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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1949

Page

5

Chauncey Residents Attend Detroit Wedding of Harvey Kin

Miss Mary Helen Harvey wed Ralph F. Obuchowskip in a Detroit Immaculate Heart of Mary ceremony. The Chauncey family hosted a Normandy reception for about 100 guests. The couple plans a July homecoming in Highland Park Detroit after trips to Montreal and Quebec.

Chauncey Noah S. Harvey Ellis Ave Mary Helen Ralph F. Obuchowski Detroit Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Alexander Madek Frances Harvey Blick Lancaster Chauncey-Dover Hi School Montreal Quebec Canada Church St Highland Park

Plains Resident Visits Cleveland Relative and Recital

Mrs. Chauncey Moore of The Plains visited Cleveland to see her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Rocco Stillisano and their children Edith and Frankie. She attended a dance recital given by her granddaughter Edith and also visited Mr. and Mrs. James Moore in Kirtland Ohio.

Chauncey Harry Moore the Plains Cleveland Rocco Stillisano Edith Frankie Moore James Moore Kirtland Ohio

Choir Rehearsals Set for Trimble Millfield and Greens Run

Chauncey Church of Christ announces choir rehearsals in Trimble and Millfield on Thursday at 7 p.m. and 7 45 p.m. Chauncey Junior Choir practices Friday at 7 p.m. Greens Run also hosts Friday rehearsal at 7 p.m.

Chauncey Church of Christ Trimble Millfield Chauncey Junior Choir Greens Run

Miss Binns Weds Doyle Hummell in Millersport Ceremony

Norma Jean Binns of Columbus former Millfield resident married Doyle Hummell of the U S Navy in an open church ceremony at Millersport Ohio. Richard Wilcox of Millfield Church of Christ officiated. Peggy Binns was bridesmaid. A dinner and reception followed in Lancaster.

Chauncey Norma Jean Binns Columbus Millfield Doyle Hummell U. S. Navy Millersport Ohio Richard Wilcox

Residents Return From Wisconsin Fishing Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oliver Chauncey and their nephew and niece Mr. and Mrs. Jack Coburn and daughter Helen of Akron have returned from a two weeks outing and fishing trip in Wisconsin. En route they stopped in Kenosha where they were guests of Mr. Coburns brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs Harold Hiller.

Chauncey Thomas Oliver Jack Coburn Helen Akron Wisconsin Kenosha Wisc Mr. Coburn Harold Hiller

Former Resident Pat Moore Returns to Akron

Mrs. Pat Moore of Akron, formerly of The Plains, returns home after a two week visit with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott of The Plains. She attended Ohio University commencement for her nephew Jack Linscott's graduation.

Chauncey Pat Moore Akron the Plains Floyd Linscott Ohio University Jack Linscott

Farmers' Membership Meeting To Be Aug. 8

POINT PLEASANT The annual membership meeting of Southern States Co operative farmer members in Point Pleasant will be held August 8 at 8 p m in Point Pleasant Junior High School. Harry L. Krebs, president of the local board, said the meeting is open to members. MEETING CALLED OFF CHAUNCEY There will be no cottage prayer meeting this week at Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church due to the camp meeting at the camp grounds between Chauncey and Nelsonville.

Point Pleasant Southern States Cooperative Harry L. Krebs Meerting Chauncey Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church Nelsonville

Nelsonville visit by Shafer family noted

Mrs. Alvira Shafer with daughter Janet Brown and granddaughter Maxine Efaw visited Nelsonville to spend time with relatives.

Nelsonville Chauncey Alvira Shafer Janet Brown Maxine Efaw

Corporal Clyde Canter Jr Returns Home on Furlough

Corporal Clyde Canter Jr. returned to Park Ridge after a 15 day furlough spent in Chauncey at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Canter on Converse Street.

Chauncey Clyde Canter, Jr Park Ridge Clyde Caniter Converse St

Chauncey Ball Club Receives Uniforms From Local Donors

The Chauncey baseball team announced new white and red uniforms with Sun Kings across the front. Donations came from numerous townspeople and local businesses including New York Coal Co and Pepsi-Cola Co, with R. Kenneth Kerr Jr. of Pepsi-Cola contributing money.

Chauncey Sun Kings Denver Bricker Florence Henry Dorothy Blackford Margaret Burton Virgil Wilson Doc Earich Dan Fieldburg Mary Abdella Earl Bridgewater Jake McCafferty Doctor Sprague Mike Kranyik Byron Smith Louie Muzio Jim Wallis Pete McDaniel Christine Brown John Clary Skeet Patterson Nip Bullock Jimmy McCallum Bill Smart Nip Jackson Tommy Dew Rammy Bolin Carl Shaffer Tom Deal Ace Canter Gabe Pincelli Dad Earich Helen Butcher Mildred Pendergrass Burt Watkins Charlie Russell Don Henry Doctor Id Smith New York Coal Co Ed Matheny Johnny Mullins Millfield Skating R. Kenneth Kerr, Jr Pepsi-Cola Co

Penrod Assigned To Texas Bomb Wing

Larry D. Penrod son of Mrs Grace Penrod of McArthur has been assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing at Caswell Air Force Base Fort Worth Texas as an airplane and engine mechanic He previously served at Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi and has one year in the Air Force

McArthur Pffc Larry D. Penrod Grace Penrod 7Th Bomb Wing Caswell Air Force Base Fort Worth Tex Pfc Penrod Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi Air Force

Hamden Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Charles Salts taken to Holzer Hospital for observation by son John. Canton resident Charles Salmons visits sisters in town. Mrs John Harris and brother James Salmon guests of Nora Smith. Mrs Edwin Angel of Obetz visiting parents Pearl and Eberts. Various relatives and friends from Miami, Kingston, McArthur, Basil, Hebbardsville, Ray, and Columbus drop by or host gatherings. Beaty Swartz of Marion and Nutt family prominent in weekend visits.

L. E. Harper Kingston Ohio Lee Harper Howard McArthur Henry Perry Kermit Ward Clark Mary Lou Ralph Carl Ward Lois Eileen Dale Kenny Charles Bobbie Columbus Homer Clark Howard, Vilora Edith Donna Mae Doyle Kermit Minnie Basil Okey Burt Hebbardsville Fred Clark Marilyn

Local social notes and legal bids from Athens County

A crowded social page lists visits across Scott Field Minersville Pomeroy Reedsville and Cincinnati and notes a lengthy legal notice by Clifford Sanders seeking to quiet title in Albany Athens County Ohio. Also public bids due July 14 1949 for repairs and painting of the Athens County Court House and boiler room with 10 percent bid bond.

Phebe B. Simpson Clifford Sanders Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Albany John Slaughter Garrett Coler Peter Moser M. D. Hughes Board of County Commissioners Court House Athens Athens County Court House Said Court House Bank of Ohio the Board of Commissioners of Ey Ralph Elliott

Ask Ira Burke the Oil Guides of Southeastern Ohio

Ira Burke a long time Brimstone Ridge resident in Carthage Township Athens County recalls vast oil and gas field work. He describes drilling well locations lines and field developments from 1922 to 1935 and notes his records prove his tales.

Ira Burke Brimstone Ridge Carthage Township Athens County Ohio Vinton County Parkersburg Pomeroy Cambridge Burke Burke Ridge Rome Township Bethany Ridge Stewart Ohio Fuel Gas Co Shade River Bartlett New York State Wilma Cole Hibert

Mason family reunion visits and travel plans listed

A Mason family reunion was held at the home of Mrs. Bertha Young and her son John. Several relatives and guests from North Charleroi Pittsburgh and Cutler visited, with trips east planned to Charlotteville Virginia and Webster Springs church camp noted. Hospital stays and Detroit visitors are also mentioned along with local residents Mrs Emma Ryan and others.

Parkersburg Lawrence Pyatt Hilda Della Mae Ralph Cutler R. S. Stewart Noe Corning Harry Hoffman Hoffman Zanesville Mary Stewart Garland Young Charleston Gallipolis Eugene Grese Detroit Mr. Grese Walter Werry Emma Ryan

Reverend West Transferred from Reedsville to Oak Hill Ohio

The Rev. E P West served two years on the Reedsville charge and has been transferred to the Methodist church at Oak Hill Ohio with Mrs West and daughter Paige. Rev Richard Brunk preached his first sermon and is a Kentucky college student recently married. He came with his wife and his Cincinnati area parents. Several local families and visitors are listed including Pauline Christianson Sarah Morgan Lucie Barnett and others.

Reedsville E. P. West Oak Hill Ohio West Paige Richard Brunk Kentucky Cincinnati Pauline Christianson Sarah Morgan Chicago Lucie Barnett Paul Kibble Akron Ronald Osborne Reno C. C. Barnett Columbus Nile Barnett Coolville Roy Fick C. A. Barnett H. W. Larkins Belpre William Wallace John Hayes Hayes Rosa McKay Cora McKay Bashan Irene Randolph Harley Smith Myrl Griffin Rushville Lily S. Smith Olive Torrence Virginia Smith Nelsonville Lacy Kibble

Reverend LeMaster Reappointed At Local Methodist Church

The Rev Phyl lis LeMaster has been returned to the local Methodist Church for another year. Joyce Brown of Columbus visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs Elston Mace. Eleven Rose Leaf Temple Pythian Sisters attended an inspection in Nelsonville. Mrs Nora Cox hosted a picnic for her Sunday school class. Mrs Anna Harbarger of Barberton was a guest. Mrs Sue Crawford of Portsmouth spent two days with Aunt Mrs Cynthia Prater.

Carbondale Phyllis LeMaster Joyce Brown Columbus Elston Mace Rose Leaf Temple Pythian Nelsonville Nora Cox Anna Harbarger Barberton Sue Crawford Portsmouth Cynthia Prater George Barber

Pendleton nephew Kenneth Barnes dies in Ironton

John Pendleton received word of Kenneth Barnes death in Ironton after an automobile crash. Barnes was the youngest son of Walter and Elizabeth Pendleton Barnes. his father had died earlier. Funeral services and burial were planned in Ironton as John, Vint, and James Pendleton Jr. planned to attend. Approximately 50 relatives and friends attended the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wells at their home with a potluck dinner.

Mary Pyles Lawrence Price Roseville Nima Chalfan Charles Chalfan Emmett Pickett Chauncey Robert Burns Carolyn Sue Ball Clinic McArthur Charles Dean Larry Billy James Hawkins Bellaire Jean and Ardath Pierce Ruth Nelson John Palmer Ohio University Luella Scheerschmidt South Vienna Floyd Price Iladys Pierce

Laurel Run Laurel Run

Mrs Henry Todd Sr visited daughter Anna Hysell in New Marshfield. Bumgardner family and Jacob Gleason Logan held Father’s Day and birthday dinner. Huddy reunion June 19 at L Dow Huddy Sr home with lawn tables and music by Ronald Scott and Rex Lanning.

Laurel Run Henry Todd Anna Hysell New Marshfield Herman Bumgardner Joan Walter Jacob Gleason Logan John Stufflebean Nelsonville Lawrence Wolfe Fred Maloney Joan Bumgardner Brooks Shoe Factory Paul White White Everett White Hattie Bumgardner Wayne Bumgardner Connett Helen Bumgardner Clarence Patton Huddy L. Dow Huddy Ronald Scott Rex Lanning

McArthur High Band to Free Concert on Courthouse Square

The McArthur High School band will present a free concert on Saturday night July 2 on the courthouse square starting at 8 30 p m.

Mcarthur McArthur High School Courthouse Square

New Council Set to Meet Friday After Elections

Ry and A. Simmons Point Pleasants report Mayor elect William H Bardin plans a Friday morning meeting of the new city council. Several officials will take office Friday including Bardin and eight council members. Some staff faces may wait for clearance before returning to work as licenses and city duties adjust with the new regime.

Point Pleasant William H. Bardin W. H. Bardin Wadear Thahet Abe Searberry W. G. Durst L. W. Getty L. R. Gerlach Ro Greenler William H. Burdette Charles Fowler George W. Kenny Emory Hawks Citizens John E. Brown Brown

Weekend visits across Ohio and nearby towns

Vinton residents host relatives visiting from Columbus Xenia and Tiffin. George and Henry Strausbaugh of Tiffin spent time with their father Will Strausbaugh and Mrs. Strausbaugh. Other gatherings include Knotts and Harmon families from Parkersburg and Columbus visiting in Vinton and Athens. Mary Walker and Margaret Edmiston, local teachers, are noted in academic pursuits at Rio Grande College and Athens summer sessions.

Granville Casto Playford Ewing Ted Freshcorn Columbus G. P. Ewing Bill Daft Lester Metcalf Metcalf Reuben Holcomb Xenia Ohio George Henry Strausbau

Vinton County Land Transfers Major Property Reassignments

Joseph W and Nettie Ligog transfer two acres in Swan Township to Harley Allen and Imogene King. Several parcels change hands in Zaleski Hamden and Elk Townships including 44 percent acres to Leslie Harden and Myrtle Fri and 119 acres in Harrison Township minus minerals to Thomas Porter. Multiple conveyances involve Ruth Tedrow Ida Mae Pavey and George Watson with additional transfers to Roy Chancellor and others.

Joseph W Nettie Ligog Harley Allen Imogene * King Swan Township Thomas L Emma Jean Marey Margaret Mortarity M. Cart Zaleski T. F Rama Case Ruth Tedrow Hamden William Parl Marewm Edward Shields Denby Opal Thomas Riedme Wittiam Jeannette Ratcliff Richland Township Co. E Rosa Fout Ida Mae Pavey G B. Watson Acre Jackson Township Elizabeth S. Regan Roy Chancellor Grant Thelma Harden Leslie W Myrtle K. Fri Elk Township EK. BE Eula Robbins Meles Rosa Daft Margaret A. Miller Thomas E. Porter Harrison Township Mineral Winnie L. Ringer George RB. Watson

Criner Fined After Guilty Plea in Route 17 Incident

Gallipolia Ferry resident Lewie F Criner paid five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in a Dante trate court. Criner was found lying on Route 17 by Wome R Dilley and Sheriff Toral Morrison Wednesday evening. Auditor W S Dunkle and Charles Love join to close Mason County Board of Education audit.

Point Pleasant Lewie F. Criner Gallipolla Ferry Dante Trate’s Wome R. Co. Dilley Toral Morrison Criner W. S. Dunkle State Tax Commissioner Charles Love Mason County Board of Education

McArthur Chapter 102 Royal Arch Masons Name 12 Officers

McArthur Chapter 102 Royal Arch Masons elected 12 officers. Robert Rinehart named HP Donald Struma King Darrell Craig Serthe BE treasurer A B Sharp secretary Roy Rinehart C of H E F McKinder PS H KE Engle RAC HM Humphrey third veil B J Durkin second veil J G first veil E BE Robbins.

McArthur Royal Arch Masons Robert Rinehart Donald Struma King Darrell Craig Serthe BE. L A. B. Sharp Roy Rinehart

Large Crowd Expected At Lake Hope For July Fourth

A Lake Hope July Fourth crowd is anticipated with Zaleski State Forest beach facilities preparing for heavy use. Eight extra staff will be on duty to manage the large crowds as the 2008 attendance record is expected to be surpassed.

McArthur Zaleski State Forest Lake Beach Lake Hope

Charleston Hearing Over Kanawha Dairy Case

James Jeter Jr and W C Price conducted a Workmen's Compensation hearing in Pt Pleasant on Curtis Dale Roush versus Kanawha Dairy. Kanawha Dairy offered no defense. No decision was announced. Proceedings concern benefits due from the compensation department.

Point Pleasant W. C. Price Workman's Compensation Commission James J. Jeter, Jr Charleston Curtis Dale Roush Kanawha Dairy

Licensed to Marry George W Martin and Helen Bowen

George W Martin a 19 year old Dexter clerk and Helen Bowen 23 from Radi Cliff are set to marry. John Henry Dyer 22 a cutter operator from Chillicothe and Doris Murrey 19 from Bay Route 1 work as clerks in the notice.

George W. Martin Dexter Helen Bowen Radi ‘Cliff John Henry Dyer Chillicothe Doris Mureray

From where I sit 4y Joe Marsh Now I'm Going Back To High School

A high school auditorium talk series draws a youthful observer to the Self Improvement Club. Hap Thomas explains the gathering while Bose Ellis, the electrician, outlines television topics and members share knowledge. The writer plans to speak on operating a newspaper next week.

Bose Ellis Hap Thomas Hap Buzz Russ Ellis

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