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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1945
Page
10
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Logan residents mourned the sudden Christmas Eve death of Bess Robey Case at age 55 wife of druggist Joe Case She collapsed from a cerebral hemorrhage while visiting with family near the Christmas tree She leaves two daughters Suzanne Jo a son Rev William Case and six others including her parents Mr and Mrs William Robey Her funeral is to be conducted from the residence Thursday with Rev Clinton Swenger officiating
Mason County youth Paul Sayre 22 is jailed on murder charges after allegedly shooting his father Oscar Sayre, a Grimms Landing merchant and postmaster. Prosecutors and state police investigated. Sayre reportedly admitted by statement to firing a 12 gauge shotgun after a dispute over selling a cow. Oscar Sayre died at Holzer Hospital. he is survived by wife and four children.
Miss Louise Stone of Oxford Ohio visits her parents Dr and Mrs Will H Stone of Sixth St Mrs John A Elain of Gallipolis Ferry heads to Miami with daughter Mrs Hester Lee Thel Spencer resident Mrs Clay Lowe visits sister in law Mrs Sarah Lowe Lowe Hotel Then in Roanoke Va before returning Mr and Mrs HE Benedict Huntington spent Christmas with P W Machir and daughter Carol Benedict En route home guests included Emerson Wilson Eustice Wilson Lonnie Dawson of Charleston
Police investigated a three car collision on W Hunter Street Saturday evening. A school bus driven by Tom McCutchins traveling west struck a cab driven by Ernest Lehman, sending Lehman’s car into a parked vehicle owned by Lon Rheinscheld. All three cars sustained damage.
Carl E Pickrell aged 69 died at his Pottery Street home after a six week illness. A Logan resident for years, he worked as a cabinet maker at Sun Glow Industries. Survived by wife Ethel, son Vernard Dayton, daughters Gertrude Joyce Nelsonville Julia Joyce and Pluma Wooley both of Logan, sister Myrtle Detroit, brother Chester Roseville. Body at home through Thursday noon. Services Thursday at Leonard Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. burial Oak Grove Cemetery.
Logan Rev A N Grueser read the single ring ceremony at the United Brethren parsonage uniting Miss Maxine Sinnott and Arthur Tschudy. The bride wore aqua wool street length dress with black accessories and a corsage of variegated carnations baby mums and baby breath. The couple were unattended. Also noted Mrs Everette Price and infant son Frederick Lee born December 18 dismissed.
Ms and Mrs Jack Lesher Shawnee announce a son born Monday at midnight weighing six pounds four ounces. Mr and Mrs Don Weller report a daughter born Christmas morning. Virginia Dawson received hospital treatment Monday night for severe burns from boiling syrup for popcorn balls. A small fire in Henderson near Frances Clark's home was extinguished by two bucket brigade units around 8 pm Monday, confined to a partition with no major damage, according to fireman Carl Smith.
Logan reports a divorce decree granted to Madeline Hazel Early from Merle Early on grounds of gross neglect. The court awarded custody of three minors Mariguerite Merlin and Shirley to the plaintiff and ordered the defendant to pay costs.
Logan notes report Betty Jane Lamb of Atlanta to wed Harry Woodrow Primmer of Swear Logan. He is a WWII veteran with 35 Germany missions and technical sergeant rank. The piece also lists holiday entertainments, brief Logan briefs, and a marriage license issued for Melvin White and Ruth Miller.
Dr and Mrs C F Rauch and several relatives shared Christmas dinner at John Rauch’s Lancaster home on Tuesday. Attendees included Miss Jeanne Mowery Miss Eleanor Anthony Miss Martha Gelz Pvt Jack Rauch from Fort Sill Okla and Midshipman Charles Rauch of Annapolis.
Gallipolis Postmaster A. K. Merriman announced on Christmas Eve that the first class and parcel mailing during the past week was the largest ever handled by the local post office. After long hours with brief meals, carriers cleared the office of all mail by Monday night. Three extra employees were on duty during the rush.
Gallipolis residents report holiday visits and military leave Dennis Davis sailors from Corpus Christi Wetherholt from Great Lakes Kenneth Davidson Army and Joel Barlow Cating from Camp Lee VA. Jesse Sheets and Nel son Brucker families host Mr and Mrs Harmon O'Brien home from Florida to spend Christmas with O breathe O'Brien and Judge Henry W Cherrington families O'Brien recently discharged from the Navy now in Washington DC.
Rev. J. Edward Hakes announces Charleston native Pat Withrow Jr. will lead the pulpit and song service at First Baptist Church tonight. Accompanist Julian Halloway joins Withrow, who plans a nationwide tour of veterans hospitals to entertain and preach to wounded soldiers.
Gallipolis reports New Haven residents Capehart and Harrah were pushing their stalled car near Mason City when struck by a Clifton minivan. Capehart, 16, had his right leg amputated after transfers at Holzer Hospital. Harrah, 20, suffered injuries with no broken bones. Lawrence Neal was fined for DUI and disorderly conduct after a crash involving Neal family members. Patty Neal, 10, required stitches from a rear impact. Local Roy Neal manages A. and BP Super Market.
Mrs A K Smith was hostess to her Bridge Club and guests for a Christmas dinner Thursday evening. Members, longtime players, shared greetings and enjoyed the meal, with special guests Mrs Ford Hack Mrs William Strentz and Mrs Robert Lee White joining the gathering.
A roast pig dinner will be served at the December 7 meeting of the Izaak Walton League. The dinner begins promptly at 6 30 p.m. The committee in charge is led by R B Perkins and all members named John are welcome. An interesting speaker is promised and the program is said to be one not to miss.
Gathered around the table for Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Sumner Martin were Miss Exsama Downey Logan Arthur Downey Athens Bob Martin and Joan MacGuiness Columbus Sgt James Snyder returned the past week from Japan Wesley Snyder Logan Misses Rose and Lottie McCourtney Mrs Lucy Brown and their children Margaret Ann Dorothy and Dick
Employee of Thompson Drug Company held a Sunday evening Christmas party at Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Schirmer's North Main Street home for the annual gift exchange. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Schirmer to a group including Wanda Mayes, Marie Durst, Hilda Durst, Beryle Tems, Betty Low Meyers, Viola Kayser, Edna Koblentz, Georgia Reiker, W. S. Hyre, and Peggy Jo Schirmer, who is home from college for the holidays.
Miss Artie Mae Beard, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Beard, died Christmas evening at their Portsmouth Road home after long illnesses of tuberculosis and a diabetic condition. She had completed nurses' training at Holzer Hospital and had recently attempted a healthful climate in the southwest with her sister Mrs. Paul France. Funeral arrangements were not yet set Tuesday night.
Mrs J W Woodard returned to Logan Monday after a week in Chicago to attend her daughter Mrs Franklin Grant's graduation from the University of Chicago. Mr and Mrs Grant accompanied her to Logan to spend the holiday season.
Mrs Susan Ridgeway Jordan aged 97 died at Holzer Hospital after a fall caused a hip fracture. Funeral services were held at Simpson Methodist Church with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery. born July 4 1846 she married John Jordan in 1879 and lived with the Peter H Steenbergens since 1906. She was likely Mason County’s oldest resident. 1945 Athens ordinance text follows.
POINT PLEASANT Arthur Hare was arrested on a warrant for assault and battery. The complaint by Robert Johnson states cuts and bruises on the head and face from a fight at Johnson's Ohio Street home. Junior Layne was arrested for intoxication. Sheriff reports many celebrants were orderly downtown while Jim Jones was arrested for intoxication on Sunday and Trooper Harry D. Coyner made the arrests.
Mason County market report notes hogs topped ceiling prices from a Saturday meat market. Prices seen include hogs at about 21 per head, steers from 10.90 to 17.10, fat cows 12.50 to 12.95, veal calves 16.50 to 18, and other categories mainly weak. Offers indicate drought impact with varied carload pricing.
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