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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1946
Page
2
Nelsonville report shows subscriptions to the Community Chest fund total $2,100, $400 below the $2,500 target for the year. Council chairman Ralph Cook urged continued campaigning and asked canvassers to complete assignments and report progress this week.
Mrs Hazel Verity travels from Wellston to Flint after the death of her brother Harry Walker following months of illness. He leaves a wife and three children, two sisters including Mrs Verity and Mrs Fred Brown of Columbus, and a brother in Peoria Illinois. Her nephew John Walker and sister Mrs Brown accompanied her.
John Rider and Miss Joan Rider were summoned to Cleveland by the serious condition of their father O. A. Rider after a major operation at the Cleveland Clinic. Pneumonia developed postoperatively. Mrs. Rider and Mrs. John Rider had been in Cleveland since last Thursday. No further word was received this morning.
Mr and Mrs George Jewett learn their grandson Pvt Paul Hayes is ill in Yokohama Japan. New staff include Mr and Mrs Waldo Terrell at New Straitsville High School. Christmas Indoor Carnival planned by American Legion. Various local residents visit relatives and attend events including The Joy Bell Singer Wilbur Fish concert at the Methodist Church. Pvt Robert Angle home on furlough Belvoir Va. Multiple local guests and visitors noted across towns including Logan Columbus and Somerset.
Euchre Club host Frances Wallace reports high score Maxine Boudinot second place Clara Theisen and Grace Garrison wins a prize. Jean Tinkham welcomes daughter Marla Jean at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Local visits include H O McDaniel in Athens to see ill Carrie Kelley and Arnold Williams. Various residents receive news of travels, homecomings, and family updates.
A special meeting of the Buchtel Band Boosters Club will be held at the school gym on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The gathering aims to discuss support for the band program and upcoming events.
Oak Grove church young people hosted a bridal shower at the Hartman home with many relatives and friends in attendance and gifts sent by others. Fidelis Circle of the Presbyterian Church scheduled a meeting in social rooms with hostesses and devotion. WSCS Circle No 5 plans to attend church services and meet at Mrs Stage's home afterward.
Murray City notes include Lizzy Rasp and daughter Anna from Jacksonville visiting in town. Athens couple Mr and Mrs George Rasp spent Sunday with Mary Thomas. Michigan resident Marie Palmer called home due to illness of her mother Anna Bell Thomas. Anna McNabb returned after visiting her Newark sister. The Dunn family funeral in Newark for two year old David Dunn is cited with Elroy Short Blanche Brooker and Norma Robson returning home. Charles Hise came back from Columbus. Cap t aIin Harper and Ambrose Merry from Zanesville visited Blanche Brooker. Howard Craft and Elroy Short were Nelsonville business visitors. Charles Dugan returned to Chillicothe after visiting Mary Thomas. Grace Thomas returned home after visiting Columbus couples.
Porter and Love families spent a Sunday in Columbus while McCall, McLeish, Ferguson, Rolsen and Phillips families visited relatives. Mrs. Topping hosted gatherings at Martinsburg and Campaign Church with guests from Columbus and Bidwell attending. Ruth Ann Love and Jimmie Topping were among the children visiting.
Mr. and Mrs. Pearl H. Swain and family returned from Akron visiting Mrs. Swain's mother Mrs. Cora Cusack and relatives. November Garden Club meeting held at Reedsville School with readings by Mrs. Dorothy Riebel Mrs. Bess Larkins and Mrs. Lillian Pickens. Plans set for Christmas party December 12 at Laura Ruth's home. WSCS hosted by Mrs. Leslie Ruth with potluck and bazaar prep. Birth announced of a daughter to Capt. and Mrs. Lewis Arnold in Washington DC. Mrs. G W Murphy of Parkersburg visited with daughter Mrs. Edward Chevalier. Laura Ruth and aunt Priscilla Chevalier visited Nellie Young.
The Glouster Athletic Boosters set a Dec 12 banquet at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Guest speaker will be Kermit Blosser of Ohio University. Bandboosters will serve. football squad and public invited. program of entertainment planned.
Mose Matheny 68 died unexpectedly Monday at the home of his son Charles Matheny in Chauncey after a period of heart trouble. Survived by wife Minnie of Chauncey, another son Ralph, daughters Blanche Giffin and Edna Long of Columbus, brothers Don of Chauncey and Mick of Nelsonville, and sister Lottie Jewett of New Straitsville.
Nelsonville VFW Post 3467 announces a fish fry for veterans and families this Thursday with a 7:30 p.m. meeting beforehand. The event invites all VFW members and their relatives to attend after the regular meeting.
Nelsonville The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church will hold its November meeting Thursday at 2 p m with Mrs Roy Snackenberg Mrs John Wood will lead the devotional service The Rev John Lloyd Evans minister will be the speaker The annual offering will be received at this time.
Valley Lodge No 169 of the Knights of Pythias will confer the rank of esquire on four candidates Wednesday night. Raymond Patton heads the knight rank degree team and asks all team members to attend practice after the lodge session.
The Business Girls Class of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Paul Williams Fort St Potluck will be served during the evening.
The newly organized drum corps will practice tonight at 7 30 p m at the American Legion building.
WSCS group of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville Circle No 4, led by Mrs Jack Pritchard, will meet at Miss Treva Shaws Scott Street home Thursday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Arthur Newton will review three chapters of the study book.
Faye's Beauty Shop at 36 E Columbus St Nelsonville has been sold to Jane Sheffield and will reopen as Janes Beauty Shop.
Choir practice at First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville will be held tonight at 7 30 p m instead of Thursday evening as previously announced.
The Band Boosters Club will meet tonight in the high school Band room, announced by club president S. S. Steenrod.
Mrs. W. Bailey requests all mothers of band members and football squad to meet at the school building Wednesday at 7 30 p m to plan the football banquet scheduled for December 12.
Chester Palmer died at his farm home near Dayton on Friday. Relatives here note he and Nettie Harper moved from this community to Dayton about 30 years ago. Palmer operated the Palmer Store in the former Gamwell Brothers building for several years. Attending the funeral were Mr and Mrs Everett Eddy, Mrs Bess Carry from this community and Mr and Mrs Clyde Harper of Kent.
Glouster-Chairman C F Guinther reports ticket sales for Friday night’s football game at Glouster Stadium are moving but require greater effort to reach 1500. Coach Neil Roberts says the semi pro team is shaping up for a strong showing. Citizens are urged to buy at local stores in Trimble Township.
Glouster loses two pioneer residents as Mr and Mrs Sam Dunnett relocate to Delaware. Their son and daughter in law, Mr and Mrs Everett Dunnett, run a store there, and the couple move to live near them. The Dunnetts sold their home to Mr and Mrs Harold Brown who will occupy it.
Glouster church members joined Athens County Methodist Church conference at the First Methodist Church in Athens Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Brown Mrs. Elizabeth Gordon Mrs. R. B. Smith Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Pride Mrs. Esta Gardner Mrs. Goldie Willis and Mrs J. V. Yaw.
The Rev and Mrs Homer Vian of Glouster recently entertained 32 members of the Church Builders Class of the Church of Christ in New Marshfield. The group enjoyed a minstrel show by two class members and other parlor games. The class plans to meet again on the 24th in the church social room.
A meeting of the J T grade PTA in the elementary district is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the grade school building.
Mr and Mrs Carl Stahl are parents of a seven and a half pound son named David Errett born at the home Saturday morning Grandparents are Mrs Mary Grimm of Kirtland and Mr W H Stahl of Glouster
Mr and Mrs Stahl purchased property at 57 Madison Street from Mrs Iva Ped icord. The Stahls, currently on Allen Road, will move into their new home in the near future.
Mrs Vinnie Woode spent a week in Graham West Virginia. Spurlocks and their sons visited Hurricane with Homer Harrison and Doris Doss of London. Doris Doss and Mr Edwin Cutlip announced birth of daughter Mary Ann born Oct 27. grandparents Mildred Doss and Mary Wilson of Albany. Shafer purchase property in Lancaster and plan to move. Cora Brown returned home after visit with D J Allen of Amelia. Charles A Frost and family purchased Nelson Lucket farm remodelled and moved to new home.
The Loyal Men's Class of the Church of Christ held a social evening in Glouster with the Loyal Women's Class as guests. W. W. Wallace led a 15 minute song service and four presenters sang three quartet numbers. Pastor Daniel K. Teater spoke briefly before Ernest Byers delivered the address. Refreshments followed for 26 attendees.
Albert Norris, 86, of East Branch in GLOUSTER, died Monday morning after a three month illness. Born in Perry County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Norris, he settled on East Branch in 1898. Survived by one sister Mrs. Jane Roberts. three sisters preceded him. Funeral at John 8 S. Blower Funeral Home Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial at New Lexington.
Mrs. William Horner hosted a birthday dinner for her husband William Horner and son-in-law Frank Forgoress at her Glouster home. The table featured white roses and two birthday cakes, with one cake presented to Mr. Horner by Mrs. G. S. Lewis. Attendees included Cecil and Clarence Rice and family from Gallipolis, H. J. Schutte, Onie Stump, and others. several guests were unable to attend.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will gather in Legion Hall on Thursday at 7 p.m. for their regular meeting and discussion of post activities.
The Chauncey Dover High School hosts the annual carnival and crowning of the king and queen Tuesday night. A program will be presented with prize awards and refreshments available, according to high school principal Mrs. Leah G. Featherston.
The condition of Daniel Fulton of Millfield who suffered a heart attack last week has been reported slightly improved and he remains confined to his home.
The Ladies Club of Sugar Creek announces a CHAUNCEY-A meeting this Friday with a games party. Members are asked to contribute sandwiches for the menu.
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Charles Shields hosted Sugar Creek residents Henry Shields Russell Shields and Louise Pyle near Chauncey Mrs Robert Hillyer from Sugar Creek visits her aunt in Charleston West Virginia for her 87th birthday Armistice Day observances draw Mrs Russell Adams to Nelsonville and she visits Edward Reynolds John Davis of Sugar Creek spends Saturday with relatives in Parkersburg Sugar Creek residents John and Mrs Davis visit Mineral City Ohio with Mrs Davis's parents Mr and Mrs William Brooks
Chauncey Richard Wilcox announces choir rehearsals at Greens Run Church of Christ today at 3 30 p m and at Millfield Church of Christ on Thursday at 7 p m with details for members.
Christian Youth fellowships organized Sunday in Greens Run and Millfield Churches of Christ. Greens Run expected 20 members, Millfield 30. Greens Run officers co-presidents David Russell and Shirley Smith, secretary Carrie Fierce, treasurer Barbara Nogrady. Millfield officers presidents Mary Lou Earich and Glenn Chadwell, secretary Patricia Pettit, treasurer Ruth Ann Howard, pianist Dawn Earich. Program committees named for both groups.
Mrs Viola Chauncey entertained at her Millfield home Sunday for dinner with guests Richard Wilcox Charles Bradfield and Mrs Lucille Saunders in attendance.
Mrs Ethel Mc Daniel of Sugar Creek left Monday for Dallas Texas to visit her son in law Pfc Delmer South and Mrs South.
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