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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1948

Page

2

Logan-Larry Carter Quarantined for Scarlet Fever

Larry Carter nine year old son of Mr and Mrs James Carter Union Furnace has been quarantined for scarlet fever Dr G Southard city county health commissioner stated today Nelsonville Mrs C L Stout 80 Fayette St underwent major surgery at Grant Hospital Columbus Thursday

Logan Larry Carter James Carter Union Furnace G. Southard Nelsonville C. L. Stout Fayette St Grant Hospital Columbus

Easter Seal Sale Led By Hocking County Judge Ewing

Hocking County's 15th annual Easter Seal sale for crippled children and adults will be led by Probate Court Judge E. L. Ewing. Local drive starts March 1 to avoid conflict with Red Cross, with 70 percent of funds staying in the county for medical care, wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids, and summer camp programs.

National Society For Crippled Children and Adults Ohio Society For Crippled Children Ewing County Society L. K. Showalter Frederick Blume Faith Krinn George C. Shaw Mr. Showalter Howard E. Kirk George E. Carr Samuel H. Dillon D. O. Davis Judge Ewing Mr. Dillon Mr. Carr Andrew Rheinscheid Gladys Webb Mary Connor Opal Wylie James Young Cora Brown H. G. Southard Nelle Nutt H. M. Boocks Harry Smith Kirk Davis

Aid Needed In Church Census Effort Sunday

About 16 more couples are needed Sunday afternoon to complete the city wide church census. Rev Henry L Carr pastor First Presbyterian church co chair man of the religious tabulation says volunteers meet at the Methodist Church Chapel at 1 45 p m receive districts and instructions in the poll taking procedure. Two thirds of the poll was completed last week by 60 church representatives. Results will be announced later next week.

Logan Henry L. Carr First Presbyterian Church Methodist Church L. A. Griffith Eldon Wiseman Ted Thomas John Dozier Raymond Ashby First Baptist B. J. Hall Nelson Lethridge Raymond Simpson L. R. Roberts Springfield Ohio Charles O'Neil Walnut St First Presbyterian John Lioyd Evans Diamond A. N. Maxwell Maxwell

Law Case Dismissed In Favor Of Defendant

R L Wickliffe of Nelsonville Cash Feed Store sued Sam Ruble. Case dismissed with judgment for the defendant after a jury trial waiver on Feb 9. Judge Harley Meyer presided.

Winter Rally Planned by Nelsonville Methodist Church

About 150 junior high students from 20 area Methodist churches will attend the Intermediate Winter Rally at Nelsonville Methodist Church on Saturday. The event, part of the Chillicothe District, runs from 10 a.m. with teachers and counselors leading classes and devotional periods. A potluck lunch follows, and oriental art depictions of Christ will be shown during the afternoon service.

Eldon Wiseman Nelsonville Ben Middleton Bremen Glen Beck McArthur Swengel Christ

Samuel B Baker Dies at Home in Logan Ohio

Samuel B Baker 78 a longtime Hocking County resident died at his E Hunter Street home Thursday. A native of Illinois he moved from West Virginia to Washington Township then Logan. Survived by wife Rilla three daughters Mary Cottrill Ruby Lehman Esta Heigle two sons Trevy L Baker Hugh Baker a brother Charlie Baker 25 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren. Funeral by Rev A N Grueser Heinlein Funeral Home Saturday 2 p.m. Oak Grove Cemetery interment.

Logan Samuel B. Baker Hocking County E. Hunter St Illinois Baker West Virginia Washington Township Rilla Mirs Mary Cottrill Ruby Lehman Esta Heigle Amanda Trevy L. Baker Hugh Baker Charlie Baker South Perry Adamine Baker A. N. Grueser Heinlein Oak Grove

Davis pleads guilty to paternity charge in Downs case

Jacob B. Davis entered a guilty plea to a paternity charge filed by Violet Jean Downs, according to court records.

Logan Jacob B. Davis Violet Jean Downs

Field Auditor Logan Visits Logan for Welfare Work

Field Auditor for the state welfare department M. P. Wood, based in Columbus, was a business visitor in Logan on Thursday and today, continuing official duties.

Logan M. P. Wood State Welfare Department Columbus

Legion and Auxiliary Plan Joint Meeting

Nelsonville observance of Washingtons Birthday by a program on Americanism will bring Glenford Dugan Post 229 and the Auxiliary Unit of the American Legion to a joint social meeting Sunday evening. Commander J O Steen ro d announced the event with a special student program starting at 7 p.m. A luncheon will follow, under the direction of the house committee chaired by Verl Ogg, second vice commander.

Nelsonville Washington Glenford Dugan American Legion J. O. Steenrod House Committee Verl Ogg

Former York Pastor To Start Radio Series

The Rev Frank Wolf pastor of the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Charleston West Virginia and a former Nelsonville resident will begin a series of radio sermons on Charleston broadcasting station at 7 to 730 a m. The station operates at 950 kc.

Nelsonville Frank Wolf Pilgrim Holiness Church Charleston W. Va

Scout Hike Planned by Troop 66 in Nelsonville

Boy Scout Troop 66 will hike Sunday afternoon. Dallas Forbes, acting senior patrol leader, said scouts and leaders assemble at the Fulton Street railroad depot at 2 p.m. Scoutmaster Wilbur D. Mender and assistant staff will accompany.

Nelsonville Dallas Forbes Fulton St Wilbur D. Mender

Bennett Pleads Guilty for Intoxication in Mayor Court

Nelsonville local Woodrow Bennett pleaded guilty on arraignment in the court of Mayor Oral Daugherty on Thursday. He was fined $25 and costs and committed to Athens County Jail pending settlement.

Nelsonville Woodrow Bennett Oral Daugherty Athens County

Dance Tonight in Murray City Sponsored by Eagles

A series of Friday dances by the Eagles of Murray City begins tonight with the first event, changing from Saturdays as previously announced.

Murray City The Eagles of

Tom's Place opens in Logan by Tom McCutcheon

Logan welcomes a new restaurant named Tom's Place at 48 Main St operated by Tom McCutcheon. The eatery is now open with extensive remodeling underway, offering all day service and evening hours and specializing in spaghetti and chicken dinners. McCutcheon previously ran eateries in Glouster and Michigan.

Logan Main St Tom McCutcheon McCutcheon Glouster Michigan

Log an Area Church News Roundup in Logan

Many congregations publish their weekly schedule with services, catechism, choirs, and youth activities. Listed are First Presbyterian First Methodist American Lutheran St Matthew St John Trinity Lutheran and others with sermon topics, service times, choir practices, catechism, and midweek meetings for the week ahead.

First Methodist Clinton W. Swengel Elijah Young Adult Fellowship Sp m Woman's Society of Christian Service White Cross Hospital Committee Youth Fellowship American Lutheran St. Matthew Paul N. Warner St. John Church St. John Ladies Society First Evangelical United Brethren A. N. Grueser Jehovah's Witnesses West Logan First Church OF the New Covenant Miranda Casto Orla Clark Trinity Lutheran Paul D. Holtzen School of Hard Knocks

County Agents Meet in Chillicothe Southeast District

Harold Ruggles county extension agent and Mrs Emily Van Fossan home demonstration agent represent Hocking County at the southeastern district meeting of county agents in Chillicothe.

Logans Harold Ruggles Emily van Fossan Chillicothe Hocking County

Appointment Protested In Nelsonville Vets Meeting

In Nelsonville a veteran group adopted a protest against the Athens County Child Welfare Board executive secretary appointment of Mr Paul Noftz. The resolution called for a World War veteran to fill the role, signed by Lon Lowery for Athens County Camp No 78. Church notices list services at Methodist and other local denominations with sermon topics and times.

Nelsonville Athens County Athens County Child Welfare Board George Holdren C.O Athens Lon Lowery

Hickory Stick Revue tickets go on sale now

Nelsonville announces the all school bene fit show Hickory Stick Revue to be held in the local auditorium Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Tuesday evening seats are reserved at no extra charge. Reservations available at the high school Friday to Tuesday or Majestic Theater Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday and Thursday performances have unreserved seating.

Nelsonville Majestic Theater

Nelsonville Methodist Sunday School class hosts social

Nelsonville Class 21 of the Methodist Sunday School will be entertained Monday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Anna Juniper. Assisting Mrs. Juniper will be Mrs. Frank O Mara.

Nelsonville Methodist Sunday School Anna Juniper Juniper Frank O'Mara

L&F Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Hilleary Home

After an evening of bridge eight members were served refreshments by hostess Mrs Earl Hilleary during the L and F Club meeting at her home on February 11. The next gathering is set for February 24 at Mrs Charles McKee home.

Earl Hilleary L&f Charles McKee

York Women Attend Six State Conference

Mrs. Hazel Coon and Mrs. Lillie Wallace depart for Columbus to join a group heading to Louisville for a six state conference of the Degree of Pocahontas. The Dayton Degree Staff will also attend and exemplify the work.

Nelsonville Hazel Coon Lillie Wallace Columbus Louisville Dayton

Vrs Covert Dies at Home in Nelsonville

Kathryn Alice Covert 72 died Thursday night at her Nelsonville home after months of ill health. Survived by husband James four sons Brady Vernon Orin Thurman and one deceased son Robert. four daughters Flora Grumley Rena Gaiser Freda Norris and Forrest Smith. 26 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral by Rev J A Long Sunday at 1 p.m. at the family residence with burial in Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Kathryn Alice Covert Nelsonville-Buchtel Road James Brady Puchtel Vernon Orin Nalsonville Thurman Flora Grumley Glendale Cal Rena Gaiser Greenville Freda Norris Columbus Forrest Smith Robert J. A. Long Greenlawn

Obituary: Ida Kontner 78 of Nelsonville

Ida Kontner 78 died at her home 181 Mill St Thursday night widow of Charles Kontner a pioneer resident who died 16 years ago. She lived here over 60 years leaving four sons Forrest Austin Everett Donald a daughter Thelma Starkey seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Active in Christian Church and Pythian Sisters. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. in Christian Church conducted by Rev. J. A. Long.

Nelson Ville Ida Kontner Mill St Charles Kontner Forrest Los Angeles Austin Ome Everett Washington, D. C Donald Wallbridge Thelma Starkey Kentner The Christian Church Pythian Sisters J. A Long

Honorary Pallbearers Named for Dr C E Welch Rites

Athens County Medical Society will be honorary pallbearers at funeral rites for Dr C E Welch. The service will be held at the residence 68 W Columbus St Saturday at 2 p.m. He was a member and past president of the society.

Nelsonville Athens County Medical Society W. Columbus St C. E. Welch

Rummage Sale Planned by Girl Scouts in Nelsonville

Girl Scouts of Troop 7 sponsor a rummage sale in Nelsonville at Central School building starting Saturday at 9 a.m. The event aims to raise funds for troop activities and community programs.

Nelsonville Girl Scouts of Troop

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Breit Teen As Hocking Ptom Feari Oa Ul Ara Dee Mur Cae Don Peggy Castle Knudsen Sol M. Wurtzel ING 20Th Century-Fox Patricia Knight June Allyson Peter Lawford Technicolor Musical Orpheum Nelsonville Dees Orth Lash LA Rue Marcy Gates George Chesebro Morgan Pay Thomas Ray Taylor Joe Palooka Elks Andy Armbruster Beaco F. J Beasley CO Samuel Baker Legion and Auxiliary Plan York Vic Joyce Red Hot Orchestra Tad's Kimberly & Carbondale Logan Area Church News Presbyterian Guild Nelsonville Church News Christian Fort and Short Men of God Fidelis F. J. Christman Fort St Jonquils Dragons C. E. Whitmore U. S. Highway 33 Eagles Chuck Darnell Four Sharps Fraternal Order Nelsonville Aerie Nelsonville Social Notes Covert Kontner Welch Adamson Logan Music Whitmore's Greenhouses Buchtel Road Southeastern
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