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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1949

Page

5

Resident to Receive Assistance at Chestnut Street Home

A brief note states a resident on Chestnut Street will be aided by Mrs. Bea Lowry with support at the home.

Chestnut St Bea Lowry

Auction Workers Win Dinner in Ohio Egg Auction Tale

The Southeastern Ohio Egg Auction Association members from Nelsonville and Cambridge held a steak dinner at Blosser's in Logan after Manager Harold Koker promised a dinner for 2000 egg cases in a week. The staff surpassed the goal before Christmas while Koker was hospitalized. Ross Wright traced the group's history from 1941 to present.

Southeastern Ohio Egg Auction Association Nelsonville Cambridge Ohio Blosser Logan Harold Koker Koker Ross Wright Athens County

Nelsonville Begins 400-Foot Water Main Installation

City crews start laying about 400 feet of four inch water main and installing a new fire hydrant on St John Street to boost home protection. Water service to St John and St Charles Streets will pause for four hours Tuesday from 9 a.m. while trenching proceeds. Three hundred feet of new fire hose also arrived for the local fire department, and City Hall renovations including painting are planned this spring with light green sidewalls and white ceilings.

Nelsonville St. John St Service Safety Vern Coakley St. John and St. Charles Streets Coakley

Essays Forwarded for Eighth District Legion Contest

Winning essays from eight counties in the Eighth District are sent to district essay chairman Wilbur D. Mender for judging. Athens residents named as district eight judges include William Parker Walker, L C Staats, E M Biddison, Fred E Luchs, and Joe B Maffett. The topic is The American Way What Is It.

Nelsonville The American Legion Wilbur D. Mender Clark J. Ailstock Athens Legion Auxiliary William Parker Walker L. C. Staats Ohio University E. M. Biddison Fred E. Luchs Joe B. Maffett Christian Church Walker

Cub Pack Plans Made

Nelsonville outlines reorganization of the Boy Scout Cub Pack for boys 9 to 11. The home program will involve parents and emphasizes fundamentals of scouting. First meeting set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the parlor of the Christian Church, led by D. D. Montoya, scout executive of the Kootaga Area Council, Parkersburg.

Nelsonville The Christian Church D. D. Montoya Kootaga Area Parkersburg

Two Bonds Forfeited In Nelsonville Mayors Court

Nelsonville records show Nelsonsairo of Charleston West Virginia and Clarence Fuller of Logan forfeited cash bonds of 110 and 20 dollars posted for appearance at arraignment. Arrested by Patrolmen Bumgardner Valkinburg and Hewlett, Sodairo faced operating a vehicle while intoxicated charges, Fuller intoxication, after arriving from Logan. Other arraignments: Crabtree intoxication 25 dollars fine, Kisor intoxication 10 dollars, Dearth intoxication 10 dollars, Mettler intoxication 10 dollars, Lake failure to observe stop sign 10 dollars, Hart innocent on assault and battery charges. hearing set for Wednesday.

Nelsonville William Sodairo Charleston W. Va Clarence Fuller Logan Don Bumgardner Max Valkinburg Everett Hewlett Sodairo Fuller Earl Hilleary James Crabtree Elmer Kisor Carbondale Floyd Dearth Robert Mettler Haydenville Robert S. Lake Toledo State Highway Patrol Cecil Hart the Plains Orlan D. Bricker

Government Restores Order After Navy Army Clash

The Siamese government says order is restored following a Saturday night clash between army and navy personnel that left at least 11 dead and scores injured.

Bankok

Doanville Group Discusses George Washington Life

Dorcas Society of Doanville gathered at Mrs Lucy Covert home to hear readings on George Washington. Refreshments served to 16 members and two guests as the group scheduled a meeting for Tuesday night.

Doanville George Washington Dorcas Society of Lucy Covert

C D Glancy Dies at 23 in Ohio Sanitarium

Clarence Dean Glancy 23 a World War II veteran died Sunday at Rocky Glen Sanitarium McConnelsville after treatment. He served with the U S Navy in China and was a member of the American Legion and the Eagles in Murray City. Survived by parents four sisters two brothers and grandmother. Funeral at Orbiston Church Wednesday 2 p.m. burial Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Clarence Dean Glaney Rocky Glen Sanitarium McConnelsville U.S. Navy China American Legion The Eagles Murray City Vance Glancy Orbiston Thelma Fuller Kathryn Sargent Logan Grace Wallace Columbus June Glancy Richard Victor Alice Glancy Greenlawn

Nelsonville WSCS Circle 2 Meets at Warren Home

Nelsonville Circle 2 of WSCS gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. W. W. Warren and Miss Margaret Warren home with assist from Mrs. O. P. Bingman. A business meeting led by Mrs. Glen Thomas included devotions by Mrs. Arthur Newton. Nineteen members answered roll call as Johnny Wiseman presented three readings and Mrs. Julius Fischer opened the new study, China Twilight or Dawn, by Frank Price, with refreshments served by hostesses.

Nelsonville WSCS W. W. Warren Margaret Warren O. P. Bingman Arthur Newton Johnny Wiseman Julius Fischer China Frank Price

Chit Chat Club Meeting Held At Mrs Lechleichner Home

Mrs Flora Lechleichner and Mrs Lillian Haffner hosted a Chit Chat Club gathering on February 27 at Mrs Lechleichner's home. Luncheon served to eight members. Mrs Rachel Woodard will host the next meeting in March.

Flora Lechleichner Lillian Haffner Lechiebner Rachel Woodard

Queen Esther Class Meeting At Methodist Church

The Queen Esther class of the Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 8 pm with Mrs Henry Stevenson at 723 Walnut Street.

Queen Esther Methodist Church Henry Stephenson Walnut St

Past Chiefs To Meet Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sis

A reunion of former chiefs of the Pythian Sisters is planned to bring together longtime leaders for a gathering. Organizers say the event will celebrate the group's history and achievements with speeches and fellowship.

The Pythian Sis

Organization Meeting Set for Junior Christian Friendship Group

The Junior Christian Friendship Group will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Junior Department of the Methodist Church. All Junior Department children are asked to attend. Mrs. Harry Ball leads the group.

The Methodist Church Harry Ball

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