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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1948

Page

10

Benefit Party Plans Set for St Patrick's Day in Buchtel

Plans are made for the annual St Patrick's benefit party at St Patrick's Hall Buchtel on March 18. The lunch table committee is Agnes McDonald Delores Nixon and Winifred Schiey. Stella Krotche and Terry Bunting will run the card party Sunday at St Patrick's Hall with play at 7 30 p.m. First and second prize winners last week were Mildred Sheskey Shirley, Jacob Wagner, and John White.

Buchtel St. Patrick’s St. Patrick’s Hall Agnes McDonald Delores Nixon Winifred

Earl Kern Rites Tuesday

Earl Eugene Kern 59 died at his home after several months illness. Funeral services will be at Haydenville Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday with burial in the nearby cemetery. Survived by wife Effie, three sons Raymond Miler and Wayne, seven daughters, and many relatives. Five sons had died previously.

Laurel Run Earl Eugene Kern Haydenville Methodist Church Effie Raymond Miler Roseville Wayne Josephine Hawes Nelsonville Bernice Kern Toledo Martha MclIntosh Mary Spring June North Rose Lambert Gore Earline Millstead Haydenville

New Lexington Council Approves Police Cruiser Purchase

New Lexington council voted four to two to buy a new police cruiser. The report also notes civic updates including an attic fire-hazard clearance for the courthouse, relocation of old records, and near completion of a new water works project with a 200000 gallon tower.

Speeding Charge Leads to Fine for Jenkins in Martins Ferry

Joseph FE Jenkins of Martins Ferry Ohio pleaded guilty to excessive speed in a case filed by the State Highway Patrol. He appeared in Mayor Oral Daugherty's court on Friday and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. Cecil Carlin was fined 25 dollars and costs on an intoxication complaint and jailed pending settlement. affidavit filed by Mildred Carlin.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Joseph FE. Jenkins Martins Ferry Ohio Oral Daugherty Cecil Carlin Mildred Carlin

Senior Play At Buchtel York High Friday Night

The Senior Class play The Groom Said No at Buchtel York High School airs Friday March 19 at 8 p.m. The comedy features Shir ley Locke Betty Wachenschwanz Donna Hartman Dick Taylor Bill Perry Anna Dishong Charles Wilson Emogene Hayden Patricia Roby Nina Collins Edward Kreslin and production staff Edna Dearing Jody Leake Evelyn Lowery Mary Lou Wallace Eileen White Patricia White Esther Wright.

Nelsonville Buchtel-York High School Shirley Locke Betty Wachenschwanz Donna Hartman Dick Taylor Bill Perry Anna Dishong Charles Wilson Emogene Hayden Patricia Roby Nina Collins Edward Kreslin Edna Dearing Jody Leake Evelyn Lowery Mary Lou Wallace Eileen White Patricia White Esther Wright

Laurelville Engagements Highlight Local Notices

Announcements reveal Kathryn Hartsaugh and Harry Mac Ross planning April 16 wedding. Jane Ann Grattidge engaged to Dur wood Evans. Grattidge nursing student at Ohio State. Social notices recount bridge club, student plays, WSCS meeting, PTA program, and local visits featuring Laurelville residents and Celesta Hoy.

Laurelville Kathryn Hartsaugh Homer Hartsaugh Harry Mac Ross Wilson Ross Laurelville High School Eshelman Mill Co Circleville Ross Jane Ann Gratude Durwood Duke) Evans C. T. Grattidge Miss Grattidge Nursing Ohio State University Evans Dana Evans Chillicothe Bliss Business College Anne Kerr Don Egan Arlene Disbennett Melvin Hunt Velma Lively Tom Hartsaugh Glenn Hardbarger Barbara Butler Joann Steele Joan Conkle Dan Wingett Arla Thompson Rozella Kerr Margaret Paxton Wilma Flannigan WSCS Ray Poling Gladys Hedges Alpha Poling Evelyn Bowers Lillian Hoy June Poling Mary Francis Poling Laurelville-Perry Pta Dale Ruble Ruth Wolfe Alma Huggins Claude Smith Virgil Eveland Earnest Weaver Harry Fetheroll Bernice Thompson Pauline Beglin Mildred Cavince Helen Celesta Hoy Fred Chaney J. W. Young Columbus Jean Shupe

Parks Accepts Michigan Call

The Rev. Ralph W. Parks Jr. has accepted a call to St. Stephen's Church Wyandotte Michigan to serve as rector. He began today after serving Christ Episcopal Dayton Ohio as assistant minister for two and a half years and earlier supply rector in August 1945. St Stephen's is among the largest midwestern parishes with 1496 communicants and an active building program awaiting organization.

Nelsonville Ralph W. Parks, Jr Christ Episcopal Church Dayton Ohio St. Stephen's Church Wyandotte Mich Ralph W. Parks Christ Church St. Stephen’s Midwest

Revival services set at Church of God with Walking Bible evangelist

Rev. Aubrey Mitchell leads revival at Church of God starting March 15 at 7 p.m. through Easter with evangelist Hollie McClanahan known as the Walking Bible. Also notes hospital patient Lewis Hettick improves after ankle treatment at Mt. Carmel in Columbus.

Lewis Hettick Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Mary Chappalear Mary Eileen Shaw New York Patricia William Shaw Minnie Mason East Main St Jessie Richardson

Nelsonville Mizpah Class Hosts Dinner and Plans April Hostess

Miss Louise Pearce hosted the Mizpah Class of the Methodist church in Nelsonville with a 6 o'clock covered dish dinner. Mrs. Allen Bishop led devotions and Miss Elizabeth Linton reviewed Book of Prayer. Gifts were given to Worthington Children's Home and the parsonage repair fund. The April hostess will be Miss Margaret Clark. Reservations must be in by noon March 20 to several listed organizers.

Nelsonville Louise Pearce Methodist Church Allen Bishop Elizabeth Linton Worthington Children's Home Margaret Clark

Grace Shepard Hosts Elizabeth Zane Club Meeting

Mrs Grace Shepard will host a Monday evening gathering at 7 30 p m for members of the Elizabeth Zane club in an informal group event.

Grace Shepard Elizabeth Zane

Land F bridge club meets with gifts for two members

Mrs. Frank Betts Jr hosted the Land F bridge club on Tuesday. Gifts and flowers honored the birthdays of Mrs. Betts and Mrs. Benny Kirkendall. Mrs. Lucille Glenn had the high score with Mrs. Ben McKeelan. Refreshments in St Patrick’s style were served to eight members and one guest. The next meeting is March 24 at Mrs. Frank Lowry’s home, 55 West Washington Street.

Frank Betts, Jr Land F Bridge Club Betts Benny Kirkendall Lucille Glenn Ben McKeelan St. Patrick's Frank Lowry Washington St

Loyal Workers Class to Meet at Daugherty Farm Home

The Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church will be entertained Tuesday at 6 p.m. by Mrs. Sidney Parker at her Daugherty farm home. A potluck dinner opens the meeting, with Mrs. Bess Bland leading devotions and Mrs. Margaret Riley presenting the program.

The Methodist Church Sidney Parker Daugherty Farm Bess Bland Margaret Riley

Emblem Club Dinner Inspection Planned at Church

An Emblem Club inspection dinner is scheduled for March 23 at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church. The notice notes a community event organized for members and attendees.

Methodist Church

Ivory Gull Found Near Pole in Polar Sea Record

The ivory gull is located at 5 degrees North in the Polar Sea, under 350 miles from the Pole, representing the most northerly bird record to date.

Polar Sea Pole

Dew Chapter DAR at her home on Monroe Street

A Dew Chapter DAR member is noted at her home located at 34 Monroe Street in the registration or social notice.

Dar Monroe St

Inspection attendance at R. T. King Chapter CBS meeting

Mrs Edith Hardy and Mrs Flos C Dixon attended the official inspection by worthy grand matron Mrs Zella Watkins in Columbus Friday night.

Edith Hardy Flossie C. Dixon R. T. King CBS Zella Watkins Columbus

Mrs Clarence Dafoe Visiting Wayne Family

Mrs. Clarence Dafoe of Wayne Michigan is guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Craig.

Clarence Dafoe Wayne, Mich Fred Craig

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