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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
7
The notice outlines how to place Card of Thanks Memoriam Obituary and political ads with cash per line and minimum lines, how to answer blind ads using the correct box address, that letters to the office need no stamps, and ad submission deadlines with penalties for errors and incorrect insertions.
Doanville announces a March of Dimes dance at Eagles Hall on Saturday. Mrs Henry Hall and Mrs Nora McGuire chair the event to aid charity. Anita Jo Hall, seven pounds one ounce, born at Osteopathic Hospital Marietta, greeted by grandparents Andrew Hall Deanville and Frank McGuire Nelsonville.
Nelsonville organizers announce a March of Dimes fundraiser with a dance at the Eagles Hall on Saturday at 9 pm and a card party at the Elks Club on Feb 6. Prizes include dishes and a cake, with proceeds benefiting the March of Dimes.
Young People Plan Service at Nelsonville Christian Church features a 10 30 a m worship with Billie Jane Foughty invocation Jane Hickman scripture Lois Ann Ray morning prayer Lois Bateman presiding speakers Judy Betts Charles Mechem Phyllis Dishong Elia Jane Shaner benediction June Shafer ushers Dick Christopher Dick Phillips David Davis Jimmy Pritchard Robert Barrows Jimmy Cope. Bible School is at 9 30 a m CYF at 6 p m and the evening service at 7 p m.
Six arraignments on intoxication complaints were heard in Mayor Oral Daugherty's court. Five pleaded guilty, one innocent. Guy Fellum and Cecil Fellum fined 40 dollars and costs, jailed pending settlement. Bob Tipton fined 35 dollars and costs. William Teel, Dorr Run, and Hubert Hunter, Athens, fined 25 dollars and costs each. Virgil Hamilton cited to appear Jan. 31.
Mrs. Alice Madison, 66, of Athens Route 5, died Friday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a years long illness. Born Ravenswood West Virginia she lived most of her life in Athens County and belonged to the First Christian Church and the Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by husband William Madison three sisters Stella Murphy Jessie Quick Elizabeth Brett and three brothers Bert Knight Ora Knight and John Knight. Funeral services Sunday 2 pm at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home with Rev. Harold F. Kellogg. burial in W Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call after Saturday noon.
The Rev A A Green, pastor, announced Sunday services at the Jacksonville church with Sunday School at 9 a.m. Worship at 10 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m. Prayer at 7 p.m. A prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m. Hollister services include Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Worship 7 p.m. and Thursday 7 p.m. prayer meeting.
The Rev. A. N. Maxwell leads Diamond Church meetings for the week starting February 2 at 7 30 p m. Each night features a program of special music as part of the conference.
The Nazarene Church in New Straitsville lists Sunday School at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. by Pastor Rev. T. H. Arnott.
Nelsonville resident Mrs. W. M. Sprouse received a birthday greeting from her son Bill Thompson in Chicago. Thompson arrived in the United States on January 24 after eight months overseas.
Nelsonville firefighters responded to a blaze at Jonas Barber Shop on Hocking Street in the Craig building around midnight. Fire chief Dana Windon said an oil soaked mop near a lighted stove overheated, causing heavy smoke but little damage after entry was forced.
Walter Schultz aged 35 died this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Avernell and two young sons, and his Baltimore parents. Hoodlet funeral home to announce arrangements.
In Nelsonville the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany will host Morning Prayer with sermon at 9 30 a m on Septuagesima Sunday National Youth Sunday. Youth of the parish are in charge with Dr James Wilson reading the service and John Hannahs delivering the sermon Robert Jack to sing the offertory solo Church school meets in the basement at 9 30 a m
The Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville will hold its annual stewardship meeting at the church on Monday at 6 p.m. Hostesses include Carrie Cox and Mrs. Eugene Hohenadel Mrs. Carl Pettit and Mrs. Eugene Pritchard.
The Hyperion Club meets Saturday at 2 p.m. at Little House. Professor Rickard of Ohio University will discuss American Tariff and World Trade. The Garden Cosmopolitan and B and P W Club members will be guests.
Services at the Nazarene Church Adams Street Nelsonville are listed with Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m NYPS at 6 15 p m and preaching by Rev T H Arnott at 7 p m Prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 p m
Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Beverage of Marion Ohio visited Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas in this city. Lois Tignor of Doanville visited Mrs. Bert Tolliver in Nelsonville. Floyd Douglas of New Lexington spent a weekend with Mrs. Frank Douglas. John Thomas and Mrs. Lowery hosted dinner at Happy Hollow. Betty Hicks visited Doris Hoskins. Earl Shackert and daughter Helen Shackett were hosts. The Beverage family and Gary of Marion also stayed with the Lowerys.
Meigs County high schools invite students in grades 9 to 12 to enter the Izaak Walton League Essay Contest. Entries must be completed by March 15 1947 with ten dollars in prize money for each school. Contest rules require 200 to 500 words, typewritten, double spaced, and a separate sheet for the writer’s name.
Reverend Hiett of Laurel Cliff travels to Zanesville for a ministers conference. Pomeroy pastors Nye Hegnauer and Bitters attend the Columbus convention January 27 30. Mrs Walter Miller undergoes Holzer Hospital operation and recovers. Several locals visit relatives and attend the funeral of George H Parker.
A daughter Nancy Lee Halley was born to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Halley. The Buckeye electric line is being installed in homes around Blue Lake Ave. Evelyn fifth birthday celebrated Jan. 21 for Mr. and Mrs. Orin Roush Sheets. Mrs. Walter Caufman travels to Charleston to see her mother. Mrs. C E Sheets visits Letart Falls with friends. Zella Craft convalescent after tonsil operation. Henry Kemper ill. Michael Keith weighed nine pounds at birth, three pounds at birth. Francis Buckle ill. The Paisley family moves from Kermit to their new farm purchased from O. Fowler.
An estimate notes that eight hundred typewritten pages were needed to record the Navy’s part in the D Day operations. The count reflects the scale of naval planning and execution behind the Allied invasion.
NOTICE I will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than myself. Denver Tolliver NEW-1947 2 speed super cycle motor scooter now at CHESS Rent a Bike 13 W Union Dial 26674. FEDERAL INCOME TAX TIME Jan 2 to March 15 for reliable assistance in preparing returns See BAILEY ATKINSON 11% E Washington St Mohawk Quality Tire Recapping ATHENS TIRE CO PHONE 654 HAROLD GODDARD AUCTIONEER Phone 2379 Bartlett Ohio Write Cutler Ohio
Deeds recorded in Meigs County Office show transfers including Henry N Swift and Thomas A May to John Gabor in Salisbury Township and multiple parcels in Racine Rutland Pomeroy and surrounding townships to various grantees with affidavits of transfer and guardian transfers noted. Named parties include Hart West Brumfield Edgell Reed Staats Staats and other local individuals and families.
Hogs 2,000 head with early trade steady to 25 lower. good and choice 140-160 lb barrows and gilts 24.00. 160-250 lbs 25.00. 250-275 lbs 23.75. 275-300 lbs 23.50. 300-400 lbs 23.00. sows 17.50-18.50. stags 15.00 down. Cattle 300, calves 250, fully steady. mixed 1,000 lb steers and heifers 20.00. 650 lb load lots 20.00-25.00. common 14.00-17.50. cutters lightweights down to 10.00. beef cows 10.50-12.50. canners and cutters 7.50-10.50. sausages bulls 13.50-15.50. wealers 1.00 higher. top 29.00. common 15.00-25.00. Sheep 50 head, steady. native lambs up to 24.00. slaughter ewes around 7.50.
The list covers egg grades U S AA large 50 and 47 A large 40 36 for medium 47 36 24. U S B large 43. wholesale grades 1 238 242. Fowls weights from 3 to 5+ lbs roasters 34 fryers 31 broilers 30 old roosters 18. Turkeys young hens 33 medium toms 18 heavy toms 18. Butter wholesale 1 lb prints 64 tickets 64 56 53 510. Total cases sold. Birds must sleep off perches. automatic tendon action locks feet.
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