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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1947

Page

2

Group Names Committee For Members To Revive Troop 66

Nelsonville announces a Scout Troop Committee to revive Troop 66 the Walter W. Whitlatch Memorial Troop. Wilbur D. Mender chairs with James Hollenbaugh Homer Adams Billy Monks and Thurman O Harrow on the panel. Charles Pedigo becomes Scoutmaster with James Barrows as assistant.

Nelsonville Paul Williams Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Walter W. Whitlatch Wilbur D. Mender American Legion James Hollenbaugh Homer Adams Billy Monks Thurman O’harrow Charles Pedigo Army Air Forces James “Jetty” Barrows Boy Scouts of America Mender

Mayor Fines Three In City Court

In Nelsonville three intoxication arraignments ended with guilty pleas. Vernon Birtcher of Deanville was fined 25 dollars and costs and jailed for non payment. Emery Murphy of Dorr Run faced 30 dollars and costs with county jail for non payment. Chauncey Hopstetter of focal paid 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty. Walter Curtis Major of Columbus paid 20 dollars and costs for speeding 55 in a 35 zone. Roy Profitt of Racine was declared in forfeit on a 20 dollar bond posted for appearance.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Vernon Birtcher Deanville Athens County Emery Murphy Dorr Run Chauncey Hopstetter Focal Walter Curtis Major Columbus Roy Profitt Racine

Eudora Chapter 72 Eastern Star to Meet Tuesday

Nelsonville social notice says Eudora Chapter 72 Order of Eastern Star will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. Plans for a rummage sale to be held soon will be discussed at the gathering.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Friday Bridge Club Sees Only Guest Player

Mrs. William Morgan attended as the sole guest while Mrs. Harry Kelly Sr. hosted the Friday bridge club event. Mrs. H. E. Wilson and Mrs. W. B. Mechem posted high scores during the session.

William Morgan Harry Kelly Sr H. E. Wilson W. B. Mechem

Dinner Meeting of Eudora Chapter Past Matrons and Patrons

The Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter will hold a dinner meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Members unable to attend should call Mrs. Elizabeth Riley or Mrs. Florence Lowry by Monday night.

Eudora Masonic Temple Elizabeth Riley Florence Lowry

Miss Alice George Travels to Charleston to Visit Brother

Miss Alice George a Lancaster technician in Dr. F W James's office and daughter of Rev and Mrs W M George leaves for Charleston South Carolina to spend a week with her brother Donald George.

Alice George F. W. James Lancaster W. M. George Charleston S. C Donald George

Management Changes In State Liquor Store

NELSONVILLE The State Liquor Store in Nelsonville operates under new management today. Charles Sanders of Millfield is promoted to manager, succeeding Art Newton, who leaves for a position at the Mine Tavern, while Edwin Doc Jozon becomes the new clerk.

Nelsonville Charles Sanders Millfield Art Newton Edwin Doc) Joson Newton

Local Social Visits Dot Ohio Towns This Week

Mrs Fr James and Oscar attended Mrs Will Jackson's funeral in Zanesville on January 27. Horace Parsons Hazel Be and Albert Ogg visited in Wa last week. Mrs Lotie Brill Evalina and Keith Brill visited Elihu Ling in Amesville and Mrs Ella Ogg with Al visited Leonard Smith before January 26. Mrs Della Ellis Bartlett visited Frank James for a weekend. Mrs Frank James accompanied her home. Mrs John Young visiting relatives in Athens.

Frank James John Young Hyry and Berns Athens

Charles J. Wolf Returns to Home

Charles J Wolf has returned home from Mc Guire Hospital in Richmond Virginia after treatment following an operation last fall. His condition is reported to be improved.

Nelsonville Charles J Wolf McGuire Hospital Richmond

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Lucy Hoodlett in Nelsonville

Funeral services for 86 year old Lucy McVicker Hoodlett were conducted at the First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville. She died Thursday at the Ohio Presbyterian Home in Sidney. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Rhea Coakley and Dorothy Hans of Columbus and four grandchildren. One son Clarence died at Camp Sherman in World War I and a daughter Lucille died in infancy.

Nelsonville Lucy McVicker Hoodlett Ohio Presbyterian Home Sidney Ohio First Presbyterian Church J. L. Evans Old Rugged Cross Greenlawn John Hoodlett Leo Hans B. M. Coakley Clarence H Mary E. Coakley George H. Bricker Columbus James Martin Logan Clarence Camp Sherman Lucille

Council Strife Delays Payments Mount Over Empty Council

Youngstown faced more than 50 000 in unpaid bills as city finances waited for council to reconvene. Finance Director Forrest G Cavalier blamed the standoff after three Democratic councilmen left to prevent a tie, allowing a deadlock with Republicans and delaying payrolls and other payments.

Youngstown Forrest G. Cavalier Council Cavalier P. d F. G. Weimer

Harrisonville Shower Honors Local Residents

A miscellaneous shower was given for Mr. and Mrs. Gene Young at their home. Diehl of Red Oak Iowa visited his ill brother Diehl. Guests at Halliday's home included Mr. and Mrs. George Atkins Rutland and E V Atkins. Birthday party for Geo s. Wilda Bailey, Columbus, Pickett, and Rush Stephens visited R A. Alice Whaley and son visited her parents Clint Gilkey. Elda Carsey sold a store to Clintey who moved in Friday. They purchased from Mr Clint Gilkey.

Legion Post Plans Talks For Tonight

Glenford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion schedules a 7 45 p m meeting at the Legion Building tonight. The event launches a series of Cracker Barrel Sessions with a Feb 27 forum on Youth Activities and Community Recreation and urges area clubs to send youth guidance committees.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion Wilbur D. Mender Eagles Knights of Pythias Elks Mender Athens K. T. Crossen Department of Ohio

Minstrel Show Planned at Buchtel Gymnasium

The Buchtel York Band Boosters Club sponsors a minstrel show to be presented by the Business and Professional Women's Club of Nelsonville at Buchtel school gym Thursday at 7 30 p m Proceeds go to benefit the Buchtel York Band.

Buchtel Buchtel-York Band Boosters Club Business & Professional Women's Club of Nelsonville Buchtel- York Band

Deputy Collector To Aid Taxpayers in Nelsonville Visit

Nelsonville get assistance for income tax returns from a deputy IRS collector at the mayor's office on February 24. Herbert J. Kelly, deputy collector in charge, announced the plan today.

Nelsonville Internal Revenue Service Herbert J. Kelly

Mead Whyte Released From Hospital to Home

Mead Whyte was removed Saturday to his home at 29 High Street from Hocking Valley Hospital Logan where he underwent a major operation last Monday night. He is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.

Nelsonville Mead Whyte High St Hocking Valley Hospital Logan

Fire Damages Jacksonville Church. $100 Loss

An overheated furnace sparked a fire at the United Brethren Church in Jacksonville around 9 a.m. Sunday. Jacksonville firefighters contained the blaze before Glouster rescue units arrived. the attic area and church furniture suffered about $100 in damage.

United Brethren Church Jacksonville Glouster Department Glouster

Rutland Rutland Dedications and Community Gatherings

Dedicatory services held at Rutland Methodist Church with Mrs. C. O. Chapman organist and Rev. Lawrence Schmitt leading the service for a new electric organ donated by Mrs. M. E. Rathburn in memory of David Rathburn Young. Community groups met at homes for garden club farm bureau and church circle activities. numerous members and guests attended.

Rutland Rutland Methodist Church C. O. Chapman Lawrence Schmitt M. E. Rathburn David Rathburn Young Ernest Fowler Portsmouth Rutland Garden Club Harold Miller Langsville A. A. Rawlings G. H. Lasher James Titus E. D. Colwell Rutland Farm Bureau Council Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Earl McHaffie Beech Grove Dayton Russell Hysell Run Jack Monchein Los Angeles Calif J. L.williamson Will Hutton J. W. Conrad Jack Zanesville Ralph Spires Danny Crooksville Mitt Spires Vera Marie Roush Marcus Roush Cincinnati General Hospital Miss Roush Holzer Group of Cincinnati Hospital W. E. Morris Sutton

Thea Chapter OES Plans Glouster A Meeting

The Thea Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will convene in Masonie Hall on Tuesday at 7 30 p m for their regular meeting.

OES Glouster Thea Chapter Masonie Hall

Heavy Snows Blanket Area For Three Days

Heavy snowstorms have blanketed the area with about five inches of snowfall over three days. Temperatures swung from 20 above Friday to two below Saturday morning, rose to 20 above by Sunday, then fell to 12 above by 9:30 p.m.

Hartford T. E. Harris Birthday Dinner Held at Mason

A birthday dinner honored Thomas E. Harris aged 80 and his grandson Eugene Duncan at Mason on January 26 hosted by Rankin Harris and family. Attendees included Donald Montcastle and son Jimmy Point Pleasant, Stanley Duncan Hartford, and others from the area. Bessie Jenkins, recently discharged from Holzer Hospital, returned home. Preston Eads, born to Oran and Betty Jane Love, arrives weighing ten and a half pounds. A Hartford Methodist Church musicale and tea followed the program with multiple soloists and a benediction by Rev. W. S. Fiber. Social hour in the church dining room concluded the event.

Hartford Thomas E. Harris Eugene Duncan Stanley Duncan Harris Rankin Harris Mason Donald Montcastle Jimmy Point Pleasant Bessie Jenkins Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Oran Love Preston Eads Love Betty Jane Johnson Hartford Methodist Church W. S. Fiber N. O. Wein Jack Finicum New Haven Ed King Allen Lee Broad Run Fairview William Edwards Pomeroy Ruby Edwards Don Zerkle Harry Gibbs Akron Mary Pennsylvania James Lavender Clyde Tucker Everlyn Hartley Rush Anderson Parkersburg J. M. Crump Kathaleen Edwards Alice Gibbs Martha Mae Robinson Jennie Miller Jesse Wray Eugene Trasper Middleport

Rev Teater Delivers Sermon for Johnson

Funeral services for William Johnson were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Glouster Church of Christ. The Rev Daniel K Teater delivered the sermon with musical selections by Lalla Danford Mrs Louise Gladden and Mrs Marcel la Brown. Burial followed at Maplewood.

Glouster William Johnson Elyria Glouster Church of Christ Lalla Danford Louise Gladden Jesus Marcella Brown Daniel K. Teater Maplewood

Dime Drive To End Friday In Glouster

The March of Dimes campaign in Glouster nears closure on Saturday with several local groups yet to contribute. Containers in town stores are being filled but clubs and fraternal organizations are urged to donate before the deadline. Contributions go to Mayor Thomas Williams for final tallies.

Glouster

Glouster Mayor Urges Winter Bird Feeding

Glouster mayor Thomas Williams appeals to residents to feed birds during heavy snow. He notes the snow has cut off natural food and asks each household to place bread crumbs and other waste food suitable for birds where they can be found.

Glouster Thomas Williams

Thea Chapter Members Attend Middleport Meet

GLOUSTER Members of Thea Chapter OBS attended a school of instruction at Middleport Friday. Frances Thomas Ann Williams Mrs Ben Coffman Mrs Elinor Anderson all from Glouster followed by Mrs Connie Brown and Mrs Alberta Morrison from Trimble Mrs Helen Fierbaugh Greens Run and Mrs Edith McDaniels Millfield. Ann Williams was elected treasurer of the district for the coming year.

Glouster Thea Chapter OBS School of Instruction Middleport Frances Thomas Ann Williams Ben Coffman Elinor Anderson Connie Brown Alberta Morrison Trimble Helen Fierbaugh Greens Run Edith McDaniels Millfield

Meeting Is Tonight by the Rothwell Committee

The Rothwell committee meets at Mrs. Mary Bryson’s home this evening at 7 p.m. Members listed include Mrs. Royal Turner, Mrs. Bess Henshaw, Mrs. Ella McDonald, Mrs. Alta Sweeney, Mrs. Hazel Pride, Mrs. Lulu Bingman, and Mrs. Bryson.

Chauncey Methodist Ladies Aid Plans All-Day Quilting

The Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church will hold an all-day quilting event on Wednesday in the church. The announcement notes the gathering aims to create quilts for community needs and invites members to participate.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church

Chauncey Dover High Names Honor Roll Students

Chauncey Dover High School principal Leah Featherston lists honor roll students for the third six weeks. Seniors include Hallie Brookhart Dorothy Brown Lois Cline Ann Dresher Mary Earich Ruth Howard Patricia Pettit Donna Morris Martha Rizer Ruth Simpson Joy Vincent Glenn Chadwell Gerald Koska Lindy Ryan. Juniors Joanna Ley Donna Seibers. Sophomores Betty Blackford Helen Shrewsberry Barbara Smart Terry Cunningham Dwight Johnston. Freshmen Edna Brown Barbara Crabtree Helena Ross Elinor Russell.

Chauncey Leah Featherston Chauncey- Dover High School Hallie Brookhart Dorothy Brown Lois Cline Ann Dresher Mary Earich Ruth Howard Patricia Pettit Donna Morris Martha Rizer Ruth Simpson Joy Vincent Glenn Chadwell Gerald Koska Lindy Ryan Joanna Ley Donna Seibers Betty Blackford Helen Shrewsberry Barbara Smart Terry Cunningham Dwight Johnston Edna Brown Barbara Crabtree Helena Ross Elinor Russell

Class States Tuesday Meet On U N Topic

At Chauncey Church of Christ Dr Wilfred J Smith of Ohio University will give an address on the United Nations. Sponsored by the Friendship Class the open to the public session requires no admission. A former UN conference delegate, Smith is brought to the community by request. A discussion period will follow.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Wilfred J. Smith Ohio University United Nations Dr. Smith

Mrs Helen Nicholson Hosts Birthday Dinner in Chauncey

Mrs Helen Nicholson of Mill Street Chauncey entertained with a dinner Sunday honoring the birthday anniversary of her mother Mrs Eugene Skivers of Nelsonville. Present were Mrs Skivers and her son Dale of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Joseph Nicholson Janet Joe Jr and Bennie Nicholson of Chauncey. Afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Mervin Skivers, also of Nelsonville.

Chauncey Helen Nicholson Mill St Eugene Skivers Nelsonville

New Meeting Slated By WSCS in March

The WSCS meeting in Glou ster has been postponed to the second Wednesday in March at Jacksonville Methodist Church. Pupils from the public schools primary rooms, under Mrs Wahneta Exenkamper and Hazel Raber, will present a program.

Glouster WSCS Jacksonville Wahneta Exenkamper Hazel Raber

John Conley Dies at Home in Cleveland

Mrs. Elwood Daugherty of Chauncey learned of the deaths of her uncle John Conley and cousin Joseph Presley after Conley, a Garfield Heights retired policeman, fell ill following surgery and died at home in Cleveland. Presley, his son in law, died five hours later from a heart attack. Conley had often visited the Daugherty home. A double funeral with requiem high mass was held at Holy Name Church and burial followed in Cleveland.

Chauncey Elwood Daugherty Cleveland John Conley Joseph Presley Conley Garfield Heights Daugherty Holy Name Catholic Church

Cat Attacks York Resident in Rabies Lab Test After Bite

CHAUNCEY-Owen Scurlock formerly of The Plains now near Nelsonville reports a cat bite on his right leg. The attacking animal was killed and its head sent to a laboratory for rabies testing as Scurlock undergoes treatment.

Chauncey Owen Scurlock Plains Nelsonville Mr. Scurlock

Chauncey High School Radio Show Postponed

Weather delays force postponement of Friday night radio program at Chauncey High School Auditorium. Organizers cited rain and cold conditions impacting attendance and safety.

Chauncey Chauncey High School

Doctor offers free $3.50 truss for rupture trial

Kansas City doctor promotes a no cost trial of a rupture truss with no leg straps or belts. Readers can test for 30 days and keep a $3.50 truss even if not satisfied, by writing Physi cian's Appliance Co. at 4754 Koch Building, 2906 Main St.

Kansas City Physician's Appliance Co Koch Bldg Main St

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Nelsonville Social Notes Bridge Club Broadwell ERIE Ravenna Erie Railroad George §. Wagner Meadville Charles J. Wolf Mrs. Hoodlett Council Strife Boys Payments Harrisonville Legion Post Buchtel Gymnasium Mead Whyte Glouster News Persifou Pepsi-Cola Company Long Island City, N.Y Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co T. E. Harris Twig Bolin Rev. Teater Johnson Dime Drive Thea Norito Chauncey News U.N York Joison Yim al AE Ae Helen Vinson Naan Ie Ivan Leeldeff
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