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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1948

Page

2

Union Contract Signed At Nelsonville Brewery

Officials of Hocking Valley Brewery Nelsonville and Brewery Workers International announced a new contract covering all employees with a substantial wage agreement and defined hours plus holidays and vacations. The negotiating committee includes Harry Hewett Samuel W Smith Woodrow Fiscus Mel Greenthal and George DeNucci. Union meetings will be held monthly at the James Keating barbershop Harper St. Officers are Harry Hewett S W Smith H L Wineford. The brewery management thanked Oral Daugherty for cooperation. local product expected for market by Feb 16.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Brewery Workers International Organization Samuel W. Smith Harry Hewett Woodrow Fiscus Mel Greenthal George

Margaret Hawk 80 dies at Carbon Hill local

Mrs Margaret Alice Hawk 80 of Carbon Hill dies Thursday after a several week illness. Survived by husband Frank Hawk two sons Clifford Carbon Hill Clyde Lancaster one daughter Helen Arick Grove City nine grandchildren three great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at Carbon Hill Christian Church burial in Carbon Hill cemetery. Friends may call at family residence.

Nelsonville Margaret Alice Hawk Carbon Hill Frank Hawk Clifford Clyde Lancaster Helen Arick Grove City Hawk Christian Church Rebekah Lodge

Kimberly Local Donates to Relief Fund for Striking Brick Workers

Kimberly Local 3905 of UMWA contributes 2 per member to the relief fund for Local 876 United Brick and Clay Workers on strike at Hayden ville. Leonard Christian, secretary of the Kimberly local, reported the donation.

Nelsonville Kimberly UMWA United Brick & Clay Workers Haydenville Leonard Christian

UVW Check Delivered to Widow in Nelsonville

Nancy McCollister of East Clayton, widow of W E McCollister who died July 14, received a $1000 death claim payment from the United Mine Workers welfare fund. David Christian delivered the check in Carbon Hill. the fund has liberalized health and welfare payments increasing monthly amounts for retired miners and dependents.

Nelsonville Nancy McCollister East Clayton W. E. McCollister United Mine Workers’ Welfare Fund

Nelsonville Church News Snapshot of area services

Local church offerings list service times for First Methodist First Christian Fort and Short Streets First Baptist Pilgrim Holiness Nelsonville Nazarene Adams Street with pastors names, Sunday schools, morning worship, youth meetings, and midweek programs.

Christian Fort and _ Short J. A. Long First Baptist B. J. Hall Pilgrim Holiness Chestnut St Raymond Simpson Young Peoples Meeting Lonnie Adams Myers St Nelsonville Nazar

East Side Pupils Exceed Goal in Hospital Drive

Fourth grade pupils at East School under Mrs Esthel Kinneer have topped their fund drive for Mount St Mary Hospital by raising the pledged amount through individual gifts and sales of Christmas favors dish cloths and homemade candy.

Nelsonville East School Mount St. Mary Hospital Esthel Kinneer

Scout Laws Reviewed At Meeting Of Troop

Girl Scout Troop 5 met at Little House with leader Mrs Kenneth Snyder to review the laws. Members present included Shirley Byers Patty Conner Patty Donahhey Joyce Fiske Sue Ann Linton Patty Ray Ruth Tolliver Martha Weller and Marinel Weymiller.

Nelsonville Little House Kenneth Snyder Shirley Byers Patty Conner Patty Donahey Joyce Fiske Sue Ann Linton Patty Ray Ruth Tolliver Martha Weller Marinel Weymiller

Nelsonville Students Shine in Pepsi Scholarship Contest

Jane Hickman, Jean Herbert, and Ted Thomas from Nelsonville high school competed in a nationwide scholarship contest sponsored by Pepsi-Cola and scored by the College Entrance Examination Board. Miss Hickman led local contestants with a score placing her in the national upper twenty percent among finalists.

Nelsonville Jane Hickman Jean Herbert Ted Thomas Nelsonville High School Pepsi-Cola Co Miss Hickman

World Day of Prayer Plans Forming in Nelsonville

Leaders of women’s church groups in Nelsonville prepare plans for World Day of Prayer on February 13. The service is set at the First Methodist Church at 7 p m and is sponsored by the United Council of Churches.

Nelsonville First Methodist United Council of Churches

Norths announce birth of Kathy Sue

Mr. and Mrs. Frank North announce the birth of a daughter Kathy Sue at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital on January 24. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lance Hodgson of Hemlock.

Nelsonville Frank North Kathy Sue Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Lance Hodgson Hemlock

Hyperion Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Julius Fischer

Mrs Julius Fischer will host the Hyperion Club Saturday at 2 p.m. for a social notes gathering in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Social Notes Nelsonville Julius Fischer Hyperion Club

Martha Class Meeting at Mrs Howe House on Elizabeth Street

Mrs Miles Howe and Mrs Harry Davis hosted the Martha Class of the Methodist Church Tuesday evening at Mrs Howe’s Elizabeth Street home. Mrs Mable Lancaster led devotions, reading from St John and The Upper Room. Games and contests followed, with a dessert served to members and guest Mrs Minnie Yerkey of Pennsboro West Virginia.

Miles Howe Harry Davis Martha

Loyal Women Class Meeting at Mrs Starkey Home

Members of the Loyal Women's Class of the Christian Church met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Sam Starkey on Ashton Avenue. A covered dish lunch for ten members and six guests followed the noon opening. Attendees included the Rev J A Long and Mrs Long, Mrs Bertha Lawson, Mrs Cora Davis, Mrs William Bland and Mrs Starkey.

Loyal Women’s Class The Christian Church Sam Starkey Ashton Ave J. A. Long Bertha Lawson Cora Davis William Bland Starkey

Nelsonville Couple Plan South West Trip

Weather permitting Mr and Mrs Ray A Dean will leave Saturday by auto for a southern and western trip. They plan to visit New Orleans Arizona and California. Returning they will spend sometime in Florida and at Newport News Va.

Nelsonville Ray A. Dean New Orleans Arizona California Florida Newport News

Social Roundup From Bishopville And Nearby Towns

Mrs Elton Pedicord visited Lucy Pedicord of Glouster. The Hambels and others toured Ida Mason near Liberty Hill and enjoyed a sleigh ride. Mrs Ralph Sloan visited her mother Mary Shepard in Glouster. June McElfresh ill with mumps. Homer Township Schools back open after snow. Elijah Smith family visited East Branch. J M Watkins ill in Russell, Kentucky. Jack Davis of Dayton visited Preston Wisecup. Linda Gill visited there. Edward Vess visited Elton Pedicord. Nurse Elizabeth McElfresh cared for Mrs Kasler and son Jack Edward.

Bishopville Elton Pedicord Lucy Pedicord Glouster Raymond Hambel Marc Hambel Richard Mason Ann Karkus Ida Mason Liberty Hill Ralph Sloan McConnelsville Mary Shepard June McElfresh Homer Township Elijah Smith Elmer Shaner East Branch J. M. Watkins Ernest Watkins Russell Watkins Jack Davis Dayton Preston Wisecup Linda Gill Edward Vess Elizabeth McElfresh Millard Kasler

Hollister reopening and local visits noted

Hollister Hollister School reopened after a week closed. Columbus residents Mr and Mrs Chet Dunkle visited Mrs Dunkle's mother Mrs Jenne Humphrey. Several families from Newark Wellston Lan caster Nelsonville and Cleveland visited relatives. Henrietta Phelps returned to Newark after weekend with her parents.

Hollister Chet Dunkle Columbus Dunkle Jenne Humphrey Harry Aberts Wellston John Six Bill Wolf Lancaster Frank Six Adeline Hardy Nelsonville Ted Phelps Wilbur Martin Henrietta Phelps Newark Louis Dew

Two Homes Burned In Zero Weather In New Lexington

In New Lexington two homes were destroyed by fire last week. The Higgins four room cottage burned from a defective chimney with only a few clothes saved. The Ale five room home was also destroyed with little furniture saved. Ellis store incident left Tommy Ellis briefly unconscious but recovering with a fire department inhalator.

New Lexington Jacob Higgins Denzil Ale Tommy Elis Ellis Perry County E. L. Eveland E. R. Hughes J. E. Potter A. W. King Dayton D. F. Trew Lexington Philadelphia Joseph Allen Congress Crooksville Disabled American Veterans Cincinnati Eleanor Roosevelt Robin Hoops Roosevelt Robin Taylor Hoops Clair Butts William A. Clarke, Jr P. Robinson

Community Notes From Pennsville Area Families

A roundup of local visits and gatherings includes Miss Marjorie Henry Paul Wood and Williard Van Fossen home for a vacation. The Bests care for children while renting the Howard Kennard farm. Obituary note: Tom Bailey killed January 24 in Duncan Falls with funeral January 27.

Pennsville Marjorie Henry Paul Wood Williard van Fossen Russell Best Johnny Medley Tom Bailey Dewey Bailey Duncan Falls Elbert Bailey Akron Wayne Goddess Home Maude Kinsey James Mendenhall Chesterhill Elenor Spencer Vera Wagoner Carolyn Groomer Wanda Abel Lillian Williams Myrna Ann Graham Emmett Scott Norman Scott Edith Hall Dwight Dana Lee Scott Emmet Scott Joseph McPherson Canton Mary Martin Columbus Mary Nicesonger Marietta Fred MecIaturf G. H. van Fossen

Glouster Churches Update Weekly Services and Programs

The Glouster area churches list Sunday school times and worship schedules. Notable items include Glouster Methodist with Rev. Eugene Brown and multiple congregations such as Concord Union and Glouster First Baptist detailing sermon topics and activity plenaries.

Board of Commerce Will Meet Monday in City Building

The GLOUSTER-Sunday Creek Valley Board of Commerce will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the city building. Reports from committee progress will be heard and addresses will be given by Glen Hanes, County Superintendent of Schools, and Ross Wright, County Agent.

Glouster Creek Valley Board of Commerce Glen Hanes Ross Wright

Glouster Personal News Reports Hospital Improvement

Mrs Wilbur Balderson Jr recovering well after major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday. She was accompanied to the hospital by her husband and sister in law Mrs Cope. Also noted are social visits and Sunday dinners involving local families including the Harrisons and Byers families.

Glouster Wilbur Balderson Jr Sheltering Arms Hospital

Cottrill Denies Assault Charge at Arraignment

Ernest Cottrill pleaded innocent to assault and battery in Nelsonville during arraignment before Mayor Oral Daugherty. A hearing is set for Saturday at 6 30 p m. Affidavit filed by Clarence E Smith.

Nelsonville Ernest Cottrill Oral Daugherty Clarence E. Smith

Eagles Dance Slated in Nelsonville

The Eagles announce a dance this Saturday night from 9 to 1 at the Eagles home. Round and square dancing are planned with admission by paid up membership cards.

Nelsonville — Eagles Eagles Nelsonville Eagles

Mrs Minnie Yerkey Visiting Sister in Pennsboro

Mrs Minnie Yerkey of Pennsboro West Virginia is visiting her sister Mrs James Beard in Nelsonville as a guest.

West Virginia Nelsonville Minnie Yerkey Pennsboro W. Va James Beard

Study Club Valentine Party in Glouster

The Senior Progressive Study Club held a Valentine party February 3 at Mrs. John S. Blower’s home. Hostesses were Miss Esta Cunningham and Mrs. W. R. Drury. After a business session led by president Mrs. L. G. DeLong, contests were held with prizes to Mrs. John Eby Mrs. Sara Willis and Mrs. E. E. Munden. Refreshments followed a buffet table with carnation centerpiece. Attendees included Mrs. DeLong Emmett Anderson Munden C. B. Vernon Eby Willis Ann Williams Roy Davis J. H. Henshaw Lalla Danford W. G. Hughes and T. D. McAfoose.

Glouster Progressive Study Club John S. Blower Esta Cunningham W. R. Drury L. G. DeLong John Eby Sara Willis E. E. Munden DeLong Emmett Anderson Munden C. B. Vernon Eby Willis Ann Williams Roy Davis J. H. Henshaw Lalla Danford W. G. Hughes T. D. McAfoose

Green Becomes Pastor of Concord Church

The Rev. A. A Green has been named pastor of the Concord Union Church in Glouster. He preached there on Sunday afternoon and notes the church hosts Disciples, Methodists, and Presbyterians, with the pastor belonging to the Evangelical United Brethren.

Green Concord Church Glouster A. A Green Concord Union Church Mr. Green Union Church United Brethren

Fish Fry Slated by Sportsmen's Club Sunday

The Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club will hold its annual fish fry Sunday at 5 p.m. after a meeting. Tickets are available from Parker's Shell Service, Guinther's Insurance at Summitt and Republic, Ernest Byers at Glouster Water Works Plant, Saunders Jewelry, Dr. C. F. Patton, or Dr. W. D. Witham.

Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club Parker's Shell Guinther’s Insurance Agency Summitt and Republic Ernest Byers Glouster Water Works Plant Saunders Jewelry Store C. F. Patton W. D. Witham

Iron Lung Association Meeting Call for Hocking Valley

Members of the Hocking Sunday Creek Valley Iron Lung Association are urged to attend a meeting at Moose Hall this Sunday at 2 30 p m. The gathering aims to discuss association matters and organize future steps.

Iron Lung Association Glouster Hocking-Sunday Creek Valley Moose Hall

Hollister PTA Set to Meet in School Gym

Hollister PTA will hold a meeting in the school gymnasium on Monday at 7 30 p m. The event invites parents and teachers to discuss school activities and upcoming programs.

Hollister Pta Glouster

Free booklet of doctors' opinions offered by Educational Division

A booklet containing the opinions of famous doctors on this interesting subject will be sent free, while they last, to any reader writing to the Educational Division, 537 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. Dept.

Fifth Ave New York N.Y Dept

Funeral services for Julius Horvath in Buchtel church

Julius Horvath died in Sheltering Arms Hospital Saturday evening. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Phillip Neri Catholic Church in Buchtel with Rev. Fr. Gallerina officiating. Burial followed at Union Cemetery in Columbus.

Glouster Julius Horvath Sheltering Arms Hospital Phillip Neri Buchtel Fr. Gallerina Union Cemetery Columbus

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Nelsonville Brewery Adamson Majestic Jean Rogers Richard Travis Larry Blake John Eldredge Leonard Strong Directed By Eugene Forde Sol M. Wurtze Kimberly Local Orpheum Nelsonville Dave Tex) O'Brien Jim Newill Texas Rangers Sai Thurder Gap Storrie Dennis Morgan Steff Buna George Cleveland Nelsonville Church News Leland A. Griffith Board of Education East Side World Day of Prayer Cornel Maureen Wilde Bruce Humberstone Robert Gactier Ted Favorite Films Corporation Greer Garson Robt Mitchum Richard Hart Molionless Palo Alto Calif Rs. Howe Sportsman's Ian Glouster, O Lamborn’s Dick Moody's Church News of Glouster Methodist Eugene Brown Methodist Youth Fellowship Brown Christian Advocate Christian Endeavor Builders Friville Jacksonville WSCS Neva Lemoine Concord Union H. H. Lafferty Mr. Lafferty Daniel K. Teater Young Peoples Church Dorothy Emrich Elsie Galloway Lucille Grubbs Trimble West Side A. A. Green John Gillette Jackson Trimble Sibyl Kittle Meeting Young People’s Church So- Glouster Thompson Ing Church OF Christ Cc. L. Clouston Board of Commerce Mrs. Wise the Bennett CO Sportsmen's Club ATLAS Warner's Remedies CO Warren, Pennsylvanie Friendly Vernon Store Steam Irons General Mills Electric Irons Vernon Electric High St Valentine Jonquils Dragons C.E. Whitmore U. S. Highway Whitmore's Greenhouses Buchtel Road Diivite Fraternal Order Nelsonville Aerie Saully Gull Maadves
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