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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1947

Page

2

Nelsonville council to study two way radio for police

Nelsonville City Council will consider purchasing and installing a two way radio system for the Police Department, adding one patrolman and one fireman, and boosting police pay by 20 dollars a month. An executive session was held February 6 and a final March 3 meeting is planned.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Vern Coakley Athens Logan Fire Department Safety Department

Aid to Youth Discussed at Gathering in Nelsonville

Local Ministerial Association hosts a special meeting with Mayor Oral Daugherty, Service Director Vern Coakley and Jerry Priser. They back the mayor’s plan to involve the juvenile court and pledge ministerial support for rehabilitation, while pushing talks between Brooks Shoe Co. and the union on a strike settlement.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Vern Coakley Jerry Priser Brooks Shoe Co Daugherty

Cincinnati Markets Report Roundup

Markets for eggs butter potatoes and livestock show price spreads across categories. Hogs cattle calves and sheep trade with varying gains and steady to higher tops. beef cows and bulls mixed. lambs strong on western bred stock and limited native offerings.

Ulysses Crane Taken To Hocking Hospital

Ulysses Crane of Fayette Street was taken ill at the Kimberly Mine and hospitalized at Hocking Valley Hospital in Logan. Henry Warren, a local shoe factory watchman, also was hospitalized at Hocking Valley for treatment, amid townwide safety discussions.

Nelsonville Ulysses Crane Fayette St Kimberly Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Henry Warren

Minstrel show to aid school milk fund at Nelsonville High

The Business and Professional Women's Club plans a Wednesday 8 p.m. minstrel show at Nelsonville High School Auditorium to raise funds for the school milk fund with a matinee for children. Tickets include a half pint of milk per eight children. Performers include Kate Smith imitator, local singers, Dr Gardner's Barbershop Quartet, and Delbert McCray guitar numbers. Proceeds support children’s needs and the Community Chest funds. The event travels to Buchtel and Chauncey for further benefits.

Nelsonville Business & Professional Women's Club Kate Smith High St Lovin Show Boat Dr. Gardner Tom Wolfe Joe Galvin, Jr Charles Evans Delbert McCray Community Chest Welfare Fund B&pw Emblem Clubs Buchtel Buchtel-York Chauncey

Weekend Guests and Visits Around Bishopville

Mr and Mrs Harvey Smith Jr of Zanesville hosted by Harvey Smith Sr in Bishopville. Mrs Mary Evans Akron visits cousin Jessie M Wilson. Bertha Angle Glouster visits Jessie Wilson. Edward Vess and Elton Pedicord host Tuesday evening. Flora Joseph visits Jessie Wilson. June and Luella McElfresh call on Mrs Hattie Hoon. Elizabeth McElfresh works as nurse for Mrs H G Gibson Glouster. Ammanda Williams and brother Charles Jewell visit Jessie Wilson.

Bishopville Harvey Smith Zanesville Mary Evans Akron Jessie M. Wilson Bertha Angle Glouster Jessie Wilson Edward Vess Elton Pedicord Flora Joseph June Luella McElfresh Hattie Hoon Elizabeth McElfresh H. G. Gibson Ammanda Williams Charles Jewell

Chauncey High Honors Roll First Term

Chauncey High School announces the Honor Roll for the first term as reported by principal Mrs. Leah Featherston. Seniors include Hollie Brookhart Ann Dresher Mary Earich Ruth Ann Howard Donna Morris Ruth Simpson Patricia Pettit Martha Riser Joy Vincent Glenn Chadwell Gerald Koska Lindley Ryan. Juniors Joann Ley Eleanor Meszaros Sophomores Betty Blackford Bonnie Keirns Helen Shrunsberry Barbara Smart Violet Theisen Dwight Johnston. Freshmen Edna Brown Barbara Crabtree Frances Davis Barbara McHenry Helena Ross Elinor Russell Betty Wolfe.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Leah Featherston Hollie Brookhart Ann Dresher Mary Earich Ruth Ann Howard Donna Morris Ruth Simpson Patricia Pettit Martha Riser Joy Vincent Glenn Chadwell Gerald Koska Lindley Ryan Joann Ley Eleanor Meszaros Betty Blackford Bonnie Keirns Helen Shrunsberry Barbara Smart Violet Theisen Dwight Johnston Edna Brown Barbara Crabtree Frances Davis Barbara McHenry Helena Ross Elinor Russell Betty Wolfe

Official Visit by Knights of Pythias Leader to Nelsonville

Nelsonville's Valley Lodge 169 hosts an official visit by Frank A. Wood of Youngstown grand-vice chancellor of the Knights of Pythias for Ohio on Wednesday. Paul Williams, Valley Lodge chancellor commander, invites all members to hear Wood's address and report on grand lodge activities. Lincoln's birthday January February 12 marked as a remembrance holiday for Pythians.

Nelsonville Frank A. Wood Youngstown Knights of Pythias Ohio Valley Lodge Order Paul Williams Grand Lodge Lincoln Raymond Patton District 31 Harold Withem Charles Hoce Harold Dixon

Meeting Scheduled for Emblem Club in Nelsonville

Members of the Emblem Club will gather at the Elks Club tonight at 8 p.m. to hear a business presentation and discuss club plans.

Nelsonville Emblem Club Elks Club

Club Meet Slated In Nelsonville

Mrs. Beatrice Shaeffer will host the M. M. Club gathering at her Jackson Street home Wednesday evening for club members.

Nelsonville Beatrice Shaeffer Jackson St M. M. Club

Local man flies to New Orleans for Mardi Gras

Nelsonville resident Harry Evans departed Columbus by plane on Saturday for a two to three week trip to New Orleans to attend Mardi Gras festivities.

Nelsonville Harry Evans Columbus New Orleans

Sleigh Riding Feature At Church Youth Party

Christian Youth Fellowship of the Church of Christ held a Sunday meeting at the church and followed with a sleighing party. Attendees included Helen Kas ler, Shirley Russell, Donna Russell, Norma Hartley, Jean Matson, Barbara Staley, Edna Leiber, Barbara McHenry, Donna Leiber, Jo Ann Lewis, Junior Courtney, Lowell Davis, Jack Lester, Fred Cunningham and Betty Blackford.

Chauncey Christian Youth Fellowship of the Church of Christ Helen Kasler Shirley Russell Donna Russell Norma Hartley Jean Matson Barbara Staley Edna Leiber Barbara McHenry Donna Leiber Jo Ann Lewis Junior Courtney Lowell Davis Jack Lester Fred Cunningham Betty Blackford

Chauncey Church Hosts UN Talk By Dr Wilfred J Smith

Under the Friendship Class at First Church of Christ Chauncey Dr Wilfred J Smith from Ohio University will speak on the United Nations tonight at 7 30. Class members led by Pearl Henry and others are invited to attend.

Chauncey First Church of Christ Wilfred J. Smith Ohio University United Nations Pearl Henry

Service Series Announced By Chauncey Methodist Church

Pastor Carl Wetherell of Chauncey Methodist Church lists a service series starting Feb 16. Guest speakers include Rev. William George of Nelsonville Methodist on Feb 20, Rev. Alvin Green of Jacksonville U B Church on Feb 21, Rev. Eugene Brown of Glouster Methodist on Feb 25 and 26, and Rev. William George again on Feb 27.

Chauncey Carl Wetherell Chauncey Methodist Church William George Nelsonville Methodist Church Alvin Green Jacksonville U. B. Church Eugene Brown Glouster Methodist Church

Chauncey Shafer Undergoes Major Surgery in Athens

Chauncey Carl Shafer is at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after major surgery with favorable prospects reported. His wife Martha Shafer has been present at the hospital.

Chauncey Carl Shafer Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Martha

Chauncey Couple Visit Athens Hospital After Surgery

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cruikshank of Chauncey visited Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens to see Mrs Mary Ackley who had surgery days earlier. They also visited Virginia Risley who underwent an appendectomy at the same hospital.

Chauncey Leslie Cruikshank Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Mary Ackley Virginia Risley

Retta Howe Sunday School Social Set for Mill Street Home

Mrs Ed Williams will entertain the Retta Howe Sunday School of the Methodist Church with help from Sylvia Matheny and Bessie Stephenson. The gathering is planned for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Williams home on Mill Street.

Nelsonville Ed Williams Sylvia Matheny Bessie Stephenson Retta Howe Sunday School The Methodist Church Mill St

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday

Mrs Jessie Johnson will lead Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the K P building A benefit party was announced to accompany the event.

Chauncey Jessie Johnson Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers K. of P

Dorcas Society Plans Valentine Party Meeting

Members of the Dorcas Society will hold a meeting and Valentine party Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Kelsa Lowery with Mrs. Lacey McNutt in charge.

Chauncey Dorcas Society Kelsa Lowery Lacey McNutt

Mrs Betty Oliver Ill in Detroit Prompting Family Travel

Mrs Luke Hardy and Mrs Alva Koon of The Plains travel to Detroit due to the serious illness of their daughter and sister Betty Oliver. The move reflects family concerns and medical contingency.

Chauncey Luke Hardy Alva Koon The Plains Detroit Betty Oliver

Elks Sponsor Dance for Members and Ladies

Local Elks lodge to sponsor a dance Saturday night from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music provided by Lewis Meier and orchestra from Lancaster for members and their ladies.

ELKS Nelsonville Lewis Meier and Orchestra Lancaster

Two Patients Listed In Glouster Vicinity

Nellie Lou Phillips, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Phillips Trimble, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday by John S Blower ambulance for an appendectomy. Rev Alva Shiffler Trimble was taken to Osteopathic Hospital Marietta for a major operation.

Glouster Nellie Lou Phillips Carl Phillips Trimble Sheltering Arms Hospital John S. Blower Alva Shiffler Osteopathic Hospital Marietta

Youth Group Plans Party Wednesday

GLOUSTER The Junior Christian Endeavor directed by Wanda McAllister will hold a party in the Church of Christ social rooms Wednesday evening. A Washington Lincoln program will feature speakers.

Glouster Christian Endeavor Wanda McAllister Church of Christ E. K. Peugh Washington Lincoln Council of the Bible School Delmar Gladden Bernadine Reynolds

Residents Announce Birth of Son Gordon Michael

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Keith announce the birth of a son Gordon Michael born Monday morning in Shelter ing Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. William Keith of Glouster. Mrs. Keith of Corning is a great grandmother.

Glouster Chester Keith Gordon Michael Sheltering Arms Hospital George Murphy William Keith Keith Corning

Youth Center Organizes First Meeting in Glouster

Glouster youths form a Youth Center at a high school gathering. A committee including Dick Guinther William Curran Richard Jones and Roy Dean Rogers will seek a third floor Garry Stoecklein building room as headquarters and obtain furniture estimates. Representatives from business fraternal and civic groups are expected to discuss financing at the next meeting.

Glouster Youth Center Organization Dick Guinther William Curran Richard Jones Roy Dean Rogers Garry

Past Matrons State Gathering at Hotel Gordon

The Past Matrons Association of Thea Chapter CBS will hold a 6 30 pm dinner at the Hotel Gordon on Friday. Members unable to attend should notify Mrs W A Craft by Thursday as advised.

Plans Near Completion For Semi Formal Dance

GLOUSTER The Glouster High School Alumni Association will sponsor a semi-formal dance in the high school auditorium Wednesday from 8 to 11 p.m. The dance will be open to the public and an admission will be charged.

Glouster Glouster High School Alumni Association

Glouster Personal Notes and Garden Club Meeting

Glouster residents and guests gathered for weekend visits with local families including George Henry and daughters Patty and Judy from Athens and Max Morris from Ohio State University. The Glouster Garden Club plans a February 20 meeting at 7 30 p m at Mrs Alta Sweeney’s home with local members and visitors listed.

Glouster George Henry Patty Judy Athens George H. Campbell James Easley Akron E. E. Mundew Max Morris Ohio State University Earl Morris Floyd Winn Columbus Dean Pedicord Bremen Glouster Garden Club Alta Sweeney

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