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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1950

Page

9

Council Plans Legislation For West City Playground

Nelsonville council moves to create a playground commission with temporary control of the West City Playground during improvements including lighting, fencing, and concession rights. A lighting estimate ranges from 7000 to 11000 dollars with community cooperation. The commission would later return control to the city.

Nelsonville John P. Kelso West City Estel Crabtree Earl Hilleary Ward Phillips Max Linton Miller Wilson Glen Thomas Warren Robinette C. D. Crawford Charles Miller Miller Hilleary Homer Adams Betts Insurance Agency State Highway Patrol Kelso Common Pleas Court Athens City-County Health District Charles Shafer Athens City-County Health Board

Disturbing the peace fines posted in Nelsonville arrests

Oral Daugherty pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace in a quarrel and paid 10 dollars plus costs. Fred Dresher, arraigned for a similar incident, pleaded innocent with a hearing set. Dr. L. E. Butts pleaded guilty and paid 10 dollars plus costs. Edson Elmer Roush was fined 10 dollars and costs for failing to stop at a sign.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Earl Hilleary James Cope Fred Dresher L. E. Butts Edson Elmer Roush Racine

Funeral services planned for N S Cook Thursday

Funeral services for N S Cook Columbus funeral director who died Monday at his home will be at 10 30 a m Thursday in the A K Graum lich Son funeral home Burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery Cook previously operated a Nelsonville funeral home before 1914

Nelsonville N. S. Cook Columbus A. K. Graumlich & Son Eastlawn

Nelsonville Birth and VFW Officer Nomination Report

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Wilson Nelsonville Route 1 announce the birth of son Tommy at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan on March 2. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ed Phillips Deanville. Nelsonville Post 3467 VFW to nominate officers Thursday at 7 30 p m Dick Gulley commander announced.

Nelsonville Woodrow Wilson Tommy Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Ed Phillips Deanville Nelsonville Post 3467 VFW Dick Gulley

Kelley to Speak at Epiphany Lenten Service

Richard E. Kelley will speak at a Lenten service at 7 30 p m today at the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal in Nelsonville setting.

Nelsonville Richard E. Kelley Church of the Epiphany Episcopal

Junior Choir Practices for Easter at First Methodist

Nelsonville report says the Junior Choir of the First Methodist Church will rehearse for the Easter program on Thursday at 4 p.m. Members and attendees are invited to join and support the church event.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church

Nelsonville Quarter Back Club Meeting Announced

The Quarter Back Club plans a gathering Thursday at 8 p.m. in Nelsonville High School. Members are invited to attend and discuss club matters and upcoming events.

Nelsonville

Glouster Church Plans Week of Dedication Observance

Glouster Methodist Church joins national Week of Dedication from March 5 to 12 led by Rev. John Devol. Bishop Paul B. Kern notes aims to meet urgent human needs with an offering on March 12 supporting emergency missions at home and abroad and the Overseas Relief committee. The joint One Great Hour of Sharing expands the relief effort with 16 other denominations.

Glouster Paul B. Kern Nashville Tenn Committee of Methodism Christ The Methodist Church

Nelsonville Woman's Council to Host Pre Easter Bake Sale

Group 1 of the Woman's Council of the Christian Church met at Mrs. Gertrude Ray's home with Edith Patton leading. They planned a pre Easter bake sale and arranged to send Cards and pictures to the Children's Home in Puerto Rico while sharing devotional remarks and refreshments for 14 members.

Nelsonville Woman's Council of the Christian Church Edith Patton Gertrude Ray Madison St Patton Verna Lane Edna Scott Puerto Rico Lane Nelle Johnson God Mrs. Patton Virginia Rowland Elizabeth Ray Allie Dilcher Josie Baugh Fern Hickman Helen Mechem Bertha Butterworth Mary Ray Bertha Lawson

East PTA to Meet Friday at East School

The East PTA plans a Friday 3 p.m. meeting at the East school building. Rev. Paul M. Niswander of First Methodist Church will speak. The third and fourth grades will present a musical program.

East Pta Paul M. Niswander First Methodist Church

Rainbow Class Meeting at Shafer Home

The Rainbow Class of the Christian Church will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Jean Shafer on West Columbus Street.

Rainbow The Christian Church Jean Shafer W. Columbus St

Twig No 2 Meeting of Mt St Mary Hospital Guild

Twig No 2 of Mt St Mary Hospital Guild will meet Thursday night at the home of Mrs Margaret Arnold 820 Chestnut St.

Twig No Mt. St. Mary Hospital

Local Visitors Return Home After Week in Jasper

Mr and Mrs S H Bowles of Haydenville will return Friday to Jasper Alabama after a week at their home. Mrs F M Eckles of Albany visited Monday and Tuesday with Mrs Lloyd Evans. Mr and Mrs William Somers and Mr and Mrs Bill Somers of Huntington were guests Sunday of Mrs Ollie Somers who had been ill at her home for the past month.

S. H. Bowles Mildred Lines Haydenville Jasper Ala F. M. Eckles Albany Lloyd Evans William Somers Bill Somers Huntington Ollie Somers

Social Calls In South Bloomingville Area

Mr and Mrs Ellis Rabb of Millersport and Mr and Mrs Homer Wine with son Junior visited Mr and Mrs William Wine. Dozens of neighbors and friends dropped by for calls including Miss Allene Whitcraft, Mr and Mrs Edwin Notestone, and others from surrounding towns.

South Bloomingville Ellis Rabb Millersport Homer Wine William Wine Allene Whitcraft Lester Whitcraft Edwin Notestone J. J. Johnson Howard Wine Rancie Wine Pearl Unger

WSCS Meets At Church in Glouster

The Women’s Society for Christian Service met in the Methodist Church auditorium. Mrs. J. H. Eling led a song service and Mrs. Alta Sweeney conducted devotionals as program leader. Mrs. Adda Blower presided over a business session before prayer. hostesses served refreshments to 20 members and one guest, William Leadbetter.

Margaret Elias Labcile Dorton William Leadbetter

Former Glouster Residents Celebrate Golden Wedding

Mr and Mrs Charles Darling former Glouster residents observed their golden wedding at 499 W Second Ave Columbus on March 4. They were married in Ray Ohio on March 4 1900. The couple has six children Frank Glouster John Gale Gayton Columbus Ralph Oak Hill Fred Richmond Ky and Ruth Bragg Johnstown with 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Glouster Charles Darling Second Ave Columbus Darling Ray Ohio Frank John Gale Gayton Ralph Oak Hill Fred Richmond Ruth Bragg Johnstown

Charles E Hambel Services Conducted

Funeral services for Charles E. Hambel were held at John S. Blower funeral home in Glouster with Rev. John Devol officiating and singing two numbers. He died Saturday afternoon in Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.

Rothwell Club to Meet at Main Street Home

Mrs. John S. Blower hosts the Rothwell Club with Mrs. E H Taylor as assistant hostess. Mr and Mrs Monroe Rappaport will present a musical program at the gathering on Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

Shamblin announce birth of Brenda Ann in Cheshire

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shamblin announce the birth of a daughter Brenda Ann. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Grover and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shamblin. Weekend visits featured guests from Columbus Gallipolis Lancaster Poplar Ridge Old Ryger Middleport and Old Ryger with multiple family hosts.

Cheshire Ray Shamblin Brenda Ann Ivan Grover Jim Shamblin Douglas Rife Judy Columbus Hollis White Gallipolis Lottie Roush Junior Ward Lancaster Wilbur Ward Ed Yeanger C. E. Jones Poplar Ridge Doyle Shuler Howard Shuler Old Ryger Donald Shamblin Allen Hughes Middleport Alice Yeauger

Meeting Postponed for Methodist Church Finance Committee

The finance committee meeting of the Methodist Church scheduled for Wednesday evening March 8 at the home of John S. Blower has been postponed.

Glouster Finance Committee of The Methodist Church John S. Blower

Services Planned by Glouster Pythian Sisters

The Glouster Pythian Sisters meet at the K of P Hall at 7 30 pm then proceed to Wallace funeral home at 8 pm to conduct lodge services for Mrs Zella Brown.

Glouster—Pythian K. of P. Hall Wallace Funeral Home Zella Brown

Relatives Visit Planned by Ravenna Broker in Maplewood

L. H. Chappelear, a real estate broker from Ravenna, will spend Friday through Sunday visiting relatives and friends in the Maplewood community.

Glouster

Collections Reported for March of Dimes Drive

Rev. John De vol, local treasurer, reports total collections for the March of Dimes drive reached 762.70 dollars. The sum reflects community donations gathered during the campaign period.

Glouster John Devol

Circle Meeting Set Glouster

The Oakdale Friendship Circle will meet in the Hollister school building on Tuesday March 14 at 7 30 p m.

Glouster Oakdale Friendship Circle Hollister School

Mrs. Zella Brown 63 Dies in Shadyside Home

Mrs Zella Brown 63 longtime Glouster librarian died after a long illness at her son in law and daughter Jack and wife in Shadyside Funeral services set for Thursday 2 pm at Church of Christ with Rev Daniel Teater officiating Burial in Glouster cemetery She belonged to Church of Christ Pythian Sisters Women of the Moose and Rebekah Lodge survived by husband Fred five children including William Paul and four daughters plus 12 grandchildren.

Glouster Zella Brown Jack Bell Shadyside Glouster Library Fred William Akron Paul Elyria Harold Syx Napa Calif James Kearns Ray Long Myrl Morgan Columbus Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater Glouster Cemetery

Birthday anniversaries observed at Millfield

Mrs Lyde Chapman celebrated her 81st birthday at home in Millfield on Sunday. The day also marked Ruth Chapman's 10th birthday with attendance from George Chapman and family, Ruth Sayre, Neal Wyatt, and others from Millfield Route 1 and Greens Run.

Emanuel Crabtrees Have Weekend Guest

Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Crabtree entertained a weekend guest at their home 7 Drake Street. Pfc Everett D. Brooks stationed at Chaunte Field Ir joined them by telephone. Their son Pfc Raymond Crabtree, stationed at Fairfield California, advised of his transfer to Francis E. Warren Air Force Base Cheyenne Wyoming. Raymond has served 16 months.

Chauncey Emanuel Crabtree Drake St Everett D. Brooks Chaunte Field

Guests Entertained By Homer Omens

Mr and Mrs Homer Omen of Millfield entertained weekend guests Mrs Edward Westphal Jr and Sr and daughter Mildred Mrs Ollie Bevers of Portsmouth and accompanied home Mrs John Ashworth who had spent a month in Millfield with her son in law and daughter

Chauncey Homer Omen Millfield Edward Westphal, Jr Edward Westphal Mildred Ollie Bevers Portsmouth John Ashworth Omen

Greens Run couple marks 44th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Fred Leake observed their forty fourth wedding anniversary at their Greens Run home. The couple has two daughters Garent Blow er and Ada McConkey a son Ray and several grandchildren.

Chauncey Fred Leake Greens Run Garent Blower Ada McConkey Ray

Naomi Class Meeting at The Plains Home

The Naomi Class of The Plains will meet at Mrs. Dean Nida’s home Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs. Althea Snyder, president, in charge of the program.

Chauncey Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Dean Nida Althea Snyder

Chauncey Lenten Services at Millfield Church of Christ

Chauncey Lenten services will be conducted at Millfield Church of Christ on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Millfield Church of Christ

Chauncey Birthday Observed for Harley Collins

Mr and Mrs A L Preston of Chauncey hosted a dinner at their Main Street home honoring Harley Collins of Crooksville on his birthday. A party followed at the Preston home with guests including Collins family Gossman and McIntyre members from Crooksville and Chauncey relatives.

Chauncey A. L. Preston Main St Harley Collins Crooksville Collins Clarence Gossman Glenna Collins Roger Clark Preston Bobby Linda Lou Preston Frank Collins Billy Collins Edwin Gossman Bonna Jean Dolly McIntyre Marilyn McMillen Linda Lou Preston

Mrs Patton Hosts Bridge Club in Millfield

Mrs Elizabeth Patton of Millfield hosted the Thursday Night Bridge Club with three tables in play. Bertha Sanders won high, Mabel Smith was second, Ruth Omen travels, and Elizabeth Willis placed low. Patton served a dessert course. Present were Elizabeth Willis Grace Border Florence Howard Frances Wallace Helen Sanders Betty Patton Lulu Barr Mabel Smith Georgia Nagle Louise Nagle Bertha Sanders Ruth Omen and Elizabeth Patton.

Chauncey Elizabeth Patton Millfield Bertha Sanders Mabel Smith Ruth Omen Elizabeth Willis Patton Grace Border Florence Howard Frances Wallace Helen Sanders Betty Patton Lulu Barr Georgia Nagle Louise Nagle

Carrie Glass Williams Returns to Chauncey with Son

Mrs. Carrie Glass Williams and her son John have returned to Chauncey to live after several years in Tampa Florida.

Chauncey Carrie Glass Williams John Tampa, Fla

Guest Dorothy Remely Visits Chauncey

Dorothy Remely of Athens visited Chauncey as a recent guest of Mrs Grace Crabtree at 7 Drake Street.

Chauncey Dorothy Remely Athens Grace Crabtree Drake St

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