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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1948

Page

7

John V Wood Elected President Of The Peoples Bank

Nelsonville stage sees W H Parks resign after 35 years as bank president. John V Wood, connected since 1910 and longtime executive vice president, is elected to fill the vacancy. Directors include W H Parks Ralph W Parks Dr W H Hyde R V Oakley C G O Benness Austin Wood and John V Wood.

Nelsonville W. H. Parks Peoples Bank Co John V. Wood Parks Wood Mr. Parks Ralph W. Parks W. H. Hyde R. V. Oakley C. G. O’bleness Austin Wood

Laurel Run Laurel Run Friendly Neighbors Club Hosts Meeting

Mrs Donald Campbell of near Nelsonville hosted the Friendly Neighbors Club at her new home January 22. Members sewed carpet rags and shared a noon pot lunch with several members and guests. A birthday gift was sent to Mrs Henry Todd Jr who was ill. The next meeting is February 5 with Mrs Ted Groves.

Laurel Run Donald Campbell Nelsonville Friendly Neighbors Club Campbell John Norris Charles Patton William Sparks Paul Terry Charles Wood Gary Wayne Lawrence Wolfe Herman Bumgardner Thomas Huddy Donnie James Shaffer, Sr James Shaffer, Jr Patty John Brooker Susan Henry Todd, Jr Ted Groves Clarence Woodard Howard Woodard Springfield Henry Todd E. J. White

Birth of Kathy Sue North in Marietta Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Frank North of Nelsonville announce the birth of a daughter, Kathy Sue, at Marietta Hospital last Saturday. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lance Hodgson of Hemlock. A miscellaneous shower was given for Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bray at their home recently.

Hemlock Frank North Nelsonville Kathy Sue Marietta Hospital Marietta Lance Hodgson Glenn Bray B. O. Fitzer Howard Dishon Jere Thomas Dishon Children’s Hospital, Columbus Fitzer

Cold Closes Classrooms In Hocking County

Logan Ohio reports schools closed Wednesday due to extreme cold. Samuel H. Dillon, superintendent, cites bus starting difficulties heating problems and other weather factors as reasons for the temporary suspension. Expect classes to resume later this week as temperatures improve.

Logan—Ail County Samuel H. Dillon Dillon

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan club meets at Mrs Henry Dagues home on North Spring Street for Tuesday Contract Club. Three bridge tables hosted guests Mrs Harley Meyer Mrs Lewis Graham and Miss Mary Louise Bowen. High scores won by Mrs Clinton Webb and Mrs Clarence Matheny guest prize to Mrs Graham donation to March of Dimes refreshment served. Members present include Mrs John R Pierce Mrs Frank Harden Mrs Harry Bell Mrs Clarence Blosser Mrs Carlos Gaffin Mrs James Barker Mrs Clarence Shempp.

Frank Harden Harry Bell Clarence Blosser Clinton Webb Carlos Gaffin James Barker Clarence Matheny Clarence Shempp

Decline in Hocking County Sales Revealed by Receipts

Logan reports weekly sales tax receipts for the week ending Jan 24 show a drop from 1947 levels. Last week total was 2,528.03 versus 2,753.06. year to date receipts reach 8,357.95, down 509.53 from 8,867.48 a year earlier.

Logan Hocking County

Charge Withdrawn inOhio Worthless Check Affidavit

Local affidavit filed by Charles Hubbard against Harold McKee in Lyons Ohio alleging a worthless check was withdrawn and $8.60 costs paid, records show in Mayor Oral Daugherty's office.

Nelsonville Charles Hubbard Harold McKee Lyons Ohio Oral Daugherty

Logan Scouts Present Ceremonial Program Honoring Parents

Boy Scout Troop 99 in Logan held a Monday meeting with parents as guests. George Wolfe chaired the event while Sylvester Frysinger led as scoutmaster and James Stewart and Harold Brimner assisted. The program included flag dedication, registration card distribution, and discussion of the advancement program ahead of Camporees and the Annual Scout Night on Feb 12.

Logan Boy Scout Troop 99 George Wolfe Sylvester Frysinger James Stewart Harold Brimner Woman's Relief Corps Sam Jones Clinton W. Swengel M. B. Iles Ohio Swengel

Buchtel Alumni to Meet at Wagner Home Sunday

The Buchtel High School Alumni Association plans a 2 p.m. gathering at the home of Mrs. Joe Wagner in Buchtel this Sunday.

Buchtel Buchtel High School Joe Wagner

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