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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1948

Page

2

Three New Instructors Hired by City School Board

Nelsonville board approves three new teachers for next term designating two for high school and one for elementary. Doris Williams will teach vocational home economics with salary 2160 plus 40 FHA and County Fair. Laverne Hornby and Mildred Mays also hired with salaries 1800 each plus 400 for library and speech activities.

Nelsonville City Board of Education D. W. Codding Doris Keaton Williams Ohio University Hinton W. Va Williams William Williams Helen Washburn Laverne Hornby Athens Mildred Lois Mays Zanesville Ohio State University

Missionary Society to Meet at First Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at 2 PM with Mrs. Frank Knox hosting. Mrs. John Wood will lead the devotional and Rev. Lloyd Evans will speak on church work in Alaska.

Nelsonville Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Frank Knox John Wood Lloyd Evans Alaska

Jacksonville Nurse Assigned on Okinawa

Captain Grace K. Puppel of Jacksonville has been assigned to the U S Army hospital in the Ryukyus upon arriving in Okinawa. She joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1943, served with the 237th General Hospital in France, and returned from occupation duty in March 1947 before sailing for the Far East last March.

Jacksonville Grace K. Puppel Walter McCaskey U. S. Army Hospital Ryukyus Okinawa Puppel Army Nurse Corps 237Th General Hospital France United States Far East

Eastern Star Group To Meet Tuesday

NELSONVILLE Eudora Chapter No 72 Order of Eastern Star holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the Masonic Temple. Members are asked to bring sales stamps to the gathering.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter No Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Cab Driver Involved in Traffic Case

A cab driver John Smith faces a left turn signaling charge after a collision on the Public Square. Willard Neal Brooks, Athens, reports following east on Washington Street when the taxi stopped without signaling, and Brooks was struck from behind by a truck driven by William E. Taylor New Plymouth. Smith pleads innocent and a hearing is set tonight.

Nelsonville Willard Neal Brooks Athens John Smith Earl Hilleary Public Square Brooks Washington St Fort St William E. Taylor New Plymouth Smith Hope Woodson G. J. Tewksbury Rolland D. Brown New Lexington Brown

Five Court Cases Heard at Murray City

Murray City reports through Marshal Floyd Keeton on cases heard by Mayor Floyd Stiff. Charles Markins and Bessie Markins of Glouster Route 4 were fined $5 and costs each for intoxication. Eddie Banik of Murray City was fined $5 and costs for fighting. Vance Vincent of Millfield forfeited a $14 bond after missing Sunday arraignment. James Love of New Straitsville was fined $5 and costs for intoxication.

Murray City Floyd Stiff Floyd Keeton Charles Markins Bessie Markins Glouster Eddie Banik Vance Vincent Millfield James Love New Straitsville

Pythian Sisters Convene Thursday

The Pythian Sisters will meet in regular session Thursday at 7 30 p m in the K of P hall in Nelsonville This will be the last meeting until fall Members with sales stamps are asked to bring them to the meeting A pot luck lunch will follow

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Body of W. E. Woodrum Removed to His Home

Nelsonville residents learn William E. Woodrum died suddenly from a heart attack. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Pilgrim Holiness Church, with friends invited to call at the family residence on Nelsonville Rt. 2 before the service.

W. E. Woodrum Nelsonville William E. Woodrum Pilgrim Holiness Church

Nelsonville Social Notes Dinner meeting of Ohio Bell group

Nelsonville Pioneer members and guests from the Zanesville District of the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. held a dinner at the Lancaster Hotel Saturday evening. Members had 21 years or more service. Attending Nelsonville members included Miss Florence Hicks Miss Minnie Laughlin and Miss Sylvia Matheny. Guests were Mrs Leota Barrows Misses Ruth Butts and Norma Ervin.

Nelsonville Zanesville Ohio Bell Telephone Co Lancaster Hotel Telephone Company Florence Hicks Minnie Laughlin Sylvia Matheny Leota Barrows Ruth Butts Norma Ervin

Wilda Woltz and Theodore Lane Wedding

Miss Wilda Woltz and Theodore Lane wed on May 28 in a 7 p.m. ceremony officiated by Rev. T. R. McGinnis. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Lucy Woltz and a Lancaster High School 1948 graduate. The groom, son of Mrs. Margaret Derr of Lan caster, was a Nelsonville High School 1948 graduate and served two years in the Army Air Force.

Wilda Woltz Theodore Lane T. R. McGinnis Robert Wilson Lucy Woltz Lancaster High School Lane Margaret Derr Lancaster Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Army Air Force

Keaton Returns to Cambridge After Week Visit

Joe Keaton comes back to Cambridge Massachusetts after a week visiting his sister Mrs William Barber Jr and family. Mrs Barber and son Billie accompany him for a month long visit. Albert Dodds Clarence Patton families also return from Niagara Falls and Canada trip. Dorothy Vorhes visits Steubenville to see sister Mrs Walter Floto and her niece Martha Floto who heads to Washington DC for a new job.

Joe Keaton Cambridge Mass William Barber

Various Local Residents Visit Relatives and Friends

Marietta visitor Tommy Wilcox visits grandmother Ellen Powelson. Many area residents and visitors, including the McClearys of Newcomerstown and the Burfield family of Wyandotte, Mich, spend weekends with relatives. Multiple trips involve Cleveland, Columbus, Zanesville, Beverly, Etna, and Omaha as listed residents travel to see kin.

Stockport Tommy Wilcox Marietta Ellen Powelson Bonnie Archer H. E. McCleary Newcomerstown Lewis Wilson Ina Dozer Joy Cannelville Fred James Lee Nott Philo Velma Mona Nott Buster Hallowell Jimmie Barnes Wyandotte Mich O. S. Burfield Eloise Brookover Harriet Bump Cleveland Reed Brookover Patricia Durbin Lincoln School Zanesville Robert A. Durbin Durbin Tampa Fla Robert F. Durbin Cyrus Jobes Cynthia A. B. Jobes Beverly F. A. Matthews Lowell G. McCoy Columbus N. H. Hawkins J. L. Henery, Jr Myrtle Henery A Rollison Rosa

Bartlett Social News Notes From Bartlett Bartlett

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church for Mrs. Emma Mitchum Graham. Burial was in Bartlett Cemetery. Lou McKain died at home here. The Rev. Buell attended the Columbus Methodist conference and was returned to the Bartlett charge. FFA judging and public speaking contests at Columbus featured Paul Palmer Alan Goddard Lewis Nicholas and Arthur Buell with Arthur placing third state. Many locals visited relatives and attended meetings and camps.

Bartlett Methodist Emma Mitchum Graham Robert A. Graham C. B. Lees Frazersburg L. E. Buell Lou McKain Lewis FE. Buell Columbus Paul Palmer Alan Goddard Lewis Nicholas Arthur Buell FFA Cordray Wayne Dickson Waterloo Iowa John Martin Della Martin Dan Livengood Wooster Harry Ross Orin Secoy Clyde Smith Clarence Cash Athens George Secoy Stewart Clarence Secoy Carl Secoy William Secoy Walter Campbell Newell W. Va Charles Wines John Frazier Mack Jack Railing Earl Howard Beallsville J. R. McCutcheon Betty McCutcheon WSCS Grange Hall Elizabeth Ross Vinnie W. Caldwell Massillon Caldwell Lucy Kunkle Fred Arnold Effie Barkhurst Chesterhill Bartlett Boy Scouts West Virginia Dorcas Wesley Bennett Parkersburg Lizzie Goddard Enid Goddard Youngstown Walden Goddard

Loyal Women’s Class meeting at Chauncey home

Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ Chauncey met at Mrs. Rice Thomas home with Mrs. Carl Shafer presiding. Mrs. William Hartley read devotions and Father’s Day poem. Next meeting at Mrs. Guy Brookings Converse St. hostess served refreshment.

Chauncey Church of Christ Rice Thomas Carl Shafer William Hartley Glouster

Lunele Dies In Parkersburg

Mrs Daniel Fulton of Millfield learned Friday of the death of her uncle George Brookover in Parkersburg West Virginia. Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 p m with burial at Mount Moriah. He is survived by Eli Brookover a brother and several nephews and a niece Mrs Jessie Fulton. Illness prevented her attendance.

Chauncey Daniel Fulton Millfield George Brookover Parkersburg W.va Mount Moriah Eli Brookover Jessie Fulton

Nelsons and Channells Visit Mansfield Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Nelson and son Bobby along with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coon spent the end of the week in Mansfield Ohio as guests of their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Dale Channell and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Channell.

Chauncey Robert Nelson Bobby Gene Coon Mansfield Ohio Dale Channell Glenn Channell

Parents Visit Chauncey Family in Lancaster Sunday

Mr and Mrs George Adkins and children John and Rose of Lancaster spent Sunday in Chauncey at the home of Mrs Adkins parents Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney.

Chauncey George Adkins Johnny and Rose of Lancaster Adkins Andrew McKinney

Ford Debuts 1949 Ford in Nelsonville Showrooms

About 1250 visitors attended the official debut of the 1949 Ford at the F R Beasley showrooms in Nelsonville. Carnations were given as favors to the ladies.

FORD Nelsonville F. R. Beasley

Mrs Robinett Undergoes Major Surgery in Columbus

Mrs Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield underwent major surgery at White Cross Hospital in Columbus on Friday. She had been in serious condition for days. She was accompanied by Dr C N Sanders. Her four children Mabel Sisson Trimble Myrtle Matheny Cleveland Vern Robinett Logan and Ronald Robinett Laurelville were present at the operation.

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Millfield White Cross Hospital Columbus Robinett C. N. Sanders Mabel Sisson Trimble Myrtle Matheny Cleveland Vern Robinett Logan Ronald Robinett Laurelville

Ladies Aid Members Quilt at Chauncey Church

CHAUNCEY The Ladies Aid society met at Chauncey Methodist Church for quilting. Members listed include Mrs H H Lafferty Elizabeth Harvey Mary Dew Blanche Champlin Lydia Spearry and Bessie Nicholson. They will gather Thursday for an all day quilting session.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church H. H Lafferty Elizabeth Harvey Mary Dew Blanche Champlin Lydia Spearry Bessie Nicholson

Millfield boy fractures collar bone at home

Six year old Chauncey Hartle Hartley sustained a fracture of the left collar bone during a fall at his Millfield home. He is son of Mr and Mrs William Hartley.

Chauncey Charles Hartle Willian Hartley Millfield

Athens Residents Visit Chauncey Family Links

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Tippett of Athens spent Sunday in Chauncey visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins of Converse and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tippett of Mill Street.

Chauncey Neil Tippett Athens Guy Brookins Converse Sam Tippett Mill St

Visit Ends for Mrs Harrison After Week With Orbiston Relative

Mrs Rebecca Harrison returns to The Plains after a weeklong visit with her mother Mrs Lew Jones in Orbiston.

Chauncey Rebecca Harrison the Plains Lew Jones Orbiston

Morristown Holiness Church Holds Friday Cottage Prayer

A weekly cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church is set for Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Andrew McKinney

Choir Rehearsal Tonight at Millfield Church of Christ

The Millfield Church of Christ announces a choir rehearsal Tuesday at 7 30 p m led by Dick Wilcox. The event invites all singers to attend and participate in the music program.

Chauncey Millfield Church of Christ Dick Wilcox

Trip Begins for Mrs Tignor and Daughter in Indiana

Mrs Elizabeth Tignor departed Friday for a two week trip to Bicknelle Indiana. She will be joined in Columbus by her daughter Mrs Edna Smith.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Tignor Bicknelle Indiana Columbus Edna Smith

W N Club to Meet at Mrs Scott's Home

The W N Club will gather at Minnie Scott's Cross Street residence on Wednesday at 7 30 p m local time. Members are advised to bring reports and discuss club affairs for the season.

Nelsonville W. N Minnie Scott Cross St

Tired Kidneys Bring Sleepless Nights Advice

When kidney function fails to remove poisons from the blood, backache swelling headaches and restless nights may occur. Doan's Pills are promoted as a stimulant diuretic offering relief and aiding waste removal.

Doan

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