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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1947
Page
8
Glouster officials remind operators of amusements that a 3 percent admissions tax, effective since October, requires licensing and monthly tax returns by the tenth. Failure to report or pay incurs 1 percent interest per month. payments go to Mrs. W. A. Craft on Spring Street, who also issues licenses.
The Mason community records visits by many relatives and friends from Charleston Huntington Parkersburg and Wheeling. Notable items include a birth announcement Pamela Jean to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stewart, a fatal cerebral hemorrhage for Fannie McNeal and updates on Raymond Roush and Kenneth Roush.
Nelsonville officials report a state education board review of a school rehab plan including a new roof at the senior high, plaster repairs, auditorium redecoration, boiler room fire-proofing, and gas and electric range purchases. Estimated $8,903 bid total, with 70 percent state funding anticipated.
Murray City High School announces the Junior Class production The Groom Said No to be performed Thursday at 1 30 and 8 p m The announced cast includes Mrs Inez Cameron Marian Wolfe Patty Cameron Marilyn Dupler Virgie Cameron Wilma Shaffer Steve Cameron John Irvin Mr Will Cameron Glen Roy Sorrell Mrs Sorenson Barbara Donson Mary Alice Callister Arlene Lauriskey Clara Curtis Donna Jean Canter Lt Shirley Anderson Bettsy Wooten Willie Williams George Kozik Ed Smith Joe Stone
Homer Big ham Lancaster pleaded innocent at arraignment in Mayor Oral Daugherty's court to unsafe operation of a motor vehicle filed by city police. He was found guilty at a Monday hearing and fined 10 dollars plus costs.
Nelsonville High School held an Armistice Day assembly Monday with the call to colors by Lois Jonas and the Star Spangled Banner. Donna Jean Gabriel read scripture and led the Lord's Prayer. Max Linton received tribute to Nelsonville soldiers with Taps by Jonas. Colonel Ray Cavance spoke on military training as readings and music closed the program.
Private Galvin R. Wilson wounded in action in Germany on February 26, 1945 died from his wounds in Belgium at age 19. Services by Murray Post 420 American Legion at the Methodist Church in Murray City Friday at 2 30 p.m. Burial at Green lawn Cemetery Nelsonville. He leaves parents, six sisters, one brother, grandmother and grandfather. He was a member of the Eagles at Murray City.
Nelsonville City schools will not hold evening classes Wednesday and Thursday. An open house will occur all day Wednesday at Central and East schools and Thursday at the high school to let parents and friends visit, meet teachers, and see students at work. Special exhibits mark National Education Week ending Saturday November 15.
Nelsonville high school football squad members were given a school holiday Monday after the Athens Nelsonville game. During intermission last Friday, D W Codding commended the team for spirit and play and announced the holiday.
Nelsonville residents report weekend visits from Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kyte of Dayton to Mrs. Kyte's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor Sr. Mrs. Bessie Warehime of Columbus attends Ohio State Grange sessions as Athens County delegate. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pedigo of New Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Taylor of Powhatan Point stay with Mrs. Sylvia Pedigo. she recovers from a fall injuries at home last week.
Chauncey Elmer Showalter of Detroit spent last weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Showalter. Columbus visitors included Mr and Mrs Ray Leake and their children Lanny and Nancy. Greens Run and other locals hosted extended family including Mr and Mrs Fred Leake and Mr and Mrs Eugene Morgan with Mr and Mrs Gilbert Love. Fritz Smith joined the gathering to visit his sister Mrs Ethel Smith.
Mrs. Fred Leake of Greens Run received three letters from her cousin Fritz Holstein of Hamborn Germany. They were the first letters she has received in some time.
A brides-to-be shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Riggle and Virginia Canter will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Center 67 Converse Street Chauncey.
Chauncey Dover high school senior class elects Courtney as president Charles Border as vice president Donna Leiber as secretary and Thomas Dickerson as treasurer. Sponsors are Mrs Ruth Ann Andrien and William A Smith. The group plans a barn dance and ta yearbook titled The Chaunconian.
Mrs. Bess Sayre of Jacksonville hosted a Sunday two course dinner at the Oakey home with Chauncey family members and grandchildren in attendance. guests included Ray Leake and children Lanny and Nancy of Columbus Elmer Davis and daughters Shirley and Cheryl Harry Sayre and children Bob Sue and Larry Edward Oakey and children Lisa and Stephen.
The Naomi Class of The Plains Methodist Church will hold a white elephant auction at 7 30 PM at Mrs Nellie Lees home. Mrs Loretta Henry assists. Mrs Carrie Nida president and Mrs Cynthia McDonald secretary will run the business meeting.
Mrs Lena Leake led Greens Run Church of Christ Ladies Aid Society meeting at the Parish house last Tuesday. Mrs Angeline Furbaugh gave devotions. An election day dinner was served with community donations of food. The next meeting will host a Christmas party and gift exchange.
Lois Simpson Chauncey librarian announces Chauncey Library hours shift on Fridays from 9 to 11 am and 12 to 6 pm to 8 30 am to 4 30 pm The Thursday schedule remains noon to 4 pm.
The Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will hold a meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Elizabeth McKee Converse Street There will also be a benefit party Mrs Jessie Johnson serves as auxiliary president.
Illinois visitor Chauncey Pearl Showalter of Edwardsville is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Showalter in Chauncey. He plans to leave next Saturday for Detroit to visit his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Elmer Showalter before returning to Illinois.
Esther Class of Chauncey Methodist Church plans a 7 30 p m meeting at the home of Mrs Nelle Jordan Mill Street presided by Mrs Helen Nicholson Chauncey Ladies Aid Society will hold a church quilting at the Chauncey Methodist Church on Thursday
The Jacksonville Mothers Club will meet with Mrs. Elizabeth Roebuck Friday at 7 p.m.
Glouster area notes show Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Brown leaving for two weeks visiting Cleveland Toledo Michigan and Niagara Falls while children David and Janet stay with grandmother Mrs Edward Gears in Murray City. Other locals host or visit relatives across nearby towns and Columbus as new businesses open and families relocate.
Mrs. Leonard Viney Hocking District supervisor of the Hattie Jackson Guild Girls will sponsor a pre Thanksgiving turkey dinner at the First Baptist Church on Tuesday November 25 from 5 pm to 730 pm Dinner tickets available from Mrs Gladys Viney or committee members Mrs Mary Kirby Mrs Rachel Bland or Mrs Ora Viney
The local American Legion post in Glouster will host an Armistice Day party this evening at the Legion Hall. All legionnaires are urged to attend for a day solemn program and refreshments.
The Garden Club will gather at Mrs E H Taylor's Fairlawn Ave residence on Thursday November 20 replacing the previously announced November 13 date. The event includes a brief update and social time in the late afternoon.
James J. Stre big, AP aviation editor, won the open class newspaper award in Trans World Airlines aviation writing contest for the third straight year.
Cincinnati reports show varied egg grades from U S A large 67 percent to U S B small 63 percent with recent receipts at 54. Poultry weights fetch prices from 18 to 37 cents for fryers and roasters to 34 cents for heavy roasters. Butter and potato figures listed include 74 cent per pound butterprints and 3.10 to 4.90 per 3-4 peck potatoes.
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