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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1949
Page
3
John Owens plans to reopen his 73 W. Washington St confectionery and ice cream bar after a grease-fed blaze swept the first floor of the Eagles building. Fire confined to the room, with extensive smoke and water damage, insurance estimates pending.
Nelsonville. Barney Anderson and Oscar Ramsey, Nelsonville, were arraigned in the court of Earl Hilleary acting mayor Monday on charges of disturbing the peace. Both pleaded guilty. Affidavits were filed by Clifford H. Bryan trustee of the Red Men's lodge, following a reported altercation at the lodge hall Sunday. The defendants were fined $10 and costs each, suspended on condition that they cause no more trouble at the Red Men's hall.
Nelsonville church announces the fourth Lenten service to be held Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. with Rev Nelson M Burroughs rector of Christ Church Cincinnati. Burroughs, a Wesleyan and Berkeley Divinity School alumnus, previously led St Johns Troy NY and now guides a major Episcopal church. Rollin S Polk Jr hosts and was once his assistant in Troy.
Nelsonville reports retired Samuel E. Shirley son of John C. Shirley has been assigned to duty with the 14th Regimental Combat Team at Camp Carson Colorado. He entered service last December 3 and trained at Fort Knox Kentucky as his division engages in mountain warfare and ski training.
Mr and Mrs Gene Bryson announce the birth of a son at St Anne s Hospital Columbus on March 5 The baby has been named Kenneth Reed Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leslie Bryson Nelsonville and Mrs Minnie Palmer Chauncey
Robert M. Lewis 90 died this morning at his daughter Constance Bush home in Racine Ohio. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Martin funeral home East Liverpool Ohio.
Mrs. Loren Devol hosted a Victory club meeting on March 15 in Minersville with refreshments for Adrian and Mary Hubbard Elizabeth Stewart Blanche Patton Nelle Thomas Fannie Guinther Wanda Guinther Alice White Thelma Hemsiey Emma Duckworth Belle Diddle Sylvia Zwilling Eleanor Logan Edith Hood. Carloads of family visits and weekend trips are listed among locals and relatives including Alberta Hubbard Dale Sylvia Zwilling Baker Guinther Cook Hayes and Cook families.
Mrs. E L Cottrill returned from Columbus where she aided her grandson Melvin Rob erts recovering from pneumonia. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Bowles with Stanton Porter, Mr and Mrs Marion McGhee with Janet and L A Parsons, Mr and Mrs G R McFarland from near Vinton, and Mrs Rodney Sprouse with Mrs Clifford Unroe and Jimmie who called on Mrs A O Woodall along with Mrs Verna Woodall.
Mr Lulie Wallace hosted a March 21 birthday party for grandson Wibble Wallace with family friends including Billy Lanning Johnnie Coakley Billy Palermo Wallace Jerry Wallace Judy W Katie Lanning Evelyn Coakley Elsie Herdiitzka Dorothy St Kathleen Wallace and Mrs Wilbur Wallace baked a pink themed cake. The event was aired on radio at 4 30 p m. Girl Scout Troop 2 met Friday at Life House and outlined second class work and basket projects for the Children s Home led by Patricia McKee Gladys Windle Beverly White Joan White Barbara Hubbard Thelma Jean Mallin Frances Matheny Julia Howe Mariene Stage Joan Willama Barbara Priser Lu Evelyn Shafer Jane Midkiff Patty Locke Faith Patten Shirley Williams Jour Brown Shelby Swank Ruth Beal Roberta Steenrod Toby Mall Norma Crosier with leaders Mrs James Whitlatch and Mes Ervin Locke.
Joint funeral services were set today for Jefferson Foster 87 and his wife Lina Foster 79 of New Lexington. Both died Sunday with Mr Foster passing at 6 am at his daughter Mrs Robert Martins home and Mrs Foster dying after a stroke 13 hours later. The Fosters were native to Hinton West Virginia and had lived in Columbus over 45 years before moving to New Lexington last December. Mr Foster ran fruit farms in West Virginia and Virginia.
Edith Campbell observed a 66th birthday on March 6 with all children at home. Attendees included Demain Lagore of Columbus and the Campbell and McQuaid families. A golden wedding anniversary for T. E. McFadden and spouse from Columbus also marked March 6. Various Horn and Lehman relatives visited and hosted in towns including Logansport Glouster and Carbon HM during the period.
Bashan and Lonny Christopher family members spent a day with W A Christopher in Marietta. Ervin visited daughter and son in law Sammy Raridon. Edward White hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs White with Monroe, Beards, Rose Ann, Charles, Rommy White, Emerson and Timmy. Glen Tuttle welcomed newborn William Denver. J C McKay guests included Rue Tuckerman, Arthur Morarity and Larry, Harley Carmon and Addi Bastar, Gene Bastar, Mrs Mary McKay.
Emma M. Warner, former Megs County resident, died Monday night at her daughter Mee Fred Thomas’s home in Amanda. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at Harrisonville Presbyterian Church, burial Wells Cemetery. Survived by husband Ernest W. Warner, four daughters, two sons, 11 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren.
Police investigated a Walnut Street traffic crash Sunday at 9 00 p m. A Robinson Auto Rental car from Zanesville driven by Robert E Blair rear ended Walter Sanner s parked car at 033 Walnut Street. Blair said he nodded momentarily at the wheel. No injuries reported.
Rosary services for Richard Russell who died Saturday at his home in Buchtel will be held at 7 o clock tonight at the residence.
The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 pm in the home of Mrs Frank Lowery.
Laurelville funeral services were held at the home for Mrs. Lisle Chilcote who died after months of illness. Survived by three sons Claude J L of Laurelville J L of Circleville and James of Sugar Grove. three daughters Mrs Father Reicheider Hagel and Margaret Chilcote at home. and two grandchildren Den and Jane Ann Chilcote. The Pythian Sisters met at Laurel Valley Temple with twelve members and several visitors. Edwin Notestone underwent surgery at Berger Hospital. The EUR Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs Merril Karshner with twelve members and Virgie Karshner assisting. The UB Mary was held at Wil Harmen's home. A television set is being installed in the Georgie Durrwm store. Dr and Mrs BE D Kelley left for Washington DC to study special dental work. Celesta L Hoy
Puneral services for Mr. W. B. McKengie of Cincinnati, former Albany resident, will be held Saturday in Cincinnati. Mrs. McKengsie was sister of Mrs. Fanny Branham of Albany.
Tonight the Legion Party in Murray City will be conducted at a specified time with auxiliary members gathering for a meal and event. Local attendees are urged to attend as the community event supports the organization.
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