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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
13
Nelsonville police chief James Cope cites a 1941 Ohio code section banning possession for sale or discharge of fireworks within the state. The rule excludes toy pistols and paper caps under specified explosive contents and construction to prevent hand contact.
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The Hocking County Board of Education finalizes the dissolution of Laurelville Perry Salt Creek and Benton districts to form two new districts Salt Creek Valley and Benton Scenic. Four Salt Creek one room schools will close, with students reassigned to Laurelville or transported to South Bloomingville. New boards include Harley Hart and others. Benton Scenic members named.
Military funeral services for Pvt. Alva W. Smith, age 29, killed in action in France on June 12, 1944, were held at 2 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery with pallbearers and members of American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans assisting.
Repainting of the City Police office building and City Fire Department near completion. Walls washed and exterior trimmed in grey. Work carried out by City Fire Department personnel including Chief Roy Stallsmith Assistant Fire Chief Okie Hysel and Fireman Burlin Taylor.
The list includes David Thorne as president, C. S. Matheny as vice-president, J. F. McGrady, Dr. C. T. Grattidge, and Harry McVey as officers in the society.
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Mae Reynolds 44 who died Monday in City General Hospital Grand Rapids Mich were to be conducted at 3 30 pm today in the Church of the Nazarene with Rev Chester Newcome and Rev Ira Miller officiating. Interment is to be made in Shaw Cemetery. Pallbearers are Charles Walter Rolland Westenbarger Dave Reynolds Harold Johnson and Floyd Gardner.
Eight members of the Logan Circle Womens Society for Christian Service held a picnic at Rachelmacher Park on Tuesday evening. Nine members and two guests attended a covered dish dinner followed by a business meeting led by Mrs. Virgil Harmon. The group voted to omit July and meet in August at the Blosser cottage at Lancaster Camp Grounds. New officers named include Mrs. Virgil Harmon leader, Mrs. Pearl Seaman assistant leader, Blanche Moore secretary, and Edith Blosser treasurer. Members present were Mrs. Ford Smith, Mrs. Herman Studer, Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Moorehead, Mrs. Haney, Mrs. W. P. Wetherell, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Blosser, and Mrs. Leaman. Guests were Miss Margaret Cooke and Miss Etta Burberry.
Mrs. Miles F Eveland announces the marriage of her daughter Pene lope Noel Muskey to Lowell D Cupp. The ceremony was held Friday at 7 pm with Rev John Laske officiating. Due to Mr Eveland’s death only immediate family attended. After a Southern trip the couple will reside at 734 Park Ave Terrace Park.
Ethel Richardson of Columbus has been granted expense money and temporary alimony in a common pleas court divorce action filed by Charles W. Richardson of Rockbridge. Judge Harley Meyer approved the arrangement.
Nelsonville reports additional names of donors offering to donate blood at a Red Cross Blood Bank visit next Tuesday. Listed volunteers include Wilma Standish Jerry Priser Jack Wilson Betty Jean Midkiff Carl O Neill Earl Conley Joe Dishong Pearly Bishop Katherine Harris Chauncey Hostetter Jack Whyte Faye Sumgardner Mary Steenrod Junior Hitchings Elizabeth Byrd Mary Margaret Rife Elizabeth Ray Lucille Cope Zoretta Flick Edith Thompson Ruth Fick Vivian Stevenson Ruth Knight Clarence James Iris Smith Juanita Smith John Kelso Mrs Ann Hall Edith M North Helen Steenrod John Steenrod Fred Nixon Bernard Carter Chas Fleming Lowell Miller William Watkins.
Wal tonian Chorus members socialize at Schelmacher Park at 1 p m Sunday for a family picnic with a pot luck dinner. Dick Farmer, chorus director, says coffee and soft drinks are provided and attendees should bring their own table service.
Mrs. Philena A. Tigner 70 of Columbus died yesterday at Doctors Hospital Columbus. Survivors include husband John W. Tigner four daughters Lena Ruble Helen Maze Ruby Covell Garnet Farry and five sons Lewis O. Thorne George E. Thorne Frank N. Thorne David C. Thorne Cyrus L. Thorne. Funeral services are being planned in Columbus.
Logan Virginia Johnston, defendant in a Barton Johnston divorce action, was granted support money for herself and two children pending final determination. An expense money grant for prosecuting her defense was also approved by Judge Harley Meyer. Gusts entertained Plymouth visitors and former Logan residents visited on Monday.
In memory of Dad who passed away June 16, 1938, deeply missed by wife and children. Mathew McBride, killed in a mine accident a year ago, remembered with sorrow by family and friends. Comfort found in love that time cannot erase.
Harlan T. Chapman of Elyria Ohio faces a Senate Finance Committee hearing on his nomination to a Treasury Department post. Ohio Senator John Bricker urged scrutiny of Chapmans record with the State Liquor Department after accusations he violated orders by issuing liquor licenses near the end of his term.
ZANESVILLE A burglar last night took 25 dollars in contributions from Dempsey Emmert a Zanes ville man who is attempting a 42 day world record for being buried alive The burglar was one of three who also robbed Edna Deeds wife of the Old Well Tavern of 75 Emmert 34 is in his 27th day underground on the tavern property receiving oxygen and food through a vent.
A strike by 1000 Columbus AFL truck drivers and freight handlers was delayed pending wage talks. Workers from 58 freight firms agreed to delay the walkout after an offer to raise wages from five to seven cents an hour, said Leonard Newmarket, president of Local 413.
U S Dept of Agriculture market update from Cincinnati shows hogs steady to higher for weights under 225 lb with top pork values near 21.00 while heavier hogs and weights to 370 lb show declines. Cattle and calves trading weak with slow slaughter and mixed loads. vealers steady to slow. Sheep and lambs largely steady with pool lambs quoted around 22.00 to 26.50. Poultry and butter prices listed along with potato ranges.
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