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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1949

Page

5

Emma Jane Lowry 76 Dies at Carbondale

Mrs Emma Jane Lowry widow of Winfield Lowry died early today at her Carbondale home after months of ill health. She leaves five sons Chester John Leonard Lowry Carbon dale Robert Delbert Barber ton two daughters Velma Moser Seville Ohio Ethel Simons Akron one brother James Sickles Mineral three sisters Mia Etta Elliott Albany Anna Martin Prattsville Mary Ely Mineral Funeral in Methodist Church Carbondale Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. with Rev Carroll Cheaser officiating burial in Asbury Cemetery. Friends may call after Tuesday morning.

Nelsonville Emma Jane Lowry Winfield Lowry Carbondale Theo Lowry Methodist Church Pythian Sisters Chester John Leonard Lowry Robert Delbert Barberton Velma Moser Seville Ohio Ethel Simons Akron

Past Masters Of Grange To Be Honored At Event

Nelsonville event honors York Grange 2436 past masters on March 18 with banquet and program. Leonard Prater chairs. committees include Ruth Patton and Gilbert Whitmore. Two past master gift emblems to be awarded yearly. list of honored past masters includes Earl White A N Ward Adda Maccombs Edward Howard James McClain Cleo Whitmore Walter Hoskins C E Hoskins.

Nelsonville York Grange Grange Hall C. F E. Hoskins Leonard Prater Grange Ruth Patton Marie Hoskins Alberta Klinebriel Gilbert Whitmore Prater Maude McClain Jesse Cagg Venice Brown Elsie Weaver James Huddy Anna McClain Marie Walker Bernice Cagg Marie Duskey Lena Huddy John McClain Earl White A. N. Ward Dayton Adda Maccombs Athens Edward Howard James McClain Cleo Whitmore Bessemer Walter Hoskins C. E. Hoskins The James E Edward and Faye Howard Dean Howard Wes Agnes Woodard

Social visits and hospital update in local communities

A series of visits and hospitality across towns includes Roland and Dora Torrence with the Morris couple in Middletown, Jean Bailey staying with her sister in Horse Cave, and Dora Rose returning from Akron after hospitalization for a broken leg. Numerous guests visit Orr, Chaney, Proffitt, and other families. the WSCS hosts a quilting party at Ethel Orr's home. other localings include Michele Bentz, Parker Chaney, and Orr family gatherings in Parker's vicinity.

Monte Columbus Pearl Chaney Pomeroy Parker Chaney Ira Hill New Waterford Arthur Orr Minnie Orr Inlaw Wayne Orr Parkersburg Paul Dye Wadsworth Ohio Ethel Orr Roy Newell James Harry Monroe Rommy White Chillicothe Eddie White May Morrison Herman Christopher Marietta Lonnie Christopher Charles Griffith Eddie Griffith Billy Orrandson Russell Bailey Horse Cave Mary McKay

Nelsonville Cosmopolitan Club Hosts Round Table

Mrs Rose Cook and Mrs R M Brown hosted the Cosmopolitan Club gathering at Rose Cooks home on Poplar Street. Mrs James Beard led the evening with a round table discussion and patriotic salad course. Ed Williams and treasurer Mrs Robert Whitmore submitted reports.

Nelsonville Rose Cook R. M. Brown Cosmopolitan Club Poplar St James Beard Ed Williams Robert Whitmore

Methodist group hosts Spring dinner for Retta Howe class

The Retta Howe Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Parker S. Sniffen's Fayette Street home Thursday evening with twelve members and one guest Mrs. Lowell Tucker. A 6:30 p.m. covered dish dinner with yellow and green spring decor preceded the meeting. Devotions by Mrs. Sniffen centered on Insincerity from E. Stanley Jones' Abundant Living. Miss Bessie Stephenson presided at the business session.

Retta Howe Methodist Church Bessie Stephenson Parker S. Sniffen Fayette St Lowell Tucker Sniffen E. Stanley Jones

Mizpah Class Hostess Evening at Methodist Church

Mrs. Robert Williams will host the Mizpah Class gathering Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Members of the Methodist church are invited to attend this community event.

Robert Williams Methodist Church

Eastern Star Members to Aid Masonic Dinner Beyond

Members of the Eastern Star who can assist with the Masonic dinner on Tuesday evening are asked to meet at the Presbyterian church tonight at 6 30.

Eastern Star Presbyterian Church

Hoskins Guests With Woodards In Springfield Ohio

Mr and Mrs C E Hoskins local visitors were guests at the end of the week of Mr and Mrs Wayne Woodard in Springfield Ohio during a short visit with relatives and friends.

C. E. Hoskins Wayne Woodard Springfield Ohio

Logan Woman Fined for Intoxication After Arrest

Betty Stump, 19, Logan, was fined 5 dollars and costs after being found guilty of intoxication. She was arrested by city police and arraigned Saturday before Mayor Roger W. Friend.

Logan Betty Stump Bones Roger W. Friend

Brimners Visit California With YWCA Delegate

Mr and Mrs Arlie Brimner and daughter Marilyn are in San Francisco for several weeks. Mrs Brimner serves as a delegate to the national YWCA convention to be held there in March.

Brimners California Logan Arlie Brimner Marilyn San Francisco Brimner YWCA

Pallbearers Named for George K. Smith Funeral

Honorary pallbearers for the funeral of George K. Smith president of the Sunday Creek Coal Co. included Oral Daugherty of Nelsonville. Active pallbearers were four men from Sunday Creek's Nelsonville office Charles Walker Glenn Allen Phil Ong and Burley Blair. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery Columbus.

Nelsonville George K. Smith Sunday Creek Coal Co Trinity Episcopal Church Columbus Oral Daugherty Daugherty Smith Hocking Sunday Creek Charles Walker Glenn Allen Phil Ong Burley Blair Greenlawn Cemetery

Weekend Visits Across Straitsville Families

Mrs Susan Phoenix and son Bob of Barberton joined Mr and Mrs Dave Williams for a weekend visit. Frank Wallace and son Ronnie of Columbus stayed with Owen Wallace and Lou Arnett. Watson Cope and Gilbert Weiss of Nelsonville visited Paul V Webb. Ethel Wade hosted Carnation Club at the Y with Myrtle Wallace Ruth Bell and others. Covered dish lunch served. Pete Lillico and wife left for Pittsburgh to visit relatives before a Florida trip. Ruth Bell

New Straitsville Susan Phoenix Bob Phoenix Barberton Dave Williams Frank Wallace Ronnie Columbus Owen Wallace Lou Arnett Watson Cope Gilbert Weiss Nelsonville Paul V. Webb Ethel Wade Carnation Club Myrtle Wallace Ruth Bell Nelle Mitchell Hazel Heid Annie Frasure Jane Irwin Genevieve Hartman Mildred Thompson Marguerite Spicer Della Reynolds Ivy Dishon Sue McQuade Alice Martin Patsy Wallace Bob Bill Wade Pete Lillico Pittsburgh Florida

Tanner Infant's Rites To Be Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Charlene Ann Tanner seven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Tanner who died unexpectedly in a local physician office Sunday morning will be conducted Tuesday at 1 pm in the Stout funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn. Charlene Ann is survived by her parents and grandparents.

Nelsonville Charlene Ann Tanner Alva Tanner Stout Funeral Home Greenlawn Charlene Ann

Crago Pleads Innocent In Circleville Non-Support Case

Logan arraigned on charges of non-support. Harry Crago pleaded innocent and was bound over to the grand jury under a 500 dollar bond. Sheriff Jack Waldron and Deputy Ed Dawley arrested Crago in Circleville on Friday.

Logan Harry Crago Lancaster Jack Waldron Ed Dawley Crago Circleville

Ankle Break Injures Mrs Bertha Ray in Fall

Mrs Bertha Ray broke her right ankle in a fall Friday evening. A local physician set the fracture and she was returned home afterward.

Nelsonville Bertha Ray

Guilty Plea Entered in Toxication Case in Fort Hilleary Court

James Crabtree of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication on arraignment Sunday in Fort Hilleary Court. The acting mayor fined him $25 plus costs.

Nelsonville James Crabtree Fort Hilleary

Founders Day Plans In Nelsonville Church Service

Plans are nearing completion for Founders Day at Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church in Nelsonville. The Rev. Wiliam T. Spriggs announces that Rev. Dr. E. L. Leggins presiding elder of the Springfield District will deliver the address at 2:30 PM on Sunday February 27 with other speakers to follow.

Nelsonville Allen Chapel A. M. BE Wiliam T. Spriggs E. L. Leggins Springfield A. M

Logan City Council Regular Meeting Scheduled

Logan City council will hold a regular business meeting Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the council chambers, according to spokesmen.

Logan City

Accidents In Logan No Injuries Reported This Weekend

Police log two Logan crashes with no injuries. Ruth Poling 3 backed from a lot on West Hunter St and hit Craig Kinney 22 of 685 Warner Ave. Wilkens 90 turned from N Market St onto Main St and struck Neal Beery as he pulled from a space on Sac Henrietta Ave.

Logan City West Hunter St Ruth Alice Poling Logan Craig V. Kinney Warner Ave Jack Wikins Sac Henrietta Ave Neal C. Beery Wilkens N. Market St Main St

Waltonian Chorus Rehearsal Ahead of Minstrel Show

The Waltonian Chorus will rehearse Tuesday at 9 30 pm in the courthouse auditorium as preparation for the annual Isaak Walton League Minstrel to be staged during the second week of March, officials announced.

Keynes Vacationing Couple Reported in Ft Lauderdale

Mr and Mrs Robert Keynes of South Market Street are spending a vacation in Ft Lauderdale, Florida with no further details provided.

Florida Loxjan Robert Keynes South Market Street Ft. Lauderdale Fis

Divorce Notice in Ohio Court Action 1942

Dolores Barber filed for divorce from James KR Barber in Athena County Court of Common Pleas Ohio Cause No 10447 on January 28 1942 alleging extreme neglect and requesting relief. The respondent was James KR Barber last known at Leavenworth Kansas.

James KR Barber PMH Leavenworth Kansas Walter A. Munter United States Penitentiary Dolores Barber Court of Common Pleas Athena County Ohio Delores Barbe v. Finsterwald

Banks To Be Closed For Washington's Birthday Holiday

Logan reports all banks federal and state offices and the county courthouse and city building will be closed Tuesday for Washington's birthday. The post office also closes all day with home deliveries paused. Most stores stay open and schools continue classes.

Logan Washington

Logan High School Teacher to Address Kiwanis Dinner

Logan High School faculty member RB. Tes will speak at the Logan Kiwanis Club dinner in Brosser's restaurant. Dr. H. G. Southard is program chairman and N. M. Brows will direct music.

Logan M. RB. Tes Logan High School Logan Kiwanis Club Brosser’s H. G. Southard N. M. Brows

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