Meeting of Hocking Valley Engineers at Nelsonville Bank Building
WELSONVILLE An important meeting of the Hocking Valley Chapter of Professional Engineers will be held at the office of Charles Walker Sunday Creek Coal Co Peoples Bank Building Nelsonville Friday evening Jan 4 at 6 30 o clock. Alfred Richardson chapter president announces a short session for important business only no dinner will be served all members requested to be present.
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Welsonville
Hocking Valley
Charles Walker
Sunday Creek Coal Co
Peoples Bank
Nelsonville
Alfred Richardson
Nelsonville Personal News Highlights and Army Discharges
Local notes record visitors for Charles DeWees family of Deanville including guests from Columbus and Midlport. Carl Cable, son of Ed Cable, has received an honorable discharge after service in the ETO and returns home. Ted Crane reports his safe arrival in the States after two years in the Southwest Pacific. Mrs. James Francis returns from Merrill, Mich., due to granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Haskins illness. Charles L. Davis marks his 85th birthday at 49% West Columbus Street with friends and pensioners in attendance.
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Charles DeWees
Deanville
John Werner
John L
Middleport
Foster De‘Wees
Lawrence De‘Wees
Floyd de Wees
Columbus
Poyt
Carl Cable
Ed Cable
ETO
Army
Ted Crane
Everett Crane
States
Southwest Pacific
James Francis
Merrill, Mich
Elizabeth Ann Haskins
Charles L. Davis
Columbus St
Nelsonville
Davis
Haydenville Veterans Return Home for Christmas
Local veterans and families share Christmas at Haydenville homes. Listed are F I-c LeRoy Crothers from Virginia Beach and CM. 2-c William Moore among others returning on furlough, with notes on several visits and greetings between residents and relatives across Ohio towns including Columbus Lancaster Nelsonville and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville
LeRoy Crothers
Virginia Beach
William Moore
Leslie Grubb
Calvin Pollock
Scotts Field
Gerald Miller
North Carolina
Homer Carter
Ray Carter
California
Clarence Angle
George Redd
Lancaster
C. H. Patton
Harve Angle
Paul Angie
Thomas Porter
Columbus
Elsie Marsh
John Hoopr
Jean Marsh
Hooper Home
D. C
William Mihalik
Pontiac
Mich
A. L. Dabritz
Jean
Athens
Newton Filley
Delaware
Sylvia McMaster
Gertrude Ginther
John Bridge
Murray City
John Clouston
C. H. Maffin
Nelsonville
A. Z. Skiver
Arletta Goltkee
John Blake
Greendale
James Skiver
Logan
Denver Thompson
Kate Fisher
Mary. Logan
Henry Ohlinger
Fisher Funeral to Be Held Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher, who died Tuesday at her home in Murray City, will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Methodist Church in Murray City. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. Widow of Phillip Fisher, she had lived in Murray City for 60 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Elizabeth Fisher
Murray City
Methodist
Greenlawn
Phillip Fisher
W. M. George
First Methodist Church
Stout Funeral Home
New Officers Chosen in Dover Church of Christ
CHAUNCEY The following officers were elected in the Church of Christ Sunday School Chauncey for the year 1948 Superintendent Andrew Simpkins assistants Albert Jackson and Dan Johnson primary superintendent Eva Benedum and assistant Dorothy Daugherty cradle roll supt Mrs Bessie Johnston and assistant Mrs Bessie Whaley secretary Jeanette Blackford assistant Shirley Thomas treasurer Thelma Brooking librarian Mrs Dorothy Stalder pianist Christine Brown and assistant Louis Ann Shafer Committee on nominations included Mrs Pearl Henry Mrs Marcia Johnson and Miss Ruth Fiske
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Chauncey
Church of Christ
Andriew Simpkins
Albert Jackson
Dan
Johnson
Eva Benedum
Dorothy Daugherty
Bessie |Johnston
Besssie Whaley
Jeanette Blackford
Shirley Thomas
Thelma Brooking
Dorothy Stalder
Christine Brown
Louis Ann Shafer
Pearl Henry
Marcia Johnson
Ruth Fiske
Mrs Elizabeth Ferrel Hosts Holiday Party at Chauncey
Mrs Elizabeth Ferrel of High Street Chauncey entertained a group of guests including Mr and Mrs James Brooks Tren ton Mich Jr and Mrs W E DeCamp and son Richard South Bend Ind Miss Helen Ferrel and fiancé Lynn Weibery Dayton Mr and Mrs Glenn McDonald Jai Jouster Mr and Mrs Hollis Cunningham and children Chauncey Mr and Mrs Kenneth Benedum Chauncey and Charles and Adrian Benedum Lower Plains The same group visited at the McDonald home in Glouster and the following day at the Harris Cunningham home Lexington Ave Chauncey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Elizabeth Ferrel
High St
James Brooks
Trenton
Mich
W. E. DeCamp
Richard
South Bend
Ind
Helen Ferrel
Lynn Weibery
Day ‘Ton
Glenn McDonald
Jai Jouster
Hollis Cunningham
Kenneth Benedum
Charles
Adrian Benedum
Lower Plains
Glenn McDonald l
Glouster
Harris Cunningham
Lexington Ave
Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes
Chauncey residents and visitors share holiday greetings and family visits. Opal Ferrel of Pontiac and C W Ferrel host in Chauncey with Thomas Dew and family. Geraldine and Marilyn Parry of Dayton visit grandparents B F Ferrer. Hubert Coulson of Zanesville and Edith Coulson visit High Street. Viola Davis and Ella Ogg of Columbus spend Christmas with Anna Shields and Benby Ogg. Ben Ferrel's condition improves at home after illness. Frank Kirkendall visits Nelsonville to see Etha Katzenbach, ill. Harold Blower and family of Millfield visit relatives near Bishopville. Isabelle Courtney travels to Toledo for New Year’s with Myrtle Wilcox in Sylvania.
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Chauncey
Opal Ferrel
Pontiac
Mich
C. W. Ferrel
Thomas Dew
High St
Geraldine
Marilyn Parry
Dayton
B. F. Ferrer
High
M Hubert. Coulson
Zanesville
Chauncey Sun
Edith Coulson
High Sf
Viola Davis
Nelsonville
Etha Katzenbach
Harold Blower
Millfield
Thomas Blower
Bishop While
British Reports Claim Hitler’s Death Proof Emerges
In Herford Germany British dispatches relay a full account alleging proof of Hitler’s death following alleged escape efforts. The reports summarize the pursuit narrative and key indications from Allied intelligence about the fate of the Nazi leader.
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Herford
Germany
Wharton Reported Better After Illness in London
British intelligence said E C Wharton improved after illness and that sources confirm Nazi leader Hitler died in his bunker. The report cites witnesses and a daughter statement, noting Wharton and family later spent winter in Louisiana with their son Lloyd Wharton. The account mentions Wharton’s former merchant role and ongoing recovery.
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Elec Giessen
Ehate Jer
Berlin
Chauncey
E. C
Wharton
Hitler
D. W. Henry
Mrs. Wharton
Louisiana
Two Families Mark Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney and their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Adkins Esther McKinney Lancaster marked their wedding anniversaries on Christmas Eve with a turkey dinner at Paul McKinney's home in Lancaster. Attendees included Zelda Mae McKinney James and Rose Adkins Paulette McKinney and other relatives. On Christmas Day the group shared dinner at George Adkins home.
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Chauncey
Andrew McKinney
Near
George Adkins
Esther McKinney
Lancaster
Paul McKinney
Zelda Mae
John
James
Rose
Paulette
Shade Social And Personal Echoes Of Christmas Visits
Shade Social notes list local residents with holiday visits and family gatherings. Pearl Wallace, Kate Sinclair, Louese Fulton, J M Chappel, George Malloy, Jackie Malloy, Charles Sargent and family visit relatives, with a car wreck near McArthur delaying return. Mrs Sargent’s sister Mee Coen joins. Oris Davis is recovering from illness.
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Shade
Pearl Wallace
Leonard Wallace
Chesterhill
Kate Sinclair
Thomas Cook
Evelyn
Pomeroy
Louese Fulton
Lancaster
George Fulton
Phylis Fulton
J. M. Chappel
Robert Bobo
George Malloy
Jackie
Chauncey
Athens
Charles Sargent
Texas
Shome
Frank Sargent
McArthur
Mrs Adkins Returns Home From Hospital Checkup
Mrs Josie Adkins of near Chauncey returned home Saturday from Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta where she went the previous Thursday for a checkup after a recent surgery. She is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Josie Adkins
Osteopathic Hospital
Marietta
Plan Prayer Meeting at Morristown Church
CHAUNCEY Weekly cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be Thursday at 7 pm in the home of Mrs. Andrew McKinney. ADKINS VISIT PARENTS CHAUNCEY Mr. and Mrs. George Adkins and children of Lancaster spent the week end here guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McKinney and Mrs. Tosie Adkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Morristown
Holiness Church
Andrew McKinney
Adkins
George Adkins
Lancaster
Tosie Adkins
Course in Cooking to Be Featured in Nelsonville
Beginning Monday January 14 Miss Betty Newton directs an eight week course for members of the community. The class will meet each Monday night at seven o clock in the Tri Psi apartment on West Washington Street.
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Nelsonville
Betty Newton
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Tri Psi
W. Washington St
Reedsville Couples Share Holiday Visits and News
Reedsville notices list Christmas visits by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Connolly and family, C. E. Humphrey group, Ernest Barton and relatives, and many others to Ohio, Indiana, and Florida. Rex Argabrite returns with Navy separation papers. Jimmie Cowdery and Eugene Wilson visit Rittman. Miss Clarabel Barnett and Wilmer Knight wed at Parkersburg United Brethren parsonage.
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Reedsville
Joseph Connolly
A. M. Connolly
Marks
Henry Schuler
London
C. E. Humphrey
Ernest Barton
Marietta
George Smith
Pfc
Robert Lee
Barton
Europe
Lou Stansbury
J. B. Torrence
Indianapolis
A. C. Stewart
Alice Houhstrom
Toledo
St. Petersburg
Fla
Arthur Hetzer
Jimmie
Marion Hetzer
Mary Alice Hetzer
Buckingport
A. A
Columbus
Ruth Barthelmas
Yvonne
Nile Barnett
Coolville
Wilmer ‘Knight
Parkersburg
C. A. Barnett
Rex Argubrite
Navy
Great Lakes
Pacific
San Diego
Calif
Saipan
Russell Argabrite
Pearl Harbor
Russell
California
Okinnawa
Argabrite
Beaumont
Texas
C. Ve Buckley
Robert Mixer
Lee Wallace
Clarabel Barnett
Wilmer D. Knight
Laura E. Knight
Henry H. Knight
Washington
W. Va
First United Brethren Church
R. N. Shaffer
Knight
Mountain State College of
Parkers‘burg
The
Corning Glass Co
Wood County
Washington, W. Va
Chas Grimm Dies Tuesday At Buchtel
Charles Grimm 86 longtime Buchtel Nelsonville blacksmith died at home after a 10 day bed illness. Born in Cincinnati 1859 he moved with family to Athens County aged six. Survived by six children and widow Mary Ida McKee. Funeral services to be conducted locally.
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Nelsonville
Charles Grimm
Buchtel
Grimm
John Grimm
Germany
Cincinnati
Athens County
Stewart
Mary Ida McKee
Christian Science Church
Lancaster
C. L. Grimm
Detroit
Maude S. Guth
Official Board To Meet This Evening
Nelsonville church officials gather for a 7pm meeting at First Methodist Church. Trustees, stewards and presidents of church organizations are urged to attend.
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Nelsonville
First Methodist Church
First New Year Wedding In Nelsonville
Rev J L Evans officiated the single ring ceremony uniting Harry Jonas and Irene McGurth of Murray City at 12:05 AM New Year’s Day at the Presbyterian manse Nelsonville. The couple will reside in Murray City. The marriage was the first in Nelsonville and possibly Athens County for the year.
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Nelsonville
J. L. Evans
Harry Jonas
Irene MecGurth
Murray City
Jonas
Athens County
Culp Rites Will Be Held Thursday
Funeral services for Charles Culp who died Monday will be held Thursday at 2 PM at Warren Funeral Home. The Rev L H Evans of the Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be at the Culp Cemetery Buchel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Charles Culp
Warren Funeral Home
L. H. Evans
Church of Christ
Culp
Buchel
MTC Club Meets At Bland Home
Mrs. Bessie Bland hosted the M C T Club at her Nelsonville home on Friday evening. After a brief business meeting electing new officers, members enjoyed a pot luck meal and social time.
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MTC Club
Bland
Nelsonville
Bessie Bland
M.C.T. Club
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Bank Building
Athens Messenger
Valley Engineers
N. Y
Pulmetor
Grace Taischoltz Skully
New York City
Eastern Air Lines
LaGuardia
Flushing Bay
Dover
Simpkins
Chauncey District
Isabelle Courtney
Myrtle Wilcox
Sylvania
E. C. Wharton
Ness
Mrs. Adkins
Tad's Bar
Carbondale
Kimberly Road
National Brands Sales Corp
Chicago, Ill
U. S
UNO
New York Dock
Tom Connally
Arthur Vandenberg
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Franklin D. Roosevelt
NEA
Chas. Grimm
Bellans Brinks
Sitty
James H. Wilson
Nelsonville Citizens Bank Bldg
Regina
Watkins St
Tel
Wilson's
Cretonnes
Poplins
Chauncey, Ohio
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