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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

9

Graveside Services Held for Bush Infant

Graveside services for Susan Bush infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Bush were held at Riverview Cemetery this morning. The Rev Charlie Pomeroy officiated with Mrs Harry Mitchell of Athens attending the funeral service. The infant was born prematurely at Baptist Hospital Louisville Ky.

Middleport Susan Bush Fred Bush Baptist Hospital Louisville Riverview Charlies Pomeroy Harry Mitchell Marjorie Diles Athens

Rural Camp Planned At Tar Hollow July 17 19

Plans for a rural homemakers camp at the Ross Hocking Camp Site Tar Hollow run July 17 to 19. Nine counties in the district set attendance quotas Athens 20 Ross 20 Hocking 20 Pike 15 Jackson 15 Pickaway 25 Fairfield 40 Vinton 10 Meigs 20. Registration due July 10 to Geneva Nolan program director with a $1 fee and camp charge of $5 for the period.

Pomeroy Ross Hocking Tar Hollow Athens Ross Hocking Pike Jackson Pickaway Fairfield Vinton Meigs Geneva H. Nolan

Maiden Name Asked In Suit for Divorce

Dorothy V. Cleland files for divorce from Robert E. Cleland in Common Pleas Court. Marriage dated January 2, 1948 with charges of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. She seeks restoration of her maiden name.

County Camp Plans Set For Mid July

County groups organize a camp program starting July 17 with registration at 3 30 pm. Vinton Jackson Fairfield Athens Pike Ross Meigs and Hocking Counties assign vesper dances, dining room hostesses, musical acts and parade duties. Genevieve Alley Emily Van Fossen Mabel Westervelt and Ruth Murphy teach crafts.

Vinton County Jackson County Fairfield County Athens County Pike County Ross County Meigs County Genevieve Alley Emily van Fossen Mabel Westervelt Ruth Murphy Ross Hocking Hocking County

Mary Elizabeth Hersee Weds Henry De Selm in Columbus

Middleport notes record Miss Mary Elizabeth Hersee and Mr. Henry De Selm marrying in Columbus at North Broad Street Methodist Church Friday at 8 30 p m with 200 guests. reception followed. Bride, former Middleport resident, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L A Hersee. Also noted: White Rose Lodge Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen welcomed Mrs. Joe Turner. social hour hosted by Mrs. H E Bush and Mrs. William Woodard.

Middleport Mary Susan Park Columbus Mary Elizabeth Hersee Henry de Selm North Broad St Methodist Church L. A. Hersee White Rose Lodge The Brotherhood of Railroad Joe Turner H. E. Bush William Woodard Leo Searls Dunbar W. Va Sixth Ave A. R. McKinney Billy William Kennedy R. O. Fowler Cleveland State Welfare Workers Delbert Chase Nobel Rompel Mason Wauseon Ohio Rompel United Methodist Church Pomeroy Terry Gallagher Charleston Dennis Gallagher St. Francis Hospital Boilermakers Albany N. Y Griff Russell Edgar Wolfe

Annual Inspection of the Daughters of America Held

Annual inspection of the Daughters of America occurred Monday evening with honored guests including Miss Iva Griffin Marietta district deputy Mrs Pribble Wilson and Mrs Zella Hern Gallipolis attending.

the Daughters of America Iva Griffin Marietta Pribble Wilson Zella Hern Gallipolis

Birthday Guests Attending Frankie Martin Party

Attendees at Frankie Martin's recent birthday gathering included Roxie Price Jack Lloyd Rae Ann Mills Nancy Fink Emyr Moore Sally Sauer Russell Mills Carolyn Thompson George Ed Greenlee Sheila Davis Stover Eulah Butcher and Dolly Frazier.

Frankie Martin Roxie Price Jack Lloyd Rae Ann Mills Nancy Fink Emyr Moore Sally Sauer Russell Mills Carolyn Thompson George Ed Greenlee Sheila Davis Stover Eulah Butcher Dolly Frazier

Missionary Society Meets At Mrs Delbert Rice Home

The Young Missionary Society of First Baptist Church gathered Tuesday evening at Delbert Rice's residence on S Second Ave with Mrs Charles Pomeroy as leader. Devotions were led by Mrs David Darst Jr and Mrs Willis Anthony reported on the Baptist Women's House party at Granville this month.

Young Missionary Society of First Baptist Church Delbert Rice S. Second Ave Charles Pomeroy David Darst, Jr Willis Anthony Granville

Bride-to-be Jane Owen to Wed Mr John Bowman in July

Mrs Karl Owen travels to Columbus to visit sister Mrs George Swisher who hosts a shower for Mrs Jane Owen. Miss Owen, daughter of Karl and wife, will marry John Edward Bowman of Columbus on July 3 in First Presbyterian Church, with Dr Homer George McMillen officiating. Mrs Daryl Williams of Columbus aids as hostess.

Karl Owen Columbus George Swisher Jane Owen Miss Owen John Edward Bowman Homer George McMillen First Presbyterian Church Daryl Williams

Shower Honors Mrs Clarence Byers At Laurel Street Home

Mrs. David Osler hosted a shower for Mrs. Clarence Byers Wednesday evening at her Laurel Street home. Guests included Mae Lewis Jed Stewart George Veith Joe Morris Jr Joe Morris Sr Osby Martin Eddy Martin Harold Lemley Richard Lewis John Veith George Batey Lawrence Lewis Ben Batey Beecher Kessinger George Casto and Misses Marie Napper Anna Mae Batey Lelia Templeton Eloise Casto Mrs Clarence Boyles Mrs Dayton Spencer.

David Osler Clarence Byers Laurel St Mae Lewis Jed Stewart George Veith Joe Morris, Jr Joe Morris, Sr Osby Martin Eddy Martin Harold Lemley Richard Lewis John Veith George Batey Lawrence Lewis Ben Batey Beecher Kessinger George Casto Marie Napper Anna Mae Batey Lelia Templeton Eloise Casto Clarence Boyles Dayton Spencer

Convention Plans Made

Members of Drew Webster Post No 39 American Legion met to finalize preparations for the eighth district convention to be held Sunday June 27 in Lancaster. Delegates selected include Denver Thoma Eddie Burkett George Sanders and Clarence Warner with alternates Paul Casci Ernest McCullums Raymond Harbrecht and J M Thornton.

Pomeroy Drew Webster American Legion Lancaster Denver Thoma Eddie Burkett George Sanders Clarence Warner Paul Casci Ernest McCullums Raymond Harbrecht J. M. Thornton Legion Main St

Local Social Notes Highlight Move and Travel For Area Residents

Miami couple Mr and Mrs E C Hoffman called on Mr and Mrs Max Sanborn en route from Akron after the death of Sanborn’s father. Ohio University grads Gardner and Bennett visited Columbus and Vineland while Delbert Russell family vacationed in Cleveland. Various residents change jobs, attend conventions, or welcome relatives with Elmer, Ruth, Joan and the Rompel family noted among activities.

E. C. Hoffman Miami Fla Max Sanborn Akron Taylor Grogan Fred Marshall Daniel Yost John Gerber Johnson Columbus Haycock-Grogan Ellen Jean Dabo Vincent Dabo J. K. Smith Warren Bennett Vineland N. J Hardin Gardner Gardners Ohio University Bennett Delbert Russell Delbert Sheffield Lake Griff Russell

Wan da Shop Worker Details in Local Family News

A TY school employee works at the Wan da Shop. Mr and Mrs John Seines visited their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Roy Roush and their son Rusty. Rusty had a tonsil operation. The Roushes were spotlighted in a Grand Rapids paper for renting a home to a G I renter with a child. A Grand Rapids woman, hobbyist in apartment preparation for service men, aided the effort amid housing shortages.

Ty School Wanda Shop John Seines Roy Roush Rusty Grand Rapids G. I

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