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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1949

Page

8

Marriage of Miss Marjorie Rodgers and Herbert Fornash Jr

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Marjorie Rodgers daughter of Mr and Mrs Clem A Rodgers of Chauncey to Herbert Fornash Jr of Oakland Md on Saturday May 28 at 1130 am in St Pauls Methodist Church Chauncey The bride wore a blue street length dress and corsage Betty Jean Travis was brides maid Thomas Maxson was best man Attendants included Mrs Herbert Fornash Sr and Mrs Dan Huber The couple will reside with the groom's parents after the ceremony The bride is a Chauncey–Dover high school graduate 1948 and works at Clarksburg Paper Co The groom a 1948 Grafton High School graduate also works at Clarksburg Paper Co

Chauncey Marjorie Rodgers Clem A. Rodgers Mill St Herbert Fornash, Jr Oakland Denver C. Pickens St. Paul's Methodist Church Betty Jean Travis Thomas Maxson Herbert Fornash Dan Huber McGee W. Va Grafton Paul Shay Chauncey-Dover High School Clarksburg Paper Co West Virginia Grafton High School

Churches and Schedules in Chauncey Area

A church listing details services across Chauncey and nearby towns. Denominations include Seventh Day Adventist Church of Chauncey, Church of God, Free Will Baptist Zion, Methodist Charge, Pilgrim Holiness, Morristown Holiness, Church of Christ Parish with five linked churches, East Millfield Mission, The Plains Nazarene, and related midweek and youth programs.

Seventh Day Adventist R. A. Bata Church OF God Free Will Baptist Zion Gus Graham Prattsville Ray Pidcock Morristown Holiness Helen Tatman Trimble Mission Stewart Church Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Trimble Wilcox East Millfield the Plains Nazarene NYPS

Forgery Charges Withdrawn as Man Repaid Checks

In Nelsonville affidavits charging Mike Matheny with forgery were withdrawn after he made good the check amounts of 31.65 and 46, and paid court costs totaling 145.70. Matheny admitted the forgeries and gave his real name William Cooley before being released when friends from Columbus settled the claim.

Nelsonville Mike Matheny F. M. Brooks Eva Sanborn Oral Daugherty Thomas Sullivan Brooks Matheny William Cooley Friends Columbus Cooley

Miss Margaret Long Plans Europe and Germany Work

Miss Margaret Long graduate of the University of Michigan sails from Wolfe's Cove Quebec with Diane Wiltse and Sue Tabian for London. She will visit England Holland France Switzerland and Italy before working July 25 to August 30 at the Church World Service Camp in Mainz Germany. Upon return she becomes assistant to John McCaw of the United Christian Missionary Society.

Nelsonville Margaret Long J. A. Long Fort St University of Michigan Ann Arbor College of Architecture and Design Miss Long Diane Wiltse Sue Tabibian Wolfe's Cove Quebec London England Holland France Switzerland Italy Church World Service University of Maine Mainz Germany United Students Christian Council John McCaw United Christian Missionary Society Indianapolis Ind

First in Dance Series To Be Held Tonight

Nelsonville outdoor dance series opens on the tennis courts near the pool from 8 to 10 pm tonight. Round and square dancing with music by Bob Holloway and his Logan orchestra. Last season drew large crowds.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission Bob Holloway Logan

Painting Made For Chauncey Church Church Baptistry

A painting was created at the rear of the new baptistry in the First Church of Christ Chauncey. The work was done by Mae Wright of Nelsonville formerly Elsie Worden Chauncey a member of the local church.

Chauncey New Baptistry First Church of Christ, Chauncey Mae Wright Nelsonville

Chauncey Guests and Camp Life Reported in Virginia and Chauncey

Ralph Brown and mother Christine Brown with Isabel Courtney visited Virginia Beach after six weeks at Camp Lee Virginia. The Brown party and Mrs. Martha Crow hosted guests Chauncey and Mrs. Cruikshank at W Main Street Chauncey. Mrs Marinda Cruikshank entertained Eunice Shofe and grandson Vicky Davis of Akron at her Chauncey home.

Chauncey Ralph Bunk) Brown Camp Lee Christine Brown Isabel Courtney Virginia Beach Mrs. Brown Miss Courtney Daniel King South Heights Leslie Cruikshank W. Main St Paul Armstrong Laurelville Cruikshank Marinda Cruikshank Eunice Shofe Vicky Davis Akron Shofe

Church News of Glouster and Surrounding Churches

Local church listings show service times for Glouster Trimble and nearby congregations including First Baptist, Church of Christ, Methodist and Seventh Day Adventist. Details note pastors, Sunday schools, communion times, sermons and upcoming pulpit changes during summer lay itinerancy.

Jacksonville H. H. Lafferty Trimble Methodist Mr. Lafferty Trimble Glouster Church OF Christ Daniel K. Teater Bishopville Church OF Christ Mr. Teater Glouster First Baptist Baptist Missionary Society Seventh Day Adventist R. A. Bata W. H. Mathias Hollister Eue Mathias Concord Mr. Mathias Redtown Hemlock Church OF Christ Edwin Carpenter Nineveh Spencer Ridge Leona Thompson Lancaster Glouster MT. Zion Christian Chesterhill Edwards H. Dickinson Ohio Conference of Congregational Churches Trimble West Side Kenneth Eberts

Visitor Returns Home From Week Long Visit

Mrs. Rose Collins returned to her Nelsonville home after visiting two sisters Mrs. W. J. Miller of New Straitsville and Mrs. E. Howdy shell of Logan for a week.

Nelsonville Rose Collins W. J. Miller New Straitsville

Fireworks Banned in Chauncey by Acting Mayor Wadley

Chauncey acting Mayor Charles Wadley announces no sale of fireworks in Chauncey and a prohibition on firing fireworks over July Fourth. Violators will be arrested under the new order.

Chauncey Charles Wadley

Faithful Class to Meet Glouster at Mrs Shirkey Home

Mrs Ethel Shirkey will host the Faithful Class of the Jacksonville Methodist Sunday school at her home on Wednesday. The notice indicates a community gathering without further details.

Glouster Ethel Shirkey Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School

Quarry Is Searched For Missing Man

In a continuation of the page one report a missing man, Hartley, is feared dead after disappearing near a gravel pit east of the city. Hartley’s family, including wife and four children, resides on Factory Road. Police questioned Anderson and Elliott. both were released but censured for not reporting the disappearance promptly. The abandoned pit, once operated by Hocking Valley Sand & Gravel Co., measures about 150 by 50 feet and is now stocked with fish though described as dangerous.

Hartley Anderson Factory Rd Peter Virrinta Johnnie Mary Ann Mra Mary Hartley Dorothy Dearth Louise McCollum Kathleen Anderson Joan Betty Jack Kimberly Hocking Valley Sand & Gravel Co

Official Urges Rend-Mar Mine to Conform to Standards

Rend-Mar Coal Co Juliette No. 15 mine near HEMLOCK-Fuller should meet safety rules. The Perry County mine, with 60 workers and about 200 tons daily in May, faces recommendations on sealing abandoned workings improving ventilation and rock dusting extending dusting to 80 feet from working areas. Fire boss preshift checks, underground magazines for explosives, water use to suppress coal dust, and safer haulage and electrical practices are urged.

Hemlock Rend-Mar Coal Co Juliette Perry County J. C. Reardon Reardon

Elks Lodge 509 and 466 Observe Golden Jubilee

The New Lexington lodge 509 and Jackson lodge 466 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks celebrate 50 years since chartering. New Lexington marks a two day event with Golden Jubilee Class initiation, honorary life memberships for Nugent and Sheeran, 50 year pins for Meenan, and a cabaret. Jackson lodge conducts a three day program with registrations open houses teas and buffet suppers.

New Lexington Jackson Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks John F. Nugent William E. Sheeran Joseph E. Meenan Jackson Lodge

Nelsonville Churches Schedule Weekly Services

Nelsonville churches publish their Sunday school and worship times. Epiphany Episcopal lists services for the second Sunday after Trinity with combined classes and scripture readings. The First Baptist and Pilgrim Holiness also post morning services and midweek meetings, with Pilgrim Holiness announcing two weeks of camp ground services starting each evening at 7:30.

Christian Fort and Short J. A. Long Chi Rho Camp Moores Rollin S. Polk Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Simpson Nelsonville

Glouster People Keep Travel Plans Amid Visits

Glouster residents Mr. and Mrs. George Carpenter and son David of Topeka Kansas visited Mrs. Carpenter's mother Mrs. Nan Baughman in Trimble and relatives near Pomeroy. They plan further visits in Columbus Akron and New Canaan Connecticut before returning to Kansas. Mrs. Hubert Guess returned from a three day visit with Mr. and Mrs. George H. Campbell and spent a day with Athens relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bingman and daughter Barbara Athens visited with Bingman family in Trimble and Turner relatives before leaving for Indiana and Kentucky for about 10 days.

George Carpenter David Topeka Kansas Trimble Orville Bingman Glenna Lawrence Turner Jacksonville Indiana Kentucky

Father's Day Dinner Hosted in Chauncey and Columbus

Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Luther Cruikshank and grandchildren were guests at a Father's Day dinner Sunday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Merle Feuerhelm in Columbus. A cake was given by Mrs. Pauline Cruikshank. Present were Luther and Ruth Cruikshank and others from Chauncey Summit Station and Columbus, with Cheryl Lynn visiting Chauncey for the occasion.

Chauncey Luther Cruikshank Merle Feuerhelm Ruth Cruikshank Columbus Pauline Cruikshank Mra Leslie Cruikshank Thomas Cruikshank Tommy Summit Station

Father's Day Program at First Baptist Church

Mrs Albert T Allen led a Fathers Day program at First Baptist Church on Sunday. James F Williams delivered the scripture lesson, Deacon Thomas Brown prayed, Albert T Allen played violin with Emma Kney at piano, Joyce Viney offered a piano solo, and flowers were given to Morris as oldest father and James Williams as youngest father.

Glouster Albert T. Allen First Baptist James F. Williams Thomas Brown Emma Kney Joyce Viney Flowers Mr. Morris James Williams

Chauncey Visitors In New Marshfield Visit Kin

Mrs Martha Crow and Mrs Ida McPherson with Mr and Mrs Leslie Cruickshank traveled to New Marshfield to visit Charles Brickles and granddaughter Betty Hawk, staying with relatives during the trip.

Chauncey Martha Crow Ida McPherson Leslie Cruickshank New Marshfield Charles Brickles Betty Hawk

Nelsonville Softball Double Header At Deanville

A Sunday doubleheader at Deanville features Valley Farms facing Yates Clover Farm from Logan with the opener at 1 30 p m Local teams compete in a regional matchup creating a day of softball action for fans.

Nelsonville Deanville Valley Farms Yates Clover Farm Logan

Notices and ordinances from Athens County 1949

Several probate notices appoint executors for Nancy Davis and Thomas Metters with creditor claims due within four months. An Athens city ordinance adds four regular fireman positions with stepped salaries from 175 to 185 dollars per month and declares emergency for public safety.

Dora Mae King Coolville Athens County Ohio Nancy Davis Ohto John F. Newcomb Charlotte Ann Metters Franklin Avenue Athens Thomas Hammond Metters John ¥. Newcome City of Stan OF Athena Donen Council

Cincinnati Livestock and Market Highlights June 24

.US DeptAgr reports salable hogs 1500 with prices largely up from Thursday. Cattle calves active with steer yearlings at 26.00 and vealers steady 24.00-26.00. Sheep 400 with spring lambs 25-27 and hogs 17.60-21.40. Milk cows 100-145 per head. Eggs and market details follow Cincinnati notes.

Cincinnate Livestock Cincinnati U. S. Dept. Agr

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