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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1948

Page

5

Crown City Social Notes and Local Updates

Crown City social notes report a birthday dinner for Loretta Brumfield with the Gray, Dement, Bell, Jack, Pigman families from Proctorville. WSCS met at Ina Caldwell’s home with five members and six visitors. Obituaries note Grace Reod’s death prompting calls to Huntington. Various locals and visitors are listed with illness travel and family events. The item ends with a physics fact about Earth’s atmosphere.

Crown City Sanford Brumfield Loretta Earl Gray Dayton Velmer Dement John Bell Donald Jack Arnold Pigman Proctorville WSCS Ina Caldwell

Pete defies critics and seeks his own path home

The speaker notes Pete ignores efforts to stop him and advances Bud carfare for the trip. He plans to survey surroundings then return to his place. The speaker believes given freedom, Pete will choose sensible options like country life or a temperate beer.

Pete Bud Carfare

Community Notes From Vinton and Nearby Areas

Walter McCarley and children left for Grenville New Mexico where Mrs McCarley and two children Dottie and Ruth reside. Mrs Goldie McCarley also lives in Grenville. R J Hash admitted to Holzer Hospital for treatment. Mrs H S Moor a former resident visited here. Mrs Ray Quickle spent a day with sister Clem Glasburn near Bidwell. Mr and Mrs Cline Fitch welcomed a daughter at Holzer Hospital. Mrs Cash Strong returned home after winter with the Baker family. Mrs Vennie Casto visited Cleveland. Hector Steel and son Jimmie dined with Vernon McCoy. Steels from Gallipolis. Mrs McCoy and Mrs Steel are sisters. Mrs Vennie Butler visited Wellston with her son Dr J W Butler. Mr and Mrs Cline Knotts of Parkersburg visited Hayward Harmons. Stella E Wilcox.

Vinton Walter McCarley Margie Jimmie Grenville New Mexico McCarley Dottie Ruth Grenville School Goldie McCarley R. J. Hash Holzer Hospital H. S. Moor Gallipolis Ray Quickle Clem Glasburn Bidwell Cline Fitch Cash Strong Clark Baker Vennie Casto Cleveland Hector Steel Vernon McCoy Steels McCoy Steel Vennie Butler Wellston J. W. Butler Cline Knotts Parkersburg Hayward Harmons Stella E. Wilcox

York Grange Meeting Set for Friday Night

York Grange No. 2436 will meet Friday evening. Serving committee members include Mr. and Mrs. James McClain Mr. and Mrs. Edward Howard John McClain and Dean Howard. A film about cancer will be shown.

Nelsonville York Grange James McClain Edward Howard John McClain Dean Howard

Wilkesville Events and Local Family News

Members of the Wilkesville Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star attended the annual Inspection Chapter with listed attendees. Local illnesses include James Grate in Holzer Hospital and Ben Rhodes awaiting minor surgery. Ronald Wells and Ruth Ann Williams were recently married, announcement by Mrs. J. E. Strong.

Wilkesville Order of the Eastern Star Shirley Peters Ardis Macomber Ruth Swisher Russell Waltz Everett Colwell Max Hall Avanelle Betz Kathleen Ragan Jewell Strong Helen Duffy Eileen Cray Dora Long Chauncey Long Stella Wilcox Vinton Louise Waltz Grace McCormick James Grate Holzer Hospital Ben Rhodes Betty Stanter Rutland Bonnie DeVault William Cottrill William Long William Chauncey George Cahoon L. C. Calvin Canal Winchester James T. Long Columbus Ronald Wells H. M. Wells Ruth Ann Williams Artie Williams J. E. Strong

Oceania's Islands Defined Across Regions

A concise overview explains Oceania as scattered islands in the southern Pacific not part of Asia or the Americas. It lists areas such as Melanesia Australasia and Polynesia to illustrate the geographic spread and diversity of nations and territories within the region.

Oceania Pacific Ocean Malaysia Australasia Polynesia

Nelsonville Man 75 Dies at Home of Heart Attack

Charles W. Silcott 75, a retired Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad engineer, died at his 692 High St home in Nelsonville from a heart attack. He lived alone, his wife predeceased him, and he is survived by two sons William and Oakley and a daughter Mrs. Grace Rodda. The body was taken to Stout funeral home.

Nelsonville Charles W. Silcott Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad High St Silcott Hocking Valley Railroad Chesapeake & Ohio Harry W. Silcott

Bake Sale Items Added For Emblem Club Fundraiser

Nelsonville Emblem Club adds home baked salads candy to its bake sale menu at Southern Ohio Saturday. Citizens may phone Mrs Elizabeth Sheffield for cakes pies rolls and bread. Proceeds support the club to fulfill a $5 000 pledge to Mount St Marys Hospital.

Nelsonville Emblem Club Ohio Elizabeth Sheffield Mount St. Mary's Hospital

Jerry Bryan Returns From Japan With Army Honor

Jerry Bryan, 18 months in the U S Army including a year with occupation forces in Japan, arrived Saturday at his grandparents home in Nelsonville. He received an honorable discharge at Camp Stoneman California after returning to the United States.

Nelsonville S-Set Jerry Bryan U. S. Army Japan Jesse Bryan Camp Stoneman Calif

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Crown City Social Notes Myrtle Hall J. W. White Huntington Grace Reod Ira Tohe) Sheets Charles Doughman W. A. Lanier Hugh Stevers Ss. C. Rankin Jason Elizabeth Penelope Hilda Caldwell L. A. Stevers Ira Neal Will T. Haskins Luther Massie Joe Garlic Platform Headley Garlic Robert Rucker Gid Brumfield J. D. Ashley St. Mary’s Hospital Phyllis Williamson Cambridge Bertha Sheets Warren Richard Graham Harold Montgomery New York-Marshall Kathryn Rankin Sunray Logan Home Furnishing Co W. Main Street Logan, Ohio L. S. Vance Mgr Joe Marsh Pete Swanson Bud Lfe Dad Bermuda Belgian Congo Post Office Department Ivernational Air Parcel Post U. S By Swansdown Jaunty Junior Jossell Betty Jean Bobby Burns Board & Beards S Islands C. W. Silcott George S. May Company Rachated Engineering Chicago North Michigan Ave Vic Joyce Red Hot Orchestra Tad's Kimberly & Carbondale Coats Hoodlet Court ST Athens Lingly Richard Hudnut Crowning Glory and Chic Chen Yu H. and H. Soap Courtley Heatamin Dr. Miles Quer Dr. LeGear Aeae Rt Tate Esi Aytor Ma Tea Lee's Gobelin Pangburn Johnson's Norris Gilbert Austins Cimier Acto de Moth Burpee
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