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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1949

Page

2

Increased Tourist Volume Seen by Rotary Speaker

Nelsonville report covers Ohio Development and Publicity Commission impact. John Advent cites 183 new industrial plants since VE Day with $162 million valuation, placing Ohio growth third after California and Texas. Tourism contributes about a half billion dollars annually. state promotes lakes and parks to boost future visits. Also notes Blood Bank drive by Red Cross and upcoming Pythian Sisters meeting at K of P Hall with pot luck.

Nelsonville Ohio Ohio Development and Publicity Commission Rotary Club John Advent Advent California Texas State Commission Harold Koker Paul, Betts Bill Hoffman

Neighborhood Disputes Lead to Court Action in Nelsonville

Acting mayor Earl Hilleary presided over a neighborhood quarrel case in Nelsonville last night. Elizabeth Parry and Mary Leffler were fined ten dollars and costs. Nora Ervin faces potential peace-keeping judgment today. Fol lowing the trials, additional charges were anticipated in evening sessions.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Oral Daugherty Hilleary Vern Coakley Elizabeth Parry Mary Leffler Nora Ervin Leffler Parry Dan Webster Hill Parkersburg W. Va State Highway Patrol Jim Harris New Straitsville

Murray City Families Attend Various Gatherings

The notice lists residents from Murray City and nearby towns visiting relatives and hosting guests. Names include Robson Edwards Brown Kidd Pettet Hite Grahm Snyder Mason Crawford Johnson Unkel Boling Abahazie Thompson McNutt Craft and others with city affiliations in Murray City Athens Toledo Columbus Nelsonville Zanesville and Trimble.

Murray City Andy Robson Gerald Edwards Willard Brown Floyd Kidd Trimble Floyd Pettet Henry Hite Hopedale Hite Robson Edwards Pettet Guy Grahm Essie Hite Floyd Keeton Junior Louis Unkel Buchtel Bertie Boling Edward Boling Columbus Steve Abahazie Laura Swartz Helen Abahazie Delbert Thompson Nelsonville Tom Smith Harry McNutt Zanesville James Evans Howard Craft

Residents and Notices From Nelsonville Rutland Area

Mrs Harry Stage recovers in Hocking Valley Hospital Logan after operation. Carl Miller buys new delivery truck. Maud Rice ill several months. Eugene Brown from Columbus visits grandparents. Mrs Jane Albright travels to Scotts Depot WV. will be 102 on March 22. FHA club Rutland High School hosts tea for home economics mothers. 44 girls in club. Gaynell Bean of Athens visits ill mother Etta Hart admitted to Mason clinic. Hubert Deem visits from Oklahoma. Mary Beard ill with flu. Betty Preston ill with cold. Sunbeam class Valentine party hosted by Mrs Richard Grueser with guests. Skating rink opened Feb 20 sponsored by Stadium Association. public skating Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8:30–10:30 pm. Notice of Appointment: Charles H. Ogle of Athens appointed Administrator of Charlene Ogte estate. creditors must file within four months. Dated Feb 17, 1949.

Rutland Carl Miller Maud Rice Eugene Brown Columbus Delbert Luckadoo Jane Albright S. S. Long James Scotts Depot W. Va Albright FHA Rutland High School Gaynell Bean Athens Etta Hart Mason Elinic Florida Hubert Deem Oklahoma William Deem Mary Beard G. H Lasher Betty Preston Sunbeam The Christian Church Richard Grueser Elma Koch Barbara Jackson Karen Patty Young Nancy Delaney Alan Miller Charles Richard Grueser Elizabeth Delaney Barbara Grueser Stadium Association

Death Claims Retired Miner in Nelsonville

Nelsonville David Reynolds 71, a retired coal miner, died at home after weeks of illness. Survived by wife Alice Reynolds, son Leonard Columbus, daughter Ruth Baker Toledo, two grandchildren Eldon and Audrey Baker, brother William Reynolds Nelsonville Route 1, four sisters Eliza Stewart Logan May Gillis Columbus Susan and Alma Reynolds Orient. Funeral Friday at 1 pm at Stout Funeral Home conducted by Rev J A Long. Burial Buchtel Cemetery.

Nelsonville David Reynolds Alice Reynolds Leonard Columbus Ruth Baker Eldon Audrey Baker Toledo William Reynolds Eliza Stewart Logan May Gillis Susan Alma Reynolds Orient Ohio

Imported Automobile Involved in Night Crash

James Albert Davis of Columbus drove an English imported Austin north on Chestnut Street at 10 50 p m Tuesday and collided with Harold Smiths parked car at 472 Chestnut Street. Davis failed to stop and was arrested for driving while under the influence and leaving the scene. His car had damage to the right side and rear fender.

Nelsonville James Albert Davis Columbus Chestnut St Harold Smith Smith Davis Don Bumgardner

Shower Links Logan And Columbus Guests For Cook Celebration

Mrs. Paul Wingrove and Mrs. Paul Win grove hosted a shower and potluck dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cook, with many relatives and friends attending from Logan Columbus Gore Dayton and nearby towns. Gifts flowed and several local families sent presents as visits and weekend stays followed. Carl Dunkle returned home after three weeks in West Virginia working for Chartiers Oil Co.

Oreville Paul Wingrove Logan Albert Rutgers Ralph Cook Ned Harmon Robert Goodlive Cook Percy Angle Cull Rittgers Don Rush Pearl Howdyshell Don Nixon Albert Rittgers Roert Angle Buss McGrath Shirley Charles Graham Rita Jo Ralph Collins Columbus Ray Cook Tillie Tucker Rosann Walters Carolyn Deloris Hamilton Luetha Paul Proctor Earnie Lawrence Hamilton Carl Dunkle West Virginia Chartiers Oil Co Inez Rittgers

Choir Rehearsal Scheduled at Nelsonville Church

The Children's Choir of the Methodist Church will meet for rehearsal at the church Thursday at 6 30 p.m.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church

Marion Reeves Recovering at Home in Nelsonville

Mrs. Marion Reeves once gravely ill is reported to be recovering at her home on High Street in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Marion Reeves High St

Nelsonville DAR Members Meet in Social Notes

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR met at the Hartley home with Mrs. John Saltz and Miss Harriett Baird assisting. Regent Mrs. John Kelso led the business session. Weigand elected delegate to state conference in Cleveland March 14 16. L E Butts elected delegate and Paul Shearer alternate to Continental Congress in Washington April 18 22. Rev John Lloyd Evans spoke on The Peoples of Alaska. Guests included Mrs Evans and Miss Ivah Hanning. Refreshments served to listed local families.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Dar John M. Hartley Washington St John Saltz Harriett Baird John Kelso Rose Weigand Cleveland L. E. Butts Paul Shearer Continental Congress Washington, D. C John Lloyd Evans Alaska Evans Ivah Hanning

Tri Psi Sorority Holds Dinner Meeting in City Rooms

Forty two members attended a Monday dinner at the Tri Psi Sorority rooms on W Washington St. Army nurse Mrs James Shumaker spoke on overseas World War II nursing experiences. A rummage sale report was given and plans for a future sale were announced. Dinner committee members were Ruth Cookson chair Ruth Wheaton Ella Sanner Helen Washburn Ruth North and Allian Lee.

Tri Psi Sorority W. Washington St James Shumaker Ruth Cookson Ruth Wheaton Ella Sanner Helen Washburn Ruth North Iallian Lee

Stewardship Meeting by Presbyterian Missionary Society

The Presbyterian Missionary Society holds its annual stewardship meeting at the church on Thursday starting with a pot luck supper at 5 30 p m. Hostesses are Mrs Roy Snackenberg Mrs William Anderson and Mrs Charles Tedrow. The program will be presented by Mrs E J Kessinger.

The Presbyterian Missionary Society Roy Snackenberg William Anderson Charles Tedrow E. J. Kessinger

Meeting Friday in WSCS Circle 3 Leaders to host

The WSCS Circle 3 at the Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Otto Shirley on Poplar Street. Mrs Stage and Mrs Williams are the circle leaders guiding the session.

WSCS Methodist Church Stage Williams Otto Shirley Poplar St

Surprise party honors Ray Humphrey on 49th birthday

Relatives and friends from Nelsonville Route 2 gathered at Ray mond Humphrey's home Saturday night to surprise him with a birthday celebration marking his 49th year.

Raymond Humphrey Nelsonville

Circle 2 meets at Mrs. Warren's on E Washington Street

Circle 2 of the WSCS of the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. W. W. Warren on E Washington Street Thursday at 7 30 p m.

WSCS The Methodist Church W. W. Warren E. Washington St

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