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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1947

Page

2

Nelsonville to Restrict Juke Boxes After Nightfall

Mayor Oral Daugherty announces a new city rule applying to all clubs restaurants and taverns with juke boxes. At 10 30 p m devices must be toned down and at 11 30 p m they must stop after managements of 23 local venues were consulted. One restaurant owner pleaded guilty and received a suspended 10 fine with costs.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Clarence Noble Public Square Bill Blimes Daugherty James Cope

Thomas Powell Rites Slated

Funeral services for Thomas Powell 76 native of Australia and former Nelsonville resident will be held at D Harvey Davis funeral home at 11 a m Saturday. The body will be buried in Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville with sister Mrs Anna Scott and brother William Powell listed as survivors. Dr John R Richardson acting coroner ruled the death a suicide after Powell had been in poor health since a recent illness. Powell formerly worked as a draftsman for F O Schoedinger Co in Columbus and had been living with his sister in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Thomas Powell Australia Columbus D. Harvey Davis Greenlawn John R. Richardson Powell F O. Schoedinger Co Anna Scott William Powell

FOE Lodges Set District Ceremonies In Nelsonville And Murray City

Nelsonville and Murray City Eagles lodges host district meetings Sunday July 13 with state officers present. Ray Painter of Zanesville will speak at Nelsonville 2 pm at the aerie home. District 4 guests expected and candidates to be initiated. District 26 session at Murray City 2:30 pm with District Director Neese and speaker Seth Adams. lunch served after.

Nelsonville Eagles Murray City Ray Painter Zanesville Aerie Gerald Jacobs Watson Wolfe Earl D. Schob Marietta District 26 Neese Seth Adams Dan Jenkins Bert Smathers Murray

Charles Shafer Takes Council Office Oath

Charles Shafer is sworn in as acting mayor of Nelsonville to serve during Mayor Oral Daugherty’s vacation. Daugherty departs Saturday on a trip to Baltimore Washington D C and the New England states Maine and Canada with Dr C G Dew and Jerry Priser.

Nelsonville Charles Shafer Oral Daugherty Mayor Daugherty Baltimore Washington, D.C New England Maine Canada C. G. Dew Jerry Priser

First Presbyterian to Celebrate Communion at Sunday Service

The First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville will observe the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at the end of the 10 30 a m service this Sunday. Public notice urged church members to partake, per Pastor Rev John Lloyd Evans announcement.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans

Pastor Lists Services At New Straitsville Nazarene Church

New Straitsville services at the Nazarene Church begin with Sunday School at 2 p.m. and a communion service at 3 p.m. led by Rev. T. H. Arnott. An evening service at 7:30 p.m. will be led by Jacqueline Thomas and Mrs. Minnie Bird. A prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

New Straitsville the Nazarene Church T. H. Arnott Jacqueline Thomas Minnie Bird

Sunday Rites Listed At Nazarene Church

Services at the Nazarene Church Adams Street are announced with Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m NYPS at 6 45 p m and preaching by Pastor Rev T H Arnott at 7 30 p m Thursday evening service set for 7 30 p m.

Nelsonville Nazarene Church Adams St T. H. Arnott

Dr. James H. Wilson to Read Morning Prayer

Nelsonville service details James H. Wilson will read the morning prayer at Church of the Epiphany Sunday 9 30 a m sixth Sunday after Trinity A church potluck and meeting follows Monday at 6 p m with the Woman s Auxiliary and executive committee

Nelsonville James H. Wilson Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church

Mrs. C. H. Newton Reported Ill In Charleston Hospital

Relatives in Nelsonville have been advised of the illness of Mrs. C. H. Newton a former well known resident. She is receiving treatment at McMillan hospital in Charleston.

Nelsonville C. H. Newton Newton McMillan Hospital Charleston

Mrs Tigner Buys Badwell House At 633 Chestnut Street

At a court sale in Nelsonville on Monday Mrs Cprah B Tigner purchased the former George Badwell residence located at 633 Chestnut Street. The local buyer’s purchase was announced after the sale.

Nelsonville Cprah B. Tigner George Badwell Chestnut St

MM Club Bake Sale Planned in Nelsonville

The MM Club will conduct a bake sale Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Hilleary Shoe Hospital.

Nelsonville MM Club Hilleary Shoe Hospital

Young Folks Speak At Christian Church in Nelsonville

At 10 30 a m Sunday the Christian Church hosts the young folk returning from Camp Moores to share experiences from the Chi Rho gathering. Assignments include Bonnie McCollum Shirley Streets John Cox Frank Hartley Jimmy Ray Jack Tharp Gary Williams and Wayne Williams. The choir performs an anthem with organ by Sigrid Love. The union evening service is at 7 30 p m in the Presbyterian Church.

Nelsonville Christian Church Camp Moores Chi Rho Bonnie McCollum Shirley Streets John Cox Frank Hartley Jimmy Ray Jack Tharp Gary Williams Wayne Williams Sigrid Love Union Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville social notes from camp return

Maureen and Sharon Kelly Violet Woody and Ruth Tye have returned after a week at Camp Wildwood a Westminster Fellowship Junior High camp near Wester ville Ohio, reflecting on their outing.

Nelsonville Maureen Sharon Kelly Violet Woody Ruth Tye Camp Wildwood Westminster Fellowship Westerville Ohio

Local residents wrap up vacations with visits and returns

Mr and Mrs Albert Dodds and Mr and Mrs Clarence Patton return from a Smokies trip via Skyline Drive to Washington DC where they stayed with Captain and Mrs Philip Curtis. Lawrence Bingman and daughter Laurel Gae return to Gary Indiana after visiting sister Mrs Ralph Williams in Nelsonville area. Howard Bobo and son Hubert hosted William Williams and family during Sunday visit. Zelda Wernick returns to Tampa after a month here with Raymond Warehime. nurse cadet Vernick joins Jossant for the trip home. Harry Kelly Jr spent a day in Pittsburgh on business. Charles Kennard and son Frederick return to Charleston after visiting Ed Rosser residents.

Albert Dodds Clarence Patton Smokies Washington, D.C Washington Dodd Philip Curtis Lawrence Bingman Laurel Gae Gary, Ind Bingman Ralph Williams Canal St Nelsonville Howard Bobo Hubert Athens

First Baptist Church Nelsonville Announces Sunday Plan

The First Baptist Church Nelsonville lists Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. and a 10 45 a.m. sermon by Rev. B J Hall with the theme Stop and think where are you going for it is either Heaven or Hell.

Nelsonville First Baptist Church B. J. Hall Hell

Silver tea at Methodist Church draws large Laurelville crowd

More than 75 guests attended a WSCS silver tea at the Laurelville Methodist Church on Wednesday. Mrs. Alice Morris led Devotions and an evening program featured vocal solos by local and nearby singers including Mrs. George Wharton Columbus and Wanda Stevens Laurelville.

Laurelville WSCS Alice Morris George Wharton Columbus Harold Defenbaugh Circleville Wanda Stevens Nancy Hinton Bob Bowers Hugh Poling Grace Dumm Joe Dennison Lucile Swackhamer Laura Louise Rose Jean Shupe Mariam Shupe Malcolm Shupe Logan Melvin Mettler Tom Connie Susan Dayton T. E. Mettler Lillian Hoy Lecca Celesta George Fetheroll Lancaster Joe White White Cabin Pleasant Ridge Ernest Skare Iowa E. D. Kelley Lloyd Dillie Karen Kenneth Frank Cox Mary Nan Nichols Ben Cox Wabash, Ind

Relatives Visit Glouster Visitor from Columbus

Betty Smith of Columbus is spending a week in Glouster as guest of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Orville Bingman.

Glouster Betty Smith Columbus Orville Bingman

Rites for Area Churches Announced by Pastors

Glouster pastors outline church schedules with sermons at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Youth groups meet, midweek services planned, and travel arrangements noted for camp girls. Other area churches list Bible School, Lord's Supper, and evangelistic services with pulpit speakers and summer plans.

Glouster Eugene Brown Brown Lancaster Camp Ground C. A. Pride Helen Stephenson Ansel Gamwell Glouster Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater YPSCE Ananias

Measle Victim Recovers in Dayton Visit

Georgie Higgins of Dayton, visiting his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs George H Campbell, is recovering from an attack of measles.

Glouster Georgie Higgins Dayton George H. Campbell

Rail Company Lets Bandsmen Use Depot Platform

GLOUSTER A local rail company received permission from the New York Central Railroad to keep the depot square platform open during the summer for public band concerts. The high school band will perform at regular intervals to thank supporters who funded the group. Charles Beshara and Mutual Stores gave $20 each, Little Auto Supply Co and A Friend of the Band $10 each. Buckeye Restaurant and Economy Store provided ice cream for band members.

Glouster New York Central Railroad Depot Square Charles Beshara Mutual Stores Little Auto Supply Co Buckeye

Hoisingtons Entertain Zanesville Relatives

Mr and Mrs Ralph M Hoisington of Zanesville visited the Hoisingtons in Jacksonville for the July Fourth weekend. Charles Hoisington returned from Detroit where he stayed with son in law and daughter James McCall and wife. He also visited Windsor Ontario during the trip.

Glouster Ralph M. Hoisington Zanesville Charles Hoisington Jacksonville Detroit James McCall Windsor Ontario Canada

Mrs. Donald Smathers Undergoes Major Surgery

Lovina Tippie formerly of Jacksonville now living in Columbus was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus a week ago for major surgery. She is convalescing satisfactorily. Address care of Grant Hospital fourth floor.

Glouster Donald Smathers Lovina Tippie Jacksonville Columbus Grant Hospital

Jacksonville WSCS Convenes at Church

The Jacksonville Methodist Church WSCS met in the church auditorium with Mrs. Elbert Maxwell in charge due to the president’s absence. They planned a bake sale for July 26 with the location and hour to be announced later.

Glouster WSCS Jacksonville Methodist Church James Williams Elbert Maxwell

Sunday Church Services listed for Corning area churches

Corning area churches announce Sunday services. St Bernard offers Low Mass at 7 a.m. and High Mass at 9 a.m. Church of God has 9:30 a.m. School and 10:30 a.m. worship with sermon. evening service at 7:30 p.m. Methodist Church features 9:30 a.m. School and 10:30 a.m. worship with theme The Joy of Worshipping God. no summer evenings. Evangelical United Brethren holds 9:30 a.m. unified service with sermon The Bread of Heaven. evening 7:30 p.m. with choir and sermon The Last Stay. Choir practice and prayer meetings listed.

Corning ST. Bernard J. L. Riley Church OF God Aubrey Mitchell Methodist Frank Beuscher God Lancaster Evangelical United Brethren Wallin E. Riebel Bread of Heaven Charles Sanfrank John Kreswell

Trimble West Side Services Announced

Trimble West Side Church of Christ pastor C M Clouston announces Sunday events. An all day meeting includes Bible study at 9 30 a m followed by preaching and Communion. A long service and preaching at 2 30 p m and an evening service at 8 with evangelist C W Rock. Bible study continues.

Trimble C. M. Clouston Trimble West Side Church

Girls accompany group to Youth Fellowship meeting

Mrs. James Kearns and Mrs. Rodney Linscott accompanied 15 girls to Lancaster on Thursday to attend a Youth Fellowship meeting and returned to Jacksonville the same evening.

Glouster James Kearns Rodney Linscott Lancaster Jacksonville

Lois Golding of Columbus Visits for Vacation

Lois Golding of Columbus is spending two weeks vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs W J Golding. She will return to her employment Sunday.

Glouster Lois Golding Columbus W. J. Golding

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News Vernon EKCO Cory Glass Coffee Brewers Dan Cory Electric Stores Vernon Electric High St Glouster, O Anna Lee Gilbert Roland Warren Douglas Leon Errol Hop Harrigan Sarra Warnere Carson Orreen Robert Hutton Jan Ers Paige Frederick de Cordova Johnny Mack Brown Monogram Pictures Passey Castle Jack Wrath John Reinhardt Manotione Jomer Jordan Robert Presnell, Sr Cornell Wooltiah Jesse James George Raft Lynn Bari Nocturne Virginia Huston Joseph Pewney Myrma Dell FOE Lodges First Presbyterian Services Athens Pharmacy S. Court St Athens, Ohio Nelsonville Social Notes Welsonville First Baptist Church Services Teater Ralph Byers Richard Jones Wiley Harris First Baptist Sunday School Millard Kasler Bishopville Church of Christ Nellie Anderson WCTU Eub Church Hollister Rail Company Hoisingtons Jacksonville Wscs Trimble West Side Services Vic Joyce Red Hot’ Orchestra Tad's Kimberly-Carbondale Oes Thea M. M. Bryson Main St O. A. McDonald Bryson Court St Adamson Whitmore Nelsonville-Buchtel Road Stevnes Et Avi Teeter Merry H. P. Motors Carpenter Hardware Co ATLAS C. E. Whitmore U. S. Highway 33 Thomas A. Yost Chestnut
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