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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1947
Page
7
Nelsonville city board of education declares a state of emergency at three schools pending state rehabilitation funds. Planned work includes a new heating and ventilating system at Central, repairs at East, and a new roof at the senior high. Bids to be advertised for 10 days once funds are granted.
A Columbus paper reports President Truman asked Congress to appropriate 600 000 dollars to start Burr Oak Reservoir work near Sunday Creek East Branch junction. Congress adjourns July 26, making funding unlikely this session. The Burr Oak Dam needs about double the current request to complete the project. Officials say no new progress details have reached Burr Oak Dam Association from Congressman Jenkins in Washington. Jenkins plans a Washington meeting with Army engineers to place the program in flood control plans.
Glouster faces an epidemic of mumps affecting all ages and sometimes entire families. The illness is mild overall with no serious aftereffects reported.
Burr Oak residents and neighbors plan a Homecoming on August 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Samson. Former residents and current community members are asked to bring baskets and attend a church service in the afternoon.
Glouster residents Harold Shirkey and family return to Dayton after a week with Jacksonvill e grandparents. Anna Shirkey from Columbus spends two weeks in Jacksonville visiting relatives and returns home. James Williams and family travel to Columbus to see Mrs Williams in White Cross Hospital. Akron residents Becker family visit Jacksonville. Mae von Scheele from Nelsonville visits Jacksonville two weeks as guest of the Kennards.
Mrs W R Drury returned Thursday from Middleport where she stayed a week with her sisters Mrs C B Forrest and Vesta McCoy. McCoy has been unable to work for years due to a fractured hip and a broken arm.
The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church met Friday evening in the church social rooms for a monthly business and social session led by president Mrs Annetta Lewis. Devotional by Mrs William Leadbetter referenced Romans XII 9 21. Hosts Mrs R B Smith Mrs Charles Kirkbride and Mrs Blanche Strohmeyer arranged readings and talks. One guest attended and 19 members were served refreshments.
A Glouster weather note records 48 degrees Sunday morning and 78 degrees by 4 p.m. Citizens heated homes with gas stoves early in the day as July’s heat swings continue.
Mr and Mrs H D LeFever of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Elsworth Kempton of Lancaster recently visited Mr and Mrs John Davis in Jacksonville. LeFever lost sight in both eyes about 45 years ago in a dynamite explosion at the William Job mine in Trimble.
Mrs. Sara W. Willis and sister Ann Williams traveled to Point Pleasant for their uncle's funeral. During the visit Mrs. Willis slipped on a stairway, fracturing her shoulder and two or more ribs. She received care at the Point Pleasant Clinic and may be moved to Sheltering Arms Hospital.
Mrs. Cora Davis announces the Kempton family reunion at Rising Sun Park Lancaster on August 3 with a basket dinner at noon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Er nest Jones and their son Richard plan a trip starting in Glouster then to Zanesville where Mrs Della Gessell visits relatives. The group will visit Niagara Falls and Canadian points before returning to Glouster on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Foster McGee announce the birth of a daughter Evelyn born Sunday evening weighing seven pounds three quarters. Grandparents are Hershel Sorrell Vance Douglas of Glouster. Great grandparents Pearl Anderson Zel Douglas of Cleveland. George Davis of Athens is great great grandfather.
The WSCS of Jacksonville Methodist Church will hold a bake sale at Morrison's Grocery in Jacksonville starting at noon this Saturday. Proceeds support church activities.
Ill at his Kimberly residence Andrew Adams is reported in serious condition. His son Willard Adams of The Plains assists in his care.
Saturday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brooks included Attorney John W. Bolin Pearl Wood and granddaughter Pearl Howard Brooks of Pleasant Valley Lloyd Bolin of Albany and others. Several locals are noted visiting relatives with birthdays and extended family from Columbus Chauncey and Cincinnati.
Jerry Smith Waite Sr aged 75 of McConnelsville died July 19 at his son Harry Waite's home in Malta. He leaves seven sons, four daughters, 45 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two sisters. A former Iowa resident, he was a Methodist. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Taber Church with Rev. William Messenger. burial in Taber Cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Patton hosted Chauncey bridge night at her Millfield home. Two tables played with Virginia Kozma high, Mrs. Bertha Sanders second and traveling, Georgia Nagle low. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for two weeks with Mrs. Helen Sanders. Other members included Mrs. Elizabeth Willis, Mrs. Jessie Fulton, Mrs. Louise Nagle.
The Friendly Class of The Plains Nazarene Church met last week at the Riley home of Lewis and Mae Riley with Louise Locke presiding. Nellie Thomas led devotions and Margaret Bricker read. Mrs. Stella Darnell teaches the class. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Ruth Glass and son Gary, Sylvia Sofranco, Nellie Thomas, Virginia Canter, Paul Darnell, Ila Darnell and daughter Linda Lee, Ada Broadbent, Lena Brandenburg, Carrie Channell, and Margery Darnell.
CHAUNCEY Members of the Millfield Needle Club were entertained last week at the home of Mrs. Grover Patton. Mrs. Patton's mother, Mrs. W. H. Wemmer, was a guest. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett. The hostess served refreshments. Other members present were Mrs. Edith McDaniel, Mrs. Kathryn McDaniel, Mrs. Donna Thomas, Mrs. Ida Hill, Mrs. Bertha Sanders, Mrs. Nellie Brookins, Olive Brookins, Mrs. Edith Heffken, Mrs. Jessie Fulton and Mrs. Elizabeth Patton.
Chauncey The Plains Church of the Nazarene has undergone extensive improvements in the last week. The interior and floors were stained and varnished and a new carpet was laid in the aisle. The work was performed by members using donated labor.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Riley sold their Plains residence and bought a farm home at Pleasant Hill. They expect to move to the new location this week, per report.
The Rev Lena Brandenburg Mrs Ada Broadbent and Margery Darnell of The Plains and Alfreda Goff of Athens attended the Church of the Nazarene annual camp meeting in Columbus.
Visit by Chauncey and Mrs Ervin Channell and Mrs Carrie Channell from The Plains to Jackson to see Effie Channell who is seriously ill. Effie is Carrie Channell’s sister in law and Ervin Channell’s aunt.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shafer and son Don from the Plains spent last week in Lima visiting daughters and sisters Mrs. Clarice Lawrence and Mrs. Rosalie Miller. They also stopped in Columbus to see Mrs. Nora Graves, formerly of The Plains.
Frances Howard of Converse Street will host the Chauncey WCTU gathering Monday at 7 30 p m for members.
At Nelsonville Acting Mayor Charles Shafer's court, six intoxication cases, one quarrelling case, and two minor traffic violations were heard. Buck Warren was fined 10 dollars and costs and jailed for disturbing the peace. Helen Dupler was fined 100 dollars and costs for driving under the influence. Several others faced fines or pleas, with notices for hearings and bonds forfeited. Cecil Carlin was dismissed after a not guilty finding on intoxication charges.
Miss Billie Ann Bartoe hosted a bridal shower Thursday for Betty Williams ahead of her Sunday afternoon wedding to Bob Davis. Guests included Marianne Ruble Libby Riley Martha Murphy Judy Betts Eileen Davis June Lee and the honoree. Betty Martha and Marianne won prizes. A buffet featured pink and white decor with a mirrored centerpiece and bridal bouquet favors.
Mr and Mrs Lester Beal hosted a dinner party to mark their second wedding anniversary and the first birthday of their daughter Connie Guests included Mrs Mildred Clary and her daughter Linda from Detroit Mrs Mary Beal Mr and Mrs Paul Kline and son Eddie Mrs Robert Lemon and children Bobby Carol Ann and Janet all residents of Sand Run.
Nelsonville and Logan relatives hosted guests from Cuya hoga Falls and local families. Mr and Mrs J W Hickman and Martha and Bill Worthington visited Mrs P W Hickman and attended family gatherings.
Mrs Martha Phoropalous entertained the MM Club on East Columbus Street Wednesday. A handkerchief shower celebrated Bee McKee's birthday. A bake sale was planned for next Saturday during a short business session. Potluck dinner was followed by bridge with Mrs Frank Betts Jr high scorer.
NELSONVILLE The Orbiston Homecoming will be conducted July 27 at the Methodist Church. A basket dinner will be served on the lawn at noon and a program will be conducted in the church at 2 p.m. Millard Donley of Bridgeport Route 3 is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs Mary Meadows and her daughters Delores Mary Elizabeth Norma Shirley and Alice returned to Newark after a week with Mrs Meads parents Mr and Mrs William Stalder The Plains
Dr and Mrs C N Sanders and Mrs Clarence Sanders from Millfield were in Columbus Friday.
Mrs. Alice Victoria West, 72, died early this morning at her home on Church St in Logan after several weeks illness. Funeral arrangements are being made by Roberts funeral home and will be announced later today.
Mrs. Chris Wolfe is recovering in Hocking Valley Hospital after undergoing major surgery Saturday morning.
Betty Francis Taylor and Howard Kyte plan nuptials at the bride’s Nelsonville home on August 23. Betty is a Nelsonville graduate, Bliss College alumna, and Wright Field typist. Kyte, son of G A Kyte, is employed in Dayton.
Nelsonville based Jimmy Jones Post VFW baseball team won 6-5 against a Jackson squad featuring Coalton Wellston and Jackson players. Hope Woodson pitched and Chat Woodson caught for Cecil Woodson. They seek more games in the Hocking Valley and schedule Logan Mingos Thursday and Chesterhill at City Playgrounds next Sunday.
City police led by Police Chief James Cope report 1,238 cars checked in the ongoing traffic safety campaign. The prior total was 1,042 and last week officers inspected 196 vehicles with 37 defects found.
Vernon L. Ramsey aged 24 and his wife Marilyn aged 19 of Huntington were fatally injured in a traffic accident near Portsmouth early Sunday.
Millfield notes cover a wedding in Houston Pa and reception in Washington. Messages mention guests and relatives including Gillespies, Davises, and Boudinots visiting from Detroit and Sandusky. Local residents attend birthdays, births, moves, and job changes with family ties to Millfield Route 1.
Markets list consumer graded eggs U S A large 58 A medium 53 percent U S B 50 current receipts No 1 quality 46 Poultry heavy 5 Ibs plus 26 lightweights under 4 lbs 18 over 4 lbs 40 fryers 34 roasters 4 lbs plus 84 broilers heavy 34 leghorn and light 28 roasters 13 Butter wholesale 1 lb prints 69 1/2 lb prints 69 1/2 lb prints 70 butterfat premium 65 regular 62 Potatoes 3.00-5.25
Salable hogs 1500 head with steady early trade and mixed weights priced from 23.25 to 27.75. sows 46.00 down. stags 14.50 down. Cattle 1500 with slow slaughter, cows and grain fed steers scarce, bulk beef cows 13.50-21.00. vealers 23.50. Sheep 1200 with limited good and choice lambs around 24.00-25.70 and slaughter ewes 7.50 down.
July Fourth sunrise services and ham and egg breakfast at the Masonic Temple Gloucester drew attendees from Murray City and nearby towns. Numerous records show visitors and relatives from Nelsonville Loganville New Lexington Glouster and Columbus visiting local residents and family members over the week including Doris Darby Richard Phillips and Dr. J. Morgan plus several households hosting relatives and guests from South Carolina Illinois and Maryland.
James P. Tillivant, 53, died when his car plunged from a 25 foot embankment near Elyria Ohio on Saturday night. Harry Earl Logsdon, 50, of Ragland Ohio, was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 50 near Dillonvale while walking yesterday.
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