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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1950

Page

11

Trio of One-Act Plays To Be Given Tonight

The Logan Players Guild presents three one act plays at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with repeat performances tomorrow. Cast lists include Walter Tolbert, Bill Miller, Bob Fox, Carol Ann Risch, Ralph Kinney, and others in Murder In Reverse Undertow and Televisionists. Tickets available at the door.

LOGAN Logan Players Guild Schedul Walter Tolbert Bill Miller Bob Fox Carol Ann Risch Ralph Kinney Alice Jane Greathouse Mary Elizabeth Greathouse David Gribble Jane Lafferty Patty Woods Virginia Norris Bette Buskirk Norma Wallace Lois Ann Carr Rachel McClelland Betty Mercer Nancy Maze Roger Johnson Kay Cannon John Cannon Doris Huston

Mrs. Ida McKee Dies at 72

Mrs Ida McKee 72 died Monday at her daughter’s home in Fur nace St Funeral services set for 10 30 am Wednesday at Leonard funeral home Rev R B Wilson to officiate Interment in Fairview Cemetery She was widow of David T McKee first Methodist Church member and D A Auxiliary survivor includes daughter sister Mary Douglas of Columbus and three brothers Albert Charles Wesley Haislet Readings note friends may visit at the funeral home.

Mary Douglas Columbus Albert Haislet Charles Haislet Steubenville Wesley Haislet Portsmouth

Funeral services for John Gillott in Jacksonville

Funeral services for John Gillott were held in the Jacksonville EUB Church Monday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Davis and Mrs. Frances Sayre sang two duets with Mrs. Lemoine at the piano. Rev. Alvin Green, former Jacksonville church minister, delivered the sermon. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery.

Relief Cases In County Show Decline

Logan county relief director Ray Hummel said October cases dropped to 95 from 112 in September with October expenditures of 2245.82 versus 2391.58 in September. The relief roll includes 45 family cases 47 singles and three medical cases totaling 217 people. funds may stretch until March when excise taxes are distributed.

Nichols Divorce Granted in Logan Court Settlement

Elizabeth Nichols is granted a divorce from George Nichols on findings of gross neglect of duty. Custody of their minor children is awarded to Mrs. Nichols and the defendant is ordered to pay child support. The couple married December 21, 1940, in Logan.

Logan Elizabeth Nichols George Nichols Common Pleas Ares

Tex Myers Home on Furlough Amid Mother's Illness

Tex Myers, then in military service in Germany, is at home on furlough due to his mother's serious illness and expects to return to Germany within a few days.

Glouster Tex Myers Germany

Devols Host Willing Workers Class Meeting

The Rev and Mrs John Devol hosted the Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church at the parsonage on Friday evening. Mrs R B Smith led devotions and class president Mrs Etta Leadbetter led the business session followed by a readings program. Refreshments were served to members and guests including Mrs Hulda Swart Mrs Liaudhe Strohmeyer Mrs Earl Oliver Mrs Helyer Mrs Goldie Willis Mrs Annetta Lewis and guests Mrs Leslie Gardner and Mrs George H Campbell.

Glouster John Devol Methodist Church R. B. Smith Etta Leadbetter C. A. Bingman E. M. Blower Clara Golding Esta Gardner Edna Embrey Elizabeth Ellis Devol Hulda Swart Liaudhe Strohmeyer Earl Oliver Helyer Goldie Willis Annetta Lewis Leslie Gardner George H. Campbell

Mrs. Roberts Hosts Nineveh Rebekah Club Meeting

Mrs. Roberts welcomed the Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge to her Jacksonville home. Plans for a December 14 Christmas party at Odd Fellows Hall were discussed and a Thanksgiving program was presented. Several guests attended, with multiple members receiving prizes for firsts and consolations.

Bertha Lee Melba Brown Bessie Kay Whetstone Sandy Lee Duane Roberts Electa Grimm Hettie Rambo Maude Davis Lena Bratka Ida Davis Brooks Brown Bratka McCaskey Rambo Householder Sarah McHenry Brooks

Glouster Socials and Play Highlight Weekend

Glouster residents host visitors from Bucyrus Dayton Richmond and Columbus. The Glouster High senior class presents Spring Fever at 8 p.m. and the Trimble Methodist WSCS celebrates its tenth anniversary with Athens guests.

Glouster WSCS Trimble

Chit Chat Club Meets at Mrs Vera Meade Home

The Chit Chat Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Vera Meade on Wednesday November 22 at 7 p.m. instead of the usual Thursday evening gathering.

Glouster Vera Meade John S. Blower

Logan Couple Wed at First Evangelical United Brethren

Miss Lillian Richards and Howard Sellers united in a Friday ceremony at the parsonage with Rev. A N Grueser and Rev. Paul Sellers officiating. The couple, both Logan residents, planned a reception at the bride’s home and will reside with the groom’s parents.

Richards Virgil, Jr Donna Larry H. E. Sellers Paul Sellers Margaret Rose Mary Pearl Richards Richard Gerken Jeff Mary Margaret Myers Ansel Logan High School Otterbein College Cussins & Fearn

Glouster Area Sends Delegates to Rendville Missionary Meeting

Members from Glouster attended a first subdistrict missionary convention at the First Baptist Church in Rendville. Officers elected for the coming year include Gladys Viney as vice president and Effie Brown as secretary. The next meeting is set for the third Sunday in February 1951 at Rutland First Baptist Church.

Glouster First Baptist Church Rendville Helen Leach Effie Brown Julius Bolling Ora Viney Nary Burgess Ethel Riley Blanche Simer Gladys Viney Hattie Jackson Guild Girls Girls Sick Fund Rutland

Death Claims Mrs Lytle of Algona Iowa

Mrs Martha Getz Lytle 36 wife of James Kurtz Lytle of Algona Iowa dies after illness. Funeral at St Matthew Lutheran Church Wednesday at 2 p m with Rev Paul Warner. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband father Edward Getz Lancaster sisters and three brothers. Friends may call at Dr and Mrs Rauch residence near Logan.

Logan Martha Getz Lytle James Kurtz Lytle Algona St. Matthew Lutheran Church Paul N. Warner Oak Grove Lytle C. F. Rauch Near Logan Lancaster Carlos Gaffin Walter E. Brehm Edward Getz Harry Graybill Franklinville N. Y Norbert Chillicothe Edward Raymond Rauch

Hospital Admits and Births In Local Community

Hocking Valley Hospital admitted Mrs. Harley Corbin of Zaleski for surgery. Ronald Huffines of Logan Star Route and Garnet Malone of Logan underwent surgery. Births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. John McBroom of Logan and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Mer Bell of Logan. Several patients were dismissed including Howard Rhoads George Johnson Mrs. Garth Lakes Merl Pittman and Robert Edgar.

Harley Corbin Zaleski Ronald Huffines Logan Star Route Garnet Malone Logan John McBroom Mer] Bell Howard Rhoads George Johnson Garth Lakes Merl Pittman Robert Edgar

Auxiliary Meets Glouster Legion Chapter Room Gathering

The Auxiliary of the American Legion met in the chapter room of Legion Hall Thursday evening. Members discussed upcoming events and current post activities, with plans for a remembrance ceremony and a social gathering to support veterans in the community.

Glouster Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion ‘Hall

Visits to Little-Known Areas of SEC District

Meigs County history recounts early settlers and families from the Ogden, Parker, Plantz, and Hecox lines. The piece notes Allen Ogden’s 1788 Maryland origins and 1804 Columbia Township settlement, early marriages into Yale and Wyatt families, and the last visit of Indians near Rutland. It also covers Thurman Hecox militia service, pioneering routes via Shade River, and Chester area enterprises.

C. H. Harris Meigs County Ogden Allen Ogden Maryland Marietta Columbia Township Joshua Wood Columbia Yale William Parker Jr Newburyport Mass Betsy Wyatt Joshua Wyatt Amesville Athens County Rutland Sarah Parker William Tobias Plantz George Wyatt Plantz Pomeroy George Plantz H. G. Daniel Wyatt Plantz Larkin Thurman Hecox New York State Hocking River Troy Township Humphrey Waterman’s Mill Middle Branch Shade River Tuppers Plains David Dailey Hecox Jacob Cowdery Sam Branch Jacob Rice West Branch Shade Kingsburys Joseph Gutherie Chester Levi Stedman Miss Pratt Pratts Fork

Understanding multiple sclerosis and its impact

Dr Edwin P Jordan outlines multiple sclerosis as a rare but important nervous system disease affecting about one hundred thousand in the United States. He notes variable symptoms, diagnostic challenges, and limited proven causes or treatments, emphasizing rest during acute phases and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for research and support.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D United States National

Classified ad rates and submission deadline notice

Classified advertising details for The Messenger including line counts prices and deadlines. Ads must be received by 6 00 p m the day before publication with Sunday deadlines at 12 00 noon Saturday. The paper limits liability to one incorrect insertion and advises readers to check the first night print.

S.eees Oeenssss Messenger

Bellemeade Resident Dies at 73 in Point Pleasant

Bellemeade resident Mrs. Sarah Hamilton Rainey, 73, died at her home at 4 am after a year long illness. She was born in Mason County and survived by three daughters and three sons. Funeral at Heights EUB Church Friday at 11 am, burial Lone Oak Cemetery. Crown Funeral Home will receive friends after 9 am Wednesday.

Point Pleasant Sarah Hamilton Rainey Bellemeade

Markets Cincinnati Livestock and Food Prices Summary

Markets report from Cincinnati shows hogs 10-15 higher with weights over 125 lbs leading gains. sows steady. Cattle and calves movement steady to strong with specific weight grades and prices listed. baby beef and canners mixed. Poultry butter and potatoes priced with farm run and wholesale notes. eggs mixed by grade and size with current receipts.

Cincinnati Navy Slaugheter

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