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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1951

Page

8

Death notices and social visit in Nelsonville and Logan

James W. Woolery 68 of Columbus died at home after a Hocking County origin. Survived by three sisters, funeral Monday at 10 a m at Stout funeral home Nelsonville with burial in Union Cemetery Columbus. Dessie Waldron entertained guests on S Market Street Logan with canasta and refreshments.

Nelsonville James W. Woolery Columbus Hocking County Perry Mary Woolery Harley Turner Lancaster Vern Fisk Arina Woolery Athens Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Stout Funeral Home Union Cemetery

Nelsonville Church News July services listed

Local church notices outline Sunday and weekday schedules for First Methodist Epiphany Episcopal Christian Fort and Short Streets Grim Holiness St Baptist and First Presbyterian. Services include Sunday school morning worship communion and union services with noted ministers and speakers for July.

First Methodist Paul M. Niswander First Presbyterian Church J. A. Long Rollin S. Polk, Jr Paddock Church Army Woman's Christian— Fort and Short Sts Eaeh Chi Rho Raymond Simpson P. O. Carpenter Max Hamilton Eerr Ne Westminster Fellowship Union Service

Laurelville Jury Commissioner Nel son De Long Dies at 83

Nel son De Long longtime Hocking County jury commissioner died at White Cross Hospital Columbus at age 83. He farmed around Laurelville his life and served on the county school board and Salt Creek Township trustee. Funeral Friday call Friday after 3, service Saturday 2 p.m. at Adelphi burial Green Summit Cemetery Adelphi.

Logan Nelson de Long Laurelville White Cross Hospital Columbus de Long Bertha Bowser Deng Roswell Earl Edgar Laureville Marie Reese Lancaster T. E. Mettler Hocking County Salt Creek Township Presbyterian Church K of P Adelphi I. C. Wright Amanda Green Summit Cemetery

City fund balance totals $138 498 as of June 30

City auditor Harry A. Evans reports total funds across departments at 138 498.38 on June 30. General fund shows 4769.49, light plant 11985.26, water 4345.20, auto gas tax 3510.35, gasoline tag 219.93, recreation 152.23, park 44.70, parking meters 2548.47, sewer 804.71, municipal building 100000, permanent improvement 1134.27, and related deposits and refunds across funds.

Harry A. Evans Athens County City Health Association Alance

Court Grants Divorce in Common Pleas

Jacquelyn Seelbach was granted a divorce from Cpl Lawrence Seelbach in Common Pleas Court on the grounds of gross neglect of duty. She regained her maiden name Jacquelyn Turner.

Dr Herrold Dies at 100 in Fontana California

Nelsonville obituary notes Dr Maude McKinley Herrold died in Fontana California on June 19 after a fall injuring her hip. She had just celebrated her 100th birthday last October. A Philadelphia Medical School graduate of 1880 she practiced in Kansas City before retiring about 25 years ago. She lived with her son Herschel M Herrold in Fontana and leaves nieces Mrs Hen Lancaster Nelsonville Mrs Grattan Irwin Charleston W Va and nephew John Preston Athens.

Nelsonville Maude McKinley Herrold Fontana Calif W. Va John Preston Athens

Leonard Rites To Be Friday

Leonard widow of Christian Leonard died at her Crossenville home Wednesday afternoon. She leaves a daughter Mrs Otis Garey of Jefferson City a brother Joe Miller of Bremen a sister Mrs John Mosier of Bremen five grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements through Leonard funeral home return body to Crossenville Friday for calling. Services Saturday at 10 30 a m at Salem United Brethren Church with Rev H H Wilbur officiating. Some Kangaroos can jump a fence eleven feet high.

Salem United Brethren Church H. H. Wilbur

Charcoal Plant Idle After Strike in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports an idle charcoal plant for 10 days due to a strike. About 14 workers, employed at the Floyd J. Filkins property in Lronton, organized under District 50, were allegedly refused recognition and denied bargaining by management.

Nelsonville Floyd J. Filkins Lronton District 50

Clara Kraft Dies at Home in Rockbridge

Clara Alice Kraft of Rockbridge died at her home yesterday. She leaves five sons John Jacob Lee Cleve Harold and others, four daughters, two sisters, 47 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Friends may call at Ward Halteman funeral home in Lancaster Friday afternoon. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Rockbird Advent Christian Church with Rev. Calvin Rife officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Ward Halteman

Mayor Fines 3 Drivers After Street Incident

Nelsonville charged Booker Evans Columbus with unsafe operation after a collision with an 88 Cab at Harper and Poplar. Evans pled guilty, fined 10 dollars. Lowell E Burnelle Glouster pled guilty to speeding 70 in a 50 zone, fined 20 dollars. Marie Herman Toledo posted 15 dollars bond for stop sign violation.

Nelsonville Booker Evans Columbus City Ice Poplar St Earl Hilleary Evans Harper and Poplar Lowell E. Burnelle State Highway Patrol Marie Herman Toledo

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes and Local Notices

Mount St Mary Hospital notes list births for Edward Banik family and others, with names including Murray Or son and Joseph Dugan. discharges and a fine forVirgil B Carr for drunken driving. Legal notices describe Mine Examining Board certification exams across several Ohio towns on July 17 to Aug 15, with times at 8:00 A.M. ET.

Division of Mines Department of Industrial Relations State of Ohio Middleport Andlons Athens Roseville Coshecton Igh New Philadelphias Carrollton Augie Cadiz Augustan St. Clairsville Bellaire

Church Services Schedule for Logan Area July 8

Logan churches list services and timings for July 8 including St Matthew St John’s First Methodist and Nazarene with details on Sunday school worship, sermons led by named pastors, and temporary July worship changes. Also notes on sessions, nursery hours, and midweek activities.

ST. Matthew Lutheran Harry Truxall Capital University Columbus ST. John’s Lutheran First Methodist R. B. Wilson Rmity Lutheran Paul D. Holtzen Jesus Ladies Guild ST. Paul’s Episcopal Rollin S. Polk, Jr Church OF the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler First Presbyterian Henry L. Carr Women’s Association Rachelmacher Park Wooster Indianola II Dundas C. P. Hinton Ladies Aid Mary Morrow Harkins Vinton Ada Hoffines Weaver

Nelsonville Couple Weds in Fort Street Church Ceremony

Miss Constance Laree Tignor and Elden Lee Wolfe were married in a 7 30 p m May 25 ceremony at the Christian Church in Fort Street Nelsonville with both families present. The bride, employed by Southeastern Ohio Egg Auction, wore a powder blue suit and gardenias with pink rosebuds. The groom works for the F R Beasley Co. They plan a weekend trip then reside at 23 Monroe Street.

Nelsonville Constance Laree Tignor Amos Tignor Deanville Elden Lee Wolfe Agnes Wolfe Monroe St Christian Church Fort St J. A. Long Southeastern Ohio Egg Auction F. R. Beasley Co

Nelsonville Residents Take Summer Trips and Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Cookson depart Thursday for a 10 day outing at Virginia Beach. Mrs. J. H. McKiddie of Lexington Michigan and daughter Mary Lou McKiddie of Marysville Michigan visit the former’s daughter Mrs. Tom Wolf. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hoodlett enjoy a weeklong motor trip to Virginia points.

Corwin Cookson Virginia Beach J. H. McKiddie Lexington Mich Mary Lou McKiddie Marysville Tom Wolf C. S. Hoodlett Virginia

Red Cross First Aid Instructors Complete Training

Nelsonville workers at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company have finished the Red Cross First Aid Instructors Course and earned certificates to teach Standard and Advanced First Aid in Athens County. Named instructors include William G. Friedrich Edward M. Howe Wilbur J. Riggs Paul W. Shearer George E. Talbot Clifford F. Williams and Harold V. Witham.

Nelsonville Columbus An Southern Ohio Electric Company Red Cross Athens County William G. Friedrich Edward M. Howe Wilbur J. Riggs Paul W. Shearer George E. Talbot Clifford F. Williams Harold V. Withem

Car and truck collide on Route 33 near Logan

A collision occurred on U S Route 33 at Emerson Brothers Garage between John Mays 48 Blacklick Route 1 driving a car and R F Kennedy 45 Logan driving a trailer truck. Damages affected the car’s right running board fender and head light plus the trailer step. no injuries reported.

Logan Emerson Brothers U.S. Route 33 John Mays Blacklick R. F. Kennedy Mays

Columbus Man Bound to Jury

Logan county arraigned Robert Henson 27 of Columbus on non support charges. His wife from Laurelville Route 1 filed the case. Henson pleaded guilty and was bound over to the Grand Jury in $500 bond by Justice Sam Whitehart. Deputy Hudson McFann delivered him from Columbus to Logan. George Washington is noted for sandy hair and blue eyes.

Logan Robert Henson Valley View Drive Columbus Justice of the Peace Henson Hocking County Laurelville Sam Whitehart Hudson McFann

Margaret Cook Returns Home After Visiting Canal Winchester

Miss Margaret Cook of N Walnut Street spent last week visiting friends and relatives in Canal Winchester and Columbus and returned home yesterday afternoon.

Logan Margaret Cook N. Walnut Sr Canal Winchester Columbus

Glouster Nelsonville Couple Wed as Army Bridegroom Centerpiece

Beverly Jean Wade, 16, of Glouster Route 3, and Muriel Dwight Woodrum, 21, of Nelsonville, were married on Tuesday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wade. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Woodrum and is now in the Army.

Father Supports Child in Temporary Hearing Order

Judge Harley Meyer orders Fred Miller, Logan, to pay $75 as expense money and $5 weekly for the support and maintenance of their child, to Marjorie Miller of Greendale.

Logan Harley Meyer Fred Miller Marjorie Miller Greendale

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Church News Chen Oy Orpheum Theatre Lois Hall Peters J Lam and Abner the Bashful Bachelor Zasu Pitts Dr. Herrold Leonard Nye GMAC INE Chevrolet Fayette St Clara Kraft Mount St. Mary Hospital Edward Banik Murray Mitted Thomas Welch, Jr Mary Ann Byers Millfield Hope Woodson Joseph Dugan Glouster Orville Warren Arthur Kennedy Francis Barrett Jacksonville Lawrence Huntley Nelsons Margaret Nash Corning Sylvester Doughty Clarence Hamilton Frank Fillinger Virgil B. Carr S. Perry Harry Shaw Church News of Nelsonville Social Notes Whitmore’s Nelsonville-Buchtel Road George Washington Miss Cook Logan the Messenger Messenger the Messenger N Logan
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