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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1944
Page
4
Glouster schools will present a Christmas program in the auditorium sponsored by the music department and French classes. The event features carols in French and will be held Wednesday at 10 30 am and repeated at 7 30 pm. Supt Figley invites the public to attend, no admission charged.
Funeral services for Sidney Kilkeans will be held Thursday at 1 30 p m at the Nelsonville home with burial in Connett Cemetery Friends may call at any time The High School PTA program featured Bob Wilson a Navy photographer back from overseas Catherine Morris presented program White Christmas sung by Jean Cooley Janet Cope accompanied the quartet Vera Jo Pyle Shirley Sayers Mary Ellen Comey Elyora Thompson sang Christmas carols and a Little Donley Vera Jo Pyle duet Lord Jesus The Rev E C Bond was storm bound and could not attend
City Solicitor John Kelso said he will propose regulating rates charged by a Nelsonville cab company at the next City Council meeting. He argues the company enjoys a de facto monopoly and should post rates for public inspection and justify them like other public utilities. The city would charge annual license fees and reserve curb spaces, with rate control to be expanded as part of the ordinance.
Central P T A met at Central School with Mrs Marry Kelley presiding. Tomlinson reported the Fall Festival profits. Mrs Kenneth Orwiler named vice president to fill the Hickman vacancy. Fourth grade songs featured parades of wooden soldiers and Silent Night with readings. Mrs L E Evans read Christmas stories. Pythian Sisters to hold potluck and gift exchange on Thursday. Star Boys Class to host gift exchange at Billy Weeney home. Miss June Mann Washington to visit from Washington DC for New Year holidays. Mrs Charles Tedraw visiting Cranksville.
Murray City widow Anna Marinko, 57, was found dead in bed at her Murray City home by her son John Marinko last night after arriving from the business district around 9 o clock. Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at St Philip Neri Church, with Rev Gallerini officiating. Burial will be in St Patrick Cemetery at Bronkville. Survived by daughter Anna Detroit three sons Andrew in France Joseph in Iceland and John who lived with her, and sister Mrs Mary Onderks of Detroit.
A terse, fragmented appeal from Nelsonville purports to praise WAC work in the West, naming Mrs Parks of York Township Service Club and referencing future actions involving public hearings, property rights, and a petition before January. The text also mentions Nathan and James Rankin with legal and land terms.
Fifteen members of the Orpah Class met Friday December 15 for their annual Christmas dinner. Decorations reflected the season. After dinner the program featured carols, plays, readings, solos, and Christmas selections by group members, followed by a short business meeting and gift giving.
Racine social life features Grace Salser returning to Newport News after furlough with family, Mrs. B. M. Tyree, and Jiiden visiting from elsewhere. The Woman's Music Club met at Heath Methodist Church with Emma Jane Jividen noted as a member, and the Racine Methodist Church choir plans a 7 40 p m performance of The Light Celestial under director Mrs. Maxine Winertt with Miss Mary Jean Wratsan at the piano. Local residents, including Mrs. Chester Simpson of Pry, shared visits and birthday cards. Gerald Sayre hosted a party in Koar P Hall. Robby Cleland A S returns from Great Lakes Naval Base for a ten day visit, while Harry Johnson and Harry Pickens arrive from naval service for family time and medical recovery care.
A notice states the Rathiwell Club meeting at Mrs Henshaw's home is postponed to a new date. The communication mentions Bible readings for the week from Isaiah 3 to Psalms and references a daily Bible plan with specific days and passages.
Secondary reads of Mason remain blocked as county crews work from the courthouse to Papies Road after a crash injuring a car and closing part of the highway. Snow 3 to 5 feet deep hampers access, with only a few residents in the eastern county able to reach the area this week.
Carbondale briefs recount Mrs Clint's return to Carbondale after a West tour with Mattie Gannel retired, a visit by Mrs Rita Mefeniel of Barberina and Sam Bratton of Tacoma accompanying Ber on her lap as age of a per niece noted in the report.
The obituary notes Carpenter, died December 7 at Millersport, survived by his wife and daughters. Services and burial planned. mentions relatives and local associations. Other items note funeral attendees, a Columbus clinic, a university program, and a Christmas refreshment plan.
Sunday visitors gathered at Mrs. Malendra Sephus home in Sharpsburg including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hill of Chesterhill and Miss Betty Fischer visiting Miss Vayle in Chesterhill. Wy oming stationed Willard Tabler and wife spent furlough with relatives. Mrs. Lale Ramsey and children joined Elwood Smith in Chesterhill for a weekend visit. A Lorena Tate birthday celebration occurred. Harry Minerd from Plantsville joined Ponzelia and Jess Fischer, formerly with Black Diamond Coal, now with Irish Rock Coal in Vic Connelsville.
VINTON due to snowbound roads buses unable to travel the local schools were closed last week. Various residents share updates on family travels birthdays and social events amid the winter disruption.
Wilkesville notes cover a Christmas party at Mrs. Russel Wolz with buffet, gifts from Sunshine Sisters, poetry by Mrs. Lelia Betz, and carols. January meeting at Mrs. Gaynelle Mahaffey's home. Also mentions Earl Cray visiting from Indianapolis, various family updates, a December 15 Pythian Sisters party and upcoming dance, plus a stray line about laundry habits.
Pvt. Frank Darling of Camp Knox Ky attends his grandfather s funeral in Columbus. Pvt. Frank Forgeress from Camp Lyckers Texas arrives on furlough. Cpl Robert McCutcheon writes from India after 35 days at sea. Cpl Harold McCutcheon in France sends a silk scarf from home. Robert Funk in Hawaii near Honolulu after 14 months in the Sea Bees.
CORNING-Lead Radkoski Perry County War Fund Drive chairman says county is short 1573.96 of its quota. Townships meeting or exceeding quota include Thorn Walser Ruth Lines Beare field Pearl Allen Monroe Edward J. Debney and Hopewell. ANNOUNCE SERVICES MILLFIELD Reverend Charles Hook Nelsonville will preach at East Side Mission Millfield Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.
Gertrude Pride 72 widow of Dr W A Pride died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday night in Glouster. Daughter of Rev L G Matheny she came to Glouster 50 years ago and was a active Methodist. Survived by three brothers Harry Detroits Charles and Wil Matheny and two sisters Mrs Elmer Creasor and Miss Lou Matheny. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
In Glouster the Willing Workers Circle One of the Methodist Church held its annual Christmas dinner at six in the church social rooms. Mrs. Clara Golding led devotions and Mrs. Gertrude Pride directed carols. A short meeting followed a readings program by Mrs. Johnny Yaw and others, with a gift exchange among 27 attendees.
Mrs Felda Stans Perry and Mrs Hugh Sweeney hosted a Christmas party for the Sunday School primary department in the Church of Christ social rooms on Saturday afternoon. Twenty three bhoys and girls enjoyed games and carols, with a decorated table, Christmas tree, and servings of jello cake and cocoa. Each child received a chimney souvenir filled with candies as a keepsake.
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