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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1947

Page

2

Vets Plan Memorial Rites Aug 14 for V J Day Anniversary

Veterans groups from Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion Nelsonville VFW and Jimmie Jones Post VFW plan memorial rites on August 14. A short parade forms near the Legion building at 8 p m followed by a 20 minute service on the Public Square to honor World War II fallen. Committees and officers from the involved posts will coordinate the event with Fred Mulligan named officer of the day.

Legion Glenford Dugan American Legion Nelsonville Post VFW Jimmie Jones Eugene Berry Legion Committee Robert Carter Bernard Carter Max Linton Chester Ray Joe Barrows Joe Evans Dean Stage Max Adkins Arthur Kennedy Fred Mulligan Legion Building Lawrence Oliver Wilbur D. Mender John Steenrod Clyde Simmons Bill Courtney Hope Woodson Quartermaster Jimmie Jones Post

Stewart Anniversary Dinner In Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Frank E Stewart Haydenville celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary on July 27 A dinner was held with Rev and Mrs Robert Reeed Miss Estella Stewart Lancaster Mrs D L Smith Athens Miss Mary Jo Stewart Logan Miss Alice Evans near Logan Kenneth E Saunders Lancaster and guests Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart and daughter Mary Jane Also visiting were Mrs George Evans Sr and George Evans Jr near Logan Mrs Theodora Chapman Nelsonville Mrs Ernest Chapman Haydenville Mrs Tom Green and children Larry and Patricia Logan.

Nelsonville Frank E. Stewart Haydenville Robert Reeed Estella Stewart Lancaster D. L. Smith Athens Mary Jo Stewart Logan Alice Evans Kenneth E. Saunders Frank Stewart Mary Jane George Evans Lawrence George Evans, Jr Theodora Chapman Ernest Chapman Tom Green Larry Patricia

M. M. Club Meeting Tonight Hosts Gift Exchange Shower

The M. M. Club will meet at Mrs. Paul Shearer’s Adams Street home tonight at 8 o’clock. An exchange of capsule gift tokens will accompany a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Mike Brooks.

M. M. Club Paul Shearer Adams St Mike Brooks

Automobile Victim Returns Home After Injury

Mrs. Helen Henshaw, seriously injured when struck by an automobile on Chestnut Street last June 24, has been returned to her parents in Nelsonville. She suffered a leg fracture and internal injuries and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily at home.

Nelsonville Helen Henshaw Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Walter McKibben Henshaw Chestnut St

York Grange Meeting Called for Friday

Nelsonville York Grange No. 2436 schedules Friday evening gathering. Sewing committee includes Bessie Warehime Marie and Co E Hoskins Elsie Weaver and Adrian Hook. Annual inspection of the Grange will not be held at this meeting.

Nelsonville — York Bessie Warehime Marie and Co. E. Hoskins Elsie Weaver Adrian Hook

The Smith Makes News in Nelsonville

Nelsonville village blacksmith and First Ward councilman Co. W. Monks was shoeing a horse when Old Dobbin kicked him in the pocket, tearing his overalls and provoking crowd reaction. Monks denied any repeat incident.

Nelsonville W. Columbus St Dobbin

Carbon Hill Runs Streak To Six Wins

Carbon Hill kept its six game win streak alive with a 10-2 Junior Twilight League win over the Legion at the City Playground. Bob Nutter earned the win with a four hit outing and Clarence Woody slammed two of the team’s four hits while batting .600. The Legion managed two runs in the fourth inning on three hits and a hit batsman.

Dean Circle Nelsonville Carbon Hill City Playground Legion Bob Nutter Clarence Woody Carltons Woody The Utter Jorrson Ted Legion AB R Piertey Allie Kindle Betows Ccessnanet Fear Wodms Tick Kindle Silser Hn Th. Bartow Bosencdoen Tabaci W. Barrows

Perry Co court notes outline wills and transfers

New Lexington and surrounding areas report multiple estate actions. Lawrence L. Moore Bearfield Township leaves $100 to Pilgrim Holiness Church and various relatives totaling significant shares. Lulu M Harper receives the remaining property and serves as executor is William A. Allen New Lexington. Other estates listed include Harry Melvin and John Russell with executor accounts, Louise W. Hummel named administrator for George H. Weaver, and Alice Moore estate with bond $25,000. Marriage licenses issued and realty transfers recorded among Crooksville Somerset Junction City and Clayton Twp with multiple tracts and parcels conveyed.

New Lexington Lawrence L. Moore Bearfield Township Pilgrim Holiness Church Mce Cluncy Lulu M. Harper John C. Moore Leanna J. Moore Mary Nolestine W. C. Spencer William A. Allen Nelle A. Flowers Hilda Allen Harry Melvin Herschel E. Melvin John Russell C. C. Russell Louise W. Hummel George H. Weaver William A. Lentz Crooksville Alice Moore Saltillo

Driver Fined $50 for Unsafe Vehicle Operation

Earl K. Anderson of Logan pleaded guilty on arraignment in the court of acting mayor Charles Shafer and was fined 50 dollars and costs for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle. Other locals, Carl McDaniel of Gallipolis, cited July 30 for failing to stop at a stop sign. Ralph McManigal of Gallipolis cited Aug 1 to answer a complaint. Emery Burchfield of Dorr Run pleaded guilty to intoxication and fined 25 dollars and costs, and jailed pending settlement.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Earl K. Anderson Logan Charles Shafer Carl McDaniel Gallipolis Ralph McManigal Emery Burchfield Dorr Run

Edna Rollins celebrates 52nd birthday with family gathering

Mrs. Edna Rollins marked her 52nd birthday with a July 25 chicken dinner at home. Attendees included daughters Mrs. Katie Geary and William Rollins, and sons Paul Larry and Jackie from Sandusky, plus relatives from Dayton St Louis and Cincinnati.

New Straitsville Edna Rollins Katie Geary Paul Larry Jackie Sandusky Kieth Nelson Jerry Dayton Sarah Adams St. Louis William Rollins

Local Notes From Point Rock and Columbia Chapel

Community news includes quilter workshop at Adult Sunday School, visits by Arlin Verigan and Mrs. Pickett, a Laurel and Star Grange wedding shower, and family visits around Albany. Wheat harvesting progress noted, infant illness, and the Greene-Ogdin-Castor reunion planned for August 10 at Columbia Chapel. Also reports on double header ball game at Cincinnati and local farm activity.

Point Rock Columbia Chapel Wesley Gregory Arlin Verigan Springfield Garnet Verigan Laurel Grange Star Grange John Levis Harley Pickett, Jr Jarret Bobo Bertha Dennen Mary McKibben George van Zant Kgger Henry Bobo Albany Arnold Jordan Clyde Morris Luther Harvey D. V. Morris McArthur Meryl Bobo Lancaster Wesley Ogdin Columbus J. R. Ogdin Co. C. Canode Francis Canode W. M. Morris Clyde Clayton Morris Everett Holcomb Richard Jordan Cincinnati Mattie Morris

Pythian Auto League Session Set in Nelsonville

Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias to hold an auto league session tonight at 7 30 announced by chancellor commander William Mingus. Trustees Paul Wolfe and Henry Kelch named in recent elections. Committees appointed include feed committee Paul Wolfe Millard DeLong Charles Powell Murray Hartley and Charles Wachenschwanz entertainment committee Wilbur D Mender D E Hunt Carlyle R Mender.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Auto League William Mingus Auto League Paul Wolfe Henry Kelch Bill Mingus Millard DeLong Charles Powell Murray Hartley Charles Wachenschwanz Wilbur D. Mender D. E. Hunt Carlyle R. Mender

Mayor and party return from 18 day East trip

Mayor Oral Daugherty along with Dr. C. G. Dew and Jerry Priser returned Tuesday from an 18 day vacation trip visiting Virginia Washington D C Boston Plymouth Mass and the New England states Maine and Canada.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Dr. C. G. Dew Jerry Priser Virginia Washington, D. C Boston Plymouth Mass New England Maine Canada

Missionary Society Will Meet Thursday

Mrs. John Wood will host the Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Thursday at 8 p.m. at 217 West Washington Street, Nelsonville.

Nelsonville John Wood The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church W. Washington St

Dr. Murphy Announces Candidacy for Board

Nelsonville reports Dr. Edward L. Murphy announced his candidacy for a seat on the board. He outlined goals for local schools and community services, signaling a push for governance reform and increased transparency.

Nelsonville Edward L. Murphy

A Million Dollars To Relieve Piles

An ad claims over a million dollars is spent yearly on remedies for piles. Peterson's Ointment is advertised as soothing and fast relief, with a 35¢ box or 60¢ tube with applicator, and money back if not delighted.

Peterson Adyv

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