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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

2

Death of Albert Barron in Chillicothe

Albert Barron 70 longtime Nelsonville resident died of a heart attack Thursday in Chillicothe. He worked for Hocking Valley Railroad and Western Union, later running an office in the Barron building. Survived by daughter Lilian Ruble and granddaughter Marianne, also a sister and niece in Chillicothe. Funeral at Chillicothe tonight and in Nelsonville Saturday with Masonic rites. burial in Greenlawn Cemetery mausoleum.

Nelsonville Albert Barron Chillicothe Barron Old Hocking Valley Railroad Western Union Washington St Lillian Ruble Marianne Ruble Lenore Hamm Mayme McNerney Fagley F. C. Robb Stout Funeral Home Philadorian Lodge F&am Greenlawn Cemetery

Daniel Jenkins Installed As Worthy President

Murray City Daniel Jenkins was installed worthy president of Aerie No. 1044 Fraternal Order of Eagles at Murray City Tuesday evening. Other officers for 1947 48 include William Irwin worthy vice president Richard Giffin chaplain Bert Smathers secretary John Houser treasurer Patrick Collins conductor Frank Neel inside guard John Maraz Clarence O Rourke Edward Langley trustees.

Murray City Daniel Jenkins Aerie Order of Eagles William Irwin Richard Giffin Bert Smathers John Houser Patrick Collins Frank Neel John Maraz Clarence O'Rourke Edward Langley

Emblem Club Installation Banquet in Nelsonville

The Emblem Club plans its annual installation banquet at the Methodist Church social rooms Wednesday at 6 15 p m with the supreme president and other guests expected to attend. A dance will follow at the Elks Club. Members needing dinner reservations should call Mrs. Paul Shearer 402 M by noon Sunday and officers and escorts will meet at the Elks Club Sunday at 3 p m for instructions and practice.

Nelsonville Emblem Club Methodist Church Elk’s Club Paul Shearer Elks’ Club

Adrienne Sorrell Birthday Party Celebrated at Orbiston Home

A May 28 party at Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sorrells Orbiston honored Adrienne Sorrells ninth birthday with games and lunch. Attendees included Woodrow Wilson and family Nelsonville Grace Sorrell Eddie Swackhammer and more. gifts sent by William Halliday Floyd Sorrell and others. greetings from Sgt Clyde L. Sorrell in Panama Canal.

Adrienne Steve Sorrell Orbiston Woodrow Wilson Jerry Arlene Sandra Nelsonville Grace Sorrell Jobs Vera Peacock Larry Glenna Helen Bookman Rodney Deloris Bertha Carsner Eddie Johnny Swackhammer Delbert Turner Mary Alice Banfield Patty Jean Shirley Marlene Robison Ruth Ann Mary Lou Wade Betty Wanda Peacock Charles Sorrell William Halliday Floyd Sorrell Mary Banfield Elizabeth Roberts Clara Glancy Mildred Glancy Sgt Clyde L. Sorrell Panama Canal

Local Couple Announce Birth of Daughter Linda Kay

Mr and Mrs Richard Kline announce the birth of a daughter named Linda Kay born May 31 at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital. Grandparents include Mrs Alice Poole Nelsonville Thurman Poole Lorain and Mr and Mrs John Kline Greendale.

Richard Kline Lorena Poole Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Linda Kay Alice Poole Nelsonville Thurman Poole Lorain John Kline Greendale

Girl Scout Troop 7 Holds Skating Party

Twelve members attended a skating party at the local rink on Monday evening. Attendees included Shirley Standall Louise McGuire Martha Newton Almaro Anderson Virginia Smith Bonnie McCollum Violet Woody Kay Dearth Nancy Shaw Patty Raybould Maureen Kelley Carol McCollum and leaders Mrs. John Wyatt and Mrs. Carrol Sines. Afterward the group visited a local confectionery.

Girl Scout Troop 7 Shirley Standall Louise McGuire Martha Newton Almaro Anderson Virginia Smith Bonnie McCollum Violet Woody Kay Dearth Nancy Shaw Patty Raybould Maureen Kelley Carol McCollum John Wyatt Carrol Sines

Nelsonville Personal Notices Highlight Local Travel and Visits

Doris Pergrin and Dorothy Vorhes depart Nelsonville for an Eastern motor trip with NYC visits to a sister. Margery Vorhes Speet of Brilliant Ohio visits two weeks with her parents Vern and Mrs. Vorkes in Nelsonville. Local households host relatives from Dayton Zanesville Columbus and beyond over holidays and weekends.

Doris Pergrin Dorothy Vorhes New York City James Fri Margery Vorhes Speet Brilliant Ohio Vern H. Vorkes W. Washington St Ellis Covert Nelsonville George Katzenbach Dayton Katie Knight Garnet Copechalk Willard Dunn Zanesville Belford Hammond Columbus Clyde Shingler

Police Warn Against Slingshot Use In City

Nelsonville residents report rubber slingshots used by local youths. Police Chief James Cope warns the weapon is prohibited by city ordinance and parents may be held responsible for any damage.

Nelsonville James Cope Cope

Episcopal Church Sets Communion Celebration

Holy Communion will be celebrated by the Rev. Sydney J. Browne at 9 30 a m Sunday at the Church of the Epiphany Nelsonville with Robert Jack as assisting lay reader Miss Ellen Murat singing the offertory solo Sunday School meets at the same hour.

Nelsonville Sydney J. Browne Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Robert Jack Ellen Murat

Eight Delegates Attend Youth Conference Delegates named

The Nelsonville Christian Church sends eight youths to the Philadelphian Youth Conference at Marietta College starting Sunday. Delegates are Judy Betts Lois Bateman Jimmy Cope Charles Mechem Jimmy Pritchard Helen Anderson Jane Hickman and Jo Anne Tharp. Lois Ann Ray will join in a later session and they will be commissioned at the Sunday 10 30 am worship. Delegates to Chi Rho Camp in Zanesville will attend the first week of July.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Marietta College Judy Betts Lois Bateman Jimmy Cope Charles Mechem Jimmy Pritchard Helen Anderson Jane Hickman Jo Anne Tharp Lois Ann Ray Chi Rho Zanesville

Christian Church Plans Children Day Program in Nelsonville

The Christian Church in Nelsonville schedules Children’s Day events with Bible School at 9 30 a m offering dedications for the world missionary program. A children's program is set for 7 30 p m. Morning worship at 10 30 a m includes Lord’s Supper, a choir anthem, and a sermon by Rev L E Evans titled A Child in the Midst. No Christian Youth Fellowship meeting is planned.

Nelsonville Christian Church World Missionary Program L. E. Evans Christian Youth Fellowship

Carmel Baptist Church Sunday Services Schedule

The Rev. Mr. Bowen announces Carmel Baptist Church services in New Straitsville The Church School meets at 9 30 a m with the lesson Making Reforms Succeed The Young People service is at 6 30 p m with Whom Christ Receives Weekday Vacation Bible School runs Monday 9 to noon and daily during the week An Adult Bible Class meets Monday at 7 p m at the president Rachel Keller s home A Prayer meeting is Tuesday at 7 30 p m The Young People Midweek service is Friday at 7 p m Old Straitsville Unified Worship begins at 9 30 a m with the Making Reforms Succeed lesson Preaching Worship by the pastor on Living Water.

New Straitsville Bowen Carmel Baptist Church Christ Rachel Keller Old Straitsville

Legionnaires Name Delegates to Athens Convention

Glenford Dugan Post 229 selects Max Linton Corwin Cookson and Floyd Brown as delegates to the Eighth District convention of the American Legion in Athens Sunday. Alternates are Joe Barrows Rodney Jonas and J O Steenrod.

Nelsonville Max Linton Corwin Cookson Floyd Brown Glenford Dugan The American Legion Athens Joe Barrows Rodney Jonas J. O. Steenrod

Annual Children's Day Services Planned at First Presbyterian

Nelsonville announces the annual Children’s Day service at the First Presbyterian Sunday School on Sunday at 9 30 a m. The program was organized by Margaret Johnson and the primary department teachers.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Margaret Johnson

First Baptist Church Sunday Rites Listed

Nelsonville services announced for Sunday at First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m The Rev B J Hall pastor will use the theme What Are You Looking For

Nelsonville First Baptist B. J. Hall

Residents Return Home As Guests Visit Prattsville Area

Mrs Fanie Daft was returned home from a Columbus hospital with improved condition. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Frank Garwood of Decatur Illinois and Ralph Daugherty and son of Columbus. Various guests attended Memorial Day events and family visits mention Edna Dearth and the Dearth family. A birth reported notes Larry Loverne born May 27 to Mr and Mrs Laverne Peck.

Prattsville Fanie Daft Columbus J. W. West Frank Garwood Decatur Ilinois Ralph Daugherty Margaret Daugherty Cameron Clark Eliza West Memorial Day Earl Wovell Fostoria Ethel Andrews Clarice Elyria Alta McGee Glouster Effie Zimmerman Forrest Marple McArthur James Mace Hazel Trout Deloris Barber Tommy Larry Frank Coe Larry Loverne Laverne Peck Claude Reiter Ann Warren Carl Reiter Homer Harvey Dayton Sarah McHenry Richard George Dearth Edna Dearth

Local family notes and visits span Memorial Day weekend

Miss Vander ford of Columbus visited his daughter and attended St. Joseph's nurse graduation in Parkersburg where Doris Klingenberg was among the graduates. Charles Klingenberg spent Sunday with relatives near Athens. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller of Willoughby. Watt Summers of Columbus is ill in St. Anthony's Hospital after major surgery last week. Several relatives and former Vin ton County residents visited, hosted farewell parties for Frank Herwick and family moving to Indiana, and Memorial Day visitors included Mrs. Stamm and others arriving from Columbus and Indiana. Approximately 300 ONG men spent Memorial Day weekend at Camp Light. Mr. and Mrs. Fannie Daft of near McArthur is recovering well after surgery in Columbus care.

Millers Ella Murray Watt Summers Columbus St. Anthony's Hospital Summers Vinton County Elizabeth Pierce Wellston Frank Herwick Lancaster Indiana Herwick Lester Smith Mary Hall Charles Connor George Lee Mont Herwick Roger Herwick Barbara Helen Larry Joe Helena Butler Betty Herwick Harry Denham Clarence Daft West Rushville Harry Duncan Cincinnati Kathryn Stamm Kenneth Everett McKibben Raymond Chesser Jimmy Bruce Athens County George Goodin Albert Rider Donald James Donald Redding Norma Jean Egleberry Leroy Egleberry Ira Egleberry, Jr Dayton Ira Egleberry Cleve Nelson ONG Camp Light Fannie Daft McArthur G. S. McGlaughlin J. H. McKibben

Morris family attends Legion events and visits in Wilkesville

Farmers plant corn nearby while the Morris family and relatives visit Legion Memorial services at the Presbyterian Church and Wilkesville Cemetery. Clyde Morris from Radcliff spends weekend with them as kin from Fisher Columbus Pataskala Pomeroy Basil Beverly Emelia Peters visit Castor Cemetery and Morris home.

Point Rock D. V. Morris Presbyterian Church Wilkesville New Legion Park Clyde Morris Radcliff Raymond Webb Fisher Carrie Webb George William Cynthia Cummings Sammie Robert Fisher Columbus W. R. Holcomb Everett J. M. Cady Pataskala Grover Swearingen Pomeroy Reda Harder Basil Beverly Emelia Peters Morris Home Castor S. D. Webb Morris

Relief for Nasal Congestion Promises Quick Sinus Relief

Advert reads a nostril congestion cure KLORONOL claiming relief from sinus headaches earache and hay fever with a money back guarantee. It notes a $3.00 price and availability at Athens Pharmacy 12 S Court St with mail orders.

Athens Pharmacy S. Court St

Vicinity Church Service Announcements From Area Faith Groups

Bible School at Glouster Church of Christ opens 9 a m with 10 a m worship led by Pastor Daniel Teater focusing on Children of the World. YPSCE meets 6 30 p m on Them and evening evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Daily Vacation Bible School enrollments available. Church School at Glouster Methodist opens 9 30 a m with 10 30 a m sermon by Rev Eugene Brown I will stand upon my watch. Evening Youth Fellowship at 6 p m followed by 7 30 p m sermon. midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m. Bishopville Church of Christ shifts Sunday School to 9 a m with communion at 10 a m. homecoming planned for third Sunday in September with Rev Miles Hoon. First Baptist Church offers 9 30 a m Sunday School Devotional 10 30 a m no morning or evening preaching.

Glouster Ralph Byers Glouster Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater YPSCE Ted Byers Glouster Methodist Church School Eugene Brown Methodist Youth Fellowship Millard Easler Bishopville Miles Hoon New Marshfield Wiley Harris First Baptist Church

Radio Record Is Featured at Kiwanis Meeting

GLOUSTER The Kiwanis program Tuesday night featured a transcribed WLW radio recording Your Town and Mine after a 6 30 p m dinner and song service led by pianist Lena E Davis. A round table on small town municipal planning stressed citizen effort. The session included many members and two guests, with plans for a McConnelsville meeting.

Glouster Kiwanis Lena E. Davis WLW James Settles McConnelsville Roger Kittle L. E. Richardson William Curran E. H. Taylor Dan Kovack Cy Rockhold, Jr Jack Munden Ray White John Davis E. D. Coffman Merrill Ogg Supt L. G. DeLong Porter Dugan Dick Guinther Joe

WCTU Meeting at Jones Residence in Glouster

Nell Peugh presided over a WCTU session at Mrs Temple Jones home in Glouster. Lalla Danford led opening prayer. 34 members paid dues. Arrangements for July picnic were named for Enid Cox, Temple Jones, Maude Williams. A nominating committee included Maude Williams, Eugene Brown and Lulu Bingman. Refreshments served to 16 attendees.

Glouster Nell Peugh WCTU Temple Jones Lalla Danford Enid Cox Maude Williams Eugene Brown Lulu Bingman Pauline Gamwell Flower Mission Temple Gessell A. A. Gessell Abbie Galbraith

Hemlock Grove Social Roundup Visits and Weekend Guests

Mrs Callie Logan spent Monday with Mr and Mrs George Logan. Bert Romine and Gene Romine visited with Charley Romine. Heilman family and daughter Betty visited Midkiff home. George Logan family weekend in Columbus. Heilman and Allan Canton visited Smith. Grant Roberts family and sons spent weekend with Eldon Clark. Additional callers include Stewart family of Sebring and Thurston Clark Coolville. Folk of Columbus visited Dorsel Smith. Cecil Heilman Canton visited Ziba Midkiff Saturday.

Hemlock Grove Callie Logan George Logan Bert Romine Gene Romine Charley Romine R. V. Heilman Betty Ziba Midkiff Columbus Cecil Heilman Allan Canton James Smith Grant Roberts Bill and Clark Point Pleasant Eldon Clark Harry Stewart Everett Stewart Sebring Thurston Anna Clark Coolville Val Wellthe Brooks Folk Dorsel Smith

Trimble West Side Church Announces Sunday Services

The Trimble West Side Church of Christ, led by Rev. C. M. Clouston, announces Sunday Bible study at 9:30 a.m. followed by preaching and communion on the Harvest Hands Needed theme. Evening Bible study is at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday study at 8 p.m.

Trimble Trimble West Side Church of Christ C. M. Clouston

Alma mater alumni banquet draws area families in Glouster

Glouster list includes Mr and Mrs Elton Hoffman Mr and Mrs George Wolf Mr and Mrs Charles Clark Mr Paul Beshara Mr and Mrs Jack McCreanor and Harold Kittrell. Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Alex Molnar included Mr and Mrs John Price of Boston and Mr and Mrs Paul Price with Leota and Paul Jr. of Toledo. Patty Rader travels to Columbus to visit her father Orland Rader and grandmother Mrs Rader.

Glouster Columbus Elton Hoffman George Wolf Charles Clark Paul Beshara Jack McCreanor Harold Kittrell Alex Molnar John Price Boston Mass Paul Price Leota and Paul, Jr Toledo James Person Athens Patty Rader Orland Rader Mrs. Rader

Pastors List Church Rites for Corning

Corning churches announce schedules for Sunday and weekday services. St Bernard led by Rev J L Riley details first mass at 7 am and 9 am second mass with June devotions to the Sacred Heart evenings. Methodist led by Rev Frank Beuscher offers Children’s Day program and 10:30 am services. Evangelical United Brethren led by Wallin E Riebel introduces Sunday School at 9:30 am, evening service at 7:30 pm, Vacation Bible School daily for two weeks for ages four to 15. Philos Class and prayer meetings follow with Mae Rodgers leading weekly sessions.

Corning ST. Bernard J. L. Riley the Sacred Heart Frank Beuscher Evangelical United Brethren Wallin E. Riebel Edward Ferguson C. H. Woodruff Elaine Ferguson Philos Mae Rodgers

Hartleys Welcome Recent Guests from Four States and More

Hartleys hosted visitors at their Monroé Street home including Mrs. Icel Lewis from Michigan Mrs. Lily Doyle from Florida and Mrs. Mary Moody from Bishopville. Other guests were Mrs. Jean Rankin Akron Mrs. Lorena Cochran Athens Mrs. Esther Hartley Millfield and Mrs. Bernice Stein plus Mary Berlin of Cleveland. The Hartleys and son Walter Jr Chauncey and Violet Theisen from Millfield and Lansing workers plan to move when their new home under construction is finished.

Elyria Teacher Spends Weekend With Mother

GLOUSTER Sabra Armstrong, a teacher in the Elyria schools and an alumna of the local high school, spent the weekend and holiday with her mother Mrs. Herb Armstrong and attended the alumni banquet Friday evening.

Glouster Sabra Armstrong Elyria Herb Armstrong Miss Armstrong

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Orpheum Johnny Mack Brown Douglas Fowley Joan Woodbury Fakir Jesse James Dorothy McGuire Guy Madison Nelsonville Social Notes Episcopal Church Majestic Tawrence Tierney Anne Jeffreys Lowell Gilmore Phil Rosen Stuart PR Moe Mickey Rooney Bonita Granville Love Andy Hardy Baptist Church Legionnaires H. B. Pickett, Jr Darwin Harley Mattie Morris Sterling Gas & Oil Products Thomas A. Yost Chestnut Kiwanians Jones Trimble West Side Services General Electric Sampson and Emmerson Vernon Electric High St Glouster, O Cloussner “Kleer Patent St Mutual Stores, Inc Glouster, Ohio Lon Hartleys Whitmore Nelsonville-Buchtel Road Adamson Coleus Petu C. E. Whitmore U. S. Highway Pacific Lyman Redfield Mounts Weaver King Pike Griffin & Howe Wilson Winchester Bennett
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