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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1947

Page

10

Ravenswood forms first Jackson County school health council

Ravenswood organizes the county’s first school health council with Catherine Steinbecker of Charleston explaining the new program aims to educate parents and teachers about health. John H. Hall named chairman and Mrs Harold Evans secretary with a planning committee listed and numerous attendees recorded.

Ravenswood Jackson County Catherine Steinbecker Charleston John H. Hall Harold Evans Betty Fowler C. R. Rowley Edwin Gould Lillian Dye W. H. Moore W. T. Blake Dan McCoy Howard Jones Delmer Somerville John Hall Fowler Joseph W. Short John H. Noll Gould E. E. McMurray Fred Bare Robert Gillet W. S. Ritchie Moore Eleanor Wooster Orville Hughes Marguherita Geren Fonda Bales Laurie Smith Miss Dye Glen Smith William T. Blake Otho Clem Selma Harris Virginia Parsons

Laurelville EUB Ladies Aid Meeting and Community Notes

The EUB Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs. Merrill Karshner’s home with 24 members and guests. Gwendolyn Dent won high score in Mrs. Florence Pontious’s bridge club, with Emma Sox second. Miss Dent and Alice Morris were guests. Various local visits and engagements are noted, including marriages, engagements, and arrivals from Ashville, Walworth, Columbus, and Amanda. Funeral services were held for Rev. Leslie Green of Rushville, formerly Laurelville, at Mills Memorial EUB Church in Lancaster.

Laurelville EUB Merrill Karshner Florence Pontious Gwendolyn Dent Emma Sox Miss Dent Alice Morris Charles Trane Charles M. and Joy Ashville Linda Kay Poling Hugh Poling Oliver Suitar Leona Dette Walworth Wis S. G. Hoy Celesta Lecca Bob Davis Lancaster Damon Pontious Alice Pasco Gertrude Pasco John R. Steele Oakley Steele Greenup P. B. Suitor Homer Hartsough George Swepston Joyce E. D. Kelley Columbus Leslie Green Rushville Mills Memorial Eub Alice Victor Pontious Dwight Pontious Amanda Eishelman Circleville Ponticus Ed Huffman Fred Dent Gwendolyn Celesta Hoy

Local and Nearby Visitors Highlight Weekend Wanderings

Residents and relatives from Portland to Ravenswood and Parkersburg enjoyed weekend visits and travel. Names include Susan Price, Albert Price, William Talbott, Ralph McDade, Gloria Sayfried, and many others, with trips to Racine Pittsburgh Vanceburg and Vienna.

Parkersburg owners dominate Ravenswood bench show

Jackson County Fox Hunters association held a bench show at Ravenswood high school gym. Touser Toes owned by Mrs. Evelyn Thorn of Parkersburg won best dog. Shoot ing Star owned by Roy T. Black of Parkersburg took second. Mrs Thorn also led the best pack, Flying White Pilot won natural carriage with Mrs H R Somerville of Mineral Wells.

Jackson County Fox Hunters Association Ravenswood High School Parkersburg Touser Toes Evelyn Thorn Shooting Star Roy T. Black Mineral Wells Ben Dial Wellston Ohio Burton Thorne Cam Buffington Ravenswood Mount Ann Kittle Sandyville Tracy Kittle Association

Delegates Named to Grantsville Woman's Club District Convention

Miss Lena Charter and five other named delegates were selected by President Miss Edith Hayman for the district convention at Grantsville on Oct 14. Alternates include Mrs. Baker Polsane Critchfield McCoy Tucker.

Lena Charter D. E. Cole Paul Pickens John Kirk Joseph W. Short Woman's Clubs Grantsville Edith Hayman C. E. Baker M. E. Polsane Nelson Critchfield Victoria McCoy Leo R. Tucker

Debbie Gandee Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party

Debbie Ann Gandee was honored on her fourth birthday at a party hosted by her mother Mrs Homer Gandee at the community building. Games were played at the park and ice cream and cake were served with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Debbie Ann Gandee Homer Gandee Sharon Evans Clark Ritchie Jean Bish Jimmy Bish Stephen Foster Seaman Chuckie Milhoan Mike Chambers Dee Ann Moore David Moore Jimmie Stevenson Mike Stevenson Billy Boggs Jimmy Boggs Dee Anderson Marjorie Priddy Connie Matlack Linda Staats Judy Lincicome Jimmy Noll Jean Noll Martha Loughinn Karan Manning Melissa Manning Jimmy Oldham Connie Laughlin Jeanne Fletcher Judy Fletcher

Ravenswood Notables Attend Funeral and Family News

John Fling and Earl Fling traveled to Philadelphia for the funeral of James L. Fling. Obituaries and family notices recount births in Parkersburg and Ravenswood, visits by relatives in Morgantown and Canton, Ohio, and a wedding trip toward Cleveland.

Blue Lake News Briefs: Local Moves and Visits

Brady Hatfield leaves his Blue Lake farm to assist A B Gilman with livestock care. Several local residents host visitors and attend gatherings including a shower for Thelma Saunders at Ruby Saunders home. Wiss names and households appear among those visiting or relocating.

Blue Lake Brady Hatfield A. B. Gilman Paul Phalén C. &Turner Myra Sheets Columbus C. E. Sheets Willavene John Walters Detroit Richard Sloan Thelma Saunders Ruby Saunders Clarence Waugh Myrtle Wallace Covington Wade Wooten Harrington Kenneth Campbell Charleston W. Va Beecher Polings Polings Myrtle Brumfield Huntington Fae Hemphill Orpha Wallace Frank Brumfield David Gay Cleveland Dewey Gay Calvin Roberts Clarence Thievener Golda Roberts Logan Robert Wooten

Ladies Bible Class Gathered at Nazarene Church Home

Community notices from The Plains list attendees at the Nazarene Church Ladies Bible Class hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alva Platt. Also noted are house guests, visits, and a birth announcement, with several local families hosting relatives and friends from nearby towns.

Local residents report injuries and visits in Carroll County

Mrs Susie Lowry fractured her shoulder in a fall. Stella McKinley fractured an arm after falling from a step ladder. Betty Barber spent the weekend at home. Cleo Barstow and Grace Dell of Columbus visited the Sweaty home Wednesday to Sunday. Ralph Williams recovering from illness. Harold Chesser and partner spent Sunday with his mother Lizzie Doolittle. Visitors included Mrs Lena Blackford and the George Stump family. Dennis Dodds called on his uncle Sunday. Vance McLeod of Columbus hunted the squirrel season at Ben Gabriel’s. Roy Doolittle visited Friday with his parents and sister Leota. Marshfield visitor Marie Shover spent time with her mother Agnes Drain and the George Stump family. Mrs George Barber also noted.

Portland Susan Price William Talbott Col Albert Price Charleston William Rader Racine Herman Kelch Nell Carr Pittsburgh Lily Smith Bertram B. F. Price W. J. Henderson Gallipolis Milo Rhodes Spiller Fred Ritchie J. C. Swan Long Bottom Lawrence Blosser Vanceburg Russell Sutton Akron Sharon Ralph McDade C. S. Bose Ravenswood June Ritchie Paulette Marietta Ritchie Winfield W. Va Mont Hill Mathel Hill Frank Shimko Ae Mildred Hill New Haven Rufus Hill Za Matheny Rt Falls Calvin Kieffer Pleasant Hill Eva Blosser Vienna S. Louis Shafer Larson Recine Cara Sag Sarson Carbondale Susie Lowry Stella McKinley Betty Barber Cleo Barstow Grace Dell Columbus Porter Ralph Williams Harold Chesser Geeers Atter Lizzie Doolittle Arch Drain George Stump Lena Blackford Junior Freda Jesse Blackford Dennis Athens Donald Dodds Vance McLeod Ben Gabriel Leota Roy Doolittle Marshfield Marie Shover Agnes Drain

Pennsville News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Changes

Ohio University students Marjory Henry Donald Parsons and Paul Wood spent the weekend at their Pennsville home. Mrs Wava Phillips taught at Greenfield spent the weekend at home. The new roller skating rink owned by Dick Abel opened last Saturday night. Bob Newsome sold livestock and farm equipment and moves to Kentucky. Several residents visited Columbus and Zanesville.

Pennsville Marjory Henry Donald Parsons Paul Wood Ohio University Wava Phillips Greenfield W. A. Wagoner Baltimore Emma Wagoner Myers van Fossen Jimmy Pomeroy Mary Eva Meeks Columbus J. M. Williams Grant Gilmore Dick Abel Jane Anne van Fossen Sandusky Ray Dennis Daugherty Nanci van Fossen Lovell Martin Killbuck Howard Hooper Cincinnati Lawson Geddes J. Ly Hooper

Perry Co Court Notes Large Docket of Divorces and Fines

In New Lexington the Common Pleas Court granted Bernard Spinks divorce and child custody from Dorothy Spinks on gross neglect. Geraldine Wade seeks divorce custody and support from Delbert Wade amid intoxication and abuse claims. Elsie seeks divorce custody and support from Jon McMillan on cruelty and abuse. Several individuals face fines or charges for reckless driving assault and battery and weapons. New notary commissions and marriage licenses are recorded for multiple residents including Perry and Crooksville locals.

New Lexington Office of Common Pleas McGonagle Bernard Spinks Somerset Dorothy Spinks Zanesville Geraldine Wade Oscar Lewis Delbert Wade New Straitsville Logan John W. Dugan Elsie Jon McMillan J. L. Meenan Daniel Killergroe James Wolfe Junction Ottie Opperman Shawnee E. L. Rogers T. M. Stafford Marie Rutter Grand Jury Henry Anderson Corning Highway Patrol C. W. King Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Carl D. Swiger Waynesburg Pennsylvania Walter Swiger Naomi Ruth Swiger Court of Common Pleas NAOMT Ruth Swiger John W. Bolin

Dexter residents host visitors and travel notes

Recent guests include Edna Kennedy of Beech Grove and Mrs Mary McGuire with her mother Mrs Julia Milstead of Washington D. C. A motor trip to Virginia featured Skyline Drive and Natural Bridge. Local outings cover visits by Noah Harvey in Hamden, Banked by church quilting and signals work in Columbus.

Columbus New York Central Railroad Everett McKnight Toledo S. A. Halliday Noah Harvey Hamden Francis Montgomery Ladies Aid Dexter Church Alberta Smith Austin Wogan Winnie Bolen Roger Bolen Jack Nelson Stanley Ohio Leland Buckley Milan Mich Ednt Nelson Will Amanda Billy Perry Sheltering Arms Hospital Pomeroy G. O. Will Clyde Will William Swan Fannie Michael Frank Nelson J. F. Bowles Dexter Garden Club Jennie Cook Ruth Davis Ella Nelson Norma Gillogly Albany Maggie Chaney Sheltering Arms Eee Mariam Hoffman Athens J. R. Caster John Strong

Visitors and business guests travel through area towns

CongO Congo reports multiple local visits with Columbus guests to Bobanich and Bronstetter households. Horvath and Smith families host visitors while White Cross and Lancaster hospitals see arrivals. Galion and The Plains residents relocate. Maxine Jones appears among Wednesday business visitors in New Lexington and Glouster.

Congo William Bobanich Billy Columbus Tony Bobanich Don Bronstetter Alec Horvath Mary Horvath Ned Smith North Baltimore Maxine Jones Virginia Pierce New Lexington Thea Mosier Mary Jane J. T. Murray Isabel Murray Elizabeth Raskey James Murray White Cross Hospital Paul Butsko Lancaster William Richards Myrna Myra Glouster Dave Starling Galion John Paulison the Plains Mike ‘Demp

Community Notes From New Straitsville District

Local residents trace family and visiting patterns with travels to Detroit Akron Columbus and Pittsburgh. Injuries from a fall include a dislocated wrist and left foot sprain. A Halloween street fair planned Oct 30 aims to fund band uniforms.

New Straitsville William Jones Midway Pete Strain William White Lester White Detroit Henry Thompson Charles Bowen Harry Wallace Duncan Falls Hugh Mills Caroline Sue Akron Frank Wallace Ronnie Columbus Owen Wallace Sheridan Cunningham Will and James Barberton Thurman Thompson Owen Plumbley New Lexington Harry Ambrose White Cross Hospital William Rollins Jackson William Bell Pittsburgh Charles Giffen Lester Ambrose Lester, Jr Myrna Wallace

Murray City Travel Notes and Local Visits

A roundup of residents and visitors across Murray City and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Darby of Orient vacation with Mrs. Darby’s mother Mrs. Emma Tippie. Miss Helen Wolfe returns to Fort Wayne after visiting her parents.

Murray City Warren Darby Orient Emma Tippie Helen Wolfe Fort Wayne Ind Dan Wolfe Oscar Hillyer Toledo Emmett Snyder Don Forest Hise Granville Thompson Lorna Nelsonville Clarence Brown

Weekend Guests and Family News Highlight Ohio Visits

A long list of weekend visits and social events across Ohio includes Mr. and Mrs. Francis Paxton of Cincinnati visiting Mrs. Titko, Rose Ann Cantor from Columbus staying with relatives, and Marjorie Bryson from Columbus vacationing with her mother. Ohio State and Southern California football draw a Columbus crowd as Francis Thomas and Andrew attend the game. other guests hail from Elyria Crooksville Barberton Glouster and Corning with many family gatherings and a birthday surprise for Mrs. John Duffy. A birth is announced for Joseph Benedict and a potluck gathering follows. Weekend stays at Zanesville and Columbus mark a busy social period.

Karen New Lexington Francis Thomas Andrew Columbus Ohio State California Joey Parson Rodney Wayne Corning John Reho George Drake R. L. Wollett Glouster John Guess Barberton Ross Hogue Joseph Benedict John Duffy Mesdames Golden Drake Jennie Dudash Elizabeth Reho Susie_ Buza Della Cook Minnie ‘Maxwell Florence Arkley Julia Thomas Olema Drake Alice Linscott Emma Embrey Ruth Maxwell Florence Weaver Bernard McKinney Zanesville Golden Drake

Local society notes and marriage announcement in Coolville

Mrs. Anderson Bentz and Mrs. Charles Bentz hosted the WSCS meeting at home with talks and musical selections. Mr. and Mrs. John Baker announced the engagement of granddaughter Anna Cornett to Francis Skeels for Sept. 20 near Coolville. Many relatives and friends visited and traveled, with several in and around Coolville and nearby towns attending events and greetings.

Coolvville Anderson Bentz Charles Bentz WSCS Methodist Church A. W. Johnston L. C. Brafford Russell Cody Phyllis Rheta Delphin Creeger John Baker Coolville Anna Cornett Francis Skeels Herbert Skeels Bethel Church Edward Miller Chester Donald Skeels Lyle Showalter Careen Bertha Morris Athens Etta Leora Dunfee Nora Wise Elbert Root Dayton Felix Isaacs H. B. Sowers Root Metta Thorne James Parr Gilbert Echard W. J. Judy Parkersburg Jennings Smith Nutter Farm W. Va E. M. Daugherty Sidney Stewart Kananga S. F. Butts Canton W. A. Bingman Clara Daugherty L. M. Walden Doris Walden

Carpenter Community Service and Local Notices

The next Community Service will be Oct. 19 at Carpenter Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Bowen missed his appointment due to his wife’s illness. Birth announced of Lynn Aura to Wesley Ogden and wife on Sept. 26. Local residents ill and recovering include Janet Jeffers and Mrs. Granville Lyons. A daughter of Mrs. Hilbert Cox of Columbus visited. Booster night at Columbia Grange featured instrumental music by B. M. Liggett and Claire Dudgeon. After the play Mrs Murphy's Chowder was served.

Carpenter Carpenter Baptist Church Charles Bowen Brown Lynn Aura Wesley Ogden Janet Jeffers Granville Lyons Hilbert Cox Columbus Gard Chase Snowville W. E. Jeffers Eddie Jordan Edgar Weyand Columbia Grange B. M. Liggett Claire Dudgeon

Hemlock Resident Undergoes Operation at St Anthony s

Bernard Hodgson underwent surgery at St Anthony s Hospital in Columbus on Friday. His wife Laura stays with their daughter and son in law Paul and Mrs McDaniel. Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and celebrating a 59th wedding anniversary in the area.

Waldo Columbus Wilbur Williams Jackie Nelsonville Jack Williams Gladys McDaniel Eldon Snowden Millertown James Snowden Zanesville Luther Dill Walter Spitler Lawrence Gehring Jennie Gohring Willis Bray Shawnee Ralph Post Logan Frank Hines Dottie Glenna Williams

Chester society notes and weekend visits

Mr and Mrs Guy Johnson and daughter Thelma were guests of Mrs Freda Miller. Several families and friends visited各, including the Purley Karrs and Paul Karr with John Bailey in Forest Run. The Chester High dramatic club plans a play on Oct 24 at the high school with Goldia Wolfe listed.

Chester Guy Johnson Thelma Freda Miller Purley Karr Paul Karr John Bailey Forest Run Sue Beaver Nancy Buck Rutland Marion Wood Oak Hill Emma Riebel Lizzie Biddle Ernest Brown Parkersburg Frank Guy Summerfield Jack Eiselstein Columbus Floyd Ridenour Marion Parker Darsel Riebel Reedsville Charles Kimes Cecil Cora Benson Hannah Cleland Dorothy Williams Larone Aughbager Dramatic Club of Chester High School Goldia Wolfe

Hartford Social Notes and Mason Church Gatherings

Hartford community pages report youth meetings at Hartford Methodist Church and Letart Graham churches with a service led by Mrs. W I Fiber. The Mason EUB Church hosted a reception for Rev George E Thomas and his family along with class awards and gifts.

Hartford Hartford Methodist Church Letart Graham Methodist W. I. Fiber Doris Wolfe Betty Roush Doris Hoffman Arline Sayre Geraldine Sayre Laura Weigand Nettie Roush Betty Nancy Wall Edward Sayre Charles Hill James Wall Minnie King Stanley Harte Irma Clarke Isabelle Harte Larry Bumgardner William Brown William Brown, the Rev W. L Fiber Betty Kelly Sarah Kelly Dorothy Marie Stone Elzanna Johnson Lucy Jane Bulmer Jane Ann Kell Loretta Crump Margaret Crump Mary Ruth Fiber Her

Porter guests from Columbus visit local families

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rhyn and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Riehle of Columbus were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Daniels and uncle Jess Daniels. Mrs. Minnie Palmer of Eno visited with the Brothers family and son Allen. Other activities include Mrs. Anna Topping visiting her daughter Mrs. Raymond Fisher in Vinton and Mr. H. G. Roush of Chicago staying with the Lawless family in town. Virginia Roberts of Gallipolis spent a weekend with her parents, the Stevens. Johnnie Duncan, former patient at Children's Hospital Columbus, has returned home with a chest cast but can walk a bit.

John Fling Ravenswood Earl Charleston Philadelphia James L. Fling Alice Mason St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Walter Stewart Lois June Moorehead Gerald Price Morgantown J. W. Short W. Va J. H. Noll, Sr Perry Harbour Jim Burke Joanne Taylor William Sprague Marietta Ohio Wade Tone) Fleming Ed Williamson Chillicothe Guy Fleming St. Louis W. F. Cramer F. D. Hertenstein Columbus W. H. McConnell H. B. Ruth Holly Hartley Dale Canton H. D. Hartley Ray Hupp Wilding John William Marian Tallman Hupps P. H. Vernon Michael Howard Clarence Murphy Francis Mason the Loyal Helpers Mason Eub George E. Thomas Mary Bush Claud Grimm Thomas Kelsie Ro W. A. Roseberry Kaylong R. L. Dudding Mason R. A. Henson Floyd Davis S. F. Rickard New Haven Edward Rickard Karl Bletner John Beatty Bill Beatty Ed Davis Jerry Goodall William Boring Frank Fisher Taylor Robinson Marvin Barker Leo Pennington Bertha Farley SFR Methodist Sunday School Freda Gygax Joe Icenhower Bethesda, Md Marshall T. A. Blaine Tom Middleport Harry Knapp Harry Russell Leola Wolf Lillian Roush Marvin Dale, Jr J. H. Rea Beckley H. N. Rea Robert Embleton C. W. Fields Jimmy George K. Brown Lancaster F. A. Chapman R. F. McGuffin Dorothy Ruth J. M. Crump Point Pleasant Fred LaBoyteaux Akron J. H. Smith James McKnight Donald Bulmer Beverly Ann W. T. Stone Wheeling Jennie Stone Charles Oblinger Buffalo N.Y Oblinger Charles III Brian Helen Jenkins A. K. McClung Eugene Hudson Navy Jennie Eisenbarth Donald Gibbs Hartford Grover Smith Sarah Kelly Marshall College William Kelly David Eddy Warwood Henry Jenkins Lawrence Powell Nitro O. T. Powell Eleanor Stanford Powell Mildred Chapman Esther McKnight Huntington L. S. Dunlap Ambridge Preston Anderson Point Clinic E. E. Eisenbarth T. H. McCurdy Miles Brown G. L. Roush Ellis Lucy Jane Bulmer Gale Lpolis

Langsville Social Notes and Local Visits

Mrs James Dyer returns from a week in West Virginia to Langsville. Curt Stout required stitches after a hayman fall at Martz Clinic. Emmett and wife visit Columbus and Marion. Gabe Noe family visits C L Kennan in Columbus. Virginia Martin visits near Wilkesville. Langsville Sunday School classes host a wiener roast. Alpha Barr and family visit his ill mother near Leon West Virginia. Walter Hodeshelt and Robert Rumfield families weekend visit. Mrs Frank Gardner is ill.

Langsville James Dyer West Virginia Curt Stout Martz Emmett Lynch Columbus Marion Gabe Noe Ann C. L. Kennan Virginia Martin Near Wilkesville

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Ravenswood News E. M. Reynolds Evans Ravenswood Personals the Nazarene Church Alva Platt Carrie Channell Walter Wharton Cabeen Iva Rutter Martha Darnell Douglas Locke Ida Bricker Lizzie Shafer Sophia Donaldson Hubert Shrieves Sam Darnell William Stalder Donna Shafer Hoover Manufacturing Co Leslie Coy Sandra Savage Oscar McGee, Jr Oscar McGee E. T. Thompson Bob Hawk Fletcher Hawk Lower Plains Vada Poston Lott Bricker Margaret Clarence Hunter Ruth Butler Carolyn Jean Elmer Yates Charles Savage Elizabeth Grandy Leonard White Casby Irish Loraine Dude Grandy James Grandy Gladys Grandy Newark Richard Phillips Oakey Phillips Ashford Matheny Angie Vore Dale Windland Beulah Hillen Ronald Mrs George Barber Butts Francis Hogue Mary Morrisin Crooksville Clyde Gladden Carl M. Labert Gene Hogue Walter Strohl Rose W. A. Allen F. S. Flowers E. B. Carpenter Rennon Winegardner Thornport, Laborer Emily Daniels Glenford, Co P. Robinson Drakes Hemlock Hartford Social Notes Minnie Parkins Marvin Dale Roush, Jr Martha Henry Anna Holland Bridgeport Butchie Roush Lynn Buchannon James Buchannon Robert E. Batterson Supply Corps U.S.N Alice Batterson George Bailey Batterson Naval Officers Supply Corps School Bayonne N. J Tappahanock Norfolk Kert Crump Louis Ray Gilliand James Fiber David William Mason Clinic Virginia Carleton Mary M. Burch Thien Myrtie A. McComas Francis D. White Said Richard H. Lockard Hudson Avenue Division of Securities Investors Syndicate Minneapolis Minnesota City of Oscar Fulton D. Franz L. Woodworth
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