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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1948

Page

2

Plans for District Democrat Rally To Be Completed Wednesday Night

Nelsonville prepares for a district Democrat rally and torch-light parade to be finalized at a Wednesday meeting. Reed Winegardner is slated as principal speaker with senior candidates and bands from Chauncey Glouster Murray City Buchtel York and Nelsonville to perform on Fayette Street and Public Square. The parade ends with an 7 30 p m speaking program from the Dew Hotel porch followed by an old time dance on the square cleared of traffic. Four cash prizes will be awarded for dancing and participation.

Nelsonville C. E. Handley Glouster Athens County Democratic Committee York Township Roosevelt Club Little Valley Coal Co Oral Daugherty Reed Winegardner Washington D. H Handley Chauncey, Glouster Murray City Buchtel-York Fayette St Chestnut St Harper Poplar Jefferson Washington Madison Columbus Public Square Dew Hotel James Cope Pappy Stewart Mountaineers

Jacob Landis Rites Planned

Nelsonville funeral services for Jacob Landis 90 who died at a daughter’s home in Columbus will be held Thursday at 10 30 a m at Stout funeral home Haydenville Rev G F Fisher will officiate burial is in Parkersburg West Virginia Landis was a former Nelsonville resident known for work at the first electric light plant here with FE M Poston and later cement and East End restaurant ventures with his brother Frank Landis

Nelsonville Jacob Landis Columbus Stout Funeral Home G. FE. Fisher Haydenville Parkersburg W. Va Landis FE. M. Poston Frank Landis East End

Birth Announced for Son in Nelsonville Home

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Simonton Nelsonville Route 2 announce the birth of a son at their home on October 21 The child has been named Marion David.

Nelsonville Lloyd Simonton Marion David

Hinzey dies at 59 in Nelsonville area

John Elmer Hinzey 59 of near Carbon Hill died Monday night at home from a heart attack. A retired coal miner he is survived by his wife Fanny a son Elmer Martins Ferry Ohio a daughter Agnes three brothers Peter Detroit Reuben Martins Ferry Ralph Nelsonville Route 1 two sisters Mrs Grace Rutherford Carbon Hill and Mrs Della Waite Lorain Ohio. Funeral arrangements are being made at the Stout funeral home.

Nelsonville John Elmer Hinzey Carbon Hill Fanny Elmer Martins Ferry Ohio Agnes Peter Detroit Reuben Ralph Grace Rutherford Della Waite Lorain Stout Funeral Home

Church Primary Plans Halloween Party

Nelsonville church primary group to host a masked Halloween party in the social rooms Thursday from 5 30 to 7 30 p m Children should bring their own supper or lunch accompanying their costumes

Nelsonville The Christian Church

Man Arrested After Molestation Complaint at Local Theater

Nelsonville Hollis Royland Davidson was removed from a theater by city police after a complaint that he molested girls at the show. He is held in City Jail awaiting arrival of a parole officer from Lancaster's Boys Industrial School, where he formerly was an inmate.

Nelsonville Hollis Royland Davidson Logan Lancaster

Assumption Deanery Meeting of 11 Parishes in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Assumption Deanery of Catholic Women’s Clubs from 11 parishes met at St. Andrew’s Church with 137 members and officials. Speakers included Monsignor Edwin Murphy, Father Steven Pekala, and Father Chester Skymansky. Pomeroy sent the largest delegation, and the next meeting is slated for April 3 at St James Parish Churchtown. Air bubbles dent the bronze propellers of racing speedboats.

Nelsonville Assumption Catholic Women’s Clubs Steubenville St. Andrew’s Church Jessie Baker William A. Kelly Athens Belpre Beverly Buchtel Churchtown Lowell Marietta McConnelsville Pomeroy Edwin Murphy Steven Pekala Caldwell St. John’s Villa Chester Skymansky Bishop's Committee On Christian Home and Family James Donaldson Joseph Pickard John Yonk Carl Heilman Regis St. James Parish

Nelsonville Couple Wed in Tulsa Home Ceremony

Nelsonville couple James H. Ashworth and Miss Jean Ann Evans were married October 8 in Tulsa in the Evans home. The Rev J W Storer officiated before chrysanthemums and white gladioli. The bride wore a light blue suit and American Beauty rose corsage. The groom, a Tulsa aviation graduate and Army Air Forces veteran, will reside with his wife at 2529 E Admiral Place.

James H. Ashworth Harry Ashworth Nelsonville Jean Ann Evans Tulsa F. L. Evans J. W. Storer Ashworth Tulsa Central High School Bliss Business College Nelsonville High School Spartan School of Aeronautics CBI Army Air Forces American Air Lines E. Admiral Place

Halloween Party Planned by the Pythian Sisters

The Pythian Sisters organize a Halloween party on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the K of P hall. Members bring a guest, wear masks, and bring sandwiches and doughnuts. Contests and games are arranged with prizes and refreshments.

Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Nelsonville Weekend Visit by Miami University Students

Nelsonville residents hosted Charles Mechem and Ralph Bliott Jr., Miami University students from Oxford, Ohio, for a weekend at their Nelsonville homes. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Aumiller also hosted guests and shared in the social gathering.

Charles Mechem Ralph Bliott Jr Miami University Oxford Nelsonville Dick Aumiller

Local social notes from Glouster and Columbus visits

Miss Adeline Ray of Columbus spent the weekend at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Dean A Meyers and son Eddie Joe of Columbus were guests of Mrs Meyers and accompanied home Mrs Mable Barnecut who had stayed with them. L F Aumiller and Dick Aumiller of Columbus were Sunday guests of the Gay Aumillers and Will Burnell. Homecoming guests Alice Ann Beall of Miami University and Leman G Beall Jr of Ohio State. Mrs Mary Horwath of Tridelphia W Va was weekend guest for Assumption Deanery meeting at St Andrews Parish House.

Lowell Burnell Glouster Adeline Ray Columbus Dean A. Meyers Eddie Joe Gay Aumiller Will Burnell Karl Kasten Alice Ann Miami University Leman G. Beall Jr Ohio State University Mary Horwath Tridelphia W. Va Jessie Baker Assumption Deanery of Catholic Womens’ Clubs St. Andrews Parish

Nelsonville Boosters to Meet at City Hall Tonight

The Athletic Boosters' Association announces a meeting at City Hall tonight at 8 o'clock. President Max Linton urges attendance to discuss upcoming sports programs and support.

Nelsonville Athletic Boosters’ Association City Hall Max Linton

Christian Church Rummage Sale Planned for Saturday

Nelsonville area notices say the Camp and Conference Mothers of the Christian Church will hold a rummage sale on Saturday Oct 30 in the church basement. People with items to donate should call Mrs Glenn Tharp at 349W by Friday.

Nelsonville Conference Mothers of the Christian Church Glenn Tharp

Father Visits Daughter During Dad's Day at Wisconsin

Nelsonville L I Krieg visited Columbus to attend the Wisconsin State game and Dad's Day events at the university where his daughter Nancy Krieg, a sophomore, was hosted at an open house dinner after the game by Phi Beta Pi Sorority.

Nelsonville L. I. Krieg Columbus Miss Nancy Phi Beta Pi Sorority

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Floyd Shelton Harold Dupler George Wend William Powell Calvin Lanning Walter Tigner Asa Linton Margaret Harold Elizabeth Parry Charles North Floyd Brown Harry West B. C. Day Nancy Davis Nellie Green Grover Lewis J. E. Hinzey Mokers Bette Nodiga Philip Morris Morris Morris Wee Club Nelsonville Social Notes Esther Powell Powell Nelsonville Club Goodwill Club Mary Powers Elizabeth Ray Madison St Helen Steenrod Gertrude Ray Garnet Withem Betty Wintermute Lucille Steenrod Wilbert Warren, Jr James Burns Fairmont Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg W. W. Warren Boosters Crick-Bank Janes Rendering Witert AAA ABC Sohio
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