churches Announce Services

Religious services listed for Glouster and nearby towns with details on times and pastors. Churches include Glouster Church of Christ, Glouster First Baptist, Glouster Methodist, Jacksonville Methodist, Trimble Methodist, and others with Sunday School, worship, evangelistic services, and midweek prayers.

Legionnaires To Hear National Commander In Ohio Visit

National Commander James F. O'Neil of the American Legion will address Ohio legionnaires on his first formal visit. He and John Thomas Taylor will speak at the Franklin County Council Legion banquet tomorrow night and at the Ohio Post Commanders and Adjutants Conference Sunday.

Columbus James F. O'Neil The American Legion Ohio O'Neil John Thomas Taylor Legion Washington Franklin County Council Legion Ohio Post Commanders’ and Adjutants

Mrs Noon Hosts Contract Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs. T. A. Noon hosted the Wednesday Contract Bridge Club in Glouster with three tables in play. High score went to Mrs. Herman Atlas, followed by Mrs. Fauntelle C. Taylor and Mrs. Edward Ley. Lunch followed for members and two guests, Mrs. Stella Weldon and Mrs. Glenn McDonald.

O. A. McDonald Josephine Hedfelt Stella Weldon Glenn McDonald

Missionary Program Held at First Baptist Church

A missionary program led by Mrs. Ethel Riley opened at the First Baptist Church with Mrs. Ora Viney at the piano. Speakers included Thomas J. Morris and Mr. Kirk. The church will host a pre-Christmas turkey dinner on Dec 19 from 5 to 7 30 p.m., tickets from Mrs. Gladys Viney or committee members.

Mr. Kirk First Baptist Church Gladys Viney Rachel Bland Mary Kirby Ora Viney Ethel Riley

Glouster Personal Notes From Glouster Area Visits

Glouster residents report travel and hospital news. Mrs J H Elias spent Thursday to Saturday in Logan visiting her father 84 year old Mr John Conor. Mrs Anna Stilwell taken to University Hospital Columbus for surgery. Mr and Mrs Pearl Loomis and Mrs Madge Harry visited Alfred Deal in Sheltering Arms Hospital where he receives medical treatment and is reported favorable. Mrs E H Taylor and Mrs E L Byers attended a district Garden Club meeting in Athens Wednesday.

Glouster J. H. Elias Logan John Conor Mr. Conor Anna Stilwell University Hospital Columbus John S. Blower Pearl Loomis Madge Harry Alfred Deal Sheltering Arms Hospital E. H. Taylor E. L. Byers Athens District Garden Club Little Theater

Thanksgiving Guests Gather in Glouster Household

Mr and Mrs Sylvester Doughty of Glouster Route 1 hosted Thanksgiving dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Car Lee of Long Bottom Mr and Mrs Deloss Doughty Mr and Mrs Bill Lanning Mrs Edith Love Charlie Doughty and Miss Maxine Hail all of Glouster

Glouster Sylvester Doughty Route 1 Car Lee Long Bottom Deloss Doughty Bill Lanning Edith Love Charlies Doughty Maxine Hail

Engagement Notice for Grover Family’s Daughter Reta

Mr and Mrs Ray mond Grover announce the engagement of their daughter Reta to Jack Sharlike son of Mr and Mrs Mike Sharlike of Glouster.

Glouster Mrs Raymond Grover Reta Jack Sharlike Mike Sharlike

Glouster Business Drive Reports 2300 Subscriptions

Dr Lowell Burnelle reports first Glouster Business Committee meeting results with 25 percent of businesses solicited and 2300 dollars raised. Subscriptions range from four to 12 shares at 25 dollars each. Names include Mike Beshara Colbert and White Eva Kientz and the Kittle Lumber Co. A clean up meeting is set for next Monday at 7 p.m. Albert Gardner named Amesville committee chairman.

Glouster Dr. Burnelle Mike Beshara Glouster Ice and Ice Cream Co Colbert

Burial Time Change for Earl L. Miller

The burial for Earl L. Miller, who died in St. Petersburg Florida on November 24, will be held Saturday at 10 30 a m at Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton Ohio, instead of Sunday afternoon as previously announced.

Glouster Earl L. Miller St. Petersburg Fla Greenwood Cemetery Hamilton Ohio

Rebecca Meeting Called Glouster Marcellite

Rebekah Lodge will meet in Odd Fellows Hall Saturday at 7 30 p m Mrs Anna Echstenkamper announces all members should be present to make arrangements for the Christmas party

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Anna Echstenkamper

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Nelsonville News Assembly ARROW Adamson Whitmore's Green Houses Nelsonville-Buchtel Road Nelsonville Social Notes Eagles Schrafft Johnston x Boulevard W. Columbus ST Nelsonville, Ohio Lottridge Michael Kinnen Arnold Bernard Vern Bernard Marilyn Guysville Gordon Collins Lottridge Church Tuppers Plains L. H. Allen Carrie Gainer Lillie Davis Steed R. M. Allen Eleanor, Otis, Wade Mary Alice Allen Fred Warner John Archer Naomi Archer Russell Archer Omah Gaston Maud Rodehaver O. L. Davis Harry Nicholin Henderson W.va Paul Robinson Robinson Isadore Mantle Dutch Ridge Abe Burdette Coolville Gay Combs Martha Murrey Bridgeport E. W. Swisher Swisher John W. Barnhill Glenn Swisher Harold Swisher John Chevalier Charles Robinson Linda John Burritt Barbara ATLAS J. A. Long Sidney, Ohio Christian Church Parker Cook York Club Glouster News Glouster Area Legionnaires Mrs. Noon Contract Club Miss Grover Lowell Burnelle Glouster Business Committee Rebekah Mr. Niedspondiavanci C. E. Whitmore U. S. Highway Pilgrim Holiness Church Majestic Bob Steele Sterling Holloway Jorx Milian William Farnor Virginia Maples Francis Ford Ween & Devigy Robert Tarney Dennis Morgan Jane Wyman Missouri Orpheum Nelsonville George A. Hirliman Ewing Seon Leonard Goldstein Dea __ _ Screett Ewing Motion Picture Venturee Tae Golden Gate Pictures Ng Alan Curtis Evelyn Ankers Micheline Cheirel Jack Holt William Rowland Produced By William B. David Screen Guild Productions, Inc SUN Victor McLaglen John Hall Pago Pago Mickey Mouse Vernon Electric High St Glouster, O Hamilton Sisters R. N. Raycraft Rev. R. N. Raycraft New York Elwood Ind Mrs. Wise the Bennett CO Yypra Ven
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