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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1946

Page

9

Creek School Presents Christmas Program Friday

Pupils of the Creek School will stage their annual Christmas program Friday at 2 p.m. at the creek school, inviting all parents and with students in Mother Goose costumes. The play Santa's Toy Shop features a reader, musical parts, and a choir, under music supervisor Justine C Brown with assistants Henrietta Wechsler Igia Griffin and Gladys Simp.

Hauncey Ar Creek Justine C. Brown Henrietta Wechsler Igia Griffin Gladys Simp

Funeral Held for John Lovesy Jr in The Plains

The Plains marked the funeral for John Lovesy Jr 19 son of Mr and Mrs John Lovesy The Plains A burial followed at W Union St Cemetery Navy pallbearers and flower bearers assisted as Rev J N Lakin of Plains Church of the Nazarene led the service Christine Brown Chauncey Christine Courtney sang with others.

Hauncey Plains John Vesy, Jr John Lovesy The Malian Islands J. N. Lakin Plains Church of the Nazae Chauncey Charles S.chfield Christine Brown Jen Courtney Ns. Navy W. Union St. Cemetery Ens

Joint Christmas Party Planned by School Leaders

Mrs Mabel Smith head of the Girls High School and Mrs Ida Hill Junior Girls Class teacher plan a joint Christmas party at Millfield Church. The women will entertain the group with a gift exchange and refreshments on Wednesday.

Hauncey Mabel Smith Millfield List Ida Hill Smith

Plains Methodist Church Plans Christmas Program

Announcement by Jeanette Tipton superintendent reveals the Plains Methodist Church Sunday School Christmas program. Children of the school will perform with the church choir closing. Thelma Talbert directs the children's program with Dorothy Cade Marie Shire and Althea Snyder assisting.

Hauncey Jeanette Tipton Iintendent The Plains Metit Byldren S. Thelma Talbert Nistn Dorothy Cade Marieshire Althea Snyder

Chauncey Ladies Aid Yuletide Party at Methodist Church

Chauncey Ladies Aid plans a Christmas party at Chauncey Methodist church on Wednesday. A potluck dinner and gift exchange will follow the event announced by Mrs. Harvey.

Hauncey — Ladies Soty Chauncey Methodist Arch Harvey

Visit Ends As Hauncey Floyd and Inez Return

Chauncey Hauncey Floyd and Inez returned to Tullahoma Tennessee with their son and daughter in law Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nye.

Hauncey Floyd Ineze Chauncey Tullahoma, Tenn Kenneth Nye

Choir Rehearsals Noted At Greens Run And Millfield

Richard Wilfite announces Sona-Choir practice times with rehearsals set Tuesday at 3 30 p m at Greens Run Church Christ and Thursday at 6 30 p m at Millfield Church Christ An orchestra practice follows at 7 30 p m as stated to date

Greens Run Church Christ Millfield Church Orestra Richard Wilfite Sona

Parents Visit Chauncey Home of Harvey Family

Mr and Mrs Ivy Eirch Frances Harvey and neaster spent Saturday and a day in Chauncey visiting the home of Frances Harvey s parents Mr and Mrs Noah S Harvey on Ellis Ave

Hauncey Ivy Eirch Frances Harvey Neaster Chauncey Noah S. Harvey Ellis Ave

Legal Notice in Athens County Probate Court

Creditor heirs and next of kin warned that William Tim has filed to relieve estate of Lillie Grim deceased from administration. Hearing set January 5th 1947 at 10:00 a.m. at Court House Athens Ohio. Frances D White Probate Judge. Also notice that Howard of Athens RD 3 has been appointed Administrator W W A of Alma L Jones estate. Firms must file claims within four months or be barred. November 26 1946.

Lillie Grim William Tim Obate Court Athens County Ohio Lillie m Athens Ncil D. White M. D. Hughes Howard RD 3 Alma L. Jones Francis D. White

Administratrix Appointed for Ray Morrison Estate

Lola Morri of 48 Columbia Ave Athens Ohio is named Administratrix of the estate of Ray Morrison deceased in Athens County Ohio. The appointment is effective as of November 25 1946 and is subject to a barred period.

Holiday TV Plans Link Little America to Byrd Expedition

New York radio observers report Christmas programming lines up two network exchanges with Little America joining the Byrd Antarctic expedition drama. MBS airs a 12 30 p m two way link New York Washington and the south, NBC follows at 1 00 with a global greetings stopover. Death of Lewis J Valentine prompts change to ABC crime drama. Dennis Day moves to Wednesdays at 8 and Arthur Godfrey scouts gain a 9 30 time on CBS.

New York America MBS Washington Cold Land NBC Little America Lewis J. Valentine New York City ABC Don Gardner Dennis Day Dr Aveas Arthur Godfrey CBS Hollywood Players

Tuning Tonight Shows Across Networks With Early Mayhem

Radio schedules list NBC programming starting at 7 with Rudy Vallee and Amos and Andy. CBS offers American Melody and Vox Pop from St. Albans Naval Hospital followed by Open Hearing on Veterans Housing. ABC presents How Do You Pronounce It and The O Neills. MBS features Michael Shayne plus The Falcon and American Forum debating coal nationalization, ending with Dance Time.

NBC Rudy Vallee Amos and Andy Fibber and Molly Bob Hope CBS Mel Blac Vox Pop St. Albans Naval Hospital Godfrey ABC the O’neills Rex Maupin Boston Symphony Hour MBS Michael Shayne the Falcon American Forum

Hamden Man Dies at Home

HIRAM COX 58 died at his home Tuesday afternoon. An employee of Ohio Fuel and Gas Co. he had been in ill health. He is survived by wife Alta Shaw Cox four children Ruth Statin Mary Jane Suspan and Carl of Columbus Farr of Chicago two sisters J E Blessing Hamden W D Skinner Columbus five brothers Ernest Harry Cliff St Mathews S C John and Ray Hamden.

Hamden Hiram Cox Cox Ohio Fuel and Gas Co Alta Shaw Cox Ruth Statin Mary Jane Suspan Carl Columbus Farr Chicago J. E. Blessing W. D. Skinner

Cubs Stage Yule Party

In Corning the Methodist Church hosted a Yuletide party for the Cub Pack of Boy Scouts. Cubmaster Charles Woodruff led the event with den mothers and fathers including Mr. and Mrs. Don Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. William Tedrow. The boys exchanged gifts, viewed projects, and received gold star awards for a year of achievement amid decorations and a Christmas tree.

Corning Methodist Church Charles Woodruff Don Nelson William Tedrow John Gaitten Mr. Tedrow Mr. Woodruff Kenneth Charles’ Nelson Henry Weiland Gary Pyle Tommy Jones Tommy Gaitten Jerry Tedrow Larry Dodson David Harlan Ronny Wilson Cubs Charles Woodruff, Jr

Wilkesville Garden Club Hosts Dec 3 Christmas Party

The Mother-Daughter Christmas party at the R of P Hall featured decorated rooms with angel place cards and candlelight. A dinner was served, followed by a short program and gift exchange among members and guests.

Wilkesville Garden Club R. of P. Hall

Rebekah Lodge Party Scheduled for Friday in Corning

The Sherwood Rebekah Lodge will hold its Christmas party on December 20 in Corning. A potluck dinner starts at 6 p m with a 50 cent gift exchange. Members are asked to bring their own table service. News notes include visits by local residents to Lancaster Athens.

Classified Advertisement Instructions and Policies

Instructions cover payment methods and ad formats for Classi fied Ads. It details cash requirements for certain notices, line and word counts, blind ads handling, submission deadlines, and error policies. It also notes deadlines for Sunday editions and how to adjust charges for multiple insertions.

Automobile and vehicle listings with contact details

Classified ad roundup listing many cars for sale from 1938 to 1946 with engines heaters radios and tires noted. Includes specific models like 1941 Chevrolet and 1940 Olds along with prices and contact points in Athens County and nearby towns. Also lists a dog description and reward notice with a license plate and phone number.

Studebaker LEE Motor

New York Stocks Edge Lower Amid Mixed Market Action

AP reports sluggish midday trading with investors cautious after a weak early rally. Major names including American Tel & Tel, Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, Procter & Gamble, and Radio Corp of America show mixed, modest declines while overall volume remains light.

New York Chrysler DuPont Gen. Motors Goodrich Goodyear Interlake Penn R. R Procter & Gam Radio Corp Am. Repub. Steel Standard Oil Ind Standard Oil N. J. Ee O. U Rubee Crenene Queensesne

Cincinnati Market Reports Hog and Cattle Prices Fall Amid Slaughter Trade

Hog selling in Cincinnati shows 60 cent declines for barrows and gilts across weights with good and choice hogs at 23.25 for 160 or 250 pound ranges and 22.10 for over 400 pounds. Sows drop to 18.25 19.25 and stags near 16.00. Cattle and calves total 800 head with slaughter activity waning. steady to easier early bids, some sharp price rises in select lots. Sheep remain steady with lambs at 24.00 and slaughter ewes noted lower at 8.00 down.

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Produce Prices and Grades Listing

A historical price list shows wholesale and consumer grades for butter eggs fowls chickens ducks and potatoes. Entries include butter prints 80 84 87 premium and regular, egg grades No 1 2 3 7 8 and candied grade A large 24 oz white and brown varieties, fowls by weight and breed, roosters and spring chickens with weights and prices, ducks by age and weight, and 100 lb bags potatoes priced 2.50 to 3.50 per bag US1.

Dexter Notes of Local Visits and Incidents

Mrs Edna Carmon of Pomeroy visited Mrs Lillie Minor. Emmet and Mrs Davis spent Thursday to Friday in Columbus visiting son in law Ed Minx. Hersil McKinney of Helena weekend with S P McKinney family. Emmett Davis caught a 42 inch mink. Carl and Mrs McClure of Columbus guests of Marion and Mrs McClure. Hazel Davis injures knee at home. M L Vale convalescing from a bruised knee. Carl Hill ill at home. Wilber Braley aiding at his home. 6td Barnes family moving Carpenter to Dexter. Wade Halliday helped his father with butchering.

Dexter Edna Carmon Pomeroy Lillie Minor Emmet Davis Columbus Ed Minx Hersil McKinney Helena S. P. McKinney Emmett Davis Carl McClure Marion McClure Hazel Davis M. L. Vale Carl Hill Wilber Braley Barnes Carpenter Wade Halliday W.R

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On Creek Yale Anta Plains Methodist Iurch States Shauncey Chauncey Ladies K. of P Hauncey Ladies Aid and Yuletide Party Lola Morriof Columbia Ave Ray Morrison Said Wilkesville Club Rebekah Lodge Race Street Plymouth Mart McClelland Trimble Pontiac Frank M. Murphy Ceorter Morris and May Murphy's Place McArthur Oakland State Chevrolet Guy van Dyke Chesterhill Bryan Harris Portland Call Mill Street Auto Service Algeo Motor Sales N. Lancaster St Harley Wilburn Smith Sharpsburg Plantsville White's N. Court Dial Central Ave Sam Coffman Haney Oil Co Neil Witham Rt. 2 Beaumont Bachman's Studebaker Dealer Court St Westfall's W. State St First St the Messenger Laborador Joan Ferry Roy Lester Charlies Smith Rt. 1 Giouster L. C. Baker Francis Colley New Marshfield Road Worrall’s Jersey Joe Chiki Rt. 3 Ivor Shumway Seth Neely and Sons Beaumont F. J. Beasley CO Athens, Ohio Stewart Mill Stewart, Ohio Ohio Food Market N, Court St Athens Building Material Co. R. D Plains Road John Slater Paratex Rardin Brothers Savogran Miller Bros N. Court St Jenco Mch. & Welding Co Richland Ave A. C. Smith Ford Harris W. Washington St Union St Frank Dunn Rt. 50 Athens Auto Parts White's Mill Strawn Plumbing CO Logan's C. D. Heck Plumbing CO HECK Modern Appliance Co Hoover Richland G. & G. Electric Co Kern St Mackie Athens RD Mullins Refrigeration Service W. Union Street Wm. P. MacDonald R. D Washington St Electric Motor Service Union Street W. O. Rose Williams Oil-O-Mallee Weber Heating CO Union Dial Davis F. C. Stone E. State Street D. M. Goddard Farm Bureau Ins. CO J. Clyde Edmundson J. House Earl F. Mathews Cameron and van Dyke Gen. Insurance Corsetiere Mos Army Navy Marine Coast Guard Regular Army War Department U. S. Army P. O. Bidg Guysville Ace E. Wade Athens, O, RD Brown's Garage Harold Goddard Bartlett Write Cutler V-J-O Am. Tel Tel. Balt Beth. Steel Ches. & Ohio Hees Enaum Higgins Feed Store McGuffey Midwest Book Company Lowell Gooding's Eastman Shannon Ave Albany Jewel—Waltham Jewel Waltham Jewel Elgin Man Jewel Hamilton Voss Ollie Baker Wheaton's J. A. Stump Lower Plains J. D. Crossen Athens-Albany Road Lorene Ave Lady's New Fred Sayers Buckeye Farm Bureau Co-Op Oak & Kurtz Sts Young Toms Coulson Ave Athens Tire CO Used Auto Parts Athens Junk CO Motorola Roy Walter Jones New Marshfield Cincinnati Livestock Fred Beasley Daugherty DODGE Prompt and Clean Service A. Janes & Sons Cline’s Cash Feed & Poultry Co WAYNE Wayne Feed Store Guy Dalton Carley Bros Shouse Auto Service Marathon Gas ST. Dial University Rolland Willie Chester Buck Bone Coal Chauncey, Glouster John E. Davis Jacksonville Chas. R. Tucker Melville McCune Athens Lumber CO Ray Shafer the Plains Phong California Rome Athens Cash Feed Store Nickel’s Poland China Farms Tuppers Plains Jesse J. Brown Athens Rt. 5 Leonard Wolfe Banks Ice "Cream Co KH. Lowman F. State St Nelsonville Edward Terrill Rt. 4 Staymen Baughman’s Orchards Harris ‘Vittes Harris i Rtexs Florence L.w.b Southern Tradi W. Union St NG Post Cape Cod Schloss Rufus Putenam Phillips, G. W. State St Westinghouse State Street Coe’s AT Albany Second St Vernon Hugegins Dresser Simmons Springs Athens Armature & Machine Works Cern Ekeet H. P Armature A Machine Works Athens Truck & Implement Company
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