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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1947

Page

2

Pavlish Funds Ten Dollar Club To Buy School Curtain

Nelsonville schools will launch a Ten Dollar Club to raise about 1000 for a new stage curtain at the High School Auditorium. Andrew Pavlish of Gallipolis donated $10 marked for the fund, prompting Supt. D W Codding to invite further local participation in supporting the curtain project.

Nelsonville Andrew Pavlish Gallipolis D. W. Codding Codding Board of Education

Rider Stieffler wedding party hosted at Shafer home

Mrs. Cecil Shafer entertained the Rider Stieffler wedding party at a rehearsal dinner Monday. The color scheme featured pink and blue in living areas and white in dining rooms with colonial bouquets of pink roses larkspur and bachelor buttons. Thirty guests attended a buffet dinner at seven followed by gifts to attendants.

Nelsonville Cecil Shafer Rider-Stieffler Miss Rider Mr. Stieffler

Surprise Dinner Honors Mr Gus Pidcock on 67th Birthday

Mrs. Gus Pidcock entertained Sunday with a surprise dinner in his honor celebrating his 67th birthday. Roses framed the home with a decorated birthday cake as the centerpiece. A three course chicken dinner was served at 1 o'clock. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Eddie Pedigo of New Athens.

Gus Pidcock Pidcock

Local Travels Reported From Columbus Residents

Mr and Mrs Harry Davis with Mrs Elza Hellyer and Mrs Ina Hall of Columbus returned Sunday from a week long motor trip to the Smoky Mountains. Hellyer went home Monday night while Hall stayed longer. Mrs Donald S Shafer and her son also returned after a 10 day visit with her parents in Coshocton.

Harry Davis Elza Hellyer Ina Hall Columbus Smoky Mountains Hellyer Hall Donald S. Shafer Coshocton

Miss Thompson Elected Moderator of Presbyterian Youth Ohio

Miss Elvyra Thompson of Nelsonville was elected moderator of the Presbyterian Young People's Organization for Ohio for 1947-48 at the Youth Synod meeting in Wooster. The role grants attendance at the National Council meeting in Gunnell Iowa from July 5 to 12. she is the daughter of Patrolman Charles Thompson and Mrs Dorothy Sprouse.

Nelsonville Elvyra Thompson Youth Synod Wooster Presbyterian Young People's Organization For Ohio National Council Gunnell Iowa

Mid-Week Christian Church Meeting in Nelsonville

A mid week service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m by the Christian Church in Nelsonville. The discussion of the Gospel according to Matthew will be continued.

Nelsonville The Christian Church

Picnic Postponed by WSCS of Methodist Church

Nelsonville WSCS Victory Circle announced postponement of a church picnic scheduled for tomorrow night. The event will be rescheduled for a later date, and the notice was issued this morning.

Nelsonville Victory Circle WSCS

Girls Attend Episcopal Camp at Germantown

Ann Orwiler and Ann Gibson of the Church of the Epiphany left for Germantown Ohio for a week at the Summer Youth Camp run by the Diocese of Southern Ohio. The Nelsonville church sponsors the local girls camp trip. Beatrice Mildred and Lillian Barber accompanied them to Miami Camp at Germantown and return Sunday evening.

Nelsonville Ann = Orwiler Ann Gibson Church of the Epiphany, Episcopal Germantown Ohio Diocese of Southern Nelsonville Church Beatrice Mildred Lillian Barber Miami

Three Guilty Of Intoxication In Nelsonville Court

In Nelsonville Mayor Oral Daugherty's court Ferris L Smathers of Columbus was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and fined 100 dollars plus costs after an early Monday arrest by Patrolman Max Valkinburg. Thelma McDonald, 19, of Kimberly, pled innocent Sunday but was found guilty Monday night. she was fined 25 dollars and costs and jailed pending settlement. Joe Foy, a local tavern waiter, was found guilty of selling liquor to a minor, fined 35 dollars and costs, and jailed pending settlement. Bond for William Badwell was forfeited after he failed to appear for a separate intoxication hearing.

Nelsonville Ferris L Smathers Columbus Oral Daugherty Max Valkinburg Thelma McDonald Kimberly Joe Foy Foy McDonald William Badwell Badwell

York Grange Session To Be Held Friday

Nelsonville York Grange No 2436 plans Friday meeting with candidates to be initiated in first and second degrees. A pot luck supper follows with members asked to bring a covered dish. Grange Hall clean up set for July 1 with noon potluck dinner served.

Nelsonville York Grange Grange Hall

Brother of Patrolman Hospitalized Saturday

Fred Thompson of 179 St. Charles Street was moved to Grant Hospital Columbus for observation and treatment. He is a brother of Patrolman Charles Thompson of the city police department.

Nelsonville Fred Thompson St. Charles St Grant Hospital Columbus Charles Thompson City Police Department

Bible School Pupils To Receive Certificates At Glouster

Pupils of the Daily Vacation Bible School at the Church of Christ in Glouster will receive certificates and department snapshots at graduating exercises Friday at 7 30 p.m. Ninety six attendees were reported at last session. Teachers will brief on instruction methods and the minister will speak on Keeping Faith With God Through His Little Ones.

Glouster Daily Vacation Bible School Church of Christ Church Auditorium

Degree Team Set to Meet at Bus Station for Stewart Trip

Members of the degree team of Marcellite, Rebekah Lodge, are asked to meet at the bus station at 6 15 p m Thursday to travel to Stewart.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Stewart

Pupils Give Recital In Nelsonville By Mrs Pritchard

Mrs Jack Pritchard of 208 West Washington Street directed a piano recital Saturday at 8 p m featuring twenty students. Performers included James Gustin Marlene Gustin Rosalie Hartley Mary Johnston Jeanine West Marilyn Martin Dan Cox Lois Cox Shirley Byers Diane Crabtree Neil Hoce Judy Henshaw Jennie Mae Davis Eileen Barber Violet Woody Virginia Syx Ann Bumgardner Joan Williams James Bowles Dick Hubbard Lois Ann Heft played Handel Clocks Clair De lune Debussy and Ketelbey In a Monastery Garden.

Nelsonville Jack Pritchard W. Washington St James Marlene Gustin Rosalie Hartley Mary Johnston Jeanine West Marilyn Martin Dan Lois Cox Shirley Byers Diane Crabtree Neil Hoce Judy Henshaw Jennie Mae Davis Eileen Barber Violet Woody Virginia Syx Ann Bumgardner Joan Williams James Bowles Dick Hubbard Lois Ann Heft Mrs. Pritchard G. F. Handel Debussy Ketelbey

Mrs Thomas Celebrated At Home Birthday Party

Mrs Willard Thomas was honored at a birthday party held Monday evening at her home. Guests included Corbett Williams and Arlene, John Carr, George Cooke and Judy, and Willard Thomas with Jean Dean and Loberta.

Union Furnace Willard Thomas Corbett Williams Arlene John Carr George Cooke Judy Jean Dean Loberta

Dinner served by Eastern Star at Masonic Temple

Dinner in connection with a Tri Psi Sorority meeting was served in the Masonic Temple dining rooms by members of the Eastern Star instead of the Pythian Sisters as previously stated.

Nelsonville Tri Psi Sorority Masonic Temple Eastern Star Pythian

Bird announces Band Boosters meeting at high school

New Straitsville Glenna Bird says the Band Boosters will meet at the high school tonight at 7:30 p.m. The notice emphasizes attendance for planning and support of school bands.

New Straitsville Glenna Bird

Ex Glouster Resident Earns Master’s Degree at Chicago University

Estelle Allen Striplin, a Glouster High School graduate of 1906, received a master's degree in music from Chicago University last week. She taught in Alabama, ran a voice and piano studio in Birmingham, and is visiting her sister Mrs A L McFarland in St Clairsville.

Glouster Estelle Allen Striplin Glouster High School Chicago University

Elizabeth Mundew Weds Harold Snow in Greenup Ky

Mrs E E Mundew announces the marriage of her daughter Elizabeth to Harold Snow son of Dr and Mrs D C Snow of Guysville. The couple wed in Greenup Kentucky on June 21 by Rev B L Allen. They reside at 35 Main Street with Snow joining Mundew Bakery business at Jack Mundew’s.

Glouster E. E. Mundew Elizabeth Harold Snow D. C. Snow Guysville Greenup B. L. Allen Methodist Church Main St Snow Jack Mundew Mundew

Leona Pickard Leaves for Doctorate Work

Leona Pickard of Glouster and an instructor in the English Department at Ohio University departed Thursday for Madison Wisconsin to begin work toward her doctorate. David Pickard of Ohio University also left for Camp Meade Maryland to serve as an ROTC instructor.

Glouster Leona Pickard Ohio University Madison, Wis David Pickard Camp Meade, Md

Orpah Class Plans Friday Church Meet and Potluck

GLOUSTER Circle No 3 of the Methodist Church will convene at 6 30 p m Friday at the home of Mrs C E Turner for a potluck serving coffee rolls and dessert. Members should bring table service.

Glouster Orpah Methodist Church C. E. Turner

Corrected Name in Blue Bell Chapter Inspection

Listing attendees of the Blue Bell Chapter CBS inspection at Shawnee on Friday shows the name misprinted as Mrs. Kenneth Baughman instead of Mrs. Kenneth Bingman. The correction clarifies the attendee's proper surname.

Glouster Blue Bell CBS Shawnee Kenneth Baughman Kenneth Bingman

Thea Chapter OES to Meet This Evening at 7 30

The Thea Chapter of OES will hold its meeting this evening at 7 30. A memorial ceremony will be presented during the gathering. This will be the chapter's last meeting until September.

Slouster Thea

WCTU Institute Set for Glouster Thursday

The WCTU plans an all day institute in Glouster on Thursday with Glouster union members urged to bring sandwiches for the session.

Glouster WCTU County Institute Chauncey Glouster Union

Glouster Social Notes List Weekend Visits and Guests

Glouster residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Edna Kasler traveled to Athens to stay with her son-in-law and daughter Erland and Mrs Coffman. Various locals welcomed guests from Columbus Trimble Springfield Akron and Youngstown including families Danford Masterson and Bingman with several weekend stays and a birthday celebration for Mr Bartoe.

Mr. Grueber Columbus Gail Bingman Carl Heltzel Toledo John Dyer George Parker Akron William Embrey Richard Howells Robert Armstrong Youngstown Thomas Hopes Fred Hopes Fred Joseph West, Jr Joseph Whaley Spencer Sharp Springfield Fran S Bartoe Mr. Bartoe

Women to Assemble GLOUSTER Meeting

The Women’s Council of the Church of Christ will meet in the church social rooms Thursday at 7 30 p m. A committee of Mrs W W Wallace Mrs Ernest Jones and Mrs Della Gessell will have charge of the meeting.

Parental Consent Ban Listed for Navy Jobs

The Navy announces that young men 18 and under 21 can enlist without parental consent. Minimum age remains 17 with required parental or guardian consent. The Gallipolis recruiting office will be open each Friday.

Glouster Navy W. H. Kramer Gallipolis

Mrs Stump Returns to Glouster After Visit

Mrs Onie Stump returns home Saturday after ten days with Mr and Mrs Bert Hiller in New Lexington and at their summer home nearby. On Sunday Mrs Hiller hosted a chicken dinner with her husband and Mrs Stump as honor guests.

Glouster Onie Stump Bert Hiller New Lexington

Thelma Smith Funeral Attended in Columbus

Funeral attendees included Eddie Turner Helen Leach and Mattie Morris for Thelma Smith who served as a matron at the Delaware Industrial School. A school matron discovered Miss Smith's death when entering to wake her early Wednesday morning.

Glouster Eddie Turner Helen Leach Mattie Morris Thelma Smith Columbus Miss Smith Delaware Industrial School

Miss Danford Visited Glouster by Athens Visitors

Mr and Mrs Thomas Gibson of Athens were Sunday visitors at the home of Miss Lalla Danford in Glouster.

Glouster Thomas Gibson Athens Lalla Danford

Clemons Visit with Parents in Jacksonville

Lawrence Paul Clemons a student at New Britain Academy of Music and his sister Prince Ann of Charleston were guests of their parents the Rev and Mrs C H Clemons in Jacksonville. Mr Clemons has returned to New Britain to enter the summer term.

Jacksonville Lawrence Paul Clemons New Britain (Conn

Van Aken Labor Bill Arguments To Be Heard

Gov Herbert to hear both labor and management views on the Van Aken Labor Control Bill. He invited officials from the Ohio Federation of Labor the Ohio CIO Council and Railway Brotherhoods to present labor perspectives and business groups to present management’s side at 10 a.m. Wednesday in his office.

Columbus van Aken Thomas J. Herbert Ohio Federation of Labor Ohio Cio Council Railway Brotherhoods Business Industrial Organizatio

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Nelsonville News An Pavlish Nature Carter Ature Carter's Thorobred Dayton U.S. Pat Thorobreds Au Tom Beasley and Mathews, Inc Athens, Ohio Fred R. Beasley, Inc 09G Motor Co Ister, Ohi Nelsonville Social Notes Miss Thompson Presbyterian Episcopal Glouster News Bible School Mrs. Thomas Oes Boosters Elizabeth Mundew Wctu Institute Mrs. Stump Danford Clemons Icey Oakley & Oakley Insurance Nelsonville, Ohio Pennzoil Aia McCammon Bashla Tbs Pennzip Blackstone Azip Pew Magic Detective WWVA Wheeling Mathews Oil Company Racine I. B. Jones Guysville, Ohio Beasley & Mathews, Inc Mickle Tire & Accessory Co Williams & Son Zimmers Ogg and Beasley Ralph White Sta Donaldson Motors Albany, Ohio Chas. W. McCall Murray City Ben Williams Jackson, Ohio Wellston Motors Wellston, Ohio
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