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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1946

Page

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W H Parks 86 Hurt In Collision Near Athens

In Nelsonville a hitchhiker Ralph Keffer 17 was injured not seriously when hit by a car on Mason City Hill. The driver Raymond Adams stopped to aid, another car driven by Dallas Farrow wrecked. fog complicated conditions. Parks 86 of 97 E Washington St. had facial and hand cuts and a broken finger in a separate Harper and Chestnut St collision. he was taken to a local physician. Police noted both incidents involved fog and high speeds. passengers in Adams cab were uninjured.

Nelsonville Ralph Keffer Mason City William H. Parks Washington St Keffer Raymond B. Adams Swanton Ohio Adams Dallas Farrow Farrow St Jocal Farrow Harper and Chestnut Sts Bill James Floyd Ward Orbiston W. H. Parks Chestnut St Harper William Davis Vera Kimberly Parks Phelan Freda Davidson Grosvenor Street Arthur B. Davidson Bart Davidson Athens Athens County Shio Francis D. White Jessie M. Mibbard Lancaster Street P. G Mibbard Robert R. Miller Jacksonville Ros E. Miller Court of Common Pleas E. Miller John W. Bolin Rome Township Rome Henge Rita David Johnson Jin Pat Goefit Rs Mits

Bartlett Social Notes and Local Grange Activities

Bartlett social notes report major surgery for Mrs. Herman Cummings at Memorial Hospital in Marietta with satisfactory condition. Several visitors and visits among Bartlett residents, plus Grange meetings, Dorcas class, WSCS plans, and local club announcements. Community events include York Township Democrat Club executive meeting, Grange practice sessions, and VFW wives gathering with a potluck.

C. W. O’neill Marietta Edward McBride Columbus Lucretia Cummings George Webster Sunigay Wooster Bartlett Grange Neil Milner Waterfort Bartlett Juvenile Grange Henry ‘Carothers WSCS Grange Hall Enid Goddard Dorcas Raymond Palmer Nellie Goddard Ann Grahie Lizzie M. Goddard C. N. Williams Bea Grand Commandery The Kn Templar Dayton Don Goldard Oliver Aon St. Clairsville Birming Reed Pot Layman Nannie Johnson Nellie Zumbro Dillinger Sweekend Stockpart Jean Sarad Cens Sets Sete Rand A.ale Remely Nett Warkman Gien Smith Wilma Jean

Past Matrons and Patrons Host Ome's East District Dinner

Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter OES hosted a October dinner at the Cottage Tea Room Athens with 18 covers. Halloween decor and a three course meal preceded games and contests. Members listed include Inez Wilson Stella Davis Lulu Saltz and Frank Groves. In Jackson Sunday BPW Club district meeting guest soloist Miss Margaret Johnson appeared on the program.

Inez Wilson Stella Davis Lulu. Saltz Frank Groves Roy Say Ruth Daugherty Marle Haffner Edith Stiers Ellen Burnell Treva Shaw Francis Bennett Helen Largent Margaret Johnson Irma Wilson Margaret Kern Jackson Business and Professional Women's Club

Ball Grounds Wet Postpones Fort Hayes Brooks Shoemen Game

Wet grounds force postponement of Sunday afternoon baseball in Nelsonville as Fort Hayes Columbus city champions were slated to host Brooks Shoemen with Brooks enjoying a successful season. Unclear remainder mentions Lee and tangas.

Nelsonville Fort Hayes Columbus City Brooks Shoemen Brooks Tory Duvne Ware Talbah

Bus Lines Schedules Revised for Nelsonville Route

Nelsonville riders face changes as Greyhound Lines announces new time schedules effective today. Northbound departures include 6:25 and 7:20 a.m. with later runs at 8:20 a.m. and 2:35, 3:30, 4:25, 5:40, and 7:20 p.m. An 11:10 a.m. northbound service is listed.

Nelsonville Ly Greyhound Lines Athens Arrivieal Val A.m

J H Lehman Rites Planned

James H Lehman 78 died Sunday at his daughter's home Emma Redd 229 Edward St Survived by three daughters Dora Blackstone Leana Warehime Delphia Wolfe of Nelsonville two sons Harry Nelsonville Joe Columbus one sister Anna Clowes Carbon Hill two brothers Clarence Carbon Hill Jos Haydenville wife Ale Lehman predeceased funeral Wednesday 2 pm Stout funeral home burial Greenlawn

Nelsonvile James H. Lehman Emma Redd Edward St Ale Lehman Stout Funeral Home Buriial Greenlawn

Arrests Made After Fuss At Tavern

Nelsonville police arrested several Saturday night after a disturbance at a local tavern. Clarence Warren Orvil Warren Ethel Pancake Doanville were arraigned in Mayor Ora Daugherty’s court on disturbing the peace and fined ten dollars plus costs. Warren Doanville also faced assault and battery charges. he was fined ten dollars after pleading guilty. An affidavit named Vera Johnson regarding battery. Charles Macioci Lancaster and Mr Mitchell Sunbury were cited for reckless driving to appear in mayor’s court Tuesday.

Nelsonville Ora! Daugherty Clarence Warren Orvil Warren Ethel Pancake Charles Macioci Lancaster Mr. Mitchell Sunbury Mayor's Court

Cosmopolitan Club Holds Fall Meeting in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes report Mrs Miriam Butts opened the Cosmopolitan Club fall gathering with fall flowers in her home. President Mrs Parker Sniffen led the business, a community chest gift, dues collected, and the program on good government approved. Sniffen urged civic responsibility and voting in primaries. Guests included Mrs H J Ong and Mrs Phil Ong. Mrs Butts will winter in Florida.

Nelsonville Miriam Butts Cosmopolitan Club H. J. Ong Phil Ong L. EB. Butts Jimmy

Newlywed Mr and Mrs Dick Guley Honored by Firelis Class

Mrs Mac Wright Mrs Charles Mohney Miss Betty La Verity and Miss Ruth Bull hosted Firelis Class members of the Church of Christ at Tri Psi Sorority rooms Wednesday evening. Lunch served to 18 members and one guest Mrs L E Evans.

Dick Guley Mac Wright Charles Mohney Betty la Verity Ruth Bull Firelis Church of Christ Tri Psi L. E. Evans

Glenford Dugan Post 220 to Meet Tonight

Glenford Dugan Post 220 American Legion will meet at 745 p.m. at post headquarters on West Columbus. A cons iried session of the full executive committee was held Sunday evening to arrange matters for the post and the annual Halloween parade for local youngsters. Commander W D Mender announced the meeting and all committee members in charge of the parade program are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion W. Columbus Avaenue W. D. Mender

Nelsonville Troop 64 Meeting Tonight at Home of Robert Morris

Nelsonville Troop 64 will meet tonight at 7 p m at 510 High Street home of Robert Morris. The message notes the gathering is hosted by Mr Morris and invites all members to attend.

Nelsonville Slonvilliz Seales Robert Morris

Band Boosters Meet Nelsonville Tuesday Morning

The Nelsonville Band Boosters Club holds its October meeting Tuesday at 8 am in the high school band room. Members discuss upcoming events and funding needs for the band program.

Nelsonville

Guild Meeting Planned by Mrs Barber in Nelsonville

Mrs. Shelby Barber will entertain members of the Methodist Guild at her home 760 Poplar St Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs Martha Davis has accepted a cook position at the Pi Beta Phi Sorority House in Athens.

VFW Nelsonville VFW Club Roland Pierce Shelby Barber Methodist Guild Poplar St Martha Davis Pi Beta Phi Sorority Athens

Special Meeting Set for Glouster Lodge 607

Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M announces a special meeting on Wednesday at 7 pm Fellowcraft degree to be conferred on one candidate.

Glouster Glouster Lodge 607 F. & Awn

Parasitic Pest Aboard Imported Fish Threatens Breeders

American breeders face trouble eradicating a parasite carried from Japan in fish imported before the war. The small worm embeds in the fish’s body and spreads, prompting efforts to combat the infestation. The article mentions long travel times for mail coaches and sacred fishes like the Hawaiian trigger fish in historical transport routes.

Japan

Miss Yount Crowned Queen After Glouster Game

Glouster Tomcats lose homecoming to Chauncey Dover Blue Devils 12 to 6 in a rain soaked finish at Glouster stadium. Miss Martha Yount crowned queen at half time with attendants. game featured a 20 yard pass gain and a late touchdown by Stan ley for Chauncey Dover. Both teams tallied eight first downs amid wet ball conditions and crowded stands.

Glouster Glouster Tomcats Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Glouster Stadium Fward Martha Yount Ruth Ann Thompson Cetty Brunton Lois Shaner Elizabeth Yount Barbara White Carol Cunningham Lester Faires Twila Williams Lon Glouster Kailister Chauncer~ Dover Cotter Chute Chauncey Dovers Byers Viney Chauncey Dover Ginuster F1 Chauncey

WSCS Unit Plans Dinner at Jacksonville Church

The WSCS of Jacksonville Methodist Church met in the church auditorium on Wednesday evening. After a song service and prayers, a chicken dinner was slated for election day in the social rooms. The program featured piano solos, a vocal duet, a reading, and refreshments served by committee members.

Revival Planned At Nazarene Church

Rev. Columbus Keen announces revival at Nazarene Church Adams iday continuing through October. Special singing will be part of each night service at 7 o clock. Public invited.

Glouster Homecoming Week Ends With Dance

Glouster and Chauncey high school pupils attended a Friday night homecoming dance at the Glouster high school auditorium with football squads as guests. The venue featured Chauncey blue and white and Glouster scarlet and gray decorations. Local residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs Earl Stephens of Birmingham and Misses Keith and Franklin traveled to the event.

Glouster Chauncey Earl Stephens Birmingham Ala Jacksonville Larry Vaughan Max Daley Columbus Marissa Lantz Phyllis Mulligan Margie Bryson

Former Glouster residents visit GLOUSTER

Former Glouster residents Mr and Mrs C E Duncan of Barberton and Mr and Mrs W F E McDonald of Los Angeles Calif spent a few hours in Glouster Saturday afternoon Mrs McDonald is the former Jennie Crombie Mr Duncan and wife were Glouster residents for over 40 years before moving to Barberton about 15 years ago

Glouster C. E.duncan Barberton W. FE. McDonald Los Angeles Calif McDonald Jennie Crombie Duncan Mir Berton

Wests Welcome Karen Joan In Glouster Birth Record

Mr and Mrs Fred West welcomed a daughter Karen Joan born October 9. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Arthur Banfield Glouster and Mr Frank West Jacksonville.

Glouster Fred West Karen Joan Arthur Banfield Frank West Jacksonville

Social Notes From Chester Local visitors and moves reported

Chester notes list Mrs Janey Young and son Frank Lin of Texas visiting Mr and Mrs Grover Christy. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Emmet Roecher from California and Mrs Anna Heaton. Moves involve the Koblentz and Cleland families as well as Carnahan and Roecher households.

Chester Janey Young New Lexington Franklin Texas Grover Christy Emmet Roecher California Amna Heaton Mutual Clarence Roeghar Zene MacElresh Iowa Della Edwards Bertha Hkincaid Athens Vern Cleland Edwards Carl Lee Pearl Koblentz Homer Holter Morning Star Clyde Calvert Darrell Cleland Columbus Hannah Cleland Earnest Brown Parkersburg Guy Summerfield Shirle C. E. Roecher Emmett Roecher Anna Heaton Franklin Young B. K. Smith Bir Delbert Carnahan

UMWA Auxiliary Changes Meeting Time and Place

The Ladies Auxiliary of the UMWA shifts monthly meetings from Odd Fellows Hall to the K of P Hall and moves the date from the third Wednesday to the third Tuesday. The upcoming meeting on Oct 15 will be held in the K of P Hall.

UMWA Glouster The Odd Fellows Hall K. of P. Hall

Dr David Yospeur Opens New Cleveland Office

Cleveland physician Dr David Yospeur announces a medical office opening above the Kelly Restaurant in Glouster. He will relocate with Mrs Yospeur and their young son to the B R Angie property at Spring and North Sis, as the Baldersons move to the Allen house on Walnut Hill. Dr Vespear served four years in the Army, attaining captain rank.

Glouster David Yospeur Cleveland Yospeur B. R. Angie Spring Sis W. BR. Balderson, Jr Allen House Walnut Hill Vespear

Watkins To Observe 50th Anniversary in Akron

Chauncey R and Mrs J Mo Watkins of Akron formerly of Bishopville celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family gathering at home on October 16. An invitation extends to former neighbors and friends to attend. Booster Clubs Meet in Glouster Bandboosters and Athletic Boosters join at 7:30 p.m. in the high school building.

Chauncey—*R Glouster Chih

Chauncey Meeting Called On Recreation Center

Chauncey residents are invited to a public meeting October 16 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium to discuss a Chauncey community recreation center. An organization will be formed and a winter program will be outlined by Dan Friedberg.

Chauncey Ty Dan Friedberg

Mrs. Carrie Nida Hosts Bible Class Meeting

Mrs. Carrie Nida hosted the Miamo Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church for October. Vice president Mrs. Jeanette Tipton presided in the absence of the president, with devotions by Mrs. Dorothy McDonald and Mrs. Laura Tipton. The pastor Charles Caffrey attended as a guest.

Chauncey Carrie Nida Plains Methodist Church Thelma Linscott Jeanette Tipton Dorothy McDonald Laura Tipton Nida Jane Nida Charles Caffrey Elizabeth McCullough Mary Evans Cynthia McDonald Nellie Lee Lucy McDonald Thelma Talbert Harold Henry Ola Shamel Bernive Humphrey Martha Carfrex Alta Cooper Elva Cooper Marie Michael

Adolph Hipscher Rites Are Conducted Friday

Funeral services for Adolph Hipscher were held Friday afternoon at his Truetown area home with Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the First Church of Christ officiating. A vocal trio sang hymns. burial followed in the W Union St. cemetery in Athens. Survived by wife Lena and three daughters Bernice Hipscher, Mrs Flossie McClelland, and Mrs Gertrude Brown. two brothers, one sister, and several grandchildren also noted.

Chauncey Adolph Hipscher Truetown Gilbert Courtney First Church of Christ Christine Brown Helen Courtney Charles S. Bradfield W. Union St Athens Jareeng Run Gertrude Brown Giouster

Miss Mingus Honored On 13th Birthday

Lavella Mingus celebrated her 13th birthday with a family dinner at the Sand Ridge home of Mr and Mrs Hiram Mingus. Attending were Mr and Mrs Edward Mingus, Mr and Mrs Jack Keirns, Mrs Julia Mingus, Lavella Mingus, and Mr and Mrs Hiram Mingus.

Mingus Chauncey Lavella Mingus Hiram Mingus Sand Ridge Edward Mingus Jack Keirns Julia Mingus

Russells Move To East Millfield Home

Mr and Mrs Loren Russell relocate from the Howard property in West Millfield to a property in East Millfield, marking a residential move within the area.

Chauncey Loren Russell East Millfield Howard West, Millfield

Mrs Jeanette Cale Hosts Euchre Club

Mrs Jeanette Cale entertained eight euchre club members with lunch after play. High score awarded to Mrs Clara Theisen with Frances Wallace second and Velma Wemmerlow. Attendees included Mae Boudinot Maxine Boudinot Velma Wemmer Frances Wallace Amy Jo Moody Clara Theisen Bessie Wemmer and Jeanette Cole.

Chauncey Jeanette Cale Euchre Club Clara Theisen Frances Wallace Velma

Mazon Council Meets At Millfield Hall

Mrs Margie Pyle and Mrs Velma Wemmer won prizes at the Mazon Council Degree event held at Millfield lodge hall. After the business portion, potluck refreshments were shared with 10 attending members.

Mazon Council Millfield Hall Chauncey Margie Pyle Velma Wemmer Pacadontas Millfield Lodge

Muscle-Rub Heals Robert Jordan’s sciatic pains

Robert Jordan of Colon Michigan endured severe hip to leg pains that left him unable to sit or work. After trying multiple treatments with no relief, a Muscle-Rub advertisement led him to use the product. Within three days his pains subsided, enabling him to return to work. The ad claims the remedy provides fast relief with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Robert Jordan Colon, Mich Colon Mich Jordan

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