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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1949
Page
3
Trimble community members are invited to a Wednesday 7 30 pm program at the Trimble Church of Christ. The event includes a male quartet and Youth Potluck with refreshments and cake. John Penred is class president and Roy Byers chairs the program.
Joseph Mathias of Lancaster was cited for unsafe operation after a Canal Street collision with a car driven by Paul Wachenschwanz of Chauncey. Mathias said he dozed briefly. no injuries. A Columbus delivery truck damaged a sewer cover on West Washington Street, with temporary repairs and a replacement costing over $40, insured.
Oley Little long time county surveyor died Saturday of a heart attack at his Union District home. He was 75 active in Republican politics and in the EUB Church. Surviving wife two daughters Lillian Miller and Laura Sayre and two sons Kermit and Kenneth. Funeral Tuesday at Mt Olive Church Jackson County W Va with burial in the church cemetery.
The parents of pupils in the Junior Department of the Methodist Church will be entertained by the teachers and pupils of that department on Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Nelsonville WSCS of the Methodist Church announced the circle leaders for the coming year. Each of the five numbered circles lists a long slate of women and leaders, with multiple names per group across the town.
In Nelsonville a stepfather, John Deer, pleaded guilty to assault and battery against his minor stepdaughter Margaret Hanning. She was treated for a scalp laceration. Deer received a $10 fine plus costs. Separate speeding charges were filed against Raymond C. Patton Jr. and Warren G. Wicks. Wicks pled guilty and Patton not guilty. Wicks paid $25 costs. Patton’s $35 bond was forfeited. Patton faced intoxication charges later. Everett Saunders was cited for unsafe operation.
In Nelsonville two cars were damaged by fire on Saturday. Willard Pierce’s vehicle at French Dry Cleaners rear was damaged after a window was broken for access. cigarettes were blamed. Elmer Kesterson’s car on Route 56 near Carbondale burst into flames, a tow truck from a local garage later towed it in.
Mr and Mrs Will Burnell returned from Aurora Illinois where they attended the funeral service of James Arthur their nephew Their daughter Ellen was visiting Columbus with Mrs Leighton Aumiller and Dr L E Burnell who accompanied the family to Illinois
Mrs. Doris Jack and Mrs. Blanche Ogg led with high scores while Mrs. Betty earned a prize in an evening event. Mrs. Earl Hilleary hosted at two tables of players in a social gathering.
Mrs Belle White led the evil Women’s Class at her Clinton Street home with devotion by Mrs Sam Star key and the group. Plans were finalized for the annual picnic at the next meeting hosted by Mrs Bertha Lawson and Mrs Sam Neace. Guests included former members Mrs Maggie Fuller and Mrs Maude Barron of Columbus.
The Woman's Department of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met Wednesday night. Freda Buechler read scripture and was offered by Helen Norris. Tillie Perry gave a lesson on "The Communion." Group singing accompanied by Etta Smith on piano. Business meeting conducted by president Mary Curtis.
A lengthy social roundup lists numerous trips and guests visiting from Columbus Des Moines Drake University Ohio Wesleyan University Denison University and Ohio State University. The roll includes Mr and Mrs Bernard Powell and their son Wilbur from Columbus Mrs Florence Barron and daughter Miss Margaret from Miami Fla and many others visiting or returning home after stays with relatives in Columbus Little Rock Bluff City and nearby towns.
Miss Esther Wanda Keels daughter of Mr and Mrs Ervin Keels Haydenville wed William Smith son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Smith Point Pleasant in a single ring ceremony at the couple s home The Rev Frank E Cleveland Columbus read the ceremony
Nelsonville Eagles and Albany paused in the second inning with a 2 2 tie as steady rain halted play for about an hour. The weekend shower marked the Hocking Valley League clash’s first rain delay in two weeks.
At a Saturday afternoon meeting the Chauncey-Dover school board weighs investigating W. G. Davis as superintendent amid a petition labeled inefficiency. Citizens refuse to let officials keep the papers hindering study, threatening to seek higher authority, possibly the state department of education.
The Chauncey Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the school building. A benefit party for members will be held after the business session.
The DAR picnic planned for Tuesday on the lawn of Mr. John Kelso in Nelsonville has been postponed due to the regent's death at home. The announcement came today from the organization’s leadership.
Mrs. Ella Hayes Johnson 62 died Sunday at the Murray City home after a years long illness. She is survived by husband James Johnson daughter Mrs. Samantha Mitchell two stepdaughters two brothers one sister and one grandson. A son Charles Johnson was killed in Germany in World War I. Services at United Brethren Church Murray City at 2 pm Wednesday by Rev. John Morgan. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville. Friends may call at the family home.
Chauncey family members attended the Columbus funeral of Homer Bell 64 former Chaw resident and husband of Jennie Fink Bell. The rites and burial were held in Columbus after he passed away recently.
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