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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1946

Page

2

Two Drivers Escape Injuries In Nelsonville Crash

Police investigated a Nelsonville wreck at Chestnut and Fourth Streets in the early hours. Cars driven by Paul Sanders of Columbus and Ralph Langel of Athens Route 2 collided near a traffic light during a left turn. Sanders’ car was struck on the side with no injuries reported.

Nelsonville Chestnut and Fourth Streets Paul E. Sanders Columbus Ralph Langel Athens Sanders Chestnut St Langel Fourth St Oral Daugherty Ciy Wrence Charles Keller Logan James Burch William Zimmerman New Marshfield John Coleman West City

William J Dixon dies at 86 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville William J Dixon 86 died Saturday afternoon at his home in Monday Longstretch area. Survived by wife Mary daughters Garnet Fields Columbus Lucille Galentin Ruth Brooker Longstretch two sons Carl Lerwick PA and William Robinson Dixon Pittsburgh eight grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Monday church burial in Buchtel Cemetery. Dixon was a retired blacksmith and long time K of P member.

Nelsonville William J. Dixon Mary Garnet Fields Columbus Lucille Galentin Ruth Brooker Longstretch Carl Lerwickley William Robinson Dixon Pittsburgh Tome Buchtel Dixon Monday-Longstretch

Bil Shiveley Visits Parents in Buchtel

Bil Shiveley visited his parents Mr and Mrs Port Schivley here after two years in service including 18 months overseas. He is now stationed at Wright Field Dayton as chief of the Antenna branch of the Aircraft Radiation Laboratory. Mr and Mrs John Simko came from Dayton to join visits with Mr and Mrs Bill McDonald.

Miss Joan Hatch Weds In Washington DC

Nelsonville reports the marriage of Joan Hatch of Washington DC to James Collins of Greensboro NC on October 4. The groom serves as a radioman in the United States Navy stationed in Washington DC.

Joan Hatch Washington, D. C Nelsonville Josie Hatch Joan James Collins Greenboro N. C Pridegroom U. Navy Washington, D.C

York Township Dems Open HQ at Elks Building

The York Township Democratic Club opened headquarters for the campaign in a room at the Elks building on Hocking Street. Meetings will be held and campaign literature assembled for distribution with officers in charge.

Nelsonville York Township Democratic Club Elks Hocking St

Fire destroys paper bought by McKiddie

Nelsonville report details Oct 13 Gaylord Michigan fire that wrecked the Gaylord Printing Co publishers of the Otsego County Herald Times. J A McKiddie, former Nelsonville Tribune publisher, owned the plant since Sept 1. Loss over 330000 with insurance. staff plan to publish weekly from other shops until new equipment and building secured.

Nelsonville Gaylord Mich J. A. McHiddie Nelsonville Tribune McKiddies West Branch Gaylord Printing Co Otsego County MckKiddies Herald Times Otsegon County

Hallo ween party hosts and society notes in Nelsonville

Nelsonville social notes recount Mrs Bessie Warehime hosting the Loyal Workers Class Hallo ween party at her country home with autumn decorations. Prizes went to Dora Davis and Fay Howard for costumes. Emma McManaway receives a farewell gift as she prepares to move to Columbus. Other items mention bridge, visitors, and local residents.

Nelsonville Bessie Warehime Loyal Workers Methodist Church Emma McManaway Columbus Margaret Riley Nelie O'Dell Adda Hawk M. Culp Bessie Bland

K of P Members Asked To Gather Tonight

Nelsonville K of P members are called to meet at the K of P Hall at 45 p m to accompany William Dixon to his home Monday at 7 nom. Funeral services for Mr Dixon will be held at this time.

Nelsonville K. of P.’s K. of P. Hall William Dixon Dixon Coma Y Ple Court Athens County Robert K. Miller Jacksonclite Piias Athena Ohie Tsang Miller Jann W. Bolln HeesAuterney Mechanicsburg Ohio Mechaniceburg

Glouster Garden Club Hears Park Proposal

Glouster Garden Club met with 17 members on Hill St. to hear plan for a roadside park between Glouster and Malta. They discussed funding for a water well, seats, a guard rail, and possibly an observation tower to attract motorists to Johnson's Summit along Route 78. President Mrs Alfred How jard and member Mrs Jennie Jones will attend the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs convention in Cincinnati.

Glouster Garden Club Ella Sellars Hill St Jennie Jones Ella Morrison Clyde Bingman Rs. Bingman Dallas Texas Angle Morgan Herald Ohio Alfred Howjard Glouster Garden Club Con Iention of Ohio Association of iGarden Clubs Cincinnati Clyde Sellars B. R. Angle C A. Bingman E. 8. Bingman W. W. Bryson S. Byers W. A. Craft Emmet Eddy C. F. Guinther Alfred Howard

Fellowship Meeting Set for Wednesday at Jacksonville Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will hold its first social meeting Wednesday evening. A group of Wesleyan Foundation students from Ohio University will lead the program. The Youth Fellowship has been reorganized recently at the Jacksonville church.

Glouster Methodist Youth Fellowship Jacksonville Methodist Church Wesleyan Foundation Ohio University Jacksonville

Meeting Date Change at Jacksonville Methodist Church

The Faithful Class meeting, initially set for October 30 at Miss O Eileen Davis’s home, is rescheduled to October 22 at 7 p.m. due to another meeting on the original date.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church O 'Eileen Davis

Mrs. Redpath Rites Tuesday

Mrs. Sarah Jane Redpath 67 died at her home on Brain Street after a weeklong illness. Born in England to James and Harriett Shimwell, she moved to Glouster in 1884. Survived by husband William, son William Jr, daughter Mrs Edward Vaughan, sister Mrs Hannah Johnson, and three grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at Brain Street home with Rev. Eugene Brown. Maplewood Cemetery burial.

Glouster Sarah Jane Redpath Hannah Johnson Glouster Methodist Church Brain St Eugene Brown Maplewood Cemetery

Mrs Jewell Hosts Oakdale Friendship Circle Meeting

Glouster Ohio items report Mrs Geneva Jewell hosted the Oakdale Friendship Circle with Mrs Ida Mae Phillips co hosting. Prizes awarded to Katy Nott Anna Brunton and Georgia Barnes. Lunch served to many including Gertrude Jewell Leta Westfall and Delia Loomis. Next meeting to be at Mrs Nora Les Moore home with Nell Hillyer and Leta Westfall as co hosts.

Gloust Geneva Jewell Oakdale Friendship Circle Ida Mae Phillips Katy Nott Anna Mae Brunton Georgia Barnes Gertrude Jewell Leta Westfall Delia Loomis Sarah MetCiellan Leta Rankin Anna Mge Brunton Anna Brunton Dorothy Parr Faye Nott Katy Not

Lookout Day Observed At Church Service

The church marked Lookout Day with a Sunday service that included a junior department program and songs such as Love Lifted Me and The Uninvited Guest Abides. Elders Edwin Carpenter and Richard AES led, with Roger and Ray Leake among the deacons assisting as several participants recited scripture and performed readings.

Charen Ewoodt Louise Gladden Wlw Wallace Marcella Brown Ano Daniel Ww. Re E. K. Peugh D. K. Teater Ralph Byers

Past Matrons Meet at Thea Chapter CBS

The Past Matrons Association of Thea Chapter CBS met in Masonic Hall Friday evening with Mrs. Nona Craft as vice president in charge. Readings by Mrs. Sara Willis Lena E. Davis and Mrs. Patience Wallace followed the program. Hostesses Mrs. Ora Kittle and Mrs. Maude Howard served sandwiches salad and coffee to the attendees.

Slouster Thea CBS Masonic Iall Nona Craft Sara Willis Lena E. Davis Patience Wallace Ora Kittle Maude Howard Vernice Antle Isabel Bulloch Annetta Lewis. Myers Ela McDonald Mary Bevson Kittle Howard

Legion Drive Shows Results

WELSONVILLE A meeting of Glenford Dugan Post No 229 American Legion will be conducted tonight at 7 45 oclock. The campaign to double post membership shows progress each week and is expected to reach the quota by Nov 11. The drive is led by First Vice Commander Rodney Jonas and Post Commander W D Mender.

Welsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion J.D. Sieenrad W. D. Mender Rodney Jonas

Harriett Davis Recovers After Major Operation

Miss Harriett Davis, registered nurse, is recovering satisfactorily in Room 427 at Grant Hospital Columbus after a major operation conducted Wednesday. Her father Harry Davis was present for the procedure and both parents left for Columbus late this afternoon.

Nelsonville Harriett Davis R. N Grant Hospital Columbus Harry Davis

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan Brief notes from October meetings of the Saturday Club and the General Aid of the United Brethren Church. Mrs. Russell Berlin hosted the club with Mrs. Arthur Miller leading the afterroom program on Modern Slants on Life. Reports from the Southeastern District meeting were given by Miss Wilhelmine Deissle and Miss Florence Bort.

Lanning Marcus Kerr Chas. Yontz S. C. Bright Claire Smith Warren Smith James Hutchison General Aid of the United Brethren Church Paul Cruise John Keller William Taylor Ted Kennedy Ruth Loomis Earl Roberts Praniean Manner

Andrew Stone Services Held Tuesday for Local Official

Funeral services for Andrew Stone manager of the Hocking County office of the Division of Aid for the Aged will be Tuesday at 9 am at St Phillips Newi Catholic Church. Rev Fr Angelo Gallerini will lead. Burial follows at St Patrick's Cemetery in Buchtel with visitation at the Murray City residence.

Nelsonville Andrew Stone Hocking County Division of Aid For Murray City St. Phillips Newi Catholic Church Angelo Gallerini St. Patricks Buchtel

Markets drift on uneven course as stocks wobble

New York stocks moved irregularly today with wide fluctuations in commodities and broker activity. Cotton futures trading resumed after Saturday suspension amid initial losses up to 10 a bale, while market bands remained uneven and cautious for speculative investment groups.

NEW York Unever

14-year-old Nazi spy charged in New York ring case

Erémann Frich Lau a German-born Argentine citizen aged 14, alleged paymaster and former head of a Nazi spy ring in the New York area, was arrested by FBI agents after returning to the United States for the first time since the ring was broken up in 1941.

Feadora Erémann Frich Lau New York FBI NEA Telephoto

Columbus Visit From Local Residents Brightens Weekend

Logan Personals notes show Mr. and Mrs. Eber Mowery, Mrs. Harry Shaw, and Miss Jeanne Mowery as recent guests in Columbus. Miss Virginia Fitzgerald visited her mother, Mrs. Iva Fitzgerald, and attended a family birthday dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bray with seven children, Roger and Beverly, and Mrs. W. W. Bly spent Sunday in Columbus.

Eber Mowery Harry Shaw Jeanne Mowery Coumbus Virginia Fitzgerald Iva Fitzgerald Hocking Ave

WCTU Plans Meeting In Chauncey Home

Members of the WChauncey WCTU will assemble at the home of Mrs. Martha Shafer this evening at 7 30 p m with Mrs. Pendergrass as leader.

Chauncey Wchauncey Wctu Martha Shafer Pendergrass

Man Finds Relief After Muscle-Rub Treatment

Robert Jordan of Colon Michigan suffered severe sciatic pains and could not work. After trying many remedies he bought Muscle-Rub on a doctor's prescription and felt relief in three days, returning to work. He endorses Muscle-Rub and notes a money back guarantee at Quick's Cut Rate and local drug stores.

Robert Jordan Colon Mich Mr. Jordan

Zone Rally Opens Young Peonie Event in Chauncey

The first zone rally of the Pilgrim Church conference year will be held Monday at 7 30 p.m. in Chauncey Chauncey Pilgrim Church. Chaplain Rev Orville Ave of Athens Pilgrim Church chairs the zone with a guest speaker and special music. Fifteen churches in the Nelsonville zone expected to send representatives and a large attendance is anticipated. Hey Ray Pidcock is pastor of the local Pilgrim Church.

Chauncey Pilgrim Church Chauncey Pilgrim Church Nelsonville Orville Ave Athens Pilgrim Church Mian Hey. Ray Pidcock Loval

Bible Class Meeting at Plains Church

CHAUNCEY Ladies Bible Class of the Plains Church of the Nazarene met Thursday night at Mrs Letah Shrieve's home. Mrs Margaret Adams president led devotions with Mrs Carrie Channel and Mrs Sophrona Donelson. Visitors included Nellie Huston Patty Shrieve John Shrieve Carolyn Hatfield. Refreshments served by a committee for many members.

Chauncey Plains Church of the Nazarene Letah Shrieve Margaret Adams Carrie Channel Sophrona Donelson Channell Agnes Powell Gertrude Cabeen Nellie Huston Patty John Shrieve Carolyn Hatfield

Leffler Transferred To Electrical School

Chauncey Eugene Leffler, stationed in Bainbridge Maryland, transfers to Great Lakes Illinois for a four month electrical school. He has spent the last two weeks in Chauncey at his parents home on Mill Street.

Chauncey Eugene Leffler Bainbridge Great Lakes Mrr William Leffler Mill St

Chauncey couple celebrates 30th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs William Leffler of Chauncey recently marked their 30th anniversary with a family dinner at their Mill Street home. Attending were Victor Leffler and daughter Carolyn from Cleveland. Eugene Leffler on leave from Bainbridge Maryland. and Miss Kathleen Merritt of Millfield.

Chauncey William Leffler

Dorcas Society Meeting At Chauncey Hosts 14 Members

Minnie Mae Muster entertained the Dorcas Society Friday night with 14 members present. Mrs. Lacey McNutt led devotions and Mrs. Leete Williams read a Bible story. An impromptu program preceded pot luck refreshments. Mae Riley entertained Sunday honoring husband Lewis Riley. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. F Foreman.

Chauncey Minnie Mae Muster Dorcas Society Lacey McNutt Leete’ Willams Mae Riley Lewis Riley Mrs. F. Foreman

Class Meets At Chauncey Chauncey Loyal Women Attend

Mrs. Guy Brook ins hosted the Loyal Womens Class of the First Church of Christ Chauncey at Converse Street. Mrs. Carl Shafer led with devotions and Mr s Florence Pendergrass spoke. Floyd Nye taught the lesson. November meeting with Mrs Andrew Jackson May Avenue. Hostess served refreshments. Attending were Inez Nye Hattie Hamilton Martha Shafer Alvira Shafer Donna Thomas Addie Tippertt Florence Pendergrass Ellie Brookins.

Chauncey Guy Brookins First Church of Christ Converse St Carl Shafer Florence Pender Thomas Tilson Alvira Shafer M Floyd Nye Andrew Jackson May Ave Inez Nye Hattie Hamilton Martha Shafer Allie Bingman Blanche Gardner Donna Thomas Addie Tipepett Florence Pendergrass Ellie Brookins

Leffler Begins Terminal Leave After Six Years in Service

BMI-c Victor Leffler, lately stationed in Boston, receives terminal leave after six years in the service. He and his wife Barbara and daughter Carolyn have returned to Cleveland from Chauntey where they stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs William Leffler.

Chauncey Bmi-C Victor Leffler Boston Barbara Carolyn Cleveland Chauntey Willam Leffler Mit St

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