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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1947
Page
2
Nelsonville reports total fund balances of 73 364 23 dollars as of February 28 from receipts and disbursements led by city auditor Helen DeVore. General fund ends February at 21 828 87 with 1 601 80 receipts and 2 076 61 disbursements.
Ronnie Joe Jacobs two year old son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Jacobs of Lancaster formerly Nelsonville underwent surgery at Children s Hospital Columbus for removal of a small wire ring swallowed last Friday and lodged in his throat. Swelling was first thought to be mumps but physicians later identified the ring and he was moved to Columbus hospital Wednesday for removal.
Disbursements reached 1 813. The auto tax fund posted receipts of 33 and disbursements of 301.22. Feb 28 balance stood at 718.34. The gas tax fund had no receipts, disbursements of 162.55, and month end balance 1 615.56. Water deposit account on Feb 28 was 3 583.81 and a light plant fund held 618.88.
Murray City announces fourth six weeks honor roll listing students by grade. First grade includes Judy Dixon Rosalie Evans Roberta Kilpatrick Nancy Lambert Judy Langley Grace Ann Meredith Eleanor Spencer Nancy Vasco Nancy Hillyer Teddy Canter Johnnie Campbell Delmar Haskins Tommy Irine Gary McGuirr Lester Lee Penn Clarence James Robson Mathew Swyers Robert Wilson. Second through Twelfth grades list numerous students with names and some duplicates across grades.
Nelsonville high school gains a national Thespians charter announced by drama coach Miss Marjory Reese. The local Thespian Club formed in 1944 will become an honor society with charter members Richard Kelley Nancy Krieg Spenny Steenrod Ann Orwiler Charles Mechem Ted Thomas Virginia Coakley Bob North Judy Betts.
The Bible School classes meet at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Nelsonville at the Christian Church. A 10:30 a.m. worship includes Lord's Supper, choir anthem, and a sermon by Rev. L. E. Evans on Faith is the Answer. Evening services at 7 feature song service and a special choir number.
Nelsonville church names Rev. B. J. Hall as pastor leads Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m.
Auxiliary to initiate new members and install officers will be observed Sunday at 2 p m at club headquarters. All officers should attend at 1 30 and bring sandwiches.
Esther class of the Christian Church will meet at 34 Monroe Street the home of Mrs. Grace Shepard on Monday at 7 p m.
Local resident Mrs Park Glenn comes home from a six week visit with relatives and friends at Beverly and Waterford. The note mentions U S oil production surpassing the combined output of the rest of the world.
In Nelsonville the First Presbyterian Church held a congregational meeting after a chicken dinner to approve a nine month budget of 5475 dollars. Elders and deacons were re-elected and the trustee board reduced from five to three members. New officers will be installed Sunday at 10 30 during the morning service.
Nelsonville high school assembly sponsored by Eugene Harkins announced senior scholarship team for Athens test on March 8. Members named: Billie Ann Bartoe, Marcia Dexter Conrad, Kate Johnson, Nancy Krieg, Lloyd Gibbons, Bill Ross, Bob Parks, Joe Bob Stratton. Basketball game varsity 32 Junior/Senior Shop boys 24.
Nelsonville church posts Sunday schedule with Bible school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m sermon The Watchfulness of the Christian and youth fellowships at 6 p m evening service at 7 30 p m sermon Brought Out To Be Brought In by Rev William M George
Friends in Nelsonville learn of Fred Moorehead death in Logan on Thursday. He is the father of Blanche Moorehead a longtime local high school faculty member. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p m at the Methodist Church Logan with burial there.
Gallia Meigs Reserve Officers Club dinner set for March 13 at the Lafayette Hotel at 6 45 p m. Major O G Lyle says 30 reservations are in. Col John Coleman of Dayton is scheduled to speak with two Cincinnati district officers attending. Members will bring their wives and friends as guests.
Fred Carter aged 63 was found dead in a Bendvue Theater seat at Pomeroy on Tuesday night. Local residents say he was a familiar figure in downtown Gallipolis, where he worked as a handyman for many downtown businesses.
Gallia district selects Frank W. Childers 29 of Thurman overseas veteran as teacher for the Veterans Agriculture Training program at the city board of education meeting Monday night.
Gallipolis shopper Jack Knight completed spring buying in Cincinnati and returned by air with Roy Pollock, Holver Airport manager. Knight left Gallipolis at 9 a m and arrived back at 3 40 p m after the shopping trip.
Gallipolis hosts a National Educational Association section dinner at 6 p m Monday in the Presbyterian Church for teachers from Vinton Meigs Gallia Jackson Pike Scioto and Lawrence counties. Mary Titus Huntington will lead post dinner discussions on NEA membership activities and legislation.
Ralph E. Davis, 54, died of a heart attack at John Haney's lumber mill in Liddy Hollow north of route 141 Green Township. Sheriff Hatfield and Coroner Foster investigated. the body was moved by horse drawn sled to a graveled road. Davis formerly lived at 800 Viand Street Point Pleasant. burial site pending with ex-wife to decide location.
Rev J E Hakes of First Baptist Church in Gallipolis outlines revival prep with Hindrances to Revival for 10 30 a m service Sunday and The Judgment of God for 7 30 p m. Two infants Don ald Lee Winters and Margaret Ann Brewer will be dedicated. Paris Guild meets 7 30 p m Tuesday and a prayer service is set for 7 30 p m Wednesday.
Funeral services were held in Lancaster for Millie Elizabeth Lollis a longtime associate of the J. E. Halliday Store and the former G. A. Tabit Co. She was a past oracle of the Royal Neighbors lodge and a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are her mother Mrs. Charlotte Louis a sister Miss Mollie a former Lancaster teacher and three brothers Monroe Martin and Sam all of Lancaster.
G C Hollis of Cleveland OPA regional representative conferred with Gallipolis Area Rent Representative Max D Brown Tuesday to discuss whether housing conditions improve enough to allow rent decontrol in the Gallia area.
Johnny Johnson announces sale of BEB Billiard Academy on Second Avenue to Charles Simmons a World War II airforce veteran of the ETO who will assume ownership.
Gallipolis reports 277 pupil absences due to colds and influenza as listed by Supt. E. E. Higgins for Thursday.
Gallia County primary teachers will hear city school superintendent E. E. Higgins discuss Evidences of a Good Teacher at a 7 p.m. Wednesday meeting in the Gallia County court house.
Gallia County and neighboring states attend Holzer Hospital School of Nursing graduation at Grace Methodist Church. Dr. Charles E. Holzer presides, Marshall College president Dr. Stewart H. Smith delivers address. Eleanor Deepping soloist with a Huntington Symphony Trio providing instrumental pieces. Full class list announced with members from multiple towns and states. Reception to follow in church parlors.
In Gallipolis the Bulaville Farm Bureau Advisory Council met at the Oscar Russell home Monday night. Members discussed underpaid teachers in rural Southern Ohio due to school funding shortages. Wayne Russell chaired the meeting in place of ill L. L. Holliday. a farmer-focused film for farmers was planned for the Bulaville Town House in April.
Births at Holzer Hospital include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Head ley and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Kelly Farrar of Jackson. Admissions list includes Mrs L B Duncan Eleanor W Va Mrs Paul Myers Gallipolis Mrs C H Fromer Oak Hill and others. Discharges include several named mothers and a daughter under Mrs Robert Greer.
About 500 people attended the Gallia Academy concert at Washington School Auditorium on Thursday night. The Gallia Academy Concert Band directed by Carlos D. Bradley performed popular numbers and awards were given to former and current band members.
Funeral services for Joseph Madison Moody 81 of Greer Community are set for Saturday at 2 p m at Greer Evangelical United Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery following the service.
Carl Christian Bruestle 60 died at 7 p m Wednesday at 122 Highland Ave Point Pleasant after a two month illness. Funeral plans include last rites Saturday from the home with Masonic graveside service. Survived by widow Linnie Bruestle three children Hugh Elea nor and Virginia, a brother Frank a sister Lillie, and relatives in Parkersburg Baker City and Albuquerque. He was a longtime Point Pleasant resident and member of Masonic orders Shrine Moose Club and Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Donald Coe and Mrs. Mary Patterson returned from Columbus after visiting their brother William B. Hogg and family. Mrs. H E Shadle moved from Holzer Hospital to her Mt Vernon Farms home. Mrs. Clyde Tallman visits Charleston. Lee Pratt of Tiny's Cut-Rate Store ill at home 9th and Main. Mrs. Laula Lewis returns to Washington DC after extended visit with sister Mrs. George Sprenger.
The American made a double lockage at Gallipolis locks at 5 05 a m towing coal oil sulfur scrap four empties and one fuel upstream. Numerous downstream passages followed including Sohio Especo Sterling Marietta Martin and Dawson and others. Upstream vessels included Patriot Kingston Uno Sardis Peace Floyd Blaske and Calvin Verity among many. Kanawha river movement reports note Cal vin Verity up London and Sonnet down Marmet with nine coal.
Roy Eads pleaded innocent at arraignment before Judge Lewis C. Warden on a grand jury charge of non support. Bond was set at 300 dollars and he was remanded to the county jail in default of bond.
PT. PLEASANT Mason County health officer Dr. F C Long urges the public to return milk bottles to dealers to ease a bottleneck caused by material shortages. Thousands of empties are missing, and prompt cooperation will help maintain normal milk distribution for children and invalids.
Point Pleasant reports the reorganized parent teacher association will meet Monday evening March 10 at 8 p m. James P Rayburn president and M L Topper discuss a business session and an open discussion. A safety in the home film and a Walt Disney short titled South of the Border will be shown for accompanying children. Refreshments are planned. a contest will award a classroom picture to the grade with the highest attendance.
POINT PLEASANT The Mason County selective service board will meet in the office here Thursday afternoon March 13 and likely again before month end to classify new registrants. Harry L. Dyer of New Haven has served since the system began. Mayor Walter Krodel has also served from the start and Mat Stribling of Ashton fills the vacancy after Pat M. Wilson’s death two years ago.
Treblers Music Club under William H. Van Horn will perform March 21 in the Junior High School auditorium. Sponsored by Kiwanis club, the program includes ten numbers with trios and solos. Mrs. Carl G. Gardner accompanies as the group earns favorable notices.
Point Pleasant reports Miss Virginia Behan of Kanawha Street, a Holzer Hospital patient for a week, described as about the same as yesterday.
The Rev. Edward M. Blum delivered a sermon at Christ Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant. He and Mrs. Blum stayed with the Rev. and Mrs. Robert Finlay at the rectory. Guest ministers will speak each Wednesday evening through Lent. The Rev. W. Co. Bowie of St. Marys Church has accepted to speak on March 12.
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