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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1947

Page

2

Car Hits Guard Rail After Lights Fail On Route 56

Richard Bobo 20 of County Commissioner Ray Bobo escapes unharmed when his car blacks out, skids off a guard rail near White's Mill Bridge on Route 56, rolls down the Embankment toward the river as the Hocking River runs low. Two Corning men in a separate Route 216 crash near Murray City were injured. driver Marion Lewis Mace 22 was fined for driving on the left side. No injuries reported in a Meigs County three truck accident on Route 7 near Tupper Plains involving multiple drivers. fines issued for unsafe operation.

Bobo White’s Mill Bridge Athens Corning Murray City Hocking County Sheltering Arms Hospital Edward Banevich Jack Woods Marion Lewis Mace Floyd Stiff Meigs County Tupper Plains Ercules Rayburn Gallipolis Jack K. Knight Pt. Pleasant W.va Pierson Ulmer Montoursville Ulmer Justice of the Peace Carl Parker Franz Woodworth John Coffman Glouster

Rites Set For Coolville War Hero Boggs Jr

Funeral services are planned for SSgt. R. Carson Boggs Jr who died December 13 1944 in the Battle of the Bulge. Services Thursday at 2 p.m. at Coolville Methodist Church with military rites at Coolville Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Julianne a daughter Donna Grace and his parents Mr and Mrs Carson Boggs Sr plus brothers and sisters Marilyn Leland Basil Glennis Lowell and Beulah.

Coolville R. Carson Boggs, Jr Battle of the Bulge Belgium Coolville Methodist Church David Dean American Legion Boggs Camp Buttner N. C Camp Pickett Co. I 78Th Lightning Division 309Th Infantry Carson Boggs Julianne Donna Grace Marilyn Leland Basil Glennis Lowell Beulah

Athens Firemen Repair Toys for Needy Children this Christmas

Athens firemen will repair old toys again this year as gifts to needy children at Christmas. Chief C. A. Parker said last year the department helped 54 families and assisted at the Children's Home. He urged residents to bring repairable toys to the fire department during the day.

Athens C. A. Parker

Mayor fines two in drunkenness cases

Two men pled guilty in the mayor's court on Monday to intoxication charges. Milo Bean 65 of 20 Wolfe St. and Frank Howell 32 of Athens Route 1 were each fined five dollars and court costs.

Milo Bean Wolfe St Frank Howell Athens

Filing Date Extended For Federal Positions

The U S Civil Service examiners announce a extended filing period for six Federal Housing Administration examinations. Posts include construction examiner valuator underwriting aide valuation aide mortgage credit examiner and construction aide with salaries from 2394 to 2644.80 dollars. W H Oldfield civil service secretary can supply applications.

Federal Housing Administration U. S Civil Service Examiners W. H. Oldfield Civil Service

Breakdown of Delinquent Taxes by Townships Revealed

Assistant Prosecutor Harold J. Rose announced a 1947 summary showing $30 842.22 in delinquent real estate taxes collected so far this year, with totals by township and municipality, including Athens City and surrounding areas, and noting 16 foreclosures pending that could affect 1947 collections.

Rose Harold J. Rose Board of County Commissioners Carthage Waterloo Township Athens City Athens Nelsonville Glouster Ames Alexander Bern Canaan Dover Lee Lodi Rome Trimble Troy Waterloo York

Final Board of Review Meeting Slated Tuesday

The Final Board of Review of the year will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Boy Scout rooms of the First Methodist Church. Scouts approved at the meeting will receive awards at the annual scout banquet on December 4 in Chauncey.

First Methodist Church Roy L. Dupler Advancement Committee Chauncey Dupler

Weather notes and river level updates from Monday

Official temperature reached 37 degrees at 9 30 a m matching Sundays high and two degrees above last night’s low of 35. The Hocking River stage stood at 4.02 feet. The Mississippi river system area is described as the greatest fertile plain on earth.

C. N. France Hocking River

Sand Ridge Men Held for Truck Loss

Two Sand Ridge half-brothers Delmar Kisor age 27 and Lonnie Phelps age 19 are in custody after a Saturday night truck theft in Athens. State Patrol says the truck was recovered from a ditch on Route 33 north of Athens and the men were apprehended at the scene. Roy Straw of French Nursery Clyde, owners of the truck, signed the affidavit.

Sand Ridge Athens Route Delmar Kisor Lonnie Phelps Roy Straw Clyde Canaanville

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs William Smith Athens a son and Mr and Mrs James Leach Glouster a son. Admissions include Mrs Maxine Boudinot Millfield major surgery and Charles Shields Chauncey major surgery. Other patients: Mrs Iva Bean Athens medical, Albert Buckley Mineral medical, Mrs Charles Price and son Jacksonville, Mrs John Brookhart and daughter Athens, Mrs Ivan Brown and son Athens, Mrs Charles Linscott and son The Plains, Mrs Glenn Downey and son, Mrs Mamie Risley Athens, Vashti Nichols Glouster, Mrs Anna Whalen Pt Pleasant WV, Mrs Juanita Saxton Dexter.

William Smith Athens James Leach Glouster Maxine Boudinot Millfield Charles Shields Chauncey Iva Bean Albert Buckley Mineral Charles Price Jacksonville John Brookhart Ivan Brown Ath Ens Charles Linscott

Marshfield Masons Elect New Officers

Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM in NEW MARSHFIELD announced officers for next year: Shelby L. Collins as worshipful master Julius O. Cottle senior warden Emory W. Allen Jr junior warden John C. Herron treasurer Joseph Barron secretary Dwight Scott senior deacon James K. Mace junior deacon Melvin W. Thompson senior steward Clyde R. Barron junior steward Harry E. Hawk chaplain James Gilham ryler. Trustees elected were Rolland L. Dinsmoor three years Walter H. Hawk two years Roy C. Gilham one year.

Shelby L. Collins Julius O. Cottle Emory W. Allen, Jr John C. Herron Joseph Barron Dwight Scott James K. Mace Melvin W. Thompson Clyde R. Barron Harry E. Hawk James Gilham Ryler Rolland L. Dinsmoor Walter H. Hawk Roy C. Gilham

WSCS Installs New Officers for Trimble Church Program

Mrs. Mildred Lantz presided over the Trimble Methodist WSCS meeting with Rev. H H Lafferty in charge. Missionary chairman Mrs. Fern Johnson presented the closing chapters of Portrait of a Pilgrim and plans were made to send books to Paine College Augusta Ga. New member candidate Mrs Opal Kennard was named as the society prepared for a Christmas party at Ella Morrison s home.

Glouster Fern Johnson WSCS Trimble Methodist Church Mildred Lantz Sadie Morrison Helen Willeke Paine College Augusta Opal Kennard H. H. Lafferty Lafferty Esta Haskins Anna Mohring Elma Leadinghouse Grace Sayre Armol Rainey Tensie Wolfe Merle Danforah Dennie Farr Addington Ella Morrison

Ensign Shaner Returns From Guam for 30 Day Leave

Ensign Lowell R. Shaner of the Naval Air Corps is home on 30 day leave with his parents in East Branch after 15 months of duty on Guam. He will report to the naval base at San Diego on December 16.

Glouster Ens Lowell R. Shaner Naval Air Corps Elmer Shaner East Branch Guam Naval Base San Diego Calif

Carnival Planned by J T Finance Committee

The J T Finance Committee plans a school carnival in the J T Auditorium on December 3. It will feature candy and soft drink booths a white elephant auction a musical program and other entertainment.

Glouster J.-T. Finance Committee J.-T

Mrs Glenna Reese Hosts Past Chiefs Club Meeting

Mrs Glenna Reese hosted the Past Chiefs Club Friday with Mrs Edna Embrey presiding Readings were given by attendees and the mystery prize went to Edna Embrey Prizes were awarded to Nell Lawson and Grace Zimmer The next meeting will feature the annual Christmas dinner at Mrs Harry Vaughn house

Mothers Meet In Jacksonville

GLOUSTER The Jacksonville Mothers Club met at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Roebuck. A Hymn of Thanksgiving was presented by Mrs. Florence Hoisington and readings by Mrs. Gladys Kempton and Mrs. Virginia Ginnan. Refreshments were served to Mrs. Garnet Wicks and the listed members. The December meeting will be with Mrs. Captolia Roberts.

Glouster Jacksonville Elizabeth Roebuck Florence Hoisington Gladys Kempton Virginia Ginnan Garnet Wicks Lena Maxwell Leona Orme Lucile Williams Pearl Miller Captalin Roberts Bonnie Oskey Frances Sayre Orel Kearns Compton Grace Ann Kempton Captolia Roberts

Hall Couple Spends Weekend in Morgantown Visit

Mr and Mrs Albert Hall drove Friday to Morgantown West Virginia to stay with Mr and Mrs Harry Hall the former s parents over the weekend and returned home Sunday.

Glouster Albert Hall Morgantown W. Va Harry Hall

NORITO Promises Fast Relief For Rheumatic Pain

Thousands of sufferers of rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis celebrate NORITO a quick acting formula that relieves muscular aches. The ad guarantees relief within three doses or money back and urges readers to buy from their druggist today.

Norito

W T McColly Dies at 82 in Glouster

W T McColly aged 82 died at the home of his son in law and daughter Delbert Bodkin and wife Clara in Glouster at 9 15 p m Saturday after months of illness He leaves a daughter Rachel of Glouster and Herbert of Springfield and a step daughter Angelina Wallace of Graham Chapel Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p m in First Baptist Church Albany with burial in Hanning Cemetery Albany Route 1

Glouster W. T. McColly Delbert Bodkin Earl St Clara Rachel Herbert Springfield Angelina Wallace Graham Chapel First Baptist Church Albany Hanning Cemetery

Glouster J-T Boosters Meet for 7:30 Tonight

The J-T Athletic Boosters Club will hold a meeting at Glouster High School tonight at 7 30 p m Officers will be elected during the session.

Glouster J-T

Rebekah Degree Given Five Candidates in Jacksonville

Nineveh Rebekah Lodge conferred the Rebekah degree on five candidates at Odd Fellows Hall in Jacksonville Tuesday. Refreshments were served. The next meeting set for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. will complete arrangements for the Thanksgiving dinner and nominate officers for the coming year.

Glouster Odd Fellows Hall Jacksonville Nineveh Rebekah Lodge

Fund Captains Name Helpers In Glouster Hospital Drive

Precinct captains in Glouster name workers to canvass for hospital fund contributions. C E Turner assigns Mrs Marie Hambel Mrs Billa Dew and Miss Lalla Danford to cover his town portion. Josephine Hedfelt lists six workers including Mrs John Morris and Miss Kate Crawford on her team. Rev Eugene Brown leads a committee of solicitors: Mrs M M Bryson Mrs George H Campbell Mrs Robert Gamwell and Mrs Enlow Grubbs. Each captain plans the canvass with their committee members.

C. E. Turner Marie Hambel Billa Dew Lalla Danford Josephine Hedfelt John Morris Thomas Morris Mattie Morris Kate Crawford Linda Beshara Agnes Clark Eugene Brown M. M. Bryson George H. Campbell Robert Gamwell

Guests Entertained in Dayton by Mrs Cairellis

Mrs Frank Cairellis entertained weekend guests from Dayton including Mr and Mrs Jack Edwards Eileen Cairelli Paul Dale and Frank Cairelli. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Alex Poches and their son Ronnie from the local area.

Glouster Frank Cairelli Jack Edwards Eileen Cairelli Paul Dale Dayton Alex Poches Ronnie

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Richard Bobo Ray Bobo Catwas Church of Christ Christ Stimson Athens, O Coonskin Conservation Club Amesville Ohio Conservation Department of Ohio The Secur Ity Bank Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Common Pleas Court Board of Review Marshfield Masons New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F&am Glouster News Ensign Shaner Island of Fawcett Chesterhill Glenna Reese W.T. McColly Rebekah Tosha Medical Service Department Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association E. Broad St Columbus, Ohio Dresser Night Stand Simmons Springs Simmons Innerspring Mattresses Amor Mill St Athens County Savings & Loan CO Masonic Temple H. G. Householder Delkar Eves Chesterhill, O
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