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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1948
Page
5
Thelma Keyes, county clerk of courts, announced two county position appointments approved by Judge Harley H. Meyer. Jo Sue Shorr becomes deputy clerk of courts at 1380 a year, succeeding Jeannette Frazier who resigns effective June 30. Mildred M. Stevens becomes official shorthand reporter for a three year term at 1800 a year, succeeding Jane M. Brown who resigned May 31.
Local churches list service times and paths for the week. First Evangelical Unit Ed Brethren notes sermons by Rev. Grueser and Rev. Carl Wilson with various meetings. First Presbyterian hosts guest minister Rev. Fred E. Luchs. West Logan Holiness and Trinity Lutheran add classes and topics. St Pauls and St Mathew Lutherans announce July 25 closure.
A report to Hocking County service officer John Buchanan from the American Legion in Columbus explains higher death compensation and increased mustering-out pay. Veterans with service connected disabilities 60 percent or more gain extra dependents pay starting August 1, 1949, with new death compensation rates effective then. Public Law 539 extends mustering-out pay applications to February 3, 1950, but only veterans honorably discharged before February 15, 1944 need apply. local service officers Buchanan and Collins in the Court House offer guidance.
Webb's Chapel Methodist Youth Fellowship gathered at president Jack Glick's home for a wiener roast after a devotional on God and nature. Attendees included Marilyn St. Clair, Roy Crawford, Gerald Culbertson, Letha Smith, Ann Glick, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Glick. The next meeting will be at Webb's Chapel Church with Letha Smith as devotional leader.
Funeral services for C Azro Lunsford 65 of 956 Church St were conducted at Heinlein funeral home with Rev A M Grueser officiating Burial followed at Grove Cemetery Kenton He died Tuesday in Doctors Hospital Columbus Survivors include wife Rhea a son Paul Logan four sisters and two brothers جات
Miss Patty Craig hosted the Sunshine Workers Class at the Shawnee Methodist Church. On June 28 Melani Craig led responsive reading. Prizes in games were won by Aljean Bishop Charlene Peterson and Patty Craig. Lunch served to Aljean Bishop Carol Hughes Melani Craig Virginia Kopis Charlene Peterson and Margaret Hopkins.
The Plains Garden Club held its annual picnic at the home of Mrs. Ernest Scott. A daisies in a straw hat centerpiece themed the event and dinner was served at six. A flower arranging contest followed led by Mrs. Herman Humphrey with all members participating.
Mrs Kelsa Lowery entertained 14 Dorcas Society members at her home Tuesday night. Mrs Lucy McNutt conducted the meeting and led devotions. Mrs Irene Williams presented the lesson study. The group voted to have a picnic at the next meeting. Hostess served a dessert course.
Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan have moved into the Jacobs Avenue property recently vacated by Mrs Beatrice Matheny.
The Chauncey area reports multiple church services with schedules across Zion Prattsville Zaleski Wellston Chauncey Millfield Trimble Greens Run and Taylor Ridge. Denominational lines include Freewill Baptist Church of Chauncey Church of Christ and Methodists with Sunday School times preaching hours and special services. Abby Reece recovering from injuries after a fall at home.
The Rev. Lena Brandenburg entertained as her recent guests the Rev. and Mrs. Daniel Figgie of Nevada at The Plains Nazarene parsonage.
Mrs. Bertha Saunders, Mrs. Mabel Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Rex Nagle of Millfield left Wednesday for a week's visit at Niagara Falls and in Canada.
Mrs. Walter Haddox of Columbus announces the engagement of her daughter Jeanne Eloise to James Bernard Crane son of Mr and Mrs James Harry Crane Haydenville The bride to be is a 1947 Logan High School graduate employed by State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co Columbus The groom attended Carbon Hill High School and works for General Motors Co Columbus Wedding set for August 7.
Funeral services for Daisy Kitchen 64 died at her home near Ilesboro Monday night were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The Rev. Amos L. Heyde Celina officiated with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Music featured two groups and several soloists with pianists and organists. Pallbearers were John Ayers Floyd Riggs Roscoe Mowery Charles Rauber Floyd Duffey and Clarence Allison.
County agricultural agent Harold D. Ruggles said Tuesday's storm caused little crop damage in Hocking County. He reported oats and hay flattened, wheat shocks down, and some hay raked but overall losses were mainly time rather than crops.
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