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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1948

Page

9

Jacksonville-Trimble High School Graduates In Commencement

GLOUSTER Jacksonville Trimble High School held its commencement in the auditorium Tuesday. Rev Alvin A Green gave the invocation and benediction. Lawrence Cominsky delivered the salutatory. Joanne Gooding gave the valedictory. The girls glee club sang two choruses and a piano piece. Diplomas were presented by Supt Glen Hanes and Board President Hoy J Seckinger. eighth grade promotion certificates followed.

Board of Education Hoy J. Seckinger Glen Hanes Hanes Byers Galen Starr Ross

Kiwanians Plan Summer Concession Drive

Fourteen Kiwanis members met at Ho tel Gordon to review the Memorial Day observance and set a Tuesday meeting time. The group reported the opening day park concession yielded very satisfactory financial returns and will operate through summer to fund the Underprivileged Child Welfare Fund. A traveling gavel contest was announced to encourage inter club activity with points earned by distance between clubs.

E. D. Coffman C. F. Wallace Roger Kittle Enlon Grubb George H. Campbell Porter Dugan Dan Kovach Ben Goldberg Joe Williams E. H. Taylor Ray White Richard Guinther B. R. Angle Ralph Darling

Beaumont Woman Entered Hospital for Illness

Chauncey Mrs Anna Withem of Beaumont who has been ill for several months was removed to a hospital for treatment. She was accompanied by her sons Ace and Neil Withem.

Chauncey Anna Withem Beaumont Ace Neil Withem

Double funeral services for Houenstine and Fry held in Jacksonville

Double funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Cora Mae Houenstine and her grandson O Wendell Fry at the Jacksonville EUB church with Rev Delbert Mills and Rev Alvin Green officiating. Fry, killed in action July 31 1944 in Burma, was buried with services assisted by the American Legion.

Chauncey Cora Mae Houenstine O. Wendell Fry Jacksonville EUB Delbert Mills Columbus Alvin Green Houenstine Dayton Myitkyima Burma Fry Christina Carros Claude Celia Smith Etta Knight Carros Letha Alio Martin The American Legion O. W. Fry

Perry County health board reports April births and deaths

A Perry County health board record shows 13 births and 36 deaths in April. Edna A. West of near Somerset sues Hartford Fire Insurance Co in Hartford Conn for 2740 dollars claiming windstorm damage to barn and contents not paid. Attorneys J L Meenan and Thomas A Joseph represent the plaintiff.

New Lexington Perry County Board of Health Edna A. West Somerset Hartford Fire Insurance Co Hartford Conn J. L. Meenan Thomas A. Joseph

Local Court Records and Divorces Reported in The Athens Messenger

In Crooksville a case seeks 3-3 interest in lot 316 by Aaron afc and Wilbur Garvin via A. Lentz. Gladys Maxwell granted divorce from Dwight Maxwell on gross neglect with custody to Maxwell and $5 weekly support. Gene Fauley and Marguerite Fauley divorce after husband withdrew petition. no children or property. Brady Priece Jr. and Daisy Ellen Chevalier obtain a marriage license.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Aaron Anna C. Smith Wilbur Garvin M. A. Lentz W. Garvin Crooksville Gladys Maxwell Dwight Maxwell J. L. Meenan Gene Fauley Marguerite Fauley Common Pleas Court Robert G. Tague

Land transfers in Harrison Township and New Lexington

Daisy L Ryland and others transfer a tract in Harrison Township to Karl W Brown. Samuel Hatchpole deceased transfers Lot 1437 in New Lexington to Clara Welch and others.

Daisy L. Ryland Karl W. Brown Harrison Township Samuel Hatchpole Clara Welch New Lexington

Divorce petition filed in Athens County Ohio case 19190

Albert Kirkendall has filed for divorce from Hazel Kirkendall in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio alleging gross neglect of duty. The hearing is set for on or after July 10 1948. Woolley Rowland Bridgewater, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

Tice Hazel Kirkendall Albert Kirkendall The Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Woolley, Rowland & Bridgewater Hotw

How Dr Edwards Helps Constipated Folks

For years Dr Edwards relieved patients bothered by constipation with his famous Dr Edwards Olive Tablets now sold by all drugstores. Olive Tablets are mild gentle but thorough acting on both upper and lower bowels to produce more natural like movements. No griping. Just complete satisfaction. Buy today. 15¢ 30¢

Dr. Edwards

Funeral rites set for Pfc Elmer Miller

In Glouster Ohio the body of Pfc Elmer Miller 33 will be sent to John S Blower funeral home from Columbus Transfer Depot Thursday. Miller enlisted June 2 1942 and was killed in action in France October 15 1944. Services Saturday at 2 p m in Glouster Methodist Church officiated by Rev Eugene Brown. Burial Soldiers Plot Glouster Cemetery McCann Frederick Post American Legion to conduct military funeral. He is survived by parents Merrill and Charles brothers Sgt Richard Miller Fort Worth Texas Thomas Miller Tokyo and sisters Helen Nancy. Friends may call at Blower funeral home until service time.

Glouster Pfc Elmer Miller John S. Blower Columbus Miller France Glouster Methodist Church Eugene Brown McCann-Frederick Post, American Legion Peter Miller Merrill Charles Richard Miller Fort Worth Texas Thomas Miller Tokyo Helen Nancy Blower

Student Kay Miner Guest Of Grandmother In Trimble

Kay Joe Miner, son of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Joe F. Miner, spent the weekend with his grandmother Mrs. Lewis Clark and relatives in Trimble. The family has been stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska, for two years and plans to return about Sept. 1. Kay attends Ohio State University and will fly to Alaska around June 9, then travel with his parents to Columbus for the fall term.

Glouster Kay Joe Miner Lewis Clark Trimble Joe F. Miner Fort Richardson Alaska Kay Ohio State University Columbus

New Zealand Area Equal to Five US States

The land area of New Zealand matches the combined area of Pennsylvania Virginia Maryland Delaware and Rhode Island, highlighting a notable geographic comparison.

New Zealand Pennsylvania Virginia Maryland Delaware Rhode Island

Missionary Group Meets at Baptist Church

The Baptist Missionary Society met Thursday with vice president Mrs. Helen Leach in charge. Mrs. Anna Mayle read scripture and offered the prayer. Illness was noted for Rev. Clemmons G W Jones of Jacksonville and Mrs Emma Tudor and Lawrence Mc Carter. Birthdays for Mrs Lelia Macenary and Miss Lelia Booker were observed. The next meeting is set for June 17 with Mrs. Anna Mayles in charge.

Lelia Booker Anna Mayles

Millfield Man Hurt In Mine Accident

Chauncey Mine employee Daniel Keirns of Millfield sustained chest injuries in an incident at the mine Monday. He was transported to the hospital by Stout’s ambulance.

Millfield Chauncey Daniel Keirns Chauncey Mine 25 Stouts Ambulance

Tea Consumption in England Per Person per Year

Tea consumption in England averages about 11 pounds per person annually based on an approximate 0.1350 pound per capita figure. The estimate reflects national tea drinking patterns in a historical context.

England

Cadiz Visitors Stay With Trimble Families

Mr and Mrs William Miner of Cadiz visited Mrs Somplasky and Mrs Lewis Clark in Trimble for a week with Mrs Somplasky accompanying them home. Mr and Mrs Rolland Linscott and Mr and Mrs Fritz Patton of Columbus also called on Mr and Mrs Elza Linscott in Trimble. Edna Kasler returned from Canaanville after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Eurland Coffman.

Memorial Services at Dew Cemetery in Spencer Ridge

Memorial services will be held Sunday at 2 p m at Dew Cemetery Spencer Ridge. The Rev Leona Thompson will speak and the Corning band will perform.

Glouster Dew Cemetery Spencer Ridge Leona Thompson Corning

Millfield Notes and Community Nods

Mrs. Irene Wade hosted GG Euchre club with Maxine Boudinot high score Amy Jo Moody second and Janet Cole low. Lunch served to Bessie Wemmer Velma Wemmer Clara Theison Amy Jo Moody Florence Pyle Janet Cole Mae Boudinot Maxine Boudinot Kath leen Mingus Bert Sanders and Genieveve Wemmer. Births announced and visits noted among local families with multiple Wemmer and Moody ties.

Gerald Pyle Springfield Shields Sand Ridge Jess Wemmer George Paul John Imogene Wemmer John Stupski Janet Francis Hohman Wilma Wemmer Columbus F. E. Boudinot Jackson Run John Antle Sheltering Arms Hospital Alpha Wemmer Athens

Hawnee News Notes Weekend Visitors and Local Meetings

Sunday events include Clarence Wharton planning a Greely school sermon at Walnut Street Church of Christ. Ned Hillis and Kay from Zanesville visited Callahans in town. Bessie Severance and the Oppermans visited Columbus and Lancaster. Sunshine Workers meet at the Methodist Church with Aljean Bishop hosting. The Queen Esther class elected Betty Turnbull president Florence Johnston vice president Caroline McLaughlin secretary Margaret Hopkins treasurer and Dorothy Dishon flower fund.

Hawnee Suunday Clarence Wharton Greely Colo Walnut St. Church of Christ Ned Hillis Kay Doc Hillis Zanesville Joe Callahan Michael Bessie Severance Columbus Ottie Opperman Eula Chute Lancaster Sunshine Aljean Bishop John D. Davis Byron McLain Florence Johnston Margaret Hopkins Betty Turnbull Caroline McLaughlin Dorothy Dishon

Bryan Rites Conducted At The Plains

Funeral services for Millard O. Bryan 75 died Saturday at his Lower Plains home were held Monday at 2 p m in The Plains Methodist Church with Rev Earl Cowan and Rev Charles Caffrey officiating A Chauncey trio sang hymns Masonic lodge pallbearers Burial in W Union St cemetery Athens The Bryans recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary He is survived by his wife Mary one son Matt and three daughters Erma Bryan Jennie Jackson and Carrie McDowell

Chauncey Millard O. Bryan Lower Plains Plains Methodist Church Earl Cowan Charles Caffrey Christine Brown Helen Courtney Charles Bradfield Masonic Lodge W. Union St Athens Bryan Mary Matt Erma Bryan Jennie Jackson Carrie McDowell

Baptism Rites Held For Three Persons

Mrs Ida Belle Bayliss and her Seattle husband visited The Plains parents Mr and Mrs Joe Wallace were baptized Tuesday night by Rev Charles Caffrey. Mrs Doris Schmidt and son William Arthur were baptized Sunday in The Plains church by Pastor Charles Defrey.

Chauncey Ida Belle Bayliss Seattle Wash Joe Wallace The Plains Charles Caffrey Plains Methodist Church Doris Schmidt William Arthur Plains Church Charles Defrey

Poppy Days Set By Chauncey VFW Post

Chauncey will host Poppy Days from Wednesday through Saturday under the Chauncey Dover post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jack Cunningham directs the sale with a stand at Main and Converse Streets and the local Ladies Auxiliary in charge.

Chauncey Jack Cunningham Chauncey- Dover Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Main and Converse Sts Ladies Auxiliary

Estate inventory and guardian accounts filed in local estate cases

Inventory and appraisement for Emma L Daughtery estate valued at 4735.25 stock and 9422.79 accounts receivable showed appraisers from Junction City. Guardian account for Bert H Price recorded receipts 1780.32 disbursements 1290.98 balance 489.34. Rosemary Nutter filed an application to appoint guardian for Parley P Nutter.

Emma L. Daugherty Carl H. Daugherty W. A. Metzger R. L. Householder E. D. Griggs Junction City Bert H. Price Guardian Rosemary Nutter Parley P. Nutter

Perry County appoints new clerk of the board

Perry County commissioners announced the appointment of Mrs. Helen Tharp of New Lexington to succeed John Cooper as clerk of the board, effective July 1. Tharp has worked in the Red Cross office locally since 1940.

Perry County Helen Tharp New Lexington John Cooper Tharp Red Cross

Arrests Reported in New Lexington for Intoxication

Dee Dyer was arrested by New Lexington police on intoxication charges and is held in the county jail awaiting hearing in the justice of peace court. Grover Wheeler is also in the county jail on intoxication charges awaiting a hearing.

Dee Dyer New Lexington Justice of Peace Court Grover Wheeler

Jones guardian sues for injuries from car collision

William C. Jones as guardian of infant Donald L. Jones seeks 25000 against Arthur Hinkle after a car at a Crooksville filling station allegedly reversed into the boy causing bodily injuries. Other divorce suits involve Russell L. Drumm and Anna C. Brenner with claims of gross neglect.

William C. Jones Donald L. Jones Crooksville Arthur Hinkle Russell L. Drumm Thornville Sarah M. Drumm Jacksonville Greenup Mell G. Underwood, Jr Anna C. Brenner William F. Brenner

Real estate transfers in Harrison Pike Bearfield Monroe townships

Real estate transfers include Theo dore H Owens deceased to Stell Wetzel Owens et al for two parcels in Harrison Township. Sylvester Harper deceased to Stella Harper in Pike Township. Albert Harper to Muskingum Coal Co. ten acres coal in Bearfield Township. Harry T Younkin et al to Muskingum Coal Co. two parcels coal in Bearfield Township. Hubert and Anna Esselstein to John and Bessie Cook tract in Monroe Township.

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Cedric M. Antle Vern E. Bratka Lawrence FE. Cominsky Earl Cole Davis, Jr Kenneth Gene Eberts Charles E. Erwin Betty Joanne Gooding Melvin L. Hanley Martha Myers Harry Bill W. Herbst Jo Ann Kennard Elizabeth Mary Kiwanians Rom Perry Brady Priece, Jr Daisy Ellen Chevalier Joel McCrea Laraine Day P-L-U-S Walter Wanger Bennett Wis Dr.Edwards Lawrence Tiger Brand Vernon Electric High St Glousier Pfc. Miller COS Liniment Coca-Cola Company Parkersburg Coca-Cola Bottling CO Louis Muzio Janet Cole Florence Pyle Maxine Boudinot Harold Wemmer R. H. Wemmer Five Points Dean Wooley Josephine Moody Theo. Moody Mooseheart Ill the Plains Glouster Cleaners Glouster — Corning Wyoming Peggy Charles Cummins Coburn Lloyd Nolan Burl Eyes Great New West Eriasen United Amarisys Marsha Hunt William Prince Frank McHugh Martha O'Driscoll Popeye Benmont Thurs. A. M Mutual Stores, Inc
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