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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1946

Page

2

Seven Nelsonville Applicants Take City Civil Service Examinations

Seven applicants took civil service exams at City Hall in Nelsonville for patrolman clerk fireman and municipal electric light plant positions. Papers will be graded and results announced by the civil service board chaired by James Lee with John Barrows secretary and Burley Blair as member.

Nelsonville City Civil Service Commission City Hall City Police Department City Electric Light and Water Departments Municipal Electric Light Plant Don Bumgardner Paul Hashman Mas Valkinbure Maxine Carter Margaret Ong Charles L. Bell Edward Carter Civils Board James Lee John Barrows Burley Blair

Nelsonville City Reservoir Renovation Underway

Nelsonville’s water and street departments cleaned the Kentner’s Hill reservoir by order of Mayor Oral Daugherty. Workers removed years of silt, replaced rotted scaffolding, installed a new fine meshed screen, and flushed the tank four times to remove debris and sediment.

Nelsonville Kentner's Hill Oral Daugherty Daugherty

City Funds Totals Updated in Nelsonville June 30

Nelsonville city finances show total fund balances at 55 459 82 for June 30 with a May 31 balance of 47 756 54. General fund ends at 14 617 74, electric light plant end 21 732 69, water fund 3 475 24, gasoline tax 0 0, all tax account 0 0, and other accounts aggregate to 4 169 10 with no new deposits in water.

Nelsonville Airs Helen DeVore Water Department Electric Tey Department Acroaunt

Knights of Pythias To Confer New Ranks

Knights of Pythias to confer new ranks at Valles Lodge 169 in Castle Tlay. The event, held Wednesday night, will appoint officers including a commander and other newly named posts. Readers are urged to attend as ranks are announced.

Knights of Pythias Valles Lodge Castle Tlay Fie Pee Raner Ams Hatrelas Anna Earl Hey Cate

Murray City Social Planned by Boosters for July 13

Murray City boosters announce a July 13 social at the Murray City school with ice cream and entertainment by a local band. In Columbus, Lawrence Foreman reports two men attacked him yesterday and stole his wallet with six dollars.

Murray City Boosters Plan Murray City Apamser Ty Billy Bane Columbu Lawrence Foreman Piksineg , O Poflen

Softball League Standings Announced by Officials

Nelsonville officials release league standings with team ratings and notes on recent performances. Details mention Miller Produce and Nee Chevrolet among listed participants as part of the standings update.

Nelsonville Miller Produce Thomas Chevrolet

York VFW Whip Nvemen 11-8 Monday

York VFW whipped Nyemen 11-8 on Monday as the VFW rallyed with four straight hits in the second. Bill Watkins earned his third win, while George Newman allowed 15 hits. Sam Jenkins led the VFW batting with a homer, a double, and a triple in four at bats, and Nye’s P. Chapman delivered the lone early run with a single to Hall.

Dean Circle Nelsonville Nere Bill Watkins VFW George Newman Sam Jenkins Fong Nye P. Chapman Hall VEFW Whenlinton Jenkins Satter Valkinburg Nyemen Vets Nyeman Vanush Chevrolet Chapman Tori Rizer Adams Woods Mingus Newman O Thompson E. Forbes Lin

Nelsonville Weekend Guests Clip Through Town

Nelsonville residents hosted a mix of visitors over the weekend. Guests included Raymond Spurgesn of Akron, Clyde Riggle of Newar, Harry Rose of Logan, Betty Stevens of South Bloomingdale, and Mrs Don Tepert of Corning. Other visitors were Alburt Fuairest of Logan, Jerrie Fugit of Logan, Mrs Foziti with daughter Jennie Brice of Wrandatt Michigan, Donald and Merle Lancaster visiting Yuma Arizona, Henry Lancaster and Harry Galvin families, Betts McClain and Moyne Bartram, and guests from Columbus. The group stayed with Fire Chef and Mrs. Dana Windon, and Ann, daughter of Arthur, West City, returned after a trip to Taheda, Mir and Aes, while the Smiths Owens enjoyed time in the Smoky Mountains.

Tom Dar Buchtel Raymond Spurgesn Akron Clyde Riggle Newar Harry Rose Logan Betty Stevens South Rlomington Don Tepert Corning Alburt Fuairt Jerrie Fugit Foziti Jennie Br Ann West City Taieda Mir Aes Falem Owens James Tint Colum

Collision leads to fine for Chauncey man

The altercation at Sid Fourth and Chestnut Street led to Carl Lauderhack facing an intoxication complaint. On arraignment, he pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs after a fast hearing.

TLE Ray Therts Merlay Carl Lauderhack Kumieriy Daugherty Jne

Eastern Star Picnic at Logan July 11

The Pas Matron and Past Patrons Association of the Eastern Star plans its annual picnic at Kachelmacher Park Logan on July 11 with a ceremonial dinner at 6 p.m. Members needing transport should call 431-R. In local obits Chief William Berger died of a heart attack yesterday in a neighbor's yard. Police Chief wart A. Weaner, 62, died at home. Miss Emily Sharp, Radcliff senior, returned from two weeks at Dayton Girl Scout Camp where she assisted on the waterfront.

Sonville Pas Association of the Eastern Star Kachelmacher Park Logan P.m. Mem CHIF Ners Fremont Wiliam Berger Newhhor Selsonville Emily Sharp Radcliff Dayton

The Plains Youth Group Attends Lancaster Meet

Plains youths travel to Lancaster for a group event with Chauncey Mason leading the party. Attendees include Bryan, Humphrey, Juanita McDonald, Barbar Humphrey, Mary Lee Hard, Bette Brown, and others.

The Plains Lancaster Chauncey Menbers Raiton Mason Bryan Iumphey Ren 3On Juanita McDonald Barbar Humphrey Mary Lee Hard Iy Mace Bette Brown

Farabee Guests in Chauncey With Hazel Barry Hosts

Mr and Mrs Farabee are guests in Chauncey as Hazel Barry and the hosts welcome the visitors. The fragmentary text confirms Chauncey location and social hospitality surrounding the Farabees and Barry.

Miss Barron Weds John Wilce II in Nelsonville ceremony

Bride Miss Barron wears ivory satin gown as she becomes Mrs John Wilce II. The groom is Dr J W Wilce. ceremony conducted by the Rev Thomas at 4:30. Attendants include Dorothy W pridegroom and Mrs Ford. reception follows at the home of Mr. and Mrs J G Cahum. The couple plan a trip to Canada after a reception in Nelsonville.

Nelsonvilleswhite Jeherr Barron Woodworth Wilce W. Wilbus Thomas Dorothy W Pridegroom Love Man Canada Nride Nelsonville Schoolis Ghia Wean Ohin T He Kanpa Alpha ‘Seta Screen School Princeton OQ State Pri Kanra Psi Naval Air 4 Edward Sharp Edington Nis Wilken Famier Pam Je G. Lave

Fragmented description of a night event and uncertain notes

A garbled OCR passage describes a night event with repeated mentions of blowing and a person named Bondar Sstei and Mavir Chai Dapgkerts. Details are unclear, with references to a race rate and an operation operating around an unspecified time.

Nelsonvilie

Logan Navy Veteran Aids at Pearl Harbor Remembrance

A Logan Navy veteran assisting at Bikini and Pearl Harbor events recalls meeting a local youth while stationed with destroyers. He credits service with the Crossrn Oneration and notes time at Basin, reflecting on wartime duty and family roots.

Logan Navy Bikini

Germany Bound SONY and Parents Plan Wiesbaden Trip

Mendas of New Brunswick informs his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Monks that he will sail from New York today for Wiesbaden Germany.

SONY Butenlied Clarence Monks Mendas New Brunswick New York Wiesbaden Germany

Nelsonville names assistant fire chief after Burns Ersin resigns

Named Fire Chief aide Nelsonville Meade Whate. ineni has been named assistant fire chief, succeeding Burns Ersin who resigned. The assistant serves as relief man for Fire Chief Dana Windon on Sunday.

Nelsonvile Meade Ineni Burns Ersin Dana iWindon

Methodist Ladies Aid Picnic Planned For Annual Event

The Methodist Ladies Aid schedules its annual picnic featuring a peaty lunch and a program at 9 PM. Members invite neighbors to join the/community gathering with proceeds supporting church work.

Methodist

Entertain Sunday Guests Chaunces and Murra Visitors

Sunday guests Chaunces and Farnswork Donald Rouse hosted at Murra with Airs Georgia Movison as attendees. The gathering centered on casual conversation and light refreshments reflecting a neighborhood social.

Chaunces Farnswork Donald Rouse Murra Airs Georgia Movison

Bobos Announce Birth of 12 Pound Son Jerry Va

Mr and Mrs Car Bore announce the birth at their home near Athens Ports on June 25 of a 12 pound son named Jerry Va. He is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Ports and the family home is in Ports, Athens Route.

Auncey

Bible Class Set To Meet At Home Of Mrs Ida

Ladies Bible Class of The Plas Church of the Nazarene will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Ida The Plans for the session are to discuss forthcoming events and study topics in a friendly community setting.

Chauncey Ladies Bible Class Plas Cnurch of the Nazaren Ida

Miss Fay 90 Dies Monday

Lena Part of Chestnut Oma she had lived with her late husband for 18 years. She was native of the area and survived by two nephews, a niece, and several great-nephews and great nieces. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 am at the Stour funeral home, with ministers from First Methodist Church and Pilgrim Trinity Church. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Lena Chestnut el Se Toledo Fred Gower Ourtney 1Land Nelsonville Beatrice Wittag Bethal Stour William M. George First Methodist Church B. A. Awe Pilgrim Truliness Church Mathoe Church Greenlawn

Mayor Fines Seven Persons For Court Fines

Seven individuals were fined after a Saturday court session led by Oral Dausheriv. Names include Dave Carhon and Fick among others. each faced fines and costs, with some defendants paying specified amounts. An affidavit referenced vehicle negligence and involved State Highway Patrol materials.

Nelaonvlle Dave Carhon Ate Athens Lanning Sind Fick Ana Tawips Fisk Sunda John Folium Ceel Feilam Clare B Nelgengilia Johm Speelman Hiehwas Patrai Lanelis Nalennellie

Asbury Youth Holiday Park Visit Diary

Asbury Youth Fellows celebrated a holiday with a morning visit to Cant wel Cliffs and a luncheon before touring Rack, Hearse, Old Man's Cave and Cellar Falls. Participants included Ada Bonnie, Sera and Ronnie Bray, Ma Carter, and many others from the group.

Asbury Carroll Chesser Ada Bonnie Sera Ronnie Bray Ma Carter Marn Tlnevd Chesser Dale Arthur T Harkie Heft Betts Detly Mary Sam Larcent Dewey Lowers Bowers Marion Mace Ruth Ruler Bamara Todd Friend Anan Clay Hart Marvin Todd Louis Turner Jesse White

Family Dinner Donor Son Returns After Discharge

A damaged notice notes a family dinner near Mer and Imabergy celebrating the return of Frederick, recently discharged, amid references to Mrs Wittam Van and Mrs Twight Van. The fragmentary text also mentions Betty, Mrs fra S day, Brason, and other attendees.

Mer Imabergy T. Sun Frederick Wittam Twight van Ren Betty Brason

Weber Rites Conducted for Mrs. Weber

A Pentecostal Church service Saturday honored Mrs. Weber with rites led by Reverend Tre. The deceased was survived by her sons James Weber and Carl Weber and a daughter Eva, with years of life noted in local obituaries.

Ceeas Frances Craunces Weber James Eva Weber Sn Weber Red Rev Tre Pentecostal Church Carl

UMW Auxiliary Plans Potluck Supper

A mostly legible note describes an UMW Auxiliary meeting and a potluck supper. Attendees include Lucille Showalter Mrs Johnson Mrs Ilya Hiller Lena Bailey Edna Cour Ole Hillvee Helen Hart Hazel Ferry Leona North and Livsie Slisher.

Ham Tain Rhe CD Ness Lucille Showalter Johnson Ilya Hiller Lena Bailey Edna Cour Ole Hillvee Helen Hart Hazel Ferry Leona North Livsie Slisher

Seabee Returns Home From Bikini Atoll

Seaman Ley reports arrival in the United States and plans to reach Treasure Island California soon. He served with the 55th Construction Battalion Sea and was stationed at Bikini Atoll during atomic testing.

Seabee Bikini Atoll Chauncey John JT. Lex Cnauncer Seaman 1 C Ley United States Treasure Island Calif Seaman Ley 55Rd Sea Bii

Daughters Visit Mother Over Fourth of July

Mr and Mrs Billy Worden and daughter Betts of Muskegon Michigan and Mr and Mrs Al Luster Dowler of Columbus were in Chauncey for the Fourth of July as guests of Mrs Etta Schoonover and the Schoonovers. The Worden and Dowler sisters are daughters of Mrs Etta Schoonover and sisters of James Schoonover.

Chauncey Billy Worden Betts Muskegon Mich al Luster Dowler Columbus Etta Schoonover James Schoonover Worden 3 Dowler

Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Set Meeting Night

Mrs. J Z Ley president of Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Club announces a meeting for Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the high school building.

Chauncey J. Z. Ley Chauncesr Dover Band Boosters Club

McLeish Home Destroyed By Saturday Morning Fire

Firefighters responded to a blaze at the McLeish residence Saturday morning. The home suffered extensive damage while efforts by the Giouster department prevented spread to nearby houses and allowed occupants to escape with only minor injuries reported.

Ulouster Giouster McLeish Riofine Marion Gariey de Neuse Leish Hurs MeLesh Electrum Utausier

Glouster Personal Notes and Local Visits

Glouster area residents and relatives record visits and family gatherings. James Gibbs and family traveled from Dayton to Trimble for five days visiting Gibbs parents and others while Frank Moody family hosted guests in Greenville. Several residents returned from trips to Columbus and Michigan visiting kin. A Trimble-N-T Club meeting is slated Friday at Bessie West’s Front Street home.

T. P. Kenderson Virgil Tucker Kathryn Mings Repro Mich Bobby Risson Jacksoanville Cahad Helser Norman Weldon McCreHan Aton James MreClellan Trimble Ray Seeckinger Amyithe Dwight Clark Cous Lewis Clark Leis Clark Akron N-T Bessie West Front Street

Mrs. Ora Viney Leads Baptist Church Program

Mrs Ora Viney presented a Mission ary program at the First Baptist Church on July 6 with scripture lesson by Mary Wirey prayer by Rosa Williams poem by Gladys Viney origin of Abide With Me by Helen Teach devotional topics by Buela Morris and Frances Clemons vocal selections by the church choir and a reading by Anna Maries

Glouster Ora Viney First Baptist Church Mary Wirey Rosa Williams Gladys Viney Helen Teach Buela Morris Frances Clemons Anna Maries

Billy Figley Discharged to Enter OSU in Fall

Billy Figley was discharged from the Navy and plans to enter Ohio State University in the fall. He will work this summer as a painter and continues his education after his service.

Billy Figley OSU Sam Navy Am Te Serivea Sinat Man Lama Dts Bilis

Glouster Visitors Return to Michigan Homes

Mr and Mrs M R Valois and Mr and Mrs J M Blanche have returned to River Rouge Michigan after visiting Glouster with Mrs Bosate Was and other relatives. They spent the Fourth of July in Point Pleasant with Mrs QO L Easter and accompanied by Finint Pleasant and Mr and Mitchel Bartels and son Bill.

Glouster M. R. Valois Glenna West J. M. Blanche Donnana Dennison River Rouge Mich

Victory Circle Meeting Set At Susie Wallace Home

Victory Circle of the WSCS Methodist Church will meet July 1 at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs Susie Wallace on Poplar Street with Mrs Margaret Clark as hostess Those Ravine sales tax stamps are requested to bring to the meeting.

Nelsonville Victory Circle WSCS The Methodist Church Susie Wallace Poplar St Ste.garet Clark

Former Glouster Man Gets Salary Increase

An Akron paper notes Barberton council raised city auditor C. F. Duncan's salary to 3300 a year starting July 1. Duncan, formerly of Glouster, holds the auditor post after filling an unexpired term and later winning a full four year term. The raise ties the auditor's pay to the mayor and city solicitor.

Glouster Akron Barberton C.F. Duncan

Mrs. Nellie McBride Dies in Detroit Sunday

Nellie McBride formerly of Jacksonville died Sunday afternoon at her daughter's home in Detroit Michigan. Survived by daughter Hilda. son John R. McBride preceded in death ten years ago. Funeral at Holy Cross Church Wednesday at 9 a.m. Rev Fr Charles Walsh to officiate. Burial Calvary Cemetery. WSCS meeting at Jacksonville Methodist Church Wednesday at 7 34 p.m. primary department to present program and refreshments to follow.

Glouster Nellie McBride Jacksonville Hilda Detroit Mary Nell McCann Tarksonville John R. McBride Holy Cross Church Charles Walsh Calvary Cemetery WSCS Jacksonville Methodist Church

Man Recovers From Rheumatism After RHU-AID Remedy

A man described years of leg pain and stiffness from muscular rheumatism, unable to walk without limping. After taking RHU-AID, swelling and stiffness disappeared by the second day, and he can walk freely, feeling like a new man. Athens Pharmacy promotes the remedy with three active ingredients.

Athens Pharmacy

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