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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1948

Page

8

Mayor's Court Docket Heavily Loaded This Weekend

In Nelsonville Donald R. Lanning of Columbus pleaded guilty to being in physical control of a car while intoxicated and was fined 100 dollars plus costs in Acting Mayor Earl Hilleary's court. Other patrol filed cases include Raymond Duford of Logan for unsafe operation who forfeited 20 dollars bond, Carol Bowlby of Logan for speeding with 65 mph in a 50 mph zone, and Joseph Johnson of Cardendale for unsafe operation, all paying fines and costs. Also charged were Earl Barnhart of Deanville and Cloyd Drake of Dallas for quarreling and fighting, each fined 10 dollars and costs. Drake claiming assault and battery but found guilty. James Crabtree and John McVey, local and Union Furnace respectively, were fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication and unsafe operation. Orland Coursey of Dublin is to appear June 26 on a stop sign citation. A defrauding taxi cab company charge against Cecil Vansickle was withdrawn with costs paid.

Nelsonville Donald R. Lanning Columbus State Highway Patrol Earl Hilleary Raymond Charles Dufford Logan Carol Lee Bowlby Route 1 Joseph Johnson Carbondale Earl Barnhart Deanville Cloyd Drake Dallas Texas Barnhart Drake Hilleary James Crabtree John McVey Union Furnace Orland M. Coursey Dublin

Suzanne Oliver and John Lucas Bacon Wed at Worthington

Miss Suzanne Oliver daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Oliver of Columbus wed John Lucas Bacon son of Mr and Mrs Montrose Bacon of Sandusky in St John s Episcopal Church Worthington. Miss Miriam Betts served as bridesmaid. Relatives from Nelsonville attended including Mr and Mrs R R Stalter Mr and Mrs Donald Betts and daughter Martha Mrs L P Rice and Frances Bennet.

Nelsonville R. R. Stalter Donald Betts Martha L. P. Rice Frances Bennett Suzanne Oliver Glenn Oliver Columbus John Lucas Bacon Montrose Bacon Sandusky St. John’s Episcopal Church Worthington Miriam Betts

York Grange hosts June birthday dinner and talk

At the June 18 meeting of York Grange No. 2436 a birthday dinner was held for members born in the first half of the year. Mrs Adda McCombs gave a talk about her recent trip to Washington D C.

York Grange Adda McCombs Washington D. C

Mrs Leyshon Guest at Friday Bridge Club in Philadelphia

Mrs Herbert Leyshon of Philadelphia attended the Friday bridge club hosted by Mrs Frank Freer. Mrs L P Rice and Mrs Leyshon posted high scores.

Herbert Leyshon Philadelphia Frank Freer L. P. Rice Leyshon

Local Social News From Nelsonville and Columbus

Mrs. Ellis Covert remains convalescent at home after leaving Hocking Valley Hospital Logan. Mr. and Mrs. George Rose of Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. John Lawson. Mrs. Mable Barnecut spent Friday and Saturday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Meyers and son Eddie Joe joined her for the weekend. Mrs. Leyshon attended the Oliver- Bacon wedding in Worthington. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook of Pittsburgh returned home after the wedding. Miss Ella Burnell visited her sister Mrs. Leighton Aumiller in Columbus.

Ellis Covert Nelsonville Hocking Valley Hospital Logan George Rose Columbus John Lawson Mable Barnecut Dean Meyers Eddie Joe Herbert Leyshon Philadelphia R. R. Staller Leyshon Worthington Charles Cook Pittsburgh Ella Burnell Leighton Aumiller

Elks to Attend Funeral for Dr J C McGrath

Nelsonville lodge members will meet at 7 30 pm at the Elks home to attend the funeral service for Dr J C McGrath at Stout funeral home at 8 pm.

Dr John C McGrath 78 dies after extended illness

Nelsonville Ohio Dr John C McGrath 78 died Sunday at his home 30 West Columbus Street after a prolonged illness. A graduate of medical school he practiced in Jobs Carbon Hill and Nelsonville where he retired several years ago. He belonged to the Nelsonville Lodge of Elks. The Elks service will be held Tuesday night at 8 at Stout Funeral Home with funeral Wednesday at 1 pm conducted by Rev L A Griffith of the First Methodist Church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Bess and a daughter Grace of Columbus.

Nelsonville John C McGrath Columbus St Ewington Ohio McGrath Carbon Hill Lodge of Elks Stout Funeral Home Eall L. A. Griffith First Methodist Church Greenlawn Elks Bess McGrath Grace McGrath Columbus

Chauncey Man Succumbs To Heart Attack

Otto Schrappe 57 a Chauncey resident died Sunday at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after a heart attack. His wife Freda preceded him. Survived by three sons William Jack Donald a daughter Kathryn all Chauncey a brother Hugo Schrappe a half brother Henry Martin Dayton five sisters Hettie Simons Greens Run Mary Bohner Laura Porter Rose Albert Frances Sherman. Friends may call at Stout Funeral home and funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev Gilbert Courtney. Burial Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Otto Schrappe Chauncey Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Freda William Jack Donald Kathryn Hugo Schrappe Henry Martin Dayton Hettie Simons Greens Run Mary Bohner Laura Porter Columbus Rose Albert Frances Sherman Cincinnati Stout Funeral Home Gilbert Courtney Greenlawn

W E Woodrum Dies Suddenly in Columbus Heart Attack

William E Woodrum 63 of Nelsonville Route 2 died Sunday in Columbus of a heart attack. He leaves his widow Bessie and children Mayme Mason Violet Phillips Chester Merrell Cecil and 15 grandchildren. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday Pilgrim Holiness Church burial Greenlawn Cemetery. Stout funeral home.

Nelsonville William E. Woodrum Columbus Woodrum Bessie Woodrum Mayme Mason Violet Phillips Chester Merrell Cecil Toledo Pilgrim Holiness Church Raymond Simpson Greenlawn Cemetery Stout Funeral Home

Brakes Fail To Hold In Nelsonville Car Crash

Mr and Mrs Elmer McDonald and their 10 year old daughter from New Marshfield were in a car that overturned on the Kimberly bridge after brakes failed Saturday night. Mrs McDonald received treatment for a hurt right arm at a local physician's office and was later moved to Hocking Valley Hospital in Logan. The couple's son escaped injury.

Nelsonville Elmer McDonald New Marshfield R.F.D Kimberly Bridge MecDonald Hocking Valley Hospital Logan

Glouster Social Notes Include Visitors From Lima and Akron

Glouster residents report weekend visits from Archi family of Lima and relatives in Jacks. Eddie Turvey and Gwen Shirkey joined family gatherings, with Terry and grandparents meeting Sunday evening. Plans note Miss Merle Danford’s return from Wa and Helen Brown with Lydia McKinley in Trimble. Mrs. Polly Blower arrives from California to spend the summer with John S. Blower and Glouster ties to former residents highlighted.

Archi Lima Scurlock E. C. Shirkey Eddie Turvey Gladstone Robert Gwen Spe Harvey William Shirey Terry Rober Harry Trimble Liddington Vern Sayre Akron Merle Danford Helen Brown Clara Andrew Lydia McKinley Gertrude Rainey Gertrude Rairday Columbus

Memorial Day Guests and local family notices

Memorial Day guests include the Howdyshells, Landises, Beermans, Landis, McGraths, the Wolfes and many others from Lancaster Columbus Gore Nelsonville near Logan and Akron. Arabia stallion Sarhraff fatally injured itself. a daughter born to David and Penny Johnson died shortly after birth. multiple visits and family events reported in Carbon Hill and surrounding areas.

Carbon Hill Guy Stedman George Howdyshell Marleneid Ronnie Woodrow Landis Connie Jon Lancaster J. C. Beerman Bertha Landis Columbus Theen McGrath Terry and Floyd Gore Carrie Wolfe Nelsonville Jimmy Wolfe Akron Clarence Lehman Earl Arter Pearl Wray, Jr Logan Elmer Lehman Alfred Clousten C. M. Clousten Helen Sally Johnson Hugh Bateman Murray City Delbert Lanning Euclid Ohio Lyle Pummel Willoughby John Lanning Flora Burgoon Charles Deal Alva Omar Lester Ava Marshall Erie Carl Huprich Leslie Evans Jerry Matheny David Evans Marysville David Johnson Hocking Valley Hospital

Bethel WSCS Potluck Social At Gillilan Home

Bethel WSCS members and families gathered May 28 at Mrs. Florence Gillilan's home for a potluck supper and social evening with games and contests. Attendees include the Calloways Hopkins Gordon Gillilan Parr Gillilan and others. Several members and guests traveled for visits and summer plans were announced for the Daily Vacation Bible School. Doris Walden.

Coolville Bethel Wscs Florence Gillilan Ralph Calloway Mamie Calloway Mabel Hopkins Jerry Larry Roy Gordon Bertha Gordon Kelly Collins Lois Jean Joan Clark James Parr James Allen Carl Gillilan Roger Lee Garrell McKown Rodney Rhodes Charles Velma Davis Charles Stout Wilbur Warner Marlene Gillilan J. K. Macleod Columbus E. G. Alden A. W. Johnston Johnston

Anniversaries Noted For Glouster Couple

Mr and Mrs Williams observed their 2nd wedding anniversary at K of P hall in Glouster. They were married in Wellston and moved to Glouster years ago. Williams has served as a police officer for years. Many friends visited and tributes were offered.

Winter Wheat in Ohio Seen 30 Percent Above 10-Year Average

Ohio's 1948 winter wheat crop may rise about 30 percent above the 10-year average. June 1 yield projected at 56,056,000 bushels with a 24.5 bushel per acre rate versus 22.5 in 1947 and 21.9 for the decade. Oats may double last year's 19,058,000 bushels. corn prospects described as most encouraging in several seasons. No figure for corn released.

Columbus Ohio Co-Operative Crop Reporting Service

Attendant Removed at Orient State Hospital Farm

Benjamin Hoffman, an attendant at the Orient State Hospital Farm, was removed today for abuse and cruel mistreatment of patients, according to Supt. Chester C. Kirk.

Columbus Benjamin Hoffman Orient State Hospital Chester C. Kirk

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