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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1947

Page

3

Nelsonville Local Union sees Hartman resign as secretary treasurer

Royal Hartman resigned as secretary-treasurer of Local Union No. 3905 UMWA in Nelsonville after leaving the Kimberly Mine. Leonard Christian was elected to fill the unexpired term. Grievance safety and other committees were named, with Arley Howard and Charles Sapp leading multiple panels.

Nelsonville Royal Hartman UMWA Kimberly Leonard Christian Longstreth Arley Howard Denver Hawk Charles Sapp Clarence Keck Carl Duskey Raymond Butterworth Edgar McClain Charles Hartman Aaron Lewis

Patient Improves at Mt Carmel Hospital

Nelson Lethridge of Nelsonville shows continued improvement at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus where he is treated for injuries from a car accident a month ago. Friends may write him at Room Two.

Nelsonville Nelson Lethridge Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Lancaster Man Fined $25 and Costs by Mayor

Bert L. Crossan of Lancaster pleaded guilty to intoxication in the court of Mayor Oral Daugherty. He was fined $25 and costs and committed to the Athens County Jail pending settlement.

Nelsonville Bert L. Crossan Lancaster Oral Daugherty Athens County

West Logan Man Charles Searles Dies After Illness

Charles Franklin Searles aged 36 died early Thursday at his West Logan home after a short illness. He was survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Searles of Mansfield and four sisters Ceila McCabe Opal Smith Lydia Myers Ardella Pozaila and brothers James Pearl Earl Garth of Mansfield and Henry of West Logan. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Iron Street Church with Rev. Miranda Castro officiating. Friends may call at Henry Searles' West Logan home until services.

Logan Charles Franklin Searles West Logan Charles Searles Mansfield Ohio Ceila McCabe Opal Smith Lydia Myers Ardella Pozaila Trenton N.J James Pearl Earl Garth Henry Iron St Miranda Casto

Local Social Notes From Hockingport Area

Paul Blake spent the weekend with his sister Mrs. Kenneth Shultz at Long Bottom. Charles Wilsons moved into the Linchcomer property vacated by Gay Fields who moved to Reedsville. Ott Coles moved to Little Hocking from the Harris farm. Randolphs with Medleys picnicked at Marietta. Matheny Linchcome Ran dolph and Walter Edison visited Elizabeth with Harris Giffin. Billie Mayer visited Parkersburg and weekend with his father William Mayer. Frank Reed and Willie Shields also visited. Charles Matheny of Parkersburg recently visited W T Matheny. Mary Lincicome.

W. T. Matheny J. W. Linchcome Clarence Randolph Walter Edison Torch Op Harris Giffin Elizabeth W. A Billie Mayer Parkersburg W. Va William Mayer Frank Reed Coolville Willie Shields Charles Matheny Matheny Mary Lincicome

Local Residents Visit Relatives Through Last Week

Loudenville and Clare residents visited family members in the area with several trips noted. Joyful recaps include Mr. and Mrs. James McClain from Loudenville visiting Mrs. Louise Jennings, and Clare visitors such as Mr. and Mrs. Tim Frey, Stanley Clark, and others spending time with relatives and caregivers.

Union Furnace James McClain Loudenville Louise Jennings Tim Frey Clare Mich Harry Patterson Pittsburgh Stanley Clark Cynthia Washburn Clark John McGuire John Bob J. R. McGuire Edith Worthman Morgan Logan George Geiger Larry Tommy Lancaster Brent Geiger Clyde Disbennet Lois Dan Jones A. J. Hinnerman Millie King Smithfield W. Va

Baptist Church Homecoming Plans Announced in Nelsonville

Nelsonville First Baptist Church schedules Nov 9 homecoming with all day services and a noon turkey dinner. Ministers choirs veterans and Girl Scout troop invited. Dinner tickets sold by church members. Rev B J Hall will preach morning services.

Nelsonville First Baptist Church Huldah Northcutt Beatrice Jones B. J. Hall

Pastors List Sunday Rites In Nelsonville

Nelsonville churches announce Sunday services and weekly events. Pilgrim Holiness led by Rev. Raymond Simpson offers services 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Baptist Church with Rev. B. J. Hall features Sunday School 9:30 a.m. and sermon 10:45 a.m. Oak Grove Pilgrim Holiness led by Rev. William Brown holds 7 p.m. evangelistic meetings. First Methodist under Rev. Leland A. Griffith schedules church school 9:30 a.m. and worship 10:30 a.m. plus Youth Fellowship at 6 p.m. and district conference at Carroll Tuesday.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Raymond Simpson Wilbur Williams Poplar St. Baptist Church B. J. Hall Oak Grove William Brown First Methodist Leland A. Griffith Arthur ‘Kennedy Carroll

J A Flowers Injured In Main Street Car Collision

James A Flowers suffered minor injuries after a car on Main Street struck him. The vehicle was reported to be driven by Grover Alexander of Corning. He was taken to a physician for treatment. The item also notes visits among local residents and attendees at the Fairfield County Fair in Lancaster.

St. Anthony Hospital Columbus Steve Hodgbas Steubenville Ralph Fitzer B. O. Fitzer Orletta Dishon Lancaster

Roosevelt Club Set Meeting Amid Election File

The Roosevelt Club of York Township will hold a meeting on November 2 at 2 30 pm at the Legion Post in Nelsonville. Candidates for the November 4 election are expected to attend. Also notes several local residents’ visits and travels. Scarlet fever cases rise in Logan county with seven total.

Logan Hocking County H. G. Southard

Prayer Week Ceremonies Open Sunday at Methodist Church

In Nelsonville the Week of Prayer and Self‑Denial begins with services Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church under the Woman's Society of Christian Service. Participants include Mrs. James Beard reader, soloist W. E. Siddle, and chorus, with offerings aiding Methodist schools and colleges supporting missionary training.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service George Call James Beard Leonard Myers L. A. Griffith Orlando Howson Arthur Kennedy W. E. Siddle

Albert Brown Dies at Age 42 Near Nelsonville

Albert M. Brown, 42, of near Nelsonville, died Thursday noon at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan after being brought in unconscious from Wednesday night. Born September 19, 1905, he spent his life in the Nelsonville area and worked at the Kimberly mine and Haydenville brick plant. He is survived by his mother Mrs Rosa Brown Kimberly.

Nelsonville Albert M. Brown Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Rosa Brown Kimberly Haydenville

Loyal Workers Class Hostess Honors Halloween Theme

Mrs. Flossie Crawford entertained the Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville Tuesday evening with contests won by Mrs. Allen Riley and Mrs. John Williams. A cafeteria lunch followed for 12 members and four guests, with two piano duets by Mrs. Bess Woodard and Mrs. Jennie Edgell, plus a social hour and Halloween refreshments for 14 members and guest Mrs. Mildred Kinney.

Nelsonville Flossie Crawford Loyal Workers Methodist Church Allen Riley John Williams Crawford James Bland Gordon W. Va Jennie Edgell Columbus Dean Linscott Henry Lancaster Mildred Kinney Logan

Methodist Guild Meets At Mrs Parks Home

The Methodist Guild gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Ralph Parks residence with assistance from Blanche Linton and Bertha Linton. Devotions were led by Miss Linton and Marie Walker chaired the program. Miss Helen Largent sang two solos, with Reneva Pritchard accompanying.

Methodist Guild Ralph Parks Blanche Linton Bertha Linton Miss Linton Marie Walker Helen Largent Reneva Pritchard Parks Pritchard

Obituary Notice for Aaron Brown Family

Aaron Brown died 1915. survived by wife Ida Brown and five children including Philly Rae Wil liam Eldon Edna Shark Donald Gene Clifford Floyd Kimberly Raymond. funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at Warren funeral home Nelsonville with viewing any time. burial Greenlawn Cemetery.

Ida Brown Philly Rae William Eldon Edna Shark Haydenville Donald Gene U. S. Army Massachusetts Clifford Floyd Kimberly Raymond Toledo Aaron Brown Warren Funeral Home Nelsonville Greenlawn Cemetery

Halloween Party Hosted by Mrs Streets at Fort Street Home

Mrs Earl Streets used Halloween appointments in her Fort Street home as hostess to the Friday Night Club. After games and contests, she served a luncheon.

Priscilla Circle meets at Walnut Street home

Priscilla Circle No. 1 of WSCS met Thursday evening at Mrs. Lucille Glenn’s Walnut Street home. With circle leader absent, Mrs. Wesley Hawk, Mrs. Evelyn Latti mer led, devotions by Mrs. Garnet Schoonover, and Mrs. S. H. Lancaster reviewed the study book. Mrs. Charles McKee will host next meeting.

Priscilla Circle No. 1 WSCS Methodist Church Lucille Glenn Walnut St Wesley Hawk Evelyn Lattimer Garnet Schoonover S. H. Lancaster Charles McKee

Mrs Miriam Butts Heads South for Winter

Mrs Miriam Butts left today to spend the winter in St Petersburg Florida. Mr and Mrs Nelson Carr of Waukegan Illinois and Mrs Donald Hammond and children Donna and David of Columbus who stayed here with their mother Mrs Mary Ray returned to their homes Thursday. Mrs Ray accompanied them to Columbus where she will visit several days with her daughter Mrs Hammond and Miss Adeline Ray. Mrs William Justus and son Billy of Lancaster visited Wednesday at the home of her sister Mrs W H Cox.

Miriam Butts Fila Nelson Carr Waukegan Ill Donald Hammond Donna David Columbus Mary Ray Ray Hammond Adeline Ray William Justus Billy Lancaster W. H. Cox

Wolfe Elected OCMA Head

Nelsonville native C Floyd Wolfe, circulation manager of the Lancaster Eagle Gazette, was elected president of the Ohio Circulation Managers Association at the group’s closing sessions at the Neil House in Columbus. He previously served as vice president and is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Wolfe of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville C. Floyd Wolfe Lancaster Eagle Gazette Ohio Circulation Managers Association Neil House Columbus Walter Wolfe Circulation Managers Association

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