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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1946

Page

11

Nelsonville City Finances Reported for 1945

The Nelsonville city auditor reports total balances across departments at 49 869 10 on Dec 31 1945 with year end receipts 11828 50 and disbursements 108 763 96. General fund end balance rose to 13 125 50 from 3 699 77. Electric light plant held 21 260 48 at year end with receipts 42 853 22 and disbursements 42 145 10.

Nelsonville Helen DeVore Water Department Millfield Ohio Sadie Erasston Sadie McDane John W. Bol Herttorner Sarz

Aged Widow Delilah Chapman Dies in Nelsonville

Mrs Delilah J Chapman 87 widow of George Chapman died Sunday at 32 Fort St Nelsonville after a nine month illness. She was born near Zaleski and lived most of her life in Nelsonville raising her family. Surviving are three daughters Anna Blanche Wells Athens Myra Rider Nelsonville and one son Charles S Chapman Columbus. several Thorn relatives. five granddaughters three grandsons four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews including Dave Thorn of Carbon Hill. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 pm at Warren Funeral Home with burial at Green Lawn.

Nelsonville Delilah J Chapman George Chapman Fort St Zaleski Anna Chapman Blanche Wells Athens Myra Rider G. Chapman Columbus Fannie Thorn Sarah Thorn Frank Thorn Carbon Hil C. L. Thorn Granville Ohio Dave Thorn Carbon Hill Charles S Warren Funeral Home Greanlawn

Golden Wedding Observed on Christmas in Murray City

Mr and Mrs Matt Thom Murray City celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Christmas Day with a family dinner and open house. Attending were daughter Mrs Ray Palmer and granddaughter Donna Lou Palmer of Detroit, Wahler Hill family, Hilly Thomas, granddaughter Mrs Harry Comstock of Akron, and sister Bess Frazee. A son Farrell Thomas had died years earlier. A large gold tree with 50 yellow rose buds marked the occasion. The couple were married at Capt and Mrs William Ryan home in Logan by Rev J F Williams of the Logan Methodist Church. They live in Murray City and received many gifts and cards.

Murray City Matt Thom Insir Ray Palmer Donna Lou Palmer Detrnit Wahler Hill Hilly Thomas Harry Comstock Akron Bess Frazee Thomas Farrell Thomas William Ryan Logan J. F. Williams Logan Methodist Church

Keeton Family Telegram Announces Soldier’s Arrival

Sgt. Bill Keeton is set to arrive in the States on January 11 after three years in the Army, with two spent in the Pacific theater. The message was received by Mr. and Mrs. William Keeton as they await his homecoming.

ORIEL William Keeton Irsom Bill Keeton Saturda States Sgt Keeton Paci

Elks Schedule Social After Tuesday Meeting

Elks lodge announces a lunch and social session to follow the regular meeting Tuesday evening January 15 in Nelsonville. Exalted Ruler Vern Coakley urges all members to attend.

Nelsonville the Elks Vern Coakley Culer

Fire Department Responds Twice Near Week End

ELSONVILLE The fire department made two runs at the weekend responding to local calls. Chief Dana Winden reported an automobile fire on W Franklin Street last night. Sunday morning the force was called to the Steamboat Filling Station at East City Limits where a slave threatened from a gasoline stove in a house trailer. Both blazes were extinguished with minor damage.

Elsonville Dana Winden W. Franklin St. Stuer East City Limits

Mayor’s Weekend Court Handles Intoxication and Quarrel Cases

In Nelsonville, Mayor Oral Daugherty’s court dealt with five intoxication complaints and one quarrel case. Fines totaled 25 dollars plus costs. four fines were paid, two cases jailed pending payment arrangements, and several defendants pleaded innocent or were arraigned over the weekend.

Lsonville Oral Daugherty EN Meyers Columbus Margaret Alevers Quar John Colman Dorr William Brute Carbondale Onie Russell Nelsonville Bruce Russell Colman Dames Wood Harper St Gilbert Adams Kimberly Daugherty

Nelsonville Guild and Loyal Workers Class Meet Tuesday

Methodist Guild will meet with Mrs Malvern Wilson and Mrs Howard Raine hosting Tuesday evening January 15 with devotions by Blanche Moorehead and social hour led by Mrs Bernard Inman. Loyal Workers Class 11 meets January 15 at Mrs Margaret Riley’s home with devotions by Emily McMananas and program by Bessie Warehime. Nelsonville personals note Mr and Mrs John V Wood visiting Columbus with son Harris Wood and family.

Workers Class No. 11 Margaret Riley Emily McMananas Bessie Warehime Nelsonville John V. Wood Columbus Harris Wood

Buchtel PTA Sets Evening Meeting at School Gym

BUCHTEL The regular month meeting of the Buchtel P T A was held at the school gymnasium Monday evening January 14 at Tata'eloek A community fair has been planned for this meeting All members and interested citizens are urged to attend.

Buchtel Buchtel P.T.A Tata'eloek

McAllister Golden Wedding Observed At The Plains

Mr and Mrs Robert McAllister celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a turkey dinner at home. They married January 8 thirty five years ago and have five children and thirteen grandchildren. Attending were John and family Gwendolyn Lyons and others from Canton Columbus Stockport Athens Ashland and more with Virgil and two grandsons away serving.

the Plains Robert McAllister McaAlli John McAllister Robert Richard Larry David George Kisher Gwendolyn Canton Frances Lyons Marton Paul Blind Stockport Maude Campbell Mary Columbus Richard Repma Athens Virgil Ashland Jack McAllister Ralph Roger Stewart Charles McAllister Wilmington N. C South Pacific

Ohio Gas to Build Two New Lines in Ohio

Ohio Gas Company plans two pipelines from the Ohio River to Cleveland and Northeast Ohio to increase capacity by about 113,000,000 cubic feet. Construction is estimated at 35,000,000 dollars and expected to be completed by autumn.

Ohio Gas Company Cleveland Cleve*land Ohio Ohio River East Ohio Gas Company

Logan Social Notes Highlight Club Gatherings and DAR Meeting

Logan social notes recap hostesses and gatherings at North Street homes. Cosmopolitan Club activities include February hostess reveal and reviews, with two special guests enjoying the program. DAR Worthing Chapter meets at Mrs. Wolfe's home with talks on American charity and national defense. Zion Lakes Aid discusses Love theme with readings and prayers led by members.

DAR Anthony Toerner C. E. Allen Marcus Kerr George Hengst M. B. Iles Ruth Heft Jessie Mc, Manigal Minelte McCray AID Society John Lift North St Wesley Cannon Zion Lakes

Funeral Rites Held For Hiram Vandagriff

Funeral services were held in South Bloomingville for Hiram Vandagriff who died Friday at his daughter Leona Whalen's home in Toledo. Surviving are his wife, seven daughters, a son, a brother, and several grandchildren. Burial was at Adelphi.

Logan South Bloomingville Hiram Vandagriff Leona Whalen Toledo Etta Hart Front St Edward Fanfagriff Circleville Adelphi

Logan Girl Scouts Hold Friday Meeting

Logan Girl Scout Troop 3 met Friday afternoon to discuss future projects and achievements for badges. Leona Mack presided, Janet Lou Norris and Mary Francis Conkle picked up nibble box for next meet.

Jerinie Jo Gano Sally Ford Marjorie Wells Leona Leola Mack Jean Haas Jean Woodard

Hold Young Rites This Afternoon

Funeral services for John L. Young who died Friday at St Francis Hospital Columbus were held this afternoon at 1 pm at the Woodard Funeral Chapel with Rev C W Swengel officiating. Burial followed at Athens Cemetery by Woodard.

Logan John L. Young St. Francis Hospital Columbus Woodard C. W. Swengel Methodist Church Athens

Sigma Chi Fraternity Holds January Meeting at Home

The Sigma Chi Fraternity gathered for a January meeting at a member's Third Street home. Attendees included Anthony Stroup, Arthur Gasser, Ross Adcock, Carl and Ernie Price, and Harold Cruise. Refreshments followed the business session.

Logan—Laven Sigma Chi Third St Anthony Stroup Arthur Gasser Ross Adcock Carl and Ernie Price Harold Cruise

Car Damaged in Logan Fire on Zanesville Avenue

A car owned by Bill King caught fire Sunday afternoon at 4 45 on Zanesville Avenue in Logan. Fire department damage estimate stands at 125 dollars. Marvin Pierce of New Straitsville was treated at Gibbons Hospital Logan. Mr Lioxrd Eveland of Laurelville discharged after treatment.

Logan Zanesville Ave Bill King Marvin Pierce New Straitsville Gibbons Hospital Lagan Lioxrd Eveland Laurelville

Polio Campaign Kicks Off in Hocking County

Logan announces the infantile paralysis campaign for Hocking County begins today under chair Carl Blosser and runs through January. Local schools urged to help with drive. Fifty percent of proceeds stay in county and aid available from the National Foundation Fund if disasters or epidemics occur. Three people in the county are currently helped by the local fund. Committee includes Miss Wilhelmine Deissele, R. B. Perkins, Carl Harsh and Dr. H. V. Southard.

R. B. Perkins Carl Harsh H. V. Southard

Legionnaire Initiates 60 at Logan Post Peace Meeting

Logan American Legion Post No 78 held a mass initiation at the High School auditorium Sunday at 2 30 with sixty candidates administered the obligations of membership Lancaster degree team conducted the ceremony after which Williams past commander of the Ohio department spoke on peace and Legion duties He praised the degree team and noted the organization’s accomplishments Joe Schrader led the post with Commander Williams addressing attendees.

Logan Logan American Legion Lancaster Williams Dept. of Ohio Oak Hill Legion Fred Ours Joe Schrader

Miss Spencer Weds Soldier in Logan Church

Miss Dean Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Spencer of N Straitsville and Lt Sergeant Charles Everett son of Mrs Bertha Everett of Corning were married in a Logan United Brethren Church ceremony read by Rev A N Grueser on Saturday January 12. The bride wore a white wool street length dress with black accessories and red rose corsage. Mothers of the couple wore printed jersey frocks with pink and white carnations and sweet peas. The bride, a Murray City High School graduate, and the groom on furlough from the Army have a 42 month Pacific service with five Battle Stars and four presidential citations. A dinner will be served January 20 at the bride’s home. They will reside in Shawnee after discharge.

Logan A. N. Grueser United Brethren Church Dean’ Spencer Melvin Spencer Straitsville R.F.D Charles Everett Bertha Everett Corning Spencer Everett Murray City Army Pacific Shawnee

Fox resigns as Logan Daily News bookkeeper for International Carbon

Stella Fox left the Logan Daily News to assume bookkeeping duties at the International Carbon Company on Second Street this morning. Katty Jo Dobison will replace her at the Daily News. Earl Jefferies was arraigned in Mayor Weltner's court on intoxication and disorderly conduct and fined $5 and costs.

Logan Stella Fox Logan Daily News International Carbon Company E. Second Street The Daily News Katty Jo Dobison Logan—Fearl Jefferies Union Furnace Weltner

Enterprise Institute To Start Monday

Logan Maurice S Lafuze of Liberty Ind will be the speaker when the Enterprise Farmers Institute opens this evening at 730 PM Mr Lafuze is a practical farmer was a member of the Intercollegiate Champion Livestock Judging Team in 1936 and was commissioned second lieutenant in the Field Artillery in France in the first World War The program includes other speakers Mrs Byron Grimes Delaware and Harold Nihizer Jr chaired by Oscar Blum with Mrs Kenneth Risch secretary and treasurer and several school and 4 H groups participating A basket dinner will be served at noon with programs by school children in the afternoon and talks on topics including Farm Food Shop and 1846 county fair ports and prize awards.

Logan Maurice S. Lafuze Liberty Ind Enterprise Farmers’ Institute Lafuze France Byron Grimes Delaware Farm Bureau Board Rural Women's Club Farm Bureau Advisory Council County Children Helen Evans Grimes Ann Clark Clarence Salts Fred Powell Smoot

Hocking County to advertise for bids on farm tractor

At the Friday meeting of the Hocking County Commissioners the clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for a farm tractor for the Hocking County Home. Buell Ehby was awarded the contract to redecorate the common pleas court room and the office of Judge Rhea Pettit Bangert in the courthouse. The commissioners also made their monthly visit to the home this week.

Logan Hocking County Commissioners Hocking Buell Ehby Common Pleas Rhea Pettit Bangert

Kiwanis Meeting Plans 31st Anniversary Program

Logan Ralph Walker chairs Tuesday Kiwanis gathering at Parochial School Hall at six o'clock to mark Kiwanis International’s 31st anniversary. Union Furnace Glee Club provides music as President Samuel H Ditlon leads a program featuring International President Hamilton Holt’s message and officer activities.

Radioman Bryan Assigned to Shumaker Calif Station

Logan Radioman Robert C. Bryan, who returned from 30 days leave with parents Mr and Mrs C H Bryan of Second Street, is assigned to Shumaker California. He has served three years with 19 months overseas. The Bryans also announce another son Sir Harold Bryan arriving in the states from Saipan.

Logan T c Robert Co. Bryan Columbus C. H. Bryan Second St Shumaker Calif Bryan Sir Harold Bryan Saipan

Vicks Vaporub Promises Cold Relief At Bedtime

This remedy story touts Vicks VapoRub as the best home treatment for colds. Rub on throat chest and back at night to penetrate upper bronchial tubes soothe surfaces and encourage restful sleep with prolonged action.

VapoRub

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