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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1948

Page

3

Man Held in Nelsonville Facing Marysville Charges

Alfred Jolliff, 40, arrested in Nelsonville after noon hours and held for investigation. He is wanted by Union County authorities on charges including non support parole violation and back checks. Deputies will return him to Marysville where a broader search is ongoing.

Nelsonville Alfred Jolliff Everett Hewlett Don Bumgardner Union County Homer S. Roose Marysville Hewlett Jolliff Roose Parkersburg W.va Margaret Welch City Hall Columbus A. R. Reed A. R. Neal Leroy Williams Neal Reed Cleveland

Local Social Roundup From Mineral and Nearby Towns

Minnie Shingler visited Barberton while Zellman Crow and family vacationed in Cincinnati with Ernest Crow and others. Pauline Gibson of Springfield vacationed in Atlantic City with her son Gorgon Alley. Leslie Albaugh and children visited Bucyrus relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. George Dowler were held at New Marshfield Methodist Church.

Mineral Minnie Shingler Barberton Zellman Crow Lewis Cincinnati Ernest Crow W. A. Brooks Phyllis Orland Ely Ronnie Ely Kenneth Brooks Jimmie Michigan Dick Shoemaker Betty Brooks Pauline Gibson Springfield Gorgon Alrey Atlantic City Leslie Albaugh Bobby Joyce Ann Bucyrus George Dowler New Marshfield Clara McVay Albany Road Addie Snyder Gerald Buckley Buckley Robinett Ridge Albert Buckley Charles William Lowry Clarence Penrod Arthur Rhoade Zaleski C. V. Hester

Ward and guests visit Swisher and Farley households

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ward visited Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Swisher. Weekend guests at the Farleys included Mr. and Mrs. Oral Canter, Mrs. Clarence Gilmore, Rev. Budd Darst, and Mr. Raymond Fife. Mrs. Ross Fife and Mrs. Carrol Mathews called on Mrs. John Veith.

Wesley Ward Lowell Swisher Osborne Farley Oral Canter Clarence Gilmore Budd Darst Raymond Fife Ross Fife Carrol Mathews John Veith

Nelsonville Couple Set for Church Nuptials with Bridal Party

Miss Billie Ann Bartoe and Pfe. Dean V. Rizer prepare for a Sunday wedding at First Presbyterian Church Nelsonville. Maid of honor Miss Nancy Wolfe and bridesmaids Miss Martha Murphy and Miss Mary Lou White will support bride. Family hosts, nuptial music, and reception details are listed.

Nelsonvile Nancy Wolfe Billie Ann Bartoe Max Bartoe Pfe Dean V. Rizer Elmer Rizer Deanville First Presbyterian Church John Liovyd Evans Martha Murphy Mary Lou White Jeannine Jo Bartoe Linda Sue Wolfe Phillip Bartoe Jack Rizer Richard Kelley Robert Wolfe William Blair Richard Phillips Bartoe Girl Scout Little House Ed Tucker Obetz Ohio George Herrick Melvin Blackburn Watson Wolfe Nelsonville Mary Louise Bowen Logan Margaret Merk Columbus Virginia S. J. Wasserman

Local residents noted from New Straitsville area visits

Social notes list visits among residents of New Straitsville and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Emerson Ogborn of Pittsburgh visited Charles Giffon and George Davis Sr. families in the region. others vacationed near Stockport and along the Muskingum River. A Columbus funeral for Earle Ambrose is recorded, burial at New Straitsville Cemetery.

New Straitsville Emerson Ogborn Pittsburgh Charles Giffon George Davis Sr Jim Holt George Davis Jr Columbus Sammy Arnett Frank Wallace Lon Arnett Stockport Muskingum River Russell Thompson Thurman Thompson Frank Spicer Ray Ruscoe Paul Webb Ermel Williams Mood Dane Billy Morgan W. E. Bell Earle Ambrose Nelson Morgan Billy Rita Douglas Harry Douglas Jane Douglas Ruth Harvey Lancaster K. Clemens Paul Mitchell Canton Nelle Mitchell Ruth Bell

Bible school ends with certificates at Diamond Church

The Diamond Church Bible school closed last Friday night with 18 children receiving certificates. A pot-luck picnic followed. Several local residents and visitors from Barrack, Nel son, Columbus, and Columbus area attended gatherings and visits at various homes over the weekend and week.

Laurel Run the Diamond Church Bob McCalumet Barrack Clarence Patton Algeron Todd Valerie Dickerson Fred Kisor Beach Grove Lawrence Wolfe Ladonna John Stufflebean Nelsonville A. J. Skiver Nora Arthur Todd Walter Mason the Diamond Charles Wood Joan Bumgardner Columbus Herman Bumgardner Hoskins

Nelsonville Area Church Services and Events

Multiple local churches schedule July services with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Roles include Rev. Griffith and Rev. Evans. events feature a youth program, epiphany service, and a Bible conference with noted speakers. Union services and fellowship meetings noted.

L.A. Griffith Arthur Kennedy Naomi Lancaster Institute Presbyterian Church L. A. Griffth Homer Zodeheaver Logan Methodist Church Lancaster Camp Ground School of Christian Service Laboratory School For Children's Workers C. M. McConnell Boston C. A. McPheeters Detroit Epiphany Episcopal Rollin S. Polk, Jr First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Fred Lucis Athens Evans General Assembly Westminster Fellowship L. A. Griffith Pilgrim Raymond Simpson Walter Primmer J. A. Long Amesville Presbyterian Daniel Allen

Nelsonville Personal Notes From Town Visit

Nelsonville residents report Mr. and Mrs. Dean Meyers and son Eddie Joe of Columbus staying a week at Mrs. Meyers home. Mr. Meyers plans to return Sunday to Columbus while Mrs. Meyers and Eddie Joe extend their visit. Mrs. Tommy Kelly of East Orange New Jersey visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Mills.

Dean Meyers Eddie Joe Columbus

Grange Party Slated at Trimble Grange Hall

A Grange party for members and guests is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. at Trimble Grange Hall. Attendees will bring sandwiches.

Gri Grange Party Trimble Grange Trimble Grange Hall

Local No 63 Rejects President Resignation

Harry Hewitt, president of Local No. 63 of the International Order of Brewery Workers, had his resignation rejected at a Wednesday meeting, ensuring he continues in office. Samuel W. Smith’s resignation as recording secretary was accepted, with Crayton Whaley elected to fill the unexpired term and Arthur H. Keplar chosen as financial secretary. Kenneth Cope joined the executive board, Carl Traugh became steward in bottling, and Sam Jenkins was named sergeant at arms.

Nelsonville Harry Hewitt International Order of Brewery Workers Hewitt Samuel W. Smith Crayton Whaley Whaley Arthur H. Keplar Kenneth Cope Carl Traugh Sam Jenkins Mel Greenthal Cincinnati International Organization Kaufman Stalling New Lexington

Mrs Beam 70 Dies In Parkersburg Hospital

Mrs Oneidae Beam 78 died Friday morning at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg West Virginia. Survived by daughter Mrs Delbert Gaul Sumner two grandchildren J M Gaul Dona Jeane Gaul and great grandson Victor Gaul all of Sumner and two brothers Elmer Frost Rock Springs Delpher Frost Richmond Ga. Husband died years ago. Funeral Sunday 2 pm Alfred Methodist Church burial in church cemetery. Call at daughter’s home Sumner after Saturday noon.

Delbert Gaul J. M. Gaul Jeane Gaul Victor Gaul Sumner Elmer Frost Rocksprings Delpher Frost Richmond Alfred Methodist Church

Sugar Creek Area Man Injured in Mine Mishap

Raymond Savage of near Sugar Creek was removed to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after an accident at the McVay Rosser Mine where he worked. He suffered three fractured ribs and possible back injuries according to a Stout ambulance report.

Nelsonville Raymond Savage Sugar Creek Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Stout McVay-Rosser

Murray City Resident Dies

Nelsonville Howard M. Farmer 50 longtime Murray City resident died Thursday at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan after transfer for treatment He was World War I veteran He leaves wife Maude Farmer three brothers William Branch Chicago Harvey Willoughby four sisters Mrs Charles Kelly Toledo Mrs Charles Nida Mrs Charles Mc Dowell Mrs Harry Canter Willoughby Funeral services set for Saturday 1 30 p m at New Pittsburg Church burial Greenlawn Cemetery

Nelsonville Howard M. Farmer Murray City Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Maude Farmer William Branch Chicago Harvey Willoughby Ohio Charles Kelly Toledo Charles Nida Charles McDowell Harry Canter

Whitlateh Rites Held for Charles Whitlateh

Funeral services were held Thursday in McArthur for Charles Whitlateh 77 a retired Vinton County farmer who died Tuesday in Zanesville at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry L Wise He is survived by two grandsons four sisters and two brothers The Wise family formerly lived in Athens at 53 Morris Ave Mr Wise was an employee of Standard Oil Co.

Club Picnic To Be Sunday

Nelsonville residents are invited to the York Township Roosevelt Club basket dinner picnic at Meeker Run Hollow on Sunday starting at noon. Refreshments provided, families bring their own table service, and all Democrat candidates for county offices are expected. Access via Robbins Bridge and follow arrows to the site.

Nelsonville York Township Roosevelt Club Meeker Run Hollow Robbins’ Bridge Nelsonville Depot

Fox Funeral Rites To Be in Clifton

Funeral services for T-5 William Fox will be held at 1 30 p m Sunday in the Clifton Methodist Church according to Foglesong Funeral Home in an updated notice.

Fox Clifton William Fox Clifton Methodist Church Foglesong

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