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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1947

Page

7

Overturns in Patrol Chase Injure Two

Two out of town residents were injured Sunday evening when their car overturned during a pursuit by state highway patrol on Route 33 near the Hocking Fairfield county line. Driver Bruce Calvin Johnson 21 Westerville was fined 25 dollars and costs after arraignment.

Logan Hocking Fairfield County WM. H. Priest Rtobert Harrah Bruce Calvin Johnson Minerva Ave Westerville Merrill Molihan Dayton Charles Reeves Lancaster Rockbridge Hocking Valley Hospital Johnson W. Denzil Weltner

Mrs. Floyd Disbennett Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs. Floyd Disbennett was discharged from St. Francis Hospital in Columbus where she had major surgery last week and returned to her home on East Second Street yesterday.

Logan Floyd Disbennett E. Second St St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Man Escapes Ruined Car Minus Injuries

Harry C. Drake, 27, of Athens Route 3, walked away with only minor bruises from a wreck on U S Route 33 near the Fairfield Hocking County line. His car overturned three times after failing to negotiate a curve, sustaining total loss with no serious injuries.

Logan Harry C. Drake Athens Fairfield-Hocking Lancaster State Highway Patrol Drake Sugar Grove

Funeral Rites Held For Fred Deishlie

Funeral services for Fred Deishlie 71 a retired railroad telegraph operator who died Saturday morning at Hocking Valley Hospital after a self inflicted wound from a 16 gauge shotgun were held yesterday at 3 p.m. from the Leonard Funeral Home. The Rev A N Grueser officiated with pallbearers Lester Risch James McNamee Hugh Hooper Dallas Kinser Martin Kanode and Floyd Duffy. Interment was made in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Fred Deishlie Hocking Valley Hospital Leonard Funeral Home A. N. Grueser Lester Risch James McNamee Hugh Hooper Dallas Kinser Martin Kanode Floyd Duffy Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs. Margaret Williams Funeral Held Sunday

Mrs. Margaret Williams 39 wife of Calvin Williams died at home in Ward Two Friday. Funeral conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Carbon Hill Methodist Church by Rev. Alva Shifler. Music by Edward Harris Oscar Dupler Mooney Gallington Nora Sanborn. Pallbearers were Robert Johnson Saul Johnson Rudolph Blosser Harry Mundy Wallace Dane John Spence. Burial at Carbon Hill Cemetery.

Logan Margaret Williams Calvin Williams Carbon Hill Methodist Church Alva Shifler Edward Harris Oscar Dupler Mooney Gallington Nora Sanborn Robert Johnson Saul Johnson Rudolph Blosser Harry Mundy Wallace Dane John Spence Carbon Hill Cemetery

Hocking Commissioners to Select Jurors for Year

Logan Hocking County jury officials to convene at the courthouse to choose 260 new juror names for the year starting August 1. Commissioners Nelson De Long and Dan Langley to draw names under order from Judge Harley Meyer.

Logan—Hocking County Thelma Keyes Hocking Nelson DeLong Laurelville Dan Langley Murray City Harley Meyer Court of Common Pleas

Students Attend Wooster Experimental Station

Logan area students from Logan City Schools and Laurelville enrolled in the Hocking County Veterans Agricultural Training Program attended the Annual Agronomy Day at the Wooster Experiment Station. Instructors Lee Harper Kenneth Les and H H Lafferty accompanied the group traveling by private cars and a chartered bus.

Logan—Area Hocking County

Mason Couple Rents John Powers Property on Warner Ave

Mr and Mrs William Mason of Toledo have rented the John Powers property on Warner Ave and plan to move from Toledo soon. Mr Mason was transferred from Toledo as trainmaster of the local Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad depot.

Logan William Mason Toledo John Powers Warner Ave Mr. Mason Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

Five Escape Crash Injuries In Route 33

Logan youth Richard Henry Hall. 18. and William H. Goodlive. 73. of Junction City, were in a collision at Route 33 and Blue Valley Road four miles south of Lancaster. Both drivers reported no injuries. no charges were filed. Passengers Robert Heine. 20. Jody Ogg. 18. Joan Evans. 16. all of Logan, sustained no injuries. Extensive front and side damage noted to Hall and Goodlive vehicles.

Logan Junction City Blue Valley Road Lancaster Richard Henry Hall E. Main St William H. Goodlive Goodlive Holl Robert Heine Hill

Mrs West's Rites Slated for Thursday Funeral

Mrs. Alice Victoria West 72 widow of Albert J. West dies after eight months illness at home 856 Charch St. Logan native of Hocking County resided here most of life Survived by five sons Harry Hubert Carl Ralph and John all of Logan a daughter Mrs John Myers West Logan and 15 grandchildren Body at son Harry West 445 West St until Thursday service at Roberts funeral home at 2 p.m. with Rev A N Grueser officiating

Logan Alice Victoria West Albert J. West Roberts A. N. Grueser West John Myers West Logan Harry West West St

Burgess Dies at 84 Former Buchtel Merchant

Nelsonville George W. Burgess aged 84 former Buchtel merchant died Monday evening at his daughter Mrs George Lattimer 38 Watkins St after an extended illness Born Gore he moved to Buchtel in 1882 worked in the mercantile business until ill health forced retirement He fractured a leg months ago and died Minnie Radcliffe his wife died in 1922 Survived by three daughters Mrs Lattimer Mrs Lillian Worthington Mrs Hazel Shuttleworth five sons Charles Dayton Arthur Nelsonville Ralph Army Orville Buchtel Lawrence New Straitsville Funeral services incomplete

Nelsonville George W. Burgess Buchtel George Lattimer Watkins St Gore Minnie Radcliffe

Orbiston Methodist Church Sets Annual Homecoming Program

Orbiston residents and former members will observe the church homecoming on Sunday. Millard Donley of Bridgeport Ohio, program chairman, outlined the day’s schedule including Sunday School at 9 30 a m a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program.

Logan Orbiston Orbiston Methodist Church Millard Donley Bridgeport Ohio

Traveling Cathedral Visits Hocking Valley

The Wayside Fellowship traveling cathedral of the Episcopal Church with Presbyterian Missions has conducted services in Poston Carbondale and is now at Deanville through Sunday. Services are at 7 30 p.m. on school grounds each night inviting neighboring communities to attend.

Nelsonville Wayside Fellowship Episcopal Church Presbyterian Missions Group Hocking Valley Poston Carbondale Deanville

Thermometer Marked New Low In Nelsonville Heat Record

Thermometers in Nelsonville registered a new low of 48 degrees this morning as townspeople felt summer heat shift into the day. The unusual cool spell prompted residents to bundle up and seek shade during early hours. This marked a record low for the season in the area.

Nelsonville

Janie Krieg Receives Debate Cup at Institute Program

Janie Krieg daughter of Mr and Mrs L I Krieg returned from Kent State University where she attended the High School Institute of Speech for four weeks A special program Friday night featured a play and she was presented a cup as outstanding member of her debate group She will be a junior at Nelsonville High School next year.

Nelsonville Janie Krieg L. I. Krieg Kent State University High School Institute of Speech Janie Nelsonville High School

Collins clan holds 66 at Nelsonville reunion

Sixty six Collins family members attended the Collins reunion July 20 at Rachelmacker Park Logan. Guests included Charles Collins honored guest and many relatives from Akron Murray City Logan Canton New Straitsville Derwent and Mansfield. Flowers were donated for ill Athens hospital patient Mrs Charles Cramer.

Nelsonville Collins Rachelmacker Park Logan Charles Collins Akron Fred Collins Murray City Vaughn Collins Murray Beerman Keith Katherine Jeanine Canton Frank Collins Junction City Virgil Collins New Straitsville Ralph Collins Columbus Walter Collins Barbara Bob Denzil Blake Betty Sharon Guy Stedman Gerald Carbon Hill Edward Ayres Dickie Davie Kirtland Hills Guy Marrow Derwent Susie Jackson Jess Graham Becky Mansfield Lillie Milliran Harry Graham Lafe Gustin and Sons Mike and Edison Athens Mary Spencer Edith Ayres Charles Briley Larry Lanning Sylvia Corby Jean Garner Charles Cramer

Nelsonville Publisher J. H. McKid Dies in Michigan

J H McKid former publisher of the Nelsonville Tribune died in Gaylord Michigan where he spent the end of the week with relatives. He was accompanied home by Mrs McKiddie and by their daughter Miss Mary Lou who plans to return next month to finish her senior year at Nelsonville High School.

Nelsonville J. H. McKiddie Gaylord, Mich

Local residents share news of travel and visits

Harry Kettle on a two week Columbus work break visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Krieg return from Cedar Point where they attended an Independent Theater Owners of Ohio convention and saw a university speech institute play with daughter Janie. Mrs. M. E. Mellinger and Orville Mellinger and Dayton visit Lake Manistique for two weeks. Mrs. T. J. Kelly and son Don stay with William and wife in town. Don will extend stay as mother returns home.

Harry Kettle Columbus L. I. Krieg Cedar Point Independent Theater Owners of Ohio Kent Institute of Speech Janie M. E. Mellinger Orville Mellinger Dayton Lake Manistique Curtis Mich T. J. Kelly Don East Orange N. J William Mills

Business Groups List Conferences Tonight

Local groups schedule meetings this evening. Retail Merchants' Association meets at City Hall at 7 30 p.m. under president W A Robinette. Chamber of Commerce directors gather at Dr James H Wilson's office at 8 p.m.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants’ Association City Hall W. A. Robinette Chamber of Commerce James H. Wilson

Businessman Returns From Logan Visit to Miami

Logan and vicinity resident Logan W A Henderson has completed a six week business trip and returned home to Miami Florida.

Logan W. A. Henderson Miami Fla Logan and

Weekend Guests Visit Buchtel Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis hosted weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rose of Logan, Gerald Robison of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Evans of Nelsonville, Mrs. Dona Tippett of Corning, Mrs. Juanita Davis and sons of Newark.

Buchtel Harry Rose Logan Gerald Robison Columbus Ed Evans Nelsonville Dona Tippett Corning Juanita Davis

Frost 50 Years Ago Wrecked Crops in Ohio Fields

A 1909 Columbus Mail Bag clipping recounts a June 5 1859 frost that killed almost all green growth. William Strickler then 11 describes knee high corn turned black and hanging, and how nine children helped cut frosted tops while mother learned the wheat failed.

Nelsonville Ep Lovett Murray City Testiles Lovett John Spencer Columbus William Strickler Lockbourne Ohio

Presbyterian Picnic Slated At Lancaster

NELSONVILLE The annual Presbyterian Sunday School picnic will be at Rising Park Lancaster on Wednesday afternoon. Members are asked to bring a basket, meet at 2 p.m., and cars will shuttle to Lancaster. Committee: Donald H. Shafer, Mrs Dan Woody, Mrs Willis Wolfe. Ball games, contests, and a 6 p.m. picnic supper.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Sunday School Rising Park Lancaster Donald H. Shafer Dan Woody Willis Wolfe

Lawn fete planned by Shawnee Circle readers

Shawnee Circle 5 WSCS met in the Methodist Church parlor for business planning a lawn fete on Saturday Aug 2 The program readings on the Life of Jesus were given and the pot luck supper table decorated with summer flowers by Mrs Erreatha Porter Several members attended including Mrs Jane Mason Hannah Peyton Thelma Phillips Maude Minor Maggie Kreitz Mary Jane Jones Edna Roberts Dessie Hansen Florence Blamer Althea Heidelbaugh Mayme Daugherty Bessie Severance and others The next meeting will be Aug 23 with Mrs Thelma Phillips hostess and Mrs Dessie Hansen program leader

WSCS Jesus Erreatha Porter Jane Mason Hannah Peyton Thelma Phillips Maude Minor Maggie Kreitz Mary Jane Jones Edna Roberts Dessie Hansen Florence Blamer Althea Heidelbaugh Mayme Daugherty Bessie Severance Dale Knowlton Mayme Knowlton Estella Opperman William Breckinridge Phyllis Rita Kopis Rose Marie Sarvis Eileen Garlinger Nancy Blamer Shirley MacEachen Glenna Cox Alice Brunton Earlene Johnson Patty Pritchard Carol Hughes Virginia Kopis Algean Bishop Billy Daugherty Ginger Montell Marjorie Sarvis

Cincinnati Markets Report: Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices and Sales

Markets in Cincinnati show hogs steady to lower with bids mostly 50 cents lower on some lots. Cattle and calves steady with limited beef demand and good grassers in fair demand. Sheep and lambs weak to lower with lightweights leading declines. total cases sold 408.

Cerro Negro Volcano Erupts in Nicaragua

Sandy ash from Cerro Negro Volcano covers about 45 kilometers in diameter. No casualties reported though cattle have died from lack of pasture and swallowing ash, and farmers fear crop damage.

Managua Nicaragua Cerro Negro

Sunday Visitors and Local Moves in Lottridge Area

Sunday visitors at the W A Tenney home included Herbert and Mrs Charleston Thomas Leslie Robinson of Parkersburg Freda Spears Mabel Welch and others. Belpre EUB Church homecoming drew L H Allen Carrie Gainer Lee Gaston John I Gaston and families. The Harper family from Phoenix visited Mrs Vern Dixon. M and Mrs W A Tenney moved to W F Kampf fruit farm near Nelsonville. Road from Barnhill filling station to Lottridge tarred. Dr L D Robinson of Guysville was a Tuesday caller in the Ira Robinson home. Linda Robinson Athens visiting the Ira Robinson family. Willard Beyler and Arnold Bernard visits noted. Mrs Lammie Burdett Coolville and Mrs Vella Chapman visited Mrs Carrie Gainer and O L Davis.

Lottridge W. A W. A. Tenney Lee Juanita Leslie Robinson O. L. Davis Earnest Harper Patty Brooks Jay Phoenix Ariz Harper Vern Dixon Near Here Rexel Boggs W. F. Kampf Nelsonville John Archer Russell Archer Naomi C. M. Warner Milford Mt. Carmel Meigs County Walter Sadie Eva Archer R. M. Allen Barnhill L. D. Robinson Guysville Ira Robinson Linda Robinson Athens Willard Beyler Arnold Bernard Basil Mantle Lammie Burdett Coolville Vella Chapman Carrie Gainer Max Swindler Hot Springs New Mexico Cc. D. Swartz L. H. Allen

Tomatoes and crops head to city markets from Reedsville area

Large shipments of tomatoes beans and sweet corn move to city markets by local truck growers despite late spring planting. Local residents and guests visit including Mrs Frances Jarrett Patricia Ann and others with social and 4-H activities noted at the Meigs County Fair planning and school event.

Reedsville C. R. Kimes Chester Frances Jarrett Patricia Ann C. Cramer Charleston Kimes Lockview Herbert L. Smith Harrisburg A. C. Stewart Meigs County Fair Brooks Russell Columbus Anna M. Randolph Ella Petty Belpre Clyde Pickens Ruth Barthelmas Nettie Cowdery A. L. Hetzer Akron A. A. Hetzer

Classified Ad Policy Concerning Insertion Rules

The notice describes how charge ads except Lost and Found and Employment Wanted are accepted by phone or mail from nearby points, with seven days from first insertion and cash rate allowed. Ads must arrive by 10 00 am for same day publication, Sunday edition by 3 00 pm Saturday. Three or six day ads charged only for actual appearances and adjustments made at earned rate. The Messenger accepts one incorrect insertion responsibility and advises readers to read their ad the first night. phone 0242 for error reporting.

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