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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1951
Page
12
Letart Falls social notes record attendances at funerals births and visits. Families including Thaxton Wagner Crow Yonker Shields Hunt and Higginbotham are mentioned with departures arrivals and gatherings. A summer visit plan and church group meeting are noted along with regatta attendance and relatives visiting in multiple towns.
CHAUNCEY Recent of Mrs. Nancy Sanders at home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Fred Sanders Trim bla Heights were Mr and Mrs Raymond Miller and Mrs Addie Linscott of Ringgold and Mr and Mrs Michael Danko and children Mary Ann Mickey Paul and David of Millfield.
Mrs John Kaszonyi Sr has been treated at White Cross Hospital Columbus and returned home. Her daughter Mrs Who of Millfield accompanied her during hospitalization and now helps at home.
Mr and Mrs George Williamson of 92 C Street hosted dinner with their children and guests including Mr and Mrs Arthur Os and children Ronnie and others from Athens.
Ralph Brown and son Ralph U1. Millfield and Mr. and Mrs. Harve Courtney and daughter Cathy of Chauncey were in Pennsylvania over the weekend at Greens borough and Smithton.
Richard Sanders of Trimble Heights had a cast removed from his left arm on Sunday. He previously broke his wrist several weeks ago while cranking a car.
Mrs. Harriett Richards, aunt of Mrs. Ed McCune of Trimble, died in Newark City Hospital Saturday morning from a heart ailment. She leaves husband James Richards and father Harry Grandstaff of McConnellsville.
Mrs Jessie Fulton entertained dinner guests Sunday from Millfield including Mrs Olive Brookins Miss Helen Howard and Mrs Elizabeth Robinett The Needle Club to Meet in Chauncey Mrs Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield will host members Thursday night in Chauncey
The notice explains how blind ads are processed, advising careful use of the correct address and box number. It states letters to the office do not require stamps and that advertiser identity will not be revealed. It lists Charge 4048, notes exceptions for Lost and Found and Employment Wanted, and mentions payment by telephone or mail from nearby points with seven days to pay at the office and a cash rate allowance.
Sixteen End Mr and Mrs Otis Wells of Columbus spent a weekend with Mrs Wells parents Mr and Mrs Pearl. Mr and Mrs Harold Newman of Columbus spent a weekend here with Mrs Newmans parents Mr and Mrs John Bishop. Mr and Mrs Al Humphreys have left for a new home in Cleveland. The Stone family of West Virginia have occupied the Humphrey farm. Mr and Mrs Dailey Wood visited their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Leo Davidson of Mr and Mrs Ed Boyce of Crooksville. Mrs Mattie Lowe and others spent a day with Mrs Marion Hutchison, who was celebrating her birthday. The young daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mahaffey went to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis then returned home two days later. Mr and Mrs Emmet Mahaffey of West Virginia spent a Sunday with Mr Mahaffeys father William Mahaffey. Alva Mahaffey returned home after spending a week fishing in Canada. Albert Garvin visited his brother William recently. He is recovering after surgery. John Mahaffey was a business visitor in Columbus. Mrs D KE Wood.
The column records local social activity in Apple Grove and Buck Run. It notes Reverend Richard Dewitt preaching, summer visitors from Washington DC and Columbus, a large dinner hosted by Mrs. Frankie McKelvey with many guests, and multiple local residents traveling, helping, or returning from naval service. A wedding, hospital news, and shoppers in Logan are also mentioned.
Market notes from Cincinnati on June 2 show cattle prices mostly steady to lower from Tuesday with steers and heifers trading around 26 to 41 dollars for buyers, cows 22 to 40, and commercial bulls 26.50 to 30.00. Lambs and ewes held near steady while poultry and butter prices edged with general wholesale ranges.
An item lists Marietta Chemical Products Co for prices with dial number 22542 and contact W. B. Dicken of Athens Ohio. An Auctioneer Harold Goddard appears with a garbled line noting a motive and Beri five year guaranteed moth spray. McKee Drgoo Sweat and clean with Fina Foam advertised by VHLMAN'S, rags erate cleaned.
Extra nice Kelvinator six foot electric refrigerator offered by Straw's Electric Service at 226 West Washington Street. Contact call 20083 for details.
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