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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1945

Page

5

Beasleys Hold Buffet Supper Dance at Hotel Berry

Mr and Mrs Fred R Beasley of Windy Hills Farm hosted a Saturday night buffet supper and dance at Hotel Berry. Over 100 guests attended from out of town as Herper Saunders orchestra provided dinner music in a ballroom lit by a glittering silver Christmas tree.

Fred R. Beasley Windy Hills Farm Hotel Berry Herper Saunders Beasley Major Howard Hively Robert Matthews Virginia Beasley

Club Calendar and Personal Notices Jump Into New Year

Athens clubs and residents report a busy start to January with gatherings and personal updates. The Athens Shrine No. 6 hosts a covered dish dinner at 150 C.F. Hall, W.C.T.U. meets, Rebekah Lodge initiates, Higley Study Circle hosts Mr. E Paul Cotton, and locals share Christmas and travel news including the Whipples and Cottingham family visits.

Athens Shrine ‘No. 6 C.F P.m

Marine Captain Pearcy Visits Family in Guysville

Marine Captain James Pearcy visits his mother Mrs. Mary Pearcy and brother Dan Pearcy in Guysville. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan a watch party at Fellows Hall tonight starting at 9 p.m. A light lunch will be served.

Guysvay James Pearcy Mary Pearcy Dan Pearcy Guysville Odd Fellows Rebekahs Ad Fellows Hall

Two From Athens County Enter District Declamation Contest

Two Athens County entrants Cliftor Linscott of Amesville and Richard Kelly of Nelsonville will compete in the District Prince of Peace Declamation Contest at First Baptist Church Marietta on Sunday January 13. Winners advance to the state contest in Columbus with cash prizes and college scholarships. The Ohio Council of Churches sponsors 21 district contests statewide with 142 high school medalists among 4000 entrants who began at Armistice Day church contests.

Athens County Cliftor Linscott Amesville Richard Kally Nelsonville Prince of Peace First Baptist Marrietta Kelly B. F. Lamb Ohio Council of Churches Monroe Guernsey Noble Meigs Morgan Belmont Columbus

Long Hiness Fatal To Joe Hall Age 79

Joe Hall aged 79 died at the O'Neil Rest Home Sunday at 4 am after a long illness. Survived by his wife Della four sons Lawrence Owen Letart Ray Jennings East Liverpool a daughter Julia Durst Butler Pa one son Ewing died in infancy and ten great grandchildren. Services at Letart Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 pm burial Letart Cemetery. Legionnaires to meet K T Crossey Post American Legion Wednesday 7 30 pm at Legion home Washington and Congress Sts.

Pomeroy Joe Hall O'Neil Della Lawrence Owen Letart Ray Jennings East Liverpool Julia Durst Butler Ewing Letart Methodist Church Legionnaires K. T. Crossey American Legion Legion Home Washington and Congress Sts

Danger Colds At Work Warns Against Spreading Illness

An admonition urges workers to treat early cold symptoms to prevent spread. It promotes Penetro Nose Drops as a remedy with a two-drop dose and ephedrine content, advertising a 26c 244 times as much for 50c bottle and cautions use as directed.

Mrs. Maud Septer Dies in Indiana Harbor at 61

Mrs Maud Scott Septer 61 native of Athens died suddenly at Indiana Harbor Ind from heart attack Saturday night Relatives say she was daughter of the late Wilbur Scott and Sadie Scott Her husband died about ten years ago She lived with her twin sister Mrs Mable Scott Smith and had cared for Mrs Smith who was hospitalized for a fractured hip Surviving are three sisters Miss Nelle Scott and Miss Mildred Scott of Columbus a brother Fred B Scott of Cleveland and a brother unnamed

Athens Indiana Harbor Ind Maud Scott Septer Septer Wilbur Scott Sadie Scott Columbus Mable Scott Smith

Niggemeyer Rites Planned for Local Resident 66

Anthony Niggemeyer, 66, died Sunday afternoon at Sheltering Arms Hospital after six months of illness. He lived in the Dutch Ridge neighborhood in the old family home with sisters Miss Kate Niggemeyer and Mrs Lena Niggemeyer, who survive.

Anthony Niggemeyer Sheltering Arms Hospital Mr. Niggemeyer Dutch Ridge Kate Niggemeyer Mies Lena Niggemeyer

Pruden 84 Dies At New Albany Home

J. B. Pruden aged 84 dies at his New Albany residence after illness. He leaves brothers W. B. Pruden of Columbus and Lawrence and John Niggemeyer of St. John's, and sisters Mrs. E H Gallagher and Mrs Addie Cross. Funeral services set for 10 am Wednesday at St. John's Church with burial in the adjacent cemetery. Friends may call at Jagers funeral home Monday evening.

J. S. Pruden W. B. Pruden Eliott St E. H. Gallagher Addie Cross E. Stimson Éns Isabelle Malone Ave New al- Columbus Hany John Niggemeyer Lawrencel Clement Pruden Long- Niggemeyer

VA Official Schedules Four Towns for VA Contact Rep

Irwin Kain of the Veterans Administration announces schedule for aid offices to assist veterans and dependents. Locations include Memorial Building McArthur Courthouse Marietta USES Pomeroy Gallipolis with weekly hours starting Jan 2 to Jan 8 and continuing each week. Applications for compensation pension and other benefits available. Athens Contact Office hours are Monday through Saturday noon and weekdays 8:30 to 5 with Saturday 8:30 to 12:30.

Irwin Kain Veterans Administration Justice President St Kain Memorial Building United States Employment Office McArthur Veterans’ Information Center Marietta Tuessey Pomeroy Gallipolis Athens

Driver Fined After Wreck

A collision on Route 33 north of Athens early Sunday led to fines for two drivers. Eugene North, 28, Murray City, was fined $5 and costs for stopping in the road after his southbound car blocked the lane and was struck by Edward Blackford Jr. 22, Chauncey, northbound. Ralph L. Six, 25, Athens Route 2, was fined $25 and costs for speeding after being arrested nearby.

Athens Eugene North Murray City Franz Woodworth State Highway Patrol North Edward Blackford, Jr Chauncey Ralph L. Six Woodworth Six

Three Men Arraigned on Intoxication Charges

Three men faced fines of five dollars each after arraignment before Mayor Franz Woodworth on intoxication charges. Defendants named were Charles Pettit 58 Albany Route 2 Noel Lowry 31 Mineral and Paul S Parker 29 Athens Route 4.

Franz ‘Woodworth Charles Pettit Albany Noel Lowry Mineral Paul S. Parker Athens

Obituary for Mr. Fruden of Athens County

Mr Fruden born in Athens County is survived by his wife Ida three daughters Mia Cora Ely Mrs Lena Crawford and Mrs Marie Frazier a daughter-in law Mrs Virgil Pruden and a son Pryor Pruden A son Virgil preceded him in death Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p m in New Albany.

Mr. Fruden Athens County Ida Mia Cora Ely Lena Crawford Marie Frazier Virgil Pruden Pryor Pruden Virgil New Albany

McGuffey Society Meets at 7 30 Wednesday

The Athens County McGuffey Society will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Little Theater room of the Athens High School Building. Mr and Mrs Fred Carter will provide music with Mrs Carter on accordion and Charles Miller will speak on Rays third part arithmetic. Dee Carr will be absent per president L C Nye.

Athens County McGuffey Society Athens High School Fred Carter Carter Charles Miller Ray D. C Dee) Carr L. C. Nye McGuffey Society

Christmas Party Draws 150 at Berry Hotel

About 150 persons attended a Christmas party at the Berry Hotel including Clover Farm associates and representatives of merchandising firms. George Howell chaired a business meeting, Grant Mason spoke on business in 1946, Ben Franklin IV performed a magic act, followed by a buffet lunch.

Clover Farm Store Berry Hotel George Howell Grant Mason National Headquarters Ben Franklin IV

Births and meeting notice from Athens area

Birth announcements from Shelter Arms Hospital list Montrose Corwin Trimble Dennis Addington Walter Wharton Albey Ivan Romine Athens Rachel Coots Joseph Kim Tupper Plains Elizabeth Coleman Florence Linton Harry Keefer Doris Willis and others. RAM Chapter 39 Royal Arch Masons announce special meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m to confer most excellent master referee and class of candidates visitors welcome announced by P J Huffman high priest.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Montrose Corwin Buectel Dennis Addington Trimble Walter Wharton Dry Lane Ave Charles Estep Albey Ivan Romine Athens L. C. Craig Glouster Rachel Coots Joseph Kim Tuppers Plains Elizabeth Coleman Florence Linton Nelsonsville Harry Keefer Amesville Doris Willis Mulfield RAM Royal Arch Masons Aokt & Apeciad P. J. Huff- Tan

Guests at Supper After the Dance at Sans Souci

At the intermission of the Sans Souci dance Thursday night Connie Herbert daughter of Prof and Mrs W H Herbert hosted a buffet supper for friends at her home 12 N May Ave. Guests included Carol Nessley Virginia Cottingham Miriam Clippinger Dorothy Clutter Jean Vance Margaret Scott Barbara Allen Jean Baird Bob Nida Bob Jones Lindley Jones Richard Selby Frank Dilley Charles Kraus kopf Dickie McKinstry Sammy Carpenter and Bob Staneart. Later Carolyn Herbert again hosted a buffet supper for Ellen Nichols Elsmore Shafer Barbara Aigeo Jaac Vance Lenore Graham Don Finsterwald Joe Jagers Bob Kasler Dick Clippinger Sonny Westfall and Joe Kennedy.

Connie Herbert W. H. Herbert N. May Ave Carol Nessley Virginia Cottingham Miriam Clippinger Dorothy Cuiutter Jean ‘Vance Margaret Scott Barbara Allen Jean Baird Bob Nida Bob Jones Lindley Jones Richard Selby Frank Dilley Charles Krauskopf Dickie McKinstry Sammy Carpenter Bob Staneart Carolyn Herbert Ellen Nichols Elsmore Shafer Barbara Aigeo Jaac Vance Lenore Graham Don Finsterwald Joe Jagers Bob Kasler Dick Clippinger Sonny Westfall Joe Kennedy

Julia Ann Jones Weds Raymond Garvin in Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs John Jones of Albany announce the marriage of their daughter Julia Ann to Raymond M Garvin of Carpenter the ceremony held Monday December 24 in Gallipolis Mrs Garvin a Albany High School senior will finish studies at graduation Mr Garvin works in Dayton they plan to reside there after school ends

John Jones Albany Julia Ann Raymond M. Garvin Carpenter Gallipolis

Friends Attend Funeral Of Mr David Johnson

Friends and relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. David Johnson Thursday December 27 in Columbus and nearby towns. Attendees included Wilson Berry Crane Hughes Easler Neff Eddy King Sanders Stalder Hutchison Zimmerman Cullums and others with Akron visitors.

David Johnson W. Wilson Walter P. Berry Charles M. Crane Joseph Hughes Edward Hughes of Columbus Delbert Easler Amesville H. F. Neff Crooksville Charles Eddy Nedra Eddy Glouster Walter B.king Coolville Jerry Sanders Jennie Sanders Gilbert Stalder Nelsonville

Try Talc Shampoo If You Have Cold

Use talcum powder to refresh wilted hair during a winter cold. Springle the powder from its shaker and brush it out. Rub lightly with cotton dipped in cologne to revive the scalp. the alcohol helps dry the head faster and avoid more sniffles.

Community Meeting Schedule At First Methodist Church

Thursday events include Crecle Six of the W S C of First Methodist meeting with Mrs Isaac Vaughn at 124 Morris Ave at 7 30 p m and Athens Grange regular session at 6 30 p m with officer installation. Friday line notes Woman's Society reports pledges tea and circle leaders. Past Chief’s Club hosts at 34 W Washington St at 7 30 p m. Watch Night at Grange Hall with coffee doughnuts and a 25 cent gift.

W.S.C First Methodist Church Isaac Vaughn Morris Ave Athens Grange Grange Polluck Woman's Society of Christian Service Chief's Club Beatrix Rosser Washington St Athens County Grange Grange Hall Fairgrounds

Vicks VapoRub Promises Nighttime Cold Relief

Modern advice touts rubbing Vicks VapoRub on the throat chest and back before bed to soothe upper bronchial irritation. The formula supposedly penetrates and stimulates the chest and back, warming the skin and aiding restful sleep with many cold symptoms for hours.

Vice Vicks Vaporub

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred R. Beasleys Wednese W.C.T.U First Christian Church Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge I.C.C.F. Hall Higley Study Circle E. Paul Cotton John Wooen N. Con Pi St Reading Aviation Department American Casulty Companies Cotton Minneapolis St. Paul Charles Robinson Brown Ave Edward Robinson Larry Charles Rodney Canton Raymond Robinson Betty Lou Ralph Everett Hounestine Elmer Kathryn Harry K. George D. D. Chappelear First St Richard J. Whipple Philadelphia P.B. Lawrence S. College St Whipple Miamisburg Chicago Ill George Whipple Martha Isbel Cottingham Cincinnati E. A. Cottingham E. State St Mabel Bean Walter Bean Wolfe St Florida Miss Bean Tampa St. Petersburg Palms Miami Ohio University Egog Richard J. Parker Brookfield San Antonio Texas Thelma Parker Cleveland Delph Parker Qhio C. N. France Hocking France Wall Long Hiness R. E. McCammon Elda Niggemeyer Pruden the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Ohio I McGuffey Julia Ann Jones Akron Albert Hutchison Henry Hutchison Edwin Zimmerman R. D Ruth Zimmerman University Hospital, Columbus Louise Ashton Cullums Franklin Ave Earle Cullums Arkansas E. N. Cullums Wellston Ashton Cullums Plifornia Edward Cullums Mary Louise Hayman West Virginia O. E. Cullums Harley Moler St. College St Tarzan Weissmoller - Neily Sheffield Pine Ridge Aman Ene Lydia Lash Evans Club William Connett Leland Stokes Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co. Loatro Building Athens, Obico Ole ‘Yael Johnny Scat Davis and His Band Adiina Warners’ Glory al Bruckner Victor Francen Moil Little Lulu Jennifer Jones Joseph Cotten
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