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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
2
Mr and Mrs J W Wade of Buchtel celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner on New Year Day and an open house at their home from 2 to 5 p m. They married Dec 31 1899 at the bride s parents home in Buchtel.
An officer says armed individuals are prone to open up pro miscuously harming others while city hall receives frequent complaints about broken windows and damaged outdoor lighting. Chief Cope states the ordinance banning weapon use within the city limits is enforced and offenders will be brought to city hall when apprehended.
Vernon Covert 50 died at his home 808 Jackson St Nelsonville. He worked at Chauncey mine until illness last year. Survived by wife Thelma 11 children Ver non Jr Charles Robert Dicky Gary Lee David Mary Catherine Caroline Virginia Lee Darrel Westover Mass and Dorothy Hillard. father James Covert. three brothers four sisters. two granddaughters. Friends may call at the family home. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
Sunday school class gathered at Mrs H Bryan home in Logan. Mrs Charles Clark visited Mrs Addison Frey while Mrs Della Walters hosted in Haydenville. A bridal party for Mrs James Stewart was hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Patton and Mrs Almeda Smith at Mrs Patton home. Susan Wolfe celebrated sixth birthday at her mother’s party. Elizabeth Molihan of Radcliff visited the Stewarts for a week of recuperation. Charles Justus and Brenda of Columbus joined the Joneses for a weekend visit.
Sgt. Bumgardner of Chanute Field Rantoul Ill has been named director of athletics for the Training Aids Group. He led five teams to base championships and captained three softball teams with a 135 25 record and two touch football teams with 25 1. He will also serve as NCOIC of the Hydraulic Section in the Training Aids Shop.
New Year’s Eve dances are planned by Elks and Eagles lodges in Nelsonville. The Elks event starts at 10 p.m. with breakfast served New Year’s morning and favors for all. Eagles host Johnny Bush and his Columbus orchestra from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with vocalist.
The Fish and Game Conservation League will meet at 8 tonight in the Red Men's Hall on West Washington Street. Everett Hewlett, president, says officers for the new year will be elected and committee reports given. 1950 memberships are due for renewal, with dues payable at the meeting. attendance is requested for members and prospective affiliates.
Logan business visitors include Rev. and Mrs. J L Morgan and family at Hocking Valley Hospital for Aves Ann Thompson. Others travel to Lancaster Athens Glouster Nelsonville Columbus Willoughby and Cleveland for meetings and family illness recovery.
Nelsonville police chief James Cope warns that youngsters using airguns or rubber slingshots within city limits face confiscation and parents are responsible for damages from illegal use. The notice comes as holidays often follow with renewed hostilities among youths.
The Broadwell Ladies Aid met December 15 at Mrs. Frank Parsons home. A Christmas program was presented and gifts exchanged. Members and visitors from nearby towns joined, including families of Ogg Parsons and Young, sharing news and holiday cheer.
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