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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1948

Page

3

Democrats Plan County Meetings in Athens County

The Athens County Democratic Executive Committee announced two county meetings during the campaign. On Oct. 14 Mrs. Lausche and Mrs. Hanhart will visit Glouster and Nelsonville for receptions, tea, and a dinner in Athens. A district rally is set for Oct. 30 on Nelsonville Public Square with other speakers and a street dance planned. Meanwhile Ralph W. Parks retires as cashier of The Peoples Bank Co. after 35 years, staying on as director.

Nelsonville Athens County Democratic Executive Committee C. BE. Handley Glouster Frank J. Lausche Ugene H. Hanhart Handley Oral Daughterty Ing Athens Carmen Church Lausche Daugherty Pappy” Stewart Oldtimers Ralph W. Parks Peoples Bank Co

John M Wilson 76 Dies in Nelsonville

John M Wilson of Nelsonville aged 76 died Tuesday in Marietta Osteopathic Hospital after being taken there Sunday. Survived by wife Maggie, daughter Agnes Brown Logan, son Charles Wilson Columbus, brother Charles Wilson Toledo, sisters Daisy Smith Agnes Woods California, one grandchild and one great grandchild. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at Stout Funeral Home, Rev L A Griffith officiating. Burial Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville John M. Wilson Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Maggie Wilson Agnes Brown Logan Charles Wilson Columbus Toledo Daisy Smith Agnes Woods California Stout Funeral L. A. Griffith Greenlawn Cemetery

Sorority Reaches $500 Mount St. Mary Hospital Pledge

Nelsonville Tri Psi Sorority has completed its $500 fundraising goal for the Mount St. Mary Hospital Fund. A check will be presented by secretary Mrs. Kate Mechem. Refreshments were provided by the dinner committee led by Mrs. Flora Lechleidner.

Nelsonville Tri Psi Mount St. Mary Hospital Kate Mechem Flora Lechleidner Lillian Haffner Margaret Warren June Carter

Soldier Is Re Assigned After Philippines Duty

Pvt. Joseph M. Simms of Nelsonville has completed a tour in the Philippines and is ordered to report for re assignment at Camp Stoneman California. He departed Manila aboard the General Morton accompanied by his wife Mary.

Nelsonville Joseph M. Simms Alice Simms United States Philippines Camp Stoneman Calif Simms Manila Morton Mary

Mrs Howe Recuperating After Appendectomy

Mrs W E Howe is recovering in St Anthonys Hospital Columbus after an appendectomy performed Sunday night. Dr Howe and his daughter Mrs William Campbell of Pittsburgh accompanied her. Dr Howe returned Monday night but the daughter will stay in Columbus for a few days.

Nelsonville W. E. Howe St. Anthonys Hospital Columbus Howe William Campbell Pittsburgh

Hartley Family Weekend Visit to Dearborn Attractions

Mr and Mrs Harry Hartley hosted weekend guests including James Kilpatrick and Mrs Kilpatrick and Mr and Mrs Leroy Hartley of Columbus in Toledo. On Saturday the group traveled to Dearborn Michigan to tour Greenfield Village and the Ford Museum.

Nelsonville Harry Hartley Toledo

Democrats Meeting Set for Thursday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Democrat central committeemen and Democrat women of York Township will attend a meeting at city hall Thursday at 8 p.m. County candidates will be present.

Nelsonville Democrat Central York Township City Hall

Miss Hill Named Librarian at Nelsonville Library

Miss Marjorie Hill of Newton Iowa has assumed duties as librarian at the Nelsonville Public Library. She has taken a furnished apartment in the Cranmer home and previously worked in Kenton Ohio.

Nelsonville Marjorie Hill Newton Iowa Nelsonville Public

Band Boosters Plan Rummage Sale At Central School

Nelsonville Band Boosters sponsor a rummage sale on Saturday October 9 at Central School. Donations can be dropped at the high school band room or arranged by calling 312 W or 158 J for pickup.

Nelsonville

Mother, 36, Dies. Infant Daughter Also Dead

Nelsonville reports the death of Nora Williams 36 wife of Clarence Williams Chauncey at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital. An infant daughter Lenora Jean died earlier. Both bodies sent to Stout funeral home for burial arrangements.

Nelsonville Nora Williams Clarence Williams Chauncey Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Lenora Jean Stout Funeral Home

Fathers Night Of East PTA Set For Thursday

Nelsonville October meeting of the East PTA moved a week earlier. Thursday at 7 p.m. at the East School is Fathers Night with speakers Mrs. Joe B. Davis and Dr. Edward Murphy. Dessert dishes and plates are still needed from association members.

Nelsonville East P.T.A East School Joe B. Davis Edward Murphy East Association

Alaska Trip Highlights Vanishing Eskimo Race Says Speaker

The Rev. Lloyd Evans of the Presbyterian Church spoke to WSCS of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville on his Alaska visit. He called Alaska a pioneer country with a harsh climate and a rising need for missions and hospitals. He said Eskimos are a vanishing race and Americans may take their place as Alaska offers opportunity for the brave.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Alaska WSCS Methodist Church Jessie Lee John Herrold L. A. Griffith Pete Shough Bessie Stephenson Carl Coakley Circle 2 Glen Thomas O. P. Bingman Julius Fischer Burma Yerke Pennsboro W. Va Helen Leyshon Cleveland Mr. Evans Evans

Former Buchtel Man Dies in Cleveland

Julius Miller Riscoe, longtime Buchtel resident, died at his Cleveland home early Saturday. Funeral services were held there Monday. Survived by wife Marie, daughter Kathryn, a grandson, five brothers Albert James Joe Mike Riscoe Cleveland and John Riscoe Pittsburgh, four sisters Margaret Mone Cleveland Emma Walchak Glen Willow Alice Munsch Pittsburgh Anna Merz Buchtel.

Buchtel Julius Miller Riscoe Cleveland Marie Kathryn Albert James Joe Mike Riscoe John Riscoe Pittsburgh Margaret Mone Emma Walchak Glen Willow Alice Munsch Anna Merz

Wemmer Family Visit and Nod to Music in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Wemmer visited Columbus for a two day stay with Mr. Wemmer’s brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Wemmer. G E Wemmer played selections for a wire recorder with help from his nieces. Mrs J V Wemmer hosted a family dinner for guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Stupski Janet Wemmer Mrs Francis Hohman Wilma Wemmer Mr. and Mrs J W Wemmer and sons Paul John George Gene Wemmer recently left for Long Beach California to join her navy husband.

Millfield G. E. Wemmer Columbus Janet Francis Hohman Wilma Wemmer J. W. Wemmer Paul John George Alfred Temple Gene Wemmer Long Beach Calif Navy

Haybron Council Meeting At Masonic Temple Thursday

Mr and Mrs Ross Keplar of Logan were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Arley Fisk. Haybron Council 119 R&SM will meet in the Masonic Temple Thursday at 7 30 p m with members expected to attend.

Ross Keplar Logan Arley Fisk Haybron Nelsonville Haybron Council R&sm Masonic Temple

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Kor R. W. Parks John V. Wood W. H. Parks Ed M. Vorhes John W. Wood Parks Yorkes Orpheum Snokons Arner Bros Victor Bri Ice Francen Peons Dorothy Malone D'Andrea John Wilson Brandwene Miss Hill Fellows Fathers Skimos Speaker Majestic Peopy Cummins Charles Coburn Robert Arthur Louis” King Produced America Lima Ohio M. L Crown Big Yank Blue Bell Entury Fom James H. Wilson First National Bank Nelsonville, Ohio
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