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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1949

Page

11

Teenager Jerry Cunningham Undergoes Jaw Surgery After Football Injury

Chauncey junior Jerry Cunningham, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Rye Cunningham of Chauncey, was taken to Marietta Osteopathic Hospital for jaw surgery after a football injury from weeks ago. He is a Chauncey-Dover high school sophomore, with his mother Lena Cunningham and relatives Bud Cunningham and Cleo Cooney accompanying him to the hospital.

Chauncey Jerry Rye Cunningham Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Chauncey-Dover High School Lena Cunningham Bud Cunningham Cleo Cooney

Rainfall of 1.35 Inches Impacts Ohio River Area

Gallipolis reports 1.35 inches of rain with water covering Route 35 near Chickamauga Creek by sundown and crews patrolling roads. Telecommunication disruptions noted while long distance lines remain affected, and Kanawha River readings rise with floodwater reaching high levels at Gallipolis locks and Kanawha Falls.

Chickamauga Creek Water Works Gallipolis Kanawha River Kanawha Falls Charleston Kanawha

Honor Roll List At Gal eademy High School

Seventy nine students at Gal eademy High School earned honor roll honors for the six weeks period. Principal H Har Brown names the students by homeroom with many familiar names across grades 202 203 205 206 207 300 302 305 306 and 307. The detailed roster includes Geraldine Crawford Phyllis Crawford Betty Fel re Ann Hardway Chaim s Briggs Helen Louis Bauer Richard Church David Evans Jol Fowler Bill George Patricia Neal Rose Morgan Ann Phillips Charles Plymale Ruth Powelson May Rannels Barbara Tope Seahantha Vaught Stuart Zimmer an Georgia Alderigi Jim ie Caldwell Tom Crawford LaDonna Ecker Janet Fellure Ingrid Fisher John Porter Charlotte Preston Harold Walker Eileen Wall is Harriet Young Lynnown Richard Brown Marjorie Bush Mary Casey Doris Adkins Margaret Allison Bill Beard Gertrude Blazer Pearl Bradshaw Johnny Ecker Joe Bachus Edward Evans Helen Folden William Harless Wilma Henson Bill Hogan Madge Houck Mary Ann Hoyt Betty Lanier Helen Ann Miller Betty Notter Doris Powell Francis Shane Eleanor White Bonita Bane Donna Cannon Diana Fife Sue Aley Margaret Hughes June Jenkins Terry Johnson Maxine Merritt Madge Pettus Rosaline Pierotti Joy Randolph Ruth Rice Carol Roush Nina Sanders Coleman Smeltzer Joyce Stewart Marilene Thivener.

Inipolis Galeademy High School H. Har- Brown Toom Geraldinesh Phyllis Crawford Betty Felre Ann Hardway Chais Briggs Helen Louis Bauer Ichard Church David Evans Jol Fowler Bill George Patricia Neal Rose Morgan Ann Phillips Charles E. Plymale Ruth Powelson Iay Rannels Barbara Tope Seahantha Vaught Stuart Zimmeran Georgia Alderigi Jimie Caldwell Tom Crawford LaDonna Ecker Janet Fellure Alvin Gibson Merrill Grube Marjorie Halley Peggy Hamilton William Hamrick Mack Lakin Rachel Ann Masters Faye Neal Ingrid Fisher John Porter Charlotte Preston Harold Walker Eileen Wallis Harriet Young Lynn Own Richard Brown Marjorie Bush Mary Casey Doris Adkins Margaret Allison Bill Beard Gertrude Blazer Pearl Bradshaw Johnny Ecker Joe Bachus Edward Evans Helen Folden William Harless Wilma Henson Bill Hogan Madge Houck Mary Ann Hoyt Betty Lanier Helen Ann Miller Betty Notter Doris Powell Francis Shane Eleanor White

Births and admissions list from Gallia County hospital notes

A long list records births with mothers from Gallipolis Crown City and nearby towns and admissions of numerous patients including H M Stevens Porter Ohio James Lambert Vinton Floyd Knapp Letart W Va and others. The item reads as a hospital register snapshot with names places and relationships.

Gilbert Bush, Jr Walter Stock Gallipolis Linson H. Stebbins Sidney Sanders Crown City H. M. Stevens Porter Ohio James Lambert Vinton Floyd Knapp Letart W. Va Leslie Siders Northup Clerc Sayre

Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Rex Henefield

Mr and Mrs Rex Henefield announce the birth of a son named Carl Everett at Izer hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Shenefield and Mr and Mrs Ett Colwell.

Vinton

Republican Executive Group Named in Gallipolis Meeting

The Gallipolis Republican county central committee named an executive committee on Monday night in the courthouse. Elected were Clyde T. Mitchell chairman Walter Neal vice chairman Von C Thompson secretary treasurer Stan ley B Huntington and John A Brucker. Brucker serves as central committee chairman and the group dissolved its old executive limits to the new body due to quorum issues. The first act endorsed Mark Burnett for the board of elections term starting March 1 Heber Boster withdrew in his favor. The committee debated endorsing candidates but took no action as filing deadline nears. State GOP guidance noted a hands off stance. Incumbents Emmet Slagle Tom Daniels and Robert M Betz along with Garland E Elliott are expected to run again with competition unclear.

Gallipolis Republican County Central Committee Central Committee Clyde T. Mitchell Walter Neal von C. Thompson Stanley B. Huntington John A. Brucker Brucker Mark Burnett Board of Elections Heber Boster Burnett State Committee Emmet Slagle Tom Daniels Guyan Township Robert M. Betz Common Pleas Garland E. Elliott Vinton

Auto Nosed into Fence at Gallipolis State Institute

A 24 year old Herman Casto of Mason City West Virginia lost control of his car and drove through a fence on Gallipolis State Institute grounds Monday evening. State Highway Patrol reported no injuries and minor property damage. William Henry Russell 21 of West Columbia forfeited a $15 bond for driving without a license. James Wesley Whitlatch 22 of Middleton fined $10 and costs for speeding.

Gallipolis Herman Casto Mason City W. Va Gallipolis State Institute State Highway Patrol William Henry Russell West Columbia James Wesley Whitlatch Middleport William H. Jones

Miss Myrtle E. Stewart Funeral Held in Point Pleasant

Funeral services for Myrtle E. Stewart 76 a longtime Point Pleasant resident were conducted at Bellemeade EUB Church. She died Sunday afternoon at her niece Lucy Roush’s Clifton home. She was born in Bethel Community to James and Agnes Stewart and lived here most of her life.

Point Pleasant Bellemeade EUB Myrtle E. Stewart Stewart Lucy Roush Clifton James Agnes Stewart Bethel Charles James R William F. H. Capehart Suncrest Cemetery

Gallia Woman to Enter State Cake Contest

Mrs. Ica Warner of Cheshire will enter the state Grange cake contest in Columbus on December 13 after winning first prize in the county cake baking contest and the Little Kegger Grange event with orange chiffon cakes.

Gallia Cheshire Ica Warner Columbus Warner

River traffic at Gallipolis locks lists boat movements

At Gallipolis locks Monday vessels were weathered with the Patroll down at 3:00 am and Dolle up at 4:40 am. Other entries include Bruce down 8:00 am Solvay up 9:00 am Peace up 9:30 am Java Sea up 10:45 am Advance up 10:55 am Tampico down 10:00 pm The Shirley down 11:20 am Merrill down 10:50 am Kanawha path. Additional boats Alcott up 10:20 am Pennsylvania up 2:00 pm Sullivan up 9:45 am Jones up 1:30 pm Nemicolon Castle up 2:00 pm Rand up 11:25 am.

Gallipolis Dolle Bruce Solvay Peace Java Sea Tampico Shirley Marmet Merrill Winfield Kanawha Alcott Pensylvania Sullivan Jones Nemicolon Castle Rand

Lesage Man Fined for Hunting Without License

Ernest A Williams of Lesage Route 1 was fined $20 and costs on two counts for hunting without a license and possessing an uncased gun. He was arrested Sunday near the game refuge at the old TNT area by Conservation Officer Miles Darst and appeared in a local magistrate's court Monday morning.

Point Pleasant Ernest A. Williams Lesage Williams TNT Miles Darst

Mason County Land Transfers Report

A list of recent transfers includes Garland B and Ruby N Pace to John A Blain 14 acres in Arbuckle District and multiple other deeds. Transfers record party changes among Blain Glenn Van Sickle Batey Mayes and Burris with parcels in Arbuckle Lewis Graham Hannan and Clendenin districts.

Garland B Ruby N. Pace John A. Blain Arbuckle Roush’s Motor Sales Co Somerville-Stout Motors, Inc Lewis John A Millie Blain Clarence D. Glenn Mary E. van Sickle Emogene van Sickle Paul van Sickle David W Genevieve Batey Jennie B W. T. Stone J. Herman Lena Batey Harold Josephine Batey Frederick A Ruth Batey Graham Bassie Muriel Kenneth Temleton Marguerite Faudree Burdette Robinson D. M Grace Hope J. H. Hutchinson Clendenin Harley Burris Herman L Anna

Ladies of the Moose plan Christmas party in Pt Pleasant

The Ladies of the Moose announce their annual Christmas party to be held Friday at 8 p.m. at the Moose Home in Pt Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Ladies of the Moose Moose

Christmas Party by WSCS at Vaught Memorial Methodist

Mrs. Harold Supple of Henderson will host the annual WSCS Christmas party at Vaught Memorial Methodist Church on Thursday at 1 30 p m with Mrs. Hugh Reiker as co host.

Harold Supple Henderson WSCS Vaught Memorial Methodist Church Hugh Reiker

Central School PTA Meeting at 7:30 P.M.

The PTA of Central School will meet this evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Junior High School. The Leon PTA will meet at the school Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The First Friends Class of Hickory Chapel will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs Marshall Fowler on Ripley Road Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

PTA Central School Leon Pta Hickory Chapel

Weekend visitors and locals note social visits across towns

Weekend guests included Laura Clark Elmwood and Henry Wentz Huntington. Garland Barnette Hurricane joined Mrs Wendell Smith for a Saturday visit, with a long list of relatives visiting and staying in Huntington Gallipolis and Leon. Douglas Beaver shows slight improvement after a week ill at home. Notable travel includes Clifford Litchfield Akron visiting parents and Jack Noble with Asbury College student status. Allen Thomas and family return after illness and death of Mrs A W Thomas.

Theodore Cash Fifth St Laura Clark Elmwood W. Va Henry Wentz Huntington Garland Barnette Hurricane Wendell Smith Main St Emory Proffitt Sandra Carlie Crump Wendell Lee Emogene Williams Rex Toms Parkersburg Ernest Lawrence Litchfield Bellemeade Jack Noble Abner Noble Jesse Eads Asbury College Velma Mae Violet Cossin Charleston L. T. Cossin Leon Everett G. Livesay Coral Gables Fla Anna Lee Thomas Rochester Allen G. Thomas Pittsburgh A. W. Thomas

First Applicant Joins Local Reserve Unit

POINT PLEASANT A former chief petty officer turned master sergeant to be the first enlisted applicant signed up by Recruiting Set First Class Woodrow M Griffith for the local unit of the organized active reserve. Sgt Griffith listed Carroll Kennedy Viand St as the local enlistee. Two other recruits Owen Eey hens and Roy Garvin both ofiddlport for the local 3664th ateates Co MM of the state National Guard were announced Monday by Sgt Griffith.

Point Pleasant Woodrow M. Griffith Organized Active Reserve Griffith Carroll Kennedy Viand St Owen E.ey Hens Roy Garvin

Jailed for Non-Payment in Leon Area

Doris Davis, said to reside near Leon, was remanded to the county jail in default of payment after being fined 10 dollars and costs by Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons Monday morning. She was taken into custody Saturday at Leon by Deputy Sheriff T. F. Yost.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons Doris Davis Leon T. F. Yost

Mansfield trio visits Nazarene parsonage in The Plains

Mr and Mrs T M Harper and their son Marion from Mansfield Ohio were in The Plains recently as guests of Rev Lena Brandenburg at the Nazarene parsonage.

Chauncey T. M. Harper and Son Marion Mansfield Ohio Plains Lena Brandenburg Nazarene Parsonage

Martha Class Holds Election At Millfield Church

Mrs. Alice Carr was elected president of the Martha Class of Millfield Church of Christ. Other officers include Olive Brookins as vice president Nelle Russell as secretary and Hazel Earich as treasurer. A noon pot luck dinner followed with attendees listed.

Chauncey Alice Carr Martha Millfield

Naomi Class Changes Christmas Party Site

The Naomi Class of The Plains Methodist Church moves the Christmas party from Mrs. Elizabeth McCullough’s home to the church social room Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Hostesses are Mrs. McCullough and Mrs. Mary Evans. A gift exchange is planned.

Chauncey Naomi Plains Methodist Church Elizabeth McCullough McCullough Mary Evans

Friendly Class Plans Christmas Meeting

The Friendly Class of The Plains Church of the Nazarene will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church parsonage hosted by Rev. Lena Brandenburg. A program of games and a gift exchange is planned. Cheer sisters will be revealed. Refreshments will be served. Mrs. Stella Darnell is teacher.

Chauncey Plains Church of the Nazarene Lena Brandenburg Stella Darnell

Christmas Party Set at The Plains Nazarene Church

Chauncey Intermediate Girls Class of The Plains Church of the Nazarene will hold a Christmas party Thursday at 7 p.m. at the church parsonage with Rev. Lena Brandenburg as hostess. Betty Brown is class president and Mrs Kay Shafer is teacher. After games and a gift exchange refreshments will be served.

Chauncey The Plains Church of the Nazarene Lena Brandenburg Betty Brown Kay Shafer

Meeting Scheduled CHAUNCEY A Supper Meeting and Election

CHAUNCEY A supper meeting and election of church officers will be held at Millfield Church of Christ on Wednesday at 5 30 p m.

Chauncey Millfield Church

Funeral services for Harry Lewis Rice in Middleport

Funeral services for Harry Lewis Rice, a Middleport youth who died during basketball practice Monday night, will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Middleport. Burial follows at Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Middleport Harry Lewis Rice First Baptist Church Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery

Trimble Church of Christ council dates set

The Official Board of the Trimble Church of Christ meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the church. Myrtle Tippi e of Chauncey visited relatives in Athens, including Mr and Mrs Harry Sheen.

Chauncey Trimble Church of Christ Athens Myrtle Tippie Harry Sheen

Cincinnati Markets Report Hogs Cattle Veal and Poultry Prices

Cincinnati livestock and poultry prices from December 13 show hogs 25 lower for all weights with 16.00-16.50 for 225-250 lb. steers 21.65 for two loads 1075 lb. bulls steady to higher on good lots. vealers 26.00-34.00 with some at 34.00 and up. Sheep light demand with slaughter lambs 23.00-23.50 and hogs steady. Poultry prices quoted heavy broilers 26, heavy fryers 26, hens 21-27, Tom turkeys 32-35, ducks 25-30. butter wholesale 65 cents per lb butterfat 52-48.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati

Consumer and wholesale grade ranges released in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on December 12 the report lists consumer grades A large 42 to 44 percent, medium 34 to 39 percent, small 35 to 36 percent. Wholesale grades Ex tra large 40 to 41 percent, U S extras large 41 to 43 percent, standards large 28 to 39 percent. Current re cuipias 35 to 37 percent, small.

Cincinnati U.S. A U.S

Yule Program Planned by Jacksonville Methodist Church

The Jacksonville Methodist Church Sunday School teachers plan a Christmas program next Sunday at 7 p.m. with a candled bearers scene eight girls light candles in windows and Linda Exenhamper playing Silent Night. Janet Burdiss relates the Christmas Story and reads Spirit of Love by Ann Williams.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church Janet Burdiss Linda Exenhamper Ann Williams

Open Bible Crusade ends with birthday celebration

GLOUSTER The Open Bible Crusade closed at the Glouster Church of Christ on Sunday evening with Every Member Birthday Night. A cake baked by church members and decorated by a committee led by Mrs Emmett Byers was displayed. John Henshaw, oldest member, cut the cake and served the first piece to the two youngest members, Mike Kittle and Danny Teater. Daniel K Teater spoke on My Second Birthday. E K Peugh led the song service and Marcella Brown was the pianist.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Emmett Byers Pauline Myers Frances Thomas Emaline Zimmer John Henshaw Mike Kittle Danny Teater Daniel K. Teater E. K. Peugh Marcella Brown

Adult Classes Plan To Sponsor Bazaar In Church Social Rooms

The Methodist Sunday School classes will sponsor a bazaar in the church social rooms on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 15 at 1 pm. Each class offers a booth selling candy baked goods and hand-made articles. Members to bring candy or gifts for children and elderly residents at Athens County homes. Mrs. B. R. Angle and Mrs. E. H. Taylor will deliver gifts in time for Christmas.

Glouster Methodist Sunday School Athens County B. R. Angle E. H. Taylor

Mrs McMary 52 Dies At Home In Hollister

Mrs WLelah Mc Mary aged 52 died Sunday at her home in Hollister. Survived by husband Ross son Leo in West Virginia brother Ben Smith Baltimore sisters Hannah Housley Alabama Minnie Simbiss Wheelright Ky and Mattie Smitherman Baltimore. Funeral Thursday 2 p m in Glouster First Baptist Church with Rev Clemmons of Jacksonville officiating burial in Glouster Cemetery. Friends may call at Co F Wallace funeral home.

Jacksonville Mayor Warns Against Alley Trash Dumping

Jacksonville mayor Frank Binderbas Jr says residents dump ashes tin cans and trash in rear alleys. An ordinance bans the practice with fines up to 25 dollars plus costs for violators.

Glouster Frank Binderbasin, Jr Jacksonville

Rain Totals Two Days Reach One and a Half Inches

A steady Monday rain added to Sunday, bringing rainfall to one and a half inches over two days. The temperature fell from 60 degrees at morning to 42 degrees by 9:30 p.m. in Glouster.

Auxiliary To Meet For Dinner And Christmas Party

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in Legion Hall for its annual turkey dinner and Christmas party. A short business session precedes the dinner and program. Guests should bring a covered dish. A Christmas tree and gift exchange will be held. Miss Charlene Donley, Eighth district president, will attend.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Charleen Donley Eighth District

Gaskalla Funeral Rites Conducted at Home

Funeral services for William Gaskalla were held at his Jacksonville home Thursday. Malcolm Higgins and Mrs. Bart Sarre sang two duets. The Rev. H. Lafferty delivered the sermon. Burial was in Taylor Ridge cemetery.

Glouster William Gaskalla Jacksonville Malcolm Higgins Bart Sarre H. Lafferty Taylor Ridge

Mrs. Florence M. Boyer Rites Held at Local Funeral Home

Mrs. Florence M. Boyer was honored in funeral services at John S. Blower funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Daniel K. Teater led two songs and officiated. Burial followed at Canal Winchester.

Glouster Florence M. Boyer John S. Blower Daniel K. Teater Canal Winchester

Christmas Dinner Set By Glouster Workers Class

The Willing Workers Class of the Glouster Methodist Church will host a Christmas dinner Friday at 6 p.m. in the church social rooms. A gift exchange is planned.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church

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