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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1949

Page

3

Length of Hercules moth spans eight to eleven inches

The Hercules moth shows a wingspan from eight to eleven inches, marking a sizable specimen within its species. This range reflects typical adult dimensions observed in this moth.

Birthday Observed for Sandra Kay Hall

Mrs Roy Hall hosted a Tuesday evening party with assistance from Mr Willard Brown and Mrs Robert DeLong for Sandra Kay Hall sixth birthday. Guests included David Brews Timmy Williams Billy Wright Billy Lowry Mikie Dean Shane Kelly Johnny Bob Wend Butch and Bunny Gardner Larry and Linda Loudner Janie and Alice Herrold Carroll and Sandra Landis Ruth Ann and Nancy Nixon Lois and Ellen Thompson Anita Jo Hall Cathie McDaniel Faye Stumbo Ruth Ann Tolliver and Phyliss Ann Hall.

Roy Hall Willard Brown Robert DeLong Sandra Kay David Brews Timmy Williams Billy Wright Billy Lowry Mikie Dean Shane Kelly Johnny Bob Wend Butch Bunny Gardner Larry Linda Loudner Janie Alice Herrold Carroll Sandra Landis Ruth Ann

Walter Young 68 Dies in Middleport

Walter Young 68 of South Third Street Middleport died early Thursday evening at Meigs General Hospital two hours after admission. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mia and Adeltha Snell Terre Haute Ind and Ona Welshbinng three granddaughters two brothers Alvin and Pete of Charleston W V and one sister Lottie Bursett Richmond Va Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p m at Chase Funeral Home Rutland with burial in Nelson Cemetery.

Middleport Walter Young S. Third St Meigs Generals Hospital Mia Adeltha Snell Terre Haute Ind Ona Welshbinng Gloria Bachus Virginia Marks Ona Roth Cincinnati Alvin and Pete Charleston W. Va Lottie Bursett Richmond Virginia Chase Funeral Home Rutland Nelson Cemetery

Nelsonville imposes 30 day dog quarantine countywide

Nelsonville officials order a 30 day dog quarantine after a rabies outbreak linked to a rabid fox. A dog owner was bitten and a neighbor injured while attempting to separate the animals. Officials warn at large dogs will be disposed of if the state lab confirms rabies.

Nelsonville Hocking County Ralph Weymiller Madison St Harry Gibson Fred Coakley Adams St Robert Eddy Everett Hewlett Athens State Laboratory Ora! Daugherty

Nelsonville Eagles District Meeting Speaker Named

M. W. Wiley of Bellaire will speak at the Eagles Club Nelsonville district meeting and initiation on Sunday at 2 30 p m. Refreshments will follow.

Nelsonville Club Eagles Nelsonville M. W. Wiley Bellaire State Eagles’ Organization Department Eagles Club

North transfers to Columbian School in Washington DC

Robert North son of Mr and Mrs D A North has transferred from the University of Cincinnati to the Columbian School in Washington DC He departed for Washington last Saturday.

Nelsonville Robert North D. A. North University of Cincinnati Columbian School Washington DD. C

Pushmi Pullyu and the Two Heads Within Us

In this Everyday Religion column, Don D. Tullis compares Doctor Dolittle’s two headed Pushmi Pullyu to human dual personalities. He argues the two egos inside a person shape decisions and daily behavior, urging the better self to govern head heart and hand with divine guidance.

Don D. Tullis Hugh Loftings Doctor Dolittle Africa Cleveland Pushmi Pullyu Waterloo Gettysburg Marne Bulge Ginger Pushmi Pullya

OU Players Offer Novelty Program At Nelsonville

Nelsonville Ohio University players presented a novelty dancing and tumbler program at the high school assembly on Wednesday afternoon. The show featured a piano solo by a member and was sponsored by the Student Council. Jim Cope acted as master of ceremonies with Jody Shafer leading colors and flags, Marilyn Morris and Nancy Hutchins handling the flag procession, and Marilyn Morris leading the pledge alongside scripture reading and prayer by Jane Herbert. The closing rite included the school pledge led by Jim Cope.

Nelsonville Ohio University Players Jim Cope Jody Shafer Marilyn Morris Nancy Hutchins Jane Herbert

McKibben Heads to Key West Station for Two Years

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hall hosted Mrs. Hall’s brother C. S. C. H. R. McKibben and Mrs. McKibben of New London Conn. He proceeds to a new station at Key West Fla for two years. His wife will join after visiting her mother in Sanford N C.

Nelsonville Roy Hall Hall

Nelsonville church services and meetings schedule

Multiple denominations in Nelsonville list weekly services and events including Fort and Short J A Long ministries Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am sermon Foundations of Prayer Young people 6 pm vesper songs 7 pm midweek service Wednesday 6 pm and annual congregational meeting Epiphany Episcopal First Baptist Pilgrim Holiness Nazarene Presbyterian and Dorr Run and Dorrville Center hold various services sermons and meetings with pastors listed including Rev Lloyd Evans and rector Rollin S Polk Jr. March 16 27 10 day meeting announced.

Fort and Short J. A. Long L. A. Griffith God Board of Education Curt Davis Woman's Auxiliary Kenneth Orwiler Robert Vance Worthington First Baptist B. J. Hall Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Simpson Young Peoples’ Meeting T. H. Arnott NYPS First Presbyterian Lloyd Evans Westminster Fellowship Dorr John Lloyd Evans Dorr Run Dornville Community Center

Christmas Visits Across Town Highlight Local Families

Holiday guests traveled among Crown City families including Hall Johnson Brumfield and Rankins. Visitors from San Antonio Huntington Point Pleasant and Dayton joined local residents. Funeral services for Mrs Henderson Athalia were held December 26 with surviving daughter Mrs Wilbert Sims noted.

Crown City William Hall John Holston Carl Hall San Antonio Tex George Johnson Point Pleasant Gerald Hall Bluefield W. Va Lola Hall Huntington Gid Brumfield Everett Stanley Proctorville Glenn Soles Lester Soles Bidwell Rolland Rose Lithopolis Willia Rose Charles Martin Dayton L. V. Caldwell Paul Donald Capper Mary Scaggs Vinton Rankin Edward Corbin Ironton Mae Seamonds Elias Rucker Lanier Doughman Dwight Stevie Stevers Kathryn Rankin Loral Callicoat Virgil Martin Bernard Stevens Chris Henderson Athalia Wilbert Sims

Essay Contest Is Sponsored in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the VFW Auxiliary with a national program sponsors an essay contest in city schools. The title is My Part in America's Future and the top three papers win local prizes of 15, 10, and 5 dollars. Fourteen members attended the first auxiliary meeting of the new year.

Nelsonville VFW National Auxiliary VFW Club America

Christmas visits fill homes across the Lottridge area

Mrs. C L Davis and Mrs. Max Swindler hosted recent guests from Henderson and Athens. Families including the Allens, Blakes, Gastons, Archers, Warners and many others shared Christmas visits, while several hosted relatives and friends from Parkersburg, Akron, Dayton and Lexington. Local hospitality highlighted by multiple household reunions.

Christmas Guests Gather in New Straitsville

Mr and Mrs W E Bell hosted Christmas guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Bell of Murray City as well as Mr and Mrs Charles Webb Lou Donley and the Sayres. Fire damaged the Browns Christmas tree injuring Bill Brown while furniture and gifts were ruined.

New Straitsville W. E. Bell Robert Bell Murray City Bell Charles Webb Lou Donley Helen Sayre Richard Sayre George Pierce Columbus J. F. Switzer Raymond Ruscoe Ira Ruscoe Nelsonville Doris Dishon Ohio University Edna Waldie Floyd Campbell Worthington Bill Brown Milton Campbell Fred Junior U. S. Navy Port Columbus Judy Bell Bill Bell Janice Martin Kenny Martin Roy Arbell Ruth Bell

Funeral notices from Birkimer and Christmas gatherings listed

Among those who called at the Birkimer funeral home in New Lexington and attended services for Solomon Goodman of Long Beach California were Bernard Hodgson Lloyd MecAtor Alice Tharp Joan Hazel Tharp Ida Dennis Florence Hines Lena Stallsmith Walter Dennis R W Miller B O Fitzer John Powell and Fred Sheline. Mr and Mrs William Brock of Buckingham and Birge Jaynes of Shawnee were Christmas guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Essex and Marsha and Larry. Violet Essex learned her sister Mrs Leonard Durbin of Columbus injured her arm in a fall. Lance Hodgson and family moved to their new home with Mrs Glenna Williams.

William Brock Buckingham Birge Jaynes Shawnee Arthur Essex Marsha Larry Violet Essex Leonard Durbin Columbus Lance Hodgson Glenna Williams

West Columbia Social Notes Include Visits and New Home

Dan Harrison from Clifton visited Ben O Roush of West Columbia. Mr and Mrs Arthur Kerwood occupy their new home. Mrs Ray Brumbly of Point Pleasant visited Mr and Mrs William Young. Mrs William Russell was a recent visitor in Point Pleasant. Mr and Mrs Hoy Roush visited Mr and Mrs James Lee. Visitors of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Coleman were Mrs Coleman s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Pard Hudson of Point Pleasant, Mrs Madeline Neutzling visited Mrs Lawrence Russell. Nolan Saxon was a business caller in Point Pleasant, Eugene Terry and son Keith were recent visitors here. Delbert Stover of Point Pleasant stopped at West Columbia to conduct business. Helen E Roush.

West Columbia Dan Harrison Clifton Ben O. Roush Arthur Kerwood Ray Brumbly Point Pleasant William Young William Russell Hoy Roush James Lee Lawrence Coleman Coleman Pard Hudson Madeline Neutzling Lawrence Russell Nolan Saxon Eugene Terry Keith Delbert Stover Helen E. Roush

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