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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1947

Page

7

Ghostly Quarantine stage play by Nelsonville juniors

The Nelsonville High School junior class presents its annual play Ghostly Quarantine in the school auditorium Friday night. Lead actors include Bill Fisk as William Harrison and Judy Betts as Gloria Willoughby, with an ensemble cast featuring Ginny Coakley, Mary Mauer, Bob North, Phyllis Dishong, Charles Mechem, Spenny Steenrod, Ann Orwiler, Jack Oakley, Joan Sheets, Ted Thomas, and M. D. under the direction of Miss Marjorie Reese. The Thespian Club handles stage crew.

Nelsonville Bill Fisk William Harrison Judy Betts Gloria Willoughby Ginny Coakley Henrietta Willoughby Mary Mauer Ann Bob North Andrew Barnes Phyllis Dishong Patches Charles Mechem Blake Spenny Steenrod Oliver Melton Ann Orwiler Sandra Jack Oakley Soleless Sam Joan

Elks Lodge Plans Friday Night Dance Event

Nelsonville Elks sponsor a members and ladies dance at the hall Friday from 9 to 1. A lunch will be served. At Tuesday’s lodge meeting the installation of recently elected officers will be observed.

Nelsonville—Elks

J Campbell suffers foot crush at Wolfe Coal Mine

Nelsonville report states James Campbell of Murray City worked at the F. H. Wolfe Coal Co. mine when his left foot was crushed Wednesday. He was taken first to a local doctor and then to Hocking Valley Hospital in Logan for treatment.

Nelsonville James Campbell Murray City F. H. Wolfe Coal Co Hocking Valley Hospital Logan

Red Cross Drive Slowed by Weather in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Red Cross subscriptions total $277.50 as of Wednesday, with Blizzard conditions hindering weeklong solicitation. Local committee expects quota will be reached and adds solicitors Mrs. Fred Mulligan, Mrs. Raymond Raine, Mrs. Leland Pierce, and Mrs. James Odenthal to the list.

Nelsonville Red Cross Edward Sharp Fred Mulligan Raymond Raine Leland Pierce James Odenthal

Two Men Plead Guilty in City Court Fines Set

In Nelsonville, two arraignments on intoxication complaints were heard by Mayor Oral Daugherty on Tuesday. Roy Glenn Jr of Nelsonville was fined 25 dollars plus costs, and Dick Reynolds of Monday was fined 30 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Roy Glenn, Jr Dick Reynolds

Couple Attends Triangle Professional Photographers Convention

Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson of Nelsonville are spending several days in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to attend the Triangle Professional Photographers Convention.

Pittsburgh Nelsonville Bob Wilson

Funerals and Local Deaths Across Reedsville and Nearby Areas

Funeral services were held for Lafe Barr at the Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Home Cemetery. Reedsville’s 96 year old Stephen P. Queen died at his daughter's home. services were at 7:30 p.m. in the Methodist Church with burial in Clarksburg, WV. E. E. Coleman, former resident, died in New Martinsville. his wife and daughter Helen reside here. Charles W. DeLong, 66, formerly near here, died near Coolville. burial in Ravenswood. The Humphreys attended Farm and Home Week in Columbus. they and their son Charles Edwin Humphrey are visiting here. J. D. Kibble of Parkersburg visited with the Whites. Mrs. P. N. Swain and daughter Onaline return from business trips in Akron and Cleveland. Mrs. Myrtle Raiguel returned from a visit in Spencer.

Reedsville Lafe Barr Methodist Church Lee Wallace Barr Pleasant Home Cemetery Stephen P. Queen Savilla Barnett Clarksburg W. Va E. E. Coleman New Martinsville Mr. Coleman John E Ann Coleman Helen Charles W. DeLong Coolville Ravenswood C. FE. Humphrey Columbus Charles Edwin Humphrey Ohio State University Humphrey Ben F. Buckley J. D. Kibble Parkersburg William Whitehead P. N. Swain Onaline Akron Cleveland Myrtle Raiguel Spencer

Boy Drowns in Cistern Reported by Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff Raymond Scroggins reports 7 year old Mark Kapp fell into a cistern and drowned yesterday in Cincinnati. The accident details are based on his official statement.

Cincinnati Raymond Scroggins Mark Kapp

Air Races Add Four New Events At Cleveland Meet

Cleveland announces a expanded 1947 National Air Races program led by Goodyear Trophy Race for light planes with daily runs over a three mile triangle and a total $25,000 purse. P 51 Mustangs P 63 Kingcobra and P 38 Lightning races each day, with about $6,000 purse.

Cleveland Ben F. Franklin

New Straitsville Welcomes Three New Businesses

Three new shops opened in New Straitsville Bell's Drug Nation Store Shuttleworth and Blosser's Fixet Shop and Grayham's Cab Service. School notes list teachers Lottie Porter and Edna Price as sick. The Minstrel show is postponed to April 9 due to illness at the school auditorium.

New Straitsville Bell’s Drug and Nation Shuttleworth and Blosser Grayham Lottie Porter Edna Price Francis Fox George Davis William Chappalear Columbus William Rollins Glouster Robert Dishon Harry Davis Athens Ermel Williams Gleaners Rebekah Lodge K. of P. Hall Lois Campbell Low Elizabeth Walters Bess Kemper Kenneth Carrol West Rushville Owen Wallace William Bell Logan

Anniversary Dinner for Mr and Mrs Goodlive in Maxville

Relatives gathered Sunday March 23 at the Goodlive home to celebrate the couple's 47th wedding anniversary dated March 24. Attendees included Jesse and Robert Mohler families and Linda, Cleone Goodlive, Rowe Johnston and Wendell, Iola Poling and sons Lester and Leroy. Local church groups held a junior missionary meeting with a Red Cross contribution vote and plan to meet again April 25 at Mrs. Summel's home. Ray Poling Elyria and William Goodlive Lancaster visited. Mrs Harden’s illness appears improved.

Maxville James Goodlive Dorothy Sheets Red Cross Paul Summel Betty Sheets Patty Clarke Dorothy Miller Charlene Ann Nixon Mary Sheets Mary Miller Geneva Griggs Frances Summel Ray Poling Elyria

Local Visitors and Travels Reported Around Athens Area

Mrs. William Ted and son Jerry visited in Athens last week while Mrs. and Mrs. Henry Warren hosted guests Sunday from Columbus. Several families spent weekends in Cheshire Columbus Philo Trimble and Columbus with relatives. Mrs. Clarence Hodgson traveled to Columbus for an examination and Edward Ferguson family visits occurred. Mary Ellen O’Farrell of Indianapolis visited relatives here.

James Fleming Leon Keller Gary Columbus Clarence Hodgson Gail E. Wallace Edward Ferguson Ferguson Mary Ellen O'Farrell Indianapolis Ind

Local Social Roundup From Cheshire to Gallipolis

Mrs. Robert Bow man of Dayton spent last week with Mr and Mrs E O Yeanger. Mrs Fielding Hawkins of Corning weekend with her mother Mrs N R Rothgeb. Mr and Mrs Thomas Ragan of Gallipolis were Sunday guests of Mrs Lottie Roush. Flora Yeanger and Jack Fergerson of Galion weekend guests of George Yeanger and Charles King. Helen Allensworth of Gallipolis spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Dale Allensworth. Evelyn Yeanger visited relatives in Springfield and Dayton. Mr and Mrs Ellis Hamrick of Kananga were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs P O Swisher.

Cheshire Robert Bowman Dayton E. O. Yeanger Fielding Hawkins Corning N. R. Rothgeb Thomas Ragan Gallipolis Lottie Roush Flora Yeanger Jack Fergerson Galion George Yeanger Charles King Helen Allensworth Dale Allensworth Evelyn Yeanger Springfield Ellis Hamrick Kananga P. O. Swisher

Permit Buying Is Requested to Aid Lake Project

Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association asks area sportsmen to purchase hunting and fishing licenses through local firms that donate commissions to the club. Funds support the Victory Lake project two and a half miles from Nelsonville, planned to be five to 15 acres for swimming boating fishing skating and picnicking per C. E. Scott. Participating firms include C. E. Scotts Store, Nelsonville Lumber, Shafer Filling Station, Reeves Service Station, Galvin Sohio Station, and others in the area.

Nelsonville Victory Lake C. E. Scott C. E. Scott’s Poplar St Nelsonville Lumber Co James Shafer Chestnut and Fourth Sts

Religious Picture Showings Scheduled

Nelsonville hosts the Cecil B. DeMille film King of Kings at the Majestic Theater on Monday and Tuesday of Easter Week at 2 PM. The Athens County Ministerial Association program runs the show in several communities prior to Easter, sponsored locally by the Nelsonville Association. No admission charge. attendees may contribute to film maintenance.

Nelsonville Cecil B. DeMille Majestic Theater Athens County Ministerial Association Nelsonville Association

Mrs Sam Starkey Attends WCTU Meeting in Columbus

Mrs Sam Starkey returns home after visiting Columbus to attend the mid year meeting of the WCTU at the Deshler Hotel.

WCTU Nelsonville Sam Starkey Columbus Deshler Hotel

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