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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1949

Page

13

Codding Urges Board to Press Housing Needs Plan

Nelsonville Supt D W Codding urged the Board of Education to maintain a long term planning program to meet housing needs. He cited progress with Sims Cornelius and Schooley on Arts and Crafts and Gymnasium projects, elementary requirements, and potential public committees and site visits. He warned funding delays may hinder summer progress while plastering is done and roof repairs awaited. Equipment no longer needed will be sold, with about 250 dollars expected.

Nelsonville D. W. Codding Board of Education Columbus Sims, Cornelius and Schooley Codding

Kaszonyi Family Weekend Guests In Millfield

Mr and Mrs John Kaszonyi Jr and daughter Dr Eleanor Kaszonyi of McKeesport Pa visited the former's parents Mr and Mrs John Kaszonyi and Mrs Elizabeth Willis and son Clarence in Millfield, over the weekend.

Chauncey John Kaszonyi Jr Eleanor Kaszonyi McKeesport John Kaszonyi Elizabeth Willis Clarence Millfield

Man Pleads Guilty To Assault Charge

In Nelsonville Henry R. Coy pleaded guilty to assault and battery in mayor's court on arraignment before Mayor Oral Daugherty. He was fined 10 dollars and costs. Dewey Johnson pleaded guilty to an intoxication complaint and was fined 25 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Henry R. Coy Vernon Oral Daugherty Dewey Johnson

Three Families Plan Reunion on Sunday

Nelsonville notes the 24th annual reunion of the Frazier Johnson and Dirhon families will be held Sunday at the Kachelmacher Park Shelter House. A basket picnic dinner is planned for noon and attendees are asked to bring their own table service.

Nelsonville Frazier Johnson Dirhon Kachelmacher Park

Speaker Warns Socialized Medicine Aims at Control

Nelsonville Dr. J. L. Wheaton told Rotary Club that national socialized medicine is more political than medical, arguing individuals and states should lead health care with federal aid only after state efforts fail. He described three groups of people and warned the program would erode private initiative and freedom.

Nelsonville J. L. Wheaton Rotary Club Little House Wheaton

Picnic Planned by Retta Howe Sunday School Class

The Retta Howe Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church will hold a picnic Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Mrs. Flossie Whitmore's home in Buchtel. Attendees should bring their own table service sandwiches and a dish.

Retta Howe The Methodist Church Flossie Whitmore Buchtel

Conservation Group Meets in Nelsonville for Big Fish Contest

A meeting of the Fish and Game Conservation League is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in Red Men's Hall Buckeye Building. Curtis Robinette chairs the session inviting all conservation minded people. A fish fry follows. Entries for the Big Fish contest co sponsored with Western Auto display over 250 dollars in prizes. Members may secure blanks and weigh in at Nelsonville businesses. Floyd Brown notes details.

Nelsonville Fish and Game Conservation League Red Men's Hall Buckeye Building Curtis Robinette Conservation League Western Auto League Floyd Brown

Mrs. Bridget Naughton Dies at 97 in Nelsonville

Bridget Naughton 97 a native of Ireland and widow of James Naughton died Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Margaret Bowers 467 Adams St. She came to Nelsonville 72 years ago and leaves three sons John Patrick and James and a granddaughter Zita Lauderville Detroit. She was a member of St Andrews Church. Funeral services pending arrangements.

Nelsonville Bridget Naughton Ireland James Naughton Margaret Bowers Adams St Naughton County Claire Gore

Sootball and swimming anchor Athens County 4-H Picnic

About 450 people attended the fourth annual 4-H Club Picnic at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Activities included softball, horseshoes, volleyball, and a 2 pm swimming party with 304 swimmers. County leaders and new members praised the event as a unifying, educational community activity.

Athens County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds

Chauncey District Superintendent Dedicates Plains Church

Dr Harvey Galoway of Central Ohio Nazarenes delivers dedication address for The Plains Church improvements. The project includes a 14 foot front addition, interior redecorating, memorial window, exterior shingling, and new sidewalks. Debt paid. Local ministers and charter members attend.

Chauncey Harvey 8. Galloway Columbus Central Ohio Garrie Channell William Channel Lena Brandeburg Drell Goff Athens J. N. Lakin Zanesville

Millfield Needle Club Honors Mrs Ida Hill Farewell

The Millfield Needle Club hosted a farewell party for Mrs Ida Hill who plans to leave Millfield this week at Olive Brookins home. Honor guest received a club gift. attendees included Bertha Sanders Edith Heffken Mabel Mingus Mabel Smith Nellie Brookins Elizabeth Robinett Nellie Russell Helen Howard Mabel Sisson Edith McDaniel and Olive Brookins.

Chauncey Olive Brookins Millfield Needle Club Ida Hill Club Bertha Sanders Edith Heffken Mabel Mingus Mabel Smith Nellie Brookins Elizabeth Robinett Nellie Russell Helen Howard Mabel Sisson Edith McDaniel

Plains Church Class To Meet Wednesday

The Chauncey Naomi Class of The Plains Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Earl Mace with Mrs Ray Michael assisting hostess The meeting features a shower for a member and a farewell for Mrs Althea Snyder who has moved to Athens Mrs Mary Evafis is class president.

Chauncey Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Earl Mace Ray Michael Althea Snyder Athens Mary Evafis

Visitors Spend Sunday in Millfield and Glasgow

Chauncey Gabriel Guerra of Athens visited Millfield on Sunday at the home of his brother in law and sister. John Heffken and family from Athens were Sunday guests of his parents Theodore and Mrs Heffken of Glasgow.

Chauncey Gabriel Guerra Athens Millfield L. D. Muzio John Heffken Teddy Mark Susanne Theodore Heffken Glouster

Sylvia Ann born to Mr and Mrs Gene Dyson Chauncey

Chauncey couple Mr and Mrs Gene Dyson announce the birth of their daughter Sylvia Ann at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Anna Dyson and Mr Joseph Davis of Chauncey with Amzy Pritts of Deanville as great grandfather.

Chauncey Anna Dyson Murray City Joseph Davis Amzy Pritts Deanville Sylvia Ann Gene Dyson June Davis Sheltering Arms Hospital

Cleveland Visitor Chauncey Irene Seidman Guest in Chauncey

Mrs. Irene Seidman of Cleveland visited Sunday with Mrs. Zenovia Courtney at the Gilbert Courtney home in Chauncey. Other recent guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephenson and Mrs. Floyd Martin of Trimble.

Chauncey Irene Seidman Cleveland Zenovia Courtney Gilbert Courtney Courtney Charles Stephenson Floyd Martin Trimble

Mrs Ashworth Visits Millfield In Lawful Family Home

Chauncey Mrs John Ashworth of Portsmouth is visiting at Millfield at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Homer Omen.

Chauncey John Ashworth Portsmouth Millfield Homer Omen

Akron firm cuts prices on pneumatic truck casings and tubes

The B. F. Goodrich Co. announced price reductions on all pneumatic truck casings and tubes, signaling a broader move to ease costs for trucking fleets and maintenance.

AKRON B. F. Goodrich Co

Market notes from Cincinnati livestock and poultry reports

U S Department data shows salable hogs around 1500 with early trade modestly active and prices mostly higher. Hog weights and sows vary, with heavier weights down slightly, and bulk of good to choice hogs in the 12.00 to 15.80 range for 350 to 550 lb. cattle. Poultry prices list fowls and heavy fryers with multiple weight classes, and butter and potatoes quoted with specific price ranges.

Cincinnati U. S

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