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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1946
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Wayne E Fierce announce the birth of a daughter on October 31 naming her Doris Marie. Columbus visitors Evan Morgan and son Evan Jr spent Friday in the city. the Morgans hunted rabbits before returning to Columbus.
Six council members met Friday with reports filed for October. A midnight ban on juke boxes and prohibition of Sunday afternoon play were approved. Five applications for a police post were noted but salary ordinance is needed before hiring for 90 days. A cab license request by Harold Eblen was deferred. Foster Lewis’s license was revoked.
Effie Virginia Starcher, 60, died at her son in law and daughter James and Mrs. Collins Trimble Route 1 on Friday at 4 30 pm after months of illness. Born in Spencer West Virginia, she was the daughter of Lemuel and his wife. Survived by three daughters Margaret Starcher Cleveland, Mrs Rufus Wright Hollister, and Mrs James Collins Trimble Route 1. three sons Ernest Marietta Kenneth Billburn West Virginia and Wilbert Woodville Ohio. 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral at John S Blower Funeral Home Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev John Carr. Burial in Hilltop Cemetery Millfield.
Mr and Mrs George W Shaner announce the marriage of daughter Mary Ellen to Robert McCormick son of Earl Sherman McCormick Norfolk Va The Rev W J Ranshaw presided at a 7 p m ceremony at his home The bride from Nelsonville schools class of 42 will reside in Columbus where the groom works for Westinghouse Electric Co.
Mr and Mrs William McClelland Locust Sr announce the birth of a son weighing eight pounds born November 7 The baby has been named Gary Phillip Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank McClelland Town street and Mr and Mrs H K Woodruff Chesapeake Ohio
The Shelton Missionary Society of the Church of Christ met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Fern Johnson presiding. Devotions led by Ocie Sharp themed Making Gods New World Through Courage, and discussions covered church work for better race relations at Stuyvestant Heights, Broad Street Columbus, and Los Angeles. Visitors from Chauncey joined. Christmas gathering set for December 11 at Mrs. James McClellan’s home.
Holy Cross Parish women will host a public Thanksgiving dinner and supper in the church hall in Glouster on Thursday November 28. Dinner starts at noon with afternoon games and beverages, followed by an evening supper. The event resumes a wartime pause.
Pvt Dayne Witham, son of Dr and Mrs W D Witham, arrived home from Paris Island South Carolina and will report back after a 10 day furlough. He enlisted in the Marine Corps last August and has completed boot training.
GLOUSTER The Garden Club met at Mrs. A. C. McCance's Broad St. home with Mrs. Alfred Howard in charge. Members learned about a Cincinnati convention with 355 clubs, 1,000 people, and pre winter yard duties. The club voted prizes for best holiday decorations and will not meet in December. A McCann Post American Legion meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Mrs. Gladys Viney and her grandson Linwood Henderson spent Saturday to Thursday in Detroit as guests of Mrs. Viney’s son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. James Williams and Mrs. Viney’s son Andrew. Mrs. Williams accompanied Mrs. Viney home to spend a week.
Mrs. Leighton Aumiller of Colum bus was guest Friday of her parents Mr and Mrs Will Burnell. Miss Iva Hanning of Columbus was guest Friday of Mrs E E Bell.
Nelsonville High elected band officers for the coming year. Clarence Woody was named president and Jane Hickman vice president. Billie Ann Bartoe became vice president and social chairman. Marianne Ruble is secretary-treasurer. Librarians are Mary Lou McKiddle Libby Riley Lois Jonas. Publicity goes to Rita Powell.
Mrs. Sadie Steenrod fractured her left wrist in a fall at her Nelsonville residence on Thursday.
A large portion of professional marriage matchmakers in the United States serve primarily the Orthodox Jewish community, focusing on matches within that sect.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barrett of Hartford Conn announce the birth of a daughter on November 14. The baby weighed six pounds seven ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Elza Chalfant of Trimble and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Barrett of Jacksonville.
Herman Kempton of Jacksonville announces the marriage of daughter Juanita Kempton to Mr. Guy Dehman of Chauncey son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Dehman Chauncey. The ceremony was set for November 9 at 2 pm at the home of Rev Charles Caffrey The Plains.
The Past Noble Grands Club met with Mrs. R C Galloway in Glouster on Thursday evening with Mrs. Madge Harry in charge. A sick card for Mrs. Clara Morris in Mt. Carmel Hospital was signed. Birthday handkerchiefs honored Mrs. Galloway and Mrs. Marie Dodson. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Irene Morris and Mrs. Dodson. Mrs. Dodson and Mrs. Jones to host Christmas meeting. lunch served by Mrs. Galloway and Mrs. Maxine Halbert to members and three visitors. Also note Junior Progressive Study Club to meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Ray Leake's Main St home.
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