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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1947

Page

5

Social Security Aids Nelsonville Nov 12 At YMCA

The Social Security representative will visit the Nelsonville YMCA building on November 12 from 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m replacing Tuesday with Wednesday for this date due to Armistice Day. Zanesville field office manager Robert B Youmans said regular schedule resumes November 25. The outreach helps area residents file benefit claims obtain new duplicate cards and inquire about the old age and survivors insurance program.

Nelsonville YMCA Robert B. Youmans Zanesville

Nel sonville Reelects Mayor Oral Daugherty in Quiet Campaign

In Nelsonville, Mayor Oral Daugherty on the Democrat ticket wins a second two-year term with 1 055 votes to Wilbur Mender 797, a total 1 852 ballots. Daugherty sweeps six of nine precincts and carries all four wards amid light turnout and no campaign activity from the incumbent.

C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Daugherty Wilbur D Mender Mender Mount St. Mary Hospital Eugene Berry Arthur Kennedy Charles Shafer Walter Tigner Kennedy Berry Shafer Tigner Harry Evans Alonzo Figgins Evans Figgins Fourth Ward Granville Green Joe Hardy Green Hardy Earl Hilleary Phillip B. Weller John P. Kelso C. W. Monks Gerald Nelson Wesley Hawk Edward L. Murphy Eva Davis City Board of Education Dr. Murphy Veterans’ Organizations Ernest Cocky York Township Curtis Harry West Charles Wachenschwanz Ernest Katzenbach Tom Kelley Walter Hoskins James J. Barrows Lawrence Dixon Merle Simmons

Buchtel parish to host community dance Thursday night

Members of St Patrick's Parish in Buchtel sponsor a parish hall dance from 8 30 p m to midnight with round and square dancing. Music supplied by the Joyce Orchestra.

Buchtel St. Patrick’s Parish Joyce Orchestra

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Ned Jones in Logan

Nelsonville residents Charlene Wend and Ned Jones announce the birth of a daughter at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan on October 29. Grandparents are Charles Wend and John Jones, with great grandparents James Robinson of Murray City and Maggie Wend of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Mryo Ned Jones Charlene Wend Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Charles Wend John Jones James Robinson Murray City Maggie Wend R. M. Eyman Lancaster Lulu Lloyd Mead Lemon Fellowship George Potts Connie Barnhill Columbus Paul Sabo Louis Harworth Athens Joe Boras Helen Mason New Philadelphia Albert Wondrake Robert Goshorn Emmett Snyder Snyder Charles Coleman Barberton Delphine Easterling Howard and Glen New Straitsville Charles Lowery Allen and Judy Ann Mike Bartoe the Plains James Robson Peggy Robson Gerald Robson Peggy Betty Anders Anders Robson Elizabeth O'Rourke Orbiston Clarence O’rourke Berta Anders Ruth Alice Tignor Marie O'Rourke

Williams announce birth of son Joe Bob

Mr and Mrs Roland Williams of Walnut Street announce the birth of a son at their home on October 28. The baby has been named Joe Bob. Grandparents are Mrs Nina Collins of local and Mrs W O Collins of Lancaster.

Nelsonville Roland Williams Walnut St Joe Bob Nina Collins W. O. Collins Lancaster

Permit Granted for Hocking Valley Brewery in Columbus

The Hocking Valley Brewery Inc. received a permit to manufacture beer ale and stout from the Department of Liquor Control, as reported by the Associated Press from Columbus.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Brewery, Inc Department of Liquor Control Associated Press Columbus

Stores to Close on Armistice Day in Nelsonville

Nelsonville retailers will close all day Armistice Day Tuesday November 11 according to W A Robinette president of the Retail Merchants Association.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association W. A. Robinette

Pocahontas Lodge to Sponsor Benefit Party in Murray City

The Pocahontas Lodge of Murray City announces a benefit party at the K of P Hall Thursday at 8 p m. The event supports lodge activities and community efforts.

Murray City Pocahontas Lodge K. of P. Hall

Residents Move to New Home on Jefferson Street

Earl Baker and family move today to 28 Jefferson Street their recently purchased residence from Victor Oakley.

Nelsonville Earl Baker Jefferson St Victor Oakley

Community notices of birthdays and visits across Murray City

Murray City social notes record Pearl Hillyer 65th birthday dinner with family from Columbus and Baltimore. Many relatives and friends from Murray City Columbus Willoughby Cleveland Kent Nelsonville The Plains The Plains area and others visited or hosted and attended parties over the weekend.

Murray City Pearl Hillyer Arnold McLaughlin George George Wolfe Claude Acker Orris Foster Tommy Columbus Earl Acker Gene Ruth Palmer Baltimore Ohio Donald Wright James Evans Wilburt Sanborn George Archer Leonard Phillips Glouster Charles Shunkwiler Sam Costello Connie Charles Donad Shunkwiler Willoughby Anthony Costello Julia Vivian Cleveland Bob Hutchins Kent Gene Shunkwiler Detroit Peggy Shankwiler Con Hutchins Nelsonville Charles Crooks Pard Crooks

Nelsonville Auxiliary Members Attend fall conference

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post 229 Auxiliary members led by Mrs. C. J. Ailstock attended the Crooksville fall conference. The schedule included a school for instructions, a noon luncheon, and a 4 p.m. tea. Jackson, Ohio, will host the spring gathering with Durward North and several local officers slated to attend.

Nelsonville Kate Petiit Lessie Hannas Gene Berry Joe Barrows Blanche Delong Glenn Allen W. L. Cooley Elizabeth Whyte Earl Weiss Mary Steenrod Glenford Dugan Post 229 Crooksville Legion Home C. J. Ailstock Eighth District Jackson Ohio

Halloween Party At Bessmer Home Draws Prizes

Mrs. Edgar Jones and Mrs. Joe Conner entertained Wednesday at a Halloween party in Bessmer. Prizes were awarded to Ruth Mc Donald Donna Jones Mary Harvey and Lois Jones. Refreshments were served to Ruth Alice McDonald Lucille and Joe Dixon Tommy McDonald Mary Harvey Tommy Odenthal Sue and Ronnie Lanning Vesta and Donna Jones Goldie and Lois Jones Mollie McCombs Ellen and Keith Conner and David Wag ner.

Edgar Jones Joe Conner Bessmer Ruth McDonald Donna Jones Mary Harvey Lois Jones Ruth Alice McDonald Lucille Joe Dixon Tommy McDonald Tommy Odenthal Sue Ronnie Lanning Vesta Goldie Mollie McCombs Ellen Keith Conner David Wagner

Deanery Meeting Hosted by St James Unit in McConnelsville

Ten members from the local Catholic Women's Clubs attended a Sunday Deanery gathering in McConnelsville with Father William Kelly of St. An drews Church as spiritual adviser after a recollection and benediction. Sixty four diocesan members were present. St James unit served tea after. Nelsonville attendees included Mrs Jessie Baker and several others listed.

Catholic Women's Clubs McConnelsville William Kelly St. Andrew's Church St. James

Thespian Club Elects Officers at Nelsonville High

Nelsonville Thespian Club held an organization meeting on November 2 at the high school. Elected officials include President Charles Mechem, Vice President Virginia Fick, Secretary and Treasurer Lois Ann Ray, and Historian Peggy Ann Green. Plans for the coming year were discussed.

Nelsonville Thespian Club Charles Mechem Virginia Fick Lois Ann Ray Peggy Ann Green

Victory Circle Met at Fayette Street Home

Victory Circle of the Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. C. D. Shafer’s Fayette Street home with 14 members and a guest Mrs Emer Minck of Russell’s Point Ohio. Mrs. Bes sie Stephenson presided in absence of leader Mrs Parker Sniffen and devotion leader Mrs Wilbur Sheets spoke on Faith.

Victory Circle WSCS Methodist Church C. D. Shafer Fayette St Parker Sniffen Bessie Stephenson Wilbur Sheets Eva Davis India James Beard E. E. Bell

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