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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1950
Page
14
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Expressions of gratitude from the Fleming and Baker families for kindness shown after the death of their wife and mother Edna Lee. Thanks extend to the Glouster Methodist Church Urbancrest neighbors Ohio University employees pallbearers singers those who sent flowers and cash donations and funeral homes.
Logan city officials weighed shifting pool and tennis courts from the school system to recreation commission for one dollar annually. They discussed parking limits on N Spring and Market streets, a 14‑foot diagonal parking rule, overtime tickets at five cents, and a go‑ahead on a Goose Creek railing project. The council also approved bids for gasoline supply and studied buying the city dump for 600 dollars from Hocking Valley Brick Co.
A Hollister Bible study gathered at Cecil Dew's home with nine members present. Lunch served to Delphie White, Freda Vess, Mary Post, Seba Post, Carrie Zarley, Ida Dew, Reece and Cecil Dew, and Alvin Thompson. Visitors included Tewpie McGee returning from Fos tora, and Alvin and Harry Alberts visiting Murray City and Marion residents. A cottage prayer meeting was held January 20 at Rev Leona Thompson's home with Lena Thompson.
A Kenova driver Chester Hayton was cited for reckless operation after a late evening crash on Route 42 near Apple Grove. Dr. Walter S. Davis the Gallipolis veterinarian was returning from a call when his auto was struck. Sheriff F A Morrison and Deputy T L Morrison said they would file charges. no injuries reported.
J. F. J. Clark of Vinton aged 71, a retired leader in Negro educational work and longtime Garnet High School principal in Charleston, West Virginia, died at home. He taught 34 years at Garnet, chaired the West Virginia State Teachers Association treasurer for 20 years, and is survived by his wife and five children, including physicians and students at Howard University and USC.
Funeral services for Mrs. Reba McDermitt Martin will be held Thursday at 10 30 a m at Chapman funeral home with Rev. Paul Darulla officiating. She is survived by a sister in Chattanooga Tennessee and five brothers in Texas Tennessee and Iowa.
Funeral services for William S. Spencer of Syracuse will be held Friday at 2 30 p m at the Ewing funeral home. Burial will follow in Gilmore Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.
Poston Poston Rob ert Fouty visited his sister in Nelsonville. A dance was held at the Poston School house Thursday night Jan 19. The Ladies Club met Jan 20 with plans for a January birthday potluck. Several locals attended UMW conventions and visits across Chauncey The Plains Mansfield Zanesville Athens and Athens area.
C P G Musgrave a well known Point Pleasant resident has been ill for three weeks at his home 1102 Vi and St He is listed in local society notices with no further medical details provided.
Mayford L. Cook of Coolville made the Ohio State University College of Commerce honor roll for high grades in the autumn quarter as reported by the university.
The annual Logan Farmers Institute opens at 7 30 p m in Pocahontas hall with Claude Harsh as president. Mrs Scott Milligan and Rev W H Stauffer speak and Mrs J G Cole leads group singing as programs continue through Thursday with special school shows and a noon basket dinner.
In Logan, work on cutting an outlet into the dam impounding Lake Logan was expected to begin today after a delay from Tuesday. A clam-shell digger would start, the mobilization postponed by a breakdown of a transport vehicle. Heavy rains raised waters near the spillway and slowed drainage through the 24 inch tile.
Dr J W McGonagle will open optometry offices in Lancaster after studying at Xavier University Ohio University and Northern Illinois College of Optometry. Perry County notes report scarlet fever cases three in number and rising dog licenses. County guard praised for excellent field training. Davis Scott seeks Perry County commissioner nomination. Census work set to start April 1 1950 in Perry and surrounding counties.
Members of Morse Chapel WSCS sewed carpet rags while Rev. Covert spoke. A surprise 88th birthday party honored Mrs. Gid Roush with family in East Letart. Several residents and families from Racine and Gal lipolis visited, and hospital and illness updates are included.
The executive committee of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will convene at 7 30 p.m. Thursday at the residence of Robert Lee White. Rev Rollin S Polk Jr, minister in charge, announced the meeting details.
Poultry prices list heavy broilers fryers roasters hens and stags with varied weights. Butter wholesale prints and butterfat premiums shown. Potatoes quoted 1.15 to 4.75 a bushel. Egg prices data include consumer grades U S A large 32-34 percent and wholesale grades extras large 29-32 percent. Current receipts 25-27 cases exchanged.
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