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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1947
Page
3
Nelsonville officials hear a zoning focused building code proposal to protect area around Mount St Mary Hospital and other properties. The mayor asks prep of legislation for future council review as committees report progress on industrial bonds and infrastructure needs.
Nelsonville widow Rachel Musser died Saturday morning at Penney Farms Florida after an extended illness. Funeral services and cremation will be held in Florida with ashes returned for burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. She was born in Nelsonville, graduated in 1893, and later served as a missionary in India. Survived by Howard Musser husband a daughter a son and two sisters Mrs R R Stalter of Nelsonville and Mrs Herbert Leyshon of Philadelphia.
Mr and Mrs Don E Hutton of Columbus announce the birth of an eight and one half pound daughter at Grant Hospital Friday morning October 31 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Moe of local and Mr and Mrs W A Hutton near Rutland
Mr and Mrs Earl Ross Betts of Toledo were weekend guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Harry Betts.
Nelsonville residents note the Pan dorian Club gathers at Mrs Joe Galvin 454 Scott St Thursday at 2 30 p m Members are asked to bring two prizes for the benefit bridge event.
The Metho dist choir will meet for rehearsal Wednesday at 7 p.m. The notice announces the gathering time and location for members to rehearse.
Nelsonville installs 58 new boulevard lights from Cable's Alley east to Jefferson Street. The Wyatt Construction Co faced delays before final shipment allowed completion. Public Square gains eight lights. total street circuit now about 215 lights with some relocated units.
Janet Earich and Shirley Koons hosted a Halloween gathering at the Earich home in Glouster on October 28. Attendees included residents from Trimble Jacksonville Greens Run Millfield Chauncey and Glouster, with many named individuals such as Nellie Lou Phillips, Sally Keeling, Charles Brandy, Mary I Kochis, Barbara Willis and Jack Earich among others. Refreshments were served.
Elizabeth Ann Stoltz acted as hostess at a Halloween party held at her sister Mrs Edwin Skinner's home on Eighth Street. Costume prizes went to Dana Miller Jean Ann Householder Junior Stoltz and Sally Carter. Forty guests were served refreshments. Nearby Mr and Mrs Harry Vernon of Glouster had dinner with Mr and Mrs R E Davis and daughter Arlene. the couple celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet in Legion Hall Thursday at 7 p.m. to finish plans for this year’s public hours of 4 and 6 30 p.m. on Saturday. At the Thursday meeting the serving will be arranged and refreshments will be served.
Leonard Powell was named worshipful master of Philadorian Lodge No 157 F and AM at the lodge’s annual meeting in Nelsonville. Other elected officers include Glenn Allen senior warden John Keplar junior warden Kenneth Kinneer treasurer Roy H Sayers secretary James G Knight senior deacon Robert M Wilson junior deacon Clarence Farrow ryler Joe Hardy trustee for three years. Installation set for November 17.
Mrs. Bu Wallace hosts the Past Chiefs Association of Pythian Sisters at 7 30 p m Wednesday at 590 Poplar Street. The item lists several local social visits and gatherings among residents including families from Grove City Columbus Hurricane and Newark with names such as Anna Topping J W McLeish E L Cottrell and Beatrice Day among others.
Motorman Harry Bradbury of the Hocking Mine at Hocking Valley Mining Co. received a mangled left hand when a piece of falling top struck his hand at work Saturday. The index finger was severed.
R&SM in Nelsonville Haybrow will convene Thursday at 7 p m for a business session only instead of 7 30 p m Degree work planned for that night will be deferred to allow members to attend a smoker in Athens that evening.
Mrs. Russell Lutton returned to Akron after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDade. Mr. Lutton accompanied his wife home for the weekend. Mrs. Harry Swan visited Columbus and returned with Mr. Swan and son Marvin. James Van Meter and Doris Kovascavic were married by Rev. C. P. Cecil at the parsonage. A five pound daughter was born Oct. 28 by Caesarean to Mr. and Mrs. John Larson near Racine at Ravenswood Hospital. granddaughter to Mr. and Mrs. Wilkie Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Dailey. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKenzie and daughter Carol Lee of Kentucky weekend guests of Rev. and Mrs. C. P. Cecil. Adam Slaughter of Columbus visited with his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Slaughter.
John C Williams aged 80 of Glouster Route 1 died Monday at 7 45 am. He is survived by his wife two sons Clyde and Everett both Athens a brother Zack of Glouster and two sisters Mrs George Martin Kent Ohio and Mrs Elmer Harrison Malta. The body is at C F Wallace funeral home where friends may call until time of services Wednesday at 2 pm in the Bishopville Church of Christ with the Rev Miles Hoon officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
GLOUSTER W L McColley, who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Monday, is reported improving. He is at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Delbert Bodkin. The Rogers Memorial Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms. Dr C F Patton will show pictures of the Indianapolis automobile race.
The 19 members of the junior class at Jacksonville Trimble High School received their class rings bearing the school crest. Officers are Kenneth Kempton president Ruth Grigsby vice president Barbara Shumway secretary and Ann Zalupski treasurer.
Mrs. Helen Kes sel of Point Pleasant married Mr. Walter K. Rose of Corning at her home on Sunday Oct 19. The Rev Dorsey, Baptist minister, officiated with the bride’s daughter-in-law and son as matron of honor and best man. The couple will reside in Corning where Rose works as a machinist at the roundhouse.
The Berean Class of the Church of Christ will hold a Thursday potluck supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Brown at 7 p m with Roger Kittle presiding over the business session.
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