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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
8
Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams asked parents of bicycle riders to install lights or stop riding after dark following an accident near the bridge by the ice plant. The driver swerved to avoid a night rider, saving the boy but damaging the car, and the mayor said the bicycle light law would be enforced.
Mrs. Echstenkamper hosted the Catholic Ladies Study Club at the church hall Tuesday evening with Josephine Hedfelt in charge. Sacred Reading was led by Mrs. T. A. Noon, readings by several members, lunch served to two guests and 18 members. A dinner in the church hall was decided for October 21 instead of the usual picnic.
Area churches announce Sunday services with multiple pulpits and schedules. Free Will Baptist Gus Graham Zion Lower Plains Millfield Wellston Chauncey Pilgrim Ray Pidcock Morristown Clarence Way Seventh Day Adventist and others provide Sunday school times sermons prayer meetings and activities across several towns.
In Athens County Common Pleas Court case 18590 George E Parker versus William F Parker a partition sale is ordered for October 20 at 1 30 PM. Four tracts totaling 187 acres plus 40 acres and additional boundaries comprise the property on Dutch Ridge Road beyond St Johns Church. Lease rights of H Reeves Co. and oil and gas lease dated August 26 1942 apply. Appraised at 3285 dollars. minimum bid two thirds of that. Sheriff George Bateman ejec.
Trimble Miss Sally Carter celebrated her 12th birthday with a campfire party Wednesday evening. Friends Di ana Ginnan Shirley Davis Shirley Bicolski Libbey Stoltz Rae Miller Mary Jane Ginnan Betty Lou Lewis Barbara Sharp Linda Exen hamp er Jaque Johnson Nancy Johnson Ann Heiser Ruth Mae Householder and guests Tom Palmer Billy J Heiser Jerry Bennett Robert Myers Richard Myers Bill Dodson Ernest Lewis Francis Bar ret Richard Grandyv Robert Palmer Phil Carter attended and the honoree received many gifts.
Mrs. Lillie Gallo of the Ohio Rebekah Assembly District 52 visited Shawnee Tuesday to inspect Morning Star Rebekah Lodge. Accompanying her were Marcellite Rebekah Lodge members Mrs. Glenna Reese Mrs. Mary Cheney Mrs. Louise Zimmer and Mrs. Irene Morris from Glouster.
Notice states Roger J. Tones of Athens Ohio appointed Administrator of the Estate of John Lohse deceased of Athens County. File within four months or be barred. Probate Judge of Athens County dated 10 10 1947.
Notice to executors administrators surviving spouses heirs and creditors that inventories and appraisements for Emma Payne deceased amended September 29 1947 and Myrtie A McComas deceased inventory and appraisement filed October 8 1947 will be heard October 27 1947 at 9 AM in court. Interested parties may file exceptions before five days prior to the hearing. 26th Probate Judge.
The Probate Court of Athens County Ohio suspends hearings on several estates until November 3 1947 at 9 AM. The accounts listed include William B Evans administrator of Inez J Evans Hazel Keplar executrix of J H Groce R D Williams executor of Florence Lash Williams The City National Bank and Trust Co trustee under Franklin P Kientz final distributive account George Wend guardian of Ray Wend Alma K Hudson administratrix of J W Hudson second and final account Written exceptions may be filed prior to five days before the hearing date. 10 10 47 30th Probate Judge.
Notice of sale for Waterloo Consolidated Local School District bonds worth 47000 dollars. Sealed bids due by noon November 6 1947 with minimum bond and interest terms 3 percent or negotiable rates. Bonds dated November 1 1947 mature 1949 1963 with specific redemptions and tax backing. Bid security 500 dollars. district reserves to reject any bids.
Sunday and next week list church services across multiple denominations. It covers Methodist, Church of Christ, Baptist, Free Methodist, and other local churches with times for Sunday School, worship, communion, youth fellowships, evangelistic rallies, and midweek prayers.
GLOUSTER Ohio 468 FOE Aerie will hold a Sunday 2 p.m. meeting with State Conductor Ray E Ballenger London as principal speaker. Candidates for initiation should attend to receive degree work. After the initiation ceremonies and speeches refreshments will be served.
Mrs. Marie Eddy and Frances Thomas will host the Junior and Senior Progressive Study Clubs on October 20 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Eddy s home. Mrs Eldon Dailey district president of Federated Women s Clubs will be a guest speaker.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moore of Glouster Route 1 announce the birth of a son, Richard Edward, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Moore on Saturday October 4. They also have a son named Johnnie.
Paul N Hawk files for divorce from Edna Ruth Hawk in Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Cause No 19075. Hearing set for November 7 1947 on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Attorneys listed as John W Bolin. Residence noted as Athens Ohio RD 2.
Edward L. Cable files for divorce from Lorraine V. Cable in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio Cause No. 19042 alleging adultery. He seeks custody of the minor child and other relief with a hearing scheduled after October 1 1947.
Athens County Board of Commissioners invites bids for good No 6 lump coal to the Court House Children s Home and County Home for winter 1947 48. Bids due by noon October 13 1947 with delivery into bins as needed. Ralph Elliott Auditor.
GLOUSTER Triphine Morrison and Margie Carter of Trimble schools hosted a wiener roast in Jacksonville Park Wednesday evening. Attendees included Jim Barrett Margaret McCoy Vern Skinner Neil McCoy Delores Murphy Gene Alfman Ann Korkas Delores Davis Dave White Charles Kintz Shirley Duncan Jack Keith Tresa Morrison Junior Alfman Nellie Phillips Charles Ervin Sally Keeling Earl Davis Jr Frank Kronik Helen Whaley Melvin Thompson and Bob Roofann y.
Report shows retail sales action high as Ohio sales tax collections far exceed 1946 by September close. Total prepaid receipts $78,011,310 and other state taxes $87,234,122. Southeastern counties report strong gains: Athens 16 percent, Gallia 24 percent, Hocking 32 percent, Meigs 14 percent, Perry 20 percent, and Vinton 20 percent for the first nine months of 1947.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Walters announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret to David C. Smith son of the late Luther Smith of Springfield. The ceremony occurred September 22 in Greenup Kentucky with sister Mrs. Thomas Biffle in attendance. Mrs. Smith is a Hamden High School 1947 graduate and the couple will reside in Springfield.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Hardy included Earl Gilbert Baltimore Ohio Otis Harrison Lancaster Ohio Roberta Hardy Columbus Edwin Foraker New Lexington and Leslie McAllister Collinswood New Jersey. Local visitors John Lanning Russel Lanning Porter Dickens Elmer Guoseman Athens and Walter Evans family also hosted in Columbus and nearby towns.
A series of weekend visits connect Stockport to Columbus Marietta Zanesville and Toledo. Families including the Mercer Lindley Henery and Faires clans share time with relatives while teachers Patti Durbin and Helen Faires return home after school duties.
Notice announces Lenna Finsterwald of Athens Ohio RD 3 appointed administratrix of the estate of Mary Finsterwald deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated October 7 1947.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Parsons 56, former resident, were held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Zion Church Lower Plains with Rev. B. H. Pugh and Rev. Ray Pidcock Chauncey officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Parsons was mother of 12 children. brother William Gould resides in Chauncey.
Members of the Millfield Church of Christ are asked to meet at the church Sunday at 9 20 a m to travel to the Greens Run Church of Christ for services. The change is for one week only while Millfield church repairs are made.
Mrs. Daniel Fulton of Millfield attended the Columbus funeral of her brother-in-law James Carrell on Thursday. She also visited her daughter Mrs. Loretta Bowers during the visit.
Sylvia Thomas hosted a stork shower for John and Sylvia Thomas. Dorcus Society met with refreshments and many attendees sent gifts. Deanville Corns Society enjoyed a pot luck at Elsie Weaver's. Ireen McDowell spoke on social work in New York and will start duties in October. Local visits included Parkersburg Columbus and a planned tonsil operation for Jack Rizer.
Mrs Gertrude Brown of Millfield entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Sams in Millfield with a wiener roast for Tyrus Theisen of Athens who turned 20. Present were Mrs Doris Theisen and son Tyrus Mr and Mrs George Shaner Mrs Gertrude Brown Mr and Mrs Harold Sams and daughters Carol Barbara Emily and Helen.
Chauncey residents including Dr. and Mrs. C. with N. Sanders and sons Bob and Bill of Millfield spent a day in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Theisen visited Columbus, with weekend stays at the home of Mrs. Theisen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pendergrass in Chauncey. Mrs. Lacey McNutt returned from a week in Columbus. William Gould and wife attended the funeral of his sister Mrs. Parsons at Zion Church on Thursday.
The Rev. Gilbert Courtney announced the Church of Christ district convention at the McConnelsville church Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. A bus will depart Chauncey at 1 30 p.m. via Glouster for parish members wishing to attend the sessions.
Mr. and Mrs. Don E. Perry hosted a party at their Doanville home on October 4 in honor of their daughter Dawn Karen who turned six. Guests included Judy Powell Ruth Ann Nixon Nancy Sue Nixon Michael Klinebrier Donna Simmons Jackie Thompson Donna Lee Tignor Linda Andy and Larry Loudner Belva and Charles Thompson Darlene Hamilton Roger Pack Carolyn Shingler and Norma Lee Crosier.
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