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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1946

Page

2

Alternate Site Is Secured For Nelsonville Hospital

Nelsonville announces an alternate site for the Sisters of St. Francis hospital. Mayor Ora Daugherty says land in the Frank Milner Addition near W Franklin St and Dr J L Webb's lots will be reviewed along with Camp Nelson acreage under Forest Service negotiation. Architect Louis Karlsberger voiced concerns about Camp Nelson and suggested securing an accessible site within walking distance for nurses and patients. The mother provincial plans a visit next week, with a final location decision expected then.

Nelsonville Sisters of St. Francis Welsonville Ora Daugherty Daugherty Frank Milner W. Franklin St Minner J. L. Webb Louis F. Karlsberger Columbus Camp Nelson

Kentucky Man Given Year Probation After Court Action

Gallia County indicts Charres Bowlin for shooting at a Gallipolis taxi driver. Bowlin receives five years probation with conditions to leave Ohio, pay costs within 30 days, and report monthly to probation officer. Claude Dray receives under three years probation for non support and must pay costs within 90 days and contribute two dollars weekly.

Gallipolis Charres Bowlin Kentucky Gatha County Guard Gatha County Common Pleas Court Ohio Bowlin Claude Dray Wao Dray Busebuild

McKiddie Property Damaged by Fire in Nelsonville

Nelsonville report states the McKiddie printing office and family household goods stored above it were destroyed by a Sunday night fire. Mrs. McKiddie notified daughter Mrs. Tom Wolfe in Gaylord, Michigan. The family had moved from Nelsonville to Gaylord after selling the local printing plant last summer.

Nelsonville Gaylord Mich McKiddie

Mender Transferred To Keesler Field

Pvt. Donald Mender after basic training in San Antonio Texas is transferred to Keesler Field Mississippi for further training. His wife Virginia Hellyer says he expects a furlough during the Christmas season.

Nelsonville Donald Mender Air Force San Antonio Texas Keesler Field Miss Virginia Hellyer Don

COOLVILLE Social News Briefs Highlight Meetings and Local Notes

COOLVILLE The WCTU meets Friday at 7 30 pm at Cashille Methodist Church Class Five of Sunday School meets Tuesday Oct 15 at Mrs John Aiken home Mrs John Sheets assists Eighteen WSCS members and guests attended at Mrs Mary Benty home program by Miss Wades Koons and others Visits noted for Mrs Aurea Washtuin home from hospital Lancaster Fair Friday Local items cover Howard Parreh’s return to work and family visits plus four year Krakatoa dust story and waterless cisterns research notes.

Coolville WCTU Cashille Methodist Church Methodist Sunday School John Aiken John Sheets Eussis WSCS Mire Mary Benty Alda Larson Teadings Italk Uy Wades Koons Pinus Efuewnon Apeer Musical Symbets Charlo Bente Mise Rose Paiaakian Detytim Chewer Russel Cody Waterford

Nelsonville Social Notes Birthday and Anniversary Highlights

Nelsonville notes report a birthday party for Mrs Pear Hutchinson in Deanville with guests including Mrs L C Hutchinson and families from Columbus and Athens. Also listed is Mrs Frank Davis celebrating her 85th birthday at home with relatives and friends from Nelsonville, Athens, and Columbus, plus attending kin.

Frank Davis Lew Powell Nelsonsake Edward Davis Columbus Silvester Davis Nelsonville Roy Davis Virgil Davis Yom Athens Kelly Nelsonvile James Matthews Datis Ce Davis Hell Detret

PTA Group Changes Fall Festival Date

Nelsonville notes show East Building PTA meeting led by Mrs Ruth Knight with Miss Margaret Johnson singing and Mrs Helen Acker playing records. New officers named and Fall Festival moved to Thursday Nov 7 at the high school auditorium with bake sale in the East Building and fish pond committees appointed.

Nelsonville PTA Ruth Knight Margaret Jones Margaret Johnson Frank Cunningham Helen Acker Association Ruth Barber Etta Whitlatch Violet Carroll Orlando Howson Everett Carroll John Pierce Ernest Weaver Ruth Hamer

Factory Idle for Week Because of Shortage

NELSONVILLE The William Brooks Shoe Factory in Nelsonville is idle this week due to a leather shortage. Arrival of anticipated shipments will allow operations to resume next Monday.

Nelsonville William Brooks

Soldier Son and Friend Guests of Parents

Harry Donley of Nelsonville Route 1 hosted last week his son Set Lowell Donley and his friend Pvt. Paul E. Merclain from Youngstown Ohio. They have returned to posts at Louisville and Fort Knox Kentucky.

Nelsonville Harry Donley Set Lowell , Donley Pvt Paul E. Mer Clain Youngstown Ohio Louisville Fort Knox

Nelsonville Women To Attend Meeting

Nelsonville district Presbyterial plans its annual meeting at the Presbyterian Church in Logan on Wednesday October 16 starting at 10 30 a m. Faithful local women prepare for the afternoon session where Presbyterial president Mrs F J Reed of Pomeroy will report on the national Presbyterian women gathering held in Grand Rapids last May.

Nelsonville Logan F. J. Reed Pomeroy Grand Rapid Aftens P

Revival Meeting Opens At Church Oct 20

Carbon Hill Methodist Church announces opening revival starting October 20 led by Rev George Osler of Middleport. Services will be held each night at 7 o clock.

Carbon Hill Carbon Hill Methodist Church George Osler Middleport Berghes Wall

Business Girls Class to Meet Thursday at TDadddyv Home

In Nelsonville the Business Girls Class of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Margaret T. Waddy, 19 College Age. Officers will be installed and a program featuring women in business will be presented.

Business Girls Nelsonville Church of Christ Winnet Margaret Twadddyv

Lunch To Be Served At Meeting of Class

A brief notice states a class meeting will serve lunch at an event held at a residence on Thursday. Edna Tel is listed as a contact for attendees.

Nelsonville Sunday Fine Imposed on May 77a Case

A brief notice reports a $25 fine levied in Nelsonville on a Sunday related to a shortny a0 ee seer and a party named Fred trary Ben pleading to the charges. The ruling details indicate a monetary penalty and a court action concluded with the fine.

Nelsonvilge Fred Trary Ben

MM Club Meeting Set At Mrs Green Residence

Nelsonville residents note the MM Club will gather at 8 pm Friday October 18 at Kentner Street home of Mrs Elizabeth Green for a potluck and a gift exchange event.

Nelsonville MM Club Elizabeth Green Kentner St

Ladies Auxiliary Benefit Party at Buchtel Opera House

The Ladies Auxiliary U. M. W. of A Local 2 sponsors a public benefit party at the Buchtel Opera House Thursday evening at 7 o'clock.

Buchtel — the Ladies Annilliary U. M. W. of A, Local 2 Buchtel Opera House

Hamley Run Circle Meeting at Mrs McClain Home

Hamley Run Circle met at the home of Mrs. Joan McClain on September 26 with luncheon served to several members. The next gathering will be at the home of Mrs. Noel Martin. Guests Dayton and Mrs. Keiler and daughter Betty Jo are visiting relatives, with Mr. Keiler planning to return Sunday. Sgt. Max Lent spent a short leave at Camp Campbell visiting his wife Marguerite Orahood and in Athens before returning to his station.

Hamley Run Joan McClain Grover Young JR. Young Noel Martin Clara Perry William Adams Joan Thompson Jos Keiler Betty Jo Dayton John Edington Keiler Jesse Hiles Marguerite Orahood Vera Johnson Cleveland Marguerite Max Lent Camp Campbell John Gass Athens Sgt Lent

Death claims York Resident

NELSONVILLE Mrs Lulu Hopstetter 63 wife of Zelena Hopstetter Nelsonville Route 1 died Monday evening at the Hocking Valley Hospital Logan She is survived by her husband eight children Charles Melvin and Walter Hopstetter of Nelsonville Donald and Robert Hopstetter of Haydenville Mrs Catherine Mills and Mrs Vivian Feelback of Haydenville and Mrs Audrey Robinson of Columbus 11 grandchildren one sister Mrs Vivian Boston of Columbus and one brother John Partlow of Nelsonville Two sons are dead Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Nelsonville Lulu Hopstetter Zelena Hopstetter Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Charles Melvin Walter Hopstetter Donald Robert Hopstetter Haydenville Catherine Mills Vivian Feelback Audrey Robinson Columbus Vivian Boston John Partlow

Mrs Hoodlet Is Honored On Her 80th Birthday

On Oct 6 Mrs William Brock hosted at her Buckingham home a dinner in honor of her mother Mrs Charles Hoodlet of Shawnee who marked her 80th birthday. Attending were relatives and friends from New Straitsville Wellston Elyria Columbus Zanesville Logan Hemlock and Buckeye areas including Hoodlet and Essex families plus Connie.

Nelsonville Ralph McKee Mary Ellen the Plains Shawnee William Brock Buckingham Charles Hoodlet John Bischert New Strattsville Charles Hush Wellston Earl Lantz Elyria Charlies Hoodlet Connie Columbus George Hoodlet Raymond Colean Lynder Zanesville Jake Hoodlet Elmer Patton New Straiteville Florence Hoodlet Logan Arthur Essex Macia Larry Ernest Essex Marlena Fille Hemlock

Ralph Channell Rites Are Held

Funeral services for Ralph Channell of Millfield who died after five months illness in Sheltering Arms Hospital were held at Jager funeral home. Rev Drell Goff of Athens Nazarene Church officiated. Burial was in Hilltop Cemetery. Survived by son Heber Channell and wife Hazel Akron sister Emma Rice Wellston and two brothers Birch Wellston and Jacob Senecaville O.

Prayer Meet Planned at Chauncey Cottage

Morristown Holiness Church schedules a Thursday 7 p.m. cottage prayer gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Sanborn near Chauncey for worship and fellowship.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Cccil Sanborn

Chauncey UMW Auxiliary Halloween Party Planned

Chauncey UMW Auxiliary plans a Halloween party at 5 30 p m in the K of P hall. Members were invited to wear costumes and refreshments were served to a long list of members including Mrs Ollie Hilly and Mrs Showalter among others.

Chauncey Umw Chauncey—M Son Chaunces Lanes Leona North Susan Sac Ethel McDaniel Courtney Mars Ada Teysie Johnson Else Walker Perry Helen H Martle Yippie Oran Pars Lena Bailey Pili Barnhouse Elizabeth M Kee Ruth Nelson Ella Beers Ida Bertelchies Jess

Chaunce-Denyer High Alumni Plan Wednesday Meeting

Chaunce-Denyer high school alumni will gather Wednesday at the high school auditorium. Afterward, the Chauncey Community recreation center is to be organized. The notice is from Jack Smith.

Chauncey Chaunce-Denyer High School Chauncey Community Recreation Center Jack Smith

Attendance rises at Chauncey Sunday School

In Chauncey the Maristean Holiness Sunday School shows growing attendance with 67 present on Sunday. David Lyons leads as superintendent while Zeda McKinney serves as secretary and Mr McKinney as treasurer. Andrew McKinney supplies the pulpit and preaches Sunday morning and night until a minister is called.

Chauncey Maristean Holiness David Lyons Zeda Mc-Kinney Mr Mc- Kinney Andrew McKinney

Supper Planned for Chauncey Church Members

A Chauncey Church of Christ notice states a Friendship Class meeting and potluck supper will be held Wednesday at 7 pm in the Parish House.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ

Choir Rehearsals Scheduled by Richard Wilcox

Chauncey Rich Wilcox will lead choir rehearsals this week at the Church of Christ parish in Greens Run Tuesday at 3 30 p.m. and at Mifield Thursday at 6 30 p.m. A Trimble session is set for Thursday at 7 20 p.m. The schedule was announced.

Chauncey Richard Wilcox Church of Christ Parish Greens Run Mimfield Trimble

Chauncey Ladies Aid Plans Wednesday Quilting Event

The Chauncey Methodist Ladies Aid Society will meet at the church for an all day quilting session on Wednesday. A midweek prayer service will be held at the church Wednesday at 7 pm.

Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Churrin

Religious Services Held at County Home Chauncey

Religious services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the County Home at Chauncey. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. Andrew McKinney of the Morristown Holiness Church assisted by Elaine McKinney and Garnet Aten. Mrs McKinney and Zelda McKinney also participated.

Chauncey Andrew ‘McKinney Morristown Holiness Church Elaine MckKinney Garnet Aten McKinney Zelda McKinney

Young People's Class To Meet Tuesday Night

The Plains Church of the Nazarene will host a Tuesday night meeting at the home of Mrs. Carrie Dennell. Mrs. Ellie Thomas is president and Mrs. Stella Darnell serves as teacher for the group.

Chauncey The Plains Church of the Nazarene Carrie Channell Ellie Thomas Stella Darnell

FFA Feeder Sale at Gallipolis awards top steer

Gallipolis FFA Feeder Sale highlighted a 1,003 pound Hereford selling for 35.30 per cwt. Four boys showed five cattle on Oct. 5 with Harold Drummond of Addison placing second on a 1,165 pound steer bringing 83.3 per cwt. Glen Graham and Ray Mitchell won third and fifth. Curt Taylor judged the event and John Tolle was auctioneer. First and second place animals were sold to a Gallipolis business.

Gallipolis FFA Harold Drummond Addison Glen Graham Northup Ray Mitchell Lower River Road Curt Taylor John Tolle

Coaches Club Presents Football Movies in Gallipolis

Members of the Gallipoli Downtown Coaches Club and Galla Academy High School football team watched reels at Washington School Auditorium Monday evening. The program featured highlights from the 1944 college season and all Army and Navy games from that year, presented by the Coaches Club.

Gallipolis Gallipoli Galla Academy Coaches Club Washington School Army Navy

Three Traffic Violations Lead to Arrests in Gallipolis

Gallia County jail held Harold Dent 32 of Cheshwe after a driving while intoxicated arrest by Patrolman Gibbs on a country road near Addison. John Ricketts 27 of Huntington paid 20 dollars plus costs after speeding citation by Squire Brhggins at Middleport. Nathan L. Smith paid 15 dollars plus costs in Gallipolis Municipal Court for passing a school bus discharging passengers.

Gallipolis

Patients Listed From Holzer Hospital

GALLIPOLIS The following patients were admitted to Holzer Hospital Monday K B Sprouse Gallipolis Mrs Fred Stauffer Galia Mrs Philipp Wilson Vinton Route 1 Irene Lockard Wellston Mrs Orville Miller Gallia Route 1 and Mrs Howard Seidenabel Minersville Admitted late Sunday were Mrs Oscar Hoops Jackson Route 1 Mrs Marvin Robinson Crown Guy and Mrs Edgar Workman Point Pleasant

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital K. B. Sprouse Fred Stauffer Gallia Philipp Wilson Vinton Irene Lockard Wellston Orville Miller Howard Seidenabel Minersville Oscar Hoops Jackson Marvin Robinson Crown Guy Edgar Workman Point Pleasant

Divorce Granted in Gallia County Court on Gross Neglect

Gallipolis report notes a frosty start with temperatures from 35 to 66 degrees. Emma Fulton was granted a divorce from Stanford Fulton in Gallia County Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect of duty.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Ravenswood Social Notes and Local Marriages

Ravenswood reports reveal Vernon McFoxy-Clark resigning from the school board and Joan Fox marrying Cyrus Clark Jr in Norfolk Connecticut on August 30. The note lists VFW Auxiliary officers elected September 24 and a long charter of members, plus births and anniversaries including Elizabeth born September 27, Ravenswood hospital, and marriages of Anna Howard to Paul Baxter Ervin in Greenup Kentucky.

Ravenswood Vernon McFoxy-Clark Coy Joan Fox Ada Thorn Fox Volumbus Cyrus Clark, Jr Great Neck L. J Ming “ 2 Cyrus Clark Board of Education Enswood Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Norfolk Conn Wendell Phillips Phillip Bond Daniel McGraw Howard Malcolm Mario Lazo, Jr Clark Seatre Greet Neck Ervin Lewisburg High School Army Charleston Brevin Marion St

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Marion Coen of Garden

Funeral services were held at Garden Methodist Church for Mrs Marion Coen of Garden, mother of H L Coen of Ravenswood, G E Coen of Garden, and S R Coen of Athens, with survivor Mrs O M Harwell of Hot Springs. She died at home September 30 after several weeks illness.

Marion Coen Garden H. L. Coen Ravenswood Garden Methodist Church Coen G. E. Coen S. R. Coen Athsans O. M. Harwell Hot Springs

Fellowship Elects Officers at Walton Methodist Church

Bill Leeson, a high school student, was elected president of the Methodist Youth Fellowship at Walton Memorial Methodist Church. Alice Jo Stewart is vice president, Joan King secretary, and Kenneth Dickerson treasurer. Four commissions are led by chairmen and cochairmen Mary Lou Rowley Billy Johnson Mary Ann Roberts Ray O'Brien Chuck Stewart Ray Ritchie Allen B Noll and Nancy Rector.

Bill Leeson Methodist Youth Fellowship Walton Memorial Methodist Church Alice Jo Stewart Joan King Kenneth Dickerson Mary Lou Rowley Billy Johnson Mary Ann Roberts Ray O'Brien Chuck Stewart Ray Ritchie Allen B. Noll Nancy Rector

Gallia Residents Attend Catlettsburg Funeral

Mr and Mrs W A Robinson Mrs W H McCormick and Mrs Frank Haskins of Gallipolis attended the funeral in Catlettsburg Kentucky on Monday for W D ONeil who died of a heart attack at his home Saturday night of that week

Gallipolis W. A. Robinson W. H. McCormick Frank Haskins Catlettsburg W. D. O'Neil

Births Reported at Holzer Hospital in Gallia County

Four births were recorded at Holzer Hospital over Sunday and Monday. A son to Marvin Robinson and wife Crown City. a daughter to A F Frye and wife Gallipolis. a son to Howard Seidenabel and wife Minersville. and a son to Edgar Workman and wife Point Pleasant.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Marvin Robinson Crown City A. F. Frye Howard Seidenabel Minersville Edgar Workman Point Pleasant

Nudge Your Lazy Bile Tonight with Olive Tablets

A vintage advertisement praises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to stimulate bile flow and promote daily bowel movements. It claims relief from constipation headaches and mental dullness, noting the product is 13 cents or 30 cents and to follow label directions.

Dr. Edwards

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