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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1948

Page

12

Beougher Rites Held At Logan

Funeral services for Elizabeth M. Beougher 79 were held at St. John's Lutheran Church Logan with Rev. Paul N. Warner officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. She died at home in Rockbridge Route 1 after a year of declining health. Survived by husband Edward two daughters two sons one sister and four brothers. Pallbearers named.

Joe Bond Saul King Lancaster Denzil Paul William Rockbridge Lawrance Sugar Grove Wayne Sam Montgomer Logan Amos Ellinger Logan Fred Newark Charles Anthony Springfield Richard Stuart Leroy Dupler Junior McGrady Grant Smith Very Tucker Stacey Beougher

Graveside Rites Held For Evans Infant

Graveside services for Charles William Evans infant son of Mr and Mrs William J Evans were held Monday in Shaw Cemetery. The child died early Sunday in Hocking Valley Hospital. Survivors include a sister Billy Lee and grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Stevenson and Mr and Mrs William Evans of Logan.

Logan Charles William Evans William J. Evans W. Second St Shaw Cemetery Hocking Valley Hospital Billy Lee Charles Stevenson William Evans

Hocking County Land Transfers Detailed in Township Plots

A series of real estate transfers in Hocking County lists multiple grants. Maurice J. Wheatcraft and Frances Wheatcraft convey about 375 acres in Marion Township to Harold L. and Myrtle Smith. James E. Wolfe and Helen Wolfe transfer property to William Woodruff. Several other plots change hands across Ward, Marion, Good Hope, Laurel, and Logan townships involving families and individuals, including Kunkler, Wharton, Casto, Knox, Varley, Glenn, Hemphill, Kienzle, Swackhamer, Dresbach, and others. The record shows 20 to 180 acre parcels and specific lot and addition references.

Maurice J Frances F. Wheatcraft Harold L Myrtle V. Smith Marion Township James E Helen Wolfe William H. Woodruff Logan Nannie B. Wonn Guy Kinneer Ward Township Walter Rose Fileen Kunkler Alton E Phyllis M. Vickery Leona T. A. Wharton Mary A. McGrady Good Hope Township C. W Rettia Casto Harley Florence Notestone Spring Hill Vida William Dwight Knox, Jr Opal Fultz Rollie R Lena Swackhammer Robert J Marlene J. Thompson Mowery Laurelville Catherine Dresbach L. Gilbert Dresbach Salt Creek Township

Logan-Hocking library borrows 95 from OSU Library

Since January 1 the Logan Hocking County District Library has borrowed 95 books and magazines from Ohio State University Library in response to requests for information. Miss Evalan Fischer, librarian, said requests range from how to shoot a bow and arrow to titles of fiction not owned locally. She urged patrons to contact the Logan library by mail, telephone or in person for information on any hobby, business or profession.

Logan Logan-Hocking County Ohio State University Library Evalan Fischer

New 4-H Club Officers To Meet Wednesday

Newly elected Hocking County 4-H Officers will meet at East School Wednesday at 8 p m for an officers and advisers training conference. County agent Harold Ruggles says the session aids officers in their duties with help from experienced local volunteers. parents are invited.

Logan Hocking County East School County Extension Office Harold Ruggles Ruggles

Fire Injures Two Men. Home Under Construction Damaged

A blaze Saturday injured two men and caused an estimated $10,000 in damage to a home under construction in Cleveland. Firefighters arrived quickly and contained the fire to the site. Authorities investigated the cause of the blaze.

Cleveland

Bodies of Seven War Dead Being Returned To Area

The Army reports seven war dead from the region will be flown from Manila to San Francisco aboard Lt. George W. Bouvee. Among 4,459 recovered Americans, the Messenger area losses include Pfe. Robert C. Chute Jr., Pvt. Denver F. Diltz, T-3 Millard W. Hornsby, Pvt. Harold S. Jones, Pvt. Leonard E. McCall, Pvt. Herbert D. McNamee, and S-Sgt. Maurice Mills with next of kin listed.

Ohio West Virginia South Pacific George W. G. Bouvee San Fran Millard W. Hornsby Army Charles W. Hornsby Coolville Harold S. Jones Walter H. Jones Shade Leonard E. McCall William E. McCall Gallipolis

Daughters Reunited After Two Years apart

Three sisters Jeannette Young Marilyn Young and Mrs Robert Rodgers traveled from New York Tokyo and Columbus to reunite with their parents for Memorial Day at Main Street home. Jeannette is a New York nurse Marilyn has been in Tokyo two years and Mrs Rodgers lives in Columbus. The Rodgers planned to return to Columbus after a weekend visit while Marilyn and Jeannette stay several weeks.

C L Sayre Dies at Home in Racine

Cecil Leroi Sayre 56 died at his Racine home after a period of illness. Survived by wife Anna Elizabeth and children Gerald Guy Donald Helen, plus sisters Cora Eines Alma Amos Naomi Ashley Marie Hayman and brothers Everett Dennis Hermani. Three grandchildren. Calling hours at Racine Methodist Church and Ewing funeral home before and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Services 2:30 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Revs Smith and Shelton. Burial Letart Cemetery.

Pomeroy Cecil Leroi Sayre Racine Anna Elizabeth Gerald Durham N.C Guy Middleport Donald Allen Helen Cora Eines Detroit Alma Amos East Liverpool Naomi Ashley Letart Marie Hayman Plants Ohio

Aunt and Uncle Die in Mishap Near Lynn Indiana

Robert Coats of Rawlings Coats Funeral Home reported the death of his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Martin Coats in an automobile crash near their Lynn Indiana home. Their daughter Lydia drove the car and survived with injuries. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at Friends Quaker Church in Lynn.

Middleport Robert Coats Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home Martin Coats Lynn Ind Coats Lydia Friends Quaker Church

Gallia Academy Students Speak On Education Crisis

Excerpts from Gailia Academy High School student Marjorie White urge a nation reform in education. She cites World War II staffing shortages, textbook gaps, and underfunded Gallipolis city schools, calling for real financial backing and modern facilities to avert a looming crisis.

Gailia Academy America United States England Russia Gallipolis Marjorie

Memorial Day Weekend Quiet in Gallipolis

Gallipolis police chief Chester Leaper reported a quiet Memorial Day weekend with no accidents or burglaries as crowds of visitors filled the area. The usual number of arrests for drunkenness during the three days was not significantly higher, and no fire alarms were reported.

Gallipolis Chester Leaper

Officer Appointed to Gallipolis Police Force

Gallipolis announces the appointment of Bryan Cooper to the city police force. The duration of the appointment remains unspecified, with no announcement on temporary or permanent status.

Gallipolis Bryan Cooper

Tribute to fallen veterans and flag in half mast

A solemn observance honors those who died for the nation with a half mast flag. Henry Leach notes their creed matters little and their sacrifice preserved liberty and peace, with the flag flying worldwide as a tribute to their heroism.

Katharine Rathburn Brown Rites Held After Holzer Hospital Death

Mrs Katharine Rathburn Brown died Monday night at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis where she had been a patient since May 2 She lived in Middleport for 50 years and was active in civic and patriotic groups including D A R Garden Clubs and The Daughters of American Colonists Burial was at Middleport Hill Cemetery after private services at 4 p m with flowers omitted She leaves three sisters and numerous relatives with husband Milton C Brown predeceased since 1945.

Middleport Katharine Rathburn Brown Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Capt B. T. Flesher Mary Addie Francis Flesher Middleport High School Brown Charles Francis Rathburn Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Southeast Daughters of the American Revolution Jonathan Meigs State Officers’ Club D. A.R National Defense Daughters of American Colonists Fort Gower Heath Methodist Church WSCS R. L. Hamilton W. T. Moore Chesapeake Ohio Austin Vorhees Wood Wheeling W. Va Robert Flesher Commicut R. I Rathburns O. P. Klein S. Third Ave Milton C. Brown Detroit Rawlings-Coats Rutland Street Middleport Hill Cemetery

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted in Syracuse and Middleport

General Hospital records list admissions including Mrs Henry Salter from Syracuse for medical care, George Gaskins and Margaret Roush from Minersville for tonsillectomies, and Mary Virginia Stevens from Middleport for a tonsillectomy. Discharges include Eddie Gordon and Harley Johnson.

Henry Salter Syracuse George Gaskins Margaret Roush Minersville Mary Virginia Stevens Middleport Eddie Gordon Harley Johnson

Ambulance Runs Include Holzer Hospital Treatment

Rawlings-Coats ambulance trips included a stop at Holzer Hospital where Mrs. G. V. Davis received treatment and was later returned to her home.

Middleport Rawlings-Coats Holzer Hospital G. V. Davis

Middleport wedding unites Miss Allensworth and Mr Kesterson

Miss Virginia Louise Allensworth and Richard Franklin Kesterson, both of Middleport area, wed in the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Homer G. McMillen officiating. Attendants included Helen Hobbs and Richard Allen. The couple plans to live in Sandusky.

Middleport Virginia Louise Allensworth Richard Franklin Kesterson Pomeroy First Presbyterian Church Homer G. McMillen Vivian Allensworth S. Third St. Middleport Ralph Hawley Jean Ashley Kesterson Chappelle Talbot Mrs. Kesterson Sandusky, QC

Middleport graduate hosts 29 friends after commencement

Harry Featherstone, a Middleport High School graduate, hosted 29 school friends at his parents home on S. Third Ave after Wednesday evening commencement. Guests enjoyed recorded music, dancing, and games, followed by a buffet supper assisted by Mrs. Richard Featherstone and Mrs. Eleanor Schaaf. Autograph booklets reading Pals of MHS were given as favors.

Harry Featherstone Lee Featherstone S. Third Ave Middleport High School Harry Troy Fostora Richard Featherstone Eleanor Schaaf Featherstone MHS

Last Day of School Picnic at Middleport Roadside Park

Mrs Pearl Reynolds led a kindergarten picnic at Middleport Roadside Park with room mothers hosting. Children planned their own menu, photos were taken, and the afternoon featured park play. Mothers attending included Wayland Covert Earl McKinley Archie Rumfield William Woogerd Clifford Leifheit Perry Mitch Raymond Walburn James Buchanan William Grueser Clifford Stumb Miss Virgie Major Miss Mary Root and others.

Middleport Pearl Reynolds Wayland Covert Earl McKinley Archie Rumfield William Woogerd Clifford Leifheit Perry Mitch Raymond Walburn

Hobbs Announces Daughter Betty's Marriage to Mr George Erler

Mr and Mrs H C Hobbs of Columbus announce the marriage of their daughter Betty to George Erler son of Mr.

Mrs. Clifford Cunningham Returns to Lima Following Visit

Mrs. Clifford Cunningham and her son Danny return to Lima after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Robson in Gravel Hill. Guests at Ed Mankin's River Hill home included Mr and Mrs.

Clifford Cunningham Danny Lima William Robson Gravel Hill Ed. Mankin River Hill

Meigs Temple Pythians to Meet at Woodman Hall

Meigs Temple No. 153 Pythians convene tonight at Woodman Hall. District deputy Mrs. Flossie Dix of Nelsonville will be an honored guest.

Meigs Temple Woodman Hall Flossie Dixon Nelsonville

Pepsi-Cola Treasure Top Sweepstakes Promises $25000 Prize

A newspaper blurb advertises Pepsi-Cola Treasure Top Sweepstakes with a top prize of $25,000 in cash. It touts 51 monthly cash prizes and big national prizes, urging readers to enter often and noting a Treasure Certificate with each entry.

Pepsi-Cola

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Evans FERD Athens OSU Library Loans 4-H Club Herbert D. McNamee Susie Birch Portland Maurice €. Mills Air Force Mary L. Mills Race St Ravenswood C. L. Sayre A.C.A Gallia County By Dann Taber Marjorie White Poet's Corner Henry Leach Logan, Ohio Dr. 5. E. Erbaugh Farmers & Merchants Bank Tel General Hospital Middleport Social Notes George Erler Columbus Erler Helen Hobbs Richard Allen Lawrence Reed Wilee Whittington Carroll Whittington Phil Manking Toledo George Ury Penny Kathleen Richard Quelette Horton Brown Carol Tuckerman Edgar Tuckerman Charles Motley da Reuben Beck Karl Cincinnati N. Second Ave George Sauer Powell Sr Harold Sauer Ohio University John Hazard Kent State University Roger Kittle Michael Helen of Glouster Frank McCoy Widdleport Personals Bea Pepsi-C - Bottling Co Pepsi-Cola Company Sunday Messenger Circulation Dept
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