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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1951

Page

5

Three Logan Residents Injured in Highway Crash

Three Logan residents were hurt in a serious highway collision at 10 30 p m Sunday. Mr. and Mrs P Mooney and Mrs Arthur Walters sustained multiple injuries and were admitted to Hocking Valley Hospital. Louis Vance of Lancaster, owner of Logan Home Furnishings, was a passenger in the Walters car.

Logan P. Mooney Arthur Walters Hocking Valley Hospital State Mooney Hocking County Walters Walters Tiny Tot Shop

Pascal Tignor Dies Aged 47 in Logan

Logan resident Pascal L. Tignor 47 was found dead at 253 East Street at 10 p.m. Monday after months of poor health. Roberts Funeral Service conducts services at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday December 26 at Church of the Nazarene, with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Survivors include wife Loretta, two sons Robert and Thomas, and three sisters.

Logan Pascal L. Tignor East Street Tignor Roberts Funeral Service Church of the Nazarene Ray Klinger Oak Grove Cemetery Loretta Tignor Robert Columbus Ohio Thomas Ralph Moorehead William Rafferty Clarence Brooks

New Officers Elected by Loyal Women’s Class

In Glouster the Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ met in the social rooms with 12 members present. Mrs. Mary Ginnan was elected president, Ida Emerick first vice president, Pansy Parks second vice president, Evelyn Davis secretary, and Edna Bingman treasurer. The class serves as the social committee for the next meeting.

Pansy Parks Evelyn Davis Edna Bingman

Retired Rail Engineer Charles P Mock Dies at 70

Charles P Mock 70 died at his Logan home at 7 15 am Monday Born in Hocking County he was a Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad engineer for 45 years retiring in 1945 His wife Dora preceded him in death Survivors include four sons John Logan Joe Seattle Charles and William at home one daughter Martha Wiseman Buckeye Lake five grandchildren and three brothers Services by Leonard Funeral Service with Rev Henry L Carr set for December 26 at Oak Grove Cemetery Logan

Logan Charles P. Mock E. Hunter St Hocking County Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Dora A. Mock Mock Christian Mock Francis Petrel Leonard Funeral Service Funeral Home Henry L. Carr Oak Grove Cemetery Charles Seattle Washington John Joe William Martha Wiseman Buckeye Lake Ohio Edward Harry Earl Pittsburgh

Two Autos Damaged In Collisions Here

Logan police reported two minor traffic mishaps on East Hunter Street. Victor Schlaegel of Groveport Ohio collided with Russell Bobbs of New Straitsville Ohio damaging fronts and rears. Raymond Ogg of Ft. Bliss Texas crashed with C L Dismier of Columbus Ohio damaging fronts and rears.

Logan Victor Schlaegel Groveport Russell Bobbs New Straitsville Schlaegel Raymond Ogg Ft. Bliss Texas C. L. Dismier Clark Ave Columbus Ogg

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Weekend and Christmas Visits

Glouster social notes list weekend and Christmas visits among locals and relatives. Ralph Byers and family spent time with his parents in Glouster, while Bob Carter of Dayton visited his parents. Several other families from Marion Columbus Dexter City and Jacksonville enjoyed holiday gatherings with relatives in Glouster and nearby towns.

Ralph Byers Logan Mr. Byers Ernest Byers Byers Ralph Hines Bob Carter Dayton George Carter Paul Bingman Marion

Christmas Meeting of Rothwell Club in Glouster

Mrs. W A Craft hosted the Rothwell Club Christmas gathering in Glouster. Mrs. Alta Sweeney led the program with a Christmas story. Nine members attended as the group voted a contribution to the Salvation Army for Christmas baskets in the community. Hostess served a dessert course and homemade candy.

Glouster W. A. Craft Rothwell Club Alta Sweeney Salvation Army Fund

Initiatory Work Planned by Knights of Pythias Group

Nelsonville Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias will meet at 7 30 p m in Castle Hall. Chancellor Commander Joe North plans initiatory work. New officers to be installed after annual audit. Billy Monks is chancellor commander elect. C Roy Tomlinson remains secretary and William Howe as financial secretary.

Nelsonville

Fellowship Distributes Baskets to Needy Families

GLOUSTER The Youth Fellowship group of the Jacksonville Methodist Church donated seven food baskets to seven needy families in Jacksonville. They also gave toys and clothing to families in Jacksonville, Millfield, Hollister and Glouster. Josephine Campbell led the MYF with help from Duane Bryan and others. Funds were raised by voluntary contributions in Jacksonville.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church Jacksonville Millfield Hollister

Man pleads guilty to 65 mph in 50 zone

Nelsonville Akron resident David S Howdyshell charged by the State Highway Patrol with driving 65 mph in a 50 mph zone. He pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court on Monday and was fined 15 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville David S. Howdyshell Akron State Highway Patrol Earl Hilleary

Boy 15 Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

Charles Wilson of Buchtel, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson, was admitted to Mount St Mary Hospital for an emergency appendectomy at midnight Friday. His condition is reported satisfactory.

Nelsonville Charles Wilson Ralph Wilson, Buchtel Mount St. Mary Hospital

York Democrats Host Oyster Supper Dance on New Year's Eve

The York Democratic Club will sponsor an oyster supper and dance at Red Men's Hall in Nelsonville on New Year's Eve, inviting members and supporters to attend the community event.

Nelsonville The York Democratic Club Red Men's Hall

Christmas Party Tonight By Jacksonville Methodist Faithful

The Faithful Class of the Jacksonville Methodist Church invites members to a Christmas party tonight at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs James Williams.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church Mra James Williama

Leaders Named For Prayer Meeting In Baptist Church

Mrs. Helen Leach and Mrs. Gladys Viney will lead the midweek prayer meeting at the Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. The Rev. Frank C. Cleveland will preside over a watch service in the church auditorium Monday at 10 p.m.

Christmas Party Highlights W N Club In Nelsonville

The Nelsonville W N Club held its December Christmas party at Mrs. Charles Scott's home with Lucille Steenrod reading the story and Janalie Steenrod singing carols. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. Bess Bland president and Mrs. Ila Mallon vice president.

W.N. Club Charles Scott Lucille Steenrod Janalie Steenrod Bethlehem Bess Bland Ila Mallon Helen Steenrod Grace Lax Effie Barda

Davis Dinner Guests Calibrate Holiday Hospitality

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Davis hosted Christmas Day dinner at Elizabeth Street, with guests including Harlan Richards and son Tyrone of Gallipolis, Charlie P. Davis of Delaware, Lt. David H. Davis in Berlin, Germany, plus Reese, Jennie Mae Davis, Miss Geraldine Rutter and Patrick Cavote.

L. A. Davis Elizabeth St Harlan Richards Tyrone Gallipolis Charlies P. Davis Delaware David H. Davis Berlin Germany Reese Jennie Mae Davis Geraldine Rutter Patrick Cavote

Card Party Set For St Andrews Parish Hall Friday

A card party will be held in St Andrews Parish Hall Friday with play starting at 8 p.m Euchre and canasta will be played and the public is invited.

St. Andrews

Local visitors gather for family funerals and holidays

Tyrone and Gallipolis residents spent a few days with Lt. David H. Davis on furlough from Berlin Newa at his parents home. Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Hyde and Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Cookson traveled to Columbus for cousin John G. Keller’s funeral. Pvt. Robert Barnhart of Gordon, Georgia, is spending the holidays here.

John Parrish Jack Goodwin Akron Goodwin Emma Daugherty Robert North US Naval Academy Annapolis D. A. North Detroit L. A. North Richard Barnhart Wichita Falls Doris Pergrin C. A. Hooper Athens Verity E. Washington St Emma Gibson C. M. Gibson Harlan Richards Tyrone Gallipolis David H. Davis Berlin Newa L. A. Davis W. H. Hyde

Three Vehicles Are in Crash at Merricks Corner

Three vehicles were involved in a collision at Merrick's Corner Monday afternoon with no injuries reported. Eugene J. Bowers of Springfield Route 4 said he lost control on icy Jefferson Street and hit a Ford driven by Henry L. Sher of Sandusky. The third vehicle, a Shepard's Corner truck, struck a parked truck near Earle Fletcher's property, operated by Glen Murphy, leaving damage to all involved.

Nelsonville Merrick’s Corner Eugene J. Bowers Springfield Jefferson St Henry L. Sher Ford Sandusky Ohio Shepard Glen Murphy Bowers Sherrard

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admissions and Discharges

A list of births and patient movements at Mount St. Mary Hospital includes new arrival daughters for Giffin of Nelsonville and Dawley of Carbon Hill. Several patients admitted or discharged are named from Nelsonville, Crooksville, Chauncey, Logan, Hayden, New Lexington, Murray City, Shawnee, Glouster, and New Straitsville.

John Vickrey New Straitsville Conrad Clouston Haydenville Joseph Edward Lattimer Logan Clarence White Nelsonville Philip Allen New Lexington Rodney Wilson Murray City Francis FE. Self Shawnee William Sweeney Glouster Robert Bateman

Club Served Yule Dinner in Gor don Hotel Dining Room

The Chit Chat Club held a Christmas dinner in the Hotel Gordon dining room with Mrs. Glenna Gamwell in charge. Members present included Mrs. Louise Alderman, Mrs. Betty Vennison, Mrs. Mary Hall, Mrs. Rose Kurtzman, Mrs. Vera Meade, Mrs. Lela McAllister, Mrs. Joan Moore, Mrs. Margaret Morris, Mrs. Mary Trace, Mrs. Dora Parker, Mrs. Ethel Craig, Mrs. Eva Robinette, and Mrs. Verona. The next gathering is set for January 9.

Glouster Chit Chat Club Hotel Gordon Glenna Gamwell Louise Alderman Betty Vennison Mary Hall Rose Kurtzman Vera Meade Lela McAllister Joan Moore Margaret Morris Mary Trace Dora Parker Ethel Craig Eva Robinette Verona

Oakdale Class Party Celebrates Christmas at Oakdale Church

The Willing Workers Class of Oakdale Church of God held a Sunday school Christmas party with hostess Mrs. Geneva Jewell. Prizes went to David Nott Nancy Christman Eldon Loomis Pamela Nott Sally Lowery and Wilma Stires. Gifts were exchanged around a lighted tree and a luncheon followed for Betty Nott Anna Marie Smith Kay Nott Mary Helen Jewel James Nott Wilma Stires Pamela Nott Mary Love Sandra Nott Nancy Christman Lowery Isabella Stires David Nott Eldon Loomis Billy Stires and Wayne Lowery.

Pamela Nott Mary Love Sandra Nott Nancy Christman Lowery Isabella Stires David Nott Eldon Loomis Billy Stires Wayne Lowery

Wounds Require Sixty-Four Stitches After Christmas Eve Crash

Eldon Mc Combs 24 sustained facial and neck injuries in a Route 678 collision near Kimberly after his car skidded on ice and struck a tree. Mount St Mary Hospital treated him with sixty four stitches. he is son of Porter and Mrs Mc Combs of Old Floodwood.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Eldon McCombs Kimberly McCombs C&o Porter McCombs Old Floodwood

Class Meets For Dinner At Glouster Methodist Church

The Glouster Methodist Church class held a Christmas dinner Friday in the church social rooms with a 6:30 turkey meal. Mrs. Leadbetter presided over the class meeting and Rev. John Devol led prayer. Readings were given by Mrs. Esta Gardner, Mrs. Edna Embrey, Mrs Hulda Ewart, Mrs. Clara Golding, and Mrs. C. A. Bingman. Eighteen members and guests attended including Mr. and Mrs. Devol, Miss Mabel LeFever, and John Blower.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church Leadbetter John Devol Esta Gardner Edna Embrey Hulda Ewart Clara Golding

Gift Is Received by Mrs Nicholson from Son Paul Green

Mrs Bess Nicholson receives a box of fruit and nuts from her son Paul Green who lives in Venice California. She has not seen him in six years. Paul was born on Christmas Day 38 years ago.

Chauncey Bess Nicholson Paul Green Venice Calif

Bridgewater Family Returns From Fort Benning Training

Lt and Mrs Bridgewater and their children arrived home last Sunday from Ft Benning Ga where Mr Bridgewater has been training at a government school He will return today for two weeks more training

Chauncey Dow Bridgewater Ft. Benning Bridgewater

Christmas Visits From Lindner and Day Families

Mrs. Helen Lindner of Columbus visited Christmas with her son Kim and her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Galvin. Mr. and Mrs James Day of Hamilton came Friday to spend Christmas with Mrs. Day's mother Mrs. Mary Lee Savage.

Helen Lindner Columbus Kim Joe Galvin James Day Hamilton

Azores Became Early Way Station for Trans Atlantic Flyers

In 1919 the Azores served as a waypoint when a Navy plane stopped there on the first trans Atlantic flight from Newfoundland.

Azores Newfoundland

Dinner Postponed By Martha Class

The Martha Class of the Millfield Church of Christ postpones its annual Christmas dinner and party due to inclement weather. The dinner is rescheduled for Thursday evening with gifts to be brought and later delivered to the Children's Home.

Chauncey Martha Millfield Church of Christ Childrens Home

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pascal Tignor Orpheum WED THU Pameye Constance Dowling Majestic Theatre Carson Fin Robertson Barton Mbuasselle Forbes Garrimdal Om Siuu Wild Bill Elliott Longhorn Will Will Rogers Will Rogers, Jr Will Revere ARMY Army Quartermaster Corps G.I Shirley Brunton E. C. Shirkey Lawrence Turner Ervin Brooks Gladstone Brunton K of P Prayer Briggs & Stratton Are Consult Nelsonville Social Notes Davises Donald Giffin Edward Dawley Carbon Hill Paul Humphrey Bonnie Jewett Crooksville Earl Edwards Bonnie McCollum Clarence Robinson James H Wilson First National Bank Oakdale Chicago Bridgewaters Home Cal L. A. Faires High St Glouster, O A. M Glouster, Ohio
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