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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1946

Page

2

Glouster Telephone Firm Employes Feted at Party

Eastern Telephone Service linemen and operators gathered at C. G. Lunsford home for a Christmas party with a six o clock chicken dinner. Venus Elliot won a mystery package and Juanita Stansberry took the door prize. Attendees included Mrs Sadie Williams Mrs Marie Dodson Mrs Walter Yount Mr and Mrs C G Lunsford John Cook Betty With em Juanita Stansberry and Venus Elliot. Former operators Eleanor Wearing Miller and Helen MecCaskey assisted at the switchboard during the event.

Glouster Eastern Telephone Service C. G. Lunsford Venus Elliot Juanita Stansberry Sadie Williams Marie Dodson Walter Yount John Cook Betty Withem Eleanor Wearing Miller Helen MecCaskey

Five Hocking youths win trip to Ruth Lyons matinee

Librarian Evaline Fisher announced that five Hocking County tag day sales winners will travel to Cincinnati by chartered bus at 3 a.m. to attend Ruth Lyons morning program. Trip sponsored by Keynes Milling Company. attendees include Jeri Weiss Billy Keynes Jean McIntorf Esther Huffman Marilyn Dennie and many accompanying adults.

Christmas party of Cosmopolitan Club noted in Logan

Logan Social Notes report a Friday Yuletide party at Mrs. Carl Harsh home on Fountain Street for the Cosmopolitan Club with two guests Mrs. Charles Lovette and Mrs. Karl Poling. Ruth Armstrong told a story on Christmas in Other Lands and food was planned for a needy family. numerous attendees listed.

Paul Cruise Miss Armstrong Lillian Winters Ralph Walker Harold Saxton Clarence Salts Murtha Howard Kirk John Clark D. O. Davis Clarence Blosser James Barker Tom Armstrong Charles Achauer Eber Mowery R. R. Allison

Players Guild Plans Christmas Party At Senior High School

Logan Brown presided over a Thursday meeting of the Players Guild which organized a Christmas party in the music room at Senior High School. Committee members Norma Jean Hanner Richard Bowers and Marilyn Garverick led the effort as 25 new members were initiated by chairman Richard Bowers. Skits from Freckles Little Abner and Snuffy Smith were presented and new members served refreshments.

Logan Tom Brown Players Guild Norma Jean Hanner Richard Bowers Marilyn Garverick Little Abner Snuffy Smith

C Johnston Dies at 82 in Mt. Pleasant

Charles Johnston, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday after several weeks of illness. He lived in Washington Township, was a former lumber dealer, and survived by a granddaughter Nora May Johnston. Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Heinlein funeral home with Rev. Carroll Chessar officiating. burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Logan Charles Johnston Mt. Pleasant Washington Township H. Hull Virginia Nora May Johnston Heinlein Carroll Chessar

Derrs Welcome Son and Robinsons Announce Daughter

Logan residents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Derr announce the birth of their third child a son born Saturday at 6 45 p m at Hocking Valley Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Henry Derr and Mr. and Mrs John Larimer. Mrs Derr and son returned home by ambulance. Mr. and Mrs Richard Robinson announce daughter Nancy Louise born Saturday at 12 05 at Hocking Valley Hospital weighing 5 12. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Harry Heinlein paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs G R Robinson. Great grandmother Mrs William Heinlein. All grandparents reside in Logan.

B. Solon Logan Cleveland North St Charles Eller Dr. Brehm Solon John Shorr E. Front St C. L. Rhoads Columbus Rhodes Rudolph Brandt N. High St Jack Edwin Harris Nelsonville Selective Service Board Ft. Lewis Washington William Brooks Athens Richard Brooks Third St Charles Lovette Greenville Tenn Tom Armstrong Mound St Coramae Williams N. Mulberry St Keith Williams G. L. Williams Division of Humanity University of Chicago Phi Delta Theta Lester Derr S Spring St Hocking Valley Hospital Henry Derr John Larimer Harry Heinlein G. R. Robinson William Heinlein

Foreclosure Tax Lien Action In Athens County Ohio

Court papers filed by Edward H. Lasch Treasurer of Athens County against Ruth Crosser Addington and others seek sale of real estate in Chauncey village to satisfy tax liens. Defendants must answer by January 4 1946 or default judgment will be entered.

Court of Common Pleas Athens Edward H. Lasch Athens County Ohio Ruth Crosser Addington Central Avenue St. Petersburg Florida Chauncey George Harvey Nye Dover Township Birge Eward H. Lasch Athens Co Harold W. Rose

Miller seeks divorce and half interest in Jacksonville property

Rae E. Miller files an amended petition in Athens County Court seeking divorce from Robert R. Miller for gross neglect of duty. She requests alimony in a one half undivided interest in the Jacksonville lot No. 112 with coal rights and mining permissions, as described in the Edwards deed. Hearing set for January 1947.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Orto Robert R. Miller Jacksonville Ohio Rae E. Miller Albert Edwards Lizzie Edwards Clyde C. Edwards

Mrs Reasoner Hostess Club Event In Christmas Program

Mrs Walter Reasoner hosted the Jardin de Fleur club gathering on Henrietta Avenue Friday afternoon. President Mrs William Loomis led the meeting with readings by Mrs Carl Brandt Mrs Virginia Hockman and the president. A gift exchange preceded refreshments for guests and members including Miss Minnie Wright Beverly and several club officers.

Jardin de Fleur Club Walter Reasoner Henrietta Ave William Loomis Carl Brandt Virginia Hockman Santa Claus America Charles Barker Kees Minnie Wright Beverly Otto Iles Edward Godfrey Emma Barker J.S. Cherrington Clifford Duffy

Engagement Announced For Margaret Hutchinson And Roy Vollmer

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hutchinson announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Carolyn Hutchinson to AMM1c Roy D Vollmer son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Vollmer Haydenville The bride to be is a Nelsonville High School graduate class of 1934 and has worked nine years at National Fireproofing Co Logan Club member Seaman Vollmer a Carbon Hill High School graduate has served over six years in the Navy He is stationed at Patuxent River Md and the couple plan to wed in December.

Lawrence Hutchinson Logan Route 3 Margaret Carolyn Hutchinson Roy D. Vollmer Frederick Vollmer Haydenville Miss Hutchinson Nelsonville Berry Ohio University Alpha Xj Delta Pittsfield Ill Western State Teachers’ College Macombs Navy Chicago Cincinnati War Assets Administration Medical and Surgical Department O. H. Berry Miss Valera Lee Fowler Bluffs J. W. Oberderfer Lancaster Ohio George Wolfe Emery Shaw Ednah Backus Columbus R. E. Butts

Yuletide party honors Sunday School class members

Mrs. Dessie Hanna hosted a six o'clock dinner Saturday in the Presbyterian Church social rooms for her Sunday School class. Contest prizes went to Nancy Shaw and Mar jorie Kreig. Other attendees included Marilyn Armstrong Annette Davis Dorothy Harwood Betty Jewel Marilyn Powell Miss Shaw and Miss Kreig.

Dessie Hanna Norma Jean Hanna The Presbyterian Church Nancy Shaw Marjorie Kreig Marilyn Armstrong Annette Davis Dorothy Harwood Betty Jewel Marilyn Powell Miss Shaw Miss Kreig

Community church gatherings and gift exchanges announced

The Franklin Kerr Guild hosts a covered dish dinner and gift exchange at 6 p m in the Presbyterian Church with Laura McBroom and Dessie Hanna in charge. Christian Culture Class meets at A F Evans home on N Depot St at 7 30 p m with a gift exchange and program chaired by John Keller and others. Von Born Missionary Society plans a gift exchange at St Matthew Lutheran Church Tuesday at 8 p m with Seabright Schmitter Frasch as hostesses. WSCS Methodist Church to present a Christmas program Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the church.

Franklin Kerr Guild Presbyterian Church Laura McBroom Dessie Hanna Fannie Spears Frank Harden A. F. Evans United Evangelical Church N. Depot St John Keller Albert Seabright Karl Schmitter Jr Alice Frasch von Born Missionary Society St. Matthew Lutheran Church WSCS Methodist Church

Embalmer Harry Shaw Receives License

Harry E. Shaw son of Mr and Mrs H W Shaw 33 Hill St Logan has passed the State Board exam and is now a licensed embalmer. A Logan High School and Cleveland School of Embalming graduate he apprenticed with local funeral directors before serving in the U S Army medical corps. He is on the staff of Weir funeral home in Columbus and lives with his wife and young daughter.

Logan Harry E. Shaw H. W. Shaw Hill St State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Logan High School Cleveland School of Embalming Medical Corps U.S. Army Weir Funeral Home Columbus

Duane Mundy Funeral Rites Set for Tuesday

Funeral rites for 16 year old Duane Mundy son of Mr and Mrs Carl Mundy will be held Tuesday at 2 p m at Leonard Funeral Home. Rev A N Grueser to officiate with burial in Gore Cemetery.

Logan Duane Mundy Carl Mundy Gallagher Ave Leonard Funeral Home A. N. Grueser Gore Cemetery

Rotary Meets Tonight in Blosser Club Room

Logan W. Martin of the Martin Electrical Shop announced a program for the Rotary dinner meeting tonight at the Blosser Club Room.

Logan W. W. Martin Martin Electrical Shop Blosser Club Room

Messiah Given At Auditorium

A large audience attended the annual Handel Messiah at the Logan High School Auditorium. A 90 voice vested choir directed by Miss Minnie Louise Bowen performed with soloists Mr. Ralph Poston Mrs. J G Cole Walter Prather and Mrs Prather with accompaniments by Mrs Prather and Miss Jean Prather.

Logan Minnie Louise Bowen City Church Ralph Poston J. G. Cole Walter Prather Prather Jean Prather

Hocking native Selah Schmeltzer dies after illness

Selah Corrine Dicken Schmeltzer of Logan Route 4 died Sunday night after several weeks of illness. She was a native of Hocking County and is survived by three sisters Rose Dicken and Clara Dicken of Logan and Mrs Homer Ruble of Logan Route 4, a brother Amos Dicken of near Logan. Roberts funeral home to handle arrangements.

Logan Selah Corrine Dicken Schmeltzer Charles Schmeltzer Hocking County Rose Clara Dicken Homer Ruble Route 4 Amos Dicken Roberts Funeral Home

Marriage Licenses in Probate Court at Logan

Two marriage licenses were issued Friday in Probate Court by Judge E L Ewing. Kenneth Dale Burgess 21 a laborer of New Straitsville marries Theresa Louise Kienzle 17 a shoe worker of Logan. Rolland Ray Moore 25 a mechanic of Junction City marries Mary Catherine Brown 21 daughter of Frank Brown Perry County.

Kenneth Dale Burgess Henson Burgess New Straitsville Theresa Louise Kienzle Charles Kienzle Logan Rolland Ray Moore Raymond Moore Junction City Mary Catherine Brown Frank Brown Perry County

William Cox Last Rites Are Conducted Sunday

Services for William Cox age 72 were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Morgan Chapel Church with Rev. Miranda Casto officiating. Church choir provided music. Pallbearers were Albert Hilderbrandt Harrison Rickets M Note stone Pearl Bailey Arthur Magon and Virgil Carr. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.

Farrington Services Held for Logan Man

Funeral services for William H. Farrington, 69, were held at St. Leo's Church in Columbus after his death Tuesday at Mt. Carmel Hospital. He was the brother in law of Francis Roberts and husband of Grace Roberts, a former Logan resident. Burial followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Columbus.

Logan William H. Farrington Mt. Carmel Hospital St. Leo’s Church Columbus Farrington Francis Roberts Grace Roberts St. Joseph's Cemetery

Mrs Emily Pleukharp Services Held Today

Services for 86 year old Mrs. Emily Pleukharp were held today at Leonard funeral home in Logan with Elder Elza Hite of Alexandria officiating. Pallbearers included Elmer Harsh William Marks Charles Stone Andrew Rauber Clarence Griffith and Carl Harden. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery mausoleum.

LOGAN Emily Pleukharp Leo Armstrong Leonard Funeral Home Elza Hite Alexandria Elmer Harsh William Marks Charles Stone Andrew Rauber Clarence Griffith Carl Harden Oak Grove Cemetery

Kiwanis Plans Dinner With Charitable Gift Exchange

Logan Clark A. Bixby of the Mutual Store chairs the Kiwanis Christmas gift exchange meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Blossers. Rev. Charles P. Foy will speak and a turkey dinner will be served.

Logan—Clark A. Bixby Mutual Store Kiwanis Blossers Charles P. Foy

Contributors Named For Football Dinner Performers

Those contributing instrumental quartet numbers at the Thursday High School dinner were Donna Parker Dick DeLong Doris Chambers and John Drury Davis.

Glouster Donna Parker Dick DeLong Doris Chambers John Drury Davis

Loyal Men Have Party at Church of Christ

The Loyal Men's Class of the Church of Christ held a Christmas party and turkey dinner in the church social rooms. Twenty five members attended a 6:30 p m Grace led by Ernest Jones, followed by a two course dinner served by church ladies and an after dinner speech by Daniel K Teater. Christmas carols were then sung with Mrs Charles Williams at the piano.

Glouster Church of Christ Ernest Jones Daniel K. Teater Charles Williams Faille Marilyn Shafter Dr. Berry Frances Bennett R. D. Gardner Steenrod Treva Shaw Ednah Backus A. B. Johnson

Weekend Socials Highlight Local and Nearby Guests

Mrs. Fred Hussey from Dayton spent the weekend with Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Pride. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Guess of Logan visited Mr. and Mrs. George H. Campbell. The Brysons of Columbus, with twin daughters, visited E. K. Bryson and family and John Dyer. Dean Peugh and family visited E. K. Peugh and Charles Orme in Jacksonville. Mrs. Beatrice Buchman and Ruth, from Columbus, visited Mrs. Annetta Lewis.

E. K. Peugh Charles Orme Jacksonville Beatrice Buchman Ruth Columbus

Sgt. John Moody Expects Army Discharge

Sgt. John Moody stationed at West Overfield Mass for several months arrives at grandparents home Mr and Mrs Charles Moody. He has served 15 months and recently earned sergeant rank planning discharge within a few days.

Glouster John Moody West Overfield Mass Charles Moody

Jacksonville WSCS Elects New Officers

At the Jacksonville Methodist Church WSCS meeting, officers for the coming year were chosen: President Mrs Lucille Williams Vice President Mrs Lena Maxwell Secretary Treasurer Anna Rasp Corresponding Secretary and Missionary Education Secretary Mrs Ethel Shirkey Secretary of Social Relations and Church Activities Mrs Myrtle Wetherel Spiritual Life Secretary Mrs Mary Conaway Installation will occur at the first January meeting District organizer Mrs Paul Grybill will speak at the January gathering Refreshments followed the business session.

Public Affairs Group Pays Christmas Bills

Glouster residents received November utility bills stamped with Paid as a Christmas Gift from the Board of Public Affairs. The message notes the board’s pleasure in marking the bills Paid as a holiday gift to consumers.

Public Affairs Group Glouster Board of Public Affairs Glouster Board of Public Affairs

Yuletide Lights Turned On At Depot Square Tree

The Yuletide season began with Thursday evening lights illuminating the Christmas tree on Depot Square. City council and the Board of Public Affairs co sponsor the event for the community.

Glouster Depot Square City Council Board of Public Affairs

Kiwanis Honor Dinner Details In Glouster

The Kiwanis Club states a dinner honoring Dr. E E LeFever at the High School Auditorium was a non profit affair. Haskins Green House donated the flowers and Mrs C E Haskins arranged decorations. Mr and Mrs Barney Kelly oversaw dinner service.

Glouster Kiwanis Club E. E. LeFever Haskins Green House C. E. Haskins Barney Kelly

F and A M to Convene Glouster Lodge Meeting

F and A M Glouster lodge 6.7 will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. Officers will be installed and refreshments served.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

Kiwanis Club Dinner Meeting Set at Hotel Gordon

The Kiwanis Club will gather in the Hotel Gordon dining room Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. for a dinner and meeting.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon

Barbara Steenrod Cunningham Marries Milton O Berry

Nelsonville society notes report the wedding of Barbara Steenrod Cunningham to Milton O Berry at the Steenrod home 164 Washington St. The ceremony conducted by Rev. L E Evans of the Christian Church followed a backdrop of seven branch candelabra and white mums amid hemlock trees.

Nelsonville Spencer S. Steenrod Washington St Barbara Steenrod Cunningham Milton O. Berry O. H. Berry Bluffs Ill L. E. Evans The Christian Church

Vet Enters Innocent Plea In Fight Case

In Nelsonville a local veteran pleaded innocent on arraignment for assault and battery after an incident at a tavern last July 12. The case ties to Rennie Chilcote who sustained scalp lacerations and a concussion. Hearing scheduled for Tuesday before Acting Mayor H. E. Wilson.

Nelsonville Vern Coakley Everett Murphy Pass Army H. E. Wilson Rennie Chilcote Chilcote Murphy Dayton James Staten Union Furnace Martha MclIntosh Haydenville William Barron William Smith Smith

Nelsonville Greyhounds to host Jackson Ironmen in SEC clash

Nelsonville meets Jackson in the Scarlet and Grey arena Tuesday at 8 p.m. for the first home SEC game of the 1946-47 season after a 48-36 loss at Wellston. Eddie Evans led Jackson with 11 points in a 40-38 OT win over Middleport. Clarence Woody tops Nelsonville with 41 points this season.

Dean Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhound Cagers Jackson Ironmen Scarlet and Grey Scarlet Five Wellston Central Gym Hounds Ironmen Middleport Eddie Evans Clarence Woody Parks Ross Fick Woods Wolfe Little Ironmen Leariet

Loyal Workers Class Christmas Dinner at Methodist Church

The Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas dinner in the church parlors on Tuesday. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. A gift exchange and meeting will follow the meal.

Loyal Workers Class The Methodist Church

Mrs Wallace to Host Christmas Party for Sunday School Class

Mrs Lillie Wallace will host the Retta Howe Sunday School class Christmas party and gift exchange at 7 30 p m Wednesday.

Lillie Wallace Retta Howe

Bowers and Reed Families Host in McConnelsville

Mr and Mrs William Bowers were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Dale Reed at McConnelsville Mrs Bowers and Mrs Reed are sisters.

William Bowers Dale Reed McConnelsville Bowers Reed

Mrs. Bessie Warehime to Attend Ohio State Grange

Mrs. Bessie Warehime of Athens County will travel to Columbus to attend sessions of the Ohio State Grange as a delegate. The convention runs through Thursday and she will stay at the Deshler Wallick Hotel.

Nelsonville Bessie Warehime Columbus Ohio State Grange Athens County Warehime Deshler-Wallick

Legion Post Meets Tonight in Nelsonville

Glenford Dugan Post 229 Amer Legion meets at post headquarters tonight. Post commander Wilbur D. Mender announces lunch after the meeting served by the Eats committee. Donation jars with ID cards are placed in local businesses for Gifts For the Yanks Who Gave to support gifts to veterans hospitals this Christmas season.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Wilbur D. Mender Gilbert Smith Max Linton Pearl Wend Mender Legion

Mrs Inderrieden H Nelsonville Hospital Transfer

Mrs J H Inderrieden of Fayette Street was removed to Hocking Valley Hospital in Logan Sunday for treatment.

Nelsonville J. H. Inderrieden Fayette St Hocking Valley Hospital Logan

Tiny Hearing Unit Lets Deafened Hear Faint Sounds

Science delivers a hand sized hearing device approved by the American Medical Association. It powers through a single unit without extra batteries or bulky cases and lets users adjust as hearing changes. Beltone offers free descriptive booklet and in home demonstrations from Chicago.

Council On Physical Medicine American Medical Association Beltone 19Th St Chicago Ill

Two Minor Auto Wrecks Reported in Nelsonville

Two minor traffic accidents were reported Saturday afternoon and evening with no injuries. Mrs Cora Tigner's eastbound car and Stanley Barnhart's westbound vehicle collided at Jefferson and Ner rick's Corner causing damage to rear fender and hubcap on Tigner and to Barnhart's right front fender and bumper. A second minor collision on the Public Square involved Stan Dupler and Floyd Wade with slight damage noted.

Nelsonville Cora Tigner Jefferson S Nerrick's Poplar St Stanley Barnhart Watkins Tigner Barnhart Public Stan Dupler Chestnut St Floyd Wade Dupler

Methodist Guild Christmas Meeting Set at Miss Sargent Home

Members of the Methodist Guild hold a Christmas meeting and party Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Miss Helen Sargent’s Chestnut Street home with Mrs Clarence Kelly assisting the hostess.

Methodist Guild Helen Sargent Chestnut St Clarence Kelly

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