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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1948

Page

10

Motorist Fined On Reckless Driving Count Following Early Morning Crash

Kenneth Stimel pleaded guilty to unsafe operation and reckless driving after an early morning crash near Nerrick's Corner. He was fined $10 and costs on each charge, with police citing repeated unsafe driving prior to the collision that damaged a parked truck and a car. Charles Levering was a passenger and Stimel had no recollection after the initial citation. Robert Bartley was also fined $100 and costs after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence in mayor's court.

Nelsonville Kenneth Stimel Earl Hilleary Max Valkinburg Stimel Nerrick Madison and Frank Srs Tad Levering Don Wachenschwanz Charles Levering Wm. Dexter Navy Madison St Robert Bartley Coonville James Cope

Miss Rosemary Snackenberg to Wed John Nolan in Nelsonville

Miss Rosemary Snackenberg and John Nolan's Friday wedding prompted a Wednesday party hosted by Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger and Mrs. William Siddle. Guests played bridge and Chinese checkers, with high scores noted. the bride's aqua parasol on the lace table held her gifts as dessert was served.

Nelsonville Mary Elizabeth Kessinger William Siddle Rosemary Snackenberg John M. Nolan Robert Howe Margaret Warren James Linscott Ada Ruth Raine Mary Ann Spencer Barbara Adamson Nancy Janie Krieg Mary Ellen Donley Ann Preston J. C. Standish Don Harmony Janet Grimm William Mechem City Helen Bailey Marilyn Covert Athens Kenneth Snider New Lexington J. B Preston Miss Snackenberg Nolan Roy Snackenberg

Snackenberg Nolan Wedding Party Honors Thrifty Gifts

Mr and Mrs Roy A Snackenberg hosted a rehearsal party Thursday for the Snackenberg Nolan nuptials. The bride elect gave attendants vanities and the bridegroom offered the best man a leather wallet while ushers received ties.

Roy A. Snackenberg Snackenberg-Nolan

Nelsonville Holiday Weekend Quiet Observance

Nelsonville marks a double holiday with July 5 closures for the post office banks and stores. No community celebration planned. The high school band will join a Glouster parade Monday morning. City Council will meet Tuesday July 6 at 7 p.m.

Nelsonville Glouster

Poca Hontas Lodge Calls Degree Staff Meeting

All members of the degree staff of the Poca Hontas order are requested to attend a lodge meeting in the K of P Hall tonight at 7 30 oclock. Initiation and installation of officers will take place and lunch will be served.

Murray City Pocahontas Order K. of P. Hall

Martha Class Meeting Planned in Nelsonville Home

The Martha Class of the Methodist Church will meet at Mrs. Mariam Butts residence Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Mrs. Mabel Lancaster is assistant hostess and Mrs Eva Davis will lead devotions.

Nelsonville Martha The Methodist Church Mariam Butts Mabel Lancaster Eva Davis

Entler Couple Announce First Child Michael David Entler

Mr and Mrs Charles Entler announce the birth of their son Michael David Entler on June 30 at St Ann s Hospital Columbus He is the nephew of Mrs Jessie Baker Nelsonville Ohio and carries the Bennett family line through Eileen Bennett

Nelsonville Charles Entler Eileen Bennett Columbus St. Ann's Hospital Michael David Entler Jessie Baker

Bake Sale Saturday in Nelsonville

The Altar Society of St. Andrews Church will hold a bake sale on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. in the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. office on Public Square.

Nelsonville Altar Society of St. Andrews Church Ohio Fuel Gas Co Public Square

Mrs Barrows Returns Home After Major Surgery

Mrs. George Barrows was discharged from Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus to her Nelsonville home on Thursday after six weeks of major surgery. She is improving satisfactorily.

Nelsonville George Barrows Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Samuel Sater Dies at Home in Logan Township

LOGAN Clayton Samuel Sater 60 died today at 1 30 a.m. at home one mile north of Enterprise after eight months of ill health from coronary thrombosis. He was born in Ewing Washington and lived in Logan 15 years, worked as an engineer on the Hocking Valley Railroad and later on the C&O. Survived by his wife Catherine and one brother. Funeral Sunday at 1 p.m. in Enterprise Church. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Logan Clayton Samuel Enter George Rachel Si Ewing Washin Township Hocking County Old Hocking Valley C&o Enterprise Ann Grange Seer Chin Sugar Grove Catherine

Nelsonville and Epiphany Churches Schedule Summary

Nelsonville Methodist and Epiphany Episcopal churches list service times Communion sermons and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Pilgrim Holiness holds morning worship at 9:30 a.m. and youth camp activities through July 11 with a July 5 youth rally. Christian Fort and Sts. offer worship, sermon, and midweek studies. Union vesper at 7:30 p.m. on Sundays.

Lancaster Epiphany Episcopal I. S. Polk, Jr Pilgrim Ray Simpson C. P. Pridgen Max Hamilton Young Peoples Rally Christian — Fort and Sts J. A. Long Happy No Union

Local Family News and Births Chronicle

A string of brief items from Chesterhill notes births and family visits. Phil Allen born to Mr and Mrs Bill Riley. newborn Bert Lee denhall. families Wallace, Doan, Ciss, Williams, Schlosser and others visit relatives in Ohio towns including Otsego Columbus and Ra.

Chesterhill Bill Riley Phil Allen Pete Wallace Allen Riley Grimes) Riley Harley Ciss Nellie Wood Carroll Zumbr Mary Doan Alta Emmett Williams Goodwill Florence Huffman Carol Howard C Bus Rowland Maxineland Jimdenhall Bert Lee Michener Orville Hel Columbus Wilson Ned McElfret Johnny Otsego Fred Schlosser Helen Ro

Cantata at United Brethren Church Highlights Church Activities

The local United Brethren Church hosted a cantata titled Lords Prayer on June 27 with 16 choir members, reader Mrs Faith Ro, pianist Mrs Sarah, and Rev Robinson directing. Clarence Brandt travels to Washington DC for federal training. Edith Nichols assists welfare group. Grandpa Churry escorts grandsons to Columbus. brothers and sisters attend Father-Son event June 29. Vacation Bible school underway led by Rev Frank Robinson and supervisor Mrs Richardson.

Methodist Lancaster Camp Edith Nichols Frank Robinson Richardson

Local Family Guests Extend Stay Through Saturday

Nelsonville notices Mrs D L Hammond and her children Donna and David Colt are visiting with Mrs Marty and other relatives, staying with the former's mother through Saturday.

D. L. Hammond Dren Donna David Colt Marty

Local Notices and Appointments Add To County News

Mrs Ermel Ward is appointed postmaster of Vinton. Shoppers hosted by Mrs Beulah Cremeans honored Mrs Pearl Twyman with lunch. Blackburn relatives visit and travel notes include a trip to Columbus Tucson and Mexico. Rome Canaan school bids for coal delivered 20 tons bid deadline July 15. Estate admin appointed for George Lesko. Parole hearing notice for Gene Staley in Mansfield. Prisoner eligible for parole review after August 1.

Clem Wilcox Don K. Wilcoxes West Coast Tucson Ariz Wilcox H. Haskins Mexico Ann Clark Garland Elliott Elliott Bethesda Stanley Davis Melody Kaye Holzer Hospital C. E. Welker Joan Freshcorn Columbus G. P. Ewing Stella E. Wilcoy Rome-Canaan Board of Education Carbondale Charles Ashcraft John Jagers Athens Ohio George Lesko Glouster Athens County Francis D. White Said Mansfield Gene T. Staley Ohio State Reformatory IHIO A. C. Forsyth

Reception at Racine Methodist for Rev and Mrs Smith

A Racine Methodist Church reception honored Rev. and Mrs. DeLoss Smith with a pot luck supper and a program including Ave Maria and The Rosary sung by parish members. Guests included Mayme Ashcraft and other Eastern Star members. Several locals and visitors were noted in attendance and posts, with hospital and travel updates.

Racine Racine Methodist Church DeLoss Smith Mary Jean Roush Emma Jane McClintock John Bailey Forest Run JoAnn Huddleston B. M. Tyree Azel Cleland Fourteet Ralph Neigler St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Kelly Coe Columbus CES Maxine Wingett Deuty Mayme Ashcraft Elsie Smith Harry Smith Theona Miller Carrie Nye Eve C. Foulke Gertrude Timblin Otis McClintock Canton McClintock Lillian Jiiden J. French Akron Carroll Sayre B. F. Turner W. B Cross Brooks Sayre Charlie McNickels Minersville Belle Stobart Ella Watson Owen Watson

Wedding in Hockingport Links Brooks Family Ties

Dated June 19 in Hockingport church, Vesta Blake wed Francis Camp in a double ring ceremony led by Pastor W. C. Lockwood. Attendants included sister of the bride and cousin of the groom. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home, while Charles Brooks recovers from appendectomy in Parkersburg Hospital.

Hockingport Charles Brooks Parkersburg Willie Shields Alvin Blake Leroy Lulu Mae William Kinsley Alice Marie Charles Shields Donald Sharlen Katherine Raymond Bobby Shields Bob Little Mary Brooks Belore D. O. Blake Vesta Francis Camp Ira Camp New England W. Va W. C. Lockwood John Rood Wilbur Whitlatch Russell Rockhold Mary Linicome

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