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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1948

Page

12

Old Settlers Reunion pleads for homecoming queen contest

Glowster will honor the girl selling the most Jacksonville Old Settlers Reunion tickets as homecoming queen with a prize. Runners up receive prizes. Entry tickets available from Mrs Flo Cominsky. Amateur hour runs under Mrs Wahneta Exenkamper. Saturday donors to the homecoming fund include Sam and Ethel Withem $50 and Jacksonville Eagles Lodge $25.

Jacksonville Flo Cominsky Wahneta Exenkamper Sam and Ethel Withem Jacksonville Eagles Lodge

Kiwanis Plans Set For July 4 Weekend

Kiwanis meeting appoints concessions committees for the July Fourth weekend. Sunday group includes George H. Campbell Enlon Grubbs Richard Guinther and Ben Goldberg. Monday group lists Ray White Roger Kittle Dan Kovach and C. F. Wallace. Balloon sales committees named for Sunday and Monday with E. D. Coffman Joe Williams Roger Kittle Lawrence Colbert Merrill Ogg.

Glouster Kiwanis George H. Campbell Enlon Grubbs Richard Guinther Ben Goldberg Ray White Roger Kittle Dan Kovach C. F. Wallace E. D. Coffman Joe Williams Lawrence Colbert Merrill Ogg

Classified notice on ad rates and submission rules

This notice explains cash payment for all classified ads including Card of Thanks In Memoriam Obituaries and political notices with six word per line pricing. It outlines contact methods deadlines and rules for blind ads refunds and publication timing for daily and Sunday editions.

Glouster Social News Highlights Visits and Moves

Glouster residents shared weekend visits with relatives across Athens Nelsonville and Columbus including Dr and Mrs W D Witham and children Daryl and Ronny. Family updates include Delbert Bodkin selling Earl Street property and moving to Summit Street, plus Beckley West Virginia visitors and a Bonebrake Seminary refresher course.

Glouster W. D Witham Daryl Ronny Fultonham North Side Wyne Francis McAllister Paul Muskingum River John R. Koch Janet Beckley W. Va William Hallam Jacksonville Bessie Whetstone Wilbur Grandstaff Wendell Grandstaff Lloyd Price Alfreda Grandstaff Lansing Mich Alvin Green Charles Gossett Patsy Columbus Frank Robinson Corning Philo Green Jacksonville Eub Church Bonebrake Seminary Dayton Sadie Williams Shadyside Ernest Williams Marion T. A Buffalo

Sponsor Skating Party At Millfield Draws Group

The Jacksonville EUB Christian Endeavor sponsored a skating party at Millfield on Monday June 21. About 65 people attended including Youth Fellowships from Corning EUB Murray City EUB and Concord Community churches.

Glouster Jacksonville EUB Christian Endeavor Millfield Corning Eub Murray City Concord Community Churches

Lightning Victim Rites Thursday

Funeral services for Sam Limo eleven year old son of Frank Limo will be held at Holy Cross Church Thursday at 9 a.m. Rev Fr Gallino will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. He is survived by his father two brothers Vido Silver Creek N Y and Lawrence Glouster five sisters Frances Cottrell Mary Dennis Millie Hart Theresa Limo and Louise. He was killed Monday evening when struck by lightning while on his porch. The body is at the C F Wallace funeral home where friends may call until the funeral.

Glouster Sam Limo Frank Limo Holy Cross Church Gallino Murray City Calvary Cemetery Vido Silver Creek N.Y Lawrence Frances Cottrell Columbus Mary Dennis Crooksville Millie Hart Theresa Limo Louise C. F. Wallace

Trimble Area Soldier Serves as Honor Guard

Sgt. James W. Russell Sr. of Trimble Route 1 served as honor guard at the Memorial Day ceremony in Saint Avold U S Military Cemetery in France. Russell is assigned to the third zone of the American Graves Registration Command based in Nancy France.

Glousters James W. Russell Trimble Saint Avold U. S. Military Cemetery France Russell American Graves Registration Command Nancy

Right Hand Burned At Mine Pump Incident

Thomas Whitlatch suffered a right hand burn on Monday while working on an electric pump at Mine 255. He reported for duty again on Tuesday morning.

Glouster Thomas Whitlatch

Bake Sale Planned by Methodist Church in Glouster

The Methodist Church in Glouster will sponsor a bake sale on the vacant lot beside Moose Hall this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Proceeds will fund the redecorating program for the church and parsonage.

Glouster Methodist Church Moose Hall

Infant son of former Jacksonville residents to be christened

The infant son of Mr and Mrs James McCall former Jacksonville residents now in Detroit will receive the christening at Jacksonville Methodist Church Sunday at 9 am officiated by Rev H H Lafferty.

Glouster James McCall Jacksonville Detroit H. H. Lafferty Jacksonville Methodist Church

WCTU Meeting Moves to Mrs Smith Home

The WCTU changes venue to Mrs. R B Smith’s home for Thursday night at 7 30 abandoning the Methodist Church location.

WCTU R. B. Smith

Church Class Entertained At Chauncey Lawn Party

Mrs Elwood Daugherty hosted the Chauncey Church of Christ Primary Department for a Saturday lawn party from 2 to 5 pm at her home. Mrs Andriew Simpkins aided in games and refreshments, Beverly Nicholson won the prize in a contest, and attendees included Carolyn Tippett Caroly Blackford Douglas Kern Sue Ann Wallace Arlene Lester Rita Simpkins and several Daugherty and Simpkins family members.

Chauncey Elwood Daugherty Church of Christ Beverly Nicholson Johnny Simpkins Rita Simpkins Carolyn Sue Daugherty Claudia Davis Ruth Hammond Nancy Simpkins Lois Kay Simpkins Robert Daugherty Donald Daugherty Simpkins Mrs. Daugherty

Rites Held for Mrs John Deal Jacksonville

Funeral services for Mrs. John Deal were held at Holy Cross Church Glouster with Rev. Charles L. Walsh officiating. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery Glouster. Survived by husband four children two sisters and two brothers with many relatives attending from Columbus Cincinnati Dayton and other cities.

Robert Ford Zanesville Stanley Ford Roseville Beulah Bennett Dayton Mabelle Darst Ruby Darst Athens Jack Stenson Congo William Stalder the Plains Mary Rodgers John Exenhamper Corning Jerry Harbaugh New Lexington Mike Byron Sarah Wolfe Albany Ralph Schultz Oak Grove

Relatives Picnic With Coach Family at Muskingum River

Chauncey Don Nelson Worthington schools coach and family spent a week outing and fishing on the Muskingum River. They stayed at the Nelson cottage near Stockport as relatives planned a day trip and picnic dinner with Helen Nelson Leta Nelson Arthur Ollis Kathryn Ellis Gene Coon Louise Coon Robert Nelson Virginia Nelson and Bobby Nelson.

Chauncey Don Nelson Worthington Millie Linda Muskingum River Nelson Cottage Stockport Helen Nelson Leta Nelson Arthur Ollis Kathryn Ellis the Plains Gene Louise Coon Robert Virginia Nelson Bobby Athens

Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett Returns From White Cross Hospital

Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield has recovered satisfactorily after major surgery at White Cross hospital in Columbus. She was brought home by ambulance to her daughter Mrs. Mabel Sisson in Trimble on Sunday.

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Millfield White Cross Hospital Columbus Mabel Sisson Trimble

Past Resident Pearl Phelps Goodson Dies in California

Announcement from Chauncey notes Pearl Phelps Goodson wife of Hershal Goodson of Long Beach California died after weeks of illness in a Long Beach hospital. She was 20 years a California resident and is survived by her husband Robert Mary Lou Dowdy Midge Lyman at least five other relatives including William Phelps Law Householder Theron Goodson and a sister in Chauncey.

Chauncey Pearl Phelps Goodson Hershal Goodson Long Beach Calif Goodson William Phelps New Hall Phelps the Plains California Hershal Robert Mary Lou Dowdy San Pedro Midge Lyman Law Householder Theron Goodson Canton Ohio

Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Meet Wednesday

The Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters club will gather Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the high school music room. Roy Lester will preside. Plans will be made for the Chauncey-Dover annual band camp.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Club Roy Lester Chauncey-Dover

Garden Club Picnic Set for The Plains

Members of The Plains Garden Club meet tonight at 6 p.m. for their annual picnic supper at the home of Mrs. Ernest Scott in The Plains.

Chauncey The Plains Garden Club Ernest Scott the Plains

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Preview

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m Refreshments will be served Lois Shaner who attended Girls State will speak about her trip to Columbus

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Lois Shaner Columbus

Chauncey Ladies Aid to Meet for Church Quilting

The Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey Methodist Church will gather Thursday in the church for quilting activity. Members plan quilting work and fellowship during the session.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church

Mrs. William Reibel 83 Dies at Home in Pomeroy

Mrs. William Reibel, 83, died this morning at her home in Pomeroy after a long illness. Her husband died in 1941. Survived by four sons Henry Herbert Walter of Pomeroy and Fredric of Columbus. three daughters Bertha Emma at home and Mrs. Carl Jones of Elyria. Funeral arrangements pending.

Pomeroy William Reibel Henry Herbert Walter Fredric Columbus Bertha Emma Carl Jones Elyria

A. J. Mowery Logan Man Dies After Illness

Andrew J. Mowery 72 of 692 E Second St died at 3 45 p m Tuesday after a long illness. Lifetime Hocking County resident survived by wife Carrie three sons John Eugene Logan Delmar Miami University student five daughters Margaret Ramona Wanda Poling Dorothy Poling Bonita McGomery three brothers Eber John Logan Nick Columbus two sisters Katie Carpenter Dayton Anna Redd Logan. Services 2 p m Friday Bethany United Brethren Church with interment Dunkard Cemetery Marion Township. Friends may call at residence.

Logan Andrew J. Mowery Second St Hocking County Carrie John Eugene Delmar Miami University Margaret Ramona Wanda Poling Dorothy Poling Bonita McGomery Eber Nick Columbus Katie Carpenter Dayton Anna Redd Bethany United Brethren Church Dunkard Cemetery Marion Township

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Guests

Syracuse area residents host relatives and friends across towns including Pomeroy Jessup and Rocksprings. Visitors include Ak ron Fields father J W Fields and Rev Lawrence Schmidt set for Asbury Church reception. Also noted are trips to Canada and Newfoundland and a Nazarene Church shower for Rev Claire St John.

Syracuse Emory Field Akron J. W. Fields Ernest Deerr Pomeroy Mark Deerr Anna Adams del Ray Beach Fla Charles Neuman Lawrence Schmidt Asbury Methodist Church Lucille Naylor Irving Karr Robert Grahm Bulah Calkins Herschel Manuel van Johnson Rucker Carr Nancy J. C. Ferrer Anna Will Faye Barbara Jessup Clermont Arnold Mary Karr John Bowen Gallipolis Fred Shumway Canada Will Williams Mildred Sidney, Mont Helen Underhill Emma Webster Edna Carleton Gayle Price Portland Leon Custer Minersville Syracuse Nazarene Church Claire St. John Lenore Campbell New Foundland Canada

Multiple Local Visits Highlight Weekend Family Socials

Substantial countywide social notes detail visits among Clifton residents and neighbors. Families like the Roushs, Smiths, Alscotts, Kings, Stewarts, and Pont Pleasant connections are listed with short absences and gatherings. A third birthday party for Johnny Call is noted with attendees named.

Young Brothers Store Opens July 1 With Big Closeout Sale

Albany retailer announces Thursday July 1 all day and until 9 pm opening and a closing out sale with thousands of bargains. Contact Young Brothers at 141 Albany for details.

Young Brothers Albany

Market recap shows mixed livestock prices in Cincinnati

Prices for hogs, cattle, sheep shift across weights and grades. Hogs opening 25 to 50 cents lower, heavy weights around 28.50 to 28.00, sows weaker. Cattle trade slow to weak with grassy cattle steadier. steers and heifers mostly 27.50 to 30.00, lighter stock 20.00 to 26.50. Sheep market fair, spring lambs steady to strong, top 21.00, ewes to 10.50.

Cincinnati

Local families host and visit across Ohio towns

Mrs Ella La Rue and Mrs Ruth Miller visited Mrs Squire Taylor. Allen Hewitt and Roma Black family ties noted. Gene Swartz and a son born June 19. Ava Black illness. Delmar Darst funeral in Columbus. Johnny Fife fractured a rib at Otto Rothgeb Mine. Marion Rife and Charlene Ward among those calling on relatives.

Ella Larue Ruth Miller Squire Taylor Allen Hewitt Columbus Roma Black Gene Swartz Dawson Williamsburg Ivan Barnett Marshall Ward Chauncey Raymond Fife Middleport Osborne Farley Charles Wise Ava Black Homer Gordon David Pomeroy Alex Shuler Ray Darst Delmar Darst Wesley F. Ward Ed Thompson Addison Johnny Fife Otto Rothgeb Greenwood Lynch Portsmouth Marion Rife Glenna Shuler Olin Taylor Pat Lynch Toledo Lena Lynch C. M. Lane Charlene Ward Lowell Swisher Holzer Hospital

Small Town Notes From Crown City and Nearby

Mrs. Maude Halley returns home after visiting daughter Lettie Halley of Gallipolis. Mrs. Verna Blake recovers after surgery at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Miss Delma Jean Dillon attends wedding of Miss Margaret Sexton and Eugene Withrow at Emmanuel Methodist Huntington. The Ruckers welcome a newborn son in Norfolk. Various local moves and visits include the Williams, Rankin, Wood yard, Smith and Clark families. Kathryn Rankin mentioned among neighbors.

Crown City Maude Halley Lettie Halley Gallipolis Verna Blake Holzer Hospital M. H. Watts Jill Delma Jean Dillon Margaret Sexton Eugene Withrow Emmanuel Methodist Church Huntington Elias Rucker Elias Rucker, Jr Norfolk W.va Ruckers William Thompson Logan W. Va Ray Boone Matthews Toledo Perry Gatewood Louise Williams Mack Williams Vinton Rankin Edward Corbin George Woodyard Rankin Robert Smith Bobby Minnie Clark Kathryn Rankin

Lindbergh Backer Dies in Saunderstown Rhode Island

Harry H. Knight 50 a St. Louis investment broker and one of the two original backers of the Lindbergh Atlantic flight in 1927 died last night in Saunderstown R I. Knight helped finance the historic 1927 flight and was a longtime aviation supporter.

Lindbergh Saunderstown R. I Harry H. Knight St. Louis

Body Found in Car in Richmond Identifies Herbert L. Johnson

The body of a 34 year old man from Eaton Ohio named Herbert L. Johnson was found yesterday in a closed parked car near Richmond Indiana. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Richmond Ind Herbert L. Johnson Eaton, O

Irene Pastor in Critical Condition After Lightning Strike

Irene Pastor, 26, remained in critical condition in a Cleveland hospital after a lightning bolt knocked her unconscious during a thunderstorm last night.

Cleveland Irene Pastor

Nickel Ride Ends In New York Subway Tonight

The longest nickel ride in the world ends at midnight in the New York subway system as a notable stunt memory concludes.

New York

Market Notes From Cincinnati Poultry and Butter Prices

Cincinnati reports prices for poultry by weight and grade including heavy fowls and broilers, Leghorn and light stock, roosters, with butter wholesale prints and butterfat premium and regular. Potatoes ranged 2.00 to 5.25 per unit.

Cincinnati

Market Grades Reported For U S Goods In Cincinnati

A government and consumer price report from Cincinnati lists U S grades with percentages for large and medium sizes across goods. Wholesales show extras and government graded items with percentage ranges, while current receipts are reported between 36 and 42 percent.

Cincinnati U.S. A U.S. B

Three 16 Year Olds Fined For Vandalism In Cottage

In Chardon Ohio three 16 year old youths were fined 1500 dollars for smashing windows and wrecking the interior of a cottage. Probate Judge Harold Richmond placed them on a 10 p.m. curfew except Saturdays until damages are paid and urged them to find jobs immediately.

Chardon Harold Richmond

Alliance City Council Rejects Wage Demands

Alliance city council rejects 10 percent wage rise for 100 water street and cemetery workers due to budget constraints. CIO union officials said the workers would meet tomorrow to decide on further action to press the pay demands.

Alliance Cio-City Workers Union

Longbottom social notes from town

Mr and Mrs Homer Webster and guests Hobart Whiteside of Parkersburg departed for California last week. Robert Yates of Cleveland visited relatives. Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Jack Clark stayed with his mother until July 1 before he returns to Athens State Hospital to work. The rural carriers picnic drew C B Hayman Gaynelle Clark Jeanette and Ulah Swan at Rocksprings. Harry and Gail Dray and Harry Swan Maxine Price visited Dell Larkins and Patsy. A new bridge is under construction on Sand Hill Road.

Long Bottom Homer Webster Hobart Whiteside Parkersburg California Robert Yates Cleveland Jack Clark Athens State Hospital C. B. Hayman Gaynelle Clark Jeanette Ulah

Education meeting opens at Bowling Green State Univ

A four day national education association conference on raising teaching standards opened today at Bowling Green State University. The event brings educators together to discuss improvements and standards in classrooms nationwide.

Education Meet Bowling Green, CO National Education Association Bowling Green State University

Geneva Public Schools Names Carroll County Leader

Paul C. Gallagher, 36, superintendent of Carroll County schools, was named head of Geneva public schools on a three year contract.

Geneva Paul C. Gallagher Carroll County Schools Geneva Public Schools

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