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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1946
Page
2
Dr C A Pride returned home to Glouster on Wednesday evening after spending three days in Columbus attending the Ohio State Dental Association meeting.
Nel sonville reports the death of Billy a 2 1/2 year old Shetland pony from a broken neck after a football game appearance with Barbara Codding of the Nel sonville High School Band. The pony was found at the base of a cliff after failing to return to its field.
William K. Matheny 83, died Thursday evening at his son Harry Matheny’s Floodwood home where he lived for 30 years. A native of Haydenville he spent his life in the Hocking coal fields as a miner. Survived by four sons Harry Earl Ivan Guy, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral by Rev W M George Sunday 2 pm at Warren funeral home Nelsonville with burial at Greenlawn.
Mrs. Frank O Mara of 783 Chestnut Street fractured her right arm and sprained ligaments in her left arm after a fall on the pavement at 606 Jackson Street home of Mrs Clarence Wemsley Wednesday. After treatment she was returned to her home.
An extremely dense London fog engulfed the York area this morning. Cars were parked along highways as visibility vanished for drivers. Early risers navigated streets to work with caution. the fog was described as the heaviest in recent seasons.
The Church of Christ in Nelsonville marks Men and Missions Sunday dubbed Our Day of Sharing. Members bring wearable clothes and shoes for distribution to war torn lands via World Church Service. Bible school at 9 30 a m. morning worship at 10 30 a m. Choir anthem and sermon Christian World Vision by Rev. L E Evans. Youth Fellowship at 6 p m. Evening service at 7 p m with sermon Behold.
Nelsonville funeral notice reports Rev. John Lloyd Evans to lead the service for Mrs. Margaret Herrold who died Wednesday evening at the Lancaster Avenue home. The service is Saturday at 2 p.m. at Warren funeral home with burial at Greenlawn.
The Thanks giving dinner meeting of the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter was enjoyed by 18 members at the Colonial. After the turkey dinner the group spent the rest of the evening at the Masonic Temple.
Michael De Bartolo, once reported missing and believed amnesic, reunites with his Quincy family via trans-Atlantic phone from Rome. He wandered into Army headquarters in Rome and asked about the war’s progress. NEA Telephoto image.
Mrs Spencer Steenrod hosted the Nelsonville Church of Christ Women’s Missionary Society gathering on W Washington St with guests including Mrs Bertha Lawson and Miss Florence Gulley. A business session selected a Women’s Day planning committee and an outside speaker was sought for December’s first Sunday observance. The program featured devotional readings by Mrs Alonzo Figgins and Miss Verna Hand, songs by Judith Betts and Robert Morris, and remarks on The Church and Its Community. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
Mrs Flossie Crawford is visiting Marion for a weekend stay as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harrold Meyers.
The Wesleyan Methodist Church at Poplar and Watkins Streets lists services by Rev. Walter W. Jeffries. Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 evangelistic service 7 p m Tuesday 3 30 p m children's service 7 p m prayer meeting.
The engagement of Miss Gloria Kathleen Bighouse to Mr Nelson Clifford Rothnar of Wapakoneta is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Bighouse of Hope Road. They will marry in Wapakoneta on November 18.
Miss Kathryn Dennison returns to Glouster as commercial teacher at the high school. She spent four and a half years in Washington D C working in the surgeon general's office for three years and teaching business correspondence to the Russian lend lease delegation. Her sister Helen Dennison teaches English to the same group.
GLOUSTER The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will host a public chicken dinner from 4 to 6 p. m. Saturday. The annual event is being resumed after being discontinued during the war.
Glouster residents host visiting relatives and military personnel. Gene Ellis Fierce, stationed at Scott Field Illinois, spends two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs Wayne E Fierce before reporting to Langley Field Virginia on November 24. Kathleen Draper, Dayton employee, visits Glouster mother Goldie Hook and Dayton granddaughter Maxine Hayden.
Marcellite Rebekah Lodge announces a Saturday gathering at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows Hall. Officers for the coming year will be nominated.
The Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club will meet in American Legion Hall Monday at 8 p m. Plans will be made for holding the annual fish fry early in December.
The Pension for the Aged group announces a meeting in the mayor's office Glouster Saturday at 2 PM. The gathering aims to discuss local pension concerns and community support initiatives.
Col Albert Price of Charleston visited his mother Mrs Susan Price and relatives in Huntington. Mrs Vaughn Adams returned from Alexandria and Washington. Parker Jackson of Sherman visited sister Mrs Charles Ward. D H Lee and niece Carolyn Deem visited Parkersburg relatives. Donald Price accompanied others to Ashland to visit Mrs C W Wallace. E C Harmon sold Lower Portland farm and plans move to Cottageville. Bryce Taylor of Ravenswood spent weekend with Ocran Dailey.
Harney Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota rises to 7242 feet and is noted as the highest point in the United States between the Atlantic coast and the Rocky Mountains.
Glouster churches announce a full Sunday schedule. Bible School 9 a.m. Church services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Look Up Sunday aims to fill seats and add 20 members, with YPSCE and youth groups meeting throughout the day. Other churches list morning sermons, youth fellowships, and midweek prayers.
Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Davis of Toledo spent a few days in Trimble at the home of Mrs. Lydia Dew who has been ill. Davis formerly taught in Trimble Township schools and later served as superintendent before moving to Toledo to teach there.
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