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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1947

Page

8

Amesville Students Enter 1947 Prince of Peace Contest

Seven Ames Bern High School students entered the 1947 Prince of Peace Declaration Contest led by Mrs. Julia Starling. Six were in the preliminary at the school Thursday. the first four qualified for local finals. Clifton Linscott, sidelined by a throat condition, eyed Sunday finals at the Methodist Church. A Nov. 4 Grange meeting elected 1948 officers with Master-elect Rollo Leoffler to lead the subordinate staff.

Amesville Ames-Bern Julia Starling James Justice Jeraldine Hamilton Jessie Tucker Ardeth Quinn Herriot Antle Delores Quinn Clifton Linscott Methodist Church Rollo Leoffler

Letart Falls Bride, Letart Falls Family News

Miss Myra Evelyn Sheets and Charles Albert Turner exchanged vows at St. Pauls Evangelical Church Covington Kentucky in October. A second ceremony united Miss Ramona Lee Allen and George William Yonker at the Letart Falls home with a reception and trip follows. Nearby community notices list gatherings, visits, and local club activities through early November.

Local Social Notes From McArthur and Nearby Areas

Mr and Mrs Sherman Nichols hosted guests in McArthur on October 19. Neighbors noted visits among Zimmermans and Hoaglands, while the Lancaster fair drew Sue Christian and Ed Ward parties. The community sees moves, visits, and a Clinton Circle quilting gathering with a long list of attendees.

McArthur Ethel Lightfoot Dorothy Hudson Columbus Harry Fasterling Robert Salts Selva McGhee Garvin Salts Pearl Potts Mansfield Chillicothe Henry Magee Mary Morrow Clinton Circle Ruth Morrow Mary Murdock Dena Salts Cora Winters Escailine Sandra Whortman Emma Lou Morrow Genoa Roof

Injured at Hoy Furniture Factory in Gallipolis

Lloyd Rankin suffered a partially amputated finger at work at Hoy Furniture Factory in Gallipolis. Funeral services for Regina Basenback, found strangled in a Huntington lumberyard, were held at Good Hope Chapel with burial in Good Hope Cemetery. Other visitors and family updates from Crown City and surrounding areas are noted.

Crown City Lloyd Rankin Hoy Furniture Gallipolis Hollis Woodyard Stanley Watts South Dakota Glenn Soles David Bidwell Lettie Halley Maude Halley William Watts Methodist Charles Henderson Ashland Frank Harding Harding Regina Basenback Huntington Good Hope Chapel Good Hope Rolland Rose Lithopolis Ohio Ray Rose Columbus Herbert McCown Bladen Willie Rose Paul Stevers Dunbar W. Va L. A. Stevers Norman Bills Sanford Bills Rankin Ij Mupps Kathryn

Local Social Roundup from Belpre and Nearby

Numerous visits and guests linked by regional ties appear in this week’s society notes. Families from Belpre Pomeroy New Haven Parkersburg and St Louis host and travel, with doctoring hospital news and Legion Auxiliary events interwoven among names like Mason Jividen Kaufman Roush and Gibbs.

Born to Radekin with 12 pound son on October 11

A 12 pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Radekin on Oct 11 and taken to Athens Monday with a broken arm set in a cast. Nearby notes mention family visits and long trips among residents including Mrs. Edith Wallace Holley and Janet Wray at Glenwood West Virginia.

Point Rock G. A. Radekin Athens William Wray Edith Wallace Holley Fred Wallace Wrays Janet Wray Glenwood W. Va Charles Roberts Robert Molden Harrisonville Fair

Halloween Party At Bashan Methodist Sunday School

The Methodist Sunday School and Ladies Aid Society hosted a Halloween party Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lee with refreshments served. Various visitors arrived from Columbus Dayton Ky and other towns to spend time with local families. Regulars and guests noted include the Griffs, Ballards, Bailey and Slater families, and others visiting area residents.

Ralph Ballard Robert White Flatwood Ronny White Ed Bailey Syracuse Allen Bailey Ladies Aid Society of Bashan Methodist Church Eva Bailey Marion Slater Clifford Slaater Newark Mililard Adams Floyd Adams Zanesville Charles Ruieter Richard and Rodney Pomeroy Howard Seidenable Terry Pine Grove J. C. McKay Arthur Morarity Connie Kay Larry Cora McKay

Perry County Court Notes New Lexington Trials and Filings

Perry County notes show the Fifth District Court of Appeals meeting in New Lexington for two cases. Other items include a $400 cognovit suit against W Walter R Crispin, real estate sales ordered, probate filings, a divorce and custody ruling, and several land and right of way transfers. Public sales set for 10 a.m. November 13 in Roseville.

New Lexington Fifth District Court of Appeals Perry County Court Room Carrie E. Brown Harry Park Oscar Durst Industrial Commission of Ohio Robert Putnam Millersburg C. W. Montgomery Newark Charles McClintock Canton First National Bank of Newark W. Walter R. Crispin Joseph L. Meenan Hazel Stoneburner Rose Stoneburner Reed Stoneburner Roseville Dora McGonagle John R. McGonagle Ward Junction City W. A. Metzger E. D. Griggs R. L. Householder John Gardner Pearl Gardner New Lexington Rfc W. A. White, Jr Emma Troup Laurence L. Moore William A. Allen Alice Moness Franklin County Lilian Bletzoff Ralph Bletzoff Lillian Buckus Court of Common Pleas Belma Reed Clarence Reed Vern Coakley Rend Mar Coal Co Athens County John P. Kelso Joe Hinebaugh Washington Justice of Peace Leonard Elman Robert Deprill Alliance Davis Warren G. Foose Bernadette M. Hillis Maurice Donovan Jack and Bernice Turnbull John Turnbull Shawnee George M. Jones Co National Gas and Oil Corp Bearfield Jess J Mary Ketcham Bearfield Township George Jones John C. Holland Kanawha and Michigan Railway Co Monroe Township C. P. Robinson

Kit and Kin Club Guests Attend at Myrtle Wallace Home

The Kit and Kin Club was entertained at Myrtle Wallace's home Tuesday. Prizes were won by Ann Kemper Twillia Donley Wanda Martin. Other attendees included Dora Webb Ruth Bell Mary Morgan Edna Rollins Alice Angle Hellen Sayre Josie Stobbs Verna Webb Larry Donley and Delsia Botzer of Columbus. William J. Davis defeated rivals for mayor over Charles Sherrard and William Eberts.

NEW Straitsvile Kit and Kin Club Myrtle Wallace Ann Kemper Twillia Donley Wanda Martin Dora Webb Ruth Bell Mary Morgan Edna Rollins Alice Angle Hellen Sayre Josie Stobbs Verna Webb Larry Donley Delsia Botzer Columbus William J. Davis Charles Sherrard William Eberts Floyd Campbel Michael and Francis Colorado Springs Colo Charles Donley Margaret Ross Toledo Walter Ross Homer Campbel Dayton Smoke Little Lenard White Myrna Wallace Athens Jean

Weekend visitors and local notices from Mineral area

Weekend visitors in Mineral included Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Ely. Various residents traveled for visits and illnesses, with social events, funerals, and a 90 year old former Mineral resident Christopher Woods noted.

Laurel Run notes birthday gatherings and village visits

A social page item describes Mrs. Hattie Bumgardner's birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Patton with about 55 friends. The afternoon program featured Mrs. Charles Patton and Rev. Carol Chesser. Additional items mention visits by Mrs. Lawrence Wolfe and daughter Ladonna, and various local family gatherings and travel among residents including Norris, Findley, Sparks, and Todd families.

Laurel Run Clarence Patton Hattie Bumgardner Frank Russell Akron Charles Patton Carol Chesser

Halloween Party at Apple Grove Draws Masked Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sayre hosted a Saturday Halloween party with thirty one attendees nearly all masked. A potluck dinner followed. Weekend and Sunday visits included Mr. and Mrs. Henderson of Henderson West Virginia and others from nearby towns. WSCS met at the church with nominating committee duties and the Youth Fellowship gathered at the Methodist Church with Rev. William Coyle delivering services.

Apple Grove Charles Sayre J. S. Henderson Henderson W. Va E. C. Shank Howard Carpenter Ripley Roy White Point Pleasant Gallipolis Ernest Sleeth Elkins John Donley Akron Carroll Norris Pomeroy Earl Robinson Jack Sargent Herb Shields East Letart Letart Falls Okey Sayre Columbus Herb Sayre WSCS Estella Clark Dollie Wolfe William Coyle Earl Shank

Weekends and Weddings Fill Oct In Pemberville Area

Kyger and Ward families spent a weekend in Pemberville on Oct 25. Elizabeth Lewis and Edward Grabenstetter wed at St. Aloysius Bowling Green. Various local residents, including Ball, Tipton, Werner, Durst, Bradbury, and Sisson families, shared visits and weekend activities. School closed Oct 31 for teachers meeting in Athens.

Kyger Chester Ward Paul Pemberville Elizabeth Lewis Edward F. Grabenstetter St. Aloysius Church Bowling Green John Ball Donnie Lee Christiansburg Zola Ball Charley Tipton G. G. Werner Middleport Werner Annariae Durst Chicago Cash Durst Billie Charles C. Bradbury Parkersburg George Thomas Washington, D. C Faye Thomas Jason Luella Bradburn Athens Leo Gilmore Hobson Nate McCumber Wayne Sisson May Rupe Leo Mina Amos Henry Hood Ridge Dale Sisson Hillman Virginia Harding Mary B. Rupe

Local Social Roundup From Licking County

A group of friends and relatives from Licking County visited Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Jones. Attendees included Claude Elder Alexandria Roy Beeson Pataskala and Perry Poff Etna. The afternoon featured a sight-seeing trip along the Ohio River and a Halloween party at Tuppers Plains skating rink. An old-fashioned belting honored Mr. and Mrs. Russell Spencer at Mrs. Freda Miller’s home. Philip Weber and Mrs. Alice Dodds on spent Sunday with Curtis Wolfe’s family. Floyd Ridenour visited Mr. Stanley at Holzer Hospital. Shirley Summerfield and Anna Jean Rose stayed with Nora Wolfe. Bob Dean visited his mother Mrs. Norma Dean. The Comrade Class met at Fred Rice’s home with 15 members present. Goldia Wolfe.

Chester Licking County C. N. Jones Claude Elder Alexandria Roy Beeson Pataskala Perry Poff Etna Elder Jones Ohio River Tuppers Plains Russell Spencer Freda Miller Philip Weber Alice Dodson Curtis Wolfe Floyd Ridenour Stanley Holzer Hospital Shirley Summerfield Anna Jean Rose Nora Wolfe Bob Dean Norma Dean Fred Rice Goldia Wolfe

Harrisonville Masonic Lodge Elects Officers and Awards Medals

Masonic Lodge No 411 met Saturday night November 1 naming Worshipful Master Wayne Wingett and other officers. Fifty year medals were awarded to Mellie McClure and Andrew Dye. Local social notes follow with dinners, visits, illness, and travel involving residents of Harrisonville and surrounding areas.

Harrisonville Masonic Lodge No. 411 Wayne Wingett Fred Coleburn Vernon Greenlee Charles King Marcus Roush Farr Atkins Frank Young Tyler Joe Philips Grafton Stout Mellie McClure Andrew Dye B. E. Carl Helen Chapman Barbara Harold Pickering Jackson Virgil Atkins Eugene Atkins Marietta Parkerspurg Robert Clark Clarice Waggoner Clair Miss Waggoner California Clair Waggoner Jacquelin Waggoner H. G. Waggoner David Reese Bremen Hiel French Mae Ball Sheltering Arms Hospital Elsie Waggoner Atkins

Hartford Halloween Club Notes Highlight Local Visits

The Victory 4-H Club held a Halloween party at Mrs. Mary Aumiller's home with guests listed by name. A PTA radio show at Hartford School was sponsored for November 6. Community members hosted parties, attended banquets, and discussed civic topics at Bend Chamber of Commerce and Fairview School events. Notable attendees include Mary Aumiller, Betty Gibbs, Jack Stewart, David Kahn, and A. Keith McClung.

Hartford Victory 4-H Mary Aumiller Betty Phylis Smith Betty Jane Gibbs Florence Gibbs Janice Turley Mary Stewart Marl Dean Carol Knight Lester Dallis Gibbs Ralph Hudson Keith McClung Junior McFarland Douglas Sammy Wayne Chapman Jack Stewart Jimmie Sally Proffitt Teddy Miller Lee Jimmie Duncan Sammy Chapman Donald Smith Herbert Sayre Tommy Johnson Gerald Arnold Elizabeth Suzanne Near Pomeroy Wilbur Stewart Mary Jackie Mason Wade Foster Francis Foster Hazel Carnihan Racine W. S. Fiber Point Pleasant United States Chamber of Commerce Florence McClung Elmer Roach Betty Ann Peggy Lorna June Nettie Rice Fairview Virginia Carleton

Laurelville Farm Youth Council hosts Halloween party

Laurelville Farm Youth Council held a Halloween party October 29 at the Laurelville Lodge Hall with 23 members and 10 guests. Francis Harmon led the event with games and prizes won by Norma Smith, Earsel Young, Wanda Stevens, Tommy Hartsaugh, and Mrs. Glenn McDaniels. Glenn McDaniels won for telling the biggest lie. Andy Andrews attended as founder. Refreshments were served led by Mrs. Ruby Congreve. hall decor featured Halloween themes.

Laurelville Laurelville Farm Youth Council Laurelville Lodge Francis Harmon Norma Smith Earsel Young Wanda Stevens Tommy Hartsaugh Glenn McDaniels Laurelville Farm Bureau Andy Andrews Ruby Congreve John Demnit Chillicothe Alice Hartsaugh Les Amies Grace Dunn Celesta Hoy Hartsaugh Victor Pontious Hugh Poling Madge Young Dumm Gwendolyn Dent Carl Swackhamer Kathryn Hartsaugh Grace Beecher Lloyd Whisler Edna Dennison Miss Hoy Ladies Bridge Club Alice Morris Emma Cox Mabel Bowers Sow Amy Grottidge Frieda Lappen Grace Dumm Harry Stoneburner Harry, Jr Kay Rita Columbus Virgil Wiggins Jean Shupe John Young A. L. Straus Lillian Hoy Leaca Carrie Scheeler Wallace Lappen Newark Dow West C. T. Grottidge Celesta L. Hoy

Illness in Chillicothe Prompts Family Visits Across Regions

Relatives in Chillicothe are alerted to Mrs. Charles Wrightsell Frances Pennell illness at home. Several visitors travel from Columbus to see family members including Mike Wilson brother of Mrs. Southworth. Local events and visits occur, with multiple names across Columbus Lancaster Milwaukee and Huntington noted.

Zaleski Charles Wrightsell Frances Pennell Chillicothe Cal Southworth Columbus Lancaster A. A. Boal Benjamin Godfrey Bernard Vanderford FE. A. Vanderford Joseph Russell Herwick Creola James McKibben C. E. Atkinson Bert L. Daft Orval Burns Akron

Halloween party held by Happy Hustler Class in Racine

The Happy Hustler Class hosted a Halloween party in their apartment building with Mrs H O Curtis as hostess. Prizes were awarded to several members including Mrs Gomer Lewis and Mrs Hazel Cleland. The event featured a program led by Grace Holter and Cora Birch, plus a business session by president Hazel Cleland.

Racine Happy Hustler H. O. Curtis Gomer Lewis Hazel Cleland Mattie Circle Owen Watson Harriett Neigler Grace Holter Cora Birch Lillian Jividen Emma Jviden Havel Cleland George Simpson Lilliary Jividen Emma Jividen Grace Jividen Iva Wolfe Harriet Neigler Otis McClintock Mary Allen Charlie Foster Maxine Wingett Louise Stewart Helen Rhodes Fern Gaul Helen Johnson Grand Chapter of Eastern Stars Columbus Sarah Spencer Kelly Coe Will Jones James Jividen Hinton W.va Emma Jividen Lawrence Roush Janice Larry Athens

Tuppers Plains Visitors and Halloween Party Report

Alfred Barrett and sister Lucy with Mr. and Mrs Exline of Washington DC visited Mrs Maggie Parker. George Tomas and daughters Justine and Geraldine Leahy on way home from California visited Mrs Tomas mother Myrtle Frost in Columbus. Frank Cole Crestin Newland and family visited Athens relatives. Denard Blake home for weekend with parents. Bertha Reed returned from Long Bottom Ohio and to Point Pleasant West Virginia. Anna White and Alice Dean visited Florence Gillilan. U B Church Youth Fellowship hosted a Halloween party at George Powell home with many attendees.

Myrtle Lewis John Strauss Eva Zeisser Elizabeth Klees Katheryn Baker Pomeroy Barbara Weiss Jackie Payne J. C. Payne Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Mary Roush New Haven L. G. Fry H. P. Roush Edna Burris Pire Burris Donald Roush Point Pleasant Dan Gist Letart F. R. Carsey Donald Bumgardner Morgantown George Bumgardner St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Eileen Martine Bertha Slioka Mason Edith Fox Clifton Susie Ward Marguerite Peery Iva Capehart Thelma Capehart American Legion Auxiliary N. P. Swackhammer Detroit Frankie Gaylord Charles Frick N. Charleroi Rosa Frick Edison Baker Middleport Claude Grimm Marvin Gibbs Elyria Ohio Tuppers Plains Alfred Barrett Lucy Exline Washington D.C Maggie Parker George Tomas Justine Geraldine Leahy Columbus California Mansfield Winford Blake Bertha Reed Long Bottom W. Va Anna White Alice Dean Florence Gillilan U.B. Church George Powell Walter Shields, Jr Carrie Bahr

Family returns home with newborn in Gail E F Wallace ambulance

Mrs Ralph Post and infant Marvin Ralph arrive home from Grant Hospital Columbus in the Gail E F Wallace ambulance. Mr Post accompanies them. Lena Stallsmith returns from three week visit in Columbus Urbana Osborn with Mr and Mrs Bruce Baughman. Mr and Mrs Lee McCool bring niece Mickie Shearer for a visit with Mrs Glenna Williams.

Mickie Shearer Glenna Williams

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Amesville Social Notes Myra Evelyn Sheets Chauncey E. Sheets Charles Albert Turner W. E. Turner St. Paul's Evangelical Church Covington Philip Wiggerman Gallia Academy High Rio Grande College Ohio University Bliss College Meigs Gallia County Turner North High School Streamliner Co Ramona Lee Allen Harry M. Allen George William Yonker Robert Yonker Letart Falls Methodist Church Robert Hill Racine High School County Recorder Yonker Wahama High School Coyne School of Electronics Armed Forces Appalachan Power Co Bert Grimm Ralph McKenzie Addalon Bob Lewis Pomer Marshall Wolfe Louis Hulfbane St. Catherines Church Genoa James Hoffman M. W. Brown Tommy Danny Ruth Robert Lawrence Wolfe Paul Randolf Fred Roush Elsie L. R. Wolfe West Virginia J. L. Wolfe Starling Orr Arlene Orr C. E. Powell E. F. Spencer Ernest Adams C. D. Adams Arnold Eleanor Jack Adams Boone Adams Sandra J.O. Hunt Charleston Walter FE. Parsons Spnet P. C. Wolfe Addie Broyle H. C. Alexander Russell Quillen H. B. Powell Eastern Star Grand Homer W. Roush Betty Jean Mildred May Gordon Wolfe Eber Wolfe St. Clair Hill E. E. Ashby D. D. Roush Kenneth Vernon Howard Starling Lena Starling Robert Dishong A. S. Greenler Louise Linscott Nellie Wooley Don Antle Ceres Wanda Hines Pomona Janet Linscott Letha Dishong Harve Starling Adda Phillips Billy Lee Jago Joe Hines Shirley Fotter Mary Ann Linscott Diane Hamilton Norma Zeigler Robert Moore David Hamilton Jimmy Hines Patty Linscott Loeanna King Flora Margarete Keirns Gernelda King C. J. van Valey Clio Navy Lillian Nicholson McDougal Wscs W. C. Mingus Farm Bureau Youth Council The Plains Dow Marquis Farm Bureau Advisory Council Wyatt McDaniel Glen Potter Howard Keirns Tom Lavelle Chiopyle Ben Morrison Dorris Elma Jean James James Meseher Charley Walton William Walton Orrville Joe Walton Wadsworth William Withem Robert King Henry Wilson Ross Webber Dundas T. E. McLaughlin Howard Knapp Ellen Harvey Lauris Roy Logan Carl Shenefield Phyllis Lauren Hoffman D. V. Morris Morris Home Clyde Morris Charles Williams Wellston Arl Verigan Springfield Garnet Verigan Silby Elza W. M. Morris Mattie Morris Bashan Europe Julian Poydras Philadelphia Port Richmond Poydras New Straitsville Mineral Cincinnati Emmett Brooks Wilber Ely Melvin Brooks New Marshfield School Wilber Clendenin Vaughn Addis Barberton Nannie Addis Robert Hawk John Colerick D. T. McAfee John Taylor New Marshfield Charlotte Riley J. P. Emish Frank McDaniel Electa Arnold Carbondale Gary Schulz Avery Nell Schulz George Clark Carl French Lima Hewitts Crossing Mina D. Fry Ardilla Shuster M. G. Woods Christopher Woods Mineral Vicinity Laurel Ladonna Fred Maloney Shirley John Norris Stanley Norris Jerry Linda Kay William Sparks, Jr Nelsonville Fred Norris Sharlene Haydenville Ray Findley Grandforks N. C Archie Kinder John, Jr Deanie Harper and Sons Ronnie and Anderson Ind Friendly Neighbor Club Ted Groves Everett White Herman Bumgardner Thomas Huddy Charles Wood Gary Bill Sparks Sr Paul Terry Louwisville Wayne Todd Jeffery Scott A. J. Skiver Nora Arthur Todd Hartford Social Notes Hemlock
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