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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1946

Page

8

Nelsonville City Schools to resume Wednesday

Nelsonville Ohio school district announces classes will restart for all grades and high school Wednesday morning January 2 after holiday break. A Dec 22 board hearing terminated Rav Lanum’s high school teaching contract following earlier suspensions for insubordination, with no appearance at the final hearing. Paul Wiley of Coolville was elected assistant high school coach and social sciences instructor, a 26 year old Ohio University graduate with Navy service as lieutenant jg.

Nelsonville Board of Education Rav Lanum D. W. Codding Paul Wiley Coolville

Loyal Woman's Class to Meet at Mrs Starkey's Home

Nelsonville notices report the Loyal Woman's Class of the Church of Christ will gather at Mrs Sam Starkey's Ashton Avenue home for an all day meeting on Wednesday January 2 Members are asked to bring a favorite dish for a noon dinner The column also lists local social notes and school reopening details for Murray City.

Nelsonville Loyal Woman's Class Church of Christ Sam Starkey Ashton Ave

Garden Club Appeals for Civic Pride

The Garden Club of Nelsonville appeals for respect for Memorial Road as a site planted with trees and shrubs by civic volunteers. They condemn ash piles dumped behind homes and urge unpatriotic residents to reconsider their neglect of the memorial, urging protection of the road for returning soldiers and their families.

Garden Club Nelsonville Canal Road

Murray City Woman Eliza Fisher Dies at 80

NELSONVILLE Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher aged 80 died this morning at her Murray City home. She is survived by children Nellie Crew Mable Kienle Connie Robinson and LyJon Fisher 11 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral plans not yet announced.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Fisher Murray City Nellie Crew Mable Kienle Columbus Connie Robinson lyJonn Fisher Racine Ohio

Funeral of Child at Salem for Phyllis Joy Murphy

Funeral services were held at Salem Church for two month old Phyllis Joy Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs Emory Murphy of Dorry Run. The Rev Robert Ossman pastor of the Pentecostal Church in Nelsonville conducted the services. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

Nelsonville Salem Church Phyllis Joy Emory Murphy Dorry Run Robert Ossman Pentecostal Church Salem Cemetery

Legion Will Meet Wednesday Night

Regular meeting of Glenford Dugan Post American Legion will be held at the Legion building Wednesday evening January 2 at 7 30 o clock All members of the Post and all ex service and service men are requested to attend

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Amercan Legion Legion

Widow Dies at 72 in Nelsonville Home

Aged widow Roses Elfen Olds Reynolds, widow of James Austin Reynolds, died Monday at 13 Chestnut Street after long illness. Born April 26, 1866 in Zaleski, she was 72. Survived by three daughters Estella, Freda, Helen. son Charles. two sons John and Frank predeceased. Funeral Thursday 9:30 am at St Andrews Church. burial Greenlawn. Rosary at 7:30 pm Wednesday at home. call at 443 Chestnut St.

Helen Rapid City S. D John Frank St. Andrews Church William Kelly Greenlawn Chestnut St

Charles Culp Dies Monday in Nelsonville

Charles Culp aged 76 died Monday at a niece’s home in Nelsonville after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife Jennie Culp who is seriously ill, a brother John Culp, and several nephews and nieces. The body was moved to Warren Funeral Home for funeral arrangements.

Nelsonville Charles Culp Frederick Culp Harry Breeze W. Franklin St Jennie Culp Culp Meade Sheppard St John Culp Warren Funeral Home

Two Fined by Mayor Miles Howe in Nelsonville

James Robert Minks of Lancaster pleaded guilty at Mayor Miles Howe’s court for operating with a tail light out. He was fined five dollars and costs, with an affidavit filed by the State Highway Patrol. Clarence Stufflebean of Dorr Run was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication complaint.

Nelsonville James Robert Minks Lancaster Miles Howe State Highway Patrol Clarence Stufflebean Dorr Run

Murray City News Notes

Murray City notes Christmas visiting relatives across Ohio and beyond. James D. Martin after over five years service and a discharge. Numerous locals and relatives, including Barberton, St. Louis, Columbus, Glouster, Baltimore, Cleveland, and Detroit, are listed as holiday guests or visitors.

Murray City James D. Martin Dwight Martin National Guards Pacific Gerald Vernon Barberton Jack May St. Louis Ardella McCarty Columbus Ralph Judson Glouster Martin Charles van Duren Clarence Cook Clayton Worthington Ay Logan Ray Dixon Straitsville Blanche Elizabeth Brooker J Howard Brooker Baltimore Athens Arlene Lauriskey Eugene Lauriskey Bob Meredith Oliver Fry Ina Bauer Jean Craft Cleveland Elden Loperang Bobby Ethel Cook Nelsonville Marie Palmer Detroit Matt Thomas William Chivers Ethel Campbell Willoughby William Brooks Rachel Roberts Diane ‘Wolmer Dearborn Mich John Shelton Marion Shelton Johnnie Moody Arthur Wilson Cinda Lu Giouster Maggie Campbell Dave Milton James Campbell Harvey Campbell Frederick Collins Dayton Fred Collins Powthatan Jean Wilson Bdarton Galvin Wilson Mary Jo Giffen George Archer

Hit at Athena opens three day run with Flynn and Smith

Warners new outdoor Technicolor drama showcases Errol Flynn as Clay Hardin a cattleman bent on revenge amid Texas cattle raids. Alexis Smith plays Jeanne Starma a Texas born beauty in a restrained love interest role. Supporting cast strong as the film unfolds the era of organized night raiders and a cattle country romance.

Athena Warner Bros San Antonio Errol Flynn Alexis Smith Texas Clay Hardin West Jeanne Starm Miss Smith Mark Twain Alesmith

Logan Social Notes Highlights Yuletide Club Gathering

Thursday Club met at Mrs Ed Johnson home for Christmas week potluck and gifts. Officers elected include Mrs Herb Lash president and Mrs Fred Keller secretary treasurer. Guests listed from Chilicothe Portsmouth and nearby towns attended, with sewing and socializing during the noon gathering.

Patsy Meldin Marylin l Marjie Jo Rheinscheid Butch Johnson

Christmas Services Held At United Brethren Church

Union Furnace brief notes Christmas eve services at the United Brethren Church drew a well attended crowd. Families visiting included Paul Hull and Barbara from Lancaster, Clyde Disbennet and Lois with James Bickle in Canal Winchester, and Jo H Bryan of Logan hosting guests. Charles McVey visiting Columbus a few days. The Zimmermans and Joneses joined Dan Jones’s family in Columbus for Christmas.

Union Furnace United Brethren Church Paul Hull Barbara Lancaster Carl Hull Clyde Disbennet Lois James Bickle Canal Winchester Charles McVey Columbus Airs Charles Clati Ison Jerry Fred Clark Jo. H. Bryan Logan Paul Zimmerman Amy Lou Annabal Mable Joan Jones Columbia Dan Jones John McGuire John Bob J. R. McGuire William Kennedy Johnson Pomeroy John Kennedy Mary Kennedy

Logan Fire and Police Publish 1945 Annual Reports

Logan annual reports detail 1945 offenses led by intoxication in police work and losses from fires totaling 685 900 with 449 740 insured. notable incidents include Sportsmen Grill fire at 15 000 and multiple burn injuries with two deaths from George Dickens and Lt. Geo Hicks.

Logan Logan Fire and Police Departments Sportsman Grill Roy Stallsmith Logan Bulk Mulberry Streets Walter Loomis W. Hunter St Sportsmen Grill Main Spring Streets R. Emerson West St Jay Hawk George Dickens Geo. Hicks

Stewart School Students Resume January Studies

News notes from Stewart report third grade honor roll members Carolyn Barnhart Marlene Burk Mary L Butler Joann Chambers Harold Metcalf Avis Lucile Parsons Mary Stump Judy Whaley. Christmas guests included the Byron and Finsterwald families, Dr Dana Russell and Ina Knight, with more local visits and holiday greetings across Stewart Athens and surrounding areas.

Stewart Stewart School Carolyn Barnhart Marlene Burk Mary L. Butler Joann Chambers Harold Metcalf Avis Lucile Parsons Mary Stump Judy Whaley Byron Gertrude Finsterwald Elsie Finsterwald Athens Ralph Byron Ora Finsterwald Tennessee Audra Biddison Wm. Spears C. E. Norris Lela Lightfoot Garth Amy Joe Lightfoot Sandra Kay Clare Norris Springfield Merle Norris Columbus Addie Balderson Charlie McBee Ray Dye Ant Mack Berry Parkersburg Frederick McBee Martha Jane

Heft Funeral Held Today At Bremen

Lydia Heft mother of D Melvin Heft dies after weeklong illness in Marion Township Funeral held at United Brethren Church Bremen with Rev M D Holcomb officiating Burial in Grandview Cemetery by Snider Funeral Services Bremen Survived by husband Albert P Heft and six children including D Melvin of Lancaster and Charles E of Bulls Credit to local obit style notes and kin from Hocking County to Pleasantville area

Logan D. Melvin Heft Lydia Heft Marion Township Columbus Clark Towell Brice Sherman Arthur Poling A. M. Brown Martha VanSoy Martha Poling Margaret George Pleasantville United Brethren Church Bremen M. D. Holcomb Grandview Snider Funeral Services

Keister Funeral Held in Logan

Bert Keister age 66 died Friday at Gibbons Hospital after an accident Wednesday evening. Funeral services were at Gibbsonville United Brethren Church with Rev. Guy Johnson and Rev. Amos Hoover officiating. Music by Mrs. David Ig and Do Wylie. Pallbearers Aliya Barringer Roiland Ogle Earl Joel and Sherman Vorhees. Burial in Mount Olive Cemetery by Heinlein and Sons of Logan.

Logan Bert Keister Gibbons Hospital Gibbsonville United

Mary Jo Matheny Born in Logan Hospital

Sot and Mrs Joe Matheny announce the birth of a daughter Mary Jo on December 29 at Sabins Hospital Logan a pounds awaiting weight. The Mathenys also have a four year old son born December 31 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Lehman 534 West Second Street Logan and Mr and Mrs H T Matheny Nelsonville Route 1 Great grandparent William K Matheny Nelsonville.

Logan Joe Matheny Mary Lehman Mary Jo Sa Bhons Hospital Mathenys William Lehman West Second St H. T. Matheny Nelsonville Route 1 William K. Matheny

Two Men Are Fined In Logan Court

Logan arraigned in Frank Clair's court Monday evening were E Nelson of Logan County and George Shepperd of Shelby County. Each charged the other with assault and battery after a quarrel at a Murray City mine Monday afternoon. Both fined $10 and costs. FRACTURES FINGER Logan Glenn Kinison treated for a compound fracture of the small finger on the left hand at Logan Pottery while at work.

Logan Frank 55.Clair’s Court E. Nelson Logan County George Shepperd Shelby County Murray City Glenn Kinnson Logan Pottery

Pacific Soldiers Poll FDR Man of Year

Manila soldiers in the Western Pacific vote Roosevelt as man of the year in the Pacifician poll conducted by the Army Daily the Pacifican.

Pacific Soldiers F.D.R Manila Roosevelt Western Pacific Army The Pacifican

Jones Rites Held Monday Afternoon

Logan services for Mrs Maud Jones age 60 who died at her E Second St home Friday evening were held at Leonard Funeral Home Monday afternoon. Rev Carl Wilson of Chafficleville officiated. Music was furnished by Miss Madge Wright and Miss Faith Wright with Mrs Paul Cruise at the piano. Her sons serving as pallbearers were Herbert Norman Arthur James Raymond Jones and Chas Backus. Burial was in Smith Chapel Cemetery by Leonard.

Simmons Funeral Held for Mrs. Bessie Simmons

Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Mable Simmons aged 55 were conducted Monday at Fellowship Church by Rev. H Davis of Bremen United Brethren Church. Music was provided by Faith Wright and Harry Sweazy with Vivian Thompson on piano. burial followed at the cemetery by Leonard Funeral Service.

Logan Bessie Mable Simmons Fellowship H. ©. Davis Bremen ,United Brethren Church Faith Wright Harry Sweazy Vivian Thompson Ipiano Ceemetery Leonard Funeral Service

Eastmans Plan Long Visit in California

Dr and Mrs Harry Eastman will travel to Pasadena California to visit Dr Eastmans sister and husband Mr and Mrs Join Grandin. They plan to stay several months and Dr Eastmans Dental office will close during his absence.

Logan Harry Eastman Pasadena Calif Eastman Grandin Tre

Income Tax Men Visit Logan for Tax Return Help

Two representatives of the Bureau of International Revenue will be at the Veterans Room in the Court House Logan on Wednesday and Thursday January 2 and 3 to assist taxpayers in preparing income tax returns.

Logan Bureau of International Revenue Veterans Room Court House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville City Nelsonville Social Notes Washington, D. C Lillian Sutton C. A. Stover Walter Gould Vaughn Cox Elizabeth St John Edward Cox Joe Stone Matinee P. M Rosalind Russell Lee Bowman Salem Oakley & Oakley Insurance Nelsonville, Ohio Prater Miss Garvin the McBee’Company Athens, Ohio Murray City News Richard Price Rickey West Second Street Rickeys Lage Karen Brown Joe Brown Judy Freeman Delmer Freeman Connie Woodxeard Don Johnson Ed Johnson M. . Martin Homer Allen Floyd Walter William Ambrose Sugar Grove Curtis Walter Hasdenville Bart Rheinschell Nelson Hubert Walter New Plymouth Charles Fox Ruth Goodwin A. N. Grueser Ruth Arnette Walter Derr Robert Shaw Marjorie Huston Helen C Ted Kennedy Wesley Cannon Jess Phillips James Wolfe Toledo Donald Lightfoot Jean Foreman Madgeline Weiland Frank Weiland West Main Street Seaman Jack Faine Phil Faine Enn Marjorie Brandt Charles Rhodes Miss Brandt Rudolph Brandt N. High St Charlies Shunkwiler C. E. Butchits Dan Roberts Freisner Ave C. E. Roberts David Roberts Wallgreens Judy Ann Blake Walter Woodruff Carl Coakley Ada Coakley Albert Inman Darrell Mary Margaret Acker Bonnie Sue Woodruff Owen F. Yaw, M. D Hoodlet Nelsonyville Keister Sot Matheny Jones Simmons Eastmans California Family Mausoleum Logan Monument Co George C. Shaw W. Main St Logan, Ohio L. E. Burnelle Glouster, O High and Republic Ave Women's New Coats Lenners
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